World film magic

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name = World Film Magic

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foundation = 1998
founder = Jose R Gonzalez
location_city =Hollywood CA
location_country = USA
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industry = Entertainment
products = Motion Picture, Music, Video Game Distribution
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homepage = [http://www.worldfilmmagic.com www.worldfilmmagic.com]
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World Film Magic was founded on December 12 1998 by Jose R Gonzalez. Is one of the first Mexican American companies to bring Spanish language movies to the American public. Jose R Gonzalez CEO wanted to be a part of Hollywood. Movies excited him. He dreamed of creating a film production company. With support from his wife Sky Rodriguez, Budget Films and his former lawyer Ronald Chew he began exhibiting movies in 16, 35mm and video to hospitals, jails, cultural centers, schools and libraries. Their customers really enjoyed watching among newer titles, classics like Gone With the Wind, The Alamo, Casa Blanca, Ben Hur, etc. He thanks Albert Drebis, Budgtet Films president, for enabling him to create a profitable business and teaching him about the aspects of moviemaking. World Film Magic had been born. At one point Jose's collection consisted of 10,000 movie titles in 16 mm and 35 mm. When he worked as an editor for United Artists, his friend Esteban Jimenez and him started to think about seriously making movies. They began to put a team together that would not only share their dream and push along with them, but also who could bring their own talent and knowledge. Francisco Olea came to the group when the switch to producing came about. Ramon Alvarado joined afterwards completing a team that embodies a desire to succeed. The company started to produce some trailers,short films and videos. Jess Araujo, current attoney incorporated to the team to complete a strong and driven team. From there they were able to work with major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and United Artists securing distribution deals and the opportunity they have for producers of independent film and also bringing movies to Latin America. After this period the company reinforced associations with companies like Imcine and churubusco Estudios, which brought Perfume de Violetas. Amores Perros and Perfume have garnered prestigious awards around the globe. Entertainment is an ever expanding industry and thanks to the advent of the DVD, movies have not only had a phenomenal life after theatrical exhibition but many films are produced solely for the increasing home video market that includes cable, satellite, television and the internet.

Background

Love Takes Time received several film festival awards from around the world, impressive for a very low budget project with an all black cast. Chunky Monkey from England and Patrulla 81 from Mexico show the increasing quality of the films that have been acquired recently. Many of these films have been honored with Film Festival awards. Chunky Monkey did as well as Spider Man did when it came out in England. The dark comedy Monty Python style features many known faces from British cinema. Patrulla 81 features the six Latin Grammy winning band from Mexico. The movie did very well in the film festival circuit particularly because of the great direction of Francisco Joel Mendoza whose other films produced by Cemex and Churubusco will also be distributed by World Film Magic. World Film Magic has collaborated with key industry professionals including Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo, Hugo Stieglitz, Ricardo Montalban's Nosotros organization and George Lucas.

Mrs. Gloria Villarreal (also known as Paloma Villarreal), experienced composer, performer, actress, film producer and music promoter of groups such as La Banda del Recodo, has joined WFM MUSIC as president of the music branch that now brings quality acts from a variery of styles.

Just like the major studios like Warner Bros. or Universal have a product that reaches the world, the company acquires and distributes exclusive projects with full rights for worldwide distribution.

The Executive Roster

Jose Gonzalez, CEO.Started as an editor for United Artists for eight years then became a producer and then a distributor. Studied graphic design, editing and film at Whittier College.

Francisco Olea, PresidentFilmmaking school graduate, who began in films and commercial production.

Gloria Villarreal, President WFM MusicPerformer and composer since she was 11 years old bringing her experience and sensibility to the world of music and film.

Ramon Alvarado, Vice PresidentA realtor , computer technician and video producer who started distributing independent films to stay here.

Sky Rodriguez, SecretaryA terribly well organized medical transcriptionist with a very helpful experience in credit unions who helps keep the company's paperwork in order among other duties.

Louis Hernandez, TreasurerEx Viet-Nam Veteran member of the board of the Nostros team founded by Ricardo Montalban. He helped that non profit organization to be where they are today as a treasurer.

World Film Magic Incorporated is a fully integrated, independent entertainment distribution company. Primarily engaged in licensing and distributing feature films and television programs, World Film Magic specializes in bringing new release content to retail.World Film Magic serves as a distributor for the following labels: Imicine, Vanguard, Westlake Entertainment and Victory Multimedia. World Film Magic partenered with Lions Gate and Warner Brothers to expand, promote and distribute new Mexican and Latin cinema as well as independent projects from the US and all over the world. The company licenses product to cable, satellite, television, and internet video on demand around the world.

2007

World Film Magic has created WFM Music to represent the global music styles that the music buying market demand. The roster includes an array of artists from local talent to well established acts. Part of their uniqueness in the music business as they do on their film branch, is to release new artists. They handle rock, Latin, rock en espanol, norteno, jazz, classical, contemporary, among many others. WFM MUSIC is 50% owned by World Film Magic Distribution and 50% owned by WFM MUSIC. World Film Magic and associated companies are primarily focused on the entertainment, (motion picture and music distribution and production), video games, and artist packaging sectors. Not only do they represent a wide range of businesses, but they remain globally unique. Their aim is to fully leverage this uniqueness in aggressively carrying out their convergence strategy so they can continue to emotionally touch and excite their customers.

Titles

*MOVIES 98-07
*AMORES PERROS
*LOVE TAKES TIME
*BANDIDO
*ORIUNDI
*CARGA DE TUNAS
*ATRAPAMOS A BIN LADEN
*LA REYNA DEL SUR
*EN LAS GARRAS DE LA MUERTE
*LOS TRES MICHOACANOS
*EL DIABLO DE LA FRONTERA
*LOS DOS JEFES IN 5 SECONDS
*SIN MIEDO A LA MUERTE
*PATRULLA 81 THE MOVIE
*CHUNKY MONKEY
*UN SECRETO DE FAMILIA
*AMOR A LA MEXICANA
*UNA AVENTURA EN DURANGO
*LA VIUDA DE LA MUERTE
*NUT'N NICE
*PISTOLAS DE PAGA
*UN PEDACITO DE CIELO
*LA LEYENDA DE MARILYN MONROE
*MUSIC
*WFM MUSIC
*LEX (ROCK EN ESPANOL)
*AUDAZ DE LA SIERRA (SIERRENO)
*ANA ROCIO (NORTENO)
*EL BLANCO DE SINALOA (BANDA SINALOENSE)

External links

* [http://www.worldfilmmagic.com Official Website]
*http://www.myspace.com/worldfilmmagic
*http://www.myspace.com/wfmmusicpvrecords
*http://www.youtube.com/worldfmagic

References

*http://www.Artisticwarfare.com
*http://www.revistaantenna.com/NotasInteresAnt.asp
*http://www.latinheat.com/news.php?nid=753
*http://nalip.org/LITI/2007/07_0920.htm
*http://www.pr.com/press-release/52530
*http://www.prlog.org/10028524-new-dvd-releases-from-world-film-magic-in-hollywood.html