HVFF Double Winner Director LINDA KRUSE & KRUSING AMERICA in Hollywood & Vine Summer 2016 Magazine!

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For more on Hollywood & Vine Film Festival & Magazine /

BReaKING iNTo HoLLyWooD visit:

http://www.breakingintohollywood.org

To read the whole article visit: 

www.hollywoodvinemag.com/summer2016

We are please to inform you that KRUSING AMERICA is a 2 time Winner at the Hollywood & Vine Film Festival including Best Directing for Linda Kruse and Best Webseries.

The Hollywood & Vine Film Festival (HVFF) celebrates artisticpreneurs! The mission of HVFF is to provide industry access to emerging content creators and to showcase their talent throughout the U.S. and in over 10 countries. Projects include: feature films, shorts, documentaries, web series, music videos, web series, TV pilots, scripts, trailers and even sizzle reels and artists' reels.

Congratulations again,
Hollywood & Vine Film Festival
Hollywood, California

Director LINDA KRUSE OVERALL WINNER at ITA with Multi-Award winning documentary KRUSING AMERICA / International Tourism Awards on World Tourism Day!

Accepting on behalf of Director
LINDA KRUSE
both the
OVERALL WINNER 
& 
Platinum Award of Excellence for
Best Documentary (Professional)
KRUSING AMERICA (United States)

It is such an honor to have won at the International Tourism Awards and on World Tourism Day. I am just amazed by the support my documentary has received all over the world.  

This is KRUSING AMERICA's 59th award in one year! 
Thank you to ITA for the honor and awards, to my team for their hard work and dedication, and of course to everyone for all the well wishes and kind words over the past year. 

From myself, my crew, the Krus Family and 
everyone who worked on KRUSING AMERICA. 

I am simply in awe of our little project. 

Thank you!

– Linda Kruse 

(Director / Producer / Creator 

of KRUSING AMERICA)

International Tourism Awards:

ITA was established to promote world tourism attraction and places, conserve world heritage and tourism centers by nurturing awareness among international community, and improve socio-economic development of regions and countries in the tourism regions. As the sister festival of the prestigious International Film Festivals we aim to help the United Nations promoting the World Tourism Day on 27 September, 2016. (See below)

ITA seeks films relating to tourism, cultural places, heritage centers, ancient and modern kingdoms from amateurs, professionals, government institutions, and private enterprises. Through films, we hope to build a world without boundaries by exploring and understanding various cultures as well as to entertain and inform the international audience. The festival welcomes filmmakers, newcomers, travelers, and amateurs from all over the world to submit their films pertaining tourism, unique properties, and cultural places with an emphasis on interesting journey and unique places.

For more information, visit: 

www.internationalfilmfestivals.org

For a complete list of winners visit:

http://internationaltourismawards.org/awards_winners.htm

In honor of World Tourism Day:

World Tourism Day, a global initiative by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is being celebrated by Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) and this years theme is ‘Tourism for All."

World Tourism Day is celebrated to build awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.

The theme ‘Tourism for All’ has been chosen to illustrate the importance of domestic as well and international tourism in the country.

The day will be celebrated by BTB, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) and different tour operators with day long arrangements of various programs, including a colourful parade inaugurated by Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon.

President Abdul Hamid urged the authorities concerned to ensure awareness building for a sustainable tourism.

The day aims to highlight tourisms’ potential in helping reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

President Abdul Hamid said the government is trying to highlight the expansive natural beauty of Bangladesh to foreign tourists to help build a thriving industry around it.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her message said the Awami League led government has taken diverse initiatives for the development of the tourism industry as well as offer hospitality services at an affordable rate.

The day will be celebrated with many events including folk music, discounts on food and accommodations at hotels and motels and seminars across the country.

In addition, special supplements would be published in the national dailies while special programmes and documentaries will be on aired on Television and Radio.

http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/09/26/world-tourism-day-today/

KRUSING AMERICA Wins Best American Documentary at International Movie Awards! (Directed by LINDA KRUSE)

WINNER INTERNATIONAL PLATINUM AWARD: 
Best American Documentary 
KRUSING AMERICA 
directed by 

LINDA KRUSE

ABOUT the International Movie Award festival for Documentaries & Short Films:

Through Documentary & Short International Movie Award, we hope to sustain and promote filmmakers, especially independent filmmakers around the world, to continue their creativity and produce their artworks; to inspire all filmmakers to never stop chasing their dreams in creating excellent movies, and to participate in the film industry.

