Updated August 19, 2008

 

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Film & Video Related Announcements

 

 

CREW CALL ANNOUNCEMENT:10 YEARS YOUNGER TLCs hit reality makeover series, is coming to Houston for its fourth season and is currently looking for crew members in the Houston area to fill the following production positions:

SEGMENT PRODUCER-WARDROBE/HAIR, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, SOUND MIXERS, ASSISTANT CAMERA, MAKE-UP/HAIR ARTISTS, WARDROBE STYLIST, WARDROBE ASSISTANT, SWING-GRIP AND ELECTRIC, OFFICE PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, SET PRODUCTIONS ASSISTANTS.  Requirements:Experience in reality-based programming preferred.  For more information about the positions, please see our listing on www.realitystaff.com   Interested applicants should e-mail resumes to tyyresumes@evolutionusa.com  Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail. 

10 YEARS YOUNGER is a reality-based series produced by Evolution Media formerly Evolution film and Tape, a full-service creative team and production company known for innovative programming.  Since 1987, Evolutions projects, while diverse, retain a unique quality and alternative point of view.  Evolution produces network and cable programming, promos, documentaries, childrens and educational programming, main and end titles, and corporate media.   Please visit us on the web at www.evolutionusa.com

 

 

 

A NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COURT TV SHOW taping in Houston is accepting resumes for the following positions:Office Receptionist-Full time position, heavy phone skills, computer skills and good people skills essential.  General office duties include logging shipments, coordinating lunch orders and assisting production on tape days.   Production PA-Looking for PAs able to multi task and work under pressure.  Will be needed primarily on tape days.  Set experience, reliable transportation a plus.  Please fax resumes to 713-871-9540.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

 

 

 

THE AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY is proud to announce the new Texas Filmmakers Travel Grant-TFTG-initiative.  Launching on September 1st, the program will help offset travel costs for Texans whose films are invited to prestigious film festivals and events around the world, with small travel stipend given out on a rolling, year-round basis.  The Austin Film Society will set aside ten-thousand dollars annually from the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund-TFPF-to establish the travel grant program.  Travel stipends will be given out in amounts of five-hundred dollars for a festival or event within the US and one-thousand dollars for an international festival or event to eligible filmmakers.   Guidelines for applying for the grant can be found on the AFS website www.austinfilm.org

 

 

 

HOUSTON ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS is sponsoring a stunt workshop series.  Actors, Directors DPs, or anyone interested in the stunt field can learn the basics and introduction to the stunt industry.  Learn setting up camera angles, reactions, precision driving, wire work, and working in Hollywood while living in Houston.  Work with the pros who have worked on Rocky 2, 3, 4 and 5, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Ringer, Idiocracy, Crash the new TV series, Powder, Pearl Harbor, Walker Texas Ranger and many more.  Class starts September 15th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and runs every Monday until October 6th.  Class size is limited so register early.   For further information and workshop cost contact the Academy at 713-316-9800, fax 713-316-9400.   Located at 11525 Todd St., Ste. 200, Houston, TX  77055.  Or visit www.hadaedu.org  

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO VOICE OVER WORKSHOP will be held by John Wesley Downey on Saturday, September 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4801 Woodway.  Basic technique for radio and TV voice-overs and industrials.  Lots of practice and constructive critiques for actors and non-actors alike.  Discount for early enrollment.  For further information contact John at 713-513-4812 or http://www.downeyactingclasses.freewebpages.org  or goodkarmajohn@earthlink.net

 

 

 

METACAFE AND MICROCINEMA INTERNATIONAL are pleased to present METAFEST, a juried online and offline film festival presenting the best in international creative and contemporary short-form video entertainment.  Some of the awards are Grand Jury Prize, Short-Short Award for outstanding work in a video of 3 minutes or less, Online Audience-Choice Award, as selected by Metacafe.com viewers and more.   Award winners will also be featured on the Metacafe homepage and featured in press releases and media outreach.  Deadline for submission: Digital and Physical submissions must be uploaded/received by September 10, 2008.  NO ENTRY FEE.   For submission and further information visit www.metacafe.com/metafest

 

 

 

SCREENWRITING WORKSHOP-Tom Vaughn will teach his acclaimed screenwriting workshop at The University of Houston on August 23rd at 10 a.m.   For further information and to register visit the website at http://www.storyandplot.com  

 

 

 

WOMEN IN FILM DALLAS:Announces a call for entries for this years 2008 CHICK FLICKS FILM FESTIVAL.  Chick Flicks showcases the talents of Texas women in narrative, documentary, animation, experimental works and music videos.  These short film submissions must be either produced or directed by a woman with Texas roots OR, for entry into our new WIFD Crew Girls category, crew members may submit a short film with a detailed explanation describing their key roles in the production.  Proceeds from ticket and entry fees benefit the WIFD Scholarship Fund.  Submissions should be postmarked no later than Friday, September 5, 2008.  GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION:1. Submit a DVD of your short, labeled with the film title, filmmakers name and total running time, must be less than 20 minutes.  2. Include the Producer and/or Directors name, brief bio, contact address and phone.  3. Write a brief synopsis of the film, 50 words or less.  4. Year of production.  5. Include one production still, non-returnable, digital file on CD or print image, high resolution.  6. SAS postcard, this will be sent to you upon receipt of your submission.  7. Bubble pack SASE, if you would like your film copy returned to you.  8. Check made payable to Women In Film.Dallas sent to Women In Film.Dallas, 2600 Stemmons Frwy., Ste. 117, Dallas, TX  75207.   For further information regarding submissions and cost, contact Chick Flicks Festival Director, Jessica Schoenbaechler at chickflicks@wifdallas.org or visit www.wifdallas.org   http://www.wifdallas.org

