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Updated February 19, 2010
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Film & Video Related Announcements
SWAMP & FOTOFEST OPEN CALL FOR SHORT FILMS:In cooperation with the 13th biennial photography festival FOTOFEST2010, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), is extending a challenge to Texas filmmakers to produce a short film exploring the possibilities and challenges of 21st century life with an open call for submissions of short films (10 minutes max) on the theme of “The American Dream 2010:Visions of 21st Century Life in the USA and in all the Americas, from North to South,” inspired by FotoFest’s focus on Contemporary U.S. Photography. Selected shorts will be screened at a special presentation at the prestigious Brown Auditorium at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on Sunday, April 18, 2010 and receive a variety of special prizes. In addition, shorts will be considered for inclusion in the 34th season of THE TERRITORY (2010-11), SWAMP’s short film showcase series broadcast on Texas PBS stations. The submissions deadline is March 2, 2010. Please send your DVD screener labeled with contact information to “FotoFest submissions,” SWAMP 1519 West Main St., Houston, TX 77006. For further information visit http://www.facebook.com/l/b2135;www.fotofest.org/biennial2010/
SPRING FILM GROUP:(www.springfilmgroup.com) is Casting an HD Independent Short Film “Halloweed”. Production is in Houston and Kingwood, TX. Synopsis: Two oblivious stoners try to hit on the only two chicks left at a Halloween costume party, who look like and really are zombies. Lead #1-Joe, Average American guy, early-mid 20’s . Loveable d-bag; Lead #2-Nate, Average American guy, early-mid 20’s. Joe’s best buddy, thinks he is cool. Roles #3 & #4 (Non-Speaking)-2 Females (Zombies), very attractive (even in full zombie makeup), early-mid 20’s, Must be able to convey humor of situation completely through physical comedy. Auditions are on March 2nd from 5 p.m.-8p.m. in Spring, TX. Shooting date is March 27, 2010, early afternoon through the night. The target outlet for this production is web only. Please send headshot/resume to Manny Mireles at: snhfg.casting@gmail.com These roles are Non-Paid.
CASTING CALL:Texas filmmaker Kyle Henry (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0377896/) is holding auditions in Houston on Saturday, February 20th for his new short film “FOURPLAY” to be shot in Austin in mid-May. Gay-themed with lots of over the-top physical comedy. No dialogue. Actors must be excellent at physical comedy and have the right sense of humor for this raucous comedy. Needed:Headbang-long, middle-aged hair under a cap, denim jacket with patch, Age 35-50, Any ethnicity; Army Recruiter-Black, athletic build, age 35-45. Also seeing other ethnicities. Some nudity required, depending on role for which you are cast. Roles are SAG and paid. For consideration please send picture and resume to 4playcasting@gmail.com by Thursday, February 18th. Please use the subject “Tampa Additional Casting”. Complete information at http://files.me.com/cinepraxis/fdmu9i
SOUTHWEST ALTERNATE MEDIA PROJECT (SWAMP):Business Bootcamp For Independent Producers is Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SWAMP Office. In this intensive 4-hour seminar, Arts Accountant Robert “Rex” Schuller will take you through the ins and outs of successfully running an independent production business. For further information and cost visit http://www.swamp.org
WORKSHOP:COLD READING WORKSHOP WITH EDWIN L. MARSHALL. Learn how to master the hardest part of an audition, the cold read. Edwin L. Marshall (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0550859/) with Harbor Light Entertainment has projects in development and production and is always intimately involved in the casting of any film he produces. Houston Workshop is Saturday, February 27th. For more information or to reserve your space, email contact@industry-productions.com or call 310-775-5384.
REAL FILMS/DOCUMENTARY ALLIANCE:Present the Houston premiere of “Stop The Presses” feature documentary examining the awful state of the newspaper industry and what its options for survival might look like with filmmakers Manny Mendoza and Mark Birnbaum in attendance. The film combines footage from several papers like the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Miami Herald, Dallas Times News, St. Petersburg Times, and the Philadelphia Inquirer, and interviews from a mix of commentators including Ben Bradley, Walter Cronkite, Dave Berry, and Ed Asner. Saturday March 27th at Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus Performing Arts Theatre (1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N. Houston, TX 77043) Tickets include soft drinks, water and popcorn. Mendoza/Birnbaum Reception is from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Screening is 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. with a Q & A from 9:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Door prize a signed DVD. For further information and ticket costs visit http://www.realfilms.org or http://www.stopthepressesdoc.com
WOMEN IN FILM TELEVISION HOUSTON (WIFTH):Creating opportunities in Houston since 1995, announces yet another one, and may the Best Screenwriter Win! WIFT’s 100-Mile Short Script Competition is underway. The cash prize is five hundred dollars, plus the opportunity to see your story produced locally by WIFT Members and Industry Professionals. (If you make a living writing for film and television, you are not eligible to enter.) For the next several weeks (late deadline March 31st ), WIFT Houston will be looking for a great short script – one that can then be digitally produced for a budget not to exceed ten thousand dollars. We’re placing an emphasis on strong storytelling and the ability to shoot the script locally. WIFT Houston and Irony Coast Productions will then produce the best live-action narrative script that is judged to be the Winner by a panel of industry professionals. You must live within 100 miles of Houston. For the rules and entry forms, please email wifth@yahoo.com mailto:wifth@yahoo.com and make sure SCRIPT COMPETITION is in your subject line.
