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Warren Report 11.20.14

Thanks for all the concern expressed about the shooting that happened at FSU’s Strozier Library last night.  The atmosphere on campus seems to be Seminole strong: being calm, careful, moving forward, having confidence in FSU’s ability to keep us as safe as possible and to respond quickly and appropriately in a crisis.   It is very surreal to consider that this happened in a university where we feel safe and secure.  There needs to be an end to this type of violence. Our sympathies to David Wiley, whose mom, Barbara Barrow, passed away on November 12.  If you would like send your condolences to David, you can sign his mother's guest book on Legacy.com. Here's the link. Congratulations to Antonio Mendez!  His wife gave birth to a healthy, charming and good looking fellow this week. They now have a Tallahassean in their family! From Meghan Robertson (BFA  03)  “Today I started working on "The Fosters" as an editor. Not an assistant editor. Not an associate editor. Not a co-editor. An EDITOR. This is a dream I've been working towards for 10 years.” From Marla DuMont (MFA 08)  “Hi everyone!  Please tune into the Season 5 Premiere of Mike & Molly on CBS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 8:30pm/7:30 pm central.  I am currently a Story Editor on the show, so please keep me employed!” From Andrew Bartels (MFA  08)  “I'm on NCIS: Los Angeles, as a Writer/Story Editor. My episode "The Grey Man" aired this week  and my "Holiday Episode" (titled "Humbug") will air on December 15th at 10pm, CBS. Tune in!”   The "Know More" film completed by the Film School students Director Jamie Klein , DP Ines Michelena , PR Katherine Barnette, andPD Kate Payne  and Student Government Association  will be implemented in educational presentations done by Refuge House (domestic and sexual violence center for Leon and seven other counties in North Florida) starting in 2015. From Noel Brydebelle (BFA 11)  “I've been working as the Script Coordinator on the next Lego animated feature with Warner Animation Group since September. It's a blast and, yes, there are Legos on almost every surface here.” From Miles Kahn (BFA  97)  “Hi guys. In what can only be described as PERFECT TIMING, I'm on the verge of releasing a Cosby-show parody web series I made with my Daily Show cohorts, Aasif Mandvi, Samantha Bee and Jordan Klepper.  While it has nothing to do with current Cosby headlines, it's certainly topical and funny and I'm really proud of it and want you all to see it.  Oh, and we need money to finish it. Please check out our Indiegogo page for it:  http://bit.ly/1zBptAq  And at the very least, even if you aren't into donating, please share this link. It's designed to address anti-Muslim bias so it sort of has a broader purpose (otherwise, we wouldn't be begging for money).  From Jacob Motz (MFA 06)  “I'm happy to share with you all my latest short film, DOUBLES, and even happier to do so as it's featured on a wonderful site, SHORT OF THE WEEK. I'm working my tail off to use this feature as a way to get this weird little film passed around as much as possible.  If you like it, please share it on social media and with your friends! Every extra set of eyes helps. I get to shamelessly self-promote a few times a year, this is one of them. I hope you enjoy..http://www.shortoftheweek.com/2014/11/20/doubles/ From Zack Ogle (BFA 13)  “Here is some info on an award for young women filmmakers that I'd love for you to share with FSU so more students are aware of it and apply.  THANKS!  The Horizon Award is an annual award open to women in college or who have just graduated, and who are interested in entering the film industry. By submitting their own two minute film directed by themselves, candidates are in the running for a mentorship and an all-expenses paid trip to the 2015 Sundance Film Festival with acclaimed producers Lynette Howell (Blue Valentine and A Place Beyond the Pines), Christine Vachon (Boys Don't Cry and Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Cassian Elwes (Dallas Buyers Club and Lee Daniels' The Butler).  There is also a $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to the winner.   For further information go to www.horizonaward.org.  The horizon award is currently partnered with Vimeo, twitter, Indiegogo, Women In Film, The Black List, and Sundance.  MFA Thesis Auditions   The FSU Film School will hold open casting calls for Graduate Thesis Films on:Saturday, December 6, 2014Sunday, December 7, 2014Both days are from 10:00AM - 7:00PMNo appointment needed. No experience necessary. These auditions are being held to cast specific roles in our 2015 MFA Thesis Films. If you would like to see if there is an appropriate role for you, please visit our website:http://fsufilmcasting.webs.com  On the website you will find a short synopsis of each film as well as character descriptions and script sides. Please choose a role for which you would like to read, and come in prepared to perform that side. What to expect at the audition:When you come in, we will take a headshot and get some basic info from you (name, contact info, experience, interests, etc.). You may also bring a headshot and/or resume, but it is not necessary. We will bring you into a room where we will then video record you performing the side you selected. Depending on how many people show up, the whole process can take anywhere from a half hour to about 2 hours.  When the students are ready to start casting for their films, they will refer to these auditions to find someone who fits their casting needs. If there is a match, the student will contact you. That's it!  The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts is located in the University Center, Building A (on the north side of the Doak Campbell Stadium, near Gate K), off Pensacola Street at Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL. For more information about the auditions, please contact the Casting Director, by email at mfacastingfsu@gmail.com.  