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2008-07-06T01:54:58Z

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Auditions- Aberrant Behavior- Saturday June 7th @ Mamma Buzz 4-6M in Oakland arts district- Need some of the crew too

2008-05-27T02:14:04Z

I am having auditions for my new movie "Aberrant Behavior" Saturday June Seventh at Mamma Buzz Cafe in downtown Oaklands Art District 2318 Telegraph Ave from 4-6PM. If your interested in the movie you can e-mail me at: aberrantbehaviormovie@gmail.com. I have already casted some of the roles and have people working on it, I just have not cast all of them yet and of course the female lead.

There will be some paid roles (of course the leads) but this is a low budget (around 25-35,000 or so) affair so it won't be a whole lot. Just to warn you.

Aberrant Behavior, is basically a love story about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. They have a very co-dependent relationship and with there disorders too , they literally destroy each other.

There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

THERE WILL BE SOME SEXUALITY AND NUDITY FOR THE TWO LEADS, AS WELL AS MISTY AND FOGGY TO A LESSER DEGREE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT ME FOR THOSE ROLES, IF YOUR NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT. THANK YOU.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:

LEADS:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin. Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUALS SITUATIONS REQUIRED-CAST

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered. She falls in love with Victor. SOME NUDITY AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS REQUIRED.

SUPPORTING LEADS:
Pedida Muertos- (20's -40's)-Mexican- Victor's nearly catatonic - mute drug addict mother, who is usually messing around with strange men, and drugged up. Mostly abuses Victor through neglect. Mostly shown in flashbacks, but one scene in present as well. Young actress aged to look older in present, or vice versa.

Misty & Foggy (20's) two girls that Victor and Chad meet at the bar, who are wasted, and act and look like twins. Very ditzy, drunk, corporate, normal. They take Victor and Chad back to there place. Drunken debauchery ensues.

Spic 'N' Span (20's -40's)- One of the horrible mascots for the advertising firm Victor works for, "Spic n Span's Whiten it up" Cleaning product. They play racist cliched versions of mexican house workers. Think Samo. It's meant to be horrible, and it of course offends Victor.

Aiko's Father-
A militant cold hearted man who sexually abuses aiko. Must be bilingual Japanese & English

Aiko's Mother-
Always screaming at Aikos father. Bi-lingual fluent in German & English

VARIOUS:
Hipster's (18-30) Some with speaking roles. A house party Victor crashes.

Office workers (20's -on) Some with speaking roles.

Various small roles for the horrible commercials and promo's from the firm Victor briefly works for

Other roles as well-Not listed

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Screenwriter headed to the lovely land of L.A. today...

2008-03-08T21:28:05Z

...to hunt down another Agent. Long story. Anybody want to get together, play some pool in a backstreet Tiki bar, and bitch about the industry?

Let's play. 828-545-6189

A

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Aberrant behavior-auditions saturday the 19th 2263 mission (between 18th & 19th) 3:30-6:30 (Also looking for crew)

2008-01-16T12:24:49Z

'm making a film, that will be somewhat explicit in parts. Also, there will be imagery that needs nudity.
I am afraid that I will not be able to cut the content of the movie script, even if I find actors interested .You can e-mail me with rates, photos, questions, etc. If your an actor or actress who has worked in nudity and/or sexual situations, is comfortable with it, and would like to take on a feature narrative film as a major role please e-mail me or show up to the auditions. The two main roles are the ones that require it but there are others. If you would like to be featured in sequences that do not involve the main characters, but are part of dreamlike imagery you can either show up to the audition, or e-mail me with link to your work. Best place to e-mail:
theperiodmovie@yahoo.com

Here is the plot:
Aberrant Behavior, is basically about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. Who are in a very self destructive relationship, there perfect for each-other except they literally kill each-other by being together. A lot of psycho-sexual/self mutilation-masochism in this one.There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis.

