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Mariya Pyter’s "Danny Danielle" to Premiere at 48 Film Project Finalists Screening at DGA Theater, Hollywood, CA
8 Film Project presents the World Premiere of “Danny Danielle” — directed and produced by Mariya Pyter — screened on Thursday, March 15th, 2018 at the DGA Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Film is starring Olivia R. Day, other was includes Grace Bosley, Mark Motyl, Janlyn Williams and John Woodley. - March 17, 2018 - Magic Hour Productions, Inc.
How Organization, Etiquette and Staying Calm Can Help Avert Disasters from Happening in the Edit Suite
Whether it’s problems with inadequate coverage, or last minute story changes, editors should keep in mind that it’s about solving problems and keeping producers happy during the process. - March 17, 2018 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Cinesseum, the World's First Online Movie Theater, is Launching Soon
Cinesseum.com is a website that will enable people to legally watch world premieres and the latest movies online at the same time as they are shown in theatres. - March 16, 2018 - Cinesseum
Ranch Computing, the Leader of Cloud Rendering Services in France, Has Doubled Its GPU Calculation Power
Since 2006, Ranch Computing, a French renderfarm located in Paris, has imposed itself in Europe as one of the major actors in the calculation of computer generated images and animations, mostly for the architectural, animation and cinema or product design VFX. After having doubled its CPU calculation capacity at the end of 2016, the company, which is the French leader of Cloud rendering, keeps increasing its calculation power by now doubling its GPU calculation capacity. - March 16, 2018 - Ranch Computing
AlphaDogs Take Cab Ride Around the World
Shot in all seven continents of the world, the film includes interviews with drivers who share their accounts of how socializing has changed dramatically in the 21st Century. - March 16, 2018 - Alpha Dogs Post Production
Robothon 2018 - Impacting Our Community Through Technology
Robothon is a 30-hour "hackathon," inspired by and focused on the advancement and innovation of collaborative robots (robots designed to work alongside and augment humans, not replace them). Most "hackathons" attract top-technology talent from local universities and the community. Participants compete and learn for the thrive of personal advancement, with the intention of introducing the average person to the capabilities of collaborative robots. - March 15, 2018 - York Exponential
Uranium Film Festival Returns to Arizona & New Mexico in Nov./Dec. 2018
Since 2011, the International Uranium Film Festival has traveled around the world showing documentaries and movies about the risks of nuclear power and uranium. November 2013 for the first time in the world, this unique film festival was in Arizona and New Mexico. Now in 2018 the Uranium Film... - March 15, 2018 - Uranium Film Festival
HomeAid to Host Mighty Ground Film Premiere in Orange County in Partnership with Documentary Producers on National Tour
HomeAid America and HomeAid Orange County are proud to announce that the national tour of the critically-acclaimed new documentary Mighty Ground will be reaching Orange County with an event March 22nd in Laguna Beach. - March 14, 2018 - HomeAid America, Inc.
World's Youngest Film Maker Visits The Ron Clark Academy
15 year old filmmaker takes her remarkable story to the world famous Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Called The World's Most Powerful Girl by the US Secretary of State, she advocates for Girls Education across the globe, has met with 24 Presidents, spoken to more than 25,000 youths in 13 countries on Education, and has spoken at the UN, UNESCO and COP23 on Climate Change & Education. - March 09, 2018 - DUSUSU
Levis JCC Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival Held March 4th-24th; 40 Premiere Jewish / Israeli Films - World, US and International Premieres
The Levis JCC Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival...40 International Jewish Themed Films including: 9 World, International and US Premieres, 11 Florida Premieres and 15 Palm Beach County Premieres. Opening Night was the World Premiere of Rescue Bus 300: The untold true story with Filmmaker Nati Dinnar in attendance. - March 09, 2018 - Boca International Jewish Film Festival,
PixStone Powers Hollywood Blockbuster Black Panther
Visual Effects Studio, PixStone Images gets recognition for its Visual Effects work in Hollywood movie Black Panther. - March 07, 2018 - PixStone Images Pvt Ltd
Silver State Film Festival Invites Independent Filmmakers from Around the World to Come and Experience Las Vegas
Silver State Film Festival announces dates, venue and information for Las Vegas Film Festival. - March 06, 2018 - Silver State Film Festival
Dislecksia: the Movie! Free Screening at Rider University Thursday, March 15th from 7p-9p
