Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween 2014

Wishing you a very happy and Safe Halloween from all of us at the Daily Film Forum.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

MOVIE SPOTLIGHT - "Wrestling With Life"



Wrestling With Life  

A documentary feature film 
by Chris Bohlender

Produced by David Nowick 

'Wrestling Brings the Light' 

Link to trailer:  https://vimeo.com/59503879
Link to Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/WrestlingWithLifeMovie


After losing his twin brother to cancer Dave Nowick is left to fulfill his brother's parting wish: "Take care of our wrestling club." Coach Dave walks the fine line between winning and personal growth in elite kids sports, finding new perspective and healing along the way.

Dave is faced with the challenge of grieving for his brother, while running a nationally ranked kids wrestling club. Walking the fine line between winning and personal growth in elite kids sports proves to be difficult but ultimately fulfilling.

WRESTLING WITH LIFE follows Mile High Wrestling Club through the 2012-2013 season, leading up to the prestigious Tulsa Kids Nationals. The film details the intense training youth wrestlers endure, as well as the tremendous expectations that are placed on kids as young as five years of age.

WRESTLING WITH LIFE also delves into the Nowick twins' upbringing immersed in the sport of wrestling, relating humorous as well as inspiring anecdotes. These stories reveal a life of profound dedication to the sport and to each other. Commentary from masters of the sport, including NCAA Champions and professional MMA fighters, is also included which details the physical, mental and spiritual riches this monastic lifestyle offers.

Despite his early tribulations, Dave ultimately finds resolution of his grief and new found inspiration as the wrestling season ends. He returns to his family and his life invigorated, having resolved his brothers legacy into four words: 'Wrestling Brings The Light.'

For more information on WRESTLING WITH LIFE: 

Wrestling with Life

Wrestling with Life: Stories of My Life Immersed in the Sport of Wrestling - Phil Nowick - Google Books

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Is this the best book teaser trailer ever?

 The CGI teaser trailer for Beyond The Gloaming, lovingly crafted by celebrated Berlin filmmaker, Kaleb Lechowski is released today.The novel itself - Book I of Sebastian and the Hibernauts, the YA fantasy series by Melbourne author, Brendan Murphy - is released.

Kaleb, a 24 year old Berlin filmmaker, shot to fame with his six-minute CGI classic, R’Ha. It has received almost fourteen million hits across YouTube and Vimeo posts, catching the attention of Hollywood, where it is to be turned into a feature length film directed by Kaleb and produced by Star Wars producer, Rick McCallum. The two-minute Beyond The Gloaming teaser trailer was made whilst R'ha was in preproduction and has a score by Welsh composer, Sam Redfern.

Sebastian and the Hibernauts, explores the psychological and moral landscape of a brutalised boy turning teenager and is both an homage to Celtic mythology and an allegory of the Troubles in Ireland. In the first instalment, a cowardly Yorkshire lad must brave the ghostly Gloaming to save the Celtic dreamworld of his ancestors. Beyond The Gloaming introduces Hibercadia, a world brimful of hunkypunks and gobbleratches, quizzing glasses and magic shillelaghs, mechanical fireworks and night rainbows, tragedy and joy. Assent Publishing's President, Les Denton, is 'thrilled to have this fantastic YA series at Phantasm Books'.

For more information on the book visit Brendan Murphy at www.hibernauts.com or www.brendanmurphyauthor.com. For more information on Kaleb Lechowski, please visit Facebook (facebook.com/rha.movie), Vimeo (vimeo.com/57148705), or Tumblr (kaleblechowski.tumblr.com). For more information on Sam Redfern, please visit soundcloud.com/samredfern.

http://vimeo.com/105513111

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Over There: Greatest Hits of the Great War Opening in New York City and Greenwich, CT

Soprano Brett Kroeger is in preparation for a concert of the greatest songs of World War I, with opening performances at the Liederkranz of New York City on Dec. 7th, 2014 and at the Greenwich Arts Council in Greenwich, CT on Dec. 13, 2014. Over There: Greatest Hits of the Great War is the singer’s collaboration with Broadway arranger and pianist Christopher Denny. Admission to the show is free of charge.

