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Auditions- Aberrant Behavior- Saturday June 7th @ Mamma Buzz 4-6M in Oakland arts district

2008-05-27T02:12:02Z

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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Low Budg / High Quality Plus and Play Post Solution

2008-05-02T19:57:33Z

I just started working at this post house called Digital Phoenix Post (they used to be Dragonslayer)

They absolutely cater to and are experts in working with the indie producer's budget and provide EXPERT work.

It's a plug and play post solution: facility, equipment, staff, post super'ish project coodination, storage, telecine...everything! We can do it all or just bits and pieces.

Call me and tell me your post problem and your budget and I'll work something out for you. Come by and take tour!

Really...this place is it...if you need it....we have it...and we will work with you to figure out how to make it available to you.

CALL ME!

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Digital Phoenix Post
3100 West Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505
818-333-2321 - Direct
818-973-1210 - Main Line (ext 2321)
818-973-1220 - Fax
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Calling all Philadelphia Filmmakers

2008-04-24T20:54:19Z

Nehst Media Enterprises
545 8TH AVENUE, SUITE 401
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018
TEL: (917) 362-1322 FAX: (917) 591-6813

NEHST STUDIOS TO HOST
“BOOT CAMP” FILM TRAINING

Larry Meistrich Offers Opportunity of a Lifetime to Philadelphia Screen Writers & Filmmakers

NEHST Studios will train Philadelphia area aspiring filmmakers and writers looking
for their first big break, and company executives will be on hand seeking new ideas
and talent for a $250 Million film fund slate of projects coming up.

WHAT: Filmmakers Boot Camp
WHEN: May 30-June 1, 2008 (Fri., 6pm-10pm, Sat. 10am-6pm & Sun., 10am-6pm)
WHERE: T.B.A.
WHO: Writers, Directors, Producers, Anyone!
HOW: Register online at www.filmboot.com for Philly boot camp.

FEES:
· GENERAL ENROLLMENT: $395
· STUDENTS: $150 (enter PHSTU150 as discount code when registering online)
· FILM ORG. DISCOUNT: $300

The Filmmakers Boot Camp is taught by Larry Meistrich, NEHST Studios Chairman, Founder and Hollywood insider. Meistrich offers a rare opportunity for local aspiring filmmakers and writers to learn the A-Z’s of successful filmmaking from his own experiences and successes. Meistrich founded the first indie film studio ‘The Shooting Gallery’ and is the award-winning producer of Sling Blade, Belly, You Can Count on Me, and Croupier. “We are working hard to help break down the Hollywood barriers and make sure other talented aspiring film makers and actors can have access and take part in the industry as well,” states Meistrich.

The Filmmakers Boot Camp is a three day intensive workshop which will cover the how to's of; producing, financing, filmmaking, and content creation. Topics include: how the business is changing/strategies you can use to succeed, career opportunities in the new media, and secrets to pitching your ideas and producing/negotiating/distributing a feature film. All Film Boot Camp attendees will get an insider’s look at how to navigate the film industry and then will have the chance to pitch and potentially sign their own production deal. Over 12 deals have been made already… Are you next?

For information and online registration, visit www.filmboot.com or www.nehst.com

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

2008-01-16T12:00:31Z

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

Keep in mind the budget of this movie will probably stay around 25-35, 000 dollars , so just warning I can pay but not 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

thanks for reading
-jason

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

2008-01-13T03:50:51Z

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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Gaffer/Sound Mixer/PAs Sought

2007-12-24T17:03:48Z

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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The Breakout Shor Film Competition

2007-12-13T21:23:30Z

Project Breakout is looking for their next Breakout Filmmaker. We are looking for young directors/filmmakers to upload their short films of 10 min or less to our online competition. The winner will earn an internship opportunity with Academy Award® Winner David Parfitt on the set of his upcoming production (prior work includes Shakespeare in Love, The Madness of King George and Chasing Liberty). As production will take place in the UK, the Grand Prize Winner will also enjoy an all-expenses paid trip to London, England!

Sign up today, visit the site at http://shortfilm.projectbreakout.com

We wish you the best of luck!

Most Sincerely,

The Project Breakout Team

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The FX Movie

2007-10-01T05:14:56Z

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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The "1-Day $99 Film School"

2007-09-14T08:19:31Z

Learn how to MAKE and SELL your low-budget movie in ONE DAY and for ONLY $99.00!

Hi. I'm Bobby Logan. I'm a veteran filmmaker who has made four feature films as writer/director/producer, including the exorcist spoof "Repossessed" starring Leslie Nielsen and Linda Blair, and "Meatballs 4" starring Corey Feldman.

My latest feature project is a big screen version of the classic 1960s comedy-western TV series "F TROOP."

Enough resume -- the reason for this posting is that I am now offering a very unique opportunity to people who want to make their first feature film.

Are you interested in learning EVERYTHING you need to know to make a loooow budget movie, from your initial story idea, to the sale of your completed film, and learn all of this info in just ONE DAY and for ONLY $99.00?

Then check out my... "1-Day $99 Film School."

You will learn EVERYTHING in a 1-Day gathering at my residence. No boring conference rooms or auditoriums. I will hold this "workshop" EVERY SATURDAY -- and for no more than 12 PEOPLE at a time. Heck, I'll even buy the donuts, coffee and soft drinks for breakfast.

If this interests you, ALL of the necessary info is listed at my web site:

1DayFilmSchool.com

Best,

Bobby Logan
1DayFilmSchool.com
818-358-8103

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RED SKY: Music Video...

2007-07-30T16:58:30Z

http://one.revver.com/watch/344528/flv/affiliate/8184

BAND: MIRROR MIRROR
SONG: RED SKY©
Recorded Live 1988
Vocals Rhythm Guitar: Merri Hanke-Klavans
Lead Guitar: Jerry Klavans
Bass: Dave Schlicting
Drums: Buzz Klavans

Written & Directed by Gary (Skip) Klavans & Eric Kutner
Edited by Eric Kutner 1985
Re-Edited by Gary (Skip) Klavans 2007

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-- Anyone in need of a DP ??

