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Its not too late to get tickets to the Film School Fundraiser Oscar Party! Watch the Academy Awards, meet special guests, participate in the silent auction and win prizes and have a fun evening at Paradigm Restaurant & Lounge. 7:00 VIP Advance Admission 8:00 General Admission. Go to tickets.fsu.edu For more information call Sabrina Reisinger at 850 644 0453.

Jillian Stein (BFA 00) left this week for Abuja, Nigeria as one of the producers on a Nollywood film (Nigerian film industry) by famed local director Jeta Amata.

Michael Kuge (MFA 91) “I had a busy year last year--I edited the feature "Hanna's Gold" starring Luke Perry, the documentary "Lost: Unraveling the Mystery" (for which I also composed the ambient musical score!), and I'm just finishing up the feature "American Seagull"--an adaptation and update of the classic Anton Chekhov play, now set in Malibu, California in modern day.”

From Tim Rush (BFA 01) “we're been selected to show on Thedooprost.com. Take a look and please vote for us. I don't know to what degree the voting matters, but we'd love your support. Click here: http://www.thedoorpost.com/authenticity/Jericho/ a href="http://www.thedoorpost.com/authenticity/Jericho/%3E">http://www.thedoorpost.com/authenticity/Jericho/>;
To vote or view you have to register or sign in (if you voted for my movie two years ago, that email and password will still work). They only require your name and email and they don't bombard you with emails. You might receive four or five over the year just giving you updates on the film. If you do choose to vote, would you please leave a comment letting us know you voted? That way too we won't harass you more. Thanks for your support, and I'm sorry if this is the second or third time I've sent this to you.”

Michael James Nelson (FSU '03) wrote and starred in a short titled "Facebook Stalker" directed by FSU alumns Matthew Von Manahan (BFA 03) , produced by Steven Anderson (BFA 08) , edited by Justin Lazernik (BFA 08) , DP'd by Evan Harbuck (BFA 08), also starring Lauren Phillips and many more FSU alumni. To watch this short visit http://www.michaelnelsoncomedy.com/2010/03/04/facebook-stalker/ and pass on to your friends!!!!!

LA part-time job: Associate (part-time) “Join us at the cutting edge of distribution. I'm Peter Broderick, an independent film consultant and distribution strategist. I'm looking for a resourceful, friendly, and committed teammate. You will manage scheduling, billing, and database of contacts; handle filmmaker relations; and research new distribution models. This is a great opportunity to provide support for exceptional films and pioneering filmmakers. You must have an engaging personality, be diligent, and extremely well-organized. A passion for independent film is important, and a knowledge of documentaries a plus. Must be a self-starter with solid writing, typing, research, and Mac computer skills (owning a Mac laptop is essential). Flexible schedule--25-30 hours/week split between work at home and L.A. Westside office. To learn more about Paradigm Consulting, visit my website at peterbroderick dot com. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to associate at peterbroderick dot com with the exact subject line “Associate Application.” The cover letter should state: why you want this job; your qualifications and relevant experience; and your long-term goals. Please write your letter with care since it will give me a sense of who you are, what’s important to you, and how well you express yourself. Please do not call. MUST OWN MAC LAPTOP.”

IFC Films is proud to announce the Video On Demand premiere of the motion picture BROKE SKY, straight from its very successful festival run over the last two years. IFC has picked up exclusive distribution rights to the neo-noir, and will premiere the film on February 24, and will be available thru March 24, 2010. Starring Will Wallace, Joe Unger and Bruce Glover;
Written by Scott Phillips, John Howard and Frank Patterson, Brian Muir, Thomas L. Callaway; Produced by Karchi Perlmann, Jeff Burr and Dan Golden; Produced, Photographed and Directed by Thomas L. Callaway IFC: http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/broke-sky <http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/broke-sky> <http://www.ifcfilms.com/films/broke-sky <http://www.ifcfilms... >
Variety: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934221.html?categoryid=31&cs=1 <http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934221.html?categoryid=31&a... <http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934221.html?categoryid=31&a... >
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/user/BrokeSky1 <http://www.youtube.com/user/BrokeSky1> <http://www.youtube.com/user/BrokeSky1 <http://www.youtube.co... > NOTE: Be sure to read the Variety review!


Enter the ever-popular AFCI Marketing Awards. Entries in a wide variety of print or digital categories are now being accepted until March 24, 2010 and will be judged by a cross-section of industry, and marketing judges. Download the official AFCI Marketing Awards 2010 Entry Form for details on how to enter. Entries will be on display at Locations Trade Show 2010 in Santa Monica, CA, April 15-17. All Marketing Awards winners will be announced at the AFCI General Assembly Meeting, during Locations Trade Show, and also on the AFCI Website following the show. Please send your entries prior to the deadline of March 24, 2010. Entry forms can be found at http://www.afci.org/documents/MarketingAwardsEntryForm_2010.pdf <http://www.afci.org/documents/MarketingAwardsEntryForm_2010.pdf... <http://www.afci.org/documents/MarketingAwardsEntryForm_2010.pdf... <http://www.afci.org/documents/MarketingAwardsEntryForm_2010.pdf... .

