<Wanted FCP Editor:
Position based in Portland-Maine. Four months of work. Weekly reality
motor sports show distributed on regional sports networks. Candidate
must have experience with FCP Studio and Photoshop and have worked on
long-form TV shows. Competitive pay based on experience. Please send
resume and sample of your work to Persistence Media, 582 Congress
Street, Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101 or email
gene@... (6/06/06)>

Step by Step and chapter by chapter instructions on the real business
side of the business.

   The Underground Actors Guide to Success aka The Networking Bible for
Actors.

   You've met agents before.- Learn how to get them to stay in touch with
YOU- Instead of you submitting and calling them again and again.

   After reading this book, you will no longer be able to say ‘if only I
knew the right people'.. Because you will know them , and know how to
meet more of them, and develop the relationships so you can get work!.

   With chapters on how to get into SAG on your own terms and how to find
the teacher or mentor that will help you with your career.

   How to start getting good roles in Indie films with real budgets- that
pay!

   How to network effectively, where the people you want to know are, and
how to get them to want to be in touch with you.

Go to ActorsNY.com and click the book link to read more and to order.

   It will answer so many of your questions about why person A is booking
work and moving forward, with or without an agent or manager, while
person B is moving slowly or almost not moving forward at all- and give
you the option to be that person A, if you choose.

   If you follow what The Underground Actors Guide tells you, you will
skyrocket past the others that don't have this information. And even of
the others that buy the book and have the info, 90 % won't be focused
and actually apply it. . which is better for you.- less competition.

   There are few jobs for many actors. You need to be in the top 10
percent to be working, and that means having relationships with the
people that are hiring. The info applies anywhere, but if you should
have it for certain before you move to NY or LA.

What some people are saying
   "The chapter called 'The HOOK- Why They will Call You Back' was worth
the purchase alone. I thought that knowing how to get into SAG when I
want to was the big deal, but 'The Hook' chapter, has completely made
me realize that I was acting oblivious to how people in life want to be
treated. Now I know why the agents, managers, casting directors,. The
Key Holders, as you call them because they can open doors most easily,
weren't returning my phone calls. Amazing, really amazing info.
Thanks."
Mary W.

   I've never had a Casting Couch Issue, but no one has ever talked about
the casting couch in such detail and how to handle it if it ever comes
up. If I wasn’t an actress, I would still think that The Underground
Actors Guide was a fascinating read on how to really make it in the
business. Definitely not taught in acting school"
Daphne S.

   "Billy, This is phenomenal. I mean everything in the book is soo
obvious, but I've never thought about it. I was submitting for all
these indie movies to get more for my resume. Now I know how to rock my
resume, and get lead roles in the indies. Thank god I read this before
moving to New York City."
Zach B.

This book is practical knowledge that you can use.

Go To ActorsNY.com and click the RED book link.

It will be some of the best information you've gotten in the business.

A little about my background:
   I was a Chiropractor, that became an actor, that moved to LA to act,
that moved back to NY and became a casting director, I've successfully
submitted talent for work with top ad agencies, print, music videos,
commercials and features, and now I am producing film, TV and
documentaries.

   I've learned on both coasts from too many angles to count, and its
taught me what talent needs to do to be successful. Its taken a number
of years to compile the dos and don’t and navigate the system, so you
don’t have to make the mistakes that you cant even know about making
until they happen a few times.

This is a guide book for the rapids that will come.
    Go to ActorsNY.com and click the Red Button to read more about the
book, and to purchase. These secrets are not discussed by the people
that know them- many are politically incorrect and take the glitz,
glamour and mystery out of the business. You've read nothing like it
before, or you wouldn't need the info.

Stay focused,

Bill Kalatsky

ActorsNY LLC

BK Production

To all members of the film and video community:

I am selling my complete Panasonic AJ-SDC915 NTSC video production
package. I am asking $12,500.00 but I will entertain offers that are
reasonable. This is one of the best-looking cameras that I have every
worked with (please visit http://www.two17films.com/ to see the
feature project I just completed) and it has been well cared for
throughout its life.  With it's 2/3 inch chips it has a depth of field
similar to 35 mm film (giving it a true film look) and has low light
capability not seen in smaller DV cameras. The DVCPro 50 format has
4:2:2 color recording with image quality that rivals Digital Betacam.

I am including the matte box, 16X9 Portable Monitor, Azden wireless
microphone system, batteries and charger, Quick-grab Portabrace case,
as well as a hard shipping case. The camera has 740 operation hours,
and 540 Drum Running Hours – it has been kept very clean and only used
with recommended new tapes. This is a great, rugged camera that will
give you unbelievably beautiful pictures.  (for pictures of the camera
and accessories, please go to
http://homepage.mac.com/leightonimages1/PhotoAlbum32.html .)


Please see below for details on the package.

Complete production package includes

1. Panasonic AJ-SDC915 Camera with high resolution 16X9 Viewfinder.
The AJ-SDC915 camera/recorder provides impressive digital performance
at a very reasonable price. At its heart is a DVCPRO50 VCR section
that assures the picture quality for professional production and
applications. The camera section is equipped with 520,000 pixel
IT-3CCDs, with wide aspect ratio compatibility that lets the operator
switch instantly between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. The AJ-SDC915
excels at nighttime shooting, too, with F13 @ 2000 Lux sensitivity,
+36 dB gain-up, and low smear. The VCR section features the advanced
DVCPRO50 format (50Mbps), which assures superior images by recording a
4:2:2 digital component signal at a low compression ratio of 3:3:1.
The unit can also record in the standard DVCPRO format (25Mbps) to
provide extended recording time. At 14.5 pounds, the AJ-SDC915
combines high-end performance and top features with all the mobility
needed for a wide range of applications

2. Fujinon A20X8.6 BERM-SD F1.4 8.5 – 172MM Zoom with 2X Extender

3. Marshall 6" High resolution on camera monitor.

4. Century Optics matte box and rails

5. Azden UDR 500 Wireless receiver and the 51BT Lav.

6. Two Anton Bauer Hytron 100 batteries and one Hytron 120 Battery

7. Anton Bauer Interactive 2000 Quick Charger

8. Porta-brace quick grab soft case

9. Hard shipping case (modified AJ-200 case.)


Geoffrey Leighton
Leighton Images
1355 Royalsborough Rd.
Durham, Maine 04222
207-353-7151

www.Leightonimages.com

The upcoming TV show, Independent EDGE was the subject of a recent
article on Newenglandfilm.com. You can check it out here:

http://www.newenglandfilm.com/news/archives/05october/edgevideo.htm

Independent EDGE:

This will be a showcase program for today's film and video makers.
13 episodes will be produced for the 2006 season. The TV program will
be shown on EDGE's own CAT network across the USA; it will also be
marketed to broadcast stations and other venues everywhere.

There will be compensation to those artists whose work is chosen for
the program, as well as a residuals deal in place should the program
be shown in other venues beyond Cable Television. Submissions may be
mailed to: Independent Edge TV, 2006 Submissions, PO Box 101, Winn,
ME 04495 USA.

EDGE Productions has been producing Independent Television and Films
in Maine since 1991. Some past projects have been: DARK CURRENTS, an
occult soap opera, FROSTBITE, a horror short, AFTER THE BEEP…, a
suspense thriller and STRANGE AMERICA, a late night trip into the
dark world of talk radio.

More information can be found at the website:
http://www.edgevideo.net or by contacting the program's producer,
Doug Gordon at 207-736-2923 and at dgordon@...

Here's a funny music video link. "West Side Story" meets "Starsky & Hutch"
at a high school cheering demonstartion. The things guys do to get girls.
We're pathetic.
  Here's the link for the video:
***
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/capi001/okgo/amillionways/video/amillionways_v30\
0.asx
*<http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/capi001/okgo/amillionways/video/amillionways_v\
300.asx>
--
Jeff Ringrose
207-332-9818


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Help Wanted: Fulltime Final Cut Pro Editor

Persistence Media of Portland (Congress St.) is looking for a fulltime
(contract or staff) Final Cut Pro Editor for production of a weekly
reality show. Editor must have experience in the development and
production of long-form programming under weekly deadlines. Ideal
position for editor looking to participate in the production of
reality-style, high-energy shows. Candidate must have solid editing
experience in Final Cut Pro and graphics programs such as Photoshop.
Editor must also have the ability to work independently to develop
storylines. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Please
send resume and sample of your work to Gene Landry, Persistence Media,
582 Congress Street, Suite 200, Portland, ME 04101. For more
information please email gene@....