TRAVEL VIEW INTERNATIONAL: Is a Houston based 25 year old video production company specializing in documentary and promotional video for tourist boards, hotels, and resorts worldwide in over 100 destinations. The current project for the Spanish language and culture education market will be filmed in Mexico commencing February 25th, for approximately 15 days. Looking for a Caucasian Male actor 18-21 and Mexican Female actor 18-21. Please follow the link for more information: http://houston.craigslist.org/tlg/1581659103.html
FILM ACTING FOR BEGINNERS:Is a one day workshop that helps models, stage actors and extras make the transition to speaking parts on camera. John Wesley Downey will hold the workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 27th at 4801 Woodway. Basic technique and constructive critiques. Maximum enrollment of eight students. For more information call 713-513-4812 or email goodkarmajohn@earthlink.net
PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT:Professional equipment for sale:Pro mini-DV video cameras, Light kits, Microphones w/stands, Pro video monitor, Audio mixer, Reflector kit, Speakers, Sound proofing, Tripods, Projector screen, Backdrop, Editing deck, S-deck, Stereo equipment, DAT, Headphones, Color printers, Large format printers and more. All in good to excellent condition. For further information Email pjdrury7@hotmail.com
PLUS 2 STUDIO PRODUCTIONS/RUNWAY RECORDS:And Director Lascelles McCarthy are seeking CAST for Cydney Terese music video to shoot mid-February: Teacher Male or Female, any ethnicity, 30-40, speaking role; Jonah, Love Interest, Featured extra male, any ethnicity, looks 16-18; Dance Team, Male, Female or Mixed, can play 16-19 yrs. old (Non-speaking roles); Coach, Featured Extra, Male, 35-45, non speaking role. Roles are UN-PAID. Please submit headshots/resumes/reels to: lascellesiii@gmail.com
ACTING SEMINAR:With actress/producer/acting coach Joanna Sanchez. Saturday, February 27th, from 3p.m. – 7 p.m. at Sheraton Suites Galleria, 2400 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027. For information on Joanna Sanchez visit the following links. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0760973 http://www.reelaccess.com/talent/joannasanchez/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpR9dP929LE For further information contact dwalsh777@yahoo.com
GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is accepting entries for the September 17-19, 2010 Film & Video Festival. For a complete list of entry dates and entry fees visit the website at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com
GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Is looking for new and energetic volunteers in the planning, organization and logistics of the upcoming and future festivals. Positions are available for volunteers within the Clear Lake and surrounding areas. Positions are on a volunteer basis, but volunteers will be compensated for their time. The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival has been bringing the film community alive in Houston through the annual festival, bringing to town stars such as Robert Wuhl, Jasmine Guy and Loretta Swit. If interested in volunteering contact the festival at www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com or 281-333-5804.
43rd WORLDFEST-HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL:Has two full time intern positions left. The full-time temporary assignment begins immediately and wraps May 15th. While it is a volunteer position, it is an opportunity to gain experience, contacts, job opportunities, mentoring and meeting film directors and international filmmakers. These are office jobs that involve computers, website and data entry. All interns receive VIP Festival credentials and passes to new films throughout the year. This is a 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday intern job assignment with extra hours required during the festival week of April 9th – 18th, 2010. Send resumes to Kathleen@worldfest.org or call Hunter or Kathleen for further information at 713-965-9955. www.worldfest.org
NEXT ACTOR STUDIO:Continues to conduct on-camera acting classes and voice acting classes for all ages along with Stanislavski Method Acting Workshops, Filmmaking, screenwriting and editing workshops for adults on a continuous basis. For further information about the classes and the studio, visit https://www.nextactor.com or contact nextactor@yahoo.com or call 713-532-2867.
FIRST THURSDAYS AT DEANS:Every month we will have a FREE screening of award-winning short film entries from the HOUSTON FILM COMMISSIONS TEXAS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and other short films that have played in film festivals around the country and world. The one hour-ish screenings will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Deans Credit Clothing, 316 Main Street, between Preston and Congress. Come see some great films that you may never get to see again or to talk film in the comfort of the hippest venue downtown. If you can not make it, do the right thing and tell a film making friend. Films subject to change. For more information call 713-437-5249 or visit www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays
For information about production in the rest of the state, you may wish to visit the Texas Film Commission Hotline.
