Updated May 8th, 2008
AERIAL PHOTOS NEEDED OF DOWNTOWN PHOENIX
The Phoenix Film Office is working with a project that is seeking photos of downtown Phoenix from the early 1990’s. Production takes place in the downtown area during this time period and they are trying to make it as authentic as possible. Obviously there have been many changes to our downtown in the past 15 years, so the production is trying to determine what was or wasn’t here and cheat the camera accordingly.
Please email any photos to: filmphx@phoenix.gov
INDEPENDENT FILM WEEK – CALL FOR ENTERIES
Formerly known as the IFP Market, Independent Film Week is the oldest and largest forum in the US for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene. In 2007, more than 1,000 industry professionals attended Independent Film Week. More than 2000 pitch meetings were arranged with buyers. More than $100,000 total value in the form of cash, product donations & services were awarded. Independent Film Week will help you:
Connect with financiers & producers
Meet distributors, broadcasters and sales agents
Network with festival programmers
CATEGORIES:
Approximately 150 new works-in-development are accepted into the Project Forum in one of the
following three sections.
Emerging Narrative (For writers and writer/directors seeking producers)
No Borders International Co-Production Market (For producers with partial financing seeking additional partners)
Spotlight on Docs(For filmmakers in production or post-production seeking financing partners, broadcast/distribution, and festival invitations)
JURIED AWARDS
$5,000 - The Kodak Grand Jury Screenwriting Award with Cash Stipend Provided by Artists Public Domain
$10,000 - The Fledgling Fund Award for Socially Conscious Documentaries
$10,000 – The Fledgling Fund Award for Emerging Latino Filmmakers
8 Panasonic Digital Filmmaker Grants for Emerging Narrative Screenplays
FEES/DATES
Submission Fee: $60
NEW! If your project is selected, your participation is complimentary - no further fees apply!
IFP membership is required prior to submission (minimum level: Interactive Membership at $35 level)
Acceptance includes full registration to the Independent Filmmaker Conference
For more information, please visit www.IFP.org
Questions: FilmmakerReg@ifp.org or 212.465.8200 x 222.
Celebrating 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking | September 14 – 19, 2008 | New York City
AUDITONG FOR COMMERCIALS WORKSHOP
Good Faith Casting is offering a one-time special to celebrate Mother's Day. This is for mothers or daughter but mothers and daughters do not need to come together. There are FOUR spaces left and this a highly discounted rate that won't happen again until NEXT mother's day so jump on board!. Ladies can enjoy my full day Auditioning for Commercials workshop on May 10th 2008 from 12 noon to 8 pm for only $99! Lunch and workbook is included. Space limited to 15 ladies. (Yes, this offer will be offered for men on father's day too so get an early registration in for that weekend too if you like)
AUDITIONING FOR COMMERCIALS: Commercial acting is the bread and butter work for actors in this market, yet few actors seem to know how to audition for them. I see many talented actors that don't know how to audition for commercials. There are so many small things that can make a BIG difference. The question is, do you know what these things are and do you know WHY they are important? As a casting director, I see what goes on behind the scenes, I hear what the producers say, and what they like or don't like. I can help you understand what to do to get more parts in commercials, based on that information. You will have lots of time on camera to work on specific skills. This is not a fluff and puff class. It is hands on and practical. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or have years of experience, I guarantee you will learn things in my workshop that you have never learned before. With lots of time on camera, and individual feedback, you can't afford to miss this intensive one-day workshop. For actors of all levels who are 15 or older.
TO REGISTER or TO GET MORE INFO: Email us at GFCworkshops@gmail.com for more info or to register. Workshops are taught by Arizon a's #1 Casting Director, Faith Hibbs-Clark, CSA and fill quickly. Space is limited.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Faith Hibbs- Clark, CSA, is a full member of the Casting Society of America and owner and head casting director for Good Faith Casting, with offices in Los Angeles and Phoenix. Film casting credits include (to name a few) "Jarhead", "First Daughter", "The Whistler", "Wild Seven", "Black Cloud," "The Savages" starring Phillip Seymor Hoffmann and Laura Linney (now in theaters), Universal Picture/Imagine Entertainment film "Kids in America" starring Topher Grace (opening in January). Faith is currently casting two movies that are in pre-production.
To learn more about Faith, visit her website at www.goodfaithcasting.com or check her out on IMDB.
Updated May 5th, 2008
"HOW THE GARCIA GIRLS SPENT THEIR SUMMER" - FREE SCREENING
(opens nationwide May 16th)
When: May 13th, 7:30pm
Where: Bullpitt Auditorium, 1222 West Thomas Road (free parking in the West parking lot that fronts Thomas Road)
For more information: NALIP Phoenix Board Member James E. Garcia, 602-460-1374 or jgarcia@americanlatino.net
The film stars America Ferrera, Elizabeth Pea, and Lucy Gallardo in a "tender comedy of sensual awakening". It was written and directed by Georgina Garcia Riedel (A graduate of the University of Arizona) and filmed in Arizona. It lovingly explores the sensuality, longing and self-realization in three generations of single women in a Mexican American family as their romantic drought turns into a drenching over a hot, dusty summer in the southwest.
As a sweltering summer stretches over a sun-bleached Arizona border town, Doa Genoveva (Lucy Gallardo), the Garcia family matriarch, decides to buy a car. The only catch is that she doesn't know how to drive. When she enlists Don Pedro's (Jorge Cervera Jr.) teaching skills, sparks begin to fly. Her daughter, Lolita, played with deadpan poignancy by Elizabeth Pea, seems to have hit a dry spell, until things start to sizzle at the butcher shop where she works. Meanwhile Lolita's teenage daughter, a radiant America Ferrera, engineers an awakening all her own. Cervera Jr., Steven Bauer, Rick Najera and newcomer Leo Minaya play the male interests who jump-start a multi-generational sexual revolution.
The film has been screened internationally and at Sundance and the New York and Los Angeles Latino Film Festivals and will open in 54 theatres across the U.S.
CAVE CREEK FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL
The Third Annual Cave Creek Film & Arts Festival is happening! The popular creative competition has seven categories: film. Visual arts, photography, poetry, short stories, original song, and new this year; choreography. Applications and rules can be downloaded at www.CaveCreekFilmandArtsFestival.com. The application submission deadline is 5pm on Friday, May 2, 2008. Entrants are eligible to receive one of the three cash awards for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their respective age-group categories. Several free events are being planned in anticipation of the July Film & Arts Festival.
CALL FOR ENTERIES AND FILM CONTENT
BigTvOne.com, a broadband video website for independent filmmakers by independent filmmakers, will soft launch officially, Thursday, May 1, 2008.
BigTvOne.com, the source of independent film, is designed to educate, inspire, inform, and entertain independent filmmakers and independent film enthusiast alike with everything there is to know and see within the world of independent film.
BigTvOne.com is currently seeking content for a variety of channels and programs from coverage of events in and around the independent film world, to behind the camera access on film shoots, to interviews with stars and new comers to the scene and everything in between. Founded and guided by a belief that film making is the collaborative effort of many experts, BigTvOne.com seeks to be the hub of all that is independent film.
For more information please email submissions@BigTvOne.com. URL: www.BigTvOne.com.
Updated April 30th, 2008
BENEFIT FOR LOCAL ARTS SUPPORTS DOUG AND LAURA DURANT
SATURDAY, MAY 10TH, 2008
VALLEY YOUTH THEATRE
Laura Durant of Durant Communications has been a supporter of the Phoenix Film Festival, IFP and the local film community for years.
Laura's husband, Doug, has been quietly battling leukemia for the past three years. After his most recent round of chemotherapy, he developed serious infection and was hospitalized. In spite of insurance, medical expenses continue to mount.
Durant Communications.com, makes a tremendous contribution to actors, producers, filmmakers, theatres, and teachers, by providing audition information, class information, and theatre, "Starving Actor", discounts, etc. to name of few of their services. Most information is free of charge.
There will be a benefit for Doug and Laura Durant, on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. There will be a show, "1950's MALT SHOP REVISITED", with a Silent Auction. Valley Youth Theater is generously providing the theater, and the show, produced and directed by Donna DeCarl,stars 19 local actors; and recently was at The Herberger Lunchtime Theater, for 3 sold out weeks.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 10th, 2008
7:00 Silent Auction
8:00 Show
9:00 Coffee, Punch, Meet and Sweets
WHERE:
Valley Youth Theater
525 North First Street - (cross street - Fillmore) Phoenix
Capacity: Limited to 202 - make reservations ASAP
HOW:
RESERVATIONS: 253-8188 ex. 2, 10 to 3pm - Mon.-Fri.
TICKET PRICES: $15 to $50
Thanks so much for your help. Laura and Doug are valued members of our community and we want to show our love and support for them in this difficult time.
RESERVATIONS: 253-8188 ex. 2, Mon.-Fri.10 to 3pm
DONATIONS OF GIFT CARDS: If you will not be able to come to the show, but would like to help, please consider donating a GIFT CARD to stores such as Sprouts, Walgreens, American Express, or Walmart. This will help with living expenses. You can send these to Donna DeCarl at 3123 East Windrose Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85032 or bring them to the event.
DONATIONS OF MONEY: contact Dustin James Leighton- theartistsden@mac.com
MAY FILMMAKER WORKSHOP - CINEMATOGRAPHY
IMPROVING YOUR CAMERA WORK
Full-day hands-on workshop with professional cinematographer and editor Webb Pickersgill. Learn the tricks that will make your film stand out from the others. Boost production value by investing in these tools and techniques! Lunch and handout is included.
Buy your tickets in advance online! Only $45 for IFP members and $80 for non-members.: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3380
At the door prices are $50 members and $85 non-members.
Saturday, May 17th, 2008
10am-4pm
Metro Arts Production Studio
1700 N 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona
IFP/PHX MAY MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION!
Thank you for being a part of the fastest-growing independent filmmakers group in Arizona!
You have a plethora of benefits available to you as a paid-up member and our quarterly membership orientations are the perfect place to find out how to take advantage of them, tour the offices/classrooms/theatre and meet and network with some of our newest members.
All orientations are from 11am-12:30pm, and are FREE!
IFP/PHX and Phoenix Film Foundation Offices
1700 N 7th Avenue, Suite #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.955.6444
Please RSVP to rsvp@ifpphx.org
Date: Saturday May 17
Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Updated April 28th, 2008
ACTRESS AND PRODUCER AMANDA MELBY AWARDED 2008 LAYNE AWARD BY ARIZONA ENTERTAINMENT ALLIANCE
On April 27, the Arizona Entertainment Alliance awarded Amanda Melby the 5th Annual Layne award for her dedication and work in the Entertainment Industry in Arizona. The award is named after legendary Phoenix actor and teacher Elayne Stein. The award has previously been given to Max McQueen (Tribune Entertainment Reporter - 2004), Sandy Elias (teacher and actor - 2005), Don Livesay (SAG Representative for 30 years in AZ - 2006), and CJ Smith (CJS Studios in Avondale - 2007). The Layne was presented to Ms. Melby at Suite 301 in Tempe as a part of Elayne Stein's 85th Surprise Birthday party.
