FilmLetter 3/3/04
www.usfilmproduction.com
FilmLetter, March 3, 2004
1. Who's New? Who’s Updated
2. Crew Call
3. Cast Call
4. Events
5. On-Line Events
6. Film Festivals
7. Seeking Submissions, Call For Entries & Deadlines
8. Miscellaneous
9. Jobs
10. Contributors
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TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES, TAXES,
TAXES
April 15, 2004, is right around the corner!! Have you filed your
taxes yet? Harrigan & Brient and Associates, located in the
Silicon Valley, has been preparing income taxes for the last 23
years with a combined 50 years of experience.
We can prepare any form, any state and any year. Clients include
those from the film industry, theatre, manufacturing, the service
industries, covering from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles and every
area in between. We also offer bookkeeping services, QuickBooks
training and payroll processing.
Please call if you have any questions. We offer Electronic filing
and can process your tax return remotely or by appointment.
----- Call Suzi Whitney @ 408-263-0987 for questions and/or to
schedule an
appointment. You can also email Suzi with any questions at
svwhitney@sbcglobal.net
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1. WHO'S NEW? WHO'S UPDATED?
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San Francisco Bay Area:
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To see Who's New in the Bay Area, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/Regions/SFBayArea/SFframeNew.htm
To list yourself under Crew, Company or Talent, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/Regions/SFBayArea/getliste.htm
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Greater Los Angeles Area:
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Bravo Productions
ct: Greg Jenkins
110 W. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 537
Long Beach, CA 90802
ph: 562-435-0065; fax: 562-435-4421
pager: 562-625-7099
email: staff@bravoevents-online.com
web: http://www.bravoevents-online.com
An AWARD-WINNING, full-service, event planning and production
company.
LA/Event Production Companies
LA/Party Planners
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Elizabeth Reams
539 S Manhattan Pl Unit 110
Los Angeles, CA 90020
cell: 310-903-1467
email: openeye_films@hotmail.com
Experienced Production Coordinator
LA/Production Coordinator
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To see who's new in Los Angeles, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/Regions/Los_Angeles/LA_home.htm
To list yourself under Crew, Company or Talent, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/Regions/SFBayArea/getliste.htm
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2. CREW CALL
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Production Assistant - The Feature Film, Xtacy, a High Def
thriller, suspense film is looking for experienced production
assistants to help out with production……………
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LOOKING FOR PRODUCER-
SUEÑO
By José Rivera
Director Pedro J. Ortiz
José Rivera is one of our most brilliant young Latino
playwrights. Sueño is his adaptation of Calderon de la Barca’s
Life is a Dream…………
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CREW WANTED for a March weekend short film (DV) shoot on Long
Island……..
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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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3. CAST CALL
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DINAH WAS
Play
International City Theatre (I.C.T.)
Long Beach, CA
Contract: Equity SPT (Note NEW Equity rate) Equity: $272 +10% per
week;
Non-Equity: $75 +10% per week -- Non-Equity actors also receive
points in the Equity Membership Candidate program.
Director: caryn desai
Producer: Shasin Desai
Musical Director: Lanny Hartley
Casting Director: Michael Donovan, C.S.A.
Auditions start: approximately 3/8
Callbacks: 3/22
Rehearsals start: 4/5
Show opens: 4/30
Runs through: 5/23………..
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AMERICA'S WORST DRIVER
Non-Union Pilot
Mentorn TV
1 Hour Network Show
Reality Television
Casting Director: Jo Pine
Performance dates: March 24th and 25th
Auditions: March 2, 3, 8 and 9th
LOCATION: L.A…………
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42nd Street
Non-Equity International Tour
BIG LEAGUE THEATRICALS
Producer: Dan Sher
Director: Valarie Rives
Casting Director: Alee Ralph
Auditions Start: March 2004
Rehearsals Start: 5/21 (New York)
Tour Ends: August 2005
Rate: $350 - 1,000 + Per Diem, Housing & Transportation
SHOW BEGINS IN JAPAN………….
