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Warren Report 3/11/10
Independent Spirit Awards: Lynn Shelton, who won the Acura Someone to Watch Award in 2009, turned up at the podium this year as the winner of the John Cassavetes Award for Humpday, a film she wrote and directed. Named after the godfather of independent cinema, the prize is given to a film made for less than $500,000. Humpday was edited by Nat Sanders (BFA 02).
From Brook Durham (BFA 94) “My latest SyFy movie just started shooting today (March 8, 2010) in Toronto. It’s been getting a lot of press on the internet as Felicia Day has been cast in the titular role of “red.” From the press release --
"Red" is part of a new Syfy series of original efforts aimed at offering new takes on classic fairy tales and myths. The series launched last month on February 27 with "Beauty and the Beasts: A Dark Tale." The roots of that story should be fairly self-evident, based on the title. Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor and Hansel & Gretel are all targeted by the network for inclusion in the series. As of this past Friday, I’m also writing the Hansel film mentioned in the release.” Here's Syfy's logline for "Red": In the action-packed Red, Red (Day) brings her fiancé home, where he meets the family and learns about their business – hunting werewolves. He’s skeptical until bitten by a werewolf. When her family insists he must be killed, Red tries saving him. Red also stars Kavan Smith (Stargate Atlantis) and Stephen McHattie (Watchmen). Red is produced by Angela Mancuso and Vesuvius Productions in association with Chesler Perlmutter Productions. I’ve attached some links as well --
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/ a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/%3E">http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/...;
http://io9.com/5488606/syfy-puts-felicia-day-in-her-own-fairly-tale <http://io9.com/5488606/syfy-puts-felicia-day-in-her-own-fairly-...
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felic... a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felicia-day-set-for-syfy-red-riding-hood-re-imaging/%3E">http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felic...;
From Tanya Spann Roche (MFA 97) “I just wanted to let you know that Jane Pauley is returning to the Today Show with a series called "Your Life Calling" in partnership with AARP, and I edited the inaugural segment which will air on Tuesday, March 9th, between 8 and 9 am. I met with Jane today, and she's so nice--it's really flattering to get compliments on your work from an Emmy-award winning journalist :)”
From Greg Marcks (MFA 00) “Script Frenzy, which runs a one-month screenplay writing challenge, ran an article I wrote on preparing to write a feature screenplay: http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/eng/node/3578427
Heard from Shawn Matlock (BFA 94) this week. He’s still a trailer editorat Cellulloid Heroes. Just finished two trailers recently: The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond and Blood Done Sign My Name. Both of them are online at Apple.com and JoBlo.com. I have a lovely growing family. Met my wife Colleen in L.A. and we got married in 2000. Since the wedding was in Santa Monica, a bunch of FSU alumni attended. Colleen and I have two beautiful daughters: Kelly and Lauren, ages 5 and 3.
From Ivette Garcia (MFA 03) “Hi! My friends: actor/writer/producer Alexandra Barreto and writer/director/actor Rider Strong are making a short film and they need help. They're fantastic people and very talented. This is what she sent me/what they need: “We’re trying to find someone who would be willing to deal with food on set…craft service and meals. This would involve getting a basic breakfast ready in the morning (bagels, coffee, etc), snacks during the day, keeping the coffee flowing and then lunch for 20 – 25 people. Hopefully that person would be comfortable doing the shopping for breakfast, all snacks and supplies. Lunch would most likely be ordered from somewhere local, but we would want that person to do all the coordinating. Do we know anyone who would be willing to take on that challenge? They would probably want to stay up there on Sunday, March 21st, since they would have to have breakfast ready to go by 6am on Monday.” If anyone is interested, please e-mail me and I'll forward along your info to Alex & Rider.
ivettecita@gmail.com
From Don Guarisco (BFGA 96) “just thought I'd send a note to tell you about a blog I've started. It's called Schlockmania and it's a survey of pop culture's more esoteric and unusual corners. I post four times a week and the content includes film, music and book reviews, as well as the occasional aesthetics-minded thoughtpiece. The site is only a few months old but it's getting a positive response thus far. Some of the posts have even drawn comments in their comment sections from FSU Film alumni like Neil Butler and Jeremy Zauder. Anyone who is interested is welcome to visit the site at http://www.schlockmania.com <http://www.schlockmania.com> . I recommend that newcomers start with the site introduction, which can be found at http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/ a href="http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/%3E">http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/>; . I hope any new visitors enjoy the experience and I encourage them to comment on the posts if they feel so inspired.”
