Audtions for a locally produced film by DeAara Lewis of Drama Queen Productions are coming up April 29 and 30, from 2-4 p.m. each day at Southwest Community College Theatre on Manassas between Linden & Union Avenue
Looking for talented, reliable actors and actresses to fill roles for "Tricks" an independent feature film to be shot in Memphis, TN. Must be available for rehearsal and shoot. Pay is deferred. Please submit resume and photo to Lewisgroup1212@gmail.com.
In addition to key roles, there are also roles available for extras, if not cast for principal roles, please indicate if you would be interested in a role as an extra.
Production Dates: TBA (Spring/Summer of 2006)
Synopsis: Tricks is an urban tale of five prostitutes, their enterprising madam and the personal struggles of each to not only survive, but thrive in a business that is deemed immoral and taboo.
Character Breakdown:
1. Natalie – late twenties, early thirties. An attractive, but vindictive woman. She knows how to pull a man. Other “girls” are intimidated by her and she uses this to her advantage (open).
2. Rita – late twenties, early thirties. An attractive and shapley woman, but is somewhat rundown. She’s naïve when it comes to men and as a result, constantly falls in and out love with her clients (open).
3. Devin (Michelle’s boyfriend) – tall man in his late twenties, early thirties; very attractive; charming. He is educated and very forward, but also has a soft side (open).
4. Mr. Davis – an older man in his late forties, early fifties. No particular height or look. Comical character who loves women (open)
5. Tito – a young man in his mid twenties, with an offbeat look. He is helplessly in love with Jean.
6. Tyson – a young and upcoming singer. Very attractive, mid twenties (open).
7. Tommy – timid man in his mid thirties; is struggling with wanting to have an affair (open).
8. Allen (Rita's boyfriend) – an attractive man, late twenties, early thirties. He is a borderline asshole (open).
9. Paul – an attractive, gay man (open).
10. Darnell (Devin’s friend) – a “fraternity” type. Cute, loves to party and loves women, can be a real asshole if permitted (open).
11. Keith – (Devin’s friend) – a “nerd,” but still has some “coolness” to him. No particular look (open).
12. James (Donna’s ex-husband) – attractive man. He was hurt deeply and has worked hard to move on even though there are questions he still longs the answers to (open).
13. Freddie (Tina estranged husband) – an attractive man in his late twenties, early thirties; very abusive, controlling and angry (open).
14. Sebastian Crump – Older man, stocky, average height. Chief of Police; a real asshole; has hated Donna for years and is out to seek revenge on Donna (open).
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Book it: Screening of "Across the River"
The premiere of "Across the River" by U of M graduate student John Harvey is coming up on
April 17th at Studio on the Square. There will be two showings, one at 7 p.m. and another at 8 p.m.
Go to the Web site and see the trailer: it's a tight thriller that's been done with great skill by this young, talented filmmaker.
In the cast are Dennis 'Poor & Hungry' Phillippi and Ric Chetter, the on-air talent of Rock 103's Dennis&Ric in the afternoons and the terrific Sunday show "The Great Unsigned." They're great as radio partners and as living-dead antagonists in "Across the River."
And yeah, Memphis Cool is in it too.
Email Harvey at acrosstherivermovie@hotmail.com to reserve seats.
April 17th at Studio on the Square. There will be two showings, one at 7 p.m. and another at 8 p.m.
Go to the Web site and see the trailer: it's a tight thriller that's been done with great skill by this young, talented filmmaker.
In the cast are Dennis 'Poor & Hungry' Phillippi and Ric Chetter, the on-air talent of Rock 103's Dennis&Ric in the afternoons and the terrific Sunday show "The Great Unsigned." They're great as radio partners and as living-dead antagonists in "Across the River."
And yeah, Memphis Cool is in it too.
Email Harvey at acrosstherivermovie@hotmail.com to reserve seats.
Hey! Hey! You two!
