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“East of Nowhere” Exclusive Local Screening
Posted 2/10/12
Fort Wayne, IN – Knew Frame Productions, LLC and the Fort Wayne Cinema Center are having a screening for the independent feature length film titled “East of Nowhere.”
Knew Frame has partnered with Fort Wayne's Cinema Center to exclusively screen the film to local patrons on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. This will be in Andorfer Commons’ Theater on Indiana Tech’s campus located at 1600 E. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46803.
Knew Frame is a collaborative group of filmmakers that started working together at IPFW in the student organization IPFW Film Club. Most of the cast members that were selected from auditions were Fort Wayne based thespians. Additionally, the film was only shot in and around the Fort Wayne area. Over 60 people volunteered to work on this project over the course of a year.
There are many setbacks for filmmakers in general, but even more so for filmmakers who live in smaller markets, such as Fort Wayne. Luckily, there has been a huge outpouring of support from the local community to get the film completed. Many local businesses such as Deer Park Pub, Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits, Hyde Bros. Books, Accu Label, A-Plus Computers, B. Antonio’s Pizza, ACPL, Woodland Lounge, Raimondo’s, Wooden Nickel, Picasso’s, and Dawson’s Dogs donated time, money, and services to the film.
“East of Nowhere” and the filmmakers have also been featured on Rogue Cinema’s web newsletter, Whatzup, WANE-TV, The Fort Wayne Reader, and the Busco Voice.
Knew Frame has submitted the work to over 15 film festivals all over the country for the 2012 festival season. Additional future goals for the film are to continue to screen locally as well as obtain a contractual agreement with a distribution company so everyone can experience the “East of Nowhere” story.
The film is based on the filmmakers’ collective stories about their Midwest upbringings and a commentary on some of the lifestyles they have witnessed growing up in Middle America. Anyone is encouraged to attend this exclusive test screening and support local art and film. Viewer discretion is advised, as this film has not been rated by the MPAA.
Search for America's Newest Comedy Writer Contest: Winner Announced
O’Connell for Congress features Tim O’Connell, a self-described “high school screw up" turned failed businessman. Still, he has a party emporium millionaire wife, two rambunctious teenage sons, a child detective daughter and a new plan: to run for public office. But when Tim attracts the sudden interest of some powerful political strategists with their own motives, the O’Connell family is thrown into a world that they are not prepared to handle.
Angelo honed her skill by writing stories for publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Marie Claire, Glamour, Business Insider, Philadelphia Magazine and BRIDES. Megan has been writing scripts for several years, entering contests regularly looking for her first break.
To learn more about the winning script and another chance to submit and win, check out http://www.comedywritercontest.com/.
Derby City Film Festival Announces 2012 Award Finalists
Posted 1/20/12
Louisville, Kentucky ~ With the festival opening in lass than a month, the organizers of The Derby City Film Festival have announced the award finalists for the 2012 edition. Awards will be handed out in 7 categories; US Short Film, International Short Film, Student Short Film, Documentary Film, Feature Film, Best Actor and Best Actress. The festival has also partnered with York Entertainment, based in Los Angeles, who will offer distribution to one or more of the Feature Films and IndieFlix, based in Seattle, who will hold an on-line short film contest the week before the opening of the festival.
Three films with Kentucky ties are among the finalists. One, the short film “Bizarnival: Tuxedos in the Attic” from filmmakers Todd Sheene, Allen Martin, and Scott Stafford screens Saturday February 18th at 4:00 PM with Shorts Group C. “Bizarnival” is a pseudo-experimental film which follows three men who seek the key to a magic suitcase, guarded by a mechanical man, and takes them on a journey through the ridiculously fantastic world of Bizarnival. “Bizarnival” is nominated for Best US Short Film.
James Sheldon who stars as the title character from Alex O. Gaynor’s “Wid Winner and the Slipstream” is nominated for Best Actor. 'Wid Winner & the Slipstream' is a poetic, blue-collar story of a disenchanted auto parts store clerk and the road trip that will change his life. “Wid” screens Friday February 17th at 7:00 PM.
