On Jul 13, 2009, at 5:24 PM, Reel Women wrote:

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> REEL WOMEN NEWS & EVENTS 05/30/09
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> 1. RW MEETING -- Wednesday, 7/15
> 2. 48 HFP "BEST OF AUSTIN 2009" SCREENING -- Monday, 7/27
> 3. RW "FIRST MONDAY MIX" -- Monday, 8/3
> 4. REEL CHAT (Thank Yous, Member News, Member Brags, Welcome New
> Members -- a WHOLE BUNCH of you this time!, MORE!)
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> LOCAL EVENTS (in date order)
> 5. AFS Essential Cinema: Asian Films -- Tuesdays, thru 7/28
> 6. Paramount Summer Film Series
> 7. The Network Austin Mixer -- Wednesday, 7/29
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> JOBS/AUDITIONS/VOLUNTEER OPS/CREW NEEDED/INTERNSHIPS
> 8. Sound Designer/Editor & After Effects Editor
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> NEWS AND INFORMATION
> 9. News from the Texas Motion Picture Association (TXMPA)
> 10. Kelley Baker's Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide
> 11. Austin Film Society's New Website
> 12. Austin Film Festival News & Events
> 13. Austin Film Casting, Film Austin, Local Resources
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> CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES
> 14. Upcoming Classes at The Austin School of Film
> 15. The Screenplay Workshop
> 16. Free Class with Van Brooks / Class Schedule
> 17. Donise Hardy's On-Camera Commerical ADULT Workshop
> 18. Donise Hardy's TEEN Workshop
> 19. Keene Studios Summer Acting Camp
> 20. State Theatre School of Acting Summer Classes for KIDS & TEENS
> 21. State Theatre School of Acting ADULT Classes
> 22. Steve Mims' Austin FilmWorks Feature Film Lab
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> CALLS FOR ENTRIES
> 23. Cinemakids
> 24. Lone Star Film Festival
> Due to time/space concerns, this section will list solicitations
> only from festivals/organizations in Texas and those dedicated to
> women and youth.
> We suggest you seek other resources for additional festival
> information.
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> 1. REEL WOMEN MEETING -- WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 7:00pm -- at the
> Picture Box Studio, 701 Tillery, Suite A-7, Austin 78702.
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> We're going to have a panel of female producers, production
> supervisors/coordinators, ADs, more. We're waiting 'til the last
> minute to make the announcement of who will actually participate.
> Their schedules are SOOOOO busy! It will be very informative,
> interesting and fun, we promise!
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> FREE!
> OPEN TO EVERYONE!
> Come early for networking (and to help us set up the room!)
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> 2. "BEST OF AUSTIN 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT 2009" SCREENING -- MONDAY,
> JULY 27, 7:00pm -- at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. TICKETS:
> $10.00, available ON-LINE at www.drafthouse.com after July 15.
>
> This is the final event in this year's mega-exciting 48 HFP! The
> TOP TEN films as chosen by a judging panel, as well as other films
> that have been acknowledged for achievement, AND presentations of
> awards in a number of categories, culminating in the announcement
> of "The Best Film of Austin 48 Hour Film Project 2009", which will
> then screen in Las Vegas at the National Association of
> Broadcasters convention next spring.
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> The screening is open to everyone, not just participants and
> supporters.
>
> TEASER: The prop this year was a banana, so don't be surprised by
> a "bunch" of surprises!
>
> The AUDIENCE FAVORITE winners have already been announced:
> GROUP A - "Exodus", Atomic Productions, Andrew Adams, Team Leader
> GROUP B - "Happy Father's Day", Irony Coast Productions, Heather
> Tucker, Team Leader
> GROUP C -- "Exit", The Midnight Society, Jeffrey Buras, Team Leader
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> ALSO: MATT BRANNAN -- you have won a DVD! Please contact us:
> reelwomen@....
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> The films that will screen will be announced by July 15.
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> 3. REEL WOMEN'S "FIRST MONDAY MIX" -- MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 6:00-8:00pm
> -- at Opal Divine's Freehouse, West 6th & Rio Grande Streets. No
> schedule, no speakers, no agenda; just networking, bragging,
> bitching, commiserating. Meet old friends and new. Find people
> you want to work with (or not!). Have a burger and a brew (or two).
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> FREE!
> OPEN TO EVERYONE!
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> 4. REEL CHAT
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> CONGRATULATIONS to RW Member CAROLYN BANKS on the completion of her
> first feature, Invicta, filmed almost entirely in Bastrop. The tag
> line is "Love, greed and fire ants mix it up in rural Texas".
> Written and directed by Ms. Banks, produced by River Road
> Productions and Upstart. The feature is a blend of comedy, romance
> and horror, a genre writer-director Carolyn Banks calls “Horror Tra-
> La.” It has its serious moments too, especially in the initial
> focus on Cory and Evan, a young couple whose marriage is strained
> by Evan’s desire to move from Manhattan to rural Texas to teach at
> a small college. Cory alienates many, but especially fire ant
> expert Hamilton Lock, a thorough-going villain. Meanwhile, Olivia,
> one of Lock’s researchers, falls in love with Evan, further
> complicating events. Check out www.invictathemovie.com for more
> information.
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> JENN WHITE's feature, Between Floors, is now complete, and she had
> a recent screening party to raise funds for marketing, film
> festival submissions, etc. We're sorry we had to miss that. Jenn
> is one of the busiest DPs around. We congratulate her and the cast
> and crew on this new endeavor.
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> Enjoy lunch and the music of SARAH JOY DINAN at Central Market,
> 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., on Sunday, July 19, 12:30-3:00pm. There is no
> cover/admission charge for this event and the cafe is air conditioned.
> ^^^^^
> Producer ARNIE REYES and company held a big party on July 4 to
> announce the DVD release of The Sno Cone Stand.
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> Big Chief, You da Prettiest! He Knocks 'em Dead with Needle and
> Thread -- An exhibit of photographs and video documenting the
> vibrant Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans, by Gene Vandiver and RW
> Member DONNA PARDUE runs through July 27. The Mardi Gras Indians
> are astounding examples of costume history and folk art. Each
> participant creates a new suit each year with intricate beadwork
> and pounds of feathers. Once violent, they now have showdowns in
> the streets to see whose suit is the prettiest.
