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Don't miss out on this Groupon Deal only 15 hrs left

2012-01-25T07:46:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome Groupon deal. If you sign up and buy it, you might earn me some Groupon credit, which will earn you my undying appreciation.

$79 for a Quarterback Sneak Combo Package of Lamb and Beef from Ranchline All Natural ($162 Value)
http://www.groupon.com/deals/ranchline-all-natural?c=dnb&p=3

Don't Miss This Groupon Deal Today

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Ranchline All Natural has partnered with Groupon to launch one of our biggest promotions ever today. If you receive Groupon emails or not you want to make sure you check this discount out.

We have slashed one of our most popular lamb and beef packages
"The Quarterback Sneak Combo" in half.

This package includes:

4 All Natural Sirloins

1 pkg All Natural Tri-Tip

5 lbs All Natural Ground Beef

5 lbs All Natural Ground Lamb

5 lbs All Natural Lamb Stew Meat

The "Quarterback Sneak Combo" is regularly price at $169.00

Purchase today on Groupon for: $79.00 a savings of 51%

Don't miss this deal...........

Huge special offer coming soon from RL All Natural

2012-01-20T12:19:00.001-08:00

Huge special offer coming soon from RL All Natural; I might give everyone a heads up before hand...but through which page? *Hmmm*

Only one way to make sure you hear it first-"Like" them all!

Ranchline Ranchline All Natural Ranchline Network Ranchline Hunting Ranchline Auction

The Super Bowl Meat Football Recipe

2012-01-20T10:17:00.000-08:00

Here's an idea for all my friends who love to eat and but more important drink theirs meals. Try out this recipe for your Super Bowl party but don't call me when the para medics arrive....make at your own risk and stay away from open flames http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7btvD8M4q2Y......and remember you can get the beef from Ranchline All Natural http://www.ranchlineallnatural.com/products/ground-beef

Joyful Momma's Kitchen: A Review and Super Bowl Nachos with a Kick and a Zip

2012-01-16T08:41:00.000-08:00

Joyful Momma's Kitchen: A Review and Super Bowl Nachos with a Kick and a Zip

Ranchline All Natural Lamb Stew Day Every Wednesday at Tinnie Mercantile Store and Deli, Roswell, NM

2011-11-03T09:53:00.000-07:00

PRESS RELEASE

OCTOBER 31, 2011, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO..... Ranchline All Natural is proud to announce that Tinnie Mercantile Store and Deli in Roswell, New Mexico, has created Ranchline All Natural Lamb Stew day every Wednesday during the winter and spring months. Patty Mitchum, proprietor/chef stated “I’ve been preparing lamb for over years and I never tasted better lamb than what we received from Ranchline All Natural. With that in mind I wanted our customers to taste the finest lamb ever especially on these cold winter days, so we’ve made every Wednesday Ranchline All Natural Lamb Stew Day.”

Todd Taylor, Ranchline All Natural representative stated “We are so excited and proud to have our Lamb be recognized with a special day at Tinnie Mercantile Store and Deli. We encourage everyone to visit Tinnie Mercantile Store and Deli and try Chef Patty Mitchum’s Lamb Stew. It’s out of this world good.”

Mr. Taylor went on and stated, “During this upcoming holiday season we have made shopping for gifts easier for everyone by giving the gift of Lamb. You can order our Lamb Holiday specials today to have at home or give as gifts to your friends and relatives. Just visit www.RanchlineAllNatural.com or call us at 866-402-2836 to place your Holiday Lamb order now.”

RanchlineAllNatural Presents an Evening with Peter Rogers

2011-10-28T12:06:00.000-07:00

What it Takes to Make it in the Entertainment Industry: Entrepreneurial Spirit Fuels Success in the Film I...

2011-07-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

What it Takes to Make it in the Entertainment Industry: Entrepreneurial Spirit Fuels Success in the Film I...: "If you haven’t already noticed, our business is insanely, ridiculously competitive, and everyone is scurrying around vying for their plac..."

Check out "Eve Honthaner's 1-Day HOLLYWOOD DRIVE

2011-07-20T21:24:00.000-07:00

Eve has slashed the July 16th workshop price in half! So that's a full-day class for ONLY $50!!!

2011-07-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Eve Honthaner's HOLLYWOOD DRIVE Workshop

Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM (PT)

GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR & REV-UP YOUR CAREER!!!
learn what it takes to
MAKE IT IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

This workshop is for EVERYONE, no matter which facet of the industry you’re in or heading toward – whether you’re just starting out, transitioning from one field to another or wanting to move your career to the next level.

This workshop focuses on the REALITY of how the business works, what it takes to plan and grow a career, how to find work, survive the challenges and realize your goals.

With a combination of lectures, interactive exercises & handouts, you’ll be given the PRACTICAL tools and MOTIVATION needed to break in, move forward or make a transition.
Learn valuable tips on:
★ Navigating an industry career & meeting the right people
★ Marketing yourself & standing out among the crowd
★ Preparing an effective cover letter & resume
★ Successfully networking and building strong industry relationships
★ Surviving the tough times, industry politics & outrageous egos
★ Developing the attitude that’s going to get you noticed
★ Knowing what to expect & what's expected of you

ALL ABOUT EVE
Eve’s career in the entertainment industry spans many years, primarily in the field of production management. She’s worked in every capacity from PA to line producer and as a staff production executive. Some of her crecits include Titanic, Just Married and Tropic Thunder.
She’s the author of The Complete Film Production Handbook and HOLLYWOOD DRIVE: What it Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry, and since 1998, she’s combined her many years of practical experience with a love of teaching to help others succeed in this fiercely competitive business.

THE FEEDBACK FROM RECENT WORKSHOPS

Eve’s workshop was amazing! Unlike others I’ve taken only to discover that I hadn’t really learned anything I didn’t already know – this workshop gave me valuable new information that I know will catapult my career. –Cindy Baer, Director/Producer

To just say thank you is too small. Your workshop was life changing for me. I feel infused with more drive and passion than I have had in a long time (maybe ever) about my career. -Nancy Friedman, Actress

The workshop was amazing, and although it was just one day, I learned a lot and am already putting it into practice. You made me feel that it is possible to get to places that years ago I wouldn't have even dreamed of. –Sole Uriarte, Indie Filmmaker

Eve’s class is simply the best. Her years of experience and passion for teaching translates into learning secrets of how to get ahead in the industry… secrets every striving artist needs to know! –John Funk, Writer

Eve… I wanted to thank you for the opportunity to attend your workshop this past Saturday. I received a great amount of valuable information and am inspired. I am so impressed with your knowledge and experience and for your wonderful, caring personality. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of my heart.
–Drea Hoffman, Actress

Obdulio Julio Hernandez Art Gallery

2011-07-01T11:38:00.000-07:00

Check out this up and coming new artist in Los Angeles, California.

Obdulio Julio Hernandez Art Gallery - Los Angeles, CA

www.ObdulioJulioHernandez.com

Hollywood Drive Newsletter

2011-06-06T16:20:00.000-07:00

A Monthly Newsletter from Eve Honthaner

www.HollywoodDrive.net

June 6, 2011

Indie-Pictures: Roger Scheck is at it again...... Congratulations

2011-05-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Indie-Pictures: Roger Scheck is at it again...... Congratulations

Roger Scheck is at it again...... Congratulations

2011-05-20T00:53:00.000-07:00

'RULE OF THREE' filmmakers serve up short adaptation of Ketchum's 'MAIL ORDER'

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WHAT THEY Don't TEACH YOU IN FILM SCHOOL: A 1-Day Workshop

2011-05-17T20:35:00.000-07:00

REV UP YOUR CAREER & GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR!!! This workshop is for EVERYONE, no matter which facet of the industry you’re in or heading toward – whether you’re just starting out, transitioning from one field to another or wanting to move your career to the next level.

