Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and gather up your blankets and lawn chairs!It’s time for the Annual Parents Weekendoutdoor screening eventMovies on the Lot! Join the Film School under the stars for a cozy night of great student films! When:Friday, October 4thTime:8:00 pmWhere:Back Lot (green space between Dick Howser and Doak Campbell)  This event is free and open to the public, so arrive in time to stake your spot on the lot! Film School Parents and members of the Producer’s Guild are invited to attend a pre-screening social hour at 7:00 pm in the Film School lobby. This will be a great opportunity to meet with the dean and members of the faculty before grabbing your bag of popcorn and snuggling in on the lot for an evening of cinematic fun under the stars!For more information on the event, and joining the Producer’s Guild, click here.   From Alex Durham (BFA 06)  “This past weekend I was fortunate enough to win my third Primetime Emmy in a row alongside fellow FSU alum Rob Butler (MFA 97) in the category of Best Editing for our work on Deadliest Catch. It was an amazing night and an honor to win the award with a fellow FSU grad! Congratulations to Rebecca Cook (BFA 08)  who has just been promoted to Junior Manager at Paris Hilton Entertainment! And congratulations to Dana Kemp Strauss (BFA  97)  who is now a producer with Lucky Dog Films, working on a wildlife program for Nat Geo Wild. And to Roger Ghaman (MFA 96) who is now editor on Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo! From Jason Ambler (BFA 09)  “Over the past year, I have been working as the Media Producer for a wicked awesome Orlando based company called Falcon’s Treehouse. We are an award winning creative services firm specializing in the design and production of themed media experiences utilizing the latest stereoscopic technology and proprietary media production techniques… Basically, we create and design theme parks and attractions as well as create the content for various types for formats (big, small, flat, curved, dome, and beyond). We produce all kinds of feature quality media, from 3D animation to live action and visual effects.  We are looking to bring on a paid intern with a wide skillset in production and post-production. It would require a valid passport for travel to far away lands for live action film production as well as time spent in Orlando for editorial needs. Experience with VFX/Animation and web design (html) would be a huge plus. For more details, please contact me atjason.ambler@peregrinepixels.com or 310-492-4660.” From Praheme da Praphet (MFA 10)  “***Breaking NEWS*** Troop 491: The Adventures of The Muddy Lions will make its official theatrical debut, for a 7 day run at the Criterion Cinemas at the Movieland (331 North Boulevard), Richmond, VA   Oct. 4th - 11th. Traditional ticket pricing.  If you are in the RVA area please come out and support this groundbreaking film.  http://youtu.be/LNuZdDPr9hM From Ben Wilson (BFA 04)  “My wife and I are pleased to announce the arrival of two future independent filmmakers/ actresses/ musicians/ cultural attachés...our twin daughters, Margot Evelyn and Luna Lee, were born on August 13th.  Everyone's doing well, except our french bulldog, who is now adapting to a life in which he is not constantly the center of attention.  Personally my work has continued as Vice President of Production at Insight here in South Florida, although my writing partner, Matt Schenk, and I have taken our side enterprise Last Pint Productions (www.lastpintprod.com) into the podcast-o-sphere and have been live since April with "The New Way Podcast with Ben and Matt"; aka various musings on the film and television industries, along with other various topics like beer and awesome fun things.  We've even featured a few interesting guests.  If you're into geek-speak, feel free to check it out and waste some time with it.  (It's available on itunes and buzzsprout and everywhere else that hosts podcasts pretty much.)” From Fred Johnson (MFA 1st Year) "I have a contract to make a bio-pic to be finished in the next three years, and am looking for a writer to assist.  Eric Thomas is a motivational speaker from Detroit, Michigan, who shares his story of being homeless as a child, taking 12 years to obtain his four-year-degree, but then deciding to change his life around.  He went on to attain his Master's degree in two years and is now a dissertation away from his PhD.  He now shares his story and other motivational messages worldwide, including NBA teams, NFL teams, MLB teams, and Fortune 500 companies. Log line:  At the age of 16, a defiant and hardheaded, Eric Thomas decides to leave home, drop out of school, but living as a homeless teenager drives him to survive by any means necessary.  You can look at the following sites to learn more about Mr. Thomas.http://etinspires.com       http://youtu.be/WTFnmsCnr6g                    http://youtu.be/Oy0Lj7RkjkU    If you would be interested to help with the writing/development of this project, please contact me at fredjohnsonfamu@gmail.com Posted this last week, but the link was bad.  See revised link:  From Jason Benoit (BFA 06)  “Has a book, “I Hope It Doesn’t Burn When I Pee”, available now on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Doesnt-Burn-When domestication/dp/1492356328/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379001372&sr=1-1&keywords=i+hope+it+doesn%27t+burn+when+i+pee  It is a series of one man's comedic triumphs... Oh who are we kidding, this is about a crap ton of hilarious life failures. Those face plants we take right into the proverbial concrete. Sure, maybe there's a few possible life lessons sprinkled throughout but don't hold me to such a promise. But... if you like laughing at other people's misery, then I can tell you that this is the book for you. As an up and coming film and television writer, Jason Benoit has decided to chronicle into this book some of the greatest hits from his life's misadventures. From the time he thought he broke his dog's penis to his fearful encounter with retrograde ejaculation. From losing his virginity in the most unlikeliest of places to writing a film about a bag of human excrement. You'll laugh, you’ll cry (no promises), you’ll learn how to deliver babies with your bare hands (unconfirmed), and you very well could even learn a few life lessons.”  NOTE:  Its definitely adult humor! From Eyad Zhara (BFA  04)  “To My Dear LA Alum -- If anybody needs an awesome place to freelance from , whether it be a cool expansive open desk space, or a private office, please let me know.  I run the joint at WeWork Hollywood (wework.com) and can totally hook it up. And yes, totally hooking it up means "free" in some cases =)    As far as my film work goes, still on hiatus until the right project surfaces.  Hit me up at eyadzahra@gmail.com to catch up or to exercise the above mentioned!" From Liz Rizzo (MFA 2002) – “I directed Ep. 6 "Pine Barrels" - http://bit.ly/1532a2a - of this crazy new web series: "WRNG in Studio City" - http://bit.ly/1f0GCKM - a comedy about reporters making up fake news stories & passing them off as true. Next up, TRADECRAFT, a spy thriller web series I'm planning to shoot early next year, written by Michael Patrick Sullivan who also wrote my last film short, "Zero Sight: Bad Call" - http://bit.ly/12y4ZaQ (NSFW) - edited by FSU MFA grad Randall Waldrop. I would superlove more views on both my YouTube vids, so please check 'em out, like, share, and comment at will! Cheers!” From Juan Jacome (BFA 06)  “I just wanted to let you know that my film RUTA DE LA LUNA, after touring this past year through festivals around the world, will have its commercial premiere in all of Ecuador movie complexes this October 4th. We also plan to release the DVD in early 2014. Also... for anyone who wants to check it out, this Saturday. 9/14,  we will screen in San Francisco: http://bit.ly/16116el    And next week in Washington DC: http://bit.ly/18gKuGa    In October we'll be visiting Oaxaca (Mexico), Seattle, and Geneve (Switzerland). You can check all of our news through our facebook page: http://on.fb.me/ubLQEY RUTA DE LA LUNA was cowritten by Rocco Melillo (BFA05) and produced by Irina Caballero (FSU06) From Melissa Galvin (FSU Alum)  “My name is Melissa Galvin, and while I'm not a film school graduate, I volunteered extensively for the 2006 (I think) MFAs and 2006 and 2007 BFAs while at FSU as a creative writing student. I signed up for the Warren Report years ago (with an old email) and I love keeping track of the goings-on of everyone.   I now work in reality television as a producer for Extreme Weight Loss on ABC and was wondering if any of the film students might like to intern for us for a day or two. We'll be filming a large-scale reveal party/pep rally at Leon High School on Thursday, September 26th, as well as shooting some reality around town and conducting a formal interview with our cast member on the 27th.”   If you are interested, contact Melissa at ewlmelissa@gmail.com Submissions are ramping up for our Fall 2014 BFA applications. Application deadline of October 16th!  If you know of anyone who is applying to the BFA program, urge them to get their applications in; if you are writing letters of recommendation, get them in! From Spencer Showalter (BFA 13)  “In September of 2010 the Freakniks were born in Tallahassee, FL and have been growing ever since. The band consists of Samuel Curtis (Piano/Synthesizer/Vocals),Spencer Showalter (Guitar/Vocals), Andrew Peterson (Organ/Synthesizer/Vocals),Michael Thomas Regina (Cello/Guitar/Manager), & Ian Weir (Drums/Journey Through Sound). Our aim is to produce our debut studio album: Infinite Love in the Endless Grave, which we've been working on for the last ten months. The album, which identifies with the sub-genre of Freak-folk, is a message of love, compassion, and reincarnation.   We are trying to raise just $1500 to make this album.  Please go to our Kickstarter sight to help: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2072202289/the-freakniks-debut-album-infinite-love?ref=live FSU Student Life Cinema says, "Get ready, everybody... A whole new slate of movies are ready for Mid-Fall at the ASLC!! Whether it's godlike superheroes, amnesiac art thieves, gargantuan monsters, or kung-fu cows, there's something for everyone AND IT'S ALL FOR FREE WITH YOUR FSU STUDENT I.D." Check out the new Mid-Fall line up running Sept. 26th-Oct. 30th at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxEYWaP-zUo Mike Vasilinda Productions is taking applications for part-time evening production crew for their Florida Lottery nightly broadcasts. Crew positions include robotic camera operation, audio, live graphics and prompter operators. Call time hours begin at 6:55 PM for early drawings and 10:15 PM M,T, Th, F, Sun. and 9:40 PM Wed. and Sat.  