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The Magpie Film Company Struggles as Their Film "Ridgecrest" is Delayed Due to COVID Restrictions, But They May Survive the Pandemic as "Shaken" Squeaks Into Post
Production has been halted on Ridgecrest, The Magpie film Company's Debut narrative feature due to COVID restrictions. However; their Documentary Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake wraps up in time for its 2021 release date. - January 07, 2021 - Magpie Film Co
The Magpie Film Company's Documentary "Shaken: the Great Sylmar Earthquake" Unearths a Hidden Gem on the Outskirts of Los Angeles
"Shaken: The Great Sylmar Earthquake," documents the aftermath of the Sylmar Earthquake on it's 50th anniversary. But hidden amongst the tragedy is the story of a close knit community that comes together during tough times, and is relatively unknown to the rest of Los Angeles. - December 31, 2020 - Magpie Film Co
Actor Khalil Kain Visits Ghana for Premiere of Coming to Africa
A recap of actor Khalil Kain's trip to Ghana for the premiere of the romantic comedy Coming to Africa, which was released to digital platforms on November by BKE Films. - December 30, 2020 - BKE Films
Bell, Book and Camera Productions Releases Documentary on Famed Concert Series
"This Sacred Place" tells the story of Old Lynn Concerts. - December 29, 2020 - Bell, Book & Camera Productions
"Moral Courage" Documentary Film Series Reveals Previously Unknown Stories of Rescues of Jewish Fugitives in Holocaust
Six interview-based stories of heroism by Rescuers of Jewish fugitives during the Holocaust are available, with study guides, for teachers of Holocaust studies in schools and universities. - December 14, 2020 - Foundation for Moral Courage
Nonprofit Q26 Holds Online Concert to Benefit Queer Students of Color
Musical artists, Mainetain, Figgy Baby, and DJ Jai Syncere will perform during Q26's online concert on November 20, 2020, with artist Miya King hosting to benefit queer students of color. - November 18, 2020 - Q26
Online Pre-Release of DOWN to EARTH Film
“To live better, it starts with everyone on this planet.” The wisdom of the Earth Keepers in the film helps ignite positive change through everyday action. This online pre-release will make the film available on www.downtoearthfilm.com where it can reach more hearts and minds, reminding us all of the ancient wisdom. An award-winning film taking you on a journey to visit the Earth Keepers, native wisdom teachers from around the world who hold the keys to a better future. - November 16, 2020 - Down to Earth Collective
26th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival World Premiere: "BLACK Mama Sable"
Filmmaker Okema Gunn Creates Short Film from Perspectives about the Chicago Riots, Police Brutality, Pandemic and Struggles of African-Americans - November 07, 2020 - 7 Gunn Media
In the Midst of a Pandemic The Magpie Film Company Makes a Case for Old School Filmmaking
Even with the limitations of filming during the COVID-19 outbreak, independent filmmakers still find ways to tell their stories. - October 29, 2020 - Magpie Film Co
Windblown, an Award-Winning Short Film by Katie Vincent and Usher Morgan, is Now Available for Streaming
After the unexpected death of her brother, Beth Reeves seeks solace in her family’s New England cottage. What seems at first like a quiet retreat quickly proves deceptive and dangerous. Windblown challenges the classic adage, “find what you love and let it kill you.” - October 27, 2020 - Dark Passage Films
"Murder in the Woods" is Back in Theaters by Popular Demand to Celebrate the Halloween Season
Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times calls it “Darkly Funny”; Humberto Guida from LATV “A non-stop thrill ride that doesn’t let up” and Jim Hemphill from Filmmaker Magazine says “...a smart, funny and very effective horror movie that recalls classics of the genre but has a voice and style all its own.” - October 23, 2020 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
New Documentary Film OPEN FIELD Profiles the Hard-Hitting World Champions of Women’s Football and Their Drive to Earn Greatness, Recognition and Respect
The Austin Film Festival and Tallgrass Film Festival’s virtual filmgoers will soon feel the impact of OPEN FIELD, an unforgettable journey into the heart of American women’s football as told through the eyes of legendary quarterback Sami Grisafe, San Francisco 49ers Assistant Coach... - October 19, 2020 - Vanguard Muse
555Production Launches State-of-the-Art Educational Movie for Free
Animated educational movie, clarifying the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, launches on 17 October 2020. - October 15, 2020 - 555Production
Cameron Arnett Joins the Make It Clear Studio Advisory Board.
