Ty Trapps, our latest CAmm intern, is a student at Capital College in Laurel, MD. Learn more about Ty, and take a look at some of the many projects she has worked on below!
1. What's the last movie you loved and what was the last movie you hated?
The last movies I loved were “The Kids Are All Right” and the “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and the last movie I hated was “Sex and the City 2”.
2. What's your guilty pleasure movie or TV show?
“Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle”.
3. What kind of films do you make?
Documentary, dark comedy and music videos. I shot and edited a film this summer in California called “Black Rollers” about the African-American skateboard community in San Francisco and L.A. I also recently produced and directed films for the Baltimore 48 Hour Film Festival and the 29 Days Later Film Festival.
4. How'd you get into filmmaking?
I spent a lot of time at the movie theater growing up (only child syndrome!) and I always studied what I liked and didn’t like about the movies I watched and thought how I could make it better. I think the backlot tours at MGM Studios and Universal in Florida helped too.
5. What's your fave piece of gear?
Video camera, I like shooting.
6. Why did you decide to do an internship at Creative Alliance Movie Makers? What projects have you been working on here?
I started to come for the screenwriters meetings and really liked the vibe of the place. I also wanted to get more experience in filmmaking. I just started here, but my first project is a short commercial for the Camm Cage.
Black Rollers:
Vamps Before Tramps (48 Hour Film Project):
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
CAmm Cage and Media Lab Closed for Labor Day!
We will reopen on Friday, September 10th. Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
President's Day - Screening at Creative Alliance Jul 9!
When they ran for student council... they didn't know... they'd be running for their lives!
Fri Jul 9, 7pm.
$8, $6 mbrs.
A high school election turns deadly when a homicidal maniac dressed as Abe Lincoln starts killing off candidates. President's Day is a gory throwback to 80's slasher flicks, produced by Baltimore DIY horror moguls Jimmy George and Chris LaMartina. Dir. Chris LaMartina, 2010, 80min.
Info and tix: www.creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651
Fri Jul 9, 7pm.
$8, $6 mbrs.
A high school election turns deadly when a homicidal maniac dressed as Abe Lincoln starts killing off candidates. President's Day is a gory throwback to 80's slasher flicks, produced by Baltimore DIY horror moguls Jimmy George and Chris LaMartina. Dir. Chris LaMartina, 2010, 80min.
Info and tix: www.creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651
Friday, May 21, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
diy or die panel @ mff
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
CAmm @ Maryland Film Fest!
MFF is almost here (May 6-9) and CAmm will be there! Come see us!
DIY or Die: Baltimore Indie Filmmakers Strategies
Panel Discussion, Maryland Film Fest Tent Village
Sat May 8, 1:30pm-2:45pm
1700 block of N. Charles St (across the street from The Charles Theater)
Baltimore indie filmmakers discuss filmmaking on a shoestring. Tips and topics include: shooting on shoestring, location scouting, fundraising strategies, and finding an audience for your film --- plus your questions!
Panel:
Labtekwon (musician, music vid producer)
Miguel Sabogal (CAmm Cage Fellow, Cube, MFF alumn)
Justin Kownacki (Something to Be Desired, web series)
Moderator: Chris LaMartina (President's Day, Book of Lore)
CAmm Kegger @ Maryland Film Festival
in the Tent Village 1700 block of Charles St
Sat May 8, 5pm
Free and open to all current Creative Alliance members and Maryland Film Fest Filmmakers.
Free beer! DJ! Networking for local and visiting filmmakers! FREE and open to all Creative Alliance members and Maryland Film Festival Filmmakers! Ian Nagoski sets the mood with film music from around the globe -- rare, wild, strange, and most of all fun!
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And very special offer for Creative Alliance members! Discounted admission to the first annual Filmmakers Taking Charge Conference!
Friday, May 7, 2010, 9am – 5pm at the MFF Tent Village!
Creative Alliance Members price is $50 ($25 off!)
PLUS there are a limited number of scholarships available. Contact Kate Ewald (kate@mdfilmfest.com)
Full schedule and line up of participating filmmakers:
http://www.md-filmfest.com/information.cfm
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DIY or Die: Baltimore Indie Filmmakers Strategies
Panel Discussion, Maryland Film Fest Tent Village
Sat May 8, 1:30pm-2:45pm
1700 block of N. Charles St (across the street from The Charles Theater)
Baltimore indie filmmakers discuss filmmaking on a shoestring. Tips and topics include: shooting on shoestring, location scouting, fundraising strategies, and finding an audience for your film --- plus your questions!
Panel:
Labtekwon (musician, music vid producer)
Miguel Sabogal (CAmm Cage Fellow, Cube, MFF alumn)
Justin Kownacki (Something to Be Desired, web series)
Moderator: Chris LaMartina (President's Day, Book of Lore)
CAmm Kegger @ Maryland Film Festival
in the Tent Village 1700 block of Charles St
Sat May 8, 5pm
Free and open to all current Creative Alliance members and Maryland Film Fest Filmmakers.
Free beer! DJ! Networking for local and visiting filmmakers! FREE and open to all Creative Alliance members and Maryland Film Festival Filmmakers! Ian Nagoski sets the mood with film music from around the globe -- rare, wild, strange, and most of all fun!
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And very special offer for Creative Alliance members! Discounted admission to the first annual Filmmakers Taking Charge Conference!
Friday, May 7, 2010, 9am – 5pm at the MFF Tent Village!
Creative Alliance Members price is $50 ($25 off!)
PLUS there are a limited number of scholarships available. Contact Kate Ewald (kate@mdfilmfest.com)
Full schedule and line up of participating filmmakers:
http://www.md-filmfest.com/information.cfm
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
FREE! Media Workshops w/ APPALSHOP!
Appalshop is a non-profit multi-disciplinary arts and education center in the heart of Appalachia producing original films, video, theater, music and spoken-word recordings, radio, photography, multimedia, and books. Appalshop's education and training programs support communities' efforts to solve their own problems in a just and equitable way. Each year, Appalshop productions and services reach several million people nationally and internationally.
Appalshop is dedicated to the proposition that the world is immeasurably enriched when local cultures garner the resources, including new technologies, to tell their own stories and to listen to the unique stories of others. The creative acts of listening and telling are Appalshop's core competency.
Producing stories and new media from Baltimore to be aired on The Marc Steiner Show on WEAA-FM. All workshops are free and open to the public. SPACE is LIMITED, call to register 410-276-1651 or www.creativealliance.orgMon-Wed May 10-12
Narrative Campaigns for Grassroots Organizations
Use low-cost video, radio, and web to create public education campaigns on pressing social issues. Learn by doing: conducting interviews on the impacts of the criminal justice system, they will edit a short online piece for Thousand Kites website. Wed class is Up the Ridge screening. 7-9pm.
Wed-Fri May 12-14
Making Waves
Learn basic hands on skills to produce community radio, by doing a series of street interviews about the U.S. criminal justice system. Wed class is Up the Ridge doc screening about effects of using community radio for social change in Appalachia. 7-9pm.
Sat May 15
Appalshop’s Roadside Theater Story-Circle Workshop
Story circle methodology, developed over 20 years to encourage deep listening, verbal expression, and appreciation for the cultural gifts of diverse groups of people is used successfully by community activists, artists, community groups and teachers to discuss and reflect upon difficult issues, collect oral history, write plays, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to record their stories for a special radio and webcast. 1:30pm-4:30pm.
Wed May 12
Thousand Kites: Baltimore
UP THE RIDGE
Documentary Screening & Poetry Reading
In prison slang, a kite is a message that slips in or out of prison walls. In their documentary Up the Ridge Appalshop—Appalachia’s premier center for cultural production—examines the destabilizing effects of new Appalachian prisons, positing as the economic replacement of the declining mining industry. Violence has risen inside the prisons and in the homes of prison guards. Bashi Rose reads poetry written by prisoners in Hagerstown’s DRAMA Club. Q&A follows. 7pm. FREE.
Presented as part of Creative Alliance’s URBAN/APPALACHIA program series.
Supported by the Maryland Humanities Council and Baltimore Housing
All workshops and screenings take place at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 www.creativealliance.org
Take 5 with Healing Neen Editor and Producer Thom Stromer
Healing Need premieres Thu Apr 29 at 7pm. Thom produced the film, with Laura Cain. We kick off the screening with a live set from Caleb Stine (who also scored the flim.)
1. What’s the last movie you loved and what was the last movie you hated?
Last movie Loved: “We Live in Public” directed by Ondi Timoner. Chaos, ego, drugs, sex, guns, voyeurism, technology…what’s not to love?
Last Movie Hated: “Seven Signs” directed by J.D. Wilkes. For the record: I LOVE J.D.WILKES as lead singer for Th’ Legendary Shack Shakers… However, I feel his skills as a Director are severely lacking particularly in terms of Directing in the edit room. He stated that “Seven Signs” would be a response to “Searching for the wrong eyed Jesus” which was a documentary that I truly loved so my expectations were really high.
“Seven Signs” was ok but it completely fell apart in the final 10 mins. He slapped together a hokey montage with Slim Cessna’s Auto Club in the background that tied nothing together and served as an amateur attempt at finishing a film. It felt like a dick tease.
2. What’s your guilty pleasure movie or TV show?
My wife Carolyn got me into “Project Runway”. I love our heated discussions about the designs and the personalities and also we discuss how the show is edited.
I enjoy watching the designers at crunch time. It reminds me of the rush of pulling things out of your ass in the last seconds of an edit session just before a crushing deadline.
3. How’d you get into filmmaking?
I wanted to be an audio engineer. I went to school for that and video. I found out I suck at audio engineering. I pivoted to video. End of story.
4. What’s your fave piece of gear?
It sounds lazy but if you are an editor you will understand - my chair.
Due to the fact of how many hours I am in a chair editing, I need a chair that comforts and cradles my buttocks but helps keep my posture straight.
I also need a chair in which I can thrash around, bounce up and down, and spin while screaming. I go into spastic fits and roll about the room throwing myself into walls muttering obscenities and trying to make myself dizzy. It helps break up the day and I find glimmers of insight in those fits.
5. What’s the one thing you’d warn a new filmmaker NOT to do on their first film?
Well, It is the MOST difficult thing to do as a new OR experienced filmmaker. That is - NOT DOING TOO MANY JOBS AT ONCE.
We all are control freaks, we all have vision, we all want perfection But you can’t do it all by yourself. You need to let go of your ego and find other people more qualified to handle the big jobs you aren’t good at. You need to focus on one or two of your strongest skills and hand off the rest.
www.healingneen.com
Edit Demo April 2010 from Thom Stromer on Vimeo.
Friday, April 23, 2010
May/Jun CAmm Workshops!
CAmm FILM VIDEO DIGITAL WORKSHOPS
Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 Info & reg: www.creativealliance.org 410-276-1651
1st Mondays May 3, Jun 7
CAmm Cine Lounge
Critique & meet-n-greet! Indie filmmakers, bring a new short or work in progress (15 min max) and have a critical conversation with peers, plus film industry guest speakers. Bring your business cards, headshots, and press packets! Bar is open! Email cammcinelounge@gmail.com for info. 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18
Directing Actors for the Camera
An introductory workshop helping actors and directors begin the transition from individual artists to committed collaborators. Actors learn how to help directors tell the story, and directors learn how to help actors do their best work. Instr. George Andre Tittle. 7-10pm. Adv reg $150, $125 mbrs. Walk-in $180, $155 mbrs.
2nd or 4th Mon May 10, 24, Jun 7, 21
CAmm Cage Orientation
A required FREE workshop for anyone renting equipment from the CAmm Cage. Meet the staff, preview our gear, and get the low down on how to rent. Only one session required. 7-8pm. Free!
3 Wednesdays May 12, 19, 26
Intro to After Effects
Adobe After Effects is the software of choice for pro quality motion graphics and special effects for video. Get to know the interface, tools, and applications. Instr. Craig Herron. 7-9pm. Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
3rd Mondays May 17, Jun 21
CAmm Cage Happy Hour Talks
Meet CAmm Cage & Media Lab staff. Tips on different topics each month. Network. Free Natty Boh & Pizza! 6-7pm. FREE!
