IF you are 5'8" girls pls submit your headshot and resume.
Tks,
LISA LAX
Owner/Executive Director
DS Entertainment SAG/AFTRA
MEMPHIS
lisa@dsentertainment.com
www.dsentertainment.com
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Actress 20-30
I'm looking for a strong actress 20-30 yrs of age.
Pls email if you fit the bill.
Thanks!
LISA LAX
Owner/Executive Director
DS Entertainment SAG/AFTRA
MEMPHIS
lisa@dsentertainment.com
www.dsentertainment.com
Pls email if you fit the bill.
Thanks!
LISA LAX
Owner/Executive Director
DS Entertainment SAG/AFTRA
MEMPHIS
lisa@dsentertainment.com
www.dsentertainment.com
Monday, January 28, 2008
Acting for children workshop
Press release:
JUDY SAVAGE from The Savage Agency, owner of one of the top SAG franchised agencies from Los Angeles, will be in Memphis Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17 from 10am to 6pm at the Memphis Marriot, 2625 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Memphis, TN 38118.
Recognized as one of the premiere talent agents for youngsters, Judy Savage celebrates over 30 years in show business and represents child stars starring in TV series, films andcommercials. She began as a talent manager for her three children.
Her eldest was cast in the national touring company of Mame. In 1999 she was named the businesswoman of the year by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. She has nurtured the careers of performers such as Hillary Swank, Kelly Martin, Jodie Sweetin and a host of others. She has represented talent such as Taran Noah Smith, who portrayed Mark in Home Improvement, Ross Malinger, from Sleepless in Seattle, and Chris Masters from Malcolm in the Middle.
Judy currently represents Lucas Grabeel in High School Musical 1 and 2, Zach Mills in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, and Jason Dolley in Cory in the House.
Activities focus on-
Parents attend an open forum discussion to learn about TV pilot season and the do's and don'ts at auditions.
The presence of the agent in no way constitutes the promise of representation or employment.
Brought to you by:
Bob Westbrook Productions
7594 Southern
Germantown, TN 38138
(901)755-2042
Cost $250 due in full with application (applications will not be accepted without full payment)
Children must be between the ages of 6 - 21
First come first served basis
Space is limited
JUDY SAVAGE from The Savage Agency, owner of one of the top SAG franchised agencies from Los Angeles, will be in Memphis Saturday, February 16 – Sunday, February 17 from 10am to 6pm at the Memphis Marriot, 2625 Thousand Oaks Boulevard Memphis, TN 38118.
Recognized as one of the premiere talent agents for youngsters, Judy Savage celebrates over 30 years in show business and represents child stars starring in TV series, films andcommercials. She began as a talent manager for her three children.
Her eldest was cast in the national touring company of Mame. In 1999 she was named the businesswoman of the year by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. She has nurtured the careers of performers such as Hillary Swank, Kelly Martin, Jodie Sweetin and a host of others. She has represented talent such as Taran Noah Smith, who portrayed Mark in Home Improvement, Ross Malinger, from Sleepless in Seattle, and Chris Masters from Malcolm in the Middle.
Judy currently represents Lucas Grabeel in High School Musical 1 and 2, Zach Mills in Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, and Jason Dolley in Cory in the House.
Activities focus on-
- developing relationships with partners in scenes, commercials, and improv
- students will learn to take risks, listen, and get out of their heads and into their hearts.
- information on how the acting industry works
- the how to's, what to do's, individual mock auditions as they would be done for casting directors and producers
- how to prepare, who to go see, and every area of the acting industry you can imagine
Parents attend an open forum discussion to learn about TV pilot season and the do's and don'ts at auditions.
The presence of the agent in no way constitutes the promise of representation or employment.
Brought to you by:
Bob Westbrook Productions
7594 Southern
Germantown, TN 38138
(901)755-2042
Cost $250 due in full with application (applications will not be accepted without full payment)
Children must be between the ages of 6 - 21
First come first served basis
Space is limited
Sharon Ward Agency in Memphis
Press release from SWA:
The Sharon Ward Agency has been a vital component of the entertainment industry in the south for six years. Located in Mississippi since its conception, Sharon Ward, president and founder of The Sharon Ward Agency decided to expand the agency to the Memphis area. A Casting Call will take place February 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are interested in representation with the agency or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Memphis branch of The Sharon Ward Agency at 901.334.8157.
