1. Grassroots Distribution
2. Filmmaker wanted to shoot wedding
3. Free movies for a month
4. Free film competition
5. Audition Alerts
6. Group member updates

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1. GRASSROOTS DISTRIBUTION

http://www.Trueindiemovies.com

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2. FILMMAKER WANTED TO SHOOT WEDDING

A close friend of mine is getting married this summer in LA and wants a
filmmaker (not a wedding videographer) to shoot his wedding. He wants it to be
very interesting and filmic. There is excellent pay. I would do it, but I'm in
the wedding. If you're interested or know someone who would be please have them
contact me.

-Anup
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3. FREE MOVIES FOR A MONTH

When they visit http://www.blockbuster.com, sign up for membership and enter the
word "friends" into the Promotional Code field, they will receive their first
month of service FREE.

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4. A VERY COOL FESTIVAL

This festival has a very relaxed approach to programming a festival (no age
restrictions on film, low entry fee, etc). They also have a free competition to
produce a film based on their script and compete with others.
-Anup

More info: http://www.southsidefilmfestival.com

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5. AUDITION ALERTS

http://www.auditionalerts.com

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6. GROUP MEMBER UPDATES

PRODUCER - LA/OC

Hey, my name Sabina Shamdasani. I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Film
Production at Chapman University. I come from a business and marketing
background, so I am into producing if anyone needs producing help. But being in
film school, I've had experience working in all aspects of production - from
First. A.D. to grip - you name it, I can do it! Just wrapped my own production
'Dear Dada Ji,' starring Kumar Pallana ['The Terminal", "Royal Tennebaums",
"Bottle Rocket"] & Tania Kapoor, which I wrote, directed & produced. Looking to
gain experience as a filmmaker and meet like minded people so we can make some
cool films together! Email is always a great form of contact at
karmatheoryfilms@ [no space] yahoo.com

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ACTOR - LA

My 1st "LA Show" "The Marriage" opens next week! If any of you
are up this way, then please stop on by. The cost for tickets is the "nice
price"
of free.

It's been a weird wonderful experience getting back into a scripted play
again. The director is very talented, and the cast is fun too. It's a Korean
play, though luckily for me its been translated into English as my Korean is a
little rusty.

Cheers one & all!
Darren

Wednesday April 20 @ 11am (Butler Building #3)
Monday April 25 @12pm (MOD Lobby)
CalArts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355

Saturday May 7 @ 3pm
Air-Hall
Korean Cultural Center
5505 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA

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LINE PRODUCER - NY

Hi Anup,
I wanted to share with you and your group the trailers of a movie I line
Produced. The movie is called Jo Bole So Nihaal - *ing Sunny Deol,Kamaal
Khan,Shilpi Sharma,Nupur Mehta. Directed By:- Rahul Rawail Produced By: N.R.
Pachisia

Please click on this link to watch two of the trailers -
http://www.mydesiradio.com (Please tell all your friends and come back for more
trailors and previews)
http://www.glamsham.com/movies/previews/jbsh.asp

For Media enquiries/Pictures/Press Kit for North America- Please contact -
Abhishek Chauhan - 917-547-6768 or by e-mail at
abhishekchauhan@ [no space] gmail.com
Line Producer - Jo Bole So Nihaal -

Releasing May 13th at a theatre near you.

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MAKE-UP ARTIST - LA

I worked with Suma on a Chapman short a few weeks ago this was my first aging
makeup and I freaked out when I saw myself looking 15 years older. She did a
terrific job.

ElviraFX@[no space]yahoo.com
http://photos.yahoo.com/elvirafx

-Anup

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MAKE-UP ARTIST - LA

I worked on USC short a few weeks ago and underwent makeup for about 1-1.5 hrs
by Brian. I didn't see his work until he completed it. I was amazed. I looked
like a tattered homeless man. During the screening one of the students thought
the director hired an actual homeless person for the role. Amazing work by
Bryan.
-Anup

Bryan Wiersma
310.503.7447
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STANDUP - LA

I'm performing stand-up at The Improv on April 17 at 8pm.
The Improv is at 8162 Melrose Blvd.
They ask that you try to get there at 7:30.
Last time I did this show at The Improv, folks were treated to Chris Rock's
brand of humor as he toured a few of LA's clubs working out his Oscars'
monologue. I can't speak for him or anyone else, but I promise... if you come
to the show, Robin Williams and Dave Chapelle might perform too.
You can find details and stuff at cracker comedy's website:
http://whiteboycomedy.com/.
Thanks for your time.
- yo

http://www.SidVeda.com

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As you have noticed, it's been a while since my last newsletter. I've shot
about 4 shorts and have two more coming up this week and next. My second
Chapman film I acted in, "Necessary Illusions" won the 'Visionary Award' at the
Washington D.C. Film Fest last month:
http://www.dciff.org/2005Awards.htm

View Trailer:
http://www.filmmakerinterviews.com/Anup_net/images/Necessary_Illusions_Teaser.mo\
v

Finally, after so many rejections I've had with my other films, docs and people
telling me not to give up my dayjob, it's nice get something, but it's not like
I would've given up otherwise. A friend of mine said to me after I told her
about this film that she totally believes in the 'law of averages'. I've always
believed in that as well, but never applied it to filmmaking/acting. Basically,
just keeping putting stuff out there - there's going to be films that suck and
there will be some stellar ones, but just keep going. It's a game of numbers.

Don't forget to check out the LINKS section on this site for lots of, um, yeah,
links.

http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnupSugunan/links

I hope you're all doing well. Keep me posted and I flip it back around on here.

-Anup