Monday, April 30, 2007

Last Train To Memphis May schedule

Next month marks one year of LTTM's Shorts Fest, and we have had a wild ride. Did you miss episodes 1-11? Not to worry, you can check them out at the main library. We are slowly but surely burning DVDs of each episode and making them available through the newly created Memphis Film Collection on the fourth floor of the main library. Also check out other films made here in the Mid-South.

This month's edition of the fest includes a wide variety of films. From a fairy tale to another installment of the Necktie Trilogy and ending it all with local speed metal band, Cult of the Flag. Our host for this month is the Man of Memphis and the South, David Tankersley. Be sure to tune in!

Previews:

Trailer for Service With A Smile: Director's Cut. http://www.lasttraintomemphis.com/Service%20With%20a%20Smile.html

The Films:

Cabbie- Directed by Donlee Brussel. http://www.myspace.com/arcmovie

Palsy- another Necktie Adventure directed by C.R. Smithmier. http://www.myspace.com/dstanford

A Look In Her Eyes- A film produced by the University of Memphis in 1997. Directed by Bobby Anderson and featuring J.W. Williams. http://www.myspace.com/jwstcb

Music for ending credits:

My IIII's- Performed by Cult of the Flag. http://www.myspace.com/cultoftheflag

Be sure to look for the BONUS FILMS after the ending credits!

Music Videos by Live From Memphis:

Lucero - Banks of the Arkansas. http://www.livefrommemphis.com/watch/musicvideo/media/Lucero_Arkansas
Reigning Music - Bad Man
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/watch/musicvideo/media/ReigningSound_BadMan

The Times:

Sunday- midnight
Thursday- 2:00 a.m.
Thursday- 10:30 p.m.
Saturday- 1:30 a.m.
Saturday- 11:00 p.m.

For more info or to enter a film, go to www.LastTraintoMemphis.com

Check with the Library Channel web site or our web site for scheduling info. This is a weekly schedule that began April 28th.

Premiere in Gallatin

Premiere of "BUDD" is this week with Jan and Geoff Falk, two stalwarts in our film community:

After humiliating his High School English Class, a psychiatrist must help Budd delve into the past to move into a new future. Starring D. R. Smith, Jesse Moorefield, Geoff Falk, Frank Smith, Jan Falk and Greyson Turner as "Budd." Also featuring Paige Trewhitt as "Dr. Hendrickson", Valri Bromfield as "Mother", Desiree Markella as "Bashran" and Jennifer Wallace as "Sheila"

The Palace Theater, Gallatin, Tennessee, Thursday May 3rd at 7PM

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Agent at Lisa Lax class

Abby from Colors Talent Agency will visit Lisa Lax's acting class this Monday night at 7pm. Scenes will be performed for her.

Lisa says: This is an awesome opportunity for your agent to get to know you better, so I'm thrilled she's coming out. And, for those of you who need an agent she will be looking at you as well.

Please make a reservation for this class.

actlink@aol.com

Monday, April 16, 2007

Grim Sweeper: Got your tix yet?

The Memphis indie film Grim Sweeper will play at Malco's Studio on the Square in Midtown Memphis on Thursday April 19th.

Here's Beifuss on the upcoming screening and a short interview with Edward Valibus Phillips.

This was screened at last year's Indie Memphis Film Festival and the place was packed. It's a highly entertaining feature by a group of University of Memphis grads and well worth your time. And I'm not saying this just because I'm in it.


There will be TWO screenings that night.

1st Screening at 7:10 PM

2nd Screening at 9:35 PM

Tickets are $6

Open casting call

This info was passed along -- I have no further info:

Feature Film: "LiL Homeez" 2 (Summer Vacation)


Casting Call For: Kids,Teens and Adults

When: Saturday April 28th 2007

Where: Peabody Hotel - 149 Union Ave. Memphis, Tenn.

Time: 12 noon to 2pm

Bring: Any photo of yourself

WWW.LILHOMEEZ.COM

Tim Greene will also be holding filmmaking workshops as part of the Memphis Black Writers Conference and Southern Film Festival:
For workshop information call The MBWC at (901) 281-6157/392-0632
THURSDAY April 26, 2007 9:00 am - 12 noon
Location: Muvico 22 Theater- Peabody Entertainment Center 150 Peabody Place
(Grades 1-6)
FRIDAY April 27, 2007 9:00 am - 12 noon Location: Muvico 22 Theater- Peabody Entertainment Center 150 Peabody Place
(Grades 7-12)

Tim will also screen 73 year old "Rappin Granny's" award winning parody Ya Grandma's A Gangsta. Granny received over 24 million votes on "America's Got Talent" TV Show . Tim Greene produced the parody film.

Highland - Walker Spring Fest

The 2007 Highland - Walker Spring Fest is closing Walker Street for the 3rd year this Saturday (April 21). The Festival will have 8 Live Bands on the Main Stage. The free, open to the public event starts @ noon and goes till 11 pm. University District local businesses invite you to show your True Blue, Tiger Spirit, come enjoy lunch and dinner in our district restaurants and, browse our local shops. Special events will be scheduled through out the day so, bring your family and friends.

For details, go here.

Friday, April 13, 2007

Acting classes sponsored by Colors

BASIC ACTING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION
SPONSORED BY
C O L O R S A G E N C Y


TUESDAY NIGHTS
6pm-9pm
2509 Harvard St.

Ages 16+
5 Min/20 Max


PAYMENT INFO AND DEADLINES:

CLASS FEE
$35 per night
due by Monday at Noon before Tuesday class

SEMESTER FEE
$385 for 12 week semester (Guest speaker no charge)
due no later than Wednesday, April 25, 2007


Cash and check only.
Checks made payable to Colors Agency

PLEASE CALL
901-726-9300 or email abby@...
for information, to make class reservations, and to get location information



Week 1
May1 AUDITIONING WITH A FOCUS ON ETIQUETTE
Basic audition techniques concentrating on communicating and
interviewing with agents, casting director's and director's and general
preparation.

Week 2
May 8 AUDITIONING WITH A FOCUS ON COLD READS
Basic audition techniques concentrating on interpreting and delivering
in a short period of time.

Week 3
May 15 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON COMMERCIALS
Learning techniques to make yourself stand out when auditioning for
television commercials and basic information involved when hired.

Week 4
May 22 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CORPORATE FILMS
Learning techniques to make yourself stand out when auditioning for
corporate films and basic information involved when hired.

Week 5
May 29 TELEPROMPTER AND EARPROMPTER
Learn fundamentals using a teleprompter and earprompter

Week 6
June 5 IMPROV
Strengthen improv skills and learn to use them in a scene or audition

Week 7
June 12 COMBAT
Learn fundamental combat skills including basic hits and falls

Week 8
June 19 SCENE STUDY-SCRIPT ANALYSIS
Learn how to break down a script to enhance auditions and
scenes

Week 9
June 26 SCENE STUDY-COMEDY
Learn fundamental comedy technique

*July 4th falls on a Wed so no class that week

Week 10
July 10 SCENE STUDY-IMPROV
Use improv skills as applied to scene work

Week 11
July 17 SCENE STUDY-DRAMATIC
Learn fundamental dramatic technique with an emphasis on
crying on cue

Week 12
July 24 GUEST SPEAKER
Interview with guest to be determined


INSTRUCTOR'S
Abby Elzemeyer studied acting at Interlochen Arts Academy and NYU focusing on
the
Meisner technique.
Phil Darius Wallace recently returned from LA with 20+ years acting experience.
Currently
producing and directing independent films.
Combat and Prompter class instructor's to be announced.