Amanda Melby has worked as a professional actress for over 15 years and is a proud member of the performer unions SAG, AFTRA and AEA. She serves on numerous Boards of Directors: AFTRA Phoenix (Secretary), SAG Arizona, Arizona Film and Media Coalition and the Phoenix Film Foundation. In addition to acting and teaching, Ms. Melby also works as a producer, writer and spokeswoman. She is the Executive Director of IFP Phoenix and the owner of Verve Studios. She is a three-time Emmy nominee for her work as Producer and Host of the television show SCREEN WARS.
Updated April 18th, 2008
CALL FOR EXTRA CASTING FOR FEATURE FILM
A new feature film directed by Sam Mendes (Academy Award Winning Director, American Beauty, Road To Perdition) and starring Maya Rudolph (Saturday Night Live), John Krasinski (The Office), Carmen Ejogo (Lackawanna Blues), and Toni Collette (Little Miss Sunshine, The Sixth Sense).
Sam Mendes will be shooting part of his new film in Phoenix June 9th – 11th.
NEED ALL ETHNICS.
PHOENIX: MALES - AGE RANGE 25-70 YEARS
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
PAY: $75 per day for extras/featured extras
Please email: helen@helenwheels.net for your submission with SAM MENDES FILM in the subject line.
Please attach a recent photo and contact information.
AFTRA Phoenix Workshop presents: How to Be Prepared for Stunts on Any Set
Saturday, May 31 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Stunts, Special Effects and Safety"
Illuma Studios
16601 N 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
(south of Bell Rd., east of 101 Loop)
This workshop is for everyone who expects to work on a set, especially where action sequences are going to be filmed. Learn all aspects of stunt safety. These seasoned stunt performers will demonstrate how to do stunts for the camera. Learn the ins and outs of hand-to-hand combat, falls and rolls. Arizona's seasoned special effects expert will cover gun safety and varied special effects.
Presenters:
Rodd Wolff is a 2003 Inductee to the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, AFTRA Board of Director Recording Secretary and SAG National Stunt and Safety Committee Member. Rodd has appeared in numerous films and television commercials highlighting his expertise in performance driving and equestrian stunts.
Sherry Leigh has 20 years experience in front of and behind the camera. Sherry appeared in the live stunt shows "T2/3D" and "Water World" at Universal Studios in Hollywood for four years and in Japan for a year. Sherry is a Member-at-Large AFTRA Board of Director.
Vicki Sims has worked over 20 years as a stuntwoman. A member of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures, Vicki has appeared in numerous television and theatrical films. An accomplished stuntwoman, Vicki's record high fall on fire is 92 feet.
Cory R. Starr has nearly 20 years special effects production experience and has been a Federal explosive licensee for 12 years. Cory's specialties cover atmospheric, mechanical and pyrotechnics effects. Cory's special effects work can be seen in such productions as S.I.S., Desperation, Rescue 911, and many more.
Bring your notebook and pen along with your questions. There will be demonstrations and prizes.
Registration is Required:
Payable at the door: Cost for AFTRA or other union members is $25. Cost for non-members is $35. To pre-register for this workshop send an e-mail to phoenix@aftra.com, or call the AFTRA office at 623-687-9977.
Directions to Illuma Studios:
Do not use Mapquest, Yahoo Maps or any other internet mapping service as the directions will be incorrect.
Heading North on 101 Loop: Take Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd exit toward Bell Rd. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn Right onto Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.
Heading South on 101 Loop: Take the Pima Rd/Princess Dr. exit. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn left on E. Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.
Reserve right now, because this will fill up fast!
LAWN ART
Grand Prix Productions is gathering footage and digital photos for a new book and syndicated television series, which will be called, "Lawn Art". They are looking for houses and properties that have displays of lawn art of any type: mechanical, wind aided, religious, electrical/battery operated, automotive, holidays*, political*, and/or must original. The lawn art can be quirky, humorous, scary, serious and down right silly. They want to see everything!
*The deadline in all categories, EXCEPT holiday and political is July 1st. The deadline for political is November 1st and holiday is December 31st.
Email: lawnart2008@aol.com
Website: www.GrandPrixProductions.com
Updated April 16th, 2008
FOUR SEASONS SHORT FILM CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
IFP Phoenix's FOUR SEASONS SHORT FILM CHALLENGE is a year-long competition with winning filmmakers taking home cash, prizes and bragging rights!
ROUND FOUR - SPRING
The top 15 films from the SUMMER, FALL and WINTER Challenge (5 from each) competed in the SPRING FINALS round to determine the FOUR SEASONS FILM CHALLENGE BEST FILM.
The screening was held at the 2008 Phoenix Film Festival on Monday, April 7th, 2008.
Prizes: Specialty awards and trophies.
First Place winner received: $1000 cash, one-year IFP/PHX membership, automatic selection to the 2009 Phoenix Film Festival, the 2009 Sedona Film Festival, plus additional festivals and prizes.
The Phoenix Film Critics Society picked the BEST FILM and the audience from the April 7th screening picked their AUDIENCE FAVORITE.
To see a listing of all the nominees, award winners, and event pictures, check out Four Seasons ifp.org page.
Filmixer.com
Many of you may have found this site already. If not, it is a great social networking site for the film community. If you join, invite the Phoenix Film Office to be your friend! We also maintain a blog on there of events in the local Phoenix Film Community.
MyStudio
MyStudio is in its start-up phases and is located in Scottsdale. The main thing you should know...IT IS FREE TO YOU!! The Project Manager, Katie Fox, has 50 spots to book and you get to record up to 2 separate performances at 3 to 6 minutes a piece. They shoot Tuesday - Friday ONLY from noon to 5pm and you do need an appointment.
