Updated October 3, 2008

 

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Film & Video Related Announcements

 

 

 

9TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS-The road to the 9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards begins October 9th, 2008.  Take a look at the Houston es Muisca website for more information.    

http://mailcenter.newmediagateway.com/houston/sites/521/intro.html

 

 

 

FILM EXPO TEXAS will be held all day on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, 2929 Southwest Frwy. in Houston, TX 77098.  This sixth annual expo is open to the public and offers:A closeup view of the new Red One Digital Cinema Camera.  Workshops include:The Art of Getting Cast, The Writer-Producer-director Connection, Post Production and doing Business With The Motion Picture Industry.  There are also small mentoring breakout sessions on screenwriting, legal aspects of filmmaking, cinematography, directing, acting for the camera and guerilla filmmaking.  There are exhibits and a filmmakers test where attendees test to win prizes.  The expo also seeks volunteers to help out over the next two weeks.  For further information 800-975-8119 Ext. 703   www.filmexpotexas.com

 

 

 

REEL TALK, Exploring the films of KA RAMUU KUSH-Film screening, interview and networking reception with KUSH, designed to give student filmmakers, actors, directors, writers and producers the opportunity to dialogue with, and learn from, a filmmaker successfully working in the industry.  Monday, October 27, 2008 at 7 p.m., The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main St.   Free.    www.reeltalk.art.officelive.com   or 832-584-4926

 

 

 

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER –In search of a camera person to assist with a low budget film that will be shot in Houstons 3rd Ward.  Must have own equipment, Cannon XL1 or XL2 is the preference.   Also in need of a production intern with excellent writing and communication skills.   Contact Michelle at 713-471-8928.

 

 

 

2ND RUSSIAN DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWCASE IN TEXAS:Five documentaries will be screened in four Texas cities, Austin/College Station?Dallas/Houston from 10/20-10/25 with three distinguished guests from the Russian Documentary Film World-Sergey Miroshnichenko, andrey Shemyakin and Maria Miro.  Houston screenings open on 10/23 with DIALOGUES WITH SOLZHENITSYN with Miroshnichenko and Shemyakin at 7:30 p.m. at the River Oaks Theater, 10/24 will be A RIB. PORTRAIT OF ARTISTS WIFE ON BACKGROUND OF EPOCH, COAL DUST and A MAN TO MAN in Jones Hall at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas University, and closing night film will be 10/25 with 21 AND UP with director in attendance at 6:30 p.m. in Jones Hall at St. Thomas University.  For a full schedule of Texas screenings and further information please visit http://ourtx.org/russian_rilm.html

 

 

 

UT GRADUATE THESIS FILM Seeks Cast-IN THIS PLACE, is a story about the effects of globalization on the individual and family life.  Mark, male lead, late teens/early 20s.  Janes youngest brother.  Self-centered and fun-loving.  Gets by on his good looks and charisma, though often hides behind an air of indifference.  Unhappy that his sister is cramping his style, and decides to do something about it.  This 16mm/35mm short will require 4-5 shoot days in Austin and is scheduled between December 5-14, 2008.  Auditions will be scheduled by appointment, SAG actors welcome.  Send headshots/resumes to mfathesis@gmail.com

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO VOICE OVER WORKSHOP will be held by John Wesley Downey on Saturday, October 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4801 Woodway.   Basic technique, lots of practice and constructive critiques in a supportive atmosphere for both actors and non-actors alike who want to expand their skill base.  Discount for early enrollment.   For further information visit www.downeyactingclasses.freewebpages.org   or email goodkarmajohn@earthlink.net    or call 713-513-4812.   Spaces are limited.

