Email Blast
April 22, 2007
Contents
A. Acknowledgements & Special Notices
B. Film Office Updates & Miscellaneous News
1. Hot Topic of the Month
2. Community Outreach / Office Development
3. Miscellaneous News
4. West Virginians in the News "Outside the
Border"
5. Locations Scouting
C. Production Activity by In-State Companies, Freelance
Crew, Talent
D. Production Activity by Out-of-State Companies
E. Job Postings, In-State: Crew Calls, Casting
Calls/Auditions, etc.
F. Job Postings, Nationwide: Crew Calls, Casting
Calls/Auditions, etc.
G. Industry Events, Articles/Websites of Interest, Other
Resources
H. Calls for Entry: Film Festivals, Screenplays, Other
Industry Competitions
I.
J. Contact Info, Disclaimer, Subscribe/Unsubscribe
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A. Acknowledgements
& Special Notices
1. Congratulations
to all of the filmmakers who participated in the recent 4th annual Appalachian
Film Festival in
2. After
completing seven years of WB-TV's "The Steve Harvey Show",
comedian Steve Harvey, born in Welch,
3. Coalwood, McDowell County, native Homer Hickam returns to West Virginia on May 5 to deliver the
commencement address for Marshall University's 2007 graduating class and to
receive an honorary Doctor of Literature degree. In February 1999,
Universal Studios released "October Sky", which was based on Hickam's book "Rocket Boys", a memoir of
growing up in Coalwood. He has also written "The
Coalwood Way" and its sequel, "Sky
of Stone", and "We Are Not Afraid: Strength and Courage from
the Town that Inspired October Sky", among many others. For more
information about Hickam, visit www.homerhickam.com.
4. The Arts
Section of the WV Division of Culture & History is offering a
new Email service, which will announce deadline notices for all of its grants,
provide resources to assist applicants, and include regional information that
may be of interest. To be placed on the list, send an Email to artslist@wvculture.org.
For more information about the Division's programs, visit www.wvculture.org.
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B. Film Office
Updates & Miscellaneous News
1. Hot
Topic of the Month: Two film industry-type blogs
are available on websites for the Huntington Herald-Dispatch and The
Charleston Gazette. The H-D blog is written by Maureen
Johnson, H-D's senior metro editor and a self-described Movie Maven, with
its core focus on theater and DVD releases, and can be found at http://media.herald-dispatch.com/blog/movies.
The Gazette blog is written by Steve Fesenmaier, a self-described Film Nut, with a focus on
'all about films and videos with a WV connection', and can be found at http://www.thegazz.com/gblogs/wvfilm.
2. Community
Outreach / Office Development.
(a) The Film Office participated as an exhibitor
at the annual international Locations Trade Show, sponsored by the Association
of Film Commissioners International, April 12-14 in
(b) The Film Office has been asked to give
presentations to students and faculty at Preston County High School on
April 25 in Kingwood and to students and faculty at West Virginia State
University during Communications Day on April 27 in Institute (
3. New
Employee Joins Film Office. The Film Office is excited to announce
the addition of Cherie Collins to the Film Office staff. Cherie began
work on April 16 as an Administrative Secretary and can be reached at
ccollins@wvfilm.com.
4. West
Virginians in the News "Outside the Border".
5. Locations
Scouting. Numerous locations
have been scouted and/or considered across the state for productions some
based on client requests and some specifically to capture images of regions not
yet in the Film Office Locations Library. Counties and cities scouted
included: Berkeley (Martinsburg);
Cabell (Barboursville, Huntington); Fayette (Oak Hill); Greenbrier
(Lewisburg and surrounding region); Hampshire (Capon Springs); Hancock
(Chester, Weirton); Jackson (Ravenswood, Ripley); Jefferson
(Charles Town, Harpers Ferry); Kanawha (Belle, Charleston, Institute, Marmet, South Charleston); Lewis (Weston); Lincoln
(Hamlin); Logan (Holden); Marshall (Moundsville); Mason
(Apple Grove, New Haven, Point Pleasant); Mingo (Matewan);
Monongalia (Morgantown and surrounding region); Nicholas
(Summersville); Ohio (Limestone, Wheeling); Pleasants (Willow
Island); Pocahontas (Marlinton and surrounding region); Putnam
(Buffalo, Winfield and surrounding region); Raleigh (Beckley); Ritchie
(North Bend State Park); Summers (Hinton, Talcott);
Wetzel (New Martinsville); Wood (Parkersburg).
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C. Production
Activity by In-State Companies, Freelance Crew, Talent
1. The Walkabout
Company of
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D. Production
Activity by Out-of-State Companies
1. Since
2005, Nutshell Productions of
2. Last
August, The History Channel sent a production crew to
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E. Job
Postings, In-State: Crew Calls, Casting
Calls/Auditions, etc.
1. Video
Editor: A
2. Audiovisual
Services Assistant: The
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F. Job
Postings, Nationwide: Crew Calls,
Casting Calls/Auditions, etc.
1. A&E
TV Flip This House. 813 Casting Company is currently casting a
new cast of characters to star in the upcoming season of A&E's
no. 1-rated lifestyle show. Seeking confident, motivated, and
opinionated people who flip properties for a living. For more info,
email FTH@813casting.com and include your contact info and a brief bio
on you and your company.
2. HGTV
Splurge and Save. 813 Casting Company is currently seeking people
who are planning to redecorate soon (big or small project) and would like the
assistance of a top designer. The show focuses on how people may afford high style
and great design on a budget. For more info, email HGTVcasting@813casting.com
and include info about yourself, the room you want to decorate, the size of
your budget, contact info, and location of your current residence.
3. NBC
Casting for Various Shows. NBC is now casting for various shows,
including Identity (Contestants and Strangers), Fortune, The
Biggest Loser, 1 vs. 100, Deal or No Deal, Character
Fantasy (USA Network), and Character Road Trip (USA Network). To
read the requirements for each show, visit http://www.nbc.com/Casting.
4. Post Sound Facility. Post sound facility has two
openings: Operations Manager/Staff and Staff Technician. Operations Manager
must have complete knowledge of all aspects of post audio for episodic,
feature, animation, and reality shows. Staff Technician must have
practical knowledge of wiring, pro tools setup/troubleshooting, IT, video/audio
deck maintenance, clocking, and sync. For either position, all information must
appear in body of email; no attachments will be accepted or opened. Send email
to postsoundco@gmail.com and include resume, references, and salary
requirements.
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G. Industry
Events, Articles/Websites of Interest, Other Resources
1. One
on One Individualized Filmmaking Education. Explore filmmaking in
an intense, individual environment. From prep through photography and post, One
on One Film Training offers a private, comprehensive program in visual
storytelling. Another round of 3-day workshops for both emerging and
experienced directors is set for this spring and summer and classes are limited
to six participants. To set up a consultation, contact info@OneOnOneFilmTraining.com
or call 1-877-SHOTLIST. For details about the program and entry deadlines,
visit www.oneononefilmtraining.com.
2. Advanced
On-Line Screenwriting Class. An 8-week online
class that takes you beyond screenwriting fundamentals and includes character
development, plot development, structure, conflict, and dialogue.
On-line class size limited to 10. Deadline to apply is July 15 and cost
is $200. To register, visit http://www.4screenwriters.com/advanced_screenwriting_01.html.
3. Secrets
to Distribution. So you've made your movie. Now what? To learn
about the ins and outs of distribution, sign up for Jerome Courshon's
one-day seminar, "The Secrets of Distribution: Get Your Movie
Distributed Now!". Upcoming seminar dates are May 12 (
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H. Calls for
Entry: Film Festivals, Screenplays, Other Industry Competitions
1. IFP
Independent Film Labs. A national program connecting mentors and
projects before they are submitted to festivals, the Independent
Feature Project has announced submission deadlines for two of its programs.
Submissions to the Narrative Rough Cut Lab must be received by April
27 and submissions to the Documentary Rough Cut Lab must be received
by September 10. For submission details, visit www.ifp.org/labs.
2. Roy
W. Dean Grants. Deadlines are approaching for the Roy W. Dean Film
Grant and the Roy W. Dean Writing Grant. Applicants for the Film
Grant must apply by April 27 (goods and services equivalent to
nearly $40,000). Applicants for the Writing Grant must apply by May
18; the winning candidate will stay in
3. IFP
Market. A national program connecting projects
with financiers, producers, and programmers before they are completed
and on the festival circuit. Deadlines begin May 4 for the
categories of Emerging Narrative, No Borders International Co-Production
Market, and Spotlight on Documentaries. The 2007 IFP Market will be
held in NYC September 16-20. For rules and regulations, visit http://market.ifp.org/newyork/market/market29/index02.html.
