Updated February 5, 2010

 

 

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ACADEMY COMMERCIAL:Experienced deer and/or turkey hunters wanted for “Academy” Sports and Outdoors commercial to be shot in Meridian, Texas February 17th and/or 18th, 2010.  Must be available all day for shoot dates.   Looking for males 35-55 yrs. all ethnicity’s and also hunting dads 35-40ish with their 11-13 yr. old sons (that must also be experienced hunters).  Please email recent face shot/body shot (hunting photos very welcomed), tell us what you hunt deer, turkey or both along with all contact info.  Please put all names, phone numbers and “Academy Hunters” in the subject line.  ASAP.  Holding auditions Tuesday, February 9th in Bellaire, TX….so we need photos and info. No later than February 7th, Sunday afternoon.  You will be called and emailed all info if we choose to see you for the audition (which consists of a minute of your time telling us about your hunting experience).  Compensation + Room and Board if chosen for the shoot.   Email to:  gormecasting@gmail.com

 

 

 

WOMEN IN FILM TELEVISION HOUSTON (WIFTH):Creating opportunities in Houston since 1995, announces yet another one, and may the Best Screenwriter Win!  WIFT’s 100-Mile Short Script Competition is underway.  The cash prize is five hundred dollars, plus the opportunity to see your story produced locally by WIFT Members and Industry Professionals.  (If you make a living writing for film and television, you are not eligible to enter.)  For the next several weeks (late deadline March 31st ), WIFT Houston will be looking for a great short script – one that can then be digitally produced for a budget not to exceed ten thousand dollars.  We’re placing an emphasis on strong storytelling and the ability to shoot the script locally.   WIFT Houston and Irony Coast Productions will then produce the best live-action narrative script that is judged to be the Winner by a panel of industry professionals.  You must live within 100 miles of Houston.  For the rules and entry forms, please email wifth@yahoo.com  mailto:wifth@yaho.com   and make sure SCRIPT COMPETITION is in your subject line.

 

 

TEXAS MOTION PICTURE ALLIANCE-TXMPA:Is having a Valentine’s Day Dinner and Fundraiser at an amazing location in Houston – The Bell Tower on 34th Street.   Come single, with a group of friends or with your Valentine.   Sunday, February 14th,  6 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at www.txmpa.org   We have one of the most amazing, beautiful and romantic locations in Houston and they donated the venue in support of the TXMPA.  You can check out the Bell Tower on 34th St. at www.thebelltoweron34th.com    We’re serving dinner during a short comedy show, followed by music from the band Wayside Drive.  Cash Bar.  Free Valet Parking.  Attire is After 5 or Formal-dress to impress.  There is also a silent auction, so bring your check book – let’s raise an impressive amount that represents the support that we have always shown the Texas Motion Picture Alliance.   You know you’re going  out for Valentine’s Day…Why not spend your money where it benefits our industry and puts cast and crew to work.   For further information visit http://www.txmpa.org

 

 

SENIOR ART INSTITUTE OF HOUSTON’S DIGITAL FILM STUDENT FILM:Needs a dog for a one day outdoor shoot on Saturday February 20th, 2010 (With Sun Feb. 21st as backup) in Houston.  All breeds of dogs considered.  Also need to cast a blond bombshell female, age 18-30, smoking hot girl who answers the door.  STORY: Derrick, a rookie mailman struggling with his new route is terrorized by dogs, but the real danger seems to be with creepy Todd Vanderwolf, who lives in the last house on the block.  Roles are non-paid.  Please send headshot/resume to endoftheroute@gmail.com

 

 

TRAVEL VIEW INTERNATIONAL: Is a Houston based 25 year old video production company specializing in documentary and promotional video for tourist boards, hotels, and resorts worldwide in over 100 destinations.  The current project for the Spanish language and culture education market will be filmed in Mexico commencing February 25th, for approximately 15 days.   Looking for a Caucasian Male actor 18-21 and Mexican Female actor 18-21.  Please follow the link for more information:  http://houston.craigslist.org/tlg/1581659103.html

 

 

LOCKE BRYAN PRODUCTIONS:Is currently interviewing for the following postions:PRODUCTION MANAGER/LINE PRODUCER-Seeks a seasoned Production Manager.  Minimum 3-5 yrs experience and industry related degree required.   Candidate’s resume must include involvement in all areas of production with extensive work history in budgeting, talent/crew/equipment/location and studio procurement, permits and insurance, crew time logs and all facets of shoots as they related to the position.     ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER/WEB CONTENT COORDINATOR-Candidate should posses excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a positive team player, and have a strong work ethic as a self-starter.   Requirement: Degree in field of RTF, Advertising or Communications.  Candidate will assist Production Mgr. in all stages of productions and deliverables, coordination as well as detailed elements for scheduling, budgeting, insurance for talent/crew/equipment/location and studios.  Additionally this position will be involved in the content creation for areas of the new LBP website to include, projection description, images, interviews and blogging as they pertain to this area of the company.   Salary benefits for both positions include: health insurance, employer matched IRS, 2 weeks vacation per year.  These are positions that require driving of company vehicles and production van as well as loading and unloading of some equipment.   Submit resume and writing samples to Patricia Torres-Burd, General Manager.  ptorres-burd@lockebryan.com     mailto:ptorres-burd@lockebryan.com   NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Locke Bryan Productions is a full service film and video company founded in 1972.  We work with an impressive list of ad agencies and Fortune 1000 clients throughout the world-establishing relationships and producing award-winning projects.

