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THIS ISSUE's SPOTLIGHT on:
"Wrap Party Planning "
Issue 47
July 2007
     


Was Your Production All Work and No Play?
By Dena Seif

When it comes to wrap parties, Jillian's is ahead of the game.

 

party-goers
Party-goers unwind at one of Jillian's two dance clubs.

     
Wrapped Up in the Details - A Guide to Finding the Right Elements for Your Wrap Party
By Dena Seif

Planning a wrap party can be stressful, especially come time to close a shoot. Here, we offer some advice on making your celebration worthy of your finished production.

 
     
5 Tips for Hosting a Wrap Party to Remember

If you’re hosting a wrap party, here are some helpful hints to make the most of your event.

 

fondue fountain

     
Writers Guilds Approve Pattern of Demands for Contract 2007 Negotiations
by Dena Seif

WGA approves bargaining proposals that focus on new media for upcoming negotiations.

     
Free Choice Bill Blocked by Senate
by Dena Seif

Backers of defeated proposal included WGA, SAG, AFTRA and DGA.

     
Academy Revises Animation Rules
by Melinda McCrady

New definition of animated features affects Oscar eligibility.

 

Scene from A Scanner Darkly
     
Academy Invites 60 Below-the-Line Members

Production community members receiving invitation include costume designer Nancy Steiner, production designer Nathan Crowley and cinematographer Xavier Perez Grobet.

     
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Bob Gazzale Announced as New AFI President and CEO

Bob Gazzale has been unanimously tapped as President and CEO of the American Film Institute (AFI) by its Board of Trustees.

 
     
Hollywood Post Alliance Summer School Approaches

Keep up with emerging technology and trends while networking with top post-production talent in this HPA-sponsored program.

     
Calls for Entries

Indie filmmakers can start submitting to Slamdance, or Big Apple Film Festival if you’re NYC-based. The deadline fast approaches for AFI Fest and the Lifetime Movie Network competition. Budding directors can work on their independent features alongside seasoned mentors through the IFP Rough Cut Labs

     
MTR Changes its Name

Museum of Television and Radio becomes The Paley Center for Media, reflecting a broader scope that includes digital convergence.

     
Stardust Studios Changes Location

Production company gets new SoHo digs.

Stardust Studios has announced its move to a new 7000 sq. ft. space in SoHo last month, which was designed by David Thompson and Assembled Edge. They are now located at 591 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY  10012. Phone number remains the same.

  building
Stardust Studios new locale
     
Mayor Bloomberg Honors NYC Industry Members with ‘Made In NY’ Awards

More than just a tax incentive program, “Made in NY" celebrates excellence, diversity and the NYC spirit.

     
 

 
SIGGRAPH 2007
July 5–9

Conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
www.siggraph.org/s2007/

Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
July 12–24

Various Venues
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyfests.com/piglff/home.cfm

New York International Independent Film and Video Festival
July 19–26

Various Venues
New York, NY
www.nyfilmvideo.com/

Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF)
July 19–28

Asia Society and Cinema Arts Centre
Long Island City, NY
www.asiancinevision.org/

Digital Video Expo East
July 20–22

The Westin New York at Times Square
New York, NY
www.dvexpo.com/


 
 
LA 411 2007 edition





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