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Down East Flick Fest is June 3-4

May 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by C. Davis, Festival Director Official Selections have been announced for the Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) 2016, as this annual film festival returns June 3-4, 2016, in Greenville, North Carolina. Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) […]

MoonShadow Film Society, Fayetteville NC.
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Free Screening of Alzheimer’s Film Scheduled

May 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

Screening of Alive Inside Scheduled for Fayetteville NC Released by Pat Wright and Jan Johnson, GroundSwellPictures.com MoonShadow Film Society announced today that there will be a free screening of the multi award-winning film, Alive Inside, on June 7, […]

Indigo Moon Film Festival logo. Source: GroundSwell Pictures, Fayetteville NC.
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Fayetteville Venues Announced for Film Festival

May 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Four Venues Planned for the Inaugural Indigo Moon Film Festival Released by Pat Wright and Jan Johnson, Ground Swell Pictures The Indigo Moon Film Festival (IMFF) announced today that four venues in Historic downtown Fayetteville NC will show […]

Footcandle Film Festival, September 2016 in Hickory NC. Source: footcandlefilmfestival.com.
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Footcandle Film Festival Returns to Hickory in September

May 18, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Alan Jackson, Footcandle Film Society In September of 2015, the Footcandle Film Society held its first film festival — the Footcandle Film Festival — at the SALT Block Auditorium in Hickory.  The festival showcased twenty-five […]

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Grants Offered for Environmental Films

April 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Sundance Institute Announces Major New Initiatives for Films on Climate Change and the Environment  Released by sundance.org Sundance Institute announced on April 21, 2016, a new initiative for films and emerging media projects exploring stories related to […]

Carmike Cinemas logo (PRNewsFoto/Carmike Cinemas).
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“Purple Rain” Screenings Planned Nationwide April 23-28

April 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

Carmike Cinemas Sets Purple Rain Tribute Screenings In Memory of Prince Released by Gina McKenzie, gemPR.biz via PR Newswire Carmike Cinemas, Inc. has scheduled special, limited screenings of Prince’s Oscar and Grammy award-winning Purple Rain (1984) […]

Jason Michael Carroll and the Brown Bag Bagels folks during April 2016 filming at their shop. Source: Brown Bag Bagels, Wendell NC.
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“Strings – The Movie” Filming in Wake County NC

April 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor A new feature film written by Adam Tarsitano and starring Jason Michael Carroll is filming this month in Wake County NC. The casting calls for Strings – The Movie have drawn […]

Ratio Beerworks, Denver CO.
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Ratio Beerworks Holds Video Shoot & Beer Release

April 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Zach Lowery, Ratio Beerworks Join the fun on April 16, 2016, with a video shoot and Handwritten release party. Ratio Beerworks is hosting a video shoot with the documentary film maker of Crafting A Nation, breaking out a new […]

At the God's Not Dead 2 premiere. Photo Source: Carrie DeLeary ABS Entertainment, LLC.
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Hickory NC Sisters on the Big Screen

April 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Lauren and Brooke DeLeary of LoveCollide are featured in God’s Not Dead 2 Film  Released by Carrie DeLeary, ABS Entertainment, LLC Sisters Lauren and Brooke DeLeary of the Christian Pop/Rock Duo LoveCollide, are featured in the move […]

Source: Runner1616 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Franklin County Film Festival Draws Crowd

April 8, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

By Donna Campbell Smith, Franklin County Arts Council The kick-off for the Second Annual Franklin County International Film Festival held at the Franklin County Arts Council center in Franklinton NC was a hit. FCAC volunteers served […]

Longmont's Front Range Film Festival 2016 poster.
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Longmont Movie Making Marathon Call for Entries Open

April 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Film Maker Entry Deadline is April 7, 2016 Contributed by Jill C Brooke, Film Curator, Front Range Film Festival The Longmont Front Range Film Festival is currently accepting team applications to participate in the juried movie making competition, “Main Street […]

The Stanley Hotel panorama. Source: The Stanley Film Festival, Estes Park CO.
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Stanley Hotel Film Festival “Think Tank” Plans for 2017

April 1, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley (Editor, greyareanews.com) with Frederic Lahey, Stanley Film Center The Stanley Film Festival has brought horror cinema to a world-famous scare spot: The Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King to pen, The Shining. With the next […]

Source: Runner1616 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Free Movie Events Offered in Eastern NC

March 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

***UPDATED: Change to a Zebulon NC movie date. *** Originally published March 27, 2016. Updated June 28, 2016. Knightdale NC (Wake County) Knightdale Parks, Recreation & Cultural Programs is holding their “Outdoor Movie Night Series” again for […]

