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In German, von [fɔn] is a preposition which approximately means of or from.
When it is used as a part of a German family name, it is usually a nobiliary particle, like the French, Galician, Spanish and Portuguese de. At certain times and places, it has been illegal for anyone who was not a member of the nobility to use von before their family name. However, in the Middle Ages the von particle was still a common part of names and was widely used also by commoners, e.g. "Hans von Duisburg" meant Hans from [the city of] Duisburg. The Dutch van, which is a cognate of von but does not indicate nobility, can be said to have preserved this earlier meaning.
The abolition of the monarchies in Germany and Austria in 1919 meant that neither state had a privileged nobility, and both had exclusively republican governments.
In Germany, this meant that in principle von simply became an ordinary part of the names of the people who used it. There were no longer any legal privileges or constraints associated with this naming convention. According to German alphabetical sorting people with von in their surnames – of noble or non-noble descent alike – are listed in telephone books and other files, under the rest of their name (e.g. Ludwig von Mises would be under M in the phone book rather than V).
Actors: Melody Brooke (director), Nicole Leigh (actress), Carolyn Clark Johnston (producer), Arynetta Floyzelle (actress), Bailey Baker (composer), Robb Boyd (actor), Ben Ryan (director), Von Daniel (actor), Kelsey Williamson (actress), Mike Mooney (producer),
Plot: A 30-minute, light-hearted film. A film about students, a film by students, a film for students. Experience their world with the issues they care about... fear, love, beauty, friends, bullying, competition and technology. STAND UP is a comical movie about serious subjects. STAND UP creates opportunity for discussions between students, parents and other adults that may otherwise never occur.
Genres: Family, Short,Actors: Theo Gutierrez (actor), Veronica Rodriguez (actress), Martina Griffin (actress), Regan Arevalos (director), Regan Arevalos (writer), Regan Arevalos (producer), Regan Arevalos (miscellaneous crew), Regan Arevalos (actor), Larry Garza (miscellaneous crew), Larry Garza (actor), Larry Garza (producer), Larry Garza (writer), Larry Garza (director), Jess Castro (producer), Jess Castro (editor),
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Keywords: knife, murder, texas, valley, witchcraftActors: Travis Dixon (actor), Joe Rosar (writer), Joe Rosar (editor), Joe Rosar (producer), Joe Rosar (director), Wesam Keesh (actor), Alison Mei Lan (actress), Conrad Allan (actor), Brittany Richards (actress), Devon Reilly (actress), Rick Foster (actor),
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Plot: Rocky (JC de Vera) is a jeepney driver whose charm and street smart background often leave all the girls hooked, except for his usual enemy, Gabrielle (Danita Paner), a cranky and workaholic hotel heiress. The history of fighting cat and dog began in an orphanage-a young Rocky was abandoned by his father; while Gabrielle was an obese, lost squire who was brought there after an attempted kidnap to steal her inheritance. But when Gabrielle was accidentally reunited with her family, the two had lost contact until they crossed paths at present. Separated by fate, their gap grows wider through an intense dislike and a yawning divide brought by class and money. The cunning Monique (Arci Muñoz) makes Gabrielle's life even more difficult as she pulls everything to steal Rocky from her. Will Rocky and Gabrielle rediscover each other before he falls for Monique's trap?
Genres: Romance,Actors: Robin Atkin Downes (actor), Robin Atkin Downes (producer), Robin Atkin Downes (director), Johari Johnson (writer), Johari Johnson (actress), Michael Ann Young (writer), Michael Ann Young (producer), Michael Ann Young (actress), Rena Tonelli (producer),
Plot: POSING AS BARDOT centers around three female friends; Sam, Alex and Mel and a mysterious charismatic older gentleman named Victor. After a series of disastrous events, the three women decide they need to get away from it all, taking off on a whim for a weekend in Las Vegas. It is there that they first encounter Victor. They all have a fabulous time dancing, drinking and gambling the Vegas night away. When Victor disappears for a while, the women go in search of him, only to find him dead (or so they think) in their hotel room and two very dangerous men, Seth and Jimmy, wanting answers and their "lost money." Having no idea who these men are, or what money they are talking about, the women scramble back to L.A. with Seth and Jimmy hot on their trail! The whirlwind has begun and our heroines find themselves lost in a web of murder, drugs, sex and money. In order to survive, they must make their way through the underground world of L.A.'s fetish clubs and after-hours. It is here that they encounter strange and outrageous characters like the drag queen Jorge who gives them his philosophy on love and life on the big stage while posing as Marilyn, Madonna and of course Bardot! They also unwillingly become involved with Dominique, a troubled dominatrix with a secret, who helps run this underworld, a dark and exciting world that emerges while most of the city is asleep. Through their adventure, the women's friendships are tested and it takes all that they have just to get back to the lives they were trying to escape.
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Noor Ahmed (miscellaneous crew), Michael Angarano (actor), Polly Johnsen (producer), Andrew Cesana (miscellaneous crew), David Boston (actor), Kevin Hindley (miscellaneous crew), Jason Reitman (producer), Katri Billard (miscellaneous crew), Uma Thurman (actress), Scott Friedman (miscellaneous crew), Glenn D. Feig (miscellaneous crew), Alex Garcia (producer), Daniel Dubiecki (producer), Reece Thompson (actor), Lee Pace (actor),
Plot: Sam has roped his friend Marshall into going on a weekend outing. Marshall thinks the trip is about re-establishing their friendship, while Sam has ulterior motives - namely, trying to win back Zoe, a woman he loves. Sam talks his way into getting them invited to a party at a beach house where Zoe is getting married to Whit. While Marshall goes through all the emotions of deceit, like anger, depression and acceptance, Sam is trying all of the angles in trying to win Zoe back.
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Genres: Comedy, Family, Music, Short,Actors: Mark Irvingsen (actor), April Wade (actress), Radu Vlad (actor), Elwood Carlisle (actor), Daeg Faerch (actor), Thomas L. Phillips (director), Thomas L. Phillips (editor), Thomas L. Phillips (producer), Thomas L. Phillips (actor), Gia Franzia (actress), David Reynolds (actor), Gia Franzia (producer), Larrs Jackson (actor), Jared Tweedie (writer), Jared Tweedie (producer),
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