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Review - Down to the Felt
By: Triyou I am not much of a gambler. I have read The Gambler by Dostoyevsky but all I remember is the ice cream social that turned into a full-on orgy. I think that’s the arc of the book? Also, I was once at casino where the band Poison was playing and after the set, I bet my friend that I could get Bret Micheals to buy me a drink and compliment either my smile or my thighs--or just flip me off and walk away. Would you believe that all of the above happened? Either way
7 days ago


Press Release - Hawk Hill Pictures Announces International Rollout for Drama The Stress Is Killing Me October 17
Note: international markets only Award-winning indie lands digital release across 60+ global territories By: Alexis Walkenstein PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 9, 2025 — Hawk Hill Pictures unveils the international release of The Stress Is Killing Me , a drama feature that skewers modern anxiety culture with wit, edge, and heart. Beginning October 17 , the film will be available to rent or buy across major platforms internationally. Visit AppleTV+ to pre-order now and watch the
Oct 13


Press Release - New Hitman Thriller releases worldwide October 17 - pre-order now!
DOWN TO THE FELT brings a gambler, a hitman and unexpected twists to home audiences this fall! By: Alexis Walkenstein COLUMBUS– OCTOBER 8, 2025 - From Hawk Hill Pictures, Down to the Felt , directed, co-written and produced by Columbus filmmaker Jon Osbeck under his banner Big Deal Pictures comes home this October 17! Pre-order Felt now via the Apple TV+ store . Watch the official trailer here. Set and filmed in Columbus, Down to the Felt follows Paul, a chronic gambl
Oct 13


Press Release - CHRISTMAS CARDS is Hawk Hill Pictures’ newest worldwide holiday release dropping all the holiday feels this October! 🎄
By: Alexis Walkenstein PITTSBURGH– OCTOBER 7, 2025 — Hawk Hill Pictures announces the upcoming release of Christmas Cards , a charming...
Oct 7


Review - “Down To The Felt” Adds A Much Needed Edge To The Buddy Cop Genre
By: Sal Cento (The Movie Nerds) “ This film allowed me to dig into the complexities of human relationships, set against a backdrop of...
Oct 7


Locally made ‘Down to the Felt’ makes Columbus proud
by Clayton Hines Last spring, locally-made independent film “Down to the Felt” premiered on the opening night of the 2025 Cinema Columbus...
Sep 17


New indie film stars city of Columbus
by WSYX Staff It's an indie flick featuring a down-on-his-luck gambler, a hit man, and a romance with a woman who isn't who she seems....
Sep 17


Michael Stahl-David, Scottie Thompson & Michael Weston Join Dark Comedy ‘Down To The Felt’
Deadline By: Matt Grober EXCLUSIVE : Michael Stahl-David ( Cloverfield ), Scottie Thompson ( Crown Vic ) and Michael Weston ( Home...
Sep 11


New Hitman Thriller Hits Ohio Theaters This Weekend 🎞️
DOWN TO THE FELT Premieres in Columbus with Special Screenings at Studio 35 and the Drexel Theatre COLUMBUS– SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Central...
Sep 5


Hawk Hill Pictures releases UNSINKABLE: TITANIC UNTOLD on iTunes and Google Play in Canada
Critically lauded historical drama expands digital reach following global theatrical success PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 8, 2025 – Hawk Hill...
Jul 15


Creative team reflects on Columbus-filmed 'Down to the Felt' premiere
Author: 10tv.com May 5, 2025 Check out the full Interview HERE.
May 12


Creative team reflects on Columbus-filmed 'Down to the Felt' premiere
COLUMBUS, Ohio — With all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood red carpet event, the 2025 Cinema Columbus Film Festival opened with the...
May 5


Circleville Business Owner-Turned-Actor to Appear on Radio Ahead of Film Premiere
Richie Verito, a Circleville business owner turned actor, is stepping into the spotlight —both on screen and on air. Verito will appear...
Apr 15


‘The Stress Is Killing Me’ Review: Turning a Mid-Life Crisis Into Fun With Friends
Eight successful friends from college. A nice, big house in New Mexico. One uninterrupted week of being able to work their dream job....
Apr 7


Circleville Business Owner Turned Actor Walks the Red Carpet as Ohio-Made Film Hits the Big Screen
Circleville Business Owner turned actor Richie Verito recently traveled from Circleville, Ohio, to California to attend the red-carpet...
Apr 7


Cinema Columbus Film Festival releases upcoming list featuring more than 50 films
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival will kick off with the central Ohio premiere of "Down to the Felt." The Cinema Columbus Film Festival...
Apr 7


Cinema Columbus Film Festival: Find out what's playing, how to get tickets
Coming soon to several theaters near you, CAPA’s fourth Cinema Columbus Film Festival will offer 20-plus screenings of approximately 50...
Apr 1


The Stress Is Killing Me - Review
In writer and director Tom Carroll’s sophomore effort, The Stress Is Killing Me , a group of middle-aged friends from college show up to...
Apr 1


The Stress is Killing Me (2025) Movie Review: Nostalgia-dipped mid-life crisis comedy is loosely bound and unfunny
Tom Carroll’s “The Stress is Killing Me” stems from a great idea. I mean, all of us have re-evaluated our lives at some point, imagining...
Mar 27


University alumnus screening film at Columbus Film Festival
The Cinema Columbus Film Festival is an annual event that showcases independent films from all over, giving Columbus filmmakers an...
Mar 27
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