“It’s in the Blood” from Louisville natives and Ballard High School graduates Scooter Downey & Sean Elliot is up for three awards including Best Feature Film and two Best Actor Nominations for the film’s stars Sean Elliot & Lance Henriksen. “Blood” tells the tale of a father and son who become stranded in the wild and must confront the horrors of their past to escape with their lives. However, this wilderness is not what it seems, and as they deteriorate, so to does their concept of reality: horrifying creatures, ghostly apparitions, is it all in their heads, or could the truth be far more terrible? “It’s in the Blood” screens at 8:00 PM on February 18th with the short film “Endless”.
Another film up for three awards is the closing film of the festival, the Edward Furlong film “Below Zero”, which will screen at 6:00 PM on Sunday February 19th. “Zero” follows screenwriter Jack “The Hack” (Furlong) who, facing writer’s block and a crucial deadline, decides to remove himself from all distractions by locking himself in the freezer of an abandoned slaughterhouse, where fiction and reality blur. Inspired by true events, method writer Signe Olynyk’s BELOW ZERO is a twisty story within a story, within a real-life story. The film also stars Kristin Booth and Michael Berryman. “Zero” was directed by Justin Thomas Ostensen who’s film “By the Wayside” screened at the inaugural DCFF in 2008. “Zero” is nominated for Best Feature, Best Actor (Furlong) and Best Actress (Booth).
All 9 of the Short Film Finalists (US, International & Student) have also been invited to take part of the DCFF-IndieFlix on-line film contest which will run February 10th-16th. All films will be available to watch on-line and the public can vote on their favorite. The winning film will receive a one year subscription to Videoblocks & The Footage Firm, an online library of downloadable production material, video clips and royalty free music. A link to the IndieFlix film contest will be available on the DCFF website starting February 10th.
York Entertainment has invited 4 films to be considered for distribution. Included among the finalists is “Overtime” from Louisville filmmakers Matt Neihoff & Brian Cunningham. The other three are “Below Zero”, “Blind Turn” & “It’s in the Blood”. Any agreement will be between York and the selected film(s) and the festival will not be part of the negotiations
The 2012 Derby City Film Festival runs February 17th - 19th at the Clifton Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The full festival schedule and film descriptions are available on the festival website. Tickets for all films and screening groups are also on-sale through the website. More information on the festival can be found at the festival website: www.derbycityfilmfest.com or by calling the DCFF office at 502-454-7801. Additional details about the upcoming festival will be released in the coming weeks.
The following includes the full list of award finalists for the 2012 Derby City Film Festival.
Best Feature:
Below Zero: Directed by: Justin Thomas Ostensen
It’s in the Blood (KY Premiere): Directed by: Scooter Downey
Johnny’s Gone (KY Premiere): Directed by: Giorgio Serafini
Best Documentary
Bailout (USA - KY Premiere): Directed by: Sean Patrick Fahey
Israel vs. Israel (Israel - KY Premiere): Directed by: Terje Carlsson
Holding the Line (Libya/UK - US Premiere): Directed by: Patrick Wells
Best US Short Film
Bizarnival: Tuxedos in the Attic: Directed by: Todd Sheene, Allen Martin, and Scott Stafford
Easy Street (KY Premiere): Directed by Russell Greene
Grounded (World Premiere): Directed by Kevin Margo
Best International Short
Donkey (UK - KY Premiere); Directed by: Keir Burrows
Employee of the Month (Switzerland - KY Premiere): Directed by: Olivier Beguin
Endless (UK - KY Premiere): Directed by: Matt Bloom
Best Student Short
GoldenBox (USA): Directed by: Matt MacDonald
Made in China (USA - World Premiere): Directed by: Kellen Moore
Thin Air (USA - World Premiere): Directed by: Max Rosen
Best Actor
Sean Elliot - It’s in the Blood
Lance Henriksen - It’s in the Blood
James Sheldon - Wid Winner and the Slipstream
Edward Furlong - Below Zero
Michal Cholka - Znikniecie
Best Actress
Katarzyna Zawiglak-Dolny - Znikniecie
Inge Chiles - Thin Air
LaDon Drummond - Johnny’s Gone
Rachel Boston - Blind Turn
Kristin Booth - Below Zero
IMS Produtions Promotes Two Executives to Vice President - Annakin, Sublette to help guide further growth of industry leader
Posted 1/12/12
Indianapolis, Indiana ~ Experienced executives Brian Annakin and Kevin Sublette have been promoted to vice president at IMS Productions, which provides a full range of media services for clients across North America.
