DVD Release Party on Monday, May 4th at 8PM at Vlada in New York

Meet Director Casper Andreas & the Film's Cast! Win free DVDs!

Join writer/director Casper Andreas and the cast of BETWEEN LOVE & GOODBYE at Vlada Lounge this coming Monday evening (May 4th) in NYC. Starting at 8 p.m., and on the big screen upstairs, we'll show some of the many DVD extras, including music videos and interviews. $5 infused vodka cocktails all night long!

At 9 p.m., there will be a screening of the actual movie in the upstairs lounge. (Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis). A party will continue downstairs for all late-comers. We will be giving away signed copies of the DVD at different times throughout the night. DVDs will also be made available for purchase for only $10!

Vlada Lounge
331 W 51st St (Between 8th & 9th Ave)
(212) 974-8030

DVD release parties are also scheduled in Miami, Las Vegas, Boston, Portland, Los Angeles, Austin, and New Orleans... with more to come!

Embrem Entertainment announces it will produce "Bye Bye, Fruit Fly"

With a screenplay by Jesse Archer and directed by Casper Andreas,

"Bye Bye, Fruit Fly" is the free-standing follow-up to the  award-winning

comedies "Slutty Summer" and "A Four Letter Word."

(New York, NY - March 27, 2009)   Embrem Entertainment announced today it will produce the comedy "Bye Bye, Fruit Fly"  (working title). Spinning off several of the characters from the companies first two films "Slutty Summer" and "A Four Letter Word", "Bye Bye, Fruit Fly" promises raunchy excess, unforgettable characters, and more heart than ever before. Written by Jesse Archer, and to be directed by Casper Andreas, "Bye Bye, Fruit Fly" will be the third collaboration between Archer and Andreas (both Out 100 honorees in 2008).  Having been hired to play the character Luke in Andreas first film "Slutty Summer," Archer teamed up with the director to write the script for that film's follow-up "A Four Letter Word," centered around the Luke character and directed by Andreas. Luke and many of the other gay characters from the previous films are back in"Bye Bye, Fruit Fly", but the story centers around Audrey, the last of the fag hags, who endeavors to leave all her gay friends behind to find a man of her own.  In self-imposed exile, she discovers that you don't have to change the person you are to get what you want. "I like putting outcasts at the center of the story and allowing them to work out their truth," says Archer in a statement. "And in the gay community there is no more lovable outcast that our tried and true fruit fly!" "With humor and heartbreaking hysteria, Jesse's script tells the true meaning of family," says Andreas. "I can't wait to get started working on this wonderful story and to re-team with Jesse on yet another film." Fund-raising for "Bye Bye, Fruit Fly" has begun, and so far the producers have raised about half of the film's proposed budget of $200,000. Depending on financing and casting, the film is set to go into production as early as May 2009. Interested investors are welcome to read more about the project at www.embrem.com/fruit_fly_business_plan.pdf, and are encouraged to contact Casper Andreas, or the film's Executive Producer Mich Lyon at Embrem Entertaiment. This is the second feature film being produced by Embrem in 2009. The company is also in development of the dramedy "Going Down in LA-LA Land," based on the book by the same name by Andy Zeffer, and also to be directed by Andreas. In additon, Embrem just announced that it has picked-up worldwide distribution rights to "The Big Gay Musical," a movie musical romantic comedy starring many Broadway actors and shot in New York in the fall of 2008. Over-seeing the post-production of "The Big Gay Musical," Embrem intends to premiere it at film festivals in the summer of 2009. For more information, please visit www.embrem.com.

Embrem Entertainment Acquires Worldwide Rights to "THE BIG GAY MUSICAL"

(New York, NY - March 24, 2009) Embrem Entertainment announced today it has acquired worldwide distribution rights to "The Big Gay Musical," a movie musical romantic comedy starring many Broadway actors and shot in New York in the fall of 2008. The movie musical was co-directed by Casper Andreas and Fred M. Caruso. Embrem acquired the not-yet-edited film from Caruso, who is also the film's writer and producer. Embrem is providing finishing funds and will take the film through its post production stage, with the intent to premiere it at film festivals in the summer of 2009.

Andreas, President and CEO of Embrem Entertainment, is proud to assist in the completion of "The Big Gay Musical." Andreas, a multi award-winning writer and director, recently released his second feature "A Four Letter Word" on DVD. His third film "Between Love & Goodbye" is currently playing select US theaters, and is soon to be released on DVD by Embrem together with TLA Releasing.

