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"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
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation Enters Into Multi-Year Arrangement for Streaming with SM1 Television Network
Management of World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation (WWMPC) is pleased to announce the recent collaboration with regional streaming service, SM1 Television Network, in Texas servicing the Southwest, United States. SM1 currently has subscribers throughout the Southwest paying $4.99 per month and... - September 06, 2022 - World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Miami Web Fest Refreshes the Festival Scene, Nov. 17-20, with Its Film-Business-Show Focus
Miami Web Fest returns in November with theater screenings in Downtown Miami, industry insider panels, networking parties on South Beach, and a concert in Wynwood featuring Crystal Waters. - September 05, 2022 - Miami Web Fest
Podcast Premier "A Study Of Strange"
Convergent Content, LLC, releases their new podcast, "A Study Of Strange," premiering five episodes that cover some of the world's strangest unsolved mysteries. - August 31, 2022 - Convergent Content, LLC
Tallahassee Filmmaker Wins at Accolade Global Film Competition
Mathew Tretola wins two Awards of Merit from the Accolade Global Film Competition. - August 31, 2022 - Tolacraft Products
New Comedy Horror Movie is Equal Opportunity Jokester
Big N Funky Productions releases the 2nd movie in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles. - August 28, 2022 - Big N Funky Productions
Dismissal Time - a Short Film Making NYC Premiere on Sept. 9
Award-winning short film about high school bullying inspired by true events will make its NYC premiere at the New York True Venture Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8pm. - August 24, 2022 - AJ Epyx Productions
Urban Fairytale Lands on the Big Screen
Strawberry Princess The Movie Wins Best Thriller. South Central Los Angeles native Writer/Director Rod S. Scott debuts his 4th feature film Strawberry Princess, starring WWE Superstar Ariane Andrew as Layla Johnson in her first leading role. Rod’s past films include “100 Kilos”... - August 23, 2022 - 7 Arts
Texas Casting Director is Selected for the Casting Society of America
Texas Native Michael Druck is currently one of nine casting director level members in the state currently in Casting Society of America. CSA currently boasts close to 1,000 members. CSA Casting Directors and Associates work around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Africa. Druck is the sole member based out of San Antonio, Texas. - August 17, 2022 - Michael Druck Casting
The "Masked Saint," Chris Whaley, Returns to the Ring
68-year-old pastor and former professional wrestler and vigilante Chris Whaley, “The Masked Saint,” is getting back in the professional wrestling ring. “It’s going to be a tag team match with my old partner, dentist, and professional wrestler, Dr. Jim McDowell,” says... - August 16, 2022 - Chris Whaley
Conch Shell International Film Fest Announce Special Screening of "With Wonder" - a Love Letter to God from the BPOC LGBTQI+ Community
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF2022) is thrilled to announce the special screening of feature film “With Wonder” directed by Canadian Jamaican/Trinidadian filmmaker Sharon Lewis (followed by a filmmaker chat led by award winning Canadian Trinidadian actress... - August 15, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
Star Wars, Cobra Kai, and Supernatural Stars Head to Colorado Springs Comic Con
It’s that time of year again where pop culture explodes as Altered Reality Entertainment returns for a new edition of Colorado Springs Comic Con. While each year brings new and exciting things to see and do at the annual pop culture celebration, certain activities are mainstays, including... - August 13, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
Faye March Entertainment Announces Depth of Time Film Trilogy
Faye March Entertainment announces the production of Depth of Time film trilogy which follows an epic tale of a princess thrust through space and time to meet her destiny. - August 06, 2022 - Faye March Entertainment
Conch Shell Productions Makes “Aftershocks…” Online Screening Inclusive to Spanish Speaking and Hearing Impaired English-Language Audiences