Annakin was promoted to vice president of production, with Sublette promoted to vice president of operations.
“Both Kevin and Brian have continually shown unselfish dedication to our company, our mission and the needs of our clients and partners,” said Robby Greene, IMS Productions president and chief operating officer. “They have earned these new roles through their work ethic, integrity and talent, and I’m confident they will help lead IMSP and its clients to even greater success.”
Annakin, a native of Evansville, Ind., will oversee the Post-Production department and work with existing and prospective IMSP clients. He joined IMSP in September 2002 as a videographer after a successful tenure as a videographer at several network affiliates in Indiana. Annakin was promoted to producer, senior producer and director of production and client services at IMSP from 2005-10.
Sublette, a native of Reynolds, Ind., will oversee all logistics and operations of the company. He joined IMSP in January 2010 as a freelance operations producer and was promoted to senior director of operations in August 2010. Sublette, a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm, worked in sales, operation and management at LFI Productions/LFI Mobile and National Mobile Television from 1989-2009.
Annakin and Sublette will help to guide the continued growth of IMSP, which has been developed into flourishing business unit. IMSP has grown from a company that largely documented events at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR into an industry leader in post-production and video services, mobile television and radio programming and advertising services.
For more information about IMS Productions, visit www.imsproductions.tv.
Media Contact: J. Douglas Boles, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, (317) 492-6412 or (317) 750-9277, dboles@brickyard.com
Walden Media President Will Highlight Envision Film Festival
Posted 1/6/12
Upland, Indiana – President and co-founder of Walden Media Micheal Flaherty will be one of three guests of honor at Taylor University’s Envision Film Festival, March 1-3, 2012. Flaherty’s company has produced and financed many films including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, Bridge to Terabithia, and Charlotte’s Web. The Wall Street Journal and Boston Globe have described Flaherty as an “entrepreneur in education” for his ability to bridge the gap between media and education.
Other guest speakers include filmmaking duo Greg and Emily Wilson. Greg is Director of Development and Casting with the legendary producer Garry Marshall at Henderson Production Co. in Los Angeles. Greg is a Taylor University alumnus. Greg’s wife Emily has worked at both 20th Century Fox Television and ABC Entertainment in comedy development and has also been a Feature Film Coordinator and Assistant VFX Coordinator. The two worked together on the romantic comedies Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve and have produced two award-winning short films that were selected for screening at more than 20 film festivals. One of the two films won Audience Choice at Indiana’s Heartland Film Festival in 2009.
The Envision film festival includes three days of film screenings, workshops and an awards ceremony. The festival honors Taylor University filmmakers and aspiring high school filmmakers whose visual storytelling explores the range of human experience with hopeful vision, artistry, truthfulness and integrity. The festival workshops and screenings are open to the public. For more information and registration, visit www.envisionfilmfestival.com.
Leah Not Leia - A dark comedy about a baby girl born during the STAR WARS boom in 1977 who shares a similar name to a certain Jedi Princess that wasn’t allowed to wear underwear. Written by Kate Chaplin. Directed by Tom Johnson and Nate Savidge. Stars: Carrie Fedor, Joshua C. Ramsey, Liz Collar and Chris Spurgin. Karmic Courage & Inverted Staircase Productions
Ready to Settle - After too many weird blind dates a young lawyer decides if she is ready to settle. Directed by Valerie Pierce. Stars: Andi Wilson and Cassandra Schomer. Ewe B*tch Productions
Domestic Disturbing - a dark comedy by Gary Weeks.
Funny Cat - a public service announcement or sorts about cats from El Cheapo Films. Written & Directed & Staring Dean Lee Devore. El Cheapo Films
Fertility 2.0 - A young couple falls prey to a socially- engineered Internet scam. Written & Directed by David Ross. Stars: Brian Boyd and L.E. Bradford. Liberty or Death Productions.