INDEPENDENT EDGE is looking for short Films/Videos.


Bangor, Maine- EDGE Productions, an independent television and film
company, is now accepting submissions for its new television
show, "Independent Edge".

All lengths, genres and formats are accepted. Partially completed
films/videos will also be considered. Send us your best work; no
matter what stage of production you are in or when it was produced.
The show will feature interviews with the filmmakers whose work is
selected. Anyone is eligible for this program.

This will be a showcase program for today's film and video makers.
13 episodes will be produced for the 2006 season. The TV program
will be shown on EDGE's own CAT network across the USA; it will also
be marketed to broadcast stations and other venues everywhere.

There will be compensation to those artists whose work is chosen for
the program, as well as a residuals deal in place should the program
be shown in other venues beyond Cable Television. Submissions may be
mailed to: Independent Edge TV, 2006 Submissions, PO Box 101, Winn,
ME 04495 USA.

EDGE Productions has been producing Independent Television and Films
in Maine since 1991. Some past projects have been: DARK CURRENTS, an
occult soap opera, FROSTBITE, a horror short, AFTER THE BEEP…, a
suspense thriller and STRANGE AMERICA, a late night trip into the
dark world of talk radio.

More information can be found at the website:
http://www.edgevideo.net or by contacting the program's producer,
Doug Gordon at 207-736-2923 and at dgordon@...

Hello all,

How's it going?  Just thought I would post that I've got a new cell
phone number.  It's my primary number, too.  207-332-9818.  Recently,
I worked with Dan Osgood Productions on the "America Speaks" project.
I was one of four camera ops. working in Biddeford.  The show went
very well, and I'm looking forward to seeing the edit.

In addition, Peter Welch, who used to live next to me on Munjoy Hill,
has a film script he's looking to develop.  I'd post the treatment
here, but it's kind of long.  Just e-mail back if you want to see it.
It's kind of a coming of age, teen angst movie.  Big cast.  Lots of
twists and surprises.

Have a good one.

Jeff

--
Jeff Ringrose
207-332-9818

Forward:

35mm short film. Starring Azura Skye and Clayne Crawford.

Hiring Script Supervisor. ASAP
And
Hiring Sound Equipment Operator(we have 2 DAT recorders). ASAP

Shoot Dates are June 4th - 9th!

We need a experienced script supervisor and sound operator.

Please call if you fit one of these jobs and are available FOR ALL
DATES.

Thank you,
James Stiles
2AD - Gods Beach.
207.458.0677

Forward:


MTV will be in Maine June 1st-5th filming an episode of "High school
Stories".  The show, which is in it's third season, re-enacts real high
school pranks.  Filming will take place in Boothbay and Camden and actors
will need to be available all four days before they commit to the project.
We are looking for several actors to play extras.  This is a non-union
project with no pay.  I would encourage participation as this will be good
experience and an interesting credit. Character breakdown is as follows:

High school principle-adult male

2 High school teachers-adult male or female

Male custodian-big guy

10-15 High school students-all types (must be age 18 or older but have teen
appearance)

Male stand-in-must fit description: height 5'9", Weight 160-170 lbs., dirty
blonde hair, age appearance 27 yrs.

If interested please e-mail a copy of your headshot and resume to Allyson
Schwartz at: allyson.schwartz@...
If you do not have your resume available you can e-mail your contact info,
age and your measurements (include height, weight, shoe size, dress/jacket
size, hair and eye color, etc.).

Any questions should be addressed to Allyson as she will be doing the
casting.  Thanks and good luck!



Sincerely,
Melisa Dugal
Access Actors
35 Lake Ridge Drive
Sidney, Maine 04330
telephone or fax. 207 547-3971
www.accessactors.com


--
Jeff Ringrose
Usual Crew Productions

Kruzndog Productions is shooting for an outdoors program that will be
seen on cable television -- interested female talent(no nudity required)
contact me: Gregan Wortman 207-695-2688
http://imt.net/~kruzndog
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/verykoool2002

Hello MFVA Members,

Persistence Media is beginning production of the regional
motorsports TV show Inside Line. The half-hour weekly program aired
last year on TV stations in Maine and will expand this season to all
8 New England DMAs.

We're looking for a freelance producer that has experience in the
production of long-form television programming. The producer will be
responsible for both logistical and creative components of the
program for its 17 week flight.

If you're interested please contact gene@... or
call 553-2191.

Thank you,

Gene Landry
Persistence Media
582 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 553-2191
gene@...

hi http://imt.net/~kruzndog I am in northeast USA looking for
producers and talent for more info go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/verykoool2002

Because of a rash of spam on the mailing list recently, I'm temporarily limiting
posts to
registered users only.  You can register to the group and post messages here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mainefilm/

Sorry for the inconvenience, please email me if you have any questions @
tpierce1000@...,   Tom Pierce,  Mainefilm Mailing List Moderator

Hi,

Has anyone heard what sort of staff positions might be available at
the new studio under construction in Rockport?  Better still, anyone
have a clue where to send a resume?  Thanks.

Jeff Ringrose
--
Usual Crew Productions
Portland, ME

I've got a few gmail accounts if anyone is interested.
Gmail is a new google product in being tested.  Someone invited me to
join, and now Google has given me a few accounts to offer friends and
family.

The great thing about Gmail is that you can archive up to 1000MB
worth of e-mail, and then search that archive using a keyword.  It's
a great way to build a searchable database of information.  Oh, and
they are free, too.

Just e-mail me at jeff.ringrose@... if you want to test this
new product.

Wow, I just found this site!  Great idea.

Art Into Industry Pathways




PATHWAYS

Weekly series running from Oct 20th 2004 to Jan 2005.

What: A series of Wednesday night industry cocktail lounges, micro trade
shows,
and showcases of performers, films, VJ's, DJ's, original music, visual
art, and
more. Set in the relaxed ambiance of a cocktail lounge. A relaxed, low
key atmosphere to make connections and create new pathways to where you
want to be. Wireless web access so you can bring your laptop and show
people your web site, trailer, or presentation. 6pm to 1am, Wednesday
Nights at StudioZ Gallery, 1515
Folsom St. San Francisco. www.artintoindustry.net ... read more for
discount tickets and submissions..

Pathways Opening Night Oct 20th
(Your first drink in on us: beer, wine, or cocktail!)

Pathways Is Ongoing

When: 6pm to 1am, Wednesday Nights at StudioZ Gallery, 1515 Folsom
Street Entrance, San Francisco. Studio Z Ph: 415 252-7666
Where:
StudioZ Gallery
1515 Folsom @11th
San Francisco
StudioZ.tv

Tickets:
Include your first drink. (Beer, wine, or cocktail)
Limited Space Please Pre Book!
$ 5 Gigdirectory.net Subscribers (Gigdirectory.net subscription is only
$36 per year)
$ 10 Gigdirectory.net Members (Gigdirectory.net membership is free)
$ 15 Non Members http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=73358

Sign onto http://www.Gigdirectory.net today to qualify for member's
discount.

Bring your username to reception on the night, or you can pre book
through your account by clicking Available Subscriptions.

Pathways is actively marketed to arts and media companies,
organizations and groups in the San Francisco and Bay Area.
VISITING ACTS, SPEAKERS, FILMS, EXHIBITORS AND ARTISTS ARE VERY WELCOME
MORE INFO ABOUT ART INTO INDUSTRY AND PATHWAYS AND BEING PART OF THE
SERIES @ http://www.artintoindustry.net or
http://www.gigslist.org/artintoindustry/exhibitors.htm



Art Into Industry Pathways Opening Night SF Oct 20th
www.artintoindustry.net Programming So far.....


Oct 20th 2004
Voices for Equality
A Documentary by Daniela Haskara Voices for Equality captures
the heartfelt moments of same-sex couples Valentine Day weekend as
they enter the City Hall in San Francisco as partners and emerge as
spouses for life. This documentary voices the controversity of the
news, of G.W Bush, and the heated depate. But the true experience of
the Deputy Marriage Comissioner and the many years of committed
relationships leave no doubt for the recognizion, that equality is a
birthright. Running time: . 11 minutes .


BIO: Daniela Haskara
Studied Filmmaking at the College of Marin in Kentfield. As a
filmmaker, artist and spiritual councellor she is devoted to bring
light and empowermnet to voicing visual truth in documentaries.
Amongs her original films areVoices of Peace, and a journey into the
Heart of India, Papaji last month of teaching (May1994). Voices for
Equality premiered at the Kenfield Film Festival and received a
Special Achievement Award. SacredFilms(at)Aol.com www.SacredFilms.com


Oct 20th 2004
Red Blue Green
3 Paintings by Anurag (Deborah Paulino) 3 Almost life size clasical
nude drawings in graphite and oil on canvas. Depicting timeless
sensuality and mediums in a modern context. Deborah's paintings are
moody and rich with ambiance. Anurag means the moment of silence
before the music begins.
BIO: Deborah Paulino
Studied art in London and has long had a love for classical drawing,
colour, and the human body. Deborah has exhibited in London,
Australia, and San Francisco. In the early Nineties Deborah was given
the name Anurag in an Indian Ashram. Some of her other water colour
illustrations can be found out www.biggirlsguide.com


Oct 20th 2004
Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace
(MFAWP).
Alan Moore will be having a table and speaking about his organization
- Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace
BIO: Musicians & Fine Artists for World Peace
Performers, artists, DJs, musicians, producers, music venues and
festivals from around the nation, especially in the San Francisco Bay
Area, can have a very special role in cocreating world peace and
transformation through the performance arts. bflyspirit(at)aol.com
http://www.butterflyspirit.org


Oct 20th 2004
DJ Doc Org
Playing organic ambiant background grooves through out the evening.
Then heats it up with tribal  dance beats late night, to shake the
lethargy from your soul.
A talented composer, musician, and studio engineer in his own right. Doc
org explores the sound waves for grooves and tunes to share with his
audience. bookings(at)modernratmedia.net www.modernartmedia.net


Oct 20th 2004
VJ Showcase
Video artists and vj's mixing it up to give you a visual journey into
animated electronic and video art. Curated by Grant Davis from AVIT and
Dimension7.com Dimension 7 (D7) was formed in 1993 as one of the
original visual artist collectives and grew to become a full service
production company. D7's live production team combines multiple video
projections, special effects, live camera feeds, and laser animation to
create what D7 calls "Immersive Environments. www.dimension7.com



MORE INFO ABOUT ART INTO INDUSTRY AND PATHWAYS AND BEING PART OF THE
PROGRAM @ http://www.artintoindustry.net  VISITING ACTS, SPEAKERS,
FILMS, EXHIBITORS AND ARTISTS ARE VERY WELCOME

To get on the mailing list send a blank email to
artintoindustryattend-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Pathways is presented by:

http://www.artintoindustry.net Arts Network
http://www.gigdirectory.net Arts and Media Classifieds
http://www.gigslist.org Digital PR
http://www.modernartmedia.net Production Services
http://www.studioz.tv Venue and Industry Hub, San Francisco


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Gigdirectory.net wants your Resume

Gigdirectory.net is a national arts and media classifieds with over 11
500 registered professionals, businesses and organizations in it's
database.

We are currently beefing up our resume lists and we want you to post
your resume, free. There is absolutely no charge for listing your
resume in our Classifieds. We even provide free tips on how to post
your resume, and how to get the best exposure for your resumes. You can
also access free tips on self promotion and other industry "how to's" in
our Editorials section on home page. Plus we have free internal
messaging so you can contact other members while protecting your
privacy. And free chat forums for industry discussions.
If you have a or workshop show coming up it is also free to post it in
the Gigdirectory.net classifieds.

Go to http://www.gigdirectory.net and register a free account to post
your resume, workshop, show, or opportunity in the arts and media
industries today. Once signed in, click Home, for important members'
notes and posting instructions.

Thank you and I look forward to reading about  you on Gigdirectory.net

Deborah Paulino
Founder

How to Promote Yourself Online: Article
Slightly expanded version.

       Doesn't the web make getting opportunities so much easier for the
arts industries?   Just throw up your resume or business add online and
the employers and clients come to you... Errrr but hang on a minute! ...
There is a little bit of a lot more to posting your resume or business
add online than just throwing up three words and a web site or email
address.  Especially on industry classifieds and production directories
where you can self post. There is etiquette, tone, and technique, and
today dear freelancers, businesses, and organizatons, we are going to
cover a few tips on what industy employers, resume libraries,
classifieds, production directories, and prospective clients want to
see and don't want to see online.  Please... read on...

Employers and prospective clients have particular tastes. They want to
see you are willing to make the effort and have a professional attitude
and the right skills and experience in the first paragraph, before they
feel comfortable enough to read on.  The easier for them to see what
they want before they contact you the easier it is for them to hire
you. There are also certain guidelines for how you post and in what
categories, so that employers and clients, or even audiences and press
can find you in a search. The following tips are from companies I have
talked to, and tips and comments from employers and agencies, and my
own 4 years experience in moderating online industry communities,
classifieds, and directories.

1)  Put a list of keyword skills or phrases at the top of your resume or
add.  Audiences will scan those first before considering reading the
rest.  For example: My field work is as an event manager and
consultant, so my keywords according to my actual skills and experience
would be...

Subject/Title: Event and Festival Management Services
Description: Skills: Event and Festival Logistics, Budget and Planning,
Business Development and Creative Direction, Marketing, Recruitment,
Bookings and Mailing List Management, San Francisco

(...then my resume would follow on from there...)

Remember: The first ten words of your online resume or add should be
your keywords or catch phrases! This shortcut's the employer or
client's time in seeing you right for them, and encourages and supports
them to read on.

2)  Post your contacts at the bottom, not at the top, so the reader will
be helped again to read the whole add. Plus on sites like
Gigdirectory.net, it helps protect your privacy as the general public
will not be able to access your contacts. (This is especially
recommended for female performers!;-). Plus on communities like
Gigdirectory.net you can send internal messages to fellow members with
only a user name, so they don't have to know your actual email address.

3)  Keep your resume or add to the point and clear, with only the info
and experience for the category you have posted in. Do not use
superlatives or cryptic type descriptions, keep it intuitive and
straight forward. Remember that employers search resumes like you
search jobs on the web, if you post in the wrong category, employers
won't find you in a search. So don't post your resume in a jobs
section, or a music serices add in a film production category,
employers don't look for resumes in job sections, they look for resumes
in resume sections, and in categories according to if they want a
particular skill or industry. Check out thoroughly how sites are
categorized, before posting your resume or add.

4)  Don't put stuff on your resume that you haven't done or aren't
qualified for. Employers get pretty annoyed when they find out you
don't have the skills or experience you say you do, and they usually
can tell by the first interview. In the entertainment industry, lack of
skills in one person can, and has, sometimes killed a whole show and a
lot of people's jobs.

5)  Only post your resume once in each category, and then again when
your resume has moved off the page. For Instance: the
Gigdirectgory.net classifieds show 30 resumes per page. Once you resume
drops to 31 it goes to the next page, then repost your resume, if it
drops off the page everyday, then only post once a week, else you will
go mad. Multiple identicle listings on the same page, all at once makes
me want to skip them, as a reader, and delete them as a moderator.
Employers as well as group and site moderators are sensitive to spam
and over posts. If you tried reading resumes and business adds all day,
even only for a few days, you'd understand why.

6)  If posting your web page in Production Directory and you have
different skills, products, or services: make a separate web page for
each, with it's virtues and images, and post each page address
separately. It will give you multiple windows and angels of exposure,
greatly increasing your chances of success.  But don't hog the whole
directory, there is such a thing as over exposure, which could get you
deleted, or even bared from some online communities.

7)  Do post a photo of yourself, at your work or craft is great, but a
professional recent headshot will do, that goes for businesses too.
People feel comfortable with seeing a human face, why do you think real
estate agents always have their photos on busines cards. Please
remember: No school or fuzzy happy snap photos. All photos must be,
less than 64 k, clear and professional looking. Include a clear photo
or two of productions you've worked on, preferably with you in there at
work.

8)  If you just put only three lines and or a web site address: The
reader can't see if you have the keywords that click the "contact this
add" button in their brain.  Put some effort into your marketing, sell
yourself, you are worthy. A well written paragraph for business adds
and for sites with limited resume space, and not more than one page for
sites with big resume spaces.

9)  Don't put the same resume or web page for multiple categories. Again
it gives the impression of only making minimal effort, and the employer
or prospective client cannot see if you are right for the particular
gig they have available. Different employers with different gigs want
to see a resume or web page for that gig or skill, or service only.  ,
e.g.  if your resume is in a production category, they generally don't
want to read acting credits, nor will they read a modeling resume in a
tv production classifieds. These are some actual examples we see at
Gigdirectory.net. Much of the work everyday is search for and find and
delete this stuff so our members and subscribers have quality lists of
content that is searchable. Your web page or resume must sell you on
the job that the client is surfing for resumes for, and that alone.

11)  Don't apply for a paid job you are not qualified or have no
expereince in! One of the biggest employer piss off's is students
applying to job adds that have requested experienced people.  Students
and novices please use some common sense, working on one or two shows,
volunteer or professional, does not qualify you for "experienced"
status.  Go do a couple of dozen or so volunteer gigs, and do lots of
research in your own time, it will improve how you write your resume,
and your practice your work, not to mention your humility and industry
language.  The arts industries are a different set of psychology books
you can only understand through expereince, and in a life time only
some of it. So you had better start now and do a lot of it.

12)  Needless to say, if a seasoned professional or company has not
heard of you, you are not a star in their eyes. Please remember that
when writing your resume or add copy and applying for deals, jobs, or
roles, and on the job itself.

13)  If you haven't already, no matter if you are a freelancer,
business, or organization: Go buy a "how to" book and write a business
plan. Get clear on what you are doing, how you're doing it, who and
what you are doing it with, how long and how much, gaps and fillers,
near and far goals, and who you're selling it to. Write it and rewrite
it and your resume or brochures a couple of times. After you've done
this, it will show in them and the way you approach your vocation and
venture, plus make prospective clients more attracted to you. Review
and clarify it on a regular basis, but not too often.  Know where you
are at and how to get where you are going too, tweak it when you need
to, yet give things time to take effect and for you to observe.

by

Deborah Paulino

Founder of Gigdirectory.net, Gigslist.org, ArtIntoIndustry.net

You can try out the above tips by posting on http://www.gigdirectory.net
Arts and Media Classifieds today, free.

Our pre-production slate is always changing; as these projects have
lives of their own, some die on the vine and others grow to full
fruitation.

Here's an update:

1. Strange Maine;Strange America 2; this is a prequel miniseries to
our last series, Strange America. Still working on the story, talking
to the actor who starred in previous series.

2. Pighead; My first out and out Horror Feature. Working on the
story; just doesn't feel right yet. There's something missing.

3. Last Rung on the Ladder Script is done and approved by Stephen
King. Currently looking for funding sources; investments, donations
and in-kind.

4. For the Love of Dracula Formerly a film project, I'm adapting the
stories into a novel first because of the predicted cost. May be a
film at some later date.

5. Devil Falls A pilot for a new series shot in Bangor, Maine. Basic
plot:
a new preacher Investigating a church poisoning stumbles onto dark
underworld in a small Northern Maine city.

That's what we're working on here at the edge. We're always looking
for Actors and Crew Members. Keep Rocking!
__________________
Lucas Knight

http://www.edgevideo.net

How to Post Your Resume Online: Article


   This world wide web stuff is great isn't it? Just throw up your resume
or business add online and the employers and clients come to you.....
Errrr but hang on a minute! .....There is a little bit more to posting
your resume online than just throwing up a few lines and a web site or
email address.  Today we are going to cover a few tips on what
employers and prospective clients want to see and don't want to see
online...... It is free to post your resume on
http://www.gigdirectory.net Arts and Media Classifieds. ...read on...

Employers and prospective clients have particular tastes.  They want to
see you are willing to make the effort and have a professional attitude
before anything else. The easier for them to see that before they
interview you, the easier it is for them to hire you. The following
tips are from companies I have talked to, and tips and comments from
employers and agencies.

1) Put a list of keyword skills at the top of your resume. Employers
will scan those first before considering reading the rest of your
resume.  Example I am an event manager and consultant so my keywords
according to my actual skills and experience would be.....

Subject/Title: Event and Festival Management
Discription: Skills: Event and Festival, Logistics, Budget Planning,
Business Development, Creative Direction, Marketing, Recruitment,
Bookings, Mailing Lists, Mac and PC...

(...then my resume would follow on from there)

The first ten words of your online resume should be your keyword skills!
This shortcut's the employer or client's time in seeing you are the
right person/company for them, and makes them want to read the rest of
your resume.

2) Post your contacts at the bottom of the resume, this is another way
the employer will be more intrigued to read your whole resume. Plus it
helps protect your privacy if the general public cannot access your
contacts. (Especially female performers!)

3) Keep your resume to the point and clear, with only the info and
experience for the job category you have posted your resume in. Do not
use superlatives or cryptic type descriptions, keep it intuitive and
straight forward.

4) Don't put stuff on your resume that you haven't done or aren't
qualified for. Employers get pretty annoyed when they find out you
don't have the skills you say you do, and they usually can tell by the
first interview. In the entertainment industry, lack of skills in one
person can and has sometimes killed a whole show and a lot of people's
jobs.

5) Only post your resume once in each category, and then again when your
resume has moved off the page. The Gigdirectgory.net classifieds show 30
resumes per page. Multple listings all at once makes employers skip your
resume more often than not.

6) If posting your web page in the Gigdirectory.net Production Directory
and you have different skills: make a separate page for each skill and
it's virtues/images and post each page separately in the Production
Directory.

7) Do post a photo of yourself, at your work or craft is great, but a
professional recent headshot will do. No school or fuzzy happysnap
photos. All photos must be clear and professional looking. Include a
clear photo or two of productions you've worked on, preferably with you
in it at work.

8) Don't just put three lines and/or a web site. That is rude and makes
the employer think you are not willing to make the effort.

9) Don't put the same resume or web page with the same titles for many
different categories of work you post in. Again you give the impression
of only making minimal effort and it doesn't show the employer that you
are qualified.

11) If applying for a job: Don't apply for a job you are not qualified
for! One of the biggest employer piss offs is students applying to job
adds that has requested an experienced person.

12) If a seasoned professional has not heard of you, you are not a star
in their eyes. Please remember that when writing your resume and
applying for jobs or roles.

Deborah Paulino
gigslist.org
gigdirectory.net

It is free to post your resume on http://www.gigdirectory.net Arts and
Media Classifieds.


http://www.gigdirectory.net

HI David

Thank you, very much and very sincerely. I am saddened by your news
about the other people, aquaintances, especially as it seems they have
made their judgment without really checking out what we do or our
history.   As the old saying goes - "Don't knock something until you
have tried it."

Thank you for your suggestions about hooking up with another service, it
takes time to work out who and how, so please be patient with me.  I
have been in email contact with John Hoare from mandy.com, also Laura
from mediabistro.com and David Edel from artshub.om in Australia and
UK, Craig Newmark form craigslist.org, and others including
SanFranciscoArtMagazine.com, Glorinda Marie from indieclub.com, and
Erik Colley from MusicDish.com.  We have been occasionally swapping
emails for years, mainly about our particular industry of arts job
sites and its pitfalls. We are each very busy developing our own sites
to be complimentary of each other but independent of each other.  Any
of our sites joining forces would be like creating a "Time Warner Aol"
corporation, too complicated and maybe not in our interest of being
able to expand with our own individual ideas. Plus there is the real
problem of softwear compatability, Gigdirectory.net and Muscidish are
PHP, ArtsHub and IndieClub are ASP, Mandy is CFM and I think has a CGI
run data base as Craigslist does.

As much as there are a gazzillion other sites out there, there are still
only a few worth considering.  The others do not have the passion to
stick at it and develop as we have done, or do not have the love for
the arts and media industries as we do.  Most of the gazillion see a
niche to make money and that is all, they don't care about providing a
genuine community service or a resource that helps the industry, they
just want your money.  There are also several very old services that I
have not mentioned but they are more like institutions and not very
open to new ways of thinking or expansion, yet.

Why a broad based site?
After 24 years in the business and having been a producer on separate
occasions, I know if I am producing a live event or screen event I need
a lot of different departments each of which require specialized
skills. Me personally, I would like to just go to one site to advertise
for many positions or look for resumes, and I would not want my email
address spattered all over the web. (I did this once before for several
paid positions on an indie film, I created a special email account for
it and, 3 years later I am still getting spam on that address.)

Gigdirectory.net is broad based because in the film making business film
makers or live producers need music composers, dancers, actors, admin,
animators, execs, funding, prop masters, costumers, make up, stunt
coordinators, post sound engineers, special effects, fly riggers,
pyrotechnicians, voice over artists, performance artists, still
photographers, computer techs, and almost every category on
Gigdirectory.net. And after 4 or so years of researching arts and media
job sites and conducting many surveys on where people look for arts and
media jobs I realized a few things: musicians don't look for film
composing jobs on film job sitesor theater job sites, dancers don't
look for jobs on music videos on film jobs sites or television job
sites, same for props people, voice over artists, costumers, etc. But a
broad based site because is easier and educates viewers on the many
different facets of the industry. Plus they only have to susbscribe to
one site and not 6. Every now and then I get nice letters from folks
saying how much they have learnt from our sites, and found jobs they
never thought of doing but have the skills for. The basic original
premise with Round Up was that you can have a day job without having to
go out of the industry.

In particular for film industry folk Gigdirectory services include:

Free:
To Post resume and jobs, screenings, and festival notices, funding
available and wanted, equipment 4 sale, meetings, trade shows,
locations wanted and available etc. Plus our forums where you can
network and hold your own discussion groups and collaboration lounges,
polls etc.(sort of like yahoo groups but less formal and no email).

Subscription Based:

GigFreelancer
A job referal service where we post around 300 paid jobs per week,
mostly posted Mondays and Tuesdays (I just posted 200 today)
We don't just wait for jobs to come in, we go out and find jobs and
bring them to the Gigdirectory.net community. And yes you can view job
titles and locations for free before subscribing. This service is
called GigFreelancer and is currently $36 for six months (THis is not
bad value when you compare it to sites like filmstaff.com that charge
$19.95 per month for a similar service)

GigProfessional Featured Member
Includes GigFreelancer plus a weekly production slate of film and tv
productions in development to post and their office contacts, plus a
big banner of you and  your work accross the top of Gigdirectory.net
pages. 80 x 800 pixels which is big enough to show viable pictures of
your work as well as an advertsing blurb. This services is called
GigProfessional and is $45 per month. (Again not bad value when
compared to $65 per month for the production slate alone from other
services.)

The arts and media industries is a whole lot of industries to make up
one industry, Gigdirectory puts everything in one place so members
don't have to surf 20 sites a day to find a paid gig or resumes, or to
find out what other industries are producing. All categories are from
members suggestions and our members are from all walks of the industry
and all locations.

As for legal threats, this is something that is very over hyped here in
the USA, and also very misunderstood by many who should really get
educated about it.  I mentioned we have lawyers as a defensive
reaction. You understand my situation and why we do have lawyers, and
why I sometimes have to mention the fact on occasion. To you in this
case it was a  "Hey Wake Up, what you are saying does affect 8000+
people, and any lawyer would love to get their hands on you in our
defense!".
I don't know who you are, if you are an exec, an amature, a producer, or
just a shit stirer. I was speaking my truth and the truth of
Gigdirectory.net as a community.

And I was speaking as an educataor. You create more good in the world if
you educate rather than litigate.

;-)

Deborah
http://www.gigdirectory.net


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: RE: [Mainefilm E-Mail Group] In response to David  Grant about
> Gigdirectory.net
> From: "david grant" <davidgrantcontact@...>
> Date: Sun, July 18, 2004 6:43 pm
> To: "Resume Team" <resumes@...>
>
> I appreciate you taking the time to unfold who you are and what you are trying
to do. I must admit that this e-mail has put me more on your side than the last
one. While I do appreciate this approach better I still think you do not have a
lot of valuable resources for the film and TV industry. Much of my reason comes
from the fact that you really are too broad in your approach to Arts and Media
"everything."  And you are still not clear as to what filmmakers actually get
out of your service. Even for free I can't see any value to what you are trying
to do.There are already many sites that services our industry directly and do a
great job at it. (Mandy.com, filmSG.com, Any of the 411 sites, No-budget
filmmakers, film commission production guides, ect.)
>
> Just to give you the heads up I have received several e-mails out side of the
group criticizing your site and telling me all the reasons I should not worry
because of your previous legal threats.  Some of these were actually pretty
lengthy and vocal. Some expressed they would black list you immediately among
their clients adn associates. Some of these people are pretty well
known,respected and connected. It is unfortunate that this happened in this way
for you.  I am happy to share your response with those who have contacted me
because I believe you are sincerely trying to offer something worthwhile.
>
> I am still interested to know more about your service. If you do have
something valuable maybe you might consider teaming up with a service that
filmmakers are already using and trusting. Just a thought.
>
> Good Luck
> David
>
>
> Resume Team <resumes@...> wrote:
>
> http://www.gigdirectory.net
> HI David and Respected Maine Film Makers
>
> I didn't mean to sound like I was threatening legal action, at least not
> in a hard way. If anybody is going to say something about a person or
> company or group it is a legal requirement to get the facts straight
> first, else you are commiting libel. There are newspaper stories about
> libel cases most everyday. When I write articles for Gigdirectory.net,
> lawyer freinds read them and tell me quick smart if there is something
> I should check the facts on. I am defensive, yes, quite so, because it
> only takes one person with the wrong information and a few discussion
> groups to get the wrong message spread all over the net. For a genuine
> service and community this can be devistating.
>
> As for my background, I have worked in all facets of arts and media as
> well as community arts in London, Australia, Germany, India, and San
> Francisco, theater, festivals, tv, film, video, multi media, radio, and
> concerts all my adult life, I am now 41. I have lived in San
> Francisco now for 5 years and my first gigs back then were with Bill
> Graham Presents. Since then my field work is mainly live production and
> PR as a logistics consultant, human resource, and freelancer in the Bay
> Area.
> SHort List:
> 150 Folsom (Various Events)
> Arts Fest SF
> AVIT VJ Video Art Trade Show
> Bizar Bazzare Crafts Market
> Cirque Du Soleil (Corporate Video - not for release)
> Film California
> Digital Be In
> Earth Dance Festival
> Gigdirectory.net Media Classifieds
> Green Festivals
> Green Spirit Dance
> Health and Harmony Festival
> How Wierd Street Faire
> Joshua Tree Music Festival
> ModernArt Media Group
> Ram Dass (Various Events)
> Red Bull Ascension (Benefit for SF Late Night Coalition and Dance Safe)
> Sasha Butterfly (Various Events)
> Studio Z (Various Events)
> Verbum Publishing Events
> As well as independent artists, shows, art exhibits, workshops, fund
> raisers, music videos, and special events.
> As you can imagine, I have references coming out of my yin yang:-)
>
> The rough History of Gigdirectory.net is in About Us under Company
> History.
> But here is some stuff that may not be there.....(I will update About
> Us, now that you have made me think about it)
>
> Gigslist.org is the original site plus a dozen individual yahoo groups,
> all of which are still in existance.
> Gigslist.org had job referals as well as a huge library of arts and
> media job sites(currently being updated and redeveloped).
> Gigslist.org for past 4 years or so was the model that the other
> gazillion, you mentioned, looked to for ideas and research. Even
> craigslist.org (webby award winner) got their arts and media category
> ideas from Gigslist.org, I told them to get some when they didn't have
> any arts and media categories.(Craig lives just up the road from me)
>
> Over all over 4.5 years, current overall population over all sites and
> yahoo groups is 11 000 something.
> Plus we have a huge fan base that are not members, including
> entertainment lawyes, arts sites and organizations around the world,
> production companies, promoters and media, with 37 000 on the mailing
> list alone.
> Very first start was an underground mailing list called Round Up with
> 100 or so industry freinds, which was free.
> It became too much work and I was going to give it up, but members
> offered to pay me to keep it going.
> Since then all categories, prices, and services have been from members
> suggestions.
> Gigslist.org was planned to be non profit but lawyers said it would
> cramp ideas and not let us expand, so it became a private self funding
> community service. We don't make any profit, 1 paid full time staff
> (me) 2 paid occasional staff (1 assistant and 1 programmer when budget
> allows), everything else has gone back into developing the community
> and services and maintaining the site. (Gigdirectory.net is classed as
> a mega site, and as such requires a dedicated server to handle the huge
> number of members and their info)
>
> I know there are gazzilion services similar, but not like
> Gigdirectory.net, because we are geninely always in development as a
> community and a school of life workshop. As you will see when you start
> reading our editorial tip sheets and GigNews which are free.
> Posting resumes, workshops, and business adds in the Classfieds is free,
> as well as posting jobs.
> Our paid access services also doubles as optional privacy protection for
> people who post, a we have had problems with female talent being
> harrassed, and employers being spammed in the past.
> For more info read the front page blurb on Gigdirectory.net and click
> About Us for company history and FAQ's
>
> We now need you help for damage control. I don't know what else is being
> said out there or how many people are spreading the wrong information.
> If you have checked out Gigdirectory.net and all of its services and
> you like what we are trying to do please recommend us to your industry
> buddies and discussion groups. If you see wrong information out there
> please educate people and organizations with the right information.
> Please sign onto Gigdirectory.net and have a look around and use our
> free services, and please help us spread the good word.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Deborah Paulino
> Founder
> gigslist.org
> gigdirectory.net
>
>
> =====================
>
> If you are a legit service I am seriously interested to know more about
> your service and the value that it provides. I would also be curious to
> know about your background in the entertainment business that entitles
> you to offer such a service. I am not trying to sound negative
> (Although I was very surprised at how quickly you threatened legal
> action.) - it's just that there are a gazillion services like yours who
> claim that they can benefit our industry. A large number of them have
> no place trying to break into an industry they really no little about.
> As I read in another post today warning about you - "there are too many
> services that are asking for money and offering nothing in return."
>
> And for the record you don't know me and to threaten legal action so
> prematurely is a terrible business move. Remember legitimate filmmakers
> are a tight community and word can spread very quickly about companies
> threatening like this.
>
> And if you do feel you want to have me speak to your attorney I am happy
> to do so.
>
> David
>
> http://www.gigdirectory.net
>
>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: Re: [Mainefilm E-Mail Group] In response to David Grant about
> > Gigdirectory.net
> > From: "david grant"
> > Date: Fri, July 16, 2004 1:12 pm
> > To: "modernart_media"
> >
> > I have forwarded your company my response.
> >
> > But for the group I would simply say - Isn't it curious that a company
claiming to be so secure with 8000+ members would threaten legal action so
quickly considering the really don't know how connected I am in the industry.
> >
> > I read more in relation to this company in another group today and I think
this is really what we all want to know anyways - Where's the value in this
service? And if it can be strated then Great. If not, why are we wasting our
time talking.
> >
> > David.
> >
> >
> > modernart_media wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > This is Deborah from Gigdirectory.net
> >
> > I think David or who ever gave him that information should get their
> > facts straight be for commiting libel. And maybe should check with a
> > lawyer before publishing stuff..
> >
> > We do have over 8000 registered users, at this moment 8353 to be
> > exact. Anyone can check the live stat report in the left menu, (Not
> > the member list of our forums). And we are a professional community,
> > not a company, our members make the suggestions for the services and
> > prices we have. We do have free services and professional services and
> > we are straight up about which is which, in the invitation, and on our
> > front page. And you can post your resumes and Classifieds for free.
> >
> > Try reading and understanding stuff properly, before knocking a valued
> > self funding community service.
> >
> > I don't suppose you even bothered to read our free editorial section
> > with free tip sheets for careers and businesses. They are on the front
> > page and don't require any registration, free or otherwise to view.
> >
> > If everyone believed scrooges like you or who ever gave you that info,
> > nobody would have any fun trying something new that might help them.
> > And nobody would get any help from you because you give them false
> > information. Please make sure your info is correct, and get out of the
> > dark ages, try being supportive of those who are working hard to help.
> >
> > And try to smile, it feels good once you get used to it, and somebody
> > might even smile back at you.
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> > Deborah
> >
> > Founder of
> > http://www.gigdirectory.net
> > http://www.gigslist.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
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----- Original Message -----
From: <Mainefilm@yahoogroups.com>
To: <Mainefilm@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 6:19 AM
Subject: [Mainefilm E-Mail Group] Digest Number 21


