Week of November 03, 2008

Last Thursday I was home editing when the doorbell rang. I tiptoed to the peephole (in case it was a solicitor), but found a harmless looking young man. Turns out it was local editor-turning-director Matt West, scouting for a 50ish house. He liked the look of our block (4800 Monument) and approached my house because of the Obama sign. He and Mark Mervis are shooting a project on Mark’s Vistavision camera, which Fuji film is planning to feature in their next magazine. They ended up using a different house down the block, but not before the gear was set up in my front yard. Click here to visit the Photo Gallery. (Thanks to Kera O’Bryon & Andrew Uvarov for snapping the fotos.)

The Association of Independent Commercial Producers is brining their AICP Show to Richmond on 11/13, sponsored by the Richmond Ad Club & Virginia Production Alliance on 11/13. Reception at the New York Deli: 5:30 – 7:15. Screening at the Byrd: 7:30. Ad Club members: Reception Free, Show $15. VCU students & VPA members: Reception $15, Show Free. Others: $30 for both. Tickets at door or at the Ad Club website.

Norm Hyde shared this story about an injury on a local Civil War shoot.

The Virginia Production Alliance is also hosting “Friends With Benefits,” a networking party hosted for everyone interested or involved in media production on 11/19, 6:30 at the Firehouse Theatre (1609 W. Broad). Free with food & cash bar and free parking across the street in the Lowe’s parking lot. 

VAVS Video Productions has moved to 4908-J Dominion Blvd in Innsbrook (same phone). Since it’s a smaller space, John is selling a 15 VHS deck dub rack & 2 Sony UVW-1400 Beta SP recorders. Call 935-3933.

Heather Drakulich, who has been heading up video production for Estes Express Lines, is looking for talent for upcoming projects (male, female, 30 – 50, on-camera and VO). There will be a casting session 11/5 at 3901 W. Broad St. Call her to schedule a slot (353-1900 ex.2546).

VCU Cinema is shooting 4 short films and looking for actors: each shoots 1 day (11/8,15,21,22) and pay is $50. Auditions are 11/05. Email headshot/resume & phone # to Anne Chapman (reference VCU CINEMA in the subject line).

Matt Lord is short casting a “dark interrogation room drama” with 3 roles, 1 day shooting in Richmond (no pay). Email resume and headshot to him.

New reviews of “Rachael Getting Married,” “RocknRolla,” “Trouble the Water,” “Religulous,” “Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist.” Click here for these reviews and more.

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