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Winter Film Awards International Film Festival Returns for 11th Annual Celebration of Indie Film February 16-25, 2023
Winter Film Awards showcases films from emerging filmmakers from around the world in all genres, with a special emphasis on highlighting the work of women and under-represented filmmakers. - January 25, 2023 - Winter Film Awards
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, California, Named Candidate in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Winston Verdult, a graduating senior at St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California has been named one of 60 Presidential Scholars in the Arts candidates as part of the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were nominated from thousands of participants in... - January 23, 2023 - Winston Verdult
Free Screening of "Hybrid" Episode 1 of TV Series UTOPIA @ FTLADW 1st Annual Filmmakers Showcase; Location: Savor Cinema by FTLADW on Monday, January 23, 2023
TAT Productions invites all to a free screening of HYBRID, Episode 1, Series Utopia, at the Ft. Lauderdale Art & Design Week's (FTLADW) 1st Annual Filmmakers Showcase on Monday, January 23 at 8 PM. The red carpet event begins at 7:30. UTOPIA. Episode 1: HYBRID Synopsis: Survivors of a future... - January 23, 2023 - TAT Productions
Ricci, Swallow, D’Onofrio Announced as Celebrities Attending FAN EXPO Cleveland, March 24-26
Star Trek, The Office, Trailer Park Boys Standouts Lead Off Lineup at Huntington Convention Center. - January 22, 2023 - Fan Expo HQ
Krush Brau Park Launches "Alice in Vunderland Immersive Experience"
Get ready to dive into a fantastical world of wonder and excitement at the Alice in Vunderland Experience starting January 28, 2023. This one-of-a-kind experience is perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate special occasions or simply enjoy a delicious meal. - January 20, 2023 - Krush Brau Park
Patrick Fabian, 2023 SAG Award Nominee for "Better Call Saul," Leads Timely Cautionary Tale, "The Way We Speak," from Award-Winning Writer-Director Ian Ebright
Accomplished actor Patrick Fabian, known for his role as Howard Hamlin in the critically acclaimed AMC series, "Better Call Saul," will lead an ensemble cast in the upcoming independent narrative feature, "The Way We Speak." Written and directed by Ian Ebright, the film is an... - January 20, 2023 - Broken Telegraph Films
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Prepares for the Much-Anticipated CEO Welcome on January 27 After Naming Sharon Giovinazzo as Its Chief Executive Officer
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, California's oldest and most diverse blindness organization, in which blind and sighted employees work together at every level to serve people from age 0 to 100 who are blind or have low vision, is pleased to welcome Sharon Giovinazzo as the new Chief Executive Officer. Sharon’s recent appointment follows an extensive selection process that considered candidates from across the country. - January 20, 2023 - Lighthouse for the Blind
New Animated Short, The Bridge, Spotlights Life-Saving Power of Pets
PAWS NY film inspired by true story about abandoned dog that pushes man suffering from depression back from the edge. - January 12, 2023 - PAWS NY
New Documentary "Under The Same Sky" Brings Women Together Worldwide
Actress Alison Chace's "Under The Same Sky" documentary has won Most Inspirational Film at Top Shorts and Best Director at NWIFT Awards. It features 25 women from 20+ countries discussing love, potential, and self-doubt. The film, shot during COVID-19, celebrates universal experiences and the power of connection and support for women. - January 09, 2023 - Pink Wisdom
Brenda Brown Entertainment is Proud to Present Kodi Lee & Colin Hay’s New Single "Hello World"
Kodi Lee, golden buzzer recipient and AGT season 14 winner teams up with Colin Hay from the band Men At Work to give you "Hello World" a great upbeat positive song. - January 06, 2023 - Brenda Brown Entertainment, LLC
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor Named Woman of the Month for November by P.O.W.E.R. - Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized
DeBorah L. Sharpe-Taylor of Hollywood, California has been named a Woman of the Month for November 2022 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and great success in the field of entertainment. About DeBorah L. - January 06, 2023 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Rideshare Driver Embarks on Cross-Country Journey to Visit All 50 States, Get Out of Poverty, and Uplift and Inspire 10,000 Souls, and Turn His Journey into a Movie
