Tales Told In August 2007
Week of August 06, 2007
We hear that 2 football greats are in town this week for a production.
The Winton-Stahle Studio (2500 Grenoble Rd.) is now available for rental. The 40’ x 36’ studio features a 16’ circular cyc wall, makeup room, 10’X15’ garage door and more. Email or call Heidi (921-9235).
Digital Video Group is launching a new Education series with two events at their new facility:
“The Skinny on RAID” (8/17, 2-4), is a seminar on the various RAID technologies and their applications to protect you from downtime. Free, but please RSVP.
“Avid Media Offline Seminar aka Avid Troubleshooting 101” (9/7, 8 – 5), which is basically everything you wanted to know about troubleshooting Avid and Unity systems. $195 per person or $500 per business (limit 5). Lunch and courseware included, Contact Aaron to register.
Congrats to Studio 108 director Chris Williams and his wife, Lisa, who welcomed Logan into the world on 7/31 (which is also Mark Joy’s bday).
The Community Idea Stations (local PBS stations) have a part-time position of On-Air Promotions Assistant. Responsibilities include editing promotional spots (Final Cut Pro) and filling traffic logs (Meyers Protrack). TV experience preferred but not required. Resume and salary history to Human Resources, Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation, 23 Sesame St., 23235. Deadline 8/17.
Paladin Media Group in Cville has an opening for a Post-Production Supervisor. Click on the link for details.
From 7/16 -20 a crew of 11 produced 3 films at the Southern Mystique Film Camp at New Millennium Studios. Joe Carabeo was dean of students. One of the projects is on You Tube
New reviews of “Bourne Ultimatum,” “ Sunshine,” “Simpsons Movie,” “Rescue Dawn,” “Hairspray.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of August 13, 2007
Karaoke impressions of me! Really?
Adam Sledd: someone who met you at Cannes has contacted me because he wants to exhibit your film. Please contact me ASAP.
In Your Ear is looking for a highly experienced (5+ years) sound-designer/audio engineer. Excellent salary and benefits include a path to ownership. Looking to fill this position in the next 45 days. Contact Carlos Chafin or call him 615-0285 (confidentially assured).
The Lincoln Studio is holding a screenwriting course titled “How To Create and Format a Movie Script” on 9/15, 1 – 4 at Artworks (320 Hull St). $45.00 (pre-registration required) with cash, check or MO to Richard C. Burriesci, 2220 Jefferson Ave, RVA 23223. For more information call 225-5510 or email.
There’s a small shoot for a Walmart commercial along the Blue Ridge Parkway on 8/14 and they need local grips to assist the NY crew. Contact Tim Biggins of Moxie Pictures (212) 807-6901 or cell (818) 281-5497.
States of the Art is a national film festival showcasing ONE film from every state. There are currently NO films from Virginia. All lengths, genre (except adult) and mediums accepted. Contact them ASAP. $55 entry fee.
Week of August 20, 2007
No “Tales” next week, but we did hear a “Tale” that a Grip broke the organ.
Blink Television is producing a documentary about 20th-year anniversary of “Dirty Dancing” (which some of you will remember was shot in Virginia). They’re looking to interview people who are die-hard fans or were extras or crew. Email Michelle Crowther.
The Community Idea Stations (Channel 23 et al) is looking for a full-time Program Coordinator. Responsibilities include assembly of information for program guides, coordinating closed-captioning, providing production support, etc. Deadline is 8/24. Submit resume and salary history to Human Resources, CPBC, 23 Sesame St., Richmond, VA 23235.
The SOL Film Festival is returning to Norfolk 10/5 – 7. Visit the website for details.
Beast of Burden is available for purchase on the website.