ARIZONA FILM OFFICE HOTWEB

~ PHOTO SHOOT OPPORTUNITY ~

Slingshot Communications (www.slingshot.com) is conducting a photo shoot for their corporate marketing material.

We need twenty (20) people:

We are looking for talent of all sizes, shapes, genders, ethnicities and ages. It is very important that we have a diverse group so everyone is encouraged to submit.

Prior modeling/photo shoot experience is not required however talent is expected to be enthusiastic and follow direction.

Anyone that does not follow these directions will not be considered:

Do not submit if you are not available from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday May 10th 2008.

Submit two photos:

1. A head shot

2. A full body shot

Email to: kaslam311@gmail.com with the subject "Slingshot - your name"

(If you train with the Dearing Acting Studio, but sure to mention it.)

Photos do not have to be professional grade - digital pics are fine.

Again, we are looking for a DIVERSE group - don't count yourself out.

Payment is $200.00 a day. Slingshot will also provide meals.

~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ~

SUMMER CINEMA LOUNGE

IFP/PHX's Cinema Lounges are held one Friday a month and feature Arizona-made films of all lengths. The space is intimate, seating only 100 people, and the casual event features a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and mingling at the beginning and the end of the evening.

IFP/PHX presents Cinema Lounge at the Loft in Tucson is held one Tuesday a month in addition to the Phoenix screening.

Members and non-members can submit work and only need to apply for either Tucson or Phoenix and will be considered for both. Members can also attend for free.

Submission prices are:
SHORTS: $10 IFP/PHX members; $20 non-members
FEATURES: $25 IFP/PHX members; $40 non-members

For more information, E-mail: info@ifpphx.org or gtavera@ifpphx.org or call 602.955.6444.
Full guidelines and applications online at www.ifp.org

MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE

Current IFP/PHX members are invited to submit a 1-2 minute demo reel of their work for the IFP/PHX MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE.

The Member Demo Reels will be played at all IFP/PHX networking events.

Now when you meet other filmmakers at the networking events, your work will be showcased too!

This is an unparalled opportunity to take networking to the next level.

Submissions are on-going and FREE for paid-up IFP/PHX members.

SUBMISSION FORM: For more information, E-mail: amelby@ifpphx.org

~ May Filmmaker Workshop – Cinematography Improving your Camera Work ~

Full-day hands-on workshop with professional cinematographer and editor Webb Pickersgill. Learn the tricks that will make your film stand out from the others. Boost production value by investing in these tools and techniques! Lunch and handout is included.

Buy your tickets in advance online! Only $45 for IFP members and $80 for non-members: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/3380
At the door, prices are $50 members and $85 non-members.

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

10am-4pm

Metro Arts Production Studio
1700 N 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Phoenix, Arizona

~ AFTRA Phoenix Workshop presents: How to Be Prepared for Stunts on Any Set ~

Saturday, May 31 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
"Stunts, Special Effects and Safety"

Illuma Studios
16601 N 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
(south of Bell Rd., east of 101 Loop)

This workshop is for everyone who expects to work on a set, especially where action sequences are going to be filmed. Learn all aspects of stunt safety. These seasoned stunt performers will demonstrate how to do stunts for the camera. Learn the ins and outs of hand-to-hand combat, falls and rolls. Arizona's seasoned special effects expert will cover gun safety and varied special effects.

Presenters:

Rodd Wolff is a 2003 Inductee to the Stuntmen's Hall of Fame, AFTRA Board of Director Recording Secretary and SAG National Stunt and Safety Committee Member. Rodd has appeared in numerous films and television commercials highlighting his expertise in performance driving and equestrian stunts.

Sherry Leigh has 20 years experience in front of and behind the camera. Sherry appeared in the live stunt shows "T2/3D" and "Water World" at Universal Studios in Hollywood for four years and in Japan for a year. Sherry is a Member-at-Large AFTRA Board of Director.

Vicki Sims has worked over 20 years as a stuntwoman. A member of the Stuntwomen's Association of Motion Pictures, Vicki has appeared in numerous television and theatrical films. An accomplished stuntwoman, Vicki's record high fall on fire is 92 feet.

Cory R. Starr has nearly 20 years special effects production experience and has been a Federal explosive licensee for 12 years. Cory's specialties cover atmospheric, mechanical and pyrotechnics effects. Cory's special effects work can be seen in such productions as S.I.S., Desperation, Rescue 911, and many more.

Bring your notebook and pen along with your questions. There will be demonstrations and prizes.

Registration is Required:

Payable at the door: Cost for AFTRA or other union members is $25. Cost for non-members is $35. To pre-register for this workshop send an e-mail to phoenix@aftra.com, or call the AFTRA office at 623-687-9977.

Directions to Illuma Studios:
Do not use Mapquest, Yahoo Maps or any other internet mapping service as the directions will be incorrect.

Heading North on 101 Loop: Take Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd exit toward Bell Rd. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn Right onto Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.

Heading South on 101 Loop: Take the Pima Rd/Princess Dr. exit. Stay straight to go onto N. Pima Rd. Turn left on E. Bell Rd. Turn Right onto N. 90th Street. Third building on left.

Reserve right now, because this will fill up fast!

~ CALL FOR EXTRA CASTING ~

Sam Mendes will be shooting part of his new film in Arizona (Phoenix & Tucson) June 2nd through June 10th. Helen McCready, C.S.A. will be casting extras, featured extras, day players and stand-ins.

Some of Sam Mendes' past films are: American Beauty, Road to Perdition (with Tom Hanks), and Jarheads.

PAY: $75 for extras/featured extras -- Day Players and Stand-in's TBD.

Please email: CastingPros@helenwheels.net for your submissions with SAM MENDES FILM in the subject line.

~ Press Release ~

Tombstone.org Announces: The Headshot Film Festival in Historic Tombstone, Arizona

Tombstone, AZ July 5, 2008: The Dragon Saloon, located at The Good Enough Mine in Historic Tombstone, AZ has been chosen as the venue for the 1st Annual "Headshot Film Festival". Tombstone.org and BG Media Group, Inc. have sponsored a day of western-themed short films.

Submission Form and Terms are located online at: www.tombstone.org.

For more information, please contact:

Michael Drawdy
7012 E. Stella Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85730
Cell: 520-250-7563
Email: mdrawdy@tombstone.org
http://www.tombstone.org/headshot

~ The Arizona Film and Television Festival ~

September 18 - 21, 2008

The 2008 Peoria Film Festival Executive board would like to share with you some very exciting news!

We've partnered with the nationwide 48 Hour Film Project as well as other film organizations in Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, to join us in our quest to provide and even more stimulating event for the Arizona independent filmmaker.

Now we'll be able to show more films, add more amazing celebrities to our lineup, gain exposure for local filmmakers outside of Arizona and offer more prizes including a LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR OUT WINNER!

But wait - there's more!

In order to accommodate our new partners, the original march festival dates have been changed to September 18-21, 2008. As a direct result, we've extended our film, television and screenplay submission deadlines through March 31, 2008.

As a reflection of our status in this new cooperative venture, we will now be known as the Arizona Film and Television Festival.

Please note, all 2008 Peoria Film Festival tickets dated March 6-9, 2008, will be honored at the September event.

Our new website address is: www.AZFilmAndTVFest.com.

Contact information:
Festival Director & Peoria Film Commissioner: Helen McCready, C.S.A.
Email: Helen@AZFilmAndTVFest.com
Website: www.AZFilmAndTVFest.com
Phone: 623.363.1543