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> TODD SANDERS of Roadhouse Relics -- neon signs, movie props, custom
> work -- reports that RR was chosen as a photo location to represent
> Austin's vibe in the June '09 issue of the Anthropologie catalog!
> His work was also featured in the May '09 Esquire article "31
> Things A Man Should Own." Roadhouse Relics creates works of art
> specifically designed for each customer's unique tastes. You can
> even specify the level of weathering, from new to rusty. Modern
> vintage decor handmade in Austin. www.roadhouserelics.com.
> ^^^^^
> Katherine McQueen has left WOMEN & THEIR WORK after seven years to
> move to Athens, Georgia. Rachel Koper will be filling her shoes as
> the new Program Director. www.womenandtheirwork.org.
> ^^^^^
> We missed RW Member DEBRA WATSON singing again at the Oasis on Lake
> Travis a few weeks ago. Hope we'll have another chance soon to
> support her and hear some good music!
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> BOB RAY's lil' roller derby doc Hell on Wheels is now online! And
> for free, no less!!! Here's a link. http://www.snagfilms.com/films/
> title/hell_on_wheels/. http://www.HellOnWheelsTheMovie.com P.S.
> Here's some hype to get you riled up: "Hell on Wheels is an epic
> doc. It's fast, fun, and inspiring."- Chris Gore (founder, Film
> Threat Magazine). "…the kind of twists, drama, cat fights and
> compound fractures that only happen in real life. …the story is
> extremely compelling, sometimes laugh-out-loud outrageous and above
> all inspiring." - Ain't It Cool News. BTW, keep your eyes peeled
> for a Rock Opera 10 year anniversary screening and party in Oct!
> http://www.RockOperaTheMovie.com. http://www.CrashCamFilms.com.
> ^^^^^
> WELCOME NEW (AND RENEWING) MEMBERS: Larry Amaro, Michelle
> Andrews, Clem Beard, Deb Bryan, Corina Calderon, Karen Casey, Chris
> Clark, Carol Gaylene Clark, Heather Collier, Rocio Garza, AnnMarie
> Giaquinto, D.R. Glenn, Lisa Grecco, Amy Hadley, Hanna Haide, Ed
> Hattaway, Heather Hodges, Donna Huffman, Richard Johnson, Deena
> Kalai, Anne Kanno, Karen Knippa, Kay Knippa, Mark Lane, Kurt
> Lawson, Gloria Morales, Adam Moroz, Cindy Palls, Craig Parker, Kari
> Putnam, Gretchen Reed, Rick Richardson, Step Rowe, Natalie Shanks,
> Regina Sharon, Heather Scobie, Larry Shaw, Marina Seitsinger, Liz
> Sifuentes, Kassie Sonie,Jonna Spradley, Marti Swanson, Theatre
> Quorum, Forrest Walls, Mitchell Westmoreland, Lily Williams, Angela
> Wilson. Thanks for joining us! We appreciate your support! THIS
> MUST BE SOME KIND OF RECORD!
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> HEY, EVERYBODY -- SEND US YOUR NEWS!
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> 5. AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS ESSENTIAL CINEMA: LOVE ON THE
> LARGEST CONTINENT: TEN ASIAN FILMS -- JUNE 2 - JULY 28 -- at the
> Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (1120 S. Lamar Blvd.). Free for AFS
> members, $6 general public. Information: www.austinfilm.org
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> EVERY YEAR THE AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS AT LEAST ONE SERIES
> DEVOTED TO A PARTICULAR ASIAN COUNTRY, REGION OR DIRECTOR. This
> summer we are ranging over the entire continent of Asia to look at
> people, stories, and geography as diverse as anywhere else on our
> planet. In the process we will “visit” Kazakhstan, India, Sri
> Lanka, Mongolia, Japan, Bhutan, and various regions of China. Love
> and friendship play a big role in these films, which explore themes
> of looking for a wife in a desolate area, finding a mother in a war-
> torn region, growing up in Mongolia, finding love in retreats far
> away from war, realizing that the joys of life may be right at
> home, making sacrifices for a dying child, discovering the evil
> beneath a smile, searching for one's children in a big city, and
> sharing a love of cinema. As with so many other films from Asia,
> the cinematography, characters, and landscapes promise to raise
> your spirits even while some of the stories may give you a few
> tearful moments, but I guarantee that several of the films will
> definitely make you laugh. Be prepared for an emotional summer full
> of wonderful images and fascinating people. -- CHALE NAFUS,
> DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING, AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY
>
> STOLEN LIFE [SHENG SI JIE]
> Tuesday, July 14 - 7pm - Austin Premiere
> Yan'ni had been raised by relatives while her mother suffered “re-
> education” during the Red Guard's officially sanctioned reign of
> terror. Now a young adult, Yan'ni unexpectedly leaves home to go to
> college. There she meets the charming Muyu, with whom she falls in
> love. Finding herself inconveniently pregnant, she wants to abort
> the child, but Muyu is very determined for her to have the baby.
> What could seem like love and a deep sense of responsibility
> actually hides Muyu's real intentions regarding this and other
> babies he has fathered. .
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> LUXURY CAR [JIANG CHENG XIA RI]
> Tuesday, July 21 - 7pm - Austin Premiere
> Once the tight control of Maoism began to relax and people were
> free to seek their fortune in the burgeoning cities and boomtowns
> of an explosively materialistic China, many families lost contact
> with their children. In Wang Chao's contemporary tale a village
> school teacher (another “reeducated intellectual”) acts upon his
> dying wife's final request. He travels to the city of Wuhan to look
> for their son but instead discovers his daughter, who is working as
> a karaoke bar “escort.” Silent about his daughter's relationship
> with a bar owner, Li Qiming enlists the aid of an aging cop to
> concentrate on the search for his missing son. .