IFP'S 2010 INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER LABS OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS Narrative Lab – June 7–11, 2010; Application deadline MARCH 26The only program in the U.S. supporting first-time feature directors with low-budget, independently produced films at the crucial rough cut/post production stage. The Labs are a highly immersive, free mentorship program providing professional and creative guidance; pushing directors to realize the full potential of their stories – and careers. This year-long fellowship begins with a week-long intensive in New York, followed by participation in IFP’s Independent Film Week. Maximize your film’s reach with the tools to assess strategic opportunities for festivals and traditional and innovative distribution methods. Connections made at past Labs have led to alumni premieres at Berlin, Sundance, SXSW, Toronto, and Venice, national broadcast, and domestic and international theatrical and DVD releases. In our commitment to diversity, IFP seeks to ensure that at least 50% of the participating projects have an inclusive range of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and physical abilities in key positions. Get the skills and support you need to launch your film. Additional info and application at www.http://labs.ifp.org a href="http://www.http://labs.ifp.org%3E">http://www.http://labs.ifp.org>;

12th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenplay and 11th annual scriptapalooza television writing Competitions 12th Annual Screenplay Competition First place prize is $10,000
Deadline: March 5, 2010
All the judging is done by 90 production companies. “Entertainment Weekly” Magazine calls Scriptapalooza "One of the Best." Scriptapalooza promotes the semifinalists and higher for a full year. Scriptapalooza is considered the best competition by producers and agents. This is as seen on CNN. 11th Annual Television Writing Competition Deadline: April 15, 2010 Hey all you TV writers, this is your chance to change the way you watch TV! Accepting pilots, sitcoms, one-hour dramas and reality shows. Scriptapalooza TV has seen major success in their 11 years. Writers have won Emmys, been nominated for Guild awards and have gotten agents, managers and meetings.

Tallahassee: In the Moment Players present Almost Maine.
Friday & Saturday, March 5 & 6 at 8:00 pm
, 3208 Thomasville Road, across from Oven Park This is a benefit performance to support The School of Arts & Sciences Fine Arts Program. Tickets are available at Tallahassee Nurseries in the gift shop and at the door at 7:30 pm. Seating is general admission. Adults: $12, Children: $8 (16 and under) For any questions call (323) 654-5809.

This week with the Tallahassee Film Festival: “"American Harmony" Coming March 12, 13, and 14 All Saints on Spring Break - March 5 -7 Third Annual FSU Film School Oscar Party - "A Night at the Oscars" Oscar Shorts Vote Tabulations.” For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com

FROM THE FSU MAILING LIST

From Dana Buning (MFA 03) “If anyone is looking for a sublease in Hollywood from March 9th through April 15th or any portion thereof, let me know. Amazing location in a gorgeous neighborhood super close to the 101 and walking distance to coffee shops, the Arclight Theater, the Hollywood Reservoir, bars, the Farmers Market, etc. Apartment is 1BR with hardwood floors and large windows looking out on trees. Am seeking a person who is okay with caring for one cat and watering a couple of plants. Rent is up for discussion. Please contact me for more information. Thanks! danabuning@gmail.com <mailto:danabuning@gmail.com>

From Matt Faw (MFA 95) “Looking for a roommate to share my apt. $400 gets you your own room, and shared living room / kitchen / bathroom. Utilities except electricity / internet included. Short-term or long-term. Conveniently located in Mid-Wilshire, with easy access to the 10, 110, and 101. In good traffic, it's 30 minutes to the valley, westside, Glendale, and even quicker to downtown or Hollywood. Optional guarded parking lot is available just across the street: $95/ mo. Share the apt. with me and Nick Kane. If you want to know more about us, please check out our YouTube channel: Inspired Mayhem. I'm Stickman, and Nick plays the Ninja.http://www.youtube.com/user/InspiredMayhem Available April 1st. Please no indoor smoking, pets, or drama. Matt Faw <mattfaw@filmmaker.com>”

FSU FILM SCREENINGS AND AWARDS UPDATE – March 4, 2010

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.

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.


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/.

Tough Crowd (MFA D-3 2007 Iman Zawahry) was selected for screening by the Scottish Islamic Foundation in Glasgow, Scotland, March 3-9. For more information about this organization, go to http://www.scottishislamic.org/index.php.

My Four Inch Precious (MFA Thesis 2008 Sou Yun Sim) was invited to screen at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival in Florence, Alabama, March 4-7. For more information about this festival, go to www.lindseyfilmfest.com <http://www.lindseyfilmfest.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> .

Murder for a Dime (MFA Thesis 2009 Charles Cagle) was selected for screening at the Durango Independent Film Festival in Durango, Colorado, March 3-7. For more information about this festival, go to www.durangofilm.org <http://www.durangofilm.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 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> .

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> .

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/

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
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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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