Keep in mind the budget of this movie will probably stay around 25-35, 000 dollars (already secured), so just warning I can't pay the highest rates

Thanks-
Jason

Here is the original posting:

I have a new movie called "Aberrant Behavior" auditioning Sat. 1/19 3:30-6:3- at the Dark Room SF 2263 Mission off of 19th and Mission@ 3:30 - 6:30. (My first movie "the period" came out through Sub Rosa Cinema can be seen/bought at Netflix www.myspace.com/theperiodmovie as well as various other outlets)
Aberrant Behavior, is basically about two self destructive anarchistic-y street kids who have an exaggerated form of pica, a disorder where people feel compelled to eat non-food materials, carpet, dirt, soap, drano, various chemicals, etc. as portrayed as a drug addiction. There's more to it, but that's the basic synopsis. If you can't make it to the auditions, you can send me a head shot with resume, or whatever you want. We can then decide when and where to meet.

I will be hiring for many roles, all ages (over 18) races, sizes, etc. But here are the main characters:
Main Characters:
Victor Muertos: (Mid to late twenties) Half Mexican/Half white (Half latino/half white will probably work). Black hair, down to chin and five o clock shadow. (Flexible though). Tall and thin but not too thin.
Dark, brooding, depressed, prone to long winded sarcastic, cynical rants. Living off the state for mental depression, and addiction, but eventually breaks himself from the state. He hates the state, and normal life in general. He hates almost everything. He is sort of sloppy hipster, slightly emo, slight slight slight goth meets street kid. Light or no body mod, piercings, etc. He eventually lives on the street because of choice.He falls in love with Aiko.

Aiko Zumbi (18-early twenties or look like it) Half Japanese/Half German (or Japanese, or half Japanese/Half white). Shorter than Victor, thin but still slightly curvy.
Street kid with a bit of dark hippie. Has been sexually abused as a child. Prone to violence. Prone to long winded rants, or sometimes just total silence. Dark, cynical, with a very bleak view of life. Body mods, tattoo's, piercings, fine. Dreaded or colored hair fine as well. Actually preffered.
She falls in love with Victor.

Emma May (20's to 30's) Actress must be thin, because character is anorexic. Very fake, superficial, manic laughing. Very self deluded. She doesn't really see her anorexia as a problem, she think she looks great though she's obviously dieing and goes to extremes to keep herself thin. She is always dressed up elegantly and thinks of herself as a proper lady even when doing something grotesque . She is a head executive at a advertising/pr firm that she gets a Victor a brief job at, through meeting him in a class over there mutual addictions. (Brief Nudity /Partial a few times)

Caseworker Joe (30's-40's) Written has hispanic, but open. Larger guy, tall, built like a shed, a bit fat but not flabby fat. Very coarse, to the point, direct "Take no shit" kind of guy. Very normal, buys into the whole big house in the suburbs, good job, etc. He is Victor's Caseworker, and is tired of Victor's Shit, and believes he is not trying to quit. (None)

Glitters- a gay gangster rapper, take everything that's a cliche and horrible about it and flip it so that it's gay (some, will also need male models)

Pedida Muertos-Victors Mother. A nearly catatonic morally apprehensive drug addict who's always sleeping with random guys and ignoring her child (Some nudity/sexual situations can be negotiated to less)

And then random visuals, nudes for some flashback scenes (of some sort of psuedo porn the main characer shot) a girl that Victor sleeps with before he falls in love with Zumbi (requires brief nudity/sexuality) and some body part imagery that will not feature the face of the actor/actress, among other thing

I need before I even start:
Prostethetics/Makeup- There are many parts of my movie that need gore, ghoulish makeup or creating body casts for dreamlike effect (like a scene where they fall onto the ground and break like porcelain blood-paint spraying out of them creating a heart) but most importantly I need someone who can help make someone look anorexic, eye sockets reccessed , hips sticking out, ribs sticking out, shoulder blades, etc. I can't start without this because it's one of the main characters.

Boom-I have someone lined up for operating boom/mixing sound, but I'm not sure he'll always be available. I need someone who has at least some experience in this to help. I have equipment but having (better?) equipment would be great.

