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TELEVISION PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 57th ANNUAL ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS
By: ICG PUBLICISTS AWARDS | November 25, 2019
Award to be Presented at
International Cinematographers Guild's Publicists Awards
at The Beverly Hilton on February 7, 2020
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local ...Read More>>
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CTA Announces Official Media Days Schedule for CES 2020
By: CES 2020 | November 22, 2019
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced the official lineup for CES® 2020 Media Days, featuring two days of exclusive news events from
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Leuven International Short Film Festival
By: Leuven International Short Film Festival | November 21, 2019
Every year, the International Short Film Festival Leuven, founded in 1995, presents a selection of short films - fiction and animation, documentaries as well as
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About the Anchorage International Film Festival
By: Anchorage International Film Festival | November 20, 2019
AIFF's mission is to develop, promote and sustain a film festival that supports new media and independent film making in Alaska and around the world
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WELCOME TO THE EQUUS Film Festival FROM Lisa Diersen, Director & Founder
By: EQUUS | November 19, 2019
I want to personally invite you to join me December 5 - 8, 2019, to enjoy our carefully curated selection of equestrian films. The EQUUS
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Now in SETDECOR
By: SDSA | November 18, 2019
Snapshots from HIFF39 Awards Gala and Closing Weekend
By: HIFF | November 15, 2019
(From Top, L to R): Career Achievement Awardee Elisabeth Moss on the red carpet with the HI Now crew; Maverick Awardee Randall Park with fans;
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Over 900 Pieces of Art Ready to Hang at Off the Walls Studio Gallery!
By: Off the Walls Studio Gallery | November 14, 2019
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We are an On-Line WebBased art gallery exhibiting abstract, photography, and contemporary art from emerging andestablished artists. All artwork is available for purchase. ...Read More>>
A little something about LA House of Prints...
By: LA House of Prints | November 13, 2019
Here at LA House of Prints we have over 17 year's experience in the custom digital printing and embellishment world. LA House of Prints was
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ETRIBEZ ADDS NEW MOBILE TIMECARDS, PURCHASE ORDERS, INVOICE MANAGEMENT AND ONBOARDING FUNCTIONALITIES TO ITS REVOLUTIONARY, CLOUD-BASED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
By: eTribez | November 12, 2019
eTribez, the company behind an unprecedented, end-to-end, Cloud-based Production Management Platform called eTribez Production Management, has added four new functions to that revolutionary
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Here are some of Step & Repeat's Recent Jobs!
By: Step & Repeat LA | November 11, 2019
Rental Tracker will be Attending LDI 2019
By: Rental Tracker | November 8, 2019
RTPro is an all in one solution
Nobody understands the business better than we do! Customer focus and mastering the complexities of the industry ...Read More>>
Nobody understands the business better than we do! Customer focus and mastering the complexities of the industry ...Read More>>
All Creatures Great & Small ongoing SERESTO dog TV, print & video campaign
By: All Creatures Great & Small | November 7, 2019
Seresto is an ongoing TV, print & video campaign with "Jake" the dog. All Creatures Great & Small is New York's leading animal agency with
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Aim High With Accurate Mockups By Scroggins Aviation
By: Scroggins | November 6, 2019
FILM PRODUCTION READY
The first film production CH-47 Chinook with the latest digital glass cockpit is available to the studios! Our Chinook was upgraded with the ...Read More>>Passports are great, but your goods need one too! Get your ATA Carnet FAST at Film Logic.
By: Film Logic | November 5, 2019
If you're under a tight deadline, hand-carry can be the best way to go. With hand-carry services, a dedicated courier maintains constant contact with
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Instinct Animals for Film
By: Instinct Animals for Film | November 5, 2019
Instinct is a top supplier of trained animal talent for the film and television industry. With over 20 years experience, we understand time is money.
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Ultra Greens Plant Rental for the Production Industry
By: Ultra Greens | November 5. 2019
OVER 15 ACRES OF PRODUCTS TO CHOOSE FROM.
Ultra Greens, a full service garden center, was established in 1999 in the beautiful hills of Sylmar, California. ...Read More>>Set Masters: Let us Amplify Your Vision
By: Set Masters | November 4, 2019
Set Masters is a design and fabrication company that specializes in producing results. We provide custom sets, props, models and any other builds you need.