2007-07-29T17:23:58Z

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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Final Cut studio 2 serial number... anyone? I got screwed and really need it...

2007-07-27T04:11:31Z

Hello,
I thought of people you might be one who has FCP studio 2. I am asking because I need the serial number as I bought a computer off of craigslist and it advertised as havin Studio 2, but I can't finish the install without the vital serial numbers. I would never register.. and I understand if your not up for it...
thanks for your time...
Ramsey

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Creativity and Inspiration

2007-07-01T03:28:56Z

Talented people, a humble muse and well placed frenetic energy got together accepted a challenge and overcame.

Mr. Clean presented an opportunity to create a commercial and win $10,000.00 Dollars. The deadline June 30th 11:59 PM EST
We found out about this contest Tuesday Night and Thursday night we had a finished commercial... Just before the dead line.
A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE came together to make this spot and enter... This is our entry, all we need now is your support. Watch the video on You tube and please rate it.

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNWyuyIM20I and give us some love.

Thank You.

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Call for Artists: River's Edge Film Festival

2007-06-01T09:26:56Z

Call for Artists: River's Edge Film Festival
International ArtExpo Collection

Deadline for applications: June 20, 2007

Location: Maiden Alley Cinema, 112 Maiden Alley - Paducah, KY 42001 - USA

email: artexpo@lucacurci.com
more details: www.lucacurci.com/artexpo

International ArtExpo is selecting all interesting video/short.films to include in the next 2007 Exhibitions:

Temporary Cities - International ArtExpo Collection at the Maiden Alley Cinema, Paducah, KY - USA (July 7 - August 27, 2007). The deadline for applications is June 20, 2007.

River's Edge Film Festival - International ArtExpo Collection at the Maiden Alley Cinema, Paducah, KY - USA (August 17-20, 2007). The deadline for applications is June 20, 2007.

The number of works with you can participate is unlimited. All works must be on DVD (PAL or NTSC), no matter what the original source medium. The duration may be any, with a preference given to a max lenght of 15 minutes. If you are interested, send your video submissions (Name/Surname, City/Country, Film title, Running time, Brief film synopsis) with a CV/biography, videography and an introduction about the piece to:

arch. Luca Curci
via Casamassima, 75
70010 - Capurso (Bari) - Italy

International ArtExpo is a not for profit organization that provides a significant forum for cultural dialogue between all artists from different cultures and countries. We depend on the support of you. ArtExpo is grateful to all of the institutions, corporations, and individuals who support our efforts. We work with a number of national and international galleries as well as publishers, museums, curators and writers from all over the world. We help artists through solo and group exhibitions, gallery representation, magazine reviews and advertisements, press releases, internet promotion, as well as various curatorial projects.

Participation open to: professional artists, architects and designers, associate groups and studios.

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New Lovecraft Film Tribe

2007-05-31T20:52:02Z

Come join the official H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival Tribe for updates and discussion!

http://tribes.tribe.net/hplff

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I've started a new tribe for Aspiring FIlmmakers...

2007-05-15T17:01:59Z

...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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-- need a film score composer !!

2007-04-05T02:38:16Z

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co0__vWU6rk

thanks !!

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Lurker Films and Film Action Oregon present a free workshop

2007-03-29T21:23:40Z

“Do-It-Yourself Music Scoring for Indie Filmmakers”

The SMARTSOUND workshop

Free!

(Please call 503/493-1128 or e-mail richard@filmaction.org to reserve your spot)

SmartSound Software, Inc. presents “Do-It-Yourself Music Scoring for Indie Filmmakers”, a comprehensive look at how SmartSound’s award-winning solutions can improve the process of scoring your projects and impact your bottom line. SmartSound’s technology gives filmmakers multiple versions of any track from the company’s own extensive library of music at any length needed to score a scene. The Mood Mapping feature lets filmmakers instantly change the score’s instrument mix to better fit the mood of the on-screen visuals.

For more information please go to: https://robot.boxofficetickets.com/800-494-TIXS/WebObjects/BOTx2005.woa/wa/inspectProgram?id=31511&passKey=32c7b8d874 (Film Action Oregon's Website)

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storybord artist needed!!!!!!

2006-11-07T20:41:18Z

Hello, I need a help to finish storybords for a feature film project. It will just few hours. Please write me if you have some free time! No pay, but credit and copy of the work....

Thank you.

Director, Vera Svechina.

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Join the NYC Film Synergy Group!

2006-10-29T22:11:30Z

If you are serious about collaborating on films, want to meet similar minded people in person and frequently receive up-to-date, motivating information about indie related issues you should check this out. Meet fellow filmmakers, editors, producers, actors, composers, lawyers, writers and crew near you! Be a part of an independent movement that is larger than ourselves... Please join the NYC Film Synergy Group - I hope that you can be part of making Synergy.

We are a combination of virtual and in-person communities - one can get a lot out of it both ways - check it out and join here, its free:

The NYC Film Synergy Group
www.filmsynergy.com

Our main focus is going to be on creating connections among diverse filmmaking folks in an atmosphere that is fun but also supports getting things done. Whether it is finding collaborators, sharing resources or creating new projects, the NYC Film Synergy Group - beyond our own activities - will serve as an umbrella entity for related efforts by others groups.

Check out the George Clooney quote under files, also on the Message Board. Please carefully fill out your application, upload a good photo of yours and click join to help this vision to become a reality!

Looking forward to work with you,

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

2006-10-05T03:10:55Z

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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SCREENPLAY: Luring Blue-Collar Men to Tinseltown

2006-09-17T22:26:20Z

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 to produce film.

Laex2886@aol.com

Max Alexander Malloy

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OK, I AM READY ARE YOU ?

