Lori Wyman Casting Announces:LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN

Miami, Florida May 24, 2008 - Since the state of Florida has decided to do away with millions of dollars in filming incentives, we, as a film community, are going to do something about it!

On Monday, June 2, 2008, a letter writing campaign will take place at the offices of
Lori Wyman Casting. - 16499 NE 19 Ave #203 North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162

The hours of our campaign will be from 11AM - 5PM!!!!!
You do not have to stay very long - just long enough to turn in your letters.
OR you can stay and take advantage of the many lectures we will have going throughout the day.

We ask everyone who shows up to be prepared to turn in 3 stamped, addressed letters that they have written to our governor to ask for that film incentive money to be reinstated.
You may either write the letters at the office, come to the office and drop them off, or bring letters that you have collected from your friends in the business. We do not want you to mail them directly yourself. We feel it will make a much greater impact if we send the many letters we collect at the same time. Imagine the surprise when 1000 letters are delivered on the same day. WE NEED TO MAKE AN IMPACT!!
Don't complain that the money has been withdrawn. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Here is your opportunity.

We will have lectures and workshops being conducted all throughout the day of this letter writing campaign. If you have questions that you have wanted to ask, this is the day to show up and ask those questions, BUT YOU HAVE TO TURN IN 3 LETTERS! If you want your contact sheets looked at, June 2 is the day to do that, BUT YOU HAVE TO TURN IN 3 LETTERS. If you want to learn some auditioning tips, June 2 is the day to hear them, BUT YOU HAVE TO TURN IN 3 LETTERS. We will have representatives from various aspects of the business. Casting Director, Agent, Photographer, Acting Coach, Manager. You can hear them speak, BUT....that's right, YOU HAVE TO TURN IN 3 LETTERS.
This will be a great networking day. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference. You just never know who you might meet at this very important event.
Just imagine if we had 200 people show up throughout the day and each one of you brought 3 letters. We could mail out 600 letters to our governor's office.
Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference.
Here is all you have to do.
Bring in 3 pieces of paper, 3 envelopes and 3 42 cent stamps. or more if you want. :)
You may ask your friends to write letters and then you can bring them into the office with you.

IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT IN THAT DAY - FEEL FREE TO MAIL THE LETTERS IN THEIR STAMPED, ADDRESSED ENVELOPES TO US SO THAT WE CAN INCLUDE THEM IN THE MASS MAILING. SEND THEM TO:

Lori Wyman Casting
ATTN: Letter Writing Campaign
16499 NE 19 Ave #203
NMB, Fl. 33162

Here are some of the points you may want to make in your letters.

1) The letters you write should come from your heart .

2) Write about losing your home to foreclosure because you can't work here anymore because the loss of the incentives means losing your income

3) You might have to close your business because the incentives are driving the production companies to film in other states that are offering incentives.

4) The cast/crew need to leave the state and move to where the production work is: i.e., you are moving to States that offer film incentives because that's where the production companies are going to film instead of Florida. You can name New York, New Mexico, Michigan, Louisianna, Texas, etc.

5) Tell them how great this past year has been due to the incentives.

FYI - for every dollar of incentive money they give us, the state gets back $7.
Giving us money should be a no-brainer.

Below is the address you should put on the envelope:

Govenor Charlie Crist and Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp

Office of Governor Charlie Crist
State of Florida
PL-05 The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001

PLEASE - Take an hour out of your day to help!

PLEASE FORWARD THIS ONTO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN!!!!

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!

CALL FOR ENTRIES: DIGITAL GRAFFITI AT ALYS BEACH

CALL FOR ENTRIES: DIGITAL GRAFFITI AT ALYS BEACH

The resort town of Alys Beach, Florida is now accepting entries from digital artists worldwide for a new festival called "Digital Graffiti." "Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach" is a festival created to celebrate and promote the world's most talented and innovative digital artists - with an entire town literally serving as their blank canvas. Sometimes referred to as "Photon Bombing," "Guerilla Projection," "Projection Bombing" or "Urban Projection," artists use the latest technologies to project their unique works directly onto the white walls of Alys Beach, a visually stunning new resort town on the Gulf of Mexico.