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Indie-Pictures / Technorati

2011-04-28T12:23:00.000-07:00

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Nobody Loves Alice and 99 the movie now on cable

2010-03-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

As of April 1st 2010 thru to June 30th 2010, the following titles, Nobody Loves Alice and 99,The Movie will be avaible on the following cable/satellite/IPTV providers:

Charter
Verizon FiOS
Rogers (Canada)
Mediacom
Insight
Suddenlink
RCN
Cogeco (Canada)
DISH (VOD)
Buckeye
Armstorng
Bend Broadband
Blue Ridge
Cameron Communications
Cincinnati Bell
CL Tel
Click
Community Television
Consolidated Communications
D&E Communications
Duo County
EPB of Chattanooga
Frontgate Networks
Grande Communications
Guadalupe Valley
Hotwire
HTC Conway
INS Des Moines
MUS Fiber Net
NTELOS
NuLink
OneSource
San Bruno Municipal Cable
Service Electric
Volcano Vision
VTMS
Wave
Wilkes-Barre
Wilson

WE’RE GIVING AWAY DVDs THE PASSION OF THE MAO

2008-08-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

WE’RE GIVING AWAY DVDs FROM INDIE-PICTURES
THE PASSION OF THE MAO

DEADLINE - SEPTEMBER 14

The Passion of the Mao - BUY THIS DVD!

An irreverent documentary that reexamines the Cultural Revolution and restores the once bright reputation of Mao Zedong. The Passion of the Mao manages at one and the same time to put a new twist on Mao’s life, to mock the recent religious film by Mel Gibson, and to demonstrate how Mao’s influence lingers.

HOW TO WIN? SIMPLE. FIRST - Rate and place your comments to ANY 5 movies in our database. Just scroll down to the bottom of any review, drop a quickie comment and click "Submit Your Comments".

THEN SEND IN YOUR NAME, ADDRESS & 5 COMMENTS TO contests@efilmcritic.com. Put "YOU CAN'T BLAME MEL GIBSON FOR THIS GUY" in the subject line and cross your fingers. We will draw names and one of the DVDs from Indie-Pictures could be yours. Only 1 entry per household.
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Saturday Fright Special's Fangtastic Features Review of The Passion of the Mao

2008-08-21T10:36:00.000-07:00

Thursday, August 21, 2008

THE PASSION OF THE MAO (2006) d. Lee Feigon

Written by Rick Trottier

Creating any type of historical film documentary poses many problems, not the least of which is how to present the subject matter. Taking the topic seriously is important, but it can lead to being ponderous, preachy and perilously dull. Over dramatizing the content can compromise the feeling of authenticity and lead to the viewer not taking you seriously. Too much humor can be seen as trivializing the information and then your film is regarded as irrelevant. Blending all these tonalities can make your documentary eclectic, but it can also lead to inconsistency, and it is that problem that keeps THE PASSION OF THE MAO from being as strong a film as it could have been.

THE PASSION OF THE MAO is the story of Chinese Communist leader and icon Mao Zedong and his rise to prominence through the early and middle stretches of the 20th Century. Working with mixed media of old film clips, a variety of animation techniques and interviewed intellectuals, as well as having a narrator and some stylized American folk and minstrel tunes, THE PASSION OF THE MAO charts Mao Zedong’s life in a chronological manner, starting with his humble beginnings at the Turn of the Century and tracing his life up to his death in 1976. All along this time line, Mao’s experiences with and influence on Communism are carefully depicted, as is the course of Chinese culture and its economy. All this is done with a mix of light-hearted humor, serious intellectual effort and a clear leftist leaning when it comes to political philosophy.

THE PASSION OF THE MAO has some clear strengths. In a time when American knowledge of and interest in Communist history has waned, even as the Cold War came to an end and has retreated into the mists of the past, Lee Feigon’s film is a gentle reminder of the powerful issues that dominated American newspapers, magazines and television broadcasts from 1945 to 1990. While China has never receded from being a major part of headlines, American understanding of or concern for China’s communist past has declined as such knowledge disappeared from 1o second sound bites. For those who know little of Mao’s history or the events that brought Communism to China, this will serve as a simple primer on the subject. The historical content of THE PASSION OF THE MAO is presented in a direct, clean and amiable manner. It does not dwell on deeper cause and effect relationships or pursue tangential topics as more densely woven documentaries generally do. However, for those who have a deeper understanding of the subject, this film may seem inconsequential, biased, blasphemous or ludicrous. Despite an attempt to humanize the Cult of Mao with some very crass, juvenile, sexually-based and even potty-style humor, mostly in the first half of the film but at times throughout, it is obvious where Mr. Feigon’s feelings about Mao fall. In THE PASSION OF THE MAO, Mao is portrayed as a flawed leader, but also as a champion of the true People’s Movement and his positive impact on the economy and culture of China is lionized. To aid Mr. Feigon in his task, he enlists a plethora of Chinese expatriate intelligentsia to illustrate that Mao does not deserve to be categorized as a monster with the likes of Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin. While that may be the case and Mao’s legacy is more complex than most Americans have been made aware by our own propaganda machinery, it is Lee Feigon’s blending of tone that does his cause more harm than good.

Just as Julie Taymor’s FRIDA (2002) blended a variety of media to present a fascinating picture of the artist Frida Kahlo, Lee Feigon’s mix of media presentation helped to make his imagery of Mao Zedong livelier, irreverent and a bit more relevant to younger audiences today. For those not initiated in the cult of old black & white film clips or stylized Communist propaganda shorts, such fare may seem hokey to the young, and by mixing in a variety of animation techniques with jocular accompanying music, Lee Feigon made the subject of Maoist Communism less dry and tiresome. However, by blending the tone of this film, his overall direction is a little unclear at first when he seemed to be tearing down the façade of the Cult of Mao. After a fusillade of testimonial to Mao’s beneficial impact has been given and a feature film has run its course, praising Mao effusively over the last half, the end result is the feeling of being a little misled. In addition, to juxtapose bodily-function humor with serious commentary be Chinese-born college professors seems very clumsy and possibly a little disrespectful. I know that if I saw my thoughtful remarks placed beside animated images of Mao’s constipation problems, I might feel like my ideas hadn’t been taken earnestly. Adding well-informed “talking heads” lends an air of legitimacy to your historical content, but the dvd box cover tag line of “Who knew that Communism could be so funny” doesn’t jive with the overall character of this movie. It isn’t really that funny, nor do I think it really every wanted to be. Lee Feigon seems very sincere in his attempt to break through decades-old misconceptions about China and Mao, but to try to do this with simplistic animation, feces jokes and references to Mao’s sexual appetites just didn’t seem to work completely.

It was also not fully clear who Lee Feigon’s audience was intended to be. Viewers who are knowledgeable on the subject of Communist history and China will likely see THE PASSION OF THE MAO as being inconsequential. Older viewers, whose opinions and memories of Red China have crystallized, are unlikely to be swayed by Mr. Feigon’s polemics. Younger viewers may be attracted to Lee Feigon’s populist philosophies, although it seems as if many of today’s young people are more strongly in the camp of conservative, right-wing politics than ever. These same young people may also see the subject matter of Chinese Communism as passé and unconnected to the issues they champion. If Lee Feigon just made a film about a man and a subject that he is passionate about, so be it and give the man credit for being innovative and producing a motion picture that has a story to tell. If he was trying to be a revisionist historian and restructure American opinions about the past and Mao, he may have his work cut out for him. However, as the Red Chinese leadership preached, “nothing wrong with a little hard work now, is there?”