From Susan Bell (MFA 05) LA: “ShadowMachine (Robot Chicken, Titan Maximum, Moral Orel) has an immediate need for part-time interns to work in the producer's office starting this month. Must be proficient w/ Mac, Word & Excel, with FCP, Final Draft, Photoshop and FileMaker a major plus. Prospective interns should have an interest in development/producing as this is not an animation/production position. Please send cover letter and resume (pdf preferred) to smfresume@gmail.com, attn: Susan Bell. Please no phone calls.”
HELLO WORLD! We are making a movie this summer! Not Waving But Drowning is an indie film to be directed by Devyn Waitt (BFA 07) and produced by Nicole Emanuele (BFA 07). A lot of our classmates are involved; Dylan Correll is editing, Jesse Barksdale is associate producing and 1st AD and Caleb Rugg is associate producing, more are jumping on board as we get closer to production. We will be filming in Pinellas County, FL and NYC. We are in the process of casting and looking far and wide. If you have any friends interested in acting please pass this along. There is a breakdown of the roles on our website as well as a lovely tone clip!
www.therevolutionsummer.com a href="http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/">http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/ a href="http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/%3E">http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/>; >
There is also a place on the website to donate... wink wink... If you are interested in getting involved, know Dakota Fanning, or just want to say hey, e-mail us at nwbdmovie@gmail.com
The 3rd Wild and Scenic Film Festival will be held in Apalachicola, FL from August 28 – September 4. Our festival has grown each year and we hope to include original films this year. Our long-term goal is to have an original “nature” film festival in Apalachicola. Check out their web site at www.riverflix.org http://www.riverflix.org <http://www.riverflix.org> and if you have a film about the Apalachicola river/area or some kind of conservation/nature theme, contact Andrew Smith at Andy@ApalachicolaRiverkeeper.org.
“ The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival is announcing their call for entries of Films and Scripts until May 9th 2010. Late entries from May 10th until June 4th 2010. Sign up now and avoid the late fee! Entry forms and other information is on the website www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com
The application deadline for the Television Academy Foundation’s 2010 Summer Internship Program is fast approaching. REMIND YOUR STUDENTS OF THE MARCH 15TH POSTMARK DEADLINE!!!! Visit www.emmysfoundation.org <http://emmys.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDQyODcmcD0xJnU9NzU2MzUz... <http://emmys.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDQyODcmcD0xJnU9NzU2MzUz... for more information. These are wonderful internships; check to see if you would be eligible and get your application in.
With less than three months until the final episode of “Lost,” ABC celebrates the series' dedicated fans, providing them with the opportunity to become a part of "Lost" history. Sponsored by Kia Motors, the Ultimate “Lost” Fan Promo Contest gives fans the tools to express and share their passion for the groundbreaking hit drama series through the production of an original promo which will air on the ABC Television Network the week prior to the highly anticipated finale, airing on a special night, Sunday, May 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), preceded by a recap special from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, on ABC. "For the past six years, the fans of 'Lost' have shown extreme passion and unwavering commitment. They've spent countless hours watching and re-watching episodes, and formulating their own theories about the island's mysteries," said Mike Benson and Marla Provencio, executive vice presidents, marketing, ABC Entertainment Group Beginning this week, “Lost” fans can visit ABC.com to create and submit their own original 35-second promo. Entries will vie for the opportunity to be broadcast on-air in the week leading up to the final episode of “Lost.” In addition to having their promo televised, the Grand Prize winner will receive a trip to Los Angeles to attend the series’ special finale party. ABC.com has made available a robust archive of pre-cleared “Lost” assets including video, still images, music, sound bites and special effects audio that fans can use to create their pieces. Additionally, the site is offering an online mash-up tool that can be used to create videos. Original promos can be uploaded to ABC.com through March 21, 2010. The top creative and original entries that promote the series’ finale will be evaluated by a special panel of judges, including “Lost” executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, as well as executives from ABC Entertainment. Once the top five videos are selected by the special panel, fans will be able to go to ABC.com April 19 through April 23 to cast their vote for the Grand Prize winner. For complete details and official contest rules, visit http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> .