The 2008 festival will be held on the evening of Saturday, August 30th (Labor Day Weekend), with thousands of spectators expected to attend. Artists are encouraged to submit works of digital art for consideration as soon as possible. Original works may include abstract VJ sets, digital imagery, short graphically-themed films, photography, animations, or innovative new interactive concepts. All subject matter is eligible and will be considered for the festival.

Because Alys Beach is one of the most progressive towns in the world with regard to environmental sustainability initiatives, special consideration will be given to works that portray humankind's interaction with our environment. Please note that submissions may be featured on the Alys Beach/Digital Graffiti website.

The deadline for all submissions is 5:00pm EST on July 11, 2008. Winning entries will be announced no later than July 22, 2008. All work must be in a digital format. A $2,500 grand prize will be awarded to the "Best of Show" entry, as judged by a panel of artistic and industry experts. Prizes in other categories will also be awarded. Winners will also be featured and profiled in several publications.

A certain number of qualified winning digital artists may receive up to a $1,000 stipend to attend and participate in this year's festival. Artists should submit their digital works (photos, films, animations, interactive creations, etc.) by emailing a hyperlink to: events@alysbeach.com. Attachments will not be accepted. Artists may also mail their submissions on CD to: Digital Graffiti Festival PO Box 61-5500 Alys Beach, FL 32461. Please note that CDs will not be returned, so please do not send originals.

For more information about Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach, please email events@alysbeach.com or call toll-free: 1-866-481-8387. www.alysbeach.com/dg

CALL TO ARTISTS: MOCA SEEKING FILM AND VIDEO SUBMISSIONS FOR UPCOMING OPTIC NERVE X SHOWCASE

CALL TO ARTISTS: MOCA SEEKING FILM AND VIDEO SUBMISSIONS FOR UPCOMING OPTIC NERVE X SHOWCASE

Early Submissions: June 5

Final Deadline: June 25

Public Screening: August 7

(North Miami) - The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is seeking film and video submissions for the tenth rendition of Optic Nerve, the museum's popular film and video showcase featuring work by emerging South Florida artists and filmmakers. The films will be reviewed by a jury of film and art professionals. Optic Nerve X finalists will be screened at MOCA (770 NE 125^th Street, North Miami) on Saturday, August 7, 2008. One of the films will be purchased for the museum’s permanent collection with funds provided by Starbucks Coffee Company.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

All submissions must contain original material and have been made within the last two years. Entries must be on a DVD, no more than 5 minutes long (strictly enforced). Entries are limited to two per person. Each film or video must be accompanied by 1) completed entry and video release forms (available on www.mocanomi.org) or by contacting the museum 2) artist’s resume and bio 3) brief description of work 4) processing fee. All artists will be notified by mail if their work has or has not been selected.

PROCESSING FEE

Non-Refundable. Payable by check or money order to Museum of Contemporary Art

$10 per entry if received by June 5^th (Free for MOCA members)

$20 per entry for non-members. ($10 for MOCA members).

SHIPPING

Submissions must be postmarked no later than June 25, 2008. Only those submissions accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope will be returned.

Send submissions to:

Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami

Attn. Optic Nerve

770 NE 125^th Street

North Miami, FL 33161

For information and entry forms, call 305.893.6211 ext. 29 or visit www.mocanomi.org

Call for Entries

A La Brava Producciones Revolucionarias, Inc.
673 South Fickett Street

Los Angeles, California 90023

(323) 265- 2344
cinesinfin@gmail.com

501 (c) 3 Non-Profit

Call for Entries

14th Annual East LA Chicano Film Festival

Deadline: August 30th, 2008

Ship to: Cine Sin Fin

c/o A La Brava P.R., Inc.

