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The deal was negotiated by Vanguard CEO Freyr Thor and Myles Shane, VP of Hiltz Squared Media Group.  Shane is confident these titles will play well with Canadian audiences stating that "These films have yet to be broadcast on television or released for home entertainment in Canada. We're very pleased to be working with Vangaurd on this, as it will enable Hiltz Squared to provide Canadians with hundreds of exciting new films and television programs to enjoy."

Some of the titles will include: Disco Pigs (Cillian Murphy), Public Access (Bryan Singer) and Painful Secrets (Norma Bailey).

For  interviews please contact Myles Shane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  For more information on Hiltz Squared click on www.hiltz2.com and for Vanguard Cinema please go to www.vanguardcinema.com.

“0.9 Ampere” has been selected out of competition in Situation de la Création Européenne (European Creation Panorama), in the 23rd FIPA, which will be held in Biarritz from January 26th to 31th 2010.

The programs are shown in theatres on large screens, which are open to professionals, journalists and the general audience.  Beside the official screenings, the programs will also be available at the Fipatel.
The Fipatel, a real selective market, is reserved to the acquisitions managers and journalists. Eighty video booths will be at their disposal for the request viewings and will allow them to watch all the Fipatel programs in addition to those in official sections.

Alcatraz Reunion

Alcatraz Reunion will be playing this week on CBC's documentary channel!

The 70th Anniversary of Alcatraz Penitentiary is fast approaching, so Park Ranger John Cantwell is inviting every ex-Alcatraz inmate - and their former guards - back to the Rock for an alumni gathering.

Against the backdrop of these colorful characters and their imminent rendezvous, Alcatraz Reunion traces the history of the iconic island, and its transformation from notorious prison to tourist mecca.

"Enthralling" –  New York Times.

"SUPERB!” - Time Magazine's #1 Shortlist!

The North American Sales agent & Distributor, HILTZ SQUARED MEDIA, is proud to announce : The documentary Anita O'Day: The life of a Jazz Singer, has been nominated for a Grammy award in the category of:

Best Long Form Video!!!!

The film was produced by Robbie Cavolina (also the Director), Ian McCrudden, and Melissa Davies.

Other film nominees include:  Chris Botti - In Boston , Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash's America, Keith Urban - Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy World Tour Live, and Various Artists - The Beatles Love - All Together Now.


The “Jazzumentary”, tells the legendary story of American Jazz Singer and musical pioneer Anita O’Day.  Regarded as one of the top female artists of her time along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.  In a field dominated by talented African American women, Anita was definitely one of a kind!  The film portrays Anita as a woman who lived her life the way she wanted to without regret. She speaks openly about her adversities, including her long addiction to heroin and alcohol. Anita’s choice to live a reclusive life, is sustained only by her love and passion for Jazz music.

The film follows "The Jezebel of Jazz" on tour in Europe, well into her 80’s, and making the final recording, shortly before her death due to cardiac arrest in 2004.

Since its debut at the Tribecca Film Festival, critics have loved the charming gem of a film!


Hiltz Squared Media President, Naomi Hiltz, has this to say about her first screening of “Anita O’Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer”:

Hiltz Squared Media Vice President, Myles Shane, has sold the documentary to Canadian Pay-per-view Channel, Super Channel, and is currently exploring further options in the United States.  The film has been released theatrically in New York and LA.

For an interview with the film’s Producers, or contact with Hiltz Square Media, contact Myles Shane at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (416) 760-9155.

-Spike Jonze, Director (Where The Wild Things Are, Being John Malkovich).

THE REINACTORS, the new documentary about the cut-throat nature of show business, and the winner of Rotterdam’s International film festival, will be out on DVD starting this Febuary 9th!

Grab your copy while supplies last by preordering on January 12th or rent it from netflix by securing it on que at:

documentary filmmaking at it’s best!

Myles Shane and Jonathan Hiltz recently returned from a successful trip to the Montreal World Film Festival.  Check out the upcoming article in Mediacaster Magazine for detailed festival coverage.  Thanks as well to the fabulous Loew's Hotel Vogue for a great stay.

Naomi and the team just came back from Vancouver and the screening for 'Kanako - Challenging The System' went really well! The film is now playing in Canada on OUT TV.  Check back at the Hiltz Squared website for listings on when it will be on TV in your country, if you live outside Canada.

Here is a recent article on the film and interview with Naomi on GayVancouver.net