 

 

 

AWARD-WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER Danny Kamin, is offering complimentary photography sessions to families of soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The title of this initiative and photo series is Operation Grateful.  The web site explaining the program and for families to register for their portraits is www.operationgrateful.com    For further information please contact Danny Kamin at 888-878-5811 or daniel@operationgrateful.com

 

 

 

WORKSHOP-John Lansch, producer of the SAG feature film Spirit Camp and co-founder of Actors-Post Guru, has helped actors from all types of acting styles, practices and theories, to sharpen their auditioning skills and understand what it takes to Book a Job.  Adult classes will be held on Tuesday evening from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. and Wednesday evening from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.   Teen classes are Saturday afternoons form 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Kid classes, Saturday afternoons form noon to 2 p.m.   For further information visit www.johnlansch.com  or 281-300-4613.

 

 

 

THE MAKEUP SQUAD, a service providing high quality makeup, hair and wardrobe services to production, print and event projects in Los Angeles, Chicago and Texas seeks skilled Makeup, Hair and Wardrobe people for upcoming projects in the Houston and Austin areas.   For further information visit www.MakeupSquad.com   or email resume to info@makeupSquad.com

 

 

 

SPACETAKER and NOVA ARTS PROJECT host NYC casting director Julie Schubert in a workshop for local professional actors.  The workshop will cover the casting process and a Q and A where actors may pose questions regarding the business of acting in film and television.  Each actor will workshop actual film or television material getting constructive feedback on their technique and process.  Ms. Schubert will provide these scenes for the actors in advance, matching the actors with material.  Workshops will be videotaped and actors will receive a Quicktime film of their work.  Each actor will have a private interview regarding their career, headshot, resume, etc.  The workshop is limited to 20 registrants, a second workshop may be held later the same day.  Actors need to submit a copy of their picture and resume prior to the workshop.  Please email materials to info@spacetaker.org  or drop off at SPACETAKER, 2101 Winter Street.   Call for information 713-868-1839 or visit http://spacetakercastingworkshop.eventbrite.com

 

 

 

THE AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY is proud to announce the new Texas Filmmakers Travel Grant-TFTG-initiative.   The program will help offset travel costs for Texans whose films are invited to prestigious film festivals and events around the world, with small travel stipend given out on a rolling, year-round basis.  The Austin Film Society will set aside ten-thousand dollars annually from the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund-TFPF-to establish the travel grant program.  Travel stipends will be given out in amounts of five-hundred dollars for a festival or event within the US and one-thousand dollars for an international festival or event to eligible filmmakers.   Guidelines for applying for the grant can be found on the AFS website www.austinfilm.org

 

 

 

HOUSTON ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS is sponsoring a stunt workshop series.  Actors, Directors DPs, or anyone interested in the stunt field can learn the basics and introduction to the stunt industry.  Learn setting up camera angles, reactions, precision driving, wire work, and working in Hollywood while living in Houston.  Work with the pros who have worked on Rocky 2, 3, 4 and 5, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Ringer, Idiocracy, Crash the new TV series, Powder, Pearl Harbor, Walker Texas Ranger and many more.  Class starts  7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and runs every Monday until October 6th.  Class size is limited so register early.   For further information and workshop cost contact the Academy at 713-316-9800, fax 713-316-9400.   Located at 11525 Todd St., Ste. 200, Houston, TX  77055.  Or visit www.hadaedu.org  

 

 

 

METACAFE AND MICROCINEMA INTERNATIONAL are pleased to present METAFEST, a juried online and offline film festival presenting the best in international creative and contemporary short-form video entertainment.  Some of the awards are Grand Jury Prize, Short-Short Award for outstanding work in a video of 3 minutes or less, Online Audience-Choice Award, as selected by Metacafe.com viewers and more.   Award winners will also be featured on the Metacafe homepage and featured in press releases and media outreach. For further information visit www.metacafe.com/metafest

 

 

 

WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL is pleased to announce their 42nd Annual WorldFest Call For Entries.  The early bird discount deadline is November 15th, 2008, the main entry deadline is December 15th, 2008.  For further information visit www.worldfest.org

 

 

 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2009-The 25th Sundance Film Festival will be held January 15-25, 2009 with screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.   For further information visit www.sundance.org/submissions

 

 

 

AFI DALLAS CALL FOR ENTRIES:From March 26 thru April 5, 2009, the Festival will once again span 11 days and nights and feature screenings featuring nightly red carpet entrances at theaters throughout the city, award presentations, filmmaker panels and other special events.  Deadlines For Entry-Early:October 17, 2008, Regular:November 21, 2008, Late:December 5, 2008.  AWARDS-Best Narrative 25K, Best Feature Doc 25K, Earth Friendly 10K, Texas Filmmaker 20K.   For further information visit www.afidallas.com

 

 

 

SECOND ANNUAL ROCKPORT FILM FESTIVAL International in scope but local in flavor, the Rockport Film Festivals mission is to celebrate the power of cinema on the Texas Coast.  The festival provides a venue for independent filmmaking to be seen, heard and discussed in one of Americas top 10 coastal art colonies.  A partnership between Rockport Center for the Arts and the Rockport Rotary Club, both cultural creativity and humanitarian collaboration are covered by the Rockport Film Festival.  You show us your films and we will show you a great time.  http://www.rockportfilmfest.com

 

 

 

GRAND PRIX PRODUCTIONS is seeking video footage and/or digital photos for a new syndicated television series called Lawn Art.  Seeking houses and properties that have displays of lawn art of any type:mechanical, wind-aided, religious, electrical/battery operated, automotive, holiday, political, and/or mostly original.  The lawn art can be quirky, humorous, scary, serious, or downright silly.  Each participant must fax/email in a complete release and information sheet.  The deadline for political is Nov. 1 and holiday is Dec 31.  Download release at http://www.houstonfilmcommission.com/gpp_lawnartrelease.doc

 

 

 

THE TEXAS MOTION PICTURE ALLIANCE-TXMPA, is a nonprofit trade organization founded in June 2006 to become the advocate for the film, video, interactive, and digital media production industries in the Lone Star State.  The Alliance is committed to building a strong community of industry.  TXMPA also is committed to educating the general public about our business and how we impact their lives through the hundreds of millions of dollars our productions pump into the economy.  South East Regional Representative on the TXMPA Board of Directors is Susan Fowler, susan.fowler@sbcglobal.net   Regionally based Directors at  Large are Sharon Murphy, and Sharon Adams.  For further information about the statewide organization visit http://www.txmpa.org/   and for specific information about our region please click the link under Regions and then click South East Region.

 

 

 

LONE STAR ACTORS STUDIO will hold a series of workshops through 2008.   For a complete list of workshops, dates and times log onto their website at http://www.lonestaractorsstudio.com/   For additional information contact the instructors: Eleese Lester at eleeselester@authentic-communcation  or 713-502-8120.  James Conlan at ghoti2222@yahoo.com or 832-771-0901.  Alyssia Dujmovich at alyssiad@gmail.com or 512-775-8282.  Private coaching is available from all instructors.   All workshops are held at 1535 West Loop South, 1st Floor, except Voice Acting Workshops.

 

 

 

NEXT ACTOR STUDIO is offering classes on acting for Cinema and Television as well as filmmaking, editing and screenwriting classes all year long during 2008.  Visit our website at http://www.nextactor.com/ for more information or call 713-532-2867.  Also, visit our film lab for screening information of our feature films and audition notices on upcoming films.  Next Actor Studio is a complete production and post production studio for filmmakers, actors, editors and screenwriters.  5522 Chaucer, Houston, TX 77005, 713-532-2867, http://www.nextactor.com/

 

 

 

Every first Thursday of the month we will have a FREE screening of award-winning Texas-made short film entries from the HOUSTON FILM COMMISSION’S 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 9 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 just 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 email acervantes@ghcvb.org   www.filmhouston.texaswebhost.com/firstthursdays.htm

 

 

 

 


 

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