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Dean Patterson will be the featured guest at the St. Mark’s Yacht Club’s Up Close and Personal Spotlight Event on Saturday April 20 at 7:30 PM.   In a conversational style interview led by Dr. Betty Ann Korzenny, they will discuss highlights of his experience as a filmmaker, educator and consultant.  The general public in the area is invited to this community event.  It is an opportunity to gain an insider’s view to the education of future film leaders an current trends in the film world.  There will be light refreshments prior to the interview, and time for questions and discussion with the Dean.  The Yacht Club is at 36 Yacht Club Lane, St. Marks, FL  32355. From Miles Kahn (BFA 97)  “myself and my producing partners won a Peabody award for our comedy doc, DL Hughley:  The Endangered List.  I'm not normally one to brag, but I can't help but being proud of this one.  If you want to include it in your next report, here's a link to the show if people want to see it on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/dl-hughley-endangered-list/id570042379?i=572729017 From Loren Morelli (BFA  08)  “A Sony film "Call Me Crazy" that I worked on a few months ago is premiering at 8 pm on Saturday April 20 on Lifetime. It was a very powerful project to work on as it deals with 5 different mental illnesses. Please check it out if you have the chance! It stars a lot of great actors including Brittany Snow, Melissa Leo, Sarah Hyland, Jennifer Hudson, and Lea Thompson to name a few. To read more, go here: http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/call-me-crazy-a-five-film “ From Austin Smoak (BFA  05)  “On Sunday- our webseries- Vampires: New Orleans won best documentary at the Hollyweb festival! Over the course of two years myself, Dan Ast (BFA '05), Kareem Hennawy (BFA '07) and David Schatanoff Jr. put together this documentary webseries and we're happy to see it getting recognition. During the shoot we had help from other FSU film alums who joined us in New Orleans to help gather footage- including: Tim Driscoll (BFA '05), Niraj Trivedi (BFA '06), Carrie Hunter (BFA '09), Iran Kuykendall (BFA '08) and John Thursby (BFA '02). We couldn't have done this project without the FSU network of people. Everyone was willing to pitch in wherever they were needed. For those who want to check out the show- you can find us at: www.vampiresthehow.com “ Dave Schmeling,  FSU Film School Community Liaison facilitated a Florida shoot for Gurney Productions' Haunted Collector series airing this month on the Syfy channel.  He also appears in the episode. Congratulations to Christina Grice Morris (BFA 01) and Dan Morris (BFA 04) on the birth of their daughter, Carolina Lorraine who was born in LA on March 1, 6 lbs., 9 oz! Spring 2013 Auditions Announced:  The FSU Film School will hold open casting calls for Graduate and Undergraduate Films on:Sunday, April 14, 2013Sunday, April 21, 2013Both days are from 10:00AM - 7:00PM. No appointment needed. No experience necessary. These auditions are being held to cast specific roles in our 2013 BFA Thesis & MFA Directing II (D2) films. If you would like to see if there is an appropriate role for you, please visit our website:   http://fsufilmschoolcasting.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 Film School is located in the University Center, Building A (on the north side of the Doak Campbell Stadium), off Pensacola Street at Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL.  For more information please contact Tony Ciarlariello, Head of Production, at 850/644-7910 or by email at tony@film.fsu.edu. From the Film Florida Newsletter:  “Just in case you haven't heard - film and entertainment production has brought (and is projected to continue to bring) thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to our State due to the Film & Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive program.  A March 2013 study by the consulting firm MNP LLP shows that economic impacts are generated for Florida residents and Florida businesses, and that tax revenues are generated for State and Local Government through the Film and Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive including:Production spendingFilm induced tourism (film induced tourism is the phenomenon of films and television programs encouraging viewers to visit the state or region where filming occurred)Spending on infrastructure developmentThe study estimated the 2011/2012 impacts as:2.            $4.2 billion in Gross State Product3.            87,870 full time equivalent jobs4.            $2.3 billion in labor income5.            $284 million in State tax revenues 6.            $547 million in combined State and Local taxesIn addition, the estimated ROI for the program was 4.7 when State and Local tax revenue effects of production spending and film induced tourism were taken into account.  From the Heart & the Roy Dean Grants are discounting their fees for students who crowdfund through them on indiegogo.com.  As a 501 C 3 non-profit, From the Heart is an authorized IRS fiscal sponsor which gives your donors a tax deduction for donating to your film. Your benefits with From the Heart’s Indiegogo Funding Campaign:·  No penalty if you don’t reach your goal.·  An additional .005% fee discount for students·  Payment 2 times a month during the campaign.·  Fees are the same as Kickstarter but you get the cash.·  Free consultations on Crowdfunding and fundraising. Please see this page for more information: http://fromtheheartproductions.com/fiscal.shtml    Our Roy Dean Spring Film grant closes April 30, 2013.  We fund shorts, docs and low budget features.  This year it’s close to $30,000.00 in goods and services.  We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society.  Full information & application: http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grants.shtmlThis week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  “• "Leonie" This Friday April 12 through Sunday, April 14
• "Orchestra of Exiles" Held Over for Sunday, April 14!
