Sorry about the confusion, folks.  I had the Yahoo calendar set up
wrong and it sent out an announcement about a non-existent meeting.

To clarify, there is no RMM General meeting on Thursday (especially
not at the Brighton Library).  We do have informal meet-ups at the
Little Cafe every Thursday at 6, however.

-M

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Liz has some Fury promotional shorts to share.  Kim might have a short
script & her High Falls contest short film.

Might we see some of Frank's animation for Curt's film?  I hope I hope.

-Mike

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The Rochester Film Lab is a group devoted to the screening and
critique of film and video projects. Those interested in forging
relationships with other indie filmmakers are encouraged to come and
join us for discussion and support. We meet the first Wednesday of
every month.

ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

Who's got something to show?  Lay it on me.

-M

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

The Rochester Film Lab is a group devoted to the screening and
critique of film and video projects. Those interested in forging
relationships with other indie filmmakers are encouraged to come and
join us for discussion and support. We meet the first Wednesday of
every month.

ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

Hey!
Anyone have a video camera with a night vision option.  I would like
like to borrowr/rent for an evening.  HD not required.  Thanks.
Cheers,
Liz

EMERGING FILMMAKERS SERIES AT THE LITTLE THEATRE

PROGRAM #60

Saturday, October 31, 2009, 1:00pm

General Admission: $5.00 (doors open at 12:45pm)





Part One: Rated G-PG



Skeletal Remains • 5:10 minutes • Mike Boas • Rochester, NY

The film: A horror move mash-up set to the music of 1970s rock group
Aviary. Starring Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Glenn Strange and Vincent
Price.

The artist: Mike Boas works with Animatus Studio and Philrose
Productions, but spends most of his free time goofing around at
MadDogMovies.com.



Don’t Change the Channel • 4:04 minutes • Participants of Writers &
Books/RCTV-15 Summer Video Camp • Rochester, NY

The film: A young girl tries to click away from a mysterious
television movie but discovers that she will need more than a remote
to escape this movie monster.

The artists: This film is a collective project produced by the youth
of the Writers & Boks/RCTV-15 Summer Video Camp “Making Movies.”



A Puppet Halloween • 5:15 minutes • Kim Lesslie • Rochester, NY

The film: A puppet couple tries to enjoy Halloween with their
trick-or-treaters when a mysterious stranger appears.

The artist: Kim Lesslie is a local filmmaker/actor/photographer and a
member of Rochester Movie Makers.



Mi Muerte • 2:25 minutes • Paul Rapalee • Rochester, NY

The film: A haunting visual journey exploring life and death.

The artist: Paul Rapalee is a prolific local director whose films have
been featured in festival locally and around the country.



Wilted • 5:25 minutes • Rafael Deleon Jr. • Bronx, NY

The film: A young man introduces his homecoming date to his mother, a
gravely ill woman with sinister intentions.

The artist: Rafael Deleon Jr. is an independent filmmaker whose short
films have been screened at events and festivals such as Fangoria’s
Weekend of Horrors, the New York City Horror Film Festival and the
Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.



The Chamber • 8:29 minutes • Lee Hoag • Rochester, NY

The film: This black-and-white short film was shot during a visit to
the Hamburg Dungeon in Hamburg, Germany.

The artist: Born in Arizona, Lee (aka Bill) Hoag is a painter,
sculptor and filmmaker and a longtime resident of Rochester.



Snap • 8:26 minutes • Madeline Wang • Rochester, NY

The film: In a 1920s’ tiny corner photo shop, a photographer discovers
unusual activities with his camera. After incidents with his
customers, he decides to investigate himself, and things get very
curious …

The artist: Madeline Wang has always been fascinated with visual
storytelling and working as a director and cinematographer is her
ultimate goal.



Family Affair • 6:45 minutes • Rafael Deleon Jr. • Bronx, NY

The film: When a family trip takes a traumatic turn, a father and son
realize that even a damaged family stays together no matter what.

The artist: Rafael Deleon Jr. is an independent filmmaker whose short
films have been screened at events and festivals such as Fangoria’s
Weekend of Horrors, the New York City Horror Film Festival and the
Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival.



Hic Decumbert Affectus Miki • 13:00 minutes • Alexis Mayer • Rochester, NY

The film: High school romance gone wrong.

