IFP MN MEMBER NEWS
Hey Filmmakers, Screenwriters, and Photographers: Please send us your news!!
Email word@ifpmn.org with MEMBER NEWS in the subject line.

MEMBERS VOLUNTEER FOR YOUTH PROGRAM
IFP MN members have been sharing their experience and expertise with high school students in Minneapolis and St. Paul—helping inspire aspiring filmmakers! Filmmakers Jesse Roesler and Emily Goldberg both made visits to Creative Arts High School this January to share samples of their work and give feedback to students on their own projects.  Kevin Obsatz shared part of his feature documentary Journeyman with students at Humboldt High School.  He also gave feedback to students on their own works-in-progress.

If you are interested in volunteering with the IFP MN Youth Program, contact Deacon Warner, IFP MN Youth Program Coordinator, at:  dwarner@ifpmn.org

Attention Darkroom Members!!

**Regular darkroom orientations for new members take place on the first and third Fridays of every month at 5:30 pm. Anyone unable to attend a regularly scheduled orientation should contact MIcah Dahl (651-644-1912, extension 102; mdahl@ifpmn.org) to set up an alternative appointment. It remains advisable for those wishing to attend any regularly scheduled orientation to call 651-644-1912 during office hours (10:00 - 5:30) on Friday to insure that an orientation has not been cancelled.

Call For Photography Exhibition Proposals

IFP Minnesota as part of its mission to provide exposure for the work of emerging and midcareer media artists seeks proposals for exhibition of photographs in the IFP Photo Gallery for 2008 and 2009. Exhibitions can be solo, complementary or otherwise related two person projects, or thematic group projects. The curator may select a thematic group project from the submitted work. The photo gallery has 115 linear feet of 11.5 foot high walls. They are a made of white drywall and exposed brick with hanging chains. Exhibitions are two months in length with an artist(s) reception on or soon after the opening date. For complete Guidelines, Specifications and Dates, go to www.ifpmn.org/photo.html.

Mail or hand deliver submissions to:   
IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts   
2446 University Avenue West, Suite 100   
St. Paul, MN 55114   
Attention: Vance Gellert

Camera Club at IFP!

The Minneapolis Photographic Society, one of the oldest camera clubs in the Twin Cities area, has chosen to make IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts its home!  With traditions going back to the mid 1930s, The Minneapolis Photographic Society (MPS) is the only Twin Cities camera club that specializes in prints, both traditional and digital.  Check out their website at www.mplsphoto.com for more info. MPS events taking place at IFP and open to IFP MN members include:

Monthly photo competitions (the salon).  Typically, salons are held along with MPS's general meeting the first Monday of the month, September to May, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Tutorials, held year-round, usually take place on the third Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Guest speakers are culled from among the Twin Cities area's experts in the field of photography and have included Layne Kennedy (author of Jewels on the Water: Lake Superior's Apostle Islands) and Jeff Morgan (Photoshop for Photographers).

Together In The Darkness - The Rock and Roll Music Culture in Sweden

IFP Member Stefan Peterson's latest show, “Together In The Darkness – the Rock and Roll Music Culture In Sweden” will be on display at the American Swedish Institute (ASI) in Minneapolis, MN from June 29 – August 3, 2008. The show will consist not only of live rock and roll performance photographs but also portraits, places, people (off stage) and things that make up the underground rock and roll experience in Sweden. Of course all photos will be presented in glorious black and white, from film, nothing digital here! There will be an opening Sunday June 29 th, 1 – 5 PM, that will include an artists talk with Stefan at 3PM.  The ASI address is 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN. Check out more of Stefan's work at his website.

Premiere of Local Feature There Nor There, Suburban World Theatre, July 10th-16th

The first screening of Jennifer Prill’s dramatic feature "There nor There" will be held at the Suburban World Theater in Uptown July 10-16th. There will be one showing on Thursday at 7:30 and two showings the remainder of the week at 7:30 and 10:00. People can go to www.suburbanworldtheatre.com or www.pearlproductions.org for more info.

