Lots of LOVE at the Keswick Theatre for the Universal Signs Premiere - Thank you Fans!
posted June 3rd 2009
Philadelphia proved to be the city of brotherly LOVE even outside the city borders. With cheers and enormous praise, audiences embraced the message of Universal Signs at the World Premiere on Saturday, May 30th, 2009. The Keswick Theatre was the perfect venue for this "new meets old" film. The audiences loved the timeless message of love, forgiveness, and connection. Universal Signs is a film whose message's time has arrived. Hope, Forgiveness, and not being afraid to take the necessary steps toward reclaiming your life is the core message of this beautiful film. We are incredibly thankful to our loyal fans and love all of the NEW fans we made on Saturday. THANK YOU for your love and support of this little film. It is a grassroots effort for [US]. Please tell your friends and friends of friends until this message reaches across the USA and around the world! We need You! Thank you!

Check out our photos from the premiere event. If you came to the premiere and want to share your thoughts about the film, contact [US] today! If you haven't already, Don't Forget to PRE-ORDER your Universal Signs DVD. It will be out in September just in time for Deaf Awareness Month!

Art - Film Lovers Will Embrace [US] from the Phillyist
posted June 3rd 2009
The Phillyist reviews Universal Signs from their popular News, Events, Film, and Everything Else Cool about Philadelphia Web site. They note that... "This Phillyist has a great appreciation for silent films that stand the test of time. ... We think the concept is great, and the story is the kind of thing that art-film lovers everywhere will embrace. It should be a moving experience for any and all who are open to this new kind of silent film." Want to read more of their “Universally Speaking” review of the film? Read the full review here.

THIS JUST IN! - New NBC HERO
posted May 28, 2009
We always knew she was a hero to Universal Signs. It was just announced that Deanne Bray is the NEW HERO for NBC's hit show HEROES. This is the first time that a Deaf actress will be in a re-occurring STARRING ROLE on a major television network. Deanne worked her hero magic and easily beat out the competition.

CBS Radio's The Big Talker 1210 AM, WPHT
posted May 28, 2009
Michael Smerconish, the premiere talk radio host in Philadelphia, says, "I loved [Universal Signs]. I'm giving it 3 1/2 out of 4 Stars!" Ann Calamia, Universal Signs' writer and director, was a guest on his show. There was lighthearted banter about the fact that Michael was Ann's high school graduation speaker at Central Bucks High School West. Also, Ann shared with the audience that Universal Signs is a hopeful, uplifting story that embodies timeless wisdom and celebrates basic Judeo-Christian values like love, connection, and forgiveness. Michael was impressed by the film's great production value and that it was a really well done project. Want to listen to the broadcast or read a transcript? Visit our Press page.

Hands Waving High From Our Canadian Friends
posted May 26, 2009
With overwhelming praise, cheers and applause, Universal Signs was an enormous success at the opening night of the Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival. Anthony Natale, Ann Calamia, and Catherine Miller participated in a wonderful question and answer session after the screening. Catherine MacKinnon, festival director, along with her staff created a magical night! We are so thankful to have been able to participate in this terrific festival celebrating Deaf film, Deaf culture and Deaf performing artists. Check out photos from the festival!

Universal Signs Goes Back To School
posted May 26, 2009
Back to the Ernest C. Drury school (ECD) that is! Anthony Natale is a graduate of the ECD school in Milton, Ontario. As we were in Ontario for the TIDFAF, the school invited us to screen the film for their students. "The students were simply bubbling," exclaimed Cindy Smith, principal of the school. The students greatly enjoyed the film and meeting Anthony, one of their own who has been so successful in Hollywood. The students interviewed Ann Calamia, Catherine Miller, and Anthony Natale for the school's TV station. Allison, the student reporter, was excellent! She asked so many thoughtful and insightful questions. She is one to watch for the future, and we hope to see her on the news one day! Thank you to ALL of the students, teachers, administration and staff for welcoming Universal Signs! We appreciate your love of the film and kindness to us. You mean so much! Check out photos from the screening.

Universal Signs 2008 WINNER of the Audience Award for Best Feature Film is being Honored Again!
posted May 20, 2009
Universal Signs was selected at the Opening Night Film at the Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival. It is a huge honor to be selected. We are incredibly thankful! The Opening Night Gala is on Thursday, May 21st! Please join us in Toronto and help us celebrate this wonderful achievement. Visit the Toronto International Deaf Film and Arts Festival’s site to learn more.

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