The artist: Alexis Mayer is a film archivist at the George Eastman
House International Museum of Photography and Film and a projectionist
at the Little Theatre.



Total running time: 58:59



Part Two: Rated PG 13+





Dawn of the Dead Republicans • 7:00 minutes • Stan Main • Rochester, NY

The film: A health care reform debate with no limits.

The artist: Stan Main is Chair of Rochester Movie Makers.



Thumpers • 15:51 minutes • James Anderson & Lisa Feinstein • Rochester, NY

The film: Eli wakes up the morning after a wild house party to find
some of his guests reluctant to leave and his girlfriend nowhere to be
found. As bits of memories from the day before flutter back, an
ominous surprise awaits.

The artists: Director and co-writer James Anderson graduated from the
School of the Arts and is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in
Broadcasting at SUNY Brockport. Lisa Feinstein is a writer and poet
whose previous works include Beatrix, an award-winning 48-Hour Film
Festival entry, and publications in journals such as GUD Magazine,
Vincent Brothers Review, Poetry Midwest and Hazmat.



Virgin Fang • 5:45 minutes • Mike Russo • Rochester, NY

The film: An awkward vampire, desperate to make his first bite, gets
more than he can handle from a beautiful neighbor.

The artist: Mike Russo is an amateur filmmaker whose goal is to make
people laugh.



One Kill • 11:00 minutes • Mike Russo • Rochester, NY

The film: Madman, a sad and lonely shack dweller, isn’t asking for
much—just his first kill. If only he had kept that luck penny.

The artist: Mike Russo is an amateur filmmaker whose goal is to make
people laugh.



Reaper Madness • 7:00 minutes • Rob & Phil Snyder • Island Park, NY

The film: One scene from a feature-length script titled Reel Blood,
which is about two brothers making a low-budget horror film. Their
voices can be heard at the end of the movie as they edit.

The artists: Rob & Phil Snyder are brothers who have been making short
films and television commercials since their teens.



Lila Shue, L.I. • 5:07 minutes • Beth Bailey • Rochester, NY
The film: A quirky private investigator of all things lesbian takes on
an un-deadly case and meets her match.
The artist: Beth Bailey is an award-winning film addict.



The Fairy Princess • 14:20 minutes • Stephen Lyman • New York, NY

The film: It is a dark Halloween night in a quiet suburban
neighborhood. Trick-or-treaters are out with their parents. A little
girl dressed as a fairy is making the rounds alone.  Seeing his
opportunity, a neighbor snatches the girl and takes her into his
basement, where the game of can and mouse begins. And ends.

The artist: Stephen Lyman has written, produced or directed six films
including the Native American short, Sunshine, which debited on PBS
and was part of a screening series for the Smithsonian Institution. He
is a college professor in his spare time.



Dead • 11:00 minutes • Chris Hogan-Roy • Rochester, NY

The film: A dark about a couple dealing with the separation of their
dreams and reality with a little obsession in between. Think Romero
meets Jonze.

The artist: Chris Hogan-Roy is just a small-town beard living in a
plain-faced world. He is zombie obsessed and loves to cuss. Thank you
for watching.



Total running time: 77:03

Now that the High Falls Film Festival has announced its new identity,
several people have asked about submitting films to the festival
proper -- not just the quarterly short film contest.  Yes, 360 | 365
is accepting submissions for the event May 5-10, 2010.

Filmmakers can print out a form or use Without A Box to enter.  Details below.

-M

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

Submit a Film to the 360 | 365 Film Festival

We are now open for submissions!  We are looking for features
(narratives, documentaries, and hybrids), shorts (Adults and Children)
and Young Filmmakers (young people in the greater Rochester region —
urban, suburban, rural - to share their ideas and visions with the
community through the medium of film, video and new media).

Now accepting submissions for the following:
* Features
* Short Films and Videos
* Children’s and Young Adult Programming

DEADLINES:
* Early-bird: NOVEMBER, 20, 2009
* Regular: DECEMBER 28, 2009
* Late: JANUARY 29, 2010
* Extended: FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Fees vary depending on submission type and date.  See site for details.

http://film360365.com/festival/submit-a-film

Hi everyone,

I'm having a party to celebrate (and sell) the new Fury DVD.  Please
come to the party!

The Party will be at:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2009
    6-8pm
    at One Restaurant & Lounge (www.oneryan.com)
        1 Ryan Alley (near the corner of East Ave and Alexander)

At 7pm, there will be a showing of the special features, as well as
clips from the movie.

DVDs will be available for purchase during the event for $15 (tax included).

The party is free and open to the public; however, there will be a
cash bar as well as food available for purchase during the entire
event.  If you are attending, it would be appreciated if you would
signed-up for the event at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169452896440

For those unable to attend, please check the Fury website after
October 20th where you can pre-order your DVD online and it will
shipped starting October 28th.
www.furythemovie.com

The Fury DVD contains the feature movie, as well as special features
like Meet the Actors and a commentary track.  The movie is unrated,
but has both language and violence suitable for mature audiences
only.  Fury is a supernatural-chiller about a teenage band who plan
their first concert in a haunted, abandoned building, and was
produced entirely in Rochester, NY.

Cheers,
Liz

After a couple nights of other Rochester film events, I'm thinking
tonight will be low key.

Frank has volunteered to bring some of his animations to share, Kim
has a short script she'd like feedback on, and I've got some docs from
my indie-film grab bag.

-M

ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: Wednesday, October 14
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

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Since everyone has been announcing their events next week, I figured
I'd compile them.  You know, just in case anyone missed any of the
following.

(What, nothing happening on Friday?)

-M

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MONDAY OCTOBER 12

FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINALISTS OF FIRST ONLINE SHORT FILM COMPETITION

First "HF3 Shorts" Contest Winner to be Announced at Filmmaker
Celebration Party, Open to the Public –
Monday, Oct. 12
5:30 p.m
One Restaurant & Lounge, 1 Ryan Alley in Rochester’s East End.

Rochester, N.Y. (Oct. 6, 2009) – The Rochester High Falls
International Film Festival has announced the names of the top three
finalists in its first-ever online short film contest. The contest,
introduced in August, offers cash and movie screenings as prizes for
unique digital movies three minutes or shorter in length.

An expert panel of contest judges, led by renowned local film critic
Jack Garner, reviewed all 19 short-film submissions and chose the top
three (listed here in alphabetical order by title):

· "Always Everytime" by Velvet D'Amour

· "Coming Home" by Joshua Pies and Dave Siriano

· "The Lake" by Ben Doran

"We were amazed by the talent and creativity of submissions to the
first contest. There were so many perspectives on 'Coming Home,' it
was a pleasure to watch them all," Garner said. "There was significant
conversation among the judges to determine the top winners. I'm really
looking forward to future contests, to see what else participating
filmmakers can create."

All 19 submitted films – which were based on the contest theme "Coming
Home" – will be screened and the top winner announced at a special
filmmaker celebration party on Monday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m. at One
Restaurant & Lounge, 1 Ryan Alley in Rochester's East End.

"The goal of our online short-film contest is to support and encourage
new and existing filmmakers year-round," said John Richardson, the
Festival's executive director. "It's not only about encouraging
filmmaking, but offering screenings and social events at which
filmmakers can present and discuss their films and the creative
process with fans and others in the business."

The first-place winner of the short-film contest will win $1,000, be
screened at the 2010 Rochester High Falls International Film Festival,
and receive two all-access passes to the Festival. The second- and
third-place films will also be screened at the 2010 Festival, and the
filmmakers will receive two all-access passes to the Festival.

More information about the contest, including rules and links to all
19 "Coming Home" submissions, is available at
http://www.RochesterMovieFest.com/hf3shorts

[Note: Original plans had the winning film premiering at Rochester's
175th Anniversary Gala, which was cancelled by the City.]

http://rochestermoviefest.com

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

“Rochester Movie Makers Summer Shorts Sneak Peak”

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7:30pm arrival, 8:00pm screening
at Water Street Music Hall
(204 N. Water Street, Rochester, NY 14604)


RAVA members and their guests are invited to the world premier of many
of the 2009 Rochester Movie Makers Summer Shorts!  This is an
exclusive invitation for cast and crew of these films, Rochester Movie
Makers, their friends and RAVA members.

Come see 8 unique short films all having the distinction of being
written, shot and edited in Rochester by 100% Rochestarians this
spring and summer!

