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NEW MEXICO WOMEN IN FILM NEWSLETTER
September 10, 2008
INDEX:
NMWIF Meeting Info & Announcements
General & Job Announcements, Inquiries
NMWIF Writers Group Next Meeting 9/22
Taos Songwriting Workshop August, Sept. Various
NM Filmmakers Showings Various Locations in August
Call for Entries Women in Film International Indigenous Film Event
Los Angeles Deadline 9/12
Smart Strategies FREE Workshop
Coronado Ventures Forum: State of Venture Capital in New Mexico
New Mexico Technology Expo Luncheon
S.F. Metaphysical Film Festival - Call for Volunteers
Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Governor's Council on Film and Media Industries Town Hall
Call for Entries Big Bang Film Festival 10/1-5/08
Film Independent's 2009 Directors Lab
Youth Development Inc. & YDI Foundation - October 8 & 9
Writing Workshop in Italy
Motion 08 - October 12-15
Professional Grant Writing Workshop 10/15-17
Call for Entries Taosshortz Film Fest 1/10/09
Editors Retreat JAN. 28 FEB 1
Call for Entries Int'l Festival de Filmes de Femmes 3/13-22/09
1. MEETING INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th IN SANTA FE:
"FINANCE, BUDGETING & INCENTIVES FOR THE FILMMAKER"
Sept. 28th - 2 PM
New Mexico Film Museum
Jean Cocteau
418 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Guest Speakers:
Lisa Strout - Director of the New Mexico Film Office
Karen Koch - Producer, Luminaria FilmsNEW MEXICO WOMEN IN FILM NEWSLETTER
July 16, 2008
INDEX: NMWIF Meeting Info & Announcements
General Announcements & Inquiries
NMWIF Writers Group is Expanding! Next Meeting 7/21
48 Hour Film Festival Films Premiere Tonight! 7/16
Digital Media in NM: State of the Industry 7/17
Storytelling Workshop with Matthew McDuffie 7/19, 20
Media Arts Collaborative HS Open House 7/19
IAIA/Disney/ABC Film TV Workshop Screening & Dinner 7/25
Call for Entries TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund Deadline 8/1
NM Filmmakers Showings Various Locations in August
Call for Proposals New Mexico/New Visions Deadline 9/5
Call for Volunteers S.F. Metaphysical Film Festival 9/18-21
Call for Entries Big Bang Film Festival
Call for Entries Taosshortz Film Fest
NMWIF JULY MEETING PLAYS, SPEAKER & POTLUCK
WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 20TH
WHERE: El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe
1615B Paseo de Peralta (in the Railyard Park) in Santa Fe.
TIME: 3:30 4:00 PM: NMWIF Meeting
4:00 5:00 PM: Guest Speaker Craig Barnes
5:00 6:00 PM: Potluck & Networking
COST: FREE FOR NMWIF MEMBERS - NON-MEMBERS ARE $15.00 AT THE DOOR
**Non-Members: The $15.00 fee will be waived if you bring a
potluck dish to share! ABQ folks, that helps pay for gas!
***EVERYONE is asked to bring a POTLUCK DISH to share***
(Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.) Drinks will be provided.
SPECIAL TREAT: A performance of 4 short plays by Rosemary Ziebart will begin at 2:00 PM in the Museo Cultural theater. NMWIF members who want to come early at 2PM and see the plays will be admitted for a reduced fee of $6.00 at the door. Regular admission fee is $12.00. A number of NMWIF members are performing in the comedic plays, so come early, enjoy the plays and support our members and live theatre in New Mexico!
CRAIG BARNES PLAYWRIGHT, AUTHOR, ESSAYIST, INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATOR
Craig Barnes began his career as a public interest lawyer dealing with women's rights and the environment, at one time trying a women's wage case before a federal judge who would not admit any evidence of historical discrimination. Spurred by this rejection, Barnes began the years-long research that eventually led to the remarkable revelations concerning the foundation of western culture, spelled out in detail for the first time his book IN SEARCH OF THE LOST FEMININE.