Sat May 22
Special Effects Makeup for TV & Film
Cheap, effective and realistic techniques for your next horror film or disaster simulation. Steve Bauer and Marianne Wittelsberger work for Paramount, Fox, MGM, Universal and Disney. 10am-Noon. Adv reg $45, $40 mbrs. Walk-in $55, $50 mbrs. Incl. materials fee.
4th Tuesdays May 25, Jun 22
Baltimore Screenwriters’ Meet Up
An informal meeting for pro & aspiring screenwriters! Coffee, networking, moral support, feedback on works in progress, peer advice and inspiration included! 7-9pm. $5.
Sat Jun 5
Guerilla Music Video Production
Make your no-budget music video look like a million bucks! Learn from one of Baltimore’s best known hip hop artists, Labtekwon. Topics include: natural and low-budget artificial lighting, creating perspective using camera angles, multi-camera techniques. 10am-4pm. Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sun Jun 6
Stonehenge XI: Mass Audition for Indie Film
Stonehenge is a regional “speed-casting” event. Actors, chosen by lottery, perform 90-second monologues in front of local filmmakers. Filmmakers see more than 120 actors in person and projected on screen. Info & registration: www.teamjabberwocky.com. Doors 9am, auditions 10am. Filmmakers: $25, $20 mbrs. by 5/21; $50, $40 mbrs by 6/2; $75 late reg. Actors: FREE, but reg. req’d.
3 Wednesdays Jun 9, 16, 23
Final Cut Pro 101
Get started with Final Cut Pro! Learn system set-up, how to capture video and work with DV & HD footage, editing tips, basic titles, transitions, and more. Instr. Nick Prevas. 7-9pm. Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
Sat Jun 12
One-Man Film Crew’s Perfect Short Promo
Learn the art and craft of visual storytelling in a short format (30 sec to 2 min). Shoot and edit video, photos, music, archival footage, and anything else, to make the perfect short promotional film. Instr. Christopher Reed. 10am-4pm w/ lunch break. Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Thu Jun 17
Social Media 101
Whether you want to promote your own work, brainstorm with fellow artists, find potential clients or maintain an online portfolio, the Internet has an answer. Justin Kownacki has been explaining the basics of social media to artists and CEOs alike since 2006. 7-9pm. Adv reg $20, $15 mbrs. Walk-in $30, $25 mbrs.
Sat Jun 19
Search Engine Marketing
Make your website visible and attract traffic from Google, Yahoo, and bing with basic SEM (Search Engine Marketing)! Plus an overview of the search engine marketing process. Bring your url for on-the-spot review and recommendations! Instr. Catherine Pancake. 10am-1pm. Adv reg $35, $30 mbrs. Walk-in $45, $40 mbrs.
Sat Jun 26
Independent Filmmakers’ Legal Guide
Discuss legal aspects of filmmaking, including script registration, option agreements and domestic and foreign distribution agreements. Bring questions! Instr. Jaia Thomas runs an entertainment law practice. 10am-1pm. Adv reg $35, $30 mbrs. Walk-in $45, $40 mbrs.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224 Info & reg: www.creativealliance.org 410-276-1651
1st Mondays May 3, Jun 7
CAmm Cine Lounge
Critique & meet-n-greet! Indie filmmakers, bring a new short or work in progress (15 min max) and have a critical conversation with peers, plus film industry guest speakers. Bring your business cards, headshots, and press packets! Bar is open! Email cammcinelounge@gmail.com for info. 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18
Directing Actors for the Camera
An introductory workshop helping actors and directors begin the transition from individual artists to committed collaborators. Actors learn how to help directors tell the story, and directors learn how to help actors do their best work. Instr. George Andre Tittle. 7-10pm. Adv reg $150, $125 mbrs. Walk-in $180, $155 mbrs.
2nd or 4th Mon May 10, 24, Jun 7, 21
CAmm Cage Orientation
A required FREE workshop for anyone renting equipment from the CAmm Cage. Meet the staff, preview our gear, and get the low down on how to rent. Only one session required. 7-8pm. Free!
3 Wednesdays May 12, 19, 26
Intro to After Effects
Adobe After Effects is the software of choice for pro quality motion graphics and special effects for video. Get to know the interface, tools, and applications. Instr. Craig Herron. 7-9pm. Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
3rd Mondays May 17, Jun 21
CAmm Cage Happy Hour Talks
Meet CAmm Cage & Media Lab staff. Tips on different topics each month. Network. Free Natty Boh & Pizza! 6-7pm. FREE!
Sat May 22
Special Effects Makeup for TV & Film
Cheap, effective and realistic techniques for your next horror film or disaster simulation. Steve Bauer and Marianne Wittelsberger work for Paramount, Fox, MGM, Universal and Disney. 10am-Noon. Adv reg $45, $40 mbrs. Walk-in $55, $50 mbrs. Incl. materials fee.
4th Tuesdays May 25, Jun 22
Baltimore Screenwriters’ Meet Up
An informal meeting for pro & aspiring screenwriters! Coffee, networking, moral support, feedback on works in progress, peer advice and inspiration included! 7-9pm. $5.
Sat Jun 5
Guerilla Music Video Production
Make your no-budget music video look like a million bucks! Learn from one of Baltimore’s best known hip hop artists, Labtekwon. Topics include: natural and low-budget artificial lighting, creating perspective using camera angles, multi-camera techniques. 10am-4pm. Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sun Jun 6
Stonehenge XI: Mass Audition for Indie Film
Stonehenge is a regional “speed-casting” event. Actors, chosen by lottery, perform 90-second monologues in front of local filmmakers. Filmmakers see more than 120 actors in person and projected on screen. Info & registration: www.teamjabberwocky.com. Doors 9am, auditions 10am. Filmmakers: $25, $20 mbrs. by 5/21; $50, $40 mbrs by 6/2; $75 late reg. Actors: FREE, but reg. req’d.
3 Wednesdays Jun 9, 16, 23
Final Cut Pro 101
Get started with Final Cut Pro! Learn system set-up, how to capture video and work with DV & HD footage, editing tips, basic titles, transitions, and more. Instr. Nick Prevas. 7-9pm. Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
Sat Jun 12
One-Man Film Crew’s Perfect Short Promo
Learn the art and craft of visual storytelling in a short format (30 sec to 2 min). Shoot and edit video, photos, music, archival footage, and anything else, to make the perfect short promotional film. Instr. Christopher Reed. 10am-4pm w/ lunch break. Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Thu Jun 17
Social Media 101
Whether you want to promote your own work, brainstorm with fellow artists, find potential clients or maintain an online portfolio, the Internet has an answer. Justin Kownacki has been explaining the basics of social media to artists and CEOs alike since 2006. 7-9pm. Adv reg $20, $15 mbrs. Walk-in $30, $25 mbrs.
Sat Jun 19
Search Engine Marketing
Make your website visible and attract traffic from Google, Yahoo, and bing with basic SEM (Search Engine Marketing)! Plus an overview of the search engine marketing process. Bring your url for on-the-spot review and recommendations! Instr. Catherine Pancake. 10am-1pm. Adv reg $35, $30 mbrs. Walk-in $45, $40 mbrs.
Sat Jun 26
Independent Filmmakers’ Legal Guide
Discuss legal aspects of filmmaking, including script registration, option agreements and domestic and foreign distribution agreements. Bring questions! Instr. Jaia Thomas runs an entertainment law practice. 10am-1pm. Adv reg $35, $30 mbrs. Walk-in $45, $40 mbrs.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Take 6 Interview with CAmm Intern James Berbert!
1. What's the last movie you loved and what was the last movie you hated?
The last movie I loved was Mother Night and the last movie I hated was probably Inglourious Basterds.
2. What's your guilty pleasure movie or TV show?
I have no guilty pleasures. I'm not ashamed of anything that stimulates me, but I do recognize my quasi-addiction to ABC's Lost is pretty silly. Sure is poorly shot and totally nonsensical, but it's so compelling! Close ups, strategically places cuts, screeching violins...it's no less an epic of modern civilization than Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey were to the ancient Greeks.
3. What kind of films do you make?
I have made a PSA for FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement), an animal rights organization that promotes veganism and takes an abolitionist stance concerning the use and consumption of animal products.
4. How'd you get into filmmaking?
I saw Clerks by Kevin Smith.
5. What's your fave piece of gear?
The tripods. They don't get enough love.
6. Why did you decide to do an internship at Creative Alliance Movie Makers? What projects have you been working on here?
I was disillusioned with the institution of higher education, but I still wanted to still purse the world of video and film. My video professor at the time highly recommended that I apply for an internship to Creative Alliance, and so I did, and now I'm answering these questions. Here at Creative Alliance I make short videos promoting artists and their shows here at the Patterson. They're all on our YouTube page. http://www.youtube.com/cammcage
James Berbert, in addition to interning at Creative Alliance Movie Makers, is an animal rights activist. He recently helped to produce this video for Meatout:
To read more about this video, click here.
The last movie I loved was Mother Night and the last movie I hated was probably Inglourious Basterds.
2. What's your guilty pleasure movie or TV show?
I have no guilty pleasures. I'm not ashamed of anything that stimulates me, but I do recognize my quasi-addiction to ABC's Lost is pretty silly. Sure is poorly shot and totally nonsensical, but it's so compelling! Close ups, strategically places cuts, screeching violins...it's no less an epic of modern civilization than Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey were to the ancient Greeks.
3. What kind of films do you make?
I have made a PSA for FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement), an animal rights organization that promotes veganism and takes an abolitionist stance concerning the use and consumption of animal products.
4. How'd you get into filmmaking?
I saw Clerks by Kevin Smith.
5. What's your fave piece of gear?
The tripods. They don't get enough love.
6. Why did you decide to do an internship at Creative Alliance Movie Makers? What projects have you been working on here?
I was disillusioned with the institution of higher education, but I still wanted to still purse the world of video and film. My video professor at the time highly recommended that I apply for an internship to Creative Alliance, and so I did, and now I'm answering these questions. Here at Creative Alliance I make short videos promoting artists and their shows here at the Patterson. They're all on our YouTube page. http://www.youtube.com/cammcage
James Berbert, in addition to interning at Creative Alliance Movie Makers, is an animal rights activist. He recently helped to produce this video for Meatout:
To read more about this video, click here.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
CAmm Film/Vid News MAR 2010
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UPCOMING CREATIVE ALLIANCE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS–
All Creative Alliance events take place at the Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, 21224
Info and tix/registration: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
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Fri Apr 9, 7pm.
$8, $6 mbrs, stus.
Trophies! Cash Prizes! Cake! Check out the best of B-more’s booming student film scene. Jury selects docs, narratives, animation, and avant garde! These up-and-coming filmmakers bring us incompetent sci-fi super heros, crazy landlords with crazier tenants, first dates with cannabals, bad days, music videos, and lots more! Cast your votes for audience choice awards!!
Sat Apr 10
Shoot Like a Pro
Network cameraman Tim Keating shares tips for the better, faster, cheaper, one-man-band business environment: lighting, interviews, formats, composition, best practices. Make your next shoot run smoothly. Beginners to intermediate. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sat Apr 17
Intro to Photoshop & Digital Images
Get Photoshop and digital images working for you! How to get photos into your computer, edit, and save in the correct file format and size for print and web. Tips for creating digital portfolios for cds or web, emailing images, and basic Photoshop tools. Instr. Violet Glaze. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145.
Thu Apr 29
CAmm Indie Premiere: Healing Neen
Co-presented by Maryland Disability Law Center
w/ live performance by Caleb Stine
Healing Neen follows the amazing recovery of Tonier “Neen” Cain from a lifetime of abuse and drug addiction to a career as a nationally-known speaker and educator. Her story points to the consequences of untreated trauma to individuals and society at-large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration. Caleb Stine (who scored the film) opens with a live set. Q&A w/ producers Laura Cain, Thom Stromer and Tonier Cain follows. Dir. Laura Cain, 2010, 54 min. Music 7pm. Film 7:30pm $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18
Directing Actors For The Camera
An Introductory Workshop For Actors & Directors
An introductory workshop designed to help actors and directors begin the transition from individual artists to committed collaborators. Actors will learn how to help directors tell the story, and directors will learn how to help actors do their best work. Instr. George Andre Tittle. 7-10pm. Adv reg $150, $125 mbrs. Walk-in $180, $155 mbrs.
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Funding Ops
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**The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund** - $1,000 scholarship for a student who is studying animation at an accredited institution, demonstrates artistic talent, and desires to make animation her career. The winner will also receive a one-year membership to Women In Animation. Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited animation program, must be U.S. citizens, and must be in financial need. Submissions must include a portfolio or reel, a 500-word essay outlining education and career goals and explaining financial need, a written recommendation from a teacher or mentor, and a copy of student ID, in addition to an application form (available on website). All materials must be submitted together and labeled with name and contact information. Women In Animation, Phyllis Craig Scholarship, P.O. Box 17706, Encino, CA 91416, (818) 759-9596, http://womeninanimation.org/. Deadline: April 29, 2010
**Women in Film Finishing Fund** – Provides cash awards ranging from $1,000-$15,000, as well as in-kind services, for the completion of films by, for or about women. Open to short and long formats in all genres, including narrative, documentary, educational, animated and experimental. Principle photography and rough cut must be completed by time of application. Applications accepted from filmmakers around the world (men may apply, as long as their work is about or for women). Student projects ineligible. See website for complete guidelines and application. Women In Film Foundation, Los Angeles Office, 6100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 710, Los Angeles, CA 90048, T: (323) 935-2211, foundation@wif.org, http://www.wif.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=88. Deadline: April 30, 2010
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Local Film Events & Classes
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FILMSTERS ACADEMY CLASSES, Summer 2010
For more information on our FILM CAMP at Key School Click here
Section 1 & 2 - BEGINNING FILMMAKERS
(EACH A ONE-WEEK PROGRAM)
Young filmmakers will be challenged to learn the basics of filmmaking through guided “hands-on” instruction and experience. In small groups, they will learn how to create and develop a story idea, write, produce, shoot, direct and edit a movie (video). Students will work in teams to complete a short 5-8 minute film while learning, creating and having fun led by experienced industry professionals using digital video cameras and editing equipment. Note: Friday will be a full day.
A materials fee of $50 is due at the first class.
http://www.filmstersacademy.com/
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WIDE ANGLE MEDIA BENEFIT Mon. April 12th 6-8pm @ Center Stage
Baltimore Leaders and Youth Honored at “Growing a Local Legacy”
Wide Angle Youth Media celebrates the opening of our 5th Annual Who Are You? Youth Media Festival with a reception and benefit celebrating our local assets. “Growing a Local Legacy: Opening Reception and Benefit” is hosted by Ira Weinstein, corporate sponsorship chair, Reznick Group, PC. Keynote speaker: Ron Shapiro, Chairman- Shapiro Negotiations Institute and counsel to the firm Shapiro, She Guinot & Sandler. This event will feature a gallery exhibit, happy hour with light fare including local artisan cheese from Maryland farms, courtesy Bon Appetite, a silent auction featuring a Charm City Cake from local Food Network stars “Ace of Cakes”, and Charm City Roller Girls circulating the crowd, acting as servers.
Wide Angle Youth Media provides Baltimore youth with real-world learning in the media arts to help them become self-aware social citizens. From afterschool video-making to a youth-run television show and festival, Wide Angle uses media to make a difference. For more information, visit www.wideanglemedia.org.
Where: CENTERSTAGE, 700 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD., about 10 minutes away from Wide Angle. www.centerstage.org
CONTACT: Gin Ferrara
(410) 338-0947
gin@wideanglemedia.org
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Calls for Entry
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Sat Jun 12
Creative Alliance BIG SHOW
The dropoff date for The Big Show—our annual all hung members’ exhibition–is an event in itself. Every member is invited to submit one work of art, ready to be installed, and no more than 36” wide. Video works 5min or less will be displayed on a monitor in looped programs. All genres, including trailers welcome. Submit Quicktime .mov. Info: creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651. Noon-5pm. FREE f/ mbrs–JOIN TODAY!
Creative Alliance at The Patterson 3134 Eastern Ave www.creativealliance.org
The 48 Hour Film Project is back in Charm City June 11-13!
Registration opens April 8.
It's hard to believe it will be the sixth year, but unless my ability to count on my fingers has deteriorated significantly, it is our sixth birthday!
You can sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/baltimore
Space will be limited, so sign up early. Sign up early, and you will also receive a discount for early bird registration.
I'm pleased to announce that all films will screen at the lovely Charles Theatre again this year, and the big Baltimore winner will go head to head with other city winners in a no-holds barred, cage match to determine the best 48 Hour Film of 2010.
For more info about the 48 Hour Film Project, or to join a team (as talent or crew) check out the website http://www.48hourfilm.com/
To sign up for the one and only Baltimore 48HFP, go to http://www.48hourfilm.com/baltimore
AND if you have questions, contact Rob Hatch at rob@48hourfilm.com
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The DC Shorts Film Festival LATE DEADLINE is May 16th! The Screenplay Competitions LATE DEADLINE is May 31st!
http://dcshorts.com
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings - with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Cash prizes and all entries receive judges' feedback!
http://dcshorts.com/film
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Crew Calls
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i am looking for production assistants, assistant directors, and some other crew members - for a short film i am producing & directing
: april 12/13/14 at this mansion in potomac, md
Regards, Jai Mata Di - Manan Singh Katohora manan.katohora@jmd-creations.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1355459/
(27 imdb credits)
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Jobs
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BMA SEEKING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR SUMMER CAMP
Deadline: April 16, 2010
The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking creative and energetic teaching artists to design and lead art activities as part of its new summer camp program. Teaching artists will collaborate with BMA educators to develop age-appropriate gallery and studio lessons that encourage children to develop skills for thinking about, understanding, and making art. Successful applicants will be responsible for selecting and preparing art materials, demonstrating techniques and processes, motivating students, and maintaining a safe and creative environment.
Teaching artists will be selected for Creativity Camp (June 21-25) and Craft Camp (July 19-30). Creativity Camp is designed for 8-12 year olds and seeks to foster and expand campers’ imaginative responses to the BMA Collection while developing important creative thinking skills. Craft Camp engages 12-14 year olds in an interactive exploration of materials and techniques in the Collection, using them as inspiration for innovative craft activities.
Applicants must have experience working with children ages 8 - 12 and/or 12 – 14 in a studio setting and have a good understanding of child development. Successful candidates will possess a solid understanding of traditional and unconventional artistic methods and materials and be able to inspire creativity in young people. Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills are a must. Experience teaching from works of art is desirable. This position is ideal for innovative and imaginative individuals who have a passion for introducing children and teens to the world of art.
These are two paid contract positions. Creativity Camp offers a $750 honoraria; Craft Camp offers a $1500 honoraria. Project development and preparation hours to be determined in concert with the BMA’s Education staff. Hours are from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday during camp offerings (June 21-25; July 19-30). Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and 2 – 3 related samples (in digital format only - Include a web address, as needed). In your submission e-mail as the subject line, please list your first and last name and your camp preference if availability limits your consideration to only one camp. Professional references should be listed as follows:
First and Last name, Title
Years known
Phone # and email address
Mailing address
Deadline: April 16, 2010
No phone calls please.
Send email submissions to:
Lauren Haney, Manager of Family Learning at lhaney@artbma.org.
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER, BCCC, CATONSVILLE
The Community College of Baltimore County seeks a creative and experienced technical director to oversee a 450-seat modified thrust facility and design for student performing arts program. Additional teaching duties possible. MA or MFA and design experience required. Full-time, 12-month position with benefits. For position description and to apply, please visit www.ccbcmdjobs.com
click “search postings.”
**This list is compiled as a service of CAmm. If you’d like to post an announcement, call, or event OR if you’d like to be removed from this list please email Kristen@creativealliance.org**
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Like what CAmm has to offer? Want to be a part of it and support local film and video making in Baltimore? Become a member!
http://www.creativealliance.org/membership/index.html
CAmm Cage & Media Lab
Gear for your creative and documentation needs!
Workshops, tutoring, gear and editing rentals!
M & F 3pm-7pm
Email Jaimes! cage@creativealliance.org
Follow us online!
CAmm Cage Blog (news, local films, tutorials, handy links!) cammcage.blogspot.com
Twitter twitter.com/cammcage
YouTube youtube.com/cammcage
Do It Yourself Media Field Guide! www.creativealliance.org/camm/distro_guide.pdf
UPCOMING CREATIVE ALLIANCE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS–
All Creative Alliance events take place at the Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, 21224
Info and tix/registration: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
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Fri Apr 9, 7pm.
$8, $6 mbrs, stus.
Trophies! Cash Prizes! Cake! Check out the best of B-more’s booming student film scene. Jury selects docs, narratives, animation, and avant garde! These up-and-coming filmmakers bring us incompetent sci-fi super heros, crazy landlords with crazier tenants, first dates with cannabals, bad days, music videos, and lots more! Cast your votes for audience choice awards!!
Sat Apr 10
Shoot Like a Pro
Network cameraman Tim Keating shares tips for the better, faster, cheaper, one-man-band business environment: lighting, interviews, formats, composition, best practices. Make your next shoot run smoothly. Beginners to intermediate. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sat Apr 17
Intro to Photoshop & Digital Images
Get Photoshop and digital images working for you! How to get photos into your computer, edit, and save in the correct file format and size for print and web. Tips for creating digital portfolios for cds or web, emailing images, and basic Photoshop tools. Instr. Violet Glaze. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145.
Thu Apr 29
CAmm Indie Premiere: Healing Neen
Co-presented by Maryland Disability Law Center
w/ live performance by Caleb Stine
Healing Neen follows the amazing recovery of Tonier “Neen” Cain from a lifetime of abuse and drug addiction to a career as a nationally-known speaker and educator. Her story points to the consequences of untreated trauma to individuals and society at-large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration. Caleb Stine (who scored the film) opens with a live set. Q&A w/ producers Laura Cain, Thom Stromer and Tonier Cain follows. Dir. Laura Cain, 2010, 54 min. Music 7pm. Film 7:30pm $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18
Directing Actors For The Camera
An Introductory Workshop For Actors & Directors
An introductory workshop designed to help actors and directors begin the transition from individual artists to committed collaborators. Actors will learn how to help directors tell the story, and directors will learn how to help actors do their best work. Instr. George Andre Tittle. 7-10pm. Adv reg $150, $125 mbrs. Walk-in $180, $155 mbrs.
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**The Women In Animation Phyllis Craig Scholarship Fund** - $1,000 scholarship for a student who is studying animation at an accredited institution, demonstrates artistic talent, and desires to make animation her career. The winner will also receive a one-year membership to Women In Animation. Applicants must be enrolled full or part-time in an accredited animation program, must be U.S. citizens, and must be in financial need. Submissions must include a portfolio or reel, a 500-word essay outlining education and career goals and explaining financial need, a written recommendation from a teacher or mentor, and a copy of student ID, in addition to an application form (available on website). All materials must be submitted together and labeled with name and contact information. Women In Animation, Phyllis Craig Scholarship, P.O. Box 17706, Encino, CA 91416, (818) 759-9596, http://womeninanimation.org/. Deadline: April 29, 2010
**Women in Film Finishing Fund** – Provides cash awards ranging from $1,000-$15,000, as well as in-kind services, for the completion of films by, for or about women. Open to short and long formats in all genres, including narrative, documentary, educational, animated and experimental. Principle photography and rough cut must be completed by time of application. Applications accepted from filmmakers around the world (men may apply, as long as their work is about or for women). Student projects ineligible. See website for complete guidelines and application. Women In Film Foundation, Los Angeles Office, 6100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 710, Los Angeles, CA 90048, T: (323) 935-2211, foundation@wif.org, http://www.wif.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=88. Deadline: April 30, 2010
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Local Film Events & Classes
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FILMSTERS ACADEMY CLASSES, Summer 2010
For more information on our FILM CAMP at Key School Click here
Section 1 & 2 - BEGINNING FILMMAKERS
(EACH A ONE-WEEK PROGRAM)
Young filmmakers will be challenged to learn the basics of filmmaking through guided “hands-on” instruction and experience. In small groups, they will learn how to create and develop a story idea, write, produce, shoot, direct and edit a movie (video). Students will work in teams to complete a short 5-8 minute film while learning, creating and having fun led by experienced industry professionals using digital video cameras and editing equipment. Note: Friday will be a full day.
A materials fee of $50 is due at the first class.
http://www.filmstersacademy.com/
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WIDE ANGLE MEDIA BENEFIT Mon. April 12th 6-8pm @ Center Stage
Baltimore Leaders and Youth Honored at “Growing a Local Legacy”
Wide Angle Youth Media celebrates the opening of our 5th Annual Who Are You? Youth Media Festival with a reception and benefit celebrating our local assets. “Growing a Local Legacy: Opening Reception and Benefit” is hosted by Ira Weinstein, corporate sponsorship chair, Reznick Group, PC. Keynote speaker: Ron Shapiro, Chairman- Shapiro Negotiations Institute and counsel to the firm Shapiro, She Guinot & Sandler. This event will feature a gallery exhibit, happy hour with light fare including local artisan cheese from Maryland farms, courtesy Bon Appetite, a silent auction featuring a Charm City Cake from local Food Network stars “Ace of Cakes”, and Charm City Roller Girls circulating the crowd, acting as servers.
Wide Angle Youth Media provides Baltimore youth with real-world learning in the media arts to help them become self-aware social citizens. From afterschool video-making to a youth-run television show and festival, Wide Angle uses media to make a difference. For more information, visit www.wideanglemedia.org.
Where: CENTERSTAGE, 700 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD., about 10 minutes away from Wide Angle. www.centerstage.org
CONTACT: Gin Ferrara
(410) 338-0947
gin@wideanglemedia.org
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Sat Jun 12
Creative Alliance BIG SHOW
The dropoff date for The Big Show—our annual all hung members’ exhibition–is an event in itself. Every member is invited to submit one work of art, ready to be installed, and no more than 36” wide. Video works 5min or less will be displayed on a monitor in looped programs. All genres, including trailers welcome. Submit Quicktime .mov. Info: creativealliance.org or call 410-276-1651. Noon-5pm. FREE f/ mbrs–JOIN TODAY!
Creative Alliance at The Patterson 3134 Eastern Ave www.creativealliance.org
The 48 Hour Film Project is back in Charm City June 11-13!
Registration opens April 8.
It's hard to believe it will be the sixth year, but unless my ability to count on my fingers has deteriorated significantly, it is our sixth birthday!
You can sign up at http://www.48hourfilm.com/baltimore
Space will be limited, so sign up early. Sign up early, and you will also receive a discount for early bird registration.
I'm pleased to announce that all films will screen at the lovely Charles Theatre again this year, and the big Baltimore winner will go head to head with other city winners in a no-holds barred, cage match to determine the best 48 Hour Film of 2010.
For more info about the 48 Hour Film Project, or to join a team (as talent or crew) check out the website http://www.48hourfilm.com/
To sign up for the one and only Baltimore 48HFP, go to http://www.48hourfilm.com/baltimore
AND if you have questions, contact Rob Hatch at rob@48hourfilm.com
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The DC Shorts Film Festival LATE DEADLINE is May 16th! The Screenplay Competitions LATE DEADLINE is May 31st!
http://dcshorts.com
The DC Shorts Film Festival (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. We select films of every genre and niche for our competition screenings - with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Cash prizes and all entries receive judges' feedback!
http://dcshorts.com/film
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Crew Calls
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i am looking for production assistants, assistant directors, and some other crew members - for a short film i am producing & directing
: april 12/13/14 at this mansion in potomac, md
Regards, Jai Mata Di - Manan Singh Katohora manan.katohora@jmd-creations.com
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1355459/
(27 imdb credits)
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Jobs
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BMA SEEKING TEACHING ARTISTS FOR SUMMER CAMP
Deadline: April 16, 2010
The Baltimore Museum of Art is seeking creative and energetic teaching artists to design and lead art activities as part of its new summer camp program. Teaching artists will collaborate with BMA educators to develop age-appropriate gallery and studio lessons that encourage children to develop skills for thinking about, understanding, and making art. Successful applicants will be responsible for selecting and preparing art materials, demonstrating techniques and processes, motivating students, and maintaining a safe and creative environment.
Teaching artists will be selected for Creativity Camp (June 21-25) and Craft Camp (July 19-30). Creativity Camp is designed for 8-12 year olds and seeks to foster and expand campers’ imaginative responses to the BMA Collection while developing important creative thinking skills. Craft Camp engages 12-14 year olds in an interactive exploration of materials and techniques in the Collection, using them as inspiration for innovative craft activities.
Applicants must have experience working with children ages 8 - 12 and/or 12 – 14 in a studio setting and have a good understanding of child development. Successful candidates will possess a solid understanding of traditional and unconventional artistic methods and materials and be able to inspire creativity in young people. Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills are a must. Experience teaching from works of art is desirable. This position is ideal for innovative and imaginative individuals who have a passion for introducing children and teens to the world of art.
These are two paid contract positions. Creativity Camp offers a $750 honoraria; Craft Camp offers a $1500 honoraria. Project development and preparation hours to be determined in concert with the BMA’s Education staff. Hours are from 9 to 5, Monday through Friday during camp offerings (June 21-25; July 19-30). Please submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and 2 – 3 related samples (in digital format only - Include a web address, as needed). In your submission e-mail as the subject line, please list your first and last name and your camp preference if availability limits your consideration to only one camp. Professional references should be listed as follows:
First and Last name, Title
Years known
Phone # and email address
Mailing address
Deadline: April 16, 2010
No phone calls please.
Send email submissions to:
Lauren Haney, Manager of Family Learning at lhaney@artbma.org.
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER, BCCC, CATONSVILLE
The Community College of Baltimore County seeks a creative and experienced technical director to oversee a 450-seat modified thrust facility and design for student performing arts program. Additional teaching duties possible. MA or MFA and design experience required. Full-time, 12-month position with benefits. For position description and to apply, please visit www.ccbcmdjobs.com
click “search postings.”
**This list is compiled as a service of CAmm. If you’d like to post an announcement, call, or event OR if you’d like to be removed from this list please email Kristen@creativealliance.org**
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Like what CAmm has to offer? Want to be a part of it and support local film and video making in Baltimore? Become a member!
http://www.creativealliance.org/membership/index.html
CAmm Cage & Media Lab
Gear for your creative and documentation needs!
Workshops, tutoring, gear and editing rentals!
M & F 3pm-7pm
Email Jaimes! cage@creativealliance.org
Follow us online!
CAmm Cage Blog (news, local films, tutorials, handy links!) cammcage.blogspot.com
Twitter twitter.com/cammcage
YouTube youtube.com/cammcage
Do It Yourself Media Field Guide! www.creativealliance.org/camm/distro_guide.pdf
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
2 great workshops this month at Creative Alliance!
Sat Apr 10
Shoot Like a Pro
Network cameraman Tim Keating shares tips for the better, faster, cheaper, one-man-band business environment: lighting, interviews, formats, composition, best practices. Make your next shoot run smoothly. Beginners to intermediate. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sat Apr 17
Intro to Photoshop & Digital Images
Get Photoshop and digital images working for you! How to get photos into your computer, edit, and save in the correct file format and size for print and web. Tips for creating digital portfolios for cds or web, emailing images, and basic Photoshop tools. Instr. Violet Glaze. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Info and registration: creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651
Shoot Like a Pro
Network cameraman Tim Keating shares tips for the better, faster, cheaper, one-man-band business environment: lighting, interviews, formats, composition, best practices. Make your next shoot run smoothly. Beginners to intermediate. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $105, $90 mbrs. Walk-in $140, $125 mbrs.
Sat Apr 17
Intro to Photoshop & Digital Images
Get Photoshop and digital images working for you! How to get photos into your computer, edit, and save in the correct file format and size for print and web. Tips for creating digital portfolios for cds or web, emailing images, and basic Photoshop tools. Instr. Violet Glaze. 10am-4pm (w/ lunch break). Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Info and registration: creativealliance.org, 410-276-1651
Monday, March 15, 2010
CAmm Cage Happy Hour TONITE! (3/15/2010)
Join CAmm Cage staff for networking, free pizza, free beer, and Kristen's 13 tips for filmmakers. Did we mention FREE!? 6-7pm tonight. CAmm Cage & Media Lab. Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD 21224
Sunday, March 14, 2010
How To Make a Film in 13 Short Steps
By Kristen Anchor, Dir. of Creative Alliance MovieMakers, a great resource in Baltimore for film equipment, networking, workshops and diy film screenings
Prep work, prep work and more prep work. Most of the work on a film happens way before the camera rolls. (Of course many brilliant people have broken this rule but I'd bet that everyone like Lars Von Trier who breaks the rules is lying a little bit about how spontaneous they are and anyway most have made a few films with LOTS OF PLANNING before they experimented.)
1. Watch lots of movies.
2. Watch more movies. Look at how the shots and cuts tell the story. Notice how most films are not shot with one camera on a tripod on the other side of the room. Take notes on your favorite films.
3. Make friends with people making films. They might have gear and they will need your free labor. You'll learn a ton if you keep your ears and eyes open.
4. Make lots of friends. You're gonna need people who like to do stuff for you. Help people move heavy objects and build your karma.
5. Get an idea or find someone with one. There's no shame in working with a writer if you are more of a director, or the other way around.
6. Have somebody who is not involved in the writing look at your concept or script and then (and this is the VERY IMPORTANT PART) has hard as it may be, listen to them. Turn off defensiveness and listen up.
7. Ask someone else to look at it and repeat step six.
8. Pull together your resources and your friends' friends' resources -- this means people you know who can act, lift stuff, hold stuff, cook stuff, people with film skills to work on your movie, people with the gear to work on your movie, etc.
9. LIGHT YOUR DAMN MOVIE, it will look a million times better.
10. USE A BOOM AND MIC and a sound guy or gal if you can find one - BAD SOUND IS WHAT MAKES OR BREAKS A FILM.
11. Use an editor. It is a rare person who can distance themselves enough from the project they are directing to be a good editor. You are still the 'boss' of the editor, so it isn't so bad, but really, listen to them. They are going to want to cut stuff you are very attached to, but it WILL make your film better. Let go, you can do it!
12. Have a big premiere! Do it up right!
13. Don't be discouraged by film festival rejections you need to get started on your next film anyway!
Prep work, prep work and more prep work. Most of the work on a film happens way before the camera rolls. (Of course many brilliant people have broken this rule but I'd bet that everyone like Lars Von Trier who breaks the rules is lying a little bit about how spontaneous they are and anyway most have made a few films with LOTS OF PLANNING before they experimented.)
1. Watch lots of movies.
2. Watch more movies. Look at how the shots and cuts tell the story. Notice how most films are not shot with one camera on a tripod on the other side of the room. Take notes on your favorite films.
3. Make friends with people making films. They might have gear and they will need your free labor. You'll learn a ton if you keep your ears and eyes open.
4. Make lots of friends. You're gonna need people who like to do stuff for you. Help people move heavy objects and build your karma.
5. Get an idea or find someone with one. There's no shame in working with a writer if you are more of a director, or the other way around.
6. Have somebody who is not involved in the writing look at your concept or script and then (and this is the VERY IMPORTANT PART) has hard as it may be, listen to them. Turn off defensiveness and listen up.
7. Ask someone else to look at it and repeat step six.
8. Pull together your resources and your friends' friends' resources -- this means people you know who can act, lift stuff, hold stuff, cook stuff, people with film skills to work on your movie, people with the gear to work on your movie, etc.
