Bon Jour,

I hope all is well. I’ve got a project called TERRORIST TV, it’s on
youtube. I’m going to use it as a case-study to see what can happen
for actors/filmmakers by using youtube and a dozen other similar
sites. Please check it out, rate it, and pass it on to friends (and
enemies, too). I’m really trying to get the viewing numbers up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJbRQGtHndI

Here are all the sites similar to youtube which I’ve found so far.
Let me know if there are others:
http://www.youtube.com - the most popular
http://www.ifilm.com
http://www.motion.tv - will pay similar to the old mp3.com model from ads
http://www.video.yahoo.com - they also aggregate other video clips
from the net
http://www.video.google.com - able charge for viewing videos
http://www.liveclip.com - able charge for viewing videos, but I
haven’t read up on it completely.
http://www.atomfilms.com - read the fine print about them owning the
rights to your film before uploading. However, they own the following:
http://www.addictingclips.com
http://www.ebaumsworld.com
http://www.myspace.com
http://www.metacafe.com
http://www.veoh.com
http://www.current.tv - read the fine print about them owning the
rights to your film before uploading. But the plus side is that they
have a tv channel on cable where uploaded vids get selected to air.

(possibly iTunes as well)

I would recommend putting all your synopsis and keywords in a master
file in MS Word and then just copy and paste instead of writing up for
each site. I’m putting together a list of pros and cons for them as
well. Stay tuned.

Anup


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AMERICAN IDOL FOR FILMMAKERS

Mark Burnett (Exec Prod. Survivor, American Idol, Rockstar: Supernova) and
Steven Speilberg have teamed up to make a new reality contest show for
filmmakers.

Deadline approaching soon.

http://www.thelot.com

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WAB’S BUILDING OF SELF- DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

BIG FAVOR. . .BIG REWARDS!
Thinking of self-distribution? Withoutabox is thinking about you.

We're putting together the most comprehensive list of alternative and
traditional film spaces ever compiled in one place. The mission is
clear: to provide a first-of-its-kind international guide of venues where
your film can be shown. Self-booking and self-ticketing are the next
steps in greenlighting your own distribution, and only Withoutabox is
making it possible.

We don't want to miss a trick. Please use the link to our boards below
to post a list of ANY film spaces you know of. We want whatever info
you have, so if it's a just name and city, that's fine, but we'd also
love addresses, map URL's, and, if you can, email contacts for
independent movie houses, universities, museums with film programs, as
well as
independent/renegade film spaces in your neck of the woods.

We'll compile your information with our own and begin to systematize an
unprecedented alternative distribution platform.

To post a theater or venue, click the link below:
http://boards.withoutabox.com/viewtopic.php?pid=42688#p42688


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IFC Submission Policy
http://www.ifc.com

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http://channel101.com

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ONE STOP SHOP FOR MUSICIANS

http://www.Dreammakersmp3.com

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I FOUGHT THE LAW…

Finding Legal Representation (includes intellectual property ‘aka
entertainment lawyer’)
http://www.martindale.com

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Believe it or not, there are dozens of legal organizations which have
as their sole goal to provide free legal services to nonprofit arts
organizations, as well as to artists who can't afford legal services.
These organizations are great resources.

Issues often handled include contract negotiations, mediation
services, nonprofit incorporation, copyright information and
infringement lawsuits, tax information, estate planning, and lease
review. VLA organizations also provide education programs, including
seminars, publications, and the maintenance of art law libraries.

CALIFORNIA
Beverly Hills Bar Association Barristers Committee for the Arts
300 S. Beverly Dr., #201
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-553-6644
mmeadow@...

nominal fee �"
committee for the arts �" chair irena raskin 310-858-5580
referal 310-601-2440 (close at 1pm)

California Lawyers for the Arts (Santa Monica)
1641 18th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310/998-5590
310/998-5594 Fax
UserCLA@...

San Diego Lawyers for the Arts
1205 Prospect St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
619/454-9696

GEORGIA (cause there are a few of you guys on here)
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts
BCA
675 Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30308
404/873-3911
gla@...

NEW YORK
Albany/Schenectady League of Arts Inc.
19 Clinton Ave.
Albany NY 12207
518/449-5380
artsleague@...

Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
1 E. 53rd St., 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022
212/319-2787;
vlany@...
vlany@...

more info:
http://www.starvingartistslaw.com/help/volunteer%20lawyers.htm

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RAGA SKA MAN ME or rearranged MAKE ANAGRAMS

http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram/

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MEMBER UPDATES


Check out the trailer for (www.Roopa.net) Roopashree Jeevaji's short
which will be at the Indo-American Arts Council Film Fest in NYC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDI1YwU9u1Q


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To all of my Film Production and Art Dept. friends and acquaintances,

I hope you are all doing well and keeping busy.
Some of you know me as a set-dresser, some as a graphic artist, and
many of you know me as both.
Recently, I have transitioned from the Art Dept. racket into doing
Graphic Design full-time.

I'm writing today to simply ask that you keep my name fresh in your
mind for any Graphic needs that you may have. This includes Props,
Labels, Signage, Posters, Packaging, Promotional materials, Press
packets, ANYTHING!

