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All Forums  50 Most Recent Posts Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Donise Hardy in Houston Cash Anthony 08/22/2008  08:15 DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A. TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS! SATURDAY, SEPT. 13TH OR SUNDAY, SEPT. 14TH Come join us for the best eight hours you'll ever invest in your career. Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy, C.S.A., founder and previous owner of Casting Works LA, has been a leader in casting TV commercials in the State of Texas. Her credits include: AARP, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LITHIA MOTORS, TEXAS TOURISM, ORACLE/DELL, HARLEY DAVIDSON, H-E-B, HARRAH'S - BILOXI, DHL, WESTERN UNION, CARINO'S, STRIPES, WINDTRICITY, XCEL ENERGY, TEXAS LOTTERY, SCHWAB, CPS, USPS AND TX DOT plus hundreds of other commercials during her 16 years as a Casting Director. Donise has cast many feature films and industrials but has always concentrated on commercials. The day begins with Donise giving you an overview of the industry, the reality of the hard work involved, getting/keeping an agent, marketing hints, networking opportunities and many insider tips that only a Casting Director with her vast experience would know. Whom better to take a class with, than someone who has literally seen hundreds of thousands of auditions? During your day, you will be constantly on-camera auditioning (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast) in various types of scenarios, both solo and with scene partners. Each commercial is played and critiqued on an individual basis. You'll be astonished at your improvement throughout the day. If you have never attended a workshop, this is the best way to get started. If you have been an actor for decades, you still don't want to miss this. A coach of many years recently took the workshop and remarked afterwards, "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I can't believe how much I learned in one day." The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately 6PM. We will take a short lunch break. A few days before the workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of suggested brings and the location where the workshops will be held. Individualized attention to you is of paramount importance, so enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students. Cost is $165. Donise Hardy, P. O. Box 1211, Georgetown, TX 78627 You do not have a confirmed reservation until your Registration Slip and payment have been received. Deadline for Registration is Aug. 30th. We abide by the State of Texas Refund Policy. Please e-mail Donise at info@donisehardy.com for further information and for your Registration Slip. Houston actors in musical's premiere Cash Anthony 08/20/2008  12:40 Eleven Houston actors appear in the film Z: the Zombie Musical, which will premiere here in September. They include Kimberly Ensey (Miss Bikini USA 2001), who plays Zombie Rollerbabe #1. Marisela Orozco is a featured zombie dancer; Junie Hoang is a zombie postwoman. Celeste Garcia, Vatsana Souvannavong, Travis Johnson, Gladys Otero, and Baron Otillar are citizens of Zomburbia. Gary Chason, (“Everything or Nothing”, “Dear Pillow”) who lived in Houston for many years and taught many actors here plays the Zombie Bathroom Dude. Amy Jordan (who grew up in Houston) is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. Maura Navarro (grew up in Houston) plays our Zombie Hooker. See details here. Congratulations to all these local talents! Cash Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Zombie musical premiers! Cash Anthony 08/20/2008  12:39 I am the producer of the first zombie musical feature film (Z: a Zombie Musical). The Houston premiere of the film will be at the Studio Movie Grill Copperfield (8580 Highway 6 North & West Road, Houston, TX 77095) on September 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. There's a new posted trailer for our film at http://revver.com/video/1119817/to-...bie-musical/, the first trailer we shot. If you're coming, please send me an email so I'll have enough chairs and space. Admission is $7, and T-shirts and DVDs will be available at the screening for $15 each. I hope that you can attend the screening and also, can help me get the word out about the film. The cast of the film includes eleven Houston actors. Kimberly Ensey (Miss Bikini USA 2001) plays Zombie Rollerbabe #1. Marisela Orozco is a featured zombie dancer; Junie Hoang is a zombie postwoman. Celeste Garcia, Vatsana Souvannavong, Travis Johnson, Gladys Otero, and Baron Otillar are citizens of Zomburbia. Gary Chason, (“Everything or Nothing”, “Dear Pillow”) who lived in Houston for many years and taught many actors there plays the Zombie Bathroom Dude. Amy Jordan (who grew up in Houston) is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. Maura Navarro (grew up in Houston) plays our Zombie Hooker. “Z: A Zombie Musical”, the first zombie musical feature film, was completed in 2006. The film is written and directed by John McLean and stars Hanna Hardin and Rob Faubion. Hardin plays Faith, one of three nuns transformed into zombies by a pug dog while they are skinny dipping at Lake Travis. They travel to Zomburbia, the home of the zombies, and meet the Honorary Mayor of Zomburbia (Joe King Carrasco) and Dan the Traveling Salesman (Faubion). When Faith learns of a priest who can transform zombies back to humans, she heads toward his church. On the way she meets a zombie philosopher (Dan Eggleston). At the church, a zombie priest (McLean) locks Faith in a dungeon, but she escapes and eludes the pursuit. The film concludes with a love duet between Dan and Faith, singing a song composed for and performed by the Tosca String Quartet (“Waking Life”). Amy Jordan is choreographer, lead singer and ZBI Agent #1. The film features a wonderful collection of original songs composed and recorded by various Austin musicians. An important inspiration for the film is the 1996 film, Alfred Packer: The Musical (also known as Cannibal: The Musical), Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s first film. Dale Watson, and Mikki Singh (Mrs. NRI Global 2005) have cameo appearances, as do Peter Bay (conductor of the Austin Symphony) and Whitney Matheson (http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/). Austin Mayor Will Wynn, along with former Austin mayors Bruce Todd and Jeff Friedman are zombie highway bums. Mark Zupan (star of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Murderball” and author of “Gimp”) plays a zombie badass. Joe Ely, Michael Fracasso, Jimmy Lafave and Sara Hickman perform as a zombie guitar quartet. Herschell Gordon Lewis (“Blood Feast”, “A Taste of Blood”), AKA “The Godfather of Gore” said of Z: a Zombie Musical, “Imaginative and impressive.” Z was screened at the Providence Zombie Film Festival in Providence RI in October 2007 and at the WT Os Film Festival in Norway in November 2007. Cambofest wrote of our film "Musical number with the death metal zombie males singing is hilarious! Professor Zombie number is very funny!" The Norwegian film