2006-09-11T21:19:30Z

I AM IN EAST BAY , WILLING TO TRAVEL , DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS FOR THE RIGHT
SERIOUSLY READY PERSON OR PEOPLE .
THANKS , FONDA .
I AM MOST INTERESTED IN CINIMA VERITE'. AND REAL LIFE , BRAVE, PERSONAL
DOCUMENTARIES....

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Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking Castro Theatre July 23

2006-07-17T21:11:10Z

Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking
Castro Theatre July 23, 2006

Cinemasports gives local filmmakers a chance to screen their movie at the Castro Theatre

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..."

This Cinemasports event is part of the SF Jewish Film Festival, but you don't have to Jewish to participate. Everyone is invited to participate and screen movies at the historic Castro Theatre. Cinemasports returns from Moscow where it attracted over 1000 filmmakers on May 20. More info and signup: www.cinemasports.com

Cinemasports SF Jewish Film Fest, July 23, 2006
9 AM (Earlier that day) Filmmakers' Kickoff / Ingredients Announced
Dolores Park - Statue of Miguel Hidalgo
Church Street @ 19th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110 USA
No registration fee. Open to all.

9:45 PM Public screening of finished movies
Castro Theatre
429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA, 94114 USA
Tickets: $7 - $11 (festival box office prices) for filmmakers and public

www.cinemasports.com

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Need free music for your movie?

2006-05-29T01:28:45Z

I am new to the world of film score composing, but I have several years of electronic music production under my belt. I am looking to do music for a few shorts or something, anything really. Listen to my music here: www.modcam.com/music/

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RHAPSODY: The movie

2006-05-26T02:37:33Z

DUE TO SOME GRAPHIC CONTENT AND LANGUAGE, VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

This film has been compressed from it's original format for internet viewing, a loss of picture quality may have occurred due to how revver compresses the video. We apologize.

http://revver.com/video/26226/8184

Starring Gary Klavans, Marie Roux. Directed and Edited by Alex Studer
Written by Gary Klavans

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Los Angeles: Collaborators wanted for 2 short film projects

2006-05-25T23:56:52Z

I am (primarily) a writer based in just outside of LA. I have two short scripts that I would like to shoot, but I don't have the resources to do it (i.e. camera, lighting, crew, etc.). I'm looking to form a crew consisting of a director, a producer, an editor, and so on who would like to collaborate with others on these two films.

This is a good opportunity for those who have the resources and skills, but not the script, to work on a project with other independent filmmakers. Once enough people are committed to working on these two films, we can arrange meetings and plan scheduling, budget, locations, script revisions, basically, all of the pre-production necessities.

Please email me with the position you are seeking and your availability, along with your email address or postal address so I can send you a copy of the scripts.

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Portland Film Festival Call For Entries

2006-05-12T16:35:07Z

Size doesn't matter!

The Portland International Short Short Film Festival is currently seeking submissions for its 2006 festival. Now in its fifth year, PISS Fest! showcases films from around the globe that run the gamut of themes and styles—from the dark and avant-garde to the hilariously absurd—with the only common thread among them being running time: ten minutes or less.

The deadline for entry is June 30, 2006, late entry deadline is July 14, 2006. Entry form and more details can be found at http://zonkerfilms.com.

PISS Fest! will be held October 19-21, 2006 at the historic Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon.

The 5th Annual PISS Fest! is produced by Portland's own, Zonker Films and Sour Apple Productions.

Send your submissions and 20 bucks to:

Sour Apple Productions
Attn: Tara Johnson-Medinger
1207 NE Alberta St. #109
Portland, Oregon 97211
Please make checks payable to Sour Apple Productions

Questions? Please contact:

Tara Johnson-Medinger
Sour Apple Productions
tara@sourappleproductions.com

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Costume Design for your script....

2006-05-11T20:04:48Z

If you want it, I'm willing to read your script, hear your 'look' concept and do the costume design. Good for both of us.

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Location in Los Angeles

2006-05-09T15:35:54Z

I have no money. Okay maybe a little, but really, none.
I need an interior bar location for five hours. Something that might resemble and old jazz club. This is for an actors reel so there really is no money.

Any suggestions?

Thank you

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attention aspiring film makers!

2006-05-04T00:25:49Z

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS! ACTORS! MUSICIANS!
Producers and Directors! Videographers, Artists, Editors, YOU!

The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to San Francisco!
In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and a team will make
a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From
scratch. In 48 hours. On Friday, June 23rd, you'll
get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a
genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, June
25th, the movie must be complete. It will show at San
Francisco's storied Roxie Cinema the following week.

Sign Up Now!
www.48hourfilm.com/sanfrancisco

There are *three* ways to be involved:

1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to
make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and
amateurs alike. Just put together a team and register
on-line at www.48hourfilm.com/sanfrancisco and
then meet us on Friday, June 23rd, ready to go. There
are only a limited number of slots, so apply soon...

2. JOIN A TEAM. If you're interested in
participating, but not by leading a team, you can still
definitely be involved! There will be happy hours
where folks can meet team leaders and join their
teams, as well as other means to get in touch via our
web site. Get your information to team leaders at:
www.48hourfilm.com/join

...get your ear to the ground, by signing up for
the San Francisco 48HFP discussion group at:
movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/...ncisco/
..an email forum for all short-film matters, networking,
questions, services, etc.

3. ENJOY THE FILMS. Come on by to the see the
movies, and cast your ballot for the Audience Award.
You'll be amazed at what your friends and Bay-Area
neighbors can do! About a dozen brand-new
short films will debut each night, screening at SF's
Roxie Cinema. Dates are June 27, 28, and 29.

Roxie Cinema: 3117 16th Street (@ Valencia)
www.roxie.com

The winning San Francisco team will compete against
other films to represent the SF Bay at the 48 Hour
Film Project's national screening (2005 films screened
at Cinequest film festival!), and will compete for
additional prizes. Entry instructions can be found at
www.48hourfilm.com.

