May 22, 2008
Local Spotlight & Production Update
Moorpark May Become Little Hollywood
Commonwealth Studios, a proposed $125 million independent studio facility,
is slated to break ground in Moorpark in April 2009. Led by Bernard Weitzman
and John Marshall, the project plans to offer 14 sound stages equipped
for film, digital movies, TV, and commercials. www.pacbiztimes.com/index.cfm?go2=articles/wk_051908d
A Producer And an Artist
Ethan Turpin produced a new videos series for Edward Cella Art + Architeture
which can be seen on the gallery's YouTube channel called "Glam."
Other videos he’s done for the gallery include "Curiosities,"
that features his own stereograph and photocollage work. Contact: 570
9439, ethanseye@gmail.com. www.youtube.com/EdwardCellaGallery
Dresses on Fest Circuit
Looking Up Dresses, a favorite short at SBIFF, is also an Official
Selection of the Vail Film Festival, and has won several awards: nominated
for Best Director and Best Art Direction at the Malibu Film Festival,
Best Comedy and Audience Award at the First Glance Film Festival, and
was a finalist for Best Short Film at the USA Film Festival. www.lookingupdressesmovie.com
Third District Candidates on TV and Web
Larry Nimmer and the League of Women Voters have produced a new episode
of Touring with the Candidates. The program profiling Third District
Supervisor candidates is in both English and Spanish, and can be seen
in SB on Channel 17 and Univision, and in Santa Ynez on Channel 23, and
is streaming on the Internet. Contact: 566-0198, larry@nimmer.net.
www.lwvsantabarba.org
SBCC Video Upgrade
The SBCC athletic department upgraded its video equipment by purchasing
software from CoachComm, a cutting edge, wireless, sideline communication
provider. A new class will teach students to operate the highly advanced
video equipment and will be the first training center of its kind on the
West Coast. media.www.thechannelsonline.com/media/storage/paper669
/news/2008/04/30/Sports/New-Cameras.Donated.For.Athletic.Program-3355608.shtml?reffeature=htmlemailedition
Solstice Photo Op
You don’t have to wait for the parade to get great Summer Solstice
photos. Come by the Community Arts Workshop open at 631 Garden at the
corner of Ortega through Friday, June 20: Wednesday-Friday, 3-8 pm, and
Saturday and Sunday, 12-6 pm. See Artists-in-Residence creating their
ensembles and watch the process as it grows. www.solsticeparade.com
Mermaid Short Makes a Splash
I Heard the Mermaids Singing, produced by locals Victoria Charters
and Karla Shelton, won the Silver Medal for Excellence in the short film
category at the Park City Film Music Festival. The short has already screened
at film festivals in California and Connecticut, and will be shown in
Georgia, Florida, and Toronto, Canada this summer. www.iheardthemermaidssinging.com
A Location with a Mission
La Purisima State Historic Park recently celebrated the seventy-fifth
anniversary of its restoration by the Civilian Conservation Corps. On
selected Saturdays La Purisima takes you back to mission life in the 1800’s
as costumed docents portray people who may have lived at the mission.
Occasionally, you can try Chumash traditions including grinding acorns,
making baskets and shell beads, building a tule house, or playing Chumash
games. The next events are May 3 and 31. Contact: 733-3713, lpminfo@parks.ca.gov.
www.lapurisimamission.org
Car Review Shot Recently in Valley
Motor Trend Senior Editor Ron Kiino takes the all-new Lexus GS460
sedan on the winding roads of Santa Ynez—note the budbreak on the
vineyards. www.newcar.com/15/09/2008/lexus/gs460/videos/6202747/index.html
Crew/Casting Calls
Lizard Boy Auditions - Saturday, May 31, 4-8
pm & Sunday, June 1, 11am-3pm, Echo Art Space, Grover Beach
Non-union feature film, a modern genetics twist on the classic sci-fi
monster movie, starts shooting July 1 in San Luis Obispo. Needed: males
ages 25-65, and females ages 23-35 and 50-75. Helpful skills include east
coast Italian accent and stage combat. Pays travel and meal expenses.
Contact: 549-0935, info@picturestable.com.
Female Ocean Lifeguards
Lionsgate Television and Glassman Media are casting for a primetime reality/documentary
show for a major cable network. This show will feature women between the
ages of 22 and 30, of all levels, from all walks of life, who have one
dream: to become among the elite at saving lives. Contact: Kristina Gorolevich,
(323) 845-3013, CastingLifeguard1@gmail.com.
Trading Spaces Wants You
Team up with friends, family members or neighbors and trade spaces to
completely change a room in two days. The hit TLC show is casting their
new season, and you could be chosen. www.tradingspacescasting.com
Headshot Thursday with Photographer Bob Blackwell –
Monthly, Third Thursday
U pdate your headshot for business, website, advertising and personal
use. Each session includes the sitting, immediate proofing, re-shooting
if necessary and digital retouching. Your final image is in both color
and b/w burned onto a disc. Discounts available for businesses that sign
up people on the same day. Contact 798-0006, lacasabob@aol.com.
www.photographerbob.com
Jobs & Job Hunters
Box
Office and Customer Relations Manager
Ensemble Theatre Company seeks somebody to hire and train box office staff,
generate sales reports and pricing codes, coordinate group sales, and
work with advertisers. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook plus experience
with mail merge, letter writing, and other administrative and accounting
tasks preferred. Contact: Alisha Adams, aadams@ensembletheatre.com.
Scotch
Audio Producer
Gordon Nicol has 30 years in audio production, music libraries with over
10,000 records, and does voiceover with a Scottish accent. www.scotchproductions.com
Available
for Marketing, Management, Locations
Simi Valley based Dale Steinek seeks a position in marketing, management,
or locations.
She’s worked in the industry for many years as an actress and stuntwoman,
locations scout, director, office sales, and marketing manager. Also,
she’s taught acting for TV and written a book called My House Is
A Great Location. Contact: (818) 481-9613, dsteinek1@aol.com
Composer
Looking for projects to fill out resume. Currently assisting Film/TV composer
on ABC's Women's Murder Club. Other clients include Revelation
Studios, Westmont College, Compass Film Academy, and David Jay Photography.
Contact: 450.1761, dan@truetoneproductions.com.
www.truetoneproductions.com
Fulltime
Assistant
SBLS seeks a nonsmoker with hectic office experience. Contact: sbls@earthlink.net.
www.santabarbara-locations.com
Interns & Internships
Spanish
Translator Needed
Dana Morrow seeks an intern to transcribe a documentary shot in Peru.
It’s a non-paying position, but is ideal for someone who wants a
credit. Contact: 450-3249, danaraymorrow@cox.net.
TV/Video
Interns Needed for Summer
Assist staff at SB Channels 21 and 17 in all stages of field and studio
production. The role is technical, creative, and administrative with a
wide variety of tasks. A minimum of four to six hours a week is required.
Some knowledge of Final Cut Pro a plus. Will train interested students.
Contact: 963-3893, mark@sbchannels.tv.
www.sbchannels.tv
Needed
ASAP: Short Term, Possibly Longer
Montecito production company needs office intern for several days or mornings
a week. Must be organized, quick thinking, have good phone skills, and
some Mac, Excel and Word experience. Starts immediately. Flexible hours.
Pays nominal hourly rate. Contact: Richard, 969-9777 x102.
SB
Dance Institute
Looking for people who love to dance and work with kids to assist in lessons
held once a week for 31 weeks. Contact: Rosalina, 245-0794. www.sbdi.org
Looking For Interns?
EF International Language Schools has both internship students and advanced
general students interested in any volunteer opportunities. Contact: Burke
Zen, 509-6055, burke.zen@ef.com.
Interns
Needed
Work on high-level event photography and HD video documentaries. Contact:
636-7617, cliff@sbartstv.com.
www.youtube.com/profile?user=SBARTSTV
SBLS
Production Interns
Learn while helping with various aspects of pre-production. Please mention
times that you are available. Contact: 565-1562, sbls@earthlink.net.
www.santabarbara-locations.com
Mixers, Seminars & Conferences
SoMA
Showcase - Thursday, May 22, 7-9 pm, Garvin Theatre, SBCC West
Campus
Annual School of Media Arts awards presentation of juried student work.
soma.sbcc.edu/content
Business Under the Big Top - Thursday, May 29, 4-7 pm,
Allan Hancock College Center, Lompoc
Chamber members display their goods and services. Contact: 736-4567. www.lompoc.com
Conduct Business with the Navy - Friday, May 30, 9 am-4
pm, Camarillo
Learn about Naval Base Ventura County's economic impact on business, civic
leaders and the community. www.wevonline.org/media/events/NavyExpo_BrochureREVISED.PDF
Arts Sustainability Meetings - Mondays, June 2 &
16, 1:30-3 pm, Granada Garage Second Floor Conference Room
Open to anyone interested in developing sustainable arts funding solutions
for local artists. Contact: Ginny, 564-9992. www.sbartscommission.org
Black Cat Ball - Friday, June 6, 7-10 pm, Wildcat Lounge,
15 W. Ortega
Summer Solstice Celebration fundraiser with dancing and a costume contest.
Theme: “Solar Flair.” Cost: $20, $15 in costume. Contact:
965-3396, solstice@solsticeparade.com.
www.solsticeparade.com
Entertainment Supply Chain Academy – Tuesday-Wednesday, June 17-18, Century City Content company executives learn new techniques for supplying DVDs, CDs, videogames, and digital downloads. www.entertainmentsupplychain.com
Entertainment and Media Executive Program – Tuesday-Friday,
June 17-20, UCLA
Challenges managers and executives in entertainment and media companies
to create new opportunities for themselves and their organizations. www.anderson.ucla.edu/EEPgeep.xml
SB Young Professionals Club Mixer - Wednesday, June
18, 5:30-7: 30 pm, Carr Winery
www.sbypc.org
Nights at SBMA - Thursday, June 19, 5:30-8 pm, SB Museum
of Art
Kick off the fifth season of art, music, martinis and outrageous one night
only interactive happenings. Contact 884.6414. sbma.net/nights
Cine Gear Expo – Thursday-Saturday, June 19-21,
Universal City
Get hands-on technical training, and network with peers and industry leaders.
www.cinegearexpo.com
SB Writers Conference – Saturday-Thursday, June
21-26, Fess Parker's DoubleTree
Registration until November 30 is just $575. www.sbwritersconference.com
Music in Films - Monday, June 23, Santa Monica
Learn how to get music rights, clearances, and licensing, or how to get
your music in a film and get paid. www.musicinfilms.com
National Arts Marketing Conference – Saturday-Tuesday,
October 4-7, San Francisco
Theme: "Relationships Built to Last: Creating Communities of Audiences
and Donor-Investors." www.artsreach.com
Defining the Community - Wednesday & Thursday, October
29-30, Burbank
An educational and networking event designed for anyone influenced by
the world of HD and future technologies. www.hdexpo.net/october/index.html
National Arts Marketing – Monday-Wednesday, November
10-12, Houston
www.americansforthearts.org/events/2008/abc/namc
Film Festivals & Competitions
BABY! International Film Festival – Friday &
Saturday, May 23 & 24, SB
Addresses the subjects of pregnancy, birth, infancy, and parenting. www.babyff.com
SB Human Rights Film Fest – Tuesday-Thursday, May 27-29, UCSB Campbell Hall artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1123
SB Jewish Film Festival – Thursday-Sunday, May
29-June 1
Features an opening night gala at Fess Parker’s Double Tree, seven
feature films and documentaries plus shorts and animation, and panels
and speakers. Contact: 705-3363, db@dmbaker.com.
Israel Palestine Film Festival - Through May 29, UCSB
As a safe-space for education and acceptance, it showcases the latest
in cinema from the region, and highlights stories of the residents. Contact:
herschel@umail.ucsb.edu.
Graffiti Summer Festival – Friday & Saturday,
May 30 & 31, Modesto
the 35th anniversary of American Graffiti kicks off with a Doo Wop Concert,
exhibits, presentations and appearances by cast and production members.