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> ELECTRIC SHADOWS [MENG YING TONG NIAN]
> Tuesday, July 28 - 7pm
> Echoing the love of movies presented in CINEMA PARADISO, Xiao
> Jiang's wonderful ELECTRIC SHADOWS shows how important movies were
> to a small mining community during the Maoist period, especially to
> two young children, Mao Xiaobing [“Mao's Little Soldier”] and Ling
> Ling. In the outdoor cinema, run by “Uncle” Pan, all the
> townspeople gather to “breathe together and dream together,”
> particularly with tales of socialist heroism and self-sacrificing
> love. Separated by a series of unfortunate events, the two children
> despair of ever seeing each other again. That is, until one day
> many years later, when Mao Dabing [“Great Soldier Mao”]
> accidentally runs his bike into a stack of bricks. Through diaries,
> detective work, and luck Dabing is able to discover what happened
> to Ling Ling in the intervening years. .
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> 6. PARAMOUNT SUMMER FILM SERIES -- at the Paramount Theatre down
> town Austin, 713 Congress. CELEBRATING A 34-YEAR TRADITION! The
> summer's best films at Austin's best theatre - more than 70 classic
> films as they were meant to be seen! Featuring many new prints,
> foreign classics, 70mm spectaculars, Warner Brothers cartoons and
> more! Series programmed by Paul Beutel. For full schedule:
> http://www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Film
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> 7. THE NETWORK AUSTIN MIXER -- WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
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> WHAT: The Network Austin Mixer
> WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 - Speakers at 7:00pm -- Network Till
> Late
> WHERE: Mother Egan’s Irish Pub - 715 West 6th St. Austin , TX
> WHO: Everyone involved in film and media... and YOU!
> SPEAKER: Giovanni Gallucci - http://twitter.com/giovanni and http://
> gallucci.net/
> Our Guest Speaker on July 29 will be Giovanni Gallucci, who will
> speak on online promotion and marketing, a must for all filmmakers.
> After over a decade building online communities and developing
> search engine technology for clients, Giovanni is recognized as a
> social media expert, an award-winning new media producer, an
> entertaining public speaker, successful buzz marketer, author,
> editor, and a leader in search engine marketing. Through
> partnerships and certifications with leading companies and
> organizations on the web including Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft, the
> Social Media Club, SEMPO, DFWIMA, and others, Giovanni works with
> each client to develop effective community-based online marketing
> solutions. Giovanni and his team of online marketing experts offer
> comprehensive advisory services to define strategy, improve
> conversions, increase communications, build online brands and
> improve ROI, return on investment.
>
> In essence, Giovanni is a social media ninja and brand evangelist
> for forward thinking companies, individuals, celebrities and
> politicos. He creates buzz and engages with the press for clients
> of public relations firms, marketers and ad agencies as a gun for
> hire. Giovanni’s other areas of expertise include on-site training,
> community building, online training, website architecture, buzz
> generation, new media, online viral marketing, and search engine
> optimization.
> We meet on the second and last Wednesdays of each month. We have
> completed the move to Google Groups, so if you know folks who want
> to receive emails about our Mixer, please send them this link and
> have them request membership in this group - http://
> groups.google.com/group/the-network-austin-mixer/web - and visit it
> and our website - http://www.networkaustinmixer.com - to keep
> updated about the Mixers, our featured Speakers, links for
> information, networking, etc. There is no membership required to
> attend The Network Austin Mixers and no cover charge. The Mixers
> are open to those involved with or interested in film, media,
> acting, writing, producing, etc. Join us!
>
> Please pass on information about our Mixers to your friends and
> associates in the film/media industries, and if you have a website
> associated with those fields, please post our website -
> www.networkaustinmixer.com
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> 8. SOUND DESIGNER/EDITOR & MOTION EDITOR NEEDED -- NO PAY -- We are
> looking for a Sound Designer/Sound Editor and a Motion &/or After
> Effects Editor in the Austin area to assist us with post-production
> on our short narrative, FAITHFUL DEPARTED. We are looking for
> experienced individuals who have excellent collaboration,
> communication, & problem-solving skills, and have the time to
> dedicate to this project as we are set to complete it by August
> 2009. We have a rough cut of the short, and it just needs a bit
> more work to get it to its final stage. As of right now, there is
> no pay involved. Everyone involved in the production thus far has
> donated their time and passion. However, we can provide you with a
> copy of the final cut for your personal reel.
>
> FAITHFUL DEPARTED is the story of how one woman’s doubts and fears
> take shape, and on the Day of the Dead, return to claim her, if
> they can. It is a short thriller in which Angela thinks she has
> outrun the past but as the Day of the Dead approaches strange
> things begin to happen that make her realize that some obsessions
> never die.
>
> Click on the following link or copy & paste it into your internet
> browser to view a teaser of FAITHFUL DEPARTED: http://
> www.myspace.com/michin70
>
> We plan to submit the short narrative to Sundance, the Austin Film
> Festival, SXSW, the New York International Latino Film Festival,
> the Chicago International Latino Film Festival, the Los Angeles
> International Latino Film Festival, Cine Las Americas, the San
> Antonio Film Festival and CineSol.
>
> If you are interested in being a part of this production, please
> contact Humberto Pérez, via email at chscougarvideo@... or
> tacoazul@..., or by phone at 512-786-5925. Upon meeting we
> would like to see a resume and a reel of your production work. If
> it is posted online, please send us the link.
>
> Below is a brief bio about us.
>
> Faithful Departed is the second collaboration between Humberto
> Adrian Perez, who is directing, and Veronica Rodriguez, who is
> producing & is the writer. We collaborated on Veronica's first
> screenplay, The Pilgrimage, in 2005, which we made with $500
> dollars and a video camera we borrowed from her sister. As a
> result of making that short, we discovered that we had similar
> attitudes and ideas about the kind of movies we wanted to make.
> Veronica brings to the table a love of writing and storytelling and
> Humberto brings superior technical knowledge and an attention to
> detail that a surgeon would envy. We both felt that women’s
> stories told by and for women are few and far between and those
> told from a Latina perspective are practically nonexistent.
>
> As a result of that first great experience in moviemaking Veronica
> wrote a second script called El Ride. El Ride was the grand prize
> recipient of the Filmgenesis script to film contest, as such,
> Veronica was provided with a $10,000 budget and the opportunity to
> fly to LA to direct her first film. El Ride screened at the 2007
> Cine Las Americas; at the 2007 Austin Woman's Film Festival, where
> we were selected as Best of the Fest; at the 2007 San Antonio
> Underground Film Festival; 2007 Dances With Films in LA; and the
> 2007 San Diego Women's Film Festival.
>
> About Humberto A. Pérez
> Humberto is an indie filmmaker who has been producing, directing, &
> collaborating on films & videos since the late 90's. He is also
> the video technology instructor at Connally High School in Austin.
> As well as the Cine Joven instructor at the Austin School of Film.
> The Youth Filmmaking in Spanish class encourages a Latino based
> artistic vision, while developing conceptual and artistic skills
> that will help to inform future careers. At both schools Humberto
> facilitates the students' learning by teaching them how to produce
> engaging, compelling videos to meet the demand for media rich
> content for real world solutions. Humberto is also the Audio/Video
> Special Interest Group leader for Capital Macintosh, Austin's
> premier mac user group.
>
> My future plans are to write and direct a feature narrative film
> with a compelling story that inspires the human spirit. I am
> inspired by films like The Namesake, Pan’s Labyrinth, Cinema
> Paradiso, Juno, Son of Rambow, Frida, Star Wars, and Like Water
> For Chocolate just to name a few. I hold filmmakers like Charlie
> Chaplin, Spike Lee, George Lucas, and Mira Nair in high regard.
>
> Humberto A. Perez, Instructor
> Connally High School Video Technology Dept.
> 13212 N. Lamar Blvd.
> Austin, Texas 78753
> (512)594-0800
> humberto.perez@...
> chscougarvideo@...
> www.chscougar.tv
> Humberto A. Pérez, Independent Filmmaker
> tacoazul@...
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> 9. NEWS FROM THE TEXAS MOTION PICTURE ALLIANCE -- NEW BOARD
> CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF HB 873
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> On Saturday, June 27, members of Texas Motion Picture Alliance
> (TXMPA) convened at Texas State University in San Marcos for their
> Annual Meeting. Presiding over the meeting was Don Stokes, the
> third president to lead the young organization. Stokes recognized
> and celebrated TXMPA’s role, and industry-wide cooperation, in
> attaining the passage House Bill 873, a measure improving upon
> Texas’ Moving Image Industry Incentive Program.
>
> “This bill was the result of a collaborative effort between our
> cohesive, statewide alliance, our lobbyists HillCo Partners, and
> key allies like Representative Dawna Dukes, Senator Bob Deuell,
> Governor Rick Perry, Comptroller Susan Combs, and the staff at the
> Texas Film Commission,” said Stokes. “This meeting allows us a
> moment to reflect on our achievement and to prepare for growth our
> industry will experience as a result of our successes at the Capitol.”
>
> The meeting included the announcement of election results to
> replace board members with expiring terms, creating the 2009-2010
> Board of Directors. Additionally, the membership voted to create a
> new seat recognizing the Video Games, Animation, and Visual Effects
> disciplines in the industry.
>
> Assuming three Permanent Industry Seats include: Gary Bond for the
> Texas Association of Film Commissions; Garry Potts as the
> Producer’s representative; Oge Young representing the Video Games,
> Animation, and Visual Effects industries. Elected as At-Large
> Members include: Craig Berlin, Larry Cashion, Robert Curlin, Linda
> Alcazar Jurado, Rick Olmos, Jeannette Scott.
>
> New Regional Representatives and their respected Alternates include:
> Paul Alvarado-Dykstra, Central Regional Rep, Shelly Schriber,
> Central Regional Alternate; David Friedman, North Texas Regional
> Rep (re-elected), Barack Epstein, North Texas Regional Alternate
> (newly elected); Liz Moise Gonzalez, South Central Regional Rep,
> Maxine Greco, South Central Regional Alternate.
>
> Returning Board Members include: Sharon Montana Adams, At-Large
> Member, Steve Belsky, Labor/Crew Representative, Linda Dowell,
> Labor/Talent Representative, Jeff Evans, At-Large Member, Susan
> Fowler, Southeast Regional Representative, Larry Jokl, Rio Grande
> Valley Regional Representative, Camille Scioli McNamara, Panhandle
> Regional Representative,
> Lynne Moon, Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals
> Representative,
> Don Stokes, At-Large Member, Sandra Welch, West Texas Regional
> Representative.
>
> Following the Annual Meeting, the new Board of Directors held its
> first meeting where it elected officers. Don Stokes was elected to
> return as president, Susan Fowler was elected vice president,
> Camille McNamara was elected secretary, and Shelly Schreiber was
> elected treasurer. Stokes commented, “Today we had the opportunity
> to thank and salute our outgoing board members for the huge
> sacrifice of time and dedication they gave for which this entire
> industry is indebted. Through their efforts, we achieved
> legislation that is paramount to our livelihood. The new Board
> begins its work today and we look forward to finding more ways to
> growing our moving image industry and bringing more business to
> Texas.”
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> 10. KELLEY BAKER’s THE ANGRY FILMMAKER SURVIVAL GUIDE: MAKING THE
> EXTREME NO BUDGET FILM is Finally Ready!!! Well, almost … He just
> finished the final rounds of proofs and it looks great. I am told
> it will officially be available very soon. As most of you know, he
> is self-publishing this book so your support is crucial.
>
> KELLEY BAKER, THE ANGRY FILMMAKER (www.angryfilmmaker.com) is a
> long-time friend of REEL WOMEN. He has presented several workshops
> for us, spoken at meetings and served as a judge for our Austin 48
> Hour Film Project.
>
> Is ihis book any good? Listen to these people…
>
> When it comes to independent filmmaking Kelley Baker is the real
> thing. His experience, observations and practical advice reveals
> the raw truth about an important art form that has been hijacked,
> over-romanticized and betrayed by everyone from the mainstream
> media to its very own champions. This book is about real
> filmmaking. -- Brian Johnson, Author, Screenwriter, and Director
>
> We are taking orders for the book now ($16.95 + $3 S&H), and it
> will be shipped when it becomes available. For those of you who
> Pre-Order your copies, you will receive a signed copy when the book
> ships.
>
> Like any good survivalist, Kelley Baker doesn't beat around the
> bush … His 12 chapter Survival Guide is a compact, no-holds-barred
> 12-step program to creating what Baker calls "The Extreme No-Budget
> Film." Baker is on fire about making films. You will be too after
> reading this brutally honest compilation of personal stories and
> practical advice from the front lines of independent filmmaking. --
> Morrie Warshawski, Consultant and Author (Shaking the Money Tree:
> The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video - 3rd
> Edition)
>
> Excerpt: I am the poster boy for bad decisionmaking in the
> Independent Film world! I have made eight short films, three
> features and a couple of documentaries, along with a ton of
> corporate videos, and commercials. I have whored myself on other
> people's movies for the last 20+ years. There are certain truths I
> have learned, and certain things and people I shouldn't have
> listened to. I have messed up my life financially, emotionally,
> and probably physically and it's all been for my love of movies.
> My movies.
>
> "Angry or not, Kelley Baker knows his stuff, and he tells it all in
> this book that's part indie film war story, part instructional
> manual for true independents, and part furious rant. It's always
> entertaining, and it might just tick you off, but – most important
> – the advice contained within these pages will help you get your
> film made… -- Chris Hansen, Writer and Director, The Proper Care
> and Feeding of an American Messiah
>
> Excerpt: Too many people finance their films on credit cards, and
> they go broke! Their films end up not getting a distributor and
> they're left paying 30% interest on a film that no one wants. Heed
> the words of noted financial consultant and former NBA player,
> Charles Barkley, Credit cards exist to keep poor people poor.
> DON'T USE YOUR DAMN CREDIT CARDS FOR ANYTHING!!! Does that mean
> I've never funded something with credit cards? Yes! And I have
> lived to regret it.
>
> Kelley Baker is the genuine article, a skilled craftsman and a
> passionate artist who is committed to sharing his love of true and
> independent film to whoever is lucky enough to cross his path, he
> is to be listened to. Bill Dever, Indie Producer, Founder of The
> Indy Film Co-op and fan of Kelley's Dog Moses
>
> So go to my website and Pre-Order your signed copy today.$16.95 +
> $3 S&H. It’s a lot of knowledge for under $20.
>
> AND … don’t forget to buy a T-Shirt too!
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> 11. AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY -- NEW WEBSITE -- www.austinfilm.org --
> Check it out! ** We now have Events RSS Feeds - AFS Events:
> www.austinfilm.org/feed.rss?id=6 and Community Events:
> www.austinfilm.org/feed.rss?id=7. You can also view all events on
> one calendar here: www.austinfilm.org/Page.aspx?pid=206
>
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> 12. AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL NEWS & EVENTS -- DISCOUNTED BADGES NOW ON
> SALE
>
> Website // www.austinfilmfestival.com
> Updates on events, panelists, festival films and more!
>
> MySpace // www.myspace.com/austinfilmfestival
> Become AFF’s myspace friend!
>
> Facebook // www.facebook.com
> Become a fan of AFF!
>
> Twitter // twitter.com/austinfilmfest
> Follow AFF on Twitter - @austinfilmfest
> Follow Rachel Hartsfield, Development Director - @rhartsfield
> Follow Kelly Williams, Film Program Director - @kellywilliams
> Follow David Gil, Film Programmer - @david_gil
>
> Time Warner Cable // View films made through AFF’s Young Filmmakers
> Program on Central Texas OnDemand, Channel 1400
>
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>
> 13. LOCAL RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
>
> AUSTIN FILM CASTING -- If you are interested in acting
> opportunities and you are not already a member of Dan Eggleston's
> Yahoo group, you simply have to sign up. He sends out multiple
> notices almost everyday. We can't imagine where he gets all this
> information. Go to: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/
> AustinFilmCasting/
>
> www.Film-Texas.com. To open to the Austin section, it’s www.Film-
> Texas.com/Austin.html. Almost everything someone in production in
> Austin needs to know is linked to that page, but the tabs on the
> left make it easy to navigate: Production, Locations, Crew and
> Screenwriting, Jobs, Short Film Texas and more. Important link to
> the Austin screen especially for someone wanting to navigate the
> local industry is www.Film-Texas.com/Network.html.
>
> Texas Film Commission: www.governor.state.tx.us/film.
>
> Austin Film Society: www.austinfilm.org.
>
> The Network Austin: www.networkaustinmixer.com
>
> Austin Screenwriters Group: www.austinscreenwriters.org
>
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> 14. CLASSES AT THE AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FILM
>
> After Effects - Saturdays, July 18 - August 22, 10am-1pm
> This Intro to After Effects training class is designed for the
> beginning user. This course will help you understand the
> fundamental basics of animation & compositing. After Effects is an
> essential tool for any non linear video editor. With After Effects,
> editors, producers and animators can create sophisticated motion
> graphics and composite layers of QuickTime movies and graphics
> files. After Effects provides the control and professional quality
> output previously reserved for commercial post-houses.
>
> Final Cut Pro 101 - Thur-Fri-Sat, July 23-25, 10am-6pm
> This course introduces students to the primary feature set and
> basic interface of Final Cut Pro. You will learn to perform basic
> editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user
> interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing
> preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various
> editing and trimming techniques, ripple, roll, slip and slide
> tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.
>
> Intro to Photoshop- Friday, July 24, 9am-4pm
> This workshop will introduce you to the foundations of Adobe
> Photoshop and provide you with the tools you need to dive into your
> own projects. We will cover various topics including file formats,
> tools, history, actions, blend modes, text, filters, and working
> with images for web, video, print and photography. You will get
> hands-on experience through in-class projects. You will create a
> poster, enhance photos, and more.
>
> See www.austinfilmschool.org for more information and to register.
>
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>
> 15. THE SCREENPLAY WORKSHOP: "NEW" INTRODUCTORY SCRIPT CONSULTATION
>
> WHEN: 90 minutes scheduled at your convenience
> WHERE: Central Austin (or via telephone anywhere)
> COST: $70
> INFO: www.thescreenplayworkshop.org
>
> For one low price, you can meet with professional story consultant
> (and The Screenplay Workshop founder) Jill Chamberlain to discuss
> the viability of your screenplay or your screenplay ideas. Jill
> will assess your story's dramatic strength and teach you
> straightforward, powerful techniques that will tangibly improve
> your ability as a screenwriter, no matter your level, in just one
> no-fluff, jam-packed private consultation.
>
> The Screenplay Workshop: Private Consultation Package
> WHEN: 7 1/2 hours private instruction & story consultation (scheduled
> over 5 sessions)
> WHERE: Central Austin
> COST: $370
> INFO: www.thescreenplayworkshop.org
> For about the same cost as a group class, you could work one-on-one
> with professional story consultant (and The Screenplay Workshop
> founder) Jill Chamberlain. Develop your screenplay idea into a
> workable film treatment, learn The Screenplay Workshop's exclusive
> writing techniques and receive professional feedback and guidance
> throughout the process as you take your screenplay from start to
> finish. Or, you can work on just the areas you feel need
> improvement; all consultations are tailored to your needs and
> schedule.
>
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>
> 16. FREE CLASS WITH VAN BROOKS / CLASS SCHEDULE -- at The Austin
> Actors Institute, 502 West 30th Street, presents:
>
> FREE CLASS with VAN BROOKS Next Tuesday, July 14th, 7:00-10:00pm.
> If you are at least 18 years old and haven't had a chance to work
> with Van before, here's an opportunity to check out his work for
> free. We'll talk about the business and what steps you need to be
> taking, the best tips for improving your skills quickly, the next
> session of classes, and the MASTERY workshop. ALSO, everyone in the
> class will be working on camera. To make a reservation, please get
> in touch by email. As for the next session:
>
> "INTENSE, INEXPENSIVE, and EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE"
> New Classes with Van Brooks
>
> There are a ton of new projects now hitting the Austin area, &
> every Agent and Casting Director in town is encouraging the coaches
> to get Austin actors ready: IT'S TIME TO RAISE THE BAR.
>
> This second summer session is designed to prepare you for all
> aspects of auditioning: strong choices, text interpretation, cold
> readings, prepared readings, imrov, confidence in the room, what
> not to do, what's unique about you, secret info, LISTENING, loving
> the Casting Directors (in a reasonable way, of course), and much
> more. OUR FIRST SESSION SOLD OUT IN RECORD TIME. IF YOU ARE
> INTERESTED, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
>
> Six weeks, $150, payment plans okay. Do not enroll in this session
> unless you are serious and ready to work hard. Everything taped,
> viewed, and discussed in class.
>
> MONDAY NIGHTS July 20th-August 24th 7:00-10:30pm Limit: 12
> This class is only for actors who have already worked with Van and
> have done the MASTERY workshop.
>
> TUESDAY NIGHTS July 21st-August 25th 7:00-10:30pm Limit: 12
> This class is open to anyone who is serious about raising their
> skill level and getting those callbacks.
>
> WEDNESDAY NIGHTS July 22nd-August 26th 7:00-10:30pm Limit: 12
> This class is also open to any actor with a desire to get cast.
>
> THURSDAY NIGHTS July 23rd-August 27th 7:00-10:30pm Limit: 12
> And the same goes for Thursday: open to anyone willing to work hard.
>
> The next MASTERY workshop is August 14th, 15th, and 16th.
>
> vanarama@... www.VanBrooks.com (512) 203-9240
>
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>
> 17. DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A., PRESENTS ON-CAMERA TV COMMERCIAL
> AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS -- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
> -- Come join us for the best eight hours you'll ever invest in
> your career. Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy,
> C.S.A., founder and previous owner of Casting Works LA, has been a
> leader in casting TV commercials in the State of Texas. Her credits
> include: AARP, TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, LITHIA MOTORS, TEXAS
> TOURISM, ORACLE/DELL, HARLEY DAVIDSON, H-E-B, HARRAH'S - BILOXI,
> DHL, WESTERN UNION, CARINO'S, STRIPES, WINDTRICITY, XCEL ENERGY,
> TEXAS LOTTERY, SCHWAB, CPS, USPS AND TX DOT plus hundreds of other
> commercials during her 16 years as a Casting Director. Donise has
> cast many feature films and industrials, but has always
> concentrated on commercials. www.donisehardy.com
>
> The day begins with Donise giving you an overview of the industry,
> the reality of the hard work involved, getting/ keeping an agent,
> marketing hints, networking opportunities and many insider tips
> that only a Casting Director with her vast experience would know.
> Who better to take a class with than someone who has literally seen
> hundreds of thousands of auditions?
>
> During your day, you will be constantly on-camera auditioning
> (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast) in various
> types of scenarios, both solo and with scene partners. Each
> commercial is taped, played back and critiqued on an individual
> basis. You'll be astonished at your improvement throughout the day.
>
> If you have never attended a workshop, this is the best way to get
> started. If you have been an actor for decades, you still don't
> want to miss this. A coach of many years recently took the workshop
> and remarked afterwards, "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I
> can't believe how much I learned in one day."
>
> The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately
> 6PM. We will take a short lunch break. A few days before the
> workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of
> suggested brings and information regarding State Theatre in Austin,
> where class is held.
>
> Individualized attention to you is of paramount importance, so
> enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students. Please send the
> Registration Slip below, together with your payment of $150 and
> mail to: Donise Hardy, P. O. Box 1211, Georgetown, TX 78627
>
> We abide by the State of Texas Refund Policy. (You do not have a
> confirmed reservation until the Registration Slip and payment have
> been received.)
>
> Please e-mail Donise at info@... for questions.
>
> REGISTRATION SLIP - ADULT CLASS
>
> Name:______________________ E-mail:_________________________
>
> Telephone Number: (Cell)_____________ (Home)________________
>
> Class Date:________ Agency: ________________________________
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> 18. DONISE L. HARDY, C.S.A., PRESENTS ON-CAMERA TV COMMERCIAL
> AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP FOR TEENS! (12 - 16 years old) --
> SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 (ONLY 4 SEATS REMAINING) -- Come join us
> for the best seven hours you'll ever invest in your teen's career.
