There is a ton of info here. It's has kind of accumulated since I
haven't sent anything out in a while. If you get a project going or
get a role, please let me know. It would be cool to let others know
about it. I hope everyone is doing well.

-Anup

"You are what you do daily." - John C. Maxwell
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resources, information and avenues of communication for its members:
independent filmmakers, industry professionals and independent film
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important art form and a powerful voice in our society.
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WRITER'S AGENT INFO

So You Wanna Sell A Script (http://www.soyouwannasellascript.com)

Post:

I received an email from an agent I sent my script to that she was
putting a representation agreement in the mail. That’s all she
wrote, and I never spoke to her (I will call her once the agreement
arrives), so I don't know any specifics at this time.

What would be the terms of a standard agreement? In other words,
what kind of things should I be looking for.

Response:

Look to see how much of a cut she wants. If she's WGA signatory, it
can't be more than 10%. It can be less, but don't count on that.

Look for an out clause. There should be something in the contract
that allows you to leave, no questions asked, if the agent doesn't
get you a paying job within a certain amount of time. There's a
clause like this in my contract, at least; I think it's another WGA
requirement...so, again, if she's not signatory, all bets are off.

There certainly should NOT be anything in there saying the agent
owns or controls the rights to your work. I have no idea if anybody
would try to slip something like that in there, but you never
know...so run away screaming if something like that shows up.

Basically, agent contracts are for the agent's protection, not
yours. They want to make sure they have something in writing because
they want a commission if and when you make a sale or get an
assignment.

This agent is sending you a representation agreement without even
meeting you face to face? Without even a phone conversation?? That
is bizarre. You need to meet with her (if you're out of town, then
you need to come or at least have a long phone chat). You don't want
somebody representing you if you've never even met them. Even if you
think the contract looks okay, I'd strongly suggest you not sign it
until you have at least one good conversation with this agent to
make sure you're on the same page and that she's somebody you think
can help you get where you want to go. Once you sign a contract
giving her the right to represent you, after all, she can call up
everybody from Spielberg on down saying you're her client--you want
somebody who's not annoying, ditzy or otherwise nasty making those
calls, especially if this is your first foray into Hollywood!

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CRAIG'S LIST - CASTING/CREW CALLS

SD: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/tfr/
NY: http://newyork.craigslist.org/tfr/
LA: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/
Other cities: http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.html
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SAG Picks Nominees Outside the Mainstream

The Screen Actors Guild flashed some independence with its annual
awards nominations Thursday, citing performers from outside-the-
mainstream movies such as "The Station Agent" "Whale Rider" and "In
America."

more here: http://movies.yahoo.com/news/ap/20040115/107420742000.html
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CASTING IMMEDIATELY – LARK THEATRE CO. 'SEX IN OTHER PEOPLE'S
HOUSES';

The Lark Theatre Company, John Clinton Eisner, Producing Director,
is seeking immediate submissions (EQUITY/NON-EQUITY) for its Studio
Retreat and BareBones Production of Sex in Other People's Houses by
Sonia Pabley, Ashok Sinha, director. Auditions will be held 2/3/04
by appointment only. Dates are as follows: Studio Retreat: 2/16-
2/20; BareBones Production: 1st rehearsal, 4/1. Performances 4/23 –
5/3. There is pay for both. Please note: actors MUST be available
for both commitments. Please mail submissions to:

The Lark Theatre Company
Attn: Sex in Other People's Houses
939 Eighth Avenue, Ste. 301
New York, NY 10019
e-mail: info@... (please write "Sex in Other People's
Houses" in the re: line)

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Note: All characters are South Asian, raised in the U.S.

Ashish: early 30's. Unremarkable in appearance. A mechanical
engineer, he is married to Radha. Ashish is unfulfilled in all
areas of his life - marriage, family, work. He was always one of
the last to get picked for the team. Uncomfortable in his own
skin. Chronically nervous and spontaneously irrational.


Radha: late 20s - early 30's. Ashish's wife and mother of their 5
year old son. She could be attractive but she tries too hard not to
be. An intelligent woman educated in the field of psychology, she
was raised in the US but under traditional Indian family influences.
She is very uncomfortable with her own body and sexuality.

Jay: early 30's. Handsome, cocky, relaxed. A successful plastic
surgeon. Jay's mother put her son on a pedestal the day he was born
and he hasn't fallen off since. A magnetic personality and sense of
entitlement toward all things attractive, yet within there may be a
yearning for something deeper.

Annika: 20s. Jay's wife. Beautiful with strong sex appeal.
Sexually confidant and provocative. Grew up priveleged. Smart,
but doesn't know she is. Her outward confidence masks deep
insecurity. Sometimes her youth shows.


SEEKING SUBMISSIONS: DESIPINA & CO., 'SEVEN 11 FRANCHISED'

Desipina & Co. is seeking immediate submissions for 'Seven 11
Franchised', (EQUITY SHOWCASE, approval pending) a follow up to last
year's successful 'Seven 11 Convenience Theatre'. Auditions will be
held in early February. Rehearsals begin March 1, 2004 and
performances begin April 1, 2004. All rehearsals and performances
will be held at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum Theatre. This
year's collection of plays all probe issues of stereotype,
immigration and assimilation with humor and pathos.

Seeking: 2 South Asian men (20's-30's), 2 South Asian women (20's-
30's), 1 African American man (20's – 30's), 1 Asian man (40's –
50's), 1 Asian man (20's – 30's) and 1 Asian female (20's – 30's).
Actors will form a company that will play at least two roles each in
the seven eleven-minute plays.

Also seeking a Stage Manager, Lightboard operator and Soundboard
operator. There is a small stipend for these positions.

Please mail headshots and resumes, and resumes for crew positions to
Rohi Mirza, Producing Director, Desipina & Co., 360 West 34th St
#6V, NYC 10001.