Have questions? Feel free to contact John (JD) David
at: firstharmonic@gmail.com

Come on out and make a movie!

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Urgent need crew for shooting of a uc Berkeley student short film this week end

2006-04-12T08:16:15Z

Hi
I am a film student at UC Berkeley and I am shooting a short film this week end 15 16 april and the following one ( 21 april) . Will be able to give you a more precise schedule tomorrow. in berkeley. I still need people for my crew: specially : a dp
You wont get paid but you' get food and refund on your transportation and of course invited to the screening ( middle may) , a free copy of my film and your names on the credits.
If you have already some shooting experience that would be great !!!
contact me at aur_net@hotmail.com
thanks

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The Art Department

2006-04-11T20:36:48Z

Hey guys....If your one of us....check out this tribe. http://tribes.tribe.net/theartdepartment

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Norwescon Film Festival!

2006-01-23T23:24:21Z

My buddies and I are running a li'l film festival at Norwescon (http://www.norwescon.org) and we're looking for submissions!

If you've never ben to Norwescon, it's a lot of fun. It's a sci-fi convention held in Seattle WA every year. We run a moviemaking workshop there, called "Let's Make a Movie!". Here are some of the results of previous workshops: http://www.eskimo.com/~rkj/norwescon.htm

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Please feel free to pas this around to any moviemaking buddies, if you like.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Here's the rules:

1. Filmmakers must be Norwescon members and should be present at the convention to introduce their movie(s)

2. Movies should be ten minutes or shorter.

3. Movies should be appropriate genre films for Norwescon (sci-fi, fantasy, horror). If it addresses this year's theme, even better.

4. Submissions should be on VHS videotape or DVD-R or MiniDV tape 5. There will probably be no prizes, but the judges urge you to not consider this a deterrent to the occasional bribe. Pop-Tarts, for example.

6. Entries should be sent to The Fandance Film Festival c/o Guerrilla Productions, 11105 SW Cottonwood Lane, Tigard, OR 97223. Please do NOT send submissions to any other address, as no one will know what to do with them.

7. Submission deadline is March 13, 2006. Submission fee: none. Late deadline is April 1, 2006. Late submissions may be treated scornfully. Late submission fee: a very good excuse. Handwritten.

8. All entries must include submitter's name, address, phone number, title of piece, length of piece, and a signed and dated statement declaring "I release all rights to broadcast/display/present this movie to Norwescon for the purposes of the Fandance Film Festival and other supporting situations/advertisement ONLY, including the right to duplicate it for mechanical/projection purposes.", and anything else you think we should know. Entries can be picked back up at the film festival.

9. The people running this film festival are fairly responsible, but imperfect, being composed entirely of meat. Therefore, they might make mistakes. In fact, they probably will. I mean, it's Sunday after a long con, so you should just expect a bit of goofing around. But we're doing our best, so please understand and have a little patience.

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Location needed in San Francisco

2006-01-23T23:20:01Z

Hello, I need locations for the short I am doing. I need a bedroom with conservative, bland furnishings to be that of a middle-aged couple, and an old-school bar. Each shoot would only be for one short day, four to six hours. If you know of anything please contact me and we can chat.

Clinton Orman
415-678-0687
dreadfulsmedia@yahoo.com

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Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking, Bekeley Jan 28, 2006

2006-01-09T00:50:00Z

Cinemasports - Iron Chef of Filmmaking, Bekeley Jan 28, 2006

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. Oscar Winner Walter Murch says, "Something emerges that's not contained in any of the films..."

Pass this announcement along to you friends, and sign up early. Early entrants are guaranteed to screen, and this event will fill up! There's still no registration fee for Cinemasports. Screening is $10 for all.

www.cinemasports.com

Cinemasports Berkeley
9 AM Filmmakers' Kickoff / Ingredients Announced
Peace Wall at the Civic Center Park (MLK Park)
2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (between Allston Way & Center Street) , Berkeley, CA, 94705 USA

8 PM Public screening of finished movies
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94705 USA Tickets: $10

Questions? info@cinemasports.com

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George Vreeland Hill's Hollywood Home Page

2005-11-22T00:44:06Z

Join the free Yahoo group, Hollywood Home Page.
We cover everything from Broadway to Hollywood, and everywhere else!
For actors, models, agents, directors, writers, musicians, and on, and on!
I moderate the group, and there is no spam!!
The Hollywood Home Page is active, and popular.
George Vreeland Hill

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hollywoodhomepage

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check out our latest screen grabs

2005-11-15T15:04:50Z

I am currently 1stAD on a feature being shot in Portland, OR. Here is a link to our latest screen shots:

http://doghole.blogspot.com

we are seeking background talent for a number scenes, including shoots next weekend and in early December. Please contact me if you would like to be involved.

cheers,
todd

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seeking actors/collaborators on brilliant but messy shorts

2005-11-10T00:02:26Z

I am interested in meeting people who want to be involved in a series of extremely quick, guerilla-style shorts, almost exercises. I would like people to be in front of the camera but they could be creative collaborators too (i.e. working on the concepts) . I have the camera and editing stuff. If you are familiar with Stan Douglas' mono-dramas, that is along the same lines, although maybe a little more involved than that. I can point you to other examples if you like.

I am working on more involved shorts for the future but I am sick of all this screenwriting, planning etc. bogging me down while everyone around me gets in touch with their spontaneity. This could definitely lead to more substantial collaborations in the future as I plan more ambitious works. I have made several filmsand I went to UCSC film school... I am a pretty good writer and filmmaker. We could definitely have some fun and make some cool little films, work on our chops and so on. If you are interested, you can email me at xantadu@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Clinton

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SFX/Animators needed for amateur zombie movie

2005-10-25T06:34:52Z

Flesh of my Flesh needs you!