Props- It would be great to have someone who can assist in creating edible (or non toxic) chemicals, substances, materials for the main characters to ingest. It would also free me up to think about other things.

Lighting/ Art Department/ Set Design/Decoration/Locations- I need someone who can do a lot without a lot who can work with unusual materials. Who isn't too expensive or I won't be able to afford you. Also may be able to transform other locations into desired location.Things needed for instance underground bomb shelter turned into run down sorta apartment. Abandoned buildings. Offices. Fashion Show. A sewer, where the characters live in and eat off of trash.

Original posting:

Set Decorators/Builders:
Though the majority of the movie will be in real locations. There will be a few sets built, and sets that will be decorated to fit the movie. I am looking for people who have experience building sets (theater experience would be great) on a low budget. Resourcefullness in materials is needed (Meaning you can do a lot with not a lot). Building flats, painting, decorating.

Prosthetics/ Make-Up: Though this is not a gore horror movie. There is quite a few instances of gore. People who have experience in mold making, prostethics, sculpture. etc. would be very helpfull. Also people good at making people looking sickly or malnourished through make-up needed. In addition Emma May, the severe anorexic will need added pieces to protrude her brows and jaw, her ribs, collar bones, hip bones, etc to make herself appear much thinner. Actually a lot of make up needs from simple to complex through out the movie.

Vfx-Compositors- Though this will not be a special effects epic, there will be things needed. Good flashy two animations/composting for some of the fake commercials/promos. Possible fire and underwater animation. Some manipulation of the video -color fluctuations, shrinking an enlarging, simple morph effects, color globules to represent visual aberrations in the characters eye-sight. Some 3-D needed especailly those who are good working with modeling human figures. But mostly more simple 2-D basic 3-D stuff. I may do this myself, but send me a link to your work, and I might hire you for the movie.

Props: I will be doing much of this myself, but may need help in re-creating chemicals, materials, such as drano, soap, dirt, carpet, many other instances through-out the script, to create realistic looking edible (or at least non toxic ) substitutes for the substances they swallow.

Mechanical/Puppetry- Not needed for a lot of the movie. But there is a few scenes with Emma Mays giant snake like tape worm that slithers around. Also a scene where skull bowls start vomiting (have to read script to explain) Could do myself, just seeing if anyone else might be interested.

Lighting Designer: Though I will likely take over this role myself, and a lot of the footage will be shoot in the streets style. There will be a few locations that will be staying in for a long while in the script, and would like good, stylized lighting for maximum creepy effectiveness.

Costume: I already have a few people on board for this, but as this movie ends in a big Valentines Day Fashion Show. I am looking for people who could be commisioned for clothing for that event (and other sequences in the movie as well). Also, previously made pieces could work.

Underwater Camera- Anyone who would like to rent me an underwater camera, or who has experience filming underwater, this is needed for a few sequences.

Boom Mic/ Sound Mixer- I already have someone onboard for this, but never hurts to have a second position, or a backup

Pyro/ Fire Safety/Explosion - This really isn't needed for a lot of the movie. But there is one scenes where a whole room catches on fire (with possible stuntman that catches on fire, I made do this in special effects). There is another scenes where a home-made bomb blows a crack into a wall and makes it crumble. I want these scenes to come off effective and safe.

Security- Not throughout the whole movie, but there will be scenes where I will be filming in potentially dangerous locations, and a climax that will need crowd control

Legal/ Locations- I will probably do this myself, but if anyone has experience in finding or knowing of great locations, or securing permits for locations. I might be interested in working with you.

Production Assistants/Co-Ordinaters (I am sure you know what this means)

Music- I have most of the music worked out. But a band fell out that I really felt I needed for some sequences. If your music is post -rocky, slow core or has that aphex twin meets godspeed you black emperor I may be interested. The kind of bands I'm looking for: Mew, Godspeed you black emperor, Explosions in the sky, Spiritualized, 65 days of static, Sigur Ros. Also in some music Portis-Heady could work.

