LiveFromMemphis.com has announced its next Li'l Film Fest.
To see the audience favorite video from the most recent festival (Freedom of Speech), go here.
Next one up:
Theme: Rhymes With Pelvis
Duration: 5 minutes or less
Entry Deadline: Postmarked by August 31, 2007
Festival Date: September 22, 2007 / 2pm
Festival Location: MeDiA co-op (1000 S. Cooper)
Prizes: Jury Award ($200)
Audience Choice Award ($200)
The theme of Li'l Film Fest 7 rhymes with Pelvis Wesley. Do NOT use ANY songs or recordings by said theme. Do NOT use ANY actual images of said theme. NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS FESTIVAL!!!
Curled lips, rhinestones, blue suede shoes, hound dogs, pink Cadillacs, hip shakin' and gyrating are all allowed. NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS FESTIVAL!!!
It was bound to happen eventually. We do live in Memphis. So have fun with it. Did I mention NO COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS FESTIVAL?!!
By the way, Elvis week is August 11 - 19.
Li'l Film Fest is a quarterly, theme-based film festival, focusing on highlighting our local talent while showcasing interesting happenings around town. Our goal is to encourage and inspire Memphis filmmakers while engaging a local audience in order to strengthen our artistic community.
"How does Li'l Film Fest work?" It's pretty easy. Basically, we here at LFM will pick a theme, then we'll announce that theme to you, and then you get to go out and make a short video (or film if you want to be fancy) using that theme - the rest of the content is up to you.
"Why is it a li'l fest?" Two reasons: One, we plan on having one every quarter - that's FOUR festivals a year. How fun is that? And two, when we say "li'l" we mean it - your film must be 5 minutes or less.
"Is there anything else I should know" Geez, you ask a lot of questions, but the answer is "Yes." There are 2 awards given at each festival, the "Audience Choice Award" and the "Jury Award" both of which receive a trophy and $200 in cash!! And if that's not enough incentive for you each winner has a guaranteed spot in the next Indie Memphis Film Festival! So keep that in mind when you're rolling those cameras.
The Li'l Film Fest is sponsored by:
The Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commission
Delta Axis
AudioGraphics Masterworks
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Extras needed
Cowboy Up Productions is proud to announce that we will be shooting a
number of music videos this summer and fall. The first will be for the
amazing band Free Sol, signed under Justin Timberlake's record label
Tennman Records.
We are looking for a wide range of people with any ethnic background
ranging various ages (minimum 18 years of age).
Where: Gibson Guitar Factory downtown
When: Either August (the date will be confirmed this week)
How long: The shoot will be one day (sun up till sun down)
How many: We are looking for 300+ extras
If you are interested please respond to cowboyupproductions@gmail.com
and you will be
added to a database of people who will be receiving details about the
shoot.
Please pass this on! We need as many people as possible! Tell your
friends, family, co-workers, fellow models, actors, musicians, and the
like!!!!
When emailing us please include:
Your full name
Your preferred means of contact (email, cell, etc)
A photo (non-professional digital is fine). If you do not have a photo
it is ok, still email us to let us know you are interested!
Arnold Edwards II
Cowboy-Up Productions
number of music videos this summer and fall. The first will be for the
amazing band Free Sol, signed under Justin Timberlake's record label
Tennman Records.
We are looking for a wide range of people with any ethnic background
ranging various ages (minimum 18 years of age).
Where: Gibson Guitar Factory downtown
When: Either August (the date will be confirmed this week)
How long: The shoot will be one day (sun up till sun down)
How many: We are looking for 300+ extras
If you are interested please respond to cowboyupproductions@gmail.com
and you will be
added to a database of people who will be receiving details about the
shoot.
Please pass this on! We need as many people as possible! Tell your
friends, family, co-workers, fellow models, actors, musicians, and the
like!!!!
When emailing us please include:
Your full name
Your preferred means of contact (email, cell, etc)
A photo (non-professional digital is fine). If you do not have a photo
it is ok, still email us to let us know you are interested!
Arnold Edwards II
Cowboy-Up Productions
Friday, July 13, 2007
Hollywood in the Sixties
Experience Hollywood with Suzanna Leigh: The British-born actress presents her unique perspective of Hollywood in the Sixties. 7 p.m. Monday. Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Call 415-2700.
Suzanna, who starred and co-starred in several American and British films, is also offering acting classes in Memphis. Come get to know her at this free event.
