by Martin Anaya

Entertainment entrepeneur Ani Kalafian recently celebrated her 26th in style and you-know-who was there to capture all the action. Please check out my video interview with Ani, as well as our full pictorial of the event below.

Ani first came to my attention as an intern at Pacific Coast TV in the summer 2012. In that time she has proven herself to be a seasoned on-air personality as well as a…

Here is a link to my short film "Animals" and other films that screened for The Germ 07.   This was the version that screened, but I will have a re-edited version up soon with a different soundtrack.

Thanks for watching!

Vince

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Thank you,

Vince

I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT

no running through endless corridors, endless doors that open and go nowhere.

no falling backwards into a black abyss

or the endless spiraling of a fall deep sleep crushed between two mattresses,…

Hello Everybody,

It was wonderful meeting everyone last night at the Fashion on Film Event last night! What a fun turn out!

Vinnie Langdon

www.vinnielangdonshow.com

Sacramento, CA - The 2013 Launch Festival at Cesar Chavez Plaza last weekend was certainly hot, in more ways than one. The multi-day celebration of music, art, fashion and design turnt-up Sac Town to the 3^rd degree with mind blowing music and triple digit weekend temperatures.…

Sacramento, CA – Anyone lucky enough to attend the Last year’s LAUNCH international fashion show, really got a (run)-way for their money, literally. The swank soiree was held at the Historic Landmark Bank Building located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. 

Built in 1938, the…

I am looking for an experienced 1st Assistant Director for a TV pilot. The shooting is going to be in the Bay Area and Sacramento. If interested please email vijaygroup7@gmail.com. Vince 

I had the chance to get on set and I can’t wait to see what outrages outtakes come from the Shootlife production of Janitors the Movie.

Big Mama’s House in South Sac was the location for my first visit to the Shootlife set and according to crew it was a last minute scramble…

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By Martin Anaya

Hello friends,

Just a brief note re. The Sacramento Screenwriter’s and our umbrella organization, The California Film Foundation (CFF). Did you know we have offered The American Screenwriting Conference, right here in Sacramento for the past 8 years? This highly successful conference along with other CFF events and festivals has introduced our region to the talents of top screenwriters…

’American Courtesans’ will be available on-demand this Friday in over 100 million homes across the US and Canada -- including on some of the largest cable systems in the country - Comcast, Time Warner, Cox, Brighthouse and iTunes, just to name a few. It will also be available on DVD and BluRay on www.americancourtesans.com, amazon, and ebay.  

 

It's truly one of those pinch me moments. I just got an email saying we will be on iTunes…

Looking for an experienced Cinematographer or DP with a professional high grade camera for shooting a one hour pilot for TV cable channel. The shooting will be in Sacramento and the Bay Area. It is a low budget production with some compensation. Please email me at vijaygroup7@gmail.com if interested. 

Vince

Seeking cast for a short film at the end of July (Sacramento and surrounding areas)

Looking for 17+ Caucasian male that can play 14-16. Brown hair preferred. For Capps Crossing. A feature shooting in Sept. 2-3 scenes. Speaking role. Thx.

Submit at http://www.cappscrossing.com/cast/casting-submission-form/

Thanks!

My Fondest Hope for ‘Man of Steel’

By Martin Anaya

Thinking about the new Man of Steel  film from Warner Brothers and I realize they have a lot on the line. They have put a ton into marketing and it is clear the Studio is pinning a lot on this including a possible Superman, Batman team-up and a future Justice League franchise that could, if played well, rival Disney’s Avengers for Box Office supremacy in future years. A hit could be…

For those of you who are keeping up with the progress of the Feature Documentary American Courtesans, here is an update including distribution details!

We have been the Official Selection of 10 different film festivals around the world, from Paris to Jakarta, and Rome to Costa Rica... American Courtesans has won awards for "Best Edit", "Best Documentary", "Award of Excellence", and our latest and so very important award... "Audience Choice" for best film, at the San Francisco Sex…