A lot of emails have been filling my inbox lately, each one with blog-worthy news. So here's one big post with a bunch of news. Enjoy, folks.
On the alumni front, recent AFI graduate Aaron King (UCF '05), tells us his graduate thesis short, REDEMPTION MADDIE won Best Short and Best Actress at BendFilm, a fest which gives real, spenbding money to winners. Ka-Ching!
On the faculty front, professor Christopher Harris got word that the Avanto Festival in Helsinki, Finland will be screening his film, SUNSHINE STATE in their Avantoscope programme, curated by visual artist Sami van Ingen, which showcases a variety of experimental film and video works from 2005 to 2007. From more than 300 candidates, eight works were selected for the program. The festival runs from November 16th to 18th.
The sometimes cranky but always loveable kids of Dastoli Digital tell us they've just released a teaser trailer for their first feature film, Who Stole the Electric Car? We have not started production yet, but to jump start the pre-production process, we made this trailer, which can be downloaded at electriccar.dastolidigital.com. The film is written by Diego and Alejandro Kontarovsky and will star Carl Fieler and Chris Shields. Brett Bonowicz is on board as Exec. Producer.
On the media frontier, Maria DeVera, a UCF journalism student, wrote an article about UCF FILM, our new stage at downtown and our grad students. You can find it here.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
BROUHAHA DEADLINE TOMORROW!
Tomorrow is the October 26th submission deadline for the BROUHAHA FILM & VIDEO SHOWCASE at Enzian Theater. Be sure to get your entries in the mail soon, as they must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 26.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew Curtis, Programming Director, at 407.644.5625.
Brouhaha Applications are available in the box outside Rich's office door.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Matthew Curtis, Programming Director, at 407.644.5625.
Brouhaha Applications are available in the box outside Rich's office door.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Professor Mills' Doc To Screen At Orlando Film Fest
Who's Next., a documentary directed by UCF FILM Professor Dr. Lisa Mills will be screened at the Orlando Film Festival on Friday, November 9th at 4pm. The documentary features many UCF students and locations, exploring traits of the "Millennial Generation." All screenings at the Orlando Film Festival are free. More information is available at the festival Web site: http://www.orlandofilmfest.com/
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Can This Blog Do Anything For You?
Often, we post job opportunities on this blog. I usually wonder if anyone responds. It turns out Shannon B. did. She answered the Writers Wanted ad from boxoffice.com and is presently covering the ShowEast Convention. Look, she even got a badge!
Shannon writes: ShowEast started today, and it's really incredible so far. Wanted to share a shot of me with my press badge and the mag that hired me (via the film blog, thank you.)
My "Live from ShowEast" blog should be up on boxoffice.com starting tomorrow. I'm getting access to all sorts of cool things like playing with Sony's new 4k digital projector (which is amazing, let me tell you), and advance screenings of holiday releaseslike Enchanted, Atonement, and my personal favorite, Run, Fatboy, Run.
They seem to be paying me to do this. I'm not going to ask questions. Also, I think I saw John Cusack in the hotel Starbucks.
Shannon writes: ShowEast started today, and it's really incredible so far. Wanted to share a shot of me with my press badge and the mag that hired me (via the film blog, thank you.)
My "Live from ShowEast" blog should be up on boxoffice.com starting tomorrow. I'm getting access to all sorts of cool things like playing with Sony's new 4k digital projector (which is amazing, let me tell you), and advance screenings of holiday releaseslike Enchanted, Atonement, and my personal favorite, Run, Fatboy, Run.
They seem to be paying me to do this. I'm not going to ask questions. Also, I think I saw John Cusack in the hotel Starbucks.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Need Stock Footage of Smoke
Does anyone have a stock footage DVD of smoke and fire? If so, contact Rich ASAP.