Thanks
-Jason

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New Free SF Bay Area Audition Site for Actors

2007-12-30T23:46:57Z

Do you know who Uta Hagan is? Do you know Chekov is not just a character on "Star Trek"? You are invited to join "SF Auditions 411," a new Yahoo Group especially for Bay Area actors. This free group puts local theatre audition notices right into your inbox! Our audition calendar keeps you up-to-date, plus we have links to over 100 Bay Area theatre companies. It's all here and it's all free! Simply visit: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFAuditions411/ to join. You can unsubscribe at any time. Get acting with SF Auditions 411!

You can also check out the featured story on us on the SFist blog! http://sfist.com/2007/12/28/go_to_audition.php.

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Gaffer/Sound Mixer/PAs Sought

2007-12-24T16:48:51Z

Griot Soul Films, an Oakland-based non-profit film company is looking for a Gaffer, Sound Mixer-Boom Op, and additional PAs for our feature, scheduled to begin shooting January 19th. It's a 21 day shoot on weekends through March. The ability to bring your own equipment is a plus. On-set experience necessary. We've secured the rest of the crew and cast.

Compensation:
* 1 year free advertising on our website = estimated to reach 12,000 individuals over that period.
* Connect with a network of dedicated professionals.
* Recommendation for the Executive Director pending positive completion of the project.
* Copy/credit/professionally catered meals.

We are producing a groundbreaking project - the first of its kind. Check out our website at http://www.griotsoulfilms.org and our trailer at http://www.afterellen.com/blwe/12-14-07?page=0%2C5

If interested and available reply to director@griotsoulfilms.org

Thanks!

GSF

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The FX Movie

2007-10-01T05:13:42Z

Hey guys, here is my first attempt at a 'special effects" movie. It's a tribute to all of the over-the-top blockbuster movies with crazy effects. I didn't have access to a green screen studio, so I just shot everything in my apartment and had to rotoscope (trace) all the characters frame by frame to get them all in the same shot. Take a look and let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKtb5EgmlWY

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“The Smiling Man” World Premiere and DVD Release Party

2007-07-24T03:10:55Z

(San Francisco, CA) - Local movie makers Kelp Entertainment are proud to unveil their new detective mystery in a free Noir-themed bash and public screening at 12 Galaxies on the evening of August 7th, 8:00 P.M.

Set in San Francisco, 1948, “The Smiling Man” tells the story of down-on-his-luck private detective Nick Chambers as he tracks down a missing man with only a single lead to work from - a photograph of his grinning quarry. Without even a name to go on, Nick begins a citywide hunt for this mysterious missing person, but finds more questions than answers. Based on the short story written by Keoni Chavez, originally published in the anthology “Fog City Nocturne”, The Smiling Man pays loving homage to the classic detective films of the forties, while adding a decidedly post-modern slant.

The centerpiece of the evening will be two screenings of “The Smiling Man”, each lasting 37 minutes, once in vintage black and white, and later in color. Many members of the cast and crew will be on hand to share anecdotes and answer questions.

Guests can compete in a “Liar’s Dice” tournament for valuable prizes. Refreshments will be available for purchase at 12 Galaxies’ bar, and we may have a surprise musical guest!

1940’s clothing is encouraged, but by no means required.

“The Smiling Man” World Premiere and DVD Release Party
Tuesday, August 7th, 8:00 p.m.
12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission Street @ 22nd St., San Francisco
Open to the public, 21 and over.
http://www.thesmilingman.com
http://www.12galaxies.com

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Film and Party: 80s Punk Classic "Suburbia" with Director Penelope Spheeris 4/15-SF

2007-04-13T04:53:03Z

Film and Party: 80s Punk Classic "Suburbia" with Director Penelope Spheeris

The 2007 San Francisco Women's Film Festival concludes with a closing
night party at Minna Gallery, featuring director Penelope Spheeris and a
screening of her 80s punk classic Suburbia. Spheeris has directed more
than 20 films, including Wayne's World, The Crooked E: The Unshredded
Truth About Enron, and several acclaimed documentaries.

SFWFF 2007 pays tribute to Spheeris' achievements in films, which range
from mainstream comedies to independent features and cutting edge
documentaries.

Penelope Spheeris has directed more than 20 films, including Wayne's
World, The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron, and the
critically acclaimed documentaries, The Decline of Western Civilization, The
Decline II: The Metal Years, as well as The Decline Part III, a film she
financed herself, with profits donated to charities for homeless and
abused children. Spheeris is currently at work on a Janis Joplin biopic.

Plus animated shorts, live music, prizes and more!

DISCOUNTED TICKETS INFO:
You can receive $2 off admission, when purchasing
tickets for the following shows in advance online by
entering coupon code: festivalfriends07

Sat. 4/14, 8 pm - DOCUMENTARY AND ACTIVISM FILMS at
the SF Women's Building, 3543 18th St. #8, SF.

Sun. 4/15, 7 pm - CLOSING NIGHT FILMS, TRIBUTE & PARTY
at 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St., SF.

For the complete schedule and full details about the
San Francisco Women's Film Festival 2007, visit the
website at:
www.sfwff.com

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who needs a FILM SCORE composer ?

2007-04-05T10:09:28Z

hello..

im a cinematography student who is very passionate about cinema, and the sounds that come along with the images.. Sound is half the picture .. I've been honing my skills for film scores for the past few years.. I can adapt to your specific style and can create many different soundscapes of emotions.. if you have a silent film, short, feature, doc, narrative, student project, anything.. let me know..

i work fast and deliver quality work.. please email me with any ideas for you project.. I charge a very reasonable small fee for my efforts.. im currently trying to build my portfolio and would love to help you out.. heres a tad bit of what i can do..

myspace.com/isiahfilmscores

heres a short film i made last year.

www.youtube.com/watch

thanks !!
fenakistoscope@gmail.com

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Casting Call for Extras

2006-11-03T06:31:31Z

Kelp Entertainment’s production of “The Smiling Man” is looking for extras. We are a very small independent group funding our movie out-of-pocket, and are shooting it on digital video in San Francisco.

We need a large number of people of any age, race or sex to fill out the backgrounds of a few key exterior scenes shot around the city. We will be shooting at various times of day, both weekdays and weekends, so no matter when you are available, odds are good we can use you. No one who can meet our criteria will be refused.

The catch: the movie is set in the late 1940s. All applicants must be able to provide their own reasonably authentic period clothing, and women must be able to do their own hair and makeup. Men must have appropriately short hair, and be willing to slick it back with pomade (available on request) or equivalent.

The only compensation we can offer is screen credit and a copy of the finished DVD, which should be available in the early part of next year. This is a great chance to get some exposure, break out those swing clothes that have been languishing in the back of the closet and have some fun!

To apply, please send a photo of yourself in a late 1940’s outfit along with your name, contact info and an estimate of your availability this November and December to astrobeej@strafe.com. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

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!!!CALL FOR ENTRIES!!!

2006-11-02T21:01:43Z

Entry Deadline: Febuary 1, 2007

The Delta International Film and VIdeo Festival is devoted to showcasing the work of independentt film and video artists. We are looking for work that exibits exceptional artistry, insight, and innovation in all categories and genres. We welcome submissions from established and emerging artists working in the United States and internationally. We also seek work made by students currently wnrolled in college or university. Cash Awards.
We at DIFVF belive that filmmaking is a profoundly unique phenomenon of cultural exploration and selff-expression. We wish to promote and give visibility to the art of filmmaking by celebrating and recognizing the work of outstanding filmmakers and video artists. We look forward to receiving your entry!

Text for Call

The Delta International Film and Video Festival
March 30-31, 2007
Cleveland, Mississippi
Entry Deadline: Febuary 1, 2007
www.difvf.com
662-846-4731----(Robyn Moore)
rmoore@deltastate.edu

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SF filmakers are showing their films at the SF Asian American Film Festival!!!