This is a chance for you to record a video which can be linked to any social networking site plus the site you get through MyStudio. You could even use it to enter into a multitude of talent related contests. The producers and acclaimed music video director, Lionel Martin (see link to article below) at MyStudio will assist you in set up, lights, green screen backgrounds and any other support you may need while you are there.
This is a great opportunity to get your acting, music, demo reel, promo video, audition tape, video resume etc. out there for the masses to see and hear! Kids are encouraged as well! You have the exclusive rights to whatever you produce and receive a DVD, but MyStudio may use your footage for advertising purposes. For those of you who do not need these services, I thought you might have people in mind who might want to jump on board!
Please contact Katie directly at kfoxaz@gmail.com for further information.
Updated April 15th, 2008
No Festival Required Screenings at Phoenix Art Museum
"A Pessoa E Para o Que Nasce (Born to Be Blind)" - Sunday, April 20
Three blind sisters, linked by this extraordinary twist of fate, spend their lives singing and playing ganz for spare change on the streets and in the street markets of poverty stricken northeast Brazil. This documentary follows the daily chores of these women and how they survive on their own. Their immersing story, not without humor, depicts a complex tale of love and death, anguish and art.
The story accompanies them in the unexpected turn in their lives as a result of the film; the cinema effect which transforms them into celebrities. Both the director and the subjects of the film face the ties that bind them, revealing the risks and seduction of the documentarian's work. - Running time 90 minutes
NOTE: This film contains nudity and adult content
1:00 p.m. , doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Phoenix Art Museum, Whiteman Hall
1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ
venue info 602-257-1880 or http://www.phxart.org
screening info http://www.nofestivalrequired.com
FREE Admission
Updated April 14th, 2008
Phoenix Film Office at Locations EXPO in Santa Monica
The Phoenix Film Office, along with the State of Arizona and other film commissions from around the state, participated in Locations EXPO in Santa Monica from 4/10 thru 4/12. This important industry event has become a tradition for the Film, Television and Commercial Industry, as a one stop shop venue for locations and filming incentives.
While the totals have not been tallied yet for this year, last year there were over 3,300 attendees including studio executives, cinematographers, producers, directors and locations scouts from all segments of the industry. These industry professionals consider this venue an important vehicle for all their locations and location service decisions.
The Phoenix Film Office met with several producers who were thinking of coming to Phoenix or who were already in our program and will begin setting up offices in the coming months. A number of advertising companies that I met with were unaware of the incentive program we have specifically for this area of the industry (as well as music videos) so I hope and assume they will be contacting us about future projects after they were explained the program.
While we were pitching the state and Phoenix, millions and millions of dollars had rolled back into our program as of 4/11 since many productions that did not begin production were returning their credits. Many of the Producers we spoke with commented that they were not looking at Arizona since the tax credits were committed already for the year, but we informed them that our legislation had changed and this allowed $22 Million to be returned. Coupled with a somewhat short list, we all did our best to encourage these producers to commit to Arizona and apply for the program.
Congratulations to Arizona Black Film Showcase founder, Joanna de'Shay!
Joanna will be honored at the "Positively Powerful Women" retreat taking place May 16th to May 17th, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Retreat leader Dr. Joel Martin had this to say about Joanna: "Your annual, competitive film showcase has supported, celebrated, and promoted the dynamic works of Black filmmakers locally and nationally for the past seven years. You embody what the Positively Powerful Women Celebrate! Event stands for."the empowerment of all women and the celebration of their accomplishments in ways that inspire others to live their dreams."
The Phoenix Film Office Congratulates Joanna de'Shay on her accomplishment!
Updated April 3rd, 2008
AFTRA Phoenix Workshop presents
How to Be Prepared for Stunts on Any Set
Saturday, May 31 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Stunts, Special Effects and Safety"
Illuma Studios
16601 N 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
(south of Bell Rd., east of 101 Loop)
This workshop is for everyone who expects to work on a set, especially where action sequences are going to be filmed. Learn all aspects of stunt safety. These seasoned stunt performers will demonstrate how to do stunts for the camera. Learn the ins and outs of hand-to-hand combat, falls and rolls. Arizona's seasoned special effects expert will cover gun safety and varied special effects.
Presenters:
Rodd Wolff is a 2003 Inductee to the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, AFTRA Board of Director Recording Secretary and SAG National Stunt and Safety Committee Member. Rodd has appeared in numerous films and television commercials highlighting his expertise in performance driving and equestrian stunts.
Sherry Leigh has 20 years experience in front of and behind the camera. Sherry appeared in the live stunt shows "T2/3D" and "Water World" at Universal Studios in Hollywood for four years and in Japan for a year. Sherry is a Member-at-Large AFTRA Board of Director.
Vicki Sims has worked over 20 years as a stuntwoman. A member of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures, Vicki has appeared in numerous television and theatrical films. An accomplished stuntwoman, Vicki's record high fall on fire is 92 feet.
Cory R. Starr has nearly 20 years special effects production experience and has been a Federal explosive licensee for 12 years. Cory's specialties cover atmospheric, mechanical and pyrotechnics effects. Cory's special effects work can be seen in such productions as S.I.S., Desperation, Rescue 911, and many more.
Bring your notebook and pen along with your questions. There will be demonstrations and prizes.
Registration is Required:
Payable at the door: Cost for AFTRA or other union members is $25. Cost for non-members is $35. To pre-register for this workshop send an e-mail to phoenix@aftra.com, or call the AFTRA office at 623-687-9977.
Directions to Illuma Studios:
Do not use Mapquest, Yahoo Maps or any other internet mapping service as the directions will be incorrect.
Heading North on 101 Loop: Take Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd exit toward Bell Rd. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn Right onto Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.
Heading South on 101 Loop: Take the Pima Rd/Princess Dr. exit. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn left on E. Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.
Reserve right now, because this will fill up fast!
Updated March 25th, 2008
iActor Launches March 5th
iActor is the Screen Actors Guild's revolutionary online casting directory featuring exclusively Guild talent and offering casting professionals Station 12 cast clearance directly from www.iactor.org.
The development of iActor represents a powerful collaboration by key members of the Screen Actors Guild including Guild President Alan Rosenberg, National Executive Director Doug Allen, members of the iActor Online Casting Task Force led by National Chair, Robert David Hall and Director of Online Casting, Steven Graham.
Responding to the needs of its 120,000 strong member base for a Guild exclusive member directory that benefits actors and the industry, the iActor development team moved with unprecedented speed to deliver the project from idea inception to beta testing to launch in two years.
iActor is designed as a streamlined production tool offering equal benefits for members as well as industry professionals. iActor offers members the ability to take control of their careers and be seen for work opportunities by SAG-signatory productions 24/7. Free to paid-up members, the directory provides actors a platform to present their talents on the site in up to seven professional resumes and up to ten headshots as well as in sound files and video clips.
For casting directors, iActor is a major industry advancement. By offering online Station 12 clearance to source and directly clear talent, iActor streamlines the casting process resulting in savings to a production's bottom line. The days of clearing talent over the phone and waiting on hold with SAG are over. The launch of iActor represents a leap of innovation and imagination as the Screen Actors Guild celebrates its 75-year history and its position as a nimble, responsive union meeting the current and future needs of its members and the entertainment industry at large.
Updated March 14th, 2008
SUPERNANNY'S SPRING CASTING TOUR LAUNCHES IN SCOTTSDALE
The casting team of ABC's popular parenting series SUPERNANNY comes to Scottsdale to search for families in the area to be on the brand new fifth season of the hit show. Ricochet Television along with the Elizabeth Savage Talent Agency and KNXV ABC 15 are hosting an open casting call on Sunday, March 16th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM at Stagebrush Theater (7020 East Second Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251).
SUPERNANNY's new season returned to TV screens earlier this year on KNXV ABC 15. The show is now casting across the country for the season finale. The show is searching for families who are preparing for a big event like a wedding or family reunion; teen moms; parents with mean girls or bullying boys, culturally diverse parents, and divorced parents who are both seeking help. Producers are looking for families from a variety of backgrounds to offer Jo Frost, America's number one nanny, the challenge of her career.
Interested moms and dads in need of help with their out of control kids may apply from anywhere via http://www.supernanny.com. Parents may also call 877/NANNY-TIME (1-877-626-6984) for more information.
Please visit http://www.supernanny.com, call 877/NANNY TIME (1-877-626-6984), or you can e-mail supernanny@ricochettelevision.com to apply now.
Updated March 12th, 2008
Third Annual F.U.S.E. 72-Hour Film Challenge Call for Short Film Entries
F.U.S.E.72-Hour Film Challenge is Sponsored by Collins College and IFP/PHX - Independent Feature Project
What: F.U.S.E. 72-hour Film Challenge call for short films from students and professional film makers in drama, comedy, romance, horror, animation, and documentary. F.U.S.E. films will be required to include some element of "Going Green" to celebrate Earth Day 2008.
When: F.U.S.E. 72-Hour Film Challenge Call for Short Film Entries
Guidelines will be distributed
Friday, April 11, 2008
11:00 a.m. - noon
Where: 14th Street Studio (Collins College's new school of Film, Video and Visual FX)
1425 W. 14th Street, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Entry Fee is $5.00 for students and $10.00 for non-students
For more information on F.U.S.E. 72-Hour Film Challenge visit http://www.collinscollege.edu or call 480-966-3000 ext 252
F.U.S.E. short film winners will be announced on Saturday, April 26, at a screening party at 14th Street Studio. The Grand Prize is an IFP/PHX membership for one year. Second and third prizes are a one-year membership to Arizona Production Association (APA). A special award will be presented to the most "green-conscious" film.
Voice Talent Needed
Good Faith Casting is looking for experienced voice artists to do the voice for an industrial shoot for Henkel industries. Paid. Non-union. Male or female voices, ages 25 and older. Professional yet natural sounding spokesperson sounds is what is being sought. To be considered, you must have a professionally produced demo. Please drop off demos at the address below during normal business hours. No phone calls please. Deadline is Monday, March 17th, 2008. If you are with an agent, we will contact your agent to schedule an audition, if you are ind. we will contact you direct. You will only be contacted if your voice matches the project.
Good Faith Casting
2617 South 46th Street
Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Updated March 6th, 2008
Production Assistants Needed
My First Place, HGTV's hit television series, is coming to the greater Phoenix area for its fourth season. We are looking for a select group of production assistants to aid our production team in producing the best show possible. Responsibilities include shooting HDV B-roll of house hunts, bringing craft services to the crew, carrying equipment, and fulfilling other production duties assigned by the producers. HDV camera is supplied.
We are looking for the following qualities:
- Must be proficient using an HDV-format camera and shooting network-quality footage
- Adept at customizing camera settings, including white balance, manual focus, shutter speeds, and drop-frame time-code
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- Have the physical ability to lift and carry production equipment to various locations
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under very tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, quick thinking, ability to self-direct, as well as take direction
- Knowledge of and ability to navigate the Phoenix area
This position is part-time on a shoot-by-shoot basis
Phoenix College Latino Film Festival
The Phoenix College Latino Film Festival is free and open to the public. Each evening of the festival, Tuesday through Saturday, will feature a full length film and a discussion, some including a special guest such as the director or actor or film expert.
Saturday, the final day of the film festival, will showcase a series of short films from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a panel discussion from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.. The evening will conclude with the feature movie beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday's showing will be at the Phoenix Art Museum's Whiteman Hall [map], located at 1625 North Central Avenue. All other showings will be at the Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium [map], located at 1202 W. Thomas Road.
Come early to enjoy and be part of this exciting annual festival. For more information, please visit: http://phoenixcollege.edu/latinofilmfest
Phoenix Film Festival Volunteer Orientations
Saturday, March 8th at 12pm
Saturday, March 22nd at 2pm
Orientation is at the PFF Offices and last one hour.
1700 N. 7th Ave. , Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
It's that time of year again! The Phoenix Film Festival is looking for fellow movie-lovers to volunteer for the upcoming festival! The PFF is returning to the Harkins Scottsdale 101 and will be held April 3-10.
We are looking for enthusiastic people in the following areas: Ticketing, Theatre Operations, Volunteer Check-in, Expo Booths, Educational Outreach, Filmmaker Liaison, Events & Merchandising. Volunteers with technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
There are several opportunities for people to commit their volunteer hours prior to the festival. There will be promotional events, screenings and street teams to market the festival. We'll also need help moving, set-up and clean-up as well as help in the festival office.
In exchange for their commitment of 20 hours, volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt and a full festival pass (excludes the opening night screening).
For more information and to RSVP email volunteer@phxfilm.com.
IFP Independent Film Labs - Deadlines March 7 (Documentary) & April 11 (Narrative)
Given the pivotal role that festivals play in launching emerging filmmakers, IFP's Rough Cut Labs are designed to assist in tackling the creative and technical challenges of completing projects before they are submitted to festivals. Led by seasoned independent producers, the Labs help independent filmmakers achieve the full potential of their material prior to industry exposure by providing four days of feedback and advice on the specific technical, creative and post-production issues such as editing, music selection and scoring, festival and press strategy, sales, marketing and distribution.
The program is open to all first-time, narrative & documentary feature filmmakers who have completed the majority of principal photography. As a commitment to diversity, IFP seeks to ensure that at least 50% of participating projects have an inclusive range of races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities and physical abilities in key creative positions.
The Documentary Rough Cut Lab (May 6 - 9, 2008) and Narrative Rough Cut Lab (June 10-13, 2008) are held in New York City. Full criteria and on-line application available at http://www.ifp.org/labs.
Updated March 5th, 2008
AZ Black Film Showcase
The 2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase is proud to host the Arizona premiere of the Picture Palace Films production "Kings Of The Evening." This award-winning drama by director Andrew P. Jones will make its Arizona debut March 27th, 2008 during opening night festivities starting at 6:00 pm at the AMC Theaters-Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix.
Based on true events, "Kings of the Evening" stars model-actor Tyson Beckford (Bravo's "Make Me A Supermodel"), Emmy winning actress Lynn Whitfield ("The Josephine Baker Story," "Eve's Bayou," "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate"), and veteran stage and screen actor Glynn Turman ("A Raisin In The Sun," "Cooley High," "A Different World"). The film revolves around five strangers thrown together in a dilapidated boarding house in the midst of the Great Depression. Though times are tough and spirits are low, the strangers find escapism in a unique competition -- an underground fashion contest for which the prize is far greater than the five-dollar pot that awaits the winner; it's the chance to feel like a king, if just for an evening.
Members of the "Kings Of The Evening" cast and crew have been invited to participate in a question and answer session immediately following the film's screening. Local Phoenix film critic and media personality Gayle Bass will moderate the Q&A session. Bass, a member of The Phoenix Film Critics Society, is best known in Valley for her work on KTAR-FM & AM News Talk Radio, and on KTVK-3TV's "Your Life A To Z."
The 2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase will take place from March 27th through March 30th, 2008 with workshop panels, film screenings and special guests throughout the three-day event. Filmmakers and film fans are encouraged to take advantage of the programs and networking opportunities designed to expand their knowledge of the film industry and showcase their work.
Tickets for the 2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase are currently available. Reserve your tickets today. Log on to http://www.azblackfilm.com for more information about ticket purchase and Showcase information. Media calls should be directed to Suzanne Wilson at (602) 481-2879 or via e-mail at smwilson1@cox.net.
IFP Membership Opportunity
March is a great month to join or renew your membership in IFP Phoenix!
- All members receive a free pass to the Phoenix Film Festival. New members must join by March 3 in order to take advantage of this benefit. Pass size depends on membership level (starting at Flex pass) and all passes are upgradeable.
- All IFP members get discounted tickets to CANNES! See the information below in OPPORTUNITIES.
- IFP in New York offers a ROUGH CUT lab that is open to IFP members across the country. This is an amazing program that matches filmmakers and completed films with mentors in order to get the film distribution and festival ready. See the OPPORTUNITES section for the details.
- Only IFP Phoenix members can vote in the Specialty Awards for the Four Seasons Short Film Challenge Finals. The nominees are your peers in the categories of acting, directing, writing, technical and more!
We continue to offer programs and discounts year-round, but don't put it off anymore! Take advantage of these specials and join today!
Amanda Melby, Executive Director
amelby@ifpphx.org
Updated: February 22nd, 2008
Phoenix Public Library Hosts Independent Filmmakers March 3
Burton Barr Central Library hosts independent filmmakers Brian and Dean Ronalds for a presentation and discussion of their work at 7 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the Pulliam Auditorium, 1221 N. Central Ave. The free program is part of Phoenix Public Library’s FirstMondays Art Salon.
