Acting classes at TM

What is the job of an actor? Can acting be simplified?

In this intergenerational class students discuss, practice, and observe the art of acting with the goal of establishing a system tailored made for that individual actor. Basic Acting is a fit for students at every level of skill. Students will work alone and in groups searching for “a way to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances of the play.” This is a discovery and working class, so students are up and doing a good percentage of the time and should come ready to move. Combining youths and adults in the class allows all students to approach a wide variety of roles and conditions. Ages 13 and up are welcome.





Saturdays 10- 11:30 AM

Starting June 14th

Ending July 19th

Price $100

Instructor: Henry McDaniel



Please contact Davanna Jared for more information or to register: djared@... 901.682.5261

Screening party Wednesday

Actress needed, mid-20s

From dan@greenbeetlestudio.com:

I'm looking for a lead for my 10 minute short Plain Jane. I need a young woman in her mid 20's, brunet preferably, for the role of Jane. The character is supposed to be plain, so no crazy hair, tattoos, piercing, etc... She will need to commit to 4 full days of shooting (or 5-8 partial days, schedule is somewhat flexible), at least one rehearsal, and an ADR session.

Shooting will likely take place mid May.

Auditions will be by appointment, they can e-mail me at dan@greenbeetlestudio.com, Submit photo.

Indie Memphis names director

John Beifuss in the CA reports on the appointment of a director of Indie Memphis:

With the enthusiasm of revival-tent evangelists preaching the good word about the power of the movies, a Memphis millionaire and a filmfest veteran from Alabama have joined forces to try to elevate the Indie Memphis Film Festival to a "world-class level" as it enters its second decade.

Erik Jambor of Birmingham has been selected as the first-ever salaried executive director of Indie Memphis. The position is being funded by investment capitalist Bob Compton as part of a $100,000 grant that will help the festival triple its operating budget this year, as Indie Memphis becomes a fully independent entity.Compton says the Compton Family Foundation grant is an investment in Memphis and the Mid-South, not just in the Memphis film community.

"Memphis is talent- and creativity-rich and leadership- and capital-poor," said Compton, 52, who has earned national attention recently with his own film, "Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination," a documentary that advocates U.S. education reform. "I want to help develop the filmmakers and get them more exposure, which will help the city.

"I've made my fortune, and now I want to make a difference," he added. "I want to help make this a 21st century film festival."

Jambor, 37, says he wants Indie Memphis "to build connections and community, and that's both on the audience side and the filmmaker side."

For the full story, go here.

Indie film showcase Monday

Local indie filmmakers will have a screening of their works this coming Monday, April 21 at
7 pm at Malco Studio on the Square.

Here's the info:

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE TENNESSEE LIMOUSINE SERVICE FILM MAKERS SHOWCASE FEATURING MEMPHIS INDIE SELECTION "ZOMBIEZ," DIRECTED JESSICA POWERS, "PLASTER BABBLE," A ONE-MAN NARRATIVE BY JOHN FUESS, "L'Hippopotame Vert FTW!," DIRECTED BY EDWARD VALIBUS PHILLIPS, "OUR ATTIC," A SCARY SHORT BY DON MYERS, ROB WINFREY'S ADAPTATION OF EDGAR ALLEN POE'S "THE TELL-TALE HEART," AND THE PULP FICTION FILM, "CHERRY POPPIN," DIRECTED BY JOHN SIMPSON.

ALL THE DIRECTORS PLAN TO ATTEND AND WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. YOU WILL ALSO SEE THE WORK OF LOCAL CINEMATOGRAPHERS, SOUND, LIGHTING AND EDITING ENGINEERS. PREVIEW THE TALENTS OF LOCAL ACTORS AND MUSICIANS. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE AND LET'S HAVE SOME FUN.

THANKS
DORV ARMOUR

PLEASE, NO ONE UNDER 17 ADMITTED WITHOUT PARENT OR
GUARDIAN. VIOLENCE AND STRONG LANGUAGE.

Film tonight

“Blue Vinyl”
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Presented by

The Chickasaw Group Sierra Club

@ Power House Memphis

45 G.E. Patterson

(between Main and Front Streets)

When filmmaker Judith Helfand’s parents decide to replace the rotting wood siding on their suburban home with cheaper, more durable blue vinyl, Helfand embarks on a quest to find out whether it's possible "to make products that never hurt anyone at any point in their life cycle." Toting a slab of siding, Helfand travels to Lake Charles, Louisiana, the vinyl capital of the United States. What she uncovers there, and in another manufacturing center, Venice, Italy, is enough to convince even her stubborn parents to take the vinyl down. Nominated for two Emmys, the film won the 2002 Messenger of the Year Award from the Environmental Grantmakers Association.

Last chance to vote

Here's an item from John Beifuss in the CA:

To quote Snuffy Smith: Time's a-wastin'! Because five video finalists now await your view and your vote at the ArtsMemphis Website in the "Our Vibe. Our City. On Film" contest, which ends Monday.

Selected last month by Web site voters from 12 semifinalists, the five short films are "Indie Dreams," by Donald Meyers; "Shredder," by Jon W. Sparks; "Blues," by Harmony Stewart; "The Warble Atelier," by Andy Strong; and "I Am Art" by Billy Worley.

Each under five minutes in length, the films are intended to promote the idea that Memphis is home to a vibrant art community with its own special "vibe."

On April 30, ArtsMemphis will host an awards celebration and screening of the top five films at Malco's Studio on the Square. First prize is $2,000, and a slot in October's Indie Memphis Film Festival. Second prize is $750; third prize is $500.

To view the films and vote, visit artsmemphis.org.

LTTM is back!

LTTM's Shorts Fest is back!

(corrected schedule)

After many pleading emails (and some threats) to bring back the show, LTTM's Shorts Fest has returned with a vengeance with some terrific films. The host for this episode is the always lovely Memphis actress, Melissa Walker.

THE FILMS:

'Central Garden'- directed by Kaleo Quenzer and the guys at Find Grind Films.

'On The Road'- directed by Matt Isbell. Follow The Daddy Mack Blues Band on tour from Memphis to L.A. and back.

MUSIC FOR ENDING CREDITS:

'Jump On' sung by Kim Richards from the True North album.

THE TIMES are always the same all April long:

Sunday- midnight
Thursday- 2a.m.
Thursday- 10:30 PM
Saturday- 1:30a.m.
Saturday- 11pm


Thanks to all entrants. Remember, just because your film was not selected for this month, it does not mean it won’t be shown in a future episode. This is a monthly program.

Scheduling times are as follows and are subject to change. Check with the Library Channel, (18),
website or our website for changes. This is a weekly schedule that will begin on Apr 4 .

http://www.lasttraintomemphis.com/

On Location: wrapup

From On Location:

The 2008 On Location: Memphis international film fest is a wrap! 93 films from 20 different countries and the U.S. found new audiences and fans during this 4 day annual fest! More than 100 filmmakers, producers, directors and actors converged on Memphis, March 27-30 to celebrate independent filmmaking with 4 days of films, workshops and networking opportunities. Among those who came from around the globe was Adrian Belic, whose movie, "Ghengis Blues," was nominated for an Academy Award. Belic was in Memphis for the showing of “Ghengis Blues” and his newest documentary, "Beyond the Call," which he wrote, produced, directed and filmed.. "This is one of those wonderful local regional festivals that filmmakers and fans come to just have fun, for the sheer pleasure of independent films," Adrian said. "I'm astonished how many filmmakers are here. That's rare."

Awards were given out on Thursday, March 27, at Malco’s state-of-the art Paradiso Theatre just before the Opening Night film, “Delta Rising”, the Clarksdale, Miss.-centered music documentary filmed at Morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero Blues Club. "Low and Behold," a movie about a young insurance claims adjuster unprepared for the physical and emotional wreckage of post-Katrina New Orleans, was named Best Narrative Feature. "Knowledge Is the Beginning", about an orchestra of Arab and Israeli young people, was named Best Documentary. "The Second Line" another Katrina-inspired film, was award the Best Short. The Best Animated Film was the short, "Raccoon and Crawfish" with the Music Video award going to "Falling from Mars" by singer Alyssa Campbell. In a special presentation, Jimmy Tashie, SVP of Malco Theatres, was given the first OL:M VISION Award – presented to those in the community who have shown tremendous support and vision for the filmmaking industry in Memphis.



Standing room only workshops included industry professionals such as Linn Sitler of the Memphis and Shelby County Film & Television Commission, James Spies director of “Nothing But The Truth”, actress Renee O’Connor from “XENA: The Warrior Princess”, Brent Heyning from ToyShoppe Productions, Jeffery Clanagan, CEO of Code Black Entertainment and legendary composer Dennis Lambert ("Ain't No Woman Like The One I've Got," "One Tin Soldier", "Nighshift", and "Rhinestone Cowboy.

" Lisa Bobal, OL:M Programming and Marketing Director says, "We are already planning for the 10th anniversary On Location: Memphis international film fest - in fact, I've even asked Dennis Lambert to write a song for us!"

TV/Film acting workshop

There are still 3 spaces available in Theatre Memphis’s Acting for Film and TV workshop.

For more information or to register please contact Davanna Jared. djared@... 901.682.5261



Instructor: Suzanna Leigh

Assistant: Stefani Everson

Mondays, 5:30 to 7 pm

Mar. 31 to May 19, 2008

Cost: $120