>
> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
>       1. RE: In response to David  Grant about Gigdirectory.net
>            From: Resume Team <resumes@...>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 11:05:38 -0700
>    From: Resume Team <resumes@...>
> Subject: RE: In response to David  Grant about Gigdirectory.net
>
>
> http://www.gigdirectory.net
> HI David and Respected Maine Film Makers
>
> I didn't mean to sound like I was threatening legal action, at least not
> in a hard way.  If anybody is going to say something about a person or
> company or group it is a legal requirement to get the facts straight
> first, else you are commiting libel. There are newspaper stories about
> libel cases most everyday. When I write articles for Gigdirectory.net,
> lawyer freinds read them and tell me quick smart if there is something
> I should check the facts on.  I am defensive, yes, quite so, because it
> only takes one person with the wrong information and a few discussion
> groups to get the wrong message spread all over the net. For a genuine
> service and community this can be devistating.
>
> As for my background, I have worked in all facets of arts and media as
> well as community arts in London, Australia, Germany, India, and San
> Francisco, theater, festivals, tv, film, video, multi media, radio, and
> concerts all my adult life, I am now 41.   I have lived in San
> Francisco now for 5 years and my first gigs back then were with Bill
> Graham Presents. Since then my field work is mainly live production and
> PR as a logistics consultant, human resource, and freelancer in the Bay
> Area.
> SHort List:
> 150 Folsom (Various Events)
> Arts Fest SF
> AVIT VJ Video Art Trade Show
> Bizar Bazzare Crafts Market
> Cirque Du Soleil (Corporate Video - not for release)
> Film California
> Digital Be In
> Earth Dance Festival
> Gigdirectory.net Media Classifieds
> Green Festivals
> Green Spirit Dance
> Health and Harmony Festival
> How Wierd Street Faire
> Joshua Tree Music Festival
> ModernArt Media Group
> Ram Dass (Various Events)
> Red Bull Ascension (Benefit for SF Late Night Coalition and Dance Safe)
> Sasha Butterfly (Various Events)
> Studio Z  (Various Events)
> Verbum Publishing Events
> As well as independent artists, shows, art exhibits, workshops, fund
> raisers, music videos, and special events.
> As you can imagine, I have references coming out of my yin yang:-)
>
> The rough History of Gigdirectory.net is in About Us under Company
> History.
> But here is some stuff that may not be there.....(I will update About
> Us, now that you have made me think about it)
>
> Gigslist.org is the original site plus a dozen individual yahoo groups,
> all of which are still in existance.
> Gigslist.org had job referals as well as a huge library of arts and
> media job sites(currently being updated and redeveloped).
> Gigslist.org for past 4 years or so was the model that the other
> gazillion, you mentioned, looked to for ideas and research. Even
> craigslist.org (webby award winner) got their arts and media category
> ideas from Gigslist.org, I told them to get some when they didn't have
> any arts and media categories.(Craig lives just up the road from me)
>
> Over all over 4.5 years, current overall population over all sites and
> yahoo groups is 11 000 something.
> Plus we have a huge fan base that are not members, including
> entertainment lawyes, arts sites and organizations around the world,
> production companies, promoters and media, with 37 000 on the mailing
> list alone.
> Very first start was an underground mailing list called Round Up with
> 100 or so industry freinds, which was free.
> It became too much work and I was going to give it up, but members
> offered to pay me to keep it going.
> Since then all categories, prices, and services have been from members
> suggestions.
> Gigslist.org was planned to be non profit but lawyers said it would
> cramp ideas and not let us expand, so it became a private  self funding
> community service. We don't make any profit, 1 paid full time staff
> (me) 2 paid occasional staff (1 assistant and 1 programmer when budget
> allows), everything else has gone back into developing the community
> and services and maintaining the site. (Gigdirectory.net is classed as
> a mega site, and as such requires a dedicated server to handle the huge
> number of members and their info)
>
> I know there are gazzilion services similar, but not like
> Gigdirectory.net, because we are geninely always in development as a
> community and a school of life workshop. As you will see when you start
> reading our editorial tip sheets and GigNews which are free.
> Posting resumes, workshops, and business adds in the Classfieds is free,
> as well as posting jobs.
> Our paid access services also doubles as optional privacy protection for
> people who post, a we have had problems with female talent being
> harrassed, and employers being spammed in the past.
> For more info read the front page blurb on Gigdirectory.net and click
> About Us for company history and FAQ's
>
> We now need you help for damage control. I don't know what else is being
> said out there or how many people are spreading the wrong information.
> If you have checked out Gigdirectory.net and all of its services and
> you like what we are trying to do please recommend us to your industry
> buddies and discussion groups. If you see wrong information out there
> please educate people and organizations with the right information.
> Please sign onto Gigdirectory.net and have a look around and use our
> free services, and please help us spread the good word.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Deborah Paulino
> Founder
> gigslist.org
> gigdirectory.net
>
>
> =====================
>
> If you are a legit service I am seriously interested to know more about
> your service and the value that it provides. I would also be curious to
> know about your background in the entertainment business that entitles
> you to offer such a service. I am not trying to sound negative
> (Although I was very surprised at how quickly you threatened legal
> action.) - it's just that there are a gazillion services like yours who
> claim that they can benefit our industry. A large number of them have
> no place trying to break into an industry they really no little about.
> As I read in another post today warning about you - "there are too many
> services that are asking for money and offering nothing in return."
>
> And for the record you don't know me and to threaten legal action so
> prematurely is a terrible business move. Remember legitimate filmmakers
> are a tight community and word can spread very quickly about companies
> threatening like this.
>
> And if you do feel you want to have me speak to your attorney I am happy
> to do so.
>
> David
>
> http://www.gigdirectory.net
>
>
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject: Re: [Mainefilm E-Mail Group] In response to David  Grant about
> > Gigdirectory.net
> > From: "david grant" <davidgrantcontact@...>
> > Date: Fri, July 16, 2004 1:12 pm
> > To: "modernart_media" <resumes@...>
> >
> > I have forwarded your company my response.
> >
> > But for the group I would simply say - Isn't it curious that a company
claiming to be so secure with 8000+ members would threaten legal action so
quickly considering the really don't know how connected I am in the
industry.
> >
> > I read more in relation to this company in another group today and I
think this is really what we all want to know anyways - Where's the value in
this service? And if it can be      strated then Great.  If not, why are we
wasting our time talking.
> >
> > David.
> >
> >
> > modernart_media <resumes@...> wrote:
> > Hi
> >
> > This is Deborah from Gigdirectory.net
> >
> > I think David or who ever gave him that information should get their
> > facts straight be for commiting libel. And maybe should check with a
> > lawyer before publishing stuff..
> >
> > We do have over 8000 registered users, at this moment 8353 to be
> > exact. Anyone can check the live stat report in the left menu, (Not
> > the  member list of our forums). And we are a professional community,
> > not a company, our members make the suggestions for the services and
> > prices we have. We do have free services and professional services and
> > we are straight up about which is which, in the invitation, and on our
> > front page. And you can post your resumes and Classifieds for free.
> >
> > Try reading and understanding stuff properly, before knocking a valued
> > self funding community service.
> >
> > I don't suppose you even bothered to read our free editorial section
> > with free tip sheets for careers and businesses. They are on the front
> > page and don't require any registration, free or otherwise to view.
> >
> > If everyone believed scrooges like you or who ever gave you that info,
> > nobody would have any fun trying something new that might help them.
> > And nobody would get any help from you because you give them false
> > information. Please make sure your info is correct, and get out of the
> > dark ages, try being supportive of those who are working hard to help.
> >
> > And try to smile, it feels good once you get used to it, and somebody
> > might even smile back at you.
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> > Deborah
> >
> > Founder of
> > http://www.gigdirectory.net
> > http://www.gigslist.org
> >
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http://www.gigdirectory.net
HI David and Respected Maine Film Makers

