Entertainment: Movies and Television - Press Releases

Quo Vadis Animation Creators Launch Kickstarter Campaign to Raise Funds

LogoQuo Vadis is a film that is adapted from the Nobel Prize-winning novel Quo Vadis:  A Narrative of the Time of Nero by Henryk Sienkiewicz.  It is based in Rome in the early days of the Christian faith and explores love and terror in the time of one of the cruelest of Roman emperors. A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched to help raise funds for the creation of a soundtrack and actor voice-over talent for this full-feature 3D animation movie.

Netflix Acquire 13 Witches by Sabine Mondestin for $200 Millions, Featuring Kim Kardashian

A rumor has been going around Hollywood stating that the series 13 Witches was to be bought by Netflix for the record amount of $200 millions and Kim Kardashian would play a lead role in the show. The Hollywood Reporter seems to confirm the story.

Call for Entries for "300 Sunsets Project"

Logo30a Television  (30a.tv) is seeking submissions for videos of Scenic 30a Sunsets, to be featured in an upcoming television series.

New Documentary Aims to Save the Rhino from Extinction

Austrian photojournalist Angela Raab is on a mission to save one of the world's oldest creatures.

Massimiliano Melis and Marcello Tedesco Release New Experimental Visual Art Film – Pocket Pass #01

Contemporary filmmakers Massimiliano Melis and Marcello Tedesco have recently released their newest film Pocket Pass # 01 which is available on MethisMacs YouTube channel and ShortEmpire Films. The film is an experimental visual arts film that asks the audience to take a deeper look past the obvious elements. Pocket Pass #01 has been directed by Massimiliano Melis and Marcello Tedesco and the project is by Gabriele Tosi. The film was made entirely in Bologna (Italy) inside the exhibition space LOCALEDUE in May 2015, including the dismantling of the personal Folding Study of Nicholas Morgan Gandolfi and the personal Jenga of Fabrizio Perghem.

See Award-Winning Film Noble in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, July 9th

Winner of eight US film festival awards, Noble opened in multiple cities across the U.S. on May 8. Now, NOBLE it is coming to Baltimore for one night only. The film tells the gripping true story of Christina Noble, who rose from the slums of Ireland to become the fearless and loving protector of thousands of abandoned children in Vietnam.

Writer and Director Matthew Goldstein Starts Indiegogo Campaign to Fund His Upcoming Venture 'River of Dark Purple'

LogoRiver of Dark Purple is a feature-length narrative film from Matthew Goldstein, a rising sophomore at Dartmouth College. The central character of the film is Polish émigré Sam Raczynski, and the story revolves around his battles with illness, his demons, and eventually his friends. In order to avenge his daughter's murder, Sam seeks the help of Wesley, a tenant whose innocence is stolen over the course of the investigation.

The Gemini Project: A Sci-Fi Film and Virtual Reality Game

LogoJill Thrussell is a writer, director, and producer with many credits to her name. Genres that she has experience with include romantic comedy, horror, and science fiction. Her current production, "The Gemini Project", is a Sci-Fi thriller that is sure to have audiences on the edge of their seats. In addition to a film production, "The Gemini Project" is the also the subject of an extremely interesting virtual reality video game.

The Love Colony: A Futuristic Romantic Comedy

LogoImagine a world in which people find their ideal partners through scientific analysis and a matchmaking computer instead of traditional methods. The concept of online matchmaking has been taken to the absolute extreme. Instead of filling out online profiles and waiting for matches, individuals undergo scientific analysis and are matched by a computer. This is the reality in Jill Thrussell's upcoming short film, "The Love Colony."

Hugh Jackman's Important New Documentary "Dukale's Dream"

The Family Fish Farms Network, Inc., a social enterprise lead by Jerome Peloquin, an organizational psychologist, social activist, advocate and former founding member of the legendary rock band, The Jefferson Airplane, announced today the launch of a promotional initiative in support of Dukele's Dream

From CP to Hollywood: An Indie Drama About a Disabled Actor

Memphis DiAngelis is not just trying to produce an independent film. His objective is to broadcast an important message to whole world.

Sage Solutions Earns Highest Score on Popular iBOSS Pitch Perfect TV Show

Sage Solutions GTM, LLC is a company that specializes in providing media productions and strategic events for small businesses in the Washington, DC Area. The company is proud to announce that their company Sage Solutions is the first winner of the iBOSS Pitch Perfect TV Show. The business's main focus has been to empower the communities of all diversities, from helping small businesses manage their finances to promoting the work of their clients on Sage Solution broadcasts. Sage's service and its commitment to what they do has been rewarded after the company won the iBOSS Pitch Perfect TV Show.

Director and Editor Ni Fan Has Cultural and International Influence

Breaking into the film and editing world can be a steep uphill battle, but Director and Editor Ni Fan has reached the pinnacle. Her most recent projects showcase her experience, story telling skills and outstanding achievements in filmmaking.

