Movies & Film News

Lights, camera, action! Catch up on news about movie premieres, documentaries, movie theaters, film industry awards, partnerships, festivals and new technology. Find out about mergers, licensing and the latest products and services for movie buffs and motion picture industry executives.

Newark International Film Festival Set to Award More Than $100,000 in Prizes This Year

Festival awards $10,000 to $100,000 in cash prizes, awards, swag bags and film fellowships. - June 19, 2017 - Newark International Film Festival

Special Screening of "The Cell"

Free Screening of Season 1 and Q & A Session with filmmaker Bryan Thompson. - June 18, 2017 - Miami Web Fest

Die, My Dear - Skylove Limited’s Recently Acquired Micro-Budget Thriller Feature Film is Now Available to Stream; Hailed, "Intense and Unrelenting" by Critics

Stream a film that showcases the brutal demise of a failed marriage. - June 16, 2017 - Emberlight Productions

The Mouth Productions Begins Production of In Her Blood Summer of 2017

The Mouth Productions begins production of psycho thriller indie In Her Blood in Eugene, Oregon. Homeless and hungry, 14 year old Hadley reaches out to her grandfather and great aunt for help. She soon discovers it was safer on the streets. - June 14, 2017 - The Mouth Productions

Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News"

Above the Stars Productions and Snap Independent Features is Proud to Announce That Craig Edwards Will be Directing the New Film, "Fake News," written by Samuel Morris, starring Eric Roberts and Sofia Milos. "Fake News" is a new original film that follows Maxwell Stern, a... - June 13, 2017 - Above The Stars

Amazing Shanghai Promotion Activities Successfully Launched at the Ontario Airport

This exhibition showcased the growth, trends and technological development in Shanghai. Four photographers that were featured were American including Pulitzer Prize winner Nick Ut, so this gave Americans a first person point of view from another American with how they viewed Shanghai. This event also featured “Flying over Shanghai” a virtual reality film to experience the development of Shanghai from a first person point of view. - June 12, 2017 - EDI Media

Hedley Productions Takes Bets on Who Will Win the Battle Between Good and Evil

In the eternal battle between God and The Devil, a battle that has caused wars and laid out the philosophies by which many people live, independent film company, Hedley Productions is asking the public who is winning and to put their money where their mouth is? At www.votethewinner.net, visitors... - June 12, 2017 - Hedley Productions

Illumina Featured in Clutch’s Video Production Agencies

Illumina Filmworks is featured in Clutch. Clutch is a DC-based research firm leading the charge with ratings and reviews for business-to-business service providers. The platform covers hundreds of companies across the creative, marketing, and advertising segments, and it relies on over a dozen unique criteria to determine the best of the best agencies. - June 12, 2017 - Illumina Filmworks

PTAFF International Artivist Festival Call for Entry

Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival (November 1st through 4th) announces its Call for Entries in all categories including feature length films, documentary and shorts. PTAFF encourages independent filmmakers and artists keen on becoming prominent in the industry while making a change in the... - June 12, 2017 - Pembroke Taparelli Arts and Film Festival

Award-Winning Documentarian and Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek Launches “Sir NoFace Lives" US Tour

The “Sir NoFace Lives Tour,” hosted by Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker and World-Renowned Paranormal Investigator Chad Calek, along with fellow filmmaking and paranormal investigation partner, Justin Holstein. Booked by ExcessdB Entertainment. - June 09, 2017 - ExcessdB

Warner Brothers, "Band Aid" Co-Producer Joins Grand Theft Auto V Actress to Produce Film "Born That Way"

Grand Theft Auto V actress Michal Sinnott has attached Warner Brothers producer and initial round of funding for her feature film in development, Born That Way. - June 08, 2017 - Born That Way

Snap Independent Features Announces New Film, "Fake News," Starring Eric Roberts, Sofia Milos, Martin Kove & John Savage

"Fake News" is a new original film that follows Maxwell Stern, a no-nonsense reporter with a reputation for breaking the most scandalous stories in America. - June 02, 2017 - Above The Stars

Beloved Movie to Kick Off Wizard of Oz Convention

For one night only, the 1939 MGM "Wizard of Oz" starring Judy Garland comes to the big screen in Portland, Oregon. Cinema21 presents the classic motion picture on at 6:30 pm on Thursday, June 29. This screening of "The Wizard of Oz" opens the festivities of OzCon International,... - June 02, 2017 - OzCon International

"SEO: The Movie" to Debut June 20th, 2017

The movie features key Internet marketing players, the history of search engine optimization and more. - June 01, 2017 - Ignite Visibility

Anime Midwest Formally Announces That Studio Trigger Will Come to the Event

Studio Trigger staff will be attending the Anime Midwest convention this July. - May 29, 2017 - Ani.ME

Fine Dining, New Animated Short Film Offers a Twist on a Pulp Fiction Scene

Check out this short animated film by award-winning filmmaker Usher Morgan. - May 29, 2017 - Dark Passage Films