Experience the Cannes Film Festival and The American Pavilion’s Worldwide Student Program without leaving the US! The “Virtual Cannes” program was launched in May 2009 as an alternative for students and faculty unable to travel to France. Students will have an opportunity to participate with the various seminars and panel discussions at The American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival via their computers either "live" at a pre-set time or from the event archives. One click and you are in Cannes... Benefits include
· Exclusive online access
· Online participation in student orientation and educational seminars prior to the start of the Festival.
· Webcasts of student roundtables, Industry in Focus panel discussions and one-on-one In Conversation celebrity interviews.
Opportunity to participate in live two-way Q&A sessions via videoconf
· Access to student and staff blogs outlining day-to-day events.
PRICING $300.00 Individual $3000 Educational Group For more information contact Walter Harris at 310 576 6545 or at virtualcannes@ampav.com
This week with the Tallahassee Film Society: "American Harmony" - This Weekend at All Saints!! Coming March 19/20 - "Lolita" and "Paths of Glory" - Stanley Kubrick Film Festival” For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com
Wish everyone could see the hallway to the Dean's Offices in the Film School. They have recently posted what will be a somewhat revolving gallery of thesis posters, along with a plaque beside each poster with the director's picture, name, hometown and a synopsis of the film. It looks marvelous!
We’re going to Pensacola tomorrow for a long beach weekend with a bunch of family and friends. The weather in Tallahassee has been dreadful, rain and cold, so we are hoping for some sunny days!
FSU FILM SCREENINGS AND AWARDS UPDATE – March 11, 2010
Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), and The Window (MFA D-2 2006 Ryan Spindell) were selected for screening at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival in California, April 22-25. Lighthouse and Zimbabwe have also been nominated for awards in the Student Film category. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com/.
Upcoming Screenings And Awards (in chronological order):
One Little Step (MFA D-1 2007 T. Nicholas Economides) and Charlatan (MFA D-2 2009 Jaye Davidson) were selected for screening in the Kids First! traveling film festival. They will screen at around 100 various venues and children’s film festivals that Kids First! is contracted to program over the next several months. For more information about Kids First! and the screenings it programs, visit: http://www.kidsfirstmedia.com/.
Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds) and UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the DC Independent Film Festival, March 4-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.dciff.org <http://www.dciff.org> .
Abe (MFA D-3 2006 Khen Shalem) received the Animal Advocacy Award at the Artivist Film Festival in Los Angeles, December 1-9. It will also screen in London, March 5, and in New York City, March 26. For more information about this festival, go to www.artivists.org <http://www.artivists.org> .
Paul and His Wall (BFA Thesis 2008 Steven Anderson/Evan Harbuck) was selected for screening at the Heart of Gold International Film Festival in Gympie, Australia, March 11-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.heartofgold.com.au <http://www.heartofgold.com.au> .
The Cape (MFA D-2 2007 Iman Zawahry) was selected for screening at the Soul 4 Reel Film Festival in Forestville, Maryland, March 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to http://thesoulfactory.com/changinglives/index.php/upcomingevents/P2/.
Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Murder for a Dime (MFA Thesis 2009 Charles Cagle), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), 7 to 10 Business Days (MFA D-2 2009 Bobby Marinelli), The Forgotten Coast (BFA Thesis 2009 David Leatherwood/Jason Ambler), and UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.gasparillafilmfestival.com.
My Four Inch Precious (MFA Thesis 2008 Sou Yun Sim) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.clevelandfilm.org/.
The Wall (MFA D-3 2007 Michael Lloyd Green) has been selected for the Tribute evening of Holocaust-themed shorts on March 22, in the Hartford Jewish Film Festival, March 13-23. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.hjff.org/.
Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li) was selected for screening at the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival in Hollywood, CA, March 26 – April 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.lawomensfest.com <http://www.lawomensfest.com> .
Charlatan (MFA D-2 2009 Jaye Davidson), 7 to 10 Business Days (MFA D-2 2009 Bobby Marinelli) and Love, Emily (MFA D-1 2009 Allison Leger) were selected for screening at the San Francisco Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, April 2-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfchildrensfilm.org <http://www.sfchildrensfilm.org> .
Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi) was accepted for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival, April 8-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixfilmfestival.com <http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com> .
Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi) was selected to receive an Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation College Television Award (Student Emmy). We won’t know exactly what the award is until the awards ceremony on April 11. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmysfoundation.org/college-television-awards.
Wakulla (MFA D-2 2008 Daniel Avilés) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 16-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org <http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org> .
UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival in Sarasota, April 10-11. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.throughwomenseyes.com/
Dirty Deeds (BFA F-3 2009 Mark Bendeck) was selected for screening at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, April 15-25. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.buffaloniagarafilmfestival.com.
Paul and His Wall (BFA Thesis 2008 Steven Anderson/Evan Harbuck), Singularity (MFA D-2 2009 Stephen Griffin), Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), The Window (MFA D-2 2006 Ryan Spindell) were selected to screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 22-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.
My Four Inch Precious (MFA Thesis 2008 Sou Yun Sim) was invited to screen at BeFilm The Underground Film Festival in Manhattan, April 27 – May 1. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.Befilm.net.
Jane in the Factory (BFA Thesis 2009 Brett Smith), Highway (BFA Thesis 2009 Ariya Watty) and I’m in Love with Kimberly Johnson (BFA Thesis 2009 Adam Johns) were selected to screen at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, April 29 – May 2 in Seattle, Washington. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org.
Love, Emily (MFA D-1 2009 Allison Leger) was selected for screening at the International Youth Film Festival in Port Talbot, South Wales, August 3-7. For more information about this festival, go to www.amritsa.com/IYFF/’10/index.htm.
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From Brook Durham (BFA 94) “My latest SyFy movie just started shooting today (March 8, 2010) in Toronto. It’s been getting a lot of press on the internet as Felicia Day has been cast in the titular role of “red.” From the press release --
"Red" is part of a new Syfy series of original efforts aimed at offering new takes on classic fairy tales and myths. The series launched last month on February 27 with "Beauty and the Beasts: A Dark Tale." The roots of that story should be fairly self-evident, based on the title. Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor and Hansel & Gretel are all targeted by the network for inclusion in the series. As of this past Friday, I’m also writing the Hansel film mentioned in the release.” Here's Syfy's logline for "Red": In the action-packed Red, Red (Day) brings her fiancé home, where he meets the family and learns about their business – hunting werewolves. He’s skeptical until bitten by a werewolf. When her family insists he must be killed, Red tries saving him. Red also stars Kavan Smith (Stargate Atlantis) and Stephen McHattie (Watchmen). Red is produced by Angela Mancuso and Vesuvius Productions in association with Chesler Perlmutter Productions. I’ve attached some links as well --
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/ a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/%3E">http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/08/felicia-day-syfy-red-riding-hood/...;
http://io9.com/5488606/syfy-puts-felicia-day-in-her-own-fairly-tale <http://io9.com/5488606/syfy-puts-felicia-day-in-her-own-fairly-...
http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felic... a href="http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felicia-day-set-for-syfy-red-riding-hood-re-imaging/%3E">http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/03/08/buffy-and-the-guild-star-felic...;
From Tanya Spann Roche (MFA 97) “I just wanted to let you know that Jane Pauley is returning to the Today Show with a series called "Your Life Calling" in partnership with AARP, and I edited the inaugural segment which will air on Tuesday, March 9th, between 8 and 9 am. I met with Jane today, and she's so nice--it's really flattering to get compliments on your work from an Emmy-award winning journalist :)”
From Greg Marcks (MFA 00) “Script Frenzy, which runs a one-month screenplay writing challenge, ran an article I wrote on preparing to write a feature screenplay: http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/eng/node/3578427
Heard from Shawn Matlock (BFA 94) this week. He’s still a trailer editorat Cellulloid Heroes. Just finished two trailers recently: The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond and Blood Done Sign My Name. Both of them are online at Apple.com and JoBlo.com. I have a lovely growing family. Met my wife Colleen in L.A. and we got married in 2000. Since the wedding was in Santa Monica, a bunch of FSU alumni attended. Colleen and I have two beautiful daughters: Kelly and Lauren, ages 5 and 3.