Get Tromatized, Minnesota! Come to Tromapalooza Minneapolis 2008, July 19th & 20th

TROMAPALOOZA is a music and entertainment festival that helps raise money for the annual Park City Utah TROMADANCE Film Festival. Tromadance Film Festival charges no entry fee for submissions in an effort to support independent art.

TROMAPLAOOZA MINNEAPOLIS 2008/ TROMA ENTERTAINMENT'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY is presented by Mike Etoll, Evan Husney, Nick and Eddie, and Troma Entertainment. Hosted by Nick and Eddie on Loring Park, The Event will take place in the Loring Alley at 1612 Harmon Place 55403 on July 19th and 20th 2008. The fun begins at 1:00pm each day. this is a 21+ event sponsored in part by Grain Belt Beer. Meet the President of Troma Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman, Visionary artist and actress Lung Leg, and last, but not least, gorgeous Tromettes Nicola Fiore, and Scarlet Salem! (MORE GUESTS T.B.A.) Also, magic, flame eating, burlesque dancers, food, drink, and an outdoor screening of a rare Troma 35mm print!

Musical acts include: Mommy S3z No, Sam Planet Group, Faggot, Sirens of Titan, Mallwolf, Brother and Sister, Rock N' Roll Whores, Hondo, Bloody Turncoats, Shit Sandwich, Bouncer Fighter, Downcast, Bernie the Trailer Park Queen, Alcoholic Bomb Squad, Hot Rod Hearse, Riverbottom Suckerfish, The No-No's

On Friday July 18th, come to Stasiu's Place–2500 University Ave. Ne, Mpls 55418 for the pre-Tromapalooza party! Enjoy bands, local movies, and more! Featuring films by Jon Springer, Mike Nelson, Mike Etoll, Paul von Stoetzel, Garron Habner, and others. Live Music at the pre-party includes: Hondo, Flogun Shogun, Awesome Garys (with members of Chooglin', Fuck Yeahs, Sweet J.A.P.) Bastardsaint, and others T.B.A. Please visit the Tromapalooza Minneapolis Myspace page for more information and updates! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ART! DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!

Emo Philips, Rich Kronfeld headline Comedy Fundraiser for Legacy Picutres, Inc.

Five of America's most popular and ingenious stand-up comedians will take the spotlight at the Acme Comedy Co. this August. Expect a memorable night of center-stage fireworks and gut-busting laughter. Headlining: Emo Philips - featuring: Jackie Kashian, L.C. Monty Jr., Lacyblu and Rich Kronfeld.   The Comedy Fundraiser is being produced by PPL Micro Studios and will benefit a local independent film production company, Legacy Pictures, Inc. Producer Christopher A. Harmon, founder and owner of Legacy Pictures, is working to generate funding to launch the company's first film into production. Although Harmon identifies himself as a hard-nosed, straight-shooting filmmaker, he harbors no qualms about mixing a healthy dose of laughter into his work. Don't miss this opportunity to witness a rare showcase of incredible comic firepower. 

A Comedy Fundraiser for Legacy Pictures, Inc.
DATE:      Wednesday, August 6th 2008
PLACE:    Acme Comedy Company
                  708 N. First St.
                  Minneapolis, MN 55401
                  612.338.6393
                  www.acmecomedycompany.com
TIME:        First Show: 7:00 - 9:00p.m. Second Show: 10:00 - 12:00p.m.
PRICE:     $35.00 (Ticket purchases are tax deductible)
PARKING: Paid parking available across the street
FOR TICKETS: Visit www.legacypicturesinc.com for tickets
SEATS:    Limit 275 per show                        

About Legacy Pictures, Inc. Founder & Owner CHRISTOPHER HARMON:
How does producer Christopher Harmon describe the importance of filmmaking in his life? "I've found a way to speak again," says the man who has overcome rare challenges to become not only a filmmaker, but a recently self-published author.  Harmon has multiple disabilities resulting from a little-known neurological condition that was diagnosed when he was almost eight. Originally believed to be terminal, the progressively degenerative disorder has rendered him deaf, legally blind, quadriplegic and dependent on a respirator. Due to the combined effects of hearing loss and a tracheotomy, he has no voice.  Harmon was a prisoner of silence until he discovered the power of imagination. His films and books have become the gateway between Harmon and the "normal" world: a way for him to once again have a voice.

Harmon is the founder and owner of Legacy Pictures, Inc. in Burnsville, Minnesota. The company is dedicated to the development and production of quality family entertainment. Harmon's first film is "Sparkle, Serena!" This feature length musical, which he co-authored with the NYC based screenwriter Doug Klozzner, is currently seeking financial backing for production. Echoing Harmon's own lifelong struggle to overcome his disabilities, "Sparkle, Serena!" brings to life a classic family tale that spotlights the empowerment of the indomitable Human spirit.

Please Support These Local, Independent Theaters!

Heights Historic Theatre - 3951 Central Avenue, NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Heights Hotline 763-788-9079 - Box office 763-789-4992
For showtime listings, ticket prices, and calendar info, go to: www.heightstheatre.com

Bryant-Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater - 810 West Lake St. Minneapolis
To purchase tickets call 612.825.8949 - www.bryantlakebowl.com

Bell Auditorium/U Film Society - 612-331-7563 (Bus. Office only) - 17th Ave & University Ave SE
The Bell Auditorium is the nations first and only dedicated non-fiction film screen.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.mnfilmarts.org/bell/calendar.php

Oak Street Cinema - 612-331-7563 (Bus. Office only) - 309 Oak St SE;  612-331-3134
Oak Street Cinema was founded as a single screen movie theatre in 1995 by a core group of dedicated cinephiles who decided to revive the old Campus Theatre.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.mnfilmarts.org/oakstreet/calendar.php

Parkway Theater - 612-822-3030 - 4814 Chicago Ave S, Mpls. 55417
The Parkway Theater has been operating as a neighborhood cinema since its opening in 1931.  Newly renovated and re-opened, it continues to remain one of the finest independent and offbeat film venues in the Midwest.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.theparkwaytheater.com/calendar.php

The Riverview Theater - 612-729-7369 - 3800 42nd Ave S, Mpls 55416
The Riverview Theater presents everything from Hollywood's biggest blockbusters to niche art films, all in a classic auditorium featuring new high-backed rocker seats and digital sound.  For a complete list of showtimes, go to http://www.riverviewtheater.com

Walker Art Center Cinema - 612-375-7600;  1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis
Widely recognized for presenting a full-range of moving-image art forms, the Walker Art Center's film and video programs feature both contemporary and historical works. For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.walkerart.org  

SCREENWRITERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Screenwriters Workshop
Script groups, public reading series, 2nd Tuesday readings, and Screenlabs.  All those who are serious about screenwriting and filmmaking to participate in this great, local organization for feedback on your screenplays. For more information call the SWW office at 612-659-8292, email mnsww@mac.com , or visit www.screenwritersworkshop.org. For more info on 2nd Tuesday readings, go to http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/2ndTues or contact Karen Frank at frank007@umn.edu.

2008 American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest
Deadlines: August 1 (Early); September 2 (Regular)
Judge FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA will award the Grand Prize of $5,000 in the 2008 American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest. The winner and ten finalists will be considered for REPRESENTATION by ICM, UTA, Paradigm, William Morris Independent, The Gersh Agency, CAA, Exile Entertainment, The Schiff Company, Dontanville/Frattaroli, and The Firm. Their scripts will be considered for film OPTION and DEVELOPMENT by leading production companies, including American Zoetrope, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Fox Searchlight, Sony Pictures Classics, IFC Entertainment, Paramount Classics, and more. 
The results will be announced February 3, 2009, at the www.zoetrope.com/contests. The contest’s latest success is KING OF CALIFORNIA, a script discovered in the 2004 competition; it was subsequently optioned and developed by Michael London Productions, one of the contest’s participants. The screenwriter, Mike Cahill, directed the film, which stars Michael Douglas and Evan Rachel Wood. It debuted at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival; following a theatrical run, it’s now available on DVD. American Zoetrope looks forward to discovering more exceptional talent this year! With questions, visit www.zoetrope.com/contests or e-mail contests@zoetrope.com.

FILMMAKER CALL FOR ENTRIES

Homegrown Cinema Series Seeks Local Features for 2nd Run at the Parkway
The Home Grown Cinema Series showcases the best in Twin Cities-produced film. The debut series at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis included eight locally-produced feature films and was so successful the Parkway has requested another series be organized for September 2008. The Home Grown series is unique in that the filmmakers share in the box office receipts each night. The series is a way for filmmakers to not only gain exposure, but also to earn money for all of their hard work.

The Home Grown Team is looking for submissions for the September series. There is no deadline to be considered for the series, but the sooner we receive your film, the better chance it has of being included. We are especially looking for films that can premiere at the September series. The Home Grown Series is an excellent option for a premiere screening: we have a promotional team that can supplement your own promotion, a theater who cares about your screening, and the box office receipts will be split with the filmmaker. This means you will not have to rent a theater from a management team that will do nothing to support your screening.

At this time we are only accepting feature-length films and music videos. If you have any questions about whether your film qualifies for one of these categories, feel free to contact us. If you have a film you would like considered for inclusion in the series, send a DVD screener copy to:
Jason Mitchell
1105 W 28th St #302
Minneapolis, MN 55408

You can also drop off your DVD in person at the Uptown Theater (c/o Joe) or the St. Anthony Main Theater (c/o Ray) during regular business hours. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at homegrownfilms@gmail.com or at our Myspace page at: myspace.com/homegrowncinema Thanks for your help in making the series so successful, and we hope to see you at the Parkway in September.

Black Dog Cafe Screening Series Call for Entries
The Black Dog Cafe, 308 Prince St. in Saint Paul, is a cafe and wine bar dedicated to the promotion of artists and of community. Located in the heart of the Lowertown artists quarter, we continually strive to find new ways to get people together, share ideas, and enjoy life. Currently, we are looking for film makers and video artists that would be interested in showing their work. Since variety is the spice of life, we will accept for approval: narratives, documentaries, and experimental works; as well they may be feature length pieces or shorts. However, works over 90 minutes will probably be less accepted. Likewise, works under 20 minutes will be subject to being shown only in pairings, and thus harder to show unless others of that length are submitted. As well, this is a family environment (though a fairly liberal one), so we will be less approving of showing anything of a questionable nature.

Screenings are set to start each Sunday at 7:00 p.m. and are advertised in house the week before they are shown. So far, we've been getting a nice turnout and have shown some really interesting pieces. We would like that trend to continue. If you are interested, please respond as soon as possible. Thanks and I hope to hear from you! howyoureachme@hotmail.com or call: 651-228-9274 and ask for Chad or leave a message

Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Deadlines :  July 7, 2008 and February 5, 2009
Each year, the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program awards more than $1.5 million in grants to support documentary films focused on contemporary social issues. Films supported have included My Country, My Country; Why We Fight; Born Into Brothels; Iraq in Fragments; The Inner Tour; The Devil Came on Horseback; and Everything's Cool.   In a world where truth is stranger than fiction, we can help you tell the stories that must be told. If you believe that creative non-fiction filmmaking is vital to society, and you are an artist with passion for the work of storytelling, we want to hear about your project. Tell us what you see. For the rest of the story or to apply online, visit: www.sundance.org/documentary or www.sundance.org/DocSource

Lake Pepin Art & Design Center Flyway Film Festival 2008 Call for Entries
Deadline: July 15th, 2008
The Flyway Film Festival's mission is to support the work of creative professionals and emerging film artists by providing an un-paralleled interaction between artist and audience and to become the premier Midwest destination festival for both filmmakers and film audiences. Over the past two years we've been screening foreign and independently produced films at our center on a regular basis and have played host to several filmmakers including Ali Selim- screening his film "Sweet Land" along with the requisite Q&A. During these past events all of the filmmakers we've hosted, without exception have encouraged to hold a film festival…and thus Flyway Film Festival was born. For complete submission guidelines, go to: www.flywayfilmfestival.org Questions? Email: info@flywayfilmfestival.org Phone: 715.442.4442

The Cinemocracy Film Festival
Deadline: August 1st, 2008
This year, as a civic engagement initiative surrounding the Democratic National Convention, we are holding a film festival in Denver titled Cinemocracy. The Cinemocracy Film Festival is an open-source, online film festival that allows anyone to submit a film up to five-minutes in length. The top ten vote-getting films, as determined by the online public, will be screened at a free public event during the DNC. This initiative is a partnership between the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, the Denver Film Society and was catalyzed by the 2008 Democratic National Convention Host Committee. Please find additional information and films at www.cinemocracy.org.

