uPressplay offers a new approach to online entertainment. Not only will uPressplay feature entertainment content, but it will also provide artists with the resources, networking tools and tutorials necessary to realize his or her own unique vision. Matthew M. Jones http://upressplay.com Online Entertainment Network Independent Movie and Music Showcase en-us ℗ & © 2006 uPressplay uPressplay jones@upressplay.com Roni Carbonie is back with a vengeance. As he and his trusty side kick, Freddy No Pants, track down the sinister Chunky Cheese and his evil cohorts. Tagging along is his rambunctious son, Roni Jr. Who learns several life lessons during the carnage the we call, Son of Roni. http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 18 February 2008 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Roni Carbonie is back with a vengeance. As he and his trusty side kick, Freddy No Pants, track down the sinister Chunky Cheese and his evil cohorts. Tagging along is his rambunctious son, Roni Jr. Who learns several life lessons during the carnage the we call, Son of Roni. 00:10 no comedy gangsters parody independent A certain Scotsman has just moved into the neighborhood... and life is never going to be the same. http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 18 February 2008 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones A certain Scotsman has just moved into the neighborhood... and life is never going to be the same. 00:05 no comedy parody braveheart scotland scottish barbeque Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn’t much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack’s apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 21 October 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn’t much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack’s apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. 00:05 no comedy ninjas zombies action fighting art Michael returns home to Chicago from Operation Iraqi Freedom with more scars than he left with. The surroundings of his childhood, trigger a series of bad memories of his turbulent childhood. Most of which were suffered at the hands of his alcoholic father, Roman. Reuniting with his girlfriend Rose opens his eyes to the good things in his life. Contrary to his plan to enact revenge on his Father for his Mother's suicide. He must decide, either move forward and live his life with Rose. Or settle the injustices he endured as a youth. http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 21 October 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Michael returns home to Chicago from Operation Iraqi Freedom with more scars than he left with. The surroundings of his childhood, trigger a series of bad memories of his turbulent childhood. Most of which were suffered at the hands of his alcoholic father, Roman. Reuniting with his girlfriend Rose opens his eyes to the good things in his life. Contrary to his plan to enact revenge on his Father for his Mother's suicide. He must decide, either move forward and live his life with Rose. Or settle the injustices he endured as a youth. 01:05 no iraq crime cops pts violence abuse Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn’t much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack’s apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 20 June 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn’t much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack’s apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. 01:58 yes comedy ninjas zombies action fighting art FLASH! The ABS News team brings you a story ripped from todays headlines. Cracker-Jack reporter Rand Bandersnatch exposes the holes in Chicago's Homeland Security. Check out "Aqua Teen Hunger... Farce?" and find out just how scared you should be! http://www.upressplay.com Mon, 5 February 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones FLASH! The ABS News team brings you a story ripped from todays headlines. Cracker-Jack reporter Rand Bandersnatch exposes the holes in Chicago's Homeland Security. Check out "Aqua Teen Hunger... Farce?" and find out just how scared you should be! 04:01 yes aqua teen hunger force mooninites comedy boston terror David Bianchi, nationally recognized Performance Poet joined forces with award winning Director Daniel J. Pico, to bring you a visually stunning and emotionally charged, one of a kind short film depicting the inner struggle of a soldier suffering from the loss of a fallen comrade at the front lines of the Iraq War. http://www.upressplay.com Mon, 15 January 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones David Bianchi, nationally recognized Performance Poet joined forces with award winning Director Daniel J. Pico, to bring you a visually stunning and emotionally charged, one of a kind short film depicting the inner struggle of a soldier suffering from the loss of a fallen comrade at the front lines of the Iraq War. 09:52 yes drama war iraq poetry Van wakes up on the couch in the buff and has to explain to his roommates the events of the previous evening with seductress Monica. And how it really didn’t go as well as it was billed. Carter and Jasper enter and reveal a story about Van’s would be girlfriend that leaves his jaw dropped. Is Carter the “Love Machine”? Will Van enter The Forbidden Zone? Find out in this edition of Roscoe Village. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 1 January 2007 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Van wakes up on the couch in the buff and has to explain to his roommates the events of the previous evening with seductress Monica. And how it really didn’t go as well as it was billed. Carter and Jasper enter and reveal a story about Van’s would be girlfriend that leaves his jaw dropped. Is Carter the “Love Machine”? Will Van enter The Forbidden Zone? Find out in this edition of Roscoe Village. 21:54 yes comedy sex relationship women party What is the HFB? Has Mayor Archibald P. T'Willigers' administration over stepped their bounds? Does Peter McBedelman hold the key to a brighter future for the citizens of Chicago? Find out, America, as Rand Bandersnatch reports on the newest developments at city hall in this ABS News Special Bulletin. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 21 November 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones What is the HFB? Has Mayor Archibald P. T'Willigers' administration over stepped their bounds? Does Peter McBedelman hold the key to a brighter future for the citizens of Chicago? Find out, America, as Rand Bandersnatch reports on the newest developments at city hall in this ABS News Special Bulletin. 05:05 yes burrito comedy independent mogo news shorts A man awakens to find himself in an interrogation room where he is accused of committing a terrifying crime he cannot remember. With the life of the one he loves at stake, he confesses to anything and everything but the accused crime. But only after he confesses, does the concept of reality really begin to blur… http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 15 November 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones A man awakens to find himself in an interrogation room where he is accused of committing a terrifying crime he cannot remember. With the life of the one he loves at stake, he confesses to anything and everything but the accused crime. But only after he confesses, does the concept of reality really begin to blur… 08:32 yes drama terrorist iraq reality tv show Join Van, Hayden and Nate on a reckless tale of abandonment. These life long friends stumble through life together. Sunday morning, after a night out at the bar, we find Van getting ready for the Lions game. Nate awakens from a pile on the floor to very uncomfortable surprise. Hayden not to happy about the exchange recounts the events of the evening the either makes Van or Nate the coveted “Drunk of the Night.” http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 1 November 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matthew M. Jones Join Van, Hayden and Nate on a reckless tale of abandonment. These life long friends stumble through life together. Sunday morning, after a night out at the bar, we find Van getting ready for the Lions game. Nate awakens from a pile on the floor to very uncomfortable surprise. Hayden not to happy about the exchange recounts the events of the evening the either makes Van or Nate the coveted “Drunk of the Night.” 21:34 yes comedy sex relationship women party Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Lexceone throws down a track about his neighborhood and his people. Check out the debut music video for Lexceone’s latest release, My City. Directed by Paul Moriarity Jr and shot by Jason Deuchler. http://www.upressplay.com Tue, 17 October 2006 19:00:00 GMT Paul Moriarity Jr. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Lexceone throws down a track about his neighborhood and his people. Check out the debut music video for Lexceone’s latest release, My City. Directed by Paul Moriarity Jr and shot by Jason Deuchler. 04:00 yes music video hip-hop rap chicago With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Amy - Part 1 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hour. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 15 October 2006 19:00:00 GMT Geoffery Fingerhut With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Gerry - Part 3 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hours. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival 20:15 no independent shorts drama comedy With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Amy - Part 1 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hour. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 1 October 2006 19:00:00 GMT Geoffery Fingerhut With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Gerry - Part 2 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hours. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival 20:15 no independent shorts drama comedy With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Amy - Part 1 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hour. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival http://www.upressplay.com Sun, 10 September 2006 19:00:00 GMT Geoffery Fingerhut With humor, melancholy and brilliant characterization, these three vignettes force the audience to explore their own notions of happiness. In the first vignette, a dog-walker/aspiring acress struggles to find happiness looking for her big break into television. In the second, an advertising copy-writer is overcome with paranoid preoccupation of death, specifically of his living and otherwise healthy parents. The last story introduces us to a wife-dominated driving instructor who finds happiness when he discovers his true passion in life is...well, drinking ketchup. Produced, Directed and Written by brother-sister team of Geoffrey Fingerhut, Benjamin Fingerhut and Astrid Fingerhut. Amy - Part 1 of 3, this film was produced as part of the 72 Hour Feature Project, for which participants shot and edited feature-length movies in 72 Hours. Official Selection – East Lansing Film Festival 20:15 no independent shorts drama comedy The trance-like, danceable headtrip laced with violence emerging from the midwest is none other than Chicago-based MARAZENE. Tipping the hat to the sound pioneered by the early 90's Chicago Industrial movement, Marazene takes the stage ready to leave their mark and to add to the legacy that once was. Check out Marazene's debut music video, Execute. http://www.upressplay.com Mon, 5 June 2006 19:00:00 GMT Joe Elsey The trance-like, danceable headtrip laced with violence emerging from the midwest is none other than Chicago-based MARAZENE. Tipping the hat to the sound pioneered by the early 90's Chicago Industrial movement, Marazene takes the stage ready to leave their mark and to add to the legacy that once was. Check out Marazene's debut music video, Execute. 04:28 yes metal music video industrial Javier used to dream of becoming a prizefighter. Now he just dreams of putting food on the table. For a chance to do both, he'll give up more than he ever imagined. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 23 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Michael Langley Javier used to dream of becoming a prizefighter. Now he just dreams of putting food on the table. For a chance to do both, he'll give up more than he ever imagined. 