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FilmLetter, March 29, 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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***NEW***
** --New York has it’s own page. Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/New_York/ny_nav.htm
Film Festival Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/New_York/ny_film_festivals.htm
Film Commission Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/New_York/ny_film_commissions.htm
** --New Mexico has it’s own page. Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/New_Mexico/new_mexico_main.htm
Film Festival Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/New_Mexico/nm_film_festivals.htm
Film Commission Page:
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** --Nevada has it’s own page. Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Nevada/nevada_main.htm
Film Festival Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Nevada/nv_film_festivals.htm
Film Commission Page:
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** --Hawaii has it’s own page. Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Hawaii/hawaii_main.htm
Film Festival Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Hawaii/hi_film_festivals.htm
Film Commission Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Hawaii/hi_film_commissions.htm
** --Texas has it’s own page. Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Texas/texas_main.htm
Film Festival Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Texas/tx_film_festivals.htm
Film Commission Page:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/States/Texas/tx_film_commissions.htm
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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RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL
We are hosting our second RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL here at 7FLodge
& Spa on March 26 & 27. This year's event is titled
"Fajitas, Film and Fun." We are showing 26 shorts on
two nights and tickets are $20/night for dinner and outdoor
screenings of 13 shorts each evening.web site:
www.redwaspfilmfestival.com
TX/Film Festivals
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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UNTITLED torres crew $
35mm SHORT NEEDS CREW paid
hello all i am looking for crew dp, ac, that has worked on 35mm.
some pay production starts june 5 2004 send resume to
flux_ent@hotmail.com
Contact: MICHAEL TORRES FLUX_ENT@HOTMAIL.COM
Website: http://AUSTINCAPTURED.COM
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PRODUCER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NEEDED
Ponder This Productions is looking for a producing partner that
is connected to viable Investors. We are currently looking for
Investors for a low-budget SAG digital feature slated to be shot
in June. If you have excellent contacts and believe you can
contribute to our efforts please contact Erica at
info@ponderthisproductions.com or tracie at
tdponder@ponderthisproductions.com . For
more information about us and our current project please feel
free to contact us and also visit www.ponderthisproductions.com .
PLEASE, only very serious inquiries. We look forward to hearing
from you! Thank you, Erica-
For more CREW CALLS, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CrewCall/crewcalllistSF.htm
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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CASTING CALL FOR NATIVE AMERICAN MEN
Rene Haynes, Casting Director for such films as
"Skins," Dreamkeeper," Coyote Waits" is
conduct-ing a North American talent search for Native
American/First Nations men for acting roles and" core
extras" roles in upcoming motion picturea nd television
projects. All interested men age18-14 are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be in great physical condition and have a
athletic physique. Acting experience is a plus, but not
necessary. Please include any special skills, you may have like
hoseback riding, stunt abilities, athletic experience, etc.
Please send a current photo with contact information, immediately
to (NO EMAIL PHOTOS Please):Rene Haynes Casting Male Talent
Search1314 Scott Road Burbank, CA 91504
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1 asian actress and 1 actor
For a digital short-film that will be partially shot in France
with american actors living in Paris and partially shot in New
York, I am looking for one young asian actress and one man. There
will be no casting, but please send me a resume and a picture by
email. The shots will take place the 28th of april. There are no
dialogues. The actors won't be paid but will get a tape of the
film. Lunch and transportation will be refunded.
All interested parties are to reply to sgallippi@gmx.net
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Attention Non-Equity Actors...
Lady Bug Productions is holding auditions for Boom Town, a 90
minute drama by JEFF DANIELS. We are looking for two male actors
in their 30's to 40's and one female actor in her 30’s- 40’s,
or actors that are able to portray this age range on stage. This
is a tight script involving a husband and wife whose marriage is
in trouble and their business is being foreclosed by the local
banker who is having an affair with the wife.
Please prepare a one minute monologue. Come dressed ready to
move.
Also, bring 1 headshot with your resume. If a headshot is
unavailable, a recent photograph, will do. Scripts will be
available at 5:00pm Monday & Thursday in room #104 at the
Brighton Library.
Boom Town will run one weekend (July 16, 17. 18 2004) in
Brighton.
Auditions are Monday April 5, 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday
April 8,
6:00-8:00pm at the Brighton Public Library. The library is
located behind the post office and Meijer on Grand River, just
off I-96.
Please call Ruby at (734) 878-2100 to schedule an appointment.
You may also contact us by e-mail eruby@ismi.net
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For more CASTING CALLS, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CastCall/castcall1.htm
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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MOVIES IN THE PARK - PETALUMA
We are pleased to announce that Movies in the Park will be
returning for a second season this summer. The program is
provided by Movies in the Park and the Petaluma Parks &
Recreation Department. The films are family-friendly and are
shown outdoors on a giant screen with stereo sound. Local, live
entertainment and food concessionaires are available prior to the
movie. All movie events are on Saturdays and are scheduled as
follows:
--July17th – “Finding Nemo”
--July 31st – “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”
--Aug. 14th – “101 Dalmatians”
--Aug. 28th – “Star Wars”
--Sept.11th – “Swiss Family Robinson”
--Sept. 25th – “Grease”
Admission is FREE, but donations are requested as a portion of
which will be distributed to 3 non-profit groups; Summer
Camperships for Kids (scholarships for camps offered through the
Parks & Recreation Department), the Petaluma Senior Center
and the Polly Klaas Performing Arts Center.
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Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available to
interested businesses. This is an excellent opportunity to put
the word out about your business to a large, varied audience and
simultaneously show support for this exciting program.
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Please visit our Web site, www.petalumamovies.com for more
specific information - including deadlines. You can contact us at
707-765-8828.
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INVITATION: Earth Day KidCast for Peace Digital (or not)
Storytelling Adventure
Invitation to KidCast for Peace; Solutions for a Better World.
KidCast (kids broadcast) is designed to promote education that
fosters VALUES for sustainable solutions using creative
multimedia. Earth Day is a successful catalyst for ongoing
environmental education, action and change. Activities provide
points of entry that encourage individuals and communities to
focus on their local environmental issues and their
causes. Creativity Café has selected the topic “Water For
Life" for this year's event; to provide education about the
sustainability of water, while increasing our understanding of
personal stewardship and
global community collaboration. Participants are asked to focus
on the rivers and water sources within their communities and
create a digital story told from nature’s point of view.
Suggested applications for
Digital Storytelling: Power Point, Web pages, Flash, Voice Over
Sound Files, Video Clips of Skits, Eco Rap Songs (mp3). To
participate: log on to Nicenet (virtual classroom), click
"Join a Class," enter Class
key: G95678E73, Create a User Name [must be unique. If your ID
doesn't work, try something else] * log on to "Earth Day
KidCast For Peace Digital Storytelling" class, Background
and archives can be found at:
http://creativity.net/KidCast/.
Peter H. Rosen
Founder and Director
Visionary Artists Resources Including Other Unique Services
(V.A.R.I.O.U.S. Media, 501c3)
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Cinema Arts Tech a motion picture training school located in the
heart of the L.A. valley is currently forming training programs
in Script Supervision, Line Producing, Computerized budgeting and
Scheduling, and Wardrobe. Top Notch training! No Gimmicks. You
may come and sit on a free Script Supervising class. Please call
for more info 818-787-8886.
Martin Lam
818-787-8886 martinlam@cinemaartstech.com
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SF FINAL CUT PRO USER GROUP
Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 31, at 7pm. This month we're
meeting at Alberto's place. The location is 689 3rd Street,
between Brannan and Townsend Streets in San Francisco. It is
located near PacBell Park and the Caltrain Station, and is
reachable by Muni lines 10, 15, 30, & 45. There will be a $5
door charge.
This meeting marks the 4th anniversary of SF Cutters. Come early
for a Cutter happy half-hour at 6:30pm at Alberto's. This will be
a great way to meet your fellow Cutters. Beer will be available.
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Beautiful Earth
Land/sea/sky/coast scapes, real or imagined, and artworks done
with recycled materials
April 1 - May 15
Hotel Cosmo Gallery
761 Post Street @ Jones, San Francisco
Open 24/7
For more information:
Exhibits: (415) 673-3080 | Hotel: (415) 673-6040
10% of art sales donated to Artspan Arts Youth Program.
RECEPTION: April 1, 5-8pm
Wine, Live Music, Poetry, Film, DJ
Celebrate April Fools Day in The Board Room
Hosts Jeanne Powell, Phillip T. Nails, with special guests: Don
Brennan, Steve Arntson, Charselle,
Stephen Kopel, Dan O., Giovanni, Constance Taylor, Nancy Wakeman
Art in the Board Room: Add Bonn - abstract paintings
ARTISTS: Fima Gelman ~ Lenea Maibaum ~ Richard Bolingbroke ~
Jamie Erfurdt ~ Aisjah Hopkins
~ Molanda Chiang ~ Rich Saint Cyr ~ Linda Dever ~ Victoria Doria
~ Pauline Crowther Scott ~ Diane Holland
~ Phyllis Rockne ~ Latino Torelli ~ Nicolas Smith ~ AnneKarin
Glass ~ Carmen Wolf ~ Rob Nye ~ Shannon Essex
~ Heather Robinson ~ Elizabeth Raybee ~ William Ulrich ~ Shawna
Scarpitti ~ Geoffrey Cook ~ Joe Decker ~
Vanessa Espinosa ~ Heather Hanan
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2 NIGHTS only: HAMLET at the LILLIAN
You are Cordially Invited:
Prince of Denmark Productions and American-Russian Theatre (ART)
Players Present
"An Evening of HAMLET" (7 Fully Staged Scenes) by
William Shakespeare
April 1 and 2, 2004 8:00 p.m. at:
The Lillian Theater
1076 N. Lillian Way,
Hollywood CA 90038
(corner of Lillian Way & Santa Monica Blvd., 1 bl. west of
Vine)
Directed by Travis Terry
Choreographed by Kate Hutter
Produced by Istelle Petra
Starring: Taso Papadakis as Hamlet
Brad Ashten as Horatio
Gloria Balding as Ophelia
Keith Birkfeld as Laertes
Bruce Blauer as Marcellus
Reed Boyer as Polonius
Ben Dukes as Bernardo
Amy Huntington as Serving Maid
Rita Obermeyer as Gertrude
Nick Roberts as The Ghost
Alex Vigano as Francisco and Osric
Richard J. Williamson as Claudius
Featuring
Peter Ludwig (Mystic Pete) Cello
For Reservations, call: (323) 651-1986
For Information, call: (323) 804-0024
Suggested Donation: $10.00
Reception immediately following the show
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A Benefit Screening
Sunday, April 18
6:30pm
Join the filmmakers of Bloodlines for an evening of celebration
and community at Berkeley Rep's gorgeous
Roda Theater. Your presence and support will build on the
momentum to bring the message of the film to audiences worldwide.
Help spread awareness of health access issues in underserved
areas of the Philippines
as experienced through the eyes of unrelenting medical
volunteers.
The evening includes: *a screening of Bloodlines: A Medical
Mission to Iloilo, Philippines *a conversation with veteran
medical mission volunteers, Dr. Roger Espiritu and Dr. Karen Rice
*a reception featuring a live performance by singer-songwriter
Goh Nakamura.
Bloodlines: A Medical Mission to Iloilo, Philippines chronicles
the 2003 medical mission of the Philippine Medical Society of
Northern California (PMSNC). Volunteer doctors, nurses and
support staff travel to Iloilo, a province in central
Philippines, to serve an impoverished community that lacks access
to basic healthcare. Working with limited time and resources, the
volunteers struggle to meet the needs of thousands of patients,
experiencing moments of inspiration and heartbreaking choices
along the way.
