Vote for THE SAXOPHONIST in The BeBop Channel Viewers’ Choice Awards

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The BeBop Channel, home of the NY Jazz Film Festival where our short film THE SAXOPHONIST won Best Film in 2018, is holding a Viewers’ Choice Awards where all film currently available on The BeBop Channel app are eligible to win cash prizes up to $5000. There’s no doubt these funds will help us towards our next important film project. Between June 1st (Today) thru July 30th, YOU can help us win the big prize by simply watching THE SAXOPHONIST on The BeBop Channel website or app and then take the time to write a written review in the “Members Area” section.

The voting will be tabulated as follows: films will receive one “vote” per one “view” of their film.  Should a fan take the time to write a review in the Member Area of our website, the film will receive 100 “votes” per written review.  You just need to watch the film during the voting period to get counted!

The voting will be tabulated based upon the number of views and written reviews as follows:

Each Written Review (written in our Member Area) = 100 votes 

Each View = 1 vote

How to write the written review is simple:

  1. Go to https://www.beboptv.com/congosquareforum
  2. Log-in or create an account if not already a member
  3. Write a review in the “Viewers’ Choice” box (there is no minimum word requirement) and be sure to mention the title of our film, THE SAXOPHONIST.
  4. Only one review per email address per film (you may use the same email address and review multiple film titles but can only review each film once.

Films can be watched free at The BeBop Channel through desktop, mobile and SmartTV apps below.  No log-in necessary – you can literally just watch the film and your view will be counted as one vote!

Web App

Roku

Google Play

IOS

Amazon Fire

Android TV

Apple  TV

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THE SAXOPHONIST Blu-ray Edition Now on Sale at Amazon

The special edition Blu-ray copy of THE SAXOPHONIST is now available at Amazon for $14.99 with free shipping if you’re a Prime member! Lots of great features including audio commentary and extended scenes. Don’t forget you can also stream it online at The BeBop Channel as well as Amazon Prime. And if you like our film, please write us a review and rate it on the Amazon page! Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this special project!

 

Pre-Order THE SAXOPHONIST on Blu-ray at Amazon

We can now confirm that pre-orders are now open to order our award-winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST on Blu-ray as it will be officially released on November 1 at Amazon! It will also be available on DVD at Amazon starting November 5! Special features will include the Original Trailer, Audio Commentary, Q&A Session from Premiere, “Sheryl’s Great Adore” Extended Clip, and the AJ Epyx Sizzle Reel. If you’re a jazz lover, this is a must-buy! Don’t forget, you can also stream the movie right now at Amazon Prime Video and The BeBop Channel!

Pre-Order THE SAXOPHONIST on DVD Today

You can now pre-order our award-winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST on DVD at Amazon which will be available on November 5! Special features will include the Original Trailer, Audio Commentary, Q&A Session from Premiere, “Sheryl’s Great Adore” Extended Clip, and the AJ Epyx Sizzle Reel. If you’re a jazz lover, this is a must-buy! Don’t forget, you can also stream the movie right now at Amazon Prime Video and The BeBop Channel!

Ticket Information for THE SAXOPHONIST at Brightside Film Festival & More Nominations

Tickets now available for the screening of The Saxophonist at the Brightside Film Festival! Our screening is Sunday, March 3rd at 1:30pm: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4072325

We also just learned that in addition to the 3 previously announced award nominations, there are now 2 newly announced nominations for BEST ENSEMBLE and BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY!

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As a friendly reminder, if you live in Staten Island, we also have our recently announced public screenings on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 @ 10:30AM (WEST BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER) and TUESDAY, FEB. 19 @ 10:00AM (CASSIDY COLES SENIOR CENTER). A 3rd screening will soon be announced for the Little Victory Theatre on the evening of TUESDAY, FEB. 19.

We also have our special screening at Boston’s Emerson College on Thursday, Feb. 28 as part of the “Frames Per Second” group. And lastly, if you’re in Jamaica or planning to visit there February 22-March 2, don’t forget our film will be screening in Kingston as part of the Jamaica International Faith Films Festival!

New Public Screenings of THE SAXOPHONIST for February

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we are announcing that we have 2 public screenings of our award-winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST happening in Staten Island, NY next month! The following dates are:

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13 @ 10:30AM (WEST BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER)

TUESDAY, FEB. 19 @ 10:00AM (CASSIDY COLES SENIOR CENTER)

Further details will be announced at a later time. For our fans in Jamaica, don’t forget our upcoming screening at the Jamaica International Faith Films Festival from Feb. 22 – March 2. And the film is still available on The BeBop Channel and Amazon Prime!