Make It Clear Studio is proud to announce that Cameron Arnett has accepted a position on the Advisory Board of Make It Clear Studio. Cameron is an award-winning actor, author, and speaker who brings many years of experience and knowledge to the Board. He was recently awarded Actor of the Year for... - October 05, 2020 - Make It Clear Studio
Cara Maria Sorbello Makes Acting Debut in New Gemelli Films Series
Reality Star Cara Maria Moves into the Scripted World with “Welcome to Hope.” - October 02, 2020 - Gemelli Films
Independent Filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone's Live-Action Virtual Reality Film "GEIMU" About a Medieval Japanese Game World Has Festival World Premiere at VIFF
"GEIMU" is an immersive Japanese live-action 3D virtual reality (VR) film made for viewing in a VR headset. Produced and directed by independent filmmaker Dorian Goto Stone, GEIMU is a narrative short film that combines gaming, VR and cinema and is set in a medieval Japanese game world. It will be viewable globally for free from Sept. 24 (12pm PDT) to Oct. 7 during VIFF. - September 24, 2020 - Dorian Stone
Need an Explainer Video in the South West of England? Bandini Videos Has Relocated to Somerset and is Making Waves with Their Excellent Animated Video Production Service.
Somerset based digital marketing company, Bandini Videos, is offering premium video production services in the South West of England. Especially to companies based in the Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire or Wales. - September 18, 2020 - Bandini Media
Divertimento with Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival
The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Orlando Film Festival. - September 04, 2020 - Amitice
Q26 Winter Fundraiser 2020: Giving Back to Our Creative QPOC Community
Black + Queer-owned creative collective, Q26, is fundraising to support young LGBTQ+ creatives of color. Q26's mission is to help alleviate the effects of the disadvantages faced by young queer BIPOC on their journey due to systemic racism and discrimination. - August 31, 2020 - Q26
Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz in Official Selection at Louisville's Film Festival
The indie thriller Divertimento with Twilight's Kellan Lutz and Chicago Med's Torrey DeVitto is in Official Selection at Louisville's International Festival of Film to be held next November. - August 27, 2020 - Amitice
Q26 Releases Summer Film Issue of QTYPE to Raise Money for the LGBTQ Community
Rain Valdez, Chaunte Wayans, Jackie Cox and other professionals from the film industry share their stories with Q26's QTYPE magazine in the Summer Film Issue. Funds raised from subscriptions and sales will go back to artists and creatives in the LGBTQ community. - August 11, 2020 - Q26
16 Year-Old Award Winning Actor Dylan Duff Becomes CEO of Production Company and Makes Directorial Debut
16 year-old, Toronto-born actor Dylan Duff becomes CEO of Purple Monkeys Pictures Inc. and makes directorial debut with dramatic live action short film "Perspective." Duff wrote, directed, produced and starred in the film to be released some time next year. - July 31, 2020 - Purple Monkeys Pictures
Porter Pictures Proudly Announces the Premiere of Edgy Bipolar Drama "Bricked" Across BET Her Network
Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading sales and producers services agencies, is proud to announce the BET Her Networks Premiere of their newest title "Bricked," which is going into heavy rotation after successful limited theatrical exhibitions. "Bricked" stars Tracy... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures
Porter Pictures Partners with Gravitas Ventures to Release 9 New Films
Jeff Porter, President of Porter Pictures, one of Beverly Hills' leading indie sales and producer services agencies, recently closed a multi-picture distribution deal with Gravitas Ventures. This deal will incorporate 9 new feature and documentary films from the Porter Pictures Library. These... - July 22, 2020 - Porter Pictures
Underscore Films Releases Global Documentary, "Everyday Heroes"
This documentary serves as a time capsule, reflective of how the world united together. - June 25, 2020 - Underscore Films
Nanjing Establishes the Center for Smart Future Technology
Intel’s way of Understanding the “Urban innovation.” - June 25, 2020 - SinoConnexion Ltd.
Alternative-Reality Racial Drama "The Other Foot" Movie Enters Pre-Production and Casting
Post-Slavery (Jim Crow Era) White American - Black American Role Reversal - June 24, 2020 - TYME Productions
Cousin to Rapper Fivio Foreign Shoots Pilot for New Series
Series will allow the audience to engage and participate through an app. - June 09, 2020 - Midnight Roach Media
New Dates for the Infinite Catalyst of Storytelling, 11th New Media Film Festival® Lineup of 121 Titles from 30 Countries, 83 Are Premieres
New Media Film Festival, an award-winning and innovative festival, is pleased to announce new dates for the 11th annual event. The goal of the festival is to honor stories worth telling through technology, innovation, storytelling, and media platforms. The organizers are announcing the much-awaited... - May 30, 2020 - New Media Film Festival
COVID-19 Survivor Warns Others with a Video; Metro-Detroiter Wants to Spread Story Nationally to Flatten the Curve
Victor Cunningham created a video “Do Not Underestimate COVID-19” to discuss his story with the world after being hospitalized. His experience has been from hallucination to the fear of being ostracized by family and friends by testing positive. The video was produced within one week with the help of Sylvester Foster, owner of Seal Productions. - May 28, 2020 - Seal Productions
Lit Atlanta Crime Drama Series Set to Resume Filming
During the pandemic, the filming of this series was stopped to make sure everyone involved would be safe. The crew & cast are gearing up to finish up the series completion. - May 27, 2020 - Blue Gold Productions
Victory Over the Virus; New TV Documentary Tells Nanjing’s Tale
Foreign film maker in Nanjing charts the city’s success in fighting the epidemic. - May 23, 2020 - SinoConnexion Ltd.
Actress Christina DeRosa Proves Mysterious Alongside Lily Collins in New Thriller Feature "INHERITANCE"
"INHERITANCE" Premiered on DirecTV April 23, 2020 and Available VOD Beginning May 22, 2020 - May 20, 2020 - Christina DeRosa
Gxlden Doll a/k/a GENE$I$ Signs Management Deal with Underground Hits Productions
Gxlden Doll a.k.a. GENE$I$ is a 19-year old American singer, rapper, songwriter, model and entertainer, born and raised in between Kansas and Atlanta, GA. Gxlden Doll began singing at the age of 9 when her mother discovered her vocal skills. Although her voice was certainly a gift, it was a curse... - May 12, 2020 - U.H.P. (Underground Hits Production)
Zoom Chooses Social27 as a Top 10 App for Its Global Marketplace Competition Finals
Social27 is a top 10 finalist, chosen from hundreds of submissions, over a period of six months spanning industries, use cases, and business models. According to Zoom, the finalists demonstrate the potential to bring innovation and utility to Zoom customers, while also having a sustainable business model that leverages the Zoom ecosystem. - May 07, 2020 - Social27
NOX Movie with Matt Passmore Wins 2020 Muse Creative Award and Gold Remi Award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival
NOX, written and directed by Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, with Matt Passmore (The Glades, Jigsaw) and Brigitte Millar (Spectre, No Time To Die) wins 2020 Muse Creative Award and Gold Remi Award at WorldFest Houston International Film Festival. - April 29, 2020 - Amitice
Amid a Global Crisis Where Mental Health Experts Fear the Worst, Comes a New Documentary Addressing the Suicide Crisis Starring Jared Padalecki & T.O.N.E-z
After five years of production and post production work, the groundbreaking feature documentary, "I Chose Life: Stories of Suicide & Survival" is complete and is being released independently on the film's official website on May 7 with a premiere online screening event. As of May 8, the documentary will be available for rent or purchase on the website. - April 21, 2020 - Starseed Pictures
Cinestudy Helps Teach Filmmaking During COVID-19 Pandemic for Free
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, filmmaking classes like all other in-person classes were cancelled. Struggling to find new content, teachers found a resource with Cinestudy’s free filmmaking projects. - April 19, 2020 - Sonnyboo.com
NOX Movie with Matt Passmore Wins 2020 Platinum Hermes Award
