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Satirical-activist Vermin Supreme will headline a discussion about “actitainment,” the political movement of activism and entertainment which has gained momentum in the last ten years. Is actitainment an effective tool to for political change?

Formation Films overcomes the odds with micro budget “SOLITARY”, released internationally as “A MEMORY OF LIES”. Made with an unknown cast and shot in the director’s house, the film is distributed internationally by MarVista Entertainment.

QC Cinema has announced the DVD release of the thought-provoking thriller “Lost Everything” (SRP $24.99). “Lost Everything” explores the secret life of closeted gay movie star, and how far some would go to keep it secret.

To mark reaching the 5% funded milestone of their “BLAMBLAMBLAM, ClickClickClick: The Series” Kickstarter campaign, Skinny Bones Productions have announced a special, new pledge reward.

After countless minutes scouring store, representatives for Skinny Bones Productions have found a pair of mugs that will be used to fulfill the $100 pledge level of their BLAMBLAMBLAM, ClickClickClick: The Series Kickstarter campaign.

The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) is concluding its presentation of the Southern Circuit independent film series on Monday, April 16th with a screening of Lunch Line at Loose Cannon Parties & Events, at 1800 Rossville Avenue.

Artist Management company, MTS Management and owner, Michael Stover, have received two nominations in the 2012 ICMA awards. MTS Clients, Bryan Cole and Doug Briney have also received nominations.

Snow Shark: Ancient Snow Beast, written and directed by 26-year-old Sam Qualiana in Lockport, New York, will have its world premiere at Dipson’s Amherst Theater in Buffalo, New York on Tuesday, April 10th at 7:00 pm

Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival calls for entries; announces new venue, two new competitions, and one $500 prize for third edition.

Dunhurst, Bedales Junior school, recently hosted an ‘Are You Cleverer Than A .......?’ quiz which saw two teams of children test their knowledge against two parent teams, and emerge victorious!

"Tales from an Apartment" is the new book of short stories available from Razorline Press by Gerald Dean Rice. Rice's previous work, "The Ghost Toucher" and "Fleshbags" and numerous short stories.

Crowd-Funding website, 8-Bit Funding returns backed by new management and popular indie game websites, DIY Gamer and Indie Game Mag.

Thoughtsarizen, a talented writer, performer, and hip-hop MC out of Huntington Beach, California joins exceptional independent label artists, as well as former major label acts named today by MRG as Nominees in The 11th Independent Music Awards.

In a breakthrough moment for independent artists, singer Ed Hale achieves his first Billboard Top 40 hit with this week’s Hot Shot Debut, “Scene in San Francisco”, which is currently #28 and rising on the Adult Contemporary chart.

The Paramus Branch, who advisors are affiliated with LPL Financial continues to expand as the independent model thrives at the demise of Wall Street

Living In Style New York, a retailer of affordable high-end home furnishings, announced the introduction of a new Floor Lamps Collection.

The LA Film, TV and Webisode Festival was orignaially held in Beverly Hills but is now expanded to the greater LA area giving all indy filmmakers a chance to have their vision seen.

The financial services sector is currently preparing for the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) – one of the biggest overhauls of financial regulation since the Financial Services Act was introduced in 1986.

The Chattanooga Film Society is holding its winter quarterly meeting at the downtown Chattanooga YMCA, at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, February 23rd.

Man of the Hour is a ‘pop-punk band with teeth’ from deep in the Welsh Valleys that experiment with elements of pop-punk from the various reincarnations of the genre over the years.

Ohio MC Copywrite releases new album God Save The King on 30th April 2012 featuring many of the biggest hip hop & rap names in the UK and USA today.

Diamond Dust's debut album was released on the first day of Summer 2011 in Canada. It has generated many accolades and critical acclaim. The band is currently touring North America in support of it.

Actor and internet celebrity America Young partners with 8 Sided Films on Quantum Theory, a sci-fi heist comedy. Back-to-basics plan includes basing production value on performance and stagecraft, and leveraging fan support for platform release.

Rosewood Falls is a one-hour serialized drama that explores loss, reckoning and redemption. A Lost-like thriller which you can be a part of from the beginning.

The Chattanooga Film Society is holding a screening of the independent film "The Toe Tactic" and a Q and A session with the director of the film will follow.

Los Angeles, CA– Amid multi-platinum recording artists, in an impromptu performance Singer Songwriter, Ihsan Bilal, astounded the Los Angels music scene in a beyond belief, off the cuff performance at R& B Live last night.

Artist management company, MTS Management joins both the Independent Country Music Association and the European Country Music Association, while filing an application for membership with the Academy of Country Music.

Chin's Mojo announces the debut of the music video, "Drowning Man". The production was funded by 70 online contributors.

IGE’s Paula Mirk to make a presentation at the Tennessee Association of Independent Schools on how to build leadership skills while upholding the ethical values of a school’s mission

Idyllwild, CA (January 17, 2012) — The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema has reached its five-year goal of sustainability in its third year, 2012.

Tasty Image is coming to the Miami Franchise Expo South in Miami Beach January 20-22. Tasty Image is an international chocolate franchise that prints edible images on chocolate.

Idyllwild, CA (January 16, 2012) — The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema announces the winners of this year’s 2012 film festival, held from January 12 - 15, 2012 in Idyllwild, CA.

Idyllwild, CA (January 9, 2012) — Press photos (300 dpi) have been posted for the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, to be held from January 12 - 15, 2012 in Idyllwild, CA.

Idyllwild, CA (January 3, 2012) — Festival director Stephen Savage and chairman Philip R. Calderone today announced the final selections for the 2012 Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.

Gridbit Laboratories, LLC is proud to announce Folioh.com! Folioh.com is the independent artist exposure tool to help independent artists of all kinds jump start their career.

Living In Style New York, a retailer of affordable high-end home furnishings, announced the introduction of a new Antler Floor Lamp Collection.

License renewal and continuing education information for Tennessee-licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

After releasing 2008’s “From Now Until Forever”, Astonish returns with a vengeance. The “AstonishinglyOdd Project” is a powerful 15 song album which truly captures the range an artist like Astonish embodies.

SCHEME x SLOT-A : Life That I Chose EP - Available Dec. 6th, 2011 on iTunes and Online.

“A Thousand Cuts” is not your typical Horror Feature. Rather, it’s a kind of “meta” horror film, a thinking man’s psychological thriller!

"The music business is not what it used to be as consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to buying music. Although the consumer has power in purchasing selective music, the top 40 is still dominated by the same programming sounds."

The Chattanooga Film Society will host a panel discussion this Thursday at the Downtown Chattanooga YMCA beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of creative financing for independent films.

Independent Distribution Collective proudly presents its annual Holiday event at The Union Room (above Biscuits and Blues) on December 3rd, 2011, featuring musical performances by Katie Garibaldi, Haji Mike, Karney (ft. Bill Ortiz), and Smash & Grab.

Domenic Sgambellone, Author of “The America of My Dreams: A Political Manifesto” has announced the formation of a brand new political party movement in America called “The American People’s Party”.

As it continues to build audiences around the world 10,000 Hearts, short film by independent filmmaker Lisa Lodico, heads to its latest screening at Reeling:The Chicago Lesbian And Gay International Film Festival which runs November 3-12, 2011 in IL.

Groundbreaking web series from 8 Sided Films called "The Starmind Record" paves the road for theatrical releases. Series is the story of two documentary filmmakers investigating an extra-terrestrial intelligence.

Veteran Actress Lana Wood returns to the horror genre.

Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival Offers a Smorgasbord of Ghastly Delights at Its Second Annual Awards Dinner

Buffalo Screams Horror Film Festival Screens 48 Films Over Five Days