What: ”Aftershocks: A Tetralogy of Our Times” - Film screening + audience story sharing workshop Where: Online When: Saturday, July 30, 2022; 2pm Cost: Suggested Donation $10 Info & Tickets: www.conchshellproductions.com Conch Shell Productions’ presents the screening of... - July 30, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
SIFTMedia 215 Release of 2022 State of Women Identified Film & Media Makers of Color in the Philadelphia/Mid Atlantic Region – Listen To What I Say Report
The aim of this report serves as an invitation to funders, stakeholders, allies and supporters to come to the table prepared to listen, partner and strategize on plans with women of color film and media makers to enhance and sustain their lives, so as to enhance the sector and the region as a whole. - July 29, 2022 - SIFTMedia 215 Collective
2nd Annual Conch Shell Int’l Film Fest Announces the Films of the Official Selection 2022
The 2nd Annual Conch Shell International Film Fest (CSIFF) is thrilled to announce the films of the Official Selection 2022. A collection of short films written and/or directed by Caribbean and Caribbean Diaspora filmmakers from twelve different countries will be screened during CSIFF’s... - July 28, 2022 - Conch Shell Productions
Blue Gate Musicals to Film in Shipshewanna, Indiana
Blue Gate Musicals to film "The Confession Musical" live with best-selling comedian/actress Chonda Pierce and iconic actor/singer Joh Schneider on August 29 and 30. - July 28, 2022 - Blue Gate Musicals, LLC
Star Trek Voyager’s Tim Russ Delivers Something New for Horror Fans to Sink Their Teeth Into This Summer, "The Slayer Chronicles Volume I," by Mega Reel Entertainment
Her fate dictated by birth. Her destiny, to fight, "The Slayer Chronicles, Volume I" starring Kindergarten Cop's Richard Tyson and Candy Corn's Madison Russ, is now available in the US with UK release planned for August 18, 2022. - July 28, 2022 - Mega Reel Entertainment
BAPS Publishing Relaunches Best Selling Author Bolaji Ajayi
Entrepreneur Turned Author, Turned Executive Producer for an Upcoming Animation Series, Based on the 1st African Action Superhero, Akiti the Hunter. - July 26, 2022 - Bolaji Ajayi
1st Denver Short Film Festival Set for February 2023
The first edition of the film festival is scheduled to take place at the historical Mayan Theatre, a long time art-house cinema beacon in the Mile High City. The program will include screenings of local, national and international short films that will be selected from submissions by the festival committee. - July 26, 2022 - Denver Short Film Festival
The Coast – Feature Film Announced
Written and directed by Luke H. Walker starring Olivier Requelme and produced by Jean Estevez. Two strangers meet on a desolate beach in a post-apocalyptic world, but what seems like a chance encounter turns out to be humanity's last hope for salvation. - July 22, 2022 - Luke H. Walker
Your New Life Ministries is Proud to Announce That Their Very Own Sandra Lott, Has a Book Being Featured in a Movie for PureFlix Entertainment
Author Sandra Lott of Your New Life Ministries is having her book, Deep Waters Within featured in a new movie produced by PureFlix Entertainment. The movie is called, "Santa's Second Wife." It is due to be released just in time for Christmas! - July 21, 2022 - Your New Life Ministries
Jared and Genevieve Padalecki to Appear at Rhode Island Comic Con
In honor of their upcoming 10th anniversary, New England’s largest pop culture event Rhode Island Comic Con announced this week that Jared Padalecki and wife and fellow actress Genevieve Padalecki will headline the weekend celebration November 4-6, 2022. Executive Producer and starring in... - July 19, 2022 - Altered Reality Entertainment, LLC
New Independent Film "Fetish," Directed by Gender-Fluid Director
Chainreaction Studio presents "Fetish," an independent film directed by gender-fluid director Alexa Makky. “Fetish” is an erotic drama film following the story of Oskar Pratz, a handsome, successful, and manipulative man with a strong fetish for nylons. At first, this seems... - July 19, 2022 - Chainreaction Studio LLC
Australian Actor Giustino Della Vedova to Host 43rd Young Artist Academy Nomination Announcements
Live at KidzCon in Anaheim Convention Center July 15th - July 15, 2022 - Young Artist Academy
The Healed Takes Home an Honorable Mention at the Art Film Awards
The Magpie Film Company's science fiction script takes home yet another award on the festival Circuit. - July 08, 2022 - Magpie Film Co
