May News
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2. Call for Extras
Daniel Simmons is looking for extras for the short film Euphoria. The
scene will be shot on Wednesday, May 21 from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Drinks,
snacks and a meal will be provided.
This will be both a short film that is being submitted to Universal
Studios in LA, as well as will be a teaser (and possibly even a scene) for
the feature film American Empire being shot here in Tampa late 2008.
Euphoria: Two brothers seek revenge on the local drug lord for the death
of their father.
For more information, including the location, please contact Dan at
LBProductionCasting@yahoo.com
3. Pangea Day
This letter was sent from Nicole Winkler:
Hi Everyone!! --
You all care about visual arts and communication so I thought I would send
you this link to make sure you had heard about the Pangea Day event. If
you are in the Tampa Bay area, the "Innovation Hangar" at 211 Meridian
will be hosting the event from 2:00 - 6:00 pm this Saturday. There should
be ample space for all attendees, but here's how to contact them if you
need:
www.innovationhangar.com
211 N. Meridian Ave., Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 787-1991
There are also hundreds of locations worldwide that are hosting events for
the public to be able to watch the movies created for this purpose....Here
is some background on the event:
"This global event will change the world, our world, your world. Several
months ago I was watching the live kick-off for the TED (Technology,
Entertainment, Design) conference in California. TED consists of the best
minds in the world, called TEDsters, gathering together to share ideas,
collaborate and effectively change the world for the better. Every year,
three individuals are selected to challenge the TEDsters to change the
world through very specific projects. In 2007, a project called Pangea Day
was selected. The challenge was to create a global experience of short
films created by individuals and groups around the world. TEDsters were
challenged to use their resources to spread the word, encourage, support,
and supply equipment for the creation of short films reflecting personal
perspectives, cultural experiences and global issues. The impact has been
a tidal wave of some of the most thought provoking short films of our
time. Over 1,000 short films were created, 24 were selected for a total 4
hours of film. The global impact continues. May 10, 2008 between 2 p.m.
and 6 p.m EST."
I hope you all find this interesting!
My Best,
~Nicol
4. Congrats to Local Filmmaker
Local filmmaker Mike Beazel has been hired by Rob Gallagher of Gallagher
Literary Management out of Los Angeles to be a part-time screenplay
analyst ( Reader ) This opportunity can lead to development exec and/or
screenwriting jobs. Congrats to Mike!
5. Double Feature
Enigma Films and Hocus Focus Productions are teaming up for a special
screening. They are premiering their latest projects together on one
night. Both movies are screening absolutely free on Saturday, June 7th at
the University of South Florida.
The first film screening of the night will be Enigma Films' short Alarum
starring Krista Grotte (Filthy). The film was directed by Rick Danford.
The short synopsis goes like this...
"The movie centers around a woman (Grotte) who is dealing with an
assortment of mental issues resulting from years of sexual abuse. When her
defenses begin to break down she finds herself in a struggle for her very
life."
The second premiere of the evening is Hocus Focus Productions' Savaged
starring Debbie Rochon. This film was directed by Jason Liquori.
"When Maria Longosi (Rochon) goes into hiding to escape her abusive
ex-boyfriend, she takes a job as a house-sitter. This results in her
acquiring a canine as a roommate. The dog, Lotus, has some odd habits, but
instantly bonds with Maria and proves to be very protective. The small
town seems safe enough at first, but Maria soon learns that there is a
bear on the loose and that the police have found the body of a slaughtered
man nearby. Meanwhile, Maria has problems of her own as Jeff, her ex, is
doing everything he can to "keep in touch." Has Maria really found the
safety she's been seeking or will her new fierce protector prove to be
more dangerous than anyone would dare to guess?"
There will be dealer tables set up where you can purchase movies,
magazines, movie memorabilia, get autographs and photos with the stars.
Debbie Rochon and locals Krista Grotte and Joel Wynkoop will all be
attending and will participate in Q&A's after each film.
If you would like to know more, go to www.myspace.com/freedoublefeature.
6. Hollywood Tour
On Wednesday, May 14th, Travel is Fun Tours (#727-347-1600) will
beconducting a tour featuring "Hollywood in Tampa Bay." This fun filled
tour includes visits to dozens of Tampa Bay area locations that have been
featured prominently in major big budget Hollywood films like "Edward
Scissorhands," "Ocean's 11," "Cocoon," "The Punisher" and many more
exciting films. Famous actors abound on the specially prepared clips that
accompany the tour. The trip includes lunch at Derby Lane dog track and is
only $49.00. If you'd like to join the tour, please call Todd at Travel is
Fun Tours at #727-347-1600.
