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Industry Resources
OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS, FILMMAKERS & ACTORS
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Opportunities
posted on Mar 5, 2007
DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR WANTED
A Major healthcare advertising company in New York City (midtown
Manhattan) seeks a talented Documentary Director who has experience working within the African American community for an upcoming project, to be delivered in November. The project deals will deal with the role of dialysis in the African-American community.
We are looking for someone who has had at least 5 years of experience as a documentary director, with a body of work that showcases this (i.e. has been in major festival circuits, ect). While our budget is not of commercial caliber, we are looking for someone who is talented, dedicated to documentary film, and is willing to creatively shape this project.
Please respond with a cover letter, resume, and a reel/trailers (online is always preferable). If you do not have samples online, please send an email and we will get back to you with a mailing address. Please do not respond if you do not have these credentials. Contact info: vrao@fcb.com.
LOOKING FOR NON-UNION DIRECTORS
Midwest advertising agency producer is looking for
NON-UNION commercial spot Directors and Director of
Photographers (DPs) or Director/DP combination for
commercial work. Housing and travel will be provided
to those hired to direct/shoot spots. Especially
interested in working with talented WOMEN and
MINORITIES.
Spot budgets range from $15 to $200 thousand dollars.
Advertising agency has good accounts, GREAT artistic
director and copy writer and is looking to reach
outside of its region for up and coming talented
directors to work with.
If you have a demo reel and would like to investigate
this opportunity further please email:
ADirectorsRep@yahoo.com.
Please NO film school students -- looking only for
those with a reel of work who are confident,
experienced, and determined to take their career to
the next level as a commercial DP/Director.
TRIBECA ALL ACCESS CALL FOR ENTRIES
Tribeca All Access (TAA) brings underrepresented filmmakers and writers together with film industry insiders during the Tribeca Film Festival. 30 directors and screenwriters will be selected to participate in one-on-one meetings with key industry players.
Filmmakers and screenwriters who identify as African American, Asian American, Latino/a, Pacific Islander or Native American are welcome to submit scripts and documentary proposals for consideration.
Deadline is December 15, 2006. Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org for complete details
MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL SEEKING SUBMISSIONS
The 5th annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF)is now accepting film/screenplay submissions for our festival which is taking place August 8-11th, 2007.
Please go to www.mvaaff.com and download the submission forms.
REEL SISTERS OF THE DIASPORA ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is seeking films directed, written or produced by women of color. Filmmakers are encouraged to submit films on all subjects and topics.
Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a public screening at the Reel Sisters festival On April 13 to 15, 2007. For further information or an application call (718) 488 1052 or (212) 865-2982. Applications are available at www.reelsisters.org.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR ORIGINAL STAGE PLAYS BY WRITERS OF COLOUR FOR THE SIXTH ANNUAL FACTORY THEATRE CROSSCURRENT FESTIVAL
Factory Theatre’s CrossCurrents Festival is seeking new original stage plays by writers of colour from across the nation. CrossCurrents is a play development festival open to both emerging and established artists, presenting work at varying stages of development. Selected works will receive dramaturgical support, professional workshops and a staged reading presentation. Out-of-town playwrights will receive travel expenses and per diem. One act plays, works-in-progress and proposals are welcome, though full-length pieces are preferred. This year CrossCurrents will run from April 27 to May 6, 2007 in the Factory Studio Theatre in Toronto, Canada. Deadline for submission: October 23, 2006, 5:00 PM/ For more information please visit www.factorytheatre.ca or e-mail Nina Lee Aquino at nina@factorytheatre.ca
TRIBEA FILM INSTITUTE 2007 TRIBECA/SLOAN SCREENPLAY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The
2007 Tribeca/Sloan Screenplay Development Program is now accepting
submissions. The Program is looking for narrative feature film projects
that have a science or technology theme and/or a lead character who is
a scientist, mathematician or engineer. The selected project will
participate for one year in the Tribeca/Sloan Development Program which
includes mentorship from a film industry professional and from a
scientist in the field appropriate to the project’s scientific content.
In addition the project will be given a cash development award. Submissions must be postmarked by December 15, 2006. For more info visit: http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan-screenplay-development-2007.html
SWEET AUBURN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SAIFF) 2007
The Sweet Auburn International Film Festival is now taking film submissions for 2007!! They are accepting films from all genres, nationalities including music videos, as well as screenplays. The festival will be held May 10-13th in Atlanta, GA. For more info:
www.black-cinema.org.
