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ABC’S SUPERNANNY:ABC’s hit parenting show SUPERNANNY is looking for families in
ARCHAEOLOGICAL TV SERIES SEEKING SUBJECTS:Have you uncovered something unique on your ranch or in
your backyard? Do you do a tough,
dirty job that you’d like us to know about? Emmy award-winning television production
company (PBS, Discovery, History Channel, National Geographic, A & E) is
thrilled to be coming to
BENEFIT EVENT:Lucky Strike Lanes is bringing in “
FILM CONFERENCE:Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), Texas Accountants
and Lawyers for the Arts (TALA), and Women In Film & Television-Houston
(WIFT-Houston) present the 6th Annual Business of Film Conference on
Saturday September 11th and Business Plan Workshop on September 12th. This information-packed conference
features panels and discussions with professionals from the film, legal and
financial worlds that address a wide range of topics, including budgeting for
film, funding resources, music rights, distribution and much more. The 2 ½ hour Business Plan
Workshop on September 12th will take the mystique out of film
financing and writing a winning business plan. Both are A MUST for filmmakers who mean
business. http://www.swamp.org
CASTING CALL:Moonlite Filmwerks/SBJ Films are
accepting headshots/resumes from 18+ actors/actresses for an upcoming short,
“Forever After” tentatively scheduled to shoot September 11th
– 12th, 2010. This
short will be screened prior to “Backroad”
at the Alamo Draft House West Oaks during the Houston HorrorFest
October 13th-15th.
This short, written and produced by Michael Darling and directed by
Wayne Slaten, pays homage to EC Comics, Tales from
the Crypt and Vault of Horror.
Roles are non-paid but a screen credit, DVD of the completed film and
meals will be provided. NOTE:
Actors /Actresses who are claustrophobic and/or have a fear of maggots need not
apply. Apply via email to casting@sbjfilms.com
SHORT FILM CONTEST:SplatterFest “Weekend of Mayhem” Short Film
Competition starts at 6 p.m. Friday September 24th and ends at 11:59
p.m. on Sunday September 26th.
Grab your camera, get your cast and crew together and make a short
horror film in one weekend. Films
will be screened at the Alamo Draft House October, 11th – 12th,
2010 as part of the Houston HorrorFest. Grand Prize winner will receive a Canon
Rebel T2i Camera ( seven hundred in value) along with other prizes. The top 8 films will also screen at
Blood Bath 2 Film Festival. For
complete information and to meet people to put together a team, attend the Splatterfest Mixer Tuesday August, 31st, from
7p.m. to 9 p.m. at McElroys Pub. To learn more please visit http://wwwsplatterfest.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES:Official Submissions to the Houston Comedy Film Festival 2010
are now open. The regular deadline
is September 10, 2010. The HCFF is
accepting short films for (1-30 minutes) and feature length films (31-120
minutes). Film screenings will take
place December 1st-4th, 2010 at the Studio Movie Grill
City Centre. For complete details
please visit http://www.houstoncomedyfilmfestival.com
INTERN
INTERNSHIP:Multimedia company seeks student or non-student video editing intern with
experience in Adobe Premiere.
Intern must have own transportation and be available to work 2 to 3 days
per week. If desired full-time
internship hours are available.
This is an unpaid internship and college credit can be arranged for
students. Put
“Internship” in the subject line and email a cover letter, resume
and URL link to your video editing sample to kcook@soundworks.com
INDIE PROJECT:Work with international artists and entertainers on the TV series
“South Coast Live” by Onlineradio1 is in post production. Current positions needed editor. Compensations are based on experience up
to $50 an episode with 20 episodes needed for production plus Film Credit and
DVD Copy. (Must have access to own
editing equipment). E-mail resume
to kimberlymtv@hotmail.com google
Kimberly Ms. MTV and visit www.onlineradio1.com
for information about the company.
CREW CALL:Documentary feature, “Through Their Eyes in Their
Time” by Rudeman Films to be shot in
CASTING CALL:Undocumented Productions is currently accepting actor’s
headshots/resumes for our upcoming feature “The Father, The Son”
scheduled for production in
CREW CALL:Indie feature THE PREACHER’S DAUGHTER/PK Productions
is seeking crew for Non-Union, SAG/AFTRA, HD feature to be shot in
WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM
AND VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is pleased to announce their 44th Annual WorldFest Call For Entries. The early bird discount deadline is
November 15th, 2010, the main entry deadline is December 15th,
2010. For further information visit
www.worldfest.org
FILM FESTIVAL:The 2nd Annual Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) will take
place September 22nd-26th, 2010 at Studio Movie Grill,
805 Town & Country Lane, Houston, TX 77024. IFFH is a nonprofit organization devoted
to creating a greater appreciation of Indian Cinema and culture by showcasing
quality films that honor entertainment industry performers and filmmakers while
promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian Diaspora through an annual
event. Seeking Volunteers. For further information visit http://www.iffhinc.org
FILM EXPO
OPEN CALL FOR ARTIST:Community Artist’s Collective Presents OFFLINE FV: Film
and Video Exhibition curated by Michael K.
Taylor. OFFLINE FV: Film and Video
Exhibition is a two week mini-exhibition of video narratives, short films and
experimental films to be shown at the Community Artists Collective this
September. Exhibition Dates: Sept.
10th, 2010 – Sept. 25th, 2010. Initial submission Due Date: August 31st,
2010, Extended Due Date: Sept. 4th, 2010. For further information and submission
guidelines please visit http://thecollective.org/thearts
9th ANNUAL CHICKS FLICKS
FILM FESTIVAL:Hosted by Women In Film Dallas will be held on Thursday,
October 14th 2010 at the Royal/Dallas Studio Movie Grill. The festival accepts short films with
running time of 30 minutes or less with Texas roots that have a female
filmmaker in a key position for the short submitted. All submissions must be postmarked by
September 3rd, 2010. For
submission and other information please visit http://www.wifdallas.org/content/view/395/58/
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 http://www.nextactor.com or contact nextactor@yahoo.com or call 713-532-2867.
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