Their six-minute film, "The Netherbeast of Berm-Tech Industries, Inc.", was selected by more than 30 film festivals worldwide, winning several awards including Best Screenplay at the London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film and Best Arizona Filmmakers of the Year Award at the 2005 Phoenix Film Festival. The success of this short film inspired the brothers to make a feature-length version titled, “Netherbeast Incorporated.” The film, shot entirely in Phoenix, premiered at the 2007 Arizona Film Festival.
Updated: February 21st, 2008
Extras Needed
Good Faith Casting has completed principal casting for an infomercial for “Turtle Wax” and now needs to find studio audience extras for February 24th. This will be an all day shoot outside in the Apache Junction area. They are looking to fill 50 seats with men and women, 21 and older, any ethnicity. Pay is $100 flat for the day.
To be considered, you must be available for the date of the shoot ALL DAY. Please send an email to GFCsubmissions@gmail.com along with a photo of yourself, and all of your contact information including name, age (or range), agency, union status, cell number, email address, ethnicity, and any other information you feel we may need. Your photo must be in .jpg format. Do not send links to databases, websites, or ask to “look you up” somewhere. All submissions not in proper format will be deleted.
Update: February 13th, 2008
Screening
The 2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase proudly presents an American Film Classic.
Join them Wednesday, February 20th at the Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix for a screening of Charles Burnett's award-winning 1977 drama "Killer Of Sheep." Movie examines the black Los Angeles ghetto of Watts in the mid-1970s through the eyes of Stan, a sensitive dreamer who is growing detached and numb from the psychic toll of working at a slaughterhouse.
Showtime begins at 6:00 pm in the Pulliam Auditorium. A Q&A session and discussion will follow. Admission is free.
The 2008 Arizona Black Film Showcase will take place from March 27th to March 30th in downtown Phoenix. Reserve your seat at the Showcase today. Log on to http://www.azblackfilm.com for more information.
Four Seasons Screening and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, February 27 | 7:00 pm | Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre
IFP Phoenix's FOUR SEASONS SHORT FILM CHALLENGE is a year-long competition with winning filmmakers taking home cash, prizes and bragging rights!
Specialty awards will be given after the films screen, the Top 5 films that will advance to the spring finals will be announced, and the first place film will receive $300!
Visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3380 for tickets.
ASU Film Department Auditions
The ASU Film Program is having its' Spring 2008 Auditions for Student FiIms
Saturday, February 16, 2008 | 9am to 4pm | ASU Film Production Studio
If you haven't taken part in the ASU student films, it is a tremendous way to help build up your reel and credits for film. SAG actors are eligible, as the students do SAG contracts for performers.
There is no pay for these films, but you do receive copy, credit and a great experience for everyone involved. Due to insurance issues, all actors must be OVER 18.
If you have auditioned for ASU before, you do need to audition again to show your interest in the program and to let a new group of writer-directors see your talented performances.
Please email CHRIS LAMONT, ASU Faculty at clamont@asu.edu with your headshot and resume if you would like an audition time. This is not an Open Audition. Audition times are reserved on a first-come basis. Monologues are provided.
We hope you will come out and support ASU's students and give yourself an opportunity to make some movies!
Updated: February 7th, 2008
Open Casting Call
Holt Hamilton Productions is continuing to hold an open casting call for their upcoming indie movie Bands and Arrows. Shoot dates are February 20th thru March 1st in the Phoenix area.
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13 Feb 2008 |
Audition Location:
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Heritage Academy
32 South Center Street (Between Main and Broadway)
Mesa, AZ |
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6pm - 9pm |
Part Needed:
1 Non-Native Female, age range 25-40
For questions please contact the casting director:
Pyn Francisco, (505)860.4826 or email Travis Hamilton at: travis@hhprod.com
Updated: February 5th, 2008
EXTRAS NEEDED FOR WORK ON FEBRUARY 6th!
Good Faith Casting is in need of Asian American extras of all ages who can work all day tomorrow, 2-6-08. This would be for the film, "S.I.S" upcoming major network crime-drama television movie directed by award-winning director John Herzfeld.
This is an exciting scene with a robbery and car chase. You will be part of it!
If selected as an extra, you will be 1 of about 20 customers shopping in an outside mall area.
This is paid work.
If you are interested, please submit any photo of youself along with contact information to gfcsubmissions@gmail.com. Please put ASAIN AMERCIAN SHOPPER in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Updated: February 1st, 2008
Tax Incentive Program Update - Commercials and Music Videos
(a message from Arizona Department of Commerce)
This is a reminder that on Friday, February 1, 2008 the Arizona Department of Commerce will begin accepting applications for tax incentives under the 5% Set Aside Program for Commercial Advertisements and Music Videos. Thereafter, applications may be delivered from 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
The Initial Application, Guidelines and other program forms can be found on the Commerce website at http://www.azcommerce.com/Film/Incentives/Home.htm, which will go live at 8:00 a.m. February 1st.
Please remember that because of the first-come, first-served aspect of the program, Initial Applications must be delivered to and accepted by Commerce via United States Postal Service, private delivery service or hand delivery. Any other form of delivery for an Initial Application, including emailed or faxed copies, will not be accepted by Commerce and will be returned.