 

 

 

FILM EXPO TEXAS is coming to Houston on Saturday, October 25, 2008.  Sixth year, Volunteer, Plan to attend, Exhibit your services or products, Be a panelist.   For further information visit www.filmexpotexas.com

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

IAV SWAP CALL FOR ENTRIES:Founded in Houston, TX, the AV Swap is an annual event that brings the creative minds of filmmakers and musicians together.  The AV Swap is accepting submissions of films under five minutes with no soundtracks and/or musical pieces without video.  Shortly after submission, the Filmmakers will be given an soundtrack for.  Entrants are given 3 weeks to create the original pieces.  The final projects will be screened at the Angelika Theaters in Houston and New York City.  For further information visit www.theavswap.com

 

 

 

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2009 CALL FOR ENTRIES:The application can be completed directly online at the official Sundance Institute website at www.sundance.org/submissions   The 25th Sundance Film Festival will be held January 15-25, 2009 with screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah.   Early Submission Deadline-All Films is September 5, 2008.   Official Deadline, Short Films is September 8, 2008 and Official Deadline, Feature Films.  For further information and entry fees visit www.sundance.org/submissions

 

 

 

DOMINION FILMS announces the schedule of its trademarked Getting Into The Movies Workshops in Houston.  Production Coordinator Workshop-Saturday and Sunday, September 20th-21st, an intensive nuts and bolts, hands-on workshop training in setting up and running a seamless and top notch motion picture production office and coordinating the all important aspects of any production.   Hairstyling For Film, TV And Videos-learn tips, techniques and procedures for working as a hairstylist on film, video and TV productions.  This hands-on, intensive workshop provides the tools for you to take your hairstyling services to the next level and transition your skills to the motion picture industry where the rules and protocols are extremely different.  General Info:Workshop grads will have the opportunity to perform a non-paid internship on at least one production.  Handouts are included.  Reservations are required.  All workshops are taught by at least one working film, TV and-or video industry professional.  A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of any workshop.  For further information visit www.DominionFilms.com

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

ROAD TRIP:CineSol will host its 15th Annual Film Festival on September 12-14 at the South Padre Island Convention Center.  CineSol made its historic debut in September 1993 in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  It provided the Texas Border Region with its first film festival ever, including cultural art events in the Mexican cities of Matamoros and Reynosa, Tamaulipas.  CineSol has traveled throughout the region, bringing the Latino voice and vision through film and video directly to border communities.  For further information call Henry Serrato at 956-793-8783 or visit www.cinesol.com

 

 

 

SECOND ANNUAL ROCKPORT FILM FESTIVAL International in scope but local in flavor, the Rockport Film Festivals mission is to celebrate the power of cinema on the Texas Coast.  The festival provides a venue for independent filmmaking to be seen, heard and discussed in one of Americas top 10 coastal art colonies.  A partnership between Rockport Center for the Arts and the Rockport Rotary Club, both cultural creativity and humanitarian collaboration are covered by the Rockport Film Festival.  You show us your films and we will show you a great time.  Regular Deadline for entry is August 30th.  http://www.rockportfilmfest.com

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

THIN LINE FESTIVAL Announces 2008 Call For Entries:Texas Filmmakers, a not-for-profit arts organization will hold their 2008 Thin Line Film Fest September 24th-28th .  Thin Line refers to the idea that all documentaries are both fact  and fiction, that although based in reality, the original truth is often reshaped by the filmmaking process.  Thin Line Fest explores this gray area between fact and fiction by screening any film that adheres to the style of documentary filmmaking; including mockumentaries, docu-fictions, docudramas, or any other form of documentary/fiction hybrid.  For further information visit www.thinlinefilmfest.com

 

 

           

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

           

 

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Every first Thursday of the month we will have a FREE screening of award-winning Texas-made short film entries from the HOUSTON FILM COMMISSION’S TEXAS FILMMAKERS SHOWCASE and other short films that have played in film festivals around the country and world.  The one hour-ish screenings will begin at 9 p.m. at Deans Credit Clothing, 316 Main Street, between Preston and Congress.   Come see some great films that you may never get to see again or to just talk film in the comfort of the hippest venue downtown.   If you can not  make it, do the right thing and tell a film making friend.  Films subject to change.   For more information call 713-437-5249 or email acervantes@ghcvb.org   www.filmhouston.texaswebhost.com/firstthursdays.htm

 

 

 

 

 

For information about production in the rest of the state, you may wish to visit the Texas Film Commission Hotline.

 

 

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