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CineTel Films
TypePrivately held company
IndustryFilm production, film distributor
PredecessorChicago Teleproductions
Founded
  • 1980; 43 years ago (1980) (as Chicago Teleproductions)
  • 1983; 40 years ago (1983) (as CineTel Films)
FounderPaul Hertzberg
HeadquartersUnited States, ,
United States
Key people
Paul Hertzberg (president)
Websitecinetelfilms.com

CineTel Films Inc. is an independent film production company and distributor based in West Hollywood, California.

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Independent film

Independent film

An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system, in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies. Independent films are sometimes distinguishable by their content and style and the way in which the filmmakers' personal artistic vision is realized. Usually, but not always, independent films are made with considerably lower budgets than major studio films.

Production company

Production company

A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and video. These groups consist of technical staff to produce the media, and are often incorporated as a commercial publisher. Generally the term refers to all individuals responsible for the technical aspects of creating a particular product, regardless of where in the process their expertise is required, or how long they are involved in the project. For example, in a theatrical performance, the production team has not only the running crew, but also the theatrical producer, designers and theatrical direction.

Film distributor

Film distributor

A film distributor is responsible for the marketing of a film. The distribution company may be the same with, or different from, the production company. Distribution deals are an important part of financing a film.

West Hollywood, California

West Hollywood, California

West Hollywood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated in 1984, it is home to the Sunset Strip. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, its population was 35,757. It is considered one of the most prominent gay villages in the United States.

History

The company was founded in Chicago in 1980 as Chicago Teleproductions and later moved the company's headquarters to Los Angeles, California and renamed as CineTel Films in 1983.[1][2] Paul Hertzberg founded CineTel Films.[3][4]

Filmography

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

  • The Penthouse (2021)

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Hardbodies 2

Hardbodies 2

Hardbodies 2 is a 1986 adult comedy movie sequel to the 1984 film Hardbodies. It was directed by Mark Griffiths and featured Brad Zutaut, Fabiana Udenio, James Karen and Alba Francesca. The plot involves two men, Scotty and Rags, and pair of film crews in Greece, assuming the identities of students taking part in Semester at Sea, and derives humor from the use of profanity and nudity. The movie was released by CineTel Films and it has a run time of 88 minutes. Leonard Maltin gave the film a "bomb" rating. The film features the Epirotiki Lines cruise ships Apollon XI and MTS Oceanos, which ran aground in 1989 due to Typhoon Dan and sank in 1991 due to uncontrolled flooding, respectively.

Armed Response (1986 film)

Armed Response (1986 film)

Armed Response is a 1986 action thriller film directed by Fred Olen Ray and starring David Carradine and Lee Van Cleef. It is the first action film made by CineTel Films and distributed by Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Captive (1986 film)

Captive (1986 film)

Captive is a 1986 Anglo-French cinema film loosely based on the experiences of Patty Hearst.

Cyclone (1987 film)

Cyclone (1987 film)

Cyclone is a 1987 science fiction action film about a woman who must keep the ultimate motorcycle from falling into the wrong hands. The film was directed by Fred Olen Ray, and stars Heather Thomas, Jeffrey Combs, Martine Beswick, Huntz Hall and Martin Landau.

Cold Steel (1987 film)

Cold Steel (1987 film)

Cold Steel is a 1987 American thriller film directed by Dorothy Ann Puzo, and starring Brad Davis, Sharon Stone, Jonathan Banks, and Adam Ant. It was Anthony LaPaglia's film debut.

Bulletproof (1988 film)

Bulletproof (1988 film)

Bulletproof is a 1988 American action film directed by Steve Carver and starring Gary Busey.

Deadly Illusion

Deadly Illusion

Deadly Illusion is a 1987 action/crime thriller film directed by Larry Cohen and William Tannen. It stars Billy Dee Williams, Vanity, and Morgan Fairchild.

976-EVIL

976-EVIL

976-EVIL is a 1988 horror film directed by Robert Englund, and co-written by Brian Helgeland. It stars Stephen Geoffreys, Jim Metzler, Maria Rubell, Patrick O'Bryan, and Sandy Dennis.

Hit List (1989 film)

Hit List (1989 film)

Hit List is a 1989 action–thriller movie directed by William Lustig. The tagline for the movie was: "They attacked the wrong woman... They kidnapped the wrong child... And they made the wrong man their target." The film was produced by Cinetel Films and was distributed in US theaters by New Line Cinema and in Canadian theaters by Cineplex Odeon Films and on VHS format by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, but has been out of print for some time. As of December 26, 2009, Sony has not announced any plans to release a DVD of the movie.

Far Out Man

Far Out Man

Far Out Man is a 1990 American comedy film written, directed by and starring Tommy Chong.

Fast Getaway

Fast Getaway

Fast Getaway is a 1991 action comedy film, starring Corey Haim, Cynthia Rothrock and Leo Rossi. A sequel Fast Getaway II was released in 1994.

976-Evil II

976-Evil II

976-EVIL II, also known as 976-EVIL 2: The Astral Factor, is a 1992 supernatural horror–slasher film directed by Jim Wynorski. The film is a sequel to the 1988 horror film 976-EVIL. It was referenced in Invasion of the Scream Queens (1992).

Source: "CineTel Films", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, March 16th), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CineTel_Films.

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References
  1. ^ "Company". CineTel Films. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Devil Winds" - About the Producers Archived 9 March 2008 at the Wayback Machine. Ku-Al Productions Inc. 2004.
  3. ^ Horror Guest LISA HANSEN Archived 16 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine. FanExpo Canada. Access date: 5 September 2010.
  4. ^ Lloyd Kaufman; Collins, Ashley Wren. Produce Your Own Damn Movie!. Focal Press, 2009. ISBN 0-240-81045-7, ISBN 978-0-240-81045-4
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