Film Arts Foundation

Call for Entries :: Call for entries - Bolzano ShortFilmFestival 2008 free entry

Author: 4ff
Subject: Call for entries - Bolzano ShortFilmFestival 2008 free entry
Posted: May Tue 13, 2008 7:12 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

We are pleased to inform you that the entries to ours 3 short film competitions are now open:

- 5th NO WORDS - International no-dialogue short film competition.
In this competition, the film/video must be understood through the strength of the images only. Music, sounds, environment background noises, etc. are accepted. Films/videos without dialogues, about any topics, produced 2006, 2007 or 2008 can be submitted.

- 4th SHORT FILM EXPERIMENT - Short film competition for experimental films.
Experimental short films produced 2006, 2007 or 2008 can be submitted.

- 40th OPERE NUOVE - Short film competition for italian films.
Competition for italian filmmakers, italian producers or films in italian language only.

Free entry for all competitions!

Total prizes amount: � 5500

Deadline for all competitions: June 30th 2008

For further information, and for the online-submission of your works we invite you to visit our website:
www.bolzanoshortfilmfestival.it

Best regards,

Cineclub Bolzano
Italy

Available for Work :: still photographer

Author: ron koeberer
Subject: still photographer
Posted: May Mon 12, 2008 5:18 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

Experienced still photographer available.

Rates are budget sensitive.

Examples of my work: www.koberfoto.com

Call for Entries :: Rough Cuts, a new doc work-in-progress series at the LAB

Author: cholbrooke
Subject: Rough Cuts, a new doc work-in-progress series at the LAB
Posted: May Mon 12, 2008 3:08 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

ROUGH CUTS

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE JUNE �08 SERIES

Rough Cuts is a series of work-in-progress documentary screenings that are produced every other month at the LAB, a non-profit gallery/performance space in the Mission. For each evening, we screen one rough cut of a feature-length documentary and then moderate a conversation about the film. These post-screening discussions are designed to give the filmmaker a better, more objective sense of what is working and not working with his/her film, with particular attention paid to improving the film�s structure and narrative clarity.

We hope that the series also provides a welcome space for local filmmakers, film professionals, and fans of documentary film to meet and talk.

The LAB is seeking feature-length works with a final running time of 50 minutes or longer. Principal photography should have been completed, and we encourage filmmakers to submit cuts that are in the later stages of post-production (i.e. NOT first or second cuts).

Wednesday May 21 - Submissions must arrive at the Lab by 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28 - Selections will be announced

Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. � Screenings, followed by discussions led by guest moderators

For more information, including how to submit
and the selection criteria, visit:

thelab.org/roughcuts

Jobs Offered: Unpaid :: Need assistant editing help on social justice doc

Author: kgfilms
Subject: Need assistant editing help on social justice doc
Posted: May Mon 12, 2008 11:06 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

We need a detail-oriented intern to transcribe interviews and verite footage. May lead to opportunities to help out on remaining production as well.

The film tells the stories of two formerly incarcerated youth turned writers who have dedicated themselves to helping youth still on the inside.

If you're interested, send a resume and a short email introducing yourself to info@beatwithinmovie.com

Available for Work :: Music Composer Available For Multimedia Projects

Author: apurvis
Subject: Music Composer Available For Multimedia Projects
Posted: May Fri 09, 2008 3:53 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

I am a Bay Area composer with the means to produce professional quality recordings for diverse styles of projects and various media formats. The training I received from the Berklee College of Music, where I majored in Film Scoring, has prepared me to write in a variety of musical styles to sync with disparate multimedia projects.

My services include music for film and video productions, video games, corporate promos, radio spots, websites, television shows, commercials, presentations and more. Whether you are a filmmaker or a local business owner, promoting your services is critical and I believe I can assist you in that respect with aesthetically appealing music, in whatever genre, to correspond with and enhance your project. I will be happy to provide you with my musical resume and samples of some of my music upon request. Budget should not be an issue - just call or write for a consultation.