Vote Yes Campaign Film Contest
Deadline: September 1st, 2008
The Vote Yes campaign is proud to announce their film contest. We want Minnesotan's from all corners of the state and all levels of experience to tell us why they love their state, in three minutes or less. There is no entry fee; the deadline for submission is September 1, 2008. We are rewarding the best story with a prize of $1,000, and viewing opportunities around the state, including the Walker Art Museum. Click here to learn more.

SEEDS Festival Call for Film & Video Entries
SEEDS Festival asks: What does experiential study offer our understanding of ecology? What questions are relevant for the interaction of art, science, and healing? How can new interdisciplinary forms enliven creative research? In working with global concerns, how can we both utilize and honor indigenous practices and gain greater understanding about the movement of lineages? How can we learn through our behaviors, experiments, and art making to cultivate the planet? SEEDS Fest 2008 is excited to announce a call for film + video entries for the festival. The Festival will host three evenings of film + video, ranging from dance films, art films and documentaries that will enrich the Festival dialogue on ecology. There will also be a resource space on site where videos may be viewed at any time. Please send us submissions of any length. All non-English films must have English subtitles. Screening format will be DVD. The screenings will take place during SEEDS fest beginning July 27th and running through August 17th at Earthdance in Massachusets. http://www.earthdance.net/programs/seedsflyer.

2009 Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Deadlines: September 1, 2008 (Regular); October 20, 2008 (Final)
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its sixth annual event. From February 13-22, 2009 the festival will screen 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables. The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the "Big Sky Award"). Enter via Withoutabox.com or download entry form in pdf format at www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html.

2008 Minnesota's Greatest Generation: MN’S Most Rewarding Film Competition
Registration for Minnesota's Greatest Generation film competition is now open! In addition to exploring the life and legacy of this generation that came of age during WWII and participated in the boom of the 1950s, you will be in the running for $10,000 in cash awards and enjoy multiple opportunities to have your film shared statewide.
In the weeks ahead, watch for the return of our e-newsletter Most importantly, registration for 2008 is now open. http://www.mnhs.org/forms/MGGFilm.htm There is a September, 2008 submission deadline but get started today!

Filmanthropist Project is Launched!
Deadline: November 30, 2008
Filmanthropist Project is a new Minnesota film contest to highlight community action. People are working around the clock everyday to make their communities a better place to live. The Filmanthropist Project invites filmmakers of all skill levels to go out and create engaging stories, documenting these philanthropic events in action. Generous cash and prizes will be awarded to top three short film entries, 3-5 minutes in length. The top ten entries will be featured in a true theatrical experience with an awards gala to follow. All entries will be streamed on this Filmanthropist website. Space is limited to first 50 entrants so register now! Visit the website for more info. www.filmanthropistproject.org

PHOTOGRAPHER CALL FOR ENTRIES

Shoot! The Day: July 20, 2008
Photographers worldwide are invited on July 20 to photograph five key categories: active seniors, youth culture, family and kids lifestyle, business settings and still life. There will be group shoots, location shoots, individual shooting opportunities and live gatherings. Photographers are invited to submit their images by July 27 and be eligible for prizes and large-scale recognition. http://psc.photoshelter.com/shootday

Video Media Interns for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) Crew

1. Gaffer Intern(s) – setup, arrange, and control lighting during video recording
2. Best Boy Intern(s) – setup, arrange and control sound during video recording
Part-time for year-around position(s), for monthly production assignments on-location. Locations include outdoor and indoor, mainly public venues, in the Twin Cities Metro with occasional out-state assignments. In all types of weather and environments. Grow your interest and abilities with us. We want to build a talent base in these media crafts for the Twin Cities multicultural media community while showcasing activities of the immigrant community, to be shown on community TV, iTV, podcasts, radio, and internet venues such as YouTube. If you are 15 to 21 and considering a career in the Media Arts and wish to get some OJT while in high school and before full-time college you may fit in our program and earn $8-$10 per on-site hour. Email Phil Lee at silicontundra@yahoo.com for more details. ORG: Multicultural Media Moguls / Minnesota , 3M/mn, a non-profit ORG, currently associated with the Slavic Community Center, St Paul, sccmn.org and Asian Media Access, Minneapolis, amamedia.org , both IRS 501c3 tax-exempt non-profits.

