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February 14, 2008

Local Spotlight & Production Update

Stage Six Amgen Tour of California – February 22 & 23
Watch the Time Trials and enjoy the free lifestyle festival in Solvang on February 22. Then head to SB's waterfront February 23 for Autograph Alley and watch the world-class cyclists take off during the Stage Six Start. Mayor Mary Blum said, "I invite professional and amateur photographers alike to capture the Saturday morning start of the final leg.” www.toursb.com

In Honor of Valentine’s Day
Celinda Valeur of Rincon Productions shot her grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary in Lima, Peru in August. This sweet portrait of a couple, and their perspective on love, is part of Pixley Flix’s Love Project documentary. loveproject.tv/entries/page/2

Channel 17 Now Accepts Short Videos
Due to their new Princeton Server system and trafficking specialist Sirena Budrakey, Channel 17 can now accept your short videos on DVD and airs them on public access TV going out to 68,000 homes in the SB area. Please no commercial or obscene content. Membership fee: $36, $17 students. Contact: 963-3893, sirena@sbchannels.tv. www.sbchannels.tv

SBIFF Short Goes to Other Fests
Locally produced Looking Up Dresses, that recently screened at SBIFF, has now been selected to screen at the upcoming Vail Film Festival and First Glance Film Festival Hollywood, both in April. www.lookingupdressesmovie.com

SBIFF Winners Announced
www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/awards festivals/news/e3i282efa25a99dbc22ab2f814e5ef45c7d

Hurray For Renee
Renée Bergan announced that they did reach their $10,000 matching grant for Poto Mitan, and in fact, raised $12,000, which makes $22,000 total. “The support from all of you has been overwhelming,” she said. “We are so appreciative.” This money allows them to focus on editing and postproduction, and they plan to complete the film by Spring/early Summer. Contact: 698-3069, renee@renegadepix.net. www.potomitan.net

SBIFF on SB Arts TV
Cliff Baldridge has completed over 20 video clips from the recent SBIFF. More videos are yet to come, both on YouTube and SB Arts TV on Channel 17. www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=SBARTSTV

New HD Collection
Ventura County-based animal specialist PupandHorse.com has started their new horse stock footage gallery with a collection of HD clips. www.PupandHorse.com

Best Place to Work - Deadline: February 22
Pacific Coast Business Times seeks nominations for the first, and soon-to-be annual, “Best Places to Work” competition. Any company, organization, institution, nonprofit or government agency in the Tri-Counties with at least 15 employees is eligible. Contact: research@pacbiztimes.com. www.pacbiztimes.com/index.cfm?go2=best_places

ComputerCafe Group Expands into Full-Scale Film Production
CafeFX, the Santa Maria based group’s visual-effects division, transformed a Chinese desert into Kabul, Afghanistan, for The Kite Runner. Also, chief executive, Jeff Barnes, has been named to lead the board of the Visual Effects Society, becoming the face of his industry in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Sententia Entertainment, the group’s film production division, has four films and a TV mini-series in the works and is bidding on more projects. www.pacbiztimes.com/index.cfm?go2=articles/wk_012808e

PR for Fest ED
Roger Durling, SBIFF Executive Director for the last five years, hit the pages of Variety last week. SBIFF runs through February 3. www.variety.com/article/VR1117979482.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&query=Durling

Local SBIFF Short
Jason Hallows’ new short, Singularity, is his third to make it into SBIFF. www.jasonhallows.com/

Carrillo Northbound On-Ramp Closure Next Week
A project to widen the northbound Hwy 101 on-ramp and install a ramp meter from the Carrillo under-crossing to the Micheltorena pedestrian over-crossing will begin on Monday, February 4, weather permitting. The northbound on-ramp will be closed Monday-Friday, 9 pm-6 am and Saturday, February 9,11:30 pm-6 am. Daytime construction is scheduled to begin Monday, February 11, and the project is expected to be complete in October 2008. Closure updates can be found on the Department of Transportation website. www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upsb.htm

Hwy 101 Improvements Between Milpas and Hot Springs
Utility relocation work and the removal of trees will occur over the next few months in preparation for the upcoming Highway 101 Operational Improvements between Milpas and Hot Springs. Construction is slated to begin in the summer of 2008 and will take four years. www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/projects/milpastohotsprings

News-Press Documentary
Citizen McCaw a feature-length documentary that chronicles resignations, firings and a labor dispute at the News-Press, will make its world premiere at the Arlington Theatre in March. Co-producers include: Rod Lathim, Charles Minsky, Peter Seaman, Brent Sumner, and local PBS documentary filmmaker Sam Tyler. sbdailysound.blogspot.com/2008/01/citizen-mccaw-release-set.html

New Westheimer Film
SB and Los Angeles based film composer and director Cody Westheimer has wrapped production on his second film, Running for my Father. His new production is the follow-up to the film WAVES—an elegy that touched hearts at the SB Ocean Film Festival in October. Contact: (213) 709-5643, cody@codywestheimer.com. www.codywestheimer.com/run

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Crew/Casting Calls

Future Stars Workshop - February 16, 11 am-5 pm, Goleta Library
Ages 5 and up learn audition skills from Hollywood Acting Coach Marnie Cooper, and agents from Abrams Artist Agency will conduct interviews. Contact: (818) 905-7925, futurestars2008@yahoo.com.

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

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

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

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

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Mixers, Seminars & Conferences

Love Project Doc Fundraiser- Thursday, February 14, 7 pm, Muddy Waters
Join the SB Indie Producers for matchmaking activities for singles of all orientations, and fun and entertainment for singles and couples alike. loveproject.tv

SB Screenwriters Association - Thursday, February 14, 7:30 pm, Downtown Borders
Local author/screenwriter Ken Williams will introduce his second novel, Shattered Dreams, A Story of the Streets. Contact: Chuck Kent: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Tech Brew – Tuesday, February 19, 5:30- 8 pm, Fess Parker’s Double Tree
Networking event for technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
www.smallbizentrepcntr.org/tech_brew.html

Attract Your Perfect Clients -Tuesday, February 19, 6-9 pm, Ventura College
Tea Silvestre, President and CEO of Social Good Marketing & Design, teaches how to become more attractive to clients. Cost: $59, includes materials. www.communityed.venturacollege.edu/index.cfm ?fuseaction=1013&courseid=1058&categoryid=21&subcategoryid=13&catalogid=

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

Supermentors Class – 6 Wednesdays, February 20-March 26, 7-10 pm, West Hollywood
Marc and Elaine Zicree mentor actors, writers, directors and producers. Limited to 10 students. Cost: $599. Contact: (323) 363-1259, marc@zicree.com. www.supermentors.com

Why in the World Film Anywhere Else – Thursday, February 21, 4-8 pm, Los Angeles Center Studio
Celebrates worldwide film sites in California. Cost: $5. Contact: sheridavis@filminlandempire.com.

A Century of Hollywood Costume Design - Thursday, February 21, 7 pm, Downtown Borders
Academy Award-nominated costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis showcases 100 years of Hollywood's most tantalizing costumes and the characters they helped bring to life. Contact: 899-3668, kschwab1@bordersgroupinc.com.

Amgen Stage Six Pre-Race Party – Friday, February 22, 7-10 pm, Cabrillo Arts Pavilion Special Guests include tour announcers Phill Liggett and Paul Sherwen, voices of professional cycling. toursb.maps.com

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

Making Music, Married to Media – February 27, 6:30-9 pm, Bay Area Sound Stages, Marin
An expert panel gives practical solutions for budget management around sound issues, implementation of music and sound to film or video, and key technical language. Cost: $15. http://www.propville.com/dognpony_register.cfm

Digital Signage Expo – Wednesday & Thursday, February 27 & 28, Las Vegas
www.digitalretailingexpo.com

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

HD EXPO – Thursday, March 6, 1-8 pm, Beverly Hilton
www.hdexpo.net/march/index.html

Think BIG Conference and Expo – Friday, March 28, 8am-4 pm, Fess Parker's Doubletree
Create sales channels, partnerships, and distribution strategies.
www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/training-opportunities/think-big-conference-series/march-28-agendaspeakers.php

NAB – Friday-Thursday, April 11-17, Las Vegas
www.nabshow.com

Film Festival Summit Europe – Tuesday & Wednesday, April 15 & 16, London
http://sites.securemc.com/folder22719/index.cfm?id=6006&fuseaction=browse&pageid=1

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

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Film Festivals & Competitions

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

Freewaves' HollyWould - Deadline: Friday, February 29
Submit experimental media art, video, animation, cell videos, wifi events, and images for electronic moving signs. freewavesopencall.org

RPM Challenge – Deadline: Saturday, March 1
Record ten songs, or 35 minutes of recorded material, on a CD in the month of February. Prerecorded songs are not eligible, and all material must be previously unreleased.
www.rpmchallenge.com/content/view/844/290

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

Arts Management Fellowship - Deadline: Tuesday, April 1
Nine months, starting in September, working fulltime and taking classes at Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/fellowships

PJFF Short Script Competition - Deadline: Friday, April 4
Promotes voices of emerging filmmakers November 14-16 in Morgan Hill CA. Entry fee: $25. www.poppyjasperfilmfest.org/Lounge/script.contest.2008.html

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

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

New Directors Search - Deadline: Friday, April 18
Selected work will be screened for 400 key advertising agency and production industry decision-makers. Entry fee: $75. www.shootonline.com/go/search

DancesWithFilms – Deadline: Monday, April 28
Held July 25-31 in Los Angeles. Showcases films with no known directors, actors, producers, or known money sources, and a two-minute-or-less script contest. Contact: (323) 850-2929, leslee@danceswithfilms.com. www.danceswithfilms.com

BABY! International Film Festival – Friday & Saturday, May 23 & 24, SB
Addresses the subjects of pregnancy, birth, infancy, and parenting. www.babyff.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.

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

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

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

Amy X Neuburg & Robin Cox Ensemble – Friday & Saturday, February 15 & 16, 8 pm, Contemporary Arts Forum
The evening will range from quirky Laurie Anderson-ish narratives, to punk rock influenced sound art, to Kurt Weill style art song. Tickets: $18 general, $13 CAF members, $5 UCSB students. www.iridianarts.com

SB High School Jazz Band - Monday, February 18, 7 pm, SOhO
Proceeds benefit SBHS's instrumental music department. Tickets: $10, $5 students. www.sohosb.com

Doc Nite: The Crocodiles of Kansas City & Cane Toads: An Unnatural History – Monday, February 18, 7:30 pm, 101 S. Quarantina
A double-header features weird eco/animal films. Tickets: suggested $5 donation. Contact: cameron@prolifique.com.

Giselle - Tuesday, February 19, 8 pm, Arlington
The State Ballet of Georgia, and Nina Ananiashvili in the title role, perform the beloved ballet. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=862

¡Salud! - Monday, February 25, 7:30 pm, UCSB Campbell Hall
Examines the complex realities of the movement to make healthcare a human right. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1004

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

Citizen McCaw – Friday, March 7, 7:30 pm, Arlington
Chronicles an epic struggle for the soul of journalism. Q&A with the filmmakers follows. Tickets: $15, $200 VIP seating and reception. www.citizenmccaw.com

Cash for the Coast Concert - Friday, March 21, 7 pm, Lobero
Kenny Loggins, Karla Bonoff & Kenny Edwards, Glen Phillips, Jonathan McEuen, MoJoW and the Vibration Army, Rain Perry, and well-known local player raise funds to preserve the Gaviota Coast. Tickets: $50-$75. www.savenaples.org

SB County Vintners' Festival - Saturday, April 19, 1-4 pm, River Park, Lompoc
Meet vintners, taste wines, and enjoy great food and music in the outdoors. www.sbcountywines.com/events/festival.html

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

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

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

Art in Shape - Through February 24, ARTAMO
Exhibit of paintings by Jack Reilly. Contact: 568-1400, info@artamogallery.com. www.artamo.com/artamogallery

Nature’s Bounty, People and Produce – Through February 24, Cypress Gallery, Lompoc
Tonya Schultz presents acrylic work, impressionist and abstract, with bold color and a sense of joy. www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com/#feb

Why Not Bazar - March 1- May 11, Contemporary Arts Forum
Opening Reception - Saturday, March 1, 6-8 pm
The first US solo exhibition of Iranian-born, Berlin-based Setareh Shahbazi examines intersections and collisions between different cultural locations and their traditions. Contact: 966.5373, lmermel@sbcaf.org. www.sbcaf.org/main.html

Michael Thompson: Selected Works - Through March 11, Brooks Cota Gallery
Exhibit of 25 fashion, celebrity, and still life images from 1991 to present.
www.brooks.edu/events.asp

The Presence and Absence of Light - Through March 15, East/West Gallery
Features the sculptural paintings of LA based artist Ron Reihel. www.eastwest-gallery.com

Visions Gallery – Through March 30, Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura
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.

Members Collect III - Through 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

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

Two Visions of Tanzania – Through April 18, Gallery 1029
Watercolors by Martha Shilliday join photographs by David Litschel. Contact: 886-0192, info@Gallery1029.com. www.gallery1029.com

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Office & Stage Space, Rentals, Equipment

Wanted: Super-8 Projector in Good Condition
Contact: Mitch Eakin, meeakin@cox.net.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Writers Vote to End strike www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i63ec568afa18bdd08992eaaf42526b19

Berlin International Film Festival News
www.variety.com/blog/1390000339-33639.html

In Honor of Black History Month
Urban Film Series connects communities with history and progressive cinema, and provide exposure of the arts and the motion picture industry to many communities across the US. www.urbanfilmseries.com

Jobs For Cable Professionals.
jobs.cable360.net/home/index.cfm?site_id=1709

Digital Content Producer BlogLive From Sundance
enews.penton.com/enews/view/pubissues/digitalcontentproducer/special_report

Creative Coalition
Brings together people in the arts and letters in order to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform and influence the community and nation. www.thecreativecoalition.org

Event Videographer’s Resource
www.eventdv.net

Digital Content Producer BlogLive From Sundance
enews.penton.com/enews/view/pubissues/digitalