From Aaron Moorhead (BFA 08) “The film I co-directed, SPRING, just came out in theaters and online. It's a supernatural love story, shot in Italy -- honestly a great date movie. To check my humility at the door in the service of promoting the film, it's got a 92% on Rottentomatoes, and Richard Linklater (director of the Before trilogy and Boyhood) called it “A beautiful and unique love story…a real accomplishment of genre and tone.” It's currently at #1 in horror on iTunes, and #2 in romance. You can see it in theaters or pretty much any way movies are available to buy (iTunes, Amazon, Vudu etc). Look, this might sound like the film is bigger than it is. It's still a tiny film, bootstrapped by the two of us, distributed by a relatively small company. We NEED all the grassroots support (FSU and elsewhere) we can get. Take a look at the film, and if you enjoy it, the best thing you can do for the film is to talk about it, tweet about it, generally make some noise. Dead serious, that's the only way this film keeps going. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zpThOBiPxM Win a trip to Italy Twitter/Instagram contest: www.loveisamonster.com  How to see the film: http://drafthousefilms.com/film/spring Many thanks to all of you who donated during the Onliine 36 Hour Great Give Campaign. With your help we have received enough to turn the Meryl Warren FUND into an ENDOWMENT! This means that the Film School will forever have this endowment to support Alumni-College Events. We’ll still need your help to make the Endowment prosper and so we can continue our alumni events! If you missed the Great Give, you could still donate at https://one.fsu.edu/giving/motion-picture-arts . These funds will always be used only to support alumni events, which you can imagine are very costly! Shane Spiegel (BFA 11) and Justin Reager (BFA 11) created a show for DreamWorksTV, which is premiering across DreamWorks Digital Platforms. Cinematography magic by Idan Menin (BFA 12), SteadiCam awesomeness by Benjamin Verhulst (BFA 09) Gaffer wizardry by Aaron Pagniano (BFA 12), Grip beauty by Tav Murphy (BFA 13). Three episodes have already been shot, and now we are getting TEN more! See some of them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JbQBLTR3UQ From Max Valverde Soto (MFA 05) “Just wanted to let u know that last July I was appointed as the Director of the Film Center of the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica. This is the first time I´m in office and so far so good: we have managed to create a film support fund in very little time. Many other projects to follow. Meanwhile, my last short Absence has been going around in Festivals. It was recently bought by United Airlines to screen on their flights, as well as by SVT, the biggest TV station in Sweden. I am hoping for additional sales in the months to come. “Lindsay Hartmann, Film School Director of Development will be in Baltimore, MD next week attending the annual International Fundraising Conference. From Tim Driscoll (BFA 05) “Hello, my debut feature film, 'The Lengths' will be screening for one week at the Sun-ray Cinema in Jacksonville, FL. 'The Lengths', was filmed throughout North Florida, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico. Half of our budget was raised via Kickstarter and showcases the talents of a number FSU Film alums. Austin Smoak (BFA 2005) served as directory of photography, as producer and first assistant director, Niraj Trivedi (BFA 2006) as producer and a bunch of other roles, Carrie Hunter (BFA 2009) co-producer. We filmed across six states with three cast members, eight crew member and in twenty-eight days. The Lengths made it's festival debut at the Blue Whiskey Independent Film Festival in Chicago and then went on to win the Indie Spirit Award at the New Hope Film Festival. Most recently it screened at the Berlin Independent Film Festival and the Beaufort Film Festival winning best feature at the former. It's currently in talks for distribution. You can see the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siUYctqPpZM&list=UUpVcFkHX0Wrki2RfpjLIseA From Taylor Kidd (BFA 14) “I just started working at FOX 49 inTallahassee in the Creative Services Department as CommercialProducer/Editor. It's a lot of fun. I'm already working on commercials, many of which will air on television or online. Very excited to have the job and I'm learning a lot about television. Thanks to film school, I feel very comfortable applying what I've learned.” From Ian Weir (MFA 07) Film School Post Production Specialist and Documentary Editing instructor: “I created a music video for one of my African Tongue Drum songs entitled "A Light Skip into Flight" that has been an 2015 officially selection by The Sarasota Film Festival, The Gasparilla international Film Festival and The Back to Nature Film Festival. I look forward to sharing with the FSU family once it's out of the festival circuit. A trailer for the feature film As It’s Remembered was recently published to Youtube. MFA 2012 grads put the project together. It was produced by George Telonis (MFA 12), written by Corey Womack (MFA 12 and Dustin McLean (MFA 12) , and shot by Devin Dailey (MFA 12). Dustin also directed. Kyle Reid (MFA 2011) gaffed and Alex Cameron (BFA 2013) was assistant Camera. They shot the movie in 7 days on a budget of $4,000. It also features former FSU Professor Chip Chalmers in a lead role. The film is currently in post production. You can see the trailer here: As It’s Remembered TrailerFrom Anna Francesca Espiritu (MFA 14) “Weeks before I made my big move to the USA, I wrote and directed a short film, entitled Mami ('Mommy') in the Philippines. I am happy to share that finally, after almost three years, Mami will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival Kids this April 2015. Check out the trailer https://vimeo.com/119005707 and the other children's films in the festival http://tiff.net/festivals/tiffkidsfestival15From Sylwia Dudzinska (MFA 09) “Just finished work on the second season of About A Boy and am now working on a kid’s movie, “Dog and Pony Show” for the upcoming month as their Key 2nd. “ The BFA Classes of 2015 / 2016 are raising money to go towards their upcoming thesis films! The Film School provides us with the tools and equipment we need to bring our visions to life, but we need your help to bring our films to the next level. Funds go towards an abundance of student production costs such as food for the cast and crew, lens rental, production design elements, special effects, animation models and more. To find out how you can help and more about the filmmakers, please check out our video! https://vimeo.com/121373032 Panhandle area people, can you give a fellow filmmaker any advice? “I'm a filmmaker based in Milwaukee that has been working on a documentary in Panama City and I'm looking for someone that might be living there that could do some aerial videography for me. Any help/leads would be much appreciated. Below is our current kickstarter. Thanks! This is a paying job.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ksensenb/de-la-misa-a-la-montana-from-mass-to-the-mountainColin Sytsma colin@371productions.com, Milwaukee, WI 53202262 719 8681 www.371productions.com Jodie Myers (BFA 97) is a Los Angeles based Birth, Newborn and Family Filmmaker. In addition to that, in the past couple of years Jodie has been teaching classes on how to incorporate Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils into your daily lives for optimal health. She'll be traveling to the East Coast again in April and May to teach in FL, DC, NYC and possibly Chicago.If you have any interest in NATURAL HEALTH and have been curious about Essential Oils and how they could be used safely and effectively to support your family’s overall health and wellness – You're invited to attend any of her classes. They are INSPIRING, FUN, INFORMATIVE & FREE!!Upcoming Dates and Times:Chatsworth, CA Fri. March 27th at 7:45pmDunedin, FL Tues. April 21st at 7pm-9pmGainesville, FL Sat., April 25 at 11am-1pm Sat., April 25th at 4:30pm-6:30pm Sun., April 26th at 11am-1pm New York, NY TBA Possibly Fri. May 8th & Sat. May 9th.Please email Jodie at jodieleh@gmail.com for more details, or if non of these locations work for you, but you still want to learn about Essential Oils. Jodie can help you find a class in your area. The Torchlight Program, Early Call For Interns: Contact us for A Cinematic Summer 2015 Session May 11th through August 7th. Interviews begin March 23rd through April 30th and will remain available through Summer Sessions Drop/Add week. Please join us and become a member of a feature length motion picture marketing internship team available through The Torchlight Program for Summer Session A 2015. This program has grown to be recognized nationally for its work. This summer semester runs from May 11th to August 7th. I am recruiting a select group of student team members to directly assist me in my independent motion picture marketing company that consults with a variety of producer, director and distribution clients in the film industry. This summer we anticipate marketing approximately, 8-10 new independent features, through my entrepreneurial marketing company. Our new title lineup for this summer semester will include a number of films that premiered at prominent film festivals including Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, Hamptons Int. FF and Festival de Cannes. Call for an interview appointment. Once you receive this advisory please contact:Gayle Gari / Administrative Assistant E-mail: pcasstgayle@gmail.com Mobile: 845.300.0268News from Tony Ciarlariello our Film School Head of Production:ActionWe've launched a new website, called Action, that allows you to create an online actor's profile, which can include your headshot, resume, links to an online reel, and more. And with Action, you'll be able to update your profile as often as you like. When our students are ready to cast for their films, they can search through the profiles to find the perfect match. You will also be notified through Action of upcoming auditions. And you will be able to register in advance for the audition you plan to attend, which will expedite your check-in when you arrive. To get started, visit http://action.film.fsu.edu/ Spring AuditionsWe will hold open casting calls for Graduate and Undergraduate Films that shoot during the summer semester (May-August).Sunday, April 19 at 10am-7pmSunday, April 26 at 10am-7pmNo appointment needed. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. The auditions will take place at the FSU College of Motion Picture Arts in Tallahassee, FL, located in University Center Building A, which is attached to the Doak Campbell Stadium. The front entrance of the Film School is located near the stadium's Gate K. The stadium address is 282 Champions Way, Tallahassee, FL 32306For more info and to register in advance,visit http://action.film.fsu.edu/ From Ryan Spindell (MFA 07) “Looking for super talented VFX guru(s) to help finish our stylized proof-of-concept short film, THE BABYSITTER MURDERS. We have a variety of shots ranging from basic TV replacement to digital matte paintings and can use all the help we can get. Message me for details! Heres the link to our KS page for all the details you could want:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1962023967/the-mortuary-collection-a-gothic-horror-anthology?ref=nav_search - with Justin Ross and 2 others. From Cindy Rago (MFA 05) “I'm writing because I have a sublet available in Hollywood from May-July. I was wondering if any FSU students might be coming out to LA around then and are in need of a place to stay. It's a house share… $850 a month for large 1 bedroom (its as big as a studio apartment!), you're own bathroom, huge kitchen, washer dryer in house, and your own parking spot. There's also other seasoned FSU alumni in residence for industry guidance. Anyone interested can email me at cindyrago@gmail.com. "Get your short screenplay in front of our panel of judges - from VIMEO, CANNES FILM FESTIVAL, MAKER STUDIOS, THE STREAMY AWARDS and more! The inaugural ScreenCraft Short Script Contest is open for entries. This inaugural competition seeks fresh voices in short film screenwriting – a format that is quickly gaining in popularity and importance as an art form with the explosive growth of branded entertainment and online distribution channels. Win $1,000 + introductions to entertainment industry leaders! We are accepting entries until final deadline on April 6th. Winners receive cash prizes and introductions to Hollywood industry executives who specialize in short form content. The grand prize winner will be introduced to the entire jury, including executives from the Cannes Film Festival, Vimeo, and Maker Studios."FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – March 26, 2015 Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at the Cinema at the Edge Film Festival in Santa Monica, April 10-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.cinemaattheedge.com/. Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker) was selected for screening at the Rochester Film Festival in New York, April 30 – May 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.rochesterfilmfest.org. A Blind Man (MFA Thesis 2014 Joel Black), Possibly (MFA D2 2014 Rochelle Rose), Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee), Hop Skotch the Funk Dumpling (MFA Thesis 2014 Khadif Sanders) and A Jingle A Go-Go: The Musical (MFA D2 2014 Spencer Frankeberger) were selected for screening at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 22-26. For more information about this festival, go to www.fmbfilmfest.com. Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker), Playgrounds (BFA F3 2014 Jill Somers) and A Blind Man (MFA Thesis 2014 Joel Black) were selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, April 8-12. There will also be a special CMPA block of films: Southern Roots (BFA Thesis 2014 Betsy Serral), Hashi (BFA Thesis 2014 Mana Handel), Behind the Image (BFA Documentary 2014 Byron Leon/April Moore), Coda (BFA F1 2014 Mark Breedlove),Apalachicola (MFA Thesis 2014 John Francis), The Chambrel (BFA Documentary 2014 Jake Hammond), Dorian (BFA Thesis 2014 Jon Sams/Margie Cooper), Birthday Box (MFA D2 2014 Ashlea Patterson), Ruby Woo (MFA Thesis 2014Kendall McCrory). For more information about this festival, go to www.springsfilmfest.com. Apalachicola (MFA Thesis 2014 John Francis) and Dorian (BFA Thesis 2014 Jon Sams/Margie Cooper) were selected for screening at the Sarasota Film Festival, April 10-19. For more information about this festival, go to www.sarasotafilmfest.com. Apalachicola (MFA Thesis 2014 John Francis) was selected for screening at the GI Film Festival in Alexandria, Virginia, May 18-24. For more information about this festival, go to www.gifilmfestival.com. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Dorian (BFA Thesis 2014 Jon Sams/Margie Cooper) and My Girl Rose (MFA Thesis 2014 Jordan Lewis) were selected for screening at the Gasparilla Film Festival in Tampa, March 24-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.gasparillafilmfestival.com. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the Fort Myers Film Festival, March 25-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.fortmyersfilmfestival.com. Career Day (MFA D2 2014 Brian Knight) was selected for screening at the Boston Underground Film Festival, March 25-29. For more information about this festival, go to www.bostonunderground.org. Birthday Box (MFA D2 2014 Ashlea Patterson) and Fathers & Daughters (MFA Thesis 2014 Mithra Alavi) were selected for screening at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, March 26-28. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.brooklyngirlfilmfest.com/. The Surreal and the Self (BFA Documentary 2013 Jon Sams) was selected for screening at the American Documentary Film Festival, March 26-30 in Palm Springs, California. For more information about this festival, go to www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the Phoenix Film Festival, March 26 – April 2. For more information about this festival, go to www.phoenixfilmfestival.com. These Woods (BFA Thesis 2013 Tatiana Bears) was selected for screening at the Ozark Foothills Film Fest in Batesville, Arkansas, April 2-6. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org/. A Blind Man (MFA Thesis 2014 Joel Black) was selected for screening at the Silver Springs International Film Festival in Ocala, April 8-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.springsfilmfest.com. Hop Skotch the Funk Dumpling (MFA Thesis 2014 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the inaugural Alhambra Theatre Film Festival in Evansville, Indiana, April 9-12. For more information about this festival, go to http://thealhambrathreatrefilmfestival.com. Cootie Contagion (BFA Thesis 2012 Josh Smooha) was selected for screening at the North Hollywood Cinefest, April 10-16. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.nohocinefest.com/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the Emerge Film Festival in Auburn, Maine, April 9-12. For more information about this festival, go to www.emergefilmfestival.org. Byroad (BFA Thesis 2014 Raymond Calderon) was selected for screening at the inaugural Northern Virginia International Film Festival in Fairfax, April 13-18. For more information about this festival, go to www.novafilmfest.com. Death Has a Son (BFA Thesis 2013 Zack Ogle) and Beer Battle (BFA Documentary 2014 Hunter Truman) were selected to screen as part of the Best of Brouhaha side bar at the Florida Film Festival, April 10-19 in Orlando. For more information about this festival, go to www.floridafilmfestival.com. My Girl Rose (MFA Thesis 2014 Jordan Lewis) and Hop Skotch the Funk Dumpling (MFA Thesis 2014 Khadif Sanders) were selected for screening at the Milledgeville Film Festival in Georgia, April 15-19. For more information about this festival, go to http://milledgevillefilmfestival.com/. Southern Roots (BFA Thesis 2014 Betsy Serral/Jill Somers [PR]), will receive a College Television Award (Student Emmys) in April. The winners will be announced at the annual gala. For more information about this competition, go to www.emmys.tv/foundation. Playgrounds (BFA F3 2014 Jill Somers), Coda (BFA F1 2014 Mark Breedlove), Dorian (BFA Thesis 2014 Jon Sams/Margie Cooper), were selected for screening at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, April 24-27. For more information about this festival, go to www.nffty.org. Harmony Brooks and the Case of the Missing Nucleus (MFA D2 2014 Whitney Clinkscales) was invited to screen at the REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival in Los Angeles, May 2-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.redcat.org. Polterghost (BFA F3 2013 Zack Ogle) was selected for screening at the Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest in Charleston, South Carolina, May 15-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.crimsonscreenfilmfest.com. Hop Skotch the Funk Dumpling (MFA Thesis 2014 Khadif Sanders) was selected for screening at the inaugural Marietta International Film Festival in Atlanta, May 22-24. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.marietta-film-festival.org/. Forgotten Rabbit (BFA Documentary 2013 Clara Diez) was invited to screen at three festivals in the state of Washington: Seattle Crypticon Horror Convention on May 23, Sasquan International Film Festival in Spokane, August 17-20, and at Tri-Cities International Fantastic Film Festival in Richland, October 16-18. For more information about these festivals go to www.tcif3.com.-- Meryl Warren, Director of Alumni College of Motion Picture ArtsA5100 University Center, Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 32306-2350850 524 0063 (cell) ; 850 644 2626 faxmwarren@film.fsu.edu film.fsu.edu See More

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