festival folks wrote, "The film was one of our biggest audience successes, and I overheard people talking about it for days." The Providence film festival staff wrote us "Generally, the crowd got into Z as they seemed very interested to experience a zombie musical. The Festival organizers - all four of us - are more than satisfied with screening Z. Thanks." In connection with a screening in San Antonio at the Alamo Drafthouse, SA210 published an interview at http://www.210sa.com/content/view/4516/. For the same screening, I was interviewed for Texas Public Radio on KSTX. The interview and two songs can be found at http://tpr.org/news/2008/07/news0807291.html. Jim Swift’s story on the zombie guitar quartet for KXAN is at this link. Accolade - call for entries Cash Anthony 07/22/2008  17:35 Call for Entries ~ Accolade Named Among Top 25 Festivals Deadline: August 22 Information: www.TheAccolade.net Now in its sixth year, top-tier, international awards competition, The Accolade, announces its Call for Entries for filmmakers, television producers and videographers. The Accolade is a non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries. It is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. Most importantly, The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve. That is what The Accolade is all about: helping winners of this coveted award achieve recognition and distribution opportunities. Every filmmaker, television producer and videographer wants credibility associated with their work and buzz about their productions. In addition to target press releases, clips of the Best of Show productions are streamed on The Accolade Web site, reaching thousands of industry professionals. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation process by buyers and distributors, inspiring confidence that winning productions are of high quality. Quality and creativity are celebrated in three levels of awards: Best of Show, Award of Excellence and Honorable Mention. Best of Show honors are granted only if worthy productions are discovered. Likewise, no more than 15% of entries are granted Awards of Excellence. Notable artistic and technical productions are recognized at the Honorable Mention award level. Annually, a special award is given to a production that makes a significant contribution to social change or a humanitarian effort. The Accolade receives entries from all over the world: Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States. MovieMaker Magazine recently included The Accolade among the Top 25 Festivals "Worth The Entry Fee." The article said, "Past participants can't stop raving about the professional opportunities participation in this event has generated for their work." Go to the Accolade Competition site for rules and entry form. Thomas Baker, Ph.D., Competition Chairperson The Accolade Competition 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 201 La Jolla, California 92037 email: entries@accoladecompetition.org phone: 858-454-9868 Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors SESSIONS - casting call Cash Anthony 07/11/2008  08:13 Casting Call for Sessions, a new series by 5films 5films is proud to announce Sessions, a 12 part web series to begin principal photography in August of 2008. The series will be shot on weekends spread out over the course of the 2008 and the first part of 2009. Principal characters will be required for all shooting days; recurring characters number of shooting days is listed. Exact shooting dates have yet to be determined. Auditions will be held July 10 from 6 PM to 10 PM and on July 12 from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM, in Houston TX. You can sign up for an audition online at http://www.5films.com. Click on Auditions, and use the form to upload a headshot and resume, and schedule an appointment. Sides are available there as well. Sessions will be a contracted, differed payment project. The business plan for the series includes advertising revenue, season 1 DVD sales, and potentially a TV spot. Sessions is a hilarious look into the professional life of Dr. Phil Dick, PhD. It has an assortment of fun characters most of whom make up Dr. Dick’s patients. The series will be shot documentary style in a real office in Conroe TX. Character descriptions follow. DR. PHIL DICK - LATE 20S EARLY 30S - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Dr. Dick, PhD, takes greater pride in his doctorate of psychology than in anything else. His signature style of psychology involves a collection of index cards with quotes from his favorite psychologist, philosophers and CSI episodes. A young psychologist, he believes he can fix anything -- and if he hasn’t heard of it, it doesn’t exist. Comedic timing is important with this character. While keen on some things, Dr Dick is oblivious to a lot. He thinks he’s a genius with women, but in actuality he has a lot of to learn. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. HENRY - LATE 20s - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Henry has been working for Dr. Dick for many years, so he is used to the good doctor's abnormal methods. He handles all the insurance information for Dr. Dick. Henry constantly is butting heads with Summer, the pregnant receptionist. They have a semi-playful banter that helps fill the void in their work day. Henry is the most "normal" of all the characters in the series. However, he may be keeping some secrets of his own - he is gay. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. SUMMER - 20S - BLONDE A PLUS - PRINCIPAL - 12 EPISODES Summer is a good-looking girl without a lot of motivation. She has a somewhat playful banter with Henry, but they often times are at odds with one another in an effort to make office life interesting. Summer is pregnant; she got pregnant with this “miracle” child right around the time she was about to lose her job at the office. She’s been pregnant now for 12 months. The 12 episodes will be shot over a total of 12 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. BLIND DATE - LATE 20S OR EARLY 30S - RECURRING CHARACTER - 4 EPISODES The Blind Date character is a fun character. She’s a free spirit, doing as she pleases. She’s Dr. Dick’s Blind Date in the first episode and becomes a love interest for him. She’s a perfectly legitimate sex tutor, helping older couples re-ignite their relationships. This is why she and Dr. Dick are good together, they both help people. She’s seeing one of Dr. Dick’s “associates” because she’s having a hard time getting over her last boyfriend… one of her clients. She’s good for Dr. Dick in some ways, but she’s got a secret that may be the end of them. The Blind Date appears in episodes 1,6,8 and 12. These 4 episodes will be shot over a total of 4 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. "OLD MAN RIVER" - LATE 60s+ LOOK - RECURRING CHARACTER - 3 EPISODES "Old Man River" is a patient of Dr. Dick's. Don't let his age fool you, he is one horny son-of-a-gun. He often acts out some of his sexual conquests during his sessions. He is brutally honest and graphic. The 3 episodes will be shot over a total of 3 weekends. The exact