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4th Annual Flicks4Change Film Festival Turns Socially Conscious Art into Philanthropic Activism on Saturday, November 23rd, 2 - 11 PM, in Los Angeles, CA
By: Flicks4Change Film Festival | November 4, 2019
WHAT: Flicks4Change Film Festival is dedicated to creating meaningful social change through storytelling, grassroots activism, and philanthropy through community. Flicks4Change unites difference makers with
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Size Matters 3 - Speedy Delivery
By: Mike Ryan Truck Stunts | November 1, 2019
Check out the #SizeMatters3 - Speedy Delivery short film Trailer. This is Mike Ryan's 3rd gymkhana styled video full of stunts, close quarters drifting action
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LA CIENEGA STAGE AVAILABLE NOW!
By: Toni Maier - On Location, Inc | October 31, 2019
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First Class RVs New Production Rentals/Sleepers, Dressing Rooms with Bathrooms have Arrived!
By: First Class RV | October 30, 2019
The new Star and Staff accommodations have arrived and are ready to rent. Fully self-contained, Huge fresh water and fuel (for build-in generator) holding tanks.
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Your last chance...
By: Diamond Foam & Fabric | October 29, 2019
15% Production Discounts Available. Eco-friendly and Organic fabrics in stock. 4400 sq. ft. showroom of decorator and upholstery fabric. We specialize in linen, vintage, velvets
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Announcing the AFI FEST 2019 Indie Contenders Roundtable
By: American Film Institute | October 28, 2019
Presented by The Hollywood Reporter and moderated by columnist and blogger Scott Feinberg, the annual Indie Contenders Roundtable at AFI FEST presented by Audi will
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American Film Market Grows Programming to Spotlight Immersive Technology for its 40th Edition
By: American Film Institute | October 25, 2019
New Immersive Summit presented by Winston Baker Set for November 9
The American Film Market (AFM®) announced today the addition of programming to spotlight ...Read More>>
All of Marathon Services
By: Marathon Services | October 24, 2019
All of Marathon Services' copier/printer rentals come with their Customer Satisfaction and Service Response GUARANTEES. Having a large inventory of equipment, in addition to
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Toni Maier and Team introduce our newest Venue
By: Toni Maier & Team ON LOCATION, INC | October 23, 2019
HARBOR VIEW HOUSE in San Pedro
Recently, completely vacated, this property is over 100,000SF and has a varied selection of locations to offer, all ORIGINAL ...Read More>>
Rent LED Star Drops for your Christmas Production
By: Rose Brand | October 22, 2019
Rent or Buy to create that starry sky backdrop for holiday productions! Rose Brand Classic LED Star Drops provide blueish white light. Chameleon LED Drops
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Apocalyptic discounts that will knock your head off!
By: Step and Repeat LA | October 21, 2019
Don't miss out on one of our biggest sales of the year!
Offer ends October 31st at Midnight
COUPON CODE: SPOOKYDISCOUNT
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Jet Productions Worldwide, Inc is now an approved ARGUS Broker
By: Jet Productions Worldwide | October 18, 2019
Private Jet Broker Kim Scolari is proud to announce that Jet Productions Worldwide, Inc is now an approved ARGUS Broker. "The ARGUS Charter Broker Program
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The Human Jib
By: The Human Jib | October 17, 2019
Our Jimmy Jibs can be assembled in multiple configurations. Each configuration comes complete with the remote head system, controllers, HD video monitor, remote lens control
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Location Connection has the MID Century Modern you're looking for and largest portfolio of Mega Mansions!
By: Location Connection | October 16, 2019
Location connection has the MID Century Modern you're looking for and largest portfolio of Mega Mansions!