It's a low-budget action horror movie that looks like a million bucks! Flesh of my Flesh (http://www.FleshOfMyFlesh.com/) chronicles the last hours of the War of the Undead, told from the point of view of the people stuck in the middle.

We're deep in post-production now and we're looking for a handful of very short special visual effects. Basically, there are some key seconds here and there where we could REALLY use a trick of lighting, a flash of inspiration, a dash of rotoscoping, the barest flicker of 3d or even the occasional wire erased. The pieces are rarely more than a second or two long, so the committment isn't that great per piece.

As payment, we can offer our profound gratitude, screen credit, and a copy of the DVD when it's finished.

What kind of schedule are we looking at? Well, the nice thing is that the assignments are all short and are designed to be distributed, so you can take your time and do the great job you've always wanted to do.

A little bit about us: Guerrilla Productions has been making movies since 1999. In 2003, we premiered our first feature, "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath" (which was also anim) and shortly thereafter released it on DVD. It is now in its second printing. In 2004, we released our second DVD, "The Cosmic Horror Fun-Pak". "Flesh of my Flesh" will probably be our third DVD. So, it WILL be produced (in case you were wondering).

Ideally, you'll have some kind of experience with your tools of choice (we really don't care, as long as the files can ultimately be imported into Adobe Premiere, which means damn near any delivery format -- heck, you could send us a collection of sequential bitmaps if need be!), and be willing to ask questions and be eager to try new things. Each scene is a unique and cool piece of this movie.

If you're interested, please drop our CG Supervisor, Leopoldo, a note, at Leopoldo@FleshOfMyFlesh.com, or ask questions here, if you like.

SFX monkey,

Edward

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SHORT FILMS NEEDED - NARRATIVE, ANIMATION, DOCUMENTARY $$$

2005-10-12T19:39:20Z

SHORT VIDEOS WANTED!!!

Hi Everyone!
Wanted to let you know about a cool offer for short filmmakers…Lingual.net is looking for short videos/films 2-15 minutes in length to display on our website for English Language Learners.

We offer $100 display fee AND exposure through links to your site.

Narrative, Documentary, Animation, AND Music Videos all Accepted.

ALSO

RIGHT NOW we have a contest going-$1,000 winner to each catagory. ODDS of winning contest are GREAT as we expect aprox 100 films for THREE GRAND PRIZES of 1K!!!!!! (Plus there are second and third place winners too!)

SO, get in you films now!

Check out http://www.lingual.net for all details

THANKS!

Email me with any questions: sara@lingual.net

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job questions...

2005-10-05T00:38:01Z

i'm an aspiring screenwriter- am taking courses at ucla-- and i would love a job in the film industry. i want to learn as much as i can about all aspects of the business, so i'm not picky about where i start at the moment. if anyone can point me in the right direction-- where should i look? any potential openings that you know about?-- your help would be beyond appreciated! thanks so much!!!

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Shithoof Seeks Submissions

2005-09-21T04:43:29Z

We need submissions for the 4th Scheissenhoven (aka Shithoof) Film Festival to take place in Las Vegas, NV. S/H features mostly independent, locally-produced short films of 20 min. or less, but all submissions are accepted and considered. Preference given to Las Vegas-based filmmakers. Any format, no submission fee. Please send submissions to:

Shithoof Submissions
202 Appian Way
Henderson, NV, 89015

Thanks!

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Need Help WIth a Budget!

2005-08-24T00:11:35Z

I have have a complted script and shooting schedule...wonderiing if anyone knows anyone who cn help e with a budget...? Everything is formatted correctly and ready to go...just need someone who knows the in's and out's...anyone got any leads?

Gaston
IM (AOL bdgstone2)
(YAHOO bdgstone.geo)
(HOTMAIL/MSN bdgstone)

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Taming of the Shrew!

2005-08-09T00:24:16Z

The Muse Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" opens on Friday, August 12, 2005 at 8 p.m. The show runs Aug. 12 - 27 Thursday - Saturday @ 8 p.m. & Sunday @ 2 p.m.

There will also be a press / industry night on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005 at 8 p.m., after which there will be refreshments in the theatre for the audience. The cast and director will also be available for comments.

Tickets are $15 and can be reserved either by calling the Muse Theatre's Ticket Hotline (818) 752-9080 or by using PayPal through their website www.musetheatre.com.

The show is directed by Lars Tatom, former head of the Sacremento Shakespeare Festival and assistant director of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. He is currently the head of the school of theatre at American University in Cairo, Egypt.

The Muse Theatre 6470 Santa Monica Blvd Hollywood, CA 90038.

This is the funniest, food-fight-filled romp you'll see this year!

-Mike Murdock
Co-Artistic Director
The Muse Theatre

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So-- Let's make a film.. Anyone agree?

2005-08-05T16:16:59Z

I have a very good script, doesn't every one? Some credits: I have optioned several Screen plays, two TV pilots, wrote for a syndicated TV show, have well over a dozen stage plays produced. I have one independent feature and several shorts produced.
I am looking to put a team together and shoot a festival bound dark short script entitled THE WAKE: A slice of reality. It's dark. It's about the lives of seven people moving forward in the wake of disaster. The script is available for serious inquiries.
What I need? A Director. A Camera man w/ Camera. Committed and creative people.
Local Los Angels please.
If you are seriously ready to make a film I have a product we can all be proud of.
THE WAKE: On Sept 11th 2001...This country came face to face with a devastation like nothing it has ever seen before. Some peoples live changed for ever. Sept. 12th was just the beginning of the rest of other peoples lives. This is about 7 people whose lives changed subtly and carry on in the wake of disaster.

THE WAKE
RT: 30 Minutes (approximately)

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fans of SPUN

2005-07-17T21:15:35Z

GALAXIE PICTURES is currently developing 'Unfiltered', the directorial debut for Creighton Vero, screenwriter of the indie cult hit 'Spun'.