Updated: January 30th, 2008
Lights, Camera, Action! – Workshop Opportunity
The American Federation of Television & Radio Artists and the Arizona Entertainment Alliance presents “Lights, Camera, Action! – A TV Production, Film and Commercials Expo”. Learn what it takes to become a professional performer or crew member in the entertainment industry and find out how to be seen by the right people. Performers will have an opportunity to sample a variety of seminars that could help further their career. For more information and a list of speakers and times, visit http://azfilmandmedia.org/events_calendar.htm
Saturday, February 16, 2008
9:00am – 4:00pm
ASU Downtown Center
502 East Monroe Street (NE Corner)
Admission is $30 per person* at the door. Advance payment by credit/debit accepted via Paypal at www.azfilmandmedia.org bring paid receipt to expo.
* An adult must accompany children under 16 years of age. One adult free with each paid child under age 16
Updated: January 28th, 2008
Extras Needed for Major Movie
Good Faith Casting is searching for extras of all ages and ethnicities for an upcoming major network crime-drama television movie directed by award-winning director John Hertzfeld. Of particular need are extras to play gang-bangers and extras to play Asian shoppers and merchants. They are also looking for real cops and firefighters to portray these roles in the movie. (non-specific uniforms provided by production). The movie shoots in Arizona from January 31st through February 21st. This is paid work. If you are interested, please attend an open call audition Saturday, February 2nd from 12 noon to 5 pm at 2617 S. 46th St. Ste. 300 Phoenix, AZ 85034. No phone calls please. Please dress the part or casual. You do not need to bring anything. If you are not available for the open call audition please email a photo and your contact info to GFCsubmissions@gmail.com
Casting Call - "Hidden Angels"
Inheritance Productions is casting for their film "Hidden Angels". Seeking minority talent to audition for male and female roles aged 20-50+. Auditions will be held by appointment only on 2/9/08 from 11:30am - 3:00pm. NO WALKINS. For more information and where to send your headshot, visit: http://www.inheritanceproductions.com/casting.htm
Inheritance Productions is a small Christian based independent film production company in Surprise, Arizona. Projects are Christian and socially focused films. Currently they are working on two projects; a documentary, The Lighthouse and Informer: The Story of John Henry McCray, and a feature, Hidden Angels. A short film project slated for late 2008.
Open Casting Call
Holt Hamilton Productions is holding an open casting call for their upcoming indie movie Bands and Arrows. Auditions will be held at the Heritage Academy, 32 South Center Street, Mesa on January 31st from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Bands and Arrows is about a German music producer comes to town to find a native band to take back to Europe and promote and put on tour...
Seeking:
- 4 Native American Males, ages 20-45
- 1 Native American Female, age 25-35
- 4 non-Native males, ages 20-60
- 1 non-Native female, age 25-35
For more information, contact Pyn Francisco, Casting Director, at (505) 860-4826 or email travis@hhprod.com
Chandler McCullough-Price House
The Chandler McCullough-Price House is featuring an exhibit called "On Location: Movies Shot in Arizona". Admission is free and exhibit runs until March 31st, 2008. For more information, location and a description of the Film Lecture Series offered, visit www.chandleraz.gov/anevent.aspx?C_UID=1372 or call 480-782-2876.
Updated: January 24th, 2008
Ninth Annual 2008 Phoenix College Latino Film Festival
Phoenix College and the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) are inviting local filmmakers to submit entries for this year's 2008 Phoenix College Latino Film Festival. The films will be showcased at a special Saturday screening during the festival that runs March 25-29. The festival features Latin American and U.S. Latino-themed feature and documentary films.
Entries for the independent film screening must be postmarked by no later than Feb. 15, 2008. Send your submission to: Trino Sandoval, 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix Community College, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Submissions must be sent on a DVD format. Submissions will not be returned. There is no charge to enter your work for consideration.
For more information: Trino Sandoval, 602-285-7416, trino.sandoval@pcmail.maricopa.edu or visit http://www.myspace.com/nalipphx.
Updated: January 23rd, 2008
Almost Famous Film Festival
Festival runs February 13-14 from 5:00pm - 10:00pm at AMC Arizona Center 24 Theatres in downtown Phoenix (565 North 3rd Street, 85004). Films from Canada, Italy, The Netherlands and USA will be shown as well as spotlights on Arizona filmmakers.
Special appearance by Benjamin Busch from the critically acclaimed HBO series, "The Wire" as well as the World Theatrical Premier of "This African Life by Arizona Filmmaker, Lisa Thomas.
For more information on the event, please visit their website: www.theA3F.net
Updated: January 22nd, 2008
4 Seasons Short Film Challenge
IFP Phoenix FOUR SEASONS FSHORT FILM CHALLENGE is a year-long competition with winning filmmakers taking home cash, prizes and bragging rights!
ROUND THREE - WINTER
The holidays and New Year's Resolutions brings out something in everyone. Make a three-minute film with the theme - RESOLUTIONS - the genre is up to you. All films submitted will be screened at Harkins Scottsdale 101!
Submission Deadline: January 28, 2008
Screening: February 13, 2008
Theme: New Years Resolution
Length: 3 Minutes
Submission Fee: $40 for IFP/PHX members, $60 for non-members
Prizes: Specialty awards, top 5 move on to the Spring Finals, $300 cash for first place!
For further information, visit www.ifpphx.org.
January 2nd, 2008
Good Faith Casting - Casting Director Workshop
Learn how to cast your own indie film in this brand new workshop offered by veteran casting director for film and television, Faith Hibbs-Clark.
- Find the best local cast
- Run an audition session
- Deal with agents
- SAG vs. non-union productions
- And much more!
This workshop is designed for PRODUCERS not ACTORS. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 15th from 6PM to 10PM at the Phoenix Office. You must have some kind of project that you are currently working on in order to actively participate and benefit from the workshop. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Space is limited, so sign up right away. Fee is $99 and includes materials.