Cordially,

Aaron M.M. Purvis
Noteworthy Scores
765.438.0152
ammp_is@yahoo.com

Screenings and Events :: 5/22: Int�l Latino Film Society � Carnaval Celebration!!!

Author: ILFF
Subject: 5/22: Int�l Latino Film Society � Carnaval Celebration!!!
Posted: May Fri 09, 2008 2:37 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

CINE365 screening of Vinicius (dir. Miguel Faria Jr., 2005, Brazil/Spain, 120 min.)

For lovers of the Brazilian samba and bossa nova, this is an outstanding documentary about the legendary Vinicius de Moraes: poet, musician, composer and diplomat. Archival footage and friends, such as Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque, and Ant�nio Carlos Jobim bring to life the poetic and musical genius of this mythical figure of Brazilian culture.

Thursday, May 22, 2008: 7:30 pm
Mission Cultural Center
2868 Mission St., SF, CA

General Admission: $8/ Students, Seniors, Disabled: $6

BraziLive after-party at El Rio: 3158 Mission Street, SF, CA
Admission: 21 yrs and over; FREE entrance with film ticket stub!

For more info, visit: www.LatinoFilmFestival.org

Available for Work :: The Moose Shoots Video!

Author: Sharkey2
Subject: The Moose Shoots Video!
Posted: May Fri 09, 2008 1:46 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

Flying Moose Pictures is a San Francisco based digital video production company providing services for clients located throughout the world. We are experts at writing, directing, shooting, editing digital video and podcasts. Because most of our work is created for delivery over the Internet, we also provide video compression services. Our client list is diverse and includes corporations, small businesses and individuals. We cater to clients who seek to enhance their corporate instructional and industrial communications through the far-reaching channel of digital-video. We also partner with members of the artistic community to produce music videos, video for live theatre, and documentaries. Check out our videos at www.moosepix.com and call 415-647-6586.

Contact Name: Jonathan Luskin[/b]

Available for Work :: RE: Cinematographer/AC/Camera Operator FOR HIRE

Author: JonBowerbank
Posted: May Thu 08, 2008 4:13 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 1

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Jobs Offered: Unpaid :: RE: screenplay writing partner sought

Author: LisaPachei
Posted: May Wed 07, 2008 9:17 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 1

This may be a bit too late in the game. Are you still seeking a partner? Would be interested to learn more about your venture?

Internships Offered: Unpaid :: BUMP for Summer: Intern at SFGTV, City Hall San Francisco

Author: SFGTV
Subject: BUMP for Summer: Intern at SFGTV, City Hall San Francisco
Posted: May Wed 07, 2008 2:16 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

Shoot/Edit Internship at SFGTV
4 Internships available for Summer 2008
Approximately 16 hours/week, Non-paid internship

Interns have been shooting and editing "Main Stage" for the past one year.
Views clips here: http://www.youtube.com/sfplmainstage

It's been a very hands-on experience for most people: using the PowerHAD cameras, learning to set up the Anycast and editing on Avid. On the days when "Main Stage" isn't happening, we've taken interns to press conferences, field interviews and other multi-cam shoots. So far, the student happiness has been fairly high and the disfiguring injuries have been fairly low.

The Boilerplate Description:
The City�s government television channel, SFGTV, is operated by the City and County of San Francisco. Programming on the channel consists of in-house produced programs that educate and inform the public on government-related activities as wells as gavel-to-gavel coverage of numerous governmental meetings.
Candidates will be required to work a 10-20 hour week, as determined by mutual agreement of the student and SFGTV.
Under the supervision of the General Manager and the Production Supervisor, the Intern will assist with and carry out production and other related duties.

During the semester, the intern will learn about: pre-production planning, equipment set-up, proper video and audio levels, camera operation techniques, principles of lighting, Photoshop and non-linear editing.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
� Monitor video and audio signal strengths and quality throughout recording, and make necessary adjustments.
� Edit video in a non-linear (AVID) suite
SECONDARY JOB DUTIES:
� Set up and operate fixed robotic video cameras, transport and setup studio and portable broadcast quality television cameras, VTR�s, switchers, lights, microphones and audio mixers for videotaping gavel-to-gavel coverage of public meetings and other television productions.
� Operate computer graphics systems to add titles, credits, and lower-thirds to tapes and live programming.