Suzanna, who starred and co-starred in several American and British films, is also offering acting classes in Memphis. Come get to know her at this free event.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Memphis casting Saturday
Info from Colors Agency:
Open call for 100 Lives a film by Darius Wallace.
When:Saturday July 14th 9am-6pm
Where:2509 Harvard Ave 2nd floor of the Baptist Church Community Center
Contact: Abby Elzemeyer 100livescasting@gmail.com
Bring: 2 headshots and resumes
Synopsis:
100 Lives is a story loosely based on the murders of 2006 in Memphis, TN. The story is
driven by the death of a teacher's daughter who is shot and becomes the 100th victim and
what he decides to do about it. After having an emotional breakdown, he chooses the
camera to avenge his daughter and in the end discovers that the greatest change that one
can make towards peace is by changing the heart.
List of Character Descriptions:
Darrell:CAST
Mid 30's(African American), quiet fiery demeanor, intelligent, strong but soft spoken.
Diablo:
Late 20's (dark skinned African American), fiercely gangster, but intelligent.
Barry Knowles:
45 year old African American, wild demeanor, similar to Fredrick Douglas. He's a
landscaper and is the parent who's son is beaten by a gang. This person should be
intimidating to look at with a warped since of humor.
Gabriella:
Daughter of Darrell and Ariel Jones, 5 years old but able to play 3 1/3, cute full of life and
charm, and bright beyond her age.
Ariel Jones:
Matriarch with the ability be paternal. She should be very positive energetic, soft spoken,
able to go from a mother to a warrior in a split second. She's an encourager and a leader
in her own right.
Mayor:
Like Willie Herenton
Preacher:
Fiery in the pulpit, soft spoken in the office. 50 year old African American, very
charismatic.
Michelle Jones:
Early 20's medium height African American woman. Typical attributes of a prostitute, yet
very articulate yet intelligent.
Little Twitch:
20 something African American female that can be mistaken for a 15 year old boy. Very
masculine and thuggish. Has demeanor of a cute teenage boy at times.
Trey:
16 year old African American boy, very gifted, but living below his potential.
Big Rick:
African American 17 year old, heavy set class clown.
Latonya:
Very bright A-student, but has temper problem. Attractive 16 year old.
Jerome:
16 year old African American boy, intimidating.
Mark:
Intelligent, very talkative, intelligent, well read. 16 year old African American male.
Roy:
Class screw up, 17 year old African American boy.
Lil' Al:
16 year old African American male, hip-hoppish
Ms. Norris:
Church mother, 60 year old White American woman, fearful and religious, very intimidated
by her son.
Taylor:
Son of Ms. Norris. Ruthlessly redneck, unintelligent, alcoholic, mental and emotional
problems. 30 something.
Big Bone:
Well dressed blinged out drug dealer. African American mid 20's
Counselor:
Mid 40's, (race doesn't matter) quiet wisdom, patient, caring, leadership of a football
coach, but compassion of a priest (male)
Bartender:
Large unhappy man, no non-sense in his relationships.
Detective:
Southern Robert Deniro-type
Shelonda:
Early 20's, hardworking, single mom, associated with the wrong people, trying to create a
better life for herself, very determined, and likable.
Jerome:
Ex-boyfriend of Shelonda, late 20's, big muscular, but insecure.
Juanit:
The friend of Shelonda, very ghetto, fun, loud, completely extroverted.
Gunworker:
Middle aged redneck woman, typical trailer person, loves forward to the day when she can
shoot a burgular in the head.
Mr. Shaw:
Henry Turler type.
George:
Henry Turler Flunky type
RaMore:
Good friend of Darrell Jones, very supportive, soft spoken, but authorative leader, early
30's. (African American)
Terry:
Tall, basketball player build, mid to late 20's very quiet and intense. (African American)
Vince:
Mysterious, likes to be in the background, mid 20's (African American)
Brenda:
Mid 20's to Early 30's African American woman, energetic, bosy, everybody's little sister,
very similar to Thelma on Good Times.
T.C.
55 year old Chris Rock type.
Young Nigga:
Wanna-be 50 Cents/ hip-hop thug type. Young African American.
DJ:
Late 30 year old child, but bright enough to own his own recording studio.
Jermaine:
Early 20's African American Tupac type
Barry Jr.:
Son of Barry Knowles, 14 year old African American boy, shy, nerdish, but intelligent.
Thug 1:
Thin 16 year old African American boy, touch with stupidity in his eyes.
Thug 2:
Flunky / Parrot of Thug 1
TV Reporter:
Any race, commanding, mid 30 year old woman, academically excellent.
Ray, Ray:
Thief for Diablo, mid 20's, bright skinned African American Male, cowardly, and pretty
Tony:
African American woman, strong black woman type/ everybody's mother
Taz:
Newly born gangster wannabe in with the crowd.
Principal:
Mid 50's African American male. Hypocritical, acts like he's on your side.
Councilwoman:
Any race, properly canned in her speech, fake, Ms. Clever type.
Big Nill:
Admirable gangster, faithful father, very masculine, slow speech. But intelligent, justifies
crimes to take care of his daughther.
Open call for 100 Lives a film by Darius Wallace.
When:Saturday July 14th 9am-6pm
Where:2509 Harvard Ave 2nd floor of the Baptist Church Community Center
Contact: Abby Elzemeyer 100livescasting@gmail.com
Bring: 2 headshots and resumes
Synopsis:
100 Lives is a story loosely based on the murders of 2006 in Memphis, TN. The story is
driven by the death of a teacher's daughter who is shot and becomes the 100th victim and
what he decides to do about it. After having an emotional breakdown, he chooses the
camera to avenge his daughter and in the end discovers that the greatest change that one
can make towards peace is by changing the heart.
List of Character Descriptions:
Darrell:CAST
Mid 30's(African American), quiet fiery demeanor, intelligent, strong but soft spoken.
Diablo:
Late 20's (dark skinned African American), fiercely gangster, but intelligent.
Barry Knowles:
45 year old African American, wild demeanor, similar to Fredrick Douglas. He's a
landscaper and is the parent who's son is beaten by a gang. This person should be
intimidating to look at with a warped since of humor.
Gabriella:
Daughter of Darrell and Ariel Jones, 5 years old but able to play 3 1/3, cute full of life and
charm, and bright beyond her age.
Ariel Jones:
Matriarch with the ability be paternal. She should be very positive energetic, soft spoken,
able to go from a mother to a warrior in a split second. She's an encourager and a leader
in her own right.
Mayor:
Like Willie Herenton
Preacher:
Fiery in the pulpit, soft spoken in the office. 50 year old African American, very
charismatic.
Michelle Jones:
Early 20's medium height African American woman. Typical attributes of a prostitute, yet
very articulate yet intelligent.
Little Twitch:
20 something African American female that can be mistaken for a 15 year old boy. Very
masculine and thuggish. Has demeanor of a cute teenage boy at times.
Trey:
16 year old African American boy, very gifted, but living below his potential.
Big Rick:
African American 17 year old, heavy set class clown.
Latonya:
Very bright A-student, but has temper problem. Attractive 16 year old.
Jerome:
16 year old African American boy, intimidating.
Mark:
Intelligent, very talkative, intelligent, well read. 16 year old African American male.
Roy:
Class screw up, 17 year old African American boy.
Lil' Al:
16 year old African American male, hip-hoppish
Ms. Norris:
Church mother, 60 year old White American woman, fearful and religious, very intimidated
by her son.
Taylor:
Son of Ms. Norris. Ruthlessly redneck, unintelligent, alcoholic, mental and emotional
problems. 30 something.
Big Bone:
Well dressed blinged out drug dealer. African American mid 20's
Counselor:
Mid 40's, (race doesn't matter) quiet wisdom, patient, caring, leadership of a football
coach, but compassion of a priest (male)
Bartender:
Large unhappy man, no non-sense in his relationships.
Detective:
Southern Robert Deniro-type
Shelonda:
Early 20's, hardworking, single mom, associated with the wrong people, trying to create a
better life for herself, very determined, and likable.
Jerome:
Ex-boyfriend of Shelonda, late 20's, big muscular, but insecure.
Juanit:
The friend of Shelonda, very ghetto, fun, loud, completely extroverted.
Gunworker:
Middle aged redneck woman, typical trailer person, loves forward to the day when she can
shoot a burgular in the head.
Mr. Shaw:
Henry Turler type.
George:
Henry Turler Flunky type
RaMore:
Good friend of Darrell Jones, very supportive, soft spoken, but authorative leader, early
30's. (African American)
Terry:
Tall, basketball player build, mid to late 20's very quiet and intense. (African American)
Vince:
Mysterious, likes to be in the background, mid 20's (African American)
Brenda:
Mid 20's to Early 30's African American woman, energetic, bosy, everybody's little sister,
very similar to Thelma on Good Times.
T.C.
55 year old Chris Rock type.
Young Nigga:
Wanna-be 50 Cents/ hip-hop thug type. Young African American.
DJ:
Late 30 year old child, but bright enough to own his own recording studio.
Jermaine:
Early 20's African American Tupac type
Barry Jr.:
Son of Barry Knowles, 14 year old African American boy, shy, nerdish, but intelligent.
Thug 1:
Thin 16 year old African American boy, touch with stupidity in his eyes.
Thug 2:
Flunky / Parrot of Thug 1
TV Reporter:
Any race, commanding, mid 30 year old woman, academically excellent.
Ray, Ray:
Thief for Diablo, mid 20's, bright skinned African American Male, cowardly, and pretty
Tony:
African American woman, strong black woman type/ everybody's mother
Taz:
Newly born gangster wannabe in with the crowd.
Principal:
Mid 50's African American male. Hypocritical, acts like he's on your side.
Councilwoman:
Any race, properly canned in her speech, fake, Ms. Clever type.
Big Nill:
Admirable gangster, faithful father, very masculine, slow speech. But intelligent, justifies
crimes to take care of his daughther.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
IFC Free Film Fest - Here! Send your shorts!!
The Memphis Flyer tells us this:
Memphis is among 10 cities chosen as destinations for the IFC Free Film Fest at the Memphis Pink Palace Museum running July 31st through August 2nd.
For more info, go the the Memphis Flyer site.
Memphis is among 10 cities chosen as destinations for the IFC Free Film Fest at the Memphis Pink Palace Museum running July 31st through August 2nd.
The outdoor film fest will screen uncut indies, including Raising Arizona, The Princess Bride, and Napoleon Dynamite. It's sponsored by the Independent Film Channel (IFC) and Comcast. Local filmmakers can have their shorts showcased at the Media Lab Lounge; films should be submitted to the web site below by July 20th.
The event, which features local filmmaker Craig Brewer, starts each night at 6 p.m.For more info, go the the Memphis Flyer site.
Micro Cinema Club Wednesday -- got a minute?
Indie Memphis Micro Cinema Club #31: This month's edition of the long-running series showcases "The Southern 60 Second Video Festival," organized by Fugitive Projects of Nashville. More than 70 shorts from around the world -- each less than a minute in length -- will be screened. It's at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Power House, 45 G.E. Patterson. Admission is free; so is the popcorn. Some shorts focus on adult themes, so parental discretion is advised. Visit indiememphis.com.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Glorious Mail
CROSSROADS FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS: GLORIOUS MAIL
The Crossroads Film Society and Hal & Mal's Red Room presents a screening of the award-winning Mississippi-made mockumentary "Glorious Mail" on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Room at Hal and Mal's, 200 South Commerce St., Jackson, MS.
"Glorious Mail" is about a New York filmmaker who travels to the town of Sinnaville, Mississippi to shoot his thesis documentary about a flamboyant antique dealer and the community's reaction to his controversial new mailbox. Filmmakers/actors J.D. Evermore and Alice Walker and other local actors and crew will be in attendance. Mid-South actors and musicians (who may or may not attend) in the film include: Turner Crumbley, Johnny McPhail, Ritchie Montgomery, Jeannette Comans, Pia Marola, Forrest Pruett, the Taylor Grocery Band, and others. For more information, go to Myspace.com/gloriousmail .
A suggested $4 donation will benefit the Crossroads Film Society. For more information please contact us at 601-510-9148.
The Crossroads Film Society and Hal & Mal's Red Room presents a screening of the award-winning Mississippi-made mockumentary "Glorious Mail" on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Room at Hal and Mal's, 200 South Commerce St., Jackson, MS.
"Glorious Mail" is about a New York filmmaker who travels to the town of Sinnaville, Mississippi to shoot his thesis documentary about a flamboyant antique dealer and the community's reaction to his controversial new mailbox. Filmmakers/actors J.D. Evermore and Alice Walker and other local actors and crew will be in attendance. Mid-South actors and musicians (who may or may not attend) in the film include: Turner Crumbley, Johnny McPhail, Ritchie Montgomery, Jeannette Comans, Pia Marola, Forrest Pruett, the Taylor Grocery Band, and others. For more information, go to Myspace.com/gloriousmail .
A suggested $4 donation will benefit the Crossroads Film Society. For more information please contact us at 601-510-9148.
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