Many Now Call Dyslexia a "Super-Power!" Join Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V and Expert Panel for Talk-Back After Film to Learn Why. - March 05, 2018 - seedling.tv
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Elects New Board Member
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Sheldon has joined its board of directors. As a veteran film industry executive who specializes in domestic and international markets, she will be providing a wide variety of ancillary sales knowledge and expertise to... - February 28, 2018 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Dreamachine Productions Announces That Their Feature Film "Proving Ground" is Now Closer to Pre-Production Status
Dreamachine Productions announces their Producer, Line-Producer, and Director staff on their feature film "Proving Ground." Dreamachine Productions is proud to announce that their feature film "Proving Ground" is in active development heading even further towards pre-production. - February 28, 2018 - Dreamachine Productions
Film Con Hollywood - 2018
Los Angeles Convention Center; Saturday – March 24th 2018; 8:00am to 11:30pm PDT - February 26, 2018 - Film Con Hollywood
Perception Envisions Advanced Technologies, Gadgets and Animated Sequences Seen in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther”
Perception’s Experience Designing Real-World Tech Resonates in the Fantastical World of Wakanda. - February 23, 2018 - PERCEPTION
Indiegogo Campaign Launches for Oliver Robins’ Thriller Feature "Celebrity Crush"
The Indiegogo Campagin launches for the feature thriller “Celebrity Crush” which will be used to raise additional funding for post production. All funds raised will be used to upgrade all elements of post production, including sound, color, and special visual effects. Oliver Robins,... - February 22, 2018 - One B Productions 1, LLC
Amazon Releases the Long-Awaited Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child Documentary on Amazon Direct
The wait is over for devout members of the BeyHive, who are aware of the humble beginnings of Beyoncé and Destiny's Child as the group called Girls Tyme, which Beyoncé headed with fellow Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and LaTavia Roberson and former Prince protégé Ashely "Tamar" Davis. Girls Tyme The Untold Story of Destiny's Child has arrived. - February 20, 2018 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing
Author John Mihalyo Announces the Release of His Recently Published Book, "Always Living the Dream"
"Always Living the Dream" is written by a first time author, John Mihalyo. The main character in the book, Jake Million has the courage of a Rocky Balboa and the suave demeanor of a James Bond. Jake is a man every other man wishes they could emulate. All must get to know him. - February 20, 2018 - John Mihalyo
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Midwest Festival Premiere at the 34th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival
Luis Iga's award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and Chicago will get to witness how this film breaks the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - February 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Newton Makes It to the Top of IFI List of 10 Best Films of 2017
"Newton," a film directed by Amit V Masurkar has been chosen as the Best Feature Film of the Year 2017. The survey was carried out by the Indian Film Institute (IFI), New Delhi. IFI's survey involved 14 top Film Critics from India. - February 19, 2018 - Indian Film Institute
Global Icon Mýa Returns with Brand New Single Celebrating 20th Year Anniversary
Grammy-winning recording artist, Mýa, unveiled the release of her brand new single, from her highly anticipated upcoming 13th studio project. The global entertainer and humanitarian surprised eager fans by ushering in Valentine’s Day with a debut of her new music, once again breaking... - February 18, 2018 - Mýa
Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts (SCSOPA) & Michael Josten Aim to Lead the Entertainment Industry with a Stellar Reputation Training Models, Actors & Performers
Number one for the production of top actors, actresses, singers and models in the country, SCSOPA is one of the top rated performing arts schools in the country. The Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts can open doors for its students; giving them the tools to have a competitive edge in this ever-competitive industry. - February 16, 2018 - Santa Clarita School Of Performing Arts
Baltimore Rapper Damond Blue to Take Kids to See Black Panther
Baltimore rapper Damond Blue, his foundation Beats Not Bullets and Dream Bigger Media Group are buying out three theaters at the Towson Cinemark Theatre in Maryland to allow children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore the opportunity to view Marvel’s new movie Black... - February 15, 2018 - Dream Bigger Media Group
NubianFlix™ Joins the #BlackPantherChallenge Movement to Send Brooklyn Children to See Black Panther