Documentary & Short International Movie Award opens its submissions from all filmmakers anywhere. We accept films in any genre. We accept short and documentary films. Newcomers are welcomed. The films will be pre-selected before presented to a judge panel.

For more information visit:

http://internationalmovieawards.com/index.htm

For a complete list of Winners visit:

http://internationalmovieawards.com/DS_IMA/winners%20DSIMA.htm

KRUSING AMERICA Wins #58 Best Documentary at ITA: International Tourism Awards (58th Award in One Year!)

WINNER 
International Award of Outstanding Excellence!
Best Documentary (Professional)
KRUSING AMERICA (United States)

directed by LINDA KRUSE

International Tourism Awards:

ITA was established to promote world tourism attraction and places, conserve world heritage and tourism centers by nurturing awareness among international community, and improve socio-economic development of regions and countries in the tourism regions. As the sister festival of the prestigious International Film Festivals we aim to help the United Nations promoting the World Tourism Day on 27 September, 2016.

ITA seeks films relating to tourism, cultural places, heritage centers, ancient and modern kingdoms from amateurs, professionals, government institutions, and private enterprises. Through films, we hope to build a world without boundaries by exploring and understanding various cultures as well as to entertain and inform the international audience. The festival welcomes filmmakers, newcomers, travelers, and amateurs from all over the world to submit their films pertaining tourism, unique properties, and cultural places with an emphasis on interesting journey and unique places.

For more information, visit: 

www.internationalfilmfestivals.org

For a complete list of winners visit:

http://internationaltourismawards.org/awards_winners.htm

Director LINDA KRUSE Wins #55 Award with KRUSING AMERICA Missouri at Iowa Motion Picture Awards!

PRESS RELEASE

Linda Kruse wins Award of Excellence at The 25^th Annual Iowa Motion Picture Awards 

Pella, IA – On April 16, 2016 The Iowa Motion Picture Association held the 25^th Annual Iowa Motion Picture Awards at The Historic Pella Opera House. There were 108 entries in thirty-one categories. 

\Linda Kruse’s entry titled “KRUSING AMERICA Missouri” earned an Award of Excellence in the Educational Production. The Award of Achievement signifies that the entry was nominated for an award and that the entrant submitted a film worthy of recognition. 

The Award of Excellence is given to the entrant that meets a standard level of accomplishment and earns the most points in the chosen category and signifies an accomplishment of the highest order. A full list of award winners is available at http://impa.tv/awards.html.

About The Iowa Motion Picture Awards

The Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA) recognizes outstanding creative and technical achievement in Iowa’s moving image production industry, in all its forms -- in twenty-one Program Categories and twenty-five Craft Categories.

There are two levels of recognition, the Award of Achievement (Awarded to all nominees for having produced a film worthy of recognition) and the Award of Excellence. For more information, please visit http://impa.tv/

Contact

To learn more please contact The Iowa Motion Picture Association at info@impa.tv

Director LINDA KRUSE and KRUSING AMERICA Official Nominee for the Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards!

KRUSING AMERICA Missouri is an Official Selection and selected to be included in festival.
 Accepted

Dear Linda Kruse,

Congratulations on being named as an Official Nominee for the Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards! This signifies that your KRUSING AMERICA - Missouri has qualified to win either an Award of Achievement or an Award of Excellence in Educational Programming.

The complete list of nominees for all categories will be posted online at www.impa.tv. Your award will be announced during our ANNUAL IMPA AWARDS CELEBRATION on Saturday, April 16, at the Pella Opera House in Pella, Iowa. Please join us in Pella to celebrate the winning entries, participate in excellent workshops, view the screenings of your own entry and those of other nominees, and enjoy the opportunity to network with other Iowa filmmakers. You can learn more about the awards and sign up for the full day of educational workshops, lunch with Iowa Motion Picture Association members, and the Awards Gala by visiting impa.tv/awards.html. 