01:15 yes independent shorts drama boxing In the final days of World War II, a young medic is for the first time stationed on the German front. His platoon ambushed, and himself wounded, he finds himself no longer fighting for his priciples or duty but for his very life, as he spends Two Days in Limbo. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 23 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matt Brookens Two Abbott and Costello style mobsters are sent to “wack” the zombie of Abe Lincoln. Winner – Best Short Comedy. Rt. 66 Film Festival 2004 Selected – MicroCineFest, Movieside, and Undershorts Film Festivals 09:10 no independent shorts comedy In the final days of World War II, a young medic is for the first time stationed on the German front. His platoon ambushed, and himself wounded, he finds himself no longer fighting for his priciples or duty but for his very life, as he spends Two Days in Limbo. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 21 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Daniel J. Pico In the final days of World War II, a young medic is for the first time stationed on the German front. His platoon ambushed, and himself wounded, he finds himself no longer fighting for his priciples or duty but for his very life, as he spends Two Days in Limbo. 20:15 yes Two Days in Limbo David Bianchi, nationally recognized Performance Poet joined forces with award winning Director Daniel J. Pico, to bring you a visually stunning and emotionally charged, one of a kind short film depicting the inner struggle of a soldier suffering from the loss of a fallen comrade at the front lines of the Iraq War. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 21 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Daniel J. Pico David Bianchi, nationally recognized Performance Poet joined forces with award winning Director Daniel J. Pico, to bring you a visually stunning and emotionally charged, one of a kind short film depicting the inner struggle of a soldier suffering from the loss of a fallen comrade at the front lines of the Iraq War. 01:15 yes Soldier: Trailer Punk rockers enrage a bigfoot, and boy do they pay! Take chase on the high speed pursuit of the Skunk Ape! Scab, Skank and Pig will be the examples confirming that, "Punk is Dead!" Winner– Best of Tromadance ‘04. National distribution through Troma Enter. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 23 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matt Brookens Punk rockers enrage a bigfoot, and boy do they pay! Take chase on the high speed pursuit of the Skunk Ape! Scab, Skank and Pig will be the examples confirming that, "Punk is Dead!" Winner– Best of Tromadance ‘04. National distribution through Troma Enter. 29:25 yes independent shorts comedy A story of friendship, social status and robotic singing fish. Winner – Best Short Comedy. Rt. 66 Film Festival 2002, Selected – IFV Chicago.com, Movieside, and Undershorts Film Festivals. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 23 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Matt Brookens A story of friendship, social status and robotic singing fish. Winner – Best Short Comedy. Rt. 66 Film Festival 2002, Selected – IFV Chicago.com, Movieside, and Undershorts Film Festivals. 14:40 yes independent shorts comedy (Court Jester)'s first venture into the visual realm has brought forth a music video that has captured the raw intensity of the live performance. "Stand Up," being the first single off "GINA". "Stand Up", a powerful guitar driven rock anthem. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 23 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT James Azrael (Court Jester)'s first venture into the visual realm has brought forth a music video that has captured the raw intensity of the live performance. "Stand Up," being the first single off "GINA". "Stand Up", a powerful guitar driven rock anthem. 04:37 no independent music videos rock Caleb has a fear of leaving his apartment. His fear becomes overwhelmed by the need to get away from his roommate Stewart. Who is obsessed with an underground movement on the web called Time Cube. Can Caleb escape from the clutches of the Cube? http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 20 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Mike Costa Caleb has a fear of leaving his apartment. His fear becomes overwhelmed by the need to get away from his roommate Stewart. Who is obsessed with an underground movement on the web called Time Cube. Can Caleb escape from the clutches of the Cube? 12:27 yes comedy independent short movie Follow Tyler Clapp on the trail of a werewolf epidemic in Naperville, Illinois. Tyler must battle with the infamous Drako Kibbles and his cohort Sara Belcarz as he attempts to build an army of lyconthropes to take over the world. The odds are stacked against him so he enlists the help of mercenary Nick Greiner. The duo squares off against the forces of evil and to rid the earth of flammable orphanages. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 21 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Tyler Clapp Follow Tyler Clapp on the trail of a werewolf epidemic in Naperville, Illinois. Tyler must battle with the infamous Drako Kibbles and his cohort Sara Belcarz as he attempts to build an army of lyconthropes to take over the world. The odds are stacked against him so he enlists the help of mercenary Nick Greiner. The duo squares off against the forces of evil and to rid the earth of flammable orphanages. 22:19 yes werewolves spoof independent short movie Tyler Clapp defends the earth! Follow Tyler Clapp through the world of the hated and feared Zombie. Tyler covering the reports of Zombies in Champaign Illinois, finds himself neck deep in zombie vomit and karate chops. http://www.upressplay.com Wed, 20 April 2006 19:00:00 GMT Tyler Clapp Tyler Clapp defends the earth! Follow Tyler Clapp through the world of the hated and feared Zombie. Tyler covering the reports of Zombies in Champaign Illinois, finds himself neck deep in zombie vomit and karate chops. 18:52 yes zombies spoof independent short movie