Our Dolce Vita Mansion was the ...Read More>>
Our Dolce Vita Mansion was the ...Read More>>
ICG at NAB New York 2019
By: International Cinematorgraphers Guild | October 14, 2019
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will be exploring ways to enhance the creative focus and production efficiency of commercials in a panel
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ARSENALCREATIVE ADDS COMMERCIAL COLOR SERVICES TO ITS CLIENT OFFERINGS,
AND NAMES DEREK HANSEN, FORMERLY OF THE MILL, AS ITS NEW COMMERCIAL COLORIST
By: ARSENALCREATIVE | October 14, 2019
Santa Monica, CA, October 14, 2019 - ArsenalCreative, a commercial post-production house, has added Commercial Color Services to its roster of existing client offerings, and
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CIC AND EUC STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR SIGNING AB 51 WHICH PROTECTS WORKERS FROM PRE-HIRE COERCION
By: IATSE COUNCIL | October 14, 2019
AB 51 prevents employers from requiring waiver of rights agreements
The California IATSE Council and the Entertainment Union Coalition applaud and thank Governor ...Read More>>
The California IATSE Council and the Entertainment Union Coalition applaud and thank Governor ...Read More>>
About The Instinct Experience
By: Instinct: Animals for Film | October 11, 2019
Instinct helps you bring the captivating nature of animals to the screen.
We are a top supplier of trained animal talent for the film ...Read More>>
We are a top supplier of trained animal talent for the film ...Read More>>
Board Patrol: dedicated to providing professional and attentive service to Film, Television and Commercial crews while shooting on location
By: Board Patrol | October 11, 2019
Board Patrol is a company dedicated to providing professional and attentive service to Film, Television and Commercial crews while shooting on location. We are your
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Felix Lighting: Serving you for over 25 years
By: Felix Lighting | October 11, 2019
CONCERTS - FESTIVALS - TOURS
Felix Lighting specializes in lighting and video for large scale concerts and festivals. With over twenty years of experience in ...Read More>>PRO CAM: Creativity in Reach
By: Pro Cam | October 10, 2019
Over 10 Years of Quality Service
Since 2008 Pro-Cam Rentals has specialized in camera movement technologies, offering productions filming throughout the world the largest ...Read More>>
Since 2008 Pro-Cam Rentals has specialized in camera movement technologies, offering productions filming throughout the world the largest ...Read More>>
Animals for Hollywood: an expansion of Boone's Animals
By: Animals for Hollywood | October 9, 2019
Animals for Hollywood is an internationally known and respected animal training facility that has provided a wide variety of animal actors for over 3 decades.
...Read More>>EMBARGOED UNTIL OCT. 10th- NOON PST/3 PM EST: Motion Picture Sound Editors to Honor Victoria Alonso with Filmmaker Award
By: Motion Picture Sound Editors | October 8, 2019
67th MPSE Golden Reel Awards Slated for January 19th
Studio City, California - October 10, 2019 - The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) today announces ...Read More>>
LA Screening of "Becoming A God In Central Florida" Held In West Hollywood
By: Step and Repeat LA | October 7, 2019
The cast, including actor Kristen Dunst, attended the event
The screening of Kristen Dunst's newest film was held at The London Hotel in West ...Read More>>
Breeders' Cup transportation that's always a winner
By: Exclusive Sedan | October 4, 2019
This year, the Breeders' Cup returns to Santa Anita Park on November 1 & 2 for a two-day extravaganza of horse racing, featuring the very
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Your Production Vehicle Needs Are Covered by San Diego Productions!
By: San Diego Productions | October 3, 2019
Meet the Newest Additions to the San Diego Productions Fleet!
Can't believe 2020 is fast approaching? Neither can we!
We know things move quickly ...Read More>>
Can't believe 2020 is fast approaching? Neither can we!
We know things move quickly ...Read More>>
International Cinematographers Guild Panels at Cine Gear Atlanta to Discuss Weather-Related Production Hazards and Unscripted Production Techniques
By: ICG | October 2, 2019
The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) will be fielding two panels at the upcoming Cine Gear Atlanta.
The first, to be ...Read More>>
The first, to be ...Read More>>
Technology Rentals Help Keep Productions on Schedule
By: SmartSource | September 30, 2019
The entertainment field like most industries, has its challenges. When it comes to the production process for ...Read More>>
Benay's Bird & Animal Rentals
By: Benay's Bird & Animals | September 27, 2019
Providing professionally trained bird & animal rentals and trainers/wranglers for hire Worldwide for the Entertainment Industry since 1982
Fully licensed/permitted facility with over ...Read More>>
Fully licensed/permitted facility with over ...Read More>>
THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW. BUILT BY CENTERLINE SCENERY.