“The man who disparages music as a luxury and non-essential is doing the nation an injury,” was the way President Woodrow Wilson viewed the importance of song during the conflict. “Music, now, more than ever before,” he said, “is a national need.” Over Thereshowcases the music that mattered in the years from 1914 to 1918, a chronicle in song of the World War I experience for soldiers and those back home alike.

As Brett Kroeger explains, “Music during the war was used for political propaganda, to rally the troops, to keep the home fires burning, to bring a little humor in desperate times, and to help people reflect on the past, present and future. It’s been exciting to go back to a time before cellphones or IPads or computers or television or even radio and put together this program of the chart-topping World War I hits, songs that reflect the emotions and experiences of the times, both back home and Over There.”

Locally, Brett has been performing for the past two years with Troupers Light Opera and will also be among the soloists at the Troupers gala, “An Evening of Operetta: Gilbert and Sullivan and Friends” for one night only on November 1, 2014 at the Pequot Library in Southport, CT.  Troupers Light Opera will celebrate the beginning of their 70th season with this production.

About Brett Kroeger

Brett Kroeger, who lives in Riverside CT, has appeared with Troupers Light Opera in the role of Edith for the company’s April 2014 production of Pirates of Penzance. She sang with the Taconic Opera in its 2014 premier production of the Dan Montez oratorio, Jonah. She was the featured vocalist at La Fenice in Venice for Hebrew University’s European conference on “The Song of Songs.”  In New York, she has sung the roles of Flora and Annina in La Traviata (LDTS Temple, Bill Schuman Presents); Tisbe inCenerentola and Micaela in Carmen (New York Consulate of Argentina).

For the Manhattan Opera Repertory Company, she performed Tatiana in Eugene Onegin and Pamina inDie Zauberflöte, Sandman/Dewfairy in Hansel and Gretel, and Marguerite in Faust. As a resident artist with DiCapo Opera, she appeared as Julie in Dangerous Liaisons, Sylviane in The Merry Widow and the premier novice in Suor Angelica. More information and links to past performances can be found athttp://brettkroeger.com

Monday, October 27, 2014

R&B/Hip Hop Recording Artist Chynna Chameleon Releases Official Music Video "Got It Like That" Ft. AV

HTR Music Group and Jazzy Management recording artist “Chynna Chameleon” unleashes her R&B/Hip Hop Alter Ego, with the release of her official music video, "Got It Like That" featuring popular Hip Hop Artist, AV (Run Me My Money). The video was directed by the talented duo, Hector Toro and James Bauman of Toroh Films.

"Got It Like That", is the debut single off the Chynna Chameleon, "Split Personality" Mixtape available for download via Datpiff.com. The mixtape, shows Chynna's diverse, musical versatility which includes a fusion of R&B, Pop and Hip Hop.

To keep up with this lovely talent, follow her via Social Media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Soundcloud at ChynnaChameleon or visit her website atwww.ChynnaChameleon.com. For booking and managment contact: Jazzy Rosa at 4jazzymanagement@gmail.com. For all public relations inquiries contact: Melinor Moore at mmoore@aeompr.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FT7twrvuSA&feature=y...




About Chynna Chameleon

Southern California native, Chynna Chameleon, is one of the entertainment industry’s best kept secrets. Due to her many talents, and the ability to adapt to any situation, her name definitely defines her outgoing, fun loving personality. In Fall of 2014, Chynna will make an appearance on the new Oxygen Network competition reality series "Naild It" hosted by actress/artist Adrienne Bailon.

Chynna, is best known by many as the beautiful Harley Davidson riding philanthropist, who wears a pink ballet tutu in honor of cancer awareness during charitable motorcycle runs. She also donates Christmas trees each year to low income families in need during the holiday season. In the future, Chynna Chameleon has plans of making substantial power moves in the realm of entertainment.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Hillary's House a New Comedy Show Coming in January

She can while away the hour’s conferencing with the flowers searching for her brain. She could yell at her Generals and give away the country if she wins the White House.

Part fact maybe; a little bit of fiction, YES but it is one of the funniest close to reality shows about what it would be like if Hillary Clinton won the White House

Because Image if you will The White House being run by someone with Alzheimer's. YES One Crazy President with One Super Horny Husband and One completely Insane for Power Daughter. This could be the New America. A cartoon series coming out on You Tube in late January 2015

Hillary’s House is a weekly half hour show that will cover the first term of President Clinton’s years in the White House and all the insane crazy things she will pull. The Show features Hillary, Bill, Chelsea along with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi along with some special guest stars from the Clinton's past such as her new Sectary of Defense Anthony Weiner.