Narrative Summit 3: "Stories That Change” -- Digital Narrative Alliance Conference Announced for June 20 in San Francisco

Leading digital storytelling experts to present narrative strategies for business, media and social change. - May 24, 2017 - Digital Narrative Alliance

Wine Tasting Released on Amazon Prime

Wine Tasting is now on Amazon and will soon be on other VOD platforms. Wine Tasting was accepted into several film festivals, including Finisterra Arrabida of Portugal, Premios Latinos, Evolution, Mallorca, and LA San Rafael of Spain, and Beverly Hills Film Festival and Sunscreen Film Festival West... - May 23, 2017 - Justin Samuels

The Official Trailer for New Beyonce and Destiny’s Child Documentary Released by Dousic Entertainment

Trailer for Girls Tyme - Making a Child of Destiny explores Beyonce’s and Destiny’s Child Rise to fame, and the sacrifices of forgotten manager and group creator Andretta Tillman. - May 22, 2017 - Dousic Entertainment Publishing

VIP Premiere of Fourth Sci-Fi Film by Local Filmmaker Launches "Submerge Weekend"

Indiana filmmaker, Demetrius Witherspoon will premiere the highly anticipated fourth film of his critically acclaimed independent science fiction short film series at a VIP screening Thursday, June 29, at the Keystone Art Cinema. The premiere screening of Submerge: Echo 51 marks the first event of a “Submerge Weekend” centered around the release of the film. Submerge: Echo 51 features Bishop Stevens (Embeds, The Walking Dead, Empire) as Raz. - May 21, 2017 - DV Entertainment Pictures, LLC

"Duty Country Honor" by the C.R. Ecker Band Takes Center Stage as a Patriotic Country-Rocker for Freedom Lovers and Its Defenders

"Duty Country Honor" is directed toward Americans and their allies who treasure freedom and to the men and women who put life and limb on the line to defend it. This uptempo anthem, from Charles Ecker and Michael Stanton of Los Angeles, is one of only a few Patriotic songs to come out of the Country Music genre since 9-11, and its message in support of all nation's willing to uphold freedom here and abroad is clear, with the key line, "Kick Up the Good, Knock Down the Bad," anchoring the song. - May 19, 2017 - Charles R. Ecker

Excelsior! Comic Book Legend Stan Lee Returns to Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines on May 19-20

Iconic Creator to Make Special Appearance at Iowa Events Center This Weekend - May 17, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ

International Uranium Film Festival: for a World Free of Nuclear Risks

Celebrities and film directors appreciate and endorse the International Uranium Film Festival that is dedicated to films about nuclear and radioactive issues: From Hiroshima to Fukushisma. However, the in the world unique film festival needs also your support and donation to continue. - May 13, 2017 - Uranium Film Festival

Wizard World, Bloody-Disgusting.com to Launch Horror Fest in Philadelphia in June

Wizard World Horror Fest to Combine Special Guest Q&As, Film Premieres, Repertory Screenings, Meet & Greets, & More in Conjunction with Wizard World Comic Cons in Select Cities. - May 12, 2017 - Fan Expo HQ

Editors' Lounge Sponsoring Assistant Editors' Bootcamp

The bootcamp is a place for assistant editors and aspiring assistants to learn and collaborate with one another in a low-stakes environment. - May 12, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Animation Wizard to Appear at Oz Convention

Animator Doug Aberle will speak to attendees at OzCon International in Portland, Oregon, about his experience animating parts of the Oscar-nominated 1985 Disney feature film "Return to Oz." - May 10, 2017 - OzCon International

How to Create Your Own Career Path in Film & Television Editing

The path to becoming a successful film and television editor is much different than it used to be. - May 10, 2017 - Alpha Dogs Post Production

Robynn Lin Fredericks Joins "Lonely Obsession" Cast for LA3 Films

Robynn Lin Fredericks has been named for the supporting role of Samantha Boyle in the thriller film, Lonely Obsession, directed by LeVar Leo. - May 09, 2017 - Robynn Lin Fredericks

Bcut Productions Introduces D-Hopp Apparel Clothing

Brought to you by Bcut Productions, D-Hopp Apparel hits the open market with a new T-shirt and clothing line up, focused on customers' needs and wants. D-Hopp Apparel is a company that derived from the animated movie, “Drew and the Dilla Hopper” a story about a teenage introvert and a mutant insect who form a special bond. - May 05, 2017 - DHopp Apparel

Actor Melvin Jackson Jr. Launches for Your Emmy Consideration Nomination Campaign

Actor-Writer-Producer Melvin Jackson Jr. has been submitted for consideration for an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a limited series or movie. He is rallying support from true fans of great acting and his numerous devotees to help make this submission a win. - May 03, 2017 - Melvin Jackson Jr.

Robynn Lin Fredericks Cast in "Wide Open" Film

Robynn Lin Fredericks has signed on for the film Wide Open, a dramatic thriller, written by Darla Phillips. Based on a true story. A pilot accused in the heist of his own aircraft and labeled a terrorist, must clear his name, or face the loss of his freedom and devastation of his family. - May 01, 2017 - Robynn Lin Fredericks

Tando Productions Announces Release of Removed from Reality: Afghanistan and Back. Follow the Journey of One Marine During His Tour, and the Transition Home.