http://www.canopyhill.com/flyer.html
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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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THE REEL WOMEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR
ENTRIES
Festival Recognizes and Supports Women in Film August 27 through
August 29 at the DGA in Los Angeles, CA The Reel Women
International Film Festival
(http://www.rwiff.com/ www.RWIFF.com ) will indeed celebrate,
recognize and support women working as directors, producers and
writers Friday, August 27 through Sunday, August 29, 2004 at the
Director's Guild of America in Los Angeles, CA. The festival is
currently seeking entries directed by women, or written and
produced by women. RWIFF will seek to raise the profiles of these
films by increasing their chances for success in the theatrical
marketplace. For more information regarding film submissions and
festival details, go to
<http://www.rwiff.com/>www.RWIFF.com or write to Diana
Means
at diana@rwiff.com
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BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL
May 6-9
Beverly Hills, CA
Dates have just been announced for this four-day event at Beverly
Hills' Clarity Theatre. The festival's mission is to celebrate of
new and independent-minded filmmakers in the United States and
abroad. In that spirit, this year's festival will commence with
D.W. Griffith's In Old California, considered by many film
historians to be the first independent shot in Hollywood.
For more information: davidandrusia@mindspring.com
http://beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com/
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The Teddy Bear Syndrome - a new feature film - with no special
effects, no stuntment just real people doing real things in a not
so real world. The Teddy Bear Syndrome will be playing at the
Christian Film Festival & Market - May 14 & 15 in
Inglewood, CA
For more info: www.crisp44.com - Film Market
www.smile-its-kacee.com - Film
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HAITI ON SCREEN Film Festival , 3/31-4/4/04 in NYC
The Institute of African-American Affairs and the Africana
Studies Program at New York University, in collaboration with
documentary filmmakers Guetty Felin and Michèle Stephenson,
proudly present
HAITI ON SCREEN
OPENING NIGHT GALA - Wednesday, March 31, 2004, 7-11:00pm
Event Chairs: Danny Glover, Raoul Peck, Edwidge Danticat, and
Jonathan Demme
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Kimmel Center for University Life
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium - 4th floor
60 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Opening Night Films:
Art Naif and Repression in Haiti by Arnold Antonin
Anita by Rassoul Labuchin
For more information about tickets to this event, please call
Dwight
Johnson Design at 212-889-4694.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT
http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/africana/events-set.html or call
212-
998-4222.
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RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL
We are hosting our second RED WASP FILM FESTIVAL here at 7FLodge
& Spa on March 26 & 27. This year's event is titled
"Fajitas, Film and Fun." We are showing 26 shorts on
two nights and tickets are $20/night for dinner and outdoor
screenings of 13 shorts each evening.
For more information, check out our site:
www.redwaspfilmfestival.com
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THE 7th ANNUAL HIFF SPRING FLING EVENT SHOWCASES 20 EMERGING
INDEPENDENT FILMS
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Chris Dacus
www.hiff.org
Email: media@hiff.org
HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SPRING FLING PRESENTED BY
COMMERCIAL
DATA SYSTEMS SHOWCASES 21 EMERGING INDEPENDENT FILMS
Film Festival offers movie buffs a wide diversity of 21 films
from 13 countries
HONOLULU -The Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is proud
to present its 7th annual SPRING FLING presented by COMMERCIAL
DATA SYSTEMS, a showcase of new, emerging cinema to kick off the
New Year. Signature Dole Cannery 18 Theatres returns as the home
of the film festival.
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PRODUCERS, WRITERS, EDITORS- Get your work on TV now
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Reply to: finalcuttheshow@yahoo.com
From the co-creator of Discovery Channel's #1-rated series comes
a new approach to reality television. If
you're a director, producer or editor, this applies to you.
With "Final Cut", literally anyone in the world can
tell a story. If your story's good enough, it will be seen
by an audience of millions. "Final Cut" is a contest
television show that gives Final Cut Pro users national
television exposure. To be considered for broadcast, each piece
must have a running time of 3-5 minutes.
Each submission must be shot on a 3-chip DV camera and cut
exclusively using Final Cut Pro software. The stories must meet
certain standards as set forth in guidelines provided by the
Producers to contestants. The genre is documentary/reality.
Stories will be selected for broadcast by the Producers and a
panel of distinguished industry judges based on standards of
entertainment, production value, and overall merit.
Winners will advance to a national, televised $100,000 Grande
Finale and will compete in a Phase II, "International Final
Cut".
For guidelines and rules of submission, please contact:
Final Cut The Show
420 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-403-8289
finalcuttheshow@yahoo.com
Compensation: $1000.00
or go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/FCP_Contest.htm
for rules and forms.
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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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Dear Filmmaker, The MadCat Women’s International Film
Festival is looking for submissions for its 8th annual Festival.
MadCat seeks provocative and visionary films and videos from
around the globe that are original in their use of the medium.
The Festival is committed to showcasing women directors who
challenge the use of sound and image and explore notions of
visual story telling. MadCat screens works of ALL lengths and
genres, about any topic and that are produced ANY year. Films can
be directed or co-directed by women. MadCat sets itself apart
from other women's festivals by curating its programs
thematically and thus accepting a range of films about many
different issues. MadCat is also committed to finding the most
diverse group of filmmakers possible and is doing extensive
outreach to international
filmmakers and filmmakers of color. Please note international
filmmakers donot need to pay any entry fee!
Past Filmmakers Include: Su Friedrich, Sarah Jane Lapp, Jane
Wong, Alice Guy Blaché, Patty Chang, Eva Aridjis, Louise
Bourque, Betzy Bromberg, Jong Lim Ro, Donna Cameron, Abigail
Child, Frédérique Devaux, Rita Gonzalez, Jacqueline Goss,
Shirley Clarke and the list goes on!
MadCat entry forms are now available at
http://madcatfilmfestival.org/submissions.html as a word document
and a PDF.
If you would like to have a hard copy sent to you please email us
your
mailing address. If you are not a filmmaker please pass this onto
others you
know.
Thank you for your time.
MadCat Film Festival
info@madcatfilmfestival.org
http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org
EARLY BIRD DEADLINE:
March 29, 2004
LATE BIRD DEADLINE:
May 21, 2004
Entry Fee: $10-30 Sliding Scale. Pay what you can afford.
No submission fee for international entrants!
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Submit your film to the MVAAFF. Kodak and Final Draft are giving
awards to the best short film and screenplay.
Log onto www.mvaaff04.com <http://www.mvaaff04.com/> to get
a film submission form. Hurry, the movie is about to start. Keep
those great films coming in.
MVAAFF martha's vineyard african american film festival
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MIRAMAX OFFERS FILM SCHOLARSHIPS
The University of Buffalo (in Buffalo, NY of course) has just
announced a new Master of Arts degree program in Film and
Performance. The one-year program, directed by film producer (and
former Head of Production at American Zoetrope) Linda Reisman,
emphasizes the interaction between actors, directors and writers,
with a particular focus on honing writing talent. In conjunction
with the start of the program, Miramax Films is offering a number
of scholarships for it. All applicants to the program are
encouraged to apply, particularly those with "diverse
backgrounds." Applications are due April 1.
More info: http://wings.buffalo.edu/mediastudy/mah:fp
Application: http://www.cas.buffalo.edu/programs/idp/grad
Contact: lreisman@buffalo.edu, (716) 645-6902 X1152
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SHOOTING PEOPLE POWWOW
Friday, March 26, 8pm
Remote Lounge
327 Bowery, New York, NY
The recently established Shooting People NY (profiled in last
November's Resource issue) is gathering for its first ever
face-to-face meeting. The group now has 2500 New York area
members, including directors, actors, editors, writers,
producers, cinematographers and one lonely stunt person, so this
is a great opportunity to meet people and find out more about
Shooting People's role in the local independent film community.
http://ny.shootingpeople.org/
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SEOUL NET & FILM FESTIVAL 2004
The fifth annual Seoul Net & Film Festival (SeNef for short)
comes to the Web May 1 through September 22 and to Seoul, Korea
from September 15-22. The festival, which is supported by a grant
from Korea's Ministry of Culture & Tourism, seeks to broaden
its scope this year with entries from across the world. All
genres are accepted, including fiction, non-fiction, animation,
experimental, music video, Flash, Web-based media and more, but
work should be digitally based and completed no earlier than
January 1, 2003. Send in your film and media entries by April 5.
VHS is preferred for previewing.
Deadline: April 5
More info: program@senef.net
http://www.senef.net
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Call for Entries - Chicks with Flicks Film Fest
From: yhane_w@yahoo.com
Call For Entries
For the sixth annual Chicks with Flicks Film Fest Deadline: films
must be received by Tuesday May 18, 2004
Chicks with Flicks, Inc. is a non-profit 501 ( c ) (3)
organization in its sixth year of providing a venue and
supportive audience for women independent filmmakers of all
backgrounds. Chicks with Flicks is made possible in part with
public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities/New York
State
Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, administered by the
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. The sixth annual film festival
will be held August 17, 2004 at Pioneer Theater, in New York City’s
Lower East Side. For more information: 212-533-7491 or
chickswithflicks.org
Films must be 20 minutes or less. Categories: narrative,
documentary, experimental, animation
Send VHS for preview to: Yhane Smith, Chicks with Flicks, 188
Norfolk Street, #6G, New York, New York 10002. Tapes will not be
returned.
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Film Series request for Submissions
From: hector maldonado hectormaldonado@yahoo.com >
Presenting the IFG Film Series at the Den The Independent
Filmmaker's Group is currently seeking short independent films
for its monthly film presentation series. The works selected will
be shown at The Two Boots Den in the East Village on Sunday
February 29th, 2004. Recommended running time for submissions
must be between 3 and 30 minutes. While no specific subject
matter is preferred, IFG encourages creativity, and originality.
If you have a film you wish to submit, please send a VHS copy
along with a brief plot synopsis and filmmaker bio to (bio and
description should be 150 words combined) IFG c/o Hector
Maldonado/John Kricorian 3312 Perry Ave, Apt 1D Bronx, NY 10467
The goal of this series is to draw attention to a new crop of
talented and wildly diverse filmmakers that stretches the
boundaries of fiction, genre and personal expression.
For more information please e-mail
info@brooklynreptyle.com or visit www.IFGroup.info and select
film series.
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Call for entries to the 2004 NEW YORK CITY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL.
From: moodudefilms@aol.com
www.NYCHorrorfest.com
The NYCHFF announces it's call for entries for the 2004 festival.
The NYCHFF is proud to announce that in 2004 it will expand the
festival to a six day event to take place in October 22th through
the 27th 2004.
Early Deadline September 1st, 2004
Final Deadline September 15th, 2004
Once again, the country's premiere horror film festival will be
held at the prestigious Tribeca Film Center in lower Manhattan.
With special screenings, parties, celebrity guests and free
"giveaway's" this is an event not to be missed. Good
luck to all you filmmakers and see you in October! For a complete
details and wrap-up of the 2002 and 2003 festivals go to:
www.NYCHorrorfest.com
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Seeking Shorts by and about Black, Latino and Native American
filmmakers
New Diaspora Movie Series is a quarterly screening series of
short films, primarily by and about Black, Latino and Native
American filmmakers. We screen the movies at public forums in New
Bedford, Dartmouth and Cape Cod, Massachusetts as well as screen
selected films on our public access program, reaching an audience
of up to 400,000 people throughout eastern New England. We are
seeking short films, primarily those written and/or directed by
Black, Latino and Native American filmmakers on an on-going basis
for inclusion in our series.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM:
Submissions should be sent to:
New Diaspora Movie Series
c/o Prof. Morgan James Peters
U Mass Dartmouth English Dept. I-326
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747
Viewing copies will not be returned.
For questions or additional information email:
oversoultheatre@comcast.net
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AA Comedy Festival FIlm Submissions
The African American Comedy Association is seeking comedy feature
films and shorts for our upcoming African American Comedy
Festival Extravaganza in Los Angeles August 5-8, 2004. If you are
interested in submitting your film, please contact (888) 514-2744
or email vze29q4w@verizon.net for more information.
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Hawaii International Film Festival CALL-FOR-MUSIC VIDEOS!
2004 Hawaii International Film Festival CALL FOR MUSIC VIDEOS!!
The 24th annual LOUIS VUITTON Hawaii International Film Festival
(HIFF), to be held from October 28 - November 7, 2004, has
announced an open call for submissions for music videos
showcasing local bands from the Indie-rock scene! For the past
three years, HIFF has showcased music videos from Asia, the
Pacific Rim and most recently, from around the world. For further
information, you can visit the festival's official website at
www.hiff.org or you can contact:
Hawaii International Film Festival
Attn: Anderson Le, Film Programmer
1001 Bishop Street, ASB Tower, Suite 745
Honolulu, HI 96813
t 808.528-.3456x14
f 808.528.1410
e ale@hiff.org
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To submit any SUBMISSIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES or DEADLINES
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net with any additions or corrections.
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9. MISCELLANOUS
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North Bay Final Cut Pro User Group
We plan to start a North Bay Final Cut Pro User Group for those
living in the Marin, Sonoma, Solano, and Mendocino Counties. Our
first meeting will be in the middle of April, 2004. This group
will not compete with the San Francisco Final Cut Pro User Group.
To sign up, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/NBFCPUG/nbfcpug.htm
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To all on the FTAC list:
As of now, REP. HENRY WAXMAN has not endorsed the Diane Watson
letter to bring "Cinderella Man" back to the USA.
If you live in the following zip codes, please phone him. We
suggest you don't ask him to back the letter, ask him if HE HAS
BACKED THE LETTER. Tell him you're a constituent (union member if
applicable) and you want a phone call back telling you he has
endorsed it. Leave your phone number. THIS IS URGENT -- we need a
100 phone calls to his office NOW. There are thousands of us in
his district.
The phone numbers for Henry Waxman's office are:
(323) 651-1040
(310) 652-3095
(818) 878-7400
Zip codes in his district:
90024 90067 90291 pt 91311 pt 91399
90025 pt 90068 pt 90401 91312 93063 pt
90028 pt 90069 90402 91314
90034 pt 90073 90403 91315
90035 pt 90077 pt 90404 91316
90036 pt 90210 pt 90405 91361
90038 pt 90211 91301 91362
90046 pt 90212 91302 91364
90048 pt 90265 pt 91303 pt 91367
90049 pt 90272 91304 pt 91372
90064 pt 90290 91307 91376
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Next SATURDAY, April 3rd.... (4 Pm or 7 PM Show) we have some
comp tickets to: "The Big Black Comedy Show". It will
be at the Scottish Rites Bldg. Great comedian stars. Tickets are
normally $20.00 and we have Free ones.
Go to www.TVTix.com starting on Tuesday for these tickets
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Location Needed for Indie Shoot
Do you have a house or apartment with space to shoot an indie?
We are looking to shoot the following IN-DOOR scenes:
We are looking for ONE LOCATION in LOS ANGELES COUNTY for the
following:
1) Kitchen with small kitchen table
2) Dining Room with dining room table (looks different in style
from the kitchen)
3) Bedroom where you can see the bed from the doorway
The place doesn't have to be fancy, but neat and clean.
We will need it for a ONE DAY SHOOT in April. We can pay $200.00
for the location. It will be an all day shoot.
If interested:
Email us:
The address/location
Something about the space
Pictures if you have any
Please do not email us regarding crew positions as everything is
covered. Send an email to: tvnewsgal@yahoo.com
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10. JOBS
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For the past four years, Rooftop Films has been run by a
volunteer collective of five people. In that time, the
organization has grown to where, in 2003, we showed 169 movies to
nearly 3,000 people at our summer film festival.
In preparation for our 2004 Summer Series, we are seeking
applicants for four unpaid positions to round out our staff and
grow the organization even further. We are looking for
individuals who are committed, driven, intelligent, and
motivated. We prefer people who are familiar with Rooftop Films
but that is not required; relevant experience is also helpful,
but not a requirement for all positions. This is a tremendous
opportunity to contribute in a crucial way to one of the most
dynamic film festivals in New York.