THE PASSION OF MAO has a rather thin extras menu. In addition to a series of previews from Indie Pictures, there is a text-based biography/filmography of the cast and crew and that is it. This may seem like nit-picking, but a liner notes booklet is a better way to read about people and the film. I much prefer to curl up with a book or booklet, rather than read from a TV screen. A “behind the scenes” featurette about the animation techniques used, accompanied by a liner notes booklet dealing with the subject matter of the “cast & crew” filmography would have been the better way to go.

Lee Feigon deserves praise for tackling a subject that just isn’t hip anymore, despite the fact that China has been in the news more than ever due to food contamination scares, resource depletion, its Tibet policies and the Beijing Olympiad. THE PASSION OF THE MAO is a good film for those who could use some “brushing up” on their 20th Century Chinese history. If you go into this expecting a Yale University study on Chinese Communism or a Ken Burns film, you’ll be disappointed. Don’t look for it to be as humorous as it would like to be regarded as being. Be charitable, turn the highest analytical centers of your mind to “low power output” and enjoy the imagery mixed with some facts you may have forgotten. It is a nice step back to a time when the words Quemoy and Matsu were terms that almost every American knew or the name Chou En-Lai was a moniker we all were familiar with. Spreading that knowledge around again, even if it is done in a light-hearted manner isn’t a bad thing.

We Need Your Vote for Defying Gravity

2008-08-21T10:11:00.000-07:00

FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL

If you haven't had a chance to vote for Defying Gravity at IndieFlix yet, please do it by tomorrow (Thursday 8/21) midnight! We are competing against one other film for the opportunity to screen at the Egyptian Theater Sunday night 8/24.

Here's how you do it.
1. Go to http://myfest.indieflix.com/FeelGood/FilmDetail.aspx?filmid=1
(or just go to the DefyingGravityTheMovie.com website, which has a big link to IndieFlix.)
2. Create a free IndieFlix account.
3. Download and install their quick, free, easy movie viewer. (no virus, I promise)
4. Watch the movie.
5. Vote!

Please forward this to your friends and relatives.

OTHER SCREENING NEWS

Defying Gravity will screen at the Wildwood By The Sea Film Festival (New Jersey) on Sept. 26 at 3:00 p.m. For more info, go to wildwoodbytheseafilmfest.com.
Defying Gravity will also screen at Cabrillo College Theater in Santa Cruz on Oct. 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. as a fund raiser for the AAUW (American Association of University Women). Funds will be used to award scholarships to re-entry female college students and gifted 8th grade girls.

Exclusive Dead Harvey Interview With Roger Scheck, Director of "Nobody Loves Alice"

2008-07-21T14:35:00.000-07:00

Exclusive Dead Harvey Interview With Roger Scheck, Director of "Nobody Loves Alice"

When I received a copy of "Nobody Loves Alice" I thought it was just going to be another run of the mill slasher flick that I'd end up fast forwarding after the first half an hour. To my surprise, not only was I drawn into the movie, I was highly impressed. This film has gore, fantastic performances, great directing and a well written script. I was even more impressed when I found out it's director, Roger Schek, made it when he was in school. To say the least, "Nobody Loves Alice" is an outstanding debut that we here at Dead Harvey highly recommend. Keep an eye for Roger Schrek. I have a feeling he's going to be a major talent.

DH: Tell us about yourself. Where are you from and what got you into making movies?

RS: I was born in Kansas and raised in McAlester Oklahoma. In high school I became interested in still photography. Soon after that a friend of mine introduced me to the idea of making movies. He gave me the movie True Romance and told me to watch it. I took it home and watched it
three or four times. That movie really made me think, “I have to do this”. Right after that the same friend gave me The Last House On The Left, I went home and watched that film about four times that night. After that I realized, “I can do this”. That summer I made my first
short film and have never stopped.

DH: Film school: yes or no?

RS: I attended the North Carolina School of the Arts. I learned so much at NCSA. It truly is an incredible program. In my opinion it's the best film program in the country.

DH: What was the inspiration behind, "Nobody Loves Alice"?

RS: I had written several screenplays before Nobody Loves Alice but due to budget I couldn’t make any of them. I set out to write a script I could afford to produce. I was waiting tables at the time when my boss received a phone call from a woman that said she had been in that day
and he was so sweet to her that she had to meet him outside of the restaurant. Having to deal with customer satisfaction he told her that he was glad she had a good experience and to come in and have a drink on the restaurant. He then proceeded to tell her that he had a girlfriend. Not two minutes later the phone rings again and it’s his girlfriend, she said that the previous call was her friend and that she just wanted to see if he would cheat on her. In that instant I know what Nobody Loves Alice was going to be about.

DH: Are there any directors or movies that influenced, "Nobody Loves Alice"? If so, how?

RS: So many films and directors have influenced me. My biggest influence at the time of making Nobody Loves Alice were Asian horror films, especially films by Takashi Miike. I enjoy the slower evolution of the story. After all it’s about the story and characters, not the splatter
and gore. Don’t get me wrong that is part of it, but it’s not the reason I sit down to watch something.

DH: Describe your directing style.

RS: My style is very loose. I give my actors a lot of freedom to meld the character and make them their own. If I like what they do I let them run with it, but I have no problem letting them know something isn’t working. However some of the greatest moments in Nobody Loves Alice
come from the actors being able to just play with the lines and emotions.

DH: "Nobody Loves Alice" was impressively made on such a small budget. How did you pull it off?

It was challenging but we were very strategic where we spent money. The majority of the money had to go to converting Alice’s room and the blood effects. I had a very talented and resourceful crew that was able to make things look great with very little. We only had twelve
days to shoot the film so that also cut down budget.

DH: The performances in the film are outstanding. Describe your casting process and how you selected the leads.

RS: I worked with Nitzan Mager (ALICE) on a short film entitle Motherhood, you can see that film on my myspace. I actually wrote the part of Alice for her. So, knowing what she was capable of I was able to create a great character that I knew she would be great playing. Philip Ward (ALEX) acted in a film that I was Cinematographer on. I also knew his abilities and created that part for him. Phillip was enrolled in the acting program at Elon University at the time so he was able to bring me a lot of the cast from people he had worked with previously. He was sort of the casting director. He had actually been scene partners with Amanda Taylor (Abigail) in school so they already had a relation ship they could play off and bring to the film.

DH: What did you shoot on and how long of a shoot was it?

RS: We shot on the Canon XL2. In my opinion Canon blows it’s competition out of the water. The image the XL2 produces is a big part of why the film looks so good. It’s build to be lit like you’re working with film. It’s competitors at the time were point and shoot idiot proof cameras and their image quality suffered. We shot for twelve days over our winter break from NCSA. We never went over 12 hours during production except for the last day. That was the final fight scene and Dave Martin, the cinematographer and I had to stage the fight scene. That took about 18 hours.

DH: What obstacles did you overcome to get your film made?

RS: There were several obstacles that could have presented themselves. However, the production went very smooth. We planned everything out so meticulously in preproduction that we had very few problems. It was so smooth that on one particular day I was able to get 48 different camera setups.

DH: How did you secure distribution? Any tips for people trying to get their movie out there?

Distribution is a painful process, especially when you don’t have a named star. There are a lot of sharks out there and all they want to do is steal your film. I had a couple of different offers on the table and when I asked around I found out that they all had tricky ways of accounting for income, ways in which they hide profits from filmmakers. In fact I talked to about 100 people all of which have never seen a penny from these companies. Indie-Pictures is a new company that is changing the face of distribution. I have a substantial voice in all the decisions made regarding the distribution of my film from what festivals we enter to designing the artwork to how we spend money on advertising. My advice for those filmmakers seeking distribution is to ask around about the companies interested in your film. Try to put a named actor in your film even if it’s a small part. Get even a C list actor if you can. But, if I knew then what I know, the most important piece of advice I would give to you is skip the sharks and contact Todd Taylor, CEO of Indie-Pictures he is revolutionizing the distribution process for filmmakers. www.indie-pictures.com

DH: What's next? And, last but not least, any plans for a sequel?

RS: I have several projects I am trying to get off the ground in all different budget ranges and genres. As far as a sequel, there are two more installments of Nobody Loves Alice. We are currently working on the scripts and have investors interested. So keep your eyes open for the sequel to Nobody Loves Alice, Somebody Loves Alice.

Our Newest Acquisition "Defying Gravity"

2008-07-17T11:14:00.000-07:00

Indie-Pictures announces their newest acquisition "Defying Gravity" by Lisa Savy James

Los Angeles, CA – July 17, 2008 Indie-Pictures is proud to announce their newest acquisition: "Defying Gravity." Freshman Director/Menifee math teacher Lisa Savy James has delivered an award winning dramatic feature that has been mesmerizing the international and domestic film festival circuits for months. Winner of the Directors Choice Award at the Fallbrook Film Festival and Best Story Writing at the Digital Video and High Def Festival and now an Official selection of AOF International Film Festival and now it’s available to you!

“Defying Gravity” is a quirky dramedy about a transvestite, an illegal alien, a homeless man and a gothic girl driving around Southern California in a stolen hearse. A mute 16-year-old girl runs away to the cemetery in which her mother is buried. A homeless young man with secrets of his own attempts to befriend her. The cemetery caretaker, an inscrutable illegal Mexican, becomes the ally who eventually brings them together. When the girl turns up missing, the two men go in search of her in a stolen hearse ... and enlist the aid of a feisty but compassionate transvestite waitress named Lola.

"Defying Gravity" is warm-hearted comedy about four people, two traumatized and two in tough life situations, who wind up coming together and accepting one another's weirdness’s. The movie is reminiscent of '70s fare like "Harold and Maude," buoyed up by terrific performances -- William E. Belli as the tart-tongued, smitten Lola is a standout -- and a memorable score by Eric Kufs and Tom Schultz. You haven't seen anything that feels quite like this in a long time, and you haven't seen anything with this plotline ever. -- Rachel Reitsleff, ifmagazine.com and mania.com

Look for “Defying Gravity” in your local video store soon. If you would like to receive updates on when and where to purchase “Defying Gravity” please visit www.defyinggravitythemovie.com or www.Indie-Pictures.com or email info@indie-pictures.com

A Virgin Store sighting....

2008-07-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

Guess who's been seen in the New York's Virgin Mega Store pointing out the hot DVD that's risen to cult status on Movie Reviews and Comments.com? We've been told by inside sources that it's Mrs. Ruth Floyd, the mother of the director of Forgiving the Franklins, Jay Floyd.

Keep on pointing out those DVD's Mrs. Floyd!

Our Newest Acquisition 'The Creek'

2008-07-11T16:30:00.000-07:00

Indie-Pictures is proud to announce our newest acquisition 'The Creek' by Erik Soulliard

Los Angeles, CA - July 15, 2008 Indie-Pictures is proud to announce their newest acquisition: 'The Creek.' Freshman Director Erik Soulliard has delivered a first-rate horror thriller at one of the most powerful subset genres; “revenge from the dead”. This film has been mesmerizing the domestic film festival circuits for months! Winner Best Horror Feature , Illinois International Film Festival and being the official selection of Atlanta's Horrorfest, Wildwood by the Sea Film Festival just to name a few.

'The Creek' is based upon the fifth anniversary of the death of their friend Billy, six friends are forced backed together by his ghost. Billy's death was officially considered an accident but old suspicions and conflicts return. When people start dying they all must ask themselves if it's his ghost, one of them, or because they returned to 'The Creek?'

The Creek will be release on to DVD Tuesday, October 28, 2008 “The Creek” will hit’ the stores on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 with pre-orders being accepted now. “The Creek” will have a Suggested Retail Price of $24.95. Retailers may order the DVD by contacting Ryko Distribution at 212-287-6100 or phil.avelli@rykogroup.com. And, individual customers may order the DVD directly at www.Indie-Pictures.com or at any quality independent DVD and music retailers

Moviesmademe.com gives Nobody Loves Alice 10 0ut 10 hit

2008-07-02T16:31:00.000-07:00

Moviesmademe.com
Review by MvMMDI
Added: July 01, 2008

NOBODY LOVES ALICE by Roger Scheck

While it may be true that nobody loves Alice, I think that it's safe to say that everyone loves May. That was a film that came along and really brought something fresh and exciting to the world of horror, and even though it found a sizable audience, I feel as though it never got the recognition that it deserved. Now, five years later, a little lady has come along that makes May look positively normal and not at all unlike the girl down the street. May might have had some issues, but Alice is a complete and utter psychopath... and this translates to a film that is just as good if not better than May.

As you could probably guess from the title, Alice (Nitzan Mager) wants nothing more than to find a man who truly loves her. She's an attractive albeit shy woman who has a nice office job and a cozy little apartment, but it seems as though she just doesn't have any luck with the men for some strange reason. So, what's a lady to do in this situation? Why, she finds men that seem to have potential, brings them back to her place, ties them up, and tortures them when they misbehave with the hope that maybe they'll eventually find it in their hearts to love her. If they don't, well... getting dumped has never hurt quite so bad as it does with Alice.

Remember that nice office job that I mentioned a few sentences back? This is where the next piece of the puzzle comes into play, as Alice's coworkers there - Abigail (Amanda Taylor) and Megan (Elyse Rodriguez) - come up with a plan that involves our heroine. You see, all of the signs are pointing towards Abby's boyfriend Alex (Phillip Ward) preparing to propose to her, but before she can accept, Abby wants to find out if the whole "all men will cheat given the opportunity" saying applies to her man. So, with that in mind, the two send Alice out to meet her man and attempt to seduce him in order to see if he'll go along with it. What they don't count on is Alice legitimately falling for him, and when he mysteriously disappears after this little debacle, our two friends must figure out what happened to him, while we at home get to watch Alice slowly go more and more insane while trying to get Alex to finally love her.

Mixing together elements of the aforementioned May along with a splash of Misery, this film had me hooked from the opening scene until the credits rolled thanks to its strong storyline and the great performances by all involved. You may be thinking that there's not much to this plot - a psycho kidnaps and tortures a guy while two other women attempt to figure out what we at home already know - but there's so much more to it than just this. The real story here is the downward spiral that Alice's sanity takes as the film progresses and just how far out of touch with reality she truly is, and watching some of these scenes are downright chilling.

One might take a look at the cover art and the synopsis for this film and think that it's nothing more than just another torture porn flick, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Yes, there are some nasty scenes in here, and yes, the level of violence is fairly high, but the real scares come courtesy of the situation as a whole. Take, for example, one scene in which Alice brutalizes a helpless Alex and then lays down to chat with him as though nothing had happened while he writes in pain. The violence that she unleashed on him was pretty vile, but the conversation that takes place immediately afterward in which she discusses her plans of marrying him and going on their honeymoon left me speechless. This was but one of the scenes that worked out perfectly, so it should go without saying that viewers are in for a treat with this release.

What really helped in this regard was leading lady Nitzan Mager, a woman who may be new to the world of film (according to iMDB) but who carried herself as though she were a seasoned pro. Much like Angela Bettis did with May, Nitzan makes Alice memorable with her flawless portrayal of all the various layers of this character; audiences will sympathize with her, feel pity for her, and be repulsed by her all at the same time. A character of this nature could easily be laughable with a lesser actress in the drivers seat, but Nitzan proved here that she is a name to watch. I can't say much about Phillip Ward as he spends ninety percent of his onscreen time with a piece of duct tape covering his mouth while tied to the bed, but I can say that both Amanda Taylor and Elyse Rodriguez are above average in their roles; however, it's blindingly obvious from the opening moments of the film that Nitzan is the star of the show. Again, keep an eye on her.

Nobody Loves Alice comes with my highest recommendations, and not only that, it's almost guaranteed a top in the upper half of my yearly top ten come January. This is one of those rare films that has it all: strong acting, memorable characters, disturbing violence that will have gorehounds shedding tears of glee, and most importantly, haunting scenes that will stick with you for quite some time. 10/10.

Nobody Loves Alice - Indie Horror Gem

2008-06-29T21:28:00.000-07:00

Nobody Loves Alice - Indie Horror Gem
IONCINEMA.com
By Jason Widgington
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 EDT

Leave it up to an indie writer-director to inject some fresh blood into the horror genre. At a time when the entire scene seems mired in a PG-13 slump of remakes and plenty of copycat torture porn flicks, along comes newcomer Roger Scheck with the inspired Nobody Loves Alice, an intense, harrowing film that's sure to leave viewers with something to think about concerning what they just saw.

An extremely low-budget film that doesn't quite feel low-budget, Nobody Loves Alice is the tale of an un-loved young woman who will do anything to capture her ideal fairy tale dream. Caught up in the middle of it is poor Abigail, who, in a moment of weakness, decides to test her fiance Alex's fidelity by asking Alice to pose as an admirer of Alex to see how he reacts.
Wise to Abigail's scheme, Alex plays along, only to get caught up in Alice's web of love, leaving Abigail to try and rescue him - or what's left of him - from Alice's clutches. Pretty much a first-timer for everyone involved, Nobody Loves Alice doesn't suffer for it. Shot over twelve days on digital video, with a suitably bare soundtrack, Nobody Loves Alice features Nitzan Mager in the title role. Awkwardly beautiful and beautifully awkward, her Alice conveys, with a simple look, a character haunted by her past and at odds with reality, frightening and sad all at once. Even in her misguided ways, it's hard not to feel pangs of sympathy for the character. Without using any additional or artificial lighting, writer/director Roger Scheck manages to convey the many moods of the characters, including a humorous yet gruesome scene involving a private investigator's inquisition of Alice at her apartment, proving that one needn't have a huge budget to create great scenes and a great film.

Nobody Loves Alice is being released on DVD today by Indie-Pictures, a company whose goal is to support independent filmmakers, creating opportunities for them to have their films distributed where they might not have had that opportunity before. Nobody Loves Alice is definitely a film that deserves to be seen, at least by the built-in horror audience, and it's refreshing that companies like Indie-Pictures exist to support these types of projects that would sadly not get any exposure otherwise.

Forgiving the Franklins Autographed DVD's

2008-05-23T17:32:00.000-07:00

Jay Floyd, Director of FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS has asked us to announce if you purchase your DVD from Indie-Pictures you 'll receive an autographed copy of the film. We only have a few left

Sam Rubin KTLA talks about Forgiving the Franklins

2008-05-22T01:20:00.000-07:00

Sam Rubin of the KTLA morning news talks about the new DVD release Forgiving the Franklin....

Forgiving the Franklins ON SALE NOW

2008-05-19T13:46:00.000-07:00

Are You Ready For Some Original Sin
Then Jump Into Bed Tonight With The Franklins

The Religious Sex Comedy That Believes In Odd

FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS is a comedy that is part morality tale, part sex romp.
It is, in director Jay Floyd's words, "outrageous, kinky & thought-provoking."

"The perfect antidote to The Passion of the Christ." Premier Magazine

Order your DVD directly at
www.Indie-Pictures.com or at any quality independent DVD and music retailers.

SRP Price: $24.95

World renowed Horror reporter FEO AMANTE meets Roger Scheck at 2008 Fangora Convention Los Angeles

2008-05-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

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NOBODY LOVES ALICE

Delusions, Dysfunction and Devastation Reign as Alice Wreaks Havoc in the Horrifying Feature Directorial Debut from Roger A. Scheck - Coming to DVD June 24, 2008 from Indie-Pictures, LLC.

FEO AMANTE AND ROGER SCHECK AT THE FANGO 2008 IN LOS ANGELES.
" I DESPISE 'FANBOYS' WHO CAN'T KEEP THEIR COMPOSURE AT A HORROR CONVENTION."
-Feo Amante

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 11, 2008 All Alice has ever wanted was the love she never had. Now that she is all grown up, she will do anything to get it – lie, kidnap, torture, or kill. Todd Taylor, CEO of Indie-Pictures, announces the June 24, 2008, DVD release of NOBODY LOVES ALICE, a horrifying journey into the world of woman who has a terrible penchant for destroying those who disappoint her, written and directed by newcomer Roger A. Scheck.

Alice (Nitzan Mager) is a beautiful woman whose good looks hide an endurably lonely childhood in a series of foster homes. Also hidden is an insane – and murderous – desire for fairy tale love. Whoever withholds it from her is brutally punished with Alice’s own brand of brutal torture. It is the bad luck of her co-worker Abigail (Amanda Taylor) and her fiancé Alex (Phillip Ward: SOUTH OF HELL) to find out too late why NOBODY LOVES ALICE, as they become her next prey. Now Abigail must try to get into Alice’s twisted world to try to find and save the man she loves – or what’s left of him – before it’s too late.

NOBODY LOVES ALICE is a recent acquisition by Indie-pictures, a group organized to help independent movies get the distribution they deserve. This is the first feature film for director Roger A. Scheck, a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking. NOBODY LOVES ALICE was filmed on location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

NOBODY LOVES ALICE hits the stores on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008.

To see the trailer and for more information about NOBODY LOVES ALICE.

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2008-05-09T12:21:00.001-07:00

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Nobody Loves Alice is part of (VB) Video Business Magazine Scary Movies Purchasing Guide

2008-05-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

In the May 5th edition of the (VB) Video Business Scary Movies Purchasing Guide / Summer Chillers 2008,

"Asylum, Organizm and Nobody Loves Alice are among the creepy films coming to DVD from the horror realm."

If you like to check out the article just click on http://redigitaleditions.com/ActiveMagazine/getBook.asp?Path=RVD/2008/05/05&BookCollection=RVD&ReaderStyle=WithPDF

Part Morality Tale and Part Sex Romp "Forgiving the Franklins" Coming to DVD on May 20, 2008

2008-05-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

“Forgiving the Franklins is exactly the kind of film a festival like Sundance should be about...Overall was one of the most unique and compelling films playing at Sundance.”
--Kim Voynar, Cinematical

Part Morality Tale and Part Sex Romp

FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS

The Outrageous, Kinky & Thought-provoking Comedy Hit
From The Sundance Film Festival Comes to DVD May 20, 2008 From Indie-Pictures, LLC

What would happen if Jesus told an ultra conservative Christian family to live their lives without shame? What if the typical suburb became their own personal Garden of Eden? FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS, an irreverent look at one possibility and the effect it has on their neighborhood. FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS is a comedy that is part morality tale, part sex romp. It is, in director Jay Floyd’s words, “outrageous, kinky & thought-provoking.” This is the feature directorial debut for Floyd, who also penned the script, which Premiere Magazine called, “The perfect antidote to The Passion of the Christ.

FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS will be in stores on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 with pre-orders being accepted now. FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS will have a Suggested Retail Price of $24.95. Retailers may order the DVD by contacting Ryko Distribution at 212-287-6100 or phil.avelli@rykogroup.com, and individual customers may order the the DVD directely at www.Indie-Pictures.com or at any quality independent DVD and music retailers.

To see the trailer and for more information please visit http://www.forgivingthefranklinsthemovie.com/

2008-03-11T20:42:00.000-07:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“INSANE, SICK, TWISTED, PSYCHOTIC, GRUESOME, GORY, OFFENSIVE, UNIQUE AND DOWN RIGHT AWESOME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM!” micro-shock.com

She’ll Love You to Pieces before She Loves You to Death

NOBODY LOVES ALICE

Delusions, Dysfunction and Devastation Reign as Alice Wreaks Havoc in
the Horrifying Feature Directorial Debut from Roger A. Scheck
Coming to DVD June 24, 2008 from Indie-Pictures, LLC

LOS ANGELES – MARCH 11, 2008 All Alice has ever wanted was the love she never had. Now that she is all grown up, she will do anything to get it – lie, kidnap, torture, or kill. Todd Taylor, CEO of Indie-Pictures, announces the June 24, 2008, DVD release of NOBODY LOVES ALICE, a horrifying journey into the world of woman who has a terrible penchant for destroying those who disappoint her, written and directed by newcomer Roger A. Scheck.

Alice (NITZAN MAGER) is a beautiful woman whose good looks hide an endurably lonely childhood in a series of foster homes. Also hidden is an insane – and murderous – desire for fairy tale love. Whoever withholds it from her is brutally punished with Alice’s own brand of brutal torture. It is the bad luck of her co-worker Abigail (AMANDA TAYLOR) and her fiancé Alex (PHILLIP WARD) to find out too late why NOBODY LOVES ALICE, as they become her next prey. Now Abigail must try to get into Alice’s twisted world to try to find and save the man she loves – or what’s left of him – before it’s too late.

NOBODY LOVES ALICE is a recent acquisition by Indie-pictures, a group organized to help independent movies get the distribution they deserve. This is the first feature film for director Roger A. Scheck, a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking. NOBODY LOVES ALICE was filmed on location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

NOBODY LOVES ALICE hits the stores on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 with pre-orders being accepted now. NOBODY LOVES ALICE will have a Suggested Retail Price of $24.95. Retailers may order the DVD by contacting Ryko Distribution at 212-287-6100 or phil.avelli@rykogroup.com or from any quality independent DVD and music retailers. Individual customers may pre-order/order the DVD directly from www.Indie-Pictures.com or from any quality independent DVD and music retailers.

To see the trailer and for more information about NOBODY LOVES ALICE, go to: www.nobodylovesalice.com .

About Indie-Pictures

Indie-Pictures, a California LLC founded in August 2004 conceived by a team of industry professionals has developed a model of distribution specifically designed to support the independent filmmaker, challenge many of the existing assumptions about distribution of independent films, and create opportunities for both films and filmmakers which have until now not existed.

Their mission is to better serve the entire independent film world, including the audience, by creating increased opportunities for both films and filmmakers. Many films disappear almost as soon as they are completed because standard distribution companies do not see the potential for sufficient profits to justify taking them on.

Indie-Pictures is committed to being the filmmaker’s distribution company, a model of partnership that provides them with what they need to make their film successful without giving up all their control or most of the profits.

Contacts:

Todd Taylor
CEO
Indie-Pictures
2934 Beverly Glen Circle PMB 392
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-289-9595 office
310-289-7788 fax
310-497-8192 cell
taylor@indie-pictures.com
www.Indie-Pictures.com

David Roberson
Roberson Public Relations, Inc
8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 616
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-860-9150 office
310-860-9233 fax
310-925-8786 cell

david@robersonpr.com

Forgiving the Franklins by Jay Floyd coming to DVD on May 20, 2008

2008-01-28T13:51:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“Forgiving the Franklins is exactly the kind of film a festival like Sundance should be about...Overall was one of the most unique and compelling films playing at Sundance.” --Kim Voynar, Cinematical

Part Morality Tale and Part Sex Romp

FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS

The Outrageous, Kinky & Thought-provoking Comedy Hit
From The Sundance Film Festival Comes to DVD
May 20, 2008 From Indie-Pictures, LLC

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 28, 2008 What would happen if Jesus told an ultra conservative Christian family to live their lives without shame? What if the typical suburb became their own personal Garden of Eden? Todd Taylor, CEO of Indie-Pictures, announces the May 20, 2008 DVD release of FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS, an irreverent look at one possibility and the effect it has on their neighborhood. FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS is a comedy that is part morality tale, part sex romp. It is, in director Jay Floyd’s words, “outrageous, kinky & thought-provoking.” This is the feature directorial debut for Floyd, who also penned the script, which Premiere Magazine called, “The perfect antidote to The Passion of the Christ.

Dad Frank Franklin (ROBERTSON DEAN), mother Betty (TERESA WILLIS), and football-playing son Brian (VINCE PAVIA) are members of a conservative church who are changed forever after a fateful car crash that sends them to meet their maker, a very unorthodox Jesus (POP DaSILVA). Frustrated by their narrow and judgmental world-view, He removes their Original Sin and sends them back to Earth. No longer inhibited, they bloom, as husband and wife discover the pleasures of passion and their son embarks on a homosexual romance. But there’s trouble in paradise, as their happiness puts them at odds with the neighbors, and their daughter (AVIVA), a bitter cheerleader who prays to God in rants that are as profane as they are pious.

The cast is a combination of newcomers and up-and-comers. Aviva, starred in the last year’s hit Superbad, and has appeared on television in “Cold Case” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” Vince Pavia can be seen later this year in How to be a Hitman. Robertson Dean, who plays their father, has appeared in Vanilla Sky, “24,” Star Trek: Nemesis, and “Frasier.”

“Smart, accessible, and fall-from-your-chair funny, Forgiving the Franklins is everything that film should be,” wrote David Foster in Foster on Film. FORGIVING THE FRANKLINS was an official selection at the Sundance Film festival in 2006, and at SXSW, as well as at film festivals in Santa Fe, Nashville, and Cucalorus.

To see the trailer and for more information please visit http://www.forgivingthefranklinsthemovie.com/

About Indie-Pictures

Indie-Pictures, a California LLC founded in August 2004 conceived by a team of industry professionals has developed a model of distribution specifically designed to support the independent filmmaker, challenge many of the existing assumptions about distribution of independent films, and create opportunities for both films and filmmakers which have until now not existed.

Their mission is to better serve the entire independent film world, including the audience, by creating increased opportunities for both films and filmmakers. Many films disappear almost as soon as they are completed because standard distribution companies do not see the potential for sufficient profits to justify taking them on.

Indie-Pictures is committed to being the filmmaker’s distribution company, a model of partnership that provides them with what they need to make their film successful without giving up all their control or most of the profits.

Contacts:
Todd Taylor
CEO
Indie-Pictures
2934 Beverly Glen Circle PMB 392
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-289-9595 office
310-289-7788 fax
310-497-8192 cell
ttaylor@indie-pictures.com

www.Indie-Pictures.com

David Roberson
Roberson Public Relations, Inc.
8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 616
West Hollywood, CA 90048
310-860-9150 office
310-860-9233 fax
310-925-8786 cell
david@robersonpr.com

Indie-Pictures announces their newest acquisition

2007-10-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

"Nobody Love Alice" by Roger Scheck

Los Angeles, CA - October 23, 2007 Indie-Pictures is proud to announce their newest acquisition: "Nobody Loves Alice." Freshman Director Roger Scheck has delivered a first-rate stab at one of the most powerful subset genres; “psycho-thriller chick-flick”. This film has been mesmerizing the international and domestic film festival circuits for months and now it’s available to you!

“Nobody Loves Alice” is a classic tale of an unloved little girl so desperate she will do anything to force people to love her. Now grown into a beautiful young woman, Alice is devoted to punishing those who have refused to return her love. She soon becomes entangled in a psychotic twisted plot with her co-worker Abigail in an effort to test her boyfriend’s fidelity. Unexpectedly, Abigail has given Alice a new victim to ‘love’. Will Alice finally find love? Or will another innocent person fall victim to the horrific carnage that is Alice?

“Nobody Loves Alice” teaches us to think twice about who we partner with in an effort to test one’s commitment. This film helps us all to realize that ex-lovers are not always that bad -bad enough to deserve the wrath of Alice.

