Monthly Archives: August 2009

The Friars Club Comedy Film Festival 2009

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The Friars Club Comedy Film Festival is a star-studded celebration of the comedy genre in the heart of vibrant New York City. The Friars Club continues its tradition of commitment to comedy and nurturing new voices in entertainment with the … Continue reading →

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10th Annual FilmStock

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

FilmStock showcases a formidable program of indie films before audiences passionate about cinema, just outside of London. The festival is for filmmakers and film lovers alike. The event’s organizers are filmmakers themselves, and attribute the success of Filmstock to a … Continue reading →

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6th Annual BendFilm Festival

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The BendFilm Festival is rapidly making its mark on the festival circuit, garnering acclaim from industry, media, audiences, and filmmakers alike. The event attempts to present the highest quality films from every genre that are thought-provoking, inspiring, engaging, intelligent, and … Continue reading →

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8th Annual Screenwriting Expo and Screenplay Competition

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The Screenwriting Expo and Screenplay Competition is dedicated to rewarding great screenwriting in all genres with industry access, prizes and recognition. The Expo attracts thousands of writers who gather in LA for hundreds of classes, Oscar-winning guest speakers, award-winning instructors, … Continue reading →

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9th Annual New Hampshire Film Festival

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The New Hampshire Film Festival is one of New England’s most prominent film festivals, attracting over 6,000 attendees each year. The event celebrates the art of filmmaking and brings together highly talented student artists, professional filmmakers, and screenwriters with experts, … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Orlando Film Festival

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The Orlando Film Festival showcases indie films against the backdrop of downtown Orlando, Florida, while seeking to inspire filmmakers, as well as support and promote culture and the arts through film, and to enhance the movie viewing experience in Downtown … Continue reading →

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22nd Annual VideoFest

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

VideoFest, formerly the Dallas Video Festival, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest video festivals, specializing in fiercely independent, imaginative and provocative digital works. VideoFest has showcased pioneering efforts in the video world since 1986 and continues to show … Continue reading →

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2nd Annual We the People Saturday Fantasy Film Festival

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The We the People Saturday Fantasy Film Festival was established to showcase films that are entertaining and thought-provoking. The Festival showcases films on a variety of relevant subjects made by filmmakers at varying points in their careers. Location: Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual Flatland Film Festival

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

Flatland Film Festival, also known as F3, is a casual, fun-filled West Texas celebration of cinema, that delivers new and exciting films to the area every October. The event cultivates an appreciation for film, video, and digital moving-image expression. Location: … Continue reading →

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Chat live this Wednesday with the filmmakers behind the indie horror The Collector

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

The producers of The Collector are holding a live Facebook Video chat with writer/director duo Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton this Wednesday, August 5th, at 1:00 pm Pacific Time. Here is how to participate: This Wednesday, 8/5 at 1:00 PST, … Continue reading →

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Restricted Zombieland film footage released today

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

Today MySpace Trailer Park debuted exclusive restricted footage from the upcoming film Zombieland. Zombieland opens in theaters on October 9th. Columbia Pictures’ horror comedy focuses on two men who have found a way to survive a world overrun by zombies. … Continue reading →

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Win one of two copies of the Road Trip – Beer Pong Unrated DVD

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Rene Carson

On August 11, 2009 Paramount Famous Productions, Montecito Picture Company and DreamWorks will release the comedy sequel Road Trip – Beer Pong in an unrated Sink It & Drink It Edition DVD. In conjunction with the release, FilmFetish is giving … Continue reading →

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Win one of two 20 disc box sets of the Haunted Histories Collection on DVD

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

On September 29th, learn the true stories behind vampires, zombies and more with a spine-chilling Megaset from History featuring over 18 hours of the bestselling Haunted Histories series. To celebrate the ‘Mega’ release, FilmFetish is giving away two complete sets … Continue reading →

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New photos from Kate Beckinsale’s sub-zero thriller Whiteout released

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Yahoo has posted new stills from the long-delayed Kate Beckinsale film Whiteout, the film based on Greg Rucka’s graphic novel. Dominic Sena directs Whiteout from a script by Jon & Erich Hoeber and Chad & Carey Hayes, about a U.S. … Continue reading →

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Spielberg to direct feature version of Pulitzer Prize-winning play next

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Steven Spielberg has committed to his next film – an adaptation of the Mary Chase Pulitzer Prize-winning play Harvey, which will be a co-production between Fox and DreamWorks, according to Variety. First-time screenwriter and bestselling novelist Jonathan Tropper penned the … Continue reading →

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Win a trip to the Los Angeles premiere of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

MySpace has posted an exclusive sneak peek at the Inglourious Basterds online video game featuring Eli Roth’s character from the film, Sgt. Donny Donowitz. Eli released the game to his MySpace fans first. Here’s his blog about the game and … Continue reading →

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Defying Gravity premieres tonight – here’s the extended trailer

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Rene Carson

Four women and four men hurtle through space with nothing to do for six years and eight billion miles, except maybe solve a powerful and awesome mystery. Maybe, just maybe, some of them will even hook up. Defying Gravity is … Continue reading →

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The new Mad Max film is coming and there’s a potential cast member… and it’s not Mel Gibson

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Rene Carson

AICN posted a hopeful story, originally from ModBee, about the long-in-development Mad Max 4, at one time called Fury Road.

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The Strangers 2 starts shooting this fall with original writer and a new director

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Rene Carson

Rogue Pictures announced that shooting for the sequel to last year’s breakout indie horror The Strangers starts this fall. The original film told the story of a couple staying in an isolated vacation house, who are terrorized by masked strangers. … Continue reading →

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