Removed from Reality is a documentary feature that follows filmmaker and Marine Tyler Morris through his 2009 tour to Afghanistan, and the very personal journey of returning home. Tyler was permitted unrestricted access to film his experiences, but due to the legal grey areas involved in distribution, the film has been released direct to YouTube. - April 26, 2017 - Tando Productions

“The Pirate Captain Toledano” to Premiere at the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival

Innovative narrative short film about Jewish pirates in the Caribbean will screen at “Taste of the Fest” on May 2nd, 12:30pm. - April 26, 2017 - Oxrock Productions, LLC

Iankovskyi Foundation Shall Conduct the Second Business-Lunch "Meet Ukrainian Producers" at the 70th Cannes Film Festival

On the 21st of May, Igor Iankovskyi Foundation and NGO "Initiative for the Future" jointly with the Ukrainian state film agency will conduct a business-lunch for cinema industry professionals "Meet Ukrainian producers," for the 2nd year in a row. - April 25, 2017 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation

Equus International Film Festival ® Organizer Janet Rose April Guest on Horsemanship Radio & Podcast with Monty Roberts

On April 13, Equus International® Film Festival founder Janet Rose was guest on the lunchtime edition of Horsemanship Radio and Podcast with Monty Roberts. The 20-minute, live talk with the Montana horsewoman and animal advocate included a look at some of the exciting entries in this... - April 24, 2017 - Equus International Film Festival

Another Reality Presents Virtual and Augmented Reality ARt Gallery

Level 1 co-hosts the upcoming all-day event, in partnership with Sketchfab and Littlestar, to bring virtual reality to the masses. - April 14, 2017 - Another Reality

Edward James Olmos to Headline Launch on Cultural Investment Group in SF

Edward James Olmos to Headline new Investment Event at 32TEN studios(Formerly ILM) in May. This event is investors only, and is the first in a series from Cultural Capital Investments and will feature Pitches from 5 cultural organizations and the technology that supports the. Rick Najera and Michal Olmos will also be in attendance. The Event is the Brainchild of Ben Yennie, Roger Royse, and has received support from Sergio Togliatti. - April 14, 2017 - Benjamin O Yennie

MiFo LGBT Film Festival Celebrates Its 19th Anniversary Season

The MiFo LGBT Film Festival (now OUTshine Film Festival) celebrates its 19th anniversary with 28 film premieres; a special Made-in-Miami spotlight; and an exciting opening night honoring two incredibly LGBTQ allies. - April 13, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival

"5 Sins" to Start Production in May

Gas Money Pictures' next horror film, "5 Sins," starts shooting May 1st in Burbank, CA. - April 13, 2017 - Gas Money Pictures

Nigerian Writer, Nick Nwaogu, Publishes His Romantic Suspense Screenplay "February"

Nigerian computer programmer turned writer, Nick Nwaogu, has published his screenplay for a feature film titled "February." The 120-scene script is a movie adaptation of his first book "The Almost Kiss." - April 13, 2017 - Nick Nwaogu

Master P Declares That "Poetry Is Not Just Rhyming," Much to Author Kimberly D. Worthy's Delight

The Children Book Volumes of "Poetry Is Not Just Rhyming" Authored by Kimberly D. Worthy, Received a Much Coveted Endorsement by Hip Hop Business Mogul Master P - April 11, 2017 - Denise S'llure Publishing & Production Company, LLC

Dennis Delemar Releases the Short Film Jericho’s Rose

Dennis Delemar Releases the Short Film. - April 11, 2017 - On The Way Pictures

Special Gala Awards Show Honoring US Military Veteran Filmmakers

Miami Filmmaker and Festival Director announces Call for Submissions. - April 06, 2017 - Miami Web Fest

U.S. Army Veteran Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Raise $1 Million Dollars to Produce an Award Winning Screenplay About a Women Exclusive Martial Arts Tournament

“F3: Ferocious Femme Fatale” follows the journey of five women warriors in the women’s only F3 martial arts tournament where the last woman standing wins one million dollars, or choose to fight the creator, Sage, the blind warrior, for the title of “Queen of the F3”... - April 06, 2017 - Strife's Way Productions, Ltd.

A New Name for the Oldest LGBT Film Festival in South Florida

The MiFo LGBT Film Festival gets a fresh new look with a re-branding to help expand its audience and further its mission of educating and entertaining through culturally diverse LGBT film. - April 05, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival

Comic Novel "Spare Me" Optioned by LA Production Company

Spare Me, the comic novel about the intersection of the mob and the world of bowling, has been optioned by Los Angeles-based production company Bob Sticks Worldwide. “The Bob Sticks team felt like the characters would play well on the screen,” said author Vinny Minchillo. - April 04, 2017 - Vinny Minchillo