It is our goal that, at the end of the semester, the intern will be self-sufficient as a producer with the technical knowledge and creative skills required to produce a video program.

Interested? Give me a call at 554-6527 or email Rich Bartlebaugh richard.bartlebaugh@sfgov.org

Equipment For Sale/Wanted :: Sony 8045Q 8" field monitor

Author: jwager
Subject: Sony 8045Q 8" field monitor
Posted: May Wed 07, 2008 6:14 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

FOR SALE: 831*459*8221 or 415*710*1553 Ask for Jeff

Sony 8045Q 8" field monitor w/ Porta-brace Field case 4:3 or 16x9 switchable - LOW hours of Operation - Mint condition

New $900 monitor, $200 Porta-brace
Asking: $725.00

Sony DTC 700 DAT Player/Recorder - asking $200/OBO

Panasonic Battery Cabinet for HVX 200 - Brand New in box - $80.00

1 box (7 pairs) of wing-sok (shoe/boot covers) - great for walking on green screen/cyc - $10

Canon AE-1 35mm SLR camera w/ 50 mm f 1.8 manual lens - in Excellent condition - $50.00

vivitar - 2X Tele Converter for CANON A1*AE1*AL1*T70*T90*F1*FTB�- $10

Sekonic Studio Deluxe light meter - broken but fixable - $45/OBO

Black & Decker cordless Drill - 12v - 2 used batteries (still working fine), Battery Charger (broken piece of plastic in charger - so I can't get it to charge) - $25/OBO

256 mb RAM for powerbook G4 Laptop - $5
_________________
FULL REEL ON REQUEST
415*710*1553.HVX 200 SHAKE - MAYA - Kino's, speed dolly, lightweight jib, high-shot...

Screenings and Events :: Benefit screening on Thursday for the Arab Film Festival

Author: movingwordsnightandday
Subject: Benefit screening on Thursday for the Arab Film Festival
Posted: May Tue 06, 2008 8:49 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

Don't miss this truly unique opportunity to see the Bay Area premiere of the first indie Jordanian film (which won this year's Audience Award in World Cinema at Sundance) with the filmmaker in attendance while supporting the San Francisco-based 12th Annual Arab Film Festival!

Thursday, May 8th
Benefit Screening for the 12th Annual Arab Film Festival

for the film:
CAPTAIN ABU RAED

Special Appearance by filmmaker Amin Matalqa

Date:
Thursday, May 8th, 2008, 7:00pm

Location:
AMC Metreon 16 Theater
101 4th St. (@ Mission St.) San Francisco

Cost: $25 General Admission, $15 Students

LINK TO MORE ABOUT THE EVENT AND TO BUY TIX:<http://www.aff.org/events.php

CAPTAIN ABU RAED
by Amin Matalqa
(Jordan, 2007, 95 mins)
First Independent Jordanian film - Bay Area Premiere
Winner of the 2008 Sundance - Audience Award in World Cinema
Winner of the 2007 Dubai - Best Actor for Nadim Salwaha

About the film:
With Jordan as a backdrop, director Amin Matalqa paints a beautiful story of ordinary people overcoming social boundaries to affirm the power of the human spirit to shape destiny.

Screenings and Events :: Dog & Pony� San Fran Bus Tour: Advance Tickets

Author: Teri Cundall
Subject: Dog & Pony� San Fran Bus Tour: Advance Tickets
Posted: May Mon 05, 2008 11:08 am (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

It's time. Finally they're here...
Tickets for the beloved Dog & Pony Show� Bus Tour!
This voyage: San Francisco.
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow (May 6, 2008) but Film Arts Members can get theirs today!

If you're already in the know, you can get tickets here.
http://www.propville.com/dognpony_register.cfm

Remember that space is limited to 50. First come, first reserved.

We have a great line-up:
Stops will include back-stage tours at Birdman Inc. (Locations scouts); Costumes on Haight;
The Lost Art Salon; New York Studios (a true sound stage in the old TechTV space); and 4 more
production related business that value your patronage and creative contribution to the community. Plus great chatting opportunities over a tasty catered lunch at Michael Thompson Gallery.

But wait, there's more! If you order today, we'll include (no, not an amazing Ginsu) expert speakers and live demos while the bus is in transit! Get the skinny on using live animals on set
from Francis Metcalf, animal trainer. Also hear from Carol Covington on obtaining expert consultation on Historical accuracy (who to call), and how to deal with copyright for historical or period works.

Plus surprises, of course.
Groups welcome, please call the office if you need more than 2 tickets.
(415) 454-1260
www.propville.com

Classes and Instruction :: 2-DAY DV & HDV CAMERA & LIGHTING BOOTCAMP JUNE 21 &a

Author: dvworkshops
Subject: 2-DAY DV & HDV CAMERA & LIGHTING BOOTCAMP JUNE 21 &a
Posted: May Sun 04, 2008 9:20 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

This is your chance to get either one or two full days of hands-on experience shooting a real documentary. Everyone will shoot and set up lights and microphones during this class.

Our contact is (15) 820-9622

link to our website with more info and registration http://www.dvworkshops.com/dvcamerabootcamp.html

DV Camera Bootcamp is designed for beginners or those who wish to improve their basic skills. Class will shoot on location and conduct hands-on lighting exercises at our studio/school. Learn to light the perfect interview....Understand basic documentary, pre-production and scripting/logging tape strategies.

Instructor is award winning documentary DV Filmmaker Aron Ranen. He has received two Fellowships from the National Endowment for Arts, and his last film premiered at the New Documentary Series at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Students Learn:

* The Five Elements of Documentary
* DV Camera use
* White Balance and basic understanding of color temperature
* Exposure techniques
* Camera menu functions
* Camera techniques
* Use of negative space and proper eye line level audio for DV video
* Best microphones for each documentary situation
* Interview techniques
* How to choose a background for your subject
* 3 point lighting & basic lighting set-ups
* Controlling exposure and understanding zebras
* Use of color correction gels for mixed light (day light and indoor light)
* Basic documentary pre-production
* Release forms
* Logging footage and scripting ideas, (How to deal with all the videotape you have just shot)

DV Camera Bootcamp Two Day includes a Second day of shooting and real life experience shooting interviews and putting the Five Elements of Documentary into practice.
This is achieved with a second full day of Documentary production in the field, interviewing and
working on shooting a real documentary. All student footage will be critiqued by the instructor thru out the day..this allows enough time for students to rapidly improve their shooting and interview skills as the day progresses. This day also provides an extra day to use all the lighting equipment.

Call us for more info at (415) 820-9622 Our website http://www.dvworkshops.com

Jobs Offered: Unpaid :: Seek Composer: Comedic Short re Lusty Sheeplady--at Castro

Author: Lo00007
Subject: Seek Composer: Comedic Short re Lusty Sheeplady--at Castro
Posted: May Sun 04, 2008 5:38 pm (GMT -8)
Topic Replies: 0

I'm seeking a composer for a ten-minute comedic short about a woman who has a dream that she is a sheep in love with her ranch hand (yes, you read that right). It is sexy, over-the-top, very funny, beautifully shot (HD), and we need a great score!

This film will be having its premiere at the Castro on June 28 as part of the Frameline festival--from there, on to the rest of the world! I'm an aggressive marketer, and this film is going to have a big, long life...

Soundtrack will consist of some orchestral type pieces, and some acoustic guitar (although I have a guitarist who can compose those parts if necessary).

I have a pretty clear idea of what the film needs (ie you won't be thrown to the wolves) but also am very receptive to input (your creativity can totally fly).

This film being a labor of love, I can't afford to pay, sadly, on this one. That being said, I'm great to work with and would be happy to do any sort of trade we could work out.

See our temp website at sheeplovestory.webs.com/index.htm, for a wee bit more info. Or better yet, write me at lhhintz { at } yahoo { dot } com . Thanks and baaaa!