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 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 April 28, 2008
Barry Ridgeway left HRH and is now the TV Production Manager at Comcast Spotlight. He’s glad to be back in the production world.
Kathleen Mueller has been promoted to senior editor at Thoughstream.
Meanwhile, they’re looking for a new editor (proficient in FCP, Avid & After Effects). Send email/letter/resume/reels to: Woody Sherman,
Thoughtstream, 1901 E. Franklin St. Suite 106, 23223. (No calls please).
Composers Ryan Corbitt and Trey Pollard recently upgraded the gear and moved Songwire Studios to Manchester.
Circuit City has an opening for a Producer/Writer in Creative Services to supervise broadcast and other projects (internal and external). Interested candidates email resume to Carrley Ward.
WTVR-TV is looking for a director. Visit their website for details.
Didn’t get around to a movie this weekend (Lou Reed & B52s concerts), but will have “Baby Mama” this week.New reviews of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Smart People,” “Shine a Light,” “Leatherheads,” “Married Life.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of April 21, 2008
No news, but remember the Virginia Independent Film Festival is this weekend (see April 7 below for details).
Also, the scratched print of “Shine a Light” at the Science Museum has been replaced.
New reviews of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Smart People,” “Shine a Light,” “Leatherheads,” “Married Life.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of April 14, 2008
After a national search (really, they interviewed candidates from LA & St Louis), ShaveFx has hired Michael Clinger from Indiana as their new 3D animator/motion graphics artist. Read more about him on their website. They’ve also had a full-time contract animator (Chris Franklin) working since January on a SpikeTV contract.
WCVE Richmond PBS is looking for a part-time associate producer for “Virginia Currents.” Applicants must have 2-3 years production experience, including NLE. Send resumes and demo to Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation, Human Resources, 23 Sesame Street, Richmond 23235. Deadline 4/25.
RVA now has it’s own live music show on the website. It’s called HouseShow.
Calvin Jamison’s short film, “2 for 1,” has open crew positions in the PA, sound, art and grip electric departments. Shoots 4/25-30. Contact Hannah Hoover.
Casting for “Bulletproof,” an indie pilot is 4/26, 1-3 at Captain Buzzy’s Beanery (27th and East Broad Streets). Appointment only. Send head shot and resume. No pay.
The Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival is an annual juried competition and showcase for independent filmmakers that’s held in August in Norfolk. Visit the website for entry details.
Filmmaker Joe Carabeo with artist Carolyn Belefski will be showcasing their new comic book “Kid Roxy and Black Magic Tales” at The New York Comic Con.
New reviews of “Smart People,” “Shine a Light,” “Leatherheads,” “Married Life,” “Stop-Loss,” “The Bank Job.” Click here for these reviews and more.