Address cover letter to Andy Bundschuh and email letter and resume to andy@videoflorida.com Yesterday was our 48th wedding anniversary! FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – September 19, 2013  Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org. Underground (MFA Thesis 2010 Akil DuPont) was awarded Best Short Film at Shortcutz, a quarterly short film series in Chicago. For more information about this series, go to http://www.icetheaters.com/shortcutz.asp. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Remain Still (BFA F1 2012 Armaan Uplekar) was Best Youth Short at the Harlem International Film Festival, September 11-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.harleminternationalfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Seattle Latino Film Festival, October 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.slff.org.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) was selected for screening at the Arizona Underground Film Festival in Tuscon, September 13-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.azundergroundfilmfest.com. Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales), Wash Me (BFA Thesis 2012 Barbara Soares) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Phenom Film Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, September 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago International Reel Shorts Film Festival, September 19-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.projectchicago.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) were invited to screen at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival in California, September 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com. Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone), The Catalyst (BFA F3 2012 Rachel Pontbriand) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening in the Global Peace Film Festival’s online festival, September 17-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.peacefilmfest.org. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at Some Prefer Cake, Bologna Lesbian Film Festival in Italy, September 18-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.someprefercakefestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Auburn International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in Australia, September 16-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://cinewest.org/welcome/?page_id=325. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City, September 18-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.urbanworld.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the inaugural Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin, Texas, September 26-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.capcitybff.com. Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the Lowcountry Shorts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina on September 28. For more information about this festival, go to http://parkcirclefilms.org/films/2013-lowcountry-shorts-festival. Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Mile High Horror Film Festival in Denver, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.milehighhorrorfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at Shriekfest in Los Angeles, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.shriekfest.com. Get Down Glenda (MFA Thesis 2012 Nicole Rogers) was selected for screening at Out on Film in Atlanta, October 3-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://outonfilm.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 2-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.hbff.org. Chillin With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Film Festival, October 10-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleansfilmsociety.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at Spooky Movie: The Washington DC International Horror Film Festival, October 10-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://spookyfests.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Reel Q Pittsburgh International LGBT Film Festival, October 11-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pilgff.org/. Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) was selected for screening at the inaugural Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival on October 19th. For more information about this festival, go to www.apalachriverfilm.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the San Jose Short Film Festival in California, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.sjsff.com. Cynthia, In Reality (MFA Thesis 2013 Paola Ariza), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) were selected for screening at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://lafemme.org. Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland), Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 24-26. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Titanadon vs. MechaMantis (BFA Thesis 2012 Adam Ruckersfeldt) were invited to screen at the B-Movie Celebration in Chicago, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.bmoviecelebration.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com.   -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and gather up your blankets and lawn chairs!It’s time for the Annual Parents Weekendoutdoor screening eventMovies on the Lot! Join the Film School under the stars for a cozy night of great student films! When:Friday, October 4thTime:8:00 pmWhere:Back Lot (green space between Dick Howser and Doak Campbell)  This event is free and open to the public, so arrive in time to stake your spot on the lot! Film School Parents and members of the Producer’s Guild are invited to attend a pre-screening social hour at 7:00 pm in the Film School lobby. This will be a great opportunity to meet with the dean and members of the faculty before grabbing your bag of popcorn and snuggling in on the lot for an evening of cinematic fun under the stars!For more information on the event, and joining the Producer’s Guild, click here.   From Alex Durham (BFA 06)  “This past weekend I was fortunate enough to win my third Primetime Emmy in a row alongside fellow FSU alum Rob Butler (MFA 97) in the category of Best Editing for our work on Deadliest Catch. It was an amazing night and an honor to win the award with a fellow FSU grad! Congratulations to Rebecca Cook (BFA 08)  who has just been promoted to Junior Manager at Paris Hilton Entertainment! And congratulations to Dana Kemp Strauss (BFA  97)  who is now a producer with Lucky Dog Films, working on a wildlife program for Nat Geo Wild. And to Roger Ghaman (MFA 96) who is now editor on Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo! From Jason Ambler (BFA 09)  “Over the past year, I have been working as the Media Producer for a wicked awesome Orlando based company called Falcon’s Treehouse. We are an award winning creative services firm specializing in the design and production of themed media experiences utilizing the latest stereoscopic technology and proprietary media production techniques… Basically, we create and design theme parks and attractions as well as create the content for various types for formats (big, small, flat, curved, dome, and beyond). We produce all kinds of feature quality media, from 3D animation to live action and visual effects.  We are looking to bring on a paid intern with a wide skillset in production and post-production. It would require a valid passport for travel to far away lands for live action film production as well as time spent in Orlando for editorial needs. Experience with VFX/Animation and web design (html) would be a huge plus. For more details, please contact me atjason.ambler@peregrinepixels.com or 310-492-4660.” From Praheme da Praphet (MFA 10)  “***Breaking NEWS*** Troop 491: The Adventures of The Muddy Lions will make its official theatrical debut, for a 7 day run at the Criterion Cinemas at the Movieland (331 North Boulevard), Richmond, VA   Oct. 4th - 11th. Traditional ticket pricing.  If you are in the RVA area please come out and support this groundbreaking film.  http://youtu.be/LNuZdDPr9hM From Ben Wilson (BFA 04)  “My wife and I are pleased to announce the arrival of two future independent filmmakers/ actresses/ musicians/ cultural attachés...our twin daughters, Margot Evelyn and Luna Lee, were born on August 13th.  Everyone's doing well, except our french bulldog, who is now adapting to a life in which he is not constantly the center of attention.  Personally my work has continued as Vice President of Production at Insight here in South Florida, although my writing partner, Matt Schenk, and I have taken our side enterprise Last Pint Productions (www.lastpintprod.com) into the podcast-o-sphere and have been live since April with "The New Way Podcast with Ben and Matt"; aka various musings on the film and television industries, along with other various topics like beer and awesome fun things.  We've even featured a few interesting guests.  If you're into geek-speak, feel free to check it out and waste some time with it.  (It's available on itunes and buzzsprout and everywhere else that hosts podcasts pretty much.)” From Fred Johnson (MFA 1st Year) "I have a contract to make a bio-pic to be finished in the next three years, and am looking for a writer to assist.  Eric Thomas is a motivational speaker from Detroit, Michigan, who shares his story of being homeless as a child, taking 12 years to obtain his four-year-degree, but then deciding to change his life around.  He went on to attain his Master's degree in two years and is now a dissertation away from his PhD.  He now shares his story and other motivational messages worldwide, including NBA teams, NFL teams, MLB teams, and Fortune 500 companies. Log line:  At the age of 16, a defiant and hardheaded, Eric Thomas decides to leave home, drop out of school, but living as a homeless teenager drives him to survive by any means necessary.  You can look at the following sites to learn more about Mr. Thomas.http://etinspires.com       http://youtu.be/WTFnmsCnr6g                    http://youtu.be/Oy0Lj7RkjkU    If you would be interested to help with the writing/development of this project, please contact me at fredjohnsonfamu@gmail.com Posted this last week, but the link was bad.  See revised link:  From Jason Benoit (BFA 06)  “Has a book, “I Hope It Doesn’t Burn When I Pee”, available now on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Doesnt-Burn-When domestication/dp/1492356328/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1379001372&sr=1-1&keywords=i+hope+it+doesn%27t+burn+when+i+pee  It is a series of one man's comedic triumphs... Oh who are we kidding, this is about a crap ton of hilarious life failures. Those face plants we take right into the proverbial concrete. Sure, maybe there's a few possible life lessons sprinkled throughout but don't hold me to such a promise. But... if you like laughing at other people's misery, then I can tell you that this is the book for you. As an up and coming film and television writer, Jason Benoit has decided to chronicle into this book some of the greatest hits from his life's misadventures. From the time he thought he broke his dog's penis to his fearful encounter with retrograde ejaculation. From losing his virginity in the most unlikeliest of places to writing a film about a bag of human excrement. You'll laugh, you’ll cry (no promises), you’ll learn how to deliver babies with your bare hands (unconfirmed), and you very well could even learn a few life lessons.”  