April Fools Follies image provided by United Way of Wayne County, Paramount Theatre Goldsboro NC.
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Paramount Theatre to Host April Fools Follies

March 16, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Catherine LeChot, United Way of Wayne County You may not recall Vaudeville shows from decades ago, but a group of Wayne County locals is bringing comedy, singing and acting groups together to benefit United Way of Wayne […]

Mousse film poster. Source: Franklin County Arts Council, Franklinton NC.
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Franklin County International Film Festival 2016 Announced

March 6, 2016 Donna Campbell Smith

Second Annual Eastern NC Event Includes Feature and Short Films By Donna Campbell Smith Once again, Franklin County North Carolina International Film Festival (FCIFF) opens its doors and returns to host screenings and discussions of a wide array of […]

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NC Awards Three Film and Entertainment Grants

February 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Kim Genardo The NC Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of NC announced that three productions will receive funds from the NC Film and Entertainment Grant program. Each […]

Source: Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media.
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Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media Launches “Colorado Revealed” Video Contest

February 10, 2016 Kay Whatley

Entrants can win up to $15,000 in prizes and three Hateful 8 film strips provided by KODAK Released by Colorado Office of Film, Television, & Media When the world thinks of Colorado, what comes to mind? […]

Source: The Carolina Theatre of Durham.
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Nevermore Film Festival Comes To Carolina Theatre Feb. 12-14

February 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Joe Student, Content Marketing & Media Relations, The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.  Screening films from the frightening to the fantastic, the 17th Annual Nevermore Film Festival is scheduled for the Carolina Theatre of Durham from February […]

Source: Breckenridge Film Festival.
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Breckenridge Film Festival Issues Call for Entries

February 3, 2016 Kay Whatley

According to the Colorado Office of Film, Television, & Media (coloradofilm.org), the Call for Entries is open for the 2016 Breckenridge Film Festival, held each year in Breckenridge CO. Films will be accepted in traditional categories, […]

Source: Wikipedia. See more about Selma film at https://www.facebook.com/SelmaMovie.
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Paramount Theatre Showing Selma on MLK Day

January 15, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor As part of its Paramount Movie Nights series, the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro will show the film, Selma. The film is scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which is Monday, […]

Death of a Salesman Auditions. Source: Ray Shell.
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Open Auditions for Death of a Salesman

January 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Ray Shell Audition for Death of a Salesman in Wilson NC, and bring this famous play to life for local audiences. As the play’s Director, I’ll be overseeing the auditions, which are January 18 and 19, […]

Praxis Film Festival. Source: The Foundation of Wayne Community College
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Award-Winning Films Scheduled for Praxis Film Festival

December 31, 2015 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The sixth annual Praxis Film Festival is in the works. Films submitted have been screened, and the organizers are preparing a slate of films. Viewers may purchase tickets now, and enjoy […]

Logo from The Playhouse of Wilson, Wilson NC
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Playhouse of Wilson Auditions Announced

December 18, 2015 Kay Whatley

Contributed by Kathy and Steve Witchey Auditions for  the play, Death of a Salesman, are planned for January 18-19, 2016. Local actors are invited to these open auditions. Death of a Salesman has a cast of […]

Source: Filmmakers Robert Wagner & Kristyl Wagner, Bragg n East Facebook.
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Local Filmmakers Selected for Cannes Film Festival

April 11, 2014 Frank Whatley

A major film festival includes an Eastern NC entry this year. Local filmmakers Robert and Kristyl Wagner’s short film, “Bragg N East”, was selected for showing at Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. The faith-based short film was […]

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North Carolina Continues to Draw Movie Makers

August 30, 2013 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor North Carolina’s Film Office is drawing more and more film industry activity. Expanding efforts in Raleigh are expected to fuel more action in Zebulon, Louisburg, and beyond. In a recent conversation with Guy […]

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CBS’s Under The Dome Premiere

June 21, 2013 Frank Whatley

CBS’s Under The Dome Premiere 2013 Photo Gallery The Premiere of CBS’s Under The Dome was held Thursday, June 20, 2013, in Wilmington NC. Hosted at the beautiful Thalian Hall, the event included time for […]

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Activity books are a great way to encourage reading and learning. BigFoot activity books are especially beloved by parents, as they are at once educational and fun. The latest BigFoot activity book, released just this […]

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The Jamaican fruit-eating bat (Artibeus jamaicensis) is one of five species that roost in Home Away from Home Cave in Jamaica. Credit: Sherri and Brock Fenton
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