Paramount Pictures is seeking one pair of identical twin boys aged 9-11 to play the lead roles in “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” a new fantasy film based on the best-selling series of books. No acting experience is necessary. Interested twins and their families can log on to www.SpiderwickCasting.com to learn more details about how to submit an audition tape. The film will begin production in summer 2006.
When the three Grace children – troubled Jared; his bookish twin, Simon; and their sister, Mallory, a fencing jock – move to the ancient Spiderwick mansion, they are at first none-too-enchanted by the rundown Victorian… until they discover a Brownie, an enchanted creature, living in the walls. They soon find a book – Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You – that will open their eyes to the invisible, odd, and sometimes dangerous world of dragons and boggarts, phookas and fairies, sprites and goblins that is all around them.
When they cross paths with Mulgarath, an ogre, they realize quickly that he will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Field Guide. Based on the bestselling series of books, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” is directed by Mark Waters (“Mean Girls,” “Freaky Friday”).
Waters said, “We’re opening up the ‘Spiderwick’ casting experience. We really are looking for an unknown pair of kids. The website has all the information you need to make your tape and mail it to us. You never know – you might be just what we’re looking for.”
From Paramount Pictures, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” is directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by John Sayles, based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The producers are Mark Canton, Julia Pistor, Ellen Goldsmith Vein, and Gregory Goodman. The executive producers are Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Credits are not yet final.
Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the leading global entertainment content companies, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics across virtually all media.
When the three Grace children – troubled Jared; his bookish twin, Simon; and their sister, Mallory, a fencing jock – move to the ancient Spiderwick mansion, they are at first none-too-enchanted by the rundown Victorian… until they discover a Brownie, an enchanted creature, living in the walls. They soon find a book – Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You – that will open their eyes to the invisible, odd, and sometimes dangerous world of dragons and boggarts, phookas and fairies, sprites and goblins that is all around them.
When they cross paths with Mulgarath, an ogre, they realize quickly that he will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Field Guide. Based on the bestselling series of books, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” is directed by Mark Waters (“Mean Girls,” “Freaky Friday”).
Waters said, “We’re opening up the ‘Spiderwick’ casting experience. We really are looking for an unknown pair of kids. The website has all the information you need to make your tape and mail it to us. You never know – you might be just what we’re looking for.”
From Paramount Pictures, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” is directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by John Sayles, based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The producers are Mark Canton, Julia Pistor, Ellen Goldsmith Vein, and Gregory Goodman. The executive producers are Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. Credits are not yet final.
Paramount Pictures is part of the entertainment operations of Viacom Inc., one of the leading global entertainment content companies, with prominent and respected brands in focused demographics across virtually all media.
Monday, April 3, 2006
Joe Larkins: astute observer
Joe Larkins, former newsman at WREG-TV Channel 3, has a very fine blog in which he usually discourses on things journalistic, but also has some nice observations about the world in general. In his latest entry, he has some kind and perceptive words about "Divine Manipulation of the Threads."
He says, for example: "Don't pass up the opportunity to see this."
Like we've been telling you!
DMofT plays four times a day through Thursday at Malco's Studio on the Square.
(And Joe once saved my daughter's life. I'll never let him forget it.)
He says, for example: "Don't pass up the opportunity to see this."
Like we've been telling you!
DMofT plays four times a day through Thursday at Malco's Studio on the Square.
(And Joe once saved my daughter's life. I'll never let him forget it.)
A great week for indies
Lots of good indie work is showing this week -- a nice follow-up to last month's terrific achievements in Memphis film, from Oscar recognition to the International Film Festival to premieres of local productions to the Li'l Film Festival.
Keep it revved up this week by attending any or all of the following:
TONIGHT: "Just the Two of Us" at Malco Studio on the Square. Keenon Nikita's labor of love about the importance of finding yourself through your family.