Barnes has also been an essayist, commentator on PBS & NPR, editor, playwright, and negotiator during the wars of ethnic cleansing in the Caucuses of the former Soviet Union, as well as in water issues in Central Asia. His latest play, "THE LAST TUDOR", was recently performed in Santa Fe by the Red Thread Collective.
Come hear Craig speak about story and its importance, including his personal experience in war-torn regions where the stories kept people alive.
NMWIF SAGE AWARD:
We have decided to open up the nomination process for The NMWIF SAGE Award to our general members this year. As this is a new policy, we apologize for the short notice. Next year we will give you all more time to get your nominations in.
On Tuesday, July 22nd the NMWIF Board will select our 2008 SAGE AWARD Winner. Please submit your nominations to us at NMWIFinfo@gmail.com by Tuesday, July 22 at noon. Please include your nominee(s) name and reason why you believe they qualify for the award. Be sure to enter "SAGE AWARD NOMINEE" in the subject line of your e-mail. The Sage Award criteria are listed below.
SAGE AWARD DESCRIPTION:
"The Sage Award will honor a person or entity which takes professional and/or financial risks to create important film and television work dedicated to the "greater feminine", i.e. issues of social justice, environmental degradation and protection, civil rights, racism and sexism."
NMWIF WEBSITE
We are currently finalizing the revisions on our website and look forward to announcing that it is up and running by the end of the month. Thanks for your patience!
NMWIF MEMBERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
As of July 1, 2008 our rates for Associate Membership have gone up to $100 a year. Associate members have the same privileges as general members with the exception of voting. You can apply in person at any NMWIF meeting or by mail to NMWIF, Attn: Membership Committee, P.O. Box 33351, Santa Fe, NM 87594. To receive an application with NMWIF membership criteria, please contact us at nmwifinfo@gmail.com.
NMWIF ANNOUNCEMENT:
Members Only: The Board of Directors of NMWIF has voted to expand the number of Board Members from 9 to 11, so we are looking for 2 enthusiastic members to join our Board (including someone who will be capable and qualified for the office of Secretary). If you're interested, please contact any Board member at a meeting, or contact us at nmwifinfo@gmail.com .
NMWIF ANNOUNCEMENT: We still need members for various committees: Membership, Publicity, Fundraising, Website, Advisory Board, Sage Award. A number of members have volunteered to serve Thanks to Candace Boulay, Cynthia Ruffin, Sheila Seclearr, Ann Savino and Lucy Rivers! Let us know you'll help by contacting us at nmwifinfo@gmail.com.
(If you've signed up before and have yet to be called, please let us know. Thank you!)
MOCCASIN TRACKS TIPI RETREAT
Member Candy Jones sent us this announcement:
This very special retreat is spearheaded by Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer Cathy Smith. Cathy studied with Lakota elders for years and has put together this most spectacular workshop, which will be held in Red Lodge, Montana.
Spend a week immersed in the tipi culture of the Northern Plains.
Experience the Integrity of life within the sacred circle of the Four Directions.
Explore the origins of Plains Indian art and culture.
Be inspired by the majesty of the Beartooth Mountains and the huge
geography that shaped the Native Americans and their spiritual beliefs.
Find the sacred in the everyday and discover your own relationship within it.
Create your Medicine bag, ornament it with beadwork, and infuse it with power.
MOCCASIN TRACKS TIPI RETREAT
August 25-31, 2008 in Red Lodge, MT
Red Lodge, Montana 406-446-3739
Santa Fe, New Mexico 505-438-9852
The Black Hills, South Dakota 505-470-6650
www.tipilifestyles.com
NMWIF WRITERS GROUP IS NOW EXPANDING!
We're looking for more writers and actors. The Group meets every other Monday evening, from 6 to 9pm, in Santa Fe. Writers bring scenes from their work, which actors cold read, followed by questions and feedback from the group. This is a workshop setting, for the writers to hear their work aloud and receive feedback to improve their work. It also allows actors the chance to practice cold reads.
The next meeting is Monday, July 21st from 6P 9P at the Jean Cocteau Theatre/NM Film Commission Offices at 418 Montezuma, Santa Fe
If you would like to be one of the writers:
send a cover letter, resume and 10pg writing sample in screenplay format to:
NMWIFwriters@gmail.com
If you would like to be one of the actors:
Send a cover letter, resume and headshot to: NMWIFwriters@gmail.com
You will be contacted with the next meeting date, time and place. Please feel free to pass this on to other interested writers and actors. It is a requirement to be a member of NMWIF. Interested parties who are not current members may join. Please direct any questions to: NMWIFwriters@gmail.com
48 HOUR FILM FESTIVAL FILMS PREMIERING TONIGHT AT THE KiMo!
Twenty seven filmmaking teams from throughout the New Mexico area successfully completed a weekend of filmmaking. Films were due on July 13, and the last few minutes before the deadline saw filmmakers, operating on little sleep and lots of adrenaline, rushing to get their films in on time. All of the films that were submitted on Sunday night will screen on Wednesday, July 16, with the film making teams, their families and friends on hand to see the newly completed masterpieces. Come see what New Mexico filmmakers can do and vote for your favorite films!
48 Hour Film Screenings Wednesday, July 16
KiMo Theater
423 Central Ave. NW Group A will screen at 6:45pm
Albuquerque Group B will screen at 9:15pm
Tickets are $9.
One ticket is required for each screening. (6:45 and 9:15)
Last year the line for tickets went around the theater's sidewalk, making some people late to the early films, so we recommend buying tickets in advance.
Also join us for the POST SCREENING PARTY
One Up (formerly the Carom Club)
301 Central Ave. NE
Wednesday, July 16 (after each screening)
8:45 pm -1:00 am
The 48 Hour Film Project is done in association with the Duke City Shootout ! A special Thank You to the City of Albuquerque for their support.
Also Stay tuned for more info on the Best Of New Mexico Screenings and Awards Ceremony
Friday August 1, 8pm, Hyatt Grand Ballroom
Liz Langston, Executive Producer
48 Hour Film Project
www.48hourfilm.com 202-285-5166
DIGITAL MEDIA IN NEW MEXICO: STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Note the following comment from Eric Renz-Whitmore of UNM MISP:
"With all the success New Mexico has achieved in becoming a media production center outside Hollywood, this won't be truly sustainable until there are more companies based here, generating income and building infrastructure that stay in New Mexico. Albuquerque Studios, Sony Pictures Imageworks and now Santa Fe Studios are huge steps forward in making this happen, but even so, we still need the smaller start-ups (and for small operations to grow to mid-size) in order to achieve our goals.
Educating and building awareness among the venture and wider investment community about how the business of film, animation, games and other media work is an ongoing effort that's essential to that process. If you're interested in the success of our 'media industries' -- and your own business -- I'd suggest attending Thursday's Coronado Ventures Forum."
Thursday, July 17, 2008
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Hors d'oeuvres & Networking
6:30 - 8:00 pm: Presentation
$20 per person in advance; $25 at the door
Note the Location in Bernalillo:
Prairie Star, 288 Prairie Star Road, Rernalillo, NM Google Map
Participating in this event are:
Pete Rogena, CEO at WorldScape;
Jason Hool, Santa Fe Studios;
Eric Witt, Gov. Bill Richardson's film and entertainment adviser;
David Seager, Sony Imageworks.
Registration Details: Please RSVP by Wednesday July 16th.
All general attendees, please RSVP here.
CVF sponsors, please RSVP here.
STORYTELLING WORKSHOP FOR NOVELISTS, SCREENWRITERS, PLAYWRIGHTS
Matthew McDuffie, an instructor in the Dramatic Writing Program at the University of
New Mexico, and a professional screenwriter who has written for HBO, Showtime,
Warner Brothers, and the producers of ER, Capote, and Six Feet Under, will lead an
intensive and intimate workshop for novelists, playwrights and screenwriters who are
determined to create stronger stories and characters. Participants are encouraged to bring
in their own work to develop over the course of the weekend event.
The workshop will be held at UNM's Arts Lab 131 Pine St. NE, Albuquerque, NM
July 19th and 20th, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The cost is $225. Lunch will be served. Call
(505) 265-2569 or buzzblanco@comcast.net for more information and reservations.
MEDIA ARTS COLLABORATIVE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Open House
Saturday July 19, 2008 - 2 to 4 pm
4401 Central N.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108
www.nmmediaarts.org
info@NMMediaArts.org
505-243-1947
The Media Arts Collaborative Charter High School teaches core college subjects areas and classes in digital filmmaking, television and radio production, web design, journalism and animation. MACCS is the first New Mexico Public Education Department certified charter school specializing in Media Arts. Students can apply on line, call, attend our open house or check out our web site. No tuition. MACCS works closely with founding organization Channel 27, Quote-Un-Quote Public Access Television Station as a resource and venue for student work.. A truly exciting opportunity!
Now Accepting Applications for incoming 9th and 10th grade students @ MACCS
IAIA/Disney/ABC Summer Television and Film Workshop Screening July 25th
Celebratory Dinner and Presentation Offered to Public Free of Charge
Contact: Contact: Marcella Ernest (505) 424.5796; (505) 424.3030 (Fax); mernest@iaia.edu
The public is invited to attend a special screening for the Institute of American Indian Arts and Disney/ABC Summer Television and Film Workshop on July 25, 2008 beginning at 6 p.m. The event is a culmination of six weeks of hard work by fifteen Native American students from across the country. A complementary dinner with Native cuisine will be offered, followed by a first-time viewing of several original films. Disney/ABC executives will be on hand to discuss the unique partnership between organizations and students will attend to discuss their work. The dinner and screening will take place at the Library and Technology Center on the Institute of American Indian Arts Campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM. The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome.
Now in its fifth year, the Institute of American Indian Arts and Disney/ABC Summer Television and Film Workshop is a unique program offered to American Indians who are interested in the film industry. Its goal is to target students who are passionate about writing and/or producing television and film and who are considering careers in Hollywood and beyond. Television executives assist with the design and implementation of projects, and academic credit is offered at the end of the course. This year, the workshop focused on two tracks, a writer's workshop and a production workshop.
CALL FOR ENTRIES - TFI SLOAN FILMMAKER FUND
The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways.
We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters.
Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be announced in Fall 2008 and highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2009. In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed.
Apply Now! Deadline is August 1, 2008.
Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan for complete details.
**This Fund supports compelling filmmakers (screenwriter, directors, producers) who have projects at any stage of development, production or post-production that have themes or characters broadly relevant to science, technology or mathematics.
NEW MEXICO FILMMAKERS SHOWINGS:
For the second year, selected audience favorites will travel to four New Mexico cities. Please join us at the following cinemas. All showings are free to the public Meet the Filmmakers Q & A after the showings
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Galaxy 8 4501 N. Main Roswell, NM 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Jean Cocteau Theater 418 Montezuma Avenue Santa Fe, NM 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Storyteller Cinema 110 Old Talpa Canyon Road Taos, NM 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The Fountain Theater 2469 Calle de Guadalupe Mesilla, NM 1:30 PM
You can access the information at: http://dev.nmfilm.com/locals/nm-filmmakers/nmfilmmakers-showcase.php. The next NM Filmmakers Showcase will take place in May 2009. If you have any questions please email us at: nm.filmmakers@nmfilm.com.
NEW VISIONS/NEW MEXICO CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Governor Richardson announces Call for Proposals for third round of "New Visions/New Mexico" Contract Awards
New Mexico-based filmmakers eligible to receive contracts up to $20,000
Panavision again provides two awards of camera rental packages valued at $10,000 each.
The deadline for proposals is September 5, 2008. Awardees announced in November.
A free seminar about preparing a New Visions/New Mexico proposal will take place at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque at 10:00 am on August 8, 2008. Interested filmmakers should call 505-476-5600 to reserve a seat.
Applications are available online at http://dev.nmfilm.com/locals/nm-filmmakers/new-visions-contract-awards.php, and at the New Mexico Film Office, 418 Montezuma Avenue in Santa Fe.
SANTA FE METAPHYSICAL FILM FESTIVAL INFO & CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The First Annual Santa Fe Metaphysical Film Festival - September 18 - 21 - will be an opportunity for filmmakers and film-lovers to come together to share a journey into the world of spirit and the supernatural through the rich medium of film. The brainchild of screenwriter and Santa Fe resident Carolyn Cobelo, this four day festival will offer a showcase for talented film makers who are committed to making cutting edge films that explore cross cultural understanding and higher consciousness. It will also be a festival for film-lovers who want to step into a movie house and experience the wonders of spirit and beyond.
There will be a juried sacred art market offering paintings, sculpture, jewelry, music and clothing.
Opening and closing ceremonies will celebrate spirit through dance, ritual and music. There will be themed networking cocktail parties each evening, a Festival Gala, and an awards ceremony.
In addition, the festival will offer a spectrum of educational panels:
Spirit of Film - how to approach film from a spiritual standpoint;
Money & Magnets - how to attract new creativity to the industry;
Spotlight on the Stars - successful actors in the genre.
DETAILS:
First Annual Santa Fe Metaphysical Film Festival
September 18-21, 2008
Scottish Rite Temple, Santa Fe, NM
E- metaphysical film@aol.com www.metaphysicalfilm.com T 505-820-6030, F. 505-829-6036
TICKETS:
Full Package: All films, Educational Seminars, Cocktail Parties, Galas, Award Ceremony - $325 All Films - $300 Individual Film Tickets - $12
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!
For more information, to volunteer and for submission details, please go to:
www.metaphysicalfilm.com or T. 505-820-6030
CALL FOR ENTRIES - BIG BANG FILM FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 1 - 5, 2008
The call for submissions is now open for the 2008 Big Bang Film Festival (BBFF). BBFF is a celebration of exciting and inventive films in the Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema genres. BBFF also welcomes documentary submissions featuring extreme sports and athletic events, activities and competitions which have contributed some of the most entertaining video of death defying speed, skill and daring. Each year Big Bang Film Festival showcases amazing films, some classics, some classics in the making. Every submission is posted on the BBFF Submissions Page so that all of our filmmakers can link to their listing.
We are now calling for submissions. Visit our website for more information on the festival, our submission process, special events, and opportunities to join our team!
Big Bang Film Festival
Philadelphia, PA
October 1-5 2008
Action, Adventure, Suspense and Asian Action Cinema.
contact@bigbangfilmfestival.com www.BigBangFilmFestival.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES TAOSSHORTZ FILM FEST
TAOSSHORTZ FILM FEST JANUARY 10th, 2009
The Taos Shortz Film Fest is withoutadoubt the hottest festival of short films in Northern New Mexico. Finally, there is an opportunity for indie filmmakers to strut their creative stuff amidst the mountains and mesas of Taos. With thousands of film fests,why should you come to Taos? If you have to ask, you haven't been here yet.
We hope to bring to our film fest, adventures in your creativity; be it drama, satire, comedy or just plain fun! Have a tale to tell? A secret to reveal? A truth that screams to be heard?
We accept submissions of animation, fiction, documentary, experimental and a category of "cell phone" films
Entries about alternative building, green power or the environment are also encouraged.
After all, Taos, New Mexico is the solar capitol of the world.
Taoseρos have a legendary and illustrious appreciation for the cinematic arts. Taos Shortz holds for you, a chance to see and be seen.
DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE www.taosshortz.com
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