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Actress for short film . 35mm,16mm, 4x5 large format photos . NEEDED THIS WEEKEND

camila & — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:58:16 GMT

Hello !!

We are in desperately in need of an Actress for a short avant garde / experimental film. We would need you tomorrow, Saturday DEC 5, DEC6, DEC7 & next weekend; to be shot in SF and various surrounding places The piece will be shoot on 35mm, 16mm, and 4x5 large format photographs. Please respond with a recent photograph of yourself. Meals, copy, credit, large format photo prints, and a great time collaborating !!

thank you !!

camila & isiah
camila415@gmail.com

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seeking documentary and TV content for European Distribution

ciaranhope — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMT

hear yea hear yea, Directors, Producers - have you a TV series or documentary un-released in Europe?

If you have something on any of the following topics:

food, animation (in particular dinosaurs), sex, mystery, paranormal, vampires, Rock&Roll, Jazz, music

we are looking for product for the European market.

You can contact me (ciaran) through:
www.pangeamusic.biz

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Reaching out to film makers looking for a composer.

ciaranhope — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:17:45 GMT

Hi all.

www.ciaranhope.com

I've orchestrated Lisa Gerrard’s Golden Globe Nominated score for Michael Mann’s THE INSIDER, scored independent films such as SCREW CUPID, TERESA, HOLLYWOOD HORROR, GRACE, ALL IN, THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK, the documentary TV series “HERE! FAMILY”. the US national TV trailer for IT’S A GUY THING and I’ve even appeared on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER performing a specially arranged duet of my song “So High”.

I have spent the last year collaborating with Walt Disney’s creative Imagineering division in Hollywood and my music can be heard on their Bluesky Group’s Keynote Presentation. I am currently scoring the new Stana Katic (ABC’s CASTLE) movie TRUTH ABOUT KERRY as well as working on music for an upcoming epic feature film on the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta being shot by Academy Award nominated cinematographer Jack Green and directed by award winning director Bill Riead, as well as providing music for the current season of TBN’s TV show JONI AND FRIENDS.

Need music? Even some cues from my library? Feel free to contact me. ciaran @ pangeamusic . biz

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I need help to build a photo/film-studio

LORDTRIGON — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:27:12 GMT

So I started working at this restaurant down the street ...
the owners of the building discovered my passion for film making while over hearing me brag about holding a stick in the air on a Warner Brothers feature film set & having a short film of mine screened all the way in Russia.... well actually i wasn't the director i just did score & sound design but i loved it & worked hard on it like it was my very own.. so screw you!

They asked me if i would help them make a fun commercial for their website to push business their way.

The grocery store next door just went out of biz & the entire economy took a belly flop,
so we.. and when i say "we" i mean i, decided to gut the place, build a set, place props, hang a backdrop, grab some home depot lights & shoot.. shoot.. shoot...

I wrote the shotlist & script & tried my best to not pitch a fit or alienate anyone when they did dent damn do what i wanted them to!

The gAsian with the i-book & the torrent copy goes to "film" "school" & is still locked in the editing process on a fucking 3 min promo-vid....
I cant slap him around, mentally or emotionally abuse him too much because i need his laptop & i'm not paying him anything... i'm sure if i would i could & that's just to sad for me to think about right now.

Hahahaha!

Anyhow... I now have access to a secure 25,000 sqft studio/warehouse space with high ceilings, huge roll up doors, natural ambient lighting & power taps to accommodate any type of lighting kit, also every kind of power & hand tool imaginable on site with construction materials for set,whitewall & prop building along with craft services right next door to pay your crew in cold crusty yellow cheesy pizza!

The only thing that cripples the splace are the supporting beams.. which actually help to divide the space when clamping walls together & such.

Also have access to pro DSLR still cams w/tripods
HD 3ccd DVcam W/ pro-Audio Technica shotgun & painters boom pole.

Looking for ideas from people who know more than i do to see if this place has any real actual potential of hosting photo sessions or film shoots so i can eventually get to renting this space to them cheaper than anyone else in the entire bay area,
also if you can come up with fun creative ideas to make a profitable collaboration for everyone involved that will inspire,entertain & inform the kind of people who watch web-isodes so we can sell ad-space then get in contact with me ASAP.

Thanks & have a great thing!

~Piece

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We at Filmaka are looking for driven filmmakers to enter our competition "The Other Side", finalists will have their scripts reviewed by veteran producers such as Deepak Nayar and Paul Schrader.

filmaka, LLC — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:23:09 GMT

Hey everyone,
Filmaka is starting a new competition!! Have a chance to win Funding for your Feature film. Our Theme this month is The Other Side. Undiscovered filmmakers compete each month by uploading a 3-minute short to their website - at the end of a year, one is chosen to have his or her feature film produced by Filmaka founder Deepak Nayar (Bend It Like Beckham, Buena Vista Social Club). All finalists are judged by an international jury of veteran filmmakers including Paul Schrader, Werner Herzog, and John Madden. Nine more slots remain to be filled.
The current competition theme for entry submission is THE OTHER SIDE. For more information on rules and other prizes, go to filmaka.com/theotherside. Submissions for this round are due AUGUST 2, 2009.

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Writer Seeks Crew for Short Film

Moe — Thu, 28 May 2009 05:28:15 GMT

CALL FOR CREW – Short Film
Positions:

*DP*Co-director*Props /Equipment Manager*PA*Gaffer* Casting Manager
Experience necessary, student to professional inquires are appreciated.

LOW pay/+ deferred pay**/+copy/credit

Premise: How much money will it take to give up your dream? A top basketball prospect from Richmond, CA agrees to take a deal that will alter his future.

Purpose: We are looking to create a short film that will capture the Bay Area spirit, and be entered in film festivals.

Send inquiry by replying to this email, or CC: troy.williams32 at gmail.com for additional information.
Camera -own- sony hdr - sr12

**TBD

Filming throughout East Bay, June/July
*DP*Co-director*Props /Equipment Manager*PA*Gaffer* Casting Manager
Experience necessary, student to professional inquires are appreciated.

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Apr. 29, May 8 & 15 screenings of my films

sherpa — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 18:55:40 GMT

I am a local underground filmmaker working to get the word out about three upcoming screenings of my films in Oakland and Berkeley. If you come, please feel free to introduce yourself and let me know you heard of these events here on tribe. I am also always open to collaborating with other filmmakers and artists. Thanks.

The link below goes to a page that lists all the relevant information, venues, reviews, pix and clips:

http://www.verticalpool.com/news.html

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CASTING CALL FOR 5 MIN NARRATIVE - BUTCH-FEMME WOMEN OF COLOR PREFERRED BUT NOT NECESSARY

Jennifer — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:13:36 GMT

CASTING CALL

“Calling Card”

Short film 5 min Narrative

Producer: Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project
Director: Jennifer Hatton

A butch lesbian reflects on how hands play a vital role in communicating desire within Butch-Femme relationships

Seeking 4 Female Roles:

Main Character
Mid – Late 20’s Butch Women of Color. Preppy but with a slight edge, fit, somewhat muscular. Can appear to be equally brooding and happy go-lucky.

Femme Lead
Mid – Late 20’s Feminine, intellectual, artsy, hip urbanite type. Personable, pretty, petite, great smile.

Secondary Femme character
Mid – Late 20’s Feminine but with punk/goth look. Desired but not necessary - dreadlocked, tattooed, pierced woman of color and very open to a woman of size.

Waitress (speaking part)
Early – Mid 20’s feminine long hair, natural look, pretty eyes and smile.

NON-UNION only

Please submit a Headshot & Resume via email to:
Simply-butch@hotmail.com

Auditions will be held on Monday March 23rd & Friday March 27th
Callbacks will be held March 30th
Shoot dates – April 3 - 5, in San Francisco and Oakland.

These are non speaking parts so a monologue is not necessary nor is acting experience. Seeking women who have the desired look, character and chemistry to play the part, more so than actual acting experience.

Perks – film festival exposure, meals, reel and travel stipend.

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backup_festival 2009 _ Call for entries extended until 1st of April!

backup_festival — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 10:21:52 GMT

Call for entries extended until 1st of April!
Two months left until the 11th backup_festival and the transmittals for this year‘s call for entries already pile up in the office. Due to the comparatively short period of time between backup.10 in 2008 and this year's edition we want to offer the opportunity of submitting their creative works to more film makers by extending the call for entries period. Instead of March 20th the new deadline is the first of April! By that date, the works designed for taking part in the competition of the backup.award, backup.clip.award, backup.(non)commercial.award and for the first time backup.premiere.award should be sent to the following adress:

backup_festival
c/o Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Bauhaus Film-Institut
Bauhausstraße 15
99423 Weimar/Germany

The application form and more detailed information are avaiable on our homepage www.backup-festival.de. In addition, you find the official announcement attached.
backup_festival 09 is looking forward to noumerous transmittals!

>>> www.backup-festival.de
>>> www.uni-weimar.de/bauhaus09

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Call For Submissions: The SF Film Project

sylwia — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:40:53 GMT

Hey Everyone,

The SF Film Project: "Begged, Borrowed, or Stolen", is a monthly night of short films, food, and drinks at the Socha Cafe (sochacafe.com), held the first Thursday of every month. The sixth monthly film night falls on March 5, and submissions are currently open for that event.

The film project is held to bring together local artists to share their work and hook up with other filmmakers for future projects. We'll be showing up to eight of the following categories:
1. Animation
2. Music
3. WTF
4. Drama/Narrative
5. Fix it in Post
6. Comedy
7. Horror
8. Local Theme
9. Documentary

We're seeking out awesome local short films, up to 15 minutes long, that have been produced within the last year. Note: we tend to select shorter films.
Our audience will have comment/rating cards to provide artists with feedback, and to determine our winner for the night. After the screening, we'll be hanging out, mingling with the makers, and we'll award an awesome prize to our winner!

PLEASE SUBMIT FILM:
BY MAIL TO:
The Socha Film Project
110 Landers St Apt 1
SF, CA 94114

Please submit a high-res .mov or MPEG-2 file rather than, or at least in addition to a NTSC DVD copy.
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2009. (it’s a short month so send um in asap!)

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFO:
Name of Film:
Name of Director:
Name of Producer:
Name of person submitting film:
Length of Film:
Contact info:
Shot on: mini dv, HD, 16mm, Super 8, other
Genre: then we list
Date Completed:

Even though our title says, 'Begged, Borrowed, Stolen', we don't advocate stealing people's work and will only accept entries from artists who have rights to the work submitted.

If you would like more information about this event please find us on Face Book: The Socha Film Project.

Thanks!

Sylwia Jarosz, Producer

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Anyone interested in making/showing a short film at Burning Man?

PlayaFrame — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:22:57 GMT

We are creating a 30 x 45 ft screen that will play movies from Sunset to Sunrise. Anyone that wishes to have a film of theirs played on the screen are more than welcome to submit it. Go to www.playaframe.org for more info. To submit a film...click on filmmakers...then click on participate. You can either send us a hard copy of the film. or upload (uploading should be working by Feb. 7th. Thanks and if you have any questions...ask away!!!

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backup_festival 2009 _ CALL FOR ENTRIES

backup_festival — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:23:26 GMT

For the 11th backup_festival we are looking for young film makers and media artists to take
part in an international competition for a prize of 7500 Euros in total.

>>>>>>>>>> backup.award
We are looking for short films and videos which reflect and define the boundaries and
possibilities of the cinematic format through the creative use of different production methods and modes of expression. The interplay of media with differing techniques and the influence of these two aspects on narrative structures, production, and distribution processes are considered the most important criteria. The aim is to break out of previous categorisations and to produce hybrid forms of film.
The submitted works must have been completed after January 1st 2008 and should not
exceed 15 minutes in length.

>>>>>>>>>> backup.clip.award
We are looking for music videos which create unique combinations of music and motion
picture through the employment of different techniques and forms of media. The focus of
this award is on the artistic use of music video characteristics. The aim is to make pictures audible and sounds visible.
The submitted works must have been completed after January 1st 2007 and should not
exceed 7 minutes in length. If copyrighted music is used in the video clip, legal rights to
use the songs must be granted in order to be admitted in the competition.

>>>>>>>>>> backup.(non)commercial.award
We are looking for film works which deal with the idea of commercials as their own independent format of motion picture and that strive to break out of their boundaries by means of content as well as creative techniques. The methods and intentions of advertising should be reflected and questioned in an artistic way. The aim is to critically investigate advertising. Works which have been produced or released for commercial purposes will not be admitted in the competition. The inclusion of fictive products and services is preferable. Real products may only be referred to if legal copyright/trademark rights have been
granted and if the commercial has not been produced on behalf of the company.
The submitted works must have been completed after January 1st 2007 and should not
exceed 90 seconds in length.