> Los Angeles/Austin Casting Director, Donise L. Hardy, C.S.A., owner
> of "A CASTING PLACE", is a leader in casting TV commercials in the
> State of Texas for the past 10 years. (see above item for Donise's
> credits)
>
> Parents are invited to stay as the day begins with Donise giving
> you an overview of the industry, the reality of the hard work
> involved, getting/keeping an agent, marketing hints, networking
> opportunities and many insider tips that only a Casting Director
> with her vast experience would know. Whom better to take a class
> with than someone who has literally conducted hundreds of thousands
> of auditions? Parents may either stay or leave at this point and
> are invited back at 4:30PM to view the last taped commercial of the
> day.
>
> During the day, your teen will be constantly on-camera auditioning
> (using scripts from commercials that Donise has cast and are age
> appropriate) in various types of scenarios, both solo and with
> scene partners. Each commercial is taped, played and critiqued on
> an individual basis. You'll be astonished at your teen's
> improvement throughout the day.
>
> If your teen is serious about the business, this is the best way to
> get started. If your teen is already active, this isthe best way to
> take their career to the next level.
>
> The workshop begins promptly at 10AM and lasts until approximately
> 5PM. We will take a short lunch break and go as a group to one of
> the neighboring restaurants, i.e. Subway. A few days before the
> workshop, we will send you a reminder together with a list of
> suggested brings and information regarding State Theatre in Austin,
> where class is held.
>
> Individualized attention to your teen is of paramount importance,
> so enrollment is strictly limited to 14 students. Please send the
> Registration Slip below, together with your payment of $150 (dated
> 10/1) and mail to:
> Donise Hardy, P. O. Box 1211, Georgetown, TX 78627
> You do not have a confirmed reservation until the Registration Slip
> and payment have been received.
> We abide by the refund policy of the State of Texas.
> Please e-mail Donise at donise@... for questions.
>
> REGISTRATION SLIP - TEEN CLASS
>
> Student's Name: _______________________________ Age: ____________
>
> Parent's Name: _________________ E-mail: _________________________
>
> Telephone Number: (Cell) _________________ (Home) ________________
>
> Class Date: _________ Agency: ___________________________________
>
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> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> 19. KEENE STUDIOS SUMMER ACTING CAMPS -- For kids and teens)
> Contact: keenestudios@...
> KEENE STUDIOS SUMMER CAMPS 09 (taught by degreed and certified
> school teachers). All of the following camps are held Wednesday
> through Friday, from 10am-4pm.
>
> TEEN CAMP (ages 12-16)
> July 29-31
> Teen actors sometimes get left behind in this business. Productions
> would prefer to cast someone older who still looks 14 or 15, to
> avoid the extra regulations associated with actors under 18.
> Because most teens are accomplished at playing one type
> (rebellious, smart, shy, etc), their opportunities are limited as
> they wait for that role to come along. Camp is dedicated to helping
> teens stretch their comfort zone to as many character types as
> possible, greatly improving their chances of landing other types of
> roles, despite age or stereotype. Students will learn techniques
> which move actors of every age to the most professional level,
> while keeping instincts and natural ability in tact. The following
> concepts will be covered: Cold Reading, Comedy and timing, Camera,
> Auditioning, Acting (Professional Techniques), Improvisation,
> Interview, Scene Study, and Set Expectations
>
> LOCATION:
> Keene Studios
> 908 East 5th St, Ste 114
> Austin, TX 78702
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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>
> 20. STATE THEATRE SCHOOL OF ACTING -- 2009 Summer Acting Camps for
> Kids & Teens -- Enrolling now!
> Registration Form: http://www.austintheatre.org (Click on State
> School of Acting) or call us to register: (512) 692-0517
>
> ACT OUT! CAMP (ages 8-10)
> This camp blends creative drama with "real world" scenes from film
> & stage. Students will learn to work as an ensemble with games and
> exercises that help the students focus and use their imaginations.
> The final performance will be the last day of the camp. Lots of fun!
> July 20-24 Monday-Friday 9am-Noon $165
>
> YOUNG TEEN CAMP FOR FILM & STAGE
> (ages 11-13)
> Introduce your pre-teen and young teen to the craft of acting. In
> this half-day camp, students will play theatre games, act in scenes
> and monologues from film and stage, learn how to improvise, perform
> their own commercials, and much more!
> July 27-31 Monday-Friday 9am-Noon $175
>
> Advanced TEEN ACTING FOR FILM & STAGE (ages 14-18)
> For teens with previous training or experience. Teen students will
> receive instruction in speech and voice training, movement, theater
> and film terminology, improvisation, scene study and audition
> techniques. The session will culminate with a showcase of the
> students' work. Please call or email for further information.
> August 3-7 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm $300
>
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> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> 21. STATE THEATRE SCHOOL OF ACTING -- ADULT SUMMER '09 CLASSES --
> Registering Now! Registration Form: http://www.austintheatre.org
> (Click on State School of Acting) or call us to register: (512)
> 692-0517.
>
> BEGINNING ACTING FOR FILM & STAGE
> Session 1 led by Amber DuPuy; Session 2 led by Mj Vandivier
> A gentle approach conducive to the beginner, this class will focus
> predominantly on scene study for film and stage. Learn how to
> establish meaningful and honest relationships through the art of
> active listening and responding. Learn the tools necessary to be
> "believable." Develop your imaginative capacities, unleash your
> creative impulses, deepen your intuition, and sharpen the
> analytical skills necessary to "breakdown" a scene.
> Session 2: July 27- Aug 31 (6 weeks) Mondays 7-10pm $185 DRAM 3034 301
>
> ACTING FOR FILM Led by Gabriel Folse
> This is a beginning to advanced beginning acting for film class.
> Mr. Folse focuses on achieving a naturalistic acting style through
> honesty and vulnerability. The emphasis is on energy, personal
> power, personality and enjoyment. The students' work will be
> explored through improvisation and scene study from film and
> television scripts with some videotaping and playback for critique.
> Also, short clips will be watched to learn more about filmmaking
> and the requirements for the actor.