Celeste 2022 Midterm Election, Author Claudette Milner Publishes Her Analysis of the Critical Issues Facing This Country
Claudette Milner releases two editions from her Forgiven of Our Transgressions series entitled "Forgiven of Our Transgressions: Karen, Attack on Our Children" and "Forgiven of Our Transgressions: No Path to Citizenship." The Forgiven of Our Transgressions series has 28 Editions and is Available on Amazon US, UK, AU, CA, DE, FR, NL, JP, BR, ES, MX, SE, PL for purchase. - June 27, 2022 - Claudette Milner
Feature Film "The Spookmaster" to Begin Filming in Greensboro, NC This July
This film features a pumpkin-headed ghoul, The Spookmaster. - June 24, 2022 - The Spookmaster
Citizen TV Training Opportunities
The education charity WORLDwrite’s award winning Citizen TV project seeks volunteers interested in working on change-making programmes, short films and a feature documentary. All volunteers are invited to participate in a part-time package including face-to-face camera training and... - June 24, 2022 - WorldWrite
World Premiere of Documentary "Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story" at LA's Marina del Rey Film Festival Celebrates the Return of Festival Life
The immersive and raw documentary, Lightning in a Bottle: A Festival Story, will make its world premiere at the Marina del Rey film festival on Monday, June 20 at 4pm at the Cinemark 18&XD. The film's director, John Handem Piette, found a bit of internet fame in November 2020 with his “America Endgame” meme which garnered millions of views and galvanized all of Twitter on election week. John's feature doc also just successfully crowd-funded over 30K of finishing funds to make its premiere debut. - June 16, 2022 - Assemble Studios
Janora McDuffie & Wife Leila Ryan to Attend White House Pride Celebration
The 2022 Academy Awards voice announcer, Janora McDuffie, and LAPD SWAT Officer Leila Ryan joined the list of White House attendees for President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's Pride Celebration on Wednesday, June 15. McDuffie, as the first openly gay announcer for this year's 94th Academy Awards and Leila Ryan, as a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and the second woman in the organization's history. - June 16, 2022 - Janora McDuffie
The Paris Art & Movie Awards Film Festival is Back in Person as a Summer Event
Alex Proyas (I Robot, Dark City, The Crow) stated, “PAMA: you are my favorite film festival,” during the 2021 award ceremony, when his short film “Mask of The Evil Apparition” won best special effects. Over the years, the PAMA welcomed Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Kellan Lutz, Gerard Depardieu, Dedee Pfeiffer, Breckin Meyer. - June 16, 2022 - Paris Art and Movie Awards
Citizen TV Responds to the War in Ukraine with More Than Sympathy
As Putin’s latest bloody attack on Ukraine surpasses its one hundredth day, the charity WORLDwrite’s school of Citizen TV, are providing a unique opportunity for young people to support people fighting for their nation’s freedom and democracy, while working alongside two young refugees from Ukraine. - June 15, 2022 - WorldWrite
SonicCloud Adds Leading Audio Technology Innovator Dr. Jean-Marc Jot to Its Leadership Team
SonicCloud, the world’s only comprehensive audio personalization software solution provider, today announced that Dr. Jean-Marc Jot has joined the company’s leadership team as Scientific Advisor. Recognized globally as a technology innovator and thought leader, Dr. Jot is an Audio... - June 09, 2022 - SonicCloud
Bob Brill's Passion Project Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake, is Available for Streaming
Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake; a 50 year obsession for director Bob Brill, has been released and is available to stream on most major platforms. A joint effort between Brill Productions and The Magpie Film Company, this documentary tells the forgotten story of the Earthquake that forever changed how we responded to and worked to prevent, the heartbreaking destruction of these natural disasters. - June 09, 2022 - Magpie Film Co
Vision Media Focuses on Digital Growth and Adds Joanna Syiek to Head Up Marketing
Vision Media, the entertainment industry’s global leader of digital and physical marketing and fulfillment services, has led the way through the shifting landscape of the past two years with its best-in-class secure streaming media platform. Amid the pandemic, Vision Media continued its... - June 07, 2022 - Vision Media