dates will be determined later. "PMDD GIRL" - 20s-30s - 1 EPISODE "PMDD Girl" is one of Dr. Dick's patients. Her session with Dr. Dick is very... informational. The 1 episode will be shot over a total of 1 weekend. The exact dates will be determined later. Go to our website to sign up for a Houston audition. Short shooting in Houston Cash Anthony 07/08/2008  09:49 A SCANDALOUS PRODUCTION seeks cast for a 16mm short film shooting in Houston. "MY LIFE IN B&W" Cast: Lead Male, 40-50, gray hair is okay. Lead Female, late 20's – early 40's 2 featured extras Crew: Make-up Artist, Set Dresser/Props The story is about a famed photographer who has lost his way after the loss of his wife. After a trip to the woods, he feels he's back on track, but something or someone has followed him home. Positions are non-paid, but food & DVD will be provided--4 shooting days (2 weekends) Tentative Start date Mid-August 8/9-10 and 8/16-17 Please send headshot and resume to fenix_scandal@yahoo.com or mail to 4211 Southwest Freeway #203, Houston 77027 attn: Rachel. Commercial audition workshop for adults Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  21:23 Wish you were booking more jobs…getting more callbacks…getting more auditions? Mastering the art of Commercial Acting can increase your chances! Our most popular workshop fills fast! Register now! Instructor: Eleese Lester Limit: 14 students, Ages 16+ Bring a blank DVD+RW In one day you will work on Improvisation, Dialogue and Spokesperson for commercials! This is THE workshop for learning just what you need to know for auditioning for commercials. Take it again and again! Hurry -- this fills quickly!! Date: Saturday, July12 Time: 10 am - 4 pm Fee: $170 REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.LONESTARACTORSSTUDIO.COM. Casting call for music video Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:46 Casting Call for Extras, Featured Extras, and Lead Universal music video (rap artist - Pinc Gator) Produced by Michelle Fitzgerald Taping this Saturday, July 12th This is being shot in an office, so we are looking for actors/actresses who have their own professional attire. Extras are non-paid, but receive a copy of video which will be aired on BET and MTV. Featured Extras will be paid $50. Also casting one Lead Female - paid ($ based on experience). Looking for: *20 Extras - Between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, any ethnicity, body type fit, male and female. Featured Extras - *2 Females - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, any ethnicity, body type fit, looking for no taller than 5'9", looking for "sexy" look. *1 Male - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, Caucasian, body type fit, looking for a "nerdy" look. *1 Male - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, African American, body type "buff". Lead Female - between the ages of 18 to 28 years old, African American, body type "fit", looking for no taller than 5'7', looking for "sexy" look. If interested, please send headshot and resume to: turtley2003@yahoo.com. Donise Hardy's class - late openings Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:42 As of today, there are two cancellations for a class on Saturday, July 19th, in Austin, TX, with Donise Hardy. If you are interested, please contact Donise immediately. DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A., PRESENTS A TV COMMERCIAL AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS! SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2008 Come join us for the best eight hours you'll ever invest in your career. Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy, C.S.A., founder and previous owner of Casting Works LA, has been a leader in casting TV commercials in the State of Texas. Her credits include: AARP, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LITHIA MOTORS, TEXAS TOURISM, ORACLE/DELL, HARLEY DAVIDSON, H-E-B, HARRAH'S - BILOXI, DHL, WESTERN UNION, CARINO'S, STRIPES, WINDTRICITY, XCEL ENERGY, TEXAS LOTTERY, SCHWAB, CPS, USPS AND TX DOT, plus hundreds of other commercials during her 16 years as a Casting Director. Donise has cast many feature films and industrials, but has always concentrated on commercials. The day begins with Donise giving you an overview of the industry, the reality of the hard work involved, getting/keeping an agent, marketing hints, networking opportunities and many insider tips that only a Casting Director with her vast experience would know. Who better to take a class with than someone who has literally conducted hundreds of thousands of auditions? During your day, you will be constantly on-camera auditioning (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast) in various types of scenarios, both solo and with scene partners. Each commercial is played and critiqued on an individual basis. You'll be astonished at your improvement throughout the day. If you have never attended a workshop, this is the best way to get started. If you have been an actor for decades, you still don't want to miss this. A coach of many years recently took the workshop and remarked afterwards, "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I can't believe how much I learned in one day." The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately 6PM. We will take a short lunch break. A few days before the workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of suggested brings and information regarding the State Theatre in Austin, where the class is held. Individualized attention to you is of paramount importance, so enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students and requires advance payment of $140. Please email Donise at info@donisehardy.com for more information! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up From scriptwriting to casting Cash Anthony 07/07/2008  09:31 Welcome, and thanks for the links. Working on anything interesting? Cash From scriptwriting to casting jaguilera 07/02/2008  12:55 Two blogs worth mentioning... Both filmmakers, discussing the process- tips, tricks, and thoughts. You can ask them questions about tips and you get a pretty speedy response (not just from them but from other users as well). Hope this helps. Nuru (currently working on a feature): http://www.filmaka.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=37 Alec (Writer/Producer of the "Christie" series): http://www.filmaka.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=43 I need to channel creativity... thatsme 04/20/2008  05:20 Hi - I'm a screenwriter and an IAFT film school grad. I have worked on several productions in and around Philadelphia and am looking to meet up with like-minded people who are interested in making films. Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Actors needed for short film(s) Cash Anthony 04/18/2008  15:10 We are looking for a few actors and actresses in the Houston area to finish a film project titled “A Series of Unfortunate Shorts!” This is a developmental project that will be sent to festivals and shopped to two cable channels. We are shooting 7 1/4 pages. There is no pay, but you will be given a credit and a copy of the completed project. We are looking for all types of characters and will be setting a shooting schedule accordingly. For more info, contact me at 713-492-1606…or email me at buddyh_5@yahoo.com. Headshots should be submitted to the same email address. Workshop in Webster area Cash Anthony 04/14/2008  12:12 THEME: Acting is Behavior and Talking is Not Acting METHOD: Sanford Meisner Improvisation Techniques - All acting levels(no memorization is required) DATE: Saturday, May 3rd 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brown bag lunch FEE: $35 before May 3rd, $45 at door PLACE: Clear Creek Community Theatre, Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, Texas phone - 281-333-3429 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Vincent J. Privitera is a director/writer who studied acting and directing at the dramatic workshop in New York City. He has written two movie scripts, both of which have been made into feature films. "Witchfire", which he wrote and directed, starred Shelley Winters. He has had more than 25 years experience teaching the craft of acting. His short film. "Coming Alive", was named finalist in the Gulf CoastFilm Festival. Two more short films, "Raven at the Window" and "Keep in Touch", have recently been completed, and currently in post-production is his new film, "Lady in the Funhouse Mirror." Privitera is expecting to receive a master's degree in humanities from the University of Houston this fall with a major in film. Audition in Dallas - Reality Show seeks Geeks Cash Anthony 04/10/2008  08:49 VH1’S “THE PICK UP ARTIST” NOW CASTING GUYS TO BE ON THE SHOW! · Are you a quirky yet likable guy that has trouble when it comes to picking up women? · Would you be classified more as a “geek” than a “stud” with women? · Do you think most girls are out of your league? · Are you confident in other areas of your life, just not when it comes to figuring out women? WE ARE SEEKING GUYS 21-32 WHO ARE ONE OF THE BELOW: 1. You are more geek than stud 2. You are shy/socially awkward when it comes to interacting with beautiful women 3. You manage to say all the wrong things when interacting with women 4. You are intellectually gifted, but socially stunted! 5. You may be confident in other areas of your life -- but you have no clue what women want THIS IS THE REALITY SHOW OF A LIFETIME THAT WILL HELP YOU GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX. There's a $50k Grand Prize, and one guy will transform into the "Ultimate Pick-Up Artist." COME REGISTER AND INTERVIEW – CHANGE YOUR LIFE! WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH TIME: 10AM-4PM WHERE: K D STUDIOS 2600 N. STEMMONS FREEWAY- SUITE 117 DALLAS, TX. 75207 Location City TBD. Available May 26th - June 27th. Interview will be taped. CASTING DIRECTOR PRESENT, BARBARA BRINKLEY Auditions in Galveston Cash Anthony 04/09/2008  18:12 Open Auditions 2317 Ship's Mechanic Row Galveston, Texas 77550 www.StrandTheatreGalveston.org Miss Witherspoon Written by Christopher Durang Directed by Brandon Dinklage Showtimes: May 16 - June 8, 2008 Friday & Saturday @ 8pm Sunday @ 2:30pm Audition Dates: Sunday, March 30, 2008 @ 7pm Monday, March 31, 2008 @ 7pm Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a current resume/headshot if available. All actors will receive a travel stipend at the end of the run. No appointment is necessary. About the Play: Poor Miss Witherspoon. After her untimely death, she arrives in the afterlife and refuses to be reincarnated. Nothing that God, Gandalf, or Rex Harrison can say will convince her to return to Earth! Miss Witherspoon must embrace her spiritual lessons, and learn to use her stubbornness for the good of mankind in this wacky and insightful metaphysical comedy. Cast:1 male (doubling)4 females (doubling) Roles: Veronica - smart but worried woman, mid-forties to late fifties. Her nickname, we learn, is Miss Witherspoon Maryanna - a spirit guide in the netherworld. She may be any age, but she is intelligent, and has grace of movements and loveliness of spirit. She is also forceful when she needs to be. She wears a sari, and her ethnicity is Indian - that is, from India. Mother 1 - thirties, a new mother somewhere in Connecticut. Thrilled to have her new baby, sensible, nice. Father 1 - thirties, married to Mother 1. Also thrilled to have their first baby. He looks prosperous in a good suit, and probably works in the financial district. Sensible, nice. Mother 2 - thirties, drug addict much of the time; cranky to have a baby. Might dress in a tank top and cutoffs. Not trying to be mean, but not fighting it either. Father 2 - Hell's Angel type, married to Mother 2. Drooping mustache, long hair, jean jacket, boots. Also a drug addict. Less consistently mean than Mother 2, but it's partially because he zones out a lot. Teacher - any age, but best forty to fifty-five. African American. A bit over-worked, but a good teacher, intelligent, wants to help when she can. Though needs to sets limits or she'll go crazy. Sleazy man - British guy named Stanley, hangs out in the playground selling drugs to children. Dog Owner - nice guy, thirties. Pretty average, has a girlfriend but they don't live together. Loves his dog. Woman in Hat (Jesus Christ) - African American. A surprise visitor in the netherworld. Proud of her appearance, wears an impressive "going-to-church" hat. Sassy and pointed in her comments. Wise Man (Gandalf the Wizard) - another visitor in the netherworld. Dressed in long, white robes, he is an articulate and somewhat powerful wizard. Houston Casting Call Cash Anthony 04/09/2008  18:08 OneVision Productions will be hosting a second round of auditions for the independent feature film "Loveline". A story of a woman's quest forunconditional love. We are looking for the following principal characters: Jaylon- (supporting lead, male) african american, late 20’s, athletic, has a winning smile, player type Abigail (lead character, female) african american, late 20’s, perfectionist, slightly insecure Ronnie- (supporting lead, male) african american, late 20’s, "boy next door" type Mellia- (supporting character, female) african american, sassy Chad- (supporting character, male) african american, late 20’s, tall, attractive, slightly arrogant There are many supporting characters for this film that will be cast from auditioning for principal characters. You do not have to fit these descriptions in order to be cast. Date: Saturday, April 12th Time: 11am-2pm for principal auditions 2pm-3pm for call-back auditions Please plan for time to come if called back. Place: University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Anderson Hall,Room 103 Any Questions please email: onevisioncompany@yahoo.com Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up April 12-13 in Houston - Steve Mims Cash Anthony 04/06/2008  15:18 From SWAMP: Cinema Expedition Saturday and Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2008 Rice University Media Center 9:00am - 6pm Instructor: Steve Mims Cost: $385 If you're embarking on making your own films your timing is fortuitous. The technology for shooting and editing has never been more powerful, intuitive and accessible. The methods of