9. LIGHT YOUR DAMN MOVIE, it will look a million times better.
10. USE A BOOM AND MIC and a sound guy or gal if you can find one - BAD SOUND IS WHAT MAKES OR BREAKS A FILM.
11. Use an editor. It is a rare person who can distance themselves enough from the project they are directing to be a good editor. You are still the 'boss' of the editor, so it isn't so bad, but really, listen to them. They are going to want to cut stuff you are very attached to, but it WILL make your film better. Let go, you can do it!
12. Have a big premiere! Do it up right!
13. Don't be discouraged by film festival rejections you need to get started on your next film anyway!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa talks about filmmaking in wartime Iraq (& screens films Thu Mar 11 at Creative Alliance)
Ziad Jazzaa screens w films from Baghdad
UnderExposure w/ Hometown Baghdad
presented by CAmm and On the Avenue
Thu Mar 11, 7pm.
$10, $8 stus, mbrs.
Award-winning Iraqi filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa fled Baghdad as a refugee and was resettled in Baltimore in 2009. Tonight we screen his favorite feature UnderExposure, for which he was cinematographer, with a cast of fictional characters set in war-torn Iraq: a determined filmmaker, a musician weak with cancer, a wounded soldier. Shot during the Iraq War, with real footage of Baghdad, a city in rubble yet filled with compassion and perseverance, it won Best Film at Singapore’s International Film Festival 2005. Shorts from Hometown Baghdad open. Dir. Oday Rasheed, 2006, 74 Min. Q&A w/ Jazzaa follows.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mar 6-13 Saturday Film School w/ Michelle Farrell
2 Saturdays: Mar 6, 1310am-5pm (w/ lunch break). $175, $150mbrs, walk in $225, $175 mbrs. The basics AND MORE of camera and lighting, hands on! Award-winning filmmaker Michelle Farrell walks through three-point lighting and mood on documentaries and how to build from there for feature film work. Know your gear and how to strategize, place camera, light, tweak and shoot.
Info and reg: http://www.creativealliance.org/events/eventItem2099.html
Here's a video from one of Michelle's classes here:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
CAmm announces 2010 CAmm Fellow, Miguel Sabogal!
Creative Alliance MovieMakers announces filmmaker Miguel Sabogal has been chosen CAmm Fellow of 2010! One CAmm Fellow is chosen each year to receive extended free use of CAmm Cage gear, the CAmm Media Lab, and editing suite. Miguel Sabogal is an indie filmmaker calling Baltimore home. He worked as a scientist for years and recently made the leap to filmmaking , and earning a Post-Baccalaureate at MICA.. His hypnotic, otherworldly experimental narrative films have screened at the Maryland Film Fest, Hampden Film Fest, and MICA. Sabogal is also co-founder of The Hexagon, a vibrant indie film/music venue in the burgeoning Station North Arts District.
"We are really excited to have Miguel as our new Fellow" says CAmm Director Kristen Anchor. "He is a filmmaker with the emphasis on FILM. He works in good old 16mm film, the real thing at a time when fewer and fewer people do." As part of the Fellowship CAmm will premiere Sabogal's film, a feature length period film, set in 1930’s depression-era Baltimore, about a teenage boy and his mysterious uncle, he will create during his fellowship. Sabogal will utilize CAmm’s collection of 16mm cameras and sound gear to shoot the film.
Creative Alliance’s CAmm Fellowship promotes growth and expertise in filmmaking and time-based media arts of all genres by encouraging the development of finished, professional film,
video and media arts projects. Each year CAmm awards one Fellowship to a filmmaker or artist working in time-based media living and working in Maryland, for a specific film/video project planned for completion in that year. Fellows receive extended free use of CAmm Cage gear, the CAmm Media Lab, and editing suite. The Fellowship also includes a work-in-progress critique with established members of the film community (determined by the subject and format of the project), a public artist talk midway through the project, and concludes with a screening opportunity at The Patterson.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave. Hi'town B'more
Info: (410)276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
March/April Screenings @ Creative Alliance
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave * Baltimore, MD 21224
Info & Tix: creativealliance.org
Mon Mar 1 CAmm Cine Lounge presents
Official Rejection
A film about film fests!
Once you’ve finished your movie, you can just “take it to Sundance,” right? Maybe not! Finding placement at a major film festival is often more daunting and exhausting than making your movie. Follow Paul Osborne and Scott Storm as they take their indie film Ten til Noon through the circuit for a lighthearted but realistic look at the politics, pitfalls, costs, and emotional toll exacted by today’s film fest landscape. Note: No shorts this month! Dir. Paul Osborne, 2009, 107 min. 7pm Networking. 8pm Screening. $8, $6 mbrs.
Thu Mar 11
CAmm Indie Premiere: UnderExposure w/ Hometown Baghdad
New films from Baghdad by Baltimore refugee filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa
Award-winning Iraqi filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa fled Baghdad as a refugee and was resettled in Baltimore in 2009. Tonight we screen his feature UnderExposure with a cast of fictional characters set in war-torn Iraq: a determined filmmaker, a poet weak with cancer, a wounded soldier. Shot during the Iraq War, with real footage of Baghdad, a city in rubble yet filled with compassion and perseverance, it won Best Film at Singapore’s International Film Festival 2005. Shorts from Hometown Baghdad open. Dir. Oday Rasheed, 2006, 74 Min. Q&A w/ Jazzaa follows. 7pm. $10, $8 stus, mbrs.
Fri Mar 26
CAmm Indie Premiere: Going All Pro!
Fancy Clancy guides us through the little-known world of stadium vendors, who perform with the same intensity and competitive pressure as the athletes on the field–as he sprints the steps of Camden Yards and Ravens Stadium and runs the entire vending operation for the D.C. Nationals. Witness Clancy’s tricks of the trade: heckling the crowd, running tabs for the Baltimore faithful and dealing with the cast of eccentrics that gravitate to such a hustle—Shakey, the dancing vendor, a would-be-writer, an ex-accountant, an investment banker, and now Clancy’s own son, who hawks bottled water. Discussion with Fancy Clancy and filmmakers follows. Dir. Charles Cohen, 2009, 41min. 7pm $8, $6 mbrs.
Mon Apr 5
CAmm Cine Lounge
CAmm Cine Lounge is the hottest indie film event in town! Bring your new film or work in progress (max length 15min) and have a critical conversation with peers. Film industry guests share tips of the trade. Bring business cards, headshots, and press packets for our info exchange tables! Bar is open with specials! 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs.
Fri Apr 9
CAmm College Video Bake-Off
Film contest, screening, & party!
Trophies! Cash Prizes! Cake! Check out the best of B-more’s booming student film scene. Jury selects docs, narratives, animation, and avant garde! Cast your votes. Students: submit work! Free to submit. Deadline for submissions: Fri Feb 26. 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs, stus.
Thu Apr 29
CAmm Indie Premiere: Healing Neen
Co-presented by Maryland Disability Law Center w/ live performance by Caleb Stine
Healing Neen follows the amazing recovery of Tonier “Neen” Cain from a lifetime of abuse and drug addiction to a career as a nationally-known speaker and educator. Her story points to the consequences of untreated trauma to individuals and society at-large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration. Caleb Stine (who scored the film) opens with a live set. Q&A w/ producers Laura Cain, Thom Stromer and Tonier Cain follows. Dir. Laura Cain, 2010, 54 min. Music 7pm. Film 7:30pm $8, $6 mbrs.
CAMM A/V CART
Creative Alliance’s ongoing installation of film, video, and time-based art! Look for the CAmm A/V Cart parked outside the CAmm Media Lab.
Laure Drogoul
On view Mar 5–May 1
Screening and Artist Talk Thu Apr 1, 7pm in CAmm Media Lab, $5
Laure Drogoul presents short video excerpts from recent installations and performances with interactive sound elements, transforming the AV cart into a sculptural object. Drogoul is an interdisciplinary artist, cabaretist and cobbler of situations, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Her artworks are a hybrid combination of video, sculpture and performance that invite audience participation.
3134 Eastern Ave * Baltimore, MD 21224
Info & Tix: creativealliance.org
Mon Mar 1 CAmm Cine Lounge presentsOfficial Rejection
A film about film fests!
Once you’ve finished your movie, you can just “take it to Sundance,” right? Maybe not! Finding placement at a major film festival is often more daunting and exhausting than making your movie. Follow Paul Osborne and Scott Storm as they take their indie film Ten til Noon through the circuit for a lighthearted but realistic look at the politics, pitfalls, costs, and emotional toll exacted by today’s film fest landscape. Note: No shorts this month! Dir. Paul Osborne, 2009, 107 min. 7pm Networking. 8pm Screening. $8, $6 mbrs.
Thu Mar 11 CAmm Indie Premiere: UnderExposure w/ Hometown Baghdad
New films from Baghdad by Baltimore refugee filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa
Award-winning Iraqi filmmaker Ziad Jazzaa fled Baghdad as a refugee and was resettled in Baltimore in 2009. Tonight we screen his feature UnderExposure with a cast of fictional characters set in war-torn Iraq: a determined filmmaker, a poet weak with cancer, a wounded soldier. Shot during the Iraq War, with real footage of Baghdad, a city in rubble yet filled with compassion and perseverance, it won Best Film at Singapore’s International Film Festival 2005. Shorts from Hometown Baghdad open. Dir. Oday Rasheed, 2006, 74 Min. Q&A w/ Jazzaa follows. 7pm. $10, $8 stus, mbrs.
Fri Mar 26 CAmm Indie Premiere: Going All Pro!
Fancy Clancy guides us through the little-known world of stadium vendors, who perform with the same intensity and competitive pressure as the athletes on the field–as he sprints the steps of Camden Yards and Ravens Stadium and runs the entire vending operation for the D.C. Nationals. Witness Clancy’s tricks of the trade: heckling the crowd, running tabs for the Baltimore faithful and dealing with the cast of eccentrics that gravitate to such a hustle—Shakey, the dancing vendor, a would-be-writer, an ex-accountant, an investment banker, and now Clancy’s own son, who hawks bottled water. Discussion with Fancy Clancy and filmmakers follows. Dir. Charles Cohen, 2009, 41min. 7pm $8, $6 mbrs.
Mon Apr 5
CAmm Cine Lounge
CAmm Cine Lounge is the hottest indie film event in town! Bring your new film or work in progress (max length 15min) and have a critical conversation with peers. Film industry guests share tips of the trade. Bring business cards, headshots, and press packets for our info exchange tables! Bar is open with specials! 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs.
Fri Apr 9
CAmm College Video Bake-Off
Film contest, screening, & party!
Trophies! Cash Prizes! Cake! Check out the best of B-more’s booming student film scene. Jury selects docs, narratives, animation, and avant garde! Cast your votes. Students: submit work! Free to submit. Deadline for submissions: Fri Feb 26. 7pm. $8, $6 mbrs, stus.
Thu Apr 29 CAmm Indie Premiere: Healing Neen
Co-presented by Maryland Disability Law Center w/ live performance by Caleb Stine
Healing Neen follows the amazing recovery of Tonier “Neen” Cain from a lifetime of abuse and drug addiction to a career as a nationally-known speaker and educator. Her story points to the consequences of untreated trauma to individuals and society at-large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration. Caleb Stine (who scored the film) opens with a live set. Q&A w/ producers Laura Cain, Thom Stromer and Tonier Cain follows. Dir. Laura Cain, 2010, 54 min. Music 7pm. Film 7:30pm $8, $6 mbrs.
CAMM A/V CART
Creative Alliance’s ongoing installation of film, video, and time-based art! Look for the CAmm A/V Cart parked outside the CAmm Media Lab.
Laure Drogoul On view Mar 5–May 1
Screening and Artist Talk Thu Apr 1, 7pm in CAmm Media Lab, $5
Laure Drogoul presents short video excerpts from recent installations and performances with interactive sound elements, transforming the AV cart into a sculptural object. Drogoul is an interdisciplinary artist, cabaretist and cobbler of situations, who lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Her artworks are a hybrid combination of video, sculpture and performance that invite audience participation.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tonight - 2/23 Baltimore Screenwriter's Meetup w/ Special Guests Indie Screenwriters Jimmy George & Chris LaMartina
TONIGHT at the Baltimore Screenwriters' Meetup.! Jimmy George, Ryan Thomas, Nicolette Le Faye, and Chris LaMartina talk about their brand new indie feature "President's Day" 7pm. $5
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Info: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Info: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
Friday, February 19, 2010
CAmm College FIlm/VIdeo Bake-Off -- Call for entries EXTENDED to FRI FEB 26!
DEADLINE EXTENDED to FRI FEB 26 (due to all that crazy snow!)
Students! Submit your latest short (max 10 minutes) on DVD or Quicktime (.mov). Accepted films screen at The Patterson Fri Apr 9. All genres, all schools, all departments, all students encouraged! Audience and jury prizes! FREE to submit! Info: kristen@creativealliance.org. FREE!
entries due by 5pm Fri Feb 26
FREE to submit!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
3/1 CAmm Cine Lounge presents Official Rejection!
Mon Mar 1
CAmm Cine Lounge presents Official Rejection
When the shooting stops…the war begins: A film about film fests!
7pm Networking Happy Hour. 8pm Screening.
CAmm Cine Lounge hosted by Stacie Gentzler
$8, $6 mbrs.
Once you’ve finished your movie, you can just “take it to Sundance,”right? Probably not! Finding placement at a major film festival is often more daunting and exhausting than making your movie. Follow Paul Osborne and Scott Storm as they take their indie film Ten til Noon through the regional film festival circuit for a lighthearted but realistic look at the politics, pitfalls, costs, and emotional toll exacted by today’s film fest landscape. Dir. Paul Osborne, 2009, 107 min.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave. Hi'town B'more
Info and tix: (410)276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
Official Rejection's Official Website!
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CAmm Final Cut Pro 101 workshop is on tonight!
Tonight's CAmm Final Cut Pro workshop is on as scheduled!
(This workshop is full, so we can't take any new registrations, sorry, but we are offering another class in April.)
(This workshop is full, so we can't take any new registrations, sorry, but we are offering another class in April.)
Feb 21 60 Writers/60 Places generating buzz!
Check out Bret McCabe's review of 60 Writers/ 60 Places in City Paper!
Listen to Michael Kimball on WYPR's The Signal!
60 Writers/60 Places w/ I Will Smash You
CAmm Indie Premiere
NEW DATE: Sun Feb 21, 7:30pm.
$8, $6 mbrs, stus. Adv tix sug.
Due to snow, this event has been moved to Sun Feb 21 at 7:30pm
Documentaries by Michael Kimball & Luca Dipierro
Baltimore novelist and postcard biographer Michael Kimball goes cinematic with Luca Dipierro to create two innovative documentaries. In I Will Smash You, twenty people tell a personal story about an object and then destroy It. The result is often funny and sometimes uncomfortable. 60 Writers/60 Places (premiering tonight) meets 60 writers reading their work in 60 places—Blake Butler on a subway, Deb Olin Unferth in a laundromat, Jamie Gaughran-Perez in a salon, Tita Chico in a dressing room, Will Eno in a park, Tao Lin next to a hot dog cart, Rick Moody on a baseball field, and Rupert Wondolowski at a diner.
Monday, February 15, 2010
CAmm Cage Happy Hour is ON! 6-7pm tonight!
We're here and we have pizza and beer! Stop by tonight (Mon Feb 15) 6-7pm!
CAmm Cage & Media Lab
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
www.creativealliance.org
410-276-1651
CAmm Cage & Media Lab
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
www.creativealliance.org
410-276-1651
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tue Feb 9 Creative Alliance Snow Cancellations
The following Creative Alliance workshops/activities are canceled for Tue Feb 9:
Basic Painting w/ Clarissa Gregory
BIG Intro to Improv
Final Cut Pro 101
Our galleries are also closed today.
Call for Entries: Screenings, Exhibitions, & Workshops EXTENDED! New deadline is Tue Feb 16! Click here for details!
Basic Painting w/ Clarissa Gregory
BIG Intro to Improv
Final Cut Pro 101
Our galleries are also closed today.
Call for Entries: Screenings, Exhibitions, & Workshops EXTENDED! New deadline is Tue Feb 16! Click here for details!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Mon Feb 8 Creative Alliance Snow Cancellations
The following Creative Alliance workshops/activities are canceled for Mon Feb 8:
Speaking Spanish Class
Class continues next week.
CAmm Cage Orientation
If you need to rent gear before the next orientation (Feb 22), don't worry! Email cage@creativealliance.org and Jaimes will set up an orientation with you in time for your rental!
CAmm Cage & Media Lab is closed today (Mon Feb 8). If you need to reach us, email cage@creativealliance.org. We'll be checking messages all day and will respond today!
Speaking Spanish Class
Class continues next week.
CAmm Cage Orientation
If you need to rent gear before the next orientation (Feb 22), don't worry! Email cage@creativealliance.org and Jaimes will set up an orientation with you in time for your rental!
CAmm Cage & Media Lab is closed today (Mon Feb 8). If you need to reach us, email cage@creativealliance.org. We'll be checking messages all day and will respond today!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Snow postpones everything this weekend at Creative Alliance! Come to these events... later!
Click on the links below for more info!
Fri Feb 5
The CAmm Cage & Media Lab is closing
at 5pm today.
Amanda Burnham Opening Reception is postponed to Sat Feb 20, 6-8pm
60 Writers/60 Places Premiere is postponed to Sun Feb 21 at 7:30pm
Sat Feb 6
Creative Alliance will be closed.
There will be no Life Drawing or open gallery hours.
Special FX Makeup Workshop is postponed to Sat Feb
13, 10am-Noon
Mosaic Intensive w/ Rick Shelley is postponed to Sat Feb
13, 10am-5pm.
Bob Marley’s Birthday -Soul Shakedown Party! is postponed to
Fri Feb 19, 9pm with Unity Reggae Band.
Fri Feb 5
The CAmm Cage & Media Lab is closing
at 5pm today.
Amanda Burnham Opening Reception is postponed to Sat Feb 20, 6-8pm
60 Writers/60 Places Premiere is postponed to Sun Feb 21 at 7:30pm
Sat Feb 6
Creative Alliance will be closed.
There will be no Life Drawing or open gallery hours.
Special FX Makeup Workshop is postponed to Sat Feb
13, 10am-Noon
Mosaic Intensive w/ Rick Shelley is postponed to Sat Feb
13, 10am-5pm.
Bob Marley’s Birthday -Soul Shakedown Party! is postponed to
Fri Feb 19, 9pm with Unity Reggae Band.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
TONIGHT CAmm Cine Lounge MEET & GREET!
FEBRUARY 1st, 2010
CAmm Cine Lounge Presents
MEET & GREET III
ANOTHER HUGE NETWORKING EVENT ! ! !
Come out on Monday, 2/1/10 for the 3rd installation of our Meet & Greet networking event. Companies from all around the DMV area, especially Baltimore, will be looking for their next cast & crew or sharing informational services with the local film community.
BRING PLENTY OF HEADSHOTS, BUSINESS CARDS, RESUMES AND REELS!!!
COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE:
BETSY ROYALL CASTING
ZINNIA FILMS
LITTLESAMURAI.TV
RUCKUS PRODUCTIONS
SUPER 8 MAGAZINE
MODERN WORLD STUDIO
BALTIMORE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION
STUDIO UNKNOWN
ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENT PICTURES
DRAGONUK CONNECTS
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FEATURED FILM SCREENING:
"20 Minutes" from IAM Film Works
A real story created for film about a man who has been incarcerated several times (recidivism). After his last stay in prison, he has decided to make a change. Upon his release, he is immediately faced with the same trappings that have landed him in prison several times before. Seconds later, he is given an opportunity for a chance to change, but only if he can get there in 20 minutes. The story takes you through the next 20 minute race he is faced with. Does he make it in time…..wait and see! - Written & Directed by G. Lloyd Morris, www.iamfilmworks.com
***Bring your short film (under 15 mins) to screen that night! First come, first serve sign-ups at the door... spots will be limited this month!
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Bar will be open all night with drink specials!
Bring plenty of headshots, business cards, etc.
See you there!
Feb 1st
Doors open at 7pm
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore 21224
www.creativealliance.org
cammcinelounge@gmail.com
$8 admission/$6 for CA members
CAmm Cine Lounge Presents
MEET & GREET III
ANOTHER HUGE NETWORKING EVENT ! ! !
Come out on Monday, 2/1/10 for the 3rd installation of our Meet & Greet networking event. Companies from all around the DMV area, especially Baltimore, will be looking for their next cast & crew or sharing informational services with the local film community.
BRING PLENTY OF HEADSHOTS, BUSINESS CARDS, RESUMES AND REELS!!!
COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE:
BETSY ROYALL CASTING
ZINNIA FILMS
LITTLESAMURAI.TV
RUCKUS PRODUCTIONS
SUPER 8 MAGAZINE
MODERN WORLD STUDIO
BALTIMORE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION
STUDIO UNKNOWN
ABSOLUTE INDEPENDENT PICTURES
DRAGONUK CONNECTS
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FEATURED FILM SCREENING:
"20 Minutes" from IAM Film Works
A real story created for film about a man who has been incarcerated several times (recidivism). After his last stay in prison, he has decided to make a change. Upon his release, he is immediately faced with the same trappings that have landed him in prison several times before. Seconds later, he is given an opportunity for a chance to change, but only if he can get there in 20 minutes. The story takes you through the next 20 minute race he is faced with. Does he make it in time…..wait and see! - Written & Directed by G. Lloyd Morris, www.iamfilmworks.com
***Bring your short film (under 15 mins) to screen that night! First come, first serve sign-ups at the door... spots will be limited this month!
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Bar will be open all night with drink specials!
Bring plenty of headshots, business cards, etc.
See you there!
Feb 1st
Doors open at 7pm
Creative Alliance at The Patterson
3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore 21224
www.creativealliance.org
cammcinelounge@gmail.com
$8 admission/$6 for CA members
Thursday, January 28, 2010
CAmm Film/Video News Digest (Jan '10)
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UPCOMING CREATIVE ALLIANCE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS–
All Creative Alliance events take place at the Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, 21224
Info and tix/registration: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
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Mon Feb 1
CAmm Cine Lounge
CAmm Cine Lounge is the hottest indie film event in town! Bring your new film or work in progress (max length 15min) and have a critical conversation with peers. Film industry guests share tips of the trade. Bring business cards, headshots, and press packets for our info exchange tables! Bar is open with specials! Note: Feb 1 Special Meet & Greet with local orgs, production co's, more. Email cammcinelounge@gmail.com for info & table reg. 7pm $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays
Feb 2, 9, 16
Final Cut Pro 101
Get started with Final Cut Pro! Learn the interface, setting up your system, capturing video from tape and P2 cards, importing images and audio into your project, and all the amazing editing tools at your disposal. Instr. Nick Prevas. 7-9pm Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
Sat Feb 6
Special Effects Makeup for TV & Film
Learn how to do cuts, bruises, burns, blisters and blood efx from pros! Steve Bauer and Marianne Wittelsberger, aka the Jokesters®, produced an award-winning cable show in Hollywood for 12 years while working for Paramount, Fox, MGM, Universal and Disney. Cheap, effective and realistic techniques for your next horror film or disaster simulation. 10am-Noon Adv reg $45, $40 mbrs. Walk-in $55, $50 mbrs. (Includes materials fee.) Note: Snow date Sat Feb 13.
2nd & 4th Mondays
Feb 8, 22
CAmm Cage Orientation
A required FREE workshop for anyone renting equipment from the CAmm Cage. Meet the staff, preview our gear, and get the low down on how to rent. Email cage@creativealliance.org 7-8pm Free!
3rd Mondays
Feb 15
CAmm Cage Happy Hour Talks
Meet CAmm Cage & Media Lab staff. Get tips on different topics each month. Network. Free Natty Boh, Pizza, Discount coupon for next rental! 6-7pm FREE!
