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National Geographic and Imagenation Abu Dhabi form joint venture to finance feature films

National Geographic Entertainment and Imagenation Abu Dhabi will commit $100 million for the production of 10 to 15 films over the next five years. The fund was announced today by Tim Kelly, president of National Geographic Global Media, and Edward Borgerding, CEO of Imagenation Abu Dhabi, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Company. ….

Nokia-sponsored web film collaboration hinting at future of grassroots filmmaking?

I was contacted a few days ago with a request that Film Fetish play a prominent role in a Nokia-sponsored, Spike Lee-helmed film premiere that’s taking place in a few weeks. WOM World a Nokia-sponsored blog that covers what’s being said online about Nokia devices and projects Nokia gets involved with. With my affinity towards ….

Film L.A. to begin offering film permits online

On September 29, 2008, S.A.G.-affiliated Los Angeles-based nonprofit Film L.A., will introduce a state-of-the-art Online Permit System (OPS), which will revolutionize how permits to film on-location are applied for, coordinated and delivered. Permit seekers will be able to apply online for film permits, as well as: create and save templates for future applications; receive instant ….

Production company setting up shop in PA to produce comic-based features

Producer Jeffrey Erb and entrepreneur Robert Robinson Jr. are launching a production company called Framelight with options already in place for several properties, including Marvel’s Dr. Deth With Kip and Muffy from G.I. Joe author Larry Hama. The company plans to produce six to eight comic-based films during the next five years, according to a ….

Seven Arts opens new post facility to be used for Night of the Demons remake

Seven Arts Pictures announced the opening of Seven Arts Pictures Louisiana, a production and post-production facility recently purchased in the city of New Orleans, at 807 Esplanade. The newly acquired production facility is located in the historic Faubourg Marigny District of New Orleans, immediately adjacent to the famous French Quarter. The Property was at one ….

Taking motion pictures from script to screen

Signiant, a leading developer of digital media distribution management solutions, announced that Deluxe has chosen its Digital Media Distribution Management Solution to automate, accelerate and secure the distribution of post-production materials for motion pictures from major Hollywood studios and broadcast companies. Post-production and distribution of films has become more complex, especially as releasing films simultaneously ….

National Lampoon to use model website to help cast film projects

Attention all struggling models. Comedy brand National Lampoon will be using allmodelzone.com, which the company recently purchased from Alle Von Technologies, to help cast upcoming film and other projects. The website is a social network for people involved in the modeling industry and allows users to communicate and find work via profiles, forums and photo ….

Diddy to hold auditions for MTV reality show at Musicians Institute

Famed rap mogul Diddy is holding auditions for his upcoming MTV series at Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood on Saturday, September 6. He’s got two simple questions for those vying to be America’s next big music superstar: Have you got what it takes to hang with the best in the biz? And have you got ….

California State Fair is Hollywood swingin’ for 2008

The California State Fair is planning to put Hollywood front and center this summer. Organizers have settled on a number of featured attractions that will focus on Hollywood and how modern day movies and entertainment come to life. There will also be numerous casting calls, celebrity seminars and stunt shows at the fair grounds. The ….

Cinnafilm ships Cinnafilm HD1, industry’s first all-in-one format conversion platform

Cinnafilm recently announced the availability of Cinnafilm HD1, the industry’s first all-in-one format conversion platform designed specifically for film simulation and unlimited frame rate conversion of digital video. The unique combined hardware and software platform leverages the power of graphics card parallel processing to deliver unmatched quality format conversions and celluloid simulations quickly, easily, cost ….

Filmaka announces four branded competitions in partnership with WhatOnEarthIsGoingOn?

Filmaka.com announced a partnership with WhatOnEarthIsGoingOn? to provide creative artists around the world with an opportunity to produce content for its socially relevant online channel – WhatOnEarthIsGoingOn?, distributed on MSN. In support of the new venture, Filmaka is enabling its members to submit films that are impactful, ignite passion and evoke positive change from all ….