Monday, March 14, 2011
Colorado Film School blog moving to new address
The Colorado Film School blog is moving to coloradofilmschool.blogspot.com, please update your bookmarks and be sure to follow the new blog!
The American Pavilion's upcoming programs: LA Intensive, Venice Intensive, Toronto Intensive
It is that time of the year again and the American Pavilion is gearing up for our exciting summer and fall programs. Our application deadlines have just been extended and your students now have until June 15th to apply for our 2011 L.A. Intensive and until July 31st to apply for the Venice Intensive at the Venice International Film Festival and the Toronto Intensive at the Toronto International Film Festival.
• L.A. Intensive is a 9-day educational summer program that takes place in Los Angeles each August. Now in its eleventh year, the program is designed to provide a transition into the entertainment industry. Each day of the program is fully scheduled with workshops, private tours, panel discussions, screenings, tapings, interactive demonstrations and special events.
• The Venice Intensive is a 15-day work-study optional program that takes place at the Venice International Film Festival each year. Now in its fifth year, the Venice Intensive offers great opportunities to young Filmmakers to experience the Festival and make important contacts. In addition to Festival screenings, participants enjoy intimate round tables and witness first hand how the film P.R. and publicity machine works. The program is limited to only 30 students who share housing in traditional Venetian apartments.
• The Toronto Intensive Student Program at The Toronto International Film Festival, launched in 2010 offers a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers and students with an interest in the entertainment industry to participate in the Toronto International Film Festival. The Toronto Intensive is an internship/educational program. Accepted students stay in Toronto for the duration of the Festival and complete an internship with an entertainment industry company doing business at the Festival. Students will also participate in educational workshops, seminars, roundtable discussions programmed by SAGIndie as well as Festival screenings and official events.
I hope you will take a moment and pass this information on to your interested students, all three of these programs are extraordinary opportunities for students interested in all aspects of the film industry.
More program details and online applications are available at www.ampav.com.
• L.A. Intensive is a 9-day educational summer program that takes place in Los Angeles each August. Now in its eleventh year, the program is designed to provide a transition into the entertainment industry. Each day of the program is fully scheduled with workshops, private tours, panel discussions, screenings, tapings, interactive demonstrations and special events.
• The Venice Intensive is a 15-day work-study optional program that takes place at the Venice International Film Festival each year. Now in its fifth year, the Venice Intensive offers great opportunities to young Filmmakers to experience the Festival and make important contacts. In addition to Festival screenings, participants enjoy intimate round tables and witness first hand how the film P.R. and publicity machine works. The program is limited to only 30 students who share housing in traditional Venetian apartments.
• The Toronto Intensive Student Program at The Toronto International Film Festival, launched in 2010 offers a unique opportunity for emerging filmmakers and students with an interest in the entertainment industry to participate in the Toronto International Film Festival. The Toronto Intensive is an internship/educational program. Accepted students stay in Toronto for the duration of the Festival and complete an internship with an entertainment industry company doing business at the Festival. Students will also participate in educational workshops, seminars, roundtable discussions programmed by SAGIndie as well as Festival screenings and official events.
I hope you will take a moment and pass this information on to your interested students, all three of these programs are extraordinary opportunities for students interested in all aspects of the film industry.
More program details and online applications are available at www.ampav.com
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Post casting calls at Access World Talent
Attention filmmakers, I just wanted to let all of you know that we have an expanding roster of aspiring models and talent. Many are very eager to audition for your films. I would love to help you all out and post any of your castings on our casting board to allow our talent to apply directly to you. Just email me your castings and I will make sure that it gets posted and our talent knows to check the board daily.
Thank you,
Chris Turner
Client Relations Executive
Access World Talent
bookings@accessworldtalent.com
303-861-1498
Thank you,
Chris Turner
Client Relations Executive
Access World Talent
bookings@accessworldtalent.com
303-861-1498
Storyboard TV launches Third Competition for Television Writers
Storyboard TV launches Third Competition
for Television Writers
At storyboardtv.com, writers can share TV scripts for original shows with their potential audience members, while soliciting feedback and gauging enthusiasm for their story. Membership to Storyboard TV is free and open to all, and all members will be able to read, critique, and ultimately vote for their favorite TV scripts.
Entries for this competition will be accepted from today through August 25, 2011. After a month of peer review, ten semi-finalist scripts will be forwarded to a panel of writers, producers, and directors which will in turn narrow the field to three.
The winner of the script competition, announced on August 8, 2011, will be chosen from the finalists exclusively by Storyboard TV’s membership community.
