Update from Filmmaker Jamin Winans

Our Double Edge Friends,

It has been a while since we have given you an update, so here is a quick one. We wrapped production on our second feature film, "Ink" last October and are currently in the middle of post-production. The film is looking great and we are very excited about its potential and can't wait to share it with you all. There is no premiere date set, but we will certainly keep you posted as we get closer to completion.

"Ink" has some very exciting stunt and fighting scenes, which wouldn't have been possible without the dedicated and excessively talented Hybrid Crew (also featured in Spin and Go Fast), our stunt and fight team. One member of the Hybrid Crew, Lorin, has gone on to be selected as a finalist in the Ninja Warrior competition sponsored by G4TV. Ninja Warrior is an extremely popular show in Japan and has come to the USA to showcase athletes with extraordinary abilities. Kind of like an X-Games for extreme gymnasts and parkour enthusiasts. If you have the time and you want to watch an incredible athlete at work, please visit: Ninja Warrior Finalists and give Lorin a top rating. We hope to see him advance to the televised competition and continue to build his resume for stunt work in films.

We are so thankful for our outstanding cast and crew and everyone who came together to make the production of the film possible. It is the most exciting project we have put together to date and rest assured you will be the first to see the "Ink" trailer when it is out!

Jamin and the Double Edge Crew
www.DoubleEdgeFilms.com

Fragments from Death Comes for Britney Spears! the musical

Fragments from Death Comes for Britney Spears! the musical
(HD video, 8 minutes, 2008)

Fragments from DEATH COMES FOR BRITNEY SPEARS! the musical
http://news.aol.com/newsbloggers/2008/02/05/britney-and-the-grim-reaper/

(NEW YORK, NY) - Ben Greenman and Erika Yeomans team up to create a dark parody on Britney Spears and the Industry of Gossip. New Yorker Magazine editor and author Ben Greenman originally wrote the celebrity musical Fragments from Death Comes for Britney Spears! the musical for media gossip website Gawker.com. It sketched out her fragile personality, her need for attention, and the way in which the media conspires to drive her even further out of her mind. Later, after she got into more trouble, Mr. Greenman updated it for McSweeneys. In between the original and the update, the filmmaker and writer Erika Yeomans adapted the piece into a short film.

Additional Bios

Writer Ben Greenman is the author of several works of fiction, including Superbad, Superworse, and the forthcoming A Circle is a Balloon and Compass Both. He is an editor at New Yorker Magazine and also contributes to a number of publications, online and off, including Moistworks.com, The New-York Ghost, McSweeneys.net, Gawker.com, and others.

Directed / Adapted by Erika Yeomans a filmmaker and writer whose films and videos: Chubby Buddy, In Search of Bas Jan's Miraculous, The Forgery, Paging Dr. Freud; work can be seen at galleries, museums and festivals in the US and Europe. Her feature directorial debut POSE DOWN (s16, 90 mins, 2007) is currently touring film festivals. More info on her can be found at myspace.com/therestofyournaturallife or myspace.com/posedownthemovie.

Producer/Editor Christine Giorgio has worked with numerous artists and filmmakers as both an editor and producer. She worked with Teddy-award winning filmmaker Daniel Stedman as both editor and associate producer on his short film MOTHER (12min, 35mm, 2006). As a producer, Christine collaborated with documentary filmmaker Maria Yatskova on the filming of a live performance of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. She also served as an additional editor on Yatskova's feature documentary MISS GULAG (62 min, 2007). In early 2007, Christine joined with artist and film director Erika Yeomans to found the Sag Harbor Lab, a fiscally sponsored endeavor for developing short film/video projects. Through the Lab, Christine produced THE BITTER END (16mm short film) and BOO (HD short), a film directed by Yeomans. Most recently, Christine produced the feature film written and directed by Marlene Rhein, THE BIG SHOT-CALLER (90min, HD, 2008).

APPLESAUCE MINK
NEW YORK, NY

James DuMont's-The Cellar Door Opens in Theaters in 1/23/08!

Here is an update from Actor/Producer James DuMont.

Dear Friends, Family & All,

I am happy to announce that, The Cellar Door will have
a Theatrical Release in select cities. Here is our
Trailer:
http://www.cellardoormovie.com/trailer/index.html

After some 30 features I finally nailed my first lead
role and co-produced it to boot. Please, Please,
Please forward this e-mail to as many people in the
below cities as you can.

