Casper Andreas' film "Between Love & Goodbye" to open theatrically Jan 30, 2009. DVD release to follow

(Dec 19, 2008 - New York, NY) Embrem Entertainment, the New York based independent film production and distribution company, is releasing its third feature film, "Between Love & Goodbye" in US theaters in early 2009. The limited theatrical release will kick off in New York with an opening at Clearview Cinemas Chelsea on Jan 30th.

"Between Love & Goodbye" is the latest feature from multi-award winning writer/director Casper Andreas, who also produced the film together with Markus Goetze. The drama, about a gay couple dealing with falling in and out of love, was shot on location in New York in 2007, and has enjoyed a successful festival run since its premiere in May 2008, at the Pink Apple Film Festival in Zurich.

Andreas, a recent Out 100 Honoree, is thrilled to once again open a film exclusively at the Clearview in Chelsea. "We had a great opening and an amazing run of my second feature "A Four Letter Word" at the same theater earlier this year," he says. "My hope is that "Between Love & Goodbye" will prove itself to be equally successful."

This absorbing story begins with Marcel (Justin Tensen), a French actor living in New York, marrying his lesbian friend Sarah (Jane Elliott) so he can stay in the US with his boyfriend Kyle (Simon Miller). When Kyle's transgender sister April (Rob Harmon) appears, however, she asserts control over her brother's life without masking her contempt for Marcel.

Referring to "Between Love & Goodbye" as his 'European film,' Swedish-born Andreas is well aware that this 'alternative family drama' is a big departure from his earlier work. A review in Variety of the film states: "Helmer-scripter Casper Andreas, whose previous credits adhered firmly and flamboyantly to the comedic, seems to have hit his stride with the operatic excesses of melodrama".

The DVD of the film is being released by Embrem together with TLA Releasing in the late Spring of 2009. Broadcast rights have been picked up by LOGO Network.

Embrem Entertainment was launched by Andreas in 2004. The company's previous films include his romantic comedies "Slutty Summer" and "A Four Letter Word". Embrem was the theatrical distributor of "Slutty Summer" in 2005, and of "A Four Letter Word" in 2008.

For additional information, visit www.lovegoodbye.com (updated website coming soon) and www.embrem.com

Embrem Entertainment Announces DVD Release Date of A FOUR LETTER WORD: August 19

Embrem to release DVD in Partnership with TLA Releasing
(New York, NY - June 30, 2008) Embrem Entertainment has announced the DVD release date of its award-winning box office hit, A FOUR LETTER WORD: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, with a pre-book date of July 22.

Embrem will release DVD of the gay romantic comedy, directed by Casper Andreas and starring Jesse Archer and Charlie David, in partnership with TLA Releasing, distributor of Andreas' earlier hit the romantic comedy SLUTTY SUMMER.

Among the planned DVD extras are commentary by co-writer/director Andreas and co-writer/star Archer, a behind-the-scenes featurette, interviews with Andreas and cast members, "Faggotty Attention" music video, "Is Mace Gay?" documentary spoof, theatrical trailer and more.

Filled with razor-sharp one-liners and plenty of eye candy, A FOUR LETTER WORD follows a group of friends in New York's Chelsea gayborhood, led by Luke (Jesse Archer), a charming, promiscuous "gay cliché" who works in a Chelsea sex shop. Then Luke falls hard for macho man Stephen (Charlie David) and considers giving monogamy a chance. But everything is not as it seems, and Luke realizes that being true to oneself may be the best way to deal with some four-letter words, like love.

Currently in the eleventh week of its national theatrical release, A FOUR LETTER WORD has played in fifteen major markets across the country, beginning with an extended three-week run in New York, followed by Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, San Francisco, Austin, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Tuscon, and currently in Portland.

The film has played in nearly sixty film festivals around the world, with over a dozen premium Opening Night, Closing Night and Centerpiece or Spotlight Screening billings. Among its awards are:

- The Grand Jury Award for Outstanding Screenwriting at Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival;
- Best Gay Feature Film at Q Cinema: Fort Worth Gay and Lesbian Film Festival;
- Audience Award for Best Film at the Fire Island Film Festival;
- Best Ensemble Cast at Festival del Sol in Gran Canaria, Spain;
- Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress (Virginia Bryan) at FilmOut San Diego.