For more information about the MFA Class of 2015, and to contribute to their fundraising campaign, please visit their site at:http://spark.fsu.edu/Projects/118/MFA-Thesis-Fundraising-CampaignMission--Film-Possible From Paul Cohen:  "The Torchlight Program is seeking Spring interns.  Contact us for a Cinematic Spring 2015 Session Interviews begin this Thursday, November 20th 2014 and will remain available through January 9th  2015    Join us and become a part of a feature length motion picture marketing internship available through The Torchlight Program for Spring 2015.  This spring semester runs from January 7th to May 1st. I am recruiting a select group of student team members to directly assist me in my independent motion picture marketing company that consults with a variety of producer, director and distribution clients in the film industry."   If you are interested in this internship, please reply to this email and I'll send you the complete description. From Briana Frapart (BFA  11)  “I have a producer-friend traveling from L.A. to Florida in the next week to start pre-production for a short film that shoots between Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Tampa/Clearwater areas."- Short Film Production (non-union, roughly 30 min. run time)- Principle photography will be 2 weeks/12 shoot days (between Monday 12/8 - Saturday 12/20).Positions to be filled:- Art Director- Script Supervisor x 1- 2nd Assistant Director x 1- Production Assistants x 2      *Floating- Extras x TBD (Several)** Positions are PAID (Extras may or may not be paid...TBD) **General notes about production: this is a very easy script production-wise. The script is on the longer side for a short film but there are minimal leads. It is dialogue heavy. Locations are actual businesses or occupied homes (including an operational airport) so set dressing will be minimal. The locations are a little geographically spread so we opted to have lighter days with more shoot days other than forcing longer shoot days with complicated company moves. It's a pretty good gig for right in between Thanksgiving and Christmas (which I know can be a slow time for production work...). This is a great opportunity for networking between L.A. and Florida filmmakers (especially if those in Florida are considering moving to L.A. at some point- would be a great lead to get in touch with productions out here). If interested, please contact Briana Frapart at briana@megamediaent.com ASAP."   FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – November 20, 2014 Be Mime (MFA 2012 D2 Katie Harbin) was awarded Best Student Short at the Asheville Cinema Festival, November 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.ashevillecinemafestival2014.com/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was awarded First Honorable Mention, Best Narrative Short  at the Ojai Film Festival in California, November 6-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.ojaifilmfestival.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) won the Audience Award in the Student category at the BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, October 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.bronzelensfilmfestival.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the San Diego Film Festival, January 29 – February 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdbff.com.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at DOC NYC, November 13-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.docnyc.net. Apalachicola (MFA Thesis 2014 John Francis/DP: Jordan Lewis) was selected for screening at Camerimage in Bydgoszcz, Poland, November 15-22. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pluscamerimage.pl/. My Girl Rose (MFA Thesis 2014 Jordan Lewis), Whatever We Want To Be (MFA Thesis 2014 Stephanie Williams), Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee), Behind the Image (BFA Documentary 2014 April Moore/Byron Leon) and Beer Battle (BFA Documentary 2014 Hunter Truman) were selected for screening in the Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase in Orlando, November 23-24. For more information about this showcase, go to www.enzian.org. Pachanga (BFA F3 2014 Margarita Cooper) was selected for screening at the Miami Short Film Festival, December 5-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.miamishortfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at Another Hole in the Head: Two Weeks of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror in San Francisco, December 5-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfindie.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) was selected for screening at the Children’s Film Festival of Seattle, January 22 – February 7. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited for screening at Meme Pas Peur International Film Festival of the Fantastic in Saint-Philippe, France in the second half of February, 2015. For more information about this festival, go to www.festivalmemepaspeur.com. -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA5100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350850 524 0063 (cell) ;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

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Warren Report 11.20.14

Thanks for all the concern expressed about the shooting that happened at FSU’s Strozier Library last night.  The atmosphere on campus seems to be Seminole strong: being calm, careful, moving forward, having confidence in FSU’s ability to keep us as safe as possible and to respond quickly and appropriately in a crisis.   It is very surreal to consider that this happened in a university where we feel safe and secure.  There needs to be an end to this type of violence. Our sympathies to David Wiley, whose mom, Barbara Barrow, passed away on November 12.  If you would like send your condolences to David, you can sign his mother's guest book on Legacy.com. Here's the link. Congratulations to Antonio Mendez!  His wife gave birth to a healthy, charming and good looking fellow this week. They now have a Tallahassean in their family! From Meghan Robertson (BFA  03)  “Today I started working on "The Fosters" as an editor. Not an assistant editor. Not an associate editor. Not a co-editor. An EDITOR. This is a dream I've been working towards for 10 years.” From Marla DuMont (MFA 08)  “Hi everyone!  Please tune into the Season 5 Premiere of Mike & Molly on CBS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 8:30pm/7:30 pm central.  I am currently a Story Editor on the show, so please keep me employed!” From Andrew Bartels (MFA  08)  “I'm on NCIS: Los Angeles, as a Writer/Story Editor. My episode "The Grey Man" aired this week  and my "Holiday Episode" (titled "Humbug") will air on December 15th at 10pm, CBS. Tune in!”   The "Know More" film completed by the Film School students Director Jamie Klein , DP Ines Michelena , PR Katherine Barnette, andPD Kate Payne  and Student Government Association  will be implemented in educational presentations done by Refuge House (domestic and sexual violence center for Leon and seven other counties in North Florida) starting in 2015. From Noel Brydebelle (BFA 11)  “I've been working as the Script Coordinator on the next Lego animated feature with Warner Animation Group since September. It's a blast and, yes, there are Legos on almost every surface here.” From Miles Kahn (BFA  97)  “Hi guys. In what can only be described as PERFECT TIMING, I'm on the verge of releasing a Cosby-show parody web series I made with my Daily Show cohorts, Aasif Mandvi, Samantha Bee and Jordan Klepper.  While it has nothing to do with current Cosby headlines, it's certainly topical and funny and I'm really proud of it and want you all to see it.  Oh, and we need money to finish it. Please check out our Indiegogo page for it:  http://bit.ly/1zBptAq  And at the very least, even if you aren't into donating, please share this link. It's designed to address anti-Muslim bias so it sort of has a broader purpose (otherwise, we wouldn't be begging for money).  From Jacob Motz (MFA 06)  “I'm happy to share with you all my latest short film, DOUBLES, and even happier to do so as it's featured on a wonderful site, SHORT OF THE WEEK. I'm working my tail off to use this feature as a way to get this weird little film passed around as much as possible.  If you like it, please share it on social media and with your friends! Every extra set of eyes helps. I get to shamelessly self-promote a few times a year, this is one of them. I hope you enjoy..http://www.shortoftheweek.com/2014/11/20/doubles/ From Zack Ogle (BFA 13)  “Here is some info on an award for young women filmmakers that I'd love for you to share with FSU so more students are aware of it and apply.  THANKS!  The Horizon Award is an annual award open to women in college or who have just graduated, and who are interested in entering the film industry. By submitting their own two minute film directed by themselves, candidates are in the running for a mentorship and an all-expenses paid trip to the 2015 Sundance Film Festival with acclaimed producers Lynette Howell (Blue Valentine and A Place Beyond the Pines), Christine Vachon (Boys Don't Cry and Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Cassian Elwes (Dallas Buyers Club and Lee Daniels' The Butler).  There is also a $10,000 scholarship that will be awarded to the winner.   For further information go to www.horizonaward.org.  The horizon award is currently partnered with Vimeo, twitter, Indiegogo, Women In Film, The Black List, and Sundance.  MFA Thesis Auditions   The FSU Film School will hold open casting calls for Graduate Thesis Films on:Saturday, December 6, 2014Sunday, December 7, 2014Both days are from 10:00AM - 7:00PMNo appointment needed. No experience necessary. These auditions are being held to cast specific roles in our 2015 MFA Thesis Films. If you would like to see if there is an appropriate role for you, please visit our website:http://fsufilmcasting.webs.com  On the website you will find a short synopsis of each film as well as character descriptions and script sides. Please choose a role for which you would like to read, and come in prepared to perform that side. What to expect at the audition:When you come in, we will take a headshot and get some basic info from you (name, contact info, experience, interests, etc.). You may also bring a headshot and/or resume, but it is not necessary. We will bring you into a room where we will then video record you performing the side you selected. Depending on how many people show up, the whole process can take anywhere from a half hour to about 2 hours.  When the students are ready to start casting for their films, they will refer to these auditions to find someone who fits their casting needs. If there is a match, the student will contact you. That's it!  The FSU College of Motion Picture Arts is located in the University Center, Building A (on the north side of the Doak Campbell Stadium, near Gate K), off Pensacola Street at Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL. For more information about the auditions, please contact the Casting Director, by email at mfacastingfsu@gmail.com.  For more information about the MFA Class of 2015, and to contribute to their fundraising campaign, please visit their site at:http://spark.fsu.edu/Projects/118/MFA-Thesis-Fundraising-CampaignMission--Film-Possible From Paul Cohen:  "The Torchlight Program is seeking Spring interns.  Contact us for a Cinematic Spring 2015 Session Interviews begin this Thursday, November 20th 2014 and will remain available through January 9th  2015    Join us and become a part of a feature length motion picture marketing internship available through The Torchlight Program for Spring 2015.  This spring semester runs from January 7th to May 1st. I am recruiting a select group of student team members to directly assist me in my independent motion picture marketing company that consults with a variety of producer, director and distribution clients in the film industry."   If you are interested in this internship, please reply to this email and I'll send you the complete description. From Briana Frapart (BFA  11)  “I have a producer-friend traveling from L.A. to Florida in the next week to start pre-production for a short film that shoots between Thanksgiving and Christmas in the Tampa/Clearwater areas."- Short Film Production (non-union, roughly 30 min. run time)- Principle photography will be 2 weeks/12 shoot days (between Monday 12/8 - Saturday 12/20).Positions to be filled:- Art Director- Script Supervisor x 1- 2nd Assistant Director x 1- Production Assistants x 2      *Floating- Extras x TBD (Several)** Positions are PAID (Extras may or may not be paid...TBD) **General notes about production: this is a very easy script production-wise. The script is on the longer side for a short film but there are minimal leads. It is dialogue heavy. Locations are actual businesses or occupied homes (including an operational airport) so set dressing will be minimal. The locations are a little geographically spread so we opted to have lighter days with more shoot days other than forcing longer shoot days with complicated company moves. It's a pretty good gig for right in between Thanksgiving and Christmas (which I know can be a slow time for production work...). This is a great opportunity for networking between L.A. and Florida filmmakers (especially if those in Florida are considering moving to L.A. at some point- would be a great lead to get in touch with productions out here). If interested, please contact Briana Frapart at briana@megamediaent.com ASAP."   FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – November 20, 2014 Be Mime (MFA 2012 D2 Katie Harbin) was awarded Best Student Short at the Asheville Cinema Festival, November 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.ashevillecinemafestival2014.com/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was awarded First Honorable Mention, Best Narrative Short  at the Ojai Film Festival in California, November 6-13. For more information about this festival, go to www.ojaifilmfestival.com. Little Africa (MFA Thesis 2013 Curtis Adair) won the Audience Award in the Student category at the BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, October 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.bronzelensfilmfestival.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the San Diego Film Festival, January 29 – February 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdbff.com.   Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at DOC NYC, November 13-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.docnyc.net. Apalachicola (MFA Thesis 2014 John Francis/DP: Jordan Lewis) was selected for screening at Camerimage in Bydgoszcz, Poland, November 15-22. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.pluscamerimage.pl/. My Girl Rose (MFA Thesis 2014 Jordan Lewis), Whatever We Want To Be (MFA Thesis 2014 Stephanie Williams), Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee), Behind the Image (BFA Documentary 2014 April Moore/Byron Leon) and Beer Battle (BFA Documentary 2014 Hunter Truman) were selected for screening in the Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase in Orlando, November 23-24. For more information about this showcase, go to www.enzian.org. Pachanga (BFA F3 2014 Margarita Cooper) was selected for screening at the Miami Short Film Festival, December 5-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.miamishortfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at Another Hole in the Head: Two Weeks of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror in San Francisco, December 5-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfindie.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) was selected for screening at the Children’s Film Festival of Seattle, January 22 – February 7. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited for screening at Meme Pas Peur International Film Festival of the Fantastic in Saint-Philippe, France in the second half of February, 2015. For more information about this festival, go to www.festivalmemepaspeur.com. -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA5100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350850 524 0063 (cell) ;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

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Warren Report 12/4/14

Lots of screenings coming up – get them on your calendar! Thursday, December 11—F1 Screening, 7pm, Student Life Center (No tickets required) Friday, December 12—D1 Screening, 7pm, Student Life Center (No tickets required) Saturday, December 13—BFA  Production Thesis Screening, 6- 11 pm, Student Life Center.  This is a ticketed event, but admission is free and there will be an overflow theater available that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—no ticket needed for overflow. Filmmakers and film order will be announced closer to the event.  If you volunteered or acted in a film, tickets are available from the film’s director. Susan (Shackelford) Dawes (MFA 93)  “credit watch-- happy to say you can see my dialogue editor credit on a couple of upcoming releases, "Wild" and "Night at the Museum 3." Very different movies, but both were very rewarding jobs.  Enjoy!” Go to http://www.projectcasting.com/news/now-filming-in-georgia/ to read about the shows filming in the Atlanta area. From Shane Spiegel (BFA 11)  “The film is called Of Fortune and Gold, and I was able to bring on a ton of FSU family. Shane Spiegel was the line producer, Jared Marshall (not film school but FSU) was director, Vallerie Hinkle (not film school but FSU) starred, Idan Menin  (BFA 12) was the DP, Caitlin Williams (BFA 10) was the production designer, Taylor Slingerland (BFA 13) was Art Director, Jessica Shobe (BFA 13) was set dresser, Jacob Abrams (BFA 11) was gaffer, Joshua Russell (FSU but not film school) was 2nd AD, and Edward Raines (BFA 11)  was Set Coordinator, and with a portion of the G&E package coming from Jacob Abrams (6k par HMI, Jokers, etc)It was a 5 week shoot in 4 states and 6 national parks. So quite the adventure! “ From Dana Kemp Strauss (BFA 97)  “Please tune in to Nat Geo Wild this Saturday at 9 PM to see Dr. Oakley helping America's symbol of freedom - the bald eagle! (And, as a side note, I wrote and post-produced this episode, so I'd really appreciate it if you tuned in.” From Hillary Lavin (MFA  11)  “The three of us (Faren Humes-Producer, Brian Diggs-Cinematographer, Hillary Lavin-Editor) worked on an independent short film that has gotten a lot of festival traction! The writer/director, Stefani Saintonge, has won multiple awards for the short and, as part of participation in the NBCU Short Film Festival, it's now streaming on Hulu! Here's the link: http://www.hulu.com/watch/703372#i0,p4,d1. It's also available on demand  through Xfinity, Cablevision, Verizon, Comcast, Dish Network and Time Warner.” From the MFA class of 2015  “Have you ever found yourself in a catch 22 between a small budget and declining production value? The MFA class of 2015 is having a thesis fundraising campaign and needs your help.  While production equipment is covered by FSU, the allotted budget is often not enough for expenses such as actors' travel costs, food (especially for shows with tons of hungry extras), and a quality aesthetic in production design. Please support the future of FSU Film and make your donation here:http://spark.fsu.edu/Projects/118/MFA-Thesis-Fundraising-CampaignAny amount helps! Thank you!  From Kelsey Scott (MFA  99)  “RADITATICAL: A JOURNEY IN RHYTHM opens NEXT WEEK! There are just 10 days until Opening Night and  5 days left in our Indigogo campaign. If I've somehow managed not to tell you about this show, let me immediately right that wrong :)  RADITATICAL is a brand new, rhythm-based production (in the vein of STOMP! and Blue Man Group). It's high-energy, family-friendly, and something I’m proud to be a part of.  We premier at Hollywood's Montalban Theatre on December 12, for six shows only. You can get advance tickets here: http://bit.ly/1BIaolm. Use my Friends & Family promo code “Take5” for $5 off! If you can't make it to the show, you can still support me by supporting our Indiegogo campaign at: http://igg.me/at/2Raditatical/. Here's a clip from our Sneak Preview in September...http://bit.ly/1ycgesV  From Rebekah Suellau (MFA-Writing  12)  “FSU-ATL family! I would LOVE to see you all at R.L. Twinhead's FRIGHT STREET this weekend. Since getting my MFA in Playwriting and Screenwriting at FSU, I've been focusing in stage directing, and this is my first project in my new Atlanta home! I co-directed and will be performing and I can promise you that this show is going to be a ton of fun to watch! Totally raucous gore-comedy -- like a midnight movie playing out live, right in front of you. We're performing at 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Horizons School on DeKalb Ave, just past the Lake Claire pool. Come support! Come laugh your face off! R.L. Twinhead's Fright Streetwww.frightstreet.brownpapertickets.comTwinhead Theatre's blood-soaked parody of the hit 90's teen horror novel series! From Ilana Marks:  “We are looking to fill several key crew positions (DP, 1s tAD, Key Grip, Gaffer, Sound Recordist & Production Designer) for a low budget film we're producing in collaboration with the film program at Valencia College. We plan to shoot in and around Orlando, FL in May 2015.  We have all the equipment needed for all positions.  There will be compensation for key positions.  The film is psychological in nature with comedic elements, and has metaphysical themes which explore the human psyche. It has some visual effects and "supernatural / light sci fi" scenes.   Thomas Jackson (MFA 98) is attached as the director of the film. For further details please contact Ilana by email and send a resume with samples of your work. Please send all correspondence to ilanamarks@aol.com  Please write which position you're interested in on the subject line.” Bad Hat Harry Productions (“House,” The Usual Suspects, X-Men franchise) seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Spring Semester. Intern responsibilities include assisting with office duties, script coverage, answering phones, and data entry. This is an unpaid internship: you must receive school credit and please, only upper-level undergraduates or graduates should apply. Must be web savvy, know Microsoft Office, and have a strong interest in film and television. Minimum commitment of 2 full days a week. Email cover letter & resume to Spike - reception@badhatharry.com Tallahassee:  Part-time Prompter, Computer Graphics and Camera Positions.  Mike Vasilinda Productions is seeking part-time evening crew members for the Florida Lottery Drawing Production team that have excellent computer keyboard skills and good situational awareness coupled with a reliable and hardworking demeanor. DVR, Capture Video and Graphics experience is a plus, but training provided. Evening hours include two shifts from 6:55 – 8:00 PM and 9:40 to 11:20 PM Wed. & Sat., and 10:15 – 11:20 PM Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. and Sun, seven days a week every other week (one week on, one week off). Send resume to Andy Bundschuh by email to andy@videoflorida.com.  For more details call Andy at (850) 445-5107. From Rachel Pontbriand (BFA  12)  “Hello all!  I’ve spent the last few months working as Outreach Director/Assistant to Academy Award nominated documentarian Alice Elliott at her company Welcome Change Productions in NYC.  We’re putting out feelers for a spring social media & research intern, and it’d be great to have another alum in the office.  We’re a small, independent documentary production company whose films focus mainly on people with disabilities and communities in flux.  Your main responsibilities would be:Curation of content for our social media accounts, as well as development of long term social media projectsResearch, primarily into outreach and contacts for project fundingHelping to generate & develop fundraising & outreach ideasAssisting Alice and myself with larger projects - types of projects dependent on what stages of production the films are inGeneral office admin. tasks, such as monitoring supplies, going for runs, etc.This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand the nuts and bolts of independent documentary filmmaking, as well as to get some real, valuable experience in social media management & research/outreach.  Because we’re so small, you’d be working directly with Alice and myself.  It’s not a paid internship, but we do provide a stipend for lunch and travel.  Our main requirements are a solid, self-starting work ethic, and a positive attitude.  Experience with social media management is a plus, but not a deal breaker.  Mainly, we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the team. This is a three month internship, starting the first week of January  (although we can push that back for someone who seems like a great fit, but won’t be in the city until later).  If you’re interested you can email your resume and cover letter to me at info@welcomechange.org.   Be sure to include what you’d hope to get out of the internship in your cover letter, as well as what programs and applications you’re comfortable with in your resume.  Thanks!” Graduating Seniors and Graduate Students.... Are you or someone you know pursuing a career in children's television? APPLY NOWThe 2015 Mister Rogers Memorial Scholarship helps support graduating seniors (continuing on to graduate school) and graduate students studying for careers in children's media. Applicants must have a commitment to further the values and principles of legendary children's show creator and host, Fred Rogers.  Application Deadline: February 8, 2015  Brought to you by:
Television Academy Foundation  Sponsored by:
Ernst & Young LLP and the Grable FoundationMy name is Meredith Majors, and I am an Executive with Savage Beast Films. I attended FSU from 2002-2004, and worked on many student films at that time. My company is currently in pre-production on our next feature film: Echo of Evil.  We are seeking additional investors, and we want to offer an Executive Producer credit for anyone who can bring in that additional funding.  It would be an amazing opportunity to gain such a prestigious credit in the film industry. And the private investors would gain equity in the film.Currently, Echo of Evil has signed on Master Composer: Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th Franchise), Master Special FX Supervisor: Robert Kurtzman (Predator, Army of Darkness, Scream), and we have Director of Photography Brian Pearson (Insidious 3).  We have currently signed on Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Terminator), and Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger)for supporting roles. We are currently in negotiations with Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Pandorum) and Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead) for the lead roles.  Our shooting schedule is set for 32 days of principle photography in Northern Colorado from March 23, 2015 - April 27, 2015. Please review the Official Website, IMDB, and Social Media Page for  Echo of Evil below.  This would be a dream come true for anyone starting out in the business or for seasoned industry professionals. If you are interested in finding out more information, please email or call us at: 626-773-2376 or 626-773-2357. Email: savagebeastfilms@yahoo.com;       Official Website Echo of Evil;  IMDB Echo of Evil;  Facebook Page Echo of Evil FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – December 4, 2014 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was awarded Best Short at the inaugural Fright Night Theatre Awards in Hamilton, Ontario on December 1. For more information about this event, go to www.frightnighttheatre.com. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival, March 26-30 in Palm Springs, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) and Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, December 14-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.lachildrensfilm.org. Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle) and Beer Battle (BFA Documentary 2014 Hunter Truman) were selected to screen as part of the Best of Brouhaha side bar at the Florida Film Festival, April 10-19 in Orlando. For more information about this festival, go to www.floridafilmfestival.com. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Pachanga (BFA F3 2014 Margarita Cooper) was selected for screening at the Miami Short Film Festival, December 5-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.miamishortfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at Another Hole in the Head: Two Weeks of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror in San Francisco, December 5-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfindie.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the San Diego Film Festival, January 29 – February 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdbff.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) was selected for screening at the Children’s Film Festival of Seattle, January 22 – February 7. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited for screening at Meme Pas Peur International Film Festival of the Fantastic in Saint-Philippe, France in the second half of February, 2015. For more information about this festival, go to www.festivalmemepaspeur.com.     See More

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Warren Report 12/4/14

Lots of screenings coming up – get them on your calendar! Thursday, December 11—F1 Screening, 7pm, Student Life Center (No tickets required) Friday, December 12—D1 Screening, 7pm, Student Life Center (No tickets required) Saturday, December 13—BFA  Production Thesis Screening, 6- 11 pm, Student Life Center.  This is a ticketed event, but admission is free and there will be an overflow theater available that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis—no ticket needed for overflow. Filmmakers and film order will be announced closer to the event.  If you volunteered or acted in a film, tickets are available from the film’s director. Susan (Shackelford) Dawes (MFA 93)  “credit watch-- happy to say you can see my dialogue editor credit on a couple of upcoming releases, "Wild" and "Night at the Museum 3." Very different movies, but both were very rewarding jobs.  Enjoy!” Go to http://www.projectcasting.com/news/now-filming-in-georgia/ to read about the shows filming in the Atlanta area. From Shane Spiegel (BFA 11)  “The film is called Of Fortune and Gold, and I was able to bring on a ton of FSU family. Shane Spiegel was the line producer, Jared Marshall (not film school but FSU) was director, Vallerie Hinkle (not film school but FSU) starred, Idan Menin  (BFA 12) was the DP, Caitlin Williams (BFA 10) was the production designer, Taylor Slingerland (BFA 13) was Art Director, Jessica Shobe (BFA 13) was set dresser, Jacob Abrams (BFA 11) was gaffer, Joshua Russell (FSU but not film school) was 2nd AD, and Edward Raines (BFA 11)  was Set Coordinator, and with a portion of the G&E package coming from Jacob Abrams (6k par HMI, Jokers, etc)It was a 5 week shoot in 4 states and 6 national parks. So quite the adventure! “ From Dana Kemp Strauss (BFA 97)  “Please tune in to Nat Geo Wild this Saturday at 9 PM to see Dr. Oakley helping America's symbol of freedom - the bald eagle! (And, as a side note, I wrote and post-produced this episode, so I'd really appreciate it if you tuned in.” From Hillary Lavin (MFA  11)  “The three of us (Faren Humes-Producer, Brian Diggs-Cinematographer, Hillary Lavin-Editor) worked on an independent short film that has gotten a lot of festival traction! The writer/director, Stefani Saintonge, has won multiple awards for the short and, as part of participation in the NBCU Short Film Festival, it's now streaming on Hulu! Here's the link: http://www.hulu.com/watch/703372#i0,p4,d1. It's also available on demand  through Xfinity, Cablevision, Verizon, Comcast, Dish Network and Time Warner.” From the MFA class of 2015  “Have you ever found yourself in a catch 22 between a small budget and declining production value? The MFA class of 2015 is having a thesis fundraising campaign and needs your help.  While production equipment is covered by FSU, the allotted budget is often not enough for expenses such as actors' travel costs, food (especially for shows with tons of hungry extras), and a quality aesthetic in production design. Please support the future of FSU Film and make your donation here:http://spark.fsu.edu/Projects/118/MFA-Thesis-Fundraising-CampaignAny amount helps! Thank you!  From Kelsey Scott (MFA  99)  “RADITATICAL: A JOURNEY IN RHYTHM opens NEXT WEEK! There are just 10 days until Opening Night and  5 days left in our Indigogo campaign. If I've somehow managed not to tell you about this show, let me immediately right that wrong :)  RADITATICAL is a brand new, rhythm-based production (in the vein of STOMP! and Blue Man Group). It's high-energy, family-friendly, and something I’m proud to be a part of.  We premier at Hollywood's Montalban Theatre on December 12, for six shows only. You can get advance tickets here: http://bit.ly/1BIaolm. Use my Friends & Family promo code “Take5” for $5 off! If you can't make it to the show, you can still support me by supporting our Indiegogo campaign at: http://igg.me/at/2Raditatical/. Here's a clip from our Sneak Preview in September...http://bit.ly/1ycgesV  From Rebekah Suellau (MFA-Writing  12)  “FSU-ATL family! I would LOVE to see you all at R.L. Twinhead's FRIGHT STREET this weekend. Since getting my MFA in Playwriting and Screenwriting at FSU, I've been focusing in stage directing, and this is my first project in my new Atlanta home! I co-directed and will be performing and I can promise you that this show is going to be a ton of fun to watch! Totally raucous gore-comedy -- like a midnight movie playing out live, right in front of you. We're performing at 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Horizons School on DeKalb Ave, just past the Lake Claire pool. Come support! Come laugh your face off! R.L. Twinhead's Fright Streetwww.frightstreet.brownpapertickets.comTwinhead Theatre's blood-soaked parody of the hit 90's teen horror novel series! From Ilana Marks:  “We are looking to fill several key crew positions (DP, 1s tAD, Key Grip, Gaffer, Sound Recordist & Production Designer) for a low budget film we're producing in collaboration with the film program at Valencia College. We plan to shoot in and around Orlando, FL in May 2015.  We have all the equipment needed for all positions.  There will be compensation for key positions.  The film is psychological in nature with comedic elements, and has metaphysical themes which explore the human psyche. It has some visual effects and "supernatural / light sci fi" scenes.   Thomas Jackson (MFA 98) is attached as the director of the film. For further details please contact Ilana by email and send a resume with samples of your work. Please send all correspondence to ilanamarks@aol.com  Please write which position you're interested in on the subject line.” Bad Hat Harry Productions (“House,” The Usual Suspects, X-Men franchise) seeks motivated, hard-working interns for the Spring Semester. Intern responsibilities include assisting with office duties, script coverage, answering phones, and data entry. This is an unpaid internship: you must receive school credit and please, only upper-level undergraduates or graduates should apply. Must be web savvy, know Microsoft Office, and have a strong interest in film and television. Minimum commitment of 2 full days a week. Email cover letter & resume to Spike - reception@badhatharry.com Tallahassee:  Part-time Prompter, Computer Graphics and Camera Positions.  Mike Vasilinda Productions is seeking part-time evening crew members for the Florida Lottery Drawing Production team that have excellent computer keyboard skills and good situational awareness coupled with a reliable and hardworking demeanor. DVR, Capture Video and Graphics experience is a plus, but training provided. Evening hours include two shifts from 6:55 – 8:00 PM and 9:40 to 11:20 PM Wed. & Sat., and 10:15 – 11:20 PM Mon., Tues., Thur., Fri. and Sun, seven days a week every other week (one week on, one week off). Send resume to Andy Bundschuh by email to andy@videoflorida.com.  For more details call Andy at (850) 445-5107. From Rachel Pontbriand (BFA  12)  “Hello all!  I’ve spent the last few months working as Outreach Director/Assistant to Academy Award nominated documentarian Alice Elliott at her company Welcome Change Productions in NYC.  We’re putting out feelers for a spring social media & research intern, and it’d be great to have another alum in the office.  We’re a small, independent documentary production company whose films focus mainly on people with disabilities and communities in flux.  Your main responsibilities would be:Curation of content for our social media accounts, as well as development of long term social media projectsResearch, primarily into outreach and contacts for project fundingHelping to generate & develop fundraising & outreach ideasAssisting Alice and myself with larger projects - types of projects dependent on what stages of production the films are inGeneral office admin. tasks, such as monitoring supplies, going for runs, etc.This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand the nuts and bolts of independent documentary filmmaking, as well as to get some real, valuable experience in social media management & research/outreach.  Because we’re so small, you’d be working directly with Alice and myself.  It’s not a paid internship, but we do provide a stipend for lunch and travel.  Our main requirements are a solid, self-starting work ethic, and a positive attitude.  Experience with social media management is a plus, but not a deal breaker.  Mainly, we’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the team. This is a three month internship, starting the first week of January  (although we can push that back for someone who seems like a great fit, but won’t be in the city until later).  If you’re interested you can email your resume and cover letter to me at info@welcomechange.org.   Be sure to include what you’d hope to get out of the internship in your cover letter, as well as what programs and applications you’re comfortable with in your resume.  Thanks!” Graduating Seniors and Graduate Students.... Are you or someone you know pursuing a career in children's television? APPLY NOWThe 2015 Mister Rogers Memorial Scholarship helps support graduating seniors (continuing on to graduate school) and graduate students studying for careers in children's media. Applicants must have a commitment to further the values and principles of legendary children's show creator and host, Fred Rogers.  Application Deadline: February 8, 2015  Brought to you by:
Television Academy Foundation  Sponsored by:
Ernst & Young LLP and the Grable FoundationMy name is Meredith Majors, and I am an Executive with Savage Beast Films. I attended FSU from 2002-2004, and worked on many student films at that time. My company is currently in pre-production on our next feature film: Echo of Evil.  We are seeking additional investors, and we want to offer an Executive Producer credit for anyone who can bring in that additional funding.  It would be an amazing opportunity to gain such a prestigious credit in the film industry. And the private investors would gain equity in the film.Currently, Echo of Evil has signed on Master Composer: Harry Manfredini (Friday the 13th Franchise), Master Special FX Supervisor: Robert Kurtzman (Predator, Army of Darkness, Scream), and we have Director of Photography Brian Pearson (Insidious 3).  We have currently signed on Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Terminator), and Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger)for supporting roles. We are currently in negotiations with Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Pandorum) and Lauren Cohan (The Walking Dead) for the lead roles.  Our shooting schedule is set for 32 days of principle photography in Northern Colorado from March 23, 2015 - April 27, 2015. Please review the Official Website, IMDB, and Social Media Page for  Echo of Evil below.  This would be a dream come true for anyone starting out in the business or for seasoned industry professionals. If you are interested in finding out more information, please email or call us at: 626-773-2376 or 626-773-2357. Email: savagebeastfilms@yahoo.com;       Official Website Echo of Evil;  IMDB Echo of Evil;  Facebook Page Echo of Evil FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – December 4, 2014 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was awarded Best Short at the inaugural Fright Night Theatre Awards in Hamilton, Ontario on December 1. For more information about this event, go to www.frightnighttheatre.com. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival, March 26-30 in Palm Springs, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) and Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker) were selected for screening at the Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, December 14-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.lachildrensfilm.org. Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle) and Beer Battle (BFA Documentary 2014 Hunter Truman) were selected to screen as part of the Best of Brouhaha side bar at the Florida Film Festival, April 10-19 in Orlando. For more information about this festival, go to www.floridafilmfestival.com. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Pachanga (BFA F3 2014 Margarita Cooper) was selected for screening at the Miami Short Film Festival, December 5-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.miamishortfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at Another Hole in the Head: Two Weeks of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror in San Francisco, December 5-15. For more information about this festival, go to www.sfindie.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the San Diego Film Festival, January 29 – February 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.sdbff.com. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) was selected for screening at the Children’s Film Festival of Seattle, January 22 – February 7. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was invited for screening at Meme Pas Peur International Film Festival of the Fantastic in Saint-Philippe, France in the second half of February, 2015. For more information about this festival, go to www.festivalmemepaspeur.com.     See More
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