TONIGHT through THURSDAY: "Divine Manipulation of the Threads" at Malco Studio on the Square. Anthony Howald directed and Bevan Bell wrote and stars in this hilarious heist caper, complete with Debbie Allen-worthy choreography.
WEDNESDAY: 1st Wednesday at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art offers a great mix of art and entertainment. There are gallery tours at 6:30 and 7 of the exhibition "Maxfield Parrish: Master of Make-Believe" at 6:30 & 7 p.m. ... And throughout the evening you'll hear live music by singer/songwriter Candice Ivory. ... And film lovers can see "Act One," which recently ended a two week run at Malco Studio, so if you fiddled around and missed it, here's your chance again. The film, you remember won the Hometown Award at the 2005 Indie Memphis Film Fest, and there will be an introduction by director Brad Ellis. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. ... And you can dine at the Brushmark from 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Reservations: Ed Tatum, 544.6225).
THURSDAY: The premiere screening of "What Goes Around…" at 9 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. It's a romantic comedy that centers on Talal, a young man with commitment problems. After growing tired of his girlfriend’s worrisome ways, he gets the itch to see what else is out there. But after spending time with an attractive classmate (Angela), he soon realizes that everything that glitters isn’t gold. The movie was filmed entirely in Memphis and was directed by local filmmaker Rod Pitts (www.pittstopproductions.com) and written by Nazeeh Majeed. A large cast of local talent appears in this feature-length film.
Keep it revved up this week by attending any or all of the following:
TONIGHT: "Just the Two of Us" at Malco Studio on the Square. Keenon Nikita's labor of love about the importance of finding yourself through your family.
TONIGHT through THURSDAY: "Divine Manipulation of the Threads" at Malco Studio on the Square. Anthony Howald directed and Bevan Bell wrote and stars in this hilarious heist caper, complete with Debbie Allen-worthy choreography.
WEDNESDAY: 1st Wednesday at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art offers a great mix of art and entertainment. There are gallery tours at 6:30 and 7 of the exhibition "Maxfield Parrish: Master of Make-Believe" at 6:30 & 7 p.m. ... And throughout the evening you'll hear live music by singer/songwriter Candice Ivory. ... And film lovers can see "Act One," which recently ended a two week run at Malco Studio, so if you fiddled around and missed it, here's your chance again. The film, you remember won the Hometown Award at the 2005 Indie Memphis Film Fest, and there will be an introduction by director Brad Ellis. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. ... And you can dine at the Brushmark from 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Reservations: Ed Tatum, 544.6225).
THURSDAY: The premiere screening of "What Goes Around…" at 9 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. It's a romantic comedy that centers on Talal, a young man with commitment problems. After growing tired of his girlfriend’s worrisome ways, he gets the itch to see what else is out there. But after spending time with an attractive classmate (Angela), he soon realizes that everything that glitters isn’t gold. The movie was filmed entirely in Memphis and was directed by local filmmaker Rod Pitts (www.pittstopproductions.com) and written by Nazeeh Majeed. A large cast of local talent appears in this feature-length film.
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Lisa Lax acting workshop Sunday, April 2
We're back today in the Fulton Auditorium! Southwest Tennessee Community College-Sycamore View. 4-6pm.
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Plan it: MeDiA Co-op April events
Info from the Co-op:
* Tuesday April 4th 7:30pm Filmmaking Workshop Donations requested.
We will open the night with an open-house Membership sign-up drive, and discussion of what's going on in the exciting explosiveness that is the local film community, and then, a special guest, David Pickett from ProMedia will be on hand to demonstrate the new Panasonic AG-HVX200 HD camcorder. He'll show off the highlights including the ability to shoot 24P in DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD all on tapeless P2 memory cards.
* Thursday April 13th 7:00pm The Tranny Roadshow $5-$15 sliding scale ALL AGES.
The Tranny Roadshow will be returning to the MeDiA Co-op again this year. For all those who failed to see the once in a lifetime performance, you have another chance. And for all those who came last year, well, this year is totally different. the Tranny Roadshow is a group of transgendered artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more that are touring the country.