NOTE:  Its definitely adult humor! From Eyad Zhara (BFA  04)  “To My Dear LA Alum -- If anybody needs an awesome place to freelance from , whether it be a cool expansive open desk space, or a private office, please let me know.  I run the joint at WeWork Hollywood (wework.com) and can totally hook it up. And yes, totally hooking it up means "free" in some cases =)    As far as my film work goes, still on hiatus until the right project surfaces.  Hit me up at eyadzahra@gmail.com to catch up or to exercise the above mentioned!" From Liz Rizzo (MFA 2002) – “I directed Ep. 6 "Pine Barrels" - http://bit.ly/1532a2a - of this crazy new web series: "WRNG in Studio City" - http://bit.ly/1f0GCKM - a comedy about reporters making up fake news stories & passing them off as true. Next up, TRADECRAFT, a spy thriller web series I'm planning to shoot early next year, written by Michael Patrick Sullivan who also wrote my last film short, "Zero Sight: Bad Call" - http://bit.ly/12y4ZaQ (NSFW) - edited by FSU MFA grad Randall Waldrop. I would superlove more views on both my YouTube vids, so please check 'em out, like, share, and comment at will! Cheers!” From Juan Jacome (BFA 06)  “I just wanted to let you know that my film RUTA DE LA LUNA, after touring this past year through festivals around the world, will have its commercial premiere in all of Ecuador movie complexes this October 4th. We also plan to release the DVD in early 2014. Also... for anyone who wants to check it out, this Saturday. 9/14,  we will screen in San Francisco: http://bit.ly/16116el    And next week in Washington DC: http://bit.ly/18gKuGa    In October we'll be visiting Oaxaca (Mexico), Seattle, and Geneve (Switzerland). You can check all of our news through our facebook page: http://on.fb.me/ubLQEY RUTA DE LA LUNA was cowritten by Rocco Melillo (BFA05) and produced by Irina Caballero (FSU06) From Melissa Galvin (FSU Alum)  “My name is Melissa Galvin, and while I'm not a film school graduate, I volunteered extensively for the 2006 (I think) MFAs and 2006 and 2007 BFAs while at FSU as a creative writing student. I signed up for the Warren Report years ago (with an old email) and I love keeping track of the goings-on of everyone.   I now work in reality television as a producer for Extreme Weight Loss on ABC and was wondering if any of the film students might like to intern for us for a day or two. We'll be filming a large-scale reveal party/pep rally at Leon High School on Thursday, September 26th, as well as shooting some reality around town and conducting a formal interview with our cast member on the 27th.”   If you are interested, contact Melissa at ewlmelissa@gmail.com Submissions are ramping up for our Fall 2014 BFA applications. Application deadline of October 16th!  If you know of anyone who is applying to the BFA program, urge them to get their applications in; if you are writing letters of recommendation, get them in! From Spencer Showalter (BFA 13)  “In September of 2010 the Freakniks were born in Tallahassee, FL and have been growing ever since. The band consists of Samuel Curtis (Piano/Synthesizer/Vocals),Spencer Showalter (Guitar/Vocals), Andrew Peterson (Organ/Synthesizer/Vocals),Michael Thomas Regina (Cello/Guitar/Manager), & Ian Weir (Drums/Journey Through Sound). Our aim is to produce our debut studio album: Infinite Love in the Endless Grave, which we've been working on for the last ten months. The album, which identifies with the sub-genre of Freak-folk, is a message of love, compassion, and reincarnation.   We are trying to raise just $1500 to make this album.  Please go to our Kickstarter sight to help: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2072202289/the-freakniks-debut-album-infinite-love?ref=live FSU Student Life Cinema says, "Get ready, everybody... A whole new slate of movies are ready for Mid-Fall at the ASLC!! Whether it's godlike superheroes, amnesiac art thieves, gargantuan monsters, or kung-fu cows, there's something for everyone AND IT'S ALL FOR FREE WITH YOUR FSU STUDENT I.D." Check out the new Mid-Fall line up running Sept. 26th-Oct. 30th at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxEYWaP-zUo Mike Vasilinda Productions is taking applications for part-time evening production crew for their Florida Lottery nightly broadcasts. Crew positions include robotic camera operation, audio, live graphics and prompter operators. Call time hours begin at 6:55 PM for early drawings and 10:15 PM M,T, Th, F, Sun. and 9:40 PM Wed. and Sat.  Address cover letter to Andy Bundschuh and email letter and resume to andy@videoflorida.com Yesterday was our 48th wedding anniversary! FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – September 19, 2013  Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org. Underground (MFA Thesis 2010 Akil DuPont) was awarded Best Short Film at Shortcutz, a quarterly short film series in Chicago. For more information about this series, go to http://www.icetheaters.com/shortcutz.asp. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Remain Still (BFA F1 2012 Armaan Uplekar) was Best Youth Short at the Harlem International Film Festival, September 11-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.harleminternationalfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Seattle Latino Film Festival, October 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.slff.org.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) was selected for screening at the Arizona Underground Film Festival in Tuscon, September 13-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.azundergroundfilmfest.com. Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales), Wash Me (BFA Thesis 2012 Barbara Soares) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Phenom Film Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, September 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago International Reel Shorts Film Festival, September 19-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.projectchicago.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) were invited to screen at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival in California, September 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com. Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone), The Catalyst (BFA F3 2012 Rachel Pontbriand) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening in the Global Peace Film Festival’s online festival, September 17-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.peacefilmfest.org. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at Some Prefer Cake, Bologna Lesbian Film Festival in Italy, September 18-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.someprefercakefestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Auburn International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in Australia, September 16-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://cinewest.org/welcome/?page_id=325. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City, September 18-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.urbanworld.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the inaugural Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin, Texas, September 26-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.capcitybff.com. Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the Lowcountry Shorts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina on September 28. For more information about this festival, go to http://parkcirclefilms.org/films/2013-lowcountry-shorts-festival. Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Mile High Horror Film Festival in Denver, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.milehighhorrorfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at Shriekfest in Los Angeles, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.shriekfest.com. Get Down Glenda (MFA Thesis 2012 Nicole Rogers) was selected for screening at Out on Film in Atlanta, October 3-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://outonfilm.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 2-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.hbff.org. Chillin With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Film Festival, October 10-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleansfilmsociety.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at Spooky Movie: The Washington DC International Horror Film Festival, October 10-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://spookyfests.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Reel Q Pittsburgh International LGBT Film Festival, October 11-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pilgff.org/. Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) was selected for screening at the inaugural Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival on October 19th. For more information about this festival, go to www.apalachriverfilm.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the San Jose Short Film Festival in California, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.sjsff.com. Cynthia, In Reality (MFA Thesis 2013 Paola Ariza), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) were selected for screening at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://lafemme.org. Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland), Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 24-26. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Titanadon vs. MechaMantis (BFA Thesis 2012 Adam Ruckersfeldt) were invited to screen at the B-Movie Celebration in Chicago, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.bmoviecelebration.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com.   -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

 From Elliott Sutherland (MFA 13):  “"Terrestrials", the screenplay Teresa (Sutherland (MFA 12)  and I wrote while at FSU, is still doing well. Finalist in the Drama Category at NYC Screenplay Contest. We'll know next month about slamdance!    Evan McNary (MFA 06) was also a finalist but in the Thriller Category at the NYC Screenplay Contest with two scripts  “AngelHeads” and  “Damascus”. Congratulations to Morten Brante (MFA 93) who has just been appointed as Senior Vice President for Promethean’s new Services Division.  You can read about the exciting things they will be doing at http://www.sys-con.com/node/2795260 Congratulations to Dana Brooks, Film School Development Officer in West Palm Beach!   She received the Athena Award which honors individuals, businesses, and young professionals, who have achieved professional excellence, mentored, actively served the community, and helped women to reach their leadership potential.   From Kyle Reid (MFA  11)  “Goodfriends, a short film I shot last year in Baton Rouge, LA with director Jerod Hollyfield, recently premiered at the Knoxville Film Festival where it won the night's Audience Award. This film would not have happened without the dedication of several FSU alum including, Producer, Jaye Davidson (MFA, 2010), Camera Assistant, Tara Clark (MFA, 2011), and Editor, Dustin McLean (MFA, 2012). This short film follows a mentally disabled grocery bagger, Billy, who uses people's perceptions of him to push social norms and pursue impossible romantic relationships. Keep an eye out for upcoming screenings at the Louisville International Film Festival on Oct 12th, and at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on Nov. 1st.” From Joey D’Alessandro (BFA 95)  “I am working for Viacom which doesn't have any real offices in Vancouver so I work remotely for their New York Office. I work in the technical training department which is part of Viacom Human Resources. I moved to Vancouver with my partner, Eno Park last year.” From Bruce Bullock (MFA 1994):  “After finishing up an adjunct teaching gig at Palm Beach State courtesy of Michael Seminerio (MFA 2003), I relocated back to Jacksonville, Florida where I have been able to devote my time and energy to an animated feature project, "Dawgtown," to which I have been (quietly) attached as co-producer since 2011. This project has been in the works for a few years now, under the creative leadership of Director/Producer Justin Murphy.   "Dawgtown" is ramping up now with pencil tests, animatics and opening credit sequences well under way, active interest from major A List voice talent, and press releases on AnimationNation.com and Showmetheanimation.com.  Last fall, we were pleased and proud to have our first FSU student intern, Dylan Chase (BFA Animation and Digital Arts), provide some excellent 3D animation work for the opening sequence (which you may see in the video on the Kickstarter link below).  We hope to provide many more internship opportunities to FSU students as we move forward with the project.  We also anticipate being able to employ animators, in-betweeners and ink-and-paint artists here in Florida.  This is an indie animated film with the look of old-school but using new tools.  "Gladiator meets Animal Farm"  - it's the story of a young pitbull named Max thrown into the brutal world of underground dogfighting.  Please check us out and spread the word - another FSU crowdsourcing film project needs your support!  Also, a portion of the proceeds from this campaign will go to pitbull rescue and rehab.  http://kck.st/1fk6Bgs.  From Corey Womack (MFA 12)  “The company that Dustin (McLean (MFA 12) , John Wikstrom (BFA 12) and I work for recently disbanded its in-office internship program in response to the Black Swan Lawsuits. However we still have a satellite coverage internship program that people can participate in from anywhere.  I'm in charge of this website -- and I have had a helluva time digging up kids that can meet deadlines with thoughtful notes.  We only require two coverages a week.  This would help your students get a relevant blip on their résumé before ever graduating -- and overcome that transcontinental handicap a little.” From Brenda Mills:  “I just wanted to make sure everyone knows there will be a film festival in Thomasville, October 1-6. They'll be screening some class feature films, like Beasts of the Southern Wild (the writer, Lucy Alibar, will be there for a Q&A afterwards) and The Great Debaters (our own Valerie Scoon will be there with the film as its Associate Producer).  Here's the info..  http://coveyfilmfestival.com/ Off to Biloxi with my gambling ladies – wish me luck!  FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – September 26, 2013 Street Saints (BFA Documentary 2012 Tav Murphy) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was nominated for Best Short and Best Horror Comedy at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was awarded Best Family Film at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival in California, September 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Best Student Film – 18 and over at the Phenom Film Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, September 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.nychorrorfest.com. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) was selected for screening at the Rhode Island Horror Film Festival, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.RIfilmfest.org.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the inaugural Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin, Texas, September 26-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.capcitybff.com. Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the Lowcountry Shorts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina on September 28. For more information about this festival, go to http://parkcirclefilms.org/films/2013-lowcountry-shorts-festival. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) were selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Mile High Horror Film Festival in Denver, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.milehighhorrorfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at Shriekfest in Los Angeles, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.shriekfest.com. Get Down Glenda (MFA Thesis 2012 Nicole Rogers) was selected for screening at Out on Film in Atlanta, October 3-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://outonfilm.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 2-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.hbff.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Seattle Latino Film Festival, October 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.slff.org. Chillin With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Film Festival, October 10-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleansfilmsociety.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at Spooky Movie: The Washington DC International Horror Film Festival, October 10-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://spookyfests.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Reel Q Pittsburgh International LGBT Film Festival, October 11-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pilgff.org/. Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) was selected for screening at the inaugural Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival on October 19th. For more information about this festival, go to www.apalachriverfilm.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the San Jose Short Film Festival in California, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.sjsff.com. Cynthia, In Reality (MFA Thesis 2013 Paola Ariza), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) were selected for screening at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://lafemme.org. Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 24-26. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Titanadon vs. MechaMantis (BFA Thesis 2012 Adam Ruckersfeldt) were invited to screen at the B-Movie Celebration in Chicago, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.bmoviecelebration.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org.-- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

 From Elliott Sutherland (MFA 13):  “"Terrestrials", the screenplay Teresa (Sutherland (MFA 12)  and I wrote while at FSU, is still doing well. Finalist in the Drama Category at NYC Screenplay Contest. We'll know next month about slamdance!    Evan McNary (MFA 06) was also a finalist but in the Thriller Category at the NYC Screenplay Contest with two scripts  “AngelHeads” and  “Damascus”. Congratulations to Morten Brante (MFA 93) who has just been appointed as Senior Vice President for Promethean’s new Services Division.  You can read about the exciting things they will be doing at http://www.sys-con.com/node/2795260 Congratulations to Dana Brooks, Film School Development Officer in West Palm Beach!   She received the Athena Award which honors individuals, businesses, and young professionals, who have achieved professional excellence, mentored, actively served the community, and helped women to reach their leadership potential.   From Kyle Reid (MFA  11)  “Goodfriends, a short film I shot last year in Baton Rouge, LA with director Jerod Hollyfield, recently premiered at the Knoxville Film Festival where it won the night's Audience Award. This film would not have happened without the dedication of several FSU alum including, Producer, Jaye Davidson (MFA, 2010), Camera Assistant, Tara Clark (MFA, 2011), and Editor, Dustin McLean (MFA, 2012). This short film follows a mentally disabled grocery bagger, Billy, who uses people's perceptions of him to push social norms and pursue impossible romantic relationships. Keep an eye out for upcoming screenings at the Louisville International Film Festival on Oct 12th, and at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on Nov. 1st.” From Joey D’Alessandro (BFA 95)  “I am working for Viacom which doesn't have any real offices in Vancouver so I work remotely for their New York Office. I work in the technical training department which is part of Viacom Human Resources. I moved to Vancouver with my partner, Eno Park last year.” From Bruce Bullock (MFA 1994):  “After finishing up an adjunct teaching gig at Palm Beach State courtesy of Michael Seminerio (MFA 2003), I relocated back to Jacksonville, Florida where I have been able to devote my time and energy to an animated feature project, "Dawgtown," to which I have been (quietly) attached as co-producer since 2011. This project has been in the works for a few years now, under the creative leadership of Director/Producer Justin Murphy.   "Dawgtown" is ramping up now with pencil tests, animatics and opening credit sequences well under way, active interest from major A List voice talent, and press releases on AnimationNation.com and Showmetheanimation.com.  Last fall, we were pleased and proud to have our first FSU student intern, Dylan Chase (BFA Animation and Digital Arts), provide some excellent 3D animation work for the opening sequence (which you may see in the video on the Kickstarter link below).  We hope to provide many more internship opportunities to FSU students as we move forward with the project.  We also anticipate being able to employ animators, in-betweeners and ink-and-paint artists here in Florida.  This is an indie animated film with the look of old-school but using new tools.  "Gladiator meets Animal Farm"  - it's the story of a young pitbull named Max thrown into the brutal world of underground dogfighting.  Please check us out and spread the word - another FSU crowdsourcing film project needs your support!  Also, a portion of the proceeds from this campaign will go to pitbull rescue and rehab.  http://kck.st/1fk6Bgs.  From Corey Womack (MFA 12)  “The company that Dustin (McLean (MFA 12) , John Wikstrom (BFA 12) and I work for recently disbanded its in-office internship program in response to the Black Swan Lawsuits. However we still have a satellite coverage internship program that people can participate in from anywhere.  I'm in charge of this website -- and I have had a helluva time digging up kids that can meet deadlines with thoughtful notes.  We only require two coverages a week.  This would help your students get a relevant blip on their résumé before ever graduating -- and overcome that transcontinental handicap a little.” From Brenda Mills:  “I just wanted to make sure everyone knows there will be a film festival in Thomasville, October 1-6. They'll be screening some class feature films, like Beasts of the Southern Wild (the writer, Lucy Alibar, will be there for a Q&A afterwards) and The Great Debaters (our own Valerie Scoon will be there with the film as its Associate Producer).  Here's the info..  http://coveyfilmfestival.com/ Off to Biloxi with my gambling ladies – wish me luck!  FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – September 26, 2013 Street Saints (BFA Documentary 2012 Tav Murphy) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was nominated for Best Short and Best Horror Comedy at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was awarded Best Family Film at the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival in California, September 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Best Student Film – 18 and over at the Phenom Film Festival in Shreveport, Louisiana, September 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.nychorrorfest.com. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) was selected for screening at the Rhode Island Horror Film Festival, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.RIfilmfest.org.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the inaugural Capital City Black Film Festival in Austin, Texas, September 26-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.capcitybff.com. Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) was selected for screening at the Hell’s Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City, Michigan, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.hhmfest.com. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the Lowcountry Shorts Festival in Charleston, South Carolina on September 28. For more information about this festival, go to http://parkcirclefilms.org/films/2013-lowcountry-shorts-festival. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) were selected for screening at the New Orleans Horror Film Festival, September 26-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleanshorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Mile High Horror Film Festival in Denver, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.milehighhorrorfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at Shriekfest in Los Angeles, October 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.shriekfest.com. Get Down Glenda (MFA Thesis 2012 Nicole Rogers) was selected for screening at Out on Film in Atlanta, October 3-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://outonfilm.org. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was selected for screening at the Hollywood Black Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 2-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.hbff.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Seattle Latino Film Festival, October 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.slff.org. Chillin With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) was selected for screening at the New Orleans Film Festival, October 10-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.neworleansfilmsociety.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, October 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sachorrorfilmfest.com. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at Spooky Movie: The Washington DC International Horror Film Festival, October 10-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://spookyfests.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Reel Q Pittsburgh International LGBT Film Festival, October 11-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pilgff.org/. Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) was selected for screening at the inaugural Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival on October 19th. For more information about this festival, go to www.apalachriverfilm.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the San Jose Short Film Festival in California, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.sjsff.com. Cynthia, In Reality (MFA Thesis 2013 Paola Ariza), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) were selected for screening at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://lafemme.org. Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 24-26. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Titanadon vs. MechaMantis (BFA Thesis 2012 Adam Ruckersfeldt) were invited to screen at the B-Movie Celebration in Chicago, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.bmoviecelebration.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org.-- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

From Alex Durham (BFA 06)  “I'm happy to announce that AMC has green-lit my company's next project, King of Arms. The ten episode series will immerse viewers inside the raw and highly competitive world of American arm wrestling. Similar to Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler in terms of tone and style, King of Arms will follow members of five arm wrestling clubs from all across America, and their friends and families, as they hit the road and wager their rent money, reputations and even their relationships in pursuit of a title shot. I will serve as producer and supervising editor of the series. King of Arms, Small Town Security and Freakshow all take viewers inside worlds most have never seen, populated by unique and unforgettable characters," said AMC executive vp of original programming, Joel Stillerman. "We are looking forward to bringing these new and returning series to AMC viewers and are very excited to be working with Undertow Films on our new unscripted original, King of Arms. The show will premiere in the first quarter of next year, timed to the second half of The Walking Dead's current season.”From Lorraine Portman (MFA 99)  “I'm in Austin Wed. Through next Tuesday Oct. 29th for Austin Film Festival.  One of my screenplays made their Second Round.  This is my second year with a screenplay in the Second Round and after such an amazing time last year, am thrilled to be back.  Would love to hook up with any FSU folks. We had a wonderful lunch last year.  Other recent news:  I've optioned award winning comedy "Peace, Love, and Law Enforcement".  Have also optioned family friendly "Zelda's Ever Blooming Flowers", which has been a finalist in several film festival competitions.  Also negotiated a non exclusive option on a very new script, "Paradise Pond", an erotic thriller which just placed as a Quarterfinalist in Screenplay Goldmine.  "Attic Ashes" also is a Quarterfinalist in Screenplay Goldmine as well as Final Draft's Big Break.”  NOTE:  If you are in Austin and want to meet up with Lorraine, reply to this email and I’ll give you her contact information. From Steven Acevado (MFA  05)  “Just wanted to share some good news with you! My latest short film, EL COCODRILO, was named Best Short Film at the 2013 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, which now makes it eligible for an Academy Award nomination, although we're still trying to figure out if it's for 2014 or 2015.” From Raymond Nelson (MFAW 12) “Happy to announce my play Over the River/Under the Trees will be the first production of a group I co-founded with director Rebecca Willett. It will be running in late March to early April here in Chicago. In the meantime, please take a second to like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/overundercollective or check out or website http://www.overundercollective.com. More details to come!” From Missy Goldberg Woolstenhulme (BFA  95)  “I just accepted a full time position as the Senior Producer for a small media company in Santa Cruz. They do all sorts of production from broadcast to events, to iOS software for mostly big corporate clients in Silicon Valley.   We are living two blocks from the beach in a wonderful neighborhood. It's been a whirlwind getting here and wrapping up freelance editing projects for clients.  From Andrew Fairbank (MFA 12)  “I will be in Bulgaria for the next month working on The Expendables 3 and some more awesome content for Udaya Entertainment. Also Bulgarian crafty serves cigarettes. Fact.” The Film School is delighted to have Eric van Haren Noman, ASC, with us till the end of November working with the MFA thesis cinematographers.  On April 15, 2008, a Knighthood in the Order of Orange Nassau was bestowed on Eric van Haren Noman by Her Majesty the Queen of Holland!  In addition he has DP’d mega movies for TV, as well as 20 episodes of Desperate Housewives. From Iran Kuykendall (BFA 08)  “I'm the 2nd Second AD (Main Unit) & Key 2nd AD (Second Unit) on American Horror Story: Coven which airs on FX.”From Scott Devine  (MFA '93) “ It's been a long haul, but the feature length documentary I produced for Warner Bros. NECESSARY EVIL: SUPER-VILLAINS OF DC COMICS streets next Friday (October 25th).  The film discusses the comic book bad guys and our fascination with all things evil.  We interviewed 40 writers, artists, filmmakers, historians and celebrities for the documentary and legendary actor Christopher Lee provides the voiceover narration.  We had our world premiere last week at New York Comic Con and it met with great success.  You can check out one of the early reviews here:  http://bit.ly/19ROxDG  The documentary is currently available as an early release on Xbox Live, and on 10/25 comes out on Blu-ray/DVD and as part of the "Collector's Edition" for the BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS videogame.  There are also a dozen deleted scenes available to view at dccomics.com.  I hope you have as much fun watching it as I did making it.” One of our alums just told me about another film job listing site  - check it out if you aren’t already familiar with it:   staffmeup.com  StaffMeUp also has Facebook pages for specific cities, ie StaffMeUp LA Valerie Scoon's doc “Grenada: Colonialism and Conflict” has been selected to screen in the 21st Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) to be held in New York City from November 29 to December 15, 2013.  