Contact: (209) 526-5588 x104. www.graffititribute.com
International Student Film Festival Finalists
The Carpinteria based festival has posted their finalists in Drama, Comedy,
Animation, and Other, and you can now cast your votes for the winners.
www.thecollegiatenationals.com/video/video_popup.ph
AFF Screenplay Competition – Deadline: Sunday,
June 1
www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/screenplay
Princess Grace Foundation Film Award - Deadline: Monday,
June 2
Scholarships awarded to both undergraduate and graduate students.
www.pgfusa.org/uploads/2008FilmApplication.pdf
Austin Film Festival (AFF) – Deadline: Thursday,
June 5
Takes place October 16-23 in Austin TX. www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/film
Community of Voices Writing Contest – Deadline:
Saturday, June 7
Submit 1,200 words of your best screenwriting, fiction, creative nonfiction,
poetry, or experimental writing. Win a scholarship to the SB Writers Conference,
June 21-26 at Fess Parker’s DoubleTree. Contact: 682-6943, grachow@aol.com.
communityofvoices.blogspot.com
Ojai Film Festival - Deadline: Sunday, June 15
Runs November 5-9 in Ojai. www.ojaifilmfestival.com/entries.html
CA Arts Council's Art and Tech Assistance Program -
Deadline: June 2008
Arts organizations and artists with disabilities are eligible to apply
for $500 grants to be used towards professional development. Contact:
(310) 825-5054, bstoffmacher@mednet.ucla.edu.
nadc.ucla.edu/announc.cfm?ID=20
Swackhamer Video Contest - Deadline: Monday, June 16
Make a short video about why US leadership is necessary to achieve a world
free of nuclear weapons. Contact: Steven Crandell, 965-3443, scrandell@napf.org.
www.wagingpeace.org/menu/programs/awards-&-contests/video-contest/2008/index.html
Roy W. Dean LA Film Grant - Deadline: Monday, June 30
Submit proposals for shorts, low budget independents, and documentaries.
Contact: Caroleedean@att.net.
www.fromtheheartproductions.com/howto.shtml
AsoloArtFilmFestival – Deadline: Monday, June
30
Showcases films about art, design, architecture, and artists. Held in
Asolo, Italy September 24-29. www.asolofilmfestival.it
Every Woman's Film Competition – Deadline: Tuesday,
July 8
Winning films will be aired on the Lifetime Movie Network, plus the grand
prize is $5,000. www.mylifetime.com/sweeps/ewfc/submit.php
Win a Pass to TED2009 – Deadline: Friday, October
31
Participate in the lives of public school students, then tell about your
work. The Technology, Entertainment, Design conference takes place in
Long Beach, February 2009. onceuponaschool.org/?page_id=191
Screenings, Theatre, & Music
3 Cities: 3 Choreographers - Sunday, May 25, 7:30 pm,
Center Stage
Louie Cornejo of LA, Kerstin Stuart of Monterey, and Misa Kelly of SonneBlauma
Danscz Theatre in SB, present an evocative contemporary dance exchange.
Contact: 569-0389, sonneblauma@hotmail.com.
4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days - Tuesday, May
27, 7pm, UCSB Campbell Hall
The top prizewinner at Cannes, Cristian Mungiu's film chronicles two college
roommates in Romania arranging for an illegal abortion during the final
days of communism. Tickets: $8-10. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1116
The Violin - Tuesday, May 27, 9pm, Campbell
Hall, UCSB
A humble Mexican farmer and musician executes a plan to recover weapons
hidden on behalf of the peasant guerilla movement he secretly supports.
Tickets: $8-10. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1116
Taxi to the Dark Side - Wednesday, May 28,
7 pm, Campbell Hall, UCSB
The Oscar winning documentary from Alex Gibney is an inquiry into the
suspicious death of an Afghani taxi driver at Bagram Air Base in 2002.
Tickets: $8-10. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1117
Hot House - Wednesday, May 28, 9 pm, UCSB Campbell
Hall
Exposes how Israel's high security prisons have become incubators for
political education and influence Palestinian society at large. Tickets:
$8-10. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Persepolis - Thursday, May 29, 7pm, UCSB Campbell
Hall
An Oscar nominee for Best Animated Feature, this is the poignant story
of a young girl in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Tickets: $8-10.
artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1118
Sex and the City Premiere & Party - Friday,
May 30, 6:30 pm, Downtown Ventura
Cost: $125, proceeds benefit Women's Economic Ventures. www.socialgoodmarketing.com/womenandthecity.html
Middle East Dance Ensemble - Saturday, May 31, 8 pm,
UCSB Lotte Lehmann Hall
Tickets: $9-17. Contact: 893-2064. www.music.ucsb.edu/mee
TRAP Benefit – Sunday, June 1, 1-5 pm, Girls'
Inc., Carpineria
Proceeds go to The Rhythm Arts Project. www.traponline.com
Doc Nite: My Kid Could Paint That - Monday,
June 2, 7:30 pm, 101 S. Quarantina
Follows a precocious four-year-old artist whose abstract works have drawn
critical comparisons with modernist greats such as Kandinsky, Picasso,
and Pollack. Tickets: suggested $5 donation. Contact: cameron@prolifique.com.