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For more CASTING CALLS, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CastCall/castingc.htm
To list an upcoming CASTING CALL, go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/CastCall/castcallSF.htm
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4. 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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The Algerian-American Association of Northern California is proud
to present The internationally acclaimed Algerian National Ballet
First American Tour Washington - New York - Houston - San
Francisco
Le Ballet National d'Algerie A magical evening of traditional
dances from Algeria At The Scottish Rite Theatre in Oakland March
11th at 8 pm Ticket prices - $25 - $30 - $40 Reception with the
dancers $10. The Scottish Rite Theatre is located at 1547
Lakeside Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 832-0819 To purchase a ticket,
call us toll free 800-769-9669
For further information, go to http://www.aaa-nc.org
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Spring San Francisco Indieclub Meeting is set for Saturday March
27th at 12 noon in San Francisco at the Old First Pres. Church on
Van Ness at Sacramento St. Reserve that special date on your
calendar NOW! There is just a small $10 dollar donation requested
at door which includes program, screening, raffle, luncheon and
more! Each member presentation should run 5 to 15 minutes max.
Write to me, Glorinda Marie, at: toglorinda@comcast.net in order
to be included in the program
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Join us during this 2 day event as we recognizetalented up &
coming women in film
LADIES ON THE MIC PRESENTS...
The 2004 LADY SPRING SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2 Nights of Short Films
by Women
TUESDAY MARCH 9th - WEDNESDAY MARCH 10th
2 NIGHTS, 16 FILMS, 3 AWARDS, DISCUSSION, LIVE MUSIC & YOU
SCREENINGS START PROMPTLY @ 7:00 PM Festival Admission $10
Seating is limited, advance tickets are available online
http://www.bowerypoetry.com
@ THE BOWERY POETRY CLUB 308 Bowery, New York, NY 10012 foot of
first street between houston & bleecker f/v train to second
ave | 6 train to bleecker
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NEXT LAFCPUG MEETING
Next meeting of the lafcpug will be Wednesday, March 24 at the LA
Film School in Hollywood beginning at 6:45PM (doors open at
5:30PM.) It will features Genarts Sapphire Plug ins, plus FCP
Tips and Tricks, Stump the Gurus, Show and tells, World famous
Raffle and a whole bunch more, meaning I having gotten around to
putting together the agenda yet, but I will and it will be HUGE.
Keep checking the next meeting page for agenda updates and all
the details for this March Extravaganza.
http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html
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-- Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. , Community School of Music &
Arts, Mountain View
230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 94040
PHONE: 650/917-6800
http://www.arts4all.org
David Holzman, piano
FROZEN TIME
Prelude (from Three Preludes) Charles Griffes
Sonata Charles Griffes
Tango Stefan Wolpe
Piano Rag Music Igor Stravinsky
Uprising William Susman
Intermission
Prelude (from 12 Preludes) Donald Martino
Fantasies and Impromptus Donald Martino
Waltz Subliminale Wayne Peterson
Waltz for Merle Stefan Wolpe
Song transcriptions George Gershwin
-- Sunday, March 28 at 4 p.m. @ Old First Church, Sacramento
& Van ness, San Francisco
http://www.oldfirstconcerts.org/calendar.html
David Holzman, piano
*Visions and Prophecies by Ernest Bloch *Synchronisms #6 by Mario
Davidovsky *Leviathan by Daniel David Feinsmith *Ciaccona Dei
Tempi di Guerra by Erich Itor Kahn *Five Piano Pieces, Op. 23 by
Arnold Schoenberg *Uprising by William Susman *The Good Spirit of
a Right Cause, Tango/Waltz for Merle, From the Palestinian
Notebook by Stefan Wolpe
“Fiercely brilliant” Grammy-nominated pianist David
Holzman comes to the Old First stage with powerful performances
of the seminal works of 20th-century composers Bloch, Shoenberg,
Davidovsky (Pulitzer Prize winner), Wolpe, and premieres of
powerful new works by two award-winning composers, William Susman
and Daniel David Feinsmith. Expect a tour de force performance of
20th-century masterpieces performed by “master pianist”
Holzman.
Co-sponsored by the San Francisco Jewish Music Festival
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To submit an EVENT listing,
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net
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5. ON-LINE EVENTS
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To submit an ON-LINE EVENTS listing,
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net
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6. FILM FESTIVALS
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* CHRIS COOPER TO RECEIVE PETER J. OWENS AWARD AT 47th SAN
FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
* MILOS FORMAN TO BE RECIPIENT OF FILM SOCIETY DIRECTING AWARD AT
47th SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Director, Producer, Writer in San Francisco April 22
publicity@sffs.org
Public Information: 415.931.FILM, www.sffs.org
Actor to be Saluted for Brilliance, Independence and Integrity
The San Francisco Film Society announced today that Chris Cooper
will be the recipient of the Peter J. Owens Award to be presented
at the 47th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 15–29).
