SWITCHED @ BIRTH PRODUCTIONS IS CASTING AN INDEPENDENT HORROR FILM! AUDITIONS HELD IN OMAHA SATURDAY JULY 11TH, 2009 (12:00PM-3:00PM) AT BASELINE STUDIOS, 805 HICKORY ST.

FILM SYNOPSIS: A horror film set in the back woods of a small town. Jack has convinced his reluctant girlfriend Teresa to go on a hike in the woods. Teresa has invited her friend Julie to tag along. Teresa has a secret plan for Julie. Julie has a secret plan for Jack. Jacks only secret, is that he plans to do a little fishing. However, there is something in the woods that has a far more sinister plan for all three of them.

*MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SHOOTING DATES: AUGUST 8Th - AUGUST 9Th, 2009 & AUGUST 15Th - AUGUST 16Th, 2009 for rain dates

JACK CELMENTS (LEAD), 26, is a handsome small town boy, who has moved to the big city and longs for the simpler things in life he used to know. -Looking for males that can pass for the ages of 24-28.

PRESS RELEASE:

LINCOLN, NEB. (June 17, 2009) — Production crews from Snitily Carr, the marketing agency for the Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism, will be working throughout the state this summer on television and print ad materials promoting tourism in Nebraska for 2010. The crews are in search of families and couples of all ages and ethnicities to appear in the new materials, and compensation is available for those chosen to participate.

If you are interested in participating, you are invited to upload contact information and a current photo to the new Snitily Carr talent microsite. All information will be kept confidential and will not be seen or shared with any other entity outside Snitily Carr. There is absolutely no charge or other obligation incurred by being listed in the talent database.

Instructions:

Go to http://Talent.SnitilyCarr.com.
Click on the "Upload Your Info" tab.

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So your thinking "The Farmer" of course we are in Nebraska, HAHA, beware the tiltle will catch you. I am not going to give any spoilers but I will say this short film is going to be an all out production. Here is a list of the equipment we are getting in for this 1 day shoot.

HVX-200 w/mattebox, follow focus, and wide angle lens
Sticks, Skater dolly, 16' of rail and Jib
3 Mole lights w/scrims and flags
Sehniser Shotgun and wireless lav
Clap board, directors chairs and even craft services for the crew!!!

This short film will also utilize some intense SFX in post. I have some people listed to help on the crew for various positions but if you would like to come out to the Kearney area to watch the shoot happen please comment here or email me at jbunger@fishnebraskatv.com I will post on here a final shoot date when the funding is set.

Oh BTW here is a link to the poster(Draft as the main character is not set yet)
http://www.fishnebraskatv.com/Images/Draft.jpg

Thanks

If anyone is looking for any post special effects please let me know. Budget's matter so please let me know if you are working on a low or no budget film or project and I will be happy to work with you. For some demonstrations please visit our website at http://www.fishnebraskatv.com, I have a few things on there and I am keeping busy working on my 4 jobs plus our short film that we are trying to shoot before July is over. Our site is always updating so check back often.

P.S. Even if your shoot has no budget don't let that get in your way of good post SFX let me know and I will help with what I can.

BY BOB FISCHBACH WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER
An Oscar-nominated director and an Oscar-winning star. Omaha got them for two days. Even though “Up in the Air” director Jason Reitman loved Omaha, where the movie is set, he took star George Clooney and the rest of the cast and crew elsewhere for the 48 other days of filming this spring.

The big reason Omaha lost out, not only on the glitz, but on the local spending and jobs that filming creates?

Nebraska is among nine states that offer no tax breaks or rebates to those shooting movies, television shows and advertising. A spate of laws passed in recent years to attract filmmakers has pitted neighboring states against one another in a tax-break bidding war.
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Though experts differ on whether film tax-incentive laws pay for themselves in the tax dollars, jobs and spending they generate, there’s little doubt moviemakers go where the tax breaks are.

Hello team,

I got a call from Minnesota asking for names of good crew for the Larry the Cable Guy shoot at memorial stadium on July 4th...

Picture Factory is looking for production assistants.... I did not ask about pay rate.