It screens on Friday, November 29, at 2:00 PM at  Teachers College The Chapel (525 West 120th St.) and on Saturday, December 7, at 4:PM at the Black Spectrum in Queens (119-07 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, Queens).  Valerie is currently in Granada at a special screening.  The students who  made up the crew for Grenada Doc were Tiffany Moore (MFA 05) , Max Valverde, Kyley Robinson, and Stephen Roberts (MFA 05).  Katherine Fuss  (BFA 08) also helped to edit.  Other students helped to transcribe. In general was given a great deal of support from The Film School and FAVACA or the Florida International Volunteer Corps. From BA Lewis (MFA 11)  “#TheCollegians national premiere presented by #ABFFIndependent on AspireTV Next Monday, 10/28 at 8PM ET L.A., New York City, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, DC and more!. Check your cable listings here: http://www.aspire.tv/comcast-channel-grid From Sean Tien (MFA 13)  “So I guess I've been pretty lucky for a recent grad.  Got on a 12-day traveling shoot as a PA for a pilot called "GRILLED" for the travel channel.  Kind of like chopped, but everything is about the grill and the cities they were in.  I was brought on to help the Gaffer on the show (only G&E member) and on Day 5 I was officially bumped up to Grip: credit only, not the rate :(  Went to three different states and had a blast.  And after a little bit of waiting around again I decided that I could do that in LA, so off I am.  Just leaving New Orleans and on my way to Albuquerque, NM to meet up with Justin Oney (MFA 13)  and plan on short film shoot.  I'll let you know how it goes.” From Akil DuPont (MFA10)  "I moved to ATL, but I was visiting LA for 2 weeks. It was wonderful being in the City of Angels again! My short film "Silhouettes" was selected for the Hollywood Black Film Festival and it also has been selected for the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International and Bronzelens Film Festival in Atlanta. If there are any film school alums in ATL, I'd love to get plugged into the production scene here. My e-mail is AkiDee@Comcast.net" “This is Paige Tomlinson Roberts (BFA 12) writing to tell you that I work for The Florida Channel here in Tallahassee and we are currently advertising a lot of jobs on jobs.fsu.edu. They range from graphics to videography and permanent to temporary! I am having a lot of fun here and would love for some of my FSU Film alumni to join me!” Upcoming screenplay contest deadlines (click for more info):  (sorry about the formatting problems but I can't fix it!) 10/31/2013   Script Exposure Screenwriting Competition11/7/2013   Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition 11/11/2013Cinequest Screenwriting Competition  11/15/2013 BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2/31/2013   Script Pipeline Screenwriting & TV Competition 1/17/2014   L.A. Comedy Scripts Screenplay Competition  FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – October 24, 2013 Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola) was awarded Best Short at the La Femme Film Festival in Los Angeles, October 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://lafemme.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was the Audience Choice winner at the Gangrene Film Festival of Comedy Shorts in Layton, Utah, on September 6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.gangreneproductions.com/festivals/fest_info/14_info.php. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Best Horror Short at the Tuscon Terrorfest, October 17-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://tucsonterrorfest.com/. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded an Honorable Mention in the category of Short Film Screenplay at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Freebird (MFA D2 2012 Dustin LeBoeuf), Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright) and Aria (BFA F3 2013 Tav Murphy), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone) and Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola) were selected for screening at the 15 Minutes of Fame film festival in Palm Bay, Florida, November 9-10. Freebird will be awarded Best Director. For more information about this festival, go to http://15minutefilmfest.com. Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was selected for screening at the BAM Kids International Children’s Film Festival in Brooklyn, February 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.bam.org/film/2013/bamkids-film-festival. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zac Ogle) was selected for screening and won the Lou Perryman Memorial Audience Award at the DOA Bloodbath Film Festival in Dallas, Texas, October 19-20. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.doabloodbath.com/. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the Independent Film Society of Colorado’s Two Nights of Horror in Colorado Springs, November 8-9. For more information about this event, go to http://ifsoc.org. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) were selected for screening at the ShockerFest International Film Festival, October 15-31 in Modesto, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.shockerfest.net. Taste (BFA F1 2011 Sydney Smith) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 24-26. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the Knoxville Horror Film Festival, October 25-27, as part of the Best of Little Terrors. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the inaugural Housecore Horror Film Festival in Austin, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.housecorehorrorfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Titanadon vs. MechaMantis (BFA Thesis 2012 Adam Ruckersfeldt) were invited to screen at the B-Movie Celebration in Chicago, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.bmoviecelebration.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening, and nominated for Best Horror Short and Best Short Film Screenplay at the Terror Film Festival in Philadelphia, October 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to http://terrorfilmfestival.net. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego, October 24-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://hifilmfest.com. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) is a finalist in the NBC Universal Short Cuts Film Festival and competition, August 19 – October 31 in NY and LA. For more information about this festival, go to www.nbcshortcuts.com. Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman)and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the River’s Edge Film Festival in Paducah, Kentucky, November 7-10. For more information, go to www.riversedgefilmfestival.com. Jose (MFA D2 2013 Joel Black), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), American Family (BFA Documentary 2013 Devon Albert-Stone), Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), A Laughing Matter (BFA Documentary 2013 Kemari Gallimore), Payne (MFA D2 2013 Randy Lee), Fields of Mudan (MFA Thesis 2004 Stevo Chang) and Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone) were selected for screening at the inaugural FSU Social Work Film Festival, November 11, in Mix A at the College of Motion Picture Arts. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.nychorrorfest.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair/Xuhui Zhao (DP)) was selected for screening at the Camerimage Film Festival in Bydogoszcz, Poland, November 16-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.camerimage.pl. For more information about Xuhui Zhao, go to xuhuizhao.com. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening and are finalists in the Fresh Takes National Youth Filmfest in Redwood City, California, November 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.freshtakes.net-- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

From Cameron Bertram (BFA 12)  “I get to shoot production photos for High Maintenance during their next cycle of production in early November! In case you're interested, episodes and info about the show can be found on helpingyoumaintain.com. “ From Steven Anderson (BFA 08)  “Some exciting stuff has been happening at Soapbox Films!  Last week we saw two big projects of ours hit some major milestones.  First, the biopic feature CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story premiered on VH1 with enormous success that has left us all humbled and feeling great!  4.5 million viewers, the most-tweeted about event on television that night, and VH1's most successful original movie ever!  Soapbox did all of the post production (editing, VFX, sound, color, finish) and I was the post production supervisor for the film.  Here's a link to a BTS we made on how the TLC music videos were re-created: http://youtu.be/S2465xZhAk8  And a link to the trailer I produced as well: http://youtu.be/1M2Jhlb3E2Q    Bad Behavior, a horror thriller feature that we co-produced was sold for distribution and the DVD was released last week.  A handful of film school alumni worked on this one - Producers Chris Alender (BFA 98)   and Kris Eber (BFA 99) , DP Craig Kief (BFA 99), Editor Jason Bierfeld (BFA 98) , Post Producer Harry Perry III (BFA 99) , and Assistant Editor Courtney Marcilliat (BFA 09)!  Here's a link to the DVD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Behavior-Hirsh/dp/B00EDAGZU2  The movie features Linda Hamilton (Terminator), Ted McGinely (Happy Days, Married with Children, Love Boat), and Halle Hirsch (ER).” From Michelle Pullam (mom or Zac Pullam, young actor in many of our films):  “We can now announce that Zac Pullam has booked a new Pilot TV show! We are beyond excited and so very thankful to everyone who has supported us on this amazing journey! We will let you know when it airs. We start shooting next month! Check out the article :  http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/skins-star-lands-lead-role-650260 From Miles Kahn (BFA 97)  “On the10/29 Daily Show, I managed to cast former FSU Film "near-alum" Rene Delefont (he dropped out to pursue acting, but shot my Freshman film), and FSU grad, Matt Stanton, who played the lead in my senior thesis film.  