"Though I initially was hired just to co-direct "The Big Gay Musical," I am thrilled to be taking on a producing role and assist in getting the film completed and distributed worldwide," says Andreas. "The film tells a very sweet and wonderful story about self-acceptance and being true to who you are. It has amazing song and dance numbers and a fantastic cast of Broadway actors, singers and dancers. I am very proud to be part of it and can't wait to bring it to audiences."

"This movie combines my love of both the theatre and film," says Caruso in a statement. "I am very excited that we now will be able to get it out to audiences everywhere." Caruso is releasing the soundtrack for "The Big Gay Musical" in the summer of 2009, and will also be in charge of the film's theatrical release in U.S. theaters.

"The Big Gay Musical" stars dozens of Broadway veterans, including Liz McCartney ("Taboo", "South Pacific"), Jim Newman ("Curtains", "Minnelli on Minnelli"), Joey Dudding ("A Chorus Line", "La Cage"), Marty Thomas ("Xanadu", "Wicked", "The Secret Garden"), Andre Ward ("Xanadu", "Saturday Night Fever"), Daniel Robinson ("Hairspray"), Jeff Metzler ("Mary Poppins"), Brian Spitulnik ("Chicago"), Josh Cruz ("Wig Out"), Celina Carvajal ("Tarzan" & Reality TV show "The Search of Elle Woods") and Steve Hayes, one of the stars of the film "Trick".

The acquisition deal for "The Big Gay Musical" was negotiated by Casper Andreas for Embrem and Fred M. Caruso for Big Gay Musical Productions, LLC.

For more information about the film, please visit www.thebiggaymusical.com.

"Between Love & Goodbye" had the fouth highest per-screen-average of all films playing in U.S. theaters this past weekend

(February 3, 2009 - New York, NY) Between Love & Goodbye pulled in an impressive $6,674  during its opening weekend on only one screen at New York's Clearview Cinemas Chelsea. With only one film in wide release, and two films in limited release with a higher per-screen-average, Between Love & Goodbye ranked fouth on the per-screen-average boxoffice chart. 

Writer/director/producer Casper Andreas, who is also handling the film's distribution through his company Embrem Entertainment, is very happy with the film's opening. "There are a lot of wonderful movies playing in theaters at this time of year so we knew it would be tough to get audiences to find our little film," says Andreas. "I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who made it out and supported the film this past weekend. Thank you!"

Between Love & Goodbye's numbers are especailly impressive considering the film opened on a split screen. With multiple Academy Award-nominated movies performing extremely well at the Clearview, the theater gave Embrem Entertainment the option of opening the film on a split screen or have their release date pushed. "With all of our marketing efforts focused on a January 30th opening date, we just didn't feel moving to a different week would benefit us," explains Embrem's marketing director Adam Bentley, who also wants to thank the local gay press for its support of the film. "Without the marketing budget to buy expensive TV commericals or billboards, we have to rely on the power of the community and grassroots outreach, and we are most grateful towards everyone who has helped us get the word out about the film's opening."

With its limited engagement run at the Clearview ending this Thursday, Andreas would like to encourage everyone in New York who has yet to see the film to hurry out to do so. He and several of his cast members are planning to attend the 7.15PM screening Thursday evening for a  Q&A session. "We might even throw another party!" jests Andreas who with the support of V2 vodka hosted several events at XES Lounge in NYC in connection with the film's opening.

Between Love & Goodbye is set to open in Los Angeles on March 6th at the Sunset 5 Laemmle Theater. The film is also playing many festivals both around the country and internationally in the months to come. Screening information is continously being updated on the film's websitewww.lovegoodbye.com.

Between Love & Goodbye tells the story about Marcel (Justin Tensen) and Kyle (Simon Miller) and their passionate relationship. Set to an original soundtrack, Between Love & Goodbye is filled with unqualified romance, hilarious situations, and plenty of low down and dirty drama.

Some highlights from the film's many reviews:

'Between Love & Goodbye' effectively captures what brings two men together and eventually drags them apart. The cast is beautiful, the city of New York is a fitting backdrop and the underlying premise rings with honesty. David Graver, HX Magazine.

Andreas has made an absorbing film that should have audiences thinking about its characters and their turmoil long after the credits roll.  Gary M. Kramer, Gay City News.

If you want your drama juicy and your boys twinky, 'Between Love & Goodbye' delivers the delectable goods. Aaron Coleman, Next Magazine. 

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.