Here is their website. Might not be fun to work on the 4th, but seems like this would be GREAT experience and a good contact to have in the region....

http://www.picture-factory.com/team/team_foundJILLI.html

If you are interested or know of people who are qualified, here is the contact info:

JILLIAN NODLAND
jillian@picture-factory.com
Jillian's Mobile: 612.968.2192

JENSEN CINEMA 16 MOVIES ON THE GREEN
SUMMER 2009 SCHEDULE
July 9 - You Can't Take It With You (1938)
July 16 - A Star Is Born (1937)
July 23 - Sahara (1943)
July 30 - The Stranger (1946)
August 6 - You Were Never Lovelier (1942)
August 13 - Lost Horizon (1937)

DEPRESSION ERA MOVIES
Location: On the grass in front of Kimball Recital Hall (12th & R Streets).
Screening Times: Dusk (approximately 9 p.m.). Admission: Absolutely Free!
Popcorn and Soda will be sold at the screenings.
Sponsored by the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center & University Program Council
With the assistance of contributions from The Rogers Foundation, Lincoln Arts Council,
IATSE Local 151, US Bank & Friends of the Ross

Thursday, July 9 - YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU by Frank Capra (1938; 2 hours, 8 minutes)
Tony (James Stewart), the eldest son of millionaire Anthony P. Kirby, has fallen in love with Alice Vanderhof. She's a

filmWEST Motion Pictures Productions
in association with
Avenue Pictures
proudly announce the film:
“DIESEL”
Important notice:
DIESEL is an action film set in the 1970’s. Classic muscle car races and chases backbone the story that follows Diesel, a young man with a plan to win, cash in and make a new life for himself. Cutting edge filming techniques and equipment will be used to shoot DIESEL and talent will be paid for their roles.

Auditions will be held by appointment and invite only.
if you would like to be considered, please submit headshot and resume to: diesel@nebraskafilmgroup.com
Only those selected from submissions will be considered and invited to an appointment audition T.B.A later this month.
roles listed below are for leads only and further casting will be needed including many ages male/female featured and extras.

roles:
Diesel: Male/lead 18-28 to play 22

Sara: Female/lead 17-28 to play 18

Sheriff : Male/lead 40/60 to play 50

Independent Feature is casting for the following roles:

Cynthia/ Non-Union/ Lead/ Caucasion/ 7-9/Dark Hair
Cynthia is Buck's youngest sister. She works harder than a 9 year old should on account of the Old Man's poor treatment. She doesn't seem to notice much and takes it as part of everyday life.

Julia/Non-Union/ Lead/ Caucasion/ 12-14 (Actress can be 18+ if they look younger)/Dark Hair
Jules is Buck's younger sister, Cynthia's older sister. She also works hard on the Old Man's Ranch and endures the hardship. She deals with abuse from the Old Man's son.

Theresa/ Non-Union/ Lead/ Caucasion/ 35-45/Dark Hair
Theresa is Buck, Julia, and Cynthia's Mother. She is still mourning for the loss of her husband and their father. Also forced to work long hours and deal with the abuse.

Doctor's Wife/ Non-Union/ Lead/ Caucasion / 30-40
The Doctor's Wife is a brave assistant to her husband providing medical services to Native Americans in the town where they live.

The mission of the Fort Omaha Film Conference is to recognize achievements in filmmaking and video production by high school students, college students and amateurs. The conference accepts entries in several categories that are judged by industry professionals. Student and amateur filmmakers gather in an informal setting to attend panels, workshops, share ideas and techniques.
http://www.mccneb.edu/filmconference/

Fort Omaha Film Conference
Filmmakers

Joe Addison
Short Documentary
Joe Addison was born in 1986 and graduated from Millard West High school in 2004. He is currently enrolled in the Commercial Audio/Video Program at Metropolitan Community College.

Bastard & Hoodlum Productions (Branden Hill, Andrew Torkelson, Kenny Cheairs)
Music Video

Cylk Cozart will direct indie drama "The Sandy Creek Girls," about a high school girls basketball team that goes from perennial loser to eight-time Nebraska state champion.

Brian Austin Green, Heather Chadwell, Dean Cain, Jonathan Lipnicki, Tiny Lister, Nancy Lieberman and Jim Brown star.

Cozart, who co-starred in "White Men Can't Jump" and "Conspiracy Theory," will also play a lead role in "The Sandy Creek Girls."

Jeff Luini and Richard Weiner are producing the pic.

Pic is tentatively set to be shot in Georgia and Nebraska during the fall.

The real-life coach of the Sandy Creek teams, Russ Ninemire, will be involved in the film.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2009

(Lincoln, Nebraska) – The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film announces the beginning of principal photography Thursday, May 14, 2009 on its first film in The Carson School Film Series, Vipers in the Grass by Jorge Zamacona. Filming continues at locations in Ashland, Lincoln, Roca and Wahoo Nebraska through Thursday, May 21, 2009.

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and film is committed to the philosophy that prospective practitioners of theatre, film and new media must be provided with thorough education, training, and practical skills for employment in industry and educational settings.

It starts with an idea…
Then, becomes a script…
Then, becomes a film…
Then, becomes a premiere…
Then, becomes….a LIFE!
WIN THE ULTIMATE FILMMAKING PRIZE! - Your Feature Film Produced and Distributed with this dynamic, all-inclusive filmmaking competition that will launch and/or establish your life as a filmmaker.
The winning entrant will receive a minimum $200,000 cash grant along with resources for a total value of more than $500,000. And it doesn't stop there. The film will be distributed on multiple platforms simultaneously theatrical, cable and online - for maximum global exposure.
No full script necessary for the first round of submission. Open to participants around the world (submissions must be in English)
Early Bird Submission Deadline: May 19, 2009 / Fee: $50.
Regular Submission Deadline: June 19, 2009 / Fee: $75
(submission fees include 1 year MovieMaker Magazine subscription and 1 year membership to Filmmakers Alliance Online)

FROM THE ROSS THEATRE:
Student filmmakers from around the world are vying for slots in one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals - the Telluride Film Festival - and you can help them get there.
(For more information on the Telluride Film Festival go to www.telluridefilmfestival.com)

We’ve successfully completed the judging for the Student Academy Awards and now it’s time for the Telluride Film Festival. We receive over 500 entries each year, all of which need to be judged. You can check them out and take them home for viewing and/or come to special screening sessions that will be scheduled during the next few months (more details to come).
And, unlike the Student Academy Awards, students are allowed to participate in judging for the Telluride Film Festival.

It is easy, entertaining, and rewarding!

INSTRUCTIONS:
- Come by the ROSS office (313 N. 13th St. Suite 128).
- Select as many films as you can comfortably view in a couple days.

Sharing your work with the internet, dvd, and independent theaters!

Digital acquisition of ever higher definition files on solid state drives!

Sharing ideas and meeting new filmmaker friends online and IRL...

NIFP May 13th 6PM @ President Tom Bouse's downtown Lincoln studio (apartment)

Jake and Rhett and AB Productions will detail some footage and pix of their 2009 Bare Bones INTL Film Festival win for Best Dramedy!

More news soon! Tom is a generous guy to invite us all to his home, but this has been talked about for years!

See ya there, please RSVP with a comment here on the site, email, Facebook or phone...(coming soon)!

NIFP Board meeting to follow. Ask if you would like to be voted onto our board!

FROM TOM, MR NIFP PRES:
my place, drinks and food provided.

100 N 12 st Apt 702
dial 37 from front door

Grapes Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ND_NSlvcO0

auditions for "Mindy"
WhenSun, May 17, 10am – 4pm
Where1904 Farnam St. Suite 320 Omaha,NE.68102

Description
“Mindy” Genre: crime / black comedy Plot Synopsis: Sex, death, and freakishly fast subs. Violence and mayhem ensue after a philandering boyfriend hires a couple of low level thugs to steal back an incriminating sex tape.

Roles: 1. Todd – age range 24 – 26 Todd Sheffik is the catalyst for a majority of the film’s events. He hires an old high school acquaintance to steal back a home made sex tape from his future brother-in-law, Larry. Role requires physical action and stunts

2. Larry – age range 25 – 27 Larry is engaged to Todd’s sister, but is secretly in love with his girlfriend Jessie. During a drunken one night stand with Jessie, Larry stumbles upon Todd’s porno, and takes it, hoping he will be able to break up their relationship and steal Jessie away. Role requires physical action, stunts, kissing, and scenes of a sexual nature

Logan and Noah Miller accomplished the impossible — they made a feature film with an award-winning cast and crew despite having no experience, no money and no contracts. When their father died alone in a jail cell, Logan and Noah Miller vowed that “Touching Home” would be made as a dedication to their love for him. Their book “Either You’re In or You're In the Way” captures their experience writing, producing, acting and directing the feature film that is a tribute to their father. An excerpt.

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