NubianFlix™ joins the #BlackPantherChallenge movement to send Brooklyn children to see Black Panther. Initially started by Frederick Joseph for Harlem children, it began to spread throughout the country when Fred challenged others to do the challenge too. The Brooklyn campaign being, spearheaded by Pearl Fields of NubianFlix™ & Anthony Lockett-Larsen has managed to raise $2,574 of their $10,000 goal & will be providing tickets to children in Walt Whitman middle school & Children of Promise NYC. - February 14, 2018 - NubianFlix™
Wizard World, Inc. Teams with Sony Pictures Entertainment to Discover, Develop, and Incubate New IP
Wizard World and Sony Pictures Entertainment have teamed to develop original intellectual property. The agreement gives Sony access to Wizard World's connections to some of the top story creators in the industry. - February 14, 2018 - Fan Expo HQ
Atlanta Actress Tamika Parrish Lands Role in Upcoming Sony Pictures Classics Feature Film "The Leisure Seeker"
Actress Tamika Parrish books supporting role in the upcoming Sony Pictures Classics feature film “The Leisure Seeker” working opposite Dame Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland, proving that the Atlanta talent pool is growing and getting stronger. - February 14, 2018 - Tamika Parrish
"Night of 100 Stars" Richard Walters Joins ACCS as an Advisor Organizing 2018 Academy Awards Viewing Gala
The ACCS Oscar Viewing Gala, “China Night,” a multi-cultural celebration and Oscar-viewing awards gala just announced the appointment of Richard Walters, President of Smash Music and a leader of Bold Film, as the Advisor of ACCS Oscars China Night Committee. He is a son of Norby Walters, the founder of a Hollywood Oscar viewing party, Night of 100 Stars, and a co-host of Night of 100 Stars for many years. - February 12, 2018 - American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS)
Teaser for Oliver Robins’ Thriller Feature "Celebrity Crush" Released Teaser for Oliver Robins' Thriller Feature "Celebrity Crush" Released
The teaser for the feature thriller “Celebrity Crush” has been released with a sneak peak of the movie. Oliver Robins, best known for starring in "Airplane 2" and the original "Poltergeist" as Robbie, “the kid eaten by the tree” and “attacked by a clown,” will soon return to the screen in the up-coming thriller "Celebrity Crush" slated for a Fall 2018 release. - February 12, 2018 - One B Productions 1, LLC
Monmouth Film Festival and Two River Theater Partnered for Screening and Discussion of Alfred Hitchcock’s "Shadow of a Doubt"
Monmouth Film Festival and Two River Theater Partnered for Screening and Panel Discussion of Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt as Part of the Theater’s "Inside Two River" Film Series. - February 11, 2018 - Monmouth Film Festival
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed with Free Wheelchair Mission at Denver’s Belong Church
Powerful new documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," chronicles one-million-wheelchair journey. - February 10, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
New Paranormal Podcast Series, Death by Misadventure the Deadly Rockstar Curse of T. Rex
The true paranormal podcast, "Death by Misadventure" is a supernatural rock-n-roll journey through the life and death of Marc Bolan. The story uncovers the shocking details, examine the mystical facts, and unravels the paranormal mystery behind the death of Marc Bolan, lead singer of the glam rock band, T. Rex. - February 08, 2018 - Death by Misadventure
Creators of Academy Award-Winning Film Moonlight Inspire Nonprofit Leader’s Documentary Highlighting the Beauty of Liberty City
Liberty City in Miami is compared to Detroit, Chicago and other communities known for their violence, but a new documentary aims to change the narrative about the neighborhood and the people who live there. The documentary is called S.O.O.T. (Striding Over Obstacles Together) and it was created by William Foncham II. Foncham was inspired by Barry Jenkins and Tarell McCraney, creators of the Academy Award-winning film, Moonlight, about two boys coming of age in Liberty City. - February 07, 2018 - Miami Children's Initiative
Sheba Enterprises to Bring the Long Awaited Suspense Thriller, As Evil Does, to the 26th Annual Pan African Film Festival
As Evil Does, a feature film written and directed by Yolanda Buggs, creatively tells the story of two young "Saints Witnesses" Christian evangelists on a friendly pursuit of conversation about religion and God, who unknowingly ring the doorbell of a staunch atheist. They are invited in... - February 07, 2018 - Yolanda Buggs
American Public Television Co-Produces and Syndicates “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary,” with Hugh Bonneville, for Easter 2018
Co-produced by RTÉ, American Public Television (APT) and ARTE, and releasing on public television stations nationwide March 1, 2018, “Jesus: Countdown to Calvary” is a new documentary, syndicated by APT (aptonline.org), in which actor Hugh Bonneville (Notting Hill, Downton Abbey,... - February 06, 2018 - American Public Television
ANIMANTZ's Beo n’ Peno Signs Its Investors, Rotomaker and iLO Entertainment
Animantz, an animation studio, has introduced a new wave of entertainment for kids through its homegrown slapstick animation series called Beo n’ Peno and has recently signed its investors, Rotomaker and iLO Entertainment. - February 06, 2018 - Animantz
"The Two Coreys" Are Back Together on Amazon Prime with the Release of Two Feature Films
Hollywood icons, Corey Feldman and Corey Haim are being honored with a tandem-release of two films that capture some of their finest work as adult actors. - February 06, 2018 - Skylove LLC
Candid Sky Productions Secures C Airspace in Reno
Candid Sky Productions gets authorization to fly in controlled class C airspace of Reno Nevada. - February 02, 2018 - Candid Sky Productions
Selections at HollyWeb Festival Include Allison Janney, Eric Roberts, Richard Hatch
HollyWeb Festival announces 2018 Official Selections, which include independent works from 14 countries, and feature the work of Allison Janney, Eric Roberts and Wesley Taylor. The final performance of Richard Hatch will also be screened. Screenings and panels will take place April 5-8 at Universal Citywalk, Hollywood. - February 01, 2018 - HollyWeb Festival
The ACCS "China Oscar Night Gala" Hosts an International Extravaganza for Dignitaries, Hollywood Celebrities and VIPs
ACCS is excited to announce its Oscars China Night, an Oscar viewing gala with CEO Awards ceremony to take place on Sunday March 4 at Beverly Hills Sofitel Hotel. - February 01, 2018 - American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS)
Endless Night Vampire Ball Returns to Los Angeles; February 23rd, the Globe Theatre
The Endless Night Vampire Ball returns to Los Angeles at The Globe Theatre with special performance by G Tom Mac. - February 01, 2018 - Vampire Ball
Tina Cesa Ward Attached to Direct A Place Called Home
Sherry Kelly, Producer, A Place Called Home, is proud to announce that Tina Cesa Ward is attached as Director. A Place Called Home, an independent film, that is not only entertaining but a socially responsible coming of age drama about Ally, an All-American 17 year-old, and the harsh reality she... - January 31, 2018 - A Place Called Home
"Counterfeiters" is Now Available on iTunes
Filmmaker Bryce Hirschberg makes an auspicious directorial debut with this crime thriller centered around recent college graduate, Bridger (Hirschberg), and his desperate attempt to save his dying mother with the help of his friends, and his do-it-yourself method of counterfeiting money. Winner of 15 awards in over 20 international film festivals including Best Picture and Best Actor, is now available for pre-order on iTunes. - January 27, 2018 - Bryce Hirschberg
New eBook Sheds Light on Hollywood’s Unknown Secrets of Independent Film
Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley (Gridiron Gang) is releasing "What You Don't Learn in Film School: A Complete Guide to (Independent) Filmmaking,” a no holds barred, transparent look at making movies from concept to delivery, a compilation of his 30 plus years producing films at both the studio and independent levels. The book touches on every aspect of filmmaking including various distribution platforms to open the reader's eyes to walk a maze of sales traps and vague promises. - January 23, 2018 - Industry Insider
“The Mojave Sisters” Season 1 Now Available on Amazon Prime
The Mojave Sisters, a modern day Western about a female assassin, played by Lee Dawn Hershey, a gender fluid androgynous actor, premiered January 9th, 2018. - January 23, 2018 - New Zealand Son Films
Submissions Now Open for the 2018 Edition of the Silicon Beach Film Festival in Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Submissions are open for Silicon Beach Film Festival Miami / Fort Lauderdale. - January 22, 2018 - Silicon Beach Film Festival
Julie W. Ingram Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Julie W. Ingram of Dallas, Texas has been recognized as a Women of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of entertainment. About Julie W. Ingram Julie Ingram has 21 years experience in the entertainment field. She... - January 20, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Can You Cover a Song in Just One Week?
Each week, the Cover in a Week team partners with music publishers to hand-select a new song for artists to cover. Artists are tasked with making the most original and entertaining arrangements they possibly can, with the best recordings being selected for potential sync placements in movies, TV shows, ads or playlists. - January 17, 2018 - Split Sounds Pty Ltd
Over 150 Independent Films Screened at The Fourth Annual Culver City Film Festival
Culver City Film Festival showcased over 150 Independent films from around the World and issued more than sixty awards. - January 17, 2018 - Culver City Film Festival