Minneapolis Television Network seeks Video Instructor

Outgoing, friendly, and patient person with excellent video production skills is needed to teach classes to adults and youth at an exciting and diverse central city community television facility. You must have experience working with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds and ages. You must be able to train others on Sony professional cameras, iMovie and Final Cut Pro editing programs, and how to use this equipment to make interesting videos. Position is part time on contract. Must be able to work evenings. Please send a professional resume, cover letter, and an example of video production work (with crew positions noted) on DVD, or link to on-line examples. Please send to jakre@mtn.org or:
Minneapolis Television Network
Attn. John Akre
125 SE Main St. #244
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Part-time Cable TV Technician

The City of Mounds View is now accepting applications for the position of a Cable Television Technician. This part time position is responsible to provide government access programming through the technical preparation of cable television taping, program production, cable casting and video technical expertise. Salary range is $12.73/hour to $15.91/hour. To apply, please call 763-717-4000 to request a City Application. You may also download the application here. All applications must be received at Mounds View City Hall, located at 2401 County Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112, by July 3, 2008 at 4:30pm. For further information on this advertisement, please contact Desaree Crane, Assistant City Clerk-Administrator at 763-717-4016. AA/EOE

Casting Call for Local Indie Short in Moorhead, MN

Independent Filmmaker, Tom Brandau is currently casting for a short film, a 10-minute Docu-drama, to be produced this summer in Moorhead, MN. All roles are unpaid, however, director will cover travel and lodging expenses. Please contact us if interested. Professional experience working in theater or independent film is preferred, but not mandatory. If you reside outside of the Fargo/Moorhead area and please contact us and send us your picture and a brief resume that includes your acting experience. For more information, please contact:
Director/Writer - Tom Brandau (218) 477-2950 or (701) 446-7818 or via email brandau@mnstate.edu OR
Producer - Jenn Bakken (218) 329-0809 or (218) 329-9705 or via email jenn@amidproductions.com
Roles to be cast include:
• Boy - African American Male age 08-11
• Boy's Father - African American Male age 30-40
• Boy's Mother - African American Female age 30-40
• Boy - White Caucasian Male age 08-11
• Boy's Mother - White Caucasian Female age 30-40
• Possible extras and smaller roles may also be available

Open Call for Models to Portray New "Women Warriors"

I am looking for women who are interested in portraying historic leaders in my photo series WOMEN WARRIORS. Because I am striving to be historically accurate in as many details as possible, these images are NOT glamorized portraits. Many of these women fought in battle, or were great strategists, and these portraits seek to portray strength and character over physical beauty. You do not need to be a model to apply for WOMEN WARRIORS, and all women are welcome! If you would like to be considered for one of these roles, please email me at katie@ekatieholm.com, or call 612-270-0267. Please put the text "Women Warriors" in the email subject line. Let me know which woman (or women) you are interested in portraying and why you would like to be considered for that role. Additionally, please email me 1-3 photos. If you are unable to email photos, I will have an open studio casting in late June or early July. Specific details on each Warrior are available on my website at www.ekatieholm.com/women_warriors.htm
Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt, c. 1500 BC-1458 BC
Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, Vietnam, c. 12-43 AD
Nzinga Mbandi, Africa, c. 1583 - 1663
Nanny of the Maroons, Jamaica, ? - c. 1733
Nanye-hi (Nancy Ward), America, c. 1738-1822
Deborah Sampson Gannett, America, 1760 -1827
Policarpa Salvarrieta "La Pola”, Columbia, c. 1791 - 1817
Lakshmi Bai, The Rani of Jhansi, India, c. 1828 - 1858

ITVS "Open Call" Completion Funding for Non-Fiction Work

Attention filmmakers! Looking for funding for your next project? INDEPENDENT TELEVISION SERVICE (ITVS) seeks proposals for public TV programs which take creative risks, serve underrepresented audiences and express points of view seldom seen on commercial or public TV.  OPEN CALL provides completion funding for single non-fiction programs (not series) that are already in production. It is our largest funding initiative with two funding rounds per year. There is no minimum or maximum funding amount, though ITVS funds should be the last money in to the project. Please note that the deadlines have changed, and the deadline for Open Call 2008 Round 2 is JULY 18, 2008.