> July 16-Aug. 20 (6 weeks) Thursdays 7-10pm $185 DRAM 3010 300
>
> IMPROVISATION 101 Led by Shana Merlin
> For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop
> teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive
> exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten
> awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and
> flexible. Learn improvisation exercises for performance or
> rehearsals that teach you how to think on the spot, how to
> manipulate your physicality, how to tell stories and a whole bunch
> more.
> July 28-Sept. 1 (6 weeks) Tuesdays 7-10pm $185 DRAM 3040 300
>
> THE ACTOR'S CRAFT: ONGOING TECHNIQUE CLASS Led by Amber DuPuy
> This ongoing class creates an environment where students can "work
> it out." In order to create vivid and fleshed-out characters,
> students will apply the tools they have learned thus far, plus
> learn new technical elements. In addition, the actor's instrument
> will be stretched and honed with physical and vocal warm-ups,
> imagination exploration and improvisation. Scene work and/or
> monologues will be developed.
> Prerequisite: Beginning Acting II; or if you have previous acting
> experience, instructor consent is required.
> July 15-Aug. 19 (6 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $165 DRAX 3010 300
>
> CREATIVITY ONGOING CLASS Led by Babs George
> This class is designed to continue the work begun in the Creativity
> class for Film & Stage. Accessing right brain, intuitive state is a
> constant challenge, and this class focuses on continuing Charles
> Conrads' exercises. Cold reading and preparing scenes both from
> film and stage scripts are the bulk of the work. Script analysis
> will be a part of the investigation of scene, and space permitting,
> there will also be an integration of movement based loosely on Ann
> Bogart's VIEWPOINTS.
> July 27-Aug. 31 (6 weeks) Mondays 7-10pm $185 DRAX 3008 300
>
> THE FILM AUDITION Led by Gabriel Folse
> This class will re-create the film audition environment giving the
> student many opportunities with different scripts to experience
> what a real audition might be like. Film terminology, cold readings
> and time in front of the camera will be utilized to boost
> confidence for actors of all levels of experience. Also, the
> interview process and psychology of the interview and audition will
> be discussed. Work will be taped and played back for critique each
> class. Pre-requisite: Previous experience or acting training.
> Aug. 5-Aug. 26 (4 weeks) Wednesdays 7-10pm $150 DRAM 3013 300
>
> ACCENT REDUCTION Led by MJ Vandivier
> Is your accent limiting your effective communication in your
> professional and personal relationships? In our Accent Reduction
> Class, led by Certified Lessac Voice & Speech Trainer Mj Vandivier,
> you will learn a simple, proven methodology to modify accent usage
> and strengthen your ability to communicate more powerfully.
> July 14 – Aug 18 (6 weeks) Tuesdays 7-10pm $185
>
> PRIVATE COACHING
> Several State Theatre School of Acting teachers offer private
> studies to teens and adults. Areas of study range from auditioning
> for film and stage, Shakespeare, Voice, Monologues, Scene Study and
> more. Contact the school for more information.
>
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> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> 22. AUSTIN FILMWORKS FEATURE LAB REGISTERING FOR FALL 2009
>
> Austin FilmWorks is now accepting student registrations for the
> FEATURE LAB sequence for Fall 2009.
>
> FEATURE LAB is Steve Mims' demanding filmmaking class sequence
> requiring students to produce two short films and play a key role
> on a class-produced feature length film.
>
> Divided into three levels, FEATURE LAB includes Production One, Two
> and Three: introductory, intermediate and advanced courses designed
> to create an individual short, a group short and a group feature in
> an intense 16-month, four semester program.
>
> FEATURE LAB features a new 'inter-locking' sequence to cross-train
> all the students to contribute and learn from all other students
> and projects developed during the 16-month period. The program's
> objective is to foster three collaborative and closely-knit
> filmmaking teams. To achieve this FEATURE LAB's class meetings
> overlap, requiring Production One students to also participate in
> Production Two and Three and Production Two students to participate
> in Production Three.
>
> Here's how it works: class meets on Monday evenings. Production
> One runs from 6:15 to 7:30pm. Production Two runs from 7:45 to
> 8:45. Then Production Three runs from 9:00 to 10:00pm. Students
> enrolled in Production One are required to attend all levels
> (6:15-10:00). Production Two students must attend their class and
> Production Three. Production Three students may attend all levels
> or only their class.
>
> Students who complete the sequence will finish with an individual
> short film, a short film created in a small group and a key role
> and screen credit on the feature film.
>
> Steve Mims is a long-time Austin filmmaker and teacher (U.T. Austin
> and Austin FilmWorks) whose award-winning short films, music videos
> and features have screened widely in festivals and on television.
> On June 12, 2009 Steve was awarded a Barbara Jordan Media Award for
> a 2008 film about dyslexia. For more information visit
> www.austinfilmworks.com or www.stevemimsfilms.com.
>
> For more information about Austin FilmWorks FEATURE LAB download
> the class brochure and schedule at www.austinfilmworks.com .
> Attend an informational Orientation Meeting on Monday, August 24 at
> 6:30 to meet Steve and learn more about FEATURE LAB.
>
> You may also contact Steve at stevemims@....
> ____________________________________________
> INFORMATION OVERVIEW:
>
> Austin FilmWorks FEATURE LAB
> Fall 2009 8/31-12/7 (14 weeks)
> Informational Orientation Meeting: Monday, August 24 at 6:30pm
> Location: Studio A-7, 701 Tillery Street, Austin Texas 78702
> Course fee: $640 per term.
>
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>
> 23. CINEMAKIDS 2009 -- CALL FOR ENTRIES -- Cinemakids is seeking
> films, videos, and computer animations created by young people 18
> years old and under for its annual screening program. Deadline
> EXTENDED TO JULY 15. For information about Cinemakids, as well as
> entry forms and submission guidelines, please visit our website at
> http://rtf.utexas.edu/cinemakids/. Cinemakids will take place
> September 19 & 20 at the University of Texas at Austin.
> mkearney@.... http://rtf.utexas.edu/cinemakids/
>
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>
> 24. LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -- Deadline: Friday, July
> 31. www.lonestarfilmsociety.com. Categories include narrative
> feature length, documentary feature length, short form, and animation.
>
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