Setting off from Bakersfield, California with just $20 in his pocket, Joe has his son dropped him off to the bus station to down Los Angeles, got on the train heading to Bellflower Garden, California, got on a LYFT ride to Hertz and Rent the EV Polestar 2 and drive since December 2, 2022. He will be the first Ride-Share driver to drive across America in an EV Car to UpLift and Inspires America. - January 03, 2023 - JoeX.Life
SPACEMOB Original "Girl Unscripted" Now an Award Winning Series
The documentary series Girl Unscripted, which follows 17 girls from Middle America over the course of 10 years as they live their complicated lives, was recently awarded its 98th award from a 36th different film festival. The project is being distributed by SPACEMOB. - January 02, 2023 - Answer Media
"Disabled Artist Showcase: Creating Our Spaces" Film Screening
Award winning short film directed by disabled award winning filmmaker Emmitt H Thrower has a public virtual screening. - January 01, 2023 - Wabi Sabi Productions Inc
Female Screenwriter Breaks Into Hollywood from Florida
In one year, Jaimie Engle wrote, sold, and had her first screenplay produced for network TV distribution. Get the story that started as a dream when she was just seven years old. - December 29, 2022 - The Write Engle
Tiffany, Derrick Barry, Justin Jedlica, and Latrice Royale Join Cast of "Dragged Off," a Dark Surreal Comedy About a Celebrity and Their Drag Queen Impersonator
Sweet Deals Media, Spare Change Productions, and Manhattan Beach Studios Presents: Dragged Off, a gloriously hilarious surreal thriller starring Tiffany (80s pop icon and billboard top 100 artist), Derrick Barry (RuPaul's Drag Race), Justin Jedlica AKA The Human Ken Doll (Botched, Men of West... - December 26, 2022 - Sweet Deals Media
Winston Verdult, of Orange County, California, Receives Highest YoungArts Award for Accomplishments in Film
Winston Verdult, of North Tustin, CA from St. Margaret’s Episcopal School, has been named a 2023 YoungArts Finalist in Film, the highest honor of the organization. Verdult has been recognized for the caliber of his artistic achievement and joins 150 of the most accomplished young visual,... - December 19, 2022 - Winston Verdult
Treasure Hunters and Filmmakers Head for the Hills in Search of Lost History
A team of experienced outdoorsmen and historical researchers combine their efforts to film and produce their explorations in the Western States of America. After years of planning and organizing, the crew is ready for any hurdle that stands in their way. Treasures in America Production Company announces the release of the “Uncharted Expedition” series which takes to YouTube for a soft opening. - December 12, 2022 - Treasures in America LLC
7-Time Award-Winning Young OC Actress Will Appear in Upcoming Sci-Fi with Anthony Michael Hall
Kayden Tokarski will play a mean girl in the upcoming 1980s sci-fi psychological drama, "Roswell Delirium," starring Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace, Reggie VelJohnson, Lisa Whelchel and other iconic stars. - December 08, 2022 - Kayden Tokarski
Cris Cyborg Finds Inspiration from Bruce Lee Ahead of Saturday's Return to Boxing Ring
Cris Cyborg returns to Boxing Ring Saturday, Dec. 10 against Gabby Holloway on the main card Terence Crawford vs. Dave Avanesyan PPV, and on her final day of training camp, pays her respects to Bruce Lee grave memorial in Seattle, Washington. - December 07, 2022 - Cris Cyborg
Explosive New Documentary "Trump's Rosebud" Explains Donald Trump's Rise to the White House Through Lens of "Citizen Kane"
"Trump's Rosebud," a new documentary by Robert Orlando, shows how Donald Trump's early dreams to make it big in Hollywood were inspired by his favorite film "Citizen Kane." The film illustrates the relentless ambition and media savvy that led him to the White House, featuring a slate of public figures who've known, worked with, and observed Trump. - December 06, 2022 - Nexus Media
Producing Her First Feature Film Has Been an Adventure of a Lifetime, Says Sonia W Kohli: "I Would Definitely do It Again"
Sonia W Kohli, the founder of "The Kunishka Productions Ltd" discusses the journey of making her first feature film. She shares how this journey has been full of roller coasters. - December 04, 2022 - The Kunishka Productions ltd
Pirates Press on at CMX Cinemas Fallschase - Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Presents Fusion 4 World Dance and Music Movie
Embrace World Cultures Inc. in Association with Firestorm Productions Inc. Presents Fusion World Dance and Music Live Red-Carpet Experience at CMX Cinemas Fallschase. Embrace World Cultures Inc. (501(c)3) in association with Firestorm Productions Inc. announces the last of our tickets that are on... - December 02, 2022 - Firestorm Productions Inc.
