Thursday, March 17, 2005

FITC Entertainment Job NewsWire, Auditions, Opportunities, Film Festivals, Screenplay Competitions and Internships

BIG BROTHER CASTING-CBS TELEVISION OPEN CALL - 4/3
CBS casting directors will hold an OPEN CALL for the 6th season of the prominent networks hit show "BIG BROTHER 6" in NYC on Sunday April 3rd at Fighthouse Studios, 122 W. 27th Street, 2nd Fl. 10001 (between 6th & 7th Avenues) from 12 noon to 8 pm ... this season we're looking for male & female, all types & characters, NY accents are a plus .. must be presentable, outgoing, good looking (model type), world read (smart) & telegenic .. ages 21 & up .. (24 to thirtysomething is prime) ... go to CBS.com or http://filminthecity.c.topica.com/maadhVyabe7L6bePGaTe/ download the application fill it out and bring it with you when you come along with a photocopy of your ID attached .. and be prepared for an "on camera" audition.

$500.000 (half million) to the winner !! $50.000 (fifty thousand) to the runner up !!

===========================================================

PRODUCER - T-Entertainment, New York

Starts: TBD (1 month to 6 weeks)
Description: Design television pilot is seeking a seasoned producer with professional field and edit room experience. Applicants must be highly organized and able to make quick decisions and give clear direction in the field and edit room. Requirements: Must be well versed in dealing with "talent." Must have a minimum of 2 years profession experience in the design tv genre.
Salary: TBD
Contact: Please email resume and cover letter.
Via email: designtvproducer@yahoo.com

===========================================================

POST PRODUCTION CREW WANTED - NYC

Rough Hewn a new and fresh production company is currently looking for crew members for a documentary about the ledgendary basketball player from the 1920's Sam Schoenfeld whose sportsmanship award is given to deserving college basketball associations every year. "Play it Again Sam" is going to document the life and character of this man who did so much as a player, coach and person. Rough Hewn is looking for young talented interns to join our team to bring Sam from the pages of Stan Friedland's book, of the same title, to life through memories of his kin and the people who knew him.We are looking for interns who would like to specialize in all aspects of filmmaking including pre and post production, research, production assistants, sound and camera.

The production will take place at locations in New York City. Please copy and paste your resume in the body of an email to Christina Walker, Production Manager at createena@hotmail.com

Christina Walker
Rough Hewn Productions
createena@hotmail.com

===========================================================

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT-NYC
Vacancy: Production Assistant
Employer: Juris Productions, Inc.
Location: Pasadena
Duration: Full Time/Indefinite, Starts Immediate

Juris Productions, Inc., a producer of high-end broadcast-quality documentaries for trial attorneys seeks a full-time production assistant. Your duties will include logging videotape, running errands, digitizing video (Final Cut Pro 4.0), scanning photographs, general office work, telephone reception, and assisting producers, photographers and editors as required. You must be available 5 days a week. Hours are approx 9-5 M-F. Salary $10.00/hr. Mileage for errands will be reimbursed.

Must be computer literate. Must know Mac and PC. Final Cut Pro 4 experience a plus. Must be fast typist. Must have own car. We are looking for someone who is a hard worker, problem solver and understands deadlines. This is a position with room to grow. You will have the opportunity to get hands-on editing experience and go on field shoots. Please see our website, www.jurisproductions.com for more information about the company. Email resume and cover letter.

PHONE CALLS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Web: http://www.jurisproductions.com
Apply to: Gina

===========================================================

DIRECTOR-WARING AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT - LA

DIRECTOR - Waring Avenue Entertainment, Los Angeles.
Starts: April 2005 (Ongoing based on sales)
Hollywood based production company seeks Directors for non-exclusive representation to new and current clients for i.e. Corporate Production, Commercial, Music Video, and Feature Film Production. Interested parties please forward a sample DVD of your work with resume to 7070 Waring Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 c/o Jeffrey Harrier. Apply To: Jeffrey Harrier

===========================================================

FILM FESTIVALS, GRANTS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES 2005 BRIGHTON FESTIVAL – CALL FOR MUSIC VIDEOS

This is the first call for submissions of recent or in-the-pipeline MVs to Final Cut’s short film screening events in this year’s UK Brighton Festival which take place during four weeks in May. To submit a music video or music-related film for this event, visit the Final Cut website where you will find a downloadable submission form and a preview of our festival program. Deadline: April 15th. Don’t send screeners, just screening-quality DVD or miniDV.

Final Cut: www.finalcut.gb.com
Brighton Festival: www.brighton-festival.org.uk
===========================================================

OUTFEST PLATINUM

Outfest Platinum Series Call for Entries
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: July 7 - 18, 2005
Deadline: April 1, 2005

No Entry Fee. Following the critical success of "Sticky Bonds", programmers Kevin McCarty and Jose Munoz follow-up their Outfest Platinum Series debut with "F-". This is an international call for entries from the queer identified individual and/or collaborative. Queers fail and often fail miserably. We invited one and all to submit media that display, perform or just ruminate on queerness and failure, or failures of queerness or queerness as failure. Submit work on VHS and DVD. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of entry. Send to F- c/o Prof. J. Muñoz New York University Tisch School of the Arts Dept. of Performance Studies 6th Floor 721 Broadway NY, NY 10003

===========================================================

U OF MICHIGAN ENTERTAINMENT COALITION SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

