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The Tiger & The Guru, a short film by Brooklyn resident Peter Duncanson, explores a whole lot more than the trials and tribulations of a four-legged creature.

Reality TV is getting a facelift in the form of 'Dons and Divas of the Queen City'. This Charlotte, NC based reality show puts a fresh face on reality TV by showcasing industry leaders of fashion, athletics, business, and entertainment. Sound familiar? It's not, says Coretta Livingston. Ms. Livingston who works closely with the creators of the show and who serves as show spokesperson should know. As the "QC Information Broker" she stays close to national and regional entertainment news. "One of the things that makes 'Dons and Divas' different is that it is a show about the movers and shakers in Charlotte, the success they are striving for and the power that goes along with it. The people featured on the show give you a glimpse of how big business is done, and the cutthroat way people often get the edge on their competition. "Don and Divas' features likeable people, but they are driven. Very driven." states Livingston. These people are well on their way to being the moguls for today and tomorrow, and they aren't letting anything get in their way especially competition." 'Dons and Divas' shows how they live, and how they do their business."

Leslie Rojas, creator of the unique film Subjective , has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the production and distribution of this movie.  Subjective is the first horror film to be recorded in 360 degrees in a single sequence using first-person point of view.  This immersive first-person experience is designed to allow the user to become the protagonist of the story.

The movie premiere of Ride the Thunder shocked the film industry by being number one in the nation for box office revenue.

Controversial humanitarian and animal protection films are making headlines as newsmakers like CNN take notice of the strong audience reactions and online social debates erupting in their wake.

Haikus on a Plum Tree tells the story of an Italian family who were among the few Europeans imprisoned in a war camp in Japan during World War II.  The Maraini family is not only notable for their survival, but because they are a family of internationally renowned writers and intellectuals who continue to have an active  role in Italy's cultural fabric today (see Author Dacia Maraini, Anthropologist Fosco Maraini). Director Mujah Maraini-Melehi provides a unique perspective on this story because she is part of that family.  Her mother was the youngest of the three children in the camp.  The film blends documentary, puppetry and personal family history to create a unique experience for viewers.  Now, Maraini-Melehi and her team have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the collaboration with acclaimed artist and puppeteer Basil Twist.

Malan Breton - A Journey to Taiwan wins the NYCIFF award for "Best Short Documentary". The NYCIFF (New York City International Film Festival) announced that it has elected to submit Malan Breton - A Journey to Taiwan, to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 2016 Academy Award consideration.

TrAGiK Entertainment is pleased to announce that their new documentary, America's Blues, is set to premier at the New Jersey International Film Festival in June 2015. The new movie tells the story of the impact that Blues Music has had on American culture and society.

A native Philadelphian, Drew McAnany is ready to start the making of his new film 'Polygon.' This will be a story of friendship and love revolving around the idea that friends are the only relations people get to choose in life. The major characters of the film will be played by the likes of Matt Schulte ("General Hospital", "The Ghost & The Whale") Amy Paffrath (Host of VH1's hit "Dating Naked", upcoming feature "Do Over"), John Ierardi ("Killers", upcoming "Stormageddon") Carlee Baker ("The Woman"), Brooke Lewis ("iMurders, "Sinatra Club"), and Drew McAnany himself.

Murphy E. Tom believes that his upcoming film A Philosophy of Ruin will not only offer tremendous entertainment value, but will also urge viewers to confront the fallout of the increasingly radical changes that we (as human beings) keep making to our way of life. Changes that are often touted as the signs of progress, when in reality they threaten our very existence.

Medea Melea (Original title in Greek: Medea studies) is an experimental short film written and directed by Christos Karabelas. Through an intriguing visual approach, the independent short film focuses on the myth of Euripides, and his most famous Greek tragedy, Medea.

Diana Galimzyanova is a Russian Tatar writer and director based in Moscow, Russia. Her debut award-winning short film, February 28 (2014) was accepted to more than fifteen festivals in seven countries. This year, her short film, Imaginary Fiend, will be featured at the 2015 Festival of Cannes.

Aquarium, a short film created by Director/Benmio McCrea, Producer/Natasha McCrea, and Writer/Actor J.D. Phillips will be featured in the Short Film Corner at the 2015 the Cannes International Film Festival held in Cannes, France.

May 13-24, 2015 Will Mark The 68th Year For The Festival De Cannes. The Industry's Most Prestigious Film Festival Will Draw More Than 30,000 Attendees, Including High-Profile Industry Executives And Celebrities, At Its 150 Selective Screenings, Galas And Film Market. Ayoub Qanir Will Be In Attendance To Share And Promote His Short Film, Artificio Conceal At The Short Film Corner During Cannes 2015.

TwiceBorn was filmed in Chicago and produced by Robert Riley, directed by Matthew Byori Mann, filmed by Christopher Gearhart and lead by Blaise Nally. Lakeview Productions, out of Chicago IL, is the core production house on the project. The production team heads to the 2015 Cannes Film Festival to feature their independent short film.

'Raunch & Roll' is an upcoming feature film from Brendan Ragotzy that will revolve around the life and musical career of rock star Roxy Starr that spanned more than twenty-five years. A rock star often considered to be similar to Joan Jett and Pat Benatar, Roxy rose to rock and roll fame in the 80's. In her more than two decade long career, Roxy had to deal with serious life issues that made her rethink about her past relationships. The story of 'Raunch & Roll' is in the spirit of 'The Rose.'

Spend any time working on a screenplay and you'll quickly realize there is a strange and foreign language you must learn: that of screenplay format.

Production company MC2, Inc. announced that their latest television miniseries, American Bantam, will soon begin filming in the Atlanta area. The ultimate David versus Goliath story, American Bantam details the creation of the original Bantam Jeep, the first all-purpose, off-road vehicle produced for the U.S. Army and a key contributor to the Allies' victory during World War II.

Sky is still the most popular television service in the UK, and is something that many people consider an essential. Channels like Sky Atlantic have been innovative ways to bring the best of American television to UK audiences faster than ever, and it has continued to thrive as a result. However, customers are not always happy with the service, and want to contact the company to complain. Navigating a deliberately confusing online support system is frustrating for customers, and Callsky cuts through that process to get people directly in contact with the company.

More than a century before Hitler's Holocaust, rampant anti-Semitism in Russia was responsible for the deaths of thousands of Jewish boys.

Everyone knows about the collapse of the housing market in 2007 and the effect it had on the economy. Bank executive Harry Holland of Atlanta is now offering an insider's view of the housing crisis by writing a compelling screenplay about this dark period in American history.

Serving the Peace Entertainment opened a digital press junket for music mini-film, Understanding God, providing an outlet for the director and cast to talk about what they brought to the project to ensure its success. Below are highlights from the session with director, Michael Stewart, and actors Conphidance (Garbage Men 2015) and P.T. (Salvation RMX May 7, Bessie May 16).

A shy and introverted storyteller, Paul Roberts has been struggling for decades to make a significant contribution to the global film fraternity with his stories. With an extraordinarily high level of willpower, Paul is finally confident about making his dream come true or die trying.

All those people who wish to know more about the Great Pyramid of Egypt and how it relates to their present lives may consider watching this series. It has been created by Damon T. Berry, who is a known name in film making. The videos are informative and claim to provide elucidation to whoever watches them. The first episode is available on YouTube so that people can decide for themselves about the content.

Kenneth Rankins, up and coming film director, has finalized plans for the release of his groundbreaking cinema debut that was produced at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Research and development for the project has been underway since the beginning of the year, and is near completion. Proposed launch date for the short film is scheduled for October 22, 2015.