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FilmLetter, September 3, 2004
1. What's New on www.USFilmProduction.com
2. Who's New? Who's Updated?
3. Crew Call
4. Cast Call
5. Events
6. On-Line Events
7. Film Festivals
8. Seeking Submissions, Call For Entries & Deadlines
9. Miscellaneous
10. Jobs
11. Contributors
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1. WHAT'S NEW ON WWW.USFILMPRODUCTION.COM
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If you have information on Unions, Film Festivals, Film
Commissions etc. for these states, please email
me. I'll update their pages. I'll be adding more states in the
future.
** --I've added a message board which includes Crew Calls, Cast
Calls, Resumes, 4 Sales, Film Festivals,
Film Commissions, Technical, Services, Film/Video Groups and
Events. Well see how these work. Go to:
http://instantboard.com/users/toemoss/index.php
Email me if you want to add Forums.
** --I've also added a FilmLetter Archive of this year's
FilmLetters.
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/FilmLetters/filmletters.htm
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2. WHO'S NEW? WHO'S UPDATED?
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To see Who's New go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/
To list yourself under Crew, Company or Talent, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/Regions/SFBayArea/getliste.htm
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3. CREW CALL
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WLS Films, LLC, is crewing a SAG Experimental, deferred paid
film, “Stranger”. “Stranger”, a psychological
thriller to be shot at the end of September to October in
Northern California, is currently seeking:
1ST AD. This position must have experience with the schedule,
talent, etc.
The following must have experience and will be assisting Virgil
Harper, DP (Tremors, Young Guns II, etc)
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA.
GAFFER
GRIP
Please send RESUMES to:
WLS Films, LLC
2421 Chileno Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
or email them, text only, to
George Dykstra
yesdykstra@comcast.net
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Katydid Director: Robert Bidleman Producer: Mark Baraz Phone:
707.792.7700 Address: PO Box 721 Healdsburg CA Email:
staff@travel-light.com www.travel-light.com
Seeking Crew: Travel-Light Films (Robert Bidleman) is looking for
an audio person for a one hour short. The production, KATYDID, is
to be filmed in Sonoma/Mendocino/Marin Counties and is a low
budget (deferred payment) independent piece scheduled to be shot
in late September. Interested persons should have a working
knowledge of XL1 to XLR capabilities and be able to monitor and
direct sound crew personel in a professional manner.
Multi-tasking is a big plus as well as own equipment (not
essential). It's vital that you be able to set up and acquire
quality audio with a minimum anount of support. Interested
persons should contact Robert Bidleman at 707.792.7700 by August
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For more CREW CALLS, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CrewCall/crewcalllistSF.htm
and check out the Message Boards @
http://instantboard.com/users/toemoss/index.php
To list an upcoming CREW CALL, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CrewCall/crewcallSF2.htm
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4. CAST CALL
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WLS Films, LLC, is casting for a SAG Experimental Film, “Stranger”.
“Stranger”, a psychological thriller to be shot at the
end of September to October in Northern California, is holding an
open call audition.
this Saturday from 1 to 5 at the Meeting room behind the bar at
Carrow's, 100 S. McDowell Blvd. @ East Washington Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
click here for a map:
http://www.carrows.com/locator_results.php?street=&city=&state=&zone=94954
If you can’t make the audition, please send PIX and RESUMES
to:
WLS Films, LLC
2421 Chileno Valley Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952
dan@whitelightstudios.com
Write your character’s name on the outside of the envelope.
Character Breakdown:
STACEY (18-25 but look 17-18) is a beautiful, sweet heart,
blonde, senior in high school. She hangs out with the ‘cool’
crowd, and has a well-rounded personality, EXCEPT for a secret
dark past that she doesn’t remember.
CHRISTINA, (18-25 but look 17-18) is a good-looking, brunette
(think Goth) who isn’t too concerned with her appearance.
She is cynical, hostile, and carries the weight of Stacey’s
past. She is anti-social and leery of everyone
ANGELA, (18-25 but look 17-18 ) (Stacey’s best friend) is
very protective of Stacey and is very confident and outspoken.
GROCERY STORE CLERK (25-40) male.
BURGLARY KID (10-15), is thought to be holding a weapon and is
shot.
2 MALES (18-25 but look 17-18 )
Daniel Hess
Director
WLS Films LLC
www.wlsfilms.com
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For more CASTING CALLS, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CastCall/castcall1.htm
and check out the Message Boards @
http://instantboard.com/users/toemoss/index.php
To list an upcoming CASTING CALL, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CastCall/castcallSF.htm
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5. EVENTS
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YEAH! FEST!
September 10-12
Eagle's Hall (corner of 4th and Plum)
Olympia, WAThe venerable Kill Rock Stars label strives to have
some input on this fall's election by hosting a giant benefit
party the second weekend of September, with all proceeds going to
Safeplace and The League of PISSED OFF Voters. This "Bands
Against Bush" event unfolds on three stages over three days
in the cavernous Eagle's hall in downtown Olympia. Dozens of
awesome bands will be performing, including Mecca Normal, Xiu
Xiu, Mirah, Deerhoof, Anna Oxygen, The Gossip, The Decembrists,
The Wives, The Makers and The Bangs. Passes are available to this
one-of-a-kind event on a sliding scale. The venue holds only 209
people, so get yours today.
http://www.yeahfest.com
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WHITE NOISE
September 9 - October 31
Opening Reception: Wednesday, September 8, 7-9 pm
12-6pm (closed Mondays)
CalArts' REDCAT Theater
631 W. 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA
LA's REDCAT Gallery returns for the fall season with White Noise,
a group show focusing on the disruptions and interferences of the
visual, sonic and structural landscapes. Look for new art works
by Artemio and Rubén Gutiérrez, Stefan Brüggemann, Felipe
Dulzaides, Rodney McMillian, Tercerunquinto, Laureana Toledo and
Shirley Tse.
http://www.redcat.org
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To submit an EVENT listing,
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net
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6. ON-LINE EVENTS
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To submit an ON-LINE EVENTS listing,
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net
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7. FILM FESTIVALS
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Is your FILM FESTIVAL listed or updated? Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/Templates/film_festival_signup.htm
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IMPERIAL BEACH FILM FESTIVAL
September 10, 2004 / September 12, 2004 The Imperial Beach Film
Festival provides a showcase for
independent film from all corners of the global community.
www.ibfilmfestival.com/
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The Independent Film Society In Partnership with
the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office
Dear Film Society Friends,
Please join us for a weekend of film on September 11,12 for our
first
Carlsbad Film FestCheck out the Complete Schedule on our
WEBSITE...
http://www.independentfilmsociety.org/index.html#filmfest
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8TH ANNUAL MADCAT WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
September 14 - October 3
ATA, El Rio, Yerba Buena, Parkway Theater
San Francisco, CA
Feminist icons Valie Export, Yoko Ono and Carolee Schneemann are
just three of the filmmakers whose work graces this year's MadCat
Women's International Film Festival in San Francisco, a stellar
fest of cutting edge, female-oriented work. The lineup mixes
old-school avant-garde films, such as Viet-Flakes, Scheenmann's
anti-Vietnam war film, with brand new work spanning documentary,
narrative and experimental forms.
http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org
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Cinemayaat, the Arab Film Festival
8th Annual Event
October 2-10 & 24, 2004
San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley
www.aff.org ~ (415) 564-1100
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Is your FILM FESTIVAL listed or updated? Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/Templates/film_festival_signup.htm
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8. SEEKING SUBMISSIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES AND DEADLINES
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Is your FILM FESTIVAL listed or updated? Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/Templates/film_festival_signup.htm
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CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS!
Get ready for the National Film Challenge! From the folks that
brought you the 48 Hour Film Project, comes a competition in
which teams across the country will make short films--write,
shoot, edit and score them--from scratch, in one wild weekend.
And we want you! On Friday, October 1st, you receive a character,
a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your
movie. On Monday, October 4th, you send the completed film to us.
Sound exciting? Great! There are two ways you can be involved:
1. FORM A TEAM. Rustle up enough folks to make a movie, download
the application from our webpage (http://www.filmchallenge.com ),
fill it in, pay the fee, and then be ready to go on Friday,
October 1st.
2. JOIN A TEAM or HELP A TEAM. If you don't have enough folks
with whom to make a team, join our Yahoo group. NFC participants
will ask questions and recruit team members there. Join by going
to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nationalfilmchallenge/
Email Ben at benguaraldi@yahoo.com to ask questions or get on our
mailing list. To apply or find out more information, go to:
http://www.filmchallenge.com
Meet other filmmakers, spend a weekend in intense movie making,
and have your film compete for prizes, festival and theatrical
screenings, DVD release and even television exposure! Come on out
and make a movie!
Ben Guaraldi, benguaraldi@yahoo.com, Recruitment Director ,
National Film Challenge WEB: http://www.filmchallenge.com
*Listing sent courtesy of Brena Baily, San Mateo Film
Commissioner
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IMAGES FESTIVAL 2005
Toronto's Images Festival is currently seeking work for its
annual exhibition of media arts installations and new media
artwork. Work will be screened at several Toronto galleries and
other nontraditional exhibition spaces.
Early Deadline: May 31
http://www.imagesfestival.com
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DEVELOP DON'T DESTROY BROOKLYN
Attention Brooklyn Filmmakers! Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
accepting film submissions of al genres and lengths for its
upcoming benefit sceenings. Events will be attended by local
activists, politicians, artists and individuals devoted to the
fair development of Brooklyn. DDDB is especially interested in
films dealing with the following themes: Brooklyn,
development/overdevelopment, neighborhoods, communities,
corporate greed and politics. However, all films are invited.
Submit your film on DVD or VHS, labeled with film's name, length
and contact info (email and phone number), and a short
description of your work. Deadline: September 10.
Send to:
No Land Grab
555 Washington Ave. 3H
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Questions: contact@developdontdestroy.org
http:// www.developdontdestroy.org
http://www.nolandgrab.org
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Is your FILM FESTIVAL listed or updated? Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/Templates/film_festival_signup.htm
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9. MISCELLANOUS
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The Boondock Saints and
The Boondock Saints II: all Saints Day
http://www.theboondocksaints.com/
Visit the site for the latest updates, merchandise and cool stuff
from the first film.
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10. JOBS
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To list a JOB, email ToeMoss@earthlink.net
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11. CONTRIBUTORS
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Special thanks to the following:
Ralph K. Scott Bigg_Daa_Dee@hotmail.com
From Sally Hughes sohosharky@aol.com
Glorinda Marie toglorinda@attbi.com SF Indie Club
Jeffrey Hoffman kero131@yahoo.com
Scott Trimble http://www.usa-movies.com/
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