Fri Feb 19
¡VIVA BRASIL! Favela Rhythms & City of Rhyme
Directors: Mari Gardner, Kurt Shaw
Favela Rhythms is a documentary where favela (slum) youth examine their walled cities of violence, drugs, dreams. Three years later, the very same youth make City of Rhyme, trying to realize their dreams of recording a hip hop album. Discussion follows w/ Gardner, Shaw, and Brazilian youth via webcam. Favela Rhythms, 2005, 30 min. City of Rhyme, 2008, 30 min. 6pm Mama Geni’s Brazilian dinner sold sep, 7pm screening. $8, $6 mbrs, stus, capoeiristas.
Wed Feb 24
Social Media 101
Whether you want to promote your own work, brainstorm with fellow artists, find potential clients or maintain an online portfolio that's easy for others to find, share and discuss, the Internet has an answer. Unfortunately, figuring out what to do, when, why and how can be daunting. But fear not! Justin Kownacki has been explaining the basics of social media to artists and CEOs alike since 2006, and his 10 Step Social Media Crash Course will get you up to speed (and get your work in front of a new audience) in 2 quick, painless, sarcasm-filled hours. Adv reg $20, $15 mbrs. Walk-in $30, $25 mbrs.
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Local Film Events
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Baltimore Filmmaker Matt Porterfield’s new film Putty Hill is premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival! (This is HUGE!) Catch a sneak peek at scenes from Putty Hill tonight at MICA’s Brown Center at 8pm, or at the Charles Theatre, Monday February 1st, 9:00pm.
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Jimmy George & Chris LaMartina’s President’s Day
World Premiere!
Hail to the chief.. he’ll hack you to pieces!
Midnight Crew Studios presents
In Association with Nice Guy Productions
The World Premiere of PRESIDENT'S DAY.
Monday February 15th, 2010
@ The Charles Theatre
1711 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5800
(410) 727-3456
Show starts at 7:30pm
Tickets are $10
Tickets can be purchased online through Paypal at:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=11016619
Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the theatre on the night of the premiere.
NOTE: This screening will occur regardless of weather. The Charles Theatre will remain open snow or shine. These tickets are non-refundable.
For directions to the theatre check out: www.thecharles.com
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Crew & Casting Calls
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Seeking a talented, attractive young African-American female for a music video to be produced in February 2010. Xterminating Angel Films will be holding a casting call on Saturday, January 30th at the Creative Alliance, Patterson Theater(3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224), 10am to 2pm, for its upcoming music video production of ‘Crave’ by Baltimore R&B artist Jaleel. We’re seeking an attractive model aged 15 to 23 years of age (must look high-school age) to start opposite Jaleel in the video production. Experience preferred but not neccesary. Headshot recommended. Also seeking young extras, male and female, of high school age to be featured in the video. There’s no pay, but you will receive feature credit and copy of your work in a video that will receive national exposure. For more info, please contact jaleelvideo@xterminatingangel.com
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TITLE: Flat tire
SYNOPSIS: A high society woman trapped with a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Four young black men driving by stop. Good Samaritans or villains?
Film has NO DIALOG.
I am seeking help in casting, shooting, production and editing. Credits will be given to all who can help me pull this off. It's my FIRST film.
Kind regards
Machua Koinange
443 794 8196
email: Machua_k@yahoo.com
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Calls for Entry
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Tue Feb 9
Deadline for Submissions: CAmm Workshops & Screenings
Have a short video or feature you’d like to screen at The Patterson? An idea for a film/video/digital workshop, or one for artists? Proposals considered for our May-Aug season due today. Info: creativealliance.org, click “booking and submissions” or call 410-276-1651.
Fri Feb 11
Deadline for Submissions: CAmm College Video Bake-Off
Students! Submit your latest short (max 10 minutes) on DVD or Quicktime (.mov). Accepted films screen at The Patterson Fri Apr 9. All genres, all schools, all departments, all students encouraged! Audience and jury prizes! FREE to submit! Info: kristen@creativealliance.org. FREE!
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FINAL DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2010!
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Award a Filmmaker $2000, during the ECOtainment Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
THAT FILMMAKER COULD BE YOU!
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION will also be honored for "greening"
every home. (www.ECOtainmentAwards.com)
Enter code: "ygroups" at checkout to receive your $15 off!
FINAL DEADLINE: January 30, 2010. ( www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com )
ALL GENRES OF FILMS WELCOME!
Want to Volunteer?
www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com/volunteer.html
Sign Up for Newsletter to receive news, special offers:
www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com/newsletter.html
TWITTER @goinggreenfest
The Going Green Film Festival (GGFF), a unique, first-of-its-kind film festival promoting environmental awareness and best practices for green production films, films about the environment, or films featuring alternative transportation. (See site for complete details)
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ARTSCAPE 2010 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
July will be here before you know it. It’s time to apply for Artscape! Exhibiting at Artscape continues to be a great marketing opportunity for your group or organization, with the potential of reaching several thousand people during the weekend.
Additional benefits include:
Listing/link on artscape.org (212,280+ hits in 2009; 995,881 page views). Listing in the festival program distributed on-site. Inclusion in the festival press kit, sent to appx. 250 regional media outlets. Consultation with your area’s coordinator before and during the festival to maximize your group’s experience. Inclusion in our internal list of potential media interviews and story ideas. Networking with other non-profits. Ability to recruit volunteers, patrons and members. Sales opportunities
Your organization may apply to be an Arts Organization Exhibitor if it is a non-profit, performing or visual arts-related organization. Arts Organization Exhibitors are located together on the festival concourse, and may distribute information and/or sell items from their tent space. The application fee is $30; the booth fee is $450 per 10x10’ space.
Please note that these are not intended as performance spaces; if your group would like to perform at Artscape, call 410-752-8632 to speak with the festival organizers.
If you have exhibited at Artscape before, note that several things have changed for Artscape 2010: The Performing / Visual Arts Exhibitor application has been replaced by Arts Organization Exhibitor application, with updated criteria for inclusion at Artscape. Arts Organization Exhibitors and Target Family Art Park Exhibitors have separate applications. The festival is only accepting online applications this year, and most communication will be done via email. Please include a valid email address with your application.
Visit http://artscape.org/index.cfm?page=join to apply to Artscape 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact Krista D. Green.
Arts Organization Exhibitor Coordinator at 410-752-8632
kgreen@promotionandarts.com
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Jobs
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Washington, DC: Freelance Chryon Duet and Deko Operator Needed on Monday, February 1st
The Maslow Media Group, in Washington, DC seeks an experienced, BROADCAST level, Chyron Duet/Chyron Deko operator for Monday, February 1st for a live broadcast, in downtown Washington, DC.
Must have experience pre-loading some script and the ability to do lower thirds, if necessary, during the live transmission. Minimum three years experience required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Monday’s assignment can be reached by Metro, although a garage is nearby for those who do drive.
Call time on Monday is 8am for the full day.
Please email your information, including day rate ONLY if you have experience with these programs.
If you are not called, but have experience, we will save your information for upcoming broadcasts for our clients.
Email your resume to: jobs@maslowmedia.com
In the subject line please use this title: Washington, DC/Freelance Chyron Op
February 1st broadcast needs to be filled as soon as possible.
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STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is looking for an experienced non-equity stage manager for their upcoming Teen Performance Program production of Measure for Measure, directed by Tony Tsendeas. Rehearsal begin this Friday, January 8th. Rehearsal schedule: Fridays 5-9pm, Sat/Sun 11am-3pm. Tech week: February 7-11with opening night Friday, February 12th. Performances continue February 13-14 and 18-21; Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8:00; Sun at 5pm. This is a paid position. Please contact BSF’s Artistic Director, Michael Carlton at 410-366-8594 or via email at michael@baltimoreshakespeare.org to apply or for more information.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
OnTheRoad Theater Company needs Stage Manager. No pay; but much work ! Not one dull-moment with our Resident Actors. (Will train if necessary) Passion for theater-arts required. (Production opens: May 2010)
Call: (443) 802-8264, Email: otr.star@yahoo.com,
WWW.OTRTHEATER.ORG.
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR NEEDED
Greenbelt Arts Center's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses is looking for someone to run sound during these performances. The show opens this Friday and runs until January 30th. Even if you can only do this for part of the run, your help is greatly appreciated. We are particularly looking for someone to cover opening weekend (Fri & Sat at 8pm) as well as tech week (every night this week starting at 7pm) Please contact the producer Sheilah Crossley-Cox at 301-345-3337 if you are available.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
The Strand Theater Company is seeking a Production Stage Manager with professional or college level experience for The Mai by Marina Carr. Rehearsals will be held on weeknights, beginning the week of February 8th, with weekend rehearsals if necessary. The production runs April 16th-May 9th, 2010. Stage Managers are given a $100 stipend. To set up an interview, please contact Jayme Kilburn, Artistic Director at kilburn@strandtheatercompany.org or visit www.strandtheatercompany.org to learn more about the theatre.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
Silver Spring Stage and needs a production stage manager and a lightboard op. "The show is Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman." The first tech rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, with rehearsals that week leading up to opening night. It is, unfortunately, pay free - Silver Spring Stage is all volunteer. However, I will happily ply anyone willing to help us out with drinks. We are also looking for a light board op, so if anyone is interested and would be more interested by virtue of having a friend along, that can happen. Contact by e-mail at matt.berman@gmail.com, or by calling 202-213-2433.
SEEKING EIGHT ACTORS
Casting to be done week of the 18
Gold Marketing Group, an event company in Minneapolis is looking to hire some actors for an event that are presenting in Baltimore on February 12 and 13. We are looking for 8 actors, four men and four women. We are looking for people aged 25-45, no race restrictions. We would need them both Friday and Saturday for 8 hours per day.
A little about the event: The costumed actors will be hanging out in heavily trafficked areas of Baltimore, hip locales, coffee shops, the harbor, etc. acting as typical couples. Due to the nature of the costumes (a bird and a bee) the public will ask “what’s going on here?” The actors will then provide a few key messages and information regarding our client’s project, (which has to do with fertility options). Actors won’t have to do a lot of speaking as we have informational cards that they will hand out with more specific information.
Ann Tool
Gold Marketing Group
322 1st Ave N Suite 402
Minneapolis, MN 55401
W: 612-313-8146
M: 651-332-1467
annt@goldmarketinggroup.com
**This list is compiled as a service of CAmm. If you’d like to post an announcement, call, or event OR if you’d like to be removed from this list please email Kristen@creativealliance.org**
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Mon & Fri 3pm-7pm Email Jaimes! cage@creativealliance.org
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UPCOMING CREATIVE ALLIANCE EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS–
All Creative Alliance events take place at the Creative Alliance 3134 Eastern Ave, 21224
Info and tix/registration: 410-276-1651 www.creativealliance.org
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Mon Feb 1
CAmm Cine Lounge
CAmm Cine Lounge is the hottest indie film event in town! Bring your new film or work in progress (max length 15min) and have a critical conversation with peers. Film industry guests share tips of the trade. Bring business cards, headshots, and press packets for our info exchange tables! Bar is open with specials! Note: Feb 1 Special Meet & Greet with local orgs, production co's, more. Email cammcinelounge@gmail.com for info & table reg. 7pm $8, $6 mbrs.
3 Tuesdays
Feb 2, 9, 16
Final Cut Pro 101
Get started with Final Cut Pro! Learn the interface, setting up your system, capturing video from tape and P2 cards, importing images and audio into your project, and all the amazing editing tools at your disposal. Instr. Nick Prevas. 7-9pm Adv reg $125, $100 mbrs. Walk-in $170, $145 mbrs.
Sat Feb 6
Special Effects Makeup for TV & Film
Learn how to do cuts, bruises, burns, blisters and blood efx from pros! Steve Bauer and Marianne Wittelsberger, aka the Jokesters®, produced an award-winning cable show in Hollywood for 12 years while working for Paramount, Fox, MGM, Universal and Disney. Cheap, effective and realistic techniques for your next horror film or disaster simulation. 10am-Noon Adv reg $45, $40 mbrs. Walk-in $55, $50 mbrs. (Includes materials fee.) Note: Snow date Sat Feb 13.
2nd & 4th Mondays
Feb 8, 22
CAmm Cage Orientation
A required FREE workshop for anyone renting equipment from the CAmm Cage. Meet the staff, preview our gear, and get the low down on how to rent. Email cage@creativealliance.org 7-8pm Free!
3rd Mondays
Feb 15
CAmm Cage Happy Hour Talks
Meet CAmm Cage & Media Lab staff. Get tips on different topics each month. Network. Free Natty Boh, Pizza, Discount coupon for next rental! 6-7pm FREE!
Fri Feb 19
¡VIVA BRASIL! Favela Rhythms & City of Rhyme
Directors: Mari Gardner, Kurt Shaw
Favela Rhythms is a documentary where favela (slum) youth examine their walled cities of violence, drugs, dreams. Three years later, the very same youth make City of Rhyme, trying to realize their dreams of recording a hip hop album. Discussion follows w/ Gardner, Shaw, and Brazilian youth via webcam. Favela Rhythms, 2005, 30 min. City of Rhyme, 2008, 30 min. 6pm Mama Geni’s Brazilian dinner sold sep, 7pm screening. $8, $6 mbrs, stus, capoeiristas.
Wed Feb 24
Social Media 101
Whether you want to promote your own work, brainstorm with fellow artists, find potential clients or maintain an online portfolio that's easy for others to find, share and discuss, the Internet has an answer. Unfortunately, figuring out what to do, when, why and how can be daunting. But fear not! Justin Kownacki has been explaining the basics of social media to artists and CEOs alike since 2006, and his 10 Step Social Media Crash Course will get you up to speed (and get your work in front of a new audience) in 2 quick, painless, sarcasm-filled hours. Adv reg $20, $15 mbrs. Walk-in $30, $25 mbrs.
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Local Film Events
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Baltimore Filmmaker Matt Porterfield’s new film Putty Hill is premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival! (This is HUGE!) Catch a sneak peek at scenes from Putty Hill tonight at MICA’s Brown Center at 8pm, or at the Charles Theatre, Monday February 1st, 9:00pm.
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Jimmy George & Chris LaMartina’s President’s Day
World Premiere!
Hail to the chief.. he’ll hack you to pieces!
Midnight Crew Studios presents
In Association with Nice Guy Productions
The World Premiere of PRESIDENT'S DAY.
Monday February 15th, 2010
@ The Charles Theatre
1711 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5800
(410) 727-3456
Show starts at 7:30pm
Tickets are $10
Tickets can be purchased online through Paypal at:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=11016619
Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the theatre on the night of the premiere.
NOTE: This screening will occur regardless of weather. The Charles Theatre will remain open snow or shine. These tickets are non-refundable.
For directions to the theatre check out: www.thecharles.com
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Crew & Casting Calls
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Seeking a talented, attractive young African-American female for a music video to be produced in February 2010. Xterminating Angel Films will be holding a casting call on Saturday, January 30th at the Creative Alliance, Patterson Theater(3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224), 10am to 2pm, for its upcoming music video production of ‘Crave’ by Baltimore R&B artist Jaleel. We’re seeking an attractive model aged 15 to 23 years of age (must look high-school age) to start opposite Jaleel in the video production. Experience preferred but not neccesary. Headshot recommended. Also seeking young extras, male and female, of high school age to be featured in the video. There’s no pay, but you will receive feature credit and copy of your work in a video that will receive national exposure. For more info, please contact jaleelvideo@xterminatingangel.com
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TITLE: Flat tire
SYNOPSIS: A high society woman trapped with a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Four young black men driving by stop. Good Samaritans or villains?
Film has NO DIALOG.
I am seeking help in casting, shooting, production and editing. Credits will be given to all who can help me pull this off. It's my FIRST film.
Kind regards
Machua Koinange
443 794 8196
email: Machua_k@yahoo.com
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Calls for Entry
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Tue Feb 9
Deadline for Submissions: CAmm Workshops & Screenings
Have a short video or feature you’d like to screen at The Patterson? An idea for a film/video/digital workshop, or one for artists? Proposals considered for our May-Aug season due today. Info: creativealliance.org, click “booking and submissions” or call 410-276-1651.
Fri Feb 11
Deadline for Submissions: CAmm College Video Bake-Off
Students! Submit your latest short (max 10 minutes) on DVD or Quicktime (.mov). Accepted films screen at The Patterson Fri Apr 9. All genres, all schools, all departments, all students encouraged! Audience and jury prizes! FREE to submit! Info: kristen@creativealliance.org. FREE!
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FINAL DEADLINE: JANUARY 30, 2010!
Chipotle Mexican Grill to Award a Filmmaker $2000, during the ECOtainment Awards at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills.
THAT FILMMAKER COULD BE YOU!
EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION will also be honored for "greening"
every home. (www.ECOtainmentAwards.com)
Enter code: "ygroups" at checkout to receive your $15 off!
FINAL DEADLINE: January 30, 2010. ( www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com )
ALL GENRES OF FILMS WELCOME!
Want to Volunteer?
www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com/volunteer.html
Sign Up for Newsletter to receive news, special offers:
www.GoingGreenFilmFestival.com/newsletter.html
TWITTER @goinggreenfest
The Going Green Film Festival (GGFF), a unique, first-of-its-kind film festival promoting environmental awareness and best practices for green production films, films about the environment, or films featuring alternative transportation. (See site for complete details)
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ARTSCAPE 2010 EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
July will be here before you know it. It’s time to apply for Artscape! Exhibiting at Artscape continues to be a great marketing opportunity for your group or organization, with the potential of reaching several thousand people during the weekend.
Additional benefits include:
Listing/link on artscape.org (212,280+ hits in 2009; 995,881 page views). Listing in the festival program distributed on-site. Inclusion in the festival press kit, sent to appx. 250 regional media outlets. Consultation with your area’s coordinator before and during the festival to maximize your group’s experience. Inclusion in our internal list of potential media interviews and story ideas. Networking with other non-profits. Ability to recruit volunteers, patrons and members. Sales opportunities
Your organization may apply to be an Arts Organization Exhibitor if it is a non-profit, performing or visual arts-related organization. Arts Organization Exhibitors are located together on the festival concourse, and may distribute information and/or sell items from their tent space. The application fee is $30; the booth fee is $450 per 10x10’ space.
Please note that these are not intended as performance spaces; if your group would like to perform at Artscape, call 410-752-8632 to speak with the festival organizers.
If you have exhibited at Artscape before, note that several things have changed for Artscape 2010: The Performing / Visual Arts Exhibitor application has been replaced by Arts Organization Exhibitor application, with updated criteria for inclusion at Artscape. Arts Organization Exhibitors and Target Family Art Park Exhibitors have separate applications. The festival is only accepting online applications this year, and most communication will be done via email. Please include a valid email address with your application.
Visit http://artscape.org/index.cfm?page=join to apply to Artscape 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact Krista D. Green.
Arts Organization Exhibitor Coordinator at 410-752-8632
kgreen@promotionandarts.com
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Jobs
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Washington, DC: Freelance Chryon Duet and Deko Operator Needed on Monday, February 1st
The Maslow Media Group, in Washington, DC seeks an experienced, BROADCAST level, Chyron Duet/Chyron Deko operator for Monday, February 1st for a live broadcast, in downtown Washington, DC.
Must have experience pre-loading some script and the ability to do lower thirds, if necessary, during the live transmission. Minimum three years experience required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Monday’s assignment can be reached by Metro, although a garage is nearby for those who do drive.
Call time on Monday is 8am for the full day.
Please email your information, including day rate ONLY if you have experience with these programs.
If you are not called, but have experience, we will save your information for upcoming broadcasts for our clients.
Email your resume to: jobs@maslowmedia.com
In the subject line please use this title: Washington, DC/Freelance Chyron Op
February 1st broadcast needs to be filled as soon as possible.
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STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
Baltimore Shakespeare Festival is looking for an experienced non-equity stage manager for their upcoming Teen Performance Program production of Measure for Measure, directed by Tony Tsendeas. Rehearsal begin this Friday, January 8th. Rehearsal schedule: Fridays 5-9pm, Sat/Sun 11am-3pm. Tech week: February 7-11with opening night Friday, February 12th. Performances continue February 13-14 and 18-21; Thurs/Fri/Sat at 8:00; Sun at 5pm. This is a paid position. Please contact BSF’s Artistic Director, Michael Carlton at 410-366-8594 or via email at michael@baltimoreshakespeare.org to apply or for more information.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
OnTheRoad Theater Company needs Stage Manager. No pay; but much work ! Not one dull-moment with our Resident Actors. (Will train if necessary) Passion for theater-arts required. (Production opens: May 2010)
Call: (443) 802-8264, Email: otr.star@yahoo.com,
WWW.OTRTHEATER.ORG.
SOUND BOARD OPERATOR NEEDED
Greenbelt Arts Center's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses is looking for someone to run sound during these performances. The show opens this Friday and runs until January 30th. Even if you can only do this for part of the run, your help is greatly appreciated. We are particularly looking for someone to cover opening weekend (Fri & Sat at 8pm) as well as tech week (every night this week starting at 7pm) Please contact the producer Sheilah Crossley-Cox at 301-345-3337 if you are available.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
The Strand Theater Company is seeking a Production Stage Manager with professional or college level experience for The Mai by Marina Carr. Rehearsals will be held on weeknights, beginning the week of February 8th, with weekend rehearsals if necessary. The production runs April 16th-May 9th, 2010. Stage Managers are given a $100 stipend. To set up an interview, please contact Jayme Kilburn, Artistic Director at kilburn@strandtheatercompany.org or visit www.strandtheatercompany.org to learn more about the theatre.
STAGE MANAGER NEEDED
Silver Spring Stage and needs a production stage manager and a lightboard op. "The show is Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman." The first tech rehearsal is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10, with rehearsals that week leading up to opening night. It is, unfortunately, pay free - Silver Spring Stage is all volunteer. However, I will happily ply anyone willing to help us out with drinks. We are also looking for a light board op, so if anyone is interested and would be more interested by virtue of having a friend along, that can happen. Contact by e-mail at matt.berman@gmail.com, or by calling 202-213-2433.
SEEKING EIGHT ACTORS
Casting to be done week of the 18
Gold Marketing Group, an event company in Minneapolis is looking to hire some actors for an event that are presenting in Baltimore on February 12 and 13. We are looking for 8 actors, four men and four women. We are looking for people aged 25-45, no race restrictions. We would need them both Friday and Saturday for 8 hours per day.
A little about the event: The costumed actors will be hanging out in heavily trafficked areas of Baltimore, hip locales, coffee shops, the harbor, etc. acting as typical couples. Due to the nature of the costumes (a bird and a bee) the public will ask “what’s going on here?” The actors will then provide a few key messages and information regarding our client’s project, (which has to do with fertility options). Actors won’t have to do a lot of speaking as we have informational cards that they will hand out with more specific information.
Ann Tool
Gold Marketing Group
322 1st Ave N Suite 402
Minneapolis, MN 55401
W: 612-313-8146
M: 651-332-1467
annt@goldmarketinggroup.com
**This list is compiled as a service of CAmm. If you’d like to post an announcement, call, or event OR if you’d like to be removed from this list please email Kristen@creativealliance.org**
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Like what CAmm has to offer? Want to be a part of it and support local film and video making in Baltimore? Become a member! http://www.creativealliance.org/membership/index.html
CAmm Cage & Media Lab
Gear for your creative and documentation needs! Workshops, tutoring, gear and editing rentals!
Mon & Fri 3pm-7pm Email Jaimes! cage@creativealliance.org
Follow us online!
CAmm Cage Blog (news, local films, tutorials, handy links!) cammcage.blogspot.com
Twitter twitter.com/cammcage YouTube youtube.com/cammcage
Do It Yourself Media Field Guide! www.creativealliance.org/camm/distro_guide.pdf
Become a member! http://www.creativealliance.org/membership/index.html
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