The Award will be presented to Cooper on Thursday, April 22, 2004
at Film Society Awards Night at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.
The Film Society will be the beneficiary of the gala black-tie
fundraiser honoring Cooper and Milos Forman, recipient of the
Film Society Directing Award. Pat and Susie McBaine are the
chairs of the Film Society Awards Night committee. Honorary
chairs are Edward G. and Laleh Zelinsky. On April 21 at the
Castro Theatre, there will be a tribute to Cooper featuring
retrospective film clips and an onstage interview prior to a
screening of John Sayles’s MATEWAN (1987).
Milos Forman will receive the Film Society Award for Lifetime
Achievement in Directing at the 47th San Francisco International
Film Festival (April 15–29). The Award will be presented to
Forman by Danny DeVito on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at Film
Society Awards Night at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.
The 47th San Francisco International Film Festival runs April 15–29,
2004 at the AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres “The Home of the Festival,”
the Castro Theatre, the Pacific Film Archive Theater in Berkeley
and the Century Cinema 16 Mountain View. Tickets for San
Francisco Film Society members will be available on March 23 and
for the general public on March 30. To purchase tickets and for
ticket information log on to www.sffs.org, call 925.275.9490, or
visit the Main Box Office, located in the atrium of the AMC
Kabuki 8 Theatres at 1881 Post Street or the Satellite Box Office
at Crocker Galleria, 50 Post Street, second floor, opening on
March 30. For up-to-date Festival information log on to
www.sffs.org or call 415.931.FILM.
The 47th San Francisco International Film Festival (April 15–29,
2004) is presented by the San Francisco Film Society, a nonprofit
arts and educational organization dedicated to celebrating
international film and the moving image.
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The MadCat Film Festival pleased to announce that we are
co-presenting 2 programs at the San Francisco International Asian
American Film Festival this year!
Please see the details below!
Thank you. MadCat Film Festival
22ND ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ASIAN AMERICAN FILM
FESTIVAL
With more than 121 films and videos the 22nd San Francisco
International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) unspools
March 4-11 at the AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres and the Castro Theatre in
San Francisco and at Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley, and March
19-21 at the Camera 3 Cinemas in San Jose.
The film opens with Zhang Yimou's highly anticipated swordplay
film HERO, a breathtaking masterpiece. Its dazzling colors and
epic setting will be celebrated decorously on Opening Night at
the Asian Art Museum, hosting of the evening's Gala Party.
Additional highlights of the Festival include IMELDA, a
fascinating portrait of Imelda Marcos, the "steel
butterfly" of the Philippines, and our Spotlight on Anna May
Wong, legendary Chinese American actress.
PURCHASING TICKETS
Tickets are now on sale at:
http://www.naatanet.org/festival, or call 415.478.2277.
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The Teddy Bear Syndrome written and directed by Kacee DeMasi will
screen at the Cine & heard film festival on Thursday March
4th 2004 @ 8:00pm. The festival will take place at the Oakland
Box Theatre
located at 1928 Telegraph Ave - Oakland, CA 94612. For more
information please visit www.oaklandbox.com. The screenings
/artists will all be female.
The Teddy Bear Syndrome deals with God, Social Issues, Life and
Rights and has a multi-ethnic cast. Looking forward to seeing you
all there.
theteddybearsyndrome@yahoo.com
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JOE MANTEGNA WILL BE HONORED AT LAIFAFEST2004
Joe Mantegna will be honored at "The Sixth Annual Los
Angeles Italian Film Awards" (LAIFAFEST 2004), which will be
held on April 20-24, 2004, at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood.
Mr. Mantegna will be presented with the LAIFA 2004 Life Time
Achievement, festival Director Luigi Campanile announced today.
LAIFA is recognized for its integrity and dedication to Italian
and Italian-American film and filmmakers that does not exist
anywhere else. Through year-round screenings and networking
events, LAIFA seeks to introduce Italy's finest films and most
promising talent to the epicenter of the entertainment industry.
For more information, http://www.laifafest.com e-mail
info@italfilmfest.com
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Is your FILM FESTIVAL listed or updated? Go to:
http://www.usfilmproduction.com/CA/filmfest/cafilmfest.htm
email ToeMoss@earthlink.net with any additions or corrections.
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7. SEEKING SUBMISSIONS, CALL FOR ENTRIES AND DEADLINES
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Venezuelans Filmmakers Wanted!
From: imagenesdeamerica@mac.com
Hola!
i'm Looking for Venezuelans FIlmmakers who want to show their
works.
I'm currently preparing The First Film and Video Festival of
Venezuelans in NYC at the Venezuela Consulate next July.
We accepting submissions now!
1)Send a copy of your work in VHS and Mini DV.
2)A short synopsis along with your resume .
3) Describe the time of the movie and type.
4) Free
Please contact me that soon as possible!
America Maldonado.
140-31 246th st #2
Rosedale NY 11422
Imagenesdeamerica@mac.com
www.homepage.mac.com/imagenesdeamerica
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Send your shorts to The Reel Deal
From: Matthew Glasson matthew@reeldealtv.com
The Reel Deal is NYC's hottest new showcase for presenting short
films and videos. Be they documentary, fiction or animated, if
they're original and independent, we'd love to show it! I've
received some excellent work from the Shooting Peoples out there,
so keep 'em coming!
With shows airing in Manhattan & Brooklyn in addition to live
screenings in various NYC clubs, The Reel Deal is an excellent
resource for filmmakers and animators alike to get seen - and
it's totally free to submit your work! Below are the guidelines
for how to submit to the show...
1) Work must have been completed in the last 5 years
2) Length of each piece cannot exceed 10 minutes
3) All genres accepted
4) Maximum 3 pieces can be submitted by an artist every three
months
5) Format for submission must be Mini-DV or DVD.
Send your tape to:
The Reel Deal
C/o Matthew Glasson
78 Norman Ave, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Look at the website for further details on the show and some of
our featured shorts from past episodes - http://reeldealtv.com
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Indie Series in Miami Florida seeks films
Arts At St. John's is a small grassroots organization based in a
church in Miami that opens its doors to the artistic community of
Miami as an affordable and supportive venue for creativity.
We are in the beginning stages of developing a regular
microcinema of Independent film to begin sometime in June, and
are soliciting work from film makers around the world.
We do not have a budget to pay for the films, and the $5
admission fee basically only goes toward the administration and
marketing of the program and the costs of keeping the venue
running.
The films will be promoted and advertised in the South Florida
area.
Seeking films of any subject, and any length, that are
presentable in VHS or DVD format.
Interested filmmakers can submit their work to:
Arts At St. John's 4760 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida
33140 Attn: William Mann
Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish the
tapes/DVDs to be returned. Any press kit materials (including
photos in jpeg or gif format) may be sent to wemann63@iname.com
Please, no PDF or attachments (other than photos).
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15th Annual HONOLULU "RAINBOW" FILM FESTIVAL 2004
In memory of Adam Baran
CALL FOR FILM ENTRIES!
Film Festival Dates: Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30,
2004
Film Entry Deadline: Postmarked by MARCH 26, 2004
Send to: Honolulu "RAINBOW" Film Festival – HGLCF
Attn: Programming Committee
1877 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Telephone: 808.381.1952 Fax: 808.943.1724
E-MAIL: info@hglcf.org WEB: www.hglcf.org
Entry Form at:
http://www.hawaiiscene.com/HGLCF/film2004_entryform.htm
Connie M. Florez Programming Committee, Honolulu Gay &
Lesbian Cultural Foundation, Honolulu "Rainbow" Film
Festival
1877 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
Office: 808.381.1952
Fax: 808.943.1724
info@hglcf.org
www.hglcf.org
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AUSTIN ASIAN FILM Festival
DEADLINE: Mar 10
FEE: $10
INFO: www.cinemaasia.org
We are accepting works that represent the richness and diversity
of both the Asian and Asian American experience. The festival
will provide a wide-range of works including features, shorts and
documentaries, panel discussions and guest filmmakers so we need
your films and videos.
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RED WASP Film Festival
DEADLINE: Mar 15
FEE: $10
INFO: 979-690-0073 or stay@7flodge.com
This event is open to all Texas filmmakers. We will be hosting a
Filmmaker's Reception at the end of the event, so you will have
plenty of time to meet other industry insiders.
Awards will be given based on a film's unique and
thought-provoking content. Recognition will be awarded in the
following categories: Best Documentary, Best Cinematography, Most
Promising Filmmaker, and Best Script.
