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MONTH AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, January 1 | Submission Deadline for IFP/PHX Member Demo Reel
Monday, January 7 | IFP/PHX Screenwriters Group Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 8 | HE WAS A QUIET MAN Screening
Saturday, January 12 | TOOLS: Take Your Movie to Impossible Places...
Friday, January 18 | January Happy Hour & Cinema Lounge
Monday, January 28 | Four Seasons Challenge: Winter Deadline
Wednesdays | Screenwriters Group Table Reads
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A new year is here. What does that mean to you? What are the things on your list to accomplish in 2008? Make more films? Great!
May I suggest that you start with a 3-minute film and finish it up by January 28? That is the deadline for the 4 Seasons Short Film Competition Winter Round. This is the last round that you’ll be able to enter a new film as the Spring round is the top films from the other three rounds.
Get creative! The genre is open – it can be comedy, action, horror, sci-fi, romance, musical – you get the picture. The only guideline is that is has to have the theme of Resolutions. Cash prize is $300 (who couldn’t use that?) and awards will be handed out for acting, directing, writing, technical elements and more.
For the finals round, the Phoenix Film Critics Society will be voting on the films and choosing the “Best Film,” but only IFP Phoenix members will be voting for the Specialty Awards (acting, directing, writing, etc.). The Best film takes home $1000 (!) and becomes an automatic selection to the 2009 Phoenix and Sedona Film Festival (no additional submission fees and no waiting for the letter of acceptance or rejection!)
In 2008, I hope you make films. Lots of films. Creative, experimental, moving films. Start early. Don’t wait. Tell your story in 2008; we want to see it.
Happy New Year!
Amanda Melby, Executive Director
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
PRE- PRODUCTION: Stephanie M. Flores is in pre-production for her second short titled TRAUMA. See OPPORTUNITIES section for casting information. Marco Santiago is in pre-production on a new SAG project titled FALLEN HERO, a live action/anime style short film, to be shot on super 16mm.
PRODUCTION: Two entries from the Screenwriters Group October challenge have been optioned and are being produced: ESCAPE CLAWS by Tim Bechen and UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES by Michael Fleck.
SCREENINGS/EVENTS: SNAKES IN A BOARDROOM (Paul DeNigris, Director; Steve Briscoe, Writer/Producer) will screen at Phoenix Cactus Comicon on Jan. 26 @ 2:50 pm. NETHERBEAST, INCORPORATED (Ronalds Bros, Bruce Dellis, Chris LaMont, Andy Nelson and Paul DeNegris) plays at the Phoenix Comicon on January 26 @ 7:10pm: http://www.phoenixcomicon.com.
AWARDS/CONGRATS: Paul DeNigris was quoted in MovieMaker Magazine about Robert Rodriguez's impact on students; click here for the full article. ED SHARPE of CouryGraph Productions was honored by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) with a gold Ava Award for excellence in news. In 2007, Bivas Biswas’ D.I.B. Pictures completed 5 short films, a commercial, a song and it's corresponding music video; won 7 best place awards in various categories in 3 film festivals including IFP/PHX, including Jennifer Pfalzgraff for Outstanding Achievement in Acting for DADDY. JOE GRUBERMAN won both October AND November IFP/PHX Screenwriters Group challenges! Marco Santiago was interviewed about the 86 feature film project on LatinLounge.tv.
MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION
Attention new members of IFP/PHX:
You have a plethora a benefits available to you now as a paid-up member and our new quarterly MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATIONS are the perfect place to find out how to take advantage of them, tour the offices/classrooms/theatre and meet and network with other new members.
All orientations are from 11am-12:30pm, and are FREE! The February orientation will be held on February 9th at the IFP/PHX offices at 1700 N 7th Ave #250 Phoenix, AZ 85007
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INTRODUCING A NEW MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR IFP AND PHOENIX FILM SOCIETY MEMBERS |
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FEATURED MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT:
Film/Book Library: The Phoenix Film Foundation has a library of films, magazines and books for members to use. Films include past Phoenix Film Festival, SCREEN WARS and International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival films. Magazines include FILMMAKER, MOVIE MAKER, MOVING PICTURES. BOOKS and MAGAZINES are available for in-library use; FILMS are available for check-out. Library hours are Monday-Friday 10am-5 pm.
FEATURED MEMBER DISCOUNT:
IFP/PHX members get discounts on software, subscriptions, equipment and services. For a complete list of discounts available to paid-up members, visit http://www.ifp.org/classifieds/vendor.php?locale=4
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NEW TO THE LIBRARY:
Filmmakers and Financing, Fifth Edition: Business Plans for Independents (Paperback)
by Louise Levison
"An excellent, insightful guide to attracting financing for indie films. Louise Levison takes a sane, balanced approach to research, comparables and projections, achieving honest outlooks in business plans that are accurate and convincing to equity investors. An important tool for filmmakers and producers seeking innovative financing models."
-Danny Glover, Actor/Director/Producer
To JOIN IFP PHX, click here. To RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, click here.
IFP/PHX's Programs | Membership Details | FAQ's | Membership Brochure (pdf) | Corporate Membership Brochure (pdf)
LEARN YOUR CRAFT
TOOLS: TAKE YOUR MOVIE TO IMPOSSIBLE PLACES WITH CHROMA KEY
Saturday, January 12 | 1- 4pm
EVER SEE A BLUE OR GREEN SCREEN SHOOT? THAT'S CHROMA KEY!
We can achieve phenomenal special effects with just some basic knowledge of the concept. Directors, DP's and Editors will benefit from a clear understanding of chroma key techniques. Actors will benefit from exposure to the setup and better understanding the special requirements of your talents. Presented by multimedia: producer/director Joe Gruberman of Bronck's Park Productions.
Oder your tickets today by clicking on http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3380
Only $10 for IFP/PHX members and $15 for non-members. Members use code IFPPHX to receive your discount price and please show your membership card at the door for verification.
AT THE DOOR/WALK UP TICKETS are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR SCHOOL GROUPS TO 2008 PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
IFP/PHX offers four days of exciting educational opportunities for Middle and High School student school groups during the Phoenix Film Festival. Each day different aspects of filmmaking will be explored with professionals and students will view films made by their peers.
Thursday, April 3, 2008 Screenwriting: From Script to Screen, ASAP!
Friday, April 4, 2008 Filmmaking From the Pros: Action!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Ready Set Film!
Thursday, April 10, 2008 Acting Makes a Better Filmmaker!
MORE INFO | REGISTRATION FORM
IFP/PHX SCREENWRITERS GROUP
MONTHLY MEETING
Monday, January 7 | 7-9 pm | IFP/PHX offices
Come, meet, and support screenwriters through this monthly networking meeting. Gain information about industry contacts, tools of the trade, conferences, and screenplay competitions. Monthly review of a screenwriters' work.
SCENE CHALLENGES
IFP/PHX Screenwriters Group runs a monthly scene challenge. Each month new criteria are posted for this short scene challenge. Criteria can run the gamut from genre to characters to props and even length. Most entries are limited to five pages. All entries are judged by their peers and a winner announced each month. At the end of the year we'll pick the overall winner from the quarterly finalists. Keep entering, keep voting. All entries are available online to review. Maybe there's a gem you'd like to produce. Contact the writer through the site at http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/ifp-phx-swg
SCENE CHALLENGE RESULTS FOR OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER
CONGRATULATIONS to JOE GRUBERMAN, winner of October's challenge for his script RESOLUTE. The theme was Resolutions and two entires (ESCAPE CLAWS by Tim Bechen and UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES by Michael Fleck) have already been locked up for production. Go here to view the entries.
It was two in a row for Joe as he also took home the top honors for the November Challenge - a modern adaptation of Peter Pan.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TABLE READS
Every Wednesday | 7pm-9pm | Borders Books in Mesa
A table read is a great opportunity to bring some pages of your work (no more than 10) to have it read aloud by your fellow members, who then discuss it with you.
Upcoming table reads in Mesa, at Borders Bookstore, 1361 S. Alma School Road, Mesa AZ 85201, just North of Highway 60.
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SEE A FILM
CINEMA LOUNGE - PHOENIX
January 18 | Phoenix Film Center at Metro Arts Institute
5:30 - 7:30 pm Happy Hour | 7:30 pm screening | 9:00 pm Q&A/Networking
Black, White and Yellow directed by Nicole Koschmann; edited by Bill Kersey
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BLACK, WHITE AND YELLOW is a compelling documentary look at racial identity, familial bonds and cultural differences. For more information on our featured film, click here. For more information on the Cinema Lounge screening, click here. |
JANUARY PHOENIX FILM SOCIETY SCREENING: HE WAS A QUIET MAN
Tuesday, January 8 | 7:00 pm | Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre
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SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATED FILM SCREENINGS
Registered voters should have received an email with their login and PIN information on December 21. Go to SpiritAwards.com and click on "Nominee" under the "2008 Spirit Awards" menu (located in the main navigation bar) to access the streaming site or click here.
There, you will find a list of all the nominees. In the upper right-hand corner of the screen, you will see a link that reads "LOG IN". Click this and enter your username and PIN#. You will be required to re-enter your username and PIN# every time you return to the site.
Once you're logged on to the site, pick the film you want to see by clicking on its title. You will be directed to a special page for that film where you will see the video player and be able to click on the large play button in the middle of the player. It looks just like your DVD player!
These films are online today, more will come each week:
• August Evening
• Four Sheets to the Wind
• Quiet City
• Shotgun Stories
• Starting Out in the Evening
JANUARY PHOENIX FILM SOCIETY SCREENING: AUGUST EVENING
Bonus January Phoenix Film Society Screening featuring an Independent Spirit Award Nominee
Thursday, January 17 | 7:00 pm | Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatre
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
FOUR SEASONS SHORT FILM CHALLENGE
WINTER FILM DEADLINE: January 28th, 2008
IFP Phoenix FOUR SEASONS SHORT FILM CHALLENGE is a year-long competition with winning filmmakers taking home cash, prizes and bragging rights!
ROUND THREE - WINTER
The holidays and the New Year's Resolution brings out something in everyone. Make a three-minute film with that theme-RESOLUTIONS - the genre is up to you. The top films submitted will be screened.
Submission Deadline: January 28th, 2008
Screening: Feb 13, 2008
Theme: Resolutions
Length: 3-minutes
Submission fee: $40 for IFP/PHX members, $60 for non-members
Prizes: Specialty awards, Top 5 move on to the Spring Finals, $300 cash for first place.
MORE INFO | SUBMISSION FORM
IFP/PHX MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE
Submission Deadline: January 8, 2008
Current IFP/PHX members are invited to submit a 1-2 minute demo reel of their work for the IFP/PHX MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE. The Member Demo Reels will be played at all IFP/PHX networking events and one member per month will be showcased on the website as the IFP/PHX MEMBER OF THE MONTH. Now when you meet other filmmakers at the networking events, your work will be showcased too! This is an unparalled opportunity to take networking to the next level. Submissions are on-going and FREE for paid-up IFP/PHX members. Submit by January 8 to be included in January and February events. MORE INFO | SUBMISSION FORM
CINEMA LOUNGE
Looking for a local venue to screen your short or feature?
The IFP/PHX's CINEMA LOUNGE is a monthly event featuring Arizona-made films in all categories and all lengths, providing opportunities for filmmakers to have their work screened, receive audience feedback and celebrate the films being made in Arizona. Films will now be accepted on a quarterly basis.
The costs of the location, projector/player, screen, lights and sound system are all covered in the Cinema Lounge program. SHORTS: $10 IFP/PHX members; $20 non-members and FEATURES: $25 IFP/PHX members; $40 non-members. What a deal! Plus, each Cinema Lounge features a Q&A, food and beverages.
SUBMIT BY FEBRUARY 15 for May-July Cinema Lounges! Registration Form
OPPORTUNITIES
The Tribeca Film Institute and Gucci announced today the launch of the Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund. The Fund will offer finishing funds and post production guidance to independent filmmakers in need of finances to complete documentaries that promote social change and illuminate issues in need of comprehensive coverage currently missing from mainstream media. Filmmakers will be required to submit a proposal along with a trailer, scene assemblage or rough-cut. Submissions open on February 5, 2008 and must be postmarked by April 11, 2008. www.tribecafilminstitute.org/documentary
Iris Pictures (Stephanie M. Flores writer/director) is casting for short film: Trauma on Jan. 5, 2008, 2pm-5pm by appointment, 602-677-2993. Email director at steffyflores@yahoo.com to get a copy of the audition script. Shoots Feb 2 and 3. Character Breakdown: Young Girl Female between 18-25 years old, Woman Female between 30-60 years, old Doctor Male between 40-60 years old.
BookPALS training for new volunteers
This workshop is open to experienced, new, and potential readers. BookPALS asks that you complete a free workshop in order to be your best when you read aloud to kids! It's fun to meet other readers and share ideas. Please mark your calendars. RSVP to Ellen Dean, AZ BookPALS Coordinator by Jan 18 (602) 750-2923 or cdean112@cox.net. Saturday, January 26, 2008 | 9:30am-1 pm Gardner’s Book Service, 16461 N. 25 Ave, Phoenix 85023.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 12th Annual Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival. Deadline for entering work is Friday, February 8, 2008. Festival is scheduled to take place SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 at 8:00pm. http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest
Call for Films for Third Annual 2008 TucsonFilm.com ShortFest. Final deadline for film submissions is Saturday, January 26, 2008. Complete submission details are at www.TucsonFilm.com The 2008 TucsonFilm.com ShortFest will start at 7PM on Saturday, February 9 at the Crossroads Festival Cinema, 4811 East Grant Road (near the corner of Grant & Swan). Admission for the entire festival is only $10.
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CULTURE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR FUND FOR JEWISH DOCUMENTARY FILM
Deadline: March 7, 2008
The Foundation for Jewish Culture (http://www2.jewishculture.org/ ) invests in creative individuals in order to nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity, culture, and community. The priority of the fund is to support projects in the final stages of post-production that address significant subjects; offer fresh, challenging perspectives; engage audiences across cultural lines; and expand the understanding of Jewish experience. Grants from the fund must be used for projects in post-production at the time of the application.
IFP.org: Directories Center
Did you know Ifp.org has an outstanding Networking Center? Are you utilizing it? There are four parts to the Networking Center: Job Listings, Classifieds, Directories and Vendor Discount Directories. GET CONNECTED!
Directories
IFP Database Directories let you search for information about people, projects or companies. Search people listings to crew up your next film or post your own bio to steer the next big opportunity your way. Search project listings for films at all stages of production or list your own project. Search companies for studio, distributor and other industry related business contact information. Add your listings today!
You may remember the Arizona Production Listings site PFP used to host. These sections of ifp.org take the place of that site and offer much more. List your AZ productions now!
COMMUNITY
Phil Bradstock, City of Phoenix Film Commissioner has issued the following advisory about City resources during the Super Bowl on Feb 3; “Due to the enormity of the Super Bowl, many cities are contributing their resources (such as personnel and facilities) to help make the event a successful one. As a result, filming on City of Phoenix property (streets, parks, government buildings, etc.) will be difficult to accommodate from January 28th thru February 4th. While the Phoenix Film Office will do everything it can to assist you with your project, productions are encouraged to seek alternative dates or locations for this week. If you wish to film during Super Bowl week in another Valley city, please check with their film liaison as they may be facing the same commitments and restrictions as Phoenix. “
IFP/PHX MEMBERS get a discount for THE LOFT CINEMA’S WORKSHOP: TELLING A STORY WITH PICTURES: A Filmmaking Workshop with Renowned Hollywood Production Designer GENE RUDOLF. TELLING A STORY WITH PICTURES is presented by The Loft Cinema, and will run for six consecutive weeks starting January 19th, 2008. For more information, please call The Loft business office at (520) 322-5638, or send an email to info@loftcinema.com.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
• SEEKING EDITING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER LAB! IFP/PHX is seeking a donation of 2 new PCs with AVID and 2 new Macs with Final Cut for use in the Editing Lab. Tax-deduction receipt and Editing Lab Naming Rights available. Please call 602.955.6444 or e-mail amelby@ifpphx.org if you have one to donate.
• IFP/PHX would like to extend a HUGE thank you to our current sponsors and Corporate Partners: Harkins Theatres, University of Advancing Technology, Locked Horns Productions, Show-N-Tell Productions, Bronck's Park Productions, Durant Communications, Ronalds Brothers Productions, Collins College, Verve Studios, Screen Actors Guild, The Loft Tucson
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