THIS ISSUE's SPOTLIGHT on:
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Issue 20
April 2005 |
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Maybe you’ve seen the spots: a young boy builds a robot for a science project. The boy introduces the robot to his parents and as the robot waves, the parents look at each other, beaming with pride over their son’s creation. In the next moment, chaos ensues as the robot turns nasty, shooting laser beams from his eyes causing fiery explosions throughout the garage and finally blowing up the family car.
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As many states work hard to keep production domestically-based, Connecticut’s Film Division of the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism seems to be doing something very right in their fight against runaway production.
In the past couple of months alone, films such as “Family Stone,” starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Luke Wilson wrapped location shooting as well as the much-anticipated remake of H.G. Wells’ “War of the Worlds,” directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. MTV stopped by to shoot a special honoring the release of 50 Cent’s latest album, and the recently aired reality series “Wickedly Perfect” was shot in Fairfield County, CT.
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One of many varied locations film-friendly Connecticut has to offer.
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Does your business have any exciting news or special events to share with the production community? Please send releases for our review to:
pr@411publishing.com
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Doggicam Systems, who in the past brought you The Bodymount and the Sparrow
Head, recently released The Power Slide—their new rail system complete with
precision controlled sled. For more information go to
www.doggicam.com Call for Entries: The Crystal Vision Awards honors the best in film,
television, corporate and radio production. Deadline for entries is May 1st,
2005. Please visit the Crystal Vision Awards Web site at
www.crystalvisionawards.com
The LA Indie Film Group Web site has officially launched. The Web site
serves as a tool for independent filmmakers to help cast, market and fund their
projects. Go to www.laindiefilmgroup.com
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Los Angeles Italian Film Festival & Awards
April 1–5
Hollywood, CA.
www.italfilmfest.com
IFP/LA Presents Master Workshop: Introduction to DVD Authoring
April 1
Moviola Education Center, Los Angeles, CA.
www.ifp.org
Method Fest Independent Film Festival
April 1–8
Media City Center 8 Theatres, Calabasas, CA.
www.methodfest.com
Fairfax Documentary Film Festival
April 2–3
Fairfax Theater, Fairfax, CA.
www.fairfaxdocfest.org
DV Creators Present Final Cut Pro HD Hands-On Workshop
April 2
Authorized Mac Center, Santa Monical, CA.
www.dvcreators.net
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TV Production Asst Assist with local origination video production. Works with
small staff and community volunteers to create and run local cable TV
programs. Comcast Santa Clarita, CA http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f5519494a0 Manager,
DVD Production Responsible for assembling all disc content and creating the
DLT for replication of all titles slated for domestic and international release
by HBO Video. HBO New York, NY http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f5815494a0 Editor-Movies,
MTV Digital Role and Reponsibilities: The Editor, Movies will report directly
to the Editorial Director, MTV Digital. He or she will play the key leadership
role with respect to developing and growing movies editorial and community
efforts throughout MTV’s digital businesses (web, wireless, etc…). Key
responsibilities include: - Defining editorial strategy and voice, - Working
with MTV Digital’s production resource groups to develop content for appropriate
programming platforms, - Editing content on an ongoing basis, - Managing a
strong freelance staff and an internal copywriting function, - Managing
relationships with studios. MTV Networks New York, NY http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f5a96494034 Colorist DC
Comics seeks a Colorist for the WS Production department. Position utilizes
computer programs to color comic book pages. Prints color proofs as required.
Applies knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Attends weekly colorist meetings as
required. References other color separation houses’ work and techniques to
enhance his/her own skills. Lays flats when other work is not available or when
instructed. Assists in art direction as requested. Performs other related duties
as assigned. DC Comics La Jolla, CA http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f5e62494a0 VP,
Electronic Media & Programming This position will be responsible for
creating, executing and distributing electronic publicity material, including
but not limited to Electronic Press Kits, news wraps, featurettes, preview and
promotional reels. Additional responsibilities will oversee production on
special programming content for theatrical use. New Line Cinema Los
Angeles, CA http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f5f90494c0 Director
Television Marketing and New Media (FFE) Fox Television Studios is an
independent unit of the Fox Entertainment Group that produces a broad range of
television programming for the U.S. and global markets. We have an exciting new
role of Director Marketing and New Media who will be responsible for developing
and implementing marketing strategies for studio product with emphasis on
interactive & new media both domestically and internationally. 20th
Century Fox Los Angeles, CA http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f6048494370 FREELANCE
Animation Line Producer ** FREELANCE POSITION - Please DO NOT APPLY via
mtvncareers.com/jobhunt ** **APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA THE FOLLOWING EMAIL
ADDRESS: mtvprodfc@mtvstaff.com**
•Management of project area budgets, schedules & calendars. •Leaning to
evaluate the production process with regard to efficiency, safety,
implementation of company policy, compliance with various union and OSHA
guidelines. •Ability to seek out, research, and build relationships with
animation production studios •Understanding of liability and risk associated
with each project •Legal issues: Deal memos, Contracts, Vendor
agreements… MTV Networks New York, NY http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f61b8494a0 Studio
Operator, NY Bureau Responsible for maintaining acceptable video levels for
incoming, outgoing, and internal signals, and daily set-up and shading of studio
cameras. The studio operator function as the sole individual responsible for
control room operation for single or multiple camera inserts on Atlanta
controller shows. Turner Broadcasting New York, NY http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f641749480 Electronic
Graphics Operator, Studio Operations Recall of generated text, as in names,
locations, and graphics, such as over the shoulder boxes or fullscreens. Proof
reading of text information before use. Includes preparation time before show.
Organization of show graphics, download codes and show descriptions in regard to
assigned shows. Composing of new or changing styles for specific shows and/or
any scheduled pre-production of said elements for live shows or for shows put to
tape in-depth training of those new to the department. Turner
Broadcasting New York, NY http://variety.careercast.com/texis/jobsearch/details.html?id=423f6629494a0
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