Week of July 26, 2010
DP Dave Park has added the Panasonic HPX300 AVC Intra P2 camera to his arsenal.
Shaun Lilley has found his actor (see last week), but is still looking for someone to handle art direction and wardrobe.
David McKay and Larin Brink are casting several roles for the short film “The Man Who Would Live”, which shoots in August. Visit the link above for details and submit your headshot/resume as soon as possible. No pay, but will accommodate for travel and lodging.
Reviews of “Salt” “Inception,” “Winter’s Bone,” “Despicable Me,” “I Am Love,” “Twilight: Eclipse,” “Knight and Day.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of July 19, 2010
The month’s C3 Breakfast Club will feature “An Inside Look at the Local Film Industry” with a panel discussion from Rex Teese, Carlos Chafin and Lucas Krost. It’s 7/20, 7:30 - 9 AM at In Your Ear (1813 East Broad St). $15 per person. Register in advance on the website.
Project Resolution returns 7/25, 7:30 at the Firehouse Theatre (1609 W. Broad Street). Show your work and get feedback from the audience. The prompt this month is “Dead Ghostbusters.” Visit the website for details. Free to screen and free to attend.
Mad Box Post has welcomed Charles Bevan to their freelance roster as an editor/3D motion graphics designer. He previously worked for the state and with Yellow House.
The Summer Film Studio teaches students (grades 6 - 12) to created their own short films. It runs 7/19-23 from 9am - 4:30pm at Richmond Christian School (6511 Belmont Road). Register on website.
Shaun Lilley is producing an experimental Super 16 film. He’s looking for a woman (18-32), but it’s not a speaking part. It will be shot mid-August in Richmond. Send headshot/resume to Shaun.
Reviews of “Inception,” “Winter’s Bone,” “Despicable Me,” “I Am Love,” “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” “Twilight: Eclipse,” “Solitary Man,” “Knight and Day.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of July 12, 2010
When you get to the bottom of this week’s “Tales,” you’ll notice something new: easy links to “Post the Poop” to Twitter or Facebook. Links are also posted to the movie reviews and videos.
Speaking of videos, I attended WCVE’s “Independent Producers Reception” last week. It was hosted in the station’s gigantic studio, which is for rent (with a discount to VPA members). Mark Ruppert was among the speakers. He created the 48 Hour Film Project in 2001 and has seen it grow to more than 150 cities around the world. Also in attendance: Jody Kielbasa, the new Director of the Virginia Film Festival, who announced that this will be the first year since the Festival was started, that there will be no theme. Click here to see the video.
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is looking for a part-timer to assist with production of videos, interactive media and websites. Knowledge of digital video cameras and Final Cut Pro is essential (Adobe CS software and website CMS a +). Reply online by 5pm, 7/16 (Position #W0005).
Producer/Director Tim Reid’s Legacy Media Institute has started its Inaugural Media Production Training Class at New Millennium Studios. This 4-week program provides students with filmmaking skills and business essentials. Their work will be featured in the upcoming Legacy Film Festival in 2011.
The premiere of “What Tha?!” (see last week for details) has been moved to the Holiday Inn Express Downtown (201 E. Cary). It’s being hosted by Richmonder Alex Scott, who has appeared on HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam.”
Film Farm is looking for additional members for its 48 Hour Film Project team (must be available on 7/17 and 7/18). Contact Robin Farmer.
If you’re one of the few who hasn’t followed it on Facebook, Rana Whited Morse gave birth to James Alec Morse on 7/8.
Reviews of “I Am Love,” “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work,” “Twilight: Eclipse,” “Solitary Man,” “Knight and Day,” “Toy Story,” “Please Give,” “Harry Brown,” “A Team.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of July 05, 2010
Local actor/musician Coby Batty has had several experiences with actor James Franco. He was cast in Franco’s NYU thesis film, which later went to Sundance. Later, he was cast in another short film by a friend of Franco (that also featured Franco). Then, one of Franco’s ADs hired him to do voice work for a French video game. While in NYC for that, he was invited to join Franco’s crowd at the opening of his one-man art show/installation at MOMA’s Clocktower Gallery, where parts of his earlier film work were featured. Then, Franco asked him to join him in a performance of Allen Ginsberg’s poem “Howl,” in conjunction with the film’s New York premiere in September (Franco plays Ginsberg). Coby reports, “all of these opportunities were great experiences and I’m looking forward to more work with this enigmatic renaissance man.”
Robert Griffith’s latest documentary “Voices of Hope and Recovery” (about 5 Virginians who’ve overcome the grip of mental illness) will be aired on WCVE 7/9 at 10pm, 7/11 at 4pm, 7/12 at 11pm, and 7/13 at 8pm.
The pilot of “The Learning Curves” will premiere at The Byrd on 7/17, 2pm. This is a free screening (with a suggested $2 donation to Project Linus).
There will be a premiere and party for “What Tha?!” on 7/18, 5 pm at Studio 7 (6205 Belmont Rd. Chesterfield 23832). $20. Call 334-1751 for details.
Shockoe Productions is looking for additional members for its 48 HFP team. Contact Ramona Taylor. Must be available on 7/17.
The Virginia Film Office has joined with ROCK AND WRAP IT UP, a national organization that works to reduce poverty. One of its initiatives includes ensuring that leftover edible food from shoots is donated to those in need.
WWBT recently received 5 Virginia Association of Broadcaster’s awards, including 1st place for Best Morning Show, Best News Series and Best Human Interest Story. They also got repeat Best Public Service Community Award for Angel Tree and Best Commercial for Call Federal.
Reviews of “Twilight: Eclipse,” “Solitary Man,” “Knight and Day,” “Toy Story,” “Please Give,” “Harry Brown,” “A Team.” Click here for these reviews and more.
Week of June 28, 2010
VMFA’s old Theatre Virginia space is now called the Leslie Cheek Theater and it’s first official duty will be to host Friday Films. “Fried Green Tomatoes” will be presented 7/2 at 6pm and will feature actor (and now Richmond resident) Raynor Scheine, who played Sheriff Curtis Smoote in the movie. If you never met Raynor, this is a chance to see a good movie and have plenty of laughs. Later this summer, Tim and Daphne Maxwell Reid will discuss “Frank’s Place.” Tickets $5 (VMFA members), $7 others. Visit the site to get yours.
The teen talk show “We Got Issues” is holding auditions on 6/30 for on-camera talent. It tapes once a week 8/4 - 9/8. To book your slot, contact Nyya Sistrun .
Reviews of “Knight and Day,” “Toy Story,” “Please Give,” “Harry Brown,” “A Team.” Click here for these reviews and more.
