1. Welcoming everyone back to the TFN. It’s almost been a year.
2. Local Films Going on. Discussion on who’s doing what.
3. Tampa Film Review; Oct 12th , Oct, 11th TFR and
Tampa Digital media mixer from 5-8pm at the Tampa Brew Pub.
4. Screamfest in Orlando 19th-21st,
Sunscreen end submissions Dec 1st
5. Halloweenapalooza 20th-21st,
Gasparilla deadline Dec 10th
6. Music video being shot on Thursday in St. Pete. Rob Sterrett.
7. 100 Tears update, Stripper for a day, Soulidium Video,
Charlie Wall. Joe Redner Doc.
8. Film Commissioner
9. State Film Commissioner
10. Film Incentive. Is this a Joke?
11. Permitting with the Film office and Lindsay Norris.
(so she can tally up productivity).
12. Save the Arts; Oct, 13th.
13. Cigar City Warehouse shutting down.
14. Blakes Ninja Movie. Beast of God!
15. Improv and Acting workshop. October 27th.
16. Mingle

 

 

OLD BUSINESS
Projects going on and/or coming to a close:
The Quiet Place, in Post Production the trailer can be seen at our website, on the home page.
Halloween Horror Picture Show was October 15 at the Cuban Club in Ybor City. Visit http://www.halloweenhorrorpictureshow.com/ for more info.
Shelby McIntyre's Documentary Un!Banned! About Ronda Storms. The film premiered and got lots of press.

Festivals
ScreamFest
Ghosts of Ybor - www.yborghosts.com End is Blossoming
Loren Cass by Chris Fuller. His film was premiered in St. Pete at The Studio @ 620 in Downtown St. Pete. For more information about this filmmaker or his film http://www.lorencass.com/

NEW BUSINESS
Things in Production:
Auditions for 100 Tears will be held on December 10th. Location has yet to be determined. There was an article in Fangoria November 21st about the movie, check it out: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=3207

Festivals
Gasparilla in February
Gasparilla Film Festival is now accepting submissions from filmmakers and are looking for sponsors and members. Local filmmakers, your films can only be considered for the festival if you submit them! Why make a film if you don't want it shown? Visit http://www.gasparillafilmfestival.com/

SPIELBERG'S FILMMAKING REALITY SERIES COMPETITION
ON THE LOT, executive-produced by Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg, will give aspiring filmmakers from around the world the chance to earn a $1-million development deal at DreamWorks. Airing next spring on FOX, this unscripted series will feature a cast of 16 undiscovered filmmakers who will compete to win the support of the show’s viewers, as their fate will be decided by a weekly audience vote. http://www.thelot.com/

The 48 Hour Film Project is looking to expand to new cities.
That includes your hometown and cities halfway across the world. But in order to start the 48HFP in a city, we need to find a Local Producer in that city. Our Local Producers are our people on the ground. They get the word out to teams, reserve the theaters, run the kickoff and dropoff, find judges, and manage the screenings. They have to be well-organized and good communicators. And they have to love the 48HFP as much as we do! Does this sound like someone you know? Do they live in one of the cities to the right or in any city that we do not currently visit? If so, have them send a resume and cover letter to newcities@48hourfilm.com. Thanks! Also, visit their web site: www.48hourfilm.com

ON-GOING BUSINESS
Joe Lala will be conducting these on-going workshops for actors at all levels. Joe recently stepped off set from El Cantante, with Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. He has worked alongside actors such as Wesley Snipes, Robert Redford, Andy Garcia, Steven Seagal, and others. He takes his actors through exercises, scene study, and monologues, but most importantly he helps with the auditioning process. Along with acting, Joe Lala also conducts voice over, and musical lessons as well as privates. Workshops are Monday nights at the Italian Club, 6:30 and the cost is only $30 a class. (You can purchase discount packages, and receive free lessons, ask how!) Class size is limited, so please contact Krystal Marie Badia for your spot as soon as possible. kmbadia@gmail.com or call 727-858-7570 or 813-874-1230

Tampa Film Review

Rod L. Griffin's Actors Group

DISCUSSION TOPICS
Tampa Film Network; feedback, website, and adding to PEOPLE section
Sponsors

ANNOUNCEMENT
LOCAL FILMMAKER GETS HIS FILM INTO SUNDANCE: Sandwich shop owner turned filmmaker; Ziad Ahmed gets his film Real Premonition into Sundance and a distribution deal.

ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTS
Blake (Jam Inc.)- Subject: The Cigar Theater (old Cigar Factory) in Ybor city.

Melissa Webb - If any of you are looking for a composer/arranger for your current film projects, I know of someone who may be available. He's done concert and popular music work primarily for the Air Force, but also as an independent producer. These efforts have been well received by conductor Peter Graves who has worked his whole career with Barbara Streisand and the Bee Gees. He's also currently working with Mr. Donald Fraser formerly of the BBC and the English Chamber Orchestra and who has worked with Phil Collins and opera star Jessye Norman. Let me know if you'd like to get in touch with him. Contact Info – Melissa Webb; linebcker@aol.com or Kelly; kelly.beaman@gmail.com

Bonnie Aylor – Bonnie needs help writing a rap (D-12 style) for the music in a scene in her latest film project (Amsterdam Amnesia). Here is the concept: The gang world vs. outside the gang world represented in a religious type manner. She will also collaborate on this, as she has experience with writing poetry. Contact info – Bonnie Aylor @ wildrosepetals2003@yahoo.com

Bryan Coward (Leftover Films) – They are in need of a few filmmakers and short films to present, I would love to speak to those interested in showing the work. Contact info – Bryan Coward @ bryan@leftoverfilms.com


SEMINAR: 45 MIN

Cassie Chenevert from Savvy Buzz did a seminar on press releases. Special thanks to Cassie for coming out to our meeting.

 

OLD BUSINESS
Started Tampa Film Network web site. The site is growing everyday and one day hope to be the site to go to find actors, filmmakers, hear about casting calls, productions, film festivals, events, and everything related to film in the Tampa Bay area.

First film project collaboration with The Tampa Film Network. Chris Woods, Joe Davison, Melissa Webb, Keljean Connolly, The Guzzo Brothers, Kincannon Brothers, Craig Kovac, Marcus Koch, Mike Compton and many others got together and started production on a short horror film entitled The Quiet Place, which was written by Chris Woods and directed by Damien Kincannon and stars Joe Davison, Jack Amos, Harmony Oswald, AnneMarie Spizuoco, Rod L. Griffin, Somali Rose, and others. The film is due out in January.

Projects going on and/or coming to a close
Street Dreams, Phobia, Burial at Sea, Waste of Space, Unearthed

Festivals
Sunscreen
Afternoon with Kevin Smith/Film Festival in Orlando

NEW BUSINESS
Things in Production
AniMania

Festivals
Scream Fest in Orlando, Halloween Horror Picture Show

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last months TFR reviews are up: http://www.crazedfanboy.com/npcr06/tfr_sept_pcr338.html

The next Tampa Film Review will be held on Friday, October 13. The lineup is filled. Check www.thetampafilmreview.com for the schedule for October.

Tampa Film Fan has a new url: www.tampafilmfan.com.

Tickets for the advanced screening of Ghosts of Ybor can now be reserved over the phone. You will then have 48 hours to claim them at the Channelside Box Office. Call 221.0700. The premiere is on Friday, October 20 at 8 p.m. Visit www.yborghosts.com for more info. Tickets are selling out fast so call quickly. And no, that's not a sales pitch. It's the truth.

Gasparilla Film Festival is now accepting submissions from filmmakers and are looking for sponsors and members. Local filmmakers, your films can only be considered for the festival if you submit them! Why make a film if you don't want it shown? Visit http://www.gasparillafilmfest.com/Index.shtml

Halloween Horror Picture Show will be held on Sunday, October 15 at the Cuban Club in Ybor City. Visit http://www.halloweenhorrorpictureshow.com/ for more info.

And Finally … Tampa Film Review was honored with a Weekly Planet Best of the Bay for the second straight year. http://tampahappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOfAwards

ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTS
Melissa Webb - If any of you are looking for a composer/arranger for your current film projects, I know of someone who may be available. He's done concert and popular music work primarily for the Air Force, but also as an independent producer. These efforts have been well received by conductor Peter Graves who has worked his whole career with Barbara Streisand and the Bee Gees. He's also currently working with Mr. Donald Fraser formerly of the BBC and the English Chamber Orchestra and who has worked with Phil Collins and opera star Jessye Norman. Let me know if you'd like to get in touch with him. Contact Info – Melissa Webb; linebcker@aol.com or Kelly; kelly.beaman@gmail.com

Josh Goldman - begin Principle Photography by December, they are still looking for our 2 main female characters and are also now looking for locations. We need either a house or apartment that is at least 3 bedrooms, possibly having a decent sized in-ground pool, or just access to a good sized in-ground pool with some decent deck space, and a pool hall/bar. We are also about to purchase some A/V equipment and would like to hear some suggestions on camera and audio equipment preferences. Contact Info: crappyproductions@gmail.com

Cassie Bouldin-Chenevert will give a presentation on PR next meeting.

Russell Hess – 1) His acquisition of a 15 acre facility for pre-production, cast and crew housing, small back-lot and tools and equipment for various projects. 2) Protocol in networking Contact Info: russell-hess@comcast.net, P.O. Box 912, Sarasota Florida 34230-0912.

Michele Young – CASTING CALL: The no-budget, comedic feature, AniMania is holding auditions Saturday from Noon – 5pm in the Johnson Room of the Wyndham Hotel on Kennedy & Westshore Blvd. Filming takes place around the Tampa Bay Area, primarily on weekends, from October 15th through March. Several supporting roles are still available for Acts 2 & 3 and numerous female & male extras from 6yo to 86yo are needed. Contact Michele for a synopsis, character breakdown and appointment time. Callbacks, if needed, will be the following day, Sunday, Oct. 1st, Noon to 5pm. Contact Info: Michele Young 813-956-1186, micheleyoung@mac.com

Thao Nguyen - I'm a USF student and I made a comedy some time back for an electronic class. I'm kind of interested in remaking the movie to possibly send it out to a few contests. The attention that I have gained from the project has only been positive, and I'd figure if I could attract even more interest in the project. This could be a great chance for anyone involved, to showcase his or her talents and skill. The comedy (this was a short that I did in two weeks so its not as refined as I’d liked) is called "21 Anxieties till I kill myself." If I do actually remake this, I'd like to get actual actors, soundtrack, and maybe a more refined story, with the same concept. The movie can be seen on You Tube @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAmdPpocFbs. Contact Info: Thao Nguyen healsienif@gmail.com