CALL FOR FILMS FOR NEXT GENERATION AWARENESS FOUNDATION'S 2007 PROGRAMS
The Next Generation Awareness Foundation (NGAF) will produce four programs in 2007. NGAF's flagship program, the Black History Month Film & Discussion Series, will continue in its fourth year as the Urban Film Series Tour. NGAF will expand Black Docs and visit other Landmark Theatres across the nation. NGAF will enter the pilot stage for its inaugural Urban Film & Discussion Series program, a monthly event focusing on fiction films related to urban life and issues. NGAF will commit more resources to filmmakers and motion picture companies by providing individual screenings and marketing assistance.
Deadlines for NGAF's 2007 programs are as follows:
* Urban Film Series Tour, a/k/a, Black History Month Film & Discussion Series - Deadline: December 22, 2006
* Black Docs Film Series - Deadline: February 10, 2007
* Urban Film & Discussion Series - Deadline: March 10, 2007
* Individual Screenings and Film Marketing Assistance - Deadline: Rolling
* Spiritual Legacy Award Nominations - December 22, 2006
For more info: http://www.UrbanFilmSeries.com.
ARIZONA BLACK FILM SHOWCASE ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
The 2007 Arizona Black Film Showcase film submission officially opens September 8, 2006.
The 6th annual showcase/festival is March 22 - March 25, 2007 in the
heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
http://www.azblackfilm.com/main/index.php
Contact info:
602.304.0830
info@azblackfilm.com
PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
The
Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) is now accepting submissions
for their 15th annual event taking place February 8-19, 2007 in Los
Angeles. The PAFF is accepting submissions of independent features,
shorts, narratives and documentary films made by or about people of
African descent.
Applications are available for download at www.paff.org or by
calling (323) 295-1706.
Selection results will be available after December 21, 2006.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
The
5th annual Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) is
now accepting film/screenplay submissions for their 2007 festival which
takes place August 8th-12th, 2007.
Please log onto www.mvaaff.com for submission forms.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FILM ARTS FOUNDATION
FILM ARTS FOUNDATION – a national non-profit media arts center serving independent media makers with more than 2500 members – is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director will work with and supervise the staff to ensure that the organization maintains its commitment to its mission and goals and remains in healthy financial condition.
Film Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting media artists and the creation of independent film and video. During its 30 year history, Film Arts has provided core services to the filmmaking community including: a comprehensive Education program, information resources including the bi-monthly magazine, Release Print, networking and exhibition opportunities, rental equipment and facilities, the Film Arts Foundation Grants program, fiscal sponsorship, and other respected programs.
The Board of Directors is searching for a visionary leader with a strong background in fundraising and program management and someone who is also an excellent team builder among staff, board, the membership and supporters. The Executive Director should have knowledge of media arts and training/experience in arts administration, fundraising, and general management.
Qualifications:
The successful individual will have experience in the following areas:
Required
· Demonstrated leadership in fundraising and capacity building
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience working at the executive level in a management and fundraising capacity for a nonprofit arts or media organization; prefer candidates with experience of budgets in the $1m or above range and a proven track record in donor cultivation
· Proven knowledge/experience of nonprofit fiscal management and business development
· Excellent written and oral communication abilities, strong public speaking skills, communications and public relations experience
· Experience with human resources and organizational management
· Experience and broad knowledge of independent film, the film community, and national organizations and funders affecting filmmaking and media arts
· Knowledge of local, state, and national funders for media arts organizations
Preferred
· A creative thinker, with an engaging and persuasive personality and a sense of humor
· A commitment to independent media, media artists, freedom of expression and freedom of speech
· Knowledge of public policy issues affecting the creation, funding and wide distribution of alternative media
· Experience to evaluate performance and implement change when appropriate
Web site: www.filmarts.org
Start Date: Position is open until filled.
Education Requirements: Film Arts Foundation would prefer a master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education within a related field of study. Yet the equivalent combination of education and work experience is also acceptable for candidacy.
Compensation is competitive for non-profit media arts organizations. We offer a compensation package that includes an annual salary, annual merit increases (based upon performance evaluations), two weeks vacation (with increasing weeks for years of service), paid holidays, a 401(3)(b) Retirement Annuity Plan, health insurance and related benefits.
Applications: Submit resume & cover letter via e-mail to edoffice@filmarts.org. Please, no phone calls. The Film Arts Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Guy Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program Sponsored by Bill & Camille Cosby
Starting its thirteenth year, THE GUY A. HANKS & MARVIN MILLER SCREENWRITING PROGRAM will be accepting applications from July 15th to September 15, 2006. Established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified and diverse writers. The Program has single handedly brought more successful African-American Writers into the entertainment industry than any other program of its type. This program meets twice a week for 15-weeks beginning February 2007. It is designed to assist writers in completing a television or feature script, while giving them the opportunity to examine African-American history, culture and iconography. Participation is free to those selected.
Our program is not designed for beginning level writers. We are seeking writers who have taken the initiative to formally study television or feature writing. In an industry that is extremely competitive, we have found our greatest success in assisting those who have a strong foundation in television or screenwriting.
Although obtaining employment is not the primary goal of the program, alumni have used scripts developed in the program to further their careers. Our alumni have excelled in the entertainment industry as television and feature writers, producers and directors. Their works have been honored by organizations including the NAACP while the Program itself has been recognized by the California Governor's office, a state Senator and the Los Angeles Mayor's office.
As we continue to make a strong and positive mark in the entertainment industry, our alumni have become a primary source of recruitment for the Disney, CBS, FOX and the Nickelodeon Writing Fellowships, as well as the Warner Brothers Comedy and Drama Writing Program. Our alumni are sought after by top literary agencies seeking new and talented writers.
For more information or to obtain an application, visit our website at www.CosbyProgram.com or send a SASE to The Guy Hanks & Marvin Miller Screenwriting Program, USC School of Cinema-Television, Room GT132, University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211.
WASSUP? EVENTS CALENDAR
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Events Calendar
posted on Jan 6, 2007
January 31 - February 03, 2008
San Diego Black Film Festival
San Diego, CA
www.sandiegoblackfilmfestival.com
January 31 - February 2, 2008
Texas Black Film Festival
Dallas, TX
wwwtexasblackfilmfestival.com
February 2, 2008
2nd Annual HBFF Film Finance & Distribution Summit
presented by the Hollywood Black Film Festival
Santa Monica, CA
www.hbff.org
February 7-18, 2008
Pan-African Film & Arts Festival
Los Angeles, CA
www.paff.org
February 29-March 2, 2008
Images of Black Women Film Festival
London, England
www.imagesofblackwomen.com
March 13-16, 2008
Cine Noir Festival of Black Film
Wilmington, NC
www.blackartsalliance.org
March 25 - April 5, 2008
Bermuda International Film Festival
www.bermudafilmfest.com
March 26-29, 2008
Independent Black Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
www.indieblackfest.org
March 27-30, 2008
Arizona Black Film Showcase
Phoenix, AZ
www.azblackfilm.com
March 2008
DC Independent Film Festival
Washington, DC
www.dciff.org
April 2-6, 2008
Reelworld Film Festival
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
www.reelworld.ca
April 16-20, 2008
Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
www.sjuff.com
April 23-27 2008
Denver Pan African Film Festival
Denver, CO
www.panafricanarts.org
April 24 - May 4, 2008
Filmfest DC
Washington, DC
www.filmfestdc.org
May 8-12, 2008
Black International Cinema Berlin
Berlin, Germany
www.black-international-cinema.com
June 3-8, 2008
9th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF)
Beverly Hills, CA
www.hbff.org
June 4-15, 2008
San Francisco Black Film Festival
San Francisco, CA
www.sfbff.org
August 6-9, 2008
Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival
Martha's Vineyard
www.mvaaff.com
October 13-18, 2008
International Film Festival South Africa
www.amritsa.com/eiff/08/home.htm
October 17-19, 2008
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival
Atlanta, GA
www.umff.com
www.mvaaff.com
To submit a Calendar listing, send an email to: calendar@blacktalentnews.com. Include the name of the event, dates, city and state, and your contact name and phone number.
NOTE: Free calendar listings only apply to non-profit film festivals, award shows and charity events. All other for-profit listings (theatre, workshops, classes, etc.) must be paid. Calendar listings are $50 per week for 4 lines + URL link -- $10 for each additional line. All paid calendar listings are in bold. To post a paid Calendar listing, send an email to: calendar@blacktalentnews.com.
Turner Broadband Entertainment (TBE) Seeks Comedy Talent: Call for Franchise Show Concepts
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Auditions
posted on May 18, 2006
Turner Broadband Entertainment (TBE) is looking for
comedy talent – writers, directors, producers, actors, comedians,
animators, et al – for a new broadband based network in development.
Nationwide Talent Search for “Hairspray” Starring John Travolta and Queen Latifah
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Auditions
posted on Mar 7, 2006
The New Line Cinema “Hairspray” is holding a national casting search
for the upcoming feature film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical
"Hairspray," starring John Travolta and Queen Latifah. Here’s what
they’re looking for....
Opera Pacific Casting for "Aida"
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Auditions
posted on Mar 7, 2006
Opera Pacific is currently seeking men to fill non-speaking roles in
the upcoming season opening production of Aida to be performed at the
Orange County Performing Arts Center April 18 – 23, 2006.
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