Script writing workshop

Thanks to Arnold Edwards II for this notice: Tuesday night (Aug. 9) the Media Co-op will have a free script writing workshop. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the workshop begins at 7:30 and runs until about 9:30. Another workshop on shooting a scene will take place for those not interested in script writing. Same place, same time.

American Idol auditions

They're Monday, September 5 at the FedExForum. Be there no later than 8 a.m. and even then you may not be able to audition. Get a release form from Idolonfox.com and bring it with you. You can bring one friend but not a musical instrument. You may not have any of the following:

• a contract for talent representation (for example, a talent agent or manager)
• a music recording contract
• an acting and/or modeling contract
• a merchandising agreement or
• any other contractual arrangement that would prohibit you from entering into a management contract, recording contract, talent contract, acting contract and/or merchandising contract.

Good luck and remember when you land that big ass contract that you not only heard about it here but you beat out me and my infamous rendition of "They're Coming to Take Me Away."

Triple Sticks notches another one

Kudos to M. David Lee III, tireless filmmaker and creator of "Dog Me: Potluck," a 2003 indie that has snagged another milestone, a screening at this year's Bluegrass Independent Film
Festival in Louisville, Ky., the weekend of September 9-11. David is immersed in post-production of the comedy "Slow Down ... You're Dating Too Fast" that, like "Potluck," has involved numerous local actors. For more info on David and his work, check out his Triple Sticks Productions.

May we borrow your cemetery?

Corduroy Wednesday Productions is shooting "Grim Sweeper" and is in need of a cemetery for one scene. Director Edward Valibus Phillips requests one that has nice statues and is well maintained. Something like Elmwood, but that one's not available. Names on tombstones will not be visible. The scene involves two people meeting after a funeral. Simple and discreet, promises Phillips, who you may contact at grimsweeper@gmail.com.

Film festival postponed

Somerville, Tenn., has plans to put on a film festival although it has been postponed for now. It had been set for Aug. 12 but is being put off due to technical difficulties according to Rob Winfrey who is doing all he can to make it happen. We'll keep you posted when a date is rescheduled.

Extras needed

This Sunday, August the 7th, from 4:30 until whenever at the Central Library, 3030 Poplar, at the small bookstore inside the library near the entrance. The movie is "Just the Two of Us" by local writer/director Keenon Nikita. If you have questions please contact Arnita at 901-870-2483.

Automusik @ First Wednesday

There's art, music and an indie film at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art tonight. All for a mere $5 at its First Wednesday program. Our friends at Memphis Mojo have the skinny.