Below I have attached my Address Book Card and my Business Card.

As well, please feel free to forward my contact info on to any of your
friends or film acquaintances that may be in need of a designer.

Thanks and I hope to be hearing from all of you very soon!

Jeff Verges
cell: (310) 699-5528
email: Jeff@... website: www.ElectricSoap.com


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Hey all,

Yes, I am getting married.

No, not in real life but in my dinner theatre Italian
Wedding Comedy show thing I do. But yes, you're
invited!

I know you've all heard me talk about it but haven't
come to see it before as I get so easily embarrassed
acting in front of friends but this show coming up in
a couple weeks is pretty special as 1) my parents are
flying in, and 2) I'll be the groom instead of the
best man (the part I usually play), so that will be me
up there tying the knot. So, this is an invitation.

The bad news is it does cost money but it is about a 3
hour show with a full dinner and dancing and basic
wedding type stuff (bouquet catching, cake eating,
chicken dance-dancing) and plus you get to see me in a
white tuxedo doing my guido-schtick and, yes,
dancing like a fool too.

So, the show is in a couple of weeks on Saturday,
September 30th at 7:30pm at the Holiday Inn by the Bay
(across from the Star of India downtown).

Tickets are $39.90 (a discount I get down from $60 but
still expensive I know) and I will be ordering them so
if you want to go just let me know and I will have
your tickets at the door and then you can pay me
whenever.

It's a good time and honestly my acting is superb
after you've had a few drinks in you. It's fun and
ridiculous so you should come and then you can sit
with my parents and help them understand what their
son is doing on stage. Just let me know if interested.
Our website is www.comedywedding.com if you want to
check that out. Talk to you all soon!


Ciao,

Matty

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Anup,

I’ve worked production before and I’m interested in doing some
production work again so keep me in mind if you are ever looking for
crew also! Specifically an AD , Producer, or Production Coordination
are my main interests to get more experience before I start directing
my own projects. I’m a team player and can send you a production
resume, but I’ve been a PA a lot, with some Tv shows and production
companies (BPS and more).
-Greta

http://www.gretavalenti.com
greta@...
P. O. Box 4655
Orange ,CA 92867
ph#: (714) 235-3595


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Hi Anup,

Thanks for taking me in this group...I'm new to this yahoo group
stuff, but it seems like it will be very beneficial.

And YES PLEASE =) ...list my e-mail address as a contact for Makeup.
I am based in San Diego for now, while I'm finishing up school. I
would really appreciate it. I look forward to the first newsletter!
Best,
Diana
DianaAlcausin@ [nospace] yahoo.com

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www.Vinodfilms.com

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Hey all!

Here's the trailer to a film I'm in. This film was shot entirely on
green screen which was a blast. It will hit film festivals later this
year. Enjoy!

http://www.postcardsfromthefuture.net/trailer/PC_Trailer_web.mov

Copy and Paste in your browser if link doesn't work.

Freddie J

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I just wanted to let everyone know that we are done filming THE JINN. it
was a great shoot. im sure this film will turn out great!! Amazing
Director
and DP!! and of course the actors were great too!! check out
http://www.newmotionpictures.com for info and production stills. it
will be updated
daily/weekly without notice so keep a look out for a trailer soon!!
hope all
is well with everyone!! G

Gary Cairns II
http://www.gc2online.com

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Hi Guys! I am close to filming my internet comedy
show for Turner.com.
I am looking for office space to shoot some scenes
over
two days (either Sat and Sun the 7th & 8th of Oct or
Sun and Mon the 8th and 9th of Oct) - whichever works
better for the owners of the office.
The office needs to contain those "divided by grey
subdividers into cubicles" rather than a single
manager
type office with a single desk. Only need about two
or three of them.
If any of you good people work in an office and
believe that you can persuade the proprietors to allow
me and my small crew to film there at those dates
above then please let me know. We are very
professional
and the project is hilarious.

Your help is the bomb.

Rasika
rasikamathur@...

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I am an actor. I speak Spanish and Sign Language. I was an extra on
Jarhead. I travelled with a theatre group for 1 1/2 yrs. I have been
in many plays. I am now learning
special effects make-up.
chuckaslstudies@ [no space] yahoo.com


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[this one is waaaaaaay overdue, sorry Cheryl
�" Anup]


Hi Anup,

Just saw the bit about me on your diegst. Thanks for
the effort. I think it would help to mention the PBS
national broadcast offer, otherwise it sounds like I
want funding to make my doc.

I would add:

A Bay Area PBS station wants to present "A Pyramid of
Women" for national broadcast on PBS. The station will
work with a distribution company to do a satellite
uplink of the film for PBS and market it to all the
PBS stations nationwide. Many PBS stations have
already said that they would like to air the film when
uplinked.
The goal is to raise underwriting money for the
airing.
The funder gets national TV advertising along with the
film.

Is that okay?

Thanks!

Cheryl


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Please pass this along to the people in your e-mail.

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Thank you,
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This is just an amazing story you gotta check out:
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