Press review copies of A FOUR LETTER WORD are available upon request, and interviews with Andreas, Archer, David and other cast members can be arranged. Requests should be sent to adam@embrem.com.

For additional information, visit www.afourletterwordmovie.com

Casper Andreas' third feature film "Between Love & Goodbye" to premier at film festivals this month

(May 2, 2008 - New York, NY) Between Love & Goodbye, the latest feature film from award-winning writer/director Casper Andreas, will have its world premiere at The Pink Apple Film Festival in Zurich, Switzerland on May 3rd. The film is playing twice over the weekend and the screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the director.

"I am thrilled to premiere Between Love & Goodbye at the Pink Apple," says Andreas. "The festival has always been very supportive of my work. Though Between Love & Goodbye in many ways is a very New York film, it has also been described as a very European film and I hope the Swiss audiences will enjoy it."

Roland Loosli, programming director of The Pink Apple Film Festival, certainly believe they will. "Between Love & Goodbye fascinates with its fantastic original soundtrack and its talented and sexy actors", Loosli says. "The Pink Apple Film Festival is proud to present Andreas' magnificent new film as a world premiere!"

Upcoming festivals for the film include The Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, where Between Love & Goodbye will be the Centerpiece Film on May 24th. The East Coast Premiere will be held early June at New York's Gay & Lesbian Film Festival NewFest.

Between Love & Goodbye is Andreas' first feature drama. Previous films include the romantic comedies Slutty Summer and A Four Letter Word (currently in theaters).

Between Love & Goodbye tells the story of Kyle (Simon Miller) and Marcel (Justin Tensen), and their rocky relationship. The feature also stars Rob Harmon and Jane Elliott. Shot on location in New York in September of 2007, Between Love & Goodbye was produced by Casper Andreas and Markus Goetze.

For additional information, visit www.lovegoodbye.com and www.embrem.com.

"A FOUR LETTER WORD" still playing in New York. Opens in Los Angeles and Palm Springs April 11

(April 9, 2008 - New York, NY)  A FOUR LETTER WORD took in $6,017 on one screen during it's second weekend at the Clearview Chelsea Cinemas in New York and will stay on at the theater for a third week. The release of the film is expanding this coming weekend when it opens atSunset 5 in Los Angeles for a one-week-only run, starting April 11.  It is also opening at the Palme D'Or in Palm Springs on the same day. A FOUR LETTER WORD is an "endearing romantic comedy that explores gay relationships with low-budget verve" (New York Times). Directed by Casper Andreas, and starring two high-profile gay actors -- Jesse Archer and Charlie David, it is the winner of Outfest's Jury Award for Outstanding Screenwriting. The "very funny comedy about love, sex and living life on your own terms" (HX Magazine), "manages to say something smart about gay stereotypes, both in and outside the insular gay community" (TV Guide.com). In an effort by the filmmakers to reach as many people as possible through grassroots campaigning and community outreach, the Friday April 11th, 7.40 PM screening in Los Angeles is being presented by The LA Gay Center's In The Moment Campaign. The 3.00 PM screening on Saturday April 12th is hosted by Andrea Meyerson'sAll Out Films and her lesbian organization Women on a Roll. The screening will be followed by an Q&A with director Casper Andreas and actresses Virginia Bryan and Alison Lane. The 7.40 PM screening on Saturday April 12th will be proceeded by a red carpet event at the Sunset 5 sponsored by Straight Out Media and DIVA.  Andreas will attend along with the film's stars Jesse Archer, Charlie David, Virginia Bryan, and Alison Lane. The screening is followed by a Q&A and opening weekend party at Here Lounge in West Hollywood, hosted by Jeffrey Sanker and Paul Nicholls. Everyone with a ticket stub from any Friday or Saturday screening will receive a complimentary Kröl Vodka cocktail at the party before 11PM. Any Friday or Saturday ticket stub will also recieve a complimentary mimosa at the Party Brunch From 11-3 PM Sunday April 13th at the Boulevard Lounge in West Hollywood, hosted by promoter Wayne Castro. At the Palme D'Or in Palm Springs, director Casper Andreas, and stars Jesse Archer and Charlie David will attend the 6.00 PM screening on Sunday April 13th. The screening will be followed by a Q&A and an opening weekend party at Tropicale (starting at 8PM). Anyone with a ticket stub from any opening weekend screening at the Palme D'Or will receive a complimentary 42 Below Vodka cocktail at the party and get a chance to meet and mingle with the stars of the film. In addition, the film is opening at the Cine Theatre in Athens, Georgia on April 18th, the Gateway Theater in Fort Lauderdale on May 9th, and Cinestudio in Hartford on May 23rd. The film is also set to open in San Francisco, Boston, and DC. More info and more cities to come. Upcoming gay film festival screenings include Opening Night in San Diego on April 11th, to be attended by Andreas, Archer, David, and Bryan and Opening Night in Boston on May 7th, to be attended by Andreas.

Watch the "A Four Letter Word" trailer on Youtube. For additional information, visit www.afourletterwordmovie.com andwww.embrem.com.

"Between Love & Goodbye" opens in Fort Lauderdale & Denver. DVD release May 5th!

Meet star Rob Harmon opening weekend in Fort Lauderdale April 3 & 4


Between Love & Goodbye opens in Fort Lauderdale at theGateway Theater this Friday, April 3rd. Rob Harmon who plays gender-confused April will attend the 8PM screenings Friday and Saturday opening weekend and answer questions about the film afterwards.
After the screning and Q&A on Friday, please join Rob at George's Alibi in Fort Laduerdale. On Saturday, join him in Miami at the newly opened Vlada Lounge.


Gateway Cinema
1820 E Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 763-7994


Between Love & Goodbye is also opening at the Starz FilmCenter in Denver on April 10 for a one week only run.


Starz FilmCenter
900 Aurora Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
303 595 3456


"'Between Love & Goodbye' is a well-made and absorbing cautionary tale. Performances are first-rate, and Jon Fordham's cinematography glows."
~ Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

"A FOUR LETTER WORD" took in $12,101 on one screen in New York over the weekend

(April 2, 2008 - New York, NY)  Embrem Entertainment's release of "A Four Letter Word" (US, 2007, 87 min) is off to an incredible start. Playing exclusively in New York at Clearview Chelsea Cinemas, the gay romantic comedy that opened last Friday took in $12,101 over the weekend, giving the film the third highest per-screen-average of all films currently in release in the United States. It was the highest grossing film at the Chelsea Theater. "A Four Letter Word" received several rave reviews, including one from the New York Times that says the film 'coasts on a good-natured raunchiness' and describes it as 'an endearing romantic comedy that explores gay relationships with low-budget verve.' TVGuide.com says the film 'manages to say something smart about gay stereotypes, both in and outside the insular gay community.' "I am thrilled about our opening numbers" says director Casper Andreas who, together with his team, has worked hard to get the word out about the film. "This proves that gay people are still interested in seeing themselves represented on the big screen." "A Four Letter Word" is being self-released by the filmmakers, and without the marketing budget to buy expensive TV commericals or billboards, they have to rely on the power of the community and grassroots outreach. Andreas hopes to keep the momentum going. "I want to encourage eveyone who likes to see an alternative to the usual Hollywood fare to come out and check out the film. And those who already did -- please tell your friends to go and see it!" "A Four Letter Word" will play exclusivley at Chelsea Cinemas for a second week. On April 11, the film opens at Sunset 5 in Los Angles, and at the Palme D'Or in Palm Springs. Andreas and the film's stars will be present at the 7.40 PM screening at Sunset 5 on April 12 for a Q&A, that will be followed by an opening weekend party at Here Lounge in West Hollywood. On Sunday April 13 they will be at the 6 PM screening in Palm Springs for a Q&A. Opening weekend party at Tropicale to follow. In addition, the film is opening at the Gateway Theater in Fort Lauderdale on May 9th and Cinestudio in Hartford on May 23rd.  More cities to be added soon.

"A Four Letter Word" has a new trailer up on Youtube. For additional information, visit www.afourletterwordmovie.com and www.embrem.com.