From Ivette Garcia (MFA 03) “Hi! My friends: actor/writer/producer Alexandra Barreto and writer/director/actor Rider Strong are making a short film and they need help. They're fantastic people and very talented. This is what she sent me/what they need: “We’re trying to find someone who would be willing to deal with food on set…craft service and meals. This would involve getting a basic breakfast ready in the morning (bagels, coffee, etc), snacks during the day, keeping the coffee flowing and then lunch for 20 – 25 people. Hopefully that person would be comfortable doing the shopping for breakfast, all snacks and supplies. Lunch would most likely be ordered from somewhere local, but we would want that person to do all the coordinating. Do we know anyone who would be willing to take on that challenge? They would probably want to stay up there on Sunday, March 21st, since they would have to have breakfast ready to go by 6am on Monday.” If anyone is interested, please e-mail me and I'll forward along your info to Alex & Rider.
ivettecita@gmail.com
From Don Guarisco (BFGA 96) “just thought I'd send a note to tell you about a blog I've started. It's called Schlockmania and it's a survey of pop culture's more esoteric and unusual corners. I post four times a week and the content includes film, music and book reviews, as well as the occasional aesthetics-minded thoughtpiece. The site is only a few months old but it's getting a positive response thus far. Some of the posts have even drawn comments in their comment sections from FSU Film alumni like Neil Butler and Jeremy Zauder. Anyone who is interested is welcome to visit the site at http://www.schlockmania.com <http://www.schlockmania.com> . I recommend that newcomers start with the site introduction, which can be found at http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/ a href="http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/%3E">http://www.schlockmania.com/schlockmania-is-open/>; . I hope any new visitors enjoy the experience and I encourage them to comment on the posts if they feel so inspired.”
From Susan Bell (MFA 05) LA: “ShadowMachine (Robot Chicken, Titan Maximum, Moral Orel) has an immediate need for part-time interns to work in the producer's office starting this month. Must be proficient w/ Mac, Word & Excel, with FCP, Final Draft, Photoshop and FileMaker a major plus. Prospective interns should have an interest in development/producing as this is not an animation/production position. Please send cover letter and resume (pdf preferred) to smfresume@gmail.com, attn: Susan Bell. Please no phone calls.”
HELLO WORLD! We are making a movie this summer! Not Waving But Drowning is an indie film to be directed by Devyn Waitt (BFA 07) and produced by Nicole Emanuele (BFA 07). A lot of our classmates are involved; Dylan Correll is editing, Jesse Barksdale is associate producing and 1st AD and Caleb Rugg is associate producing, more are jumping on board as we get closer to production. We will be filming in Pinellas County, FL and NYC. We are in the process of casting and looking far and wide. If you have any friends interested in acting please pass this along. There is a breakdown of the roles on our website as well as a lovely tone clip!
www.therevolutionsummer.com a href="http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/">http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/ a href="http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/%3E">http://www.therevolutionsummer.com/>; >
There is also a place on the website to donate... wink wink... If you are interested in getting involved, know Dakota Fanning, or just want to say hey, e-mail us at nwbdmovie@gmail.com
The 3rd Wild and Scenic Film Festival will be held in Apalachicola, FL from August 28 – September 4. Our festival has grown each year and we hope to include original films this year. Our long-term goal is to have an original “nature” film festival in Apalachicola. Check out their web site at www.riverflix.org http://www.riverflix.org <http://www.riverflix.org> and if you have a film about the Apalachicola river/area or some kind of conservation/nature theme, contact Andrew Smith at Andy@ApalachicolaRiverkeeper.org.