>>>>>>>>>> backup.premiere.award
We are looking for film debuts which link different genres and formates, respectively
suggest methods to pass the boundaries of genre, and thereby present formates that break new ground. The films should - in accordance with a present-day view of the Bauhaus in Weimar - reflect the producers' interdisciplinary approach and its manifestation in narrative structures and production processes. For the first time, backup leaves the league of short film festivals and rises to a new challenge. Likewise, there are new challenges for the newcomers of film: the number of international cinematic debuts increases steadily, and it is hardly possible to keep track on the scene and the amount of new channels of distribution. The objective of the award is to discover new forms and modes of expression in the light of this situation - to filter unconventional, path-breaking works, and present them to an interested audience in an international context. The aim is to go beyond structural conventions by means of content as well as form, as well as to orient onself on the global market.
The submitted works must have been completed after January 1st 2008 and should not
exceed 60 minutes in length.

A panel of independent judges consisting of film makers, television professionals, producers, designers, and media theorists will award prizes to the best works. The call for entries is distributed internationally at film and art colleges, universities, universities of applied sciences, film and media agencies, film clubs, cultural centres and centres of learning, as well as online at: www.backup-festival.de.

Deadline: March 20th 2009

All submitted works should be sent in due time so as to arrive before the deadline and should include a copy for preview, stills, list of dialogues, synopsis, biography and filmography.

about the festival:

backup stands for films and videos reflecting, defining and readjusting the boundaries and prospects of film and its diverse segments by creatively experimenting with different ways of production and expression.
That is why backup is looking for filmic works that refuse to be categorized as genres, topics and other traditional criteria – experiments in the format of moving picture.
A new addition to this year’s 11th backup festival is a competition for international debut features. With this award and the systematic development of media partnerships backup wants to promote the potential of young filmmakers and support their talent.
Like in the past 10 years, backup wants to encourage a discourse about films, formats and festivals reflecting the current developments and aiming to find and support artistic works and exceptional approaches to the medium film.
Since its 10th anniversary in 2008 the backup_festival has a new date. The early summer in Weimar offers the possibility to celebrate the festival as a big and vibrant open air event. The 11th backup_festival will take place from May 21st to May 24th 2009 in Weimar, Germany. For more information visit www.backup-festival.de.

>> backup_festival
May 21-24, 2009
Weimar, Germany
www.backup-festival.de

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Need an asian/eurasian actressl for xtreme cult film! Hiring now, movie currently in production. 125 a day plus %

Jason — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:50:52 GMT

We've just jump started our B-movie production and need to cast our lead actress ASAP! We're specifically looking for someone who's part white and part asian in their mid 20's but we're willing to tweak the character slightly for the right candidate.

Please contact aberrantbehaviormovie@gmail.com if interested

The movie's called Aberrant Behavior, a term the Motion Picture Association of America uses to describe any content in a film that isn't classifiable as violence or sexuality but is bizarre enough to warrant a severe rating and this one has tons of it. It's about two street kids suffering from pica, a rare psychological disorder that, in real life, compels people to ingest things that aren't actually edible like dirt, coffee grounds, nails, etc. But we take it to a fantastical level with the main characters getting high off anything they can get their hands on like drano, bleach, antifreeze, etc. and use it as a metaphor for drug addiction and alcoholism. The main characters fall into a codependent and self destructive relationship using each other to exercise their demons of alienation from society but ultimately destroy themselves in the end. Think Leaving Las Vegas if it was a Troma film, Sid and Nancy on acid...you get the picture.

If this sounds like something you'd be in to, ask yourselves these questions...

Do you love cult films? Horror films? Horror-romance film? Drugged out films?
Do you love gore? Debauchery?
Do you love fucked up extreme or trashy films in general? Do you really want to star in one?
Do you live/can work in the bay area?
Can you start working immediately? I mean immediately.
Are you okay with nudity/sexuality and some bizarre and disgusting behavior?
(It's called Aberrant Behavior, after all)
Maybe you prefer it?
Are you not shy? Maybe a little bit of an exhibitionist?
Do you have a pretty open schedule to start shooting?

Can you work for 125 dollars a day plus food and a negotiated percentage of the profits?

Can you do basic make up for your part and the other lead? That'd be a bonus for us.

We're shooting this movie in at least two parts over the next three to four months. Will that work for you?

Are you serious about this type of work? We are!

No vague/flakey responses will be considered. If your interested in auditioning, get back to us and we'll set up an audition at our set at 7th and howard in the SOMA.

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GENERICA: East Bay Express Digital Film Competition

terry — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:44:37 GMT

Registry Deadline: Tue., Nov. 4
Filming Period: Sat., Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 16
Screening: Tue., Nov. 18

Attention digital filmmakers! Put your film skills to work for Generica, our 5 minute movie contest. You'll get your guidelines and theme the day filming starts. (Limit 15 teams, so act fast!)

Filmmaker's screening & reception will take place on Nov. 18 at the Oakland Museum of California. Films will be featured on EastBayExpress.com as well as other public showings. Entries will be judged by an esteemed panel. Prizes to be awarded!

For more info email us at Promotions@EastBayExpress.com.

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Fog Machine?

righnao — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:21:35 GMT

Anyone here knows good deal on renting a fog machine in SF or East Bay?

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Feature Film ALL ABOUT EVIL looking for Bay Area folks

Peaches Christ — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 23:44:28 GMT

I am preparing to shoot my first feature film and am currently looking to hire some Bay
Area people. It's a horror comedy born in the world of Underground Cinema.

All About Evil is my attempt to bring the magic and fun of what we do in SF to an even
bigger audience and really create a bona fide genre hit. Being a long-time horror fanatic
and passionate cult movie fan who's built a career in the world of "underground film", I've
written an over-the-top gore comedy that's as horrific as it is hilarious. It's outrageous,
it's scary, it's funny and it's very true to the spirt of Midnight Mass. The movie is about a
woman who inherits an old single-screen movie theatre and makes it a success by
screening her homemade "gore" films (where the public doesn't know she's actually
murdering her actors).

Darren Stein, the writer and director of the film Jawbreaker (a cult hit in its own right
starring Rose McGowan) contacted me about my feature screenplay and after he read it
said he'd like to come on board as producer. We've secured financing and are attracting
some really great and experienced talent. Right now, Thomas Dekker of TV's The Sarah
Connor Chronicles is attached, Cassandra "Elvira" Peterson, Mink Stole, and Noah Segan.

Word went out on the SF360 site a few weeks ago:

http://www.sf360.org/features/peaches-slice-em-up-and-mental-health-reimagined-and-redefined

And our IMDB page is slowly going up one piece at a time:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1307858/

I've been traveling back and forth to Los Angeles and we're now in the early stages of
recruiting interested and capable people for various positions. I'd really like to balance our
creative team and crew with as many locals as possible. We're currently looking for:

-line producers
-special effects / makeup people
-editors
-DP's
-Visual effects creators

Interested folks can send their resumes and links to backlashfilms@gmail.com

Thanks!

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Do you know of any documentaries, that should be on our list?

Leslee — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:56:34 GMT

Hi Gang. I have started a tribe that is simply a list of must see web sites that powerful people hope we will never see. Sites about corporate corruption, government corruption, Rip offs and sleazy business practices, important documentaries on line and access to information you won't find on the 6:00 news.

If you know of any sites, you think should be on the list, please post it here.
http://tribes.tribe.net/importantwebsites

Thanks everybody. I am looking forward to seeing what interesting sites you post.

Leslee

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Watch and Sell Premium Indie Films at Caachi - http://www.caachi.com

Caachi Films — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:47:34 GMT

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THE MIND IS A LIAR AND A WHORE; 5/28

sherpa — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:12:33 GMT

Tonight Wednesday June 28th at 7:30pm my film, THE MIND IS A LIAR AND A WHORE, screens in Oakland at Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street. $5 admission. I'll be there, too.

watch the trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXg1e-siC8

An Astrologer, a Closet Satanist, an Inuit Opera Singer and a WebCast Diva . A typical Berkeley household is forced indoors during an unexpected citywide lockdown initiated by the federal government. Ona, a webcast diva with her own show, thinks the feds are shifting into a fullblown police state. Her roomies think she's paranoid. Havoc and hilarity unravel as they all race to their own conclusions about what they think is happening during their current state of escalating uncertainty.

the movie site (credits, etc)
http://www.verticalpool.com/themindisaliarandawhore.html

see my tribe profile for more info on my work and me

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Auditions- Aberrant Behavior- Saturday June 7th @ Mamma Buzz 4-6M in Oakland arts district -Need Some of the Crew Too

Jason — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:04:27 GMT

I am having auditions for my new movie "Aberrant Behavior" Saturday June Seventh at Mamma Buzz Cafe in downtown Oaklands Art District 2318 Telegraph Ave from 4-6PM. If your interested in the movie you can e-mail me at: aberrantbehaviormovie@gmail.com. I have already casted some of the roles and have people working on it, I just have not cast all of them yet and of course the female lead.

There will be some paid roles (of course the leads) but this is a low budget (around 25-35,000 or so) affair so it won't be a whole lot. Just to warn you.

Aberrant Behavior, is basically a love story about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. They have a very co-dependent relationship and with there disorders too , they literally destroy each other.

There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

THERE WILL BE SOME SEXUALITY AND NUDITY FOR THE TWO LEADS, AS WELL AS MISTY AND FOGGY TO A LESSER DEGREE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR THOSE ROLES, IF YOUR NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT. THANK YOU.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:

LEADS:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin. Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUALS SITUATIONS REQUIRED-CAST

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered. She falls in love with Victor. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS REQUIRED.

SUPPORTING LEADS:
Pedida Muertos- (20's -40's)-Mexican- Victor's nearly catatonic - mute drug addict mother, who is usually messing around with strange men, and drugged up. Mostly abuses Victor through neglect. Mostly shown in flashbacks, but one scene in present as well. Young actress aged to look older in present, or vice versa.

Misty & Foggy (20's) two girls that Victor and Chad meet at the bar, who are wasted, and act and look like twins. Very ditzy, drunk, corporate, normal. They take Victor and Chad back to there place. Drunken debauchery ensues.

Spic 'N' Span (20's -40's)- One of the horrible mascots for the advertising firm Victor works for, "Spic n Span's Whiten it up" Cleaning product. They play racist cliched versions of mexican house workers. Think Samo. It's meant to be horrible, and it of course offends Victor.

Aiko's Father-
A militant cold hearted man who sexually abuses aiko. Must be bilingual Japanese & English

Aiko's Mother-
Always screaming at Aikos father. Bi-lingual fluent in German & English

VARIOUS:
Hipster's (18-30) Some with speaking roles. A house party Victor crashes.

Office workers (20's -on) Some with speaking roles.

Various small roles for the horrible commercials and promo's from the firm Victor briefly works for

Other roles as well-Not listed

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New Independent Film Website

Kenny — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:23:22 GMT

For the last year I've been working on a website for Independent Filmmakers and people who love Independent Film. Its called Reel Connect (http://www.reelconnect.com) and over the last few months its grown to have quite a few good independent films. If you have an independent film you've made, feel free to upload it to the site (for free) or just go and watch independent films. The site really focuses on the people behind independent films (everyone who works on the film can be listed as part of the cast and crew, and everyone has a profile) I'd love to hear what you guys think of the site, how it can be improved or any other comments or suggestions you might have. Thanks.

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Please read and sign and repost this petition asking China to free the Tibetan political prisoners before the Olympic games. thank you.

Rywyn — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:37:01 GMT

Please sign this new petition : http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/free-tibet-2008

Please read and sign and repost this petition asking China to free the Tibetan political prisoners before the Olympic games. thank you.

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Image quality in youtube improvement?

Saturnia — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:10:49 GMT

Until recently it is been taken for granted that any video posted
to youtube would be severely degraded, pixelated and basically look like crap,
no matter how high the image quality of the original video was.
However, recently, I've seen a few exceptions. The image quality in
some of these videos is surprisingly good, with almost no visible
pixellation or distortion, even in scenes with rapid motion of the actors.

Any one have a clue how higher image quality is accomplished?

Regards,
Dave

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Anyone a Sound Mixer or First Assistant Director out there?

JJ — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:09:40 GMT

We are looking for a SOUND MIXER and boom operator for a new TV-web platform variety show about eco-living.

This person would work along the boom operator and a PA to setup and monitor the sound for the shoot.

We are also looking for an Assistant Director for a new TV-web platform variety show about eco-living.

This person would help the director coordinate the cast on screen, work with the producer to organize call sheets and schedules, and help out with other misc. tasks.