I didn't mean to sound like I was threatening legal action, at least not
in a hard way.  If anybody is going to say something about a person or
company or group it is a legal requirement to get the facts straight
first, else you are commiting libel. There are newspaper stories about
libel cases most everyday. When I write articles for Gigdirectory.net,
lawyer freinds read them and tell me quick smart if there is something
I should check the facts on.  I am defensive, yes, quite so, because it
only takes one person with the wrong information and a few discussion
groups to get the wrong message spread all over the net. For a genuine
service and community this can be devistating.

As for my background, I have worked in all facets of arts and media as
well as community arts in London, Australia, Germany, India, and San
Francisco, theater, festivals, tv, film, video, multi media, radio, and
concerts all my adult life, I am now 41.   I have lived in San
Francisco now for 5 years and my first gigs back then were with Bill
Graham Presents. Since then my field work is mainly live production and
PR as a logistics consultant, human resource, and freelancer in the Bay
Area.
SHort List:
150 Folsom (Various Events)
Arts Fest SF
AVIT VJ Video Art Trade Show
Bizar Bazzare Crafts Market
Cirque Du Soleil (Corporate Video - not for release)
Film California
Digital Be In
Earth Dance Festival
Gigdirectory.net Media Classifieds
Green Festivals
Green Spirit Dance
Health and Harmony Festival
How Wierd Street Faire
Joshua Tree Music Festival
ModernArt Media Group
Ram Dass (Various Events)
Red Bull Ascension (Benefit for SF Late Night Coalition and Dance Safe)
Sasha Butterfly (Various Events)
Studio Z  (Various Events)
Verbum Publishing Events
As well as independent artists, shows, art exhibits, workshops, fund
raisers, music videos, and special events.
As you can imagine, I have references coming out of my yin yang:-)

The rough History of Gigdirectory.net is in About Us under Company
History.
But here is some stuff that may not be there.....(I will update About
Us, now that you have made me think about it)

Gigslist.org is the original site plus a dozen individual yahoo groups,
all of which are still in existance.
Gigslist.org had job referals as well as a huge library of arts and
media job sites(currently being updated and redeveloped).
Gigslist.org for past 4 years or so was the model that the other
gazillion, you mentioned, looked to for ideas and research. Even
craigslist.org (webby award winner) got their arts and media category
ideas from Gigslist.org, I told them to get some when they didn't have
any arts and media categories.(Craig lives just up the road from me)

Over all over 4.5 years, current overall population over all sites and
yahoo groups is 11 000 something.
Plus we have a huge fan base that are not members, including
entertainment lawyes, arts sites and organizations around the world,
production companies, promoters and media, with 37 000 on the mailing
list alone.
Very first start was an underground mailing list called Round Up with
100 or so industry freinds, which was free.
It became too much work and I was going to give it up, but members
offered to pay me to keep it going.
Since then all categories, prices, and services have been from members
suggestions.
Gigslist.org was planned to be non profit but lawyers said it would
cramp ideas and not let us expand, so it became a private  self funding
community service. We don't make any profit, 1 paid full time staff
(me) 2 paid occasional staff (1 assistant and 1 programmer when budget
allows), everything else has gone back into developing the community
and services and maintaining the site. (Gigdirectory.net is classed as
a mega site, and as such requires a dedicated server to handle the huge
number of members and their info)

I know there are gazzilion services similar, but not like
Gigdirectory.net, because we are geninely always in development as a
community and a school of life workshop. As you will see when you start
reading our editorial tip sheets and GigNews which are free.
Posting resumes, workshops, and business adds in the Classfieds is free,
as well as posting jobs.
Our paid access services also doubles as optional privacy protection for
people who post, a we have had problems with female talent being
harrassed, and employers being spammed in the past.
For more info read the front page blurb on Gigdirectory.net and click
About Us for company history and FAQ's

We now need you help for damage control. I don't know what else is being
said out there or how many people are spreading the wrong information.
If you have checked out Gigdirectory.net and all of its services and
you like what we are trying to do please recommend us to your industry
buddies and discussion groups. If you see wrong information out there
please educate people and organizations with the right information.
Please sign onto Gigdirectory.net and have a look around and use our
free services, and please help us spread the good word.

Sincerely

Deborah Paulino
Founder
gigslist.org
gigdirectory.net


=====================

If you are a legit service I am seriously interested to know more about
your service and the value that it provides. I would also be curious to
know about your background in the entertainment business that entitles
you to offer such a service. I am not trying to sound negative
(Although I was very surprised at how quickly you threatened legal
action.) - it's just that there are a gazillion services like yours who
claim that they can benefit our industry. A large number of them have
no place trying to break into an industry they really no little about.
As I read in another post today warning about you - "there are too many
services that are asking for money and offering nothing in return."

And for the record you don't know me and to threaten legal action so
prematurely is a terrible business move. Remember legitimate filmmakers
are a tight community and word can spread very quickly about companies
threatening like this.

And if you do feel you want to have me speak to your attorney I am happy
to do so.