The program will include:
•  Virgin Fang - the story of a shy vampire dealing with a pretty neighbor
•  Taco Meat - a unique story about listening to everyone
•  Threads - a ballerina’s story
•  Drug Dealer - a series of blind dates that don’t work out
•  Drive Thru - The strained relations of a young married couple are
revealed as they wait in line at a drive thru
•  Lifeline - the journey of one man towards the acceptance of his mortality
•  Thanksgiving - acceptance can be challenging for even the most liberal minds
•  Dawn of the Dead Republicans - a health care debate with no limits

The program will start at 8pm, doors open at 7:30.  The program will
run about one hour.

The screening is free; however, there is a suggested donation of $2.00
to help RMM cover expenses at Water Street Music Hall. There will be a
cash bar open with social time before and after the films.

For questions on the event, write to Stan Main (RAVA member and RMM
Chair) at: Stan@...

If you'd like meet other local filmmakers, join RMM!  Visit
http://rochestermoviemakers.org for details.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Monthly Rochester Film Lab Meeting at Animatus, 7pm

See http://rochesterfilmlab.org

Contact mike(at)animatusstudio.com if you have something to share.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Coming Home - Movies on a Shoestring presents Filmmakers from
Rochester International Film Festival

Featuring films and appearances of local filmmakers and actors from
the Rochester area. Free, donations accepted.

Dave Puls of Animatus will have a couple of his short films play at
this event, celebrating the best of past fests.

Thursday, October 15, 2009
7pm
Strong Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square Drive

http://www.rochesterfilmfest.org/

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

Hey all, because of the Robert Forster screening at the Little this
Wednesday, the RFL meeting at Animatus will be on October 14, 7pm.

Also, whether you're a member of Rochester Movie Makers or not, I
encourage you to attend the RMM event at Waterstreet on Oct 13th.
Details are here: http://bit.ly/d5UN7

-M

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My student, Adrian Esposito, is screening his latest documentary at
the Library this weekend.  See the movie, meet Adrian, buy a DVD!

-M

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AGING TREES OF KNOWLEDGE II SCREENING

Adrian Esposito's film about Rochester historian, Dr. David Anderson,
will premiere Sunday as part of the "All Things Mali" series.

October 4, 2pm
Kate Gleason Auditorium
Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building
Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
Parking is free at the Court Street Garage

See a trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHVbB29HE6Q
Brochure for the series is online here:
http://mcls.entrexp.com/documentView.asp?docid=568

“Griots” means stories. “Aging Trees of Knowledge” is a series of
films by Adrian Esposito that tell the stories of actual people and
events. “Command of Sankofa, Servant Leader” tells the stories of
various Rochester residents including that of the Rochester youth in
the 1960’s who, under the guidance of Dr. David Anderson, noted
storyteller and black historian, take on the challenge of lead paint
that continues to be a problem in many inner cities.

Filmmaker Adrian Esposito is a 2008 graduate of the Monroe #1 BOCES
EMCC Radio & Television Broadcasting program in Rochester, N.Y. As a
child, Adrian was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a disability on
the Autism spectrum of disorders. Despite the challenges he faced, he
began to take animation and filmmaking classes at Animatus Studio in
Rochester NY when he was 12 years old. He progressed from animation to
filmmaking and now has several film projects to his credit.

For more information about Adrian’s films go to: http://www.Espocinema.com

A short reception will follow the movie when you can meet Adrian.
Copies of the DVD will be available at a discounted price of $10.

Holy cow, I didn't know about the Jackie Brown / Robert Forster event.
  That's actually worth going to.

Any objections to moving the RFL meeting to October 14?

-M

On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM, Liz Lehmann <liz@...> wrote:
> Hi Mike,
> I assume you saw the notice from the Little about a special showing:
> CALENDAR LISTING An Evening with Robert Forster Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009
> 6:30PM-9:30PM Tickets $10 The Little Theatre Former Rochesterian and Little
> Theatre supporter Robert Forster will be in town for a discussion hosted by
> Jack Garner followed by a special screening of Jackie Brown. Do you want to
> consider moving the Lab to the following week?
> Cheers,
> Liz
>
>
>
>
> I'm going away for the weekend, so I'm trying to get a jump on this now.
>
> So far for next week, Kim Lesslie has some items to share.
>
> I may show Virgin Fang, which I've been editing for Mike Russo.
>
> Anyone else? Maybe we could see some rough footage from one of
> Derrick's projects?
>
> -Mike
>
> ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO
>
> DATE: First Wednesday of the month
> TIME: 7pm - 9pm
> LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
> (Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine
> Restaurant)
>
> --
> http://facebook.com/mikeboas



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I'm going away for the weekend, so I'm trying to get a jump on this now.

