Ghost Robot - Features

Visit Films takes on Cannes

From Indiewire: Visit Films principals Ryan Kampe and Sylvain Tron just locked twin deals for "Choking Man" at Cannes. The feature goes to Cliparte in Greece and will be taken out on DVD in North America by Filmmovement this summer 2008.

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Ghost Robot at Tribeca Film Festival

Ghost Robot took the Apple store by storm at the Tribeca Film Festival Filmmaker Party. Bjork's "Wanderlust" in 3D by Encyclopedia Pictura blew away the crowd while they donned their fashionable 3D specs for the event.

> Read about it here.

IFP Labs

Ghost Robot producer Joshua Zeman was named to the Advisory Board of the 2008 Independent Film Labs from the IFP.

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Zellner's "Goliath" heads to SXSW

Fresh from it's world premiere at Sundance, the Zellner Brother's "Goliath" is hitting SXSW in March.

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Fortissimo Picks Up "Against the Current"

Fortissimo Films has picked up "Against The Current" for world wide sales. The film is produced by Joshua Zeman and Mary Jane Skalski and stars Joseph Fiennes, Justin Kirk, Elizabeth Reaser, Mary Tyler Moore and Michelle Trachtenberg.

Read the press release here >

Watch the Trailer Here>

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We're Speechless

Ghost Robot shows its support for the WGA. Producer Zachary Mortensen lent a hand to pull this shoot together for www.speechlesswithoutwriters.com. The spot was directed by George Hickenlooper and stars Brian Cox, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nicole Ansari-Cox.

You can see it on youtube or the speechless website.

Choking Man moves to the Sundance Channel

For those of you who couldn't make it the Choking Man theatrical release, you still have the opportunity to catch the film. It will be premiering on the Sundance Channel on February 13 at 8:30PM EST/PST. No sweat if you miss the premiere, check out Choking Man on these upcoming dates as well:

2/16/08 @ 7:30AM EST/PST

2/21/08 @ 7:30AM EST/PST

2/21/08 @ 2PM EST/PST

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'The Hawk' flies to the Sundance Channel

Alert your friends and family, the bird is the word. A film that Josh co-produced called "The Hawk Is Dying" starring Paul Giamatti and Michelle Williams will be airing on TV next month. If you have cable, tune in to the Sundance Channel on (all times are EST/PST):

1/12/08 @ 9PM, 3AM

1/16/08 @ 11AM, 7PM

1/20/08 @ 7AM

1/24/08 @ 7AM, 2PM

1/29/08 @ 7PM

Choking Man Chicago Premiere!

Choking Man's Chicago Release is set for this Friday, November 23rd at the Facets Cinémathèque.

Check out the review on Facets website here.

ROAD wins Best Feature at KPFF

ROAD made the journey out to Bakersfield, CA for the first annual Kern Projections Film Festival. Ghost Robot is proud to announce that the film brought home the Audience Choice Award for "Best Feature." ROAD director, Leslie McCleave, was there to to accompany the film and accept the award.

November is going to be busy!

Choking Man will be released theatrically in New York on November 9th at Cinema Village and in Los Angeles at Laemmle's Sunset 5 on November 16th.

Dr. Bronner's on DVD November 13th!

Dr. Bronner's is avail for preorder exclusively on the Magic Soapbox.com website. The DVD will ship on November 13th!

Check it out here.

FilmAid Adds "Breath Control!"

FilmAid uses the power of film to promote health, strengthen communities, and enrich the lives of the world's vulnerable and uprooted. We are proud to announce that "Breath Control: The History Of The Human Beat Box" will become a part of FilmAid's Catalog of films to be shown at refugee camps around the world. FilmAid will use our film among others, to pick up where regular aid leaves off; "refugees too often go without education, a sense of community, a connection to the outside world and any type of mental stimulation or heart-lifting diversion."

Be sure to take a look at FilmAid (Official Site), and see how you can become a part of the solution!

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox Gets Accepted To Ashland Film Festival

The Oregon-based Film Fest, Ashland Independent, has accepted DR. BRONNER'S MAGIC SOAPBOX. It will be showing as part of the fest's Spring 2007 line-up playing between April 12th - 16th. Look out for more updates in our screening section.

Ashland Independent Film Festival: Official Site

ROAD Booked to Screen in Milwaukee

ROAD's next stop will be at the University of Wisconsin's Union Theater, with screening dates between March 16, 2007 and March 17 2007.

Watch out for ROAD on the University's Site:
University of Wisconsin: Union Theater

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox Screening In California

DR. BRONNER'S MAGIC SOAPBOX travels to the Sonoma Film Institute, for a screening in the North Bay Area in California. Screening dates will run between the 2nd and 4th of March. For more screening information go to the screenings portion of our site.

Take a peak at Sonoma's Website:
Sonoma State University-Sonoma Film Institute

Choking Man Travels to MIFF

After a strong showing at the Gotham Awards and the MoMA Screenings, Choking Man will head down to South Florida for the 2007 Miami International Film Festival on March 2nd, 2007 through March 11th, 2007. Check our screenings section for exact screening dates.

You can also get updates on MIFF's program at: Miami International Film Festival

Sundance Shines Some Light On Enviromental Issues

Sundance founder, Robert Redford announced today that Sundance Channel will launch SUNDANCE CHANNEL GREEN, a weekly primetime destination block focusing on environmental topics, in early 2007.

Consisting of three hours of hosted programming, SUNDANCE CHANNEL GREEN will present original series and documentary premieres about the earth's ecology and concepts of "green" living that balance human needs with responsible environmental stewardship.

With SUNDANCE CHANNEL GREEN, Sundance Channel becomes the first television network in the United States to establish a significant, regularly-scheduled programming destination dedicated entirely to the environment.

Be sure to take a look at some of our "Green" work.

Take A Look At The Full Article Here:
treehugger: A Green Site

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Sundance Channel: Official Site

Breath Control @ Webster Film Series

St. Louis, MI is getting the gift of the Human Beat Box on Feb. 3rd and 4th. The Doc characterizing the history and evolution of one of the most important elements of Hip-Hop, will have it's regional premiere at the Webster Film Series. The Webster Film Series is sponsored by the Webster University. Check out the screening dates in the screening section of our site.

St. Louis' Foremost Film Series: Webster Film Series

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox Has A Colorado Premiere!

Dr.Bronner's will have it's Coloroado Debut in the renowned International Film Series in Boulder, Colorado, and will be shown in association with the Boulder International Film Festival as a Official Selection of the festival. Screening Dates can be found in the screenings portion of our site.

Take a look at the IFS website here: International Film Series

ROAD Television Premiere on Showtime

Following ROAD's Theatrical Run, Showtime will have a Television Premiere of the award-winning film by Leslie McCleave. The premiere is slated for late-spring, so look forward to updates on the World Television Premiere soon.

Don't forget to check out Showtime's Official Site

Dr. Bronner's "A 'Green' Doc"

Hollywood gets a little Greener everyday. Ghost Robot's enviromentally charged film "Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox" is creating awareness about corporate responsibility, as well as a multitude of other green issues. Hollywood is following suit showing it's green side in a recent issue of Variety. Be sure to give it a look.

Variety's "Green Hollywood" Issue

CHOKING MAN WINS!

Last night at the Gotham Awards our latest feature "Choking Man" won "Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You."

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ROAD Theatrical Premiere in Chicago

ROAD will have it's Theatrical Debut at Facet's Cinematheque in the Windy City. The screening dates will begin on November 17th, 2006 and run until November 23rd, 2006.

Check out Chicago's premiere indie film venue. - Facet's Cinematheque

Seventh Art and Showtime add “ROAD” to their slates.

ROAD, the award-winning feature debut from writer/director Leslie McCleave has been acquired at the American Film Market (IFTA) for distribution by Seventh Art Releasing and will sneak preview in Chicago at the Facets Cinematheque, November 17-23 followed by other cities. Post-theatrical debut will air on Showtime Networks.

"Check out ROAD at 7th Art Releasing" Official Site

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox

Planet In Focus International Enviromental Film Festival has slated Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox for the festival's opening night premiere. This screening will be the documentary's World Premiere, showing the film's importance on the "Green" Scene.

The film will be shown on November 1st, 2006 at 7:00 at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Be sure to check out Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox on the Planet In Focus Official Website

Deauville Film Festival

Choking Man will have its international premiere at the Deauville Film Festival.