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  1. “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey” Documentary Film Debuts at America’s Largest Small Town July 4 Celebration

    Ripley, W.Va. -- On July 4, 2013, the people of Ripley, W.Va. will turn out for an annual celebration of America’s independence,...

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  2. "American Detours" Episode Features West Virginia

    With summer’s arrival comes one of our favorite pastimes—and we’re not talking about burning burgers on the grill; we’re talking...

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  3. West Virginia Filmmakers Guild 2013 Spring Meeting

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Filmmakers Guild is pleased to announce its 2013 Spring Meeting at Trifecta Productions...

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  4. "Another You" Wraps Production in Charleston

    Pennsport Media announced that their drama with a twist ANOTHER YOU, starring Ksenia Solo (Black Swan) and Diego Boneta (Rock of...

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  5. West Virginia Independent Film Announces FestivALL World Premiere

    Scrappy Cat Productions announces the world premiere of their film Angel’s Perch on Sunday, June 23rd at the WVSU Capitol Center...

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  6. W.Va. Film "Miracle Boy" Takes Top Prize at Indie Grits

    COLUMBIA, SC - "Miracle Boy" took the top prize at this year's Indie Grits film festival in Columbia, SC. The film was shot...

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  7. Independent Filmmaker Labs Accepting Applications

    IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most:  through the completion,...

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  8. Remembering Robert Gates

    Robert Gates, 69, of Charleston, an independent filmmaker and photographer, helped pave the way for so many filmmakers that he...

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  9. Try casting services from BACKSTAGE free for the next 30 days

    Backstage has been helping casting directors, producers, directors, agents, managers, choreographers, photographers, theaters,...

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  10. Turn script ideas into finished screenplays--for free!

    Get Adobe® Story, the best-kept secret in the Adobe Creative Cloud ... Free. Adobe® Story — a hosted service that's part of...

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  11. WV video company involved in new TV series

    Blackwater Video, a Morgantown WV-based production company, was hired this past summer to provide workforce and equipment for...

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  12. Haunted Homes or Businesses Wanted for National TV Show

    Here's a great opportunity for HAUNTED HOMES OR BUSINESSES to be featured on a popular TV show on Syfy Channel - if selected...

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  13. Morgantown filmmaker nominated for Emmy

    Morgantown filmmaker Chip Hitchcock’s latest documentary, "The Last Mission:  Establishing the Rule of Law in Iraq," has been...

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  14. Hatfields & McCoys nominated for 16 Emmy awards

    The "Hatfields & McCoys" miniseries that set ratings records was among the nominees for the 64th annual primetime Emmys,...

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  15. Spurlock's latest documentary on DVD July 10

    Wrekin Hill Entertainment will release Comic-Con Episode IV — A Fan’s Hope, its high-profile documentary about San Diego Comic...

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  16. WV Company Nominated for Emmy

    The Walkabout Company of Wheeling, WV, received an Emmy nomination this week in the production category for the feature...

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  17. Selby Appears in "Dark Shadows" Movie

    West Virginia native and actor David Selby makes a cameo appearance in the film version of the TV series "Dark Shadows,"...

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  18. 'Super 8' Leads Sound Editors Feature Field With Three Nominations

    Super 8 earned nominations in three feature film categories for the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 59th Annual Golden Reel Awards...

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  19. West Virginia Filmmakers Festival Announces Winners

    The West Virginia Filmmakers Festival has announced its 2011 winners from the recently concluded 11th Annual festival that took...

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  20. Huntington’s Kitchen receives donation from hospital

    Huntington, W.Va. -- Huntington’s Kitchen recently received its third $50,000 donation from Cabell Huntington Hospital. The...

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  21. State film office unveils online production services directory; Aug. 26 deadline to register

    The deadline to register to be included in the new West Virginia Film Office Production Services Directory is Aug. 26. The new...

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  22. Box Office Report: J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8' Defies Odds to Earn $37 Million

    J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 opened to a better-than-expected $37 million at the domestic box office after an aggressive eleventh hour...

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  23. New Trailers for “Super 8” Unveiled

    One of the most anticipated movies of the summer is getting some new promotion with TV trailers. Super 8 was written &...

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  24. New "Super 8" App Free for a Limited Time

    Turn your iPhone, iPad or iTouch into a vintage Super 8 film camera! Just in time for the release of the movie, Super 8™ is the...

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  25. WV Actor in "Unstoppable"

    In Tony Scott's feature "Unstoppable" (on DVD and BluRay as of Feb. 15), you may notice one of West Virginia's own, Scott A....

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