So far for next week, Kim Lesslie has some items to share.

I may show Virgin Fang, which I've been editing for Mike Russo.

Anyone else?  Maybe we could see some rough footage from one of
Derrick's projects?

-Mike


ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

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I think this would be a good month to screen RIP! A Remix Manifesto.
I saw this doc at the last Rochester High Falls Film Festival, and it
struck me as a good film to share with the group.  It's a look at
remixing -- taking audio and video, mashing it up into something new,
and sharing with the public.  It touches on issues of copyright,
public domain, creative commons, etc.

I've got the DVD and we can watch it this Wednesday on the Animatus
big screen. 7pm, 34 Winthrop Street.

Also, I've got Mind Rip zombie footage.  Mmmmm... brains.

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

Immerse yourself in the energetic, innovative and potentially illegal
world of mash-up media with RiP: A remix manifesto. Let web activist
Brett Gaylor and musician Greg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk,
serve as your digital tour guides on a probing investigation into how
culture builds upon culture in the information age.

Biomedical engineer turned live-performance sensation Girl Talk, has
received immense commercial and critical success for his mind-blowing
sample-based music. Utilizing technical expertise and a ferocious
creative streak, Girl Talk repositions popular music to create a wild
and edgy dialogue between artists from all genres and eras. But are
his practices legal? Do his methods of frenetic appropriation embrace
collaboration in its purest sense? Or are they infractions of creative
integrity and violations of copyright?

You be the judge by watching RiP: A remix manifesto.

http://www.ripremix.com/

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

ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

Hi Everyone,

This might interest some of you...
http://www.goinggreenfilmfestival.com/

Early bird deadline: Aug 31
Regular deadline: Nov 30
Final deadline: Jan 15, 2010

Cheers,
Liz

---------- Forwarded message ----------

Auditions for short film, BUS DRIVER, to be held 9/3/09. Looking for
three actors (one lead, two supporting), male and female, age 35 to
65, for credited, non-compensated roles. Actors will need availability
for weeknight rehearsals and weekend shoot. Lead actor will need
greater flexibility for 2 or 3 weekday shoots. All experience levels
welcome. For appointment and more info, please email questions and
head shot to ealtmann(AT)rochester.rr.com


Emily Altmann

Thanks to everyone who helped with the Mind Rip zombie shoot Sunday
night! My feet and fingers are still pruny, my voice is hoarse, and
I've got blood and dirt in places you don't want to know about.

We had more than two dozen eager zombie volunteers. They were made up,
slapped with mud, and told to walk through tall weeds in pouring rain.
And they kept coming back for more. What's wrong with these people?

I saw the footage today, and it rocks! We got shots that any big
budget production would be jealous of. It's really gratifying to see
what we can do with a little talent, some elbow grease, and buckets of
enthusiasm.

Special thanks go out to our make-up crew, headed by Terry and Mary,
who made a little foundation go a long way. Thanks also to the
gentlemen of the West Webster Fire Department and the staff of
MacGregor's who put up with our shenanigans.

We have a few more scenes to shoot before the promotional trailer will
be edited and made public. In the meantime, I plan to post some
behind-the-scenes stills and video soon.

To stay up to date with the project, become a fan of Mind Rip on
Facebook here: http://bit.ly/o5sbf

If you have any snapshots or video from Sunday night, feel free to
post them on our wall!