Submissions can be sent to: 7F Lodge / P.O. Box 402 / Wellborn,
TX 77881. We accept video or DVD formats. Unfortunately, we
cannot return entry copies.
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2nd Annual Martha's Vineyard AA Film Festival " Call for
Entries"
Fellow Filmmakers!
Keep those great films coming in! The MVAAFF04 is happening this
August 12-14th in beautiful Oak Bluffs, MA.
The official hotel of the festival is the Mansion House in
Vineyard Haven!
We will hold screenings at the Strand theater and at Union
Chapel! Parties with Biz Markie and a Kodak film prize!
Much more surprises are in store. Next week log onto mvaaff04.com
for all the details!
Please email us at mvfilmfestival@yahoo.com for a film or
screenplay submission form to be sent to you.
Onward
MVAAFF
martha's vineyard african american film festival
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Wicked Pixel Cinema presents
THE CINEMA EDGE AWARDS
sponsored by www.horrorview.com www.monstersatplay.com
www.dvdmaniacs.net
and Rosa Studios
The Cinema Edge Awards celebrates artistic / genre /
non-mainstream cinema produced at the indie, micro-budget level.
If you’ve made a short or a feature for any budget amount
from $250,000 down to $25, send it in! Your project could win in
one of 5 categories. All winning projects receive a certificate
of award and a nifty prize package. The feature length movie
winning the grand prize gets international DVD distribution
through Sub Rosa Studios!
THE CATEGORIES
One short and one feature will win in each of the following
categories:
1. Cinema Edge Grand Prize (overall best director/movie)
2. Best Actor (male or female, lead or supporting)
3. Best Visual Presentation ? Cinematography / Production Design
/ Editing
4. Best Music Score
5. Most Inventive Story / Concept
FEATURE LENGTH GRAND PRIZE WINNER
The one feature length movie that wins Grand Prize will receive a
development deal with Wicked Pixel Cinema. The staff of WPC will
help you prep your movie for public release, including any
improvements on the technical quality of the project. Your movie
will be professionally authored to DVD by Thrill Ride Media. Your
movie will be released by Sub Rosa Studios to the U.S. video
market and possibly some overseas territories.
If your movie sells well, you’ll start seeing checks roll
in, payment for your hard work and immense talent!
DEADLINE TO ENTER
All entries must be received by July 31st, 2004.
ENTRY DETAILS
For entry instructions, complete prize listing, and contest
rules, please go to:
http://wickedpixel.com/cinemaedge
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Indie Microcinema in Miami, Florida seeks films
Arts At St. John's is a small grassroots organization based in a
church in Miami that opens its doors to the artistic community of
Miami as an affordable and supportive venue for creativity.
We are in the beginning stages of developing a regular
microcinema of Independent film to begin sometime in June, and
are soliciting work from film makers around the world.
We do not have a budget to pay for the films, and the $5
admission fee basically only goes toward the administration and
marketing of the program and the costs of keeping the venue
running.
The films will be promoted and advertised in the South Florida
area.
Seeking films of any subject, and any length, that are
presentable in VHS or DVD format.
Interested filmmakers can submit their work to:
Arts At St. John's 4760 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, Florida
33140 Attn: William Mann
Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish the
tapes/DVDs to be returned. Any press kit materials (including
photos in jpeg or gif format) may be sent to wemann63@iname.com
Please, no PDF or attachments (other than photos).
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The 10th edition of La Cittadella del Corto - Trevignano
International Short Film Festival will be held on July 8-12th,
2004.
The International Competition is open to fiction films realized
in 16mm or 35mm film print not exceeding a total lenght of 29
minutes.
The National Competion is open to shorts produced in 16 and 35mm
(not exceeding 29 minutes) and in video format (not exceeding 15
minutes).
All the shorts must be produced after January 1st 2003
Please find attached the regulation.
Entry form can be filled directly on line on our web site:
www.cittadelladelcorto.it
Our dead line is April 16th, VHS' and materials should be sent at
the following address:
La Cittadella del Corto Via Garibaldi, 60 00069 - Trevignano
Romano (Rome) Italy
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CENTURY CITY FILM FESTIVAL.com $10,000+ in prizes
Where the truly awesome competes against the truly awful! We WANT
YOUR BEST... and all the rest! Have a film that screams
"Oscar?" Created a "B" movie or
"Blaxsploitation" film? Submit it! We'll screen top
"traditional" and "Non-traditional" indies.