For more information contact: pete@galaxie-pictures.com

SYNOPSIS:

Teenage Sherri, a new arrival to Lake Charles, Louisiana, gets a rude awakening as the locals give her a slice of real Southern hospitality, small town style. Included in her Lake Charles initiation are some hard lessons on friendship, family, and bigotry—not the kind made of ephemeral remarks and incidental ostracizing of outsiders, but real and vicious institutional racism, the kind that ends in murder.

Sherri arrives as the locals prepare for the funeral of Mary, the town’s Contraband Days Celebration Queen. With her death begins the shattering of the perfect picture of southern hospitality that she represents. Grieving is glossed over in favor of panic about the town’s quickly evaporating marijuana supply. What’s really died is the smiling welcoming south, and its warmth and hospitality are quickly replaced by a rapid growth of weeds.

Then the ensemble cast of Unfiltered gradually unwinds into a hard picture of gritty southern life as facades of tolerance gradually peel / crumble away. What’s revealed is the stuff that’s usually swept under the carpet.

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MAKING MOVIES

2005-07-10T06:24:24Z

THE FUTURE OF DRM.
Rights are overrated!
The so called copyright protection of intellectual property is an exercise in futility. Provided you have standing, you better have money to protect your interests in the courts, which can take forever. If you win, you see a dime on the dollar. Since you cannot copyright an idea, you're merely protecting the execution of an idea. The stated goals of many production companies are to infringe on copyrights and even though they are routinely answered with cease and decist demands, by then the damage is done. No point fighting on, there are no rewards.
The corporate trend among the majors is to intimidate the independent movie makers and their public by bringing out the big guns. They're the guns of Navarone and defeating them can kill you.
Don't be P2Ping the blockbusters.
So what's the future then for the little voices?
What if you have an idea?
What if you want to produce it and make money too?

STEALTH!
Technology will invent itself faster than law. The P2P debate proves that.
Stealth allows terrorists to have a blast. London proves that.
When pea shooters unite they become large visible weapons themselves and they can be defeated. You don't want that!
But STEALTH TECHNOLOGY will allow filmmakers to work under the radar. In and out movie productions will be fleeting on the air while the majors are still in post.
Millions of home bodies will dry their tears online!
The NEW DIGITAL DIRECTORS will replace the dying breed of copy writers. To save time, production assistants will write storyboards after the fact. There will be a rush of actors to become real people again and agents will go to casting calls. Cameras will have satellites and scrambled PayPall encoders built in and weekend revenues will be deposited in tax free accounts in Dubai.
Oh yeah, every independent film maker will have their own broadcast facility. Just like evangelists.

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Auditions!

2005-07-08T22:21:37Z

AUDITION NOTICE:

FOR WHAT:
Taming Of The Shrew
By William Shakespeare

Adapted & Directed by: Lars Tatom
Produced by: The Muse Theatre Company

WHEN:
Saturday, July 9th, 2005
Noon – 5 p.m.

&

Sunday, July 10th, 2005
9 a.m. – Noon

WHERE:
@ The Muse Theatre
6470 Santa Monica Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90038

WHAT YOU NEED:
1. Bring headshot / resume. Also, know your schedule for the next 2 months.
2. Prepare two (2) contrasting Shakespearean monologues not from the play.
3. Read the play. Have an understanding of physical comedy & word play. Bring something new to the table.

STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Park Wherever You Can.
You will have 4 minutes from the time your first piece begins.
Rehearsals will begin July 19th.
The show will run Aug. 12 - 28.
There Is No Pay.
This is a Non-Union Show.

For more information, visit www.musetheatre.com. or e-mail musetheatre@gmail.com. Please DO NOT E-MAIL HEADSHOTS OR RESUMES.

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Silver Screen Seattle tribe

2005-06-29T22:36:43Z

This is a tribe for all those in the Seattle area involved in film and video production. Whether its big budget corprate stuff, or zero budget indi stuff. We all are doing it for the same reson. Free Popcorn! http://tribes.tribe.net/seattlescreen?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B53463075-d883-4680-9ebc-498524509289%5D&r=10302#

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Seattle Sound Off

2005-06-23T17:20:04Z

I really don't have the time to search the members page to find ya'll, so to make this fun and painless, just post a "Here!" in response.

Thanks,
Otter.

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The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival needs submissions!

2005-06-12T16:22:20Z

The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival needs submissions for the 2005 year. Especially hurting is the lack of shorts based by or inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft and or addressing themes of cosmic horror as specified on the website.

www.hplfilmfestival.com

The entry fee is only ten bucks, which is a lot cheaper than most film festivals out there.

Current guests include Patti Smith, Christopher Heyerdahl, Stuart Gordon, and Joseph Dougherty.

Pimp this URL around -- the more films the merrier!

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www.talentinmovies.com

2005-06-02T04:07:02Z

I thought I would tell everyone about a movie making competition I entered It is too late for anyone else to enter this years competion but details can be found at www.talentinmovies.com

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Quiet on the set... Speed!

2005-05-27T06:12:39Z

All activity in the film maker tribes seems to have come to a halt. I am gearing up for third of four projects I put into production since February. Two completed. I have had a wonderful experience meeting and working with different directors and talent. All the crew have been professional and supportive and almost ALL drama entirely on camera. (A Small misunderstanding regarding a location request, but that too worked out better than I could have anticipated) I'm hoping the silence in these tribes means all of you are having the same experiences as I and we will see one another on set one day.

I will post this in multiple tribes to wish my blessings and support to all other film makers and hope your filming has been as good as mine.

Cut!

Print that!

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Shorts Scripts and one DV feature scripts available

2005-05-23T17:18:40Z

Since March: 2 Completed, third in production...

About me:
I am an actor/writer. I write dialogue & character driven pieces.

As a writer: I have optioned several screen plays, 2 TV Pilots and written for syndicated television.

As an actor: I have appeared on stage, screen and TV.