2006-03-10T01:47:40Z

Come watch and maybe you can even find some good networks!! Its about the people you know right?

check out the website and browse thorugh the screenings and events, this year is going to be really big for the festival. Purchase tickets NOW, alot of local films are almost sold out!!

http://www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org/
http://www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org/
http://www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org/
http://www.asianamericanfilmfestival.org/

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George Vreeland Hill's Hollywood Home Page

2005-11-22T00:41:53Z

Join the free Yahoo group, Hollywood Home Page.
We cover everything from Broadway to Hollywood, and everywhere else!
For actors, models, agents, directors, writers, musicians, and on, and on!
I moderate the group, and there is no spam!!
The Hollywood Home Page is active, and popular.
George Vreeland Hill

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hollywoodhomepage

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SHORT FILMS NEEDED - NARRATIVE, ANIMATION, DOCUMENTARY $$$

2005-10-12T19:47:03Z

SHORT VIDEOS WANTED!!!

Hi Everyone!
Wanted to let you know about a cool offer for short filmmakers…Lingual.net is looking for short videos/films 2-15 minutes in length to display on our website for English Language Learners.

We offer $100 display fee AND exposure through links to your site.

Narrative, Documentary, Animation, AND Music Videos all Accepted.

ALSO

RIGHT NOW we have a contest going-$1,000 winner to each catagory. ODDS of winning contest are GREAT as we expect aprox 100 films for THREE GRAND PRIZES of 1K!!!!!! (Plus there are second and third place winners too!)

SO, get in you films now!

Check out http://www.lingual.net for all details

THANKS!

Email me with any questions: sara@lingual.net

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5/16 Bleep Happens filmfest (SF Bay area)

2005-04-26T09:11:11Z

Hello,

"Bleep Happens" is a short film festival coming up at Rafael Theater. It features five short films written and produced by survivors of brain injury. They are participants at Marin Brain Injury Network's Larkspur Center, a very cool program I was involved with. Participants at the center have a lot to say, and insights to share, as their lives have been irrevocably and drastically changed. www.mbin.org

Thanks,

Laurie

[please pardon my cross-postings]
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Marin Brain Injury Network and The Larkspur Center
Present:

"Bleep Happens"
A festival of 5 short films written and produced by
Larkspur Center program participants

Monday, May 16th at 7:00pm
California Film Institute
Rafael Theater
38 Miller Avenue Suite 6
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415)461-6771
Reception Following at Bank of Marin
------------------------------------------
About The Marin Brain Injury Network

Marin Brain Injury Network (MBIN) is a grassroots
organization whose members include survivors of
Acquired Brain Injury, their families and caregivers,
professionals from the fields of medicine and social
service, and other concerned individuals from
throughout the community.

MBIN provides a community reintegration program at The
Larkspur Center in Larkspur, California, near the
College of Marin. The program addresses the
functional limitations and psychosocial barriers that
survivors of acquired brain injury frequently
experience.

"The Glen"
by Glen Bullock

If I were a fruit, I would be a lemon,
because I can be sweet, but I am often sour.

If I were a shoe, I would be a sandal,
because I am comfortable, but not too formal.

If I were a song, I would be, "Amazing Grace"
because the fact that I am alive
proves God's grace.

If I were a car, I would be a racecar,
because I went really fast, and was dangerous.

If I were a color, I would be blue,
like a blue streak.
Sometimes I feel sad and blue.

If I were a land formation,
I would be a large island,
because I am large, but often alone.

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JOHN LANDIS IN PERSON (plus other Guest Filmmakers) This Week in SF at The Fearless Tales Genre Fest!!

2005-03-29T18:48:24Z

**JOHN LANDIS IN PERSON! - Friday April 1, 7pm "Innocent Blood"; 9pm "American Werewolf in London" at The Castro Theater.