Wednesday January 23, 2008-Houston, TX
http://www.drafthouse.com/westoaks/shows.php?id=141

Friday February 8. 2008- 7 & 10 pm-San Antonio, TX-
http://www.drafthouse.com/westlakes/shows.php?id=153

Friday February 22, 2008-Madison, WI
http://www.marcustheatres.com/theater.cfm?theater_id=2206

Thursday February 28, 2008-Ft. Lauderdale, FL
http://www.fliff.com/cinemaparadiso/schedule.html

It has been named "One of the best new horror films of
2007" by Pretty Scary.net & Horror Movies.com & being
compared to Saw, Slither & Open Water. We won the
Audience Award and I & my co-star won for Best Actor &
Actress at Shriekfest in Los Angeles.

It’s definitely a horror film of some substantial
terror, so not for kids, but Rated R so perfect for
teens and fans of psychological thriller/horror.
Surprisingly it's some of the best work I have done on
film. The DVD will launch on March 4th.

Thank you for your support.

James DuMont
Actor-Producer
DuMont Entertainment Group LLC

2008 HollyShorts Film Festival Announces Call For Entries

January 14, 2008

2008 HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES

Official Deadline is May 16 For All Short Films

Hollywood, CA - Today, the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) announces the call for entries for short films. Submission forms can be completed directly online by visiting http://www.hollyshorts.com/ or by submitting on Withoutabox directly at www.withoutabox.com/login/4655. The 4th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival will be held August 7-10 with screenings, events and parties in Hollywood, CA.

All submissions must be 30 minutes or less. Deadlines to submit U.S. and International short films for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are:

February 15, 2008 - EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE
April 11, 2008 - OFFICIAL DEADLINE
May 16, 2008 - LATE DEADLINE

Completed U.S. and international short films may be submitted and must arrive in office by February 15 for early consideration and a reduced submission fee. Complete information and eligibility requirements are available on HollyShorts.com. All films submitted for competition are also considered for participation in non-competitive categories of Opening Night Premieres, HollyShorts International Suite and the HollyShorts official closing event.

The third annual HollyShorts Film Festival awarded over $26,000 in products and services prizes to filmmakers.HollyShorts Film Festival awards prizes for short films in the following areas: Overall Best Short Film, Best Student Short, Best Cinematography, Best Drama, Best Documentary, Best Animation, Best Narrative, Best Comedy, Best International, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Thriller, Best Music Video, Future Filmmaker and much more. All films are eligible for Audience Choice.

The submission link and complete information regarding eligibility and entry rules for the 2008 HollyShorts Film Festival are available on the HollyShorts Film Festival website at http://www.hollyshorts.com/. Information is also available through the HollyShorts hotline at 818-760-9897, by email to staff@hollyshorts.com. For sponsorship information, please email admin@hollyshorts.com with your query.

About HollyShorts Film Festival
The inaugural HollyShorts Film Festival took place at The Space Theatre in Hollywood August 2005 and featured 23 short films from the U.S., UK, Poland, Canada and Thailand. The 2nd annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place at Cinespace in Hollywood, CA and featured 53 of the best short films from around the world. 13 different countries were represented. The third annual HollyShorts Film Festival took place August 10-12, 2007, drawing over $26,000 in prizes awarded. The festival featured three screening venues. Best Short film honors went to "Songbird" Directed by John Thompson. Thompson was awarded a one week audio rental package courtesy of Action Audio and Visual, featuring sound and communications equipment rentals to utilize for his next film project. The festival featured Actor Adrian Grenier's short film "Euthanasia," a DJ performance from the legendary hip hop DJ Biz Markie and 57 short films in competition; three days of screenings, parties, insightful panels along with a slew of networking platforms for HollyShorts participants. The 2007 HollyShorts Film Festival included the following partners: Ourstage.com, h Magazine, Showbiz Software Stores, Action Audio and Visual, Si-Mi.com, Stash DVD Magazine, UCLA Extension Department of Entertainment Studies, Dreamhouse Ensemble, LA One Stop, LBN E lert, Indiepix, Breakyourself, Choice Hospitality, Film Radar, Shortend Magazine, Sand Jewelry by Therese and Vice Hollywood. For more information, visit http://www.hollyshorts.com/.

About HollyShorts
HollyShorts is an organization devoted to showcasing the best and brightest short films from around the globe, advancing the careers of filmmakers through screenings, networking events, and various panel and forums. The HollyShorts Film festival showcases the top short films produced 30- minutes or less. For more information, please visit http://www.hollyshorts.com/. Filmmaker news available at http://www.hollyshortsfilmfestival.blogspot.com/.


For More Information, contact:
Erica Sardarian
HollyShorts Film Festival
e. staff@hollyshorts.com
p. 818-760-9897

Audition – Best Super Bowl Dance

Post your video response to this Audition. Maybe they will contact you.

See what the girls have been filming lately

Los Angeles Times

See what the girls have been filming lately

The American Cinematheque's Focus on Female Directors

aims for a celebratory dynamic.

By Susan King

January 10, 2008

THE American Cinematheque's third annual Focus on

Female Directors tonight is more than just a screening

of shorts. It's a chance to empower women, especially

young women, to make movies.

"From the get-go, our idea was to create an event that

wasn't just a screening," says Andrea Richards, author

of "Girl Director," who organized the evening with Kim

Adelman (author of "The Ultimate Guide to Chick

Flicks") and the Cinematheque's Andrew Crane. "We

wanted to have some sort of celebratory dynamic -- to

get people in who had never made a film before and

say, 'Here is the process; it's not rocket science.' "

"So much of our perspective is overlooked in the media

and commercial films," says Mariam Jobrani, whose "The

Fighting Cholitas" -- an award-winning 2006 short

about female wrestlers in Bolivia -- will be shown. "I

think it's about time we got out there and just told

our own stories and put out the way we feel."

Richards, Adelman and Crane have balanced the evening,

alternating shorts by well-known filmmakers and

newcomers. "We are looking for name filmmakers that

people are excited to see their films, even if they

don't want to support female filmmakers," says

Adelman. " The first year we had a Sofia Coppola short,

and this year we have a Mira Nair short ["Migration"].

"The program also features Jennifer Aniston and Andrea

Buchanan's "Room 10," based on a true story made for

Glamour magazine's Reel Moments short film series;

Sophie Barthes' "Happiness," about a lonely woman

working in a condom factory who buys a box of

happiness; "Little Miss Sunshine" directors Valerie
Faris and Jonathan Dayton's 2001 music video "Sexual

Revolution"; Hilary Goldberg's twist on film noir, "In

the Spotlight"; Michelle Hung's exploration of

sisterhood, "Chinese Dumplings"; and Sarah Wickliffe's

animated "Art's Desire," which won a 2007 Student

Academy Award and is about a character in a painting

who decides to redraw his environment.

"The inspiration for this was wanting to do something

about a character having the power to change," says

Wickliffe. "You don't like what your surroundings are,

so go out and change it and make a new one foryourself."

Rounding out the evening is 1913's "How Men Propose,"

directed by Lois Weber, who was a head of production

at Universal nearly a century ago. "We were so excited

about the Lois Weber short [because] it makes a kind

of historical link in terms of community," says

Richards.

"And that it didn't all start with Sofia Coppola,"

echoes Adelman.

FOCUS ON FEMALE DIRECTORS

WHERE: Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.,Hollywood

WHEN: 7:30 tonight

PRICE: $7 to $10

INFO: (323) 466-3456,

http://www.egyptiantheatre.com/

The Business of Being Born

Film Screening followed by a panel discussion.The Business of Being BornSunday, January 06, 2008 $10-$20 sliding scale - 7pmAt La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 510-849-2568For more information please contact: Eva Goodfriend-Reano 510-225-5615or LaPeña's Fernando @ 510-849-2568 x 15 or <fena@lapena.org>

Birth: it's a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a disappointing birth experience with her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to examine and question the way American women have babies.

The film interlaces intimate birth stories with surprising historical, political and scientific insights and shocking statistics about the current maternity care system. When director Epstein discovers she is pregnant during the making of the film, the journey becomes even more personal. Should most births be viewed as a natural life process, or should every delivery be treated as a potentially catastrophic medical emergency? The Buisness of Being Born makes a compelling argument for more humanistic approaches to birth, challenging ideals of our technocratic society which places absolute faith in machines and technology.

Director's Statement

When my friend Ricki Lake approached me about making this film, I admitted to her that I was afraid to even witness a woman giving birth, let alone film one. I had never pronounced the word "midwifery" and I thought Ricki insane, as she planned the birth of her second child, for passing up an epidural in a hospital delivery.

But as I did the research, I discovered that the business of being born is another infuriating way medical traditions and institutions - hospitals and insurance companies - actually discourage choice and even infringe on parents' intimate rites, ultimately obstructing the powerful natural connection between mother and newborn child.

As I began to shoot the film, I saw that nowhere does the tension between technology and nature play out more dramatically than birth. The film became an unexpectedly personal journey when I hesitantly turned the camera on my own pregnancy and became my own subject. Initially making choices based on faith and intuition, I had to contend firsthand with all the issues and politics I had been exploring from a comfortable distance, until my choices were put to the ultimate test. The birth of my child and this film will remain forever intertwined, and both continue to surprise and thrill me every day. Abby Epstein, April 2007

http://www.lapena.org/

http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/

Bikini Bloodbath - Campy Splatterfest Ignites Onto DVD

PLAINVILLE, CT – 11 December 2007 - Bikini Bloodbath, a campy splatter-fest, in the vein of Scream and Scary Movie that pays homage to 80’s horror movies is available on DVD December 11th 2007. The film was written and directed by Jon Gorman and Thomas Edward Seymour.

“It’s Superbad meets Fiday the 13th,” comments Sheri Lynn, the movie’s producer and Middletown resident. “It provides a debut for a lot of young female actors in very funny roles,” says Sheri, “It’s one of the few films being released with a predominately female cast that’s not labeled a ‘chick flick’.”

Leah Ford makes her on screen debut as Jenny the movie’s heroine. The film also debuts, Anna-Karin Eskilsson, Katie Gil, Natasha Nielsen, Olja Hrustic, Dana Fay Ensalata, and Maggie Champagne. The film stars Debbie Rochon, Leah Ford and Russ Russo. Rochon is cult legend having starred in over 150 films. She is also the co-host of Fangoria Radio on Sirius Satellite along with Dee Snider. Russ Russo is known for his work in the locally filmed movies A New Wave (John Krasinski, Lacey Chabert; ThinkFilm 2007), and Land of College Prophets (York 2005). Bikini Bloodbath was filmed all around Connecticut including in: Southington, New Britain, and Plainville.

Bikini Bloodbath is the story of Jenny who on her last day of high school decides to have a slumber party to celebrate her friends going away to college. Across town, a maniacal chef goes on a killing spree. Their gym coach (Debbie Rochon) attempts to the rescue of the bikini clad group, but when Chef Death (Robert Cosgrove) shows up at the party, hilarity ensues and the blood bath begins.

“The soundtrack is also something I’m proud of,” says Seymour. “It’s a compilation of local musicians, many from local label Sling Slang Records. Other songs were written for the movie and recorded at Aliehn Studio’s of Bristol, CT. We think that indy film is the perfect medium for indy music.”

Bikini Bloodbath was an attempt to create a film that was purely entertaining and fun. Inspired by the films of Mel Brooks, Roger Corman, and Loyd Kauffman, “It’s an absurd comedy,” says Gorman, “if you’re looking for meaning, look elsewhere.” Bikini Bloodbath is available through online retailers and can be downloaded via most major online streaming sites. It is available wholesale through MVD, VPD, Ingram, B&T and will be available at finer retailers. A trailer is available to view at http://www.bikinibloodbath.com/

About Blood Bath Pictures

Blood Bath Pictures is an independent production company specializing in teen horror features. BBP is comprised of a group of prolific and creative filmmakers: Thomas Edward Seymour, Jonathan Gorman, Sheri Lynn & Bruce Seymour. BBP producers have won dozens of awards for their features and shorts. Blood Bath Pictures is located in New Britain Connecticut and was founded in 2005.

View the New Trailer:

There's also a new trialer at http://www.bloodbathpictures.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pskWI5sd_1Y

Store Links:

Another Bookstore.com

http://www.anotherbookstore.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=229

Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Bikini-Bloodbath-Debbie-Rochon/dp/B000WS4S9O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1197389354&sr=8-1

Additional Press Info:

There's updated press info at http://www.bloodbathpictures.com/press

For More Information Contact:

Bruce Seymour

bruce@brightlyentertainment.com

Brightly Entertainment18 Grant Avenue Plainville, CT 06062

860.628.1787 phone 860.223.7558 fax

Electronic Copy & Hi-Res Pictures Available At:

www.bloodbathpictures.com/press

Message from Performing Songwriter Jordan Allen

Hey everybody. Wanted to let you know I would be honored if you would go to the website and download some songs for free. Then, share them with friends and net buddies. And let me know if there is anything else you would like to see on the site...

Warm regards, Jordan Allen
http://www.jordanallenmusic.com/

Message from Dream Regime Productions

You can now purchase our award winning short film, "Shoot-Out" easily and securely via PayPal, Google Checkout, or your Credit Card. Thanks to our new trusted partner, Cruxy.com

In our most recent review, Film Maniac Tony DeFrancisco had this to say,

"Shoot-Out" is just over at fifteen minutes, but that's just enough time to get the movie going. It moves at a steady pace and packs punches that your grand-mom can't even dodge. Even after "Shoot-Out" is over, you have to keep watching it. The directing angles are so fantastic that I thought I was watching a Spike Lee movie. David Branin, writer and director, creates a short-film that can be described as an amazing accomplishment to the Independent Cinema."

After you download to own, "Shoot-Out" please let us know what you think. Would love to have your thoughts. Here is the direct link.

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What we love about Cruxy.com is how seamless they make the process not only for us the filmmakers, but for you the consumer. Using Paypal, Google Checkout, or your Credit Card is quick, easy, and most importantly secure. After your purchase, you download the file and "Shoot-Out" is yours to watch over and over again. It's really that easy.

Project Direct- Beneath the Surface

It's that time of year again

Dear Friends and Family -

This holiday season, Amie Barsky will again organize the Christmas Party for the Maryvale Orphan's. For the past two years Amie has successfully organized this charitable festivity.
This year the Orphanage has 88 young girls who have no home or loving parent to provide them gifts.

We are asking for sponsors for these unfortunate girls. Each girl lists 3 gifts they would like for Christmas and we hope that with your generosity we can again brighten some hearts this Christmas. To date ONLY 33 Girls have Sponsors that leaves 55 girls without a Sponsor and without any Christmas gifts.

Our goal is to have all 88 girls sponsored by the end of the week. If you or any of your friends, family members or associates would like to sponsor a Maryvale Orphan, please contact me immediately or visit the Maryvale Angels website for details http://maryvaleangels.com.

Anything you can do to help give these girls a Christmas would be greatly appreciated.
Their Christmas party is December 13th, that leaves us 17 days to search out 55 sponsors. We would like to have all gifts received by December 7th. If you would like to Sponsor a girl, but do not have time to purchase and ship your gifts by December 7th you can simply make a cash donation and myself or another organizer will buy the gifts.

Please contact Amie at donate@maryvaleangels.com as soon as possible!

I thank you all in advance for your generosity and immediate support. Happy Holiday to you and your family.

Paul J. Alessi
Producer/Actor
paul@pauljalessi.com
www.pauljalessi.com

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Sandeep Mohan's HDV Short Film "Bomber Briefs"

A new short film from India finally breaks the taboo and asks the controversial question: "What role does a persons' sexual confidence play in the creation of a Suicide Bomber?"

"Bomber Briefs", a 38 minute HDV short film tells the story of such a Suicide Bomber who has serious complexes about his lovemaking prowess.

It is written and directed by Sandeep Mohan, a former Assistant to Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Despite its uncoventional take on Suicide Bombing, this 38 minute HDV short film has been praised by those who have seen it at select previews.

Shot guerilla style in and around the Arambol Beach in Goa, the short film has an interesting take on how to fight the war on terror.

All those who enjoy offbeat shorts will find something to take home, and get excited, after watching this phenomenally low budget, yet exciting short.

If this is what the makers of this film can do for Rs.48,000/-, wonder what they can do if they were backed with more money.