7. Global Lens
The Gasparilla Film Festival is proud to announce, along with its partners
the University of Tampa and Studio @ 620, the following 2008 screening
schedule for the prestigious 'Global Lens 2008' film series.
CONSOLIDATED SCREENING SCHEDULE
:
Friday, May 23rd (Bunny Chow, South Africa), Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
Friday, June 6th (movie title TBD), U of Tampa, Reeves Theater
Friday, June 27th (The Kite, Lebanon), Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
Friday, July 11th (All For Free, Croatia), Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
Friday, July 25th (movie title TBD), U of Tampa, Reeves Theater
Friday, August 22nd (The Fish Fall in Love, Iran), Studio @ 620, St.
Petersburg
Friday, August 29th (movie title TBD), U of Tampa, Reeves Theater
Friday, Sept 26th (The Bet Collector), Studio @ 620, St. Petersburg
MINI-FESTIVAL #1, UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA, Reeves Theater
Fall 2008, TBD., 7 screenings
MINI- FESTIVAL #2, STUDIO @620, St. Petersburg
Friday, October 4th: Argentine doubleheader: The Custodian, Kept &
Dreamless
Saturday, October 5th: "Celebration of Asia": (1) Let the Wind Blow
(India),(2) Luxury Car (China) + (3) Opera Jawa (Indonesia)
Global Lens is a program of the Global Film Initiative and promotes
cross-cultural understanding and diversity by presenting developing world
feature films in over forty major U.S. Cities, with their prestigious film
series entitled "Global Lens." GFI is considered one of the foremost
leaders in funding and distributing world cinema. It's Film Board is
comprised of well known, accomplished international filmmakers, such as
Pedro Almodóvar, Lars von Trier, Mira Nair & Lucy Barreto, to name a few.
8. Tampa Bay Community Network Calls for Entries into the Tampa Bay Video Awards Competition Non-commercial video makers are encouraged to enter their videos into thefirst annual Tampa Bay Video Awards competition sponsored by Tampa Bay
Community Network, this community’s public access cable television
station. The deadline for submissions on DVD’s is 5 p.m., Friday, May 9,
2008.
All categories of video are welcome including those that have been shown
on home computers and TV monitors, Internet websites [e.g., youtube,
myspace, etc.], TBCN’s cable TV channels or other new media. Home-made
videos including those produced with personal cameras or cell phones are
also accepted. Videos entered must have been created and first shown
during the 2007 calendar year.
Videos of babies, children, pets, garage bands, random acts of kindness,
amazing feats, news and sporting events, community happenings and the arts
are all welcome – just as long as they are non-commercial.
A panel of independent judges will decide winners in 13 categories and
three divisions – professional, non-professional and student. Award
winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
For rules and entry forms, go to www.tbcn.org or email garronp@tbcn.org or
phone Pam Garron at 813-254-1687, extension 15.
Tampa Bay Community Network is a service of Speak Up Tampa Bay Public
Access Television, Inc., a non-profit agency that has been managing the
local public access facility since April 2000. TBCN provides City of Tampa
residents with TV video production training, facilities and equipment to
get their messages out on cable television. Amenities include multi- and
single-camera studios, edit suites and a remote production vehicle. The
facility, located on the grounds of the University of Tampa, is used by
members, UT communications students and TBCN’s Outreach Department.
Outreach and member volunteers cover local non-profits, neighborhood
groups, political forums and all manner of community events. They also
produce five series programs including Community Forum, Culture Vultures,
Hispanic Outreach, Speak Up Presents and Spotlight on Government. TBCN
programming can be viewed on Verizon channels 30 and 36, Bright House
Network channels 949 and 950 and Comcast channel 20.
9. Sunscreen Fest Comes to Clearwater
The Sunscreen Film Festival will be showing its 2008 Award Winning Films
in Clearwater on Saturday, May 24 from 6:30 – 11 p.m. at the Pangea
International Café, 34 N. Fort Harrison Avenue. The night begins at 6:30
p.m. with a wine, olive oil and cheese tasting and an informal viewing of
2008’s winning films. At 8 p.m., enjoy an encore screening of “Art of
Pain” – the winner of the 2008 Sunscreen Film Festival Audience Award.
And, at 9:30 p.m. socialize while enjoying Pangea’s cash coffee and
dessert bar.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets, visit
www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com