exhibition, distribution and dissemination have never been broader. Perhaps the only thing you need now is a guide. The CINEMA EXPEDITION is an intensive two-day overview of the crucial technical and aesthetic elements necessary for making a successful contemporary film. From film stocks and 24p HD cameras to Final Cut Pro to copyright law, the CINEMA EXPEDITION focuses on the important concepts and technologies you need in a logical, efficient and useful way. No mere collection of facts, the Cinema Expedition is the first seminar of it's kind to focus on contemporary digital filmmaking as defined by the underlying bedrock motion picture techniques and production methods. It is a complete approach that covers: Basic 16mm film and digital imaging, cameras, lenses, metering, cinematography, lighting, audio, writing, directing, scene and sequence design, pre- production, production, post production, and digital non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro. Can you do that in two days? Sure. Austin based award-winning filmmaker Steve Mims has designed this seminar to distill twenty years teaching college level filmmaking down to its essence. As both a filmmaker and teacher working in both film and HD, Steve has necessarily kept pace with the evolving technologies while adapting them to a motion picture process that is the basis for single camera (or film style) production. At the University of Texas at Austin Steve taught Film One (the introductory 16mm filmmaking course) for four years. (This spring Steve is teaching RTF366K, INTRO TO NARRATIVE PRODUCTION at UT.) He first taught through Austin FilmWorks in 1993. His PRODUCTION ONE class evolved into the most comprehensive and practical guide available to beginning filmmakers. Austin FilmWorks CINEMA EXPEDITION is the natural hybrid film/digital video class that has evolved today. The class covers the issues of technology, design, and practical application of technique in a manner that blends bedrock filmmaking techniques with elegant digital tools. About Steve Mims Steve Mims is an Austin based filmmaker whose award-winning films have screened widely in festivals and on television. Vincent Canby of the New York Times called Steve's short AUNT HALLIE, "A treasure- which belongs on everybody's list of the top- 10 funniest nine-minute movies ever made." His work has screened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (Film Society of Lincoln Center, New Directors/New Films) Bilbao, Spain, Hamburg, Germany and Moscow. His film awards include the American-Soviet Film Initiative Pick (Ann Arbor Film Festival) the Gold Apple Award (National Educational Film Festival) and the Silver Hugo Award (Chicago International Film Festival). Steve's short WEBB WILDER, PRIVATE EYE: THE SAUCER'S REIGN became a late night television cult film in the mid 1980's and helped spawn the roots rock band WEBB WILDER AND THE BEATNECKS and successful recording and filmmaking efforts that continue at the present time. His feature film THE PERFECT SPECIMEN premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival and then on SHOWTIME. His concert film LIZARDS TIMES TWENTY: AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS LIVE AT ANTONES, premiered at SXSW and was released on DVD by Blue Corn Records. His short film TANK 47 premiered at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival and at the Austin Film Festival in 2004. Steve earned a Master of Arts degree in film from the University of Texas at Austin and taught Film One, Film Two and Film Editing there from 1989 to 1993. For over fourteen years he's offered college-level filmmaking classes through his company Austin FilmWorks. His most recent projects include a short biographical documentary "god/man/accordion", SOUTHFORK PILGRIMS, a short documentary about the fans of the television series DALLAS for the BOB BULLOCK TEXAS HISTORY MUSEM, and WEBB WILDER'S SCATTERGUN, which was filmed in August of 2006 and is now in film festivals around the country. This spring Steve is teaching RTF 366K Introduction to Narrative Production at the University of Texas at Austin. For more information and to register for this class, go to www.austinfilmworks.com. Video and Sound help needed pjutz28 04/03/2008  12:52 Hi! I'm pjutz28,a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television where I'm about to start my thesis film. I'm looking for a forum where I can improve my craft by talking with other like www.filmschool.ph minded people. Composer/sound designer available Herman Witkam 03/25/2008  05:46 Composer/sound designer available for film projects. For sound samples: http://www.herman-witkam.com IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2079846/ Resume: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2079846/resume Seeking locations in Houston Cash Anthony 02/23/2008  13:03 Hey, friends and fans, The Hidden Art is looking for a location to shoot part of "Zombie Ninjas: The Smoking Gun" in mid-March. Specifically, we need the following. Interior Master Bedroom (March 15 and March 16) Exterior Grocery Store Parking Lot (March 15, 16, 22, 29 or 30) Exterior Driveway and Sidewalk (March 15, 16, 22, 29 or 30) Woods (March 29 and March 30) There will be a gun blank fired in the bedroom scene. Guns will be carried but not fired in the woods scene. Limited pay may be available for use of these locations. Pay as credit and copy is preferable since this is a low budget shoot. Interested parties should visit thehiddenart.com and use the "Contact Us" link to send an email with your contact information for further information. Best regards, David Peterson Harvey Managing Director The Hidden Art Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Houston's Alley Theatre needs stage crew Cash Anthony 02/16/2008  15:05 Please forward to any artists you think might want to work as stage crew at the Alley Theatre in downtown Houston for a couple of months. This is for GERSHWINS' "AN AMERICAN IN PARIS." The Alley Theatre is currently seeking stage crew for an upcoming production running April – June. Some experience in theatre production is preferred. Interested individuals should e-mail a resume and availability to elanad@alleytheatre.org. . Cash Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up documentary filmmaker, interested in meeting other filmmakers holler99 02/04/2008  12:01 hi fellow filmmakers! hi everyone!I would just like to introduce myself.My name is Lisa and I am new in here.I am a film student at the International Academy of Film and Television. Ever since I can remember, my passion was filmmaking. At the end of secondary school I started to write. In my diary,I wrote about the shark documentary which was interesting to write. By the way,there's a lot of activities going on in the academy right now and upcoming events. you can check this out at http://www.filmschool.ph Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors fun learning experience! meetjoeblack 01/20/2008  02:43 Hey guys! There's a festival here now which we call Sinulog Festival! Now i get to apply the stuffs i learned at the filmschool i have been to... The International Academy of Film and Television http://filmschool.ph .I had photography works there with the best mentor Ted Madamba.And now im firing up my Sinulog experience like never before! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up what is the best film school...!? meetjoeblack 01/20/2008  02:40 hey there! yes that filmschool you said is very nice.Where could you see a filmschool situated in a tropical island,where classes are held in spacious classrooms overlooking the gorgeous beachside.They also offer long-term and short-term programs and now they are flaring up with various workshop this January 2008.Check the site http://filmschool.ph again and you will see.For sure it would be a fun learning experience for you! what is the best film school...!? sanchezv 01/04/2008  17:55 I'm really interested into films.I think i have a passion for that. and i really need an advice where to study for film making? can you help me with this? A friend of mine advises me a film school in mactan, philippines and he gave this link http://www.filmschool.ph and told me this is one of the best schools in asia when it comes to film making. Do you have any idea about this school? Or can you give me other options? VOTE YOUR FAVORITE SCRIPT - Winner made into a film! wildcard 11/30/2007  12:52 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ONE PAGE SCRIPT WINNING SCREENPLAY WILL BE MADE INTO A FILM http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...enplays.html Watch the readings of the TOP 10 FINALISTS for the One page screenplay competition. Then vote on your favorite and the leading vote getter will have their script made into a film and then played at various film festivals from all over the world! Deadline approaching. Be a part of the fastest growing and most unique Film Festival in the world today: SCREENPLAY SUBMISSIONS: http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...issions.html FILM SUBMISSSION: http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...issions.html composer available sashqxxx 10/30/2007  09:43 hi there!I am looking for opportunities as either a composer,arranger or a musician for film, TV, or other forms of media. http://shoun.w6.ru Nearing grace allflowerz 10/15/2007  14:52 For all you indie film lovers out there. There is a great drama flick based in the 70s is called Nearing grace out on DVD soon. My co-worker at umgd recommended it me and its worth seeing. It features great actors like Gregory Smith and Jordana Brewster and it. www.nearinggracemovie.com FilmGravity.com spotflix 09/03/2007  20:53 WHAT IS FILM GRAVITY? Filmmakers in unity. Building networks. Grounding community. Sharing perspectives. Seeing their ideas come to life. In this new global village of world cinema a revolution takes hold. Interacting minds. Insights abounding. Finding fruitfully financing. Distribution possibilities unfurling. Create a connection. Gravitate to the center and sing your story. Short Web Film Contest- $1000 prize productiongirl 08/27/2007  16:57 New York International Independent Film and Video Festival for the best short film submitted exclusively on the internet. Contest Rules 1) 10 minutes or less total run time 2) 1 gig or less total file size 3) Entries must be completed by October 5th, 2007 The prize is $1000. For more details go to www.moli.com/nyiifvf (click the web competition tab) or http://www.moli.com/p/views/v2Wm2DY...g1bzASqKg../ 7 facts you probably could care less about… filmjunkie 08/24/2007  11:42 1. All polar bears are left-handed. 2. Thermometers were once filled with brandy. 3. It is illegal to lick toads in Arizona. 4. Pigs can get a suntan. 5. The height of the Eiffel Tower can vary as much as 6 inches depending on the temperature. 6. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies bathroom. 7. If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you will have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. One last one- - Roger Ebert is the only film critic to have ever won the Pulitzer Prize. (Maybe he should have entered that CMJ 2007 Film Festival!!) I just did and there are only 7 days left to submit films now at http://cmj.com/marathon/film HEINZ COMMERCIAL richkey4541 08/06/2007  08:38 Hi, I'm a video producer and marketing executive that's seeking support and feedback on the commercial I made for the Heinz Top This TV Commercial Contest. Please go to topthistv.com and view entry #1977, Going to Pittsburgh. If you like it and have a youtube account please rate or offer comments. Also please bookmark the contest webpage and return there on Aug 27, to see if it was chosen by Heinz as one of the 15 to be voted on by the public. You can then return each day until Sept. 10 to vote for it or any of the other amazing entries. Thanks, Richard Video and Sound help needed Cash Anthony 08/03/2007  22:08 Video Shooter and Sound Technician: I'm looking for a top-notch video shooter with HD or HDV experience for a shoot I'm setting up for next week. This person must be available next Thursday (August 9th) for a full day shoot at a local studio. Lighting experience is a plus. I would prefer to book a sound technician at the same time as well. The entire shoot will consist of a single on camera talent in front of a green screen. Anyone interested can send me contact information, a resume, and rates. They should keep in mind that they will need to provide all equipment, including camera. Thanks, Marc Isaacs misaacs@houston.rr.com Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Learn to Audition - Austin workshop Cash Anthony 08/03/2007  09:38 TEXAS ACTORS! INCENTIVES ARE IN PLACE AND READY NOW, BUT ARE YOU? SUCCESSFUL AUDITIONS ARE THE KEY TO YOUR FUTURE. Auditioning is a skill that can and must be perfected if you are to ever be a successful working actor. Auditions are the "fast forward" version of acting - breakdown a script (scene)- develop a character - make choices that fit the script situation - only do it in twenty minutes and present the "finished" results, usually as a cold read! Learn, perfect and practice these audition skills on camera with Barbara Brinkley, experienced CSA casting director and instructor. Barbara has 20 plus years casting principal roles for features, made-for-TV movies and episodic television. WHERE: AUSTIN Homestead Suites, 507 S. 1st St. AGE: 15 AND ABOVE WHEN: AUGUST 3, 4 OR 5 FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 - NOON-8:00PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 - 10:00AM-6:00PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 - NOON-8:00PM COST: 1 DAY= $125.00 EACH ADDITIONAL DAY =$50.00 Pick your one day or multiple days for a workout on camera with instruction and scenes. We start where you are and work to increase your knowledge and skill with the audition process. INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE - STOP TREATING AUDITIONING LIKE THE LOTTERY! Reserve your space today. Call: 214 558-7348 or email: Barbara Brinkley, Barbara@brinkleycasting.com. All reservations are confirmed on a first-paid basis. Sessions are limited to 15 students per day. Make check or Money Order payable to Barbara Brinkley, and send it to 3601 Old Tree Walk, Irving, TX. 75060. You may also use your credit/debit card for payment. Call Barbara Brinkley, 214-558-7348. Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Composer needed Cash Anthony 08/03/2007  09:30 We are looking for a passionate music composer to compose a track for our upcoming feature comedy BLEEP LOVE. Please send details to bleeplovemovie@yahoo.com. Serious queries only. To know the theme of the movie, you can view the three teasers of Bleep Love on YouTube. Latest teaser : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea_9pQZj-mc For more information about us, visit http://www.nextactor.com http://www.lakecampproductions.com Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Auditions near Houston this weekend Cash Anthony 08/03/2007  09:21 San Jacinto College Central's Department of Theatre and Film & The SJCC Culinary Arts Department announce PUBLIC AUDITIONS. Enrollment is not required. The 12th Annual Family Dinner Theatre production is to be directed by Professor Richard Turner. Open auditions will be held for the time-honored classic "Inherit the Wind," to be performed by San Jacinto College Central's Department of Theatre and Film. The play has roles for 21 men, six women and many children. Adult and children's roles vary in size and are open for people of all ages and experience. Auditions are open to anyone, and those auditioning do not need to be students at the college. Based on the events surrounding the famous Scopes trial, Inherit the Wind is considered one of the most significant court dramas of modern history. According to a recent review: "The portrait it draws of an explosive episode in American culture, vigorously written by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, remains as fresh as it ever was. One of the most stirring plays in recent years retains its folk flavor and spiritual awareness." Although all characters will be cast from the community and San Jacinto students, the two leading male characters, attorneys Drummond and Darrow, will need to be selected from the community. We know these two adult actors are out there, we just need them to come out and audition for these once-in-a-lifetime roles!! AUDITION INFORMATION Aug. 5 at 2 p.m. and August 6 at 7 p.m. Auditions for adults and children (open to the public, no registration needed) will be held at the Powell Arena Theatre. Rehearsals begin Aug. 8. Evening Performances: Sept. 7, 8, 14, and 15 7:30 p.m. curtain Matinees: Sept. 9 and 16 2:30 p.m. curtain Dinner: Sept. 14 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. Also Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Slocomb Auditorium Special High School Performance: Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. For more information about the auditions, phone (281) 478-3646 or send an e-mail to richard.turner@sjcd.edu San Jacinto College Central 8060 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION - Get your script Produced! wildcard 08/03/2007  07:22 TAKE A LOOK AT EXAMPLES OF 1 PAGE SCRIPT FOR OUR CONTEST - GET YOU MOTIVATED: SOCKDOM http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee..._sockdom.htm RUPERT AND THE BUDDHA http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee..._buddha.html RETRIBUTION http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...ibution.html BURIED AT SEA http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee..._at_sea.html Check out this FEEDBACK Film Festival wildcard 08/03/2007  07:21 Rae Dawn Chong’s Award Winning Script ‘BLUNT’ will be read at the NFB - Wed. Aug. 15th at 7pm Go here for more details: http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...st-2007.html Toronto, Ontario, Canada August 1st/07 - On Wednesday August 15th starting at 7pm sharp, at the National Film Board of Canada Cinema, Rae Dawn Chong’s award winning script ‘BLUNT’ will be read in its entirety using some of the top professional actors working in Toronto today. The WILDsound Screenplay Festival is a monthly event held at the National Film Board to showcase top screenplays from around the world to the public and select industry producers and professionals. Each month a group of short scripts or a feature screenplay is read out loud by Toronto actors, followed by moderation by an industry professional in a full Q&A discussion with the crowd. This month’s moderator will be Producer/Casting Director RON LEACH. For more information, please visit our website www.wildsound.ca the fastest-growing film making website on the net with over 30,000 unique visitors a month. Please don’t miss our monthly film festival too, featuring the best short films from around the world on Tuesday August 14th at the NFB starting at 7pm. Promote your films Cash Anthony 08/01/2007  13:09 Hey, Fred -- You're in London, and the site seems to be in Chicago. What's your connection? Cash Promote your films fred67000 08/01/2007  08:32 Looking for a great way to promote your Films ? Join,Upload songs/videos/images and get the worldwide audience you deserve,find auditions/castings,post blogs,and much more .... It's a free service so why wait ?? You have nothing to lose but all to gain....... Join The Global Entertainment Resources Now !!! www.castingfirst.net hello Cash Anthony 07/22/2007  16:36 Hello, and welcome. Would you please tell us where you are, in case someone wants to look at your camera, or even rent it for a shoot? What kind of projects do you like to do? Are you working on something now? Cash hello kingmedia 07/22/2007  09:56 Hello everyone, I am new to the forums. I am very interested in videography I also have access to wholesale canon xl2 if anyone is interested. Let me know if anyone is interested either by pm or reply Thanks and I hope to have a great time here Anyone in Chicago need some Kodak film? MediaGrrl 07/13/2007  19:56 Filmmakers--it's your lucky day!! Production company looking to unload 6560 feet of tail-ends, of the following types: 5218- 1080 ft, 1000 ft, 350 ft, 260 ft, 220 ft, 200 ft 5205- 1000 ft, 1000 ft, 520 ft, 400 ft, 400 ft, 160 ft $900 or best offer-- we're wrapping and shipping everything back to LA, but are afraid these will get dented and ruined, so contact us quickly. I'll check my email over the weekend-- martina_oboyle@yahoo.com ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION - Get your script Produced! wildcard 07/11/2007  17:06 NEW ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY CONTEST - GET YOUR SCRIPT PRODUCED and SHOWN AT FUTURE FILM FESTIVALS l SUBMIT TO WILDsound ONE PAGE SCREENPLAY CONTEST. The WINNER will get their Script Produced! An excellent creative exercise. http://www.wildsound-filmmaking-fee...tion_II.html Rhode Island International Film Festival- MOLI.com productiongirl 07/11/2007  11:09 Hi Guys - I found this festival - The Rhode Island film festival ... and it's having an online portion this year with MOLI.com. The registration is free and the cash reward is $1000. I'm entering mine - just thought I'd spread the word as it ends soon. Here's the details: Go to : www.moli.com/riiff I think it's a 10min max. http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/...tcontest.jpg Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors Local actor gets Lifetime role Cash Anthony 06/26/2007  09:08 Local actor Evan Gamble had a featured part in the Lifetime TV Network movie presentation of "Girl, Positive," last night. The made-for-TV film starred Jennie Garth (Beverly Hills 90210), Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives) and S. Epatha Merkerson (Law & Order). The film was a drama about the impact of gossip concerning an HIV diagnosis at a high school. Evan played Greg, Andrea Bowen's boyfriend. At lifetimetv.com, you can click on "movies" to see a "Girl, Positive" movie promo, with a menu linked to additional information. If you click on "movie video" on the menu and then scroll down, you'll see the characters' "vlogs," including Jennie Garth's, Andrea Bowen's and Evan's (including Evan's improvised "in character" interview about the HIV news in his high school and his reaction to it). Also, Evan's band Two Guy Trio had a song in the movie. That is discussed in the "Music from the movie" section of the web page. Way to go, Evan! Cash Casting Call in Houston tomorrow Cash Anthony 06/24/2007  16:17 *Casting Call Announcement!* Noisemaker Communications is looking for actors ages 14 and up to appear in upcoming TV commercials, radio ads and internet features. Open auditions to be held at Project Greenroom's studios 7026 Old Katy Road, Ste 330 - Houston 77024* Tuesday, June 26 10A - 6PM Wednesday, June 27 Noon - 8PM Thursday, June 28 10A - 6PM This is an open call all three days; we will audition you on a first-come, first-served basis (unless you have taken the free Audition Prep Seminar, see ** below). If you have an assigned time, be ON TIME, and this means a few minutes early! •You will be given a few lines when you arrive at your audition, and you will be paired up with other actors to perform in front of the camera. There will be some practice time for you to get comfortable with your lines. •Everyone who comes to the audition will be seen! Beginning actors are welcome. ** New to acting? Take advantage of our FREE Audition Prep Seminar. To get the part, your auditioning skills can be just as important as your acting. Learn the essential lingo and tricks of the trade at this special boost-your-career opportunity. Monday, June 25th at 6:30PM -- **Reservations required** Call Dee at 713.490.3939 to reserve your spot in the seminar. Attending the seminar ALSO gets you an assigned time to audition!! AUDITION DO'S and DON'TS (Hint...these apply to just about every audition you'll ever attend!) • If you have an actor's headshot and resume of your acting experience and abilities, *DO* bring several copies with you. It's ok if you don't, just bring a non-returnable recent photo of yourself. • Audition attire is business casual - *DO* wear clean, conservative but flattering, wrinkle-free slacks or skirt, button down shirt, jacket, etc. *DON'T* wear sweats, cut-offs, anything that shows too much cleavage or leg, has a message, sparkles a lot, or makes noise, etc. *DO* wear non-moving, quiet jewelry and business-casual shoes. *DON'T *wear flip-flops, hiking boots, etc. *DO* wear your clean hair neatly away from your face, and women wear casual daytime make-up. • Please *DON'T* bring small children, food or drink, or pets. • Definitely *DO* come with a positive attitude, there may be talent agents observing auditions watching for the next fresh face in acting! • *DON'T *use your mp3 player, GameBoy or other personal electronic device, or distract other people by talking too much, or making a lot of noise. • *DO *be very respectful, be responsive, stay calm, be enthusiastic and willing! When you're given a direction, really try it! • *DON'T* argue - with anyone, but especially the casting staff or criticize your surroundings or other people. • *DO* keep the atmosphere quiet, focused, calm, and be well-rested and not starving when you arrive! If you still have questions, call Dee at Project Greenroom, 713.490.3939. We look forward to seeing you at PROJECT GREENROOM! Close Ups / Film-making from the Ground Up Here's success for you! Cash Anthony 06/24/2007  16:07 Before "Bordeaux" was a glimmer in his eye, Frank Eakin was an actor in one of my theatrical shows (and he was great fun to direct, too). His daughter Amanda starred in my first short film, False Negative, and I like to think that's where she caught the acting bug. Now, here's news from Frank, now producer of The Bracelet of Bordeaux, which looks like it's going to be a mega-hit! Cash Hey Bracelet Friends! DON'T MISS THE LAUNCH! -- SAT., JUNE 30TH, 1 PM to 5 PM. Three years to produce -- 300 actors -- 3 zillion supporters who made it possible. Borders in The Woodlands is hosting our official launch event! Many of the main cast members and Director Casey Kelly will be there to sign your DVD. And of course -- RUFUS will sign his paw print! In the last six months, The Bracelet of Bordeaux has been selected by major film festivals in the US and Europe. Today, Bracelet was selected for a national tour, and will play in children's museums in 12 major cities in the fall. Also, we were officially endorsed by the Coalition for Quality Children's Media, which is a great stamp of approval to go with our Dove Foundation endorsement (and designation as "Family Approved" for all ages). And there's more -- Steven Spielberg's foundation will be providing downloadable educational materials for the Educators section of our website! What's next? Borders and Barnes & Noble will test market our unique book-DVD product in Texas and Ohio starting in August (the DVD will be imbedded in the front of the novel). If all goes well, we have a shot at a national bookstore rollout! Next week, Borders is planning our DVD launch event for the 30th and would like to know the number of people attending -- if you'll be able to come out and support our DVD launch, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Lorie Kapila at BofB@houston.rr.com. Bring the kiddos! We deeply appreciate your support. Thanks so much, and we are looking forward to seeing you at the launch!!! Onward Ever! Frank Eakin Producer www.TheBraceletOfBordeaux.com Close Ups / Face Facts - for Actors TMPA Cash Anthony 06/13/2007  08:25 If you have not yet joined the Texas Motion Picture Alliance, you should do so. This is the group that has gotten the incentive program for producers passed in the Texas Legislature this year -- passed and FUNDED, to encourage more production in the state. If you're involved in the film industry in Texas, you need to be a member of this organization. It's speaking for you. You can join and upload your contact information and a headshot on their website, at no charge. Check out http://www.txmpa.org . Cash   Jump To: Select Forum Close Ups       Face Facts - for Actors       Film-making from the Ground Up Murder Mystery Plays       Directing a cast made up from the audience Odds and Ends about the Forum       How To Use This Forum       MSG's Webmaster  -------------------- Home Active Topics Frequently Asked Questions Member Information Search Page * Writers and Filmmakers Forums * © Master Strategy Group   This page was generated in 2.97 seconds.