Author of Vitamin C: The Unsung Molecule Movie Launches IndieGoGo Campaign to Raise Production Funds

LogoVitamin C : The Unsung Molecule is a movie that explores Vitamin C in an in-depth manner and provides an audio-visual reference to a worldwide audience that helps people understand the healing properties of Vitamin C in treating major diseases.  The movie will be distributed free on YouTube in 2016, and the creators are raising production funds through an IndieGoGo campaign.

Discover New Episode of Popular iBOSS Show Pitch Perfect Online Starting June 5th

The latest episode of the iBOSS, Inc. (ibossinc.com) show Pitch Perfect, which gives small business owners a platform to present their ideas, products, and services, aired for free online on June 5th, 2015, and is now allowing viewers the interactive experience of voting for their favorite contestant.

Moving Walkway Productions Starts Kickstarter Campaign for the Making of Their Short Horror Film 'Slayer'

LogoJustin Staggs' short horror film 'Slayer' will be an exciting combination of the classic 80's Spielberg / Amblin genre film with something much more intense and dark. The central character of the story is Kevin Grant, an inventive loner. Following his mother's tragic death, Kevin finds himself in an adolescent limbo. The story takes an interesting turn when Kevin witnesses the resurrection of an ancient evil in the form of a masked witch.

TME Productions Seeks Funding via Indiegogo for the Making of 'Day by Day'

LogoThe story of 'Day by Day' revolves around the character of Seth Thompson and his backpacking trip around Asia during his last summer break from college. As a mysterious epidemic sweeps through the country and begins to spread globally, Seth starts moving from continent to continent. He can only survive by finding a way back home.

McCollum Looking to Produce Indie Film Series About Real-Life Heroes

These days Sandra McCollum isn't finding many television shows that inspire her – and she wants to change this trend.

Jason Rosete Film Releases Zombies vs Mayo Comedy Horror Short Free to View on YouTube

Online video has revolutionized the way in which young filmmakers both create and promote their work, and it allows video professionals a level of creative expression that was not previously possible. This does however mean that filmmakers are now competing against more content than ever before, so one has to be bold to stand out. Jason Rosete Film has established a strong following by creating loving spoofs of horror conventions, and has just released their most ambitious short to date, Zombies vs Mayo.

Tower Bridge Productions Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Promote the Feature Length Crime Thriller Movie Violence

LogoViolence is a crime thriller that shows that everyone has a dark side and a breaking point…

Filmmaker Michael Oke Starts Indiegogo Campaign to Support His Upcoming Film 'Foreign Love'

Logo'Foreign Love' is the story of two different people from two different worlds fighting together against all odds to find the love of their lives. This unique love story revolves around a brave, smart, and beautiful girl from West Africa that comes to the US to study. However, there is an expectation from the family that she will return home after her studies to run a family business. The girl meets a white guy and ends up competing with him for the title of valedictorian. The movie reaches its climax with flaring tensions flare and clashing cultures, after the duo is paired up in a final class project. However, very soon, the competitors find themselves joining hands in their journey across the minefield of love, race, class, and family.

"Give Me Shelter" Tops List of Most Powerful Indie Films on Streaming TV

It doesn't take much for Actress/Producer Katie Cleary to be noticed. She was named one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" and became a finalist in the premiere season of "America's Next Top Model." When she steps onto a red carpet, it makes NEWS in the entertainment industry. But, getting the word out about her animal protection work is usually…a whole other animal. That is, until websites like Netflix.com and iTunes Movies became popular.

"The Indictment" Tops List of Best New Crime Dramas Streaming Online

Crime and recidivism in the U.S.A. has become a hot topic, and the new crime drama "The Indictment" is not afraid to expose the truth behind the crimes. Shot in a raw, realistic fashion, The Indictment focuses on police brutality in the heart of NYC, and the despair left in its wake. The series suggests that crime levels are continuing to rise at alarming rates due to the unnecessary acts of violence by the police, people whom feel they have no other way of life and gangs in New York City's 5 boroughs. The series also emphasizes the misplaced glamorization that comes along with portrayals of the inner city subculture, poverty and overall street life.

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Feature Movie Project on Bullying

A group of independent film makers have taken on board the cause of education and informing people about the serious subject of bullying, its different forms and some solutions. The film makers behind the project are looking towards the generosity of people, who understand the ills bullying and wish to make a different. A crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe.com has been launched to raise $ 10,000 USD which will enable the film makers to fund the production, editing, marketing and distribution of the film and successfully see it to completion.

Featured Indie: The Improbable Journey of 'Road to Juarez'

It's said that to complete an independent film requires nothing short of a successive series of miracles. With his captivatingfirst feature ROAD TO JUAREZ entering its fourth consecutive week in theaters, writer-director David Ponce de Leon could not agree more.Indie Beat Magazine attended a recent showing of the film in Austin and had a chance to interview theup and coming helmer.