August 26, 2008

Film School happenings.

August 21, 2008

Film School happenings.

August 11, 2008

We had an awesome graduation/alumni conference/ special screenings/fund raising gala, seeing great films starting with the D2’s on Thursday, and culminating with the MFA thesis films on Saturday. The thesis films were terrific, with “After the Storm” an overwhelming favorite in the audience voting. The entire weekend of social events, workshops, discussions was terrific. Prior to the MFA screening Andrew Bartels received the Florida Commerce Credit Union’s bi-annual Pathfinder Scholarship in the form of a $5,000 check. This award is presented at both BFA and MFA graduation to a film student selected by the faculty to help him or her get their start in the film industry after graduation. Big thanks to our alumni who participated in the weekend!

From Meghan Robertson (BFA 03) “A good friend of mine is looking for a post PA on a pilot starting mid-August. If you know of any recent grads looking for a entry-level position in post production, feel free to spread the word! Its here in LA and they can send their resumes to my email: MegMRobertson@aim.com <mailto:MegMRobertson@aim.com> .”

From Frank Gooden (MFA 99) “I forgot to mention a while ago that my film LOVE TRAP is on Showtime and The Movie Channel - has been screening on Showtime since June... it just started it's run on TMC in August... so please let our good people who read the WR know in case they still haven’t caught it!”

From Justyn Rowe (BFA 95) “I safely arrived in Dundee Scotland. Its cold and rainy and kind of blah, but still beautiufl scenery. I will be over here teaching filmmaking, shooting a christian documentary, shooting a music video, and also working with some guys who are producing a comedy pilot for paramount UK. Will be a great time and I've already gone through the center of town and eaten fish and chips a few too many times already. I'm going to be going to the Fringe festival in Edinburg and then onto Nottingham in England to visit the relatives. This should be a really great time.”

FSU Postal Services is looking for someone to video a piece of mail equipment in operation for purposes of demonstrating the process to others off site. Approx. 5 minutes or less, no audio needed. File needs to be .MP3 or something that can play in Quick Time. Payment for service negotiable. If you are interested contact "Jennifer Bowers" <jlbowers@admin.fsu.edu>

From Ulvrik “Wolf” Kraft (BFA 04) “One of my screenplays, “the Burning”, has advanced to the quarter finals in the Nicholl Fellowship Screenwriting Competition. Of 5224 scripts, mine was one of 261 to survive the first round. “the Burning” is the story of an American backpacker who becomes ill and finds himself stranded in a creepy Romanian hospital. While there he comes into contact with the spirit of a young girl who was murdered by someone on the hospital staff. Let’s hope the script keep creeping out the judges!”

From Jen Mayer (BFA 00) “Adrian Kulp (Happy Madison Productions) and I have gotten married! We wed in Boston in an intimate, amazing ceremony on Saturday, July 19th, and then cruised to Bermuda with all our friends and family—its been an amazing ride, and we are thrilled.”

From Jason Benoit (BFA 06) “Scott Aversano Films (THE LAST AIRBENDER, TEAM AMERICA, ORANGE COUNTY, FAILURE TO LAUNCH, SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES) is looking for fall interns. Must be available two to three days. Duties include general office administration as well as heavy script reading and coverage. Looking for dedicated, hard workers with an eye towards development, producing or writing preferably. Company is located on the Paramount Pictures lot. Interested parties should email Jason Benoit at Jason_Benoit@Paramount.com.

From Brent Kushner (BFA 06) “Looking for a Fall Semester unpaid intern for Karz Entertainment (GOOD LUCK CHUCK) based on the Warner Bros. lot. 4 days a week, starting sometime this or next month. Small company where you'll be able to learn hands-on what it's like to work at a development company. When the assistant is out, you get to fill in and gain great experience. I'm actually just completing the internship now, so if anyone's interested or has questions about it, feel free to contact me! -Brett Kushner kushboy1@gmail.com”

From Vickie Oldham (MFA 91) “I was at a workshop at the university where I serve as Marketing Director and Special Asst to the Prez. Looking at the agenda and speakers, I noticed a name I recognized…Dave Parrish (MFA 91). “Can’t be”, I thought to myself and asked a guy in the back to point Dave out to me. Sure enough, it was the Parrish we all know. We had a reunion right then and there. Nice.!”

Groundswell Productions, Michael London’s film production and financing company, is looking for interns for its Beverly Hills based office. The position will provide exposure to all aspects of feature film production, from development through distribution. Candidates must possess resourcefulness, a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit required for this small but productive company. Groundswell recently released THE VISITOR starring Richard Jenkins and SMART PEOPLE starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church and Ellen Page. Groundswell’s current projects include: ALL GOOD THINGS starring Kirsten Dunst and Ryan Gosling; Steven Soderbergh’s THE INFORMANT starring Matt Damon, Gus Van Sant’s MILK starring Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch and James Franco; APPALOOSA starring Ed Harris, Viggo Mortenson and Renee Zellweger; and THE MARC PEASE EXPERIENCE starring Ben Stiller and Jason Schwartzman. Intern duties include traditional office responsibilities such as answering phones, photocopying, running errands and filing, but will also involve covering scripts, conducting research and contributing in any number of other ways. We endeavor to create a solid learning experience for our interns, which, in addition to the opportunity to work in all of the aspects described above, may also include guest speakers, screenings, and informational interviews with company executives. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, energetic, and even-keeled person who is excited about learning every aspect of independent film-making from the ground up.
Time Required: Full semester; 2-3 days a week Skills Required: Car, valid drivers license. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Other Requirements: MUST RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT

See Jamie Fox’s (FSU Alum) critically acclaimed solo show before it makes it’s Off-Broadway debut. August 13 and 14, 7:30 PM, The Pico Playhouse, 10508 W. Pico Boulevard, LA.

The Sundance Institute's Documentary Film Program and the Skoll Foundation have launched Stories of Change, a three-year initiative designed to explore how independent feature-length documentary film can advance knowledge about social entrepreneurship. As part of this effort, the Stories of Change Fund will consider independent feature-length documentary projects in all categories of development, production, and post-production. Completed films are not eligible. Film projects must be completed by 2010. Grant awards will be made on a case-by-case basis and may range up to $150,000US per film. Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria: all films must highlight and/or include a contemporary social entrepreneur, his or her organization, and focus on an issue(s) in which the entrepreneur is seeking systemic and positive change; be feature length (over 65 minutes); be independently produced, with creative control held by the producing/directing team; and display directorial vision/aesthetic and have the potential for theatrical release. Visit the Sundance Institute Web site for complete program information and application procedures: http://www.sundance.org/skoll/ <http://www.sundance.org/skoll/> .

“Make a 1-3 film for Filmaka and you could win funding to direct your feature film! The competition is judged by international film professionals, including Werner Herzog, Zak Penn, Colin Firth, and

Paul Schrader. Each month there is a new theme and 15-20 filmmakers receive $1500-$4500. Three of them go on to compete for feature funding at the end of the year. Last year's final winner, Nuru Rimington-Mkali, got $5 million to direct his film! Submissions must be 1 to 3 minutes long and are due September 4, 2008. This month's theme is ON THE ROAD. Got an idea for that? Go to www.filmaka.com/ontheroad <http://www.filmaka.com/ontheroad <http://www.filmaka.com/ontheroad> > . For more information contact me at khushikhana2008@gmail.com”

This week with the Tallahassee Film Society: Playing This Weekend (August 8 9) at All Saints - "Up the Yangtze" . FSU Film School Showings - August 7th and 10th Additional FSU Film School Special Screenings - Friday, August 8th. Down the Road at All Saints - The Business of Fancy Dancing - August 22/23. New DVDs at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library.” For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com

This Warren Report is late – too many fun things going on last week! And there won’t be one this week because I’m headed for Biloxi with some friends. Wish me luck!

FROM THE FSU MAILING LIST

From Kier Serrie (MFA 95) “If anybody on the list is in Atlanta, knows FCP and wants to freelance, drop me a line. This would be cutting online (and possible on-air) promos for adultswim.com. Keir Serrie keirza@gmail.com <mailto:keirza@gmail.com> ”

From Brandi Bradburn (MFA 99) “American Cinema Editors is holding a two-day event this Friday and Saturday to learn about the craft of editing from the working experts...Here is a link to more information: http://theacestore.com/cgi-bin/ace_store.cgi?page=seminar_frame.html&cart_id <http://theacestore.com/cgi-bin/ace_store.cgi?page=seminar_frame.html&amp;cart_id> =”

FSU FILM SCREENINGS AND AWARDS UPDATE – August 7, 2008

OUT OF THE SHADOW (MFA D-3 2007 Andrew Bartels & Crew) will be winning a COLUMBINE AWARD at the 9th Annual Moondance Film Festival, August 29-31, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. The awards list was posted this week along with screening times. Andrew says the film got into the festival via the composer entering the film for it’s original music score.
For more information on the festival go to www.moondancefilmfestival.com <http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com> .

UPCOMING SCREENINGS AND AWARDS:

THE WALL (MFA D-3 2007 Michael Lloyd Green & Crew) was selected to screen on opening night, August 5, at the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIFF) and director Michael Lloyd Green was in attendance. The film will be screening again later this week. Rhode Island had 3,000 submissions this year and only 10 were selected to screen during the opening night celebration. The Rhode Island Film Festival runs through August 10, 2008. Check out the remaining schedule at www.film-festival.org <http://www.film-festival.org>

THE LIGHT (MFA D-2 2006/07 T. Justin Ross & Crew) has been accepted into the Hermosa Shorts film festival, August 8-10, 2008, in Hermosa Beach, CA. For more information go to www.HermosaShorts.com <http://www.HermosaShorts.com>

THE LITTLE DUKE (MFA D-3 Nathan Levin-Heaney & Crew) has been accepted for screening at the 5th Annual San Diego International Children's Film Festival. The film will screen at 3:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 9 at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park (San Diego) CA. Balboa Park is the home of the San Diego Zoo and numerous world-class museums (www.balboapark.org <http://www.balboapark.org> ) The festival Web site at www.sdchilldrensfilm.org <http://www.sdchilldrensfilm.org> will be updated soon with this year's films. The festival screenings are free to the public.

COSMOS (MFA Thesis 2007 – Clayton Hable & Crew) joins THE WALL (MFA D-3 Michael Lloyd Green & Crew) in been invited to screen at the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films in Palm Springs, CA, August 21-27, 2008. This is an Academy qualifying festival for short films. For more information go to www.psfilmfest.org <http://www.psfilmfest.org>

OUT OF THE SHADOW (MFA D-3 2007 Andrew Bartels & Crew) has been named a finalist in the 9th Annual Moondance Film Festival, August 29-31, 2008 in Boulder, Colorado. Andrew says the film got into the festival via the composer entering the film for it’s original music score.
For more information on the festival go to www.moondancefilmfestival.com <http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com> .

HARVEST MOON (MFA D-3 2007 Micah Ranum & Crew, KIRKSDALE (MFA Thesis 2007 Ryan Spindell & Crew), LORD OF DREAMS (MFA D-3 Ashley F. Miller & Crew), and PROMBIES! (MFA D-3 2007 Frederick Snyder & Crew) have all been invited to screen at the 2008 Dragon*Con Independent Short Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. The festival runs from August 29 through September 1, 2008. For more info go to www.dragoncon.org

TOUGH CROWD (MFA D-3 2007 Iman K. Zawahry & Crew) has been accepted into the DC Shorts Film Festival to be held in Washington DC September 11-18, 2008. For more go to www.dcshorts.com <http://www.dcshorts.com>

CAMION DE CARGA (BFA Thesis 2006 Juan Sebastian Jacome) has been accepted to the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The festival runs from September 25 to October 10, 2008. For more on this festival check the web at vlff.org

MORNING GLORY (BFA F-3 Nicole Emanuele & Crew) was accepted to The Baltimore
Women's Film Festival for October, 2008. Check out the Baltimore Women's Film Festival website for more details at www.bwfilmfestival.com http://www.bwfilmfestival.com

THE STATE OF SUNSHINE (MFA Thesis 2007 – Z. Eric Yang & Crew) has been selected to screen at the 9th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival October 9-16, 2008, in San Diego, CA. For more information on this festival go to www.sdaff.org.

EMMA & LUCY (MFA D-3 I-Hsuan Lin & Crew) has been accepted to screen in the “Women Make Waves” Film Festival in Taiwan. This traveling festival runs October through December 2008. For more info go towww.filmfestivalworld.com/festival/Women_Make_Waves/

Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni

College of Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts
A3100 University Center, Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2350
888 644 7728 x215; 850 644 2626 fax
www.film.fsu.edu

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