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January 10, 2008

Local Spotlight & Production Update

Brooks China Documentary Wins Awards
Brooks Institute’s international documentary class production of China: A Will to Rise received the First Place Documentary Film award at the Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Collegiate Competition and Award of Excellence at The Accolade Film Awards that recognizes outstanding work in film, TV and video. www.icommag.com/january-page-9.html

USS Ronald Reagan Visits SB January 11-13
The SB Navy League invites local residents to honor and entertain the crew during a barbecue dinner and dance, a free concert and Navy flyover, and the famed band Blues Traveler at the Arlington. www.noozhawk.com/local-news/general-news/uss-ronald-reagan-events-schedule-set.html

Fiscal Year 2006-07 Best Ever
The SB County Film Commission reported a countywide economic impact of $20 million, with a ripple down effect of $51 million. Filming activity rose by nearly $8 million from 2005-06, due to three big features. The recently released There Will Be Blood, starring Daniel Day Lewis and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, shot for three days on Jalama Road in Lompoc. Other features were Quentin Tarentino's Death Proof, Pirates of the Caribbean III, and Let's Go To Prison. Contact: martine@filmsantabarbara.com. www.filmsantabarbara.com

New 3D Cousteau Film
Francois and Jean-Jacques Mantello, and SB’s Jean-Michel Cousteau joined forces on the new 3D film DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D: Tribes of the Ocean, which will be released at IMAX Theatres beginning February 15. The documentary offers a close encounter in 3D with small and giant cetaceans such as humpback whales, orcas, and dolphins. www.dolphinsandwhales3d.com

Reinish and Palanker in SBIFF
Jennie Reinish and Louise Palanker co-directed and produced the documentary We Played Marbles: Remembering a Stolen Childhood that will premiere at SBIFF. The film is a SB Jewish Federation Production, and musician Robby Fair wrote the score. Contact: 965-2929, info@tidepoolpictures.com.

Third Year SBIFF Student
For the third year in a row Jody Nelson has a film in the “Student Shorts” section of SBIFF. Iron Boy, about a 9-year-old boy who competed in over 50 triathlons, won Best Documentary at SBCC’s SOMA Showcase in 2006. Contact: jgirlsb1@gmail.com.

Beautiful Ocean Trailer
David Pu’u recently posted the trailer for his new feature film An Equatorial Convergence. It’s already received a lot of positive comments. Contact: puufoto@aol.com. www.anequatorialconvergence.com

Jalama Spawns Awards Contender
The film There Will Be Blood, that had several scenes shot on Jalama Road, came in at number nine on the Los Angeles Times Contender Countdown in “The Envelope” on December 19. PIO for Lompoc Economic Development, Kate Griffith’s property was adjacent to the shoot. Contact: k_griffith@ci.lompoc.ca.us. theenvelope.latimes.com/buzz/buzzmeter/contendercountdown

Winemaker Now Works for Beanie Babies Tycoon
Central Coast vintner Andrew Firestone, known nationally for his 2003 stint on The Bachelor, is now director of memberships for Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts. He will roll out an exclusive membership program at Warner's Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club and Montecito Country Club. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PEOPLE_ANDREW_ FIRESTONE?SITE=OKOKL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Did You Get In SBIFF?
Let us know. We love to promote our local filmmakers in the Film Weekly. Contact: lisa@ninetydegreesmedia.com.

In the Spirit of Giving
Renée Bergan still seeks funds to meet the $10,000 matching grant to help with post-production costs of Poto Mitan, a film about five incredibly strong Haitian women workers. They need to raise $3,500 by December 31 to finish this independent documentary. Contact: 884.4030, info@potomitan.net. potomitan.net

Box Office Topper
Montecito resident Ross Bagdasarian Jr. is rejoicing after his live action-CG holiday comedy Alvin and the Chipmunks was the second top-grossing film for the weekend of December 15. Bagdasarian's father, Ross Sr. created the Chipmunks in 1958. www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_7693332?nclick_check=1

Emilio’s Namesake
Restaurateur Emilio DePaola passed away suddenly Sunday, December 9. He will be missed. www.independent.com/obits/2007/dec/11/emilio-depaola

I-5 Traffic Advisory
Caltrans advises motorists planning to travel on northbound I-5 at Templin Highway to leave early to avoid holiday traffic. Ongoing lane closures are due to storm-related slope stabilization and roadway repairs. Contact: 1-800-427-7623. www.dot.ca.gov/dist07

