Congratulations to John D’Arco (MFA 05) “Wanted to share that the film I wrote, BARELY LETHAL, opens nationwide on May 29. (It is also available exclusively on DirecTV as of now!) The high school action comedy stars Hailee Steinfeld, Samuel L Jackson, Jessica Alba, Thomas Mann, Sophie Turner, Dove Cameron and many more! The trailer is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y-CJjJ-jtw Congratulations to Charles Burmeister, Film School Screenwriting Faculty! Charles wrote and directed the script for Mercury Plains, the thriller starring Scott Eastwood which is in post and will be offered at the film market in Cannes. Read the Hollywood Reporter article at Cannes: Scott Eastwood Thriller 'Mercury Plains' Launching in Market ‘It Follows’ Writer/Director Developing Crime Horror Series that’s “Like Nothing out There” Read about David Robert Mitchell (MFA 02) who is in the midst of developing a show (through Universal Cable Prods and Benderspink) about a mailman who begins investigating the hidden evils beneath his small American town’s pristine image after a “horrific event” takes place near his home. Read more at Flavorwire: http://tinyurl.com/l4ha63h Max Adams (MFA 08) wrote and will be directing Precious Cargo starring Bruce Willis! The film will be shooting in Biloxi. Read more at http://www.nola.com/movies/index.ssf/2015/05/bruce_willis_to_shoot_thriller.html Craig Cobb (MFA 95) has started a Facebook page similar to FSU in LA for alums in the NY area. Go tohttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1598996187026647 to join FSU Film Alums in NYC or contact Craig at craigcobb@mac.com From Liz Rizzo (MFA 02) “Please check out this fun promo video I just directed for the Titus and Dronicus Detective Agency: http://bit.ly/1FAONfc - This year I'm working with an amazing group of writer/producers on "Titus and Dronicus" - a web series about two private eyes and best friends who investigate crimes inspired by Shakespeare's plays. If our promo made you laugh, we hope you'll support and/or share our Kickstarter: http://kck.st/1A7vt36 - Thanks so much! - Liz Rizzo MFA 2002 From JP Perry and Melissa Rossi (both BFA 04). “After 10 great years in LA, we have decided to pick up and move to lovely Portland, Oregon! We are excited to announce that we have started a small company for local production needs -- Gray Cat Films. We have a complete camera package, editing capabilities, and beautiful locations in every direction. Check out some of our work here: www.graycatfilms.co” (NOTE: be sure to enter the website as .co not .com.) “Hello my name is Chelsea Odufu and I am a senior at New York University studying Film & Television. I am currently approaching the production stage of making my thesis film Ori Inu: In Search of Self this June (Shooting Dates June 17th- June 24th). My team and I are currently looking for talented student filmmakers from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts campus to crew on my thesis film being shot in Miami. Please let me know if you can help get this email out to your students any help would be greatly appreciated. Info on Film:Ori Inu: In Search Of Self is a coming of age story about a young immigrant woman who must choose between conforming her identity and spirituality to the cultural norms of America or revisiting her roots in the Afro-Brazilian religion called Candomblé.Filming Details: Filming will take place in Homestead Florida between the dates of June 18th - June 23rd. Optional Lodging accommodations can be provided for crew members who live 45 min + away from set so they are not spending money on transportation. Food will also be provided throughout the duration of the shoot. Unfortunately as this is a student production there is a limited budget therefore no monetary compensation can be provided for crew members. In need of: Line Producer, 2nd AC, Gaffer, Key Grip, Grip, Boom Operator, Sound Mixer, Script Supervisor, Production Assistants , Art PA We also have Tony award winning actress Tonya Pinkins confirmed for the role of Mama Lola, Grammy nominated neo soul group Les Nubians confirmed to perform in my film, and actress Trae Harris confirmed who was in Sun Dance Official Selection Newlyweds with Tonya Pinkins . Please have your interested students email me at co571@nyu.edu - Subject line being: NYFA SB Student Interested in (Crew Role) Please include a film resume . film reel, and a contact number. “ FSU CMPA Screenings & Awards Update – May 7, 2015 Forcer Baby (BFA Thesis 2013 Spencer Showalter) was selected for screening in the inaugural Mammoth Lakes Film Festival in California, May 27 - 31. For more information about this festival, go www.mammothlakesfilmfestival.com. A Skeleton Named Oliver (BFA Thesis 2014 Clara Diez) was awarded Best Cinematography at the Trinity Film Festival in Hartford, Connecticut, May 1-2. For more information about this festival, go to www.trinityfilmfestival.org. Byroad (BFA Thesis 2014 Raymond Calderon) was selected for screening at the NYC Picture Start Film Festival, May 31 - June 3. For more information about this festival, go to www.picturestartfilmfestival.com. Upcoming Screenings and Awards (in chronological order): Until Death (MFA D2 2014 Erica Chan) was selected for screening at Vegas Indie Film Fest in Las Vegas, May 1-8. For more information about this festival, go to www.viff.net. A Plush Life (MFA Thesis 2013 Bryn Hubbard) and Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker) were selected for screening at the CON Film Festival Philadelphia, May 7-10. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.wizardworld.com/film-festival.html. 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. Only For Forever (MFA Thesis 2014 Nia Imani) was selected for screening at Visionfest in New York City, May 13-17. For more information about this festival, go to www.visionfest.com. Only For Forever (MFA Thesis 2014 Nia Imani) was selected for screening at Inside Out, the Toronto LGBT Film Festival in Canada, May 21-31. For more information about this festival, go to www.insideout.ca. Eat Good (BFA F3 2014 Armaan Uplekar) and Afterparty (BFA F3 2014 Raymond Calderon) were selected for screening at the inaugural Final Image Film Festival in Atlanta on May 23. For more information about this festival, go to www.thefiff.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. 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/. Scapegoat (MFA D2 2013 Khadif Sanders), Earning Jenny (BFA Documentary 2014 Jamie Rice) and Rapid Eye Movement (BFA Thesis 2014 Melisse Sporn) were selected for screening at the Student Art Film Festival in Orlando in late May. For more information about this festival, go to http://www.studentartfestival.org/. With Your Crooked Heart (BFA Thesis 2014 Sam Goodwin) was selected for screening at the Dances With Films film festival in Los Angeles, May 28 – June 7. For more information about this festival, go to www.danceswithfilms.com. Heyln Springs (MFA Thesis 2014 Noah Camenker) and A Skeleton Named Oliver (BFA Thesis 2014 Clara Diez) were selected for screening at the Phoenix Comicon, May 28-31. For more information about this festival, go to http://phoenixcomicon.com. Pedro Pan (MFA Thesis 2013 Andrea Puente) was selected for screening at the Women’s International Film and Arts Festival in Fort Lauderdale, June 2-7. For more information about this festival, go to www.womensfilmfest.com. Banana Trip (BFA Thesis 2013 Hyungjik Lee) was invited to screen in the PBS Online Film Festival, June 15 – July 17. Winners will be announced the week of July 20. For more information about this festival, go to www.pbs.org/filmfestival. Whatever We Want To Be (MFA Thesis 2014 Stephanie Williams) was selected for screening at the Frameline Festival in San Francisco, June 18-28. For more information about this festival, go to www.frameline.org. Dorian (BFA Thesis 2014 Jon Sams/Margie Cooper), Southern Roots (BFA Thesis 2014 Betsy Serral), Birthday Box (MFA D2 2014 Ashlea Patterson) and Until Death (MFA D2 2014 Erica Chan) were selected for screening at the Central Florida Film Festival (CENFLO) in Orlando, September 4-6. For more information about this festival, go to www.centralfloridafilmfestival.com. 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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