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Indie Memphis: Kilowatt Ours

07-15-2008

Kilowatt Ours is the story of filmmaker and conservationist Jeff Barrie's journey across the U.S. to document our energy-related problems and present practical, cost-saving solutions for consumers. The film illustrates practical solutions that help homeowners save more than $600 per year on energy bills while helping the environment and protecting human health. Dan Joranko of the Kilowatt Ours organization will travel to Memphis to discuss the film with the audience. Admission is FREE! Refreshments will be available including Beer, Wine, Sodas, and Popcorn. Donations are appreciated. Indie Memphis Power House --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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The 2008 Live From Memphis MUSIC VIDEO SHOWCASE announces a Call For Entries!

06-27-2008

MEMPHIS (July 26, 2008) – Live From Memphis™ is announcing a “call for entries” for the 2008 Music Video Showcase. This is the fourth annual Live From Memphis Music Video Showcase. Music Videos and EPKs (not exceeding 6 minutes in length) will be accepted through September 26, 2008. In addition to our traditional “Best Music Video/EPK” award, we are happy to announce the addition of an “Audience Choice” award. If you are a local filmmaker or local band with a music video – submit it now! Deadline for entries is September 26, 2008. This is your chance to ROCK THE BIG SCREEN! For More information about LFM’s Music Video Showcase including downloading the entry form please visit: Music Video Showcase INFO GET THE ENTRY FORM (right click to download) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Seeking actress for lead role and extras

06-19-2008

I am seeking an intelligent and attractive actress between the ages of 21 - 28 for the lead role in my new feature length film, "Chelsea". It is an abstract/surrealist/horror/suspense film about a young woman who finds herself in a living nightmare and must find a way out of the Dark road that she stumbled on to. This project is written and directed by myself (Timm Scalita-Smoking Gnome productions) and is associated with King productions, Knight entertainment and Falling For Grey. If you are interested please contact me either on myspace.com/scalita1 or you can call me @ 901 281 3982. I hope to hear from you soon. Timm Scalita Writer/Director We will also need some extras for some key scenes where in you will get some face time and some small speaking parts. Timm Scalita --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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IT'S FREE! IT'S LEGIT! IT COULD MEAN A FILM JOB

06-17-2008

“INSIDE THE PRODUCTION OFFICE” The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission announces the scheduling of its second fee-free city/county-funded crew training workshops, “Inside the Production Office: How to be an Office Production Assistant: 101.” The Benjamin C. Hooks Central Library is an additional sponsor. The two-day, intensive workshop will be held at the Central Library all-day Saturday, June 28th, and Sunday afternoon, June 29th. The Commission Selection Committee will offer 30 class positions to legal residents of Memphis or Shelby County. Immediate availability to become a crew member, proven prior interest in film and television through studies and/or production work, and computer proficiency will enhance applications. A strong letter of recommendation is essential. Deadline for submission is the end of the business day June 20th. Those interested in applying should go to www.memphisfilmcomm.org to download the application form. (Minimum age for application is 18 years of age.) The workshop will offer an introduction to what is really the hub or “nerve center” of any movie or large television show – the production office, where a team of close-knit office workers provides the support which holds a production together and moves it forward, day by day. Positions ranging from office production assistant to office production coordinator will be explained and illustrated against a general context of the workings of the film industry. The workshop leader will be industry veteran Anne (“Andi”) McCaffrey, production supervisor on 20th Century Fox Television’s “Southern Comfort,” shot in Memphis in 2006. McCaffrey came to know Memphis well during her months living here while filming. According to McCaffrey, “I feel as though I started training Memphians back then on-the-job as I found the production office personnel available in Memphis to be inexperienced, although very eager to learn. I welcome the opportunity to return to what has become one of my favorite production cities!” Successful graduates of “Inside the Production Office” will be qualified to receive a listing as an “office production assistant” in the next Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission Production Directory. Moreover, graduates will be given priority consideration in selection for hiring through the Commission’s crew trainee program which provides partial refunds of crew trainee’s salaries to major film employers. For more information, call The Commission Offices at 901-527-8300, ext. 3 or email linn@memphisfilmcomm.org Memphis & Shelby Co Film & TV Commission --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Indie Memphis Micro Cinema Club #41

06-10-2008

Rural Route Tour - Encore Presentation 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 11 @ Power House Memphis Admission is free, donations are recommended. The Rural Route Film Festival was created to highlight works that deal with rural people and places. This year's "Rural Route Tour" program leans towards the artistic and documentary films, with both fun and serious pieces from all around the world. Arctic owls in Montana, Canadian lawnmower races, films about light pollution, a Ukrainian poetic peasant masterpiece, dancers in the snowy Norwegian tundra, plastic lawn deer lost in Brooklyn, a man's captivating search for his ancestors in Lithuania, and some good, 'ol banjo playin' at a Kentucky old folks home. Total running time is 97 minutes Indie Memphis Power House --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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TSP Presents

06-09-2008

Leveling the Playing Field - 20 Tears of Bridge Builders Thursday, July 31 at 7pm at Studio on the Square – 140 seats. Thursday, September 18 at 7pm at Paradiso – 300 seats. $10 each, or $15 including a copy of the DVD. RSVP to reserve a seat. (274-9092) Leveling the Playing Field is a creative, thought-provoking documentary that incorporates images and footage from the BRIDGES archive plus new interviews with the program’s founder, current and past directors, community leaders and most importantly, program participants from over the years. The DVD includes a discussion guide that can be used for education purposes and community enrichment. DVDs are now available. A companion exhibit, which True Story Pictures produced in partnership with Good Show, LLC, will be on permanent display at BRIDGES in the hallway leading to the Wilson Family High Adventure Hall. The exhibit runs along the left side of the hallway, following the contours of the building and echoing the shape of the windows on the right side of the hallway. Images and text panels form a timeline that tells the story of the Bridge Builders program from 1988 to the present. True Story Pictures --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Spend an Evening with Greatness

06-09-2008

FREE: Attend a live TV taping of The Loretta McNary Show! Everyone is invited to be a part of our Studio audience June 11, 2008! Special Guests: 1st Show will feature Judy Childress Chairman & President Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation. Come hear the latest news on Ovarian Cancer awareness and its prevention. http://www.ovariancancerawarenessfoundation.org 2nd Show will feature our10 Beauty Makeover Essay Winners - Paul Mitchell School - Bartlett will perform the hair and makeup makeovers. Flirt – Germantown and Ashley Stewart will provide the clothing to the winners. PLUS: FREE Beauty samples and surprise mini- makeovers for some audience members during the taping. There will be lots of door prizes. 3rd Show will feature Michael V. Roberts Chairman & CEO The Roberts Companies – and author of "Action Has no Season". Mr. Roberts has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Black Enterprise and on Black Enterprise TV, The Steve Harvey Show and countless other TV, internet and print media outlets. http://www.michaelvroberts.com/images/MVR_BIO_APR_2007.pdf The live TV taping is also GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNIY! We are seeking audience members so invite all of your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors to have this wonderful TV experience! Wed., June 11, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:15 P.M. Admission is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30 pm! Crichton College – Virgil I. Iles Auditorium - 255 Highland Street N. Memphis, TN. The Loretta McNary Show’s goal is to encourage our audiences to learn something new, try something fun and realize that you often get out of life what you put into it. The show airs every Tuesday on My 50 Memphis at 12:30 pm! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LTTM's Shorts Fest is all new for June starting this weekend!

06-03-2008

LTTM's Shorts Fest is all new for June starting this weekend! Episode 18 is one of the best yet. Hosted by Memphis' own super starlet, Monica Summerfield. The films are a classic mix of vintage Memphis films, to Memphis natives making films in LA, to future projects to be shot in Memphis. We would also like to thank all those that came out to the FABA Bash at the Hi-Tone to support LTTM's future project, 5 Shots. It was a big success and it was good to see the local support for Memphis film! THE PREVIEW: 5 Shots- The Ronald Baldridge Story: A future project by LTTM directed by Ken Axmaker, Jr. and written by Wasabi Jones THE FILMS: "Extra Extra"- directed by Matthew Goodman and produced by Bartlett native Dawn Higginbotham. Extra Extra is the story of Heather who's just come to Hollywood in hopes of breaking into showbiz. She realizes that even being an extra is competitive as she witnesses the ultimate battle for coveted a "union voucher." In her quest she learns the lengths people will go to; she learns how to stand up for herself; and she learns that true love can happen even behind the scenes. "Flipping Coins"- directed by Tony Bloodworth. From the Last Train to Memphis Indie film archives, Flippin' Coins is a 5 Takes of Nothing Picture and starring, Allison Christian, Joel Pope and Memphis film icon, J.W. Williams. MUSIC FOR ENDING CREDITS: "Missed Parker" sung by Matt Isbell and Rock Lotto from the Rock Lotto album. THE TIMES are always the same: Sunday- midnight Thursday- 2a.m. Thursday- 10:30 PM Saturday- 1:30a.m. Saturday- 11pm This is a weekly schedule that will begin this weekend. Be sure to tune in all June long to see some great Memphis talent. We are accepting entries again! If you want info on how to enter, email: info@LastTraintoMemphis.com. Last Train to Memphis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------