The fourth annual International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts (IFFCA) was held at the Laemmle Music Hall Three in super swanky Beverly Hills right on Wilshire Boulevard from October 10th to the 12th. The IFFCA was started by passionate cinema enthusiasts who liked to contribute to the film community and recognizedContinue Reading

Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengence Sells Out On Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, Cinema Epoch presented two exclusive, sold out screenings of award-winning filmmaker Gregory Hatanaka’s Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance at the Laemmle Noho Theatre. The Martial Arts Museum in Burbank will also hosted a very specialContinue Reading

The Lady Filmmakers Brings Much Needed Attention to Female Filmmakers The 7th annual Lady Filmmakers Festival is under the umbrella of the newly formed Lady Filmmakers Foundation, a 501c3 tax exempt charity. This wonderful festival celebrates women in leadership roles in the entertainment industry. Their film festival celebrates women filmmakers,Continue Reading

This afternoon I had the good fortune of seeing a super private advanced screening of  Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance with the film’s award-winning director, Gregory Hatanaka and star of the film Mathew Karedas in attendance. This film had such an impressive ensemble cast and so much action, that youContinue Reading

The cool, contemporary look of Single collection and fabulous Single dresses has made its way into the stylish wardrobes of some oovely curvy fashionistas. Two years ago based on a huge demand for contemporary clothing needs in the thriving plus size market, Saks Fifth Avenue approached Single’s innovative founders, GalinaContinue Reading

  Cinema Epoch proudly presents an exclusive screenings of award-winning filmmaker Gregory Hatanaka’s Samurai Cop2: Deadly Vengeance on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10th, at the Laemmle Noho Theatre at 7:20pm. Hakanaka (Mad Cowgirl, Blue Dream) and the stars of the film will conduct a Q and A afterContinue Reading

I went to an event I look forward to every year last night, the Shriekfest Film Festival Opening Night Party. My friend, the lovely and oh so talented actress Denise Gossett created the festival. She started the festival in early 2001 when starred in the horror film “Chain Of Souls”Continue Reading

On October 3rd at Sony Pictures Studio lawn in Culver City, the Special Needs Network will have their 10th Annual “Evening Under The Stars.” This gala fundraiser will honor LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas with be bestowed the Everyday Advocate Award and  Google will be awarded the Trailblazer AwardContinue Reading

Several of my films are making their world premiere at the prestigious Action on Film (AOF) Festival, which is going on until Sunday, September 27th in scenic Monrovia at the Krikorian Theatres. These films are Strangers In A Book, Seeking Valentina, and Natural Born Filmmakers. This festival was created by DelContinue Reading

  Face Forward, a charity that provides pro-bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence, victims of violent crimes and whom recently added victims of human trafficking, held their 6th annual fundraising gala celebrating survivors which was attended by a star studded roster of celebrities on September 19th. This amazingContinue Reading