All semi-finalist scripts from our previous competitions can be found in the Archivesection of our website.
About Storyboard TV
Storyboard TV believes in the power of the television drama to document, enhance, and transform people’s lives for the better. Established in 2009, Storyboard TV endeavors to cultivate new writers and TV scripts, to nurture the connection between the scriptwriter and the fan, and to shepherd new television drama into production during the Internet age.
For more information, feel free to contact us:
info@storyboardtv.com
Chevrolet Sponsors MOFILM Short Film Competition
Chevy and MOFILM are inviting aspiring filmmakers to step behind the lens and create a short film that captures the essence of the Chevy brand — an American icon that has run deep in our country for generations.
The winner will receive:
· A trip for 2 to NYC with 3 nights hotel accommodation
· Access to all MOFILM parties
· An exclusive screening of his or her film at the MOFILM awards
· $8,000 and other cash prizes
MOFILM will be accepting submissions until April 4. Help us spread the word so that your students won’t miss out on this great opportunity. You can find more information about the competition on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/fAJHHF. And to download the brief, head to http://bit.ly/dKldfr.
The winner will receive:
· A trip for 2 to NYC with 3 nights hotel accommodation
· Access to all MOFILM parties
· An exclusive screening of his or her film at the MOFILM awards
· $8,000 and other cash prizes
MOFILM will be accepting submissions until April 4. Help us spread the word so that your students won’t miss out on this great opportunity. You can find more information about the competition on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/fAJHHF. And to download the brief, head to http://bit.ly/dKldfr.
WIN WIN - Advance tickets
The first one is Wednesday, 3/16, 7:30pm at Landmark Chez Artiste – code is XENSSZX3
The second on is Monday, 3/21, 7:30pm at Landmark Greenwood Village – code is XENSQUU3
Simply go to www.gofobo.com and input the code to get a pass.
www.winwinmovie.com
Synopsis:
Tom McCarthy, acclaimed writer/director of THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT, once again explores the depths and nuances of human relationships in his new film about the allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters. Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), who volunteers as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. McCarthy's deft touch with balancing drama and comedy, broken hearts and poignant humanity is at play in WIN WIN.
Fox Searchlight Pictures presents, in association with Everest Entertainment, a Groundswell / Next Wednesday Production, WIN WIN. Directed and screenplay by Tom McCarthy with story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni, the film is produced by Mary Jane Skalski, Michael London, Lisa Maria Falcone and Tom McCarthy and executive produced by Lori Keith Douglas and Tom Heller. Bringing the story to life is an ensemble cast headed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Giamatti, Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Melanie Lynskey, Burt Young and teen newcomer Alex Shaffer.
The creative team includes director of photography Oliver Bokelberg (THE BOUNTY HUNTER), production designer John Paino (THE VISITOR), editor Tom McArdle (THE VISITOR), music supervisor Mary Ramos (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS), music by Lyle Workman (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL) and costume designer Melissa Toth (ADVENTURELAND).
The second on is Monday, 3/21, 7:30pm at Landmark Greenwood Village – code is XENSQUU3
Simply go to www.gofobo.com and input the code to get a pass.
www.winwinmovie.com
Synopsis:
Tom McCarthy, acclaimed writer/director of THE VISITOR and THE STATION AGENT, once again explores the depths and nuances of human relationships in his new film about the allegiances and bonds between unlikely characters. Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti), who volunteers as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from rehab and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. McCarthy's deft touch with balancing drama and comedy, broken hearts and poignant humanity is at play in WIN WIN.
Fox Searchlight Pictures presents, in association with Everest Entertainment, a Groundswell / Next Wednesday Production, WIN WIN. Directed and screenplay by Tom McCarthy with story by Tom McCarthy & Joe Tiboni, the film is produced by Mary Jane Skalski, Michael London, Lisa Maria Falcone and Tom McCarthy and executive produced by Lori Keith Douglas and Tom Heller. Bringing the story to life is an ensemble cast headed by Academy Award® nominee Paul Giamatti, Academy Award nominee Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, Jeffrey Tambor, Melanie Lynskey, Burt Young and teen newcomer Alex Shaffer.
The creative team includes director of photography Oliver Bokelberg (THE BOUNTY HUNTER), production designer John Paino (THE VISITOR), editor Tom McArdle (THE VISITOR), music supervisor Mary Ramos (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS), music by Lyle Workman (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL) and costume designer Melissa Toth (ADVENTURELAND).
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