The Palm Beach International Film Festival smiled brightly on AMERICAN DELUXE this week. The Capstone short from Aaron Brownlee, won First Prize in festival's University level competition as well as the Grand Prize (whioch some of you might recall was won last year by Andrew Gay and his film LOVE IS DEAF). Aaron will get prizes galore, including a pitch session at Mandalay Pictures in L.A.
At the same event, UCF FILM grad student Danny Daneau also won the festival's award for Best Music Video for his epic work with local alt rockers, The Heathens.
AMERICAN DELUXE has also been selected for a very cool pilot program with NBC-Universal. An article in Variety explains the project. Based on his rejected submission to Slamdance, Aaron's film is one of 15 shorts that are being pitched to NBC Universal in a Fist Look deal. Check the link for details. It's a big deal.
Also on the festival front, Sean Heyborer's MY ESKIMO FRIEND Eskimo was accepted into the Montclair International Film Festival (Montclair New Jersey) while Brett Bonowicz's BASEBALL & GLORY will be screening as part of the 2007 Jacksonville Film Festival.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Really Cool Short
David in my Foundations class turned me onto this short. It's a very nice piece of work. Enjoy.
UCF FILM - YEAR END SCREENINGS
All screening occur in the VAB Auditorium, unless otherwise noted:
Directing 1 & Cinematic Expression
Thursday, April 26 - 8pm
D3 & Doc Workshop
Friday, April 27 -Reception @ 6pm / Screening @ 7pm
Capstone
World Cinema Documentary
Saturday April 28, 2:30pm in Comm 145
This screening will feature: "The Shadow of Light and Dark An Exploration into Colorism" (directed by Joe Ross) and "The Tipping Point" (directed by Alexander Charles)
Narrative
Saturday, April 28, 5 pm Reception, 6pm Screening
VAB AUDITORIUM
Directing 1 & Cinematic Expression
Thursday, April 26 - 8pm
D3 & Doc Workshop
Friday, April 27 -Reception @ 6pm / Screening @ 7pm
Capstone
World Cinema Documentary
Saturday April 28, 2:30pm in Comm 145
This screening will feature: "The Shadow of Light and Dark An Exploration into Colorism" (directed by Joe Ross) and "The Tipping Point" (directed by Alexander Charles)
Narrative
Saturday, April 28, 5 pm Reception, 6pm Screening
VAB AUDITORIUM
Deeb Studios Wants An Intern - Could It be You?
Dear UCF Film Program,
Deeb Studios, a local production company, is looking for a post-production intern experienced with Final Cut Pro. Our new editing suite is located in Downtown Orlando adjacent to our photo studio and production facility.
We're comprised of six young creatives, most of which attended UCF. Deeb Studios promises to be at the forefront of technology and creativity. Currently, we are working on a variety of advertisement campaigns and other video projects.
We are looking for someone to dedicate two to three full days a week. The internship will be for the summer.
As thanks for your time and dedication, you will be able to edit/online/master any of your films on our Sony HD Cam deck and have allotted time in our professional audio studio. Also, you can be eligible to receive our coveted circle of trust award, which is invaluable.
To check out some of our work, go to: http://deebstudios.com/
To apply for this internship, please email: intern@deebstudios.com
Please include any post production experience as well as your goals in the industry.
We love you like peanut butter loves jelly
deeb studios.
Deeb Studios, a local production company, is looking for a post-production intern experienced with Final Cut Pro. Our new editing suite is located in Downtown Orlando adjacent to our photo studio and production facility.
We're comprised of six young creatives, most of which attended UCF. Deeb Studios promises to be at the forefront of technology and creativity. Currently, we are working on a variety of advertisement campaigns and other video projects.
We are looking for someone to dedicate two to three full days a week. The internship will be for the summer.
As thanks for your time and dedication, you will be able to edit/online/master any of your films on our Sony HD Cam deck and have allotted time in our professional audio studio. Also, you can be eligible to receive our coveted circle of trust award, which is invaluable.
To check out some of our work, go to: http://deebstudios.com/
To apply for this internship, please email: intern@deebstudios.com
Please include any post production experience as well as your goals in the industry.
We love you like peanut butter loves jelly
deeb studios.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Fest News - Everyone Loves UCF FILM!
Festival acceptances continue for UCF FILM students, including some cool high profile screenings. Ben Piety tells us his Capstone short THE LONELY LIGHTS. THE COLOR OF LEMONS has been selected to play the prestigious Los Angeles Film Festival. This news is a bit crazy as LAFF usually wants world premieres and LONLEY LIGHTS has played AFI and SXSW. But the programmers loved it, so in it goes!
Rules are meant to be bent, huh?
The collective Dastoli Digital says they will be screening at the Tribeca Film Festival next week. "We're are one (that makes each of us a half) of 5 finalists in the MTVu Best Filmmaker on Campus competition and they are going to screen Southwestern Orange County vs. the Flying Saucers next Thursday night at the festival. We'll be going out there, but don't worry, they're going to fly us back before that lovely Capstone screening that we had hoped to find an excuse to miss."
I suggest the Dastoli boys make sure the MTVu prize pack is all MTV promised. I found their pledge of $$$ changed to a bag of MTVu schwag for the video game I helped to make that won an MTVu contest. Come to think of it, I never even got any of the schwag either!
Andrew Gay tells us his recently color-corrected Capstone short Melissa With A Heart Around It has earned acceptances at three festivals: the Indie Film Jam (Orlando), Seattle True Independent Film Festival and the San Francisco International GLBT Film Festival.
Also playing at the Indie Film Jam, Danny Daneau's music video for the The Heathens.
Rules are meant to be bent, huh?
The collective Dastoli Digital says they will be screening at the Tribeca Film Festival next week. "We're are one (that makes each of us a half) of 5 finalists in the MTVu Best Filmmaker on Campus competition and they are going to screen Southwestern Orange County vs. the Flying Saucers next Thursday night at the festival. We'll be going out there, but don't worry, they're going to fly us back before that lovely Capstone screening that we had hoped to find an excuse to miss."
I suggest the Dastoli boys make sure the MTVu prize pack is all MTV promised. I found their pledge of $$$ changed to a bag of MTVu schwag for the video game I helped to make that won an MTVu contest. Come to think of it, I never even got any of the schwag either!
Andrew Gay tells us his recently color-corrected Capstone short Melissa With A Heart Around It has earned acceptances at three festivals: the Indie Film Jam (Orlando), Seattle True Independent Film Festival and the San Francisco International GLBT Film Festival.
Also playing at the Indie Film Jam, Danny Daneau's music video for the The Heathens.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Fest - More Acceptances
First up, BASEBALL AND GLORY, directed by Brett Bonowicz ('07), is to be screened at our second Wildsound FEEDBACK Film Festival, in Toronto, on Tuesday May 15th. This fest is somewhat unusual in that a Q&A is held after each screening and the audience disucssion about each film is sent to the filmmakers. Will they be honest? Find out later...
A little closer to home, three UCF shorts have been accepted for screening at the 2007 Indie Film Jam, which happens in downtown Orlando as part of the Florida Music Festival. The films playing THE LONELY LIGHTS, THE COLOR OF LEMONS (Ben Piety), SIX-FIFTY PM AT THE USED BOOKSTORE (Matt Acevedo) and SOCIAL EXPERIMENTS WITH SIMON SNOW (Maria Pennington). The films will screen as part of a juried competition, which last year was won by another UCF film, MR MALIKAI BATTLES THE AEROPLANE.
A little closer to home, three UCF shorts have been accepted for screening at the 2007 Indie Film Jam, which happens in downtown Orlando as part of the Florida Music Festival. The films playing THE LONELY LIGHTS, THE COLOR OF LEMONS (Ben Piety), SIX-FIFTY PM AT THE USED BOOKSTORE (Matt Acevedo) and SOCIAL EXPERIMENTS WITH SIMON SNOW (Maria Pennington). The films will screen as part of a juried competition, which last year was won by another UCF film, MR MALIKAI BATTLES THE AEROPLANE.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
South Korea Calls Again!
Anyone traveling in or near South Korea...
Dear Mr. Rich Grula,
We are going to organize "Gwansu gyo, film festival" in cooperation with SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT.
In the middle of a city, Gwansu gyo, "a bridge of film", invites a citizen of Seoul to films made by youths amid comfort with nature. With its 100m walking course, Cheonggyecheon square serves a resting place for all walks of life. Now it proudly shows monthly-themed unique and creative films by youths.
1. When: April, 16, 2007~ Oct, 31, 2007 (from Mon. - to Fri. PM 8:00-8:30)
2. Where: Gwansu gyo, Cheonggyecheon stream
We"d like to present "Mr. Malikai Battles Aeroplanes" and "Tears in the Rain" at this festival. Could you please let us know whether we can present them at this festival or not as soon as possible via e-mail?
Thank you for your consideration!!
No, Thank you!
Dear Mr. Rich Grula,
We are going to organize "Gwansu gyo, film festival" in cooperation with SEOUL METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT.
In the middle of a city, Gwansu gyo, "a bridge of film", invites a citizen of Seoul to films made by youths amid comfort with nature. With its 100m walking course, Cheonggyecheon square serves a resting place for all walks of life. Now it proudly shows monthly-themed unique and creative films by youths.
1. When: April, 16, 2007~ Oct, 31, 2007 (from Mon. - to Fri. PM 8:00-8:30)
2. Where: Gwansu gyo, Cheonggyecheon stream
We"d like to present "Mr. Malikai Battles Aeroplanes" and "Tears in the Rain" at this festival. Could you please let us know whether we can present them at this festival or not as soon as possible via e-mail?
Thank you for your consideration!!
No, Thank you!
(2) FLAMING LIPS Tickets For Sale!
I've got two tickets for the Flaming Lips concert at House of Blues this Thursday (4/12). I can't use 'em, so I'm selling them for $80 for the pair (original cost was $100 for the pair). First $80 in my hands wins. Email me fast if you're interested. - Rich
Monday, April 09, 2007
Erin Kitzinger To Win Scholarship At Sarasota Film Fest
Erin Kitzinger ('05 and a current UCF FILM Grad student) tells us she'll be receiving the Dr. John Welch Scholarship (worth $1,ooo) at this year's Sarasota Film Festival, where her Directing 3 short, The Girl Who Couldn't Dream, is playing. The scholarship will be announced at the Awards Press Conference on Saturday, April 21st.
Congrats to Erin!
Congrats to Erin!
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Fest Updates
Some interesting news on the fest front - Ben Piety tells us his Capstone short THE LOINELY LIGHTS. THE COLOR OF LEMONS has been invited to screen at the Antelope Valley International Film Festival. The programmers saw the short at SXSW.
Sez Ben, "I met them on the bus back from a documentary called ZOO (you should see ASAP) and after some discussion remembered that they had seen me at a Q/A for Lonely Lights. I gave them a disk/screener of the film which also included other Fantacine works (Drew Blatman's Mr. Malakai and David Estrada's Tears In The Rain) and they are also going to program Malakai. Pretty exciting as they fly you out and put you up for the weekend. "
At the upcoming Sarasota Film festival (quite an excellent event, I might add), two UCF Grad students will be screening. Erin Kitzinger will be playing her Directing 3 short, The Girl Who Couldn’t Dream while Danny Daneau screens his music video Dirty Jeans by local Alt Rock faves The Heathens.
Finally, Brett Bonowicz's accidental (and excellent) short $358.20 (Like, Film Stock is Really Expensive), is screening this Sunday at the Enzian Filmslam. Come by if you're not doing anything and watch it on the big screen.
Sez Ben, "I met them on the bus back from a documentary called ZOO (you should see ASAP) and after some discussion remembered that they had seen me at a Q/A for Lonely Lights. I gave them a disk/screener of the film which also included other Fantacine works (Drew Blatman's Mr. Malakai and David Estrada's Tears In The Rain) and they are also going to program Malakai. Pretty exciting as they fly you out and put you up for the weekend. "
At the upcoming Sarasota Film festival (quite an excellent event, I might add), two UCF Grad students will be screening. Erin Kitzinger will be playing her Directing 3 short, The Girl Who Couldn’t Dream while Danny Daneau screens his music video Dirty Jeans by local Alt Rock faves The Heathens.Finally, Brett Bonowicz's accidental (and excellent) short $358.20 (Like, Film Stock is Really Expensive), is screening this Sunday at the Enzian Filmslam. Come by if you're not doing anything and watch it on the big screen.
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