ARIZONA FILM OFFICE HOTWEB

~ CASTING CALL - INDIE FEATURE FILM "GARAGE DWELLERS" ~

Perception Films is looking for actors for our latest HD indie feature film “Garage Dwellers”.  Filming will take place in Prescott, Phoenix and surrounding cities. Please visit www.perceptionfilms.com for a description of the characters we are looking for and email headshots and resumes to info@perceptionfilms.com.  You will be notified as to dates and times for the casting call.

~ SCENE STUDY WORKSHOP WITH TWO CASTING DIRECTORS ~

Join L.A. Casting Director Marlo Tiede (The Ghost Whisperer) and Phoenix Casting Director Faith Hibbs-Clark, C.S.A. for a scene study workshop on Saturday, July 26th.

When:   Saturday, July 26, 2008

            Morning Session (10AM - 12:30PM) $49.00
            Afternoon Session (1:30PM - 4PM) $49.00
            Both Sessions:  $79.00

Where:  Best Western on Scottsdale Road, just south of the 202 (next to Denny's)

To RSVP:  Contact Steve Pierce at 480.600.7899 or 323.842.6115 (credit, debit, or check accepted).

Please bring three headshots and resumes.  Please contact Steve regarding all inquiries.  RSVP soon as space is limited.

~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ~

SUMMER CINEMA LOUNGE

IFP/PHX's Cinema Lounges are held one Friday a month and feature Arizona-made films of all lengths. The space is intimate, seating only 100 people, and the casual event features a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers and mingling at the beginning and the end of the evening.

IFP/PHX presents Cinema Lounge at the Loft in Tucson is held one Tuesday a month in addition to the Phoenix screening.

Members and non-members can submit work and only need to apply for either Tucson or Phoenix and will be considered for both. Members can also attend for free.

Submission prices are:
SHORTS: $10 IFP/PHX members; $20 non-members
FEATURES: $25 IFP/PHX members; $40 non-members

For more information, E-mail: info@ifpphx.org or gtavera@ifpphx.org or call 602.955.6444.
Full guidelines and applications online at www.ifp.org


MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE

Current IFP/PHX members are invited to submit a 1-2 minute demo reel of their work for the IFP/PHX MEMBER DEMO REEL SHOWCASE.

The Member Demo Reels will be played at all IFP/PHX networking events.

Now when you meet other filmmakers at the networking events, your work will be showcased too!

This is an unparalled opportunity to take networking to the next level.

Submissions are on-going and FREE for paid-up IFP/PHX members.

SUBMISSION FORM:  For more information, E-mail: amelby@ifpphx.org

~ THE 5TH ANNUAL PHOENIX FILM FOUNDATION 48-HOUR FILM CHALLENGE RETURNS -- ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT ~

We're back for another year of the mad dash known as the 48 Hour Film Challenge. This year it will be July 18th to July 20th with the big screening and awards on July 31st.

As always we'll be limiting the number of teams participating to just 33 so everyone can see their film up on the big screen.

Here are the big reasons you should participate:
• The entry fee is just $50 for returning teams and IFP/PHX members.
• The winner of the competition gets $300.
• The Top 5 teams move on to the finals of the year long "Beat the Clock Challenge" which gives you a chance to win the $1,000 Grand Prize.
• Plus one lucky team will receive a wild card birth to the finals of the "Beat the Clock Challenge" as voted on by the audience.
• All films submitted will be screened on the big screen on July 31st.
• All films submitted will be considered for acceptance into either the Phoenix Film Festival or International Horror and Sci-Fi Film Festival.
• This is the longest running competition of its type in Phoenix. Everyone loves tradition.
• The Phoenix Film Foundation is a non-profit organization and all proceeds go towards supporting local filmmakers.

Of course you know the routine, but here's a reminder of the details:
• The competition will kick off at 6:00pm on Friday, July 18th.

That evening you will receive:
• The LINE you must use in the film on screen. (Take that voice-over and cell-phone users!)
• Information on the PROP that one character must handle during the film (no background props)
• You'll be given a GENRE that your film must be made in. You will be receiving one of three, but we're not telling what three we'll be using.

Once we kick off the competition you'll have 48 hours to complete your film.

Then on Sunday, July 20th, 48 hours after the kickoff, roughly 6:00 pm, the teams will turn in their films to the Phoenix Film Foundation offices. The film should be in Mini-DV or DVD. Mini-DV is the preferred method because of quality and reduced chance for errors. Each team will also receive two free tickets to the screening and awards.

Finally on Thursday, July 31st at 7:00pm at Harkins Scottsdale/101 we'll be hosting the big screening and awards presentation. Plus don't forget the post-party at Buffalo Wild Wings.

How do you register? Just complete the form and mail it to us with the submission fee and you're good to go. So get your registration in today since we've only got 33 slots. Registration form: www.ifpphx.org/200848HourSubmissionForm.pdf

Here's a little info on the Beat the Clock Challenge.

The challenge will feature three preliminary rounds:
July 18th-20th, – 48 Hour Film Challenge
November 7th-9th, 2008 – 36 Hour Film Challenge
January 18th-20th, 2009 – 24 Hour Film Challenge

The top five films from each challenge will qualify for the finals.

The films that do not make the top five will be given a chance at a wild-card birth to the finals as voted on by the audience.

The finals will be held at the 2009 Phoenix Film Festival on April 6th with a Grand Prize of $1,000 going to the winner.

~ CASTING FOR KINGS AND QUEENS WEB VIDEO TRAILER ~

We are casting for a web video trailer for a medieval fantasy novel. 

Actor (the King) and actress (the Queen) need to come close to matching the general facial features and physical characteristics of the book characters.  Book photos can be found at:  http://www.clwilson.com/ -- right at the top of the page and also down the lefthand side. 

Wigs are available but prefer NOT to use them. 

Talent must be able to emote well and display CONVINCING facial expressions of sadness, fear, anger, and love.  Stage training is helpful here as the medieval fantasy world is very much larger than life and so grand physical gestures may be required.

The projected shoot date for this is July 19th from 10AM to 4PM.  The pay for this is $150.  This is a fairly simple job that will have a lot of internet exposure as well as consideration for future projects from the client.

Please send us a headshot and resume to gfcsubmissions@gmail.com, with KINGS AND QUEENS in the subject line.  Please do not send us links to other websites to view your pictures, as these will be disregarded.  Make sure to include your stats and contact information as well. 

~ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT JOB OPENINGS ~

Now hiring Production Assistants for a Top Network Reality Show taping in the Phoenix area on July 22-July 25th. These will be paid positions with a major TV network credit for your resume (though not a screen credit). Positions for both day and overnight shifts will be offered. Previous production experience preferred, but not required. If you are available to work one or more of these days please send your resume to tizzyj32@gmail.com.  You may also call any of the following numbers.
(323) 575-8037
(323) 575-8019
(323) 575-8084

~ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ~

Albertus Magnus College invites filmmakers to submit short films that explore the impact of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the lives of people living in the United States today.  As examples, films can engage topics such as:  freedom of speech, freedom of religion, separation of church and state, the right to bear arms, etc.  The series will be on the campus of Albertus Magnus College, September 15-17, 2008.  Films may be narrative or documentary.  Films will be selected on the basis of artistic merit, pertinence to the topic, and the ability to educate and provoke dialogue regarding the protections, rights, and responsibilities afforded to individuals in the United States today.

For more information and application materials, please visit: http://www.albertus.edu/wethepeople.html.  

~ ASU PSYCH COURSE CASTING ~

We are doing a casting for an ASU Course.  This is a program that was created by a grant to help parents that are going through divorce help their children through the process.  The vignettes are pretty idealistic in that everything will always turn out alright like it does on TV.  What we need are actors that can interpret what they read on the page and be able to improv some of this if asked to just to get the feeling and message across.

RATE:  $500 (+20% agency fee if applicable) for an everlasting buyout.

SHOOT:  August 4-7th

Here is what we are looking for:

African American Mom
African American Dad
African American Boys/Girls 8-14

Asian Mom
Asian Dad
Asian Boys/Girls 8-14

Caucasian Mom
Caucasian Dad
Caucasian Boys/Girls 8-14

Hispanic Mom
Hispanic Dad
Hispanic Boys/Girls 8-14

Please email all submissions to gfcsubmissions@gmail.com.  Please be sure to include a headshot and contact information.  Do not send us links to other sites to view your pictures as they will not be seen.  Put the role you are submitting for in the subject line along with ASU PSYCH.

~ THE ARIZONA FILM AND TELEVISION FESTIVAL ~

September 18 - 21, 2008

The 2008 Peoria Film Festival Executive board would like to share with you some very exciting news!

We've partnered with the nationwide 48 Hour Film Project as well as other film organizations in Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, to join us in our quest to provide and even more stimulating event for the Arizona independent filmmaker.

Now we'll be able to show more films, add more amazing celebrities to our lineup, gain exposure for local filmmakers outside of Arizona and offer more prizes including a LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR OUT WINNER! 

But wait - there's more!

In order to accommodate our new partners, the original march festival dates have been changed to September 18-21, 2008.  As a direct result, we've extended our film, television and screenplay submission deadlines through March 31, 2008.

As a reflection of our status in this new cooperative venture, we will now be known as the Arizona Film and Television Festival.

Please note, all 2008 Peoria Film Festival tickets dated March 6-9, 2008, will be honored at the September event.

Our new website address is:  www.AZFilmAndTVFest.com.

Contact information:
Festival Director & Peoria Film Commissioner:  Helen McCready, C.S.A.
Email:  Helen@AZFilmAndTVFest.com
Website:  www.AZFilmAndTVFest.com
Phone:  623.363.1543

~ CASTING CLASS OF '09 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ~

Will you be a High School Senior struggling to graduate this fall?  Did you drop out of high school or thinking about it?  Are you facing difficult situations in life?  Want to be on National Television?

Audition for the Ad Council's 2009 BOOSTUP.ORG senior class television Public Service Announcements in your city!

If selected, you'll get a stipend ($$'s) and digital video camera to film your struggles throughout the year for BOOSTUP.ORG, an on-line communty that provides teens the support they need to graduate high school. 

To qualify, you must be a senior this fall struggling to graduate High School, available for filming and travel in late July/early August, and willing to document your senior year.

For Audition Date & Location:
Call toll free:  (888) G2M4-NYC
Email:  boostup@g2mproductions.com
Internet:  www.myspace.com/boostup09
*Ask your School/Youth Organization when we're stopping by!
Casting cities include New York; Philadelphia; Detroit; Miami; Los Angeles; Phoenix; Dallas and Houston.

Check out www.boostup.org to see how your story will be told if you're selected to represent your city!

You can call our film hotline at (602) 771-1230.