www.sonyclassics.com/mykidcouldpaintthat
Godspell - June 6-July 27, Festival Theater,
Solvang
The longest running off-Broadway rock musical plays with a live band on
stage and features a score by Stephen Schwartz. Contact: 922-8313, groups@pcpa.org.
www.pcpa.org/Default.asp?Page=334
The Heart’s Desire - June 12-28, Marian
Theatre, Santa Maria
An untold story by José Cruz González about a World War
II Mexican-American veteran and the struggles he faces upon his return
to California with a new bride, and dreams of a new life. Contact: 922-8313,
groups@pcpa.org. www.pcpa.org/Default.asp?Page=335
POPCORN! – Saturday, July 26, 9-11 pm, Samy’s
Camera, 614 Chapala
Bring a lawn chair for an outdoor screening of short films and videos
ranging from animation and drama to comedy and documentaries. Tickets:
$10, $5 CAF members. Contact: 966.5373 x104, lmermel@sbcaf.org.
www.sbcaf.org/programs
Claymation Nation – Thursday, August
7, 7 pm, CAF
Nathalie Djurberg presents a animated film with musical accompaniment
produced by homemade instruments and readymade objects. Free. Contact:
966.5373 x104, lmermel@sbcaf.org.
www.sbcaf.org/programs
Artfolk Open Mic - First & Third Tuesdays, 7:30
pm, 508 E. Haley
Bring your original stories, poems, or songs, or just your attention.
Contact: 636-0913. www.myspace.com/art_folk
Coach Ron Tunick – Every Saturday, 8 am, KVTA 1520
AM, Ventura
Successful guests talk about their careers, how they made it, and how
you can make it too. kvta.com/showdj.asp?DJID=34171
Tell Me Your Story - Saturday mornings, 11 am-12 noon,
KIST 1340-AM
Richard Dugan welcomes guest for his new radio show. Contact: richard@richarddugan.com.
www.richarddugan.com
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Round of Applause – Every Saturday, 5 pm, KTMS 1690
AM
Local entertainment radio show. Contact: Jim Sirianni, 879-8366, jimsirianni@clearchannel.com.
www.ktms.com
The Creative Community
This series showcasing local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel
21. Check out host David Starkey’s blog: thecreativecommunity.blogspot.com
Santa Barbara Channels—Cox Cable Channel 17 & 21
Check out the schedule for local programming at www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings
Great offbeat movies are shown on Friday nights. www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
Exhibits
I Madonnari – Saturday-Monday, May 24-26, SB Old
Mission
The 22nd annual Italian street painting festival benefits Children's Creative
Project. Free. www.imadonnarifestival.com
In Transit - Through May 25, ARTAMO Gallery
Julia Pinkham’s new series of paintings is a reaction to the transitory
nature of life as symbolized by everyday things. Contact: 568-1400, info@artamogallery.com.
www.artamogallery.com
Inside the Outside – Through May 27, 23 E. Canon
Perdido
Showcases unique artwork by artists with disabilities. Contact: 687-6615,
create@artsforhumanity.com.
www.artsforhumanity.com/events.htm
Vector/no Vector - Through May 28, Gallery Ocho
Warren Schultheis’s artwork is the result of simple experimentation
with texture, aesthetics, and subtle visual dissonance. www.galleryocho.com
Paintings by Ian Putnam - Through May 31, Roy, 7 West
Carrillo
ianputnamart.com/NewsandShows.html
People Photographing - Through May 31, Samys Camera
For the last five years Brett Leigh Dicks has captured a variety of images
from all over the world of people photographing. Contact: Natalie D-Napoleon,
448 8281.
The Natural World - Through May 31, East/West Gallery
Featuring photographs by Rondal Partridge, Christina Seely, Stephen Harrison,
and Daniel Disipio. 10 percent of all profits benefit Elings Park. www.eastwestgallery.com
Glam: Vintage Fashion Photography - Through June 1,
Edward Cella Art+Architecture
Contact: 962-5900, director@edwardcella.com.
www.edwardcella.com
Water Mirrors - June 5-August 10, Edward Cella Art+Architecture,
10 E. Figueroa
Opening Reception - Thursday, June 5, 5-8 pm
Rick Stich is well known for his abstract impressions of reflections on
water.
Contact: 962-5900, director@edwardcella.com.
www.edwardcella.com
Full Spectrum - June 12-July 6, ARTAMO Gallery
Opening Reception - Friday, June 13, 5-8 pm
Patrick Dintino rides the wave of avant-garde by combining post-modern
abstraction with contemporary themes of environmental and cultural impact.
Contact: 568-1400, info@artamogallery.com.
www.artamo.com/artamogallery
Over Rainbows and Down Rabbit Holes – Through
June 15, SB Museum of Art
The exhibit celebrates “The Art of Children’s Books.”
www.sbma.net/exhibitions/current6.asp
California Dreaming – Through June 22, Elverhoj
Museum, Solvang
Photographer Henry Diltz exhibits visual accounts of the last four decades
of popular music. www.elverhoj.org
The Essential Worker -Through June 27, Channing Peake
Gallery
Ten Tri-Counties photographers offer images of workers essential to sustaining
a thriving community. Contact: Rita Ferri, 568-3994. www.sbartscommission.org/galleries.html
Guadalupe Community Connections - Through July 11, Guadalupe
Cultural Arts and Education Center
See artwork by more than 80 student artists from Peoples’ Self-Help
Housing and Boys & Girls Club of Guadalupe. Contact: Karen Evangelista,
343-2939, gcaec@verizon.net. www.guadalupecultural-arts.com
New African Artists - Through August 10, Meisel Gallery,
2415 de la Vina Street
Presented by a foundation that helps establish and finance new artists
from poor African townships. Contact: annieinjoburg@yahoo.co.uk.
web.mac.com/keefy/NAAF/naaf.html
California Artists’ Self-Portraits - Through August
17, SB Museum of Art
This exhibition of paintings and photographs celebrates both the richness
of the permanent collection and of California art over the last century.
Contact: 884-6430, kcarl@sbma.net.
www.sbma.net/exhibitions/upcoming.asp
A Tibet Expedition 1938 - Through August 17, SB Museum
of Art
Comprised of paintings, sculpture, and ritual objects collected by two
explorers, F. Bailey Vanderhoef, Jr. and Wilbur L. Cummings, Jr., in western
Tibet in 1938. Contact: 884-6430, kcarl@sbma.net.
www.sbma.net/exhibitions/upcoming.asp
Office & Stage Space, Rentals, Equipment
Viva Design Inc. Opens Media Lab in Downtown SB
Spaces are great for freelancers or small companies, where ideas can blossom
and project teams can be formed. A common area can be used for meetings,
screenings, art openings, etc. Rent a small or large area starting at
$550, including Internet and utilities. Contact: ulrike@vivadesign.com.
DVD Duplication Service
Dee Hamby will duplicate DVD's for $5 each. Contact: 403-5458, golfsantabarbara@yahoo.com
Submersibles for Hire In Palau Micronesia
Two Deepworker manned submersible will be based in Palau into 2009. The
versatile Deepworker has a safe, reliable and proven track record for
projects such as subsea filming, exploration, scientific study and industrial
work. Contact: Bobby Adams, (713) 896-8555, badams@deepmarinetech.com.
www.deepmarinetech.com
Donate Old Equipment for Kids
The Cinema Arts project at the Santa Ynez 4-H is in need of old, used,
even broken video or film equipment. Contact: Geoff, geoffrotunno@verizon.net.
www.sy4h.org/cinemaarts.html
Want It Or Don’t Want It?
This newsletter can help you buy and sell used equipment. Email your request
to lisa@ninetydegreesmedia.com.
Associations
Women in Communications
The SB chapter now has a new website. Contact: Deborah Hutchison, 695-0262,
awc-sb@hotmail.com. www.awcsb.org
Latino Business & Community Council of the Santa Maria Valley
Enhances and promotes business opportunities, employee education, and
economic growth for the betterment of the community. Members bridge political
differences and language barriers while remaining apolitical. www.latinobcc.org
Santa Barbara Dance Alliance
A nonprofit serving local dancers and choreographers. www.sbdancealliance.org
SB Performing Arts League – New Site
Contact: 563-8068, info@sbstage.org.
www.sbstage.org
Santa Ynez Valley Technology Club
www.syvtechclub.org/index.htm
Santa Barbara Press Club
www.sbpressclub.com
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Contact: Dorie Zabriskie, 650-7112, afpsbv@aol.com.
Local Indiecoop
SB professionals connect for production collaborating, brainstorming,
sharing jobs and resources, bartering and trading. indiecoop.ning.com
Film Independent
Champions the cause of independent film and supports a community of artists
who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. www.filmindependent.org
SB Culture Net
Arts administrators, artists, and anyone passionate about the arts in
Santa Barbara County communicate. groups.yahoo.com/group/sbculturenet
SB Doc Discussion Yahoo Group
Get announcements about Renée Bergan's Doc Night, and give Suggestions
for films and guest filmmakers. Contact: documentarySB-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
D O C U L I N K
Documentary filmmakers share information, leads, ideas, and a commitment
to support each other's growth as nonfiction filmmakers. www.doculink.org/
Se Film
Networking group for models, actors, directors, writers, filmmakers or
anyone else involved in any type of performing arts. www.sefilmclub.com
Northern CA Film Industry Group
groups.yahoo.com/group/FilmIndustryGroup
University Film and Video Association
Welcomes all who share an interest in the making and teaching of film
and video. www.ufva.org
Film Industry Network
A non-profit networking community comprised of individuals from all facets
of the entertainment industry, of all ages and varying career levels.
www.filmindustrynetwork.com
Hollywood Post Alliance
A trade association representing the Southern California-based professional
community of businesses and individuals who provide expertise, support,
tools and the infrastructure for the creation and finishing of motion
pictures, television, commercials, digital media and other dynamic media
content. www.hpaonline.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=26150
Friends of VADA Yahoo Group
For mentors, supporters, parents and students connected to the Visual
Arts & Design Academy at SBHS. This group will keep you informed of
Academy news and activities: groups.yahoo.com/group/VADA-SBHS
Hollywood Global Entertainment Network
HGEN is designed to bring together creative, technical and funding elements
from all over the world, with an interest or involvement in film, television
and music. "Just a mouse clique away," HGEN helps members
make connections and enhance career and employment opportunities beyond
their borders. http://hgenonline.com
Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club
SBYPC is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation founded for charitable
and public purposes. Its primary purpose is to sponsor, promote and support
social activities involving members of the Santa Barbara business community.
Club activities include monthly luncheons, quarterly cocktail parties,
semi-annual fundraisers and other special events. Its secondary purposes
are to foster civic pride in the community, to contribute to public awareness
and foster interaction within the business sector of our community. In
addition, the SBYPC provides financial support and assistance to civic
groups and programs serving the underprivileged in our community. Contact:
(805) 898-9407. www.sbypc.org/index.html
Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association
Regular monthly meetings are free and open to the public at Borders on
the second Thursday at 7:30 pm, January through November. They feature
novelists, playwrights and non-fiction book authors as guest speakers
as well as screenwriting gurus. Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net.
Digital Cinema Society
Created to address information needs the Digital Cinema Society is open
for membership to all entertainment industry professionals. The Society’s
purpose is to objectively examine all media, solutions, services, and
technologies without favoring any one brand, service, or format over another.
Annual membership dues are $15. www.DigitalCinemaSociety.org
Bookshelf & Trends
Studio/monthly magazine
Get a free subscription. www.omeda.com/cgi-win/stu.cgi?mode=add&p=E3D205
Creativity Magazine
Get a free one-year subscription.
sec.crain.com/AAC/QuickOrder.aspx?PromotionCode=L8CAACR2
Hollywood Creative Directory Special Offer
Save 30 percent before April 30 with discount code BHFF0408. www.hcdonline.com
The Breakthrough Company by Keith McFarland
This book about “How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers”
features regional companies with offices in the Tri-Counties. www.breakthroughcompany.com
Digital Storytelling by Carolyn Handler Miller
Examines how digital storytelling draws on classic narrative techniques
and utilizes interactive digital technologies to create today’s
entertainment. Price: $39.95. ascmag.com/store/product.php?productid=880&cat=303&page=1
Get Fresh on the American Riviera Culinary Planner
Free comprehensive guide to all things food and drink in SB County. Content
includes sustainable seafood, farmers’ markets, cooking classes,
specialty shops, u-pick farms, wine trails, microbreweries, and a dining
guide. www.santabarbaraca.com/culinary
Hollywood Combo Special Deal
Buy Hollywood Creative Directory known as "the phone book
to Hollywood," and Hollywood Representation Directory, great
for aspiring screenwriters, filmmakers and actors, together for a special
price. Price: $99.95 through March 31. www.hcdonline.com/hcdhrd
2008 Book of Lists
Sales, marketing and fundraising people will find the region's only comprehensive
business resource guide invaluable for planning and prospecting purposes.
Contact: Debra Giles, dgiles@pacbiztimes.com.
Plazas & Paseos
SB Downtown Organization's bi-monthly newsletter for January/February
2008 is now online. www.santabarbaradowntown.com/newsletter.asp
Ten Things You Don't Know About Casting
Designed not only for actors, but for directors and producers as well.
www.icommag.com/january-page-3.html
eNewsletters
Timely industry information delivered via email. Follow the strikes daily
via computer.
Variety www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=newsletter
Hollywood Reporter www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/our_products/newsletters/index.jsp
Film
Commission Library
Anyone may come in and peruse these 2005 Reference books at the Film Commission,
1601 Anacapa Street. You may examine these quietly and at your leisure
on the premises.
Blu-Book Production Directory
Hollywood Creative Directory
Hollywood Distributors Directory
Hollywood Music Industry Directory
Hollywood Representation Directory
LA 411
NY 411
Got a read to recommend? Email:lisa@ninetydegreesmedia.com
Resources & Links
2008
Festival de Cannes News
www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/awards_festivals/cannes/index.jsp
Creatasphere:
Content Creators Community
Provides access to critical information and expert recommendations. www.creatasphere.net
“Stuff
Dreams Are Made Of”
Jim Mainard, DreamWorks’ head of production development, spoke at
an April 23 Softec meeting in Pismo Beach. The Pacific Coast Business
Times covered his talk about the latest in film technology—three-dimensional
movies. www.pacbiztimes.com/index.cfm?go2=articles/wk_050508e
Variety’s “10 Innovators to Watch”
Looking beyond 2008 to build the entertainment industry of the future,
from the digital studio to the home and cyberspace. www.variety.com/10innovators?nid=2853
IP
Social Network
Create a member profile for free and let IndieProducer help advance your
career and social network. Specifically designed for filmmakers and film-lovers
everywhere. www.indieproducer.net
Know
Your HD Formats By Jan Ozer
Learn about aspect ratios, codecs, required pixels, GOP structures, and
data rates. digitalcontentproducer.com/hdhdv/depth/know_your_formats_0414/index.html
Get
Organized and Lose the Clutter and Chaos
www.flylady.net
SAG,
Studios Head to Table
After months of industry-wide angst, SAG sits down at the bargaining table
with Hollywood studios and the networks. www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ibe47ce7261506e18cc5ec9c3339eca37
Apple’s Set to Screen Series
Every few weeks from now through October, a new podcast from Oscar-nominated
director Baz Luhrmann will take you behind the scenes of their upcoming
movie Australia. www.apple.com/education/settoscreen
Shooting
People
Indie filmmakers upload their work, solicit advice and share secrets on
how to save on production costs or circumnavigate permit restrictions.
shootingpeople.org
NAB News
blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroom/category/2008-nab-newslink
Foundation
Center
Strengthens the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about US philanthropy.foundationcenter.org
Living
Green Resources
SB based Dana Golden offers a new online guide for those who care about
the planet. livinggreenresources.com
Article about SBCC
“Games get serious - Virtual training for a real workplace”
www.pacbiztimes.com/index.cfm?go2=articles/wk_032408a
Discover
Lompoc
Episode 22, discusses career enhancement and career move strategies with
specialist Eric Canton. www.ci.lompoc.ca.us/departments/econdev/media.htm
Filmmakers
Guide
Find film and video classifieds, news, and forums. www.filmmakersguide.org
SBCC
Film Studies Students Review SBIFF Films
filmreviews.sbcc.edu
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