28 Dec 2010

Siouxland Film Festival

By Iowa Film Office

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS

SIOUXLAND FILM FESTIVAL

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Sixth Annual Siouxland Film Festival will be held at Sioux City, Iowa's Orpheum Theater on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Don't miss the exciting chance to see your work on the big screen.

For more information, contact

Siouxlandfilm@aol.com

DON'T DELAY. THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS JANUARY 24, 2011.

11 Oct 2010

Iowa Motion Picture Association Special Effects Seminar

By Iowa Film Office
The Iowa Motion Picture Association invites you to attend our Special Effects Seminar.  This informational session will be conducted by Paul Steffensen of Dane Art Studios, www.daneartstudios.com.
Attendees will receive an informative overview of what special effects are. Included will be a discussion and brief history of the categories  of special effects, a synopsis of various pioneers and specialists in this field, video-taped examples of films and local productions. Attendees will gain a general knowledge of what is involved in creating special effects, how to plan for them, and what c an be accomplished.

About Paul Steffensen
Paul started in the film industry in 1987 and has worked on numerous films, made-for-TV movies, local & national TV commercials, and music videos.  He has extensive knowledge in Art Direction, Set Design & Construction, Custom Props, Storyboarding, and Special Effects.  His credits include PBS, Hallmark TV, Discovery Channel, Pepsi, Iowa Lottery & PowerBall, and independent films.  Paul was nominated for an Emmy for the Hallmark movie Harvest of Fire 

Special Effects Seminar Details

When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Where: Worldwide Amplified, 700 Locust, Skywalk Level, Des Moines

Seminar Agenda
I.          Special Effects
  • What are they?
  • Define special effects
  • Basic Principles
  • Categories
  • Pioneers and Specialists
II.        Special Effect Specifics
  • How did they do that?
  • Effects in combination
  • Imagination and Inventiveness
  • Creating a special effect
  • What do you / we need to know?
  • The process - concept to creation
  • Books and reference material.
III. Discussion. Questi ons and Answers
  • Hypothetical scenarios
  • FX solutions

Cost:
$25 - IMPA Members
$35 - Non-IMPA Members
$80 - Class and Membership Fee

Learn more and register here: http://impasfx.eventbrite.com/
07 Sep 2010

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS for the Next Great Special F/X Make-Up Artist!

By Iowa Film Office
A new reality competition series called "Faceoff," a show that will find the best all around special effects makeup artist.  Presented on SyFy, this show aims to test the skill set of any artist who can rise to the challenge.  We are looking for undiscovered talent or semi-professional, self-taught or trained make-up artists who are proficient in: special effects, prosthetics AND beautifying.  You must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen.
WINNER RECEIVES $100,000!
We are going to have Open Casting Calls in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 8th and in Orlando on Saturday, Sept. 11th.  If you want to be considered for the show but can't attend one of those two cities, you can submit a short (5-8 minute) video telling us about your background and experience, and then create a special effects character ON YOURSELF (something that can be done in half an hour or less). The deadline for video submissions is Sept. 15.   It can be sent via yousendit.com or post on Youtube and send us the link.

Please e-mail the casting producers below a brief synopsis about yourself and a photo, along with info on your training as an FX makeup artist.  Also include a link to your online portfolio if you have one, as well as your updated resume and photos o f your special FX work.

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Los Angeles, CA
faceofflosangeles@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer J.R. @ 818-842-2496 x 221

Orlando, FL
faceofforlando@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer Seon @ 818-842-2496 x 215

Video Submissions
faceoffcasting@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer Tanya @ 818-842-2496 x 211

FOR ALL AUDITIONS you must bring your own makeup kit, copies of your portfolio and be prepared to create a character on yourself in 20 minutes or less from your own pre-made prosthetics!

Contact:
Seon Park x 215
Casting Producer
Nick Williams x 216
Casting Associate Producer
(office): 818-842-2496
Twitter tvprodseon l Email faceofforlando@gmail.com
07 Sep 2010

Iowa Zoetrope Casting Call!

By Iowa Film Office

Iowa Zoetrope is a film group based in Ames and we are hosting a casting session for a feature film and 3 short films. Parts are availible for all ages, sexes, and looks.

The casting takes place September 11, at the Ames Public Library from 1pm to 4pm.

We are also interested in meeting with people who may be interested in working on one of the films or learning more about our group.

More info can be found on our facebook page, where sides are availible. www.facebook.com/iowazoetrope

02 Aug 2010

See The Lottery at the FIGGE Art Musuem in Davenport, Iowa

By Iowa Film Office
The Lottery
3:00 p.m.
81 min | USA| English | 2010  Documentary
Director
Madeleine Sackler
Featuring
Cory Booker, Geoffrey Canada, Joel Klein

Shot by award-winning cinematographer Wolfgang Held, The Lottery uncovers a ferocious debate surrounding the education reform movement. Interviews with politicians and educators explain not only the crisis in public education, but also why it is fixable. A call to action to avert a catastrophe in the education of American children, The Lottery makes the case that any child can succeed.  In a country where 58% of African American 4th graders are functionally illiterate, The Lottery uncovers the failures of the traditional public school system and reveals that hundreds of thousands of parents attempt to flee the system every year. The Lottery follows four of these families from Harlem and the Bronx who have entered their children in a charter school lottery. Out of thousands of hopefuls, only a small minority will win the chance of a better future.

Tickets at the door.
General Admission
$10 for 1 movie ticket
$18 for 2 movie tickets (1 person watches both movies back to back)
Please join us for a social time from
4:30 p.m to 5 p.m.
(snacks provided and included in the cost of 1 movie ticket)
Drinks sold separately.

http://www.backdoorifcafe.com/

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