Oh America, Hillary is back and scarier than ever.

Will ISIS become her new best friends? Will she Nuke Britain because What Difference WILL it Make what she does? Will Bill have day and night sex parties in the Oval Office? Will Chelsea really run the Country? Watch Hillary’s House coming out on You Tube In late January to find the answer to these and many other Presidential questions.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

NYC Singer-Songwriter Aisha Eustache Pays Homage To Her Native Oklahoma with Single “Tornadoes”

 Oklahoma born and raised and now living in New York city, Aisha Eustache has seen her share of devastation. “While watching the national news one evening, the lead piece happened to be on the severe weather hitting Moore, Oklahoma, a town 20 mins away from my hometown Midwest City.  As the pictures of the devastation of homes, schools, churches, highways continued to flash on the screen the song welled up in my soul.”

The song would be the inspiration for Eustache to contact legendary producer Gary Katz, whom she met while doing backing vocals for a Katz led session.  “Tornadoes” was mixed by another well known producer, L.A. based Andrew Williams who has worked with, among others, Colbie Caillat and One Republic.

“With our evolving schedules and almost never ending demands of  modern society, I believe every soul can relate to having experienced an emotional Tornado of some sort.  My hope and intention for this song is to help shine a light on the devastation severe storms of any kind have on us personally and as a community. “

Aisha Eustache, a proud supporter of Childrens International and The Yellow Boots Society, will be in Los Angeles for a rare west coast performance on October 23rd at the West L.A. hot spot Ghengis Cohen celebrating the release of her single and a new endorsement with Gibson guitars.

Website: www.aishaeustache.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aishaeustachemusic

Friday, October 24, 2014

Bret Michaels to Preform and Kick off the 14th Annual Biker for Babies Event at Six Bends™ Nov. 1

Six Bends Harley-Davidson®, in partnership with 96 K-Rock, is thrilled to announce that Bret Michaels, singer – songwriter and reality television personality, will be kicking off the 14th annual Southwest Florida Bikers for Babies event at Six Bends on Friday, Nov. 14.

Bret Michaels first gained fame in the early 1980s and has since released several albums, appeared in many movies and television shows, and starred in the hit VH1 reality show Rock of Love with Bret Michaels.

The annual Bikers for Babies event will take place from Friday, Nov.14 through Sunday, Nov. 16. The Bret Michaels concert will kick off the weekend at Six Bends Top Rocker Field, with capacity for up to 5,000 people, as a part of Bike Night on Friday, Nov. 14 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Bret Michaels will perform around 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 for general admission and can be purchased at 96 K-Rock, Six Bends Harley-Davidson, Naples Harley-Davidson or SixBends.com (http://www.sixbends.com). If you’re a rider, register for Bikers for Babies at bikersforbabies.org/SouthWestFlorida and receive a $10 off promo code for the Bret Michaels concert. Bike Night will feature additional live entertainment and food and other vendors on the Plaza.

On Saturday activities include a car and bike show on site at Six Bends Harley-Davidson from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with vendors onsite from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-Ride registration will also be available that day. Activities will begin on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at North Collier Regional Park, with the ride beginning at 11:00 a.m. It will end at Six Bends Harley-Davidsonwith live music, food, vendors, and awards. The cost for the ride is $35 per rider and $15 per passenger. The cost increases to $40 per rider and $20 per passenger on the day of event. Alternatively, participants can be a $100 Hero by raising or donating $100 and receive ride registration, lunch, event pin and a T-shirt.

For more information about Bikers for Babies, please visit bikersforbabies.org/SouthWestFlorida or call the March of Dimes office at (239) 271-2564. Six Bends and Six Bends Harley-Davidson are located off I-75 at exit 131 and Daniels Parkway at 9501 Thunder Road in Fort Myers and can be reached at (844) 749-2363 or SixBends.com. Six Bends Harley-Davidson is onsite and can be reached at (844) 275-4647 or SixBendsHD.com.

ABOUT THE MARCH OF DIMES

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies. For the latest resources and information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.nacersano.org.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

True Story Narrative Feature Film - Kickstarter Crowdfunding - Norma Jean's Sun, Memoir

The Purpose , Direction and Action
What is the Goal?


To produce a dynamic film that follows the life of Norma, support and engage a platform for the Beneficial's - March of Dimes , Ruth Lyons , Susan Cohan Colon Cancer Foundation ,  Riley Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - All of which Either Directly Touched Me and My family or Impacted the Quality of life in death for my Mother ... These are organizations are critical to millions and through the benevolence of the platform, generate additional awareness, inclusion & proceeds as a result ...

Hello, My name is Kris Courtney and I am man with multiple birth defects, amputations and mobility challenges that continue to play a part in my life. And myLife - Is About ABILITY!!!

I am an Artist, Author of both paper & film! MyKICKSTARTER Project is based upon the True Story Memoir of Norma Jean's Sun and is Currently LIVE! I am sending this email to make initial contact with your corporate and inform you that my efforts are geared entirely towards an End result of establishing a platform and voice to all that may find Hope & Inspiration.

This Feature Narrative Film is about the life of my Mother Norma and her family history of struggle to become the mother of a child with needs beyond any comprehension of the day and what lifes avenues presented all the while retaining the Grace and Beauty that she held. Only to find in the end an ending that will touch your core! Born with multiple birth defects, amputations and the isolation of pain, My life began with the enduring of 20 surgeries to function or walk in a world of normalcy only to be a springboard for escape and illusion. Throughout all, Norma retained the Grace and Dignity of a Woman who knew her purpose and direction! Her iconic image inspires today and will present a platform and audience into a never before filmed area of life inside a family struggling to accept reason!

Ultimately, proceeds and benefits from this Film will be allocated and endorsing those of Colon Cancer, St Judes and the Riley's Children hospital along with the Ruth Lyons Foundation. All of which either touched my life directly or in some capacity, Improved the quality of our life ...

In Summary, I am contacting you to encourage, engage and at a Social Media level distribute-tweet-post any information or LINK to this effort. The initial costs of Film Production and the Benevolence of Talent involved will require $390,000 initially to produce. It is our target goal to participate in the 2016 Film Festival Season. In the first 48 hours, although we have only tapped the surface, I have gained the forwarding support of various entities including film industry media outlets! Everything you see thus far, is solely done by myself - Everything! I am on a frugal fixed income, creative in heart and spirit, determined and need your help, please ... The end result as spoken by very many - "Give it away in order to Keep it" I am asking for a Benevolent extension of participation to be a part of a message bigger than most are capable of visualizing. I know 'You are Fully aware of that cost and vision!

Thank you, I look forward to your response and being a part of this project!

PROJECT LINK:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriscourtney/true-st...

In the recent year past, I have finished composing the working Screenplay using the Professional Film Industry Standard “Final Draft” Software.  This was an entirely new adventure for me and presented many obstacles to overcome.  In years past while living in Santa Fe, NM I have had the honor & privilege to associate with many of the most talented people in the industry and have reached a point of production!  Through consultation with gifted artists, I embarked upon transforming the memory of my life and those contained into a descriptive, graphic emotional journey that will take the audience from hope and tragedy and carry them into a conclusion that will leave you asking yourself questions and searching for answers to follow...

Captured by circumstance of events rather than virtue of birth rights, a family is set upon a direction that will alter course to yield penalty.

As a Registered Script, this Book & Film are now protected by the US Copyrights Office and the WGA (Writers Guild of America) both East & West!

WGA Registration number - I267790

http://youtu.be/fXTYJ8EJyyk




However, on this summer night at the fair, two innocent lives came together, orchestrated somehow, to play out a scene only rehearsed many times before; to embark on a journey that began at its fullest, full of encouragement and hope. Still young enough to shed any inconvenient thought of damp, unwelcome sorrows…

KICKSTARTER LINK:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriscourtney/true-story-narrative-feature-film-norma-jeans-sun

This Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign, once successfully funded, will establish the core support for the location and talent necessary to begin production. Target Date Release 2016

- This film is a passionate True Story with a Human Connection

- The locations will include Original Individuals, Location and Iconic Image

- This story will impact you at the moment you identify your own struggles

- There has NEVER been a Film of this Genre and Impact Storyline

- Awesome Rewards for every backer as a big thank you. You pick what Level of Benevolence

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Cheryl McQueen has added a talent agent to her team of representatives

 The actress-filmmaker has signed with Trio Talent, who also has placed talent with huge national brands such as Dockers and Toyota, among others.

The move comes just under a month after the release of McQueen's ALS challenge video 'This is for Lou Gehrig', and her return to support the "Sexy Hair" franchise in L.A. McQueen has spent the past several months redeveloping her craft in athletic and action based roles with theatrical combat training and conceptual grading for independent filmmaking. Most recently for an in-development Action/Drama film called 'Iris'. She continues to work with her longtime manager Mike Williams at Cylence Media and modeling agent at Peak Models.

Sources say Trio will help McQueen, arguably one of the most versatile up-and-coming commercial hair models in the Los Angeles area, find more significant roles in large scale commercial spots of both local and national franchises.

Follow McQueen by checking her website, http://TheCherylMcQueen.com; or contact through the site for bookings or appearances.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

MOVIE SPOTLIGHT - "GAY POSITIVE"




“Gay Positive”

As seen on Time Warner NY1
Official selection for the 2014 7th annual Downbeach Film Festival Atlantic City Cinefest in Atlantic City, NJ 


A Documentary exploring the discrimination against Homosexual Men from donating blood in the USA.

“Gay Positive”
... because Gay Blood can save lives.
Recent history proves that when tragedy strikes, donor centers are often in short supply and struggle to meet demand. The ban forces organizations such as The Red Cross to reject willing, disease-free, healthy individuals. During the filming of this documentary, countries such as Mexico and the United Kingdom lifted their ban, while the FDA insisted it remain in the United States of America. “Gay Positive” is the story of one man trying to bring to attention the outdated ban on gay men donating blood in the United States of America.
The filmmakers of “Gay Positive” hopes this documentary will help remove the stigmas often associated with the lifestyles of homosexual men and to raise public awareness of the potential benefits of lifting the ban on gay blood.

The film features stars such as:
Laverne Cox (Orange is the New Black)
Lisa Lampanelli (Comedian. Known as the “Queen of Mean”) Eric Millegan (Bones, Lady Peacock)
Blanche Baker (16 Candles, Emmy Winner)
Trapper Felides (Host of Oxygen Networks The Next Big Thing) Elissa Goldstein (An Affirmative Act, Lady Peacock)
Yetta Kurland (NY Politician and Civil Rights Attorney)
Frank DeCaro (National Talk Show Host)


https://www.facebook.com/GayPositive
https://vimeo.com/98229594 
www.mattioliproductions.com 

Monday, October 20, 2014

TV Pro Gear Connects with Chinese Film & Television Markets

TV Pro Gear Connects with Chinese Film & Television Markets

Los Angeles, CA-September 2014—TV Pro Gear was hired to shoot the first UCFTI (U.S. China Film & Television Industry) Expo held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on September 15thand 16th.  The purpose of the event was for the American and Chinese filmmakers, film financiers and film distributors to explore cross-border production and distribution.

Mayor Eric Garcetti was there to kick off the event with a speech denoting how much our cultures have in common.

http://www.tvprogear.com/news-UCFTI-Expo-2014.html (http://www.tvprogear.com/news-UCFTI-Expo-2014.html)

In addition, TV Pro Gear exhibited a large booth at the event, which has already resulted in attracting new Chinese clients who want to shoot in California using TV Pro Gear’s video trucks, stage and flypaks. The CEO of UCFTI, Bianca Chen, stated, “ We are in the midst of growth of China’s film and television industry—which makes this an important moment for US and Chinese industry leaders to work together in their respective markets. UCFTI Expo was created to bridge the gap between the two countries and provide opportunity to foster business relationships.”

About TV Pro Gear:

TV Pro Gear designs and builds television stations, production facilities, video trucks and Flypaks™ for companies all over the world. Recent clients include Comcast, AT&T, Bloomberg, NBC, FOX, and the city of Manhattan Beach. TV Pro Gear is currently building a video production truck for GISL in Trinidad.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Last Will. & Testament--A Repeat Free Screening of this Documentary Film

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Time: 6:00 pm--snacks;  6:30 pm--film;  8:00 pm--discussion

Where: KC Public Library, 4801 Main St., K.C., Mo. Cohen Room, lower level

Admission: Free. Open to the public. Please call Deborah McArdle at (913) 492-8753 to RSVP

The ESU Kansas City Branch will offer a repeat screening of this documentary film on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Several ESU members were unable to attend the original screening in 2012 and others who did see it remarked that it would be worthwhile to screen it again.

This film explores the greatest literary mystery of all time: who wrote the works of William Shakespeare? Golden Globe nominee Derek Jacobi leads an impressive cast of scholars and actors featuring Oscar Winner Vanessa Redgrave and Tony Winner Mark Rylance on a quest to uncover the truth behind the world's most elusive author, and discovers a forgotten nobleman whose story could rewrite history.

Copy and paste this link to watch the trailer   www.hulu.com/watch/409868

Shakespeare's plays and monologues are widely studied by academics worldwide and yet, the authorship question has persisted over the centuries. This documentary film, "Last Will. & Testament," offers educators and students of drama, history, theatre, humanities, and the English language a unique opportunity to examine the various theories about the authorship question and encourages students' critical thinking.

While the English-Speaking Union does not endorse any particular position on this controversy and remains neutral on the Shakespeare authorship question, it does welcome and encourage debate on this centuries-old topic.

Debate promotes critical-thinking skills so educators, students, scholars and the general public can begin to develop their own opinions on the controversy. This documentary film poses profound questions that encourage healthy debate.

Saturday, October 18, 2014

It’s That Time of the Month: TomCat Films Brings the Heat with International Rights to PMS Cop

(http://www.tomcatfilmsllc.com)) announces today it has secured all International Rights to Byron Blakey’s PMS Cop, which is also being released as Monster Cop. The film is being released in North America via Charlie Band’s Full Moon Entertainment ( The film, which Horror Society (http://www.horrorsociety.com)calls “a hard hitting exploitation horror hybrid”, is about a police officer with anger issues who is caught on camera brutally beating a clown rapist. She is subjugated to mandatory therapy.

Her therapist quickly concludes that she suffers from extreme PMS and enrolls her in a drug trial for the new menstrual wonder drug Corybantic. Mary responds positively until a devastating incident throws her into a monstrous drug-induced killing frenzy. Soon everyone who comes into contact with the PMS cop realizes it IS her time of the month.

“Writer/Director Byron Blakey brings a hard-hitting genre film that delivers on all fronts- action, gore and sex appeal with spectacular visual effects, all of which lend themselves perfectly to international markets,” states CEO of TomCat Films, Ted Chalmers.

Blakey agrees, “I’m thrilled to be working with TomCat.  They are the perfect brand to pair with this film. TomCat ‘gets’ what we’re doing here and, to date, we’ve garnered enough interest from fans and critics, that we’re considering a sequel.”

Cindy Means, who plays the title character, was recently interviewed by Rue Morgue is certainly open to the idea of working with Blakey again: “PMS Cop was an insane amount of fun and growth for me, and I look forward to what’s next.”

Watch a teaser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2FWC3kB7jI) for what Fangoria (http://www.fangoria.com) describes as a“throwback to crass action/horror potboilers of the 1980s with a feminist twist.”




   TomCat Films, LLC will be marketing the film at this year’s American Film Market in Santa Monica, and is a member of the Independent Film and Television Alliance. Stay tuned for more news and follow us on Twitter - @tomcatfilmsllc (https://twitter.com/TomCatFilmsLLC)

ABOUT TOMCAT FILMS, LLC:

TomCat Films LLC
 is a vertically integrated film sales, licensing and distribution company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona and affiliate locations in Beverly Hills, California, New York City, New York, and Selangor, Malaysia. TomCat Films attends all the major film markets including the American Film Market, European Film Market in Berlin, Hong Kong Filmart and the Cannes Film Festival. The company distributes over 100 feature films with distribution deals in place worldwide. Many of TomCat’s films can be seen on Netflix, InDemand, Family Video, Best Buy, Amazon and other establishments in the U.S./Canada and around the world. http://tomcatfilmsllc.com/

Friday, October 17, 2014

7th Annual Atlantic City CInefest Friday October 24th through Sunday October 26th 2014



7th Annual Atlantic City Cinefest to Feature
Local, International Works Oct. 24-26
Downbeach Film Festival to Present at Stockton Facilities in A.C.