We have productions every month. We need someone that is available for our upcoming production: April 18-20th.

" This short-format comedy follows two hosts as they explore what's green, innovative, and exciting all on a shoestring budget."

It is one of the first online shows to marry eco-information with entertainment, it is set to premiere on various web-video platforms in late April 2008.

Compensation: We are a fun group of volunteer filmmakers who meet once a week, socialize, and organize our monthly productions. We are here to build our experience and build it into something that will eventually offer pay.

Please check out more info at www.juntoventure.org

Other Benefits: Great exposure, courtesy credits, creative power, great experience, work with fun people, small commitment, great networking, great portfolio builder, and your helping a great cause.

Please contact us if your interested. email is juntoventure(at)juntoventure.org

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Faerie

Marrvelous — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:08:19 GMT

Faerie is the name given to a type of being, a legendary creature or manifestation of spirit often described as metaphysical, extraordinary or unusual. Faeries are commonly thought of as good natured and human-like in appearance but their actions represent a unique perspective from that of the common folk. Frequently, they supplant the mundane routine found in everyday life. Some say they possess a vision of what is possible beyond the mere satisfaction of our existence.

They are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle; they lay the foundations of civilization and society itself. They are Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Warhol; they define the meaning of art and beauty. They are Alexander, Caesar and kings or queens; those who first united the broken tribes of man. Beyond the ability of procreation they possess the unique new thought or act of creation itself, the very element needed to redefine culture in our minds and lives.

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Upcoming Fundraiser Events...

April 19, Saturday, 4-9pm
"Homoerotic" Art Auction
Silent auction of original homoerotic fine art and photography made exclusively for funding of "Faerie". Plus ambient music, refreshments, Faerie tee-shirts for sale & a fabulous raffle of one piece of art on display.

Featuring the art of:
Glenn Campbell (photography)
Shaun Johnson (fine art painting)
Lain Kay (fine art painting)
Kevin Rolly (fine art painting)
Stephen Jacobson (photography)
Justin Winokur (Photography)
and more!

Location:
San Francisco GLBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, 4th Fl. Space limited to 120 persons. Door, $15-20 sliding scale. $15 Will Call Ticket available: http://www.faeriefilm.com/events_april19.html

April 19, Saturday, 7-11pm
"Artist + Nude =" Art Auction
Silent auction of original nude fine art and photography made exclusively for funding of "Faerie". Plus ambient music, cocktails, Faerie tee-shirts for sale & a raffle of one piece of art on display. SF Pride 2008 Official Event, hosted by drag celebrity Peaches Christ.

List of participating artists TBA.

Location:
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street (@ 9th Street) Space limited to 90 persons. Door, $15-20 sliding scale. $15 Will Call Ticket available: http://www.faeriefilm.com/events_june27.html

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Info on the Faerie film project:
http://www.faeriefilm.com
Donate your artwork or volunteer at fundraiser events:
http://www.faeriefilm.com/contact.html
Donate $1 or more to the project:
http://www.faeriefilm.com/donations.html

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Screenwriter headed to the lovely land of L.A. today...

Blackjax — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:27:12 GMT

...to hunt down another Agent. Long story. Anybody want to get together, play some pool in a backstreet Tiki bar, and bitch about the industry?

Let's play. 828-545-6189

A

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Two SF screenings of my new film, "The Invisible Forest"

sherpa — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:57:51 GMT

The film I have been working on all throughout 2007, "THE INVISIBLE FOREST", will have two premiere screenings in the Bay Area over the next two weeks (see info below). This film was made without a script though I borrowed text from William Shakespeare ("The Tempest" and "Romeo & Juiiet") and French Surrealist Antonin Artaud; almost all the actual dialogue was improvised. I'll be at both screenings to field questions and maybe add a few more of my own.

San Francisco premiere
Friday March 14th, 8pm
Artist Television Access
992 Valencia (& 21st St), San Francisco
Admission: $6. Filmmaker in person.
http://www.atasite.org/calendar/?x=2799

Berkeley premiere
Friday March 21st, 8pm
Grace North Sanctuary
2138 Cedar (& Walnut) north Berkeley
Admission: $10. Filmmaker in person.

The Trailer
http://www.fractalvideo.com/HTML/IFFV2.html

SYNOPSIS
A theatre troupe camps out in a forest to perform their director's vision of Antonin Artaud's magic theatre of ghosts, gods and spirits. During their forest experiment Alex, the director, is haunted by disturbing dreams where Artaud appears and mocks his theatrical ambitions. When these strange nightmares persist, Alex stops sleeping in an attempt to regain control over his mind. Sleep-deprived and with his sanity pushed to its limits, he seeks help from a Psychotherapist who suggests hypnosis as a means to discover the source of his problems. What follows is a journey through the internal landscape of Alex's subconscious memories and dreams, a sojourn that leads us to a place beyond belief, beyond words, and beyond the mind itself.

"The Invisible Forest" Movie site
http://www.verticalpool.com/if.html

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Cinema Artists Resource Schmoozfest in Santa Cruz - Friday 2-15-08

Matthew — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:46:07 GMT

7:30pm to 9:30pm
New Venue: The Cosmo Factory aka The Mill Building in Downtown Santa Cruz - 131 Front Street.
To find more info (and a map), visit the Events Calendar link at the Cinemar website:
http://www.cinemarfilm.org/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,37/func,details/did,8/

Our speakers for February are Joe Novello and Stan Harris.
Joe Novello owns a video production company on the westside of Santa Cruz called moBay Media. Joe has produced a number of sports events for broadcast, including a bass fishing television show that is produced completely in Santa Cruz and is sent complete and ready for broadcast including commercials. Joe will describe the complex technical setup used for this production including the use of the Internet to facilitate the workflow on these projects. His team of talented Santa Cruz locals have now produced nearly 100 hours of television programs of the client FLW Outdoors and the Fox Sports Network.

Stan Harris is a businessman, writer, producer and director. His experience includes feature films, the American theater, broadcast advertising and corporate video/film/theatre. Stan will be discussing the funding of his film "Fat Rose and Squeaky" which is now playing on Showtime.

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FILM FACTORY

Arnie — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:55:42 GMT

Hey, come together and let's meet regularly. 638 Kearny in SF for FILMMAKER FRIDAYS... What do you think? We can have a happy hour and discuss projects / network. Take a look at http://www.filmfactory.mobi to sign up or talk to me here. I have a client who is putting a 10k distribution mag out on the streets at the end of the month. If we get enough interest, we can do it this Fri.

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Aberrant behavior-auditions saturday the 19th 2263 mission (between 18th & 19th) 3:30-6:30 (Also looking for crew)

Jason — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:21:04 GMT

I'm making a film, that will be somewhat explicit in parts. Also, there will be imagery that needs nudity.
I am afraid that I will not be able to cut the content of the movie script, even if I find actors interested .You can e-mail me with rates, photos, questions, etc. If your an actor or actress who has worked in nudity and/or sexual situations, is comfortable with it, and would like to take on a feature narrative film as a major role please e-mail me or show up to the auditions. The two main roles are the ones that require it but there are others. If you would like to be featured in sequences that do not involve the main characters, but are part of dreamlike imagery you can either show up to the audition, or e-mail me with link to your work. Best place to e-mail:
theperiodmovie@yahoo.com

Here is the plot:
Aberrant Behavior, is basically about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. Who are in a very self destructive relationship, there perfect for each-other except they literally kill each-other by being together. A lot of psycho-sexual/self mutilation-masochism in this one.There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis.

Keep in mind the budget of this movie will probably stay around 25-35, 000 dollars (already secured), so just warning I can't pay the highest rates

Thanks-
Jason

Here is the original posting:

I have a new movie called "Aberrant Behavior" auditioning Sat. 1/19 3:30-6:3- at the Dark Room SF 2263 Mission off of 19th and Mission@ 3:30 - 6:30. (My first movie "the period" came out through Sub Rosa Cinema can be seen/bought at Netflix www.myspace.com/theperiodmovie, as well as various other outlets)
Aberrant Behavior, is basically about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin.
Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko.

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered.
She falls in love with Victor.

Emma May (20's to 30's) Actress must be thin, because character is anorexic. Very fake, superficial, manic laughing. Very self deluded. She doesn't really see her anorexia as a problem, she think she looks great though she's obviously dieing and goes to extremes to keep herself thin. She is always dressed up elegantly and thinks of herself as a proper lady even when doing something grotesque . She is a head executive at a advertising/pr firm that she gets a Victor a brief job at, through meeting him in a class over there mutual addictions. (Brief Nudity /Partial a few times)

Caseworker Joe (30's-40's) Written has hispanic, but open. Larger guy, tall, built like a shed, a bit fat but not flabby fat. Very coarse, to the point, direct "Take no shit" kind of guy. Very normal, buys into the whole big house in the suburbs, good job, etc. He is Victor's Caseworker, and is tired of Victor's Shit, and believes he is not trying to quit. (None)

Glitters- a gay gangster rapper, take everything that's a cliche and horrible about it and flip it so that it's gay (some, will also need male models)

Pedida Muertos-Victors Mother. A nearly catatonic morally apprehensive drug addict who's always sleeping with random guys and ignoring her child (Some nudity/sexual situations can be negotiated to less)

And then random visuals, nudes for some flashback scenes (of some sort of psuedo porn the main characer shot) a girl that Victor sleeps with before he falls in love with Zumbi (requires brief nudity/sexuality) and some body part imagery that will not feature the face of the actor/actress, among other thing

I need before I even start:
Prostethetics/Makeup- There are many parts of my movie that need gore, ghoulish makeup or creating body casts for dreamlike effect (like a scene where they fall onto the ground and break like porcelain blood-paint spraying out of them creating a heart) but most importantly I need someone who can help make someone look anorexic, eye sockets reccessed , hips sticking out, ribs sticking out, shoulder blades, etc. I can't start without this because it's one of the main characters.

Boom-I have someone lined up for operating boom/mixing sound, but I'm not sure he'll always be available. I need someone who has at least some experience in this to help. I have equipment but having (better?) equipment would be great.

Props- It would be great to have someone who can assist in creating edible (or non toxic) chemicals, substances, materials for the main characters to ingest. It would also free me up to think about other things.

Lighting/ Art Department/ Set Design/Decoration/Locations- I need someone who can do a lot without a lot who can work with unusual materials. Who isn't too expensive or I won't be able to afford you. Also may be able to transform other locations into desired location.Things needed for instance underground bomb shelter turned into run down sorta apartment. Abandoned buildings. Offices. Fashion Show. A sewer, where the characters live in and eat off of trash.

Original posting:

Set Decorators/Builders:
Though the majority of the movie will be in real locations. There will be a few sets built, and sets that will be decorated to fit the movie. I am looking for people who have experience building sets (theater experience would be great) on a low budget. Resourcefullness in materials is needed (Meaning you can do a lot with not a lot). Building flats, painting, decorating.

Prosthetics/ Make-Up: Though this is not a gore horror movie. There is quite a few instances of gore. People who have experience in mold making, prostethics, sculpture. etc. would be very helpfull. Also people good at making people looking sickly or malnourished through make-up needed. In addition Emma May, the severe anorexic will need added pieces to protrude her brows and jaw, her ribs, collar bones, hip bones, etc to make herself appear much thinner. Actually a lot of make up needs from simple to complex through out the movie.

Vfx-Compositors- Though this will not be a special effects epic, there will be things needed. Good flashy two animations/composting for some of the fake commercials/promos. Possible fire and underwater animation. Some manipulation of the video -color fluctuations, shrinking an enlarging, simple morph effects, color globules to represent visual aberrations in the characters eye-sight. Some 3-D needed especailly those who are good working with modeling human figures. But mostly more simple 2-D basic 3-D stuff. I may do this myself, but send me a link to your work, and I might hire you for the movie.

Props: I will be doing much of this myself, but may need help in re-creating chemicals, materials, such as drano, soap, dirt, carpet, many other instances through-out the script, to create realistic looking edible (or at least non toxic ) substitutes for the substances they swallow.

Mechanical/Puppetry- Not needed for a lot of the movie. But there is a few scenes with Emma Mays giant snake like tape worm that slithers around. Also a scene where skull bowls start vomiting (have to read script to explain) Could do myself, just seeing if anyone else might be interested.

Lighting Designer: Though I will likely take over this role myself, and a lot of the footage will be shoot in the streets style. There will be a few locations that will be staying in for a long while in the script, and would like good, stylized lighting for maximum creepy effectiveness.

Costume: I already have a few people on board for this, but as this movie ends in a big Valentines Day Fashion Show. I am looking for people who could be commisioned for clothing for that event (and other sequences in the movie as well). Also, previously made pieces could work.