UCF Faculty Needs Help Shooting November Event
From Leslie Sue Lieberman, Ph.D. Director Women's Research Center
The location is the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando 407-996-9939
The event is the annual meeting of the Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society
The dates are Nov 1-4, 2007 with filming as follows:
FRIDAY, NOV. 2nd
SATURDAY, NOV 3rd
We need 4 students on Friday to cover all the workshops and one or two on Saturday. This will be for filming and not editing although the students should include their names and contact information to get credit for their work. We will provide the tape but not the equipment. The Sigma Xi staff will direct the students in what they want to have filmed. The compensation is $50 + $10 for gas + $10 for food/ day and free access to the other presentations and exhibits at the meeting.
If there are questions, Ms. Fran Ragsdale can answer them 407-823-4240
The location is the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando 407-996-9939
The event is the annual meeting of the Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society
The dates are Nov 1-4, 2007 with filming as follows:
FRIDAY, NOV. 2nd
- 10:00-11:15 a.m. Chapter Sessions Chapters 101: Chapter Management, Making Your Chapter Visible and Relevant, The Unique Role of Chapters in Our Society
- 11:15-11:30 a.m. Break
- 11:30-12:45 p.m. Chapter Sessions, Retention-Attracting New Members and Retaining Members, Expanding Your Membership Base,Nurturing Chapter Leadership, A Scientist Walks Into a Bar-Sigma Xi Café, Sigma Xi Paths to Globalization
SATURDAY, NOV 3rd
- 9:30-11:30 p.m.Workshop Brainstorming the Next Blockbuster: TV Drama as the Recruitment Tool for Women and Minorities in the STEM Disciplines
We need 4 students on Friday to cover all the workshops and one or two on Saturday. This will be for filming and not editing although the students should include their names and contact information to get credit for their work. We will provide the tape but not the equipment. The Sigma Xi staff will direct the students in what they want to have filmed. The compensation is $50 + $10 for gas + $10 for food/ day and free access to the other presentations and exhibits at the meeting.
If there are questions, Ms. Fran Ragsdale can answer them 407-823-4240
CNN Special Showing At UCF Student Union Tonight
From Edison in the Computer Store...
On October 23rd CNN will debut a special by Anderson Cooper, Jeff Corwin, & Dr. Sanjay Gupta, entitled "Planet in Peril."
UCF is amongst 12 campuses across the country by Apple and CNN to give students such as yourself the unique opportunity to get a preview of this incredible special by 3 of CNN's best journalists!
" To tell this story, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and biologist Jeff Corwin traveled to some of the most remote and remarkable places on Earth. From exposing illegal wildlife trading undercover in Southeast Asia to seeing first–hand the devastating effects of deforestation in Brazil, they have gathered evidence on the unsettling changes taking place all around us. "
***Come out to the Pegasus Ballroom on Monday, October 15th @ 6:30pm to watch this awesome special!!***
We'll also be giving out FREE ITUNES CARDS and SHIRTS!! Come out to this great event that could also potentially bring more similar opportunities to UCF!!
Bring yourself, a friend, and an appetite for information!
Thanks and we hope to see your group there.
RSVP at our Facebook events page and please post it on your Wall or Discussion Page: http://ucf.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7634046349&ref=nf
On October 23rd CNN will debut a special by Anderson Cooper, Jeff Corwin, & Dr. Sanjay Gupta, entitled "Planet in Peril."
UCF is amongst 12 campuses across the country by Apple and CNN to give students such as yourself the unique opportunity to get a preview of this incredible special by 3 of CNN's best journalists!
" To tell this story, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta and biologist Jeff Corwin traveled to some of the most remote and remarkable places on Earth. From exposing illegal wildlife trading undercover in Southeast Asia to seeing first–hand the devastating effects of deforestation in Brazil, they have gathered evidence on the unsettling changes taking place all around us. "
***Come out to the Pegasus Ballroom on Monday, October 15th @ 6:30pm to watch this awesome special!!***
We'll also be giving out FREE ITUNES CARDS and SHIRTS!! Come out to this great event that could also potentially bring more similar opportunities to UCF!!
Bring yourself, a friend, and an appetite for information!
Thanks and we hope to see your group there.