2022 Leo Awards Nomination: British Columbia Film Editor "Elated" with Nomination for Best Picture Editing Feature Length Documentary
Film Editor Dakota Morton is very happy these days. "Just to be nominated, I'm elated." Dakota is a 2022 BC Leo Award nominee for his film editing on "Precious Leader Woman." Dakota's nomination, “Best Film Editor, Feature Length Documentary,” for "Precious... - June 06, 2022 - Dakota Morton
Sidekick Productions is Producing Their First Feature Film, the World’s First Queer, Fat-Positive Horror Film – And You Can Help
From the mind of Joshua R. Pangborn, creator of the queer hits Skeleton Crew and Demon Doctor, comes A Taste of Youth, co-directed by Pangborn and NBC’s The Voice’s Nakia. - June 05, 2022 - SideKick Productions
Jordan Elizabeth Gelber Ceo of OTT Pipeline Network, "Aperteur," Sits Down with "Behind the Rabbit Productions" in an Interview About Her Soft Launch on Roku
Jordan Elizabeth Gelber, founder of Aperteur TV, a new OTT streaming platform on Roku, celebrated her soft launch at Haswell Greens last week. Aimed at bridging the gap between creatives and decision makers in the entertainment industry, Gelber is dead set on creating an ecosystem that allows... - June 04, 2022 - Honeysuckle Magazine
COVID Isolation Turns to Madness in "Candyman" Writer-Director Bernard Rose's Latest Bunuelian Satire
Reuniting with Tony Todd, Rose deftly characterizes bourgeoisie life in Los Angeles at a moment of extreme crisis. Funny and frightening in equal measure, "Traveling Light" makes its theatrical debut at the Laemmle NoHo 7 on June 10. - June 03, 2022 - Xenon Pictures
San Francisco Black Film Festival XXIV Continues "Healing the World One Film at a Time" - June 16-19, 2022 in Celebration of Black Music Month & Juneteenth
The San Francisco Black Film Festival gets underway, June 16-19, 2022, affirming its founding philosophy, "Healing the World One Film at A Time" amid headlines of violence against humanity. - June 03, 2022 - San Francisco Black Film Festival
Screening of Apache Girl at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival, Sunday, June 19, 2:00 p.m., Cinemark 18XD Promenade at Howard Hughes Center
"Apache Girl” is RicMel Production's 3rd film garnering 10 wins and 18 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 Apache women enduring barbaric acts as their heritage and lives were stolen. From 1861 to about 1924 two, brave Apache women, Lozen and Dahteste, rise above their People, defending their tribes amid foreign atrocities. - June 03, 2022 - RicMel Productions L.L.C.
Filmmaker Anthony D. Colby is on the Move
Filmmaker/Actor Anthony D. Colby is busy and on the move with film projects in front and behind the camera. - June 02, 2022 - Andeco Films LLC.
Stranger Things Newcomer Plays Eleven’s Predecessor Ten
Christian Ganiere Dominates the First 8-minutes, and Guest Stars in 4 of 8 Initial Chapters of Season 4. - June 01, 2022 - Christian Ganiere
Rhonda Shear Joins Cast of The Throwback
Actress/Comedian/Lingerie Designer Rhonda Shear plays a mix of Zen and Glam with her character Teri Simon in The Throwback, a new film by Mario Garcia in production now in Tampa, Florida. - June 01, 2022 - Shear Enterprises, LLC
Faster Action Figure! Kill! Kill! - Tura Satana Gets Immortalized as Toy
“One of Tura’s wishes was for someone to create an action figure of her in full Varla mode,” says Siouxzan Perry, CEO of Tura Satana Inc., in announcing White Elephant Toyz and PlaidStallions.com will produce the first officially licensed Tura Satana action figure. In full Varla mode. - June 01, 2022 - PlaidStallions
Casting Workbook Launches "The Green Room" with Natasha Gargiulo
In Partnership with former Entertainment Tonight Canada Reporter and Host of "The Working Actor" Natasha Gargiulo, Casting Workbook has launched its new original content series - "The Green Room." Announcement Highlights • Through a partnership with Natasha Gargiulo,... - May 31, 2022 - Casting Workbook
Aaron Klusman with Rivulet Media Announces a New 10-Acre Mixed Use Production Studio to be Headquartered at Phoenix's Iconic Union Station
Rivulet Media’s co-founder and chairman/CEO Aaron Klusman recently acquired Phoenix’s iconic Union Station to celebrate the building’s upcoming 100th year anniversary and to ensure the proper redevelopment and preservation of the historic landmark. Phoenix Union Station was built... - May 28, 2022 - Rivulet Media