For more information go to www.karmiccourage.com. To schedule an interview, contact: Kate Chaplin, officekcp@gmail.com 317.833.8861
Acclaimed Zombie Comedy BEVERLY LANE Lands On DVD
Posted 11/22/11
Anderson, Indiana., October 21 2011 - Arsonist Pictures wants to repopulate your DVD collection with the official release of "Beverly Lane"! Filled with zombies, fate circles & a hilarious ensemble cast featuring genre vet Jim O'Rear, Beverly Lane arrives on DVD Tuesday, October 25th!
Beverly Lane follows a local metal company as they celebrate the retirement of their longtime boss with a "Coney Island" themed party. Bored & angry, the workers find themselves stuck with clowns, a magician, a mime, and one very sick barbershop singer. Then all hell breaks loose...literally!
Stuck between zombies and a sideshow, the workers must learn to survive with each other or die trying.
Bonus Features include deleted bits, outtakes, trailers & a commentary track featuring Joshua Hull (Writer, Director), Jim Dougherty (DP, Editor & Producer), Matt Rich (Producer, "the Mime") & Noah East ("Andy").
Beverly Lane will be available at beverlylanemovie.com for only $10 plus shipping & handling!
Become a fan on Facebook to stay updated: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BEVERLY-LANE/170523760833
Follow the film on Twitter to stay updated: @beverlylanefilm
Please check out our website: www.YesFilmFestival.com To enter a film, find festival at www.Withoutabox.com.
If you have any questions about entering your film, please contact Diane Mason, artistic director, ddmason@aol.com
General questions about the festival can be directed to Isaac Wilkins, festival director, info@yesfilmfestival.com
We look forward to seeing your film!
Acting Classes at GJC Talent Performing Arts Center
Posted 9/22/11
GJC Talent Performing Arts Center now holds classes for adult students as well as youth. In expanding our cirriculum, GJC has hired working professional actors Mark Nash and Jim Dougherty as our instructors. These two instructors will work with our youth and adult age groups to develop skills for both stage and screen, and help develop our actor's understand of both the craft and the business of acting.
Classes are currently held on Monday and Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 pm. Monday class is a beginner level class designed to build a basic foundation in a fun atmosphere. Tuesday class is designed for the serious actor who's goals are to build and hone their craft, and work in the industry. (may require an audition for enrollment) This class is also working toward an LA trip. View highlights from the last trip here: http://gjctalent.homestead.com/tips-news.html
GJC Instructors:
Mark Nash
Mark is originally from the Appalachia (VA) where he spent the first 21 years of his life. He relocated to Tampa Bay, FL where he resided for fourteen years. He got involved in local theatre and studied constantly in numerous acting classes and seminars learning the craft of acting. He went on to study
his craft in college, as well as being classically trained (Stanislavsky and Meisner) & Improv at Second City Chicago. Mark got involved with some local film makers in Florida and was introduced to the Florida Motion Picture & Television Association, where he ended up on the Board of Directors for
several years. After achieving an extensive resume in Film, Television, Stage, & Production, Mark moved to Hollywood, CA. Since then, Mark has built a solid reputation as an accomplished film & television actor and has worked along side many Hollywood greats. Mark is now in the Midwest continuing to entertain.
Jim Dougherty
Jim has over 30 years of experience as a stage actor and director, and several years in independent film as an actor, director, and stunt coordinator. He studied theatre at Indiana University with a focus on acting and directing and has performed in drama, musical, comedy, and mystery productions. He spent several years in Chicago working for the Victory Gardens Theatre, and was featured in Chicago's Stagebill as a new breed of fight coordinator for the stage because of his training with the Chicago Stunt Team. Jim's experience on both stage and screen and as both an actor and director bring a unique perspective to the craft. This class will challenge stage actors with on camera development and on camera actors with the broader needs for the stage, all while working to develop the actor's skills with character work, script breakdown and relationship communication.
FIRST CLASS IS FREE
Monthly fee:
Adults: 50.00 for one night a week, 75 for 2.
Kids under 18: 75.00 for one class, 100 for 2
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