“Tulsa” Ranks #2 on Box Office Chart (11/03/2020)

“Tulsa”, produced in association with En’val Entertainment and co-directed by En’val co-founder, Gloria Stella, has climbed the charts as the second highest grossing domestic self-distributed movie of all time in it’s 11th week in theaters after it’s exclusive nationwide opening with Regal Cinemas back in August….READ MORE

Yahoo!Finance: Is this a golden moment for independent films? (10/09/2020)

Scott Pryor, director, producer, writer and actor of ‘Tulsa,’ joins The Final Round to talk about his film and to break down his thoughts on where he thinks the film industry is going for more independent films as cinemas and festivals face a plethora of issues from re-openings to film shortages.….READ MORE

Behind the Scenes – Braselton Film Producer Talks Career, Projects (10/01/2020)

he story of how film producer Gloria Stella wound up living in Braselton reads almost like a movie. Stella’s first real taste of the film industry came on the set of a movie that was filmed in Braselton. Years later, she and her husband were looking for a place to live in the area that was close to the church they attended. They decided on Braselton.  “I find it so interesting that my first experience on a film set was in Braselton, totally unrelated to the reasons why we ended up moving here several years later,” Stella reflected in a recent interview….READ MORE

MovieGuide: New Faith-Based Movie about Hope Hits Theaters Nationwide Despite Pandemic (08/21/2020)

Although the current pandemic derailed the plans of many major Hollywood studios, it opened the door for small-budget movies like the new faith-based movie TULSA…READ MORE

Alumni-Produced Film “Tulsa” Features Familiar Faces, Locations (08/18/2020)

he coronavirus has movie lovers like Augusta University alum Denton Adkinson hungry for information about theater openings and new releases, and when he clicked into an email from a local theater, he got a big surprise.  “I’m a Regal Crown Club member, and I got an email about their reopening policy because they’re opening on Aug. 21,” he said. “I scrolled down to their upcoming releases, and there was Tulsa.”….READ MORE

“Tulsa”: A Year Later (A Film Student’s Perspective) (06/27/2020)

I got the opportunity to work on a film last July. This film is special to me, not only because I helped work on it, but also because it was entirely filmed in Augusta. Now that it’s been nearly a year after filming and the trailer came out last week, I wanted to see how some of my coworkers have changed since we worked together.  Gary Nipple, a communication major at Augusta University, was a production assistant on set and said it was a rewarding experience….READ MORE

Meet Gloria Stella of En’val Entertainment (06/18/2020)

Today we’d like to introduce you to Gloria Stella. Gloria, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? That can be a very lengthy and multi-faceted answer.  Lol.  But I’ll try to stick with the basics: I started off as an actor in 2003 in Augusta, GA, when I was 18. My dad noticed that a local car dealership commercial was no longer using the on-camera spokeswoman they typically used, so he encouraged me to ask if I could do it. Prior to this, I was pursuing a degree in marketing with a minor in psychology and had no interest in the entertainment industry……READ MORE

New Releases on Netflix: Blackbear (11/11/2019)

This sports drama movie starts with two former marines returning home after an intense tour including an interrogation. They’re looking for new meaning while trying to deal with their demons by getting involved with mixed martial arts.  The movie goes as Black Bear in some circumstances but Submission is how it’s listed on Netflix…..READ MORE

Shooting Wraps Up for Reality-Based Motion Picture Drama ‘Tulsa’ (09/01/2019)

Principal filming has wrapped up for the upcoming faith-based motion picture, Tulsa. It’s not about the famous Oklahoma city, Tulsa is the name of a young girl. Based on an actual event, the inspirational film is written by Scott Pryor, Executive Producer at Foretress Films, and co-written by Ty DeMartino. The project, directed by Pryor and Gloria Stella, is produced in association with Autumn Bailey Entertainment and En’val Entertainment…..READ MORE

Dukes of Hazzard star shoots scenes in movie filmed in Augusta (08/01/2019)

As an actor, producer, director and writer, John Schneider has dozens of credits to his name, and on Thursday added one more to his résumé, working on the independent film “Tulsa,” which is being filmed in Augusta….READ MORE

Blackbear Now Available on Digital (08/2019)

The sports-drama “Blackbear,” is now available everywhere in Canada and the US on digital, DVD and Blu-ray.  Watch it now on Amazon Prime Video or Apple iTunes.

Filmed in Augusta: Crew chooses ‘hometown U.S.A.’ for independent film ‘Tulsa’ (07/24/2019)

After shooting a few scenes for a previous film in nearby Wrens, Ga., Atlanta area filmmakers Scott Pryor and Gloria Stella chose Augusta as the location to film all of their current project called “Tulsa”….READ MORE

Movie crew film “Tulsa” in Augusta (07/10/2019)

A new movie is filming in downtown Augusta.  The film, Tulsa, is being shot right here in Augusta. We know they’re filming at dozens of locations here in the next month and most of them are downtown.  The film director told News 12 so many spots around town are perfect for filming, like at Pizza Joint. They’ll use it for a bar scene. The film scene here in Augusta is growing and the co-director of Tulsa has seen it from the beginning….READ MORE

Blackbear in Theaters Nationwide (06/14/2019)

The sports-drama “Blackbear,” is now playing in select theaters across the United States.  After two marines make it home following an ISIS interrogation, one struggles to survive while the other fights his way back into the mixed martial arts world that he left behind years ago… looking for a fight worth living for. Check Fandango for showtimes near you.

“Unforgivable” in Development (12/2018)

En’val Entertainment has signed on to produce the drama “Unforgivable” based on a true story of a southern preacher who struggles with forgiveness after the drunk driver who killed his family is acquitted. The film is currently in development.  Follow the movie on Facebook or Instagram to get the latest updates.

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