Filmmakers accepted will be introduced to industry execs.
Be sure to enter our SCREENPLAY COMPETITION where the top winner
receives the "CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AWARD! All Top 10
finalists receive a prize package, full-access pass to the
festival and VIP parties, invitation to filmmakers party,
personal introductions to managers, agents, studio reps, etc.;
and recognition at our closing night awards ceremony!
Hurry! Early bird deadline in March!
Call 877-7-CENTURY or download application at
http://www.CenturyCityFilmFestival.com
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CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL REEL WOMEN
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RWIFF) WHICH WILL BE HELD AUGUST
27TH THROUGH AUGUST 29TH at the DGA in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
Diana Means dmeans25@yahoo.com is the Founder and Executive
Director of RWIFF. Her goals in creating this festival are to
increase the number of women working as directors, producers, and
writers, and to encourage more diverse and powerful screen images
of women.
All film entries must be directed by a woman, or written and
produced by women. RWIFF will help the participating filmmakers
by raising the profiles of their films and increasing their
chances for success
in the theatrical marketplace.
For more information please write to info@rwiff.com or visit us
at www.rwiff.com
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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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8. MISCELLANOUS
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locations needed
From: "Richard Wiliis, Jr." rwjmozell@nyc.rr.com
Location Needed for Music Video Shoot.
Manhattan preferred.
Brooklyn or Bronx.
Type: Apartment/Loft. Ideally two rooms plus Bathroom/Kitchen.
Concept: House party for 30 people.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2004 or Friday, March 19, 2004.
Time of usage: 24 hrs.
Power: Generator will be used for lights
There is a small location feel available. Please respond by EMAIL
ONLY.
Have A Great 2004!!!
Richard Willis, Jr., CEO & Executive Producer
MOZELL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
PO Box 1215 New York, NY 10025
http://www.sonicbids.com/REYN
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BEVERLY HILLS APT. SHARE: Large 2BR/2BTH; Fully-furnished; Prime
location (walk everywhere); High ceilings; Lots of light, closet
and storage space; High speed Internet access/fax/home office;
Wood
floors; Persian carpets; Fireplace; 2 balconies; 3TVs/DVD
players; Fitness center/sauna; Small rooftop pool and Jacuzzi;
Conference room with baby grand piano; Nice neighbors; Front desk
accepts packages;
Maid service (including laundry); Indoor parking; Owner/filmmaker
travels one to two weeks a month. Available long-term or
month-to- month $1,450. No pets. Non-smoker. Call (310) 271-1421
or e-mail
BrancatoNY@aol.com
Paula Brancato, Brancato Productions, (310) 271-1421
http://www.PaulaBrancatola.com
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9. JOBS
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The Arab Film Festival is currently seeking an Accountant to join
the team of dedicated volunteers who are organizing the 2004 Film
Festival. If you are a hardworking, committed and dedicated
individual with accounting experience looking to volunteer on a
rewarding project, please send your resume to
AFF_resumes@yahoo.com
Time commitment 2-3 hours per week as a volunteer.
Responsibilities include (on an ongoing basis):
* Pay invoices (write checks as well as issue international money
drafts from bank when needed) and make deposits regularly.
* Reconcile bank account monthly.
* Issue financial statements monthly & send them to fiscal
sponsors.
* Provide financial information for grants.
* Prepare budget at the beginning of the year & update it
regularly, as actual cost data becomes more available to help
make proper decisions.
* Attend biweekly board meetings and provide budget updates.
Additional responsibilities during the actual festival:
* Supervise ticket sales and collect ticket stubs & cash (at
the theaters that we sell tickets)
* Reconcile ticket stubs to cash and prepare a small report
showing number of tickets sold by theater & by film.
Please submit resumes via email to the following email address:
AFF_resumes@yahoo.com no later than Wednesday, March 10th 2004.
The Bay Area's 8th annual Arab Film Festival will be taking place
from Oct 1st-10th 2004. The Arab Film Festival, the first of its
kind in the USA started in 1996. The Arab Film Festival has
developed to become one of the most successful annual Arab events
in the Bay Area. Our tri-city screenings span San Francisco,
Berkeley, and San Jose—the result of a conscious effort to
broaden the audience for Arab films and increase awareness of
Arab cultures and identities. For further information, you can
check our website at www.aff.org
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10. 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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