“ The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival is announcing their call for entries of Films and Scripts until May 9th 2010. Late entries from May 10th until June 4th 2010. Sign up now and avoid the late fee! Entry forms and other information is on the website www.gulfcoastfilmfest.com
The application deadline for the Television Academy Foundation’s 2010 Summer Internship Program is fast approaching. REMIND YOUR STUDENTS OF THE MARCH 15TH POSTMARK DEADLINE!!!! Visit www.emmysfoundation.org <http://emmys.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDQyODcmcD0xJnU9NzU2MzUz... <http://emmys.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDQyODcmcD0xJnU9NzU2MzUz... for more information. These are wonderful internships; check to see if you would be eligible and get your application in.
With less than three months until the final episode of “Lost,” ABC celebrates the series' dedicated fans, providing them with the opportunity to become a part of "Lost" history. Sponsored by Kia Motors, the Ultimate “Lost” Fan Promo Contest gives fans the tools to express and share their passion for the groundbreaking hit drama series through the production of an original promo which will air on the ABC Television Network the week prior to the highly anticipated finale, airing on a special night, Sunday, May 23 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), preceded by a recap special from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET, on ABC. "For the past six years, the fans of 'Lost' have shown extreme passion and unwavering commitment. They've spent countless hours watching and re-watching episodes, and formulating their own theories about the island's mysteries," said Mike Benson and Marla Provencio, executive vice presidents, marketing, ABC Entertainment Group Beginning this week, “Lost” fans can visit ABC.com to create and submit their own original 35-second promo. Entries will vie for the opportunity to be broadcast on-air in the week leading up to the final episode of “Lost.” In addition to having their promo televised, the Grand Prize winner will receive a trip to Los Angeles to attend the series’ special finale party. ABC.com has made available a robust archive of pre-cleared “Lost” assets including video, still images, music, sound bites and special effects audio that fans can use to create their pieces. Additionally, the site is offering an online mash-up tool that can be used to create videos. Original promos can be uploaded to ABC.com through March 21, 2010. The top creative and original entries that promote the series’ finale will be evaluated by a special panel of judges, including “Lost” executive producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse, as well as executives from ABC Entertainment. Once the top five videos are selected by the special panel, fans will be able to go to ABC.com April 19 through April 23 to cast their vote for the Grand Prize winner. For complete details and official contest rules, visit http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> <http://abc.go.com/shows/lost/fan-promo-contest> .
Experience the Cannes Film Festival and The American Pavilion’s Worldwide Student Program without leaving the US! The “Virtual Cannes” program was launched in May 2009 as an alternative for students and faculty unable to travel to France. Students will have an opportunity to participate with the various seminars and panel discussions at The American Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival via their computers either "live" at a pre-set time or from the event archives. One click and you are in Cannes... Benefits include
· Exclusive online access
· Online participation in student orientation and educational seminars prior to the start of the Festival.
· Webcasts of student roundtables, Industry in Focus panel discussions and one-on-one In Conversation celebrity interviews.
Opportunity to participate in live two-way Q&A sessions via videoconf
· Access to student and staff blogs outlining day-to-day events.
PRICING $300.00 Individual $3000 Educational Group For more information contact Walter Harris at 310 576 6545 or at virtualcannes@ampav.com
This week with the Tallahassee Film Society: "American Harmony" - This Weekend at All Saints!! Coming March 19/20 - "Lolita" and "Paths of Glory" - Stanley Kubrick Film Festival” For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com
Wish everyone could see the hallway to the Dean's Offices in the Film School. They have recently posted what will be a somewhat revolving gallery of thesis posters, along with a plaque beside each poster with the director's picture, name, hometown and a synopsis of the film. It looks marvelous!
We’re going to Pensacola tomorrow for a long beach weekend with a bunch of family and friends. The weather in Tallahassee has been dreadful, rain and cold, so we are hoping for some sunny days!
FSU FILM SCREENINGS AND AWARDS UPDATE – March 11, 2010
Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), and The Window (MFA D-2 2006 Ryan Spindell) were selected for screening at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival in California, April 22-25. Lighthouse and Zimbabwe have also been nominated for awards in the Student Film category. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.lakearrowheadfilmfestival.com/.