• Coming Next Week, "Chasing Ice" (With Special Presentation April 19!)”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com
 FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 11, 2013 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Best Horror Short at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival in Phoenix, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.horrorscifi.com. Kill the Pretty Ones (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Sarwer Foner) was selected for screening at the Humboldt Film Festival in Arcata, California, April 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Out of Stone (BFA Documentary 2012 Stephen Grum) was selected for screening at the Louisiana International Film Festival in Baton Rouge, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to lifilmfest.org. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at San Antonio Q Fest, April 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.farrisfamilyfp.com/video/sa-q-fest/.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at WAMMFest, April 1-14 in Baltimore. For more information about this festival, go to http://wammtu.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival in Phoenix, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.horrorscifi.com. Peace at Home (BFA Thesis 2011 Avital Epstein) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to http://phoenixfilmfestival.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Epiphany Children’s Film Festival, April 12 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.epiphanychildrensfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney), The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland), Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) and KLSTRDC (BFA Documentary 2012 Eric Jaffe/Dylan Hendrickson) were selected for screening at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 5-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.enzian.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) wasselected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the A Night of Horror International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, April 12-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.anightofhorror.com Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Sicarios (MFA D2 2012 Ben Fredman), Crushed (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza) , The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis), Good Cop Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) and Waking Eloise (MFA Thesis 2010 Bobby Marinelli) were selected for screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com.  Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors  Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) and Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales) were selected for screening at the High Falls Film Festival, April 18-20 in New York, which celebrates women in film. For more information about this festival, go to http://highfallsfilmfestival.com/. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. Formore information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected forscreening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-CitiesInternational Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. -- 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

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Dean Patterson will be the featured guest at the St. Mark’s Yacht Club’s Up Close and Personal Spotlight Event on Saturday April 20 at 7:30 PM.   In a conversational style interview led by Dr. Betty Ann Korzenny, they will discuss highlights of his experience as a filmmaker, educator and consultant.  The general public in the area is invited to this community event.  It is an opportunity to gain an insider’s view to the education of future film leaders an current trends in the film world.  There will be light refreshments prior to the interview, and time for questions and discussion with the Dean.  The Yacht Club is at 36 Yacht Club Lane, St. Marks, FL  32355. From Miles Kahn (BFA 97)  “myself and my producing partners won a Peabody award for our comedy doc, DL Hughley:  The Endangered List.  I'm not normally one to brag, but I can't help but being proud of this one.  If you want to include it in your next report, here's a link to the show if people want to see it on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/dl-hughley-endangered-list/id570042379?i=572729017 From Loren Morelli (BFA  08)  “A Sony film "Call Me Crazy" that I worked on a few months ago is premiering at 8 pm on Saturday April 20 on Lifetime. It was a very powerful project to work on as it deals with 5 different mental illnesses. Please check it out if you have the chance! It stars a lot of great actors including Brittany Snow, Melissa Leo, Sarah Hyland, Jennifer Hudson, and Lea Thompson to name a few. To read more, go here: http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/call-me-crazy-a-five-film “ From Austin Smoak (BFA  05)  “On Sunday- our webseries- Vampires: New Orleans won best documentary at the Hollyweb festival! Over the course of two years myself, Dan Ast (BFA '05), Kareem Hennawy (BFA '07) and David Schatanoff Jr. put together this documentary webseries and we're happy to see it getting recognition. During the shoot we had help from other FSU film alums who joined us in New Orleans to help gather footage- including: Tim Driscoll (BFA '05), Niraj Trivedi (BFA '06), Carrie Hunter (BFA '09), Iran Kuykendall (BFA '08) and John Thursby (BFA '02). We couldn't have done this project without the FSU network of people. Everyone was willing to pitch in wherever they were needed. For those who want to check out the show- you can find us at: www.vampiresthehow.com “ Dave Schmeling,  FSU Film School Community Liaison facilitated a Florida shoot for Gurney Productions' Haunted Collector series airing this month on the Syfy channel.  He also appears in the episode. Congratulations to Christina Grice Morris (BFA 01) and Dan Morris (BFA 04) on the birth of their daughter, Carolina Lorraine who was born in LA on March 1, 6 lbs., 9 oz! Spring 2013 Auditions Announced:  The FSU Film School will hold open casting calls for Graduate and Undergraduate Films on:Sunday, April 14, 2013Sunday, April 21, 2013Both days are from 10:00AM - 7:00PM. No appointment needed. No experience necessary. These auditions are being held to cast specific roles in our 2013 BFA Thesis & MFA Directing II (D2) films. If you would like to see if there is an appropriate role for you, please visit our website:   http://fsufilmschoolcasting.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 Film School is located in the University Center, Building A (on the north side of the Doak Campbell Stadium), off Pensacola Street at Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL.  For more information please contact Tony Ciarlariello, Head of Production, at 850/644-7910 or by email at tony@film.fsu.edu. From the Film Florida Newsletter:  “Just in case you haven't heard - film and entertainment production has brought (and is projected to continue to bring) thousands of jobs and billions of dollars to our State due to the Film & Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive program.  A March 2013 study by the consulting firm MNP LLP shows that economic impacts are generated for Florida residents and Florida businesses, and that tax revenues are generated for State and Local Government through the Film and Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive including:Production spendingFilm induced tourism (film induced tourism is the phenomenon of films and television programs encouraging viewers to visit the state or region where filming occurred)Spending on infrastructure developmentThe study estimated the 2011/2012 impacts as:2.            $4.2 billion in Gross State Product3.            87,870 full time equivalent jobs4.            $2.3 billion in labor income5.            $284 million in State tax revenues 6.            $547 million in combined State and Local taxesIn addition, the estimated ROI for the program was 4.7 when State and Local tax revenue effects of production spending and film induced tourism were taken into account.  From the Heart & the Roy Dean Grants are discounting their fees for students who crowdfund through them on indiegogo.com.  As a 501 C 3 non-profit, From the Heart is an authorized IRS fiscal sponsor which gives your donors a tax deduction for donating to your film. Your benefits with From the Heart’s Indiegogo Funding Campaign:·  No penalty if you don’t reach your goal.·  An additional .005% fee discount for students·  Payment 2 times a month during the campaign.·  Fees are the same as Kickstarter but you get the cash.·  Free consultations on Crowdfunding and fundraising. Please see this page for more information: http://fromtheheartproductions.com/fiscal.shtml    Our Roy Dean Spring Film grant closes April 30, 2013.  We fund shorts, docs and low budget features.  This year it’s close to $30,000.00 in goods and services.  We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society.  Full information & application: http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com/grants.shtmlThis week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  “• "Leonie" This Friday April 12 through Sunday, April 14
• "Orchestra of Exiles" Held Over for Sunday, April 14!