You are invited to visit the Bomber Briefs space at http://www.myspace.com/bomberbriefs
To know more about the writer-director, you can also visit http://www.myspace.com/sandeepmohan

On Camera Intensive

Our Intensive is just that-Intense. This is a practical Nuts & Bolts approach to Crafting your work for the Camera.

We liken Tim's Audition class to going to the gym, so consider On Camera like Personal Training. It is more One on One. You also have the opportunity to see Playback and get Feedback on your work, which allows you to be more competent and confident in your Auditions and working On Camera. Our focus begins with Script Interpretation & Character Analysis.

Tim will teach you how to introduce yourself to the script through his process of "Sherlock Holmesing" of the text. This includes Crafting of the First Moment, Relationships to Persons, Places, Things & Events, and Using Clichés & Social Dictates.

The Camera Already Knows, if you are not clear and specific in your work for the camera, this is what the intended audience sees, general unfocused work.

Classes are On Going Wednesday Evenings from 7 pm till 11 pm

60 Second Clip of Tim's On Camera Class

Tim Phillips Brief Bio: Mr. Phillips worked as an actor with Meryl Streep, Robert Duvall, and Klaus Maria Brandauer, and he ignited the careers of Wendy Malick, Nancy Travis, and Richard Schiff, to name a few. He was one of the acting teachers of famed five-time Oscar-winning coach Larry Moss. His 'Sherlock Holmesing' of the text was developed through his 24 years of coaching actors in NYC and grew out of Meisner technique but goes much further. Mr. Phillips has Coached over 25,000 Auditions Himself.He also currently works Privately with Actors, Screenwriters and Directors to "fine tune" their material & performances from early on in Development to Pre Production to On Set. No one can evoke a more Clear, Specific and Impactful performance from their actors than Tim Phillips.

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Now Casting Lead Actress for Upcoming Jordan Allen Music Video

Dream Regime Productions/Def Films are now taking submissions for singer/songwriter Jordan Allen's Debut Music Video.

We are seeking an actress/model between 21-30 for the lead role.

Shooting days are Monday September 10th, and Tuesday September 11th. Must be available for both days.

We would like to work with someone who is committed, responsible, and professional. Don't worry, it's going to be fun as well. We just do not want any flakes.

Audition dates are September 4th and September 6th.

There is no pay up front. Compensation will be in the form of credit and copy along with meals for each day. You will also receive your fair share of exposure. Your name and face will be put out there. We will promote you being in this video.

We are true independent filmmakers making a true independent music video. We will need you to supply your own wardrobe and make-up.

Are you curious about us? You are welcome to look at some of our work.

To listen to Jordan Allen's music, please visit http://www.myspace.com/jordanallenebbs

Our cinematographer Vincent Martinez is a talented photographer as well. You can trust that you will look great in the video. You can view some of his work here http://www.freewebs.com/deffilms/photography.htm

You can learn more about Director David Branin's films here, http://www.myspace.com/dreamregimeproductions

Submission E-mail

If you are interested in working with us, please submit your photos and resume to jordanallenmusicvideo@gmail.com We wiill only notify those who are being called in to audition.

Thank you for your interest and we wish you the best as you move forward with your career.

Announcing the Making of Jordan Allen’s Debut Music Video

Hollywood, CA August 17, 2007 - Simplicity Records announced at the HollyShorts Film Festival that an agreement is in place to have Dream Regime Productions and Def Films produce singer/songwriter Jordan Allen’s debut music video for “Extraordinary” off of his latest album, “Mistakes, Regrets, and Coffee”

Jordan Allen (http://www.jordanallenmusic.com/) hails from the deep south and brings with him a bit of that songwriting tradition. His new album, "MISTAKES, REGRETS AND COFFEE", combines his tried-and-true songwriting approach with an emotional, in-the-moment sound. His music springs from his own life experiences. A busted relationship, a friend in need, the hope of finding the perfect girl, the search for self. People can relate to his songs because the topics are timeless: Love, loss, inadequacy, pain, struggle, joy, hope...all of these things are universal.

“Extraordinary” will be directed and produced by rising independent filmmakers David Branin and Vincent Martinez. The same duo behind this year’s ‘surprise’ short film, “Honey, I’m Home” which won the HollyShorts Audience Choice Award in its premiere festival.

In making the announcement, writer/director David Branin said, “It’s an honor to be involved with this project in any capacity. Jordan is one of the most gifted and talented musicians that I know on a personal level. Hopefully this video will play a small part in helping Jordan showcase his music to an ever growing mass audience.”

Jordan Allen added “With David’s work, every movement has a meaning, every word a responsibility. Our collaboration on this music video is quintessential, for I too believe in such significance--that every single lyric and every single melody must hold some importance, no matter how slight or small they may seem. I look forward mightily to our conspiracy. This is gonna be downright substantial!"

In addition to Jordan Allen, the video will also feature his band mates, accomplished drummer Kenwood Anderson, and in-demand bassist Keith Eaddy.

About Jordan Allen (http://www.jordanallenmusic.com/) – Now based in Los Angeles, Jordan was born and raised in Georgia. He has recently been featured on ABC 7 special report, “Up and Coming Musicians in Hollywood” by news anchor Phillip Palmer. He has performed in front of crowds of thousands of people all the way down to intimate house concerts which have spanned North America. They include LA, GA, FL, NY, NJ, Vancouver BC, South Carolina, North Carolina, San Francisco, Orlando, Miami, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Boston, The Berkshires, Minneapolis and Alabama. His music has received distribution through a multitude of internet sites in addition to internet radio.

About Def Films (http://www.freewebs.com/deffilms) - Def Films started as Definition Magazine back in 1996 and has since become Def Films. 2007 film releases include “Too Late for Tears” and “Harlem Sunset.” The production company helmed by Vincent Martinez has also produced promotional videos for Pepsi/Milk Chillers, Alley Cat, and E-21 BMX. This past year has also seen the expansion of Def Films still photography division adding eight models to its list of credits.

About Dream Regime Productions (http://www.dreamregimeproductions.com/) - A collaborative team of business minded professionals encompassing all forms of entertainment. The film division has produced the internet sensations, “Religious Freaks Gone Wild” and “Bodywash Spoof” which have been added to countless online sites worldwide and have been viewed by millions. Recent film title “Shoot-Out” is an award winning short film which has appeared in over 20 international film festivals and has garnered a lot of critical acclaim.

Christopher Guckenberger's "Olivia Dawn" to screen tonight (FREE) at 6pm

Actor Christopher Guckenberger has a role in the indie film "Olivia Dawn" which will screen tonight at the New Beverly Cinema. The film is directed by Tom Beaver and stars Regan Talleh and Tom Beaver.

From the website:

FREE screening at the New Beverly Cinema on Aug. 16th at 6 p.m.! OLIVIA DAWN - It's an Indie film in every sense of the word. Anyone and everyone is invited to see it!

Here is the link - http://www.newbevcinema.com/index.cfm

Upcoming Premiere of Michael Knowles "One Night"

One Night has gotten into its first film festival! The Port Townsend Film Festival, September 28th through the 30th, has accepted the film. Michael was there last year for Room 314, and he can attest that it's a great, well-run, filmmaker-friendly festival. If you happen to be in the Seattle area on those dates, come check it out and say hi -- Michael will definitely be there again!

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We've now got a date for the fundraiser we're doing for our documentary Nikki -- Tuesday, October 16th, which just so happens to be Rett Syndrome Awareness Day. More information will follow on ticket prices and purchasing information, but all proceeds will go toward Rett Syndrome research, so we encourage you to attend! Also, if you're interested in helping out in any way, please let us know!

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Last chance for the rooftop screening series!

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If you haven't made it to our roof for a screening, you've got one more chance -- this Monday, August 20th, at 8:30, we'll be screening Nikki under the stars. Please RSVP if you can come to see this incredible girl's story!

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Other One Night news: Aaron Staton, who played Leroy in One Night, is a series regular on the critically acclaimed series MAD MEN, on Thursdays at 10PM on AMC. The series was created by Matthew Weiner, one of the executive producers and writers of The Sopranos, and is some of the best TV you'll see around. Set your DVRs! You'll also be able tp catch Aaron in The Nanny Diaries (release date August 24th) and August Rush (release date November 21st).Be well, be merry, be peaceful.

Sincerely,

Michael Knowles & John Ramos

7A Productions