 

 

PLUS 2 STUDIO PRODUCTIONS/RUNWAY RECORDS:And Director Lascelles McCarthy are seeking CAST for Cydney Terese music video to shoot mid-February:  Teacher Male or Female, any ethnicity, 30-40, speaking role;  Jonah, Love Interest, Featured extra male, any ethnicity, looks 16-18; Dance Team, Male, Female or Mixed, can play 16-19 yrs. old (Non-speaking roles); Coach, Featured Extra, Male, 35-45, non speaking role.  Roles are UN-PAID.  Please submit headshots/resumes/reels to:  lascellesiii@gmail.com

 

 

UT GRADUTE THEISIS FILM:Seeking cast for graduate thesis project titled “Post-Racial”, a short comedy about a screenwriter’s quest to eliminate all racial stereotypes from his screenplay.  The film will be shot in HD around Austin, TX from February 26th through March 7th, and will feature multiple actors playing the same characters.  Specifically, we’re looking for an Asian or half-Asian girl, age 5-9, to play the screenwriter’s daughter, and an Asian male and female, mid 20’s to early 30’s, to play the romantic leads in the screenwriter’s script.   Roles are Non-Paid.  Interested actors please contact  timtsai@gmail.com

 

 

ACTING SEMINAR:With actress/producer/acting coach Joanna Sanchez.   Saturday, February 27th, from 3p.m. – 7 p.m. at Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2400 West Loop South, Houston, TX  77027.   For information on Joanna Sanchez visit the following links.   http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0760973   http://www.reelaccess.com/talent/joannasanchez/   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpR9dP929LE     For further information contact dwalsh777@yahoo.com

 

 

DOMINION FILMS:Will hold its next trademarked GETTING INTO THE MOVIES PRODUCTION ASSISTANT WORKSHOP on Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Houston.  This intensive workshop provides a road map filled with protocols, procedures, paperwork orientation and many handouts for working in the real world on a variety of motion picture projects.  Those attending will receive a certificate of completion and the opportunity to intern on a project.  Workshop instructor is producer and industry veteran Abiiba Howell.  For further information visit www.dominionfilms.com   or call 713-401-2850.

 

 

GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is accepting entries for the September 17-19, 2010 Film & Video Festival.   For a complete list of entry dates and entry fees visit the website at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com

 

 

GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is looking for new and energetic volunteers in the planning, organization and logistics of the upcoming and future festivals.  Positions are available for volunteers within the Clear Lake and surrounding areas.   Positions are on a volunteer basis, but volunteers will be compensated for their time.  The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival has been bringing the film community alive in Houston through the annual festival, bringing to town stars such as Robert Wuhl, Jasmine Guy and Loretta Swit.   If interested in volunteering contact the festival at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com   or 281-333-5804.

 

 

SWAMP & FOTOFEST OPEN CALL FOR SHORT FILMS:In cooperation with the 13th biennial photography festival FOTOFEST2010, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), is extending a challenge to Texas filmmakers to produce a short film exploring the possibilities and challenges of 21st century life with an open call for submissions of short films (10 minutes max) on the theme of “The American Dream 2010:Visions of 21st Century Life in the USA and in all the Americas, from North to South,” inspired by FotoFest’s focus on Contemporary U.S. Photography.  Selected shorts will be screened at a special presentation at the prestigious Brown Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Sunday, April 18, 2010 and receive a variety of special prizes.  In addition, shorts will be considered for inclusion in the 34th season of THE TERRITORY (2010-11), SWAMP’s short film showcase series broadcast on Texas PBS stations.   The submissions deadline is March 2, 2010.  Please send your DVD screener labeled with contact information to “FotoFest submissions,” SWAMP 1519 West Main St., Houston, TX  77006.  For further information visit http://www.facebook.com/l/b2135;www.fotofest.org/biennial2010/

 

 

43rd WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Has two full time intern positions left.  The full-time temporary assignment begins immediately and wraps May 15th.  While it is a volunteer position, it is an opportunity to gain experience, contacts, job opportunities, mentoring and meeting film directors and international filmmakers.  These are office jobs that involve computers, website and data entry.  All interns receive VIP Festival credentials and passes to new films throughout the year.  This is a 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday intern job assignment with extra hours required during the festival week of April 9th – 18th, 2010.  Send resumes to Kathleen@worldfest.org  or call Hunter or Kathleen for further information at 713-965-9955.   www.worldfest.org

 

 

NEXT ACTOR STUDIO:Continues to conduct on-camera acting classes and voice acting classes for all ages along with Stanislavski Method Acting Workshops, Filmmaking, screenwriting and editing workshops for adults on a continuous basis.  For further information about the classes and the studio, visit https://www.nextactor.com   or contact nextactor@yahoo.com or call 713-532-2867.

 

           

FIRST THURSDAYS AT DEANS:Every month we will have a FREE screening of award-winning short film entries from the HOUSTON FILM COMMISSIONS TEXAS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and other short films that have played in film festivals around the country and world.  The one hour-ish screenings will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Deans Credit Clothing, 316 Main Street, between Preston and Congress.    Come see some great films that you may never get to see again or to talk film in the comfort of the hippest venue downtown.   If you can not  make it, do the right thing and tell a film making friend.  Films subject to change.   For more information call 713-437-5249 or visit www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays

 

 

 

 

 

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