The Sharon Ward Agency has been a vital component of the entertainment industry in the south for six years. Located in Mississippi since its conception, Sharon Ward, president and founder of The Sharon Ward Agency decided to expand the agency to the Memphis area. A Casting Call will take place February 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you are interested in representation with the agency or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Memphis branch of The Sharon Ward Agency at 901.334.8157.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Willy Bearden's latest film project
Andy Meek at The Daily News has this story on local filmmaker Willy Bearden's latest project.
Excerpts:
Go here for the rest of the story.
Excerpts:
Willy Bearden is a prolific filmmaker and author whose projects over the years have tackled local subjects as diverse as Memphis' garage band scene, Elmwood Cemetery and the importance of King Cotton.
His latest project sprang from a different font of inspiration. Bearden, who is from the Delta town of Rolling Fork, Miss., reached a point in his career where he realized that a history-minded filmmaker and storyteller is only as good as the written and visual record someone else has left behind.
Thus was born the idea for Bearden's latest undertaking, which he's calling the "Memphis Legacy Project."
At its essence, the massive project involves Bearden chronicling and documenting slices of life in Memphis, then turning over the resulting images and films to be housed in a local library collection.
As the first step in that effort, Bearden is producing a one-hour documentary about the 150-year-old Memphis neighborhood known as Victorian Village.
Other films and images will come later, adding to the civic tapestry.
"I just started thinking, 'Well, what is my life's work? What do I want to do here?'" Bearden said. "I'm very serious about giving back, because everything I've done has kind of hinged on the fact that somebody took a photograph of Front Street or Overton Park or Elmwood Cemetery or the Cotton Exchange Building sometime in the past.
"Somebody did that, and it somehow got into a public archive, whether it's in the Memphis room at the public library or in the special collections at the University of Memphis. I'm certainly using a lot of these things. So I started thinking, 'Why not do a photographic archive of Memphis? Like, here's a snapshot. Here's what Memphis looked like in 2007.'"
A starting point
Part of Bearden's notoriety in local filmmaking, art and historic advocacy stems from his iconic images that show the way Memphis used to be. His films appear often on local public television and trace the lineage of the formerly rowdy river town from its frontier beginnings to more modern times.
Go here for the rest of the story.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Casting
From Lisa Lax:
I am searching for a 18 yr old female-pretty, girl next door type. Must be legal 18.
Pls email me with headshot submissions.
Seeking an experienced actor 8 yrs of age-Male-sensitive
Pls email me!
LISA LAX
Owner/Executive Director
DS Entertainment SAG/AFTRA
MEMPHIS
lisa@dsentertainment.com
www.dsentertainment.com
I am searching for a 18 yr old female-pretty, girl next door type. Must be legal 18.
Pls email me with headshot submissions.
Seeking an experienced actor 8 yrs of age-Male-sensitive
Pls email me!
LISA LAX
Owner/Executive Director
DS Entertainment SAG/AFTRA
MEMPHIS
lisa@dsentertainment.com
www.dsentertainment.com
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Theatre Memphis classes
TM Spring Class Schedule
Beginning Tap
Cost: $115
Mondays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 4 to April 7, 2008
Ballet
Cost: $5 per class
Tuesdays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 5 to April 8, 2008
Intermediate Tap
Cost: $115
Thursdays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 7 to April 11, 2008
Stage Combat: An Overview
Cost: $75
Saturdays, 10:00 to 12:00 noon
February 16 to March 8, 2008
Acting For Film and TV
Cost: $120
Mondays, 5:30 to 7 pm
March 31 to May 19, 2008
To register, call 682.5261 or email djared@theatrememphis.org
Visit our website at www.theatrememphis.org
Beginning Tap
Cost: $115
Mondays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 4 to April 7, 2008
Ballet
Cost: $5 per class
Tuesdays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 5 to April 8, 2008
Intermediate Tap
Cost: $115
Thursdays, 5:45 to 6:45 pm
February 7 to April 11, 2008
Stage Combat: An Overview
Cost: $75
Saturdays, 10:00 to 12:00 noon
February 16 to March 8, 2008
Acting For Film and TV
Cost: $120
Mondays, 5:30 to 7 pm
March 31 to May 19, 2008
To register, call 682.5261 or email djared@theatrememphis.org
Visit our website at www.theatrememphis.org
Saturday, January 19, 2008
From Colors Agency
A Note from Colors Agency, Inc.