All positions are unpaid for now, but have a chance to grow into
paid positions. We are looking for a minimum 4-6 month commitment
for each.
We are seeking applications for the following four positions:
FESTIVAL MANAGER
Responsibilities:
- work with Festival Director and Director of Submissions to
coordinate
filmmakers’
notifications, master tapes, and permissions forms;
- work with the Festival Director to run our weekly shows;
- coordinate volunteers and manage interns in the office and at
the shows;
- manage the Rooftop Films general calendar;
- other general office managing
Requirements:
- two days a week plus shows every Friday night from June 11
through
September 10.
- familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, FileMaker Pro, and general
Web
browsing are a plus
- participate in Monday evening staff meetings if possible
PRESS LIASON
Responsibilities:
- write press releases;
- work with our graphic designer to organize/maintain our
media/press kit;
- make press tapes;
- send out media kit, tapes, and press releases and follow up;
- organize events for the press and otherwise publicize Rooftop
Films
Requirements:
- minimum one day per week, availability by phone and email
- experience doing publicity, preferably with arts organizations
in New York
City
- participate in Monday evening staff meeting if possible
SPONSORSHIPS COORDINATOR*
Responsibilities:
- organize advertising from businesses in the neighborhood and
the arts
community;
- arrange sponsorships for Rooftop Films shows;
- manage and distribute advertising kit
Requirements:
- minimum one day per week, availability by phone and email
- participate in Monday evening staff meeting if possible
*Sponsorship Coordinator will be offered a commission based upon
prior
experience.
GRANT WRITER/FUNDRAISER*
Responsibilities:
- write grants;
- gather funds from individuals and foundations;
- compile a grant calendar
Requirements:
- minimum one day per week, availability by phone and email
- some grant writing/fundraising/other relevant experience is
required for
this position
* Grant writer/Fundraiser will be offered a commission based upon
prior
experience
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume
PASTED INTO THE
BODY OF AN EMAIL to jobs@rooftopfilms.com by April 7, 2004. In
your cover
letter, please:
1) state what position you are interested in;
2) briefly describe any relevant experience;
3) briefly explain your connection to and familiarity with
Rooftop Films or
other, similar organizations;
4) tell us anything that you feel makes you especially qualified
for the
position or that distinguishes you from other applicants.
Applications sent through the mail will not be accepted.
Attachments will
not be opened. NO FOLLOW-UP PHONECALLS PLEASE.
We will begin calling candidates in for interviews within a
couple of weeks
of April 7.
Ronald K. Armstrong
President, New York Chapter
RKA Cinema Society
www.rkacinemasociety.com
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When We Were Kings
Director: Ramsel Ruiz
email: kingsproducers@yahoo.com
WebPage: www.ramselr.com
Seeking Fundraiser for narrative short in San Francisco
“When we Were Kings” is a 27 minute narrative about
wealth and poverty and the links to global capitalism.. Shooting
will take place both here in San Francisco, and Guatemala and is
set to begin in early June. The project has already received
partial funding from grants and private donors.
We are currently seeking a like minded individual with proven
fundraising experience, as well as an interest in the topic to
come on board and develop and implement a successful fundraising
strategy over the next few months.
For more information check out the project at
http://www.ramselr.com/
Compensation negotiable.
Please send a resume with references to kingsproducers@yahoo.com
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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
www.planetsharkproductions.com
Lisha Rigney lgrigney@earthlink.net
William A. Brown, Jr., Esq.
http://www.wabrownjr-law.com
Keith Moody" keithmoody@blackscreenplaysonline.com
Glorinda Marie Glorinda Marie toglorinda@attbi.com SF Indie Club
LAJoeJ lajoej@yahoo.com
Jeffrey Hoffman kero131@yahoo.com
San Francisco Indieclub: http://www.indieclub.com
Scott Trimble http://www.usa-movies.com/
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