-Mike Boas

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Forwarding this request from Donna De Palma.  Contact her if you can help.
-Mike

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Still needed for Fleetwood --1920's love story to shoot Labor Day weekend:

CREW

Make-up artist
General assistant to crew with own transportation
Actor to play maid -- female from 18 - 45 yrs. old

PROPS to borrow for one week

Antique wooden toy airplane
Old crochet set or badminton set circa pre 1950's
French or British maid outfit
Boy's sailor suit (for 8 yr. old boy)

Contact: Donna De Palma 585.703.6391
donnadepalma(AT)mac.com

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Fleetwood

A childhood love story set in the 1920’s, Fleetwood features the
youngest of young lovers, CoCo and Evan. Antoinette, CoCo’s mother,
indulges her only child, a seven year-old who possesses a prophetic
gift inherited from her grandmother. Evan, a musical prodigy whose
future is being mapped out by his mother, Cleo, is devoted to CoCo in
his own way.

In the garden of their country estate, Antoinette and Thad, CoCo’s
parents, invite Evan’s parents and other guests to a noontime meal on
a mid-summer Sunday afternoon.

After a hearty toast, and during a splendid meal, the children’s
parents observe their ease with one another. CoCo and Evan, who grew
up together, have come to know each other well in their short lives.

During the meal, Antoinette confides to Thad and Evan’s parents that
CoCo secretly hopes to marry Evan someday and that it may be more than
just a childhood whim. Cleo’s objections threaten to disrupt the
occasion though the children remain unaffected by anything that might
dampen their happiness.

A story about the earliest yearning for love and how seeds of undoing are cast.

This sounds like a fun competition, all about writing quickly under
pressure.  Read the full details at:
http://www.screenwritingexpo.com/writingtournament.2009.html

Cyberspace Open Contest
Enter for just $12 by Sept. 16.
Write up to three brief scenes.
Win a quick $3,000.
First Round Is Over The Weekend Of Sept. 18-21

Round One: Your Lost Weekend
This round is like this real-life situation: A producer calls you at 5
pm Friday and says "We desperately need a new scene first thing
Monday, or production stalls, with a $50,000/hour crew sitting
around!"

Round Two: The All-Nighter
Round Two is like this: it becomes obvious late in the day that a
production needs a new scene by the next morning to make the story
work.  You get the call: "We gotta have this by 9 a.m.!"

Round Three: 90 Minutes Of Pressure
It's like this: You're a script doctor.  You are visiting the set of a
movie someone else penned. Production has stopped dead. The producer,
covered with sweat, rushes up to you and says, "We need a scene! The
studio is threatening to pull the plug if we don't shoot it  today!"

Follow Creative Screenwriting on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/creativescreen

Greetings!  We'll be shooting two scenes from John Vincent's MIND RIP
promotional trailer this Sunday night, August 23rd.  We're looking for
brave zombie volunteers to stagger around in ratty clothing, get
muddy, and get rained on.  All zombies must bring a signed "zombie
expectation sheet" available for print here:
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dqv5vj4_207gqthnmdq

Date: August 23, 2009

Zombie call time: 8pm
We'll be shooting later, but we need time to prepare your make-up.  We
expect to finish about midnight or 1am.

Location:
MacGregor's Grill And Taproom (Penfield/Webster)
1129 Empire Blvd, Rochester, New York, 14609

What to bring:
1) Your signed Zombie Expectation sheet -- or you don't get to be undead!
2) "Funeral" wardrobe (something you might be buried in but don't mind
getting messed up).
3) Jacket, blanket, towel, and/or a change of clothes.
4) Bug repellent.

We advise you to eat dinner before hand.  (There will be some snacks &
beverages, not enough for a meal.)  Zombies must be at least 18 years
of age.


Questions?
Contact Mike Boas
mike@...
cell: 585-496-4532

Please RSVP so I have an idea of how many will be attending.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Linda Moroney <lmoroney(AT)highfallsfilmfestival.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 4:01 PM
Subject: Rochester/High Falls Int'l Film Festival newsletter



In this issue:

-HF3 Shorts Contest

-New leadership



ROCHESTER HIGH FALLS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
INTRODUCES ONLINE SHORT FILM COMPETITION

First “HF3 Shorts” Theme will Celebrate Rochester’s 175th Anniversary

The Rochester High Falls International Film Festival team is working
hard on broadening the organization’s mission and scope.  Our first
step is establishing a year-round presence with a short film contest,
that focuses on a new theme every other month.   “HF3 Shorts” will
offer cash and movie screenings as prizes for unique digital movies
three minutes or shorter in length.  “The filmmaking talent in the
Rochester region is remarkable,” said John Richardson, the Festival’s
executive director. “This new online short-film contest is just one
more way we can support and encourage new and existing filmmakers –
year-round.”