Underwater Camera- Anyone who would like to rent me an underwater camera, or who has experience filming underwater, this is needed for a few sequences.

Boom Mic/ Sound Mixer- I already have someone onboard for this, but never hurts to have a second position, or a backup

Pyro/ Fire Safety/Explosion - This really isn't needed for a lot of the movie. But there is one scenes where a whole room catches on fire (with possible stuntman that catches on fire, I made do this in special effects). There is another scenes where a home-made bomb blows a crack into a wall and makes it crumble. I want these scenes to come off effective and safe.

Security- Not throughout the whole movie, but there will be scenes where I will be filming in potentially dangerous locations, and a climax that will need crowd control

Legal/ Locations- I will probably do this myself, but if anyone has experience in finding or knowing of great locations, or securing permits for locations. I might be interested in working with you.

Production Assistants/Co-Ordinaters (I am sure you know what this means)

Music- I have most of the music worked out. But a band fell out that I really felt I needed for some sequences. If your music is post -rocky, slow core or has that aphex twin meets godspeed you black emperor I may be interested. The kind of bands I'm looking for: Mew, Godspeed you black emperor, Explosions in the sky, Spiritualized, 65 days of static, Sigur Ros. Also in some music Portis-Heady could work.

Thanks
-Jason

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Need Original Music For Your Film/Video Projects?

Aaron — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:05:00 GMT

My name is Aaron M.M. Purvis, a freelance composer who recently moved to the bay area. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA majoring in Film Scoring. While I thoroughly enjoy writing for orchestral pieces, I am able to write in any and all styles, whatever your project requires. Primarily, I am looking to get to know local film/video makers, and hopefully develop a professional relationship with them. I would be happy to sit down and develop ideas with you as to what sort of dramatic underscore your film/video project calls for, and, before you are committed to my music, I am offering you the chance to send me a clip of your project, which you feel needs music, and allow me to demonstrate how I could enhance the project. And if your budget is tight, I am certainly willing to work without remuneration.

If you are interested, please contact me:

Aaron M.M. Purvis
(765) 438-0152
ammp_is@yahoo.com

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New Theatre Space in the Throbbing Theatre District! Great for classes, film screenings, film/photo shoots/rehearsals/parties,auditions

ty-techslave — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:36:18 GMT

55 seat theatre with 20'x12' stage. Sound Proofed with Piano. Projector.

Great for classes, rehearsals, or productions, auditions, film/photo shoots, private parties.

5 blocks off Bart in the exciting theatre district.

Full theatre lighting system with 16 channel light board, 12 channel Mackie sound board and excellent sound system, 5 disc cd changer, dvd player, dual cassette player, projector, microphones, mic stands, piano, comfortable seats, dressing room with mirrors and lights, large stage with 3 possible entrances.

Email for booking and rates

Check out the website calendar for open booking dates and map of the area.
http://www.stagewerx.org

contact us at
heyyouguys@stagewerx.org
533 Sutter st. at Powell San Francisco California 94102

burners can own theatres too!

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trailer for my new film, "The Invisible Forest"

sherpa — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:26:19 GMT

I just completed an indie feature that explores the visions of French Surrealist actor/playwright, Antonin Artaud. The story follows a modern-day theatre director who, while camping out in a forest with his actors, is haunted by a reoccuring dream where Artaud appears. When the dreams persist he visits a Hypnotherapist who guides him into the heart of his disturbed psyche via hypnotic regression. Most of the plot unfolds through the internal ladscape of his dreams, memories and visitations from, what he believes could be, the ghost of Artaud himself.

check out the trailer:
http://www.fractalvideo.com/HTML/IFFV2.html

the movie site:
http://www.verticalpool.com/if.html

It screens in SF at ATA, March 14th.

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Gaffer/Sound Mixer/PAs Sought

DeeJay — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:44:01 GMT

Griot Soul Films, an Oakland-based non-profit film company is looking for a Gaffer, Sound Mixer-Boom Op, and additional PAs for our feature, scheduled to begin shooting January 19th. It's a 21 day shoot on weekends through March. The ability to bring your own equipment is a plus. On-set experience necessary. We've secured the rest of the crew and cast.

Compensation:
* 1 year free advertising on our website = estimated to reach 12,000 individuals over that period.
* Connect with a network of dedicated professionals.
* Recommendation for the Executive Director pending positive completion of the project.
* Copy/credit/professionally catered meals.

We are producing a groundbreaking project - the first of its kind. Check out our website at http://www.griotsoulfilms.org and our trailer at http://www.afterellen.com/blwe/12-14-07?page=0%2C5

If interested and available reply to director@griotsoulfilms.org

Thanks!

GSF

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Screen your film at the Climate Theater in SF

yahn soon — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 22:10:42 GMT

Hi,
My name is yahn soon and I'm curating a local filmmaker's series at the Climate Theater in SF (http://www.climatetheater.com). We're in the infancy of this program, but I'm on the lookout for provocative feature length films (over 45 minutes) by local filmmakers. The Climate is an intimate venue that holds up to 50 people, and it has a great sound system. The movie would screen off of a DVD. The screenings are twice a month on Sundays.

Another aspect to this film series is that we're trying to incorporate live music with the screening, preferably live music that relates to the movie or is performed by the filmmaker. The music would only be a short 30 minute set before the screening.

Please contact me if you are interested. My email is withrom@earthlink.net.

Best,
yahn

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The ATA Electric Revival year-end party

kathleen — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:57:29 GMT

Artists' Television Access presents a phantasmic spectacle in
The ATA Electric Revival
Year-end party and benefit
Friday, December 7, 2007
8PM-Midnight
992 Valencia Street, San Francisco
$10-50 admission (sliding scale)

Join us for a night of magic and mystery at the ATA Electric Revival year-end party, as we invoke the wild spirit of invention and channel dreams and delusions from the ether through various forms of technology...

In the main gallery:

DayV Jones, videollusionist extraordinaire, dazzles the house with images from his moving picture trove

DJX-1138, the Bay Area's only all-analog sci-fi DJ, electrifies the atmosphere with his collection of far out tunes

Lee Montgomery, founder of Neighborhood Public Radio, conjures old spectres in a new video installation, from the project "Broadcast Version"

Downstairs in the inner sanctum:

Craig Baldwin, legendary mad cinema scientist, shares celluloid gems from the Other Cinema archive in his subterranean laboratory

Low Speed Duplicating, free-spirited Japanese sound duo, beckon spirits from the earth with savage and sublime psychedelic noise

Catering provided by Lunch-In. Food and beverage also provided by Rainbow Grocery Cooperative and Firestone Brewery.

NEW ATA MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM: Join ATA as a member and receive exciting gifts, including the 2007 DVD and CD compilations, T-shirts, wall calendars and access to members-only benefits throughout 2008. Consider a gift membership for a budding experimental artist for the holidays. Find out more: www.atasite.org/donate/

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Winter Solstice Jam \ last call

Rossella — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:29:32 GMT

Caravajal15 residenza dinamica
Orvieto - Italy
presents
Four Seasons Jams

International Winter Solstice Jam
21\22\23 December 2007

Palazzo Caravajal-Simoncelli
Orvieto - Italy
info@contactfestival.it

Last days for the registration in the Jam!!
With Christmas just around the corner…we’re dancing Contact !

Second encounter with Four Seasons Jams, a project of art and culture that continues to call attention to the city of Orvieto in Italy, with regards to Contact Improvisation, the Performing Art and dance of Improvisation.

The next appointment is the International Winter Solstice Jam on the 21, 22 and 23 of December, to greet the arrival of winter, and to celebrate Christmas time and a week from the end of the year, dancing Contact together.
Second Jam in a series of four, every three months, at every change of season.

The jam will be held at the headquarters of the cultural Association Caravajal15 residenza dinamica, in the prestigious sixteenth century rooms of the Palazzo Caravajal-Simoncelli.

The dance studio in our dynamic residence is welcoming and serene; in addition to dancing together, time and space are dedicated to personal requirements, to being together, to visiting the splendid Etruscan city of Orvieto.

We’ll dance together and we’ll warm ourselves in front of the fire in the fireplace in the frescoed Room of the Four Seasons, during the three days of the jam.

It is open to all, with three days of improvisation dance in the residence, including hospitality, reception and meals.

The fee is 100 euros, which includes also hospitality, reception and meals.

For information write to: info@contactfestival.it, or telephone to +39 0763.341479.

Info and reservation
Caravajal15 residenza dinamica
Via Malabranca 15 Orvieto (TR) Italy
tel +39 0763341479
fax +39 0763340669
mobile +39 3391017492
info@contactfestival.it
www.contactfestival.it

Lodging in the residence
We can host up to 20\24 people, comfortably.
We are organized with mattresses that the participants can use, scattered here and there in the 150 square meters of the studio.
You have to bring your own sleeping bag and a blanket, or sheets\pillow and blanket, as you prefer.
There’s a room in residence equipped for preparing breakfast and meals, in addition to dressing rooms and showers.
One person will cook for us during the three days of the jam.
Lunch will be light (fruit, rice, vegetables and/or cheese, cookies, honey, tea, coffee, etc.).
Evenings a dinner will be offered.

Artistic project and organization
Caravajal15 residenza dinamica

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Seeking cast/crew for Erotic Sheep short film

Lalalala! — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:49:04 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm making a short film (5-6 minutes), and am looking for people to join me on this project. The story is of a woman discovering the erotic joys of imagining that she is a Sheep, having adventures with her loving Ranch Hand. Credit, DVD, good food, good folks, lots o' fun, and a well-run shoot.

Note that due to erotic content I am keeping crew all women for actors' comfort. Sorry guys!

CREW:

Crew (DP position probably filled but if interested please contact me anyway):

--Lighting and sound person (we have lights and mics if needed)
--Wardrobe master/costume designer
--Script supervisor/continuity
--PA (one or two)

CAST: I need to cast for three roles:

1. Woman-As-Sheep (female; very physical role)
2. Handsome Ranch Hand (butch female or FTM)
3. Male TV voiceover: narrator for an animal documentary--old school male voiceover sound.

Professional acting experience not necessary, but would be nice. Most important is to be playful and uninhibited in front of the camera, and able to identify with role.

I'll be submitting this short to festivals and perhaps some online venues.

This will be a fun project. It's a short commitment that can fit into a weekend and a weeknight. I’m a queer female video producer with corporate/industrial experience, so it will be a well-run shoot.

Auditions this upcoming week. If interested, PM me telling me about your interest in the project, and I can tell you more...

Thanks!!

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my new fllm screens in Berkeley, 11/9

sherpa — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:22:19 GMT

My new film, a dark comedy called "The Mind is a Liar and a Whore" (2007; 92 min.) screens Friday Nov. 9th at 2138 Cedar Street in Berkeley. This is an old wooden church whose priests allowed me to rent their sanctuary as a screening room. The acoustics are great, the location easy to find and they have a great sound system and projector already installed.

SYNOPSIS
Four roommates, a live-in boyfriend and their visiting landlord are forced indoors during an unexpected citywide lockdown initiated by the federal government. Ona, a webcast diva with her own show, thinks the feds are shifting into a fullblown police state. Her roomies think she's paranoid. Havoc and hilarity unravel as they all race to their own conclusions about what they think is happening during their current state of escalating uncertainty.

FILM CLIPS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXg1e-siC8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prfOEeudfKI

MOVIE SITE
http://www.verticalpool.com/themindisaliarandawhore.html

I will be attending and will field any questions from the audience afterwards.

Hope to see you there.

-sherpa

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Available on DVD!

Glorinda — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:26:05 GMT

I have some good news to share. "The Christmas Card", the Hallmark movie I played the diner waitress 'Molly' in, is now available on DVD through Netflix, Blockbuster, Borders, amazon.com and others. Amazon gave us a 5 star rating and has posted some lovely reviews. Ed Asner was nominated for an Emmy for his outstanding performance in the movie earlier this year. Cast and crew are all thrilled! It's a wonderful holiday gift for the entire family.
;-)
Also, A few weeks ago I did a Slingbox commercial which should air very soon during Monday night football. I play a nervous dental patient in this one. Very funny stuff.

Graciously,
Glorinda

Glorinda Marie, SAG
web: www.glorinda.com
imdb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1483648/

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Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival Nov. 8-11

jasoncain — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:34:32 GMT

Come support all your fellow independent filmmakers and the great volunteers that have worked for over a year to put on the first Sebastopol Documentary Film Festival November 8-11. Check out our beautiful website: www.sebastopolfilmfestival.org Our level of success will determine whether a second one will ever happen. Please try to come and support at least one film. Come meet local artists, filmmakers and the great staff that have worked tirelessly to bring this wonderful cultural event to the bay area.

Sebastopol is a wonderful, art-filled enclave an hour north of San Francisco. It's perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway.

We hope to see all of you there.

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Native Sovereignty, Industrial Hemp and the Drug War

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:35:40 GMT

A friend/faculty of mine is having her doc. shown on nov. 3rd. Its _really_ worth the watch

I thought you may be interested in attending the San Francisco premiere of
Standing Silent Nation, an award-winning PBS documentary about a Lakota Indian
family's attempts to create a sustainable economy based on industrial hemp
cultivation, and the DEA's repeated raids on their property.

For more information about the film, or to order a DVD, visit:
http://www.standingsilentnation.com/

Saturday, November 3rd

The entire program begins at noon, but Standing Silent Nation occupies the
last time slot, and will likely show at around 4:30pm.

Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema
One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level

$5 Admission
Tickets available at the theater on the day of the show

Follow this link to the American Indian Film Festival 2007 program:
http://www.aifisf.com/aiff/2007/?fMenu=program&fContent=program&id=17

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I need your help getting some sweet gear to make movies!!!

John — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:43:21 GMT

Hello you guys!

I have been promoting our film madly - I've created
fliers to post, little 'cards' to hand out to people,
and I've sent out batches of emails in groups (I still
have lots more to send out!).

The only way we are going to win is if we ALL promote
like MAD! Below I have copied the email I sent out to
the Whaddya group - use it or change it to suit your
needs. I've attached the flier and 'cards' - you can
change them or use them as is. Please tell EVERYONE
YOU KNOW! Make sure they rate it!!! There are many
problems with the mac site - the main ones that affect
us are
1. You can't search by our movie name - it doesn't
work.
2. Using the email to a friend function on our page
sends a link that doesn't work (or it didn't last time
I checked).
3. The only thing that seems to work is searching by
our team name -
whaddyagonnadoaboutit

Thanks!

Whaddya Gonna Do About It? team entered the
Insomnia Film Festival
Turn 24 hours into a
3-minute masterpiece

The list of elements were given out at 9am EST on
October 13th, we shot at 3 locations, our visual
effects master Andrew Coggeshall was importing and
working while we set up for the next shots. I was
importing footage into Final Cut by 6pm. By 2am I had
picture-lock and I handed off to John Madden for
scoring. Dana Jae proved to be the marathan champion
by mixing and compressing at the wee hours of the
morning to get it uploaded by 9am EST on October 14th.

It was a fantastic learning experience - and we ended
up with a pretty cool little movie. AND WE NEED YOUR
HELP TO WIN!!! There were 3000 entries this year, so
competition will be tough. You can help by watching
and rating movies - the 25 entries with the highest
rating on November 9 at 12:00 a.m. EST will be
screened by industry professionals, including Barry
Sonnenfeld, James Mangold, and Nora Ephron. The
biggest hit with either the public or the pros, each
member of the team will receive a MacBook Pro with
Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, and Shake! THIS
PRIZE WILL HELP US MAKE MORE MOVIES!

So... I encourage you to check it out! Please tell
all of your friends & family, too! You have to create
a Mac ID - if you have ever ordered from Mac or
iTunes, you already have one. You will also need
Quicktime Player - available for free download at Mac.

Whaddya Gonna Do About It? Productions presents...
8 3/4
Please watch and rate it by going to
http://edcommunity. apple.com/ insomnia_ fall07/
in the search field enter our team name:
whaddyagonnadoaboutit
8 and 3/4 will come up, click to watch

I would love to hear your comments! Thanks!

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Simone Forti "Logomotion Writing Workshop" \ project in residence

Rossella — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:21:25 GMT

Caravajal15 residenza dinamica
Orvieto \ Italy
International Projects 2008

Hello!
We are happy to announce that Simone Forti will be again the guest artist of our residence, for giving her intensive residential workshop “Logomotion Writing Workshop”.
The intensive workshop with Simone Forti is in the ambit of our international projects 2008, and will be from March 8 to 15 2008 in the beautiful Etruscan city of Orvieto, in mid Italy.
The workshop is limited to 16 participants.
The intensive workshop will be held at the headquarters of the cultural Association Caravajal15 residenza dinamica, in the prestigious sixteenth century rooms of the Palazzo Caravajal-Simoncelli.
The fee is 400 euros, which includes also hospitality, reception and meals.
Application for registration is open from October 15th.
For information write to: info@contactfestival.it, or telephone to +39 0763.341479.
Info and texts below.

Simone Forti \ Logomotion Writing Workshop
Intensive residential workshop
8-15 March 2008
maximum 16 participants
7-day workshop, plus one day pause
fee 400 euros (including meals and lodging)
pre-registration: 150 euros

Logomotion Writing Workshop
Sometimes our words don't have access to what we know in our bones.
In this workshop we will be improvising moving and speaking, and we will be writing.
While our writing will stimulate our imagination and support our improvisations, our improvisations will enrich our writing with a kinesthetic timing to phrasing and windows on sudden thoughts and memories.
Our activities will include studio sessions of improvisational moving and speaking, spontaneous writing, walks in town, with partners, for conversations about matters large and small, and private times to write and to craft our writings and to read them to each other.
We will borrow from the writing practice of Natalie Goldberg as found in her books “Writing Down the Bones” and “Wild Mind”, discovering the associations that gather spontaneously around a chosen point of departure.
As our movement work will include many activities in partners and in groups, some of our writing will include more than one voice, focusing on the relationships between the thoughts of different people.
A goal will be to write with wild mind and intention, and with awareness of world.

Jennifer Dunning writes in her 1991 New York Times review: “Simone Forti presented her first dance program in 1960 and has since then had a steadily increasing influence on post-modernist choreographers interested in exploring ‘natural’ or non-formalist movement and dance”.

Info and reservation
Caravajal15 residenza dinamica
Via Malabranca 15
05018 Orvieto (TR) - Italy
tel +39 0763341479
fax +39 0763340669
info@contactfestival.it
www.contactfestival.it

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The FX Movie

jmathew — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:16:34 GMT

Hey guys, here is my first attempt at a 'special effects" movie. It's a tribute to all of the over-the-top blockbuster movies with crazy effects. I didn't have access to a green screen studio, so I just shot everything in my apartment and had to rotoscope (trace) all the characters frame by frame to get them all in the same shot. Take a look and let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKtb5EgmlWY

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Short Comedy Submissions

JasonBuckley — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:30:49 GMT

I'm helping a friend of mine put on a small screening night/festival and we're looking for short comedy. Please send me a message if you have a film that you'd like to submit. We have pretty loose requirements. Your film needs to be: 15 min or less (slightly flexible on that) and funny. If you have a film that meets these criteria, drop me a message and I'll tell you where to send your submission to.

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Waking Up To "Eye of The Tiger"

jmathew — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:11:43 GMT

This film explores the effects of the song "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor on daily activities such as waking up, brushing your teeth, and getting dressed.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=btJhpp6K-o4

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I want a project!!!

Andrew — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:27:05 GMT

I am a composer attending school at the SF Conservatory of Music to obtain a Masters for Composition. I have been in the Bay Area for a month, and want a film to work on! I have scored three short films and can work quickly. For the right project, I will even work for free!!!

Thanx

Andrew

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CASTING: 1970's style Euro-Sleaze MOVIE

stuffoflegends — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:41:48 GMT

Hey-- I am a writer/director with verifiable IMDB credits (Malcolm McDowell & Faye Dunaway are in the last movie I wrote that was produced).

We're shooting a nunsploitation flick in a mansion (circa 1860) with a nefarious past in San Jose, Ca in July. It's low-budget but this is a PAYING GIG.

It would be cool if you have a passing knowledge of the work of director Jess Franco - but that's not really a requirement. If you're interested, please send me a message & I'll pass on the cast breakdowns to see if you're right for something.

AND- if you look like my ghost queen, the late, great SOLEDAD MIRANDA and you speak English, I'll probably cast you.

This is going to be a really fun, extremely twisted picture...

Thanks,
Brian

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-- Anyone in need of a DP ??

isiah — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:25:15 GMT

Hello !!

My name is Isiah Flores. I live in downtown SF. I have much expierence on various sets as a Director of Photography, Gaffer, 1st AC, 2nd AC, etc. Here is a link to my DEMO REEL --

http://df54.dot5hosting.com/~isiahflo/index.html

Here is a link to my Resume as well.

http://df54.dot5hosting.com/~isiahflo/resume.html

Shoot me an Email if you need a DP

thanks
- isiah flores -

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East Bay Collaborators?

JasonBuckley — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 01:25:27 GMT

OK, after a few years off from doing any kind of filmmaking of any sort, I am putting together some gear together and I'm wanting to get back into things. I've got a DVX100B, boom mic, wireless lav and a halfway decent FCP rig. Anyone in the East Bay either already have something going on or looking to collaborate on a project? Let's talk. Most of my experience has been in comedy and live performances but I'd love to branch out into other genres.

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Writing a Great Script

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:50:10 GMT

Has anyone used the book ‘Developing Digital Short Films’ to make a film?

I have been using it and it has a ton of information on how to write a script. There is this free 90 minute video story engine I found that the author is putting up online as a sample from her new video workshop "Writing A Great Script Fast." This thing is a 20 hour DVD class that walks you through ALL the steps you need to think about when writing a script for a film or a story for novel.

Check out the sample YouTube files online it looks pretty cool:

http://www.mindseyemedia.com/Steps/step1intro.html

Just thought I would share the information as a great resource. Walks you through a simple version the 20 hour workshop. It feels like passive learning in a way - or watching a hip TV show while learning about how to write a script. There are all these examples of digital films in this video class that are fun to look at for ideas - and really, really helpful!

There’s also a 50% off sale of the workshop if you order before August 1st - so check it out if you get a chance. Tell your friends or anyone you know who heading in this direction -its harder to write a really great script then one would think. Looks like a great resource for filmmakers these days struggling to pin down their story ideas.

They are also launching a new online movie studio called MyFlik.com with lots of tips, tutorials, funding and articles on no budget filmmaking.

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“The Smiling Man” World Premiere and DVD Release Party

B.J. — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:09:33 GMT

(San Francisco, CA) - Local movie makers Kelp Entertainment are proud to unveil their new detective mystery in a free Noir-themed bash and public screening at 12 Galaxies on the evening of August 7th, 8:00 P.M.

Set in San Francisco, 1948, “The Smiling Man” tells the story of down-on-his-luck private detective Nick Chambers as he tracks down a missing man with only a single lead to work from - a photograph of his grinning quarry. Without even a name to go on, Nick begins a citywide hunt for this mysterious missing person, but finds more questions than answers. Based on the short story written by Keoni Chavez, originally published in the anthology “Fog City Nocturne”, The Smiling Man pays loving homage to the classic detective films of the forties, while adding a decidedly post-modern slant.

The centerpiece of the evening will be two screenings of “The Smiling Man”, each lasting 37 minutes, once in vintage black and white, and later in color. Many members of the cast and crew will be on hand to share anecdotes and answer questions.

Guests can compete in a “Liar’s Dice” tournament for valuable prizes. Refreshments will be available for purchase at 12 Galaxies’ bar, and we may have a surprise musical guest!

1940’s clothing is encouraged, but by no means required.

“The Smiling Man” World Premiere and DVD Release Party
Tuesday, August 7th, 8:00 p.m.
12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission Street @ 22nd St., San Francisco
Open to the public, 21 and over.
http://www.thesmilingman.com
http://www.12galaxies.com

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BAVC

John — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:51:01 GMT

Any recommendations regarding the BAVC for beginners?

http://www.bavc.org/

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Cognition Factor

Indidginus — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 09:58:58 GMT

I've been asked to write the soundtrack to an independent film called "Cognition Factor". More details about the film & trailers are on my website:

www.deviantdidg.com/news.html

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need an animator/FX guy?

jmathew — Tue, 15 May 2007 07:00:21 GMT

You can check out my recent work here:
www.spinningblade.com

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Local filmmaker interview, Sun. June 3, podcast; 1pm PDT

sherpa — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:13:32 GMT

Sunday June 3rd at 1pm (Pacific time), I will talk on the radio about filmmaking in general and my film, "Under a Shipwrecked Moon" in particular. This will air on a show dedicated to Finnish culture (I am Finnish born and this film has Finnish language in it) on KUSF. 90.3 FM in San Francisco.

You can also hear it online
Sunday June 3rd at 1pm (Pacific time)
at: http://www.kusf.org/index.shtml

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Happy Hour 3!!

