Texas Film Commission

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November 6, 2008 - Women In Film & Television and Houston Community College Present ASK THE AGENTS

Where: HCC Northwest - Theater 1 in Houston, TX

When: 6-7pm - Meet & Greet
          7-9pm - Program

Please join us for this exciting and informative program. Meet and greet representatives from the top agencies in Houston for a panel discussion followed by questions and answers.

Cost: $15 for WIFT members and currently enrolled HCC students; $25 for Non-members

RSVP: Tina Cohen, Program Chair at tinacohen18@aol.com. Seating is limited.
Mail your check to:
WIFT
P.O. Box 981104
Houston, TX 77098

For more information: http://www.wift-houston.org


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December 2, 2008 - DPA 30th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate the longevity, success, and resilience of our industry as the Dallas Producers Association celebrates it's 30th anniversary on December 2nd.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

TIME: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

WHERE: Hotel Palomar Dallas, Opus Ballroom
5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Tx 75206

COST: $20 DPA Members & Guests, $25 Non-Members
PROVIDED: FREE VALET PARKING + DINNER, MUSIC and MEMORIES

ATTIRE: Festive!

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

TICKETS can be purchased at the door, however, to avoid long lines, "RESERVE TICKETS" by purchasing in advance:
PayPal go to: http://www.dallasproducers.org/events.htm
or
Purchase by phone call 972-869-7714

We appreciate your support of the Dallas Producers Association and the Texas Production Industry!


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December 6, 2008 - Texas Film Commission's Locations Scout Workshop in Harlingen

Location: Texas State Technical College
1902 N. Loop 499, Building B, Room 104
Harlingen, TX 78550

Time: 9am (sharp!) - 4pm

Registration: Call 956-364-4615, or go to: http://corpcollege.tstc.edu/register.asp.

Cost: $40


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January 27, 2009 - Spring 2009 Script to Screen Workshop in Austin

Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9pm
Dates: 1/27 - 4/28 (13 Weeks - Off for Spring Break)
Tuition: $600
Location: Arts and Labor Productions, 6601 Burnet Road, #400, Austin, TX
To Register: Contact Kat Candler at katcandler@gmail.com, 512-771-5863 or go to www.candlerproductions.com

SCRIPT TO SCREEN CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Learn from Austin indie filmmaker, Kat Candler (cicadas, Roberta Wells, jumping off bridges) how to make a short film from writing the characters to submitting it to festivals. This lecture based and hands-on course will take you through the process of making a short film from script to screen. Learn everything you need to know from screenwriting, shooting, scheduling, marketing, sound, directing, festivals. The class will be broken into small filmmaking teams. Each team will produce a short film using digital video technology. The course will feature guest speakers from the Austin Film Community on cameras, lighting and other elements of filmmaking. Students need to have access to a digital video camera. You will need to provide your own tapes and cover any expenses incurred by the short film.

KAT CANDLER BIO:
Kat Candler has written, directed and produced several short films and two feature films, cicadas and jumping off bridges. Her films have screened at South By Southwest, Slamdance, The National Institutes of Health, The Carter Center and on PBS. Candler has taught workshops and camps since 2001 with Expanding Your Horizons Youth Conference, Video Association of Dallas, Southwest Alternative Media Project, American Youthworks, Girl Start, The Austin Film Society, The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, Skill Point Alliance and The Austin School of Film. She helped create and teach the Austin-based Summer Film Camp for Girls. She's a Lecturer in the Radio-Television and Film Department at the University of Texas. Candler was named the 2007 Breakout Austin Filmmaker by the Austin American-Statesman.

To learn more about Kat Candler visit www.candlerproductions.com or www.jumpingoffbridges.com.

"I walked into Kat's 'Script to Screen' class with a story idea, knowing I wanted to make a short film, but not knowing how to get it off the ground. I walked out of Kat's class with a finished short film that I'm now submitting to film festivals and with my next project in the planning stages. Best money I ever spent!
--Valerie Asensio, TexasFilmInteractive.com

"Kat's passion to share her skill and insight as a filmmaker is obvious from Day One. And as advertised, she was able to provide a gentle, supportive hand on the voyage from Script to Screen. She took this bohemian hodge-podge of different age groups and backgrounds and turned them all into filmmakers (poof!). I left the class with a lot of new info and a completed film, which I expected. But I also got something I did not anticipate going in, perhaps even more rewarding and valuable: new allies and mentors and collaborators to take forward onto the next project."
--Ray Seggern, 101X and The Wizards of Ads Group


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February 21, 2009 - Texas Film Commission's Locations Scout Workshop in Lubbock

Location: Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts
511 Avenue K
Lubbock, TX 79401

Time: 9am (sharp!) - 4pm

Registration: download and complete PDF Registration Form and fax to 806-762-8622 attn: Janie Hemmings or
e-mail it to janie.hemmings@lhuca.org.

For more information, contact Janie Hemmings at 806-762-8606

Cost: $40


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March 13, 2009 - South by Southwest Film Conference & Festival (SXSW)

South by Southwest Film is a nine-day film festival and four-day independent film conference occurring every March. Past participants include Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter, Janeane Garofalo, D.A. Pennebaker, John Sayles, Liz Smith, John Pierson, Steven Soderbergh, Rick Linklater, Dennis Hopper, Russell Crowe, Ethan Hawke and Kevin Smith. The Festival has premiered such favorites as HIGH FIDELITY, JOURNEYS WITH GEORGE, IN THE COMPANY OF MEN, DARK DAYS and SPELLBOUND. For more information or for registration and submission information, please call our office or visit our Web site.

March 13 - 22, 2009

For more information: http://www.sxsw.com


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April 8, 2009 - Black Images in the Media Symposium and Arts Festival in Houston

What: The Black Images in the Media Symposium and Arts Festival, sponsored by the University of Houston African American Studies Program was conceived after the recent controversy involving racially insensitive statements by Keith Richards and Don Imus. Afterwards many in the media offered an analysis that blamed Black pop culture for creating a climate that facilitated such statements. While many of us in the African American community feel that this is yet another case of blaming the victim, we do recognize that it is primarily our role to promote positive black images. The Black Images in the Media Symposium and Arts Festival aims to do just that. Participants will have an opportunity to engage in discussion, dialogue about African American images as well as celebrate the beauty of our images.

The symposium will be inclusive of some Black America's top scholars who will discuss the historic, current and futuristic issues involving African Americans on stage, in film and in our music. There will also be informative workshops for "industry" professionals on such topics as "Independent Film Production 101," "Strategies to Preserve Stage Theatre" and "How To Get a Record Deal." There will also be a two day film festival featuring the best in film shorts, features, documentaries and music videos. And lastly there are plans for stage plays featuring the best there is to offer. Other highlights will include a networking mixer, spoken word night and an awards banquet featuring a special celebrity guest.

Where: The Black Images in the Media Symposium and Arts Festival will be held at the University Hilton Hotel on the campus of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. The University Hilton is easily accessible from both major airports, Houston Hobby and Intercontinental Airport.

When: This historic event will be held April 8-11, 2009 A complete schedule of daily events is included.

Cost: The workshops and the symposium is free of charge. Ticketed events are as follows: Opening reception / networking social $15, Thursday night play $18, Friday night play $25, one day film festival pass $10, both day film festival pass $15; awards banquet $50; VIP Pass (good for all events) $100

Who: This is the idea event for filmmakers, stage artist, musical artist, scholars of the arts and all lovers of the performing arts.

For more information: http://www.class.uh.edu/aas


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June 7, 2009 - SPCA of Texas' Pet Flix Film Festival 2009

The SPCA of Texas Pet Flix Film Festival is an original, one-of-a-kind film festival showcasing short films, documentaries and music videos from across the country and starring pets of all types. Celebrating its five year anniversary, this exciting event brings the community together to showcase people's love for their pets.

All proceeds benefit the homeless animals of the SPCA of Texas. Pets will also be available for adoption at the event.

WHERE: Granada Theater in Dallas (3524 Greenville Avenue)

WHEN: Sunday, June 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Cost: $15

For more information: http://www.petflix.org