For the contest’s premiere, the Festival has partnered with the City
of Rochester and announced its first theme, “Coming Home: Rochester’s
175th Anniversary.”  Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is helping to
encourage participation via a video running on our website
(www.rochestermoviefest.com), and is planning his own short film
entry.  “The Film Festival’s new contest provides us with the perfect
opportunity to ask Rochesterians to share their stories about our home
town,” Mayor Duffy said.

            Deadline for entries of the first contest is Sept. 25,
2009. The winning film will premiere at the 175th Anniversary Gala on
October 3rd, and be screened at the 2010 Rochester High Falls
International Film Festival.  All short films submitted to the contest
will be viewable on our website and on YouTube.  The winner of each
contest will also win $1,000.

For each contest, all entries will be judged by an expert panel led by
renowned local film critic, Jack Garner.  “The late Orson Wells said,
near the end of his life, that the day is coming, thanks to the ease
of today’s hands-on technology, when anybody can make a movie. The
challenge is to make them good,” Garner said. “That’s your challenge
if you’d like to be part of the High Falls Film Festival’s shorts
program. I hope entries will cause me to bring my Number-10 rating out
of retirement!”

            For more information about the contest, including
submission rules and contest themes, visit our website
http://www.RochesterMovieFest.com. The contest introductory videos
were created by a talented team from Crystal Pix. The website, created
by Animatus Studio, will feature video links to all entries of each
contest.



Meet Our New Festival Team

As most of you may know by now, we have a new team here at The
Festival.  We are all impatiently awaiting the exciting new paths this
energetic duo will lead us on.  In the meantime, here’s their back
story…

John Richardson (Executive Director) is a Co-Founder of the Rochester/
High Falls International Film Festival. He served as Board Chair for
most of the Festival's history prior to becoming Executive Director.
In a previous life, he was the Director of New York Public Affairs for
Eastman Kodak Company.  His responsibilities included lobbying and
public relations initiatives with the state and local governments, and
community-interest groups in the greater Rochester area. John was the
company liaison for economic development initiatives, environmental
issues, charitable contributions, workforce training, real estate, tax
negotiations, and the arts.  In prior positions, John was Controller
of Kodak's Lincoln Plant, Manager of Operations for the Federal
Systems Division, and Director of the Federal Government Marketing
organization where he managed a $250M business selling commercial
products to the Federal government.  John was also the Marketing
Manager for the first digital camera and digital printer.  John is
active in the Rochester community and currently serves on the Boards
of WXXI Public Broadcasting Council, Pathstone Advisory Panel, and
volunteers for Junior Achievement.



Linda Moroney (Managing Director) has been active in the independent
film community for over 10 years. Films she's produced have shown
theatrically, been broadcast nationally, and screened at numerous film
festivals worldwide.  Prior to becoming our Managing Director, Linda
served at the Technical Director and Shorts Co-Programmer for the
festival.   In 2007, she was the Curator for Animated Jazz Shorts from
The Hubley Studio, which was a Co-presentation by the Rochester
International Jazz Festival, Rochester/High Falls International Film
Festival, and George Eastman House. Linda cut her filmmaking teeth
working with Academy Award winner, Faith Hubley, on six of her
animated films.  In addition, Linda was the Associate Producer on the
independent feature-length documentary, RAM DASS  FIERCE GRACE named
by Newsweek magazine as one of the five best non-fiction films of
2002, and broadcast nationally on PBS in 2004. Recently, she directed
the documentary short, STREET EATS, which debuted at The Kansas City
Film Festival.  She has also produced several other short films
including Emily Hubley's award-winning SET SET SPIKE (2001), which was
an official selection in the 2002 Sundance Festival. Linda is a
founding member of Women in Film & Television Rochester. She is
currently in pre-production on THE STORYBOOK PROJECT, her first
documentary feature film as director.