* Saturday April 15th 7:30pm 48hr Meisner Challenge Donations encouraged
Amber O'Daniels' ultra-talented Meisner class will be taking on the slightly over 48 Hours Challenge. The students will have about 48 hours to write, plan and then perform their creations. These amazing performances will come from the participants of the 8-week Meisner for the Creative workshop. All proceeds will benefit the MeDiA Co-op.
OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE CITY TO SUPPORT:
1. Rusted Sun Films' new project "Divine Manipulation of the Threads" got a hold-over at Studio on the Square. It will continue its run until Thursday, April 6th.
2. If you missed last month's premiere screening of Keenon Nikita's new film "Just the Two of Us," mark you calendars for Monday April 3, 7 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. Be there!
3. The premiere screening of "What Goes Around…", directed by Rod Pitts, will be Thursday, April 6 at 9 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. Tickets will be $5.
PLEASE VISIT FREQUENTLY THE FOLLOWING AMAZING SIGHTS TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEWS, AND EVENTS AROUND THE CITY concerning FILM WHATNOT:
Live From Memphis' Memphis Film Families
Jon W. Sparks' Memphis.Cool.Movies (thank you)
***The MeDiA Co-op, now in it's 4th year of existing in Memphis, would like to graciously thank First Congregational Church for their amazing, continued support for the community...Without their love, the MeDiA Co-op, 4 years later, would most likely still be, merely an idea. THANKS!!!!!!
* Tuesday April 4th 7:30pm Filmmaking Workshop Donations requested.
We will open the night with an open-house Membership sign-up drive, and discussion of what's going on in the exciting explosiveness that is the local film community, and then, a special guest, David Pickett from ProMedia will be on hand to demonstrate the new Panasonic AG-HVX200 HD camcorder. He'll show off the highlights including the ability to shoot 24P in DV, DVCPRO, DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD all on tapeless P2 memory cards.
* Thursday April 13th 7:00pm The Tranny Roadshow $5-$15 sliding scale ALL AGES.
The Tranny Roadshow will be returning to the MeDiA Co-op again this year. For all those who failed to see the once in a lifetime performance, you have another chance. And for all those who came last year, well, this year is totally different. the Tranny Roadshow is a group of transgendered artists, musicians, storytellers, poets, and more that are touring the country.
* Saturday April 15th 7:30pm 48hr Meisner Challenge Donations encouraged
Amber O'Daniels' ultra-talented Meisner class will be taking on the slightly over 48 Hours Challenge. The students will have about 48 hours to write, plan and then perform their creations. These amazing performances will come from the participants of the 8-week Meisner for the Creative workshop. All proceeds will benefit the MeDiA Co-op.
OTHER EVENTS AROUND THE CITY TO SUPPORT:
1. Rusted Sun Films' new project "Divine Manipulation of the Threads" got a hold-over at Studio on the Square. It will continue its run until Thursday, April 6th.
2. If you missed last month's premiere screening of Keenon Nikita's new film "Just the Two of Us," mark you calendars for Monday April 3, 7 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. Be there!
3. The premiere screening of "What Goes Around…", directed by Rod Pitts, will be Thursday, April 6 at 9 p.m. at the Malco Studio on the Square. Tickets will be $5.
PLEASE VISIT FREQUENTLY THE FOLLOWING AMAZING SIGHTS TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH NEWS, AND EVENTS AROUND THE CITY concerning FILM WHATNOT:
Live From Memphis' Memphis Film Families
Jon W. Sparks' Memphis.Cool.Movies (thank you)
***The MeDiA Co-op, now in it's 4th year of existing in Memphis, would like to graciously thank First Congregational Church for their amazing, continued support for the community...Without their love, the MeDiA Co-op, 4 years later, would most likely still be, merely an idea. THANKS!!!!!!
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