Hope anyone in Tallahassee who loves the movies will join us for the Film School Oscar Party Fundraiser at Club Mint@101 Restaurant.  Go to http://calendar.fsu.edu/Lists/Film%20School/DispForm.aspx?ID=34 for more information and to purchase tickets!  Its always a fun evening and the Film School would welcome your support. From Jaye Davidson (MFA  10)  “In the Bog has released its pilot episode through iheardin.com. Please check out my interview with director Alana McNair (MFA '11). Cinematography by Brian Gutiérrez Aramayo (MFA '10). Editing by Hillary Winnie Lavin (MFA '11).”http://iheardin.com/2014/02/21/filmmaker-spotlight-interview-with-alana-mcnair-pilot-director-of-in-the-bog/ From Matthew O’Brien (MFA 08)  “I’m currently in rewrites on an untitled kidnapping thriller I wrote. Trevor Kaufman (my manager) is producing along with Michael Glassman of Outlaw Productions. We recently attached Carolyn Miller (Under Still Waters) as director, and I’m working on rewrites with her as we fast track the script toward completion. I also spent about six months this year working with Tomasz Thomson (Snowman’s Land) on an original spec idea, a thriller, that he would co-write and direct. I have a “story by” credit on the project and Michael Glassman and Trevor Kaufman are taking it out to other writers who can finish it on spec.  I’m working with Trevor to put the finishing touches on another spec, Ark One, that we’ll be taking out to directors over the next few months. “ From Michael Vargas (BFA 11)  “I've been working at Guillermo del Toro's company, Mirada, for almost a year now, in editorial. It's an awesome company that does pretty much anything. We deal mainly in advertising (Exxon-Mobil, DisneyWorld, Vizio, to name a few), but we did develop Pacific Rim in-house, along with producing the introduction sequence. We also do music videos, and have made apps. It's a VFX heavy house, so it's been a really good experience learning the post process in our ever-changing, technologically driven industry. The company is cool because it is very reminiscent of film school, in that, you can learn/do anything you want in any department that may interest you. Everybody is very open and many long hours are spent perfecting our craft, just brings me back to FSU.   They've been giving me a lot bigger things to handle over the past couple months, and my latest was being able to sound design and do the final mix-down for the Katy Perry "Dark Horse" music video that we did, here. You all can check it out here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/USUV71400083. And just to point out how wide our film school network is, George Telonis (MFA 2012) and Corey Womack (MFA Writing 2012) worked on the live action crew of the video, so it was cool having them in Mirada for a week. Pass on my thanks to Chuck for all he went through to teach me the sound world!” From Christina Campagnola (BFA 12)  “I have been hired as an assistant at Paradigm Talent and Literary Agency in the NYC office. I met a Paradigm literary agent at the Sundance Film Festival who helped me get my foot in the door. Definitely excited to learn about the industry from a different side and ultimately see where this path leads!” From Ira Brown (MFA 13)  “I recently started working as the sales coordinator at Variety Insight, an entertainment tracking and data service owned by PMC, the same media company that runs Variety magazine and Deadline. The role calls for me to be the assistant to the president of Insight, and I do quite a bit of billing and client services work as well.  It's been great so far! After going through 4 different internships and being down to my last fifty dollars in Los Angeles, I couldn't be more grateful than I am now.  If anyone wants to meet up sometime to talk about life, writing, LA, etc, or would be interested in the service (its closest comparison is Studio System), please email me at ira.brown@variety.com” From Sylwia Dudzinska (MFA  09)  “My new gig starts on Monday and Ill be with the new show About A Boy working over at the Universal lot til April as their new 2nd 2nd!” From Bill Kelly, actor in many of our student films:  “I landed a small speaking role in the new feature film, “MIDNIGHT RIDER”, starring William Hurt, Zoey Deutch, Bradley Whitford and others.  I shoot on March 18th in Savannah.  Here's my IMDB link too just in case anyone wants to see what I'm doing.  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1536771/” Nice Close-Up interview with Rex Metz in the March 2014 edition of the ASC magazine! Malcolm Pelles (BFA 00) returns to INTERSECTIONS after two smash years of Slam Theatre 1.0 and 2.0 – now it’s 3.0! Comedy writer-playwright Malcolm Pelles has once again assembled a fantastic team to present a hilarious mix of romantic sketch comedy, spoken word poetry, and live DJ music.  Enjoy the skills of Bomani Armah, renowned poet, musician, and Busboys & Poets’ Director of Poetry Events (DOPE); Goldie Deane, the festival diva of spoken word; and popular DC DJ RBI.  Laugh your way through this sophisticated look at contemporary urban politics, culture, and relationships. Bring your drink in from the café and enjoy!  70 minutes   $22/$16.50 student/senior   Washington, DC.   For tickets go to:  https://atlasarts.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0Si00000023uvJEAQWe received an email from Executive Director of the Y’allywood Film Festival directed to our faculty, but am sharing it in the Warren Report in case any of you might want to pitch a panel or a talk.  “I am writing to inform the esteemed faculty of the film department of FSU of a new film festival and filmmakers' summit to take place in Atlanta later on in 2014. The purpose of this festival is to bring southern filmmakers together to discuss and conceptualize the voice of the filmmaker in the New South, a recent production haven for big studios. If there are any faculty members with any expertise in this topic, or who would like to participate in the festival by speaking at the summit or submitting a film for the festival, please pass my information along. We are still in our early stages of development, but there will soon be more information at yallywood.org. There, anyone who is interested can enter their e-mail address to receive updates as they occur.  As far as panels go, I already have Godfrey Cheshire on board to participate. He has been writing about the south's image in cinema for the past 30+ years and directed the documentary Moving Midway which is a good representation of the change from the "Old South" into the "New South". The film serves as a good starting point to lead off a discussion in the changing perspectives of southern filmmakers.” “The Big Sky Film Institute (BSFI) is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director.   The Executive Director is responsible for overall organizational operation, staff management, planning and budgeting; and for the planning and successful presentation of the 2015 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (BSDFF), 2015 Big Sky Doc Shop, and the year-round weekly Big Sky Film Series.   Applicants must be available to start work full-time in Missoula, Montana, on May 1, 2014.  The Executive Director role requires strong organizational leadership to maximize existing strategies and develop new directions, while conducting festival and film series planning, administration, budgeting, fundraising, and staff management in an effective manner and in accordance with policies set by the Big Sky Film Institute Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is the chief staff member of the organization and is the public "face" of the annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival and weekly year-round Big Sky Film Series.”   Email me if you would like complete information on this position.  IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs Open for Submissions!Deadines to Apply: March 7 (Documentary) / April 4 (Narrative)IFP's unique yearlong mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most:  through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films.  Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (<$1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the technical, creative and strategic tools necessary to launch their films - and their careers. Through the Labs, IFP works to ensure that talented emerging voices receive the support, resources, and industry exposure necessary to reach audiences. Open to all first time feature documentary and narrative directors with films in post-production. Twenty projects (10 documentaries and 10 narratives) are selected for the annual program which has three components: the Time Warner Completion Lab in the spring, the Marketing Lab in September, and the Distribution Lab in December. All Lab projects also automatically participate in the Project Forum of IFP’s Independent Film Week.  Upcoming deadlines for the 2014 Labs are March 7 (Documentary) and April 4 (Narrative). For more info and to apply, click here..Scriptapalooza Deadline March 3.  This year we are awarding over $50,000 in cash and software prizes. Our First Place Winner will receive $10,000 Cash and all our 7 Genre Winners will receive $500 Cash.  Every script that is entered into Scriptapalooza is read by either a producer, manager or agent.  We do not use "readers” or "regular people” because they cannot do anything with your script.  We go right to the source - a producer, manager or agent, they can make a difference, they can option your script, buy it, set-up a meeting or go straight to the studio with it.  Now when you enter Scriptapalooza, you have the opportunity to get feedback. Your feedback will include a logline, a synopsis and your feedback totaling 4-5 pages of notes. Get the best feedback in the industry.  But the most important prize of all is that Scriptapalooza will promote, pitch and push the Semifinalists and higher for an entire year. We have relationships with producers, managers and agents that are actively looking for material.  For more information, please visit www.scriptapalooza.com FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – February 27, 2014  What’s Left Behind (MFA D2 2013 Dana Fytelson) was selected for screening at the Little Rock Horror Picture Show, March 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlerockfilmfestival.org. Sovereignty for the Shoemaker (MFA D2 2013 Elizabeth Fletcher) was one of the top-scoring films in the online competition of the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival, qualifying it for screening in the bricks and mortar film festival, February 7-17. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.bostonsci-fi.com/. Aria (BFA F3 2013 Tav Murphy) and This Too Shall Pass (BFA F3 2013 Dylan Hendrickson) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 19-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.gasparillafilmfestival.com. Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Chillin’ With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the Visions Film Festival and Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 4. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionsfilm.org. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival in New York City, February 27 – March 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.winterfilmawards.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Fright Night Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on March 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.frightnighttheatre.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Sedona International Film Festival in Arizona, February 22 – March 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.sedonafilmfestival.com. Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Dyce and Devil (MFA Thesis 2013 Fabian Davis), Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis), A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin), Welcome to the Island (MFA Thesis 2013 Spencer Lenzie),Mr. PeeWee (MFA D2 2013 Becky Peck), The Grind (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin), Dead End (MFA D2 2013 Kim Risi), Chloe (BFA Thesis 2012 John Wikstrom), Psyche (BFA Thesis 2011 Ricky Rose) and 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) were selected for screening at the Amelia Island Film Festival, February 27 – March 2. Paradisaea Apoda is also nominated for Best Short. For more information about this festival, go to www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org. Mr. Peewee (MFA D2 2013 Becky Peck) and Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) were selected for screening at the Tally Shorts Film Festival in Tallahassee on March 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.tallyshorts.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening in the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series in New York City on March 9. For more information about this series, go to www.ironmulenyc.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Peace on Earth Film Festival in Chicago, March 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 7-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdlatinofilm.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was invited to screen at the NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, March 13-16. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackartsalliance.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee) and Axiom (MFA Thesis 2013 Kyle Adams) will be the top three College winners on March 14 at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Showcase of Films. We won’t know which film will be in which place until the day of the showcase. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) will be the sole Documentary winner. For more information about this event, go to http://www.pbfilm.com/studentshowcaseoffilms.cfm. Granted  (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, March 15-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.lawomensfest.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente), Vroom Vroom Yum Yum (BFA Documentary 2013 Mana Handel), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), Been There Done That: The Linsey Alexander Story (BFA Documentary 2013 Taylor Kidd) and Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 19-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.gasparillafilmfestival.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Karl of the Future (BFA Thesis 2012 Nick Reinhard) were selected for screening at the Megacon Indie Film Expo in Orlando, March 21-23. For more information, go to www.megaconvention.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.clevelandfilm.org. Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, March 27-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Landshut Short Film Festival in Landshut, Germany, March 26-31. It is also nominated for the Deadline Award. For more information about this festival, go to www.landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de. Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com. Doris (MFA Thesis 2013 Jingxi Wang) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood, April 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.firstglancefilms.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com. Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, which runs as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.throughwomenseyes.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org. Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Let’s All Be Free Film Festival in London, England, April 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.letsallbefree.com/film-festival.html. Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake, producer Curtis Adair), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) were selected for Blue Ribbon Panel judging by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the College Television Awards (Student Emmys). The winners will be announced in April. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com. Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.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

Big weekend for Film School students and alums.  April Lamb (BFA 06) just got a shout out from Steve McQueen in his Oscar acceptance speech for 12 Years a Slave, and our beautiful Kelsey Scott (MFA 99) was on stage with the cast.   At the Independent Spirit Awards, Cherie Saulter (BFA  06) was producer for This is Martin Bonner, which won the John Cassavetes Award, with editing by Julio Perez (MFA  02).  Nat Sanders (BFA  02)  won Best Editing for Short Term 12!  We also found out that five of our student films are finalists for the College Television Awards (Student Emmys), which means they'll be winning Student Emmys in April. We'll be sweeping the Children's category with "To the Moon" (director Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), "Monster" (director Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and "Lemonopolis" (director Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), and we'll have two of the Comedy winners - "Three's a Crowd" (director Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), "Death Has a Son" (director Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis). Five Emmys for one school is very unusual! Today is the day! The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts BFA Class of 2014 F3 Film Screening! Please come out and support the FSU Film School and the students! The screening is tonight at 7:00pm at the FSU SLC! The seating is first come, first served, so plan to be there a bit early. Hope to see you there! From Matt Weiss (BFA  97)  “I recently had the privilege to produce, direct, and edit a one-hour concert-film style stand-up comedy special for the great American comedian Ted Alexandro, entitled "I Did It". Ted and has been called "One of the funniest comedians working today" (Time Out New York) and I totally agree. Along with being one of Louis CK's favorite comedians to open for him (which he recently did at Carnegie Hal), he's appeared on his show "Louie", along with multiple spots on Letterman, Conan, Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, The View, and he's had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central.  The new special is being self-released following Louie's model, and is also "pay what you will" following Radiohead's model.  With that kind of distribution model integrity, how can you go wrong? He's also head-and-shoulders-above-the-pack funny. Check it out if you want to laugh for an hour!  Its available now at www.tedalexandro.com From Michael Moragne (BFA 04)  “After almost six years at Nickelodeon, I started at Dreamworks TV Animation back in January. They signed a deal with Netflix last year and will be producing over 300 hours of new programming for them. The whole tv animation division is just starting up from scratch. It's a really exciting time to be here!” The BFA 14 class is currently conducting a fundraiser, through SPARK FSU, for their thesis films to be made soon at both the Tallahassee and West Palm Beach campuses.  Check it out and hopefully contribute at:https://www.facebook.com/ThesisFundraiser2014
http://spark.fsu.edu/Project/107 From Kathy Barber (BFA 97) “Film School/FSU alums with films at SXSW this year message me on SXSW Social, facebook or email (ksbarber@admin.fsu.edu).  I will be there March 6-12 with a group of student programmers from the Askew Student Life Cinema and would love to meet up.  I'll be seeing Soo Jin Hwang (MFA   )   at SXSW as she is a panelist and mentor for International Films at the festival.” Jaye Davidsonn (MFA 10) has another interview with a film alum, Nat Sanders (BFA 02) who just won the Independent Spirit Award for editing:  The following is a link to the article - http://iheardin.com/2014/02/28/filmmaker-spotlight-behind-the-screen-with-editor-nat-sanders/ From Nick Rufca (BFA  98)  “From June 1-7, 2014, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference for those living with HIV and AIDS. The money donated to my ride benefits the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the LA Gay & Lesbian Center, two important organizations which provide both critical services to people living with HIV and AIDS, and crucial preventative education. To donate to my ride please visit www.aidslifecycle.org, click on 'Donate', and enter my name.” From Zac Sieffert (MFA 02)  “NOLA has been a great change for us.   A sort of homecoming.  Penny is from here and I went to Loyola N.O.  for undergrad.  Penny got accepted to Tulane for a Ph.D., and I’ve been working steadily (camera assistant) on some big, if not the greatest movies.” From Matthew Affilitto (MFA-W 13)  “Hello from the Polar Vortex! Last month I began an internship with an independent production company called An Open Place Productions co-founded by Adam Lucas (MFA 08). We are exhibiting our debut feature, Locomotive, in post-production on a second feature called The Retreat and in development on the next project. It's pretty exciting to be a part of a team with FSU alumni working in NYC. Also, I got a couple of day jobs to pay the bills so now I'm neither homeless nor unemployed, which feels pretty great.” Is anyone currently directing commercials?  Have a couple of current students who are interested in that and would love to be able to give them someone to talk with.  Please contact me:  mwarren@fsu.edu From Mark Fallan  “I a running a production team in Tallahassee this weekend at an equestrian event and am a few people short of covering a cross country course.   We are shooting with small format HD cameras-not tethered to a truck.  The cameras are very straight forward and don’t require advanced technical skill.  The pay is $15.00 per hour and it is an all day gig.  Here’s some examples of what we do: RNS VIDEO YOUTUBE The link to the event is here: RED HILLS HORSE TRIALS  I’m looking for three people at this point but any help you can give me is much appreciated.  Contact Mark at rnsprod@comcast.net “My Name is Charles Newcomer.  I am a former Florida State University student and eight year U.S. Navy Veteran.  While working as a journalist for the Navy I was hand selected to complete the Military Motion Media course at the University of Syracuse specializing in video production.  I have just accepted a position with United For Care and am in the process of forming a production crew to assist with the campaign's final push to have Amendment 2 voted into law.  While at FSU my best friend happened to be FSU graduate Aaron Bowden (son of Mark Bowden) who is currently Executive Producer of Coolfire Studios based in St. Louis.  Needless to say I am reaching out to him for some help and guidance and most importantly any assistance he can give me with personnel and equipment.  I live in the FSU area with my wife and two daughters.  I was trained as a one man team doing shooting editing and disseminating video products at a fast pace in the military.  I've done large shoots with green screens with the Navy's partnered add agency Campbell Ewald, 90 sec internal news stories, provided civilian outlets with things such as 2005 tsunami footage, transferred intelligence footage through top secret fast file transfer satellite links; you name it.  What I haven't done is start a civilian production team from scratch.  Can you give me a some advice as an eight year Veteran and a former F.S.U. student on the subject. The emphasis of this project would be the ability to produce and present video products in multiple packages on multiple platforms using current technology to minimize cost and personnel.  The production its self would also be a lesson in communication law, marketing, statistics, sociology, and civics.”  Contact him  at charles.newcomer@yahoo.com The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2014 Internship Program – over 40 paid, eight-week summer opportunities in Los Angeles.  APPLY NOW!

New categories this year include Media Research and Program Planning and Scheduling.Visit our website at http://www.emmysfoundation.org/internship-programs for more information. The postmark deadline is March 15, 2014.FSU Campus opportunity to brainstorm, write and produce eye-catching short (1-2 minute) Health and Wellness videos to promote wellness to students and for parent education. Work would occur over Summer 2014 and  be completed for Fall 2014 use. Open to current FSU Film Students/local recent Film Alumni. Would require some group meeting attendance on campus, use of own equipment for shooting and editing. The Health  Promotion office may be able to offer compensation for projects to be negotiated at the time of assigning a student/alumnus to the project. Send resume and letter of interest to Randi Mackintosh/Amy Magnuson  at amagnuson@fsu.edu The American Society of Cinematographers is excited to announce the Spring 2014 ASC Master Class, the week-long seminar will be taught by the organization’s most accomplished members. This intensive, five-day seminar, designed to be the world’s premier educational opportunity of its kind, will take place from March 24-28, 2014. Classes will be based at the historic ASC Clubhouse, located in the heart of Hollywood. The event will include:Lectures by esteemed ASC instructors.  Practical, hands-on demonstrations of lighting and camera techniques for features, television and commercial projects, conducted by top ASC members John Toll, Robbie Greenberg, Dion Beebe, Richard Edlund, ,Curtis Clark, Josh Pines and Bill Bennett. Screenings and analysis of artfully shot feature films that will relate to the coursework .  Off-site outings to related professional facilities that will provide lighting equipment, high-end digital cameras and other gear for student use.  An elegant “wrap party” attended by students and Society members.  For a complete syllabus of the coursework, a full schedule and details about the first event’s instructors and tuition, please visit the ASC’s website: www.theasc.com.FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 6, 2014 Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) are all finalists for the College Television Awards and will be receiving Student Emmys. The winners will be announced at the gala on April 23 in Los Angeles. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) was awarded Best Short at the Amelia Island Film Festival, February 27 – March 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) tied for the Nevermore Audience Award: Best US Short Film at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, February 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was a finalist for Best Horror Short Film at the Winter Film Awards, February 27 – March 1 in New York City. For more information about this event, go to http://winterfilmawards.com/2014/03/03/and-the-winners-are/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was awarded Florida Favorite at the Tally Shorts Film Festival in Tallahassee on March 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.tallyshorts.com. Historias (MFA Thesis 2011 Gloriana Fonseca-Malavasi/Tricia Mears [DP]) was invited to screen at the Chiaroscuro International Film Series in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 9. It will open for a feature film. For more information about this event, go to http://uica.org/event/chiaroscuro-film-series-presents-a-lady-in-paris/. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Boston Underground Film Festival, March 26-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.bostonunderground.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique), Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 Katie Aldworth), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 10-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards(in chronological order):  Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening in the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series in New York City on March 9. For more information about this series, go to www.ironmulenyc.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Peace on Earth Film Festival in Chicago, March 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 7-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdlatinofilm.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was invited to screen at the NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, March 13-16. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackartsalliance.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee) and Axiom (MFA Thesis 2013 Kyle Adams) will be the top three College winners on March 14 at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Showcase of Films. We won’t know which film will be in which place until the day of the showcase. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) will be the sole Documentary winner. For more information about this event, go to http://www.pbfilm.com/studentshowcaseoffilms.cfm. Granted  (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, March 15-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.lawomensfest.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente), Vroom Vroom Yum Yum (BFA Documentary 2013 Mana Handel), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), Been There Done That: The Linsey Alexander Story (BFA Documentary 2013 Taylor Kidd), Aria (BFA F3 2013 Tav Murphy), This Too Shall Pass (BFA F3 2013 Dylan Hendrickson) and Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 19-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.gasparillafilmfestival.com. What’s Left Behind (MFA D2 2013 Dana Fytelson) was selected for screening at the Little Rock Horror Picture Show, March 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlerockfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Karl of the Future (BFA Thesis 2012 Nick Reinhard) were selected for screening at the Megacon Indie Film Expo in Orlando, March 21-23. For more information, go to www.megaconvention.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.clevelandfilm.org. Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, March 27-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Landshut Short Film Festival in Landshut, Germany, March 26-31. It is also nominated for the Deadline Award. For more information about this festival, go to www.landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de. Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Chillin’ With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the Visions Film Festival and Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 4. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionsfilm.org. Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com. Doris (MFA Thesis 2013 Jingxi Wang) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood, April 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.firstglancefilms.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com. Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, which runs as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.throughwomenseyes.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org. Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Let’s All Be Free Film Festival in London, England, April 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.letsallbefree.com/film-festival.html. Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake, producer Curtis Adair), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) were selected for Blue Ribbon Panel judging by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the College Television Awards (Student Emmys). The winners will be announced in April. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com. Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.org/. FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 6, 2014   See More

Big weekend for Film School students and alums.  April Lamb (BFA 06) just got a shout out from Steve McQueen in his Oscar acceptance speech for 12 Years a Slave, and our beautiful Kelsey Scott (MFA 99) was on stage with the cast.   At the Independent Spirit Awards, Cherie Saulter (BFA  06) was producer for This is Martin Bonner, which won the John Cassavetes Award, with editing by Julio Perez (MFA  02).  Nat Sanders (BFA  02)  won Best Editing for Short Term 12!  We also found out that five of our student films are finalists for the College Television Awards (Student Emmys), which means they'll be winning Student Emmys in April. We'll be sweeping the Children's category with "To the Moon" (director Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), "Monster" (director Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and "Lemonopolis" (director Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), and we'll have two of the Comedy winners - "Three's a Crowd" (director Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), "Death Has a Son" (director Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis). Five Emmys for one school is very unusual! Today is the day! The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts BFA Class of 2014 F3 Film Screening! Please come out and support the FSU Film School and the students! The screening is tonight at 7:00pm at the FSU SLC! The seating is first come, first served, so plan to be there a bit early. Hope to see you there! From Matt Weiss (BFA  97)  “I recently had the privilege to produce, direct, and edit a one-hour concert-film style stand-up comedy special for the great American comedian Ted Alexandro, entitled "I Did It". Ted and has been called "One of the funniest comedians working today" (Time Out New York) and I totally agree. Along with being one of Louis CK's favorite comedians to open for him (which he recently did at Carnegie Hal), he's appeared on his show "Louie", along with multiple spots on Letterman, Conan, Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, The View, and he's had two half-hour specials on Comedy Central.  The new special is being self-released following Louie's model, and is also "pay what you will" following Radiohead's model.  With that kind of distribution model integrity, how can you go wrong? He's also head-and-shoulders-above-the-pack funny. Check it out if you want to laugh for an hour!  Its available now at www.tedalexandro.com From Michael Moragne (BFA 04)  “After almost six years at Nickelodeon, I started at Dreamworks TV Animation back in January. They signed a deal with Netflix last year and will be producing over 300 hours of new programming for them. The whole tv animation division is just starting up from scratch. It's a really exciting time to be here!” The BFA 14 class is currently conducting a fundraiser, through SPARK FSU, for their thesis films to be made soon at both the Tallahassee and West Palm Beach campuses.  Check it out and hopefully contribute at:https://www.facebook.com/ThesisFundraiser2014
http://spark.fsu.edu/Project/107 From Kathy Barber (BFA 97) “Film School/FSU alums with films at SXSW this year message me on SXSW Social, facebook or email (ksbarber@admin.fsu.edu).  I will be there March 6-12 with a group of student programmers from the Askew Student Life Cinema and would love to meet up.  I'll be seeing Soo Jin Hwang (MFA   )   at SXSW as she is a panelist and mentor for International Films at the festival.” Jaye Davidsonn (MFA 10) has another interview with a film alum, Nat Sanders (BFA 02) who just won the Independent Spirit Award for editing:  The following is a link to the article - http://iheardin.com/2014/02/28/filmmaker-spotlight-behind-the-screen-with-editor-nat-sanders/ From Nick Rufca (BFA  98)  “From June 1-7, 2014, I'm bicycling in AIDS/LifeCycle. It's a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to make a world of difference for those living with HIV and AIDS. The money donated to my ride benefits the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the LA Gay & Lesbian Center, two important organizations which provide both critical services to people living with HIV and AIDS, and crucial preventative education. To donate to my ride please visit www.aidslifecycle.org, click on 'Donate', and enter my name.” From Zac Sieffert (MFA 02)  “NOLA has been a great change for us.   A sort of homecoming.  Penny is from here and I went to Loyola N.O.  for undergrad.  Penny got accepted to Tulane for a Ph.D., and I’ve been working steadily (camera assistant) on some big, if not the greatest movies.” From Matthew Affilitto (MFA-W 13)  “Hello from the Polar Vortex! Last month I began an internship with an independent production company called An Open Place Productions co-founded by Adam Lucas (MFA 08). We are exhibiting our debut feature, Locomotive, in post-production on a second feature called The Retreat and in development on the next project. It's pretty exciting to be a part of a team with FSU alumni working in NYC. Also, I got a couple of day jobs to pay the bills so now I'm neither homeless nor unemployed, which feels pretty great.” Is anyone currently directing commercials?  Have a couple of current students who are interested in that and would love to be able to give them someone to talk with.  Please contact me:  mwarren@fsu.edu From Mark Fallan  “I a running a production team in Tallahassee this weekend at an equestrian event and am a few people short of covering a cross country course.   We are shooting with small format HD cameras-not tethered to a truck.  The cameras are very straight forward and don’t require advanced technical skill.  The pay is $15.00 per hour and it is an all day gig.  Here’s some examples of what we do: RNS VIDEO YOUTUBE The link to the event is here: RED HILLS HORSE TRIALS  I’m looking for three people at this point but any help you can give me is much appreciated.  Contact Mark at rnsprod@comcast.net “My Name is Charles Newcomer.  I am a former Florida State University student and eight year U.S. Navy Veteran.  While working as a journalist for the Navy I was hand selected to complete the Military Motion Media course at the University of Syracuse specializing in video production.  I have just accepted a position with United For Care and am in the process of forming a production crew to assist with the campaign's final push to have Amendment 2 voted into law.  While at FSU my best friend happened to be FSU graduate Aaron Bowden (son of Mark Bowden) who is currently Executive Producer of Coolfire Studios based in St. Louis.  Needless to say I am reaching out to him for some help and guidance and most importantly any assistance he can give me with personnel and equipment.  I live in the FSU area with my wife and two daughters.  I was trained as a one man team doing shooting editing and disseminating video products at a fast pace in the military.  I've done large shoots with green screens with the Navy's partnered add agency Campbell Ewald, 90 sec internal news stories, provided civilian outlets with things such as 2005 tsunami footage, transferred intelligence footage through top secret fast file transfer satellite links; you name it.  What I haven't done is start a civilian production team from scratch.  Can you give me a some advice as an eight year Veteran and a former F.S.U. student on the subject. The emphasis of this project would be the ability to produce and present video products in multiple packages on multiple platforms using current technology to minimize cost and personnel.  The production its self would also be a lesson in communication law, marketing, statistics, sociology, and civics.”  Contact him  at charles.newcomer@yahoo.com The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2014 Internship Program – over 40 paid, eight-week summer opportunities in Los Angeles.  APPLY NOW!

New categories this year include Media Research and Program Planning and Scheduling.Visit our website at http://www.emmysfoundation.org/internship-programs for more information. The postmark deadline is March 15, 2014.FSU Campus opportunity to brainstorm, write and produce eye-catching short (1-2 minute) Health and Wellness videos to promote wellness to students and for parent education. Work would occur over Summer 2014 and  be completed for Fall 2014 use. Open to current FSU Film Students/local recent Film Alumni. Would require some group meeting attendance on campus, use of own equipment for shooting and editing. The Health  Promotion office may be able to offer compensation for projects to be negotiated at the time of assigning a student/alumnus to the project. Send resume and letter of interest to Randi Mackintosh/Amy Magnuson  at amagnuson@fsu.edu The American Society of Cinematographers is excited to announce the Spring 2014 ASC Master Class, the week-long seminar will be taught by the organization’s most accomplished members. This intensive, five-day seminar, designed to be the world’s premier educational opportunity of its kind, will take place from March 24-28, 2014. Classes will be based at the historic ASC Clubhouse, located in the heart of Hollywood. The event will include:Lectures by esteemed ASC instructors.  Practical, hands-on demonstrations of lighting and camera techniques for features, television and commercial projects, conducted by top ASC members John Toll, Robbie Greenberg, Dion Beebe, Richard Edlund, ,Curtis Clark, Josh Pines and Bill Bennett. Screenings and analysis of artfully shot feature films that will relate to the coursework .  Off-site outings to related professional facilities that will provide lighting equipment, high-end digital cameras and other gear for student use.  An elegant “wrap party” attended by students and Society members.  For a complete syllabus of the coursework, a full schedule and details about the first event’s instructors and tuition, please visit the ASC’s website: www.theasc.com.FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 6, 2014 Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) are all finalists for the College Television Awards and will be receiving Student Emmys. The winners will be announced at the gala on April 23 in Los Angeles. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) was awarded Best Short at the Amelia Island Film Festival, February 27 – March 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.ameliaislandfilmfestival.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) tied for the Nevermore Audience Award: Best US Short Film at the Nevermore Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, February 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.carolinatheatre.org/nevermore. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was a finalist for Best Horror Short Film at the Winter Film Awards, February 27 – March 1 in New York City. For more information about this event, go to http://winterfilmawards.com/2014/03/03/and-the-winners-are/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was awarded Florida Favorite at the Tally Shorts Film Festival in Tallahassee on March 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.tallyshorts.com. Historias (MFA Thesis 2011 Gloriana Fonseca-Malavasi/Tricia Mears [DP]) was invited to screen at the Chiaroscuro International Film Series in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 9. It will open for a feature film. For more information about this event, go to http://uica.org/event/chiaroscuro-film-series-presents-a-lady-in-paris/. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Boston Underground Film Festival, March 26-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.bostonunderground.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique), Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 Katie Aldworth), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 10-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards(in chronological order):  Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening in the Iron Mule Short Comedy Screening Series in New York City on March 9. For more information about this series, go to www.ironmulenyc.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Peace on Earth Film Festival in Chicago, March 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.peaceonearthfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, March 7-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdlatinofilm.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was invited to screen at the NC Black Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, March 13-16. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackartsalliance.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee) and Axiom (MFA Thesis 2013 Kyle Adams) will be the top three College winners on March 14 at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Showcase of Films. We won’t know which film will be in which place until the day of the showcase. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) will be the sole Documentary winner. For more information about this event, go to http://www.pbfilm.com/studentshowcaseoffilms.cfm. Granted  (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival, March 15-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.lawomensfest.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente), Vroom Vroom Yum Yum (BFA Documentary 2013 Mana Handel), Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar), Been There Done That: The Linsey Alexander Story (BFA Documentary 2013 Taylor Kidd), Aria (BFA F3 2013 Tav Murphy), This Too Shall Pass (BFA F3 2013 Dylan Hendrickson) and Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 19-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.gasparillafilmfestival.com. What’s Left Behind (MFA D2 2013 Dana Fytelson) was selected for screening at the Little Rock Horror Picture Show, March 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlerockfilmfestival.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Karl of the Future (BFA Thesis 2012 Nick Reinhard) were selected for screening at the Megacon Indie Film Expo in Orlando, March 21-23. For more information, go to www.megaconvention.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.clevelandfilm.org. Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, March 27-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Landshut Short Film Festival in Landshut, Germany, March 26-31. It is also nominated for the Deadline Award. For more information about this festival, go to www.landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de. Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Chillin’ With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the Visions Film Festival and Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 4. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionsfilm.org. Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com. Doris (MFA Thesis 2013 Jingxi Wang) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood, April 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.firstglancefilms.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com. Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, which runs as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.throughwomenseyes.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org. Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com. Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Let’s All Be Free Film Festival in London, England, April 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.letsallbefree.com/film-festival.html. Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake, producer Curtis Adair), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) were selected for Blue Ribbon Panel judging by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the College Television Awards (Student Emmys). The winners will be announced in April. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com. Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.org/. FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 6, 2014   See More

From Carrie Hunter (BFA 09) “MOBILE, AL. We started holding networking meetings along the Gulf Coast a few years ago for filmmakers and actors. I keep running into fellow FSU Film Alumni through these that I had no idea were in the area. There are a lot of cool projects going on, particularly in Mobile. I just wanted to extend the invitation out to the rest of the film school alumni. Our next Meet N Greet is in Mobile, AL. March 29th at 1pm at the Blind Mule. https://www.facebook.com/events/413821058721269/ “From Tamela D'Amico: WhoTeaches is a hip new online web application that lets you find classes by private educators and institutions through your social connections. You want to learn how to swim, sign language, maybe even learn Italian...sign up! It also helps create jobs! If you have a special skill that you can teach, sign up and get working! WhoTeaches.com officially launches on May 10th and we are having a huge party at Cross Campus!!!!!!! This is a pre- summer party not to be missed! Red carpet, music, drinks, folks, fun and dancing in Santa Monica! Availability is limited so RSVPsoon! ****If you want to be invited, please send an email request to:launch@whoteaches.com to get on the official list!****Saw Kelsey Scott (MFA 99) this week on NCIS!!! They offed her far too quickly!From Lorraine Portman (MFA 99) “"Lydia Queen of the Okefenokee" and "Paradise Pond" are Finalists in The Charleston International Film Festival's Screenplay Competition. In The Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival Screenplay Competition, "Lydia Queen of the Okefenokee" earned an Honorable Mention in their "Hollywood" category while "Attic Ashes" is a Finalist in their "Indiewood" category and "Barefoot" won their "Unmasking The Pain" Award. I have 3 screenplays that have been optioned and I continue to take on for hire projects. And there is one more weekend to catch the production of "SYLVIA" that I directed at the Flagler Playhouse in Bunnell, FL.”From Paige Tomlinson Roberts BFA 12: “My husband, Jake, and I wanted to share with everyone that we are expecting our first child in September! We are so excited and happy to be adding to the FSU Film Family!”From Qurell-Amani Wright (BFA 95) “"Panther Woman" my latest production (written and produced by yours truly) goes up on March 29th in NY. Visit www.pantherwomantheplay.com for details.”From Alec Tefertiller (BFA 00) “I am finishing up my M.A. in Communication at the University of Houston this May, and I will be attending the University of Oregon this Fall to pursue my Ph.D in Media Studies. My research interest is in media convergence and new media, particularly how new technology is shaping traditional media industries, such as the film industry. I can't wait to get out there, but I have to finish my thesis first!”From Joseph Papa (BFA 10) “CREWING OPPORTUNITY: I'm happy to announce that I signed on as a producer on a charming script called WAITING ON MARY. The story (which follows a similar delusion theme as seen in LARS AND THE REAL GIRL) is a comedy about a man who suffers a mental breakdown and deludes himself into thinking he is a colonial scout observing our 'advanced civilization'. The story features lovable characters, like a quirky photographer who wants to use him as the subject of her next gallery, a salty biker bar regular who becomes his unlikely friend, and his odd-couple parents (who he believes are undercover ambassadors from his colony providing him with a safe house).I was initially brought on as the Director of Photography, but after reading the newest draft of the script I connected with it so deeply that I agreed to help bring it to life as a Producer. This is an independent production (and now my current passion project), and we are on a 14 day straight shooting schedule in order to accommodate local talent's work schedules. I want this to be a sort of skeleton crew, and I want the characters to drive the story so we're taking a minimalistic approach when it comes to technicals. Because of this I'm shooting on a 5Dmk3 with Magic Lantern and bare-bones equipment (our kit is basically standard size fresnels, soft boxes, kinos and misc grip gak/accessories). I want this set to be as much fun as the movie will be!DATES: May 17th-18th Camera Tests, May 19th-June 2ndProduction LOCATION: St. Petersburg Beach, FL (Tampa Bay area) Crew positions available: 1st AD 1st AC Gaffer Key Grip BBE Sound Mix (field) Volunteer PAs Positions are paid (except for Volunteer PAs, who will be taken care of and taught well). Pay is relative to your level of experience but please keep in mind as an independent project our funds aren't infinite. After many years at Oasis learning from professional producers and being involved in the management and packaging of hit films/TV shows like Mission Impossible 4, Super 8, Devious Maids, Last Vegas, Robot and Frank, Revolution and many others still in pre- production, I have a good idea of what the market is hungry for, and I have a great feeling this film will rock the festival circuits and will have a massive return on investment for all who participate. Email me at jpapa@oasismediagroup.com for more info!”Do you want to write about Movies, TV, Arts, Anime, Comics, Games, Literature or other art forms? Do you want to get your foot in the door and enter the big-wide world of the online media and have your work read and shared by millions of readers? We invite you to The Artifice: http://www.the-artifice.com The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms. We do not run The Artifice, you do. The Artifice is collaboratively built and maintained by your fellow writers. It is structured to let youfocus on the quality of the content while it deals with the exposure of it to an audience of millions. The Artifice does not work quite the same as other publishing platforms. For example, the first question you may ask is “What are you looking for? At The Artifice, your fellow writers ask you instead: “What are you an expert on? What are you passionate about?” You can write about a whole host of things for pleasure, passion and/or toboost your CV with vital experience in this ever competitive media environment. Our current writers range from undergraduates, to graduates, to emeritus professors. Grab the opportunity and join our team of writers. Join now: http://the-artifice.com/write/ FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 27, 2014Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was awarded 1st Place and Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was awarded 2nd Place, both in the Student Narrative category at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredericksburg, Texas, May 1-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.hillcountryff.com.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Nether Region (MFA D1 2013 Brian Knight) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Orlando, August 29-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was invited to screen at the Riverside International Film Festival, July 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://riversidefilm.org.Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):Boome & Slade (BFA Thesis 2013 Eric Jaffe) was selected for screening in the HollyShorts screening series. It will be part of a special Miami screening. For more information about this series, go to www.hollyshorts.com.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Cliff (BFA F3 2013 Drew Angle) were selected for screening at the Boston Underground Film Festival, March 26-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.bostonunderground.org.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.clevelandfilm.org.Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, March 27-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Landshut Short Film Festival in Landshut, Germany, March 26- 31. It is also nominated for the Deadline Award. For more information about this festival, go to www.landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Royal Film Festival in Benton, Arkansas on March 29. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.theroyalplayers.com/wp/?p=965.Autumn Leaves (MFA D2 2013 Nia Phillips) was selected for screening at NewFilmmakers New York on April 2. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.newfilmmakers.com.Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Chillin’ With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the Visions Film Festival and Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 4. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionsfilm.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Re:Image Film Festival in Trenton, New Jersey on April 6. For more information about this festival, go to www.reimagefilmfestival.com.Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Doris (MFA Thesis 2013 Jingxi Wang) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood, April 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.firstglancefilms.com.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Rochester International Film Festival, April 10-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org.Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected forscreening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com.Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker), Poletic Justice (BFA Documentary 2013 Melisse Sporn), Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Nana Likes the Good Shit (BFA F1 2013 Jamie Rice) were selected for screening at the Black Warrior Film Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackwarriorfilmfest.com.Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), the Piano. the Ballerina. the Rain (BFA Thesis 2013 Sam Curtis) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com.Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, which runs as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.throughwomenseyes.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org.A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For moreinformation about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org.Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Let’s All Be Free Film Festival in London, England, April 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.letsallbefree.com/film-festival.html.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 10-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the inaugural Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, April 19-20 in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information, go to www.crimsonscreenfilmfest.com.Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) are all finalists for the College Television Awards and will be receiving Student Emmys. The winners will be announced at the gala on April 23 in Los Angeles. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique), Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 KatieAldworth), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org.A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, Best Buds 2D (MFA Thesis 2013 Sean Tien) and Trailer Park Showdown (MFA D2 2013 Ben Treichel) were selected for the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 26. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org.Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Runaway Renn BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson) were selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 24 – May 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com.Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au.Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com.Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.org/. See More

From Carrie Hunter (BFA 09) “MOBILE, AL. We started holding networking meetings along the Gulf Coast a few years ago for filmmakers and actors. I keep running into fellow FSU Film Alumni through these that I had no idea were in the area. There are a lot of cool projects going on, particularly in Mobile. I just wanted to extend the invitation out to the rest of the film school alumni. Our next Meet N Greet is in Mobile, AL. March 29th at 1pm at the Blind Mule. https://www.facebook.com/events/413821058721269/ “From Tamela D'Amico: WhoTeaches is a hip new online web application that lets you find classes by private educators and institutions through your social connections. You want to learn how to swim, sign language, maybe even learn Italian...sign up! It also helps create jobs! If you have a special skill that you can teach, sign up and get working! WhoTeaches.com officially launches on May 10th and we are having a huge party at Cross Campus!!!!!!! This is a pre- summer party not to be missed! Red carpet, music, drinks, folks, fun and dancing in Santa Monica! Availability is limited so RSVPsoon! ****If you want to be invited, please send an email request to:launch@whoteaches.com to get on the official list!****Saw Kelsey Scott (MFA 99) this week on NCIS!!! They offed her far too quickly!From Lorraine Portman (MFA 99) “"Lydia Queen of the Okefenokee" and "Paradise Pond" are Finalists in The Charleston International Film Festival's Screenplay Competition. In The Bare Bones International Film and Music Festival Screenplay Competition, "Lydia Queen of the Okefenokee" earned an Honorable Mention in their "Hollywood" category while "Attic Ashes" is a Finalist in their "Indiewood" category and "Barefoot" won their "Unmasking The Pain" Award. I have 3 screenplays that have been optioned and I continue to take on for hire projects. And there is one more weekend to catch the production of "SYLVIA" that I directed at the Flagler Playhouse in Bunnell, FL.”From Paige Tomlinson Roberts BFA 12: “My husband, Jake, and I wanted to share with everyone that we are expecting our first child in September! We are so excited and happy to be adding to the FSU Film Family!”From Qurell-Amani Wright (BFA 95) “"Panther Woman" my latest production (written and produced by yours truly) goes up on March 29th in NY. Visit www.pantherwomantheplay.com for details.”From Alec Tefertiller (BFA 00) “I am finishing up my M.A. in Communication at the University of Houston this May, and I will be attending the University of Oregon this Fall to pursue my Ph.D in Media Studies. My research interest is in media convergence and new media, particularly how new technology is shaping traditional media industries, such as the film industry. I can't wait to get out there, but I have to finish my thesis first!”From Joseph Papa (BFA 10) “CREWING OPPORTUNITY: I'm happy to announce that I signed on as a producer on a charming script called WAITING ON MARY. The story (which follows a similar delusion theme as seen in LARS AND THE REAL GIRL) is a comedy about a man who suffers a mental breakdown and deludes himself into thinking he is a colonial scout observing our 'advanced civilization'. The story features lovable characters, like a quirky photographer who wants to use him as the subject of her next gallery, a salty biker bar regular who becomes his unlikely friend, and his odd-couple parents (who he believes are undercover ambassadors from his colony providing him with a safe house).I was initially brought on as the Director of Photography, but after reading the newest draft of the script I connected with it so deeply that I agreed to help bring it to life as a Producer. This is an independent production (and now my current passion project), and we are on a 14 day straight shooting schedule in order to accommodate local talent's work schedules. I want this to be a sort of skeleton crew, and I want the characters to drive the story so we're taking a minimalistic approach when it comes to technicals. Because of this I'm shooting on a 5Dmk3 with Magic Lantern and bare-bones equipment (our kit is basically standard size fresnels, soft boxes, kinos and misc grip gak/accessories). I want this set to be as much fun as the movie will be!DATES: May 17th-18th Camera Tests, May 19th-June 2ndProduction LOCATION: St. Petersburg Beach, FL (Tampa Bay area) Crew positions available: 1st AD 1st AC Gaffer Key Grip BBE Sound Mix (field) Volunteer PAs Positions are paid (except for Volunteer PAs, who will be taken care of and taught well). Pay is relative to your level of experience but please keep in mind as an independent project our funds aren't infinite. After many years at Oasis learning from professional producers and being involved in the management and packaging of hit films/TV shows like Mission Impossible 4, Super 8, Devious Maids, Last Vegas, Robot and Frank, Revolution and many others still in pre- production, I have a good idea of what the market is hungry for, and I have a great feeling this film will rock the festival circuits and will have a massive return on investment for all who participate. Email me at jpapa@oasismediagroup.com for more info!”Do you want to write about Movies, TV, Arts, Anime, Comics, Games, Literature or other art forms? Do you want to get your foot in the door and enter the big-wide world of the online media and have your work read and shared by millions of readers? We invite you to The Artifice: http://www.the-artifice.com The Artifice is an online magazine that covers a wide spectrum of art forms. We do not run The Artifice, you do. The Artifice is collaboratively built and maintained by your fellow writers. It is structured to let youfocus on the quality of the content while it deals with the exposure of it to an audience of millions. The Artifice does not work quite the same as other publishing platforms. For example, the first question you may ask is “What are you looking for? At The Artifice, your fellow writers ask you instead: “What are you an expert on? What are you passionate about?” You can write about a whole host of things for pleasure, passion and/or toboost your CV with vital experience in this ever competitive media environment. Our current writers range from undergraduates, to graduates, to emeritus professors. Grab the opportunity and join our team of writers. Join now: http://the-artifice.com/write/ FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 27, 2014Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was awarded 1st Place and Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was awarded 2nd Place, both in the Student Narrative category at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredericksburg, Texas, May 1-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.hillcountryff.com.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Nether Region (MFA D1 2013 Brian Knight) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Orlando, August 29-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was invited to screen at the Riverside International Film Festival, July 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://riversidefilm.org.Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):Boome & Slade (BFA Thesis 2013 Eric Jaffe) was selected for screening in the HollyShorts screening series. It will be part of a special Miami screening. For more information about this series, go to www.hollyshorts.com.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) and Cliff (BFA F3 2013 Drew Angle) were selected for screening at the Boston Underground Film Festival, March 26-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.bostonunderground.org.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 27-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Cleveland International Film Festival, March 19-30. For more information about this festival, go to www.clevelandfilm.org.Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs, California, March 27-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Landshut Short Film Festival in Landshut, Germany, March 26- 31. It is also nominated for the Deadline Award. For more information about this festival, go to www.landshuter-kurzfilmfestival.de.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Royal Film Festival in Benton, Arkansas on March 29. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.theroyalplayers.com/wp/?p=965.Autumn Leaves (MFA D2 2013 Nia Phillips) was selected for screening at NewFilmmakers New York on April 2. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.newfilmmakers.com.Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Chillin’ With Her (BFA Documentary 2012 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the Visions Film Festival and Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina on April 4. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionsfilm.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Re:Image Film Festival in Trenton, New Jersey on April 6. For more information about this festival, go to www.reimagefilmfestival.com.Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Doris (MFA Thesis 2013 Jingxi Wang) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the FirstGlance Film Fest Hollywood, April 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.firstglancefilms.com.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Rochester International Film Festival, April 10-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org.Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected forscreening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com.Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker), Poletic Justice (BFA Documentary 2013 Melisse Sporn), Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Nana Likes the Good Shit (BFA F1 2013 Jamie Rice) were selected for screening at the Black Warrior Film Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackwarriorfilmfest.com.Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), the Piano. the Ballerina. the Rain (BFA Thesis 2013 Sam Curtis) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com.Paradisaea Apoda (MFA D2 2013 Luxi Jin) was selected for screening at the Through Women’s Eyes Film Festival, which runs as part of the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.throughwomenseyes.com.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/.Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org.A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For moreinformation about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org.Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was selected for screening at the Women and Minorities in Media Festival in Baltimore, April 3-5. For more information about this festival, go to wammtu.com.Eternal (BFA Documentary 2013 Armaan Uplekar) was selected for screening at the Let’s All Be Free Film Festival in London, England, April 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.letsallbefree.com/film-festival.html.Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 10-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the inaugural Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, April 19-20 in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information, go to www.crimsonscreenfilmfest.com.Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) are all finalists for the College Television Awards and will be receiving Student Emmys. The winners will be announced at the gala on April 23 in Los Angeles. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) and Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique), Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 KatieAldworth), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org.A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, Best Buds 2D (MFA Thesis 2013 Sean Tien) and Trailer Park Showdown (MFA D2 2013 Ben Treichel) were selected for the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 26. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org.Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Runaway Renn BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson) were selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 24 – May 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com.Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com.Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au.Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org.Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com.Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.org/. See More

   Here is the link to the Facebook for the New York screening on May 6, 2014.  Share with  your friends!https://www.facebook.com/events/701498279896904/?ref=22 Tonight at the Warehouse our talented MFA2 writers will be presenting "Story Night". Six true stories told live.  7:30 PM.  This is a new event for the Film School – show up and support our writers! From Will Sampson (BFA 2009)  “This February I started an artist collective called Power House Creative Space in Silver Lake. We moved in to a very dirty dingy basement on 2/23/14 and in a matter of a week turned it into a very nice industrial office space where people can work and create. I am happy to say we are now completely full with FSU alum and our friends. It is 3,600sqf and has a kitchen, lounge areas, and a conference room. The FSU alum that have an office here are: Adam Johns, Andrew Schmidt, Ben Epstein,  Ben Hethcoat, Brian Barrow, Carissa Dorson, Cassie Keet, Edward Rains, Justin Reager, Mike Felker, Noel Brydebell, Nora Nagatani, Ron Johnson, Ryan Spindal, Seth Epstein, Shane Spiegel, Simone Lapidus, Travis Blaise, and me Will Sampson. Then there is our extended friends and family here: Travis Blaise, Tom Latvys, Ryan Lenard, Laura Christina Ortiz, Joshua Sobel, Jon Orner, Joe Frank, Jesse McKeil, Eric Ekman, Drew Hamilton, and David Lawson. Together we make up a diverse group of editors, colorists, animators, VFX artists, directors of photography, writers, directors, actors, producers, and even an accountant and a costume designer. There is an incredible amount of talent packed into this space and I am very excited to see where it heads in the future. We will be having an open house later this month, more than likely the 25th.  If you have any questions or would like to come by and see the office please let me know! We are full now but are starting a waiting list.  Cell: 270-293-784  Email: willandawayfilm@gmail.com   Check it out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Power-House-Creative-Space/263565647152800From Tony Zequiera (BFA  95)  “my new company, less than a year old has just signed two new writer director clients out of AFI bringing my list to seven and I am currently beginning the process of introducing them to the town.  My first couple of clients that I signed a little under a year ago are starting to get some career traction. One is currently working on a book adaptation for Jon Turteltaub and developing a TV series with NBC. He has also met with Peter Lenkov to pitch ideas and write for Hawaii Five-O. Another client is meeting with Lionsgate Television and Ryan Murphy’s company about developing her feature spec into a TV series. And finally, I am in the process of signing a VFX company that works on many High profile shows and just landed a huge job to do FX for a major Game of Thrones type project. They are looking to get in to producing original content and I will be working with them in a development/producer capacity to make the transition from VFX house to becoming a mini-studio of sorts.  Unfortunately, I am sad to say that my roster currently includes no FSU alums, which of course, I would like to change. Right now, I have enough baby clients whose careers I am trying to forge. So I would love to hear from folks that are already out here, writing or directing things and have both feet squarely in the business who need guidance to take that next step or are just ready for a change from their current representation. Most of my relationships are with the major production companies and the studios. So ideally, it would be folks who seek to take the next step into this part of the business.” From Craig Miller (MFA 02)  “I've spent the last 3 years working in Louisville, Kentucky as the Executive Producer for all TV, Video and Film at Southeast Christian Church.  We're a large multi-campus mega-church, the 4th biggest in the country, with about 40,000 local members spread over 4 campuses, a TV audience viewership of about 80,000 per week, and a social media reach of about 100,000 a week - not what you'd think of as a typical church.  While I enjoyed my time in with the DGA training program and working within the Guild in LA, I consider myself so blessed to be able to live in Louisville and raise my 3 kiddos here, work as a filmmaker with normal working hours, and still have incredible resources at my fingertips to be creative and keep making films.  I've got a producer, 6 cinematographer/editors and 2 motion graphics artists that work for me, and we just built a 10,000 square foot soundstage and a 4,000 square foot 360 greenscreen stage.  It feels like I'm back at FSU, surrounded by crazy talented storytellers who just love what they do.”  From Michael Culyba (MFA 98)  “I'm happy to announce that the latest documentary film I edited, "My Own Man," will premiering at the upcoming TriBeCa Film Festival on Sunday, April 27th at 1PM. Tickets on sale now! It'd be great to see all you fellow NYC'ers there!”  http://tribecafilm.com/filmguide/53332755c07f5d56ea000001-my-own-man From Crystal Collins (BFA  10) “After I location coordinated a feature in Florida, well when I cam back to LA I was substitute teaching while freelancing. Which is when I was offered a full time teaching position. I felt it would be a great life experience and went for it. I taught last year and this year as a middle school Literature and History teacher. Kind of crazy but I've loved it.  I've decided though that I am going back to film full time starting in July! I'm looking to join a small company that does in-house production much like Soapbox or CollegeHumor. I would love to be a part of a production team or involved in development.  I have a few job leads but nothing concrete yet. So yes, what I'm doing is looking for work :)” From Paige Roberts Tomlinson (BFA 12)  “The Florida channel is hiring a fully benefited position and I thought I would share the info with you!  A Videographer (USPS) opportunity,  Job Id 37074.    Applicants can get details about the position and apply by going tohttps://jobs.fsu.edu. Online applications and requested materials will be accepted through April 18, 2014. The Film School has 3 faculty positions open – closing dates are Monday, April 14.  Sorry for the late notice but I just found out they had been listed.  If you or someone you know might be interested, I urge you to get your application in immediately.  To view the complete position descriptions and instructions for applying, go to https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psp/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL and then browse for the position numbers:  The positions are: Visiting Teaching Faculty I – Animation Directing/Story Development  Posting # 37029 Visiting Teaching Faculty I – 3D Lighting and Rendering  Posting # 37030 Visiting Teaching Faculty I – Screenwriting  Posting 37034 From Ryan Spindell (MFA  07) “Seeking 1st AC, 2nd AC & Gaffer for indie feature "Exhume", a supernatural thriller shooting in the greater Orlando area, April 25 - May 16. Please contact the producers at exhumefilmproduction@gmail.com  Tell em Large Marge sent you. (and by Large Marge I mean Ryan Spindell.)” “An LA based web television series is seeking interns for the upcoming season of production from April 21-August 15. A great hands-on learning opportunity for those wanting to get experience in the entertainment industry. Please e-mail resumes and cover letters to richrichie2014@gmail.com. School credit offered.” Editor:  We are looking for a documentary editor with feature length experience, working on Final Cut Pro 7. Ideally an editor who has worked on socio-cultural subject matter and interview heavy footage. This is an estimated three week project starting around the 28th April for a week and a half (up to the 7th May) then completing the final cut from around the 2nd June to the 11th of June. The dates are flexible.  We have a 62 minute rough cut that needs to be edited to a final cut. The documentary, Positively Beautiful, is a story about life and love in the age of HIV in South Africa. www.positivelybeautifulthemovie.com  Salary Rate: commensurate with experience  Location: Variable  Below are several other positions that are open:  Film Music Composer:  Needed to create music for a South African documentary. Create simple instrumental versions of five South African songs (including two songs by Grammy winning Soweto Gospel Choir). Create three additional compositions for the documentary. Music to be ready for the editor by around the 23 May.Animator: Needed to create simple animation for documentary. Would require work to be completed by around 2nd May.  Narrator:   Narrator with Southern African accent required for 15 minutes of narration. Narration to be recorded by 2nd May.  Sound Edit:  Editor who could work on sound quality for 60 minute documentary. Documentary would be ready for sound edit by 16 June and would need to be complete by 30 June.  LA production and development Summer Assistant/Intern:Responsibilities include:, Script Coverage, Assisting production teams,Possibly Assisting on shoots, Light office work, Running errandsResearch & Development    This internship is the ideal opportunity for someone hoping to get exposure to the entertainment industry. Our busy office is usually filled with at least one or two production teams every day working on our film or a commercial. This is a great networking opportunity and a chance for hard-working interns to make a good impression on production managers or coordinators. You would be assisting someone in Production or in Development each day and helping with your supervisor’s projects, but as Bandito is a full service Production and Post Production company you will also get exposure to our Development, Production, Post-Production, Editing, and VFX teams.  Qualifications:   Internet/Research Skills,  Proficient in MS Office, Has access to a vehicle.  Please submit a resume and cover letter to Lisa Storc at Lisa@BanditoBrothers.com  If possible please submit a 1-2 page writing sample showing critical writing/thinking (not creative). 16th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenplay CompetitionFINAL DEADLINE APRIL 21 This year we are awarding over $50,000 in cash and software prizes.Our First Place Winner will receive $10,000 Cash and all our 7 Genre Winners will receive $500 Cash.  Every script that is entered into Scriptapalooza is read by either a producer, manager or agent.  We do not use "readers” or "regular people” because they cannot do anything with your script.  We go right to the source - a producer, manager or agent, they can make a difference, they can option your script, buy it, set-up a meeting or go straight to the studio with it.  Now when you enter Scriptapalooza, you have the opportunity to get feedback. Your feedback will include a logline, a synopsis and your feedback totaling 4-5 pages of notes. Get the best feedback in the industry.  But the most important prize of all is that Scriptapalooza will promote, pitch and push the Semifinalists and higher for an entire year. We have relationships with producers, managers and agents that are actively looking for material. IFP Seeking Screenplays, Documentaries, and Web Series for 35th Annual Independent FilmWeekIFP is currently seeking screenplays, documentary works-in-progress, and web series for its annual Independent Film Week Project Forum (September 14-18, 2014), the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on theindependent scene. The Project Forum is a meetings-driven forum connecting filmmakers with producers, agents, funders, distributors, broadcasters, sales agents, festival programmers, and more.  Now seeking applications in all sections: RBC's Emerging Storytellers (for writers and writer/directors at the script stage, and web series creators in development, production, and post-production looking to connect with producers, funders,agents, digital distributors, and streaming platforms), No Borders International Co-Production Market (for established narrative producers with partial financing in place looking to connect withfinanciers, distributors, sales agents and international partners), and Spotlight on Documentaries (for documentary filmmakers in production or post-production looking to connect with financing partners, broadcasters, distributors, and film festival programmers).  Recent participants in Independent Film Week include After Tiller, Appropriate Behavior, Ain’t Them Bodes Saints, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Cutie and the Boxer, Dinosaur 13, Fill the Void, Obvious Child, Ping Pong Summer, Pariah, Rich Hill, Short Term 12, and many more.  RBC’s Emerging Storytellers & No Borders Deadline: May 2. Spotlight on Documentaries Deadlines: May 2/May 23. For more information, and to apply, click here. FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 10, 2014 Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was awarded Best Student Film at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, Florida, April 3-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.springsfilmfest.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was awarded Best Picture and Viewers’ Choice in the College and Young Adult Competition at the Re:Image Film Festival in Trenton, New Jersey on April 6. For more information about this festival, go to www.reimagefilmfestival.com. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at the CineYouth Festival in Chicago, May 8-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.cinemachicago.org/cineyouth. Best Buds 2D (MFA Thesis 2013 Sean Tien) was selected for screening at the inaugural Comedy Ninja Film and Screenplay Festival in Los Angeles, May 30 – June 1. For more information about this festival, go to http://comedyninja.org.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order):  Runaway Renn (BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson), Bye Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Eric/Hyungjik Lee), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) were chosen for the Best of Brouhaha sidebar at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.floridafilmfestival.com/. Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Rochester International Film Festival, April 10-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.nohocinefest.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker), Poletic Justice (BFA Documentary 2013 Melisse Sporn), Scoundrel (BFA Thesis 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Remain Still (BFA F1 2012 Armaan Uplekar) and Nana Likes the Good Shit (BFA F1 2013 Jamie Rice) were selected for screening at the Black Warrior Film Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, April 11-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.blackwarriorfilmfest.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), the Piano. the Ballerina. the Rain (BFA Thesis 2013 Sam Curtis) and Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 4-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the John Paul II International Film Festival in Miami, April 3-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.jp2filmfestival.com/. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 3-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.latinoculturalcenter.org. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) and Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) were selected for screening at the Charleston International Film Festival in South Carolina, April 9-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.charlestoniff.org. Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake) was selected for screening at the Kansas City FilmFest, April 10-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.kcfilmfest.org. Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi) and Trailer Park Showdown (MFA D2 2013 Benjamin Treichel) were selected for screening at the Humboldt Film Festival in Arcata, California, April 16-19. For more information about this festival, go to www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening, and was nominated for Best Short, Best Director – Short, Best Produced Screenplay – Short and Best Special Effects – Short at the inaugural Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, April 19-20 in Charleston, South Carolina. For more information, go to www.crimsonscreenfilmfest.com. Lemonopolis (BFA F3 2013 Josh Cartwright, producer Hyungjik Lee), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, producer John Francis), To the Moon (BFA F3 2013 Eric Jaffe, producer Nestor Bustamante), Monster (MFA D2 2013 Noah Camenker, producer Khadif Sanders) and Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle, producer Peter Davis) are all finalists for the College Television Awards and will be receiving Student Emmys. The winners will be announced at the gala on April 23 in Los Angeles. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Greater August Town Film Festival (GATFFEST) in Mona, Jamaica, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.uwicommunityfilmproject.com/about-gatffest/. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney), Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew), Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair), Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi) and Chloe (BFA Thesis 2012 John Wikstrom) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique), Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 Katie Aldworth), Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman) and Moonbounce (BFA F3 2013 Michael Kefeyalew) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Three’s a Crowd (MFA D2 2013 Mithra Alavi, Best Buds 2D (MFA Thesis 2013 Sean Tien) and Trailer Park Showdown (MFA D2 2013 Ben Treichel) were selected for the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 26. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair), Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) and Runaway Renn BFA Thesis 2012 Zach Johnson) were selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 24 – May 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Hill Country Film Festival in Fredericksburg, Texas, May 1-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.hillcountryff.com. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, May 1-4. For more information about this festival, go to www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 7-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Silent Kid (BFA Documentary 2013 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the GI Film Festival in Alexandria, Virginia, May 19-25. For more information about this festival, go to http://gifilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at Crypticon Seattle, May 23-25. For more information about this con, go to www.crypticonseattle.com. Un Dia (Extra) Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente) and Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) were invited to screen at the Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, May 31 – June 8. For more information about this festival, go to www.bigeyesbigminds.com. These Woods (BFA Thesis 2013 Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Student Film Festival, June 7-8. For more information about this festival, go to www.lastudentfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, June 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis) was selected for screening in the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival, June 17-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.psfilmfest.org. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was invited to screen at the Riverside International Film Festival, July 23-27. For more information about this festival, go to http://riversidefilm.org. Small Talk (MFA Thesis 2013 Peter LeVake), A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard), Signal (BFA Thesis 2013 Peter Davis)Goldtooth (BFA Thesis 2012 Lauren Brinkman), Nether Region (MFA D1 2013 Brian Knight) and A New Leaf (MFA Thesis 2013 Clinton Cornwell) were selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Orlando, August 29-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited to screen at the Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, Washington in September/October. For more information about this festival, go to tcif3.com. Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) was invited to screen at the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival, September 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://gcuff.org/.      See More