The 7th Annual Atlantic City Cinefest will showcase local and international filmmakers’ works including features, shorts, student films, documentaries and an LGBT series of films in Atlantic City from Friday, Oct. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.

Film screenings will be held at Dante Hall Theater, 14 N Mississippi Ave., and The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College, 2200 Fairmont Ave. (at the corner of Mississippi Ave.) This is the first year that all screenings will be held exclusively at Atlantic City locations of The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Presented by Downbeach Film Festival, this year's event features a significant focus on the Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender community with a series of features and shorts that touch on this theme. Those films will be showcased Friday and Saturday at Dante Hall Theater. 

William Sokolic, president of Downbeach Film Festival, and a resident of Ventnor, said this year’s crop of films is one of the best. “Filmmakers like the Pepitone Brothers (The Jersey Devil), Brad Rothschild (The African Exodus) and Giorgio Serafini (Without Borders) are returning. So is Northfield native, Jeff Reichert, with This Time Next Year,” he said. 
A complete listing of films, locations, dates and times can be found by visiting stockton.edu/dante, artsgarageac.com and downbeachfilmfestival.org

Tickets for AC Cinefest are $8 per block; $25 per all-inclusive day pass* and $40 per all- inclusive weekend festival pass.* (All tickets include $2 service fee.) *Day pass and festival pass include access to unlimited films at both venues, admission to awards ceremony on Sunday evening and free parking at The Wave parking garage, which also houses The Arts Garage.
For tickets and information: call 609-347-2162 or visit www.stockton.edu/dante 

Located in the heart of the historic “Duck Town” neighborhood of Atlantic City, Dante Hall was originally built in 1926 by St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Dante Hall served the community of the neighborhood as a church hall, school gymnasium and community theater until it closed in 1988. In October 2003, Dante Hall reopened after a complete renovation, funded solely by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). In 2011, The Richard Stockton College acquired the venue, allowing it to continue serving Atlantic City and surrounding communities as a home for the performing arts. By providing quality programming and performances to local communities, Stockton College and Dante Hall Theater aim to strengthen New Jersey’s efforts in restoring Atlantic City as a cultural and family destination.

The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College, at Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City, includes an art gallery run by The Noyes Museum of Art as well as artist studios and arts retail space. The 16,000-square-foot arts and retail space, managed by The Noyes, is on the first floor of The Wave Parking Garage built by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA.) Along with Stockton’s Dante Hall Theater at 14 N. Mississippi Ave., The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College helps anchor Atlantic City’s developing Arts District. Visit online at: artsgarageac.com

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Onward And Sideways Media Announces Pre Release of the Film "Preying For Mercy"

Preying for Mercy

Follow Link Below:

http://vimeo.com/ondemand/21795/107533172


(If you do not have a Vimeo Account no need to worry it is free to sign up and by following the link above when you go to rent Vimeo will guide you it is that easy)

Onward And Sideways Media is proud to Announce: Pre Sales for "Preying For Mercy starring 2 Time Emmy Award Winner Martha Byrne, Directed by Hollywood Legend Bill Duke available for Pay-Per View on Vimeo On Demand. Pre Sales start today and the film will be released on October 8th, 2014.

TitlePreying for Mercy

Executive Producers: David Wenzel, John P. Rigores, Jayson Gladstone, Art Hall, Bill Duke, Rick Lohman

Directed by:
 Bill Duke

Genre: Drama/Thriller

Logline: Sometimes, the past is a killer…

Notable Mentions: Starring 2 Time Emmy Award Winner Martha Byrne

The Story: LAPD Detective Frank Gates is a hard working cop, a loving father and husband, and an all around good man. But beneath his gleaming veneer of happiness and stability lay a buried past wrought with secrets and violence.

After letting a bust go bad in New York he fled for his life and changed his identity. Now, nearly 15 years later, his past has caught up with him and the truths he worked so hard to hide are clawing their way to the surface.

As he contends with an efficient and ruthless hit man sent after his family, Frank enlists the aid of his partners to put a stop to the on-coming assault. As the hit man zeros in and Frank is running out of time, he makes the only move he has left… the go on the run again, this time to secure the one secret he has left that could turn the tables around and turn him from the hunted to the hunter.

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