Look for “Nobody Loves Alice” in your local video store soon. If you would like to receive updates on when and where to purchase “Nobody Loves Alice” please visit www.nobodylovesalice.com or www.Indie-Pictures.com or email info@indie-pictures.com

Nick Name and The Normals DVD on Sale Now $18.95

2007-09-07T22:59:00.000-07:00

If you missed last week's DVD release of “Nick Name and The Normals" here's your chance to have this highly popular cult documentary film part of your video library today. The film, which has played throughout Europe, Central America and the US, had its world premiere at the 2004 British Film Institute' s London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and its US premiere in New York City at NEWFEST. This Documentary tells the story an ex-Mormon missionary from Logan, Utah who transformed into notorious gay punk Rocker, Nick Name. It follows Nick and his testosterone fueled tour around the world with his straight band mates. “Nick Name and The Normals”

Buy it now at Indie-Pictures.com ON SALE NOW at $18.95

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NICK NAME and THE NORMALS Coming Exclusive to DVD on August 28th, 2007

2007-07-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Howie Skora’s cutting-edge documentary leaves no taboo unturned with this courageous, searingly unapologetic look at Nick Name himself with countless interviews with band-mates and former collaborators Skora with his camera never lets Nick Name dodge tough question or situations

“Superb and Compelling” ...QX Magazine London “Entertaining” …Arthouse Films

Indie-Pictures is proud to announce, the DVD release of Howie Skora’s internationally acclaimed documentary film “Nick Name and The Normals”. The film, which has played throughout Europe, Central America and the US, had its world premiere at the 2004 British Film Institute's London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and its US premiere in New York City at Newfest. This Rockumentary tells the story an ex-Mormon missionary from Logan, Utah who transformed into notorious gay punk Rocker, Nick Name. It follows Nick and his testosterone fueled tour around the world with his straight band mates. “Nick Name and The Normals” hits stores on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 with a pre-orders being accepted now. “Nick Name and The Normals” will have a Suggested Retail Price of $24.95. Retailers may order “Nick Name and The Normals” by contacting Ryko Distribution at 212-287-6100 or phil.avelli@rykogroup.com. And, individual customers may order the DVD directly at www.Indie-Pictures.com or at quality independent DVD and music retailers.

Nick Name and The Normals tells the story of Kent James, an ex-Mormon missionary from Logan, Utah who transformed into openly gay punk rocker, Nick Name. This Rockumentary follows Nick and his straight band mates, “the Normals” on their testosterone fueled gay-pride tour around the world (including San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Las Vegas) singing songs with hardcore lyrics, and taunting unreceptive heteros and uptight homos in equal measure. Between getting kicked off stage and fighting homophobia (as well as the new gay political correctness), Nick Name must start to confront his own psychological demons the haunt him from his religious past. Writer-director Skora paints a remarkable portrait of this man using concert footage, interviews with his band-mates (Morris and Rattner), manager (Lucky) and former collaborators (Helmut and Ryzie). And he really goes after Nick himself with the camera, never letting him dodge tough questions or situations as he follows him for a year on tour.

Besides being entertaining, funny and possessing an amazing soundtrack of music, Nick Name and the Normals is an eye-opening examination of homophobia and how badly religion can damage as much as it claims to heal. Nick is an angry, shaven-headed muscle boy; nasty, sexy, masculine, foul mouthed and with an attitude that would scare most people off. But, as the camera forces uncomfortable situations and questions, a much softer, more vulnerable side of the artist emerges. Underneath the anger is an innocent and kind young man who wanted to serve his faith but could not live in a lie. Raised in a strict Mormon home and the Church of Latter Day Saints, he went on a mission to Argentina before realizing his faith’s own hypocrisy. Nick’s anger slowly seems more and more justified as he emerges as having more integrity than the other “religious gays” in the faith that stayed closeted (whom he met during his mission). And, we see Nick’s own ambivalence about his gay identity and his struggle to integrate his own contradictions as both an artist and a human being in that both worlds, straight and gay, seem to punish him for being fully self-expressed. In the film, Nick is not only a victim of homophobia; he seems to be equally rejected by “mainstream” gays”.

The film poses the question that, as gays struggle to become more “mainstream” are they threatened by political anger? Nick Name and the Normals provides a very necessary image for gay men today-a masculine gay man who not only struggles with the straight world, but who also struggles with the gay world and his own place in it. Unlike the imagery of most media which provides stereotypes, Nick Name and The Normals provides a hero that is masculine, angry and looking for answers. Imagery that is sadly lacking in most “gay films” today which seem more interested in re-affirming stereotypes. Editor/Director Howard Skora’s mastery of the camera and skilled editing tells this complex and riveting story behind this sexy and notorious gay punk rocker and revolutionary.

SOMETIMES ONE MAN IS ALL IT TAKES TO START A REVOLUTION

Indie-Pictures Announces it's New Association with Goldcrest Films International

2007-05-04T13:48:00.000-07:00

Indie-Pictures in association with
Goldcrest Films International is proud to announce
our newest acquisition "In a Day" by Evan Richards

Los Angeles, CA - May 03, 2007 - Indie-Pictures today proudly announced that it is moving to a more leveraged position in the industry through its association with Goldcrest Films International. Goldcrest Films International's celebrated history of titles including Chariots of Fire, Gandhi, The Killing Fields, A Room with a View, Dance with a Stranger, Local Hero, All Dogs go to Heaven, The Mission and To End All Wars. Goldcrest Films Intl. has earned numerous accolades at International Festivals, including 19 Academy Awards. We are pleased to announce our newest acquisition: "In a Day."

Director Evan Richards delivers a first-rate romantic comedy. "In a Day" has been mesmerizing the international and domestic film festival circuit from Istanbul to St Louis and from San Jose to Cannes with its numerous awards; Best Screenplay, The Method Fest; Audience Award/Best Narrative Feature, Santa Cruz International Film Festival; Grand Prize Winner/Best Feature Film, Rhode Island International Film Festival.

"In a Day" is a romantic comedy with a distinctive edge. One ordinary morning, young struggling musician Ashley Branstead (Lorraine Pilkington) suffers a shocking encounter with a stranger. This disturbing assault inadvertently triggers what becomes a very intriguing day with another stranger, her apparent knight in shining armor, seemingly genuine - but odd- Michael (Finlay Robertson).

By his subtle and not so subtle persuasions Ashley finds herself spending an enchanting but unusual day with the spontaneous Michael, quickly becoming captivated by his generosity and charm. But all is not as it seems. Ashley begins to suspect by his actions, that he might have an ulterior motive. Who is the mysterious stranger? What are his true intentions and who is he acting for? When his secret is eventually revealed the truth threatens to destroy their whirlwind romance.

Some days you wish had never started, and then along comes one day you hope will never end. Anything can happen in a day.

Look for "In a Day" arriving soon at your local video store. If you would like to receive updates on when and where to purchase "In a Day," please visit: www.InaDaymovie.com or www.Indie-Pictures.com or email: ttaylor@indie-pictures.com.

About Indie-Pictures

Website: http://www.Indie-Pictures.com

About Goldcrest Films International

Established in 1977, Goldcrest rapidly grew into a leading independent film production company. It has since financed, produced and distributed a large number of commercially and artistically successful films and television programmes. With offices in London, Los Angeles and New York, Goldcrest offers financing, production, sales and distribution worldwide.