4. WVIFF
Student Filmmaking Competition. The West Virginia International
Film Festival has extended its deadline to May 15 for entries to the
annual Student Filmmaking Competition. The competition is an added
feature to the Charleston FestivALL
celebration (June 21-24) and winning entries will be shown during the awards
program on Sunday, June 24 at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater, 123
Summers Street, Charleston (Kanawha County). Open only to students enrolled in
a WV educational facility (home-schooled student are also eligible),
competition rules and prizes can be viewed at http://www.wviff.org/Spring_Film_Contest.htm.
5. Dances
With Films Film Festival. Held in
6. Mountain
Stage NewSong Contest. Now in its 6th
year,
7. Mid-Atlantic
Black Film Festival. Independently produced documentaries, short
films, student films, animation shorts, and music videos may be submitted by May
18 (early bird deadline with reduced entry fee) or by the final deadline of
June 2. All submissions must have been directed, written or produced by
a person of African descent, or must tell a story about the Black experience
and/or feature a person of African descent in a lead role. The festival will be
held July 26-28 in
8. Slamdance Screenplay
Competition. The 12th annual Slamdance
Screenplay Competition offers a grand prize of $7,000 for feature length
submissions and a $500 prize for shorts. One of the shorts will also be picked
to participate in The Duke City Shootout, the winner of which will receive a
prize package valued at $50,000. Entries must be postmarked by May 18.
The competition also includes a category for teleplays; entries will be
accepted after May 1 with the final deadline being August 21. For
complete details about each competition, visit www.slamdance.com.
9. C.A.U.S.E. Challenge High School Film Festival. Great prizes await the winning
entries in this third annual film festival for students (as individuals or as
teams of up to four) who want to help save the environment and make a film
about it. The contest is open to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders in the WEST
VIRGINIA counties of Monongalia, Preston, and Marion; the PENNSYLVANIA
counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Centre,
Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana,
Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland;
and the OHIO counties of Jefferson, Columbiana, and Mahoning. This
year's theme is "Mutual Impact: The
Environment and You". Grab a camera, assemble a cast, scout locations,
and write and produce original films to be submitted on or before June 1.
For complete details and an entry packet, visit http://www.SciTechSpec.org
or call the C.A.U.S.E. Challenge Hotline at 412-777-5791. The competition is
sponsored by Bayer Corporation, Carnegie Science Center's SciTech
Spectacular, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. C.A.U.S.E. stands for
Creating Awareness and Understanding of our Surrounding Environment.
10. Calling
All Women Filmmakers. The National Museum of Women in the Arts
(NMWA) invites women filmmakers and media artists to enter the NMWA 20th
anniversary Festival of Film and Media Arts to be held September 25-30.
The museum is accepting film, video, media performance, and installations of
all lengths and genres from around the globe for the festival. Final deadline
for submissions is June 8. Entry forms and details are available at www.nmwa.org/calendar/FilmFestival07_entryapplication.pdf
or by email at filmfestival@nmwa.org.
11. Creative
Screenwriting Magazine Screenplay Contest. Deadline to submit
entries for the 2007 AAA Screenplay Contest is July 15. Entry fee
is $40 for features and $30 for teleplays. For complete details, including the
list of great prizes, visit www.creativescreenwriting.com/aaa/index.html.
12. Current
TV. A broadcast platform designed to interact with viewers and
support independent content creators, Current TV seeks original content
all the time. How does it work? You create an original, short-form (3-7
minutes), non-fiction video (from legal music, releases and ideas to sample
programming and training) and upload it to the site. If it likes what it sees,
Current TV will buy it (after negotiating a price) and broadcast it on
television in 38 million homes. The website includes step-by-step instructions.
For details, visit http://www.currenttv.com/make.
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I.
1. Shepherdstown Film Society, Shepherdstown (
2. Creative
Writing Workshop, Hurricane (
3. Lascaux
Micro-Theater, Buckhannon (
4.
5. Film
Series,
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