AVAILABLE:
DV Feature Script: HAPPY CHRISTMAS, MERRY CHANUKAH

The stage play hailed as "..a healthy shot in the arm to your normal holiday fair" "the kind of party that can explode at any moment" By BSw critic T.H. McCullough is now a screen play. The DV can be done on a low budget in approximately two weeks with minimal crew in one home.

SHORTS:
1. Coats: 2 ex lovers meet in the back room of a party and the sparks ignite
2. Giving Thanks: A thanksgiving charade brings two close friends together
3. Up all night: Some guys can't get it up & some guys...
4. Sunday: Sunday is anything but quiet when one friend needs help with his love life
5. Valentines Day: Sometimes love is in your own back yard

UNDER TEN MINUTES
1. US; Two friend discover love... with each other
2. A simple Goodbye: There is no good in this good bye, or is there?
3. Tom & Jeff: A brief lesson in romance

I am looking for filmmakers who, like me, want to make magic.

These scripts were written for stage and are being adapted for film. We will work together on these changes. You... the director, will be an integral part of the process.

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Acting Career FAQ - Representation

2005-04-18T13:58:30Z

Agent? Manager? Do It Yourself?

I recently got an email (one of dozens I've gotten on
this subject) asking me if I could - "explain the
difference between an agent and a manager and which
would be better for me to sign with - to get my career
going?"

Here's my answer:

Dear *****,

Neither an agent or a manager can help you "get a
career going."

The concept that a powerful man or woman can step in
and help you skip all the hard work involved in
starting an acting career - is a "fairy tale."

There is no short-cut to the top of show business (or
even to the middle for that matter). There's also no
Great Pumpkin or Easter Bunny.

If it could be done this way, then agents and managers
would simply pick any actor out of the thousands of
headshots they get every week and turn them into stars.

It cannot be done this way - which is why agents are
so unresponsive to unsolicited headshot mailings.

The good ones are pros and they're not going to waste
their valuable time trying to accomplish what they know
cannot be done.

Their businesses are similar - but not the same.

One sells a product. The agent is a sales person for
the product known as YOU. Sales people (agents) judge
their how well their business is going by how much
money they make. A really good sales professional likes
to make lots of money.

If your product is not saleable (one that people aren't
ready to buy yet) then a sales person won't make a lot
of money selling it (you).

Not surprisingly, agents are coldly business-like about
this part. Until you've managed to start your career
yourself (making money as an actor) don't expect any
really good sales people to be interested.

Managers are just what the word implies. The manage
things. Mailings, bookings, transportation, job offers,
promotion - the day to day business of YOU. (But keep
in mind that in most markets, they are precluded
by law from seeking work for you.)

The top managers are usually the top managers because
they manage very successful careers.

In the past two decades the professional manager class
has had its own difficulties with an influx of "bottom
feeders."

The worst of these are outright crooks, whose only goal
is to separate you from you money or your credit card
with no intention of helping you in any way.

Almost as bad are the ineffectual show biz hangers-on
who rent offices and go about the business of "signing"
practically anyone who walks through their door - then
what they do is they send out your pictures to every
little thing listed in the Breakdowns.

It's just postage.

Since these folks are generally clueless themselves,
they will submit you for stuff you aren't right for.
This is a good way to get labeled as a "clueless"
actor by the casting people.

Many young actors are fooled into thinking that they
must have a manager, any manager - that it's "good
business".

It isn't.

In reality you are signing an agreement to give someone
25% (or more) of your income after YOU successfully
ESTABLISH YOURSELF as an actor who makes money.

Bottom feeders spend a great deal of their business day
writing threatening letters to collect money from actors
who have realized their mistake and don't want to pay 25%
of their income for someone to do ineffective mailings.

The big boys (and girls) in the management game, are
just like agents when it comes to money. They want to
manage a "going concern" and they spend all their time
looking for the next "big thing."

Think about that.

Professional managers make a boatload of money when
they manage to sign on with a Vin Diesel or J-Lo - isn't
it reasonable to assume that they are LOOKING ALL THE
TIME. In fact, they hire people to look - they've got
part-time, secret lookers on their payroll.

Believe me, If you have what they want - if you are a
going concern with a name that you've made for yourself
- they know their managing skills will take you to a
whole new level (making LOTS of money) and they get a
big chunk of a LOT - then, believe me, they will seek
you out.

3. Most importantly, as long as you continue to
believe that your main job is looking for someone else
to help you "build" your career -- you won't be spending
enough time doing the crucial things you need to do
yourself to build your own career.

This is a very bad tactic which results in frustration,
wasted years and, ultimately, failure to achieve what
you want.

If you don't concentrate on doing your part it's
unlikely that you will ever build your business into
something big enough to be noticed by a good agent or
a good manager.

In other words, by all means keep looking for a sales
staff, and a management team - but don't neglect your
business while you're doing it.

Hope that helps.

P.S. A lot of you have written to asking me how to get
the free "Hello Pages" (Over 6000 Show Biz contacts -
casting directors, agents, managers, web sites, film
festivals, acting teachers and coaches, etc.)

Here's how it works: Go to my site, scroll down to the
VERY bottom of the home page and click on "FREEBEES."

When you get to the freebees page, sign up for my
free newsletter, Hollywood How-To, which is all about
your acting career and comes to you once a month.

You will get an email from me asking you to "confirm"
your subscription (this is so people won't sign up
other people without permission) when you confirm that
you signed up, you will get another email (in about 24
hours) that gives you the download instructions for
The "Hello Pages."

I know it's a little round-about, but I hate being
accused of sending a famous prepared meat product.

Wouldn't you?

Have a great week and ...

Much Success,

Bob Fraser

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Last chance to join us in glorious gore!

2005-03-14T03:33:57Z

Just a reminder: we're filming the last scenes of our PDX-based low-budget action/horror movie "Flesh of my Flesh" April 8-9-10 and we're looking for people who are interested in being in these last apocalyptic scenes.