Colors Agency has new ownership, but will continue it's professional
traditions. Dan and Stephanie Williams are the new owners of Colors
Agency as of December 21st. We are working closely and on-going with
Annette Outlan and Jo Bracey as consultants. All parties have spent
time going over very closely the skills of each talent listed as well
as continuing to carry on business booking jobs.
Please note that there are NO FEES to be with the agency or classes
required to be with Colors Agency!
All procedures and protocols of Colors will remain the same. As
owners of other agencies in the Southeast, we have NEVER required
classes or required fees to be with our company. Because of our
strong success in booking on a regional and national level, however,
we are aware that competitors give misinformation about us. As
talent know in the Memphis market, many clients will not work with
union agencies, which is why we have chosen to stay non-union.
However, as a non-union agency, we do and will continue to book SAG/
AFTRA jobs. Also, producers in the markets are already excited to
know that Dan Williams Music is a Signatory for all unions
(AFM,SAG,AFTRA) and works on both music production and motion.
Danwilliamsmusic. com. We have been working very hard as a "hands-
on" company at Colors, and are very dedicated and proud to be a part
of the Colors family in Memphis. We are thrilled to have met so many
of the talent, thusfar, who have been so kind and welcoming to us,
and invite you all to stop by our office anytime or drop us an
email. We look forward to continuing the success of Colors and
having a wonderful year with all of our awesome talent!
Take Care,
Dan & Stephanie Williams
stephanie@colorsage ncy.com
josh@colorsagency. com
candace@colorsagenc y.com
Josh Robbins,
Agent
Colors Agency, Inc.
1985 Madison Avenue, Suite 3
Memphis, TN 38104
901.726.9300 (office)
http://www.colorsagency.com
Colors Agency has new ownership, but will continue it's professional
traditions. Dan and Stephanie Williams are the new owners of Colors
Agency as of December 21st. We are working closely and on-going with
Annette Outlan and Jo Bracey as consultants. All parties have spent
time going over very closely the skills of each talent listed as well
as continuing to carry on business booking jobs.
Please note that there are NO FEES to be with the agency or classes
required to be with Colors Agency!
All procedures and protocols of Colors will remain the same. As
owners of other agencies in the Southeast, we have NEVER required
classes or required fees to be with our company. Because of our
strong success in booking on a regional and national level, however,
we are aware that competitors give misinformation about us. As
talent know in the Memphis market, many clients will not work with
union agencies, which is why we have chosen to stay non-union.
However, as a non-union agency, we do and will continue to book SAG/
AFTRA jobs. Also, producers in the markets are already excited to
know that Dan Williams Music is a Signatory for all unions
(AFM,SAG,AFTRA) and works on both music production and motion.
Danwilliamsmusic. com. We have been working very hard as a "hands-
on" company at Colors, and are very dedicated and proud to be a part
of the Colors family in Memphis. We are thrilled to have met so many
of the talent, thusfar, who have been so kind and welcoming to us,
and invite you all to stop by our office anytime or drop us an
email. We look forward to continuing the success of Colors and
having a wonderful year with all of our awesome talent!
Take Care,
Dan & Stephanie Williams
stephanie@colorsage ncy.com
josh@colorsagency. com
candace@colorsagenc y.com
Josh Robbins,
Agent
Colors Agency, Inc.
1985 Madison Avenue, Suite 3
Memphis, TN 38104
901.726.9300 (office)
http://www.colorsagency.com
New actor/musician representation firm
DS Entertainment Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1-18-08
Casting Director Lisa Lax of Lax Casting and Talent Agent Darlene McDowell
of DS Entertainment have united and are proud to announce the immediate
opening of a DS Entertainment office in Memphis. The office will be overseen
by long-time industry pro Lisa Lax. The partnership will primarily represent
actors and musicians in the Memphis and Nashville markets. Lax says, " the
local acting community is strong and deserves strong representation and an
agent that is passionate about them. "
Lax brings 20 plus years of experience as a casting director, manager and
actress. Her most recent credits include feature films, My Blueberry Nights,
Chasing the White Dragon, and the TV pilot Southern Comfort. She has often
been asked to travel with her clients to Los Angeles to sign them with a
west coast agent - not an easy task. She also has frequently brought
industry celebrity guest to Memphis to further her actors' education. Her
repoir with the local and regional talent has helped Lax continue to be a
cornerstone in the film community.
Originally from Tulsa, Okla., McDowell moved to Nashville in 1986. Her
background was primarily in the music business until 1988 in which she was
approached by a major production company and asked to help supply talent for
a music video. That led to booking talent for numerous Nashville production
companies, which led to commercials and film, etc. She has had talent in
films/TV series/music videos/industrials/ corporate conventions, far too many
clients to mention. She has represented actors from the upcoming country
artist Chris Young to Miley Cyrus.
Darlene values her talent and her reputation as a professional agent and
executive director for DS Entertainment for 19+ years.
McDowell comments, "I am so pleased to have Lisa Lax join me in the business
partnership of DS Entertainment. She has the experience and the values that
will enhance the business."
With new and competitive statewide production tax incentives, DS
Entertainment has now positioned itself in the two major production markets
in Tennessee. Lisa and Darlene have a wonderful blend of aggressive
salesmanship, professional integrity, and a deep care and concern for each
client they represent. Being the only union affiliated (SAG & AFTRA) agency
in Memphis will open new doors for the local talent and raise the quality of
services that Producers have become accustomed to in other major markets. No
hidden fees, no required classes - just dedicated and professional people
working together for the clients they serve.
For more information visit www.dsentertainment .com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1-18-08
Casting Director Lisa Lax of Lax Casting and Talent Agent Darlene McDowell
of DS Entertainment have united and are proud to announce the immediate
opening of a DS Entertainment office in Memphis. The office will be overseen
by long-time industry pro Lisa Lax. The partnership will primarily represent
actors and musicians in the Memphis and Nashville markets. Lax says, " the
local acting community is strong and deserves strong representation and an
agent that is passionate about them. "
Lax brings 20 plus years of experience as a casting director, manager and
actress. Her most recent credits include feature films, My Blueberry Nights,
Chasing the White Dragon, and the TV pilot Southern Comfort. She has often
been asked to travel with her clients to Los Angeles to sign them with a
west coast agent - not an easy task. She also has frequently brought
industry celebrity guest to Memphis to further her actors' education. Her
repoir with the local and regional talent has helped Lax continue to be a
cornerstone in the film community.
Originally from Tulsa, Okla., McDowell moved to Nashville in 1986. Her
background was primarily in the music business until 1988 in which she was
approached by a major production company and asked to help supply talent for
a music video. That led to booking talent for numerous Nashville production
companies, which led to commercials and film, etc. She has had talent in
films/TV series/music videos/industrials/ corporate conventions, far too many
clients to mention. She has represented actors from the upcoming country
artist Chris Young to Miley Cyrus.
Darlene values her talent and her reputation as a professional agent and
executive director for DS Entertainment for 19+ years.
McDowell comments, "I am so pleased to have Lisa Lax join me in the business
partnership of DS Entertainment. She has the experience and the values that
will enhance the business."
With new and competitive statewide production tax incentives, DS
Entertainment has now positioned itself in the two major production markets
in Tennessee. Lisa and Darlene have a wonderful blend of aggressive
salesmanship, professional integrity, and a deep care and concern for each
client they represent. Being the only union affiliated (SAG & AFTRA) agency
in Memphis will open new doors for the local talent and raise the quality of
services that Producers have become accustomed to in other major markets. No
hidden fees, no required classes - just dedicated and professional people
working together for the clients they serve.
For more information visit www.dsentertainment .com
Friday, January 18, 2008
Volunteers needed for Memphis International Film Fest
The Memphis Film Forum has a new name – we’re now ON LOCATION: MEMPHIS! We’re changing our name and identity to better promote the hot-bed of independent film activity in Memphis and to recognize that we are now a destination festival!! Why “ON LOCATION: MEMPHIS”? We wanted a strong Memphis identity that was short and memorable and one that would definitely imply that Memphis is THE place to go for action and film! So reset your bookmarks to www.onlocationmemphis.org and get ready for the 9th annual Memphis International Film Fest!
What a fantastic festival we’re planning for our ninth year! Looking to emulate and even better last year’s successful festival, we eagerly anticipate presenting the very best and brightest features and short films, documentaries, and music videos from Memphis, the United States and around the world March 27 -30, 2008 at Malco Theatres!
We’re getting our plans together for March and exciting ideas are in the works, with new seminars, film series and events being programmed for the fest and throughout the year. We’ll tell you more as the dates are near. Keep checking our website!
For the upcoming festival, keep in mind that we’re always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pam Wells.
And if you would like to sponsor an event and help in any way with the festival, we would love to hear from you as well. It’s never too soon or too late to get involved. Contact Michele Howard Flynn for details!
Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you soon On Location!
