Warren Report 12/3/11

Lots of screenings coming up next week:
 
December 15, 2011 7:00pm   The BFA F1 projects screening at The Student Life Cinema at 942 Learning Way <http://movies.fsu.edu/slc.html> .  For more information about this, please call Brenda Mills @ (850) 645-4840 or via email: bmills@film.fsu.edu <mailto:bmills@film.fsu.edu>
 
December 16, 2011 7:00pm
The MFA D1 projects screening will at 7:00pm at the Student Life Cinema <http://movies.fsu.edu/slc.html>  in the Askew Student Life Center at 942 Learning Way. For more information about this, please call Brenda Mills @ (850) 645-4840 or via email: bmills@film.fsu.edu <mailto:bmills@film.fsu.edu>
 
December 17, 2011 6:00pm
The annual screening of the BFA thesis films will be held at the Student Life Cinema <http://movies.fsu.edu/slc.html>  in the Askew Student Life Center at 942 Learning Way.  BFA students have a limited number of tickets to distribute to their family and special guests.  Remaining seats will be distributed through the Associate Dean's office. The smaller overflow theater will be available for additional seating.  For more information, please call Sandra Howard @ (850) 644-4927 or via email: showard@film.fsu.edu <mailto:showard@film.fsu.edu>

The FSU Film School will hold open casting calls for Graduate Thesis Films on:  Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 10:00AM - 7:00PM  No appointment needed. No experience necessary.  These auditions are being held to cast specific roles in our 2012 MFA Thesis Films. If you would like to see if there is an appropriate role for you, please visit our website:  http://seminolefilmcasting.webs.com/ a href="http://seminolefilmcasting.webs.com/%3E">http://seminolefilmcasting.webs.com/>;  On the website you will find a short synopsis of each film as well as character descriptions and script sides. Please choose a role for which you would like to read, and come in prepared to perform that side.  What to expect at the audition:  When you come in, we will take a headshot and get some basic info from you (name, contact info, experience, interests, etc.). You may also bring a headshot and/or resume, but it is not necessary. We will bring you into a room where we will then video record you performing the side you selected. Depending on how many people show up, the whole process can take anywhere from a half hour to about 2 hours.  When the students are ready to start casting for their films, they will refer to these auditions to find someone who fits their casting needs. If there is a match, the student will contact you. That's it!  The FSU Film School is located in the University Center, Building A (on the north side of the Doak Campbell Stadium), off Pensacola Street at Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL.  For more information please contact Nicole Rogers, Casting Director, by email at fsuauditions12@gmail.com<fsucastingfla@gmail.com <mailto:fsuauditions12@gmail.com%3Cfsucastingfla@gmail.com> >.
 
From Brandi Bradburn Holland (MFA  99) “Dan is editing on Parenthood for NBC, and Brandi is editing on Hart Of Dixie for the CW and teaching editing theory at UCLA film school. Brandi was also able to get FSU alum, Ben Bumgarner (MFA), on-board as an assistant editor for Hart of Dixie. Emma Jean is almost 7, Henry is 4 and Will is 2 and 1/2 and we live in a cozy little-known neighborhood near South Pass with great schools and a wonderful community. We definitely have a FULL life happening out here, but we are enjoying it immensely.”
 
Check out this interview with Adam Cornelius (BFA  99) about his documentary on TETRIS: http://www.elecplay.com/all/spotlight/ecstasy-of-order-the-tetris-m...

From John D’Arco (MFA 05)  “another Film School baby has joined the FSU family. Megan (MFA 04) and I welcomed our beautiful daughter Juliet Ellen to the world on 11/17. She is 7 lbs of pure joy!
 

 “Julie Hansen's (MFA 93) current book: "Diminished Capacity: A Memoir of a Girl Consumed by her Addictions" is a darkly funny, engaging, and true story focusing on my life in L.A. as an oft-optioned screenwriter, co-Student Emmy Award winner and well-connected film and TV industry employee. Also, a somewhat psychotic speed addict, personal shopper for gay meth drug dealers and eventual successful ID thief. Inevitably, like many increasingly sloppy and irrational addicts, I got caught. Lots of guns were pointed at my head. Jail, recovery and posy-incarceration poverty reluctantly got me well. I’ve been free of speed for eight years, now. My odyssey is told in segments, one logically (or at least irrevocably) following into the next… My book is available for download at Amazon for Kindle and to your blackberry, android, ipad, ipod, computer and as an e-book for the Nook at Barnes and Noble. Enjoy.”

From Sandra Boysen “My best friend, my wonderful husband and my great love, Charlie Boyd, passed away quietly and painlessly this morning, Wednesday, November 16th, at about 7:10 am in his room at Strong Memorial Hospital after a long hospitalization due to infection.  His heart, which he had received five-and-a-half years ago in transplant surgery at Strong, remained strong to the last, and the good people at the Cardiac Transplant team there gave him those years, which otherwise he would never have had, with full  professionalism and personal compassion.  Charlie's wishes were to be cremated and not to have a funeral or memorial  service. I am asking that if anyone should wish to do something in his
memory, please make a memorial donation to the Tuition Assistance program at the Hochstein School of Music, 50 N. Plymouth Ave., Rochester NY 14614. Charlie played clarinet in his high school band and played drums in a rock band to earn money during his undergraduate college days, and would appreciate knowing that his memory would be helping others to enjoy learning new musical skills.  The world is a better place because he was in it for 61 years.” NOTE:  For those of you who weren’t fortunate to know Charlie, he taught editing at the Film School for several years.
 
From Cherie Saulter (BFA  06) “We just wrapped production on This is Martin Bonner, the feature I'm producing in Reno. Thanks again to everyone who donated to our kickstarter and helped us make this movie happen. I'm really excited about it and I can't wait to let you all see it. Check out our website for updates: www.martinbonner.com font color="#0000FF">http://www.martinbonner.com <http://www.martinbonner.com> >  Also, a belated update- my movie, No Matter What, is being distributed on demand by Film Movement. So if you have some kind of cable package with VOD please look for it. I'd love for everyone to see it! If you miss it on VOD it will be available online early next year. I'll keep you updated!”
 
From Meghan Robertson (BFA 03 )  “It's official- my show Army Wives has been picked up for an additional 10 episodes! I love working on this show, I'm so glad we get to keep going! Lifetime Orders Additional 10 Episodes of 'Army Wives' www.hollywoodreporter.com <http://www.hollywoodreporter.com> , which will bring the sixth season episode total to 23. The drama is currently in production and sources say it’s not clear if the additional ten episodes will run concurrent with the initial 13 or be split into two seasons.
 
From Tom Cappello (BFA 95)  “Okay, seriously, this is one of the greatest scenes I have ever directed. And you can watch the series premiere of Hidden City on Tuesday, December 6 @ 10 PM on the Travel Channel. Very proud of this series! Enjoy the laugh - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HacghP2YXyQ&feature=colike <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HacghP2YXyQ&amp;feature=coli...  “NEW SERIES: Hidden City with Marcus Sakey - Premieres 12/6 @ 10|9c <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8fv2NdRwg&amp;feature=shar... www.youtube.com a href="http://www.youtube.com/%3E">http://www.youtube.com/>;  Crime novelist Marcus Sakey tracks down the characters and stories that define a city in TravelChannel's HIDDEN CITY, Tuesdays at 10|9c. Premieres 12/6/11.   Check out the promo:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL8fv2NdRwg&feature=relmfu

From Lauren Miller (BFA 03)  “My husband, some friends, and I are putting together a large charity event to benefit the Alzheimer's Association in Los Angeles on Friday, January 13th and we're asking for your help. Here's the official blurb about the event:  Hilarity for Charity is a first time event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Lead by Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller, Hilarity for Charity will march its way into the headspace of the younger generation. For far too long, Alzheimer’s has been categorized as an “old person’s disease”, but with the rapid rate at which this disease is growing and the scary estimate of 16 million diagnosed Americans by 2050, it’s time to get the younger folks, who will be the older folks by then, involved. The design of the show is tailor made for this specific younger generation. Their favorite bands will be on stage. Their favorite actors will make cameos. And their favorite comedians will have them laughing into a state of awareness.  We are currently looking for sponsorship for the event ranging from $5000-$100,000 (for title sponsorship). The different levels of sponsorship include a variety of incentives (tickets to the event, advertising, etc.). If you or a company you know or work for might be interested in becoming a sponsor, please email me at LaurenAnneMiller@gmail.com and I'd be happy to send along our sponsorship package and answer any questions. You can also learn more about our event on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/#!/hilarity4charity. Tickets to attend will go on sale on December 13th. Thanks!”
 
From Valerie Wicks (BFA  08) “Hey everyone! I just dropped in to say I am Producing/Designing my first video game at Legacy Interactive! I've been Associate Producing for a year helping on other Producer's games and now I have the chance to do my own-- I'm pretty excited :). Hopefully I can kick things up a few notches! I'll let you know when I'm able to reveal the television franchise I'm working with. Happy Holidays!!”
 
