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(Andy Marken, Special to USTimes) He’s just returned from the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) and a shoot in Eastern Europe. Lewis Smithingham, president of 30ninjas, had been invited to DIFF to discuss the potential for immersive storytelling in the region. Now, he is preparing to attend NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) in Vegas, where he
(Los Angeles, California, March 8, 2017) Wraptastic Productions’ live action ensemble, and very zany comedy, “Please Tell Me I’m Adopted!” premiered worldwide exclusively on Amazon/Amazon Prime to five-star reviews on the 6th of March. Produced by Chris Sobchack, Nicole Sobchack, and Heather Hall, the short-form series stars Nicole Sobchack as the free-spirited, confused but very
(Paris, France) Content’s crown as king may be slipping, but creativity inspires. And incredible creativity becomes classic. It is burned into our psyches. We had the good fortune to spend some time with Jean-Marie Marbach, a French Director and VFX Artist, after the release of his music video, “Fiebre En La Disco,” a surrealistic look
After an 18 year absence, Director Ildikó Enyedi, creates “On Body and Soul,” and walks away with the coveted Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival (the Berlinale). The film tells the story of two unlikely friends who come together as they begin to share nighttime dreams. It created controversy when some
Attorney Jonathan Handel recently reported on the pending negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the video game industry. His article in the Hollywood Reporter can be found HERE. SAG-AFTRA also published an information sheet for its members. We had more questions about how this will affect members and what might be happening behind those closed doors. Companies
Where is the Sundance for independent television productions? It is alive and kicking in Dover, Vermont. One week to go and thousands of your favorite producers, network executives, press and party-goers will descend on this small town of 1400+ residents. They’ll network, watch films, solve the problems of the creative world and, mostly have a
In a town where many are afraid to have an opinion for fear of alienating their bosses and losing their hard-won employment, Dick Delson, is a big-voiced, big-personality guy who tells it like it is and solves marketing and PR problems without a moment’s hesitation. Dick reigned as one of Hollywood’s leading publicists and ad-men
(This story originally ran in FilmVault.biz and is posted here on Memorial Day in honor of all those who have served and their families.) The car pulls up to the grocery store and stops in front of the no-parking sign by the entrance. It idles as shoppers come and go with their groceries in plastic
Funding for Natalie John’s film, “I Am Thalente” was raised using Seed and Spark. The film is now available for digital download. Famed South African skateboarder, Thalente Biyela, spent eight years sleeping on the ground in a concrete North Beach Park in Durban, South Africa with his skateboard for a pillow until he was noticed
French Director Jean Marie Marbach and Elefant Records have released a new video, “Fiebre En La Disco.” The homage to Cosmic Disco features references to classic Sci Fi influences such as Space: 1999 and Logan’s Run and made heavy use of After Effects and Trapcode. Sources tell us it was created for under 2,000 Euros.