Website: http://www.Goldcrestfilms.com

On Sale Now Idol $26.95

2007-04-23T21:47:00.000-07:00

"Meet Kerry Mitchell-the would-be star of "Espionage", the only prime-time hit featuring a macho two-fisted action hero who loves licking ass as much as kicking it!" Leo Buck The OC Blade

Directors Chris Long and Mike Heim deliver a first rate mocumentary of the woes of making it big in the Hollywood entertainment industry. “Idol” chronicles Kerry Mitchell, an unsuccessful actor who makes a living entertaining children in a carrot suit. Due to an unfortunate accident to a popular actor in a successful, but now at-risk, TV show, Kerry has the opportunity to replace him. “Idol" follows the week of transformation from average Joe (in a carrot costume) to TV Star; with the help of many people. But Kerry is carrying a secret that risks not only his career but the entire show. “Idol” is a fast paced comedy that rattles the Hollywood phenomenon of instant celebrity. Made in the same vein as Best in Show, the only way you know it is not a real documentary is that the actors’ improvisations are way too funny to be real.

Idol is on sale now at $26.95 pick up your copy at at www.Indie-Pictures.com or at any quality independent DVD and music retailers in your neighborhood.

Indie-Pictures announces their newest acquisition "The Audience Strikes Back" by Patrick Beacham

2007-03-16T20:48:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles, CA - Indie-Pictures is proud to announce their newest acquisition: "The Audience Strikes Back." Director Patrick Beacham delivers a first-rate dark comedy based on the recent George Lucas film, "The Revenge of the Sith." Imagine yourself leaving the theater after just seeing "The Revenge of the Sith" A strange man approaches you holding a microphone. "We're shooting a documentary." the man states, "Would you care to express your opinions about the film you just saw?" You agree and suddenly find yourself in a barren room with a film crew and seven strangers who have also agreed to the same line of questioning. At first, it all seems friendly enough. Everyone involved loves “Star Wars” and its entire franchise. However, the group quickly discovers something: Not only do they have absolutely nothing in common except the film they just saw, but none of them would ever voluntarily put themselves in a conversation with anyone else in the group, let alone put themselves in the same room with one another. No one seems to care and everyone decides there is no holding back. Why not make the best of an otherwise awkward situation? After all, they’re all in the same boat.

Much to their surprise, the boat quickly begins to spring leaks. The conversation which is supposed to be about their opinions on Star Wars, quickly turns into a situation that must be seen to be believed. Everything you were ever warned about discussing at the dinner table is up for grabs: Gay marriage and adoption, Christian fundamentalism, The war in Iraq, abortion, global warming, and beheadings…just to name a few. "The Audience Strikes Back" sheds new light on what people actually dare say behind closed doors and in the presence of strangers.

Look for "The Audience Strikes Back" arriving soon at your local video store. If you would like to receive updates on when and where to purchase "The Audience Strikes Back," please visit: www.theaudiencestrikesback.com or www.Indie-Pictures.com or email: info@indie-pictures.com.

Idol coming exclusively to DVD, April 24, 2007

2007-03-07T23:47:00.001-08:00

Indie-Pictures is proud to announce the exclusive DVD release of the acclaimed independent film, “Idol”. Directors Chris Long and Mike Heim deliver a first rate mocumentary of the woes of making it big in the Hollywood entertainment industry. “Idol” chronicles Kerry Mitchell, an unsuccessful actor who makes a living entertaining children in a carrot suit. Due to an unfortunate accident to a popular actor in a successful, but now at-risk, TV show, Kerry has the opportunity to replace him. “Idol” follows the week of transformation from average Joe (in a carrot costume) to TV Star; with the help of many people. But Kerryis carrying a secret that risks not only his career but the entire show. “Idol” is a fast paced comedy that rattles the Hollywood phenomenon of instant celebrity. Made in the same vein as Best in Show, the only way you know it is not a real documentary is that the actors’ improvisations are way too funny to be real. “Idol” hits stores on Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 with a pre-order date of March 30th, 2007. “Idol” will have a Suggested Retail Price of $26.95. Retailers may order “Idol” by contacting Indie-Pictures at 310-289-9595 or info@indie-pictures.com. And, individual customers may order the DVD directly at www.Indie-Pictures.com or at quality independent DVD and music retailers.

News from Indie-Pictures

2007-02-07T22:29:00.000-08:00

American Library Association Video Round Table announces 2007 Notable Videos for Adults

Los Angeles, CA - January 26, 2007 - Indie-Pictures is proud to announce that "We are Dad" by Michel Horvat has been selected as 2007 American Library Association Video Round Table Notable Videos for Adults. Every two years the ALA Video Round Table selects 15 Notable Videos for Adults that are suitable for all libraries serving adults. The list's purpose is to call attention to recent video releases that make a significant contribution to the world of video recordings.

The American Library Association (ALA) was founded in 1876 in Philadephia and subsequently charted in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It's mission is "to provide for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all."

'On behalf of Michel and everyone here at Indie-Pictures we want to thank the American Library Association for the honor of their selection of "We are Dad" as 2007 list of Notable Videos for Adults" stated Todd Taylor, CEO, Indie-Pictures.

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About Indie-Pictures

Indie-Pictures is the new independent DVD label and theatrical distribution company based in Los Angeles, California, committed to distributing high-quality, independent, feature films. Our mission is to create and utilize a new paradigm for distributing independent films that will provide for greater opportunities for filmmakers regarding profit participation, marketing, and revenue streams. In an ever-changing industry we expect to be a major force in the transformation to a more equitable and filmmaker-friendly environment.

Website: http//www.Indie-Pictures.com

About American Library Association

Its mission is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.”

Website: http//www.ala.org

Indie-Pictures Distribution Model is being noticed by Indie-Filmmakers

2006-12-08T17:18:00.000-08:00

A recent posting by The WILD DINER FILMS Blog (ex-DIY Filmmaker Sujewa) telling fellow indie-filmmakers to check out Indie-Pictures for the next distribution deal

Check out the DVD distribution company Indie-Pictures

Hey indie & DIY filmmakers, Indie-Pictures sounds interesting; a filmmaker founded distribution company with the ability to get DVDs into stores nationwide (through Ryko's distribution network, which I believe is now owned by Warner). Also, the company says their approach to indie film distribution is based on releasing the DVD first, building up a fan base for the title, and then taking a look at theatrical. They also share sales $s from DVDs with the filmmakers very fairly (50/50 usually, as far as I know). Go visit their site here, and e-mail them with your questions to find out more about possibly working with them on getting your film or DVD out.

Indie-Pictures isn't about making a huge profit for itself, it's about sustaining itself, supporting independent film and about finding a way for filmmakers to realize real profit from good work, which frankly, has been the elusive part of independent distribution for many years. We're confident filmmakers will see greater profits from us and will appreciate the control and interactivity you get from Indie-Pictures.

2006-09-28T10:42:00.000-07:00

Before I start my daily festival experience blog, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at aGLIFF for allowing myself and my company Indie-Pictures to be part of this years festival with our premier of "Idol" on Saturday, October 7th. Never in a thousands years would I ever thought I would have this wonderful opportunity. It is indeed an honor for me to bring one of our premier films to this years event. So thank you again aGLIFF in making a dream come true for me.

Now on with the good material. During the various festivals I attend each year I receive numerous questions "What's it like to attend a festival?" "What in the heck to do you do all day?" and so on and so on....Having to answer these questions over and over I thought it would be nice to share my daily experiences with everyone while I attend aGLIFF this year. This is a very open forum so if you have questions for me I will be happy to answer them to the best of my ability. As those who know me and all those industry types in Hollywood do now, I have a no "fluff" policy.

I look forward to seeing everyone during the next 10 days and if you see me in the lobby or at a party please come by say hello. I usually wear a Panama hat so you can't miss me. If you like to email me you can reach me at ttaylor@indie-pictures.com www.Indie-Pictures.com

And don't forget.....

Idol
Saturday, October 07
9:15 PM - Regal Arbor Cinema @ Great Hills

Idol Party
Saturday, October 07
10:00 PM - Austin Museum of Art