• Coming Next Week, "Chasing Ice" (With Special Presentation April 19!)”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com
 FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 11, 2013 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was awarded Best Horror Short at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival in Phoenix, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.horrorscifi.com. Kill the Pretty Ones (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Sarwer Foner) was selected for screening at the Humboldt Film Festival in Arcata, California, April 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Out of Stone (BFA Documentary 2012 Stephen Grum) was selected for screening at the Louisiana International Film Festival in Baton Rouge, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to lifilmfest.org. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at San Antonio Q Fest, April 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.farrisfamilyfp.com/video/sa-q-fest/.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at WAMMFest, April 1-14 in Baltimore. For more information about this festival, go to http://wammtu.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival in Phoenix, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to www.horrorscifi.com. Peace at Home (BFA Thesis 2011 Avital Epstein) and Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) were selected for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival, April 4-11. For more information about this festival, go to http://phoenixfilmfestival.org. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Epiphany Children’s Film Festival, April 12 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.epiphanychildrensfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney), The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland), Badass Brock (MFA Thesis 2012 Eric Davis) and KLSTRDC (BFA Documentary 2012 Eric Jaffe/Dylan Hendrickson) were selected for screening at the Florida Film Festival in Orlando, April 5-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.enzian.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) wasselected for screening at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the A Night of Horror International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, April 12-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.anightofhorror.com Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Sicarios (MFA D2 2012 Ben Fredman), Crushed (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza) , The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis), Good Cop Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) and Waking Eloise (MFA Thesis 2010 Bobby Marinelli) were selected for screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com.  Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors  Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) and Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales) were selected for screening at the High Falls Film Festival, April 18-20 in New York, which celebrates women in film. For more information about this festival, go to http://highfallsfilmfestival.com/. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. Formore information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected forscreening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-CitiesInternational Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International Film Festival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. -- 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

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Hope you can join us for our NY screening – no admission, post screening reception TBA.  I look forward to seeing lots of alums! Have you released any projects to YouTube lately?  The Film School is looking for alumni productions to share with our online audience, prospective students, and community.  Whether they are new videos or old, please send along a link so that we can add it to our playlist – send links to nmckaig@film.fsu.edu  You can see our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/fsufilm From Taylor Feltner (BFA 04)  “A feature documentary I produced called FALL AND WINTER (www.fallwintermovie.com) recently premiered at SXSW. In April we're headed to the Sarasota Film Festival, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival and finally to Hotdocs at the end of the month for our international premiere. It's a great run so far, and we're looking forward to continuing to take the film around throughout the rest of the year. Another feature doc I produced called JUST LIKE US, which premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival is currently airing on Showtime with dates throughout May. You can see all of the airings here: http://www.sho.com/sho/comedy/titles/3373425/just-like-us#/index. It will also be showing on Starz in May.” From Michael Kuge (MFA 91)  “Attention editing peeps--I'm looking for a good AVID assistant for a show I'm working on starting very soon--message me privately if you know of anyone who is available.”  kugemnstr@prodigy.net From Brierley Ostrander (MFA 01 )  who is a  Lt., US Coast Guard:  “The Coast Guard is moving me and the family to Anchorage this summer for a three year tour.  I'll be the Senior Investigating Officer for Sector Anchorage, which encompasses all of Alaska outside the Southeast Panhandle.  Getting to Barrow, Nome and Dutch Harbor will be high on my to-do list.”  From Nicole Machon (BFA freshman) “This summer I'm going to be directing a student filmmaking workshop at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne (my hometown). It's for ages 9-15, and we'll be covering the basics of filmmaking. By the end of the course, each student will have made their own short film. There will be four workshops total, each lasting a month, through June and July. I’m in the process of building up an audience on my facebook page, so if you’d like more information or just want to “like “ it, you can find it at:  https://www.facebook.com/SummerShortsStudentFilmmakingWorkshop “Imagine you're walking around L.A., NY, wherever,  sporting an awesome t-shirt with Reb Braddock's face on it and an FSU alum is like "Is that Reb Braddock?! I haven't seen that beautiful face in years! I now love you and will fund all of your projects." Reb's face... it's that powerful.  The MFA Screenwriters' Kickstarter campaign has gotten off to a great start - we are now more than halfway to our goal! Thank you so much to everyone who has been and will soon be supporting us.  We have a special surprise for you all. You have the opportunity to obtain an exclusive limited edition Reb Braddock T-shirt. I have included the link so you can check out our Kickstarter page to find more details. With just a $50 pledge to our campaign, you will earn this t-shirt as a reward. If you have already pledged but not at the $50 level, don't worry - You can always increase the amount so you too can wear our fearless leader on your chest.  So please help support your FSU family. Check out our video and share it. The Reb t-shirt is in limited supply so get on over to our Kickstarter page!  Thank you for your help,  Matthew, Ira, Hayley, Lauren and Clarke    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2105625211/fsu-film-school-writers-showcase-2013?ref=home_location From Rachel Pontbriand (BFA 12)  “Pedro Vivas Hernández (BFA 12) and I are up here in NYC producing Demetrius Wren’s (BFA 05) next feature film, “Moon and Sun.”  The story follows three women, Cecelia, Lori, and Felecia, who are brought together by the sudden and mysterious death of Cecelia's mother, fortuneteller Mother Lazos.  When Lori arrives shortly after the funeral, claiming to be Mother Lazos's daughter and seemingly possessed of strong psychic abilities, Cecelia questions everything she thought she knew about her mother and herself.  Dustin Waldman, Cameron Bertron, and Christina Campagnola (all BFA 12)  are also working on the film, and we’ve got an FSU alum in the cast as well. This is Demetrius’s first feature as both writer and director – it’s his baby and a total labor of love.  Our Kickstarter has just gone live – you can check it out here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1484019013/moon-and-sun-feature-filmFrom Heather Gillman (MFA 11): I am producing commercials in Mobile, AL for a national marketing firm and we are in need of an audio person with their own equipment. We have shoots every other Tuesday. Pay is $400 per shoot. Please email me if you are interested, hdgillman@gmail.com.Larry Verbit (MFA, Theatre).  “Larry has moved his entertainment law practice a few blocks up the street to the Beverly Hills Gateway Building at 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse Suite 1000, Beverly Hills, CA  90012.  His phone number and email remain the same at 310-277-6400 and lverbit@dhvlaw.com, respectively.  Current projects include a series for PBS, a DTV of one of Las Vegas' most successful shows, a TV movie being shot in Vancouver for Hallmark, and numerous reality projects.  Larry tells us he's also now an Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School teaching Television Production Law.  Southwestern was ranked by the Hollywood Reporter as having the #4 Entertainment Law Program in the country, just after Harvard!   He wants to remind everyone that he discounts his services for all FSU Film School and Theatre alumni.” Would you like $50,000 to make your short film? picSeeder is a new & exciting way for independent & emerging filmmakers to fund their films. All you need to do is submit a one-minute pitch video, in any genre, for any length of film, for your chance to win. Visit picseeder.com for details.   Note:  know nothing further about this.This week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  • "Chasing Ice" Starts 3-Day Run Friday, April 19 (With Special Friday Night Presentation!) • Sneak Peek at Next Friday's Film, "The Piano." • Sneak Peek at Next Saturday's Event, "Uke Night!" • Sneak Peek: "Sailor of the King," Free Admission On Sunday, April 28”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.comFSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 18, 2013 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) was awarded Best Student Film at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) inOcoee, Florida, August 30 – September 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival, August 6-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.mvaaff.com.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the A Night of Horror International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, April 12-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.anightofhorror.com Kill the Pretty Ones (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Sarwer Foner) was selected for screening at the Humboldt Film Festival in Arcata, California, April 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Out of Stone (BFA Documentary 2012 Stephen Grum) was selected for screening at the Louisiana International Film Festival in Baton Rouge, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to lifilmfest.org. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Sicarios (MFA D2 2012 Ben Fredman), Crushed (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis), Good Cop Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Petulia’s Elsewhere(BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) and Waking Eloise (MFA Thesis 2010 Bobby Marinelli) were selected for screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18-21. For moreinformation about this festival, go to www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at San Antonio Q Fest, April 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.farrisfamilyfp.com/video/sa-q-fest/. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors  Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) and Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales) were selected for screening at the High Falls Film Festival, April 18-20 in New York, which celebrates women in film. For more information about this festival, go to http://highfallsfilmfestival.com/. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F32012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected for screening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International FilmFestival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au.  See More

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Hope you can join us for our NY screening – no admission, post screening reception TBA.  I look forward to seeing lots of alums! Have you released any projects to YouTube lately?  The Film School is looking for alumni productions to share with our online audience, prospective students, and community.  Whether they are new videos or old, please send along a link so that we can add it to our playlist – send links to nmckaig@film.fsu.edu  You can see our YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/fsufilm From Taylor Feltner (BFA 04)  “A feature documentary I produced called FALL AND WINTER (www.fallwintermovie.com) recently premiered at SXSW. In April we're headed to the Sarasota Film Festival, Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival and finally to Hotdocs at the end of the month for our international premiere. It's a great run so far, and we're looking forward to continuing to take the film around throughout the rest of the year. Another feature doc I produced called JUST LIKE US, which premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival is currently airing on Showtime with dates throughout May. You can see all of the airings here: http://www.sho.com/sho/comedy/titles/3373425/just-like-us#/index. It will also be showing on Starz in May.” From Michael Kuge (MFA 91)  “Attention editing peeps--I'm looking for a good AVID assistant for a show I'm working on starting very soon--message me privately if you know of anyone who is available.”  kugemnstr@prodigy.net From Brierley Ostrander (MFA 01 )  who is a  Lt., US Coast Guard:  “The Coast Guard is moving me and the family to Anchorage this summer for a three year tour.  I'll be the Senior Investigating Officer for Sector Anchorage, which encompasses all of Alaska outside the Southeast Panhandle.  Getting to Barrow, Nome and Dutch Harbor will be high on my to-do list.”  From Nicole Machon (BFA freshman) “This summer I'm going to be directing a student filmmaking workshop at the Henegar Center in downtown Melbourne (my hometown). It's for ages 9-15, and we'll be covering the basics of filmmaking. By the end of the course, each student will have made their own short film. There will be four workshops total, each lasting a month, through June and July. I’m in the process of building up an audience on my facebook page, so if you’d like more information or just want to “like “ it, you can find it at:  https://www.facebook.com/SummerShortsStudentFilmmakingWorkshop “Imagine you're walking around L.A., NY, wherever,  sporting an awesome t-shirt with Reb Braddock's face on it and an FSU alum is like "Is that Reb Braddock?! I haven't seen that beautiful face in years! I now love you and will fund all of your projects." Reb's face... it's that powerful.  The MFA Screenwriters' Kickstarter campaign has gotten off to a great start - we are now more than halfway to our goal! Thank you so much to everyone who has been and will soon be supporting us.  We have a special surprise for you all. You have the opportunity to obtain an exclusive limited edition Reb Braddock T-shirt. I have included the link so you can check out our Kickstarter page to find more details. With just a $50 pledge to our campaign, you will earn this t-shirt as a reward. If you have already pledged but not at the $50 level, don't worry - You can always increase the amount so you too can wear our fearless leader on your chest.  So please help support your FSU family. Check out our video and share it. The Reb t-shirt is in limited supply so get on over to our Kickstarter page!  Thank you for your help,  Matthew, Ira, Hayley, Lauren and Clarke    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2105625211/fsu-film-school-writers-showcase-2013?ref=home_location From Rachel Pontbriand (BFA 12)  “Pedro Vivas Hernández (BFA 12) and I are up here in NYC producing Demetrius Wren’s (BFA 05) next feature film, “Moon and Sun.”  The story follows three women, Cecelia, Lori, and Felecia, who are brought together by the sudden and mysterious death of Cecelia's mother, fortuneteller Mother Lazos.  When Lori arrives shortly after the funeral, claiming to be Mother Lazos's daughter and seemingly possessed of strong psychic abilities, Cecelia questions everything she thought she knew about her mother and herself.  Dustin Waldman, Cameron Bertron, and Christina Campagnola (all BFA 12)  are also working on the film, and we’ve got an FSU alum in the cast as well. This is Demetrius’s first feature as both writer and director – it’s his baby and a total labor of love.  Our Kickstarter has just gone live – you can check it out here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1484019013/moon-and-sun-feature-filmFrom Heather Gillman (MFA 11): I am producing commercials in Mobile, AL for a national marketing firm and we are in need of an audio person with their own equipment. We have shoots every other Tuesday. Pay is $400 per shoot. Please email me if you are interested, hdgillman@gmail.com.Larry Verbit (MFA, Theatre).  “Larry has moved his entertainment law practice a few blocks up the street to the Beverly Hills Gateway Building at 9777 Wilshire Boulevard, Penthouse Suite 1000, Beverly Hills, CA  90012.  His phone number and email remain the same at 310-277-6400 and lverbit@dhvlaw.com, respectively.  Current projects include a series for PBS, a DTV of one of Las Vegas' most successful shows, a TV movie being shot in Vancouver for Hallmark, and numerous reality projects.  Larry tells us he's also now an Adjunct Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School teaching Television Production Law.  Southwestern was ranked by the Hollywood Reporter as having the #4 Entertainment Law Program in the country, just after Harvard!   He wants to remind everyone that he discounts his services for all FSU Film School and Theatre alumni.” Would you like $50,000 to make your short film? picSeeder is a new & exciting way for independent & emerging filmmakers to fund their films. All you need to do is submit a one-minute pitch video, in any genre, for any length of film, for your chance to win. Visit picseeder.com for details.   Note:  know nothing further about this.This week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  • "Chasing Ice" Starts 3-Day Run Friday, April 19 (With Special Friday Night Presentation!) • Sneak Peek at Next Friday's Film, "The Piano." • Sneak Peek at Next Saturday's Event, "Uke Night!" • Sneak Peek: "Sailor of the King," Free Admission On Sunday, April 28”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.comFSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 18, 2013 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) was awarded Best Student Film at the Crossroads Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, April 12-14. For more information about this festival, go to www.crossroadsfilmfestival.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) inOcoee, Florida, August 30 – September 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival, August 6-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.mvaaff.com.  Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the A Night of Horror International Film Festival in Sydney, Australia, April 12-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.anightofhorror.com Kill the Pretty Ones (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Sarwer Foner) was selected for screening at the Humboldt Film Festival in Arcata, California, April 17-20. For more information about this festival, go to www.humboldtfilmfest.org. Out of Stone (BFA Documentary 2012 Stephen Grum) was selected for screening at the Louisiana International Film Festival in Baton Rouge, April 18-21. For more information about this festival, go to lifilmfest.org. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was selected for screening at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Un Dia (Extra)Ordinario (MFA D2 2012 Andrea Puente), Sicarios (MFA D2 2012 Ben Fredman), Crushed (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis), Good Cop Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Petulia’s Elsewhere(BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), The Babe Wore Purple (MFA D2 2012 Justin Oney) and Waking Eloise (MFA Thesis 2010 Bobby Marinelli) were selected for screening at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL, April 18-21. For moreinformation about this festival, go to www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com. Lez Be Honest (BFA Thesis 2012 Haley Manrique) was selected for screening at San Antonio Q Fest, April 21-23. For more information about this festival, go to www.farrisfamilyfp.com/video/sa-q-fest/. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) was invited to screen at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors  Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. The Winter (MFA Thesis 2012 Teresa Sutherland) and Me & My Deadbeat Husband (MFA Thesis 2012 Deirdre Morales) were selected for screening at the High Falls Film Festival, April 18-20 in New York, which celebrates women in film. For more information about this festival, go to http://highfallsfilmfestival.com/. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F32012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected for screening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International FilmFestival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. 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From Will Bigham (MFA 04)  “2012 was a busy year.  In the fall, my wife and I were hired to write, produce and direct a series of short films about the different seasons of marriage.  We were able to shoot on the Alexa, had an amazing cast and crew, and we're thrilled with the final product.  The shorts are currently being submitted to festivals, so I'll keep you informed if anything comes of that.  Also, this summer I was hired to direct my first feature, an indie teen comedy, "The A-List."  We just finished the mix at Skywalker Ranch, where I was fortunate enough to work with fellow FSU alum Dustin Cawood (MFA 03).  I had an amazing time working on the movie, couldn't be happier with the final product, and I'm thrilled to finally get rid of the stigma - first-time filmmaker.  Now I just have to get rid of the stigma second-time filmmaker.  The producers are now talking to sales reps and distribution companies, and as soon as a trailer is cleared for release, I'll let you know.” From Paul Comkowycz (Katie’s dad):  “FSU Film School Grad Katie Comkowycz (BFA 04)  got married last week to Kevin Moss.  Kevin is a DP in LA and Chicago.  The wedding was at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach and a lot of Kate’s FSU friends attended.” From Ian Edward Weir (MFA 07 and Post Production Specialist at the Film School)  “I composed my third score for a feature length documentary. This is my second time working with nature documentarian, Elam Stoltzfus, who has a new PBS documentary entitled the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition. The film will be playing all over Florida on PBS for the next few  months. The first score I composed for Elam was The Kissimmee Basin: The Northern Everglades, which played throughout florida and then nationally before Ken Burns film on the National Parks. Here is a sample of my music from the Kissimmee Basin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWkhAq5LbMYFrom Jon Swindall (MFA 01): “Check out the the next episode of "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" on Adult Swim tonight at midnight.  It's a workplace comedy set in hell.  Swindy Films produced it, JD Taylor (BFA 94)  was the first AD and Allison Troxell (BFA 94)  and Tom Capello's (BFA 95) Crazy Legs did the visual fx.  So - set your DVR's for a helluva good time! “ Watch for Bill Kelly (actor in many of our student films) who has a small part in Pain & Gain which opens tonight in Tallahassee with 9, 10:30 and 11:15 at AMC.  From Ryan Spindell (MFA 07)  “The awesome Eric Jaffe and I talk about filmmaking, film school, horror movies and politics. (P.S. We don't talk about politics.)   http://t.co/uUp1erN6yK   And check out this:  http://reviews.filmsnobbery.com/movie-reviews/the-root-of-the-problem/ From Richard Travis (MFA 91 and Projectionist/Archivist for the Film School:  “We received a wonderful donation from Fred Burkhart last fall. It is a DVD collection comprised of nearly every American movie serial of the sound era, plus a good number of silent-era serials. Movie serials, also known as chapter plays, were a standard film industry product intended for young audiences of the pre-television era, from the silents to the early 1950's. Back when there was only one screen per movie theatre and Saturday afternoons were reserved for kids' programming, along with the usual double feature (often including low-budget singing-cowboy westerns) and short subjects, movie theatres played one weekly 10-minute installment from a movie serial, all of which were action oriented adventures consisting of 12 to 15 chapters. Each chapter ended with some sort of 'cliffhanger' to lure the kids back next week (yes, movie serials are the source of that term). Modern film series like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' were heavily influenced by the movie serials.  Fred Burkhart, an FSU alum and retired Air Force pilot, began his collection in the 1980's when the emergence of the home video era provided him the opportunity to finally watch the ending chapters of a movie serial he missed as a child because he had to go on an out-of-town trip with his parents. Having seen all the chapters leading up to the climax, he never forgot that he never saw the ending, and when movies became available on home video, he finally had the chance to see the action-packed last chapter of the serial he missed growing up. He got hooked from that point on and made it his mission to collect every movie serial he could find on home video.  The collection of over 200 titles is complete from 1934 on, and includes extensive records of the surviving status of virtually every American movie serial ever made. Thus, it is a truly valuable resource for any researcher delving into this realm of American film history.  Film music composer Greg Tripi is interested in working with FSU students and alumni on their films.  He has composed over 25 FSU shorts, including Academy Award winners Rundown, The State of Sunshine, and Emmy winner The Wall.  Greg is based out of Los Angeles, and has music credits in numerous features, television series, and video games.  Recent work includes Drive, Contagion, Spring Breakers, and Arbitrage.    tripi@greg-tripi.com323-236-0946http://www.greg-tripi.com/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2179463/  From Ben Hethcoat (actor in many of our student films:  “After producing the feature film, DEAD DAD (deaddadmovie.com) with FSU Film alums (Ken J. Adachi (MFA 09)  Kyle Arrington (MFA 09), Eric Bader (MFA 09), Morgan Hall (BFA 09), Eric Clark (MFA09) , Thomas Lorne (MFA 09, and others!), I'm excited to have once again teamed up with a passionate team of Seminoles. I'm pleased to introduce a unique project I have recently Assistant Directed entitled SLEEPOVER LA - A pop-drama with DANCE shot at the Standard in Downtown LA.Fellow FSU alums include: Nicole Disson (producer / actor), Ben Hethcoat (asst. director / assoc. prodcucer / actor), Taylor Feltner (BFA 04) (assoc. producer), Jessica Wyckoff (PA), and Dexter McDaniel (PA).  We invite you to join us in unifying a community of artists from various cities throughout the United States, as we pull our talents together to create a new conversation between FILM and DANCE.  Please consider making a contribution to the KickStarter campaign for SLEEPOVER LA (no amount is too small)! We are almost there BUT if we do not meet our goal by the MAY 10th deadline, none of the funding will be received”.  I have a credit on a feature film!   Greg Marcks (MFA 00) emailed to say he’d just watched Queen of Versailles and I had a special thanks in the credits!  Due, I guess, to my posting the producer’s  search for crew in the Warren Report, with Caitlin Nicole Williams (BFA 10)  hired as a PA!  But still, I have a mention! From John Wikstrom (BFA 12)  “I'm working at a development company named Beneficial Entertainment in Culver City, headed by two producers whose credits include Act of Valor and Lovelace (was just at Sundance). It's brand new, so it's a good opportunity to put a foothold in a hungry company that's starting up. It's unpaid, but it isn't coverage or cleaning floors; it's much more like a light Creative Exec or Personal Assistant Position. Small office, (<5) people, so good for making an impression, and the producers are pretty open to helping you out. I'm working with Corey Womack and Dustin McLean (both MFA 12) , so we want to turn this into a Seminole Empire. Email me at Jtw439@gmail.com if you're interested. Established television production company looking for the next best Production Intern! Located in Burbank, CA, internship will provide first hand, real work experience for those looking into a solid career in television media. Interns will work closely with field crew and office staff learning the fundamental skills in development, production and post production. This opportunity will provide an impeccable foundation for anyone entering the TV world. Requirements: Must be enrolled high school or college student seeking first hand entry level experience in television production.  Must be computer savvy with proficient reading, writing and note taking skills. Must be dedicated, professional and able to "think outside the box."Responsibilities: - Assist in all aspects of production planning and execution from office to field.- Provide onsite assistance to crew on filming days.- Contribute to daily office maintenance and preparation.- Must be for school creditNarine Minasyan"Vanderpump Rules"narine.minasyan@evolutionusa.com818.260.0300 ext. 103 From Dan Schoenbrun at IFC:  “We’re currently seeking completed screenplays and documentary work-in-progress for our annual Independent Film Week, the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene. In the past, we’ve gotten many strong applications from Florida State University students, so we were hoping that you could help spread the word to your students this year.  Every year, Independent Film Week introduces 160+ exciting new projects and young filmmakers to the industry, months and years before they hit the festival circuit and beyond. Recent notable alumni include After Tiller, Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Blue Caprice, Concussion, Cutie and the Boxer, The Queen of Versailles, Short Term 12, and many, many more. And we need your help to uncover our next class of great young storytellers!”  Go here for complete information:  http://www.ifp.org/2013-independent-film-week-cfe/                                                                                                                Sorry this is kind of a late notification, but I just got this.  No nothing more about the Job Fairs, nor anyone who has participated:About the Online Film & Television Job Fairs:The Deadline to Apply to ALL Fairs is April 28, 2013.For Current StudentsLos Angeles Entertainment Internship Job Fair: Over 85 Entertainment Internships in Los Angeles. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/ca-entertainment-internship-job-fair.htmlNew York Entertainment Internship Job Fair: Over 35 Entertainment Internships in New York. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/ny-entertainment-internship-job-fair.htmlFor Recent Grads & ProfessionalsFilm & Television Production Job Fair: Over 75 Production Companies in Los Angeles & New York hiring. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/production.htmlPost-Production and Animation Job Fair: Over 40 Post-Production Houses and Animation Companies in Los Angeles hiring. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/post-production-animationvfx-digital-media.html  This week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  • This Friday's Anniversary Film: "The Piano."
• Saturday Night at All Saints Cinema: "Uke Night!"
• "Sailor of the King," This Sunday's Anniversary Showing!
• "Chasing Ice" Holding Over for Sunday, April 28!
• Sneak Peek at Next Week's Film, "Three Worlds"
• TFS/ASC to Begin Gathr "Previews" Tuesday Night Series
• "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Final Weekend Starting Friday, April 26!”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com  FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 25, 2013 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) won a Gold Remi Award and Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) won a Silver Remi at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) won the Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Short at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 Katie Aldworth), Chloe (BFA Thesis 2012 John Wikstrom) and Bye, Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) are Region II Finalists in the Student Oscar competition. Three Region II Winners in each of four categories will be screened at the Gene Siskel Center in Chicago on April 27, and will then go on to the national competition for a Student Oscar. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/index.html. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Dances with Films in Los Angeles, May 30 – June 6. For more information about this festival, go to danceswithfilms.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the LA Comedy Festival, April 26 – May 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.lacomedyfest.com. Viral (BFA Documentary 2011 Dustin Waldman/Rakan Shaker) was selected for screening at NewFilmmakers NY, June 12. For more information about this series, go to www.newfilmmakers.com. Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and A Rainy Day on Main Street (MFA D2 2011 Cait Shull) were selected for screening at the Hyart Film Festival in Lovell, Montana, June 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.lovellinc.org/downtown.html. Baby, Be My Superstar (BFA F3 2011 Briana Frapart) screened at the Phenom Film Fest in Shreveport,September 6-9 in 2012, and we just found out. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F32012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected for screening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International FilmFestival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival, August 6-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.mvaaff.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Ocoee, Florida, August 30 – September 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

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From Will Bigham (MFA 04)  “2012 was a busy year.  In the fall, my wife and I were hired to write, produce and direct a series of short films about the different seasons of marriage.  We were able to shoot on the Alexa, had an amazing cast and crew, and we're thrilled with the final product.  The shorts are currently being submitted to festivals, so I'll keep you informed if anything comes of that.  Also, this summer I was hired to direct my first feature, an indie teen comedy, "The A-List."  We just finished the mix at Skywalker Ranch, where I was fortunate enough to work with fellow FSU alum Dustin Cawood (MFA 03).  I had an amazing time working on the movie, couldn't be happier with the final product, and I'm thrilled to finally get rid of the stigma - first-time filmmaker.  Now I just have to get rid of the stigma second-time filmmaker.  The producers are now talking to sales reps and distribution companies, and as soon as a trailer is cleared for release, I'll let you know.” From Paul Comkowycz (Katie’s dad):  “FSU Film School Grad Katie Comkowycz (BFA 04)  got married last week to Kevin Moss.  Kevin is a DP in LA and Chicago.  