Happy Worldwide — Thu, 31 May 2007 18:16:56 GMT

Hey Filmmakers, Happy Hour 3 is still taking submissions, send us your work and have it shown in outer space! Please go to our site www.happyworldwide.com to check out how rad Happy Hour 2 was ( Just a few hints: it involved the Natural History Museum in LA and Sasquatch). So come join our tribe and SEND US YOUR FILMS!!

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ATA now accepting submissions for 2nd Film & Video Festival

kathleen — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:46:25 GMT

Artists' Television Access is now accepting experimental and independent shorts (running 20 minutes or less) in all genres for the ATA Film & Video Festival 2007!

POSTMARK DEADLINE: June 15, 2007
Submission fee: $10
Notification of Acceptance: July 15, 2007
Festival will take place: October 2007
More details and submission form: http://festival.atasite.org/

Artists' Television Access is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer, artist-run, experimental media arts gallery that has been in operation since 1984. ATA hosts a series of film and video screenings, exhibitions and performances by emerging and established artists and a weekly cable access television program.

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Want to Learn How to MAKE and SELL Your First Feature Film?

Bobby — Tue, 15 May 2007 16:47:26 GMT

...My name is Bobby Logan and I've written and directed four features, including the Leslie Nielsen exorcist spoof "Repossessed" and the Corey Feldman starrer "Meatballs 4" among others.

I've also started a new tribe here: http://tribes.tribe.net/1dayfilmschoool

I invite you all to check it out -- especially aspiring filmmakers who need help in making their first film.

Bobby Logan
1DayFilmSchool.com

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new DMT/Ayahuasca documentary coming soon

Fri, 11 May 2007 19:06:17 GMT

<A href="http://www.liftingtheveil.tv">LIFTING THE VEIL<A/> 
<A href="http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=davidstanley36">DAVID STANLEY YOUTUBE<A/>

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Check out the trailer and clips from "The Birth of California Shamisen"

righnao — Fri, 04 May 2007 00:57:41 GMT

Hey all,
Please check out the trailer and clips from my feature documentary film, "The Birth of California Shamisen" which just had a world premiere at Santa Cruz Film Festival.

Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-bzc6mAzfk

Clip #1: Estradasphere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfYogIg2zzI

Clip #2: God of Shamisen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbiu5P5i8pY

Clip #3: Cherry Blossom Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgja2MXj0z4

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HELP please ... what's a good camera?

chycho — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:38:31 GMT

Hello

I’m new at this and need some advice. I’m planing on making a few shorts and I’m looking into video cameras and all I can say is oh my god … there are so many choices

So I figured the best thing to do is ask a tribe… so any recommendation? My prices range in $1000 to $2000 … a lot of indoor shots, some out door

Thanks for any advice

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International Contact festival in Italy \ second call

Rossella — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:28:49 GMT

Zipfest07
International scene of improvisation live performing arts

Orvieto - Italy
19-24 June 2007
eighth edition
www.contactfestival .it

International project of Art and Culture on the Poetics of Performance and Improvisation Dance.
The festival will be held in Orvieto in Italy, from 19 to 24 June 2007.

Registration are still going on from March 15th.
Our website has all the information on Zipfest07 calendar.
www.contactfestival .it
Please visit it !!

Guest performers and teachers Zipfest07:
K.J. Holmes (USA),
Oleg Soulimenko (Austria\Russia) ,
Charlie Morrissey (United Kingdom),
Patricia Kuypers (Belgium),
Rossella Fiumi (Italy),
Keith Biesack (USA),
Jacky Miredin (France),
Adrian Russi (Switzerland) ,
Bettina Helmrich (Germany),
Laura Moro (Italy),
Ruby Worth (Scotland),
Manuela Bondavalli (Italy),
Barbara Lucarini (Italy)

Special guest for Music
the group of songs and dances of Salento
Officina Zoè

Focus zoom
Project 2007 also plans for a special appointment addressed to all the participants
registered in the festival, who are invited to present an original performance.
We request the participants who register for the festival to spontaneously
propose their creations.
It is an interesting occasion offered to those who wish to share and highlight
their own performances for an international audience.

See you soon at Zipfest07
...
Zipfest team

Caravajal 15 residenza dinamica
Via Malabranca 15 Orvieto (TR) Italy
tel +39 0763 341479
fax +39 0763 340669
info@contactfestiva l.it
www.contactfestival .it

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Zipfestival's video 2005 on line

Rossella — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:52:07 GMT

Dear Friends
As they say, better late than never!
We have published a few video extracts from Zipfestival 2005 on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/
We shall shortly send you the websites (URL) so you can see and download the video extracts.
Or you can easily find it on the festival website’s page
http://www.contactfestival.it/2007/ITA_2006/zip_video.html
In the meanwhile we are working on the 2006 video and in June 2007 (19-24) we remind you the next festival is just around the corner!
Have fun watching and let us know what you think!
Till then
Zipfest

http://www.contactfestival.it/2007/ITA_2006/zip_video.html

OR check one by one on these links:

Documentario Zip 2005 – track 1
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roqpVM-nKRA

Documentario Zip 2005 – track 2
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05ADwTz58GY

Documentario Zip 2005 – track 3
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EoUY1KECUU

Documentario Zip 2005 – track 4
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FFfvZe9Qkw

Performance Real Time track 1
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T3NWzqGmG4

Performance Real Time track 2
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHlJotx0U0E

Performance Real Time track 3
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QepglIvIEM

Performance Last Minute track 1
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS2TI6x83gk

Performance Last Minute track 2
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5PVVHJh_ao

Performance Solo in Motion
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uGTf0oA8go

Duo Piano concerto Bollani-Salis
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SefO-o4d29k

Trio concerto Salis-Rabbia-Bellatalla
URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch9i-Q1Bfz8

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Film and Party: 80s Punk Classic "Suburbia" with Director Penelope Spheeris 4/15-SF

sfwff — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:50:10 GMT

Film and Party: 80s Punk Classic "Suburbia" with Director Penelope Spheeris

The 2007 San Francisco Women's Film Festival concludes with a closing
night party at Minna Gallery, featuring director Penelope Spheeris and a
screening of her 80s punk classic Suburbia. Spheeris has directed more
than 20 films, including Wayne's World, The Crooked E: The Unshredded
Truth About Enron, and several acclaimed documentaries.

SFWFF 2007 pays tribute to Spheeris' achievements in films, which range
from mainstream comedies to independent features and cutting edge
documentaries.

Penelope Spheeris has directed more than 20 films, including Wayne's
World, The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron, and the
critically acclaimed documentaries, The Decline of Western Civilization, The
Decline II: The Metal Years, as well as The Decline Part III, a film she
financed herself, with profits donated to charities for homeless and
abused children. Spheeris is currently at work on a Janis Joplin biopic.

Plus animated shorts, live music, prizes and more!

DISCOUNTED TICKETS INFO:
You can receive $2 off admission, when purchasing
tickets for the following shows in advance online by
entering coupon code: festivalfriends07

Sat. 4/14, 8 pm - DOCUMENTARY AND ACTIVISM FILMS at
the SF Women's Building, 3543 18th St. #8, SF.

Sun. 4/15, 7 pm - CLOSING NIGHT FILMS, TRIBUTE & PARTY
at 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., SF.

For the complete schedule and full details about the
San Francisco Women's Film Festival 2007, visit the
website at:
www.sfwff.com

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Looking for a set decorator or properties master???

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:49:43 GMT

Shoot me an e-mail here or at bohemefem@gmail.com and let me know about your project and I'll send you a link to my website and portfolio.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2007 Anti-Corporate Film Festival

CounterCorp — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:14:16 GMT

The 2007 CounterCorp Anti-Corporate Film Festival is seeking submissions for this year's festival, which is scheduled to take place from October 19-21 in San Francisco.

The CounterCorp Festival seeks a variety of U.S. and foreign-made movies, feature-length and shorter works, and narrative (fictional) and documentary films (including animation) in both film and digital formats.

The only requirements are that they have some element or theme about how corporations affect our lives, and that non-English films have English subtitles.

To submit a film for consideration, please download and fill out the 2007 submission form (www.countercorp.org/countercorp-festival.htm ) -- and mail it in with your film by this year's deadline: July 2.

CounterCorp also welcomes suggestions for films that we should show at the Festival. Please e-mail suggestions to submissions@countercorp.org (or reply to this posting), and include as much as possible of the following information:
* The name of the film
* Approximate running time
* A brief description
* The director's name
* Year it was released
* Country of origin (and original language)
* Name of production and/or distribution company
* Why you think it fits in the CounterCorp Festival

If we end up screening a film that you suggest, we will give you two free tickets to *any* film at this year's festival. (In the event that two or more people suggest the same film, the first suggestion we receive will win the tickets -- so e-mailing your suggestion is better than replying on Tribe.)

For more information about CounterCorp or the 2007 Anti-Corporate Film Festival, visit our website at www.countercorp.org.

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who needs a FILM SCORE composer ?

isiah — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:09:47 GMT

hello..

im a cinematography student who is very passionate about cinema, and the sounds that come along with the images.. Sound is half the picture .. I've been honing my skills for film scores for the past few years.. I can adapt to your specific style and can create many different soundscapes of emotions.. if you have a silent film, short, feature, doc, narrative, student project, anything.. let me know..

i work fast and deliver quality work.. please email me with any ideas for you project.. I charge a very reasonable small fee for my efforts.. im currently trying to build my portfolio and would love to help you out.. heres a tad bit of what i can do..

myspace.com/isiahfilmscores

heres a short film i made last year.

www.youtube.com/watch

thanks !!
fenakistoscope@gmail.com

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Film Arts Foundation Open Screening, Thur 3/22

HowieGreen — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 02:13:54 GMT

The screening takes place at FAF, 145 9th Street, near Mission.

I have just been notified that the 5 1/2 cut of my documentary short on the San Francisco Earthquakes hockey team has been accepted into the screening. Looking forward to feedback from the local filmmaking community. Hope some of you can make it. The enitre program is expected to go about 72 minutes, with networking and refreshments to follow.

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Zipfest07 \ 19-24 June 2007 , Orvieto in Italy \ registration open

Rossella — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:35:23 GMT

Zipfest07
International Improvisation festival live performing arts
www.contactfestival.it

What:
one week with international guest artists and intensive workshops on Contact Improvisation and Improvisation, laboratories around the themes of physicality, jams, performances and concerts.

When:
June 19 - 24 / 2007

Where:
Orvieto – Italy

Whit:
K.J. Holmes, Oleg Soulimenko, Charlie Morrissey, Patricia Kuypers, Rossella Fiumi, Keith Biesack,
Jacky Miredin, Adrian Russi, Bettina Helmrich, Laura Moro, Ruby Worth,
Manuela Bondavalli, Barbara Lucarini and the guest group for music concert Officina Zoè

Cost:
Zipfest all included registration 250 Euros

Contact/registration:
more info details write to info@contactfestival.it or visit www.contactfestival.it

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Tax accountant recommendation for film LLC needed

I. — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:55:10 GMT

Any recommendations for SF Bay Area accountants familiar with independent film LLC tax issues (hopefully ones that have reasonable rates too)?

thanks!

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The First Raw Lifestyle Film Festival

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:01:55 GMT

The First Raw Lifestyle Film Festival

For full event information and pricing, pleae visit: http://www.serenityspaces.org/

You are invited to participate in the very first ever Raw Film Festival to be held 16th-18th March 2007 at MOA in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

The intention for creating the Raw Film Festival is to catapult the information gathered and experienced in the Raw, Vegan, Living Foods Communities into mainstream.

Presenters:

Rod Rotondi of Leaf Cuisine www.leafcuisine.com/
Ursula of Good Mood Food www.goodmoodfood.com/
Chef Ito of Au Lac www.aulac.com/
Janabai of Rawvolution www.rawvolution.com/
Happy of The Happy Oasis, Raw Vegan Retreat www.happyoasis.com

Event Schedule:
Friday 16th March 6pm- 10pm

Opening Reception, ( serving "raw", vegan Living Foods of course ) followed by:
The showing of Trailers of the films that have been chosen. This is when the producers/directors, film makers etc come and promote their films. Each person gets to speak for 10 minutes after the trailer is shown, and an additional 10 minutes of Q&A with the audience.

Saturday , 17th 10am-9pm

Screening of films with a one hour break for lunch (You will be able to purchase raw, vegan living foods for lunch on site. Also, Elixir is down the street and offers a small selection from Leaf Cuisine.) This is also the time to visit the sponsors and get discounts on products and services eg. Blendtec Blenders, organic, truly raw dates, etc, amazing organic produce at a fraction of the cost from the MOA Organic Nature farm, etc.

Sunday 18th 10:00am - 5pm

Screening of films at MOA continues and last chance to make discount purchases from the sponsors.

Location : MOA
8564 Melrose Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 310-857-7200

Sunday 6-10pm Awards Ceremony and Dinner Gala

Location :

The Woman's Club of Hollywood,
1749 North La Brea Avenue (between Franklin and Hollywood Blvd on the west side of the street )
Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-876-8383 (use only in case of emergency)
Parking is at the back of the building and is free of charge. Please enter at the side of the building.

There will be awards given for the following categories:

Raw Films
Best Educational Film
Best Motivational Film
Most Entertaining Film

Auxiliary Films ( films which supports a lifestyle based on the laws of Nature)

Most Impactful
Most Informative

The audience will vote for the choices ( using the polls at serenityspaces@yahoogroups.com ) and if there is a tie, then the presenters of the awards will be on the Tie Breaking Panel to make the final decision.

Category: Raw Films already submitted:

http://www.breakthroughthedocumentary.com

http://www.notthecookingshow.com

http://www.rawfor30days.com

http://www.norwoodpr.com

http://www.current.tv/pods/video/PD03949

http://www.vegan2rawvegan.com

http://www.sphinxproductions.com/pages/film_gofurther.html

And Lelek (no link, 44 minutes): Lelek is a private portrait of terminal illness and the search for alternative healing. The film documents a father's last months living with cancer, and his daughters attempts to fight his death with raw foods.

Category: Auxiliary Films already submitted:

http://www.sideeffectsthemovie.com

http://www.moneytalksthemovie.com

http://www.themeatrix.com

http://www.ravediet.com

http://www.birthintobeing.com

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EL TOPO and HOLY MOUNTAIN at the Castro (Jan. 19-22)

sherpa — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:55:29 GMT

Two of the more honestly visionary films I have seen, Chilean filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky's "El Topo" and "Holy Mountain" are having rare big screen showings at the gorgeous Castro Theatre.

These films are unique for their mystical symbolism -- they work simultaneously on both narrative and symbolic levels -- and are, in my opinion, best viewed in a non-literal way as metaphor and allegory. Both films have been off the screening circuit for almost thirty years and difficult to obtain on dvd.

EL TOPO (1970)
Friday 7pm & 9:30pm
Saturday 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm

HOLY MOUNTAIN (1973)
Sunday 2pm, 4:30pm, 7pm, 9:30pm
Monday 7pm & 9:30pm

http://www.thecastrotheatre.com/p-list.html#jodorowsky

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Trailer for my new underground feature

sherpa — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:49:21 GMT

"THE MIND IS A LIAR AND A WHORE" (USA. 2007; 91 min.). Antero Alli.

SYNOPSIS
The daily routines of four roomates, a live-in boyfriend and their visiting landlord are jolted by the news of an alleged bioterrorist attack in their city. Ona, a webcast diva with her own show, thinks the feds are staging this attack as a shift into a fullblown police state. Her roomies think she's paranoid. During a 48-hour citywide bio-hazard lockdown, they are all forced to come to their own conclusions about what is happening during their current state of escalating uncertainty.

TRAILER
http://fractalvideo.com/HTML/MMFV.html

SF Bay area screenings:
Jan. 25, 8pm (21 Grand in Oakland) www.21grand.org
Feb. 3, 8pm (ATA in SF) www.atasite.org

Movie site (screening schedule, pix, credits):
http://www.verticalpool.com/themindisaliarandawhore.html

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Romantico at Lumiere and Shattuck Cinemas for 1 week / Director Q&A tonight

Mark — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:25:09 GMT

Romantico (www.meteorfilms.org) is showing at the Landmark Lumiere Theatre and Landmark Shattuck Cinemas beginning January 19th.

I will be doing Q&A's tonight, January 20th, in Berkeley (5:50 & 7:50 shows).

Synopsis: Romantico is an immigration tale in reverse. The documentary is about Mexican musician Carmelo Muniz Sanchez, who returns home to his young daughters after years away earning money playing the San Francisco taquería circuit. Once he returns to his hometown – a thousand miles south of the border – he finds himself confronted with the million reasons he left in the first place years ago. But at the age of 60, a border crossing begins to seem absurd...

Thanks,
Mark Becker
www.meteorfilms.org

"A lovely, touching, moving portrait.... This man talks about his own life – his own struggle – and you get a real sense of his dignity and... that he is a genuine artist." A.O. Scott, The New York Times.

"'Romántico' is visual poetry on the run and, as any work of art does when it's successful, improves our perceptions of the world." John Anderson, Newsday.

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Does anyone know Lizzie L.?

Chayescene — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:23:37 GMT

I promised to refer her and promptly lost her e-mail. My (very) bad.

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Casting Call for Extras

B.J. — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:25:31 GMT

Kelp Entertainment’s production of “The Smiling Man” is looking for extras. We are a very small independent group funding our movie out-of-pocket, and are shooting it on digital video in San Francisco.

We need a large number of people of any age, race or sex to fill out the backgrounds of a few key exterior scenes shot around the city. We will be shooting at various times of day, both weekdays and weekends, so no matter when you are available, odds are good we can use you. No one who can meet our criteria will be refused.

The catch: the movie is set in the late 1940s. All applicants must be able to provide their own reasonably authentic period clothing, and women must be able to do their own hair and makeup. Men must have appropriately short hair, and be willing to slick it back with pomade (available on request) or equivalent.

The only compensation we can offer is screen credit and a copy of the finished DVD, which should be available in the early part of next year. This is a great chance to get some exposure, break out those swing clothes that have been languishing in the back of the closet and have some fun!

To apply, please send a photo of yourself in a late 1940’s outfit along with your name, contact info and an estimate of your availability this November and December to astrobeej@strafe.com. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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SF Women's Film Festival 2007-Seeks Volunteers

sfwff — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:36:32 GMT

Dear Friends of the SF Women’s Film Festival,

The SFWFF, an annual event that screens and honors the contributions in women’s cinema is looking to fill several volunteer jobs. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the 2007 Women’s Film Festival and to help make it one of San Francisco’s premiere events of the year. In doing so you will be joining a committed group dedicated to bringing the festival to our community for many years to come.

Please look at the volunteer opportunities below and see if there is one that would fit your skills and level of desired involvement. We hope you will help us build on the success of last year’s festival and make this year’s film festival the best ever.

By becoming part of the festival team, you will network with other people, see films, and play a valuable role in the advancement of women in film. We are always in need for people with the following experiences or interests: writing/editing, computer graphics and layout, website maintenance, advertising, media relations, marketing, grant writing and fundraising. If you are interested in getting involved with SFWFF 2007 please email or send us your resume, availability and letter of interest to:

How to Apply:
SF Women’s Film Festival
3020 El Cerrito Plaza # 542
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Email our Volunteer Coordinator at toni@womensfilmfestival.us
www.sfwff.com

Below are examples of areas of involvement for our all-volunteer organization.

All positions require dependability, a positive attitude, the ability to work independently or with a team and a minimum commitment of 8-12 hours. Volunteers will be rewarded with complimentary film tickets.

Publicity
Creates publicity plans and materials. Creates and coordinates database of press contacts for print, television and radio. Writes and submits press releases and letter to various editors before and during the festival. Develops opportunities for local and regional feature stories. Coordinate with local media to create or play existing 30/60 PSA for web, radio, television. Organize PSAs and radio interviews.

Writers
Create short and informative blurbs for each film to be used in publicity, marketing and introduction of films. Write film descriptions for website, press releases and SFWFF brochure/program.

Program/Brochure Design
Designs and advises layout for brochures, posters, and other promotional items.

Film Database Managers
Creates and updates a database of information and web links for each film being considered for the festival.

Fundraising & Development
SFWFF generates funding through various grants and foundations and local community organizations. Individuals seek contributions from business community and private individuals. Prior fundraising experience is a plus.

Technical Crew
Individuals needed to help install and run audio and video equipment during the showcase.

Web Extraordinaire
Develops and maintains SFWFF website, inputting updated information, contact information, publicity; ticket sales info, schedules, etc.

11th Hour
For those willing to be called on at the last minute, in a time of need to make sure miscellaneous festival duties are completed.

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Photo Studio Equipment For Sale

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:23:23 GMT

Clearing out unused studio equipment...stuffs got to go.

Sinar F 4x5 system w/ tripod, case, lenses, etc
Copystand / Enlarger
Cine Tripod
Fog Machine
Fabric background
Hex-reflector Umbrellas

http://www.lafterhall.com/studio_equip.html

Cheers,
Jim
Livermore CA

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SUNDANCE 07

severine — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 22:47:12 GMT

FYI, I started a tribe for upcoming SUNDANCE festival: for your ideas, tips, film reviews, tickets exchange etc.

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Script Writing Tools?

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:27:51 GMT

Can anyone pass along their favorite tools (books, dvds, workshops, classes, websites, etc.) for script writing.

One of my favorite books is Developing Digital Short Films, by Sherri Sheridan. It's SO much more than a book about films...but has a great step by step process for character development and visual storytelling. Love it.

Anyone else?

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looking for screenwriting partner

severine — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:24:34 GMT

as an agent for film distribution, i have -over the years- accumulated good contacts in the business. Time to use them more... personally (and creatively). I would like to find a screenwriting partner, and get a script ready for Cannes at the earliest, next AFM at the latest. I write about 5 script coverages by week, and my criticism of other people's scenarii has led me to face... continuous writer's block. I REALLY need the stimulation and inspiration a collaboration can provide. My first language is French, so i'm open to a French or English collaboration. We would only be able to meet in person a few days each month, and most of the collaboration would have to happen via phone or i.m. If you're interested, send me some info about yourself, including which movie (precisely or more vaguely) you would like to write, which films/ scripts have inspired you etc. Please do not contact me with an already finished script you're trying to place. Send all info directly to my tribe address (no need to respond to this post)

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DVD encoding and manufacturing

New Jazz — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 22:47:55 GMT

Do any of you have suggestions for the best companies to handle DVD encoding and/or manufacturing in Northern California. I was using a company in L.A. that is full service but I wasn't too pleased with the outcome. Would love any referrals to companies that you out there have used. Also, any warnings against places that do shoddy work would be appreciated. I am quite meticulous and want a place or placesthat really do good quality control.

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The Christmas Card ~ NEW Hallmark Original

Glorinda — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 02:05:58 GMT

Here is some glorious news about a Hallmark movie that will premier tomorrow night. ~ Happy Holidays!

THE CHRISTMAS CARD
“The Christmas Card” a Hallmark Channel Original Holiday movie, premieres Saturday, December 2 at 9 p.m then repeats at 11 p.m. on the Hallmark TV Channel. This movie will air again on Thursday, December 7 at 9m as well.

"THE CHRISTMAS CARD"
Multiple Emmy® Award winner Ed Asner (Lou Grant -The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, John Newton (Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place) & Alice Evans (102 Dalmations) star in this heartwarming holiday story about a career soldier stationed overseas who takes a leave of absence to search for the young woman who has written him a deeply touching personalized, but anonymous Christmas card. When Cody (Newton) arrives in the picturesque California town from which the card was sent, he soon meets and falls in love with Faith (Evans), the girl who sent the card, and he is practically accepted as a new member of the family by her parents (Asner & Nettleton) as he helps them save the family Christmas tree farm. But there’s one major roadblock to happily-ever-after: Faith is already engaged to be married!

Glorinda Marie plays ‘Molly’ the sassy diner waitress in this touching Holiday film!

READ: "Inside Tips: Paving Your Way To Stardom: Hallmarks New Sweetheart; Glorinda Marie" by Manda Spring
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/45967/inside_tips_paving_your_way_to_stardom.html

Glorinda Marie, SAG
Portfolio w/ Demo Reels: http://www.glorinda.com

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Support your fellow Student Filmmakers!!!

Emily — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:04:15 GMT

Greetings fellow filmmaker peeps,

I am currently in a film contest run by Apple computer. In a nutshell the company revealed a list of 11 elements on their website last Friday at 5:00 p.m.
At that point all registered film teams had 24 hours to shoot, edit, and score a 3 minute movie that had to be submitted into Apple the next day at the same time. Our project, Might of the Transit Employee is currently posted on the contest gallery! Here is the list of elements that we were able to incorporate into our piece.