Andeco Films Releases "Changing the Odds"
Producer Anthony D. Colby and Andeco Films bring their classic film, "Changing the Odds," to streaming. - November 27, 2022 - Andeco Films LLC.
Brand New Supernatural Series for Those Who Love Demons and Angels
Best Selling paranormal romance and horror author Barb Jones has just released a new book in a brand new supernatural series. Readers of the genre will be excited about the "Heaven and Hell" series involving demon hunter Sully and his unusual alliances in the name of his destiny. - November 26, 2022 - Barb Jones
Wintertainment Announces the Release of Mark Winter's New Christmas Single, "Christmas In The Air"
Former member of 1980’s recording artists Ilusion (Epic Records) records new Christmas single with 1992 Star Search winner. - November 22, 2022 - Wintertainment
Variety – the Children’s Charity to Raise Money for Kids with Latest Gold Heart Pin Campaign
Variety – the Children’s Charity has created a limited-edition gold heart pin featuring artwork from the highly anticipated film “Avatar: The Way of Water." - November 17, 2022 - Variety - the Children's Charity of the United States
Best Online Video Advertising Campaigns to be Named by Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their video work may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2023. - November 15, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Ronnie C. Wright Produces "Call Like a Ref, Play Like a Player"
Wright instructs men and women on how to be a “Ref” and “Player.” He asserts that men and women are “similar” and that they both want to (WIN) - Want Intimacy Naturally. - November 12, 2022 - Amblacks Corporation
"Falling Higher" Soundtrack
Sunset strip 80s band Ampage, whose forty-year career as the opening act for the biggest names in rock including Def Leppard, Billy Idol, Blue Oyster Cult, and everyone in between, releases a documentary based on their unlikely survival and inspiring life story. With never before seen footage of superfan Jeff Conaway and narrated by Jake Busey, the film’s hip sobriety message is supported by a memorable soundtrack of twenty-five original Ampage songs. - November 11, 2022 - Forcefield Studios
DXO Media Announces the Release of Capo: Rise to Power, Season One
Capo: Rise to Power’s first season will be released with the four episodes, "The Code," "A Run True," "Our Father," and "Stregheria" during Memorial Day Weekend 2023. - November 11, 2022 - DXO Media
Author Seeking Financing for Independent Film "Non-Verbal Consent"
Alan Roger Currie is marketing a new Erotic Thriller and Drama screenplay to Hollywood titled "Non-Verbal Consent" about a dating coach who is accused on social media of inappropriate sexual behavior by a woman he recently engaged in sex with. Currie is the author of 6 self-help books and 5 audiobooks for single heterosexual men. Currie is also a professional dating coach. Currie's audiobooks were recently included in a BuzzFeed.com list of The Top 10 Most Influential Audiobooks for Single Men. - November 08, 2022 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
"Nightmare on Elm Street" Star Lisa Zane Leads Egypt Horror Film “Bride of the Dead”
NEVERDIE Studios announced today that Lisa Zane ("Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare") will return to the horror genre to star in supernatural tech thriller "Bride of the Dead," written and directed by Maurice Chauvet ("Owning Mahowny" - Philip Seymour... - November 07, 2022 - NEVERDIE Studios
Black Panther Expert Available to Discuss Cultural Significance of New Characters, Situations Revealed in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther expert Jesse J. Holland is available to explain the cultural significance of the new characters and situations shown in the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie from Marvel Entertainment. Holland is the author of the novel, Black Panther: Who Is The Black Panther? and the creator and editor of the Marvel prose anthology, Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda. Holland also wrote the introductions to Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook and Black Panther: The Early Years. - November 06, 2022 - Jesse J. Holland
MicroFilmz to Launch on Roku, Fire TV as New Streaming Platform for Short Films
MicroFilmz is currently accepting submissions for distribution on their platform. - October 30, 2022 - MicroFilmz
OCTET Productions Announces New Family Holiday Film Franchise "A Wesley Christmas"; Opens BET's Christmas Movie Series on BET+, Nov. 3, & on BET & BET Her, Thanksgiving
DC-based film production company OCTET Productions announces the upcoming debut release of its new holiday film, “A Wesley Christmas,” starring Jasmine Guy, Dorien Wilson, TC Carson and many more. Premieres scheduled for Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA, and Los Angeles, CA. - October 21, 2022 - OCTET Productions
AMC+ is the Presenting Sponsor of the Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball with the Anne Rice Immortal Universe as This Year's Theme
Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball™ 2022 Weekend today announced that AMC+ is the presenting sponsor of this year's event, celebrating the release of the new AMC+ series based on Anne Rice’s novels Interview with the Vampire and the Mayfair Witches. This weekend-long event will... - October 18, 2022 - Endless Night Productions
Cinemmatique Studios in Association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions, Announce the Premiere Film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth"
Cinemmatique Studios in association with Ginasys826 & StepNow Productions are proud to announce the premiere of the film, “His Truth, Her Truth, The Truth,” an independent film, starring Henry Okigbo, Haley Perry and Missy Lee. The film was directed by Emmanuel Ndejito. “His... - October 17, 2022 - StepNow Productions
Actor Cillian Murphy and Prof. Pat Dolan Release Irish American Partnership Funded "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland"
The Irish American Partnership has supported not only the production of this important work, but also committed to making "Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland" available at every secondary school in Ireland. - October 14, 2022 - Irish American Partnership
Screening of "Apache Girl" at The Wild Bunch Film Festival on Friday, October 21 at 6:30 PM; Galaxy Theater, Houghton Rd., Tucson, Arizona
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
Screening of “Apache Girl” at The Shining Mountains Film Festival on Sunday, October 16 at 2:00 pm; Wheeler Opera House, Aspen, Colorado
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 2nd film garnering 12 wins and 17 nominations worldwide on the film festival circuit. New York Tri-State International Film Festival gives "Apache Girl" a special recognition for Best Human Rights Film due to its story about indigenous... - October 13, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
JASNA Southwest Announces 2022 Young Filmmakers Contest Winners; Contest Becomes Official Program of the Jane Austen Society of North America
Announcing the 2022 winners of The Jane Austen Society of North America's Southwest Region Young Filmmakers Contest. The contest encourages creative visual interpretation of Jane Austen and her novels. This year, the contest was adopted by JASNA to be a national program. Entry deadline for 2023 is August 28, 2023. - October 12, 2022 - Jane Austen Society of North America - Southwest Region
Filming Has Wrapped for Philly-Based Indie TV Pilot "The Kingfish"
Filming has been completed for the Philadelphia-based urban independent TV dramedy pilot "The Kingfish." The opening credits/intro will be developed by award-winning graphic designer Joshua Black of Philly-based Blackeye Soup. - October 08, 2022 - The Performance Lab No 33
Travelling to Bali, Indonesia Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan Films 2 Docs About This Mythical Culture
On location in Bali, Indonesia Multi Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker Bob Bryan explores & documents the Captivating, Amazing & Magical Indonesian Paradise, Bali. - September 30, 2022 - Bryan World Productions
Paramount COO Susana Sala to Deliver Keynote at Miami Web Fest 2022
Miami Web Fest announces that the keynote speaker for the event's 2022 awards ceremony gala is Susana Sala, Chief Operating Officer for Paramount Networks Southern Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Sala will share insights from her inspiring career for emerging content creators in... - September 27, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
It's Cold Blooded
This feature film (bio pic) will encompass the life and music career of the late artist, Rick James. - September 21, 2022 - Ascended Motion Pictures
The SOFIE Short Film Festival Announces the 2022 SOFIE Award Nominees
The 8th Annual SOFIE Short Film Festival returns to New York with a hybrid event, including film screenings in Times Square and the much anticipated SOFIE Awards at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space, on Broadway. Most of the festival events will still be available virtually. - September 20, 2022 - The SOFIE Short Film Festival
"The Quiet Epidemic" Documentary Officially Selected to Screen at the Prestigious Woodstock Film Festival
The Quiet Epidemic, the provocative new documentary about Chronic Lyme and tick-borne disease, will screen at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 30 and October 1. - September 15, 2022 - The Quiet Epidemic
Garrett Hedlund to Star in Sylvester Stalone New Lead Series on Paramount +
iPOP Alumni Garrett Hedlund will next be seen in Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming Paramount+ series "Tulsa King." First reported by Variety, the series will be led by Stallone, with Hedlund set to join as a series regular. The series follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA
Madelaine Petsch Feature "Jane" Debuts Trailer and Release Date
The trailer for iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch’s latest feature debuted earlier this month. The film "Jane" in which Petsch is both producing and starring in, is an academic thriller for the new generation. Described as the following: "Directed by Sabrina Jaglom ("Home... - September 07, 2022 - iPOP! LA