Thank You for a Memorable 2018

Happy Holidays to everyone who has supported our work throughout this year and the last 10+ years of AJ Epyx. Between our premiere of THE SAXOPHONIST and the continued accolades of VENDETTA GAMES, thank you for this blessing of a successful year we had. It means the world to myself and my team.

Next up, we have our latest Saxophonist screening at the Kwanzaa Film Festival in Harlem. Though the event begins at 10am, screenings start at 12 noon. Tickets can be purchased at the door. See below for the full info:

Kwanzaa Invite

The film will also screen in Capitol City, Kingston in February 2019 at the Jamaica International Faith Films Festival and will continue to be available on The BeBop Channel as well as Amazon Prime. We are planning a DVD and Blu-ray release with new content and special features to be available for purchase.

Vendetta Games will be a part of the 2019 World Music & Independent Film Festival Awards Gala taking place in Washington, D.C. at the Hilton Crystal City Hotel in Virginia on Saturday, January 12. No film screenings happening this day, though the film is up for 8 award nominations. The event will starts at 10:00 am for pre-gala interview, then lunch at noon, gala will starts at 1:00 pm till 5:00 pm. Tickets are $99 and can be purchased at this link. We are awaiting other film festival responses between now through next summer and actively seeking distribution for VOD, DVD, and Blu-ray.

In terms of new projects, we will begin work on our next feature film AMERICAN GUNSLINGERS, a soon to be announced documentary about the health and fitness world, a new music video with Milan from the MUSIC AT MIDNIGHT album, and another top secret film project to be announced at a later date.

Here’s to more exciting projects and breakthroughs in 2019!

THE SAXOPHONIST Accepted into the Jamaica International Faith Films Festival

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It is truly an honor to announce our latest film festival acceptance for our award-winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST at the 2019 Jamaica International Faith Films Festival to be held in Capital City, Kingston from February 28 – March 2. Hosted by Jamaica Youth for Christ, a Chartered member of Youth for Christ International  for 71 years, the festival will screen Christian and faith-based films from all over the world, bringing the message of God’s love, hope and peace to the people of Kingston, Jamaica.

The 3-day festival will be free to the public and include opportunities for the filmmakers to participate in an evangelistic or social mission while on the island. Meet the wonderful people of Jamaica & share your faith! PLUS enjoy an uplifting concert featuring some of Jamaica’s finest gospel ministers. Find out more about the festival at https://www.jifffestival.com/

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Don’t forget our next public screening of THE SAXOPHONIST will be the Kwanzaa Film Festival on Sunday, December 30th at the Harlem SOR Community Center at 228 East 125th Street between 3rd and 2nd avenue in NYC. The opening ceremony starts at 10am and film screenings to follow from 12 noon to 4pm. Suggested ticket donation is $30 and more information can be found at https://www.kwanzaafilmfestival.net/

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THE SAXOPHONIST is now available on The BeBop Channel. You can also rent or purchase the film right now at Amazon Prime so you can stream it in full HD!

THE SAXOPHONIST Now Available

We’re happy to announce that the BeBop Channel has launched earlier than expected and now you can see the award winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST as well as other jazz-oriented programs today! Visit https://www.beboptv.com.

You can also rent or purchase the film right now at Amazon Prime so you can stream it in full HD!

We will be working on a DVD & Blu-ray release in 2019 with special features including audio commentary. We’re also continuing our efforts with film festivals and public screenings as we speak.

Please enjoy and if you like the film, we encourage you to write a review on Amazon as well as our Facebook and IMDB pages!

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THE SAXOPHONIST to be Available on December 1 on The BeBop Channel

As you have probably heard by now, our award-winning short film THE SAXOPHONIST will be a part of the soon-to-be-launched BeBop Channel and will be made available on Saturday, December 1 via Amazon Prime. The BeBop Channel is the Premier FREE On Demand Channel for all things Jazz: Dynamic Scripted Dramas, Comedies, Movies and Lifestyle Programs about Dining, Travel and Fashion. You’ll be able to watch online and on your Smart TVs and phones. Visit the site today at https://www.beboptv.com/

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