Tales Told In May 2008
Week of May 05, 2008
The other half of the Wachovia Securities production team, Larry Gordon is remaining in Richmond. He’ll be at Wachovia until October.
Gearhead’s RED ONE camera has arrived and Max will be holding demos soon.
Woody Sherman was wed on Saturday to Rev. Deborah Lewis.
A shorter, more hands-on version of the course “Film & Video Marketing for the Non-Profit” is being taught by Virginia Bertholet at UR, 5/12 & 13, 9-12. Register on line or call 289-8133.
The VCU Student Film Festival is 5/10, 2 pm, at the Commons Theater. Free.
Virginia Film Tours kicks off their new Horsing Around in Virginia Tour with “Discover Beautiful Middleburg, Recognized as the Nation’s Hunt and Horse Capitol.” Leaves from Richmond starting 5/10 and runs 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
New reviews of “Iron Man,” “Rape of Europa,” “Baby Mama,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Shine a Light,” “Leatherheads,” “Married Life.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of May 12, 2008
The Virginia Production Alliance is hosting producer Dan Portnoy for ‘How to Market Your Product for Free (or really really cheap)” on 5/19, 6:30-8:30pm at Artworks (320 Hull St). Free for current VPA members, $5 others. Light refreshments provided
The VPA would also like your Ukrop’s Golden Gift Certificates. You can bring them to the Dan Portnoy event (above) or mail to Virginia Production Alliance, POBox 7419, 23221.
Chris O’Brien has recently moved to Richmond. He makes science & conservation productions on HDCAM.
The final deadline for the 2008 Virginia Screenwriting Competition is 5/23. Click on the link for registration and details.
Liz Marks is teaching another Acting for the Camera workshop on 5/18 at Comedy Sportz (7115 A Staples Mill Road). Kids/Teens (8-14) 1-3:30, Adults 4-6:30 ($100 each). Email her for reservations.
Liz is also grabbing her wig and microphone to perform her cabaret show at Comedy Sportz on 5/20, 7pm. Call 266-YESS. $15
The McDaniel Group has launched MYTRACKSHACK.COM, a royalty free music download site for commercial, film, podcast, and website production. Contact Paul McDaniel.
“We Got Issues” in conjunction with Urban Anime is casting for a podcast drama to launch in August. For further information.. This is a no/lo/deferred project.
Follow Tracey & Scott Malkie on their adventure to China through their blog.
New reviews of “Speed Racer,” “Counterfeiters,” “Iron Man,” “Rape of Europa,” “Baby Mama,” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Shine a Light,” “Leatherheads,” “Married Life.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of May 19, 2008
The 48 Hour Film Project (where your team shoots, edits and scores a movie in a weekend) is returning to Richmond. On 7/18, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre to include in your movie. The results are shown at The Byrd Theatre. You can form a team or join somebody else’s by visiting the website.
Antoinette Essa, former Anchor/12 About Town Reporter for WWBT, is back in town. She’s doing a gig at Radio One KISS FM 99.3 and 105.7, making appearances on Comcast News Makers, doing her own PR business and available for talent work.
Speaking of TV anchors, there’s a new ad for JVC in trade mags. It features a faded-back photo of a TV news set. It’s our own CBS-6 with Stephanie Rochon at the desk.
Robert Elkins is casting his 3rd feature (working title: “Blood Farm”) to shoot in June and July. Contact producer Elias Dancey or visit the website for details.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is developing a new project to shoot this summer. Auditions are by appointment only in Williamsburg, 6/11 (beginning at 5pm) and 6/15 (beginning at 9am). Email Associate Producer Rebecca Scheetz or call 703-622-0351.
Actors are needed for a low budget-independent film shooting in Williamsburg this summer. Auditions 5/23, 11am, PBK Memorial Hall (601 Jamestown Rd). Contact Alexandra Ruperti.
Independent Va. based feature shooting in the fall is looking for a Production Designer (paid). Being shot on film in a rural setting. Email your resume with the job title in subject.
New reviews of “Visitor,” “Speed Racer,” “Counterfeiters,” “Iron Man,” “Rape of Europa,” “Baby Mama.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of May 26, 2008
The Richmond Times-Dispatch is looking for people who can direct, shoot and edit short profiles. Contact Rick Thornton.
WWBT is looking for a part-time production specialist (includes weekend and morning shifts). Includes robotic camera, Pinnacle DEKO, editing, floor directing, teleprompting and audio. Send cover letter/resume to Michael Park, Broadcast Operations Manager, WWBT, POBox 12, 23218.
Thanks to that “John Adams” backlot, historic locations and local re-enactors, Kevin Hershberger is bringing some of the shooting for a new production he’s co-directing for the the Vicksburg, Mississippi National Battlefield Park to the Richmond area (Spring 09).
The deadline for entries to the Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival is 5/31. Event takes place 8/21-23 in Norfolk.
New reviews of “Indiana Jones,” “Visitor,” “Speed Racer,” “Counterfeiters,” “Iron Man,” “Rape of Europa,” “Baby Mama.” Click here for these reviews and more.