Congratulations again on your achievement! We're proud to recognize your excellence and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,
The Board of Directors
The Iowa Motion Picture Association

SCREENING SCHEDULE April 16th

9:30 Glitch
9:31 Fairfield Entrepreneur Story
9:32 Lead Poisoning eagle PSA
9:32 - 10:32 Lost Schools
10:35 - 10:55 Lucky Jay Chapter 1
10:58 - 11:04 Fortunate Misfortune
11:07 - 11:09 I'm So Disney
11:09 - 11:14 Please the Bees
11:17 - 11:24 How to be a Superhero
11:27 - 11:32 Salute to Waste Water
11:35 - 11:41 Pitch
11:44 - 11:54 Kennedy Hill - Web Series
11:57 - 1:33 Psycho Magnet
1:36 - 1:46 Sweet Point's Setter Tales
1:49 - 1:55 What Happens in the Woods
1:58 - 2:08 WHO Channel 13 Des Moines - 6pm & 10 pm Newscasts
2:11 - 2:19 Somebuddies
2:22 - 2:28 Curse of the Pancake Man
2:31 - 3:18 8000 Miles with Dad
3:21 - 3:30 Avo
3:33 - 3:56 Before the Bomb
3:59 - 4:04 Count Colby
4:07 - 4:35 KRUSING AMERICA - Missouri

Director, LINDA KRUSE wins Royal Reel for BEST TV PILOT at Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver

2016 Royal Reel Winner 

TV Pilot Competition  

KRUSING AMERICA 

directed 

by 

Linda Kruse

The Canada International Film Festival has firmly established itself among the top film festivals in Canada. Held each year in the beautiful and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, British Columbia, the festival brings the very best of
world cinema to Canada from over 90 countries around the world. This year's Festival Program showcased a wide variety of North American and International Feature Films to thought-provoking Shorts, Documentaries, Music Videos, Animations, Experimental Films, Student Films, a Screenplay Competition, and more.

The festival is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for the artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers and the film-going community. Festival-goers create their own experience with everything from Canadian and World Premiers to intimate gatherings and nightly parties. The festival Closing Awards Ceremony honored the important work of some of today's brightest and most creative artists.

For more information and a complete list
of all the winners visit:

https://canadafilmfestival.com/past-winners-main/2016-winners

KRUSING AMERICA Official Selection Canada International Film Festival in Vancouver April 2016

Congratulations! Linda Kruse:

KRUSING AMERICA has been chosen as an Official Selection for the 2016 Canada International Film Festival.

We’re looking forward to meeting you in Vancouver!

Canada International Film Festival

For more information visit:
https://canadafilmfestival.com/


April 8th - 9th, 2016
Come celebrate and share your passion for independent film. The Canada International Film Festival has firmly established itself among the top film festivals in Canada. Held each year in the beautiful and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, British Columbia, the festival brings the very best of world cinema to Canada from over 90 countries around the world. The Canada International Film Festival is held each year at the beautiful Edgewater Casino in downtown Vancouver. This year's Festival Program will showcase a wide variety of North American and International Feature Films to thought-provoking Shorts, Documentaries, Music Videos, Animations, Experimental Films, Student Films, a Screenplay Competition, and more.

Special Events 
The festival is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for the artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers and the film-going community. Festival-goers create their own experience with everything from Canadian and World Premiers to intimate gatherings and nightly parties. Each year the festival opens with a filmmaker reception allowing the creators of these wonderful films to interact with each other and the festival-going audiences. The festival culminates with the Closing Awards Ceremony honoring the important work of some of today's brightest and most creative artists.

Awards 

Each year, awards are presented in all of the main categories for the top films and filmmakers, writers and actors. The highly coveted Grand Jury Award will be presented to the best film in competition selected from among all the films in the Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION at Filmmakers WorldFest 2016!

Dear Winner,

We are proud to inform you that you and your documentary, KRUSING AMERICA is now in the final round at Filmmakers World Festival (FWF) 2016.  It have also been selected to screen at the festival in Jakarta, Indonesia next month. 

The screening schedules, discussions, workshops and master class will be announced on the winners page in our website on March 3, 2016. Best Film will be announced during the award ceremony and Platinum, Gold and Award of Merit Winners will be announced before March 3 on our website winner's page.

Congratulation and thank you for participating in this years competition.

Regards,
Filmmakers Worldfest

Again Congratulations LINDA KRUSE and KRUSING AMERICA!
You have been selected in 5 additional categories:

1. International Documentary
2. Best Director
3. Best Story
4. Best Editing
5. Best Cinematography

ABOUT

Filmmakers Worldfest is the sister festival of World Film Awards, an established festival which has successfully held several international festivals. We are looking for excellent produced films and documentary with distinctive voices. We accept shorts, feature documentaries and films of all genres. We encourage independent filmmakers, travelers, adventurers, and anyone with passion for film-making to join us in making your film get the recognition it deserves.

Official Selection KRUSING AMERICA BEST TV SERIES at FINOW FILM FESTIVAL in Berlin, Germany this weekend!

Congratulations!

KRUSING AMERICA, Your project has been selected to be included in the Festival!

The Festival takes place this February 19-21, 2016 in
Eberswalde Deutschland near Berlin, Germany

Welcome to the Finow International Film Festival!

All the Best and Cheers,
Finow Film Festival Team

ABOUT

The primary objective of the Finow International Film & Script Festival is to provide a platform for talented independent producers, directors and writers from around the world to increase their distribution possibilities and production quality.

We are looking for new names, new ideas, new content which can be equal to our new World's changes.
The FFSF offers 11 film categories, 9 screenplay categories and 5 crew ones to widen the possibilities of our submitters.

International and European film distributors, TV and web channels and film production companies are interested in new names and products presented by the Festival.



For more Event details visit: http://www.finowfilmfestival.com

OFFICIAL SELECTION Web Series CANADA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL in Montreal, Canada this weekend!

For more information and to see the complete list of 

SELECTED FILMS AT 

2016 CANADA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

visit:

http://www.canadafilmfest.com/#!selected-films/wduc2

Media Monday: LINDA KRUSE & KRUSING AMERICA Finalist in Short Documentary Category at THE TASTE AWARDS!

Above are a few highlights from the seventh annual TASTE AWARDS ceremony at the historic Castro Theatre in downtown San Francisco, CA. 

The TASTE AWARDS are the premier awards show celebrating the year's best in Food, Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle programs on Television, Film, Online, Apps, and Radio.

The Annual Awards include appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms including the Food Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Sony Pictures, Esquire Network, Spike TV, Vimeo, iHeart Radio, Vice, Bio / FYI Channel, Dreamworks and more.

Visit http://www.thetasteawards.com
Twitter: @TasteAwards #tasteawards7

#Lindakruse #KrusingAmerica #Awards #Finalist 

Linda Kruse & KRUSING AMERICA TASTE Awards Finalist!

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA KRUSE - KRUSING AMERICA has been named a Nominee Finalist of the TASTE AWARDS. Viewers voted online last December for the Viewers Choice Award Winner. WINNERS will be announced tonight at the seventh annual TASTE AWARDS in San Francisco.  The TASTE AWARDS are the premier awards show celebrating the year's best in Food, Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle programs on Television, Film, Online, Apps, and Radio. The Annual Awards include appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms including  the Food Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Sony Pictures, Esquire Network, Spike TV, Vimeo, iHeart Radio, Vice, Bio / FYI Channel, Dreamworks and more.     Visit http://www.thetasteawards.com Twitter: @TasteAwards #tasteawards7

LINDA KRUSE Nominated for BEST DIRECTOR plus more categories at Filmmakers World Festival (FWF) 2016!

Congratulations LINDA KRUSE and KRUSING AMERICA!

Your documentary has made it to the final round of Filmmakers World Festival (FWF) 2016.

You have been selected in 5 additional categories:

1. International Documentary
2. Best Director
3. Best Story
4. Best Editing
5. Best Cinematography

ABOUT

Filmmakers World Festival is the sister festival of World Film Awards, an established festival which has successfully held several international festivals. We are looking for excellent produced films and documentary with distinctive voices. We accept shorts, feature documentaries and films of all genres. We encourage independent filmmakers, travelers, adventurers, and anyone with passion for film-making to join us in making your film get the recognition it deserves.

AMERICAN FILM AWARDS gives KRUSING AMERICA an HONORABLE MENTION for Best TV Episode Category

Congratulations KRUSING AMERICA on your selection to the American Film Award Honorable Mention list of filmmakers.

While your show did not win the specific category our judges found your work to stand out amongst the other submissions and felt obligated to recognize it.

The American Film Award is greatly honored that you shared your work with us and look forward to seeing what else you have in store. 

Best of luck with the film and feel free to keep us in the loop with the continued success of the film!

Thank you very much,

The American Film Award

For complete list of Winners and Honorable Mentions: 

http://www.americanfilmaward.com/winners/

The American Film Awards, an international Screenwriting and Film competition by filmmakers for filmmakers. Film is an international medium that has its roots in the American inventors and entrepreneurs. This spirit is felt in every script, frame, and pixel of film produced around the world.

The American Film Awards are a recognition of what it means to have that motivating force pushing through the screen. It is much more than a trophy, it is a message that the spirit of film is alive.

http://www.americanfilmaward.com/#about

Follow or mention on Twitter: @AmFilmAward

Florida Premiere of the Multi-Award Winning Family Docu-Series KRUSING AMERICA Screening at RITZ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL this weekend!

Screening this SUNDAY, JAN 24, 2016

3:00-4:00PM – KRUSING AMERICA

Question and Answer Session to follow with creator / director / producer:

LINDA KRUSE

(DOVE Foundation Approved Docu-series with 5-star Highest Rating) 

4:00-5:00PM – Awards Ceremony to follow

Ritz Theatre located in the historic Main Street ​District of downtown Winter Haven, FL.

The Ritz Theatre 

263 W. Central Ave.
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Ritz International Film Festival is an Independent Children & Family Friendly Film Festival dedicated to the education, growth, and economic development of the film industry, with the intent to expose the art to the community. This will be done thru informing the public about the art of visual storytelling, enhancing opportunities for filmmakers to develop their craft and art, and increasing the public’s awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset.

Ritz Film Festival Mission Statement:

The Ritz Film Festival is made up of Volunteers who are dedicated to the education, growth, and economic development of the film industry with the intent to expose art through film to the community. 

Stella Heath

FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

For more information visit: 

http://www.ritzoncentral.com

LINDA KRUSE WINS Platnium Award for Directing at World Documentary Awards!

Platinum Award Winner:

KRUSING AMERICA, directed by Linda Kruse - Documentary Short, Director

Dear Linda Kruse,

It is with pride we would like to inform you that your work on KRUSING AMERICA has been awarded the highest award for directing at the World Documentary Awards (WDA) 2016.

"We are always looking for intelligent, well-produced, smartly edited documentary films from any type of true-life films that engage in interesting story telling."

Truth well captured in an excellent cinematic motion is an art documentary filmmakers struggle to achieve. World Documentary Awards greets all documentary filmmakers to show their talents and passions through their films.

The Wold Film Awards will be celebrate on United Nations World Human Rights Day.

To see a list of all the 2016 Winners visit: http://www.worldfilmawards.org/worlddocumentaryawards/winners_wda.htm

LINDA KRUSE WINS Award of Excellence in DIRECTING – Documentary at Idyllwild International Film Festival!

So Excited! KRUSING AMERICA won 38 Awards in the last 6 months of last tear but the first Award for 2016 is already one of my favorite: The Mary Austin Award of Excellence in Directing a Documentary for KRUSING AMERICA. Director LINDA KRUSE at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema! Thank YOU #IIFC

See the complete list of WINNERS at:

http://www.idyllwildcinemafest.com/awards-iifc-2016/

Nominated in 3 Categories & Screening 2x this Weekend at IDYLLWILD International Film Festival – KRUSING AMERICA on a big screen!

The IDYLLWILD International Film Festival will be held on January 5-10, 2015
KRUSING AMERICA screening times are:

Krusing America	0:23:00	Astrocamp	Sun January10	10-11:30am
Krusing America	0:23:00	Mary Austin	Fri January 8	12:15-1:45 pm

For more information visit: www.IdyllwildCinemaFest.com

TEAM IIFC

"The greatest little film festival on earth!"

KRUSING AMERICA has been nominated in 3 categories including:
Directing, Producing and Indie Spirit Award!

INDIE SPIRIT AWARD	Krusing America
MARY AUSTIN EXCELLENCE IN DIRECTING Documentary	Krusing America
MARY AUSTIN EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCING Documentary	Krusing America

Mary Austin (1868- 1934) American novelist and essayist who wrote about socialism, women’s rights, and a variety of other topics including her own deeply personal and sustaining form of mysticism. Her best known work, A Woman of Genius (1912) is one of over 25 books she wrote in 56 years lifetime. 

Congratulations KRUSING AMERICA!

KRUSING AMERICA Takes Second Place at Courier Awards!

Courier Awards mission is to discover new screenwriting talent & emerging filmmakers. 

KRUSING AMERICA, Created, Produced and Directed by Linda Kruse
was among the top 2 for Best Short Film at the Courier Awards 2015!

Congratulations KRUSING AMERICA!