- Required character name: Alex Kona
- Required dialog line: “No, you don’t understand what it’s like growing up here.”
- Required costume: leather jacket and dark sunglasses
- Required prop: ice
- Required side kick: pet monkey
- Required setting: abandoned building
- Required makeup: fake eyelashes and blue eye shadow
- Required genre: sci-fi/fantasy
- Required editing device: musical montage

Might of the Transit Employee is a mock trailer for a movie that tells the story of Biff Blazer, a full time MBTA worker, and how he becomes the unlikely hero who saves the day.
Here is the link to watch the movie.

edcommunity.apple.com/contest/item.php

If you like it won't you please vote for it! You'll need to create an Apple account (if you don't already have one,) but other than that you should be able to vote from the provided link. If we make it into the top 25 our movie will be eligible for judging from Apple's selected panel.

Thanks for your support, it is greatly appreciated!

~Emily ;}

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Short video and image contest - Zannel Fest

Greg — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 19:32:26 GMT

Videomaking Tribe folks may be interested in Zannel Fest, an on-line contest for short form video and still images and art. We're looking for the kind of stuff we'll think is so amazing we'll want to pass on to our friends, family, office-mates, and nearby impressionable infants. And then we'll award selected entries with things like cash, shirts, syrup, and other crazy prize stuffs.

And luckily this festival is free to submit to. No more pesky registration fees when all you have to do is have access to the Internet and be able to press an upload button. But perhaps the best part of registering for Zannel Fest, in addition to prizes, is that you’ll also be (if you want!) one of the very first users of an almost launched content sharing network that encompasses mobile phones, the Internet, and possibly a device that hasn't been invented yet, like the PK-109 Video Helmet.

Participants are invited to submit original works in two categories - pictures or videos. Just make it fun, cool, sweet, or [insert your favorite superlative HERE].

Please visit www.zannelfest.com for details on the festival, submission requirements and to upload your work.

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Nov. 14 Premier of Stoner's Run @ the Parkway Theater

stonersrun — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:22:31 GMT

PREMIER OF STONER'S RUN @ THE PARKWAY THEATER
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th @ 9:15pm
Parkway Theater
1834 Park Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
Admission: $3
21+ due to the alcohol sales

Attention everyone. I am an Oakland filmmaker and I want to announce the premier of my first feature length film, "Stoner's Run" at the historic Parkway Theater. Please mark you calendars and support your local filmmakers.

Come to the screening and meet the cast and crew of this no-budget indie film. And if you had the fortune or misfortune to work on this film, come see the fruits of our labor. Stoner's Run is what indie filmmaking is all about. No money, just vision, heart and commitment.

"Stoner's Run" is about a modern day stoner who has it all. But while partying with his friends one weekend, it all comes crashing down. While trying to score some weed, Bradley and his friends set off for some good times, adventure, and of course, weed. Little do they know that they have caught the attention of narcoticsofficers who are hungry for a bust. This little adventure will turn into a journey of epic insignificance and we learn that the good times aren’t always so good.

For more information:
www.stonersrun.com
www.myspace.com/stonersrun
www.picturepubpizza.com

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!!!CALL FOR ENTRIES!!!

Delta International Film&Video Fest — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 20:48:53 GMT

Entry Deadline: Febuary 1, 2007

The Delta International Film and VIdeo Festival is devoted to showcasing the work of independentt film and video artists. We are looking for work that exibits exceptional artistry, insight, and innovation in all categories and genres. We welcome submissions from established and emerging artists working in the United States and internationally. We also seek work made by students currently wnrolled in college or university. Cash Awards.
We at DIFVF belive that filmmaking is a profoundly unique phenomenon of cultural exploration and selff-expression. We wish to promote and give visibility to the art of filmmaking by celebrating and recognizing the work of outstanding filmmakers and video artists. We look forward to receiving your entry!

Text for Call

The Delta International Film and Video Festival
March 30-31, 2007
Cleveland, Mississippi
Entry Deadline: Febuary 1, 2007
www.difvf.com
662-846-4731----(Robyn Moore)
rmoore@deltastate.edu

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New Hallmark Original Movie

Glorinda — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 20:08:39 GMT

Happy Divali ~ Good News to share with you:

“The Christmas Card” a Hallmark Channel Original Holiday movie, premieres Saturday, December 2 at 9 p.m in the United States.

Glorinda Marie plays ‘Molly’ the sassy diner waitress.

Some clips from the film are available here:
http://www.Glorinda.com

THE CHRISTMAS CARD
Multiple Emmy® Award winner Ed Asner (Lou Grant -The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, John Newton (Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place) & Alice Evans (102 Dalmations) star in this heartwarming holiday story about a career soldier stationed overseas who takes a leave of absence to search for the young woman who has written him a deeply touching personalized, but anonymous Christmas card. When Cody (Newton) arrives in the picturesque California town from which the card was sent, he soon meets and falls in love with Faith (Evans), the girl who sent the card, and he is practically accepted as a new member of the family by her parents (Asner & Nettleton) as he helps them save the family Christmas tree farm. But there’s one major roadblock to happily-ever-after: Faith is already engaged to be married!

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Hookahdome Footage

Phoenix — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:03:45 GMT

Hi, I'm doing visuals for Soul Candy III http://www.hookahdome.com/ & I'm seeking video of any Hookhadome parties here on on The Playa to project.

Namaste,

VJ Rainbow Puddle

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"The Creature" -- World Premiere Podcast on Halloween/Free Studio recording at Magic Theatre

ericsf7 — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:18:18 GMT

Call it Orson Welles' “War of the Worlds” meets YouTube. On October 31 at 5:00pm ( West Coast Time), Halloween, a World Premiere podcast called “The Creature” will take to the airwaves, ah - the web -- at www.blackboxtheatre.com.

Black Box Theatre Company, a non-traditional and often web-based theatrical troupe based in San Francisco, presents The Creature: a live-recording and theatrical podcast. The Creature will be taped before a live studio audience at San Francisco's Magic Theatre (Fort Mason Center, Building D, Laguna at Marina Blvd.) on Monday, October 30 at 8pm.

This one-night-only, live, concert-reading and digital recording of a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will then be podcast the next day, Halloween.

Local acting treasure James Carpenter will portray the title character, Frankenstein’s Creature in this new re-imagining of Shelley’s master work. Other cast members include Andrew Hurteau as Captain Walton and Paul Silverman as Victor Frankenstein.

Founded by Trevor Allen, Black Box Theatre Company received a “Best of the San Francisco Fringe Festival Award” in 2000 for Chain Reactions, a fugue-like performance inside the Morrison Planetarium at The California Academy of Sciences. Black Box Theatre Company was also responsible for co-producing the Bay Area Shakespeare Marathon in 2000 where all of Shakespeare’s plays were presented by 36 theatre companies in 10 days to raise funds for Theatre Bay Area’s Mary Mason Memorial Lemonade Fund for critically ill theatre workers.

Admission to the October 30th podcast taping is free but reservations are required due to limited seating.

For more information and to reserve seats, visit www.blackboxtheatre.com or call (415) 731-4922.

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Urgent Call for entries for Exploding Cinema!!!!

angela — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:22:41 GMT

Londons Exploding Cinema returns to Los Angeles on 2nd Nov for the Aid for Aids charity bash.
The Exploding Cinema is a showcase for avante garde, alternative and mainstream short films.
'A night of cinematic debauchery' (Variety).
We are looking for highly visual shorts no more than 5mins.
no entry fee, no deadline,
Send to
Exploding Cinema
1334 N. Alta Vista blvd
LA
CA 90046
323 993 8565

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my work at Youtube

sf2earth — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:46:12 GMT

Hey Folks - I posted some short videos at YouTube, enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=sf2earth

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2006 SF Cinema Block Party - Oct. 11th

Tech — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:09:37 GMT

I don't know how many people knew about this rather interesting looking even going on in San Francisco this week (Wed. October 11th 2006). I figured I would post info here about it.

An inSide look at SF indepenDent filM, mingle with local filmmAkers, and get your grOve on
featuRing aWard winNing director Mary Guzmán’s latest film DO THE MATH
conVersations with baY Area film luminaries:
- James Dalessandro
- Marty Rosenberg
- and many others

Here is a link to the events web site:
http://www.oneof9films.com/2006_block_party/index.html

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Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking at Mill Valley Film Festival Oct 8

Cinemasports — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 03:09:40 GMT

Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking
Mill Valley Film Festival October 8, 2006

A special Mill Valley Film Festival program invites aspiring filmmakers to make and screen a movie to the festival crowd.

Cinemasports is the Iron Chef of Filmmaking. Teams have 10 hours to complete a movie with a list of ingredients. Finished movies Screen the 11th hour - that very night. For example, can teams finish movies before sundown that includes a tattoo, an onion, and a lost lover? Three-time Oscar winner Walter Murch says about Cinemasports, "Something emerges that's not contained in any of the films..."

Cinemasports Mill Valley Film Fest Oct 8, 2006
8PM Public screening of finished movies
142 Throckmorton Theatre
142 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
Tickets: $10

9AM (Earlier that day) Filmmakers' Kickoff / Ingredients Announced
Old Mill Park Playground
300 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA, 94941
No registration fee. Open to all.

Signup and watch past movies online
www.cinemasports.com

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Looking for Video / Visuals Help on Music Video

amitk — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:19:32 GMT

Production team creating live electronic projection shows and music videos, looking for help with video content generation and sourcing.

-Creating content
-Finding video content
-Editing
-Experimenting with Quartz Composer
-Experimenting with camera feedback

Must know
-Final Cut
-After Effects (optional)
-Flash/Motion, animation is a plus, but not necessary (optional)

We need someone in the Bay Area to work with us on this 2-week project. This is an unpaid project, flexible time, put in what you can, kind of position. Based on your work, we may hire you for future projects. The production team runs out of San Francisco.

Please contact me if interested.

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The Respect Burn Victims Despite their embesselment Super Special

gREGG — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:06:20 GMT

I am shooting the third episode of my independent comedy series THEPEOPLESCLUB and am casting people as (A) Burn victim counsellers (B) Burn victims(To be done with make up, real burn sufferers may also apply for what will be a completely respectful shoot) and(C) Arsonists and neo shriner arnarchists The lead burn victim, Norah, is a high school female of subtle charm and open innocence. The 10 or so Other less characterized burn victims hopefully cover the full anthropological spectrum in their sum. APPLY NOW! Burn victim counsellers exude the closed off clerical vibe, with an emphatic sincerity deviod of expanse beyond the slogan realm. Apply....now Arsonists wear masks and enjoy home invasions of burn victim counsellers. Must be flame retardent(ha) I will shoot mostly during October in the marin and san francisco area on HDV. Since I am a performer in the Composition as well as Director I can always use Camera operater help and so forth. Get in touch with me for the script txt, information, or cries of interest, I'll be around

Gregg

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SCREENPLAY: Luring Blue-Collar Men to Tinseltown

maxalex — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:19:26 GMT

SCREENPLAY

LOGLINE

Abused Hollywood Actresses denounce their violent lovers; consequently, the unionized ACTRESSES lure to TINSELTOWN, a throng of BLUE-COLLAR MEN.

SYNOPSIS

A furious Lesbian actress, GRACE GRAHAM, unionizes a bevy of terrified ACTRESSES, after most of them had been viciously assaulted, by some of Hollywood preeminent ACTORS. As president of a newly formed ACTRESS UNION, GRACE urges all ACTRESSES to abstain from social communication with Hollywood’s gorgeous predators.

Before long, a new social technique is implemented, whereas ACTRESSES lure “BLUE-COLLAR MEN” to TINSELTOWN for the purpose of evaluating their romantic prowess. To enact this innovative, social modus operandi, GRACE sets out to erect a MATRIARCHAL COMMUNE (EDITH CRANE VILLAGE) on an abandoned army base in the San Fernando Valley, exclusively for actresses. However, Hollywood ACTORS won’t be allowed on the premises.

But GRACE’S strategy is soon shattered when the newly erected COMMUNE is mysteriously bombed. Before long, a determined GRACE rebuilds the COMMUNE. But lo and behold, GRACE’S woes begin anew. As GRACE dines in a steakhouse near a window with her two female lovers, AMY and MOLLY, several gunshots are fired into the steakhouse; within seconds, AMY and MOLLY falls to the floor, mortally wounded by an anonymous perpetrator or perpetrators. Will the tragic arson and murder cases be solved by the hard-nose Chief of Police, MIKE SIMMONS and will the MATRIARCHAL COMMUNE become operational?

Seeking filmmaker or producer with a sound budget tp produce film.

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Max Alexander Malloy

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Want Film Money?

Trust — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:55:21 GMT

Do you or someone you know have a script that you believe will make a great movie? If so, and the script has already been through many drafts, I would like to hear from you or your producer. Any budget, and some level of an investors’ package is welcomed.
Please no horror or porn.
Thank you,

Andrew C. Bangsberg
Entertainment Finance Sourcing
andrewbangsberg@yahoo.com
Hollywood, CA

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