By: Centerline Scenery | September 26, 2019
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...Read More>>Tarzan VR™ Invites Players to Rumble in the Jungle
By: Stonepunk Studios | Fun Train | Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. | July 19, 2019
Fun Train will be releasing a thrilling episodic virtual reality adventure later this year.
Fun Train, publishers of premium virtual reality games based on iconic cinematic franchises, announced today at San Diego Comic-Con that Tarzan VR™ is currently in production by Stonepunk Studios and will be released episodically later this year for major virtual reality headsets including PlayStationVR, Valve Index, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift S. Leveraging the immersive power of VR, the game ...Read More>>
Fun Train, publishers of premium virtual reality games based on iconic cinematic franchises, announced today at San Diego Comic-Con that Tarzan VR™ is currently in production by Stonepunk Studios and will be released episodically later this year for major virtual reality headsets including PlayStationVR, Valve Index, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift S. Leveraging the immersive power of VR, the game ...Read More>>
NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 6th ANNUAL LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
By: Location Managers Guild International | July 18, 2019
Nominees for the 6th Annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards were announced today by LMGI President Mike Fantasia. The awards honor the outstanding and creative visual contributions by location professionals and film commissions in film, television and commercials from around the globe. The LMGI Awards also recognize outstanding service by film commissions for their support "above and beyond" during the production process. With the change in date of this year's LMGI Awards from
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Animal Casting Atlanta and Avengers: End Game Save the Universe
By: Animal Casting Atlanta | July 16, 2019
Animal Casting Atlanta and Avengers: End Game Save the Universe
THIS unlikely character 'SAVED THE UNIVERSE'. Speaking to Chinese language site QQ, the Russo brothers said: "Yes, the mouse saved the universe! Animal Actor casting for
Avengers: End Game was provided by Animal Casting Atlanta and it's family of animal actors.
With over 30 years in the business, Animal Casting Atlanta is the #1 provider of animal talent and ...Read More>>
THIS unlikely character 'SAVED THE UNIVERSE'. Speaking to Chinese language site QQ, the Russo brothers said: "Yes, the mouse saved the universe! Animal Actor casting for
Avengers: End Game was provided by Animal Casting Atlanta and it's family of animal actors.
With over 30 years in the business, Animal Casting Atlanta is the #1 provider of animal talent and ...Read More>>
Aim High With Accurate Mockups By Scroggins Aviation
By: Scroggins Aviation | July 15, 2019
We've just completed Hobbs & Shaw and Jumanji: The Next Level!
If your current or upcoming production requires any aviation set pieces, Scroggins Aviation has the largest selection of helicopter mockups (Bucks) available to the film and television industry.
We have several military helicopters: UH60 Black Hawk, CH47 Chinook, AH64 Apache, UH-1H Huey, CH46 Sea Knight and several civil models that can play as MedEvac, Police or Military craft. Scroggins also has several ...Read More>>
If your current or upcoming production requires any aviation set pieces, Scroggins Aviation has the largest selection of helicopter mockups (Bucks) available to the film and television industry.
We have several military helicopters: UH60 Black Hawk, CH47 Chinook, AH64 Apache, UH-1H Huey, CH46 Sea Knight and several civil models that can play as MedEvac, Police or Military craft. Scroggins also has several ...Read More>>
NAVIGATING BUSINESS TRANSLATIONS
By: Auerbach International, Inc | July 12, 2019
• A Swedish vacuum cleaner maker had sterling success advertising worldwide - including in the UK -- using its English slogan. But when their TV ad ran in US, "Nothing sucks like Electrolux" did not quite resonate in the same way with Americans.
• In Latin America, it is best to use the English term "hedge funds" instead of the Spanish "fondo de cobertura" because the English term is more widely understood.
• The phrase ...Read More>>
• In Latin America, it is best to use the English term "hedge funds" instead of the Spanish "fondo de cobertura" because the English term is more widely understood.
• The phrase ...Read More>>
ETRIBEZ CASTING PLATFORM ACHIEVES STUNNING 300TH TV SHOW MILESTONE: UNIQUE, CLOUD BASED SOLUTION IS USED BY THE WORLD'S TOP PRODUCERS OF NON-SCRIPTED TELEVISION CONTENT
By: ETRIBEZ | July 11, 2019
eTribez, the company behind the world's most successful Cloud-based Casting solution for producers of non-scripted television content has accomplished a stunning achievement: The company's Casting Platform has now been incorporated into the production pipeline of its 300th television program, worldwide. The announcement was made today by Eli Abayan, CEO/Co-Founder, eTribez, Inc.