673 South Fickett Street

Los Angeles, California 90023

CINE SIN FIN: 14th ANNUAL EAST LOS ANGELES CHICANO FILM FESTIVAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <> CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Annual East Los Angeles Chicano Film Festival will be taking place in November at various locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.



Cine is a growing part of the cultural landscape in Los Angeles, in California, in the United States and Internationally. Each year we screen 50-60 films (feature length documentaries, narratives, shorts and experimental cinema) with an approximate attendance of 5000 people a year. We have consistently drawn in families, artists, producers, directors, youth and persons from all walks of life. Our previous venues include screenings of selected films at the LA Film Festival, Southeast Student Film Festival, Reel Rasquache Film Festival, Cinemas Film Festival and Sin Fronteras Film Festival. We have also had Cine Sin Fin screenings at film festivals in San Jose, CA; San Francisco, CA; Canada and Cuba. In the past several years, Cine has expanded its venues to include Coachella, CA; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.



Cine Sin Fin was established by A La Brava Productions in the summer of 1995 to create a permanent venue to screen, develop, produce and promote Chicana/o and Raza filmmakers. We have played a significant role in fostering positive images of our community in film and video. For the past 14 years, we have empowered those individuals and organizations whose films humanize the Chicana/o and Raza experience and have reached audiences who would otherwise not be familiar with it.



In addition, we host several panel discussions with industry leaders who give insight about the perceptions the film industry has towards Chicana/os and the impact of our community's market share. Established Chicana/o filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, producers and activists moderate a forum in which aspiring artists can ask career-defining questions and have them discussed among peers. We also provide workshops which are coordinated by industry professionals and include topics such as: Acting, Directing, Screenwriting, Production Management, and Technical Production. A networking/closing night reception is planned with live entertainment (local East LA Chicano bands) to bring the entertainment communities together. The event is open to the public.

Finally, Cine Sin Fin is proud to recognize the achievements of independent filmmakers, writers, directors, and actors. We close the event with the "Annual" Firme Awards Ceremony which includes Best Documentary, Best Feature Film, and Best Short, the John Alonzo Award for Cinematography, the Anthony Quinn Award for Acting, the Lalo Guerrero Award for Best Soundtrack and the Corky Gonzales Social Justice Award.


Requirements: NO ENTRY FEE, send any length (format VHS or DVD) film with synopsis and press kit (if available), to:

Cine Sin Fin
c/o A La Brava P.R., Inc.

673 South Fickett Street
Los Angeles , California 90023



For questions contact: Jaime Segall-Gutierrez at elsuperxicano@hotmail.com or Ernesto Espinoza at cinesinfin@gmail.com

All films submitted and selected will become part of our library and may be shown at all our venues; we will respect all requests to do otherwise. For further information regarding Cine Sin Fin submission guidelines, internship and volunteer opportunities, or to be a sponsor call (323) 265-2344.

Call for Entries Daytona Beach Film Festival

DAYTONA BEACH FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES:

The DBFF is now accepting films in the following categories:

Florida Feature (Winning entry will receive $500, 2 night hotel stay, 2 all festival passes)

Features

Documentaries

Short subjects

Animated Shorts

Student Films (20 minutes or less, include school info, no entry fee)

ENTRY DEADLINE - JULY 1, 2008

STUDENT FILMS DEADLINE - AUGUST 1, 2008

Send DVD screener, contact information, category of entry and press kit if available with $25 entry fee to:

Daytona Beach Film Festival

PO Box 1105

Daytona Beach, FL 32115

For additional Information call (386) 871-7873, or visit www.dbff.org.

Week Fourteen: A Scanner Darkly

Drugs, intrusive technology and, is it paranoia if "they" really are out to "get you?"
Based on a story by Philip K. Dick on of the true visionaries of dystopian futures scenarios. Poor man afraid of things that had little or no basis in reality when he wrote about them as a mid-century (20th) modernist with problems. Now it seems as if he may have known exactly what was coming. How is that possible?

Call for Applications: NATPE Diversity Fellowship Program

Now in its second year, the NATPE Diversity Fellowship Program provides a small group of emerging television and video content creators of color with the next step in their career development. Through a series of mentoring meetings, workshops, networking and educational opportunities, the Fellows are afforded a unique opportunity to make valuable contacts and gain real insight into the television industry.

Click here for more information about the Diversity Fellowship

Application process is now open. DOWNLOAD the application form.

This year we hope to grow the program from the 21 Fellows of 2007 to 30 or more. NATPE provides the Fellows with four nights accommodations, all entrance fees to LATV Festival events, special lunches, networking events, one-on-one time with a mentor and transportation. The Fellows are responsible for their own airfare and incidentals. The Fellows are chosen through a selection and submission process with support from key industry organizations whose mission is to support and promote diversity in the media, entertainment and television industries.

For more information, please contact Marjorie Goldberg at marjorie@natpe.org
or 310-453-4440.

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NWCS Seeks Latin American Films for U.S. Distribution

New World Cinema Series (NWCS) is an exciting initiative to give Latin American films a bigger platform in US cinemas. In a year-long festival-like tour in 20 US cities, the series will show 6 of the greatest films recently produced in Latin America. NWCS was developed by the NY distribution company Matson Films and the production company Belladonna Films. They contracted us to be the point of entry for all Latin American films.

Here are two links to what some of the press has to say about this new distribution program: Variety article, Swissinfo article

We’re in the midst of doing the preselection. So please send us your films as soon as possible and please spread the word.

To learn more about NWCS and/or to download the submission form please go to:
http://www.NewWorldCinemaSeries.com

Looking forward to hearing from you and to receiving your films.

Week Thirteen: Canadian Animation

How has the Film Board of Canada helped advance the state of Animation in Canada and the rest of North America? How about internationally? Which of these animations resonated with you as 3D Animators and Special Effects Animators? What are your opportunities for arts and media grants? Do you know? Do you care?

INDEPENDENTS’ FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Education Channel in Tampa, Florida is currently soliciting films, videos, animations and digital media from independent artists, producers and students in Florida and beyond for inclusion in its 2008 Independent’s Film Festival. In celebration of fifteen years of promoting engaging quality movie making, the festival coordinators have announced a special pricing discount for Florida filmmakers this year. All Florida filmmakers will be able to enter for $20 while Florida students' entry fee is $15.

All genres of film completed between March 2006 and May 2008 are welcome. Work must be submitted for review on DVD (NTSC) in English or with English subtitles by May 30, 2008. Premieres are strongly preferred.

The Education Channel will televise the Independents’ Film Festival in the fall with presentations throughout the month of September, culminating in a public event in early fall of the “best of” the festival. Web and flash films are also accepted for viewing on the Independentsfilmfest.com website as part of the festival.

All entries are competitively judged in the professional independent, and student categories for the "best of" awards. Entry forms must accompany submissions and are available in a PDF format on the website at http://www.independentsfilmfest.com. Entries are also accepted through the Withoutabox.com website.

The goal of the Independents’ Film Festival is to bring together, educational, cultural and film enthusiasts to celebrate independent filmmaking, enhance the opportunities for the Florida filmmaker and increase the public’s awareness and support for Florida independent filmmakers as a cultural and economic asset through exhibition of the finest in contemporary cinematic artistry.

The Independents’ Film Festival is a service of Tampa Educational Cable Consortium, a cultural, and educational organization devoted to celebrating excellence in the moving image. For additional information call 813-254-2253 ext. 206 or email info@indiefilmfest.us.

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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ROY W. DEAN VIDEO AND EDITING GRANTS

The Roy W. Dean grants are now taking applications for documentaries, shorts and Indie features under $500,000. We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society.

The Roy W. Dean Video and Editing Grants are closing soon, NYC grant 5/30/08 Go Edit Editing 5/30/08 and the LA film and LA video close 6/30/08. These are goods and services and awards run from $25 to $40,000. Full info & applications on www.fromtheheartproductions.com.

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