As of 2008, Open Call no longer accepts submissions for Drama/Narrative projects. ITVS is currently revising its policies regarding submissions in these genres. We will publicize this new policy in the coming months once it has taken effect. The online application and guidelines are posted on our website at http://www.itvs.org/producers/opencall_guidelines.html

TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund Call for Entries
Deadline: August 1, 2008
We are pleased to announce that the Tribeca Film Institute recently launched the TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways. We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters. Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be announced in Fall 2008 and highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2009. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed. Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan for complete details.

2008 Sound Unseen Film, Music & Art Festival seeks Interns

Sound Unseen, a film, music, and art festival now in it’s 9th year is seeking interns for it upcoming event scheduled for late September. Qualified applicants will have an extensive knowledge/passion of film, music, art and, most importantly, modern communication/social networking. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the film/music/art exhibition industry. Position will initially be unpaid, but the right candidate can easily move into a paid position. Interested parties should contact Rick Hansen, Producer-Sound Unseen 612-227-8015 http://www.soundunseen.com redeyerick@mac.com

RED Camera is Here and Available...

CineMechanics, Inc. owner Steve Speers is pleased to announce the arrival of their first RED One digital cinema camera. The RED camera is todays version of a digital motion picture camera. RED uses 35mm format lenses, shoots 4K images and brings the best of 35mm filmmaking along with the convenience of a purely digital workflow and on-set experience. RED has not only changed but has revolutionized the market of high end filmmaking. RED is now available for your projects. Call Steve Speers 612-310-4698 for details.

CineMechanics, Inc is a (very) small owner operatored company that focuses on high end tapeless media only and offers on-set camera services, experienced camera assistants, camera package rental and post workflow services for RED productions. Please contact Steve Speers for camera availability, questions and rental rates or visit www.redonecine.com as your RED camera resource for our market and for details on RED cameras, 35mm lenses, camera support on more.

Adobe Announces 3 Exciting new programs:

• Adobe Debuts Adobe TV
If you haven’t already, check out Adobe® TV. It’s a free online video resource for expert instruction and inspiration about Adobe products. Adobe TV features four channels, each targeting a specific audience: Photographers, Designers, Video Professionals, and Developers. Each channel features programming from Adobe evangelists, leading trainers, subject matter experts, and luminaries who pull in the crowds at industry events around the world. More than 200 videos are currently available on Adobe TV, including Adobe’s popular presentations at NAB. And new content is added regularly.

• FCP Users Get $200 Discount on CS3 Production Premium
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• July eSeminars for DV Professionals
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About To Burn: CD & DVD Duplication

ABOUT TO BURN is a full-service CD & DVD duplication company that is located in the Midway area of St. Paul.  ATB specializes in short-run quick turn around of CD & DVD duplication projects, and if needed also has many resources available for print and graphic design.  ATB offers both Thermal and Ink jet printing capabilities and they also stock a variety of cases and some other packaging options.  As an added bonus, About To Burn is offering a 12% discount on duplication jobs to IFP Members!  Also, 3% of each order goes back to IFP Minnesota! So stop in and ask for Tim for all your disc duplication needs.  2288 University Ave W, suite 101B;  St. Paul, MN  55114  http://www.abouttoburn.com  651-917-4093

Industry Professional provides local screenplay analysis and consultation

Need professional feedback on your screenplay? Kevin McKeever was a story analyst in L.A. for Disney Pictures, A Band Apart, Village Roadshow, and many other companies, and he now works freelance in St. Paul. He wrote development notes for major studio films, and can do the same for you. See details at www.ksmckeever.com/story, or call 651-895-9280.

Editor / Visual Effects Artist available to work on your short film, music video, etc. Email Matt Collings at collingsmatthew@gmail.com

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