The University of Michigan Entertainment Coalition (UMEC) will award $2000 in Fuji Film to winners of its Second Annual 'Above the Line: An Evening of New Michigan Short Films' on June 9th. Any short film under 30 minutes in length with a Michigan student or alumnus as a “key creative contributor” is eligible for consideration. For any entry form and complete rules, visit www.uofmentertainmentcoalition.org or contact David Barish at filmfest@uofmentertainmentcoalition.org

===========================================================

2005 PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS

http://InternationalScreenwritingAwards.com

***Seeking the Best New Feature Films, Shorts, TV Pilots*** NINE CATEGORIES***Over $25,000 in CASH and PRIZES!!!*** Judged by top Hollywood producers, agents, and development execs, the 2005 PAGE International Screenwriting Awards contest offers all entrants the rare opportunity to get a 'foot in the door' and have their work read by industry professionals currently in search of new talent. DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE! FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, April 15th. Enter instantly online at: http://www.InternationalScreenwritingAwards.com

===========================================================

CONEY ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2005

http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com
indiefilmpage.com and Coney Island USA present the 5th annual Coney Island Film Festival September 30 - October 2, 2005 at the legendary Sideshows by the Seashore and The Coney Island Museum. Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY. Regular deadline is May 6, 2005. Final deadline July 1, 2005. The Festival is open to filmmakers working in all genres and formats. Proceeds benefit the not for profit arts organization Coney Island USA

===========================================================

NEW YROK GRASSROOTS MEDIA CONFERENCE

The New York Grassroots Media Conference will feature a mini-video festival and art gallery during the course of the conference weekend of April 9-10 at the New School University. We are currently accepting submissions for art installations, audio, video and multi-media works. Special consideration will be given to projects and artistic efforts related to the theme of the conference: How can independent media best connect to communities organizing around issues of justice and equality? Deadline for submissions March 18. Go to the form http://nycgrassrootsmedia.org/index.php?name=Art-Submissions

===========================================================

SEEKING COMPLETED FEATURE FILMS
http://www.2bfilms.net

We are currently seeking high quality completed feature films for distribution. We accept all genres and prefer films shot on 35mm, 16mm, and HD. We are a domestic and international distributor and representative, and have relationships with studios, TV stations, and can reach all markets throughout the world. Before submitting a screener, please email with the title of your film, the film format, main cast, and brief synopsis. Email brian@2bfilms.net

===========================================================

ALBANY DIRECTOR'S LAB - LOOKING FOR TALENTED DIRECTORS AND WRITERS
http://imagequilt.com

We are looking for talented directors and writers to participate in a film workshop in Albany, New York this Spring. Three film scripts will be developed in a collaborative environment where writers are given feedback on their work and directors will direct scenes from the screenplays for live performance. Send us your resume and reel if you are interested in participating. Contact: production@imagequilt.com for more information.

===========================================================

VENEZUELAN FILM SHOWCASE 2005 NYC SEEKS SHORT FILMS

The Spirit of Venezuelan Film Showcase 2005 is to put out there the roots, live and diversity of the Venezuelan Culture. The Show case will present you short films from Venezuelan from all around the world. Categories: Short Narrative, Documentary, Experimental and Animation. Send two copies of your material in DVD and Mini DV. *Maximum Running Time: 30 minutes *Include Synopsis, photos and Biography * Birth Place - Nationality *Current Residence Att: Venezuelan film Showcase 2005, 41-49 45th Street, Suite 1B, Sunnyside NY 11104. Email: Venezuelanfilmshowcase@yahoo.com

===========================================================

2005 CINEMANILA INTERNATONAL FILM FESTIVAL

The 7th annual Cinemanila International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for independent feature, short, and documentary films for the 2005 festival. For interested parties, please download the guidelines and application form at http://www.cinemanila.com.ph.

All correspondences should be sent to:

CINEMANILA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
41 Begonia St., Tahanan Village,
Paranaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telefax: (632) 7704015
Email: miff@cinemanila.com; cinemanila@hotmail.com

===========================================================

FILM IN THE CITY SEEKS SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS

New York City based Film in the City is currently seeking Short Film Submissions for its monthly new popular signature program "FITC Industry Nights "SESSIONS". FITC Industry Nights is a monthly program which showcases the latest Short films by directors from around the country.

FITC Industry Nights is a high profile film event which enables each filmmaker to showcase their latest film to the entertainment industry. The FITC Industry Nights programs are always sold out events. If you are looking for a high profile venue to showcase your film,you don't want to miss out on this opportunity.

Please follow the directions below to submit your film:

1) FITC is Currently Only Accepting Shorts Submissions for the FITC Industry Nights Salon.
2) Film Shorts Must be between 5-20 minutes long. (no longer)
3) Feature and Documentary submissions can be between 1-1/2 hours long.
4) Email your brief one paragraph bio to Brunchinthecity@yahoo.com, "SHORTS" in the subject line (NO ATTACHMENTS)
5) Email the length of your film,include contact info.
6) We only use DVD, Film Print and VHS formats
7) Please inform us of any film festivals or competitions that the film has already been shown in.
8) Include when the film was made. We will ONLY get back to filmmakers whose work we have an interest in showcasing. Thanks for taking the time to submit your work to the Film in the City Industry Nights Salon.
The Film in the City Staff
Email: Brunchinthecity@yahoo.com.

No comments: