545 Productions presents the new online destination dedicated to the independent arts…

545 Productions has been inspired by talented filmmakers to launch a 24/7 year-round film festival – all in the comfort of your own home. The site is the brainchild of Bill Bonfanti and partners Danielle Bonfanti and Gila Kaplan, founders of 545 Productions, and takes the independent arts into the 21st century by bringing Indie films and music straight to you.

Bill, creator of Filmgo.net had a simple plan which was to save money to make his first film while working at the New York Stock Exchange for a few years. Of course he soon became fed up with Wall Street and after putting in his time, Bill concentrated on finishing his first screenplay (“Murder in Mind”). Upon its completion and learning of the difficulties that lie ahead in getting his film produced and distributed, Bill decided to tackle the project in an untraditional manner. With his partners, he opened 545 Productions as they planned to distribute “Murder in Mind” via its own website. Upon building a website, Bill realized that there were plenty of talented filmmakers out there who also needed a place to showcase their films.

FilmGo.net was launched in late 2008, with 10 films and 3 featured musicians selected by Bill himself. The goal is to be the premiere destination to showcase talented Indie artists for audiences as well as the film industry by allowing film distributors and film viewers the opportunity to discover independent films outside of the traditional festival. FilmGo.net provides producers and musicians an interactive and modern environment to showcase their work, making FilmGo.net the new place to enjoy and support the independent arts.

With the completion of the site, 545 Productions has delivered an impressive, engaging festival that musicians, film professionals and fans alike will return to again and again.

545 Productions screens tons of movies each week, and brings to their members movies they deem as top quality acting and thematic movies. Bill comments “ Closer to my heart, each film is unique and has its own voice and distinctive qualities. Due to the difficulties in the industry, some wonderful films never get to see the light of day or I should say “dark of theaters”. One of my goals is to get as many films as possible viewed by the general public with an eye toward later distribution. My criteria for film selection are simple. I look for quality in acting, writing and directing but, in addition, a film must have commercial appeal for mass audiences. Each film on our site certainly passes these benchmarks.”

Among its features are:

* Award-winning Indie films, hand-selected from the top film festivals in North America.
* Talented, up-and-coming musicians – with streaming songs and streaming videos from Indie musicians.
* Bill’s Blog – discussing all areas of the entertainment industry, from movies to TV to music. Readers are encouraged to post their opinions, comments and views, creating a community of enthusiasts.
* Box office predictions and results every week.
* Current industry headlines from varied sources.
* Movie trivia games, contests and giveaways, and more!

And best of all, membership is FREE!