Matt is the co-founder of Dad's Garage Theater Company in Atlanta and Rene is the assoc. artistic director there. The MFA class of 2014 has just started the Kickstarter campaign for our thesis films! Our class has 17 directing, 3 cinematography and 1 producing specialists all working on 17 thesis films. These unique projects will require expenses beyond the budget we have from the school. For example, we have a film about miniature garden gnomes, requiring green screen shoots and VFX. There is also another film about an Amish alien settlement which will call for extensive production design, horses (and their wranglers) and more VFX, as well as several stories involving people of specific ethnicities and languages, many of whom must be cast out of New York or LA. These are just a few examples of the ambitious projects in this years thesis line-up. Check out the rest on our Kickstarter page. We’re excited to tell these stories and hope you’ll contribute in whatever way you can! Also, check our page each week for a new update video with more information about specific projects and our preparations! Thank you! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1389743639/fsu-film-school-2014-mfa-thesis-films Raymond Nelson (MFAW12) is one of the few Film School alums who is in Chicago, and I had asked him to give me some info about life in Chicago.  Just thought several of you might be interested in what he wrote: “Chicago is a great city with a lot of great art and hardworking artists. I came here on the advice of Sheri Wilner (our playwriting instructor) and Gary Garrison (Director of Creative Affairs at the Dramatists Guild). It's become the place to be for new writers. The rent of both housing and performance space is way cheaper than in NYC. This has allowed theaters to take risks on young writers, or like me, writers can produce their own work relatively cheap. Also, anyone who's looking to get into comedy, either writing or acting, then this is a great place to be. Chicago is home to Second City and iO (both are farming systems for SNL), and they both offer classes and possibilities to get seen. Another thing that's happening is that many Chicago playwrights are getting snatched up by Hollywood TV producers for their writing staffs. I know at least two or three who have went out there to work on shows within the past year. This, of course, requires some buzz around your writing and knowing the right people. This is the route that I'm working towards. I'll keep you posted on that.  As for film work, I can't honestly say. I know there's some production companies in town, but I assume they do a lot of commercials and corporate media. There's a few shows that shoot in town (like Chicago Fire), and Transformers was here last month. They may be bringing crews from out of town, though. Honestly, I'd probably look towards Michigan if someone wants to work in the Midwest. I have friends with constant work on film sets in Michigan. I'd be happy to provide a contact if anyone is ever interested.” From Monique Florez (FSU theatre alum and actress in many of our student films):  "Shoot Your Way To The Top" is a documentary that empowers artists to make their own creative projects while overcoming the budget obstacles that stop artists from creating their own work. We have interviewed over 14 amazingly talented artists like Steven Sears, co-executive producer and writer of "Xena: Warrior Princess," Sam Spiegel, composer and director of films and commercials who share inspiration, advice and obstacles they overcame. Every successful big-time filmmaker like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and James Cameron started small making their own short films. We can all do it too, specially if we help each other out! http://www.facebook.com/l/mAQG9TFCPAQEJRzN6VSQLW3rlbSl_BgBFmjlMx7qPrj2QTA/www.kickstarter.com/projects/imaginekingdom/shoot-your-way-to-the-top Actor/Rapper Ice Cube  and Film Producer Will Packer will be at FSU on Wednesday, Nov. 6th promoting their new film "Ride Along".  There will be a "meet and greet" session on the Woodward Walkway at the Integration Statute by Oglesby Union at 4:00 PM.  Free Passes to attend the advanced screening of "Ride Along" are available now at the Askew Student Life Center Information Desk while they last. The film shows at 9:00 PM  Wednesday at the Student Life Cinema but get in line early even if you have a pass since there will be no overflow seating for the one screening. A Q&A with Ice Cube and Will Packer will follow the screening. World War Z kicks off the FSU ASLC Late Fall movie schedule this Thursday, October 31st. Check out the exact dates and times at http://movies.fsu.edu. Watching the new trailer montage at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiOhefEWEcY HAPPY HALLOWEEN! FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – October 31, 2013 To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe) was selected for screening at the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series on November 3 in New York City, and A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard) will screen December 1. For more information about this series, go to http://www.ironmulenyc.com. To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe), Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud), Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola), Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Mr. Peewee (MFA D2 2013 Becky Peck), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker), Be Mime (MFA D2 2013 Katie Harbin), Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright), A Penny’s Worth (MFA D2 2013 Kendall McCrory), The End is Near (MFA D2 2013 Che Espiritu), and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, December 14-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.lachildrensfilm.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Bram Stoker International Film Festival in Whitby, England, October 24-27. It was also awarded Best Short at the festival, and received a standing ovation! For more information about this festival, go to bramstokerfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Funniest Film at the Knoxville Horror Film Festival, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com/.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) were selected for screening at the ShockerFest International Film Festival, October 15-31 in Modesto, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.shockerfest.net. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) is a finalist in the NBC Universal Short Cuts Film Festival and competition, August 19 – October 31 in NY and LA. For more information about this festival, go to www.nbcshortcuts.com. Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman)and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the Independent Film Society of Colorado’s Two Nights of Horror in Colorado Springs, November 8-9. For more information about this event, go to http://ifsoc.org. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the River’s Edge Film Festival in Paducah, Kentucky, November 7-10. For more information, go to www.riversedgefilmfestival.com. Freebird (MFA D2 2012 Dustin LeBoeuf), Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright) and Aria (BFA F3 2013Tav Murphy), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012Courtney Harmstone) and Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola) were selected for screening at the 15 Minutes of Fame film festival in Palm Bay, Florida, November 9-10. Freebird will be awarded Best Director. For more information about this festival, go to http://15minutefilmfest.com. Jose (MFA D2 2013 Joel Black), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), American Family (BFA Documentary 2013 Devon Albert-Stone), Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), A Laughing Matter (BFA Documentary 2013 Kemari Gallimore), Payne (MFA D2 2013 Randy Lee), Fields of Mudan (MFA Thesis 2004 Stevo Chang) and Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone) were selected for screening at the inaugural FSU Social Work Film Festival, November 11, in Mix A at the College of Motion Picture Arts. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.nychorrorfest.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair/Xuhui Zhao (DP)) was selected for screening at the Camerimage Film Festival in Bydogoszcz, Poland, November 16-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.camerimage.pl. For more information about Xuhui Zhao, go to xuhuizhao.com. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening and are finalists in the Fresh Takes National Youth Filmfest in Redwood City, California, November 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.freshtakes.net. Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was selected for screening at the BAM Kids International Children’s Film Festival in Brooklyn, February 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.bam.org/film/2013/bamkids-film-festival.See More

From Cameron Bertram (BFA 12)  “I get to shoot production photos for High Maintenance during their next cycle of production in early November! In case you're interested, episodes and info about the show can be found on helpingyoumaintain.com. “ From Steven Anderson (BFA 08)  “Some exciting stuff has been happening at Soapbox Films!  Last week we saw two big projects of ours hit some major milestones.  First, the biopic feature CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story premiered on VH1 with enormous success that has left us all humbled and feeling great!  4.5 million viewers, the most-tweeted about event on television that night, and VH1's most successful original movie ever!  Soapbox did all of the post production (editing, VFX, sound, color, finish) and I was the post production supervisor for the film.  Here's a link to a BTS we made on how the TLC music videos were re-created: http://youtu.be/S2465xZhAk8  And a link to the trailer I produced as well: http://youtu.be/1M2Jhlb3E2Q    Bad Behavior, a horror thriller feature that we co-produced was sold for distribution and the DVD was released last week.  A handful of film school alumni worked on this one - Producers Chris Alender (BFA 98)   and Kris Eber (BFA 99) , DP Craig Kief (BFA 99), Editor Jason Bierfeld (BFA 98) , Post Producer Harry Perry III (BFA 99) , and Assistant Editor Courtney Marcilliat (BFA 09)!  Here's a link to the DVD on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Behavior-Hirsh/dp/B00EDAGZU2  The movie features Linda Hamilton (Terminator), Ted McGinely (Happy Days, Married with Children, Love Boat), and Halle Hirsch (ER).” From Michelle Pullam (mom or Zac Pullam, young actor in many of our films):  “We can now announce that Zac Pullam has booked a new Pilot TV show! We are beyond excited and so very thankful to everyone who has supported us on this amazing journey! We will let you know when it airs. We start shooting next month! Check out the article :  http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/skins-star-lands-lead-role-650260 From Miles Kahn (BFA 97)  “On the10/29 Daily Show, I managed to cast former FSU Film "near-alum" Rene Delefont (he dropped out to pursue acting, but shot my Freshman film), and FSU grad, Matt Stanton, who played the lead in my senior thesis film.  