ABOUT THE ROCHESTER HIGH FALLS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL:



Since its inception in 2001, the Rochester High Falls International
Film Festival has become one of the leading cultural events in
Rochester and the surrounding region, boosting tourism with attendees
who spend an estimated $1 million in and around the downtown festival
sites. The festival’s mission is to feature exceptional work of women
in all areas of film, video and new media. The festival is a lively
mix of emerging and well-established talent, with past guests who
include Lynn Redgrave, Rita Moreno, Bill Pullman, Philip Seymour
Hoffman, Gordy Hoffman, Christine Lahti, Angela Bassett, Jane
Alexander, Candice Bergen, Joan Allen, Famke Janssen, Sally Kellerman,
voice-over actress Nancy “Bart Simpson” Cartwright, producer Lauren
Shuler Donner, and Shrek director Vicky Jenson.



Many thanks to our sponsors:

City of Rochester
Crystal Pix
Animatus Studio

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rochester Movie Makers <no-reply@...>
Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Subject: Casting call for Donna De Palma's FLEETWOOD


Auditions to be held for Fleetwood on Thursday, August 13th,

4pm - 7pm at Pittsford Library’s Fisher Meeting Room. Fleetwood is an
alternative love story set at Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua. This
project will shoot on one full day at the end of August or 1st week in
September. Contact Donna for audition appointment time at
donnadepalma(AT)mac.com or 585.703.6391. Prior acting experience not
necessary--need to be comfortable acting in front of a camera. May
need to be available on one weekday or any weekend in late August or
early September.



Casting for the following:

CoCo --main character 6-7 yrs. old, playful, expressive child, European features

Evan --main character 6-7 yrs. old, blue eyes, dreamy, sensitive features

Antoinette--main character, mother of CoCo, dark hair, expressive,
pretty, late 20's, European features

Cleo --mother of Evan, mid-30's, pale, light hair, can be made to appear plain

Ian --father of Evan, mid-30's, pale, slim, soft-spoken

Two extras--pre--teens or 20's

For more plot info, go to http://twurl.nl/2kribl

This Wednesday, we have "The Warriors of the Sun," a feature
documentary from Pacho Lane (see info below).  He's looking for very
critical feedback as to what works and what doesn't, and what may be
missing.

Stan Main also has the rough cut of the RMM short, "The Drug Dealer."

I'm planning on breaking out the new Animatus video projection system
for this meeting.  We'll be watching on the big screen!

-M

ROCHESTER FILM LAB MEETING INFO

DATE: First Wednesday of the month
TIME: 7pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Animatus Studio, 34 Winthrop Street, Rochester NY
(Down the block from the Little Theatre, next door to the Two Vine Restaurant)

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The Warriors of the Sun (95')

In Spanish and Totonac with English subtitles

Ivan, a young Totonac Indian from a remote community in Eastern
Mexico, has a vision in which Jesus appears to him as a green snake,
and takes him to meet God. God tells him he must vow to revive Los
Voladores ("the flyers"), a 2000 year-old ritual in which four men
"fly" from an 80' pole after a fifth, on the top, offers his heart to
the Sun.

Ivan asks Salvador, the old "capitan" of the Voladores, to teach him
and his friends the ritual, and Salvador agrees. Bruno, one of the
friends, visits the ruins of El Tajin, the ancient Totonac capital,
where he discovers that the Voladores ritual was inherited from his
ancestors.

On his return, Ivan, Bruno, and their friends select a sacred
"Flowering Tree" to cut down for their pole, and Salvador teaches them
the steps and meaning of the ritual. They raise a 30' high practice
pole, and, totally terrified, make their first, hilarious "flight".

After more practice, and various adventures, they are ready for the
real thing. At midnight mass Christmas Eve the priest blesses them and
they dance around the altar. The next day they fly from the 80' pole
in the churchyard, to the applause of a large crowd of onlookers.

An old Totonac tells how once upon a time the Voladores flew away.
While they were gone, the mayor chopped up the pole, so when they
returned they had nowhere to land. So the turned into birds, and flew
up to heaven.

This is a roughcut, the first "public" screening.  I'm looking for
very critical feedback as to what works and what doesn't, and what may
be missing.

You can see two clips from the film on YouTube :

"Warriors of the Sun" - Ivan's Dream - intro clip -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8XQGA0VeBY

"Warriors of the Sun" - FinalClip - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jCEKXDvR8o

as well as a clip of the Volador flight from my earlier 30' film on the ritual

"The Tree Of Life" - Clip 2 - The Flight -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjSauzG11Yk