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Nepal, the Home of Everest, is the First Country to Legally Recognize an "Other" Gender, But the Journey for Equality is Still Fraught with Obstacles
Award winning production company Shakti Pictures premieres documentary in Los Angeles about transgender activist from Nepal at the LA Femme International Film Festival. - September 21, 2018 - Sophie Dia Pegrum
America's Got Talent Finalist Katrina "Kat" Williams to Headline Day of the African Equestrian Gala on Saturday, September 22 in North Carolina
Singer, songwriter Katrina “Kat” Williams and her trio will entertain guests at the Day of the African Equestrian soirée on Saturday Evening, September 22nd at Harambee Farm in the Green Creek Township of North Carolina’s Polk County. The evening will benefit Africa focused charities. - September 21, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
CharacterBased, Confronting Inequality in Film
Two friends circumvent the industry. - September 21, 2018 - CharacterBased
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Sweeps the 2018 FANtastic Horror Film Festival Award Nominations
Luis Iga's award-winning slasher continues to garner acclaim, as the film scores six nominations. - September 18, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Silvercrest Entertainment Tackles Syria in New Feature Film Project
SilverCrest Entertainment, LLC has fast tracked an untitled feature film project penned by Kurt Wimmer (Point Break, Total Recall, Salt, Equilibrium). This action/thriller is set within the current turmoil of the Syrian Civil War crisis. Story follows an ensemble of international operatives as they... - September 14, 2018 - SilverCrest Entertainment
321 Entertainment and Chase the Cat Productions Presents the Atlanta Premiere of Levy Lee Simon’s The Bow Wow Club
The award winning play, The Bow Wow Club, written and directed by Levy Lee Simon, will make it's Atlanta debut September 21, 2018. Winner of the Lorraine Hansberry Award – the Kennedy Center, ACTF, and three time NAACP nominee, the play is a serious comedy about friendship lost and rediscovered. Opening Night is Friday, September 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM followed by a reception. The show will run through September 30, 2018. www.thebowwowclub.com - September 14, 2018 - 321 Entertainment
ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy Brings Infamous Bills Super Bowl Kicker Scott Norwood Back to Buffalo
Twenty-seven years after Scott Norwood missed the final kick that lost the Buffalo Bills the Super Bowl by the narrowest margin in history, the infamous kicker returns to the Queen City to appear in ONCE IN MY LIFETIME: A Buffalo Football Fantasy, a new play celebrating the city's resilience, hope, and dedication to its team. - September 05, 2018 - Buffalo Boys Productions
Day of the African Equestrian: Celebration Extended to a Second Day - Singer/ Songwriter Drea D’nur to Headline Benefit Concert in Tryon, NC on Sept. 17
The celebration of African participation in the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games has been extended to a second day. A day of targeted activities has been added for Monday, September 17th in the Town of Tryon (North Carolina) - culminating with an evening of musical entertainment at the Rogers Park Amphitheater. Scheduled performers include Drea d'Nur, The Lemira Percussion Ensemble and Katrina "Kat" Williams. Beneficiaries include: Africare and the Focus on Africa Program at Merrill College. - August 29, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
"Boris and the Bomb": Indie Trailer Premieres at Worldcon
On Sunday August 19th, guests of the 3pm independent film panel at Worldcon76 will get the first peek at the full trailer for the feature film "Boris and the Bomb." Executive producers and writers David P. Kronmiller and Jennifer Emily McLean will be speaking and screening the trailer at... - August 21, 2018 - Jennifer McLean
The NJ Deuce Actor Attends NJ Golden Door Film Festival with 2 Films
Deuce actor Garry Pastore (Scotch Plains - NJ) who has been super busy as of late showing his versatility on screen from playing Mayor John Barone in the Adam Sandler film "The Week Of" to Mobster Matty "The Horse" Ianniello on the HBO Show The Deuce. He will be in 6 episodes of season 2 of the popular HBO series. Pastore will also debut his new film "Sarah Q" where he plays NYPD Detective John Belson, this is the third collaboration with Director John Gallagher. - August 20, 2018 - Willowcreek Entertainment
Frame Forty Films Announces "Camp Death III Part 2 in 3D!"
Frame Forty Films announced today the pre-production status of "Camp Death III Part 2 in 3D!" which is a sequel to their 2018 horror/comedy feature "Camp Death III in 2D!" - August 11, 2018 - Frame Forty Films
Screenraiser, a Recently Anounced Crowdfunding and Distribution Platform, Plans to Bring New Services to the Independent Film Industry
Screenraiser, LLC announced today that their new crowdfunding and distribution platform for film, television, and video projects will go live online on September 1, 2018. The new platform will feature a crowdfunding platform with the capability to offer “screeners” (digital copies of... - August 05, 2018 - Screenraiser
Day of the African Equestrian: Tickets to Gala Reception Honoring African Delegation to 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games in North Carolina Now on Sale
Soiree celebrating African athletes at FEI World Equestrian Games and fêting the continent's contributions to equestrianism will be held at Harambee Farm - Polk County, NC. Tickets available online via Brown Paper Tickets. - July 24, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
Lunkerville Adds Discovery Channel to List of Broadcast Partners
The network adds 94 million combined households to the popular fishing show's already impressive reach with CBS Sports and World Fishing Network. - July 17, 2018 - Rockville Pictures Inc.
Baltimore Man's Love Brings Hope to His Community
Some people are lucky if they find just one great love in their life, but for Baltimore native and former Minnesota Twins player, Gregory Branch, he was blessed enough to find two – baseball and his first love and wife, Dale Talley. And it’s this incredible love story that’s the... - July 03, 2018 - VOXXITY, LLC
Hawaii Governor to Sign Bill to Ban Sunscreens with Oxybenzone & Octinoxate by 2021. Watch "Reefs at Risk" to Learn Why You Should Switch Your Sunscreen Sooner.
Hawaii Governor David Ige is scheduled to sign a bill on July 3rd to ban sunscreens with Oxybenzone and Octinoxate from being sold in the state by January 2021. In the meantime, watch the short film, “Reefs At Risk,” to learn why you should switch your sunscreen sooner. (The film is available on Youtube, Facebook, Hawaii Airlines, in hotels throughout Hawaii, and will be featured on Upworthy.) - July 02, 2018 - Fagan Films
A Back Home Production Featuring the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and Princeville Elementary Wins Gold Telly
The award-winning production focuses on Food Bank CENC’s actions to aid Princeville students and families as they recover from the devastation of Hurricane Floyd and more recently, Hurricane Matthew. - June 18, 2018 - Back Home Productions
Gina Carey Films to Hold "The 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards" in October 2018
Gina Carey Films is pleased to present “The 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards” which will be held on Monday October 8, 2018 at "JPL," 39001 Monterey Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270. Time: 6pm – 9pm - June 11, 2018 - Gina Carey Films
Breaking: Lava Covers Coral Reef in Hawai’i as Local Filmmakers Try to Preserve Reefs Worldwide Through Their Short Film "Reefs at Risk"
Hawaii filmmakers will launch short film Reefs at Risk and reef safe sunscreen guide online for World Oceans Day on June 8th to educate the public about the effects of some sunscreen chemicals on coral reefs. Governor Ige will sign legislation to ban the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone/octinoxate in Hawaii by Jan. 2021. In sad news, the filmmakers experience great loss today as lava covers their favorite coral reef in Hawaii. Some of their favorite shots were filmed at the Wai Opae tidepools. - June 06, 2018 - Fagan Films
Right and Left Studios Gets World Premiere of Horror Film, End Trip. A Film Mirroring the Real Life Horrors of Technology.
An upcoming film is making waves with reviewers as it shares a common thread with recent breaking news; rideshare crimes. End Trip exploits the faith we put in algorithms written by multi-billion dollar companies, by realistically capturing the terrors that could happen, even on the most average of nights. End Trip forces viewers to beg the question, "Does technology account for trust?" - June 04, 2018 - Right and Left Studios
Winters Rock Entertainment to Produce Feature Length Documentary Film Showcasing Professional MMA Fighter Marcus Kowal
Los Angeles based Winters Rock Entertainment has secured the story rights to produce a feature length documentary film about professional MMA fighter and TV personality Marcus Kowal. The film will showcase Marcus and his wife Mishel’s fight to change the legal and social attitudes surrounding... - May 21, 2018 - Winters Rock Entertainment
Gina Carey Films Presents 2018 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards
Gina Carey Films 2nd Annual CV Indie Film Awards to be held at JPL on Monday October 8, 2018 - May 15, 2018 - Gina Carey Films
Freestyle Digital Media Acquires Award-Winning Indie Comedy "Quality Problems" for May 2018 Release
"A Comedy...About Cancer" Debuts on North American VOD Platforms. Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, has acquired North American rights for the digital debut of the cancer-themed, award-winning festival favorite "comedy," "Quality Problems." On May 8, 2018, "Quality Problems" debuts on VOD and will be available to rent and own on digital HD across North American cable, internet, and satellite platforms. DVD to follow. - May 08, 2018 - Metamorfic Productions LLC
Female Filmmakers Respond to Cosby Conviction
The filmmakers of "Lady Hunters," a short film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad, respond to Bill Cosby's conviction on sexual assault charges. - April 27, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
Singer-Songwriter Jamie Skylar Makes Cosmic Connection with Marmalade
The new album drops Friday, April 27th. - April 26, 2018 - Prophet Records
Penni Productions Announces Their Latest Feature Film, "Hollywood.Con"
Penni Productions is announcing the commencement of their film "Hollywood.Con" Directed by veteran actress Mika Boorem (this is her feature length directorial Debut). "Hollywood.Con" stars actors Tom Arnold, Herbert Russell (Parks and Rec.), Devin Ratray (Mosaic, The Tick, Blue Ruin, Home Alone), Cody Kasch (Desperate Housewives), Brian Krause (Blue Lagoon, Charmed), Paige Howard (Adventure Land), and Robert Amico among others. - April 19, 2018 - Penni Productions
PM Studios Announces Split
PM Studios splits into 2 companies, PM Studios and Wedding Boutique, JMinner - April 19, 2018 - PM Studios
New "Creative Herstories" Podcast Empowers Women in the Arts
Creative Herstories interviews women, both in and outside of the film & entertainment industry, about how they use their unique skillsets in a variety of career paths. - April 18, 2018 - New Girl Pictures
Playworld Pictures' Young Adult Novel "Lost in Time" Inspires Youth to Learn About World History
Playworld Pictures, an award-winning feature film and television production company, will focus on young adult literature in 2018. CEO and Producer, William Garcia, a 30 year veteran of journalism, filmmaking, and television will bring his Suncoast Emmy award-winning talent to young adult fiction... - April 17, 2018 - Playworld Pictures
Triton City Entertainment Proudly Announces Esteemed Board of Advisors
Triton City’s CEO Dirk Hoogstra, “I’m thrilled to announce TCE’s Board of Advisors comprised of accomplished entrepreneurs, producers, directors and writers. I’m so fortunate to have assembled this group of friends and colleagues who will provide guidance and expertise... - April 12, 2018 - Triton City Entertainment
Lady Hunters Announces Back-to-Back World and NYC Premieres
The dramatic dark comedy film about three moms who become a vigilante death squad premieres in Kansas City and New York City. "Once upon a time, three mothers killed a wolf." - April 11, 2018 - Plaid Dog LLC
"Star Trek: Discovery" Actor Romaine Waite Joins Netflix Holiday Film "Christmas Calendar"
Romaine Waite (Star Trek: Discovery) has joined "Christmas Calendar," a Netflix holiday film starring Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) and Quincy Brown (Dope, Fox series Star) directed by Bradley Walsh with Brad Krevoy producing. Waite will play Mitch, the brother-in-law to Abby Sutton... - April 10, 2018 - Pisgarie Entertainment
Shooting Underway on Equinox By Fireside Studios’ Latest Comedy Thriller Starring D. S. Bradford
Equinox By Fireside Studios announces brand new movie in development. - April 07, 2018 - Equinox By Fireside Studios
Sonalysts Media Acquires Colony Video
On January 1, 2018 Colony Video joined Sonalysts Inc. Partners Brian and Michael Fagan, responsible for building Colony Video into one of the region's leading suppliers of video marketing content; joined the Film and Broadcast team operating under the Sonalysts Media umbrella. Colony Video, which... - April 04, 2018 - Sonalysts Media
Real Equity Films Announces Film Investment Model
Real Equity Films launches new film investment model. The Company announces equity based film investment program to help mitigate risk. - April 04, 2018 - Real Equity Films Associates
Documentary Film Exploring Disney Inspired Theme Park Picked Up by Time Warner Cable
Time Warner has announced that they will be offering "Ride To Heaven: An Existential Theme Park Mystery" On Demand starting 4/1/16. - April 03, 2018 - Bible Storyland
Jamie Skylar’s "Lay Me Down" Delivers Haunting Love Song
The Fourth single from the new album Marmalade drops Tuesday, April 3rd. - April 01, 2018 - Prophet Records
Real Equity Films Announces DigiStreamTV
Brian Sterling-Vete, Ph.D., award winning BBC documentarian has been named as president of DigiStreamTV, a division of Real Equity Films Associates. DigiStreamTV is a global streaming media channel featuring classic Science Fiction, Horror and other genres and original content. - March 30, 2018 - Real Equity Films Associates
The Life of Fray Junipero Serra, Sometimes Called the Father of California, in an Animation Film
Pedro Alonso Pablos, Spanish animation producer, has made a film about the life and work of Junipero Serra, sometimes called the father of California. This person founded, in the eighteenth century, some of the missions that led to the major prosperous cities of California, such as San Diego, Los Angeles or San Francisco. His life is indeed worthy of being adapted to film, because of his tenacity and the legacy he has left to us all. The film is available now for watching on the internet. - March 28, 2018 - Pliski
"Prying Eyes" – an Official Selection of the Beverly Hills Film Festival 2018
Feature length screenplay “Prying Eyes” announced as an official selection of the 2018 Beverly Hills Film Festival. - March 28, 2018 - TCB Pictures
Xploration Station Earns Eight Daytime Emmy Nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, and the Steve Rotfeld Productions produced block of E/I shows, Xploration Station, received eight nominations - making it the most nominated educational and informational block... - March 28, 2018 - Steve Rotfeld Productions
South Jersey-Based Production Company Nominated for Best Documentary at Prestigious National Film Festival
A short film from Millville, NJ-based video production company Glasstown Productions has been nominated for the “Best Documentary” category at the International Christian Film Festival in Orlando, FL. - March 21, 2018 - Glasstown Productions
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Will Have Its Colorado Festival Premiere at the 20th Annual Xicanindie Film Fest in Denver
Denver will get to witness how Luis Iga's LatinX award-winning horror / slasher is already becoming a cult classic and breaking the diversity barriers in Hollywood with an All-Latino cast in non-stereotypical roles. - March 20, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Jamie Skylar’s "Marmalade" Advocates Enlightened Thinking Over Archaic, Myopic and Elitist Attitudes
"Marmalade" the title song and third single drops Tuesday, March 20th. - March 19, 2018 - Prophet Records
Female Executive Produced Kazakhstani Film Wins Best Feature Award in NYC
Kazakhstan film, “The Road to Mother," by Executive Producer Aliya Nazarbayeva, won the highest award for "Best Feature Film" at the WeLink International Film Festival in New York. - March 19, 2018 - The Road to Mother
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
Allied Pixel Adds Animated GIF to Personalized Video
Allied Pixel has developed the ability to add a unique animated GIF to email messages. - March 08, 2018 - Allied Pixel LLC
Teamium Announces Strategic Partnership with Zeus Worldcast
Teamium, the leading provider of cloud-based Production Management software solutions, is pleased to announce their strategic partnership with Zeus Worldcast to accelerate the development of their Production ERP application. Zeus provides media services to a wide range of content providers,... - March 04, 2018 - Teamium Production
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