David

http://www.gigdirectory.net


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Mainefilm E-Mail Group] In response to David  Grant about
> Gigdirectory.net
> From: "david grant" <davidgrantcontact@...>
> Date: Fri, July 16, 2004 1:12 pm
> To: "modernart_media" <resumes@...>
>
> I have forwarded your company my response.
>
> But for the group I would simply say - Isn't it curious that a company
claiming to be so secure with 8000+ members would threaten legal action so
quickly considering the really don't know how connected I am in the industry.
>
> I read more in relation to this company in another group today and I think
this is really what we all want to know anyways - Where's the value in this
service? And if it can be      strated then Great.  If not, why are we wasting
our time talking.
>
> David.
>
>
> modernart_media <resumes@...> wrote:
> Hi
>
> This is Deborah from Gigdirectory.net
>
> I think David or who ever gave him that information should get their
> facts straight be for commiting libel. And maybe should check with a
> lawyer before publishing stuff..
>
> We do have over 8000 registered users, at this moment 8353 to be
> exact. Anyone can check the live stat report in the left menu, (Not
> the  member list of our forums). And we are a professional community,
> not a company, our members make the suggestions for the services and
> prices we have. We do have free services and professional services and
> we are straight up about which is which, in the invitation, and on our
> front page. And you can post your resumes and Classifieds for free.
>
> Try reading and understanding stuff properly, before knocking a valued
> self funding community service.
>
> I don't suppose you even bothered to read our free editorial section
> with free tip sheets for careers and businesses. They are on the front
> page and don't require any registration, free or otherwise to view.
>
> If everyone believed scrooges like you or who ever gave you that info,
> nobody would have any fun trying something new that might help them.
> And nobody would get any help from you because you give them false
> information. Please make sure your info is correct, and get out of the
> dark ages, try being supportive of those who are working hard to help.
>
> And try to smile, it feels good once you get used to it, and somebody
> might even smile back at you.
>
> ;-)
>
> Deborah
>
> Founder of
> http://www.gigdirectory.net
> http://www.gigslist.org
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT
>
>
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Hi

This is Deborah from Gigdirectory.net

I think David or who ever gave him that information should get their
facts straight be for commiting libel. And maybe should check with a
lawyer before publishing stuff..

We do have over 8000 registered users, at this moment 8353 to be
exact. Anyone can check the live stat report in the left menu, (Not
the  member list of our forums). And we are a professional community,
not a company, our members make the suggestions for the services and
prices we have. We do have free services and professional services and
we are straight up about which is which, in the invitation, and on our
front page. And you can post your resumes and Classifieds for free.

Try reading and understanding stuff properly, before knocking a valued
self funding community service.

I don't suppose you even bothered to read our free editorial section
with free tip sheets for careers and businesses. They are on the front
page and don't require any registration, free or otherwise to view.

If everyone believed scrooges like you or who ever gave you that info,
nobody would have any fun trying something new that might help them.
And nobody would get any help from you because you give them false
information. Please make sure your info is correct, and get out of the
dark ages, try being supportive of those who are working hard to help.

And try to smile, it feels good once you get used to it, and somebody
might even smile back at you.

;-)

Deborah

Founder of
http://www.gigdirectory.net
http://www.gigslist.org

Resumes and Workshops Wanted

We are an arts and media community network of 8000 industry
professionals. We are currently updating our lists and invite arts and
media freelancers, businesses, and organizations to join up and post
your resume and/or call or workshop/school or press release in our
Classifieds for Free. You can also post your shows, screenings,
meetings, and trade shows in the Classifieds, and network in our Forums
for Free. Plus receive our free weekly email called GigNews with useful
industry articles and career tips, events, competitions, and important
member updates and instructions to help us help you get an edge.

Go to http://www.gigdirectory.net and click on New User Sign Up! to
register a free account. Once in your account click Home for posting
instructions and members notes.
It does not cost anything to post your resume, workshop, classifieds
add.

If you are a fellow online or offline arts/media industry community or
organization please post a press release in the Industry section of the
Classifieds; our community wants to know about you. There is also a
section to post meetings and seminars and trade shows. And yes we have
sections for festival and competition calls. All free to post.

Below is a list of active industry categories in our Classifieds and
Forums.

Acting - Screen, Stage
Administration
Animation
Audio Visual
Costume
Comedy
Backstage Production
Dance - all genres
Digital Media
Entertainers
Executive
Extras and Supernumary
Directors and Producers
Film and Video
Live Production
Make Up and Hair
Modeling - print, fashion, and promo
Museum and Gallery
Music - all genres and mediums
Performance Arts - Cirque, Street, etc.
Photography
Props Sets Scenery
Pyrotechnics and Effects
Studio Audio
Stunts
Radio
Robots and Effects
Television
Theatre and Theater
Venue and Event Support
Visual Arts
Voice Over
Writing


Go to http://www.gigdirectory.net and click on New User Sign Up! to
register a free account. Once in your account click Home for posting
instructions and members notes.

Please note: We also have professional fee based services available as
an option, the income from these services support our dedicated server
and job research and site development.

It is ok to pass this along to arts and media industry asscociates and
lists.

Thank you, and we very much look forward to networking with you.

  The Gigdirectory.net Community

http://www.gigdirectory.net
http://www.gigdirectory.net

Resume Submissions Wanted

Arts and media employment referal service call for professional
talent, artist, crew, tech, and staff resumes to update our lists and
services. North American service with most jobs in USA and Canada,
with a few jobs for UK, Australasia, and Europe..


Your resume and photo are required in plain text digital format. We do
not charge you anything to list your resume with us.

The categories of resumes required are:

Acting - Screen, Stage
Administration
Animation
Audio Visual
Costume
Comedy
Backstage Production
Dance - all genres
Digital Media
Entertainers
Executive
Extras and Supernumary
Directors and Producers
Film and Video
Make Up and Hair
Modeling - print, fashion, and promo
Museum and Gallery
Music - all genres and mediums
Musicals
Performance Arts - Cirque, Street, etc.
Photography
Props Sets Scenery
Pyrotechnics and Effects
Studio Audio
Stunts
Radio
Robots and Effects
Television
Venue and Event Support
Visual Arts
Voice Over
Writing

Resumes are to be in plain text, No html formatting!

For details on how to get listed send a blank email to:
resumes@...

You will receive a reply email with instructions for listing your
resume and photo. Remember, there is no charge to list your resume and
photo.

Thank you

Resume Team

=============

The Prequel to King of NY by Abel Ferrara is searching for a 23 YR old Lead
to Play Christopher Walken character before he became King.
Abel also directed Miami Vice, The Bad Lieutenant, and a score of others.


Hi,
I'm involved in the Cocheco independent film Festival in Dover. New Hampshire.

On Oct 7th, Robert Russell Will be there as a guest Casting director from NY.
Robert is traveling the country actively looking for a 23 year old male to
play a young Frank White, for the Prequel to The King of New York, which starred
Christopher Walken.

This is a big deal. This is the lead Role in Abel Ferrara's new 30 million
dollar picture.

Robert is also a personal friend of mine and I have worked with him for years.

He casts for film and TV.

He'll be doing a seminar on the business at the festival.
And if anyone is interested, he will have a class for actors as well, so they
can perform and get critiqued on their work.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Brett Wulfson, Festival
Director at Doverfilmfest@...

The cost for the 2 hour seminar is $30.00.

Here is a part of Robert Russell's Bio:

Robert Russell of Warner Bros. Casting and of Octagon TV.
He has been in the business for more than 20 years.

He put in his time to get where he wants to be.

Robert is now casting Feature films, after years of casting on Televisions
dating and reality shows.

He is currently casting the New Abel Ferrara Film that will stars Harvey
Keitel, Andrea de Matteo and Naomi Campbell.

He is also actively searching for a new actor to play the LEAD ROLE of the
23 YR old Frank White in Abel Ferrara's  Prequel to King of New York, which
originally starred Christopher Walken.

Robert will give a seminar on October 7th. It will be a lecture and a
Question and Answer. He may do a workshop for Actors if there is interest,
where you can do monologues for him.

Robert is now considered one of the most up and coming casting directors on
the East coast.

His industry contacts are vast and he based, both Los Angeles and NYC.
Robert told me early on when we met that it's so much about who you know and
about "what happens down the Pike."


He'll give you what you really need to know, no holds barred about what it
takes to become a success in the business., how to react to the craziness
you may experience as you move up the ladder, and how to stay focused when
things seem tough.

The cost for the seminar is $30. If we have a workshop as well, you can do
both for $50.00

For more info please contact Brett Wulfson, festival Director, at
Doverfilmfest@...


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