The wedding was at the Don Cesar in St. Pete Beach and a lot of Kate’s FSU friends attended.” From Ian Edward Weir (MFA 07 and Post Production Specialist at the Film School)  “I composed my third score for a feature length documentary. This is my second time working with nature documentarian, Elam Stoltzfus, who has a new PBS documentary entitled the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition. The film will be playing all over Florida on PBS for the next few  months. The first score I composed for Elam was The Kissimmee Basin: The Northern Everglades, which played throughout florida and then nationally before Ken Burns film on the National Parks. Here is a sample of my music from the Kissimmee Basin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWkhAq5LbMYFrom Jon Swindall (MFA 01): “Check out the the next episode of "Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell" on Adult Swim tonight at midnight.  It's a workplace comedy set in hell.  Swindy Films produced it, JD Taylor (BFA 94)  was the first AD and Allison Troxell (BFA 94)  and Tom Capello's (BFA 95) Crazy Legs did the visual fx.  So - set your DVR's for a helluva good time! “ Watch for Bill Kelly (actor in many of our student films) who has a small part in Pain & Gain which opens tonight in Tallahassee with 9, 10:30 and 11:15 at AMC.  From Ryan Spindell (MFA 07)  “The awesome Eric Jaffe and I talk about filmmaking, film school, horror movies and politics. (P.S. We don't talk about politics.)   http://t.co/uUp1erN6yK   And check out this:  http://reviews.filmsnobbery.com/movie-reviews/the-root-of-the-problem/ From Richard Travis (MFA 91 and Projectionist/Archivist for the Film School:  “We received a wonderful donation from Fred Burkhart last fall. It is a DVD collection comprised of nearly every American movie serial of the sound era, plus a good number of silent-era serials. Movie serials, also known as chapter plays, were a standard film industry product intended for young audiences of the pre-television era, from the silents to the early 1950's. Back when there was only one screen per movie theatre and Saturday afternoons were reserved for kids' programming, along with the usual double feature (often including low-budget singing-cowboy westerns) and short subjects, movie theatres played one weekly 10-minute installment from a movie serial, all of which were action oriented adventures consisting of 12 to 15 chapters. Each chapter ended with some sort of 'cliffhanger' to lure the kids back next week (yes, movie serials are the source of that term). Modern film series like 'Star Wars' and 'Indiana Jones' were heavily influenced by the movie serials.  Fred Burkhart, an FSU alum and retired Air Force pilot, began his collection in the 1980's when the emergence of the home video era provided him the opportunity to finally watch the ending chapters of a movie serial he missed as a child because he had to go on an out-of-town trip with his parents. Having seen all the chapters leading up to the climax, he never forgot that he never saw the ending, and when movies became available on home video, he finally had the chance to see the action-packed last chapter of the serial he missed growing up. He got hooked from that point on and made it his mission to collect every movie serial he could find on home video.  The collection of over 200 titles is complete from 1934 on, and includes extensive records of the surviving status of virtually every American movie serial ever made. Thus, it is a truly valuable resource for any researcher delving into this realm of American film history.  Film music composer Greg Tripi is interested in working with FSU students and alumni on their films.  He has composed over 25 FSU shorts, including Academy Award winners Rundown, The State of Sunshine, and Emmy winner The Wall.  Greg is based out of Los Angeles, and has music credits in numerous features, television series, and video games.  Recent work includes Drive, Contagion, Spring Breakers, and Arbitrage.    tripi@greg-tripi.com323-236-0946http://www.greg-tripi.com/http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2179463/  From Ben Hethcoat (actor in many of our student films:  “After producing the feature film, DEAD DAD (deaddadmovie.com) with FSU Film alums (Ken J. Adachi (MFA 09)  Kyle Arrington (MFA 09), Eric Bader (MFA 09), Morgan Hall (BFA 09), Eric Clark (MFA09) , Thomas Lorne (MFA 09, and others!), I'm excited to have once again teamed up with a passionate team of Seminoles. I'm pleased to introduce a unique project I have recently Assistant Directed entitled SLEEPOVER LA - A pop-drama with DANCE shot at the Standard in Downtown LA.Fellow FSU alums include: Nicole Disson (producer / actor), Ben Hethcoat (asst. director / assoc. prodcucer / actor), Taylor Feltner (BFA 04) (assoc. producer), Jessica Wyckoff (PA), and Dexter McDaniel (PA).  We invite you to join us in unifying a community of artists from various cities throughout the United States, as we pull our talents together to create a new conversation between FILM and DANCE.  Please consider making a contribution to the KickStarter campaign for SLEEPOVER LA (no amount is too small)! We are almost there BUT if we do not meet our goal by the MAY 10th deadline, none of the funding will be received”.  I have a credit on a feature film!   Greg Marcks (MFA 00) emailed to say he’d just watched Queen of Versailles and I had a special thanks in the credits!  Due, I guess, to my posting the producer’s  search for crew in the Warren Report, with Caitlin Nicole Williams (BFA 10)  hired as a PA!  But still, I have a mention! From John Wikstrom (BFA 12)  “I'm working at a development company named Beneficial Entertainment in Culver City, headed by two producers whose credits include Act of Valor and Lovelace (was just at Sundance). It's brand new, so it's a good opportunity to put a foothold in a hungry company that's starting up. It's unpaid, but it isn't coverage or cleaning floors; it's much more like a light Creative Exec or Personal Assistant Position. Small office, (<5) people, so good for making an impression, and the producers are pretty open to helping you out. I'm working with Corey Womack and Dustin McLean (both MFA 12) , so we want to turn this into a Seminole Empire. Email me at Jtw439@gmail.com if you're interested. Established television production company looking for the next best Production Intern! Located in Burbank, CA, internship will provide first hand, real work experience for those looking into a solid career in television media. Interns will work closely with field crew and office staff learning the fundamental skills in development, production and post production. This opportunity will provide an impeccable foundation for anyone entering the TV world. Requirements: Must be enrolled high school or college student seeking first hand entry level experience in television production.  Must be computer savvy with proficient reading, writing and note taking skills. Must be dedicated, professional and able to "think outside the box."Responsibilities: - Assist in all aspects of production planning and execution from office to field.- Provide onsite assistance to crew on filming days.- Contribute to daily office maintenance and preparation.- Must be for school creditNarine Minasyan"Vanderpump Rules"narine.minasyan@evolutionusa.com818.260.0300 ext. 103 From Dan Schoenbrun at IFC:  “We’re currently seeking completed screenplays and documentary work-in-progress for our annual Independent Film Week, the oldest and largest forum in the U.S. for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene. In the past, we’ve gotten many strong applications from Florida State University students, so we were hoping that you could help spread the word to your students this year.  Every year, Independent Film Week introduces 160+ exciting new projects and young filmmakers to the industry, months and years before they hit the festival circuit and beyond. Recent notable alumni include After Tiller, Ain't Them Bodies Saints, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Blue Caprice, Concussion, Cutie and the Boxer, The Queen of Versailles, Short Term 12, and many, many more. And we need your help to uncover our next class of great young storytellers!”  Go here for complete information:  http://www.ifp.org/2013-independent-film-week-cfe/                                                                                                                Sorry this is kind of a late notification, but I just got this.  No nothing more about the Job Fairs, nor anyone who has participated:About the Online Film & Television Job Fairs:The Deadline to Apply to ALL Fairs is April 28, 2013.For Current StudentsLos Angeles Entertainment Internship Job Fair: Over 85 Entertainment Internships in Los Angeles. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/ca-entertainment-internship-job-fair.htmlNew York Entertainment Internship Job Fair: Over 35 Entertainment Internships in New York. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/ny-entertainment-internship-job-fair.htmlFor Recent Grads & ProfessionalsFilm & Television Production Job Fair: Over 75 Production Companies in Los Angeles & New York hiring. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/production.htmlPost-Production and Animation Job Fair: Over 40 Post-Production Houses and Animation Companies in Los Angeles hiring. To register and apply, visit: http://www.entertainmentjobfairs.com/post-production-animationvfx-digital-media.html  This week with the Tallahassee Film Society:  • This Friday's Anniversary Film: "The Piano."
• Saturday Night at All Saints Cinema: "Uke Night!"
• "Sailor of the King," This Sunday's Anniversary Showing!
• "Chasing Ice" Holding Over for Sunday, April 28!
• Sneak Peek at Next Week's Film, "Three Worlds"
• TFS/ASC to Begin Gathr "Previews" Tuesday Night Series
• "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" Final Weekend Starting Friday, April 26!”  For complete information go to tallahasseefilms.com  FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – April 25, 2013 Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) won a Gold Remi Award and Nigga, Nigga, Nigga! (MFA Thesis 2012 Michael Blevins) won a Silver Remi at the Worldfest Houston Film Festival, April 12-21. For more information about this festival, go to www.worldfest.org. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 James Feeney) won the Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Short at the BoneBat Comedy of Horrors Film Festival in Seattle, April 13. For more information about this festival, go to http://bonehand.com/bonebatff.html. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha), Star-Crossed (BFA Thesis 2012 Katie Aldworth), Chloe (BFA Thesis 2012 John Wikstrom) and Bye, Hyungjik (BFA F3 2013 Hyungjik Lee) are Region II Finalists in the Student Oscar competition. Three Region II Winners in each of four categories will be screened at the Gene Siskel Center in Chicago on April 27, and will then go on to the national competition for a Student Oscar. For more information about this contest, go to http://www.oscars.org/awards/saa/index.html. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at Dances with Films in Los Angeles, May 30 – June 6. For more information about this festival, go to danceswithfilms.com. Killer Kart (MFA Thesis 2012 J Feeney) was selected for screening at the LA Comedy Festival, April 26 – May 9. For more information about this festival, go to www.lacomedyfest.com. Viral (BFA Documentary 2011 Dustin Waldman/Rakan Shaker) was selected for screening at NewFilmmakers NY, June 12. For more information about this series, go to www.newfilmmakers.com. Granted (MFA Thesis 2012 Cait Shull) and A Rainy Day on Main Street (MFA D2 2011 Cait Shull) were selected for screening at the Hyart Film Festival in Lovell, Montana, June 20-22. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.lovellinc.org/downtown.html. Baby, Be My Superstar (BFA F3 2011 Briana Frapart) screened at the Phenom Film Fest in Shreveport,September 6-9 in 2012, and we just found out. For more information about this festival, go to www.phenomfilmfest.org. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011 Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 24-28. For more information about this festival, go towww.fmbfilmfest.com. Our Rhineland (MFA Thesis 2011 Faren Humes), The Bard (BFA Thesis 2011 Adam Carboni/Matt Clegg) and The Collegians (MFA Thesis 2011Bryan Lewis) were selected for screening (and will receive awards) at the Rochester International Film Festival, also known as Movies on a Shoestring, April 25-27 in New York. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. Bird Brains (BFA Documentary 2012 Kelsey Middleton/Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Arizona International Film Festival in Tuscon, Arizona, April 12-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.filmfestivalarizona.com. Empty Sky (BFA Thesis 2011 Michael Vargas) was invited to screen at the Outview Film Festival in Athens, Greece, April 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.outview.gr. A Pony for Connie (BFA Thesis 2011 Tansy Michaud) was selected for screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival, April 25 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha/Zach Johnson [producer]) and The Hatchling (BFA F3 2012 John Wikstrom/Michael Smith [producer]) have been selected as finalists in the College Television Awards, which means they will be awarded Student Emmys on April 25 in Los Angeles at the awards gala. For more information about this competition, go to http://www.emmys.tv/foundation. Canary in the Coal Mine (BFA Documentary 2012 Max Allman/Drew Angle), Diagenesis (BFA F1 2011 Drew Angle), Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson), Out of Hand (BFA F32012 Katie Aldworth), Petulia’s Elsewhere (BFA F3 2012 Zach Johnson), Raising the Titanic (BFA F3 2012 Alex Mitchell), The Eyes of Heaven (BFA Thesis 2011 Grace Hendley) and Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie) were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 25-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Two Old Nuts (MFA D2 2012 Spencer Lenzie), Crushed. (MFA D2 2012 Paola Ariza), Good Cop, Bad Cop (MFA D2 2012 Sean Tien) and Irrational (BFA F3 2012 Holly Pearson) were selected for screening at the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival in Indianapolis on April 27. For more information about this festival, go to www.wetyourpantsfilmfest.org. Devoted to the Dark Side (BFA Documentary 2011 Adam Ruckersfeldt) was invited to screen at the following festivals in 2013:Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival (TCIF3) in Richland, WA in October (www.tcif3.com); LoneStarCon Film Fest in San Antonio in August (lonestarcon3.org); Radcon Film Fest in Pasco, WA in February (www.radcon.org); Crypticon Film Fest in Seattle in May (www.crypticonseattle.com). Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) was invited to screen at the Reel Shorts Film Festival in Grande Prairie, Canada, May 1-5. For more information about this festival, go to www.reelshorts.ca. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) is an official selection of the Free Speech Film Festival in Philadelphia on May 15. For more information about this festival, go to http://freespeechfilmfestival.org. 911 (MFA Thesis 2012 Andrew Fairbank) and Raising the Titanic (BFA Documentary 2012 Alex Mitchell) were selected for screening in the American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in France, May 15-26. For more information about this showcase, go to www.ampav.com. Dhoni (BFA F1 2012 Nastasia Humphries) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 23-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixcomicon.com. Knights of the Playground (MFA D2 2011 Josh Crute) and Out of Hand (BFA F3 2012 Katie Aldworth) were invited to screen at Little Big Shots International FilmFestival for Kids in Melbourne, Australia, in June. For more information about this festival, go to www.littlebigshots.com.au. Haze (MFA D2 2012 Curtis Adair) was selected for screening at the Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival, August 6-10. For more information about this festival, go to www.mvaaff.com. The Rebel Prince (MFA D2 2012 Fabian Davis) was selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Ocoee, Florida, August 30 – September 1. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. -- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni            College of Motion Picture ArtsA3100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350888 644 7728 x215;  850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edufilm.fsu.eduSee More

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