Other Guest Filmmakers Include:

*Matt Cimber - Tues (Tonite) March 29th 7pm & 9:15pm
"Hundra" & "The Witch Who Came from the Sea" at Victoria Theater

*Tim Sullivan - Thurs, March 31st at 8pm
"2000" Maniacs - Castro Theater

*Jeff Burr - Sat April 2nd, 7pm, 9pm
"The Offspring" & "Straight Into Darkness"

For advance tickets and additonal program information, visit http://www.fearlesstales.com

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New aboard...

2005-03-21T18:22:03Z

Hello, have crewed a few indie films; light design, grip, assistant DP. Have a question: are there folks that are making, essentially, micro shorts using Flash as their presentation medium? If so, anyone aware of local showings, groups or the like. Thanks.

Watch your back!
Jim

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ACTORS NEEDED FOR STUDENT FILM

2005-03-11T04:03:45Z

hey,,

I am glad to find this tribe.I am a graduate film student at the Academy of Art.I am currently looking for three male actors (late teens-late twenties) to be in a queer themed short film I will be shooting in several weeks.So,if you might want to join on,send me a post or an email at: astralprojected@hotmail.com.Treasured actors will receive: credit,copy of work,food,kind treatment,and I will ask the Big Buddha to grant you infinite good kharma

cheers,
kEvin

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Here's what we do

2004-12-30T19:25:21Z

SANTA CRUZ GUERILLA DRIVE-IN is exactly what it sounds like -- an outdoor movie theatre under the stars that springs up unexpectedly in the fields and industrial wastelands. Guerilla Drive-In is helping reclaim public space and transform our urban environment into the joyful playground it should be.

BRING blankets, lawn chairs, friends, wine, & snackies for intermission. Donations are greatly appreciated and directly support the project and the Revolutionary Garden Society who sponsors Guerilla Drive-In.

SANTA CRUZ GUERILLA DRIVE-IN is exactly what it sounds like -- an outdoor movie theatre under the stars that springs up unexpectedly in the fields and industrial wastelands. Guerilla Drive-In is helping reclaim public space and transform our urban environment into the joyful playground it should be.

MORE INFO summer schedule & DIY: www.thespoon.com/drivein

Join our low-volume Guerilla Drive-In announcement list:
guerilla-drive-in-subscribe@lists.riseup.net

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Call for Submissions: Bay Area Latino Filmmakers

2004-12-01T20:47:17Z

Call for Submissions

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP) – Bay Area Chapter and Backyard Flix are hosting a night of film by Bay Area Latino Filmmakers on Saturday December 11 from 6pm – 10pm at Limelight Books in San Francisco. You are invited to submit your work to be screened as part of the program

Latino Movie Night
San Francisco/Bay Area
December 11, 2004

6pm-7pm Dinner
7pm-8:30pm Screenings
8:30p-10pm - Mixer

Please include the following information with your film:
Title
Director
Length and Year
Description
Photo
Website
No submission fee.

Please send by December 8 to:
Dimitrios Ulises Escobar
BackyardFlix.com
3568A – 18th St
SF, CA 94110

Questions? Call Ulises at 415-552-7414
http://www.backyardflix.com
http://www.nalip.org/

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BAY AREA FILMMAKERS! POST your links on the BYF Bulletin Board!

2004-10-09T05:04:07Z

Dear Local Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, Editors, Screenwriters, Actors:

Here's your chance to promote your film work for FREE! (no strings!)

By providing a space where independent filmmakers can post links to their current film projects, production company and/or distributors, Backyard Flix's goal is to develop a workable database of working Bay Area filmmakers that can be used towards strengthing the local film community.

PLEASE post your url, description of your website, and any contact info.

GO TO:
http://backyardflix.com/phpBB2/index.php

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Welcome Aboard!

2004-09-26T21:23:09Z

This forum is a way for Bay Area Filmmakers to get to know each other...put names to faces...stay in touch.....

Please feel free to use the Testimonial Sections in the Professional Section to list your recent film-related projects, or invite others to write testimonials about you.

We'd love to know what you've been up to!

Then, we can all meet in the garden every couple of months.

Sound good?

Christine & Ulises
Backyard Flix

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