January 3, 2008
Local Spotlight & Production Update
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
Business Times Gifts From the Region
The Pacific Coast Business Times is compiling a list of great
gift items produced in the tri-counties. Tell them about your favorite
gift makers and include your name and contact information, why you like
the product, and the company’s contact information. Also, if you
have a tip, press release, or business news of interest in our region,
let them know. Contact: 560-6950, newsroom@apacbiztimes.com.
Lane Closures on Cliff Drive
A project to install new curbs continues on Cliff Drive in SB. Lane closures
are scheduled in both directions on an alternating basis from Las Positas
to Rancheria. Lane closures are scheduled on Thursday, December 13 until
3:30 pm and Friday, December 14, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Contact: 568-0858.
www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upsb.htm
“Davy Crockett, King of the Wine Frontier”
'50s TV star Fess Parker and his Santa Ynez vineyards were spotlighted
in the Toronto Star on November 29. www.thestar.com/Travel/article/280250
SBHS Theatre Fundraiser
SB High School’s Theatre program needs funds to send students to
the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland this summer. Stay tuned to
the Film Weekly to learn about their “Fringe Concert Series.”
They’re also raffling off a 2008 Prius hybrid. Contact: 966-9101,
olayman@sbsdk12.org.
Crew/Casting Calls
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
Jobs & Job Hunters
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.
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
Mixers, Seminars & Conferences
CA
Cultural & Heritage Tourism Symposium - Wednesday-Friday,
January 9-11, Monterey
Learn to preserve, interpret, protect, and promote the resources in your
community. Contact: Joshua Sellers, (916) 319-5431, jwilliams@visitcalifornia.com.
www.culturecalifornia.com/culturecalifornia/register.asp
Six Steps to Massive Results - Thursday, January 10,
7:30-9:30 am, Royal Scandinavian Inn, Solvang
Learn how to systematize your business for rapid growth and increased
profits. Contact: 293-8686, edseaman@actioncoach.com.
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.
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
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
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
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
Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition - Deadline: Tuesday,
April 15
www.scriptapalooza.com
California Independent Film Festival – Wednesday-Sunday,
April 16-20, Livermore
www.caindiefest.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
Screenings, Theatre, & Music
Wild
Horses of Mongolia – Friday, January 4, 7 pm, Wildling
Art Museum, Los Olivos
Follows actress Julia Roberts to Mongolia, where she spends several weeks
with a nomadic family learning first-hand about wild horses. Contact:
688-1082. www.wildlingmuseum.org/html/flick_wildhorse.html
Brigitte Hough, Pianist - Sunday, January 6, 3 pm, Valley
of the Flowers United Church of Christ, Lompoc
Part of Lompoc Music Association’s Recital Series. Contact: 736
8702.
Doc Nite: Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars–
Monday, January 7, 7:30 pm, 101 S. Quarantina
Six musicians escape the violence of Sierra Leone's civil war, land in
a West African refugee camp, and form a band that goes on to travel the
world. Tickets: suggested $5 donation. Contact: cameron@prolifique.com.
www.refugeeallstars.org
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
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
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
Exhibits
Winter Light-Works in White - January 10–20, ARTAMO
Opening Reception - Thursday, January 3, 5-8 pm
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
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
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
Office & Stage Space, Rentals, Equipment
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.
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
Bookshelf & Trends
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
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
Canadian Production Industry Suffering
Psych is supposed to take place in SB, but it is actually shot
entirely in Canada. Next season, though, it might be cheaper to shoot
a show about Santa Barbara...in Santa Barbara. www.cnbc.com/id/21786356
City’s Redevelopment Agency
Find out all about the projects the agency is involved with. www.santabarbaraca.gov/NR/rdonlyres/EBC4D0AF-9990-4AC5-ABC6-
69A8D11076B7/0/rda_newsletter.pdf
DYI
Filmmaking Gear
Create filmmaking equipment from scratch with common parts.
filmlinker.com/blog/2007/11/05/diy-filmmaking-make-your-own-equipment-tools
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