Since the company's launch in 2012, eTribez has been offering major international TV producers a variety of innovative and unique ...Read More>>
Since the company's launch in 2012, eTribez has been offering major international TV producers a variety of innovative and unique ...Read More>>
AV Gear Sales of The Year!
By: Tiger Group | July 10, 2019
Tiger Group in partnership with Hilco Industrial is offering an amazing opportunity to purchase high quality surplus cinematography rental gear excess to the ongoing operations of Keslow Camera, North America's largest motion picture camera equipment rental house. This opportunity offers rental companies, studios, production companies, and independent producers a great chance to purchase motion picture equipment at below-market prices from one of the most reputable rental companies
Much of the gear in the ...Read More>>
Much of the gear in the ...Read More>>
Sony Electronics Boosts Full-frame Lens Line-up with Introduction of FE 35mm F1.8 Lightweight Prime
By: Sony | July 9, 2019
Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the latest addition to its E-mount full-frame lens line-up with the introduction of the FE 35mm F1.8 wide-angle prime lens, model SEL35F18F.
The compact dimensions and lightweight of this full-frame, large-aperture lens provide mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects, such as everyday snapshots, food photography, landscapes, night scenes and more. The new lens provides outstanding corner-to-corner image quality, while its quiet autofocus and tenacious tracking ...Read More>>
The compact dimensions and lightweight of this full-frame, large-aperture lens provide mobility and convenience for shooting a wide range of subjects, such as everyday snapshots, food photography, landscapes, night scenes and more. The new lens provides outstanding corner-to-corner image quality, while its quiet autofocus and tenacious tracking ...Read More>>
Rocketman
By: Set Decor | July 8, 2019
"This movie is about when I started to become famous...
It was an extraordinary and surreal time, and that's how I wanted the film to be."
--Elton John
It should come as no surprise that conventional movie making was never going to work for the telling of Elton John's life story - it simply could not contain it.
Elton's transformation from the shy, working-class piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into ...Read More>>
It was an extraordinary and surreal time, and that's how I wanted the film to be."
--Elton John
It should come as no surprise that conventional movie making was never going to work for the telling of Elton John's life story - it simply could not contain it.
Elton's transformation from the shy, working-class piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into ...Read More>>
5 Technologies Every Production Office Needs to Know About
By: eTech Rentals | July 16, 2018
Just as "The Force" is the driving factor behind any good Jedi, the production office is the force behind every great film. From pre-to post-production, it's essential that every office is armed with cutting-edge technologies for productivity, mobility, speed, and flexibility. With that in mind, here are 5 technologies every production office needs.
Final Draft is that popular software used for writing and developing stories, properly formatting scripts, tracking revisions, production and collaboration. Many, if not most, productions use Final Draft in some capacity.
We most often think of Final Draft as software for desktop or laptop computers. However Final Draft is also easy to use on iPads which is perfect on set, location, or on the go, making this ideal for production companies. iPad Final ...Read More>>
1. iPads with Final Draft
Final Draft is that popular software used for writing and developing stories, properly formatting scripts, tracking revisions, production and collaboration. Many, if not most, productions use Final Draft in some capacity.
We most often think of Final Draft as software for desktop or laptop computers. However Final Draft is also easy to use on iPads which is perfect on set, location, or on the go, making this ideal for production companies. iPad Final ...Read More>>
Elevating Technology Rentals the eTech Way
By: eTech | March 16, 2018
eTech Rentals is a new company with deep roots in the technology rental business. So we understand the issues that you face when renting technology. We know your event is important as well as those big projects that have tight deadline - deadlines that must be met, budgets to be followed, or prospects that you seek to engage.
The eTech Way is for our eXPERTS to provide you with the technology you need, when you need it, making it as eASY as possible offering fast and secure online quotes, digital contract signing, and ...Read More>>
The eTech Way is for our eXPERTS to provide you with the technology you need, when you need it, making it as eASY as possible offering fast and secure online quotes, digital contract signing, and ...Read More>>
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