NOX, written and directed by Keyvan Sheikhalishahi, with Matt Passmore (The Glades, Jigsaw) and Brigitte Millar (Spectre, No Time To Die) wins 2020 Platinum Hermes Award. - April 09, 2020 - Amitice
Indie Alternative Rock Album by Gone Marshall is Remixed as a Shooter Game by Camerado Media
Contemporary classic psychedelic indie alternative album "The Crunch" by singer-songwriter Gone Marshall kicks out the jams as a retro first person shooter game by producer Camerado Media. - March 17, 2020 - Camerado
Board Game Designer Makes Debut Exploring the Competitive Fun in Friendship
In Aaron Franco’s thematic board game, Hunker, players are forest animals competing to prepare for winter - and helping each other along the way. - March 06, 2020 - Aaron Franco
How Thoughts Become Things Announcements and Release Dates
Thoughts become things - at least that what has been proclaimed in film like The Secret and in other law of attraction teachings. But how do our thoughts become things? What is the process to follow and how can one use this information with any certainty of result? An upcoming film is ready to... - February 14, 2020 - How Thoughts Become Things
Allied Pixel Shoots on the Road
In the past 12 months, Allied Pixel has shot internationally in Brazil, Sweden, Italy, Ireland, Germany and France. - February 05, 2020 - Allied Pixel LLC
Technology Meets Creativity – 11th Annual New Media Film Festival
This year’s New Media Film Festival® has been and gone, and organisers are now calling for submissions in next year’s blockbuster event. June 3rd and 4th 2020 at The Landmark, 10850 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, California, USA. 2020 celebrates the 11th successful year of the New... - February 04, 2020 - New Media Film Festival
Son of Glen A. Larson Has Launched Trailer of Upcoming Series
Glen Eric Larson, who is the son of Glen A. Larson, the producer of "Battlestar Galactica" and "Knight Rider" has just launched the first trailer for the upcoming release of a new series he has produced and directed called "The Adventures Of The Givomalz." "The... - February 03, 2020 - Larson Lane Entertainment Company
Indie Rights Releases Kitschy Action/Comedy Boris and the Bomb Now on Amazon Prime Video
Indie Rights has released the kickstarter funded directing debut of USC Film School alum and CNN collaborator, David P. Kronmiller. Kronmiller wrote and produced the film with partner Jennifer Emily McLean through their company FishEyedLensy. The film is now available on Amazon Prime. - January 31, 2020 - Jennifer McLean
4th Annual "Hollywood China Night" Oscars® Party Set for The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California, USA on Sunday, February 9, 2020
The American-Chinese CEO Society (ACCS) hosts American & Chinese CEOs, global film industry professionals, actors, athletes and dignitaries from China on Hollywood’s biggest night of glamour and red-carpet sightings. - December 30, 2019 - DOME Consulting, LLC
Atellier Studio Now Enters Into the 3D World
Atellier Studio, an innovative animation studio in California, announced their all-inclusive 3D animation product rendering services since this December. An animation studio with 7 years of experience in product and jewellery animation is all set to become a complete solution provider for all your... - December 25, 2019 - Atellier Studio
FOTO Celebrates Space Art Pioneer with “Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future” November 25 at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California
The screening will take place in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater where a panel discussion will follow with the award-winning filmmaker, the film's co-producer and Griffith Observatory's renowned space artist Don Dixon. Griffith Observatory will also share its own rare collection of original Bonestell paintings. - November 20, 2019 - Chesley Bonestell: A Brush with the Future
Todd Schowalter Launches Road Flower Films to Produce Streaming and On-Line Entertainment for Niche Audiences
Todd Schowalter and his production company Todd Schowalter Productions has launched Road Flower Films. The new production house will begin producing films and series for streaming and on-line distribution in early 2020. The studio plans to custom tailor its entertainment content to niche markets. - November 13, 2019 - Road Flower Films