I describe what we're looking for and how to reach us in the following Event listing:
http://portland.tribe.net/event/1a383264-b132-49e0-976c-b014e40c46f0?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fportland.tribe.net%2Fhome%3Fr%3D10288&r=10288

Hope you can join us!

Cheers,

Edward

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interviewing candidates to film documentary

2005-03-01T04:22:27Z

I am looking for someone to film a documentary. There is a special gathering that takes place in Mt Shasta every year the first weekend in June. It has been caually filmed before, but I am looking to have some more intentional documentation. This is totally a volunteer type of deal. The entire event is put on as a volunteer basis because it is a free event. It is possible that funding will be available, but cannot guarantee at this time. I have already interviewed several possibilities, but am still looking for someone who truely resonates with what we are trying to capture as a global community.

More info on the gathering @ www.shastagathering.com, and shastagathering@tribe.net.

Please send resume, reason you would like to capture this gathering, and contact information.

Thanks, Zsa zsa
zsazsa@gaiatribe.us

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some ideas

2005-02-17T22:37:50Z

I am working on getting a production team together. Screenwriters, camera, actors etc. The goal is to make one short film a month or so and submit to ongoing film festivals. What do you think?

Sincerely,

Jean Neftin

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Mirror trick advice

2005-02-09T21:27:38Z

I'm filming a scene with a severed head. My actor has asked me to not sever his head, so I need to figure out a mirror trick of some kind so that below his neck, it's just all clear.

We considered doing it as a greenscreened effect, but I don't think we're up to that technical piece of wizardry yet.

I can sketch out roughly what I want to do, but I would really like some advice about this. Other actors must interact with the severed head, both above and below the neckline.

We are doing as much of it with camera tricks as we can -- extreme closeups, frame-tricks, etc., but really, unless we show at least one good shot of the head just suspended in a frame, then everyone will know we're cheap-ass bastards (which we are).

Is there a NAME for this trick or a tutorial online somewhere or anything?

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from a book?

2005-02-06T06:12:51Z

How does it work to make a movie based on a book that already exists? I have a specificbook SERIES in mind that I know would be a huge success, kind of like Lord of theRings genre.

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Looking for Short Film Submissions

2004-11-10T04:51:43Z

Attention aspiring film makers and hobby film makers...

We are currently looking for aspiring film makers/hobby film makers who have completed short films they have produced and would like to get more exposure for their work.

We produce a live TV show which features short films, comedy sketches, and live acts. Also- if we get enough submissions we'll be putting together several short film collections to air. The program is currently aired on 2 cable systems in the Washington DC area- one of them is one of the largest cable systems in the country.

Here are the rules:
- Films may be on any subject and of any genre (Comedy, drama, music video, art/abstract, etc).
- Films should be between 1 minute and 50 minutes in length total, including credits.
- Films may contain course language.
- Films may contain nudity, but may NOT contain porn-like material. (We don't mind the porn, but it's not getting on the air.)
- All films remain the property of their makers/owners. We only need permission to run them.
- Submissions will NOT be returned. Please for the love of all that's holy - DO NOT SEND US YOUR MASTERS/ONLY COPY!!
- Films are chosen by a small panel of judges and are chosen for quality, entertainment value, and other criteria. We're pretty open-minded and feel like everyone should be given a chance to have their work seen. Films will sometimes not be chosen for a particular program due to length/time availability. Those omitted due to time restrictions will be considered for the next program/episode.

- Deadline: Although we accept films on a continuous basis, the deadline for the next program is December 1st. Films received after December 1st will be considered for the next program/episode.

- We accept submissions in the following NTSC (US) formats:
Digital Betacam
DVC-Pro
DVCam (No 4 channel audio)
Full-size DV (SP only, No 4 channel audio)
Mini-DV (SP only)

- Make sure all TAPES AND CASES are labeled with your name, phone number and email address. We will need to contact you before your film airs.

- Submissions should be mailed to:
Late Night Monkey Theater
c/o FPA
2929 Eskridge Road, Suite S
Fairfax, VA 22031

If you have any questions please email us: monkeyshow@verizon.net

We hope to see your submissions soon! Thanks!

B. Nern
Executive Producer
monkeyshow@verizon.net

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PDX zombie movie looking for cast and crew

2004-10-28T00:38:05Z

We're running on a tight budget, basically making a feature film at a used car price. We've had a heckuva lot of fun at our other movies, so it'll probably be pretty fun working on this one, too.

Flesh of my Flesh: www.petting-zoo.org/Movies_Flesh.html

Our other movies: www.petting-zoo.org/Movies.html

Our latest movie, Innsmouth Legacy is premiering at the Lovecraft Film Festival at the Hollywood Theater in Portland, OR on October 1/2/3. That's in just a few weeks! If you like Lovecraft stuff, horror, amateur movies, or some unholy combination of the above, I hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Edward

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Portland, OR area?

2004-06-24T04:39:19Z

Anyone in this area?

We seem to have quite the thriving film community in this area. All secret and underground, though. Funny!

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First Post

2004-04-24T01:51:02Z

1st!!

ok, heres where we'll get together and discuss ideas till we can get into the feild and lay down some film.

you can also get involved on the frienzy network with the "Lets Make a Movie" group, started by me.

OK... lets make a movie!

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suggestions for a script

2004-04-09T22:30:44Z

lets discuss what type of film we want to make. please consider our limited equipment, experience and coordination. think about what will be fun for everyone, and on the cheap.

also, remember that this is a subject, medium and length discussion only. we can take an inventory of whatever equipment, and talents that we can use later.

i want to make a docu-drama of some sort. its cheap and becoming a respected medium, and the film language is simple to use. plus, DV is perfect for docu-drama.

subject: how about the day in the life of a hospice volenteer. (just throwing something out there)
length: about 30 to an hour of media.

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This tribe is dead...

2004-04-08T06:00:33Z

it is isn't it?

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