Lisa Bobal, Vice President
lisab@onlocationmemphis.org
www.onlocationmemphis.org
901-626-9685
International Film Fest - March 27-30, 2008
What a fantastic festival we’re planning for our ninth year! Looking to emulate and even better last year’s successful festival, we eagerly anticipate presenting the very best and brightest features and short films, documentaries, and music videos from Memphis, the United States and around the world March 27 -30, 2008 at Malco Theatres!
We’re getting our plans together for March and exciting ideas are in the works, with new seminars, film series and events being programmed for the fest and throughout the year. We’ll tell you more as the dates are near. Keep checking our website!
For the upcoming festival, keep in mind that we’re always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pam Wells.
And if you would like to sponsor an event and help in any way with the festival, we would love to hear from you as well. It’s never too soon or too late to get involved. Contact Michele Howard Flynn for details!
Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you soon On Location!
Lisa Bobal, Vice President
lisab@onlocationmemphis.org
www.onlocationmemphis.org
901-626-9685
International Film Fest - March 27-30, 2008
Film acting for young people
Lights, Camera… What?: Acting for Film
taught by local filmmaker Jessica Powers
January 26 & 27, 1:00p-4:00p (6 hrs total)
For Ages 10-14
Price: $ 150.00
This condensed seminar will cover not only guidelines specifically meant for acting on film, but also useful tips for film auditions and behavior on a film set. Each child will get the opportunity to prepare scenes from actual films and then be put on tape for a mock audition, including standard slating. By the end of the seminar, the child is meant to have a better understanding of the way filmmaking works and use the skills they learned to become better film actors.
This seminar is meant to be not only a stand-alone tool, but also an introduction to more, in-depth courses to be offered by Slacker Central Productions in the future.
Jessica Powers is a local filmmaker who has been writing, directing, producing, and editing short films for six years. Three of her short films have been seen in the Indie Memphis Film Festival.
If you're interested but aren't the right age, please respond anyway! Let us know you're interested and that perhaps we need to offer another seminar with a different range. Thank you!
CONTACT everyone@scpflicks.com to sign up. Thank you!
PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEWEST PROJECT "FRAYED" BY VISITING www.scpflicks.com/Frayed/home.html - CASTING CALL THIS WEEKEND.
BE A PART OF THE MEMPHIS FILMMAKING COMMUNITY! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FILMMAKER!
Check us out at www.scpflicks.com or look for updates and news at www.myspace.com/slackercentral.
taught by local filmmaker Jessica Powers
January 26 & 27, 1:00p-4:00p (6 hrs total)
For Ages 10-14
Price: $ 150.00
This condensed seminar will cover not only guidelines specifically meant for acting on film, but also useful tips for film auditions and behavior on a film set. Each child will get the opportunity to prepare scenes from actual films and then be put on tape for a mock audition, including standard slating. By the end of the seminar, the child is meant to have a better understanding of the way filmmaking works and use the skills they learned to become better film actors.
This seminar is meant to be not only a stand-alone tool, but also an introduction to more, in-depth courses to be offered by Slacker Central Productions in the future.
Jessica Powers is a local filmmaker who has been writing, directing, producing, and editing short films for six years. Three of her short films have been seen in the Indie Memphis Film Festival.
If you're interested but aren't the right age, please respond anyway! Let us know you're interested and that perhaps we need to offer another seminar with a different range. Thank you!
CONTACT everyone@scpflicks.com to sign up. Thank you!
PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEWEST PROJECT "FRAYED" BY VISITING www.scpflicks.com/Frayed/home.html - CASTING CALL THIS WEEKEND.
BE A PART OF THE MEMPHIS FILMMAKING COMMUNITY! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FILMMAKER!
Check us out at www.scpflicks.com or look for updates and news at www.myspace.com/slackercentral.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Performance workshop
Storytelling/Solo Performance Workshop
Jan. 22 and 24 from 7 to 10 and Jan. 26 from 11am to 2pm
This weekend workshop is for storytellers, writers, or performers who have a written story in mind, whether previously performed or brand new. Designed to deepen the performer's relationship to the piece, the workshop will allow us to explore various aspects of the story using improvisation, movement, storyboard and character work.
Created and facilitated by Rebecca Fisher.
$100/person
Partial Scholarships available
Please call 726-0800 for reservations, space is limited!
Jan. 22 and 24 from 7 to 10 and Jan. 26 from 11am to 2pm
This weekend workshop is for storytellers, writers, or performers who have a written story in mind, whether previously performed or brand new. Designed to deepen the performer's relationship to the piece, the workshop will allow us to explore various aspects of the story using improvisation, movement, storyboard and character work.
Created and facilitated by Rebecca Fisher.
$100/person
Partial Scholarships available
Please call 726-0800 for reservations, space is limited!
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Casting for indie
From Lisa Lax: Casting for Indie Film/no title yet
Here is the character breakdown:
20s female- attractive, sex appeal, vunerable, living with father for emotional support.
30s male-military type, self-assured, aristocratic look.
Bartender-50s male, heavy-set
Male Kid punk rocker-early 20s-
70s Male-very stubbly beard, no teeth
Pls submit headshots asap to me here or at laxcast@yahoo.com
Here is the character breakdown:
20s female- attractive, sex appeal, vunerable, living with father for emotional support.
30s male-military type, self-assured, aristocratic look.
Bartender-50s male, heavy-set
Male Kid punk rocker-early 20s-
70s Male-very stubbly beard, no teeth
Pls submit headshots asap to me here or at laxcast@yahoo.com
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Songwriters > Filmmakers
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
'Tricks' at Studio on Jan. 31
From DeAara Lewis:
The Official Premiere for 'Tricks' will be Thursday, January 31 at 7 and 9 p.m. at Malco's Studio on the Square in Midtown. Ticket prices are $8.
Also, Drama Queen's first Production, "The Forgotten Ones" will be available on DVD.
Please come out and support the film and and bring your friends and all those who didn't get a chance to see it the first time!
www.tricksthemovie.com
www.myspace.com/tricksthemovie
The Official Premiere for 'Tricks' will be Thursday, January 31 at 7 and 9 p.m. at Malco's Studio on the Square in Midtown. Ticket prices are $8.
Also, Drama Queen's first Production, "The Forgotten Ones" will be available on DVD.
Please come out and support the film and and bring your friends and all those who didn't get a chance to see it the first time!
www.tricksthemovie.com
www.myspace.com/tricksthemovie
'Russell' and 'Noah' at Oxford Film Fest
From Sean Plemmons:
'Russell' is screening at the 2008 Oxford Film Festival. Check out our film page on B-Side Entertainment, we're trying to get the buzz for the movie rolling. B-Side rates buzz for the movie depending on how many views your film page gets, this in turn can influence what movies people plan on seeing. Here's the link.
And from Drew Smith:
'The Book of Noah' is screening at the Oxford Film Festival on Feb. 8 at 7 pm. Here's the link. Noah will also screen at Studio on the Square on Thursday, the 17th of January.
'Russell' is screening at the 2008 Oxford Film Festival. Check out our film page on B-Side Entertainment, we're trying to get the buzz for the movie rolling. B-Side rates buzz for the movie depending on how many views your film page gets, this in turn can influence what movies people plan on seeing. Here's the link.
And from Drew Smith:
'The Book of Noah' is screening at the Oxford Film Festival on Feb. 8 at 7 pm. Here's the link. Noah will also screen at Studio on the Square on Thursday, the 17th of January.
Casting for two projects
From Lisa Lax at Lax Casting:
Casting for an Indie Feature directed by Tom Pollard of "The Garden"
--20's females-nice looking
--50's males-little pudgy-one rancher type
--70 yr old male-no teeth or false teeth you can take out.
Submit your headshots or photos asap to laxcast@yahoo.com
Also: African-American male 55-70 for regional commercial.
Submit photos with phone numbers to laxcast@yahoo.com
Casting for an Indie Feature directed by Tom Pollard of "The Garden"
--20's females-nice looking
--50's males-little pudgy-one rancher type
--70 yr old male-no teeth or false teeth you can take out.
Submit your headshots or photos asap to laxcast@yahoo.com
Also: African-American male 55-70 for regional commercial.
Submit photos with phone numbers to laxcast@yahoo.com
Friday, January 4, 2008
Casting for local indie
From Jessica Powers at Slacker Central Productions:
Slacker Central Productions is casting for their latest short 'Frayed'.
Auditions will be held at the Collierville Public Library on January 20th from 1:30p to 4:30p.
We need a lot of various people for specific roles. Please go to our web site for more information. www.scpflicks.com/Frayed/home.html
Delta Axis: short films and art in January
Good stuff this month from Delta Axis:
Wednesday, January 9
Indie Memphis Micro Cinema Club #36
7:30 p.m.
Power House, 45 G.E. Patterson, between Main & Front Streets
Admission is free, donations are recommended
IMMCC is pleased to present The Best of the 33rd Northwest Film & Video Festival.
The Best of the 33rd Northwest Film and Video Festival touring program presents a carefully selected cross-section of the state of film making in the Northwest. These films – all chosen as official selections by Festival Judge, Stephen Seid, Video Curator at the Pacific Film Archives – screened at the Festival in Portland Oregon. The Northwest Film Center presents this showcase in an effort to bring the filmmakers wider exposure and to offer this independent regional work to venues large and small.
Friday, January 11
Grier Edmundson | North / South
Opening reception 6-8 p.m. with the artist to give a lecture at 7 p.m.
Power House Memphis, 45 GE Patterson (between Main & Front Streets)
Exhibition Dates: January 11 – March 8, 2008
Gallery Hours:
Thursday-Saturday, 1:00 – 6:00
Sunday, 1:00 – 6:00
Power House Memphis is pleased to present its first exhibition for 2008 with
North / South a solo exhibition by Grier Edmundson for Fall | 2008
Native Memphian Grier Edmundson's paintings evolved after returning to Memphis in 2003, having been away for six years. Reacting to his shifted perspective, the paintings he made in the two years following his return reflect his attempt to create a southern identity through a composite of ideals and images. Influenced by the writing of Flannery O’Conner, Jorge Louis Borges and William Faulkner, these intimate paintings are a collection of moments that simultaneously dwell on the subtle beauty of the south and examine its flaws and injustices.
Writer and curator Francis McKee has called The Glasgow School of Art's critically acclaimed MFA program, where Grier recently completed his degree, "a mental free state or republic of ideas". Glasgow, like Berlin, is a production city. A magnet for creative practitioners from around the world, it has that critical density of artists which enables a genuinely layered and diverse community to evolve. The vibrant artist-led culture is now complemented by a rapidly growing commercial gallery sector, which has emerged from these grassroots spaces.
While continuing his interest in the complicated history of the American South, Grier has used the distance and experiences of Glasgow to expand the focus of his work. His articulately rendered paintings serve as an examination of society through the juxtaposition of appropriated images, carefully selected from diverse source material. The non-definitive narratives that he presents undermine our assumptions of modernist history and create a platform for new interpretations of the images and the histories surrounding them.
Grier Edmundson holds degrees from the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Glasgow School of Art. His work has been in numerous exhibitions including Furthermore at Artnews Projects in Berlin, Grier and Luke Fast as F*ck: Tronjan Horse at the Project Room in Glasgow, To Hell with Dixie curated by John Weeden at Groeflin Maag Galarie in Basel, MAX 2005 at the Art Museum at University of Memphis which was curated by David Moos, and Forward/Retreat curated by Sarah Hromack at the Pinkard Gallery in Baltimore. He lives and works in Glasgow.
Friday, January 25
Tom Lee
The Fuel Room | Power House Memphis
45 GE Patterson, Memphis, TN 38103
January 25, 2008 – March 9, 2008
Opening reception Friday, January 25, 6 - 9pm
The mission of Delta Axis is to present contemporary art and film and link Memphis with global artistic communities.
Wednesday, January 9
Indie Memphis Micro Cinema Club #36
7:30 p.m.
Power House, 45 G.E. Patterson, between Main & Front Streets
Admission is free, donations are recommended
IMMCC is pleased to present The Best of the 33rd Northwest Film & Video Festival.
The Best of the 33rd Northwest Film and Video Festival touring program presents a carefully selected cross-section of the state of film making in the Northwest. These films – all chosen as official selections by Festival Judge, Stephen Seid, Video Curator at the Pacific Film Archives – screened at the Festival in Portland Oregon. The Northwest Film Center presents this showcase in an effort to bring the filmmakers wider exposure and to offer this independent regional work to venues large and small.
Friday, January 11
Grier Edmundson | North / South
Opening reception 6-8 p.m. with the artist to give a lecture at 7 p.m.
Power House Memphis, 45 GE Patterson (between Main & Front Streets)
Exhibition Dates: January 11 – March 8, 2008
Gallery Hours:
Thursday-Saturday, 1:00 – 6:00
Sunday, 1:00 – 6:00
Power House Memphis is pleased to present its first exhibition for 2008 with
North / South a solo exhibition by Grier Edmundson for Fall | 2008
Native Memphian Grier Edmundson's paintings evolved after returning to Memphis in 2003, having been away for six years. Reacting to his shifted perspective, the paintings he made in the two years following his return reflect his attempt to create a southern identity through a composite of ideals and images. Influenced by the writing of Flannery O’Conner, Jorge Louis Borges and William Faulkner, these intimate paintings are a collection of moments that simultaneously dwell on the subtle beauty of the south and examine its flaws and injustices.
Writer and curator Francis McKee has called The Glasgow School of Art's critically acclaimed MFA program, where Grier recently completed his degree, "a mental free state or republic of ideas". Glasgow, like Berlin, is a production city. A magnet for creative practitioners from around the world, it has that critical density of artists which enables a genuinely layered and diverse community to evolve. The vibrant artist-led culture is now complemented by a rapidly growing commercial gallery sector, which has emerged from these grassroots spaces.
While continuing his interest in the complicated history of the American South, Grier has used the distance and experiences of Glasgow to expand the focus of his work. His articulately rendered paintings serve as an examination of society through the juxtaposition of appropriated images, carefully selected from diverse source material. The non-definitive narratives that he presents undermine our assumptions of modernist history and create a platform for new interpretations of the images and the histories surrounding them.
Grier Edmundson holds degrees from the Maryland Institute College of Art and the Glasgow School of Art. His work has been in numerous exhibitions including Furthermore at Artnews Projects in Berlin, Grier and Luke Fast as F*ck: Tronjan Horse at the Project Room in Glasgow, To Hell with Dixie curated by John Weeden at Groeflin Maag Galarie in Basel, MAX 2005 at the Art Museum at University of Memphis which was curated by David Moos, and Forward/Retreat curated by Sarah Hromack at the Pinkard Gallery in Baltimore. He lives and works in Glasgow.
Friday, January 25
Tom Lee
The Fuel Room | Power House Memphis
45 GE Patterson, Memphis, TN 38103
January 25, 2008 – March 9, 2008
Opening reception Friday, January 25, 6 - 9pm
The mission of Delta Axis is to present contemporary art and film and link Memphis with global artistic communities.
Changes at Memphis International Film Festival
Here's an announcement from MIFF/Memphis Film Forum:
The Memphis Film Forum has a new name – we’re now On Location: Memphis! We’re changing our name and identity to better promote the hot-bed of independent film activity in Memphis and to recognize that we are now a destination festival!! Why “On Location: Memphis”? We wanted a strong Memphis identity that was short and memorable and one that would definitely imply that Memphis is THE place to go for action and film! So reset your bookmarks to www.onlocationmemphis.org and get ready for the 9th annual Memphis International Film Fest!
What a fantastic festival we’re planning for our ninth year! Looking to emulate and even better last year’s successful festival, we eagerly anticipate presenting the very best and brightest features and short films, documentaries, and music videos from Memphis, the United States and around the world March 27 -30, 2008 at Malco Theatres!
We’re getting our plans together for March and exciting ideas are in the works, with new seminars, film series and events being programmed for the fest and throughout the year. We’ll tell you more as the dates are near. Keep checking our website!
For the upcoming festival, keep in mind that we’re always looking for volunteers throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Pam Wells at wellsp1@onlocationmemphis.org
And if you would like to sponsor an event and help in any way with the festival, we would love to hear from you as well. It’s never too soon or too late to get involved. Contact Michele Howard Flynn at mhowardflynn@onlocationmemphis.org
Thanks again - we look forward to seeing you soon On Location!
Lisa Bobal, Vice President
lisab@onlocationmemphis.org
www.onlocationmemphis.org
901-626-9685
International Film Fest - March 27-30, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Extras for this weekend
Paul Andrew Skidmore is looking for extras this weekend for a film project. He says:
"The film is written and directed by Dianne Morgan. I will be serving as her 1st Assistant Director. The story is about an interpreter for the deaf at a city council meeting. We need people to portray deaf members of the audience at the city council meeting. (Knowledge of American Sign Language is not necessary, but if you know it, even a little, you'd be indispensable!)
The shoot will take place Saturday, January 5, 2008 (this Saturday) at:
Auditorium of Ball Hall
University of Memphis
3798 Walker Street
We will need people from 10am until around 2pm.
This is a volunteer position. Some snacks may be available on set, but a meal will not be provided during this time, so please plan accordingly.
Please try to e-mail me (skidmore@visibleschool.com) if you will be coming or if you have questions. Also, pass this along to anyone else you think might be able to attend.
Thank you! Hope to see you there!"
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