Matt is the co-founder of Dad's Garage Theater Company in Atlanta and Rene is the assoc. artistic director there. The MFA class of 2014 has just started the Kickstarter campaign for our thesis films! Our class has 17 directing, 3 cinematography and 1 producing specialists all working on 17 thesis films. These unique projects will require expenses beyond the budget we have from the school. For example, we have a film about miniature garden gnomes, requiring green screen shoots and VFX. There is also another film about an Amish alien settlement which will call for extensive production design, horses (and their wranglers) and more VFX, as well as several stories involving people of specific ethnicities and languages, many of whom must be cast out of New York or LA. These are just a few examples of the ambitious projects in this years thesis line-up. Check out the rest on our Kickstarter page. We’re excited to tell these stories and hope you’ll contribute in whatever way you can! Also, check our page each week for a new update video with more information about specific projects and our preparations! Thank you! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1389743639/fsu-film-school-2014-mfa-thesis-films Raymond Nelson (MFAW12) is one of the few Film School alums who is in Chicago, and I had asked him to give me some info about life in Chicago.  Just thought several of you might be interested in what he wrote: “Chicago is a great city with a lot of great art and hardworking artists. I came here on the advice of Sheri Wilner (our playwriting instructor) and Gary Garrison (Director of Creative Affairs at the Dramatists Guild). It's become the place to be for new writers. The rent of both housing and performance space is way cheaper than in NYC. This has allowed theaters to take risks on young writers, or like me, writers can produce their own work relatively cheap. Also, anyone who's looking to get into comedy, either writing or acting, then this is a great place to be. Chicago is home to Second City and iO (both are farming systems for SNL), and they both offer classes and possibilities to get seen. Another thing that's happening is that many Chicago playwrights are getting snatched up by Hollywood TV producers for their writing staffs. I know at least two or three who have went out there to work on shows within the past year. This, of course, requires some buzz around your writing and knowing the right people. This is the route that I'm working towards. I'll keep you posted on that.  As for film work, I can't honestly say. I know there's some production companies in town, but I assume they do a lot of commercials and corporate media. There's a few shows that shoot in town (like Chicago Fire), and Transformers was here last month. They may be bringing crews from out of town, though. Honestly, I'd probably look towards Michigan if someone wants to work in the Midwest. I have friends with constant work on film sets in Michigan. I'd be happy to provide a contact if anyone is ever interested.” From Monique Florez (FSU theatre alum and actress in many of our student films):  "Shoot Your Way To The Top" is a documentary that empowers artists to make their own creative projects while overcoming the budget obstacles that stop artists from creating their own work. We have interviewed over 14 amazingly talented artists like Steven Sears, co-executive producer and writer of "Xena: Warrior Princess," Sam Spiegel, composer and director of films and commercials who share inspiration, advice and obstacles they overcame. Every successful big-time filmmaker like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and James Cameron started small making their own short films. We can all do it too, specially if we help each other out! http://www.facebook.com/l/mAQG9TFCPAQEJRzN6VSQLW3rlbSl_BgBFmjlMx7qPrj2QTA/www.kickstarter.com/projects/imaginekingdom/shoot-your-way-to-the-top Actor/Rapper Ice Cube  and Film Producer Will Packer will be at FSU on Wednesday, Nov. 6th promoting their new film "Ride Along".  There will be a "meet and greet" session on the Woodward Walkway at the Integration Statute by Oglesby Union at 4:00 PM.  Free Passes to attend the advanced screening of "Ride Along" are available now at the Askew Student Life Center Information Desk while they last. The film shows at 9:00 PM  Wednesday at the Student Life Cinema but get in line early even if you have a pass since there will be no overflow seating for the one screening. A Q&A with Ice Cube and Will Packer will follow the screening. World War Z kicks off the FSU ASLC Late Fall movie schedule this Thursday, October 31st. Check out the exact dates and times at http://movies.fsu.edu. Watching the new trailer montage at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiOhefEWEcY HAPPY HALLOWEEN! FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – October 31, 2013 To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe) was selected for screening at the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series on November 3 in New York City, and A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard) will screen December 1. For more information about this series, go to http://www.ironmulenyc.com. To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe), Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud), Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola), Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Mr. Peewee (MFA D2 2013 Becky Peck), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker), Be Mime (MFA D2 2013 Katie Harbin), Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright), A Penny’s Worth (MFA D2 2013 Kendall McCrory), The End is Near (MFA D2 2013 Che Espiritu), and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, December 14-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.lachildrensfilm.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Bram Stoker International Film Festival in Whitby, England, October 24-27. It was also awarded Best Short at the festival, and received a standing ovation! For more information about this festival, go to bramstokerfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Funniest Film at the Knoxville Horror Film Festival, October 25-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com/.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) and Awakening (MFA D2 2012 Elliot Sutherland) were selected for screening at the ShockerFest International Film Festival, October 15-31 in Modesto, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.shockerfest.net. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Austin Film Festival, October 24-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.austinfilmfestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) and Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, October 25 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.facets.org/kids. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) is a finalist in the NBC Universal Short Cuts Film Festival and competition, August 19 – October 31 in NY and LA. For more information about this festival, go to www.nbcshortcuts.com. Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman)and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2012 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Vinokino Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in Helsinki and four other cities in Finland, October 25 – November 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.vinikino.fi. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the Independent Film Society of Colorado’s Two Nights of Horror in Colorado Springs, November 8-9. For more information about this event, go to http://ifsoc.org. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) was selected for screening at Starz Denver, October 30 – November 10. For more information about this festival, go to www.denverfilm.org. Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and The Bartender’s Barber (BFA Thesis 2012 Dustin Waldman) were selected for screening at the Indie Memphis Film Festival, October 31 – November 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.indiememphis.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected as a semifinalist in the Adobe Design Achievement Awards. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.adobeawards.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to www.chicagocomedyfilmfestival.com. The Cape (MFA D2 2007 Iman Zawahry) and Tough Crowd (MFA D3 2007 Iman Zawahry) were selected for screening at the YES Film Festival in Columbus, Indiana, November 1-3. For more information about this festival, go to YESfilmfestival.com. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the River’s Edge Film Festival in Paducah, Kentucky, November 7-10. For more information, go to www.riversedgefilmfestival.com. Freebird (MFA D2 2012 Dustin LeBoeuf), Sink (BFA F3 2013 Tatiana Bears), Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright) and Aria (BFA F3 2013Tav Murphy), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012Courtney Harmstone) and Wannabe (BFA Thesis 2012 Christina Campagnola) were selected for screening at the 15 Minutes of Fame film festival in Palm Bay, Florida, November 9-10. Freebird will be awarded Best Director. For more information about this festival, go to http://15minutefilmfest.com. Jose (MFA D2 2013 Joel Black), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), American Family (BFA Documentary 2013 Devon Albert-Stone), Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), A Laughing Matter (BFA Documentary 2013 Kemari Gallimore), Payne (MFA D2 2013 Randy Lee), Fields of Mudan (MFA Thesis 2004 Stevo Chang) and Unveiled (BFA Thesis 2012 Courtney Harmstone) were selected for screening at the inaugural FSU Social Work Film Festival, November 11, in Mix A at the College of Motion Picture Arts. Georgia Howl (BFA F3 2013 Max Allman) was selected for screening at the Southern Screen Film Festival in Lafayette, Louisiana, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.southernscreen.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the New York City Horror Film Festival, November 14-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.nychorrorfest.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair/Xuhui Zhao (DP)) was selected for screening at the Camerimage Film Festival in Bydogoszcz, Poland, November 16-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.camerimage.pl. For more information about Xuhui Zhao, go to xuhuizhao.com. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were selected for screening and are finalists in the Fresh Takes National Youth Filmfest in Redwood City, California, November 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.freshtakes.net. Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was selected for screening at the BAM Kids International Children’s Film Festival in Brooklyn, February 22-23. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.bam.org/film/2013/bamkids-film-festival.See More