Upcoming Screenings And Awards (in chronological order):
One Little Step (MFA D-1 2007 T. Nicholas Economides) and Charlatan (MFA D-2 2009 Jaye Davidson) were selected for screening in the Kids First! traveling film festival. They will screen at around 100 various venues and children’s film festivals that Kids First! is contracted to program over the next several months. For more information about Kids First! and the screenings it programs, visit: http://www.kidsfirstmedia.com/.
Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds) and UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the DC Independent Film Festival, March 4-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.dciff.org <http://www.dciff.org> .
Abe (MFA D-3 2006 Khen Shalem) received the Animal Advocacy Award at the Artivist Film Festival in Los Angeles, December 1-9. It will also screen in London, March 5, and in New York City, March 26. For more information about this festival, go to www.artivists.org <http://www.artivists.org> .
Paul and His Wall (BFA Thesis 2008 Steven Anderson/Evan Harbuck) was selected for screening at the Heart of Gold International Film Festival in Gympie, Australia, March 11-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.heartofgold.com.au <http://www.heartofgold.com.au> .
The Cape (MFA D-2 2007 Iman Zawahry) was selected for screening at the Soul 4 Reel Film Festival in Forestville, Maryland, March 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to http://thesoulfactory.com/changinglives/index.php/upcomingevents/P2/.
Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Murder for a Dime (MFA Thesis 2009 Charles Cagle), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), 7 to 10 Business Days (MFA D-2 2009 Bobby Marinelli), The Forgotten Coast (BFA Thesis 2009 David Leatherwood/Jason Ambler), and UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.gasparillafilmfestival.com.
My Four Inch Precious (MFA Thesis 2008 Sou Yun Sim) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.clevelandfilm.org/.
The Wall (MFA D-3 2007 Michael Lloyd Green) has been selected for the Tribute evening of Holocaust-themed shorts on March 22, in the Hartford Jewish Film Festival, March 13-23. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.hjff.org/.
Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li) was selected for screening at the Los Angeles Women's International Film Festival in Hollywood, CA, March 26 – April 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.lawomensfest.com <http://www.lawomensfest.com> .
Charlatan (MFA D-2 2009 Jaye Davidson), 7 to 10 Business Days (MFA D-2 2009 Bobby Marinelli) and Love, Emily (MFA D-1 2009 Allison Leger) were selected for screening at the San Francisco Bay Area International Children's Film Festival, April 2-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfchildrensfilm.org <http://www.sfchildrensfilm.org> .
Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi) was accepted for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival, April 8-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixfilmfestival.com <http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.com> .
Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi) was selected to receive an Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation College Television Award (Student Emmy). We won’t know exactly what the award is until the awards ceremony on April 11. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmysfoundation.org/college-television-awards.
Wakulla (MFA D-2 2008 Daniel Avilés) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 16-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org <http://www.latinoculturalcenter.org> .
UnderCover (MFA DIS 2009 Iman Zawahry) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival in Sarasota, April 10-11. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.throughwomenseyes.com/
Dirty Deeds (BFA F-3 2009 Mark Bendeck) was selected for screening at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, April 15-25. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.buffaloniagarafilmfestival.com.
Paul and His Wall (BFA Thesis 2008 Steven Anderson/Evan Harbuck), Singularity (MFA D-2 2009 Stephen Griffin), Lighthouse (MFA Thesis 2009 Ling Li), Zimbabwe (MFA Thesis 2009 Anjuli Hinds), Picture Day (MFA Thesis 2009 Ken Adachi), The Window (MFA D-2 2006 Ryan Spindell) were selected to screen at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 22-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.
My Four Inch Precious (MFA Thesis 2008 Sou Yun Sim) was invited to screen at BeFilm The Underground Film Festival in Manhattan, April 27 – May 1. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.Befilm.net.
Jane in the Factory (BFA Thesis 2009 Brett Smith), Highway (BFA Thesis 2009 Ariya Watty) and I’m in Love with Kimberly Johnson (BFA Thesis 2009 Adam Johns) were selected to screen at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth, April 29 – May 2 in Seattle, Washington. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org.
Love, Emily (MFA D-1 2009 Allison Leger) was selected for screening at the International Youth Film Festival in Port Talbot, South Wales, August 3-7. For more information about this festival, go to www.amritsa.com/IYFF/’10/index.htm.
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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