From Lauren Morelli (BFA  08) “Hi everyone! A tv show I Costume Designed called "Hostage: Do Or Die" will be premiering on Investigation Discovery on Thursday, Dec 1 at 10pm. You can watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/user/HostageDoOrDie <http://www.youtube.com/user/HostageDoOrDie> font color="#0000FF">http://www.youtube.com/user/HostageDoOrDie <http://www.youtube.com/user/HostageDoOrDie> > . Or check the show out on Investigation Discovery's website and 'like' it. It's pretty sick! Also check out a feature I costume supervised called "12 Wishes of Christmas" which will premiering on Ion on Sunday, November 27th at 9pm. Thanks! Happy Holidays!”
 
From Diedre Morales (MFA 12)   "For Belly", a feature film I line produced before coming to film school, is playing at the NY Independent Film Festival in NYC over Thanksgiving weekend!
 
From Josh Tickell (MFA 02) THE BIG FIX premieres in NYC with "7 NIGHTS of Awareness," join us each night at 6pm Dec 2nd-8th, Q&A following each screening with the filmmakers, hosted by local and national Environmental Organizations including world renown special guests.
December 2 at 6:00pm until December 8 at 6:00pm AMC Village 7 <http://www.facebook.com/AMCVillage7>
66 Third Ave (11Th St.), New York, NY 10003

From Joe Papa (BFA 10) “"Oasis Media Group is currently looking for Spring interns. Oasis is a Hollywood based management and production company that focuses on managing A-list writers and directors. The company is fairly new and going through some rapid growth so interns would have a lot of responsibility. It's a great chance to meet and learn about the big time agents in the industry while understanding how a young company works and expands. Potential candidates must have an interest in the Motion Picture Industry, a strong background in Liberal Arts or  Business/Management, great people skills and a thick skin. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Writing script coverage
- Managing submissions
- Running errands
- Answering phones
- Temping as an assistant as needed
- Doing research
Please send resumes and cover letters to Joe at JPapa@oasismediagroup.com.      
Also, check out this article about us from deadline! exciting things are happening! :)
http://www.deadline.com/2011/11/managers-david-lonner-larry-shuman-...

 From Daniel Aviles (MFA  09)  “No Thanksgiving here in Quito, however, I am constantly thinking about the FSU crowd and being thankful for such experience.  So here's an update from down here.  2011 has been a great year. I have had the chance to keep learning lots by the good old process of trial and error. Mostly error, I must say.   I have been lucky to shoot 2 extra features this year; one for theatrical release in Ecuador "El Facilitador" (Dir: Victor Arregui).  Another one, "Getuige" (Dir. Hanro Smitsman),  to be broadcast in Holland’s TV this coming December.   I also did some Second Unit Cinematography for another Dutch TV Film "Eileen" (Dir. Hanro Smitsman). Some commercials, some other things. I cannot complain.  You can check my updated demo reel in www.danielaviles.com font color="#0000FF">http://www.danielaviles.com>  font color="#0000FF">http://www.danielaviles.com>    But, maybe, the highest point of the year was being able to see most of my MFA classmates back in July. They are all doing great in LA. I was happy to see they are still hanging out together…and still better looking than me!.”
 
From Franko Galoso (BFA  03)  “Here are my commercials for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest.
 A Little Kiss:
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery/?video=17624  
 A Princess' Dilemma:
http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com/#/gallery/?video=17582
 Just go to the links and be sure to click on "skip" in the upper right corner to avoid all the web page intros.
 
Is there an FSU alum who works on ABC”s prime time TV show, Once Upon A Time?  The November 20 episode had a line referencing the lead enjoying her two years in Tallahassee. We’re just wondering if an FSU alum is involved in that show!
 
From Michael James Nelson (FSU 03) “I put together a sketch that is now on Funny Or Die starring FSU alumni Lauren Phillips, Guerrin Gardner, Charles Ingram, Nick Corirossi, myself, and Chris Rice. It also features Danielle Uhlarik and the host of the Jersey Shore After Hours and Reunion Show Amy Paffrath. If you have a minute, check it out. It's called DaddyIssuesDating.com, a commercial for the newest dating website for girls with daddy issues that want to find the perfect fit for them. http://FunnyOrDie.com/m/69fg

“Soapbox Films is accepting resumes for interns to work at our facilities in Burbank, CA. Interns will have the opportunity to excel through hands on learning, shadowing production & post personnel, and working on set; in addition to doing runs, answering phones, and occasionally getting shot by Nerf guns.”  This is a super internship in a company owned and primarily staffed by FSU alums.  Let me know if you’d like to see the complete internship description.”
“Bad Hat Harry Productions (“House,” The Usual Suspects, X-Men 1 & 2 & First Class, Superman Returns, Battlestar Galactica) seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Spring Semester of 2012. Intern responsibilities include assisting with office duties, script coverage, answering phones, filing, data entry and being responsible for handling a desk to a few executives. This is an unpaid internship: you must be eligible for receiving school credit and please, only upper-level undergraduates or graduates should apply. Must be web savvy, know Microsoft Office, and have a strong interest in film and television. Minimum commitment of 25 hrs/week and 2 full days a week. Email cover letter & resume to Richard - reception@badhatharry.com “

The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will be closing the call for entries for the 2012 TV ME! Contest – the nationwide innovative writers’ competition seeking fresh, creative content ideas for television programming – in a mere 43 days from today. Entries may be submitted now through December 31, 2011. Submission instructions and prize information are available online at www.TVMEcontest.com.

FSU FILM SCREENINGS & AWARDS UPDATE – December 1, 2011

Balls (MFA D-2 2010 Jeremy Smith) and Medic (MFA D-2 2011 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Festivus Film Festival in Denver, January 12-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.festivusfilmfestival.com.

10,000 Hearts (MFA Thesis 2010 Lisa Lodico) and The Archivist (BFA F-3 2010 Katie Scoones) were selected for screening at the inaugural Out in the Desert Film Festival in Tuscon, February 17-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.outinthedesertff.org.

Finding Soil (BFA Thesis 2010 Torch Eberhart) and Twinemies (MFA Thesis 2009 Justin Vaughan) were selected for screening at the Legacy Film Showcase in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 13. For more information about this screening, go to http://www.blumenthalarts.org/default.asp?blumenthal=59&objId=2...

Finding Benjaman (BFA Documentary 2011 John Wikstrom), The Handshake (MFA D-2 2011 Danny Hankins), Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and Sunshower (BFA F-3 2011 Justin Reager) were Jury Selection Winners at the Brouhaha Film and Video Showcase in Orlando, November 19-20, and will screen in the “Best of Brouhaha” short program at the Florida Film Festival, April 13-22. For more information about both festivals, go to www.enzian.org.

Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):

Brother Wolf (BFA F-3 2011 Logan Rees) was selected for screening at the Shockfest Film Festival of Hollywood, November 18-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.shockfilmfest.com.
Retrospective (BFA F-3 2011 Ricky Rose) was selected for screening at the Independent Film Quarterly Film & New Media Festival in New York City, November 17-24. For more information about this festival, go to www.ifgmagazine.com.

The Orphan (MFA D-2 2011 Teresa Sutherland), Birds of a Feather (BFA F-3 2011 Tansy Michaud), Broken Silence (MFA D-2 2011 Gerrad Wilson), The Handshake (MFA D-2 2011 Danny Hankins), Fat Camp (MFA Thesis 2011 Adam Isaacs), A Love Supreme (BFA Thesis 2010 Evan Houston), Annabelle (BFA F-3 2011 Avital Epstein), The Kings of Pops (BFA Documentary 2011 Jennifer Ligler), Finding Benjaman (BFA Documentary 2011 John Wikstrom), Slick (BFA Documentary 2011 Michael Bennett Smith and Paige Tomlinson), Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis), 10 and 2 (MFA Thesis 2011 Jeremy Smith), Sunshower (BFA F-3 2011 Justin Reager), and Knights of the Playground (MFA D-2 2011 Josh Crute) were selected for screening at the Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase in Orlando, November 19-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.enzian.org.

CARSEX (BFA Thesis 2010 Madeline Eberhard) was selected for screening at the Renderyard Short Film Festival in La Rioja, Spain, November 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.renderyard.com.

The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) was selected for screening in competition at Plus Camerimage in Bydgoszcz, Poland, November 26 – December 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.pluscamerimage.pl.

Luz (BFA Thesis 2010 David Liz) will be Latino Category Award Winner for the East Region and Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) will be African American Category Award Winner for the East Region at the DGA Student Film Awards in New York City on December 1. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.dga.org/Awards/Students.aspx.

When the Waters Rise (BFA Thesis 2010 Patrick Gines) was selected for screening at the San Diego Christian Film Festival, December 27-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdchristianfilmfestival.com.

Bad Influences (MFA Thesis 2010 Kate Emery) was selected for screening at the Saint Augustine Film Festival (part of the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival), January 19-22. For more information about this festival go to www.fliff.com.
UnderCover (MFA DIS 2008 Iman Zawahry) was invited to screen at the 7Islands International Film Festival in Mumbai, India in January. For more information about this festival, go to www.7islands.in.

 

 






Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            
College of Motion Picture Arts
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