RSVP at our Facebook events page and please post it on your Wall or Discussion Page: http://ucf.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7634046349&ref=nf
Cybis Communications Needs Students Labor For November Shows
From Cybis Communications...
We are currently seeking production-savvy students for our upcoming student leadership events across the country. Cybis Communications is founded and operated by UCF students and alumni. Our growing event media productions company is committed to providing students an opportunity to use their skills in a live production environment. We are confident that all participants will benefit from the people and technology they will work with during the event.
We have several key roles available next month. If you are interested in any of these productions, please contact me immediately!
If interested, please apply online at www.thinkcybis.com/join-us ASAP. If you have any questions, please email jeff@thinkcybis.com
We are currently seeking production-savvy students for our upcoming student leadership events across the country. Cybis Communications is founded and operated by UCF students and alumni. Our growing event media productions company is committed to providing students an opportunity to use their skills in a live production environment. We are confident that all participants will benefit from the people and technology they will work with during the event.
We have several key roles available next month. If you are interested in any of these productions, please contact me immediately!
- Stage Manager (coach student leaders on stage presence, etc)
- Lighting Director (design and control stage lights including intelligent fixtures)
- Technical Director (digital video playback and downstream key on VT4)
- Audio Director (setup, tweak, and operate audio console & music tracks)
- Live Camera Operator (studio camera configuration, Sony HDV camera)
- Orlando, Florida (November 2)
- Live Camera Operator, Technical Director, Audio Director
- Portland, Oregon (November 1- 4)
- Audio Director, Stage Manager
- Dallas, Texas (November 4-9)
- Audio Director, Live Camera Operator
- Cincinnati, Ohio (November 8-11)
- Audio Director
- Birmingham, Alabama (November 15-18)
- Stage Manager
- Buffalo, New York (November 15-18)
- Audio Director
If interested, please apply online at www.thinkcybis.com/join-us ASAP. If you have any questions, please email jeff@thinkcybis.com
More Fest Updates
From the Tallgrass Film Festival in Kansas, we got news that THE WORLD, NAKED AS A JAYBIRD (Tiina Treasure) and THE LONELY LIGHTS. THE COLOR OF LEMONS (BEN PIETY) were accepted for screening. This event was modeled after the famous have it our way format of Telluride, so we're thrilled to be part of the show.
On the faculty front, a new documentary from UCF FILM Professor Bob Jones Bob, called American Soldier has been accepted into the Vine Shorts Fest. As the email says, Congratulations on becoming part of Who’s Next!, the Vine Entertainment’s search for the next great filmmakers. Screenings take place at the Promenade Playhouse on the world famous 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, October 28 – November 11.
UPDATE!!! AMERICAN DELUXE (Aaron Brownlee) won Second Place for Best Student Film at the recent First Glance Film Festival in Philadelphia.
On the faculty front, a new documentary from UCF FILM Professor Bob Jones Bob, called American Soldier has been accepted into the Vine Shorts Fest. As the email says, Congratulations on becoming part of Who’s Next!, the Vine Entertainment’s search for the next great filmmakers. Screenings take place at the Promenade Playhouse on the world famous 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, October 28 – November 11.
UPDATE!!! AMERICAN DELUXE (Aaron Brownlee) won Second Place for Best Student Film at the recent First Glance Film Festival in Philadelphia.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
WOW! Free Screenplay / Breakdown / Rip-o-Matic / Scheduling Software!
A student in my Foundations of Production class just turned me on to a wonderful new piece of FREE software called Celtex, available for Mac, Windows and Linux. From what I've seen in the demos, this single piece of software can handle the screenplay functions of Final Draft, storyboarding, rip-o-matic organization, most script breakdown functions (usually done manually) and basic scheduling. It also has a free web component which allows users to upload their whole package so others can share and collaborate on it. It's rather amazing that so much has been jammed into one clean little application.At the moment, I don't think this can handle all the depth and functionality of EP Budget and Schedule, but for smaller projects, it's probably all that's needed. Quite impressive. Download a copy and check it out.
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