Victorian Christmas
The Fabing-McKay-Spanne House was Lompoc's first two story wooden residence. Take this opportunity to scout this historic ten-room location while it’s decorated in the fashion of Christmas past. The Blacksmith Shop, Reference Room, Museum Room and Carriage House will also be open. Contact: 735-4626. www.lompochistory.org

2008 Amgen Bicycle Tour
The Amgen Tour of California is an eight-day “rolling festival” that in its first two years has already become one of the nation’s largest and most recognized annual sports events. Solvang will host Stage Five on Friday, February 22, and Stage Six will begin in Santa Barbara on Saturday, February 23. www.tourofcalifornia-solvang.com

New SoMA Building Going "Green"
SBCC’s new SoMA building designs will be adjusted to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. The redesigned infrastructure will decrease environmental degradation, maintenance and operations costs, while providing a healthy work and study environment. The greening cost is dependent on a bond the college plans to place on the fall 2008 election. media.www.thechannelsonline.com/media/storage/paper669
/news/2007/12/06/News/BriefSomas.New.Building.Officially.Going.green-3137045.shtml?reffeature=textemailedition

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Crew/Casting Calls

All in the Timing
Elite Theatre has an opening for one male actor age 25-45 in David Ives series of award-winning one-act plays. Rehearsals start Tuesday, January 15, and the play runs for six weeks in Oxnard beginning February 22. Contact: Steve Grumette, 649-4000 or 798-0210.

Extraordinary People
Two Swedish TV hosts will be in the US from December to February 2008 seeking America¹s most extraordinary, likeable and offbeat person and the 99 that come close. Contact: magnus.samuelsson@sto-cph.com. www.fridaytv.se/new_formats/the_most_extraordinary_person

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

ABC’s Dream House
Seeks “Just Married” couples with a unique story to compete mentally and physically for their ultimate dream house. Contact: casting@abcdreamhouse.com. www.abcdreamhouse.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

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Jobs & Job Hunters

UCSB Arts & Lectures Director of Development
Works to optimize philanthropic support, focusing about eighty percent of time on major gift fundraising activities. Twenty percent of the time is focused on other activities related to fundraising, including some lower-level gift solicitations, and administrative duties such as planning, coordinating and executing aspects. Contact: 893 3166. Job Number: 20070136. Jobs.ucsb.edu

SB County Film Commissioner – Deadline: Thursday, January 31
The SBCVB is accepting applications for a full time candidate. Five years experience in marketing or TV/film production and at least three years in a management position is preferred. Promotes SB County for on-location filming, marketing it as a site for domestic and international films, commercials, TV, video, and still photography. Acts as a liaison between production companies and the community, works with location scouts, and assists with permitting as needed. Administers Film Commission budget and supervises staff and volunteers. Absolutely no phone calls or walk-ins welcome. Send resume, cover letter, and references: Kathy Janega-Dykes, 1601 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1909. www.filmsantabarbara.com/pdf/Film Commissioner Position.pdf

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

Everybody Dance Now!
Seeks part-time director to research and write grants, hire and communicate with instructors, schedule classes and performances, and promote the organization. EDN! offers free hip-hop and world dance classes to over 450 underprivileged children and holds up to10 weekly classes. Youth candidates encouraged. Dance experience a plus. Contact: Jackie Rotman, 453-3826, jackierotman@gmail.com. www.everybodydancenowsb.org

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

Pre-Production Gig Wanted
Chris Johnson has studied film at UCSB and SBCC, and wants to work in a pre-production office. He graduated from Salisbury University with a BA in English, and has studied with independent film writer and director Allison Anders. As a screenwriter he’s completed nine feature length scripts and three shorts, two of which have been converted to film. His professional experience has developed his critical thinking, conflict resolution, decision-making, administration, budget, and supervision skills. Contact: harlemny@gmail.com.

Need a Digital Designer?
Tim Winters is competent in Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Sony Vegas, and Winamp. He seeks for full-time or contract employment. Contact: (248) 974-6790, designhustler@hotmail.com.

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Interns & Internships

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

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Mixers, Seminars & Conferences

Lompoc Chamber Mixer – Thursday, January 10, 6-8 pm, Sunset Auto Center
Free and open to the public. Contact: 736-4567.

SB Screenwriters Association - Thursday, January 10, 7:30 pm, Downtown Borders
TV actress, executive producer and novelist, Deborah M. Pratt, discusses careers in series TV and introduces her new sci-fi novel. Contact: Chuck Kent: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Instant Business Plans - Tuesday, January 15, 7:30-9:30 am, Holiday Inn, Goleta
Learn to build a 90-day business plan and leave with one in hand. Contact: 293-8686, edseaman@actioncoach.com.

Election, Fraud & Subversion of Democracy - Tuesday, January 15, 4 pm, UCSB McCune Conference Room
Mark Crispin Miller, Professor of Media, Culture and Communication at New York University, is well known for his analyses of politics and propaganda. www.cftnm.ucsb.edu/events/crispenMiller.html

Digital Technology in Filmmaking - Wednesday, January 16, 5 pm, Cabrillo Arts Center Keynote speaker Jeff Barnes, Co-Founder of CaféFX, followed by a panel of prominent filmmakers, including SB locals Andy Davis and Richard Corwin, will shed light on new trends like HD, 3D projection systems, and digital distribution. Cost: $30 before January 15, $40 after, includes dinner. www.centralcoastmit.com/

Downtown Organization Luncheon - Thursday, January 17, 11:30 am, Hotel Canary (formerly Hotel Andalucia)
Tickets: $45. www.santabarbaradowntown.com

HistoryMakers – Thursday-Saturday, January 17-19, New York
Targeted to History and Current Affairs producers. www.historymakers2008.com

Women in Film - Saturday, January 19, 9-11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Guest speaker: Andrew Zinnes, co-author of The Documentary Film Makers Handbook: A Guerilla Guide. Cost: $15 members/students, $20 nonmembers, includes full buffet breakfast. RSVP by January 18: 962-1754, 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

Annual DGA Awards - Saturday, January 26, Hyatt Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles
Contact: (310) 289-2038, laraine@dga.org. www.dga.org/thedga/aw_announcements-08.php3

Annual ASC Awards - Saturday, January 26, Century Plaza, Century City
www.ascmag.com/news/news_awards.php

Bluecat Script Workshop - Sunday, January 27, Hollywood Production Center
Limited to ten writers, screenplays will be analyzed at length.
www.bluecatscreenplay.com/workshop

NATPE Mobile – Monday, January 28, Las Vegas
www.natpemobile.com

HPA Technology Retreat - February 20-22, Rancho Mirage CA
Explores all aspects of digital-cinema, post-production, film, video, etc.
www.hpaonline.com/mc/page.do?sitePageId=54950&orgId=hopa

Mastery in Leadership - Friday-Sunday, February 22-24, 8:30 am-5 pm, SB
Provides a map for leading rather than bossing and tools to lead oneself and others to build accountable, productive, and caring home and work environments. Cost: $1,200 for three days and two follow-up coaching sessions. Contact: 966-7500 x224. choiceworks.com/mastery.htm

Film Independent's Spirit Awards - February 23, Santa Monica
filmindependent.org/spiritawards/index.php

Academy Awards - February 28, Los Angeles
www.oscars.org/80academyawards

2-Day Film School – Saturday & Sunday, March 1-2, Raleigh Studios, Hollywood
Learn to write, produce, direct, and distribute an Independent film. Price: $395. www.webfilmschool.com/2day.htm

SB Writers Conference – Saturday-Thursday, June 21-26, Fess Parker's DoubleTree
Registration until November 30 is just $575. www.sbwritersconference.com

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Film Festivals & Competitions

International Family Film Festival – Deadline: Thursday, January 10
Submit feature or short films and screenplays, and student shorts. Takes place February 28-March 2 in Hollywood. www.iffilmfest.org

Los Angeles Film Festival - Deadline: Friday, January 11
Held June 19-29 in Westwood Village. www.lafilmfest.com

Sundance Film Festival - January 17- 27, Park City, Utah
www.sundance.org/festival

Slamdance - January 17-25, Park City, Utah
www.slamdance.com

UCSB Literary Magazine - Deadline: Sunday, January 20
Spectrum is accepting submissions of prose, poetry, and non-fiction for its fiftieth issue. Contact: spectrum.ccs.ucsb@gmail.com. www.ccs.ucsb.edu/spectrum

Palm Beach Film Festival – Deadline: Monday, January 21
Takes place April 10-17, in South Florida. www.pbifilmfest.org

SB International Film Festival (SBIFF) – January 24-February 3
www.sbfilmfestival.org

Banff World Television Festival – Deadline: Thursday, January 31
For those in TV programming and new media development, it takes place June 8-11 in Banff Springs, Canada. www.banff2008.com/call.for.entries.php

Pangea Day Short Films – Deadline: Friday, February 15
Visual stories, five minutes or less, that can be understood despite language barriers.
www.pangeaday.org

CableFAXIES Awards - Deadline: Wednesday, February 20
Spotlights campaigns, ongoing programs and innovative people who’ve raised the bar on cable marketing and PR programs. Contact: Saun Sayamongkhun, (301) 354-1610, ssayamongkhun@accessintel.com. www.cable360.net/cablefaxies2008.html

Bluecat Screenplay Competition – Deadline: Monday, March 3
Scripts submitted by December 1 will receive written analysis, and may resubmit. Entry fee: $50. www.bluecatscreenplay.com

Reel Women Film Festival - March 8-12, Beverly Hills
www.reelwomenfest.com

San Joaquin Film Festival – Deadline: Monday, March 17
Takes place in Stockton June 4-8. California entries are encouraged. www.sjccm.org

International Student Film Festival – Deadline: Monday, March 31
Based in Carpinteria. www.studentfilmfestival.org

Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition - Deadline: Tuesday, April 15
www.scriptapalooza.com

California Independent Film Festival – Wednesday-Sunday, April 16-20, Livermore
www.caindiefest.com

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.

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

AsoloArtFilmFestival – Deadline: Monday, June 30
Showcases films about art, design, architecture, and artists. Held in Asolo, Italy September 24-29. www.asolofilmfestival.it

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Screenings, Theatre, & Music

Deep Water - Thursday, January 10, 7:30 pm, UCSB Campbell Hall
Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman, embarks on the first solo, non-stop, boat race around the world. Tickets: $6 public, $5 UCSB students. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=998

Percussion Festival - January 12-20, in and around SB
Presented by the SB Symphony, and featuring Colin Currie, Roy Haynes, Luis Conté, San Jose Taiko, and Sandeep Das. www.thesymphony.org

American Flyers - Thursday, January 17, 6 pm reception, 7 pm screening, Cabrillo Arts Center
Sports doctor Marcus, played by local resident Kevin Costner, persuades his brother David to train with him for a bicycle race across the Rocky Mountains. Tickets: $12 donation at the door benefits Stage 6 of the Amgen Tour of California here in SB. Contact: Shannon Brooks, 966-9222, sbrooks@santabarbaraca.com. toursb.maps.com

51 Birch Street - Friday, January 18, 7 pm, Fess Parker’s Doubletree
An award-winning documentary on love, marriage, secrets, fidelity, and the mystery of family. Fielding Graduate University faculty member Sam Osherson, PhD, was interviewed for the film and appears in it. Q&A follows. Free. www.51birchstreet.com

The Time in Between - Friday & Saturday, January 18 &19, 8 pm, Studio DoZ, Santa Ynez
Daughter of Zion Dance Company presents images of life that inspire us, frighten us, move us, and redeem us. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 youths. Contact: 698-9188. www.daughterofzion.net

R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE - January 19-February 10, Rubicon Theatre, 1006 East Main, Ventura
Spirals and spins through a blend of testimony, lecture, autobiography, poetry, comic antics and video imagery. Contact: 667-2900. www.rubicontheatre.org

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Wednesday, January 23, 8 pm, Arlington
Pinchas Zukerman will perform Bruch's First Violin Concerto and will lead the orchestra in Edward Elgar's Serenade for Strings and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. www.camasb.org/internationalseries.shtml#royal

Music of the Night - Thursday-Saturday, January 31-February 2, 7 pm, SB High School Theatre
A fun, high-energy production of Broadway favorites performed by a student-run acting troupe. Revenue from ticket sales will support student participation in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland in August. Tickets: $10, $7 students. Contact: 966-9101 x220.

Brazilian Carnaval – Friday-Sunday, February 1-3, SB
Dynamic rhythms, dance, film, and soccer presented in several venues around town.
Contact: (818) 468-6474, party-brazil@hotmail.com. www.sbbraziliancarnaval.com

Gospel Music Workshop & Concert - Workshop: February 7 & 8, 7 pm, & February 9, 10 am; Concert: Saturday, February 9, 7:30 pm, Marjorie Luke
Steven Roberts and the Inner Light Community Gospel Choir are celebrating Black History Month. Anybody can participate—no experience required—just come with a desire to let loose and sing. Contact: 729-1159. www.innerlightchoir.com

Food Politics & Super Size Me - Wednesday, March 5, 5 pm, Marjorie Luke
Q&A follows with filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, food politician Marion Nestle, and Chef Kate Adamick. www.scoolfood.org

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

A 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

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Exhibits

Members Collect III - January 13-March 30, Wildling Art Museum, Los Olivos
Privately owned works depicting American wilderness by notable artists such as Ludmilla Welch, Ray Strong, and Millard Sheets. www.wildlingmuseum.org/html/exbt.win_08.html

Michael Thompson: Selected Works - January 16-March 11, Brooks Cota Gallery
Opening Reception - Thursday, February 7, 5 pm
Exhibit of 25 fashion, celebrity, and still life images from 1991 to present.
www.brooks.edu/events.asp

Visions Gallery – January 17-March 30, Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura
Opening Reception - Thursday, January 17, 5-7 pm
Brooks Institute’s new permanent gallery of rotating alumni and student exhibits in the lobby of the Ventura Beach Marriott—features photographs by third year student, Daryl Peveto. Contact Lisa Stephens at 805-275-1112, lisa.stephens@marriott.com.

Winter Light-Works in White - Through January 20, ARTAMO
Paintings as well as sculptural works that contain white as the basic color of design, corresponding with the often whitish-pale light of winter. Contact: 568-1400, info@artamogallery.com. www.artamo.com/artamogallery

Art in Shape - January 24–February 24, ARTAMO
Opening Reception - Saturday, January 26, 5-8 pm
Exhibit of paintings by Jack Reilly. Contact: 568-1400, info@artamogallery.com. www.artamo.com/artamogallery

Meditations in Silver - January 26–April 6, SB Museum of Art
Quiet, contemplative still life photographs by Paul Caponigro.
www.sbma.net/exhibitions/upcoming.asp

Tradition and Transition - Thrrough February 15, Channing Peake Gallery
Provides a contrast of two artists’ etching collections: Henry Chapman Ford (1828 -1894) and contemporary artist, Leonardo Nuñez, who both recorded their views of the California Missions. artscenecal.com/ChanningPeake.html

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Office & Stage Space, Rentals, Equipment

Moving Sale
$50 Sony Trinitron 18" computer monitor
$70 Granada office multi-tilt chair
$80 Inversion Table (hang upside down)
$80 Canon Rebel SLR (non-digital) + zoom lens: 28-105mm
$50 Sony 20" TV
$100 Pier One rattan sofa
$20 Two fold up metal chairs
$20 Black & Decker pewter/black coffeemaker
Contact: 275-1690, framfrogprods@mac.com.
ventura.craigslist.org/gms/530373861.html

Moving Sale
Renée Bergan is moving. We’ll miss her, but you can still buy some of the stuff she’s leaving behind: 16MM used hot splicer, BASF 20 min. Betatapes, computer monitor, a Piano, and some vintage clothing. Contact: 884.4030, renee@renegadepix.net.

Tapestockonline
Free ground shipping through December 31 with coupon code: SFM.
www.tapestockonline.com

Sculpture Apprentice Seeks Room February-April
Visiting from New York, he needs shared housing anywhere between Goleta and Carpinteria. Contact: jbacsi@sbma.net.

Downtown Office Condo For Sale
Located at 1215 De La Vina, the 658 SF second floor consists of reception area, open work area, large office, file area, wet bar, conference room, one reserved parking space, and visitor parking. Contact: Kristopher Roth, 898-4361, kris@leiderhayes.com. www.leiderhayes.com/images/Property_PDF/1215%20De%20La%20Vina2.pdf

Furnished Offices and Individual Workstations
The SB Business & Technology Center has space in downtown and Goleta for new and growing ventures. Accommodations include Internet and phone service plus shared conference rooms, fax, printing and copy machines, receptionist, mail, kitchen, and more. Contact: 964-7200 x229, sabine@bdcdevelopment.com.

Lompoc-Santa Ynez Masonic Lodge For Rent
Accommodate up to 120 people, completely renovated, and includes a full kitchen. Looking for long-term renters such as organizations or churches, but also available for parties. Contact: Bill Penca, 735-3580.

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.

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Associations

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

Women in Communications
A new chapter is forming in SB. Contact: Deborah Hutchison, 695-0262, deborah@pantherproductions.biz.

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

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Bookshelf & Trends

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

Digital PR Guidebook
From all corners of cyberspace, the most comprehensive roadmap of digital communications best practices and strategies. Price: $399. www.prnewsonline.com/prpress/digitalprguidebook.html

Salvation is Created
If you missed the Adelfos Ensemble Christmas concert on December 1, you can get the CD. www.adelfosensemble.com/cdpurchase.html

805 Media Guide Available January 2008
Lists radio, TV, cable outlets, magazines, periodicals, newspaper, and online news sources in the tri-counties. Contact: 805mediaguide@gmail.com.

Motion Picture Video Lighting by Blain Brown
Shows you not only how to light, but why. Price: $38. www.ascmag.com/store/product.php?productid=16163

Austin Val Verde; Impressions of a Montecito Masterpiece
Photographer Ann Mitchell, Author Gail Jansen, and Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Jay Belloli collaborated on this book about the 17 acre historic garden estate. Contact: 741-4399. /www.austinvalverdefoundation.com

Producers Mastersguide
Comprehensive information source for feature films, TV, commercials, cable, satellite, film festivals, financing, union agreements, film commissions, and distribution. Price: $185. www.producers.masterguide.com

Dictionary of Film Finance and Distribution
Defines more than 4,000 terms associated with film finance and distribution. Contact: (509) 443-7057, books@marquettebooks.com. www.marquettebooks.com

Create Magazine
Provides creative professionals with an insider's perspective on the people, news, trends and events that influence the advertising and creative production industries. www.createmagazine.com

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

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Resources & Links

What’s In Production?
With all the confusion due to the writers strike, Variety can help you see what projects are on, and which ones are off. Select “Movies” or “TV Shows” from the “Projects” pull down menu. Then look for the “Charts” section on the selected page, and click on “Production Chart.” www.variety.com

Streaming for Video Pros Free Webcast
Get up to speed on streaming codecs, encoding parameters, and file formats. Dig into the specific requirements of producing H.264, Flash and Windows Media video, including producing for the iPod and iPhone. event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=96838&sessionid=1&key= D03633B57ED231C021593480A026722B&sourcepage=register

SHOOT Magazine Publicity Wire
Offers a powerful tool to communicate to a vertical market of news agencies, search engines, journalists, industry publications, and decision-makers in the advertising, broadband, filmmaking, and TV production industries. www.shootonline.com/go/publicitywire

Film and Digital Times Complete Year-End December Issue
www.fdtimes.com/pdfs/Dec%202007%20LoRez%20Issue%2013-14%20FDTimes.pdf

Jack Myers Media Business Report
www.jackmyers.com/commentary/media-business-report

Money Maker
Cliff Baldridge of SB Arts TV shows how to make money with Google AdSense YouTube Video Units Ad Players. youtubebillionaire.com

Ask Ad Guru
Access interesting FAQs and case studies from the advertising world, along with meeting dynamic advertising experts from around the globe. www.askadguru.com

Getty Footage Sale
Right now, you can save 50% on all royalty-free footage clips. Enter promo code TGZPC46N. www.gettyimages.com/Home.aspx

The Compression Debate
At issue is file size versus image quality. www.studiodaily.com/main/searchlist/8832.html

WGA Strike Hits Visual Effects Industry
www.shootonline.com/go/index.php?name=Articles&op=view&id=ev-web2-1961486-1196799220-2

Get Your Writers Strike Swag
Profits will be donated to the WGA Union Solidarity Fund to help entertainment industry workers affected by the strike. www.strikeswag.com

"The Looking Glass Wars"
An interesting article chronicling how Hollywood producer Frank Beddor built a “fantasy-fiction empire” series by reimagining Lewis Carroll’s story. lookingglasswars.com/press-folder/sr-articles-folder/LATimes_Interview_11-18-07.pdf

Red One Podcast
Digital Content Producer Editor Craig Erpelding talks with cinematographers Steve Tammi, Steve Gibby, and Ken Corben about their experiences with the Red One camera. digitalcontentproducer.com/hdhdv/depth/red_one_roundtable_11272007

Independent Filmmaker Benefits From Internet Piracy
www.studiodaily.com/filmandvideo/currentissue/8809.html

Friends of Pat Hingle
Join in the campaign to honor this actor at the Academy Awards in 2008.
www.oscars.org/contact/general.html

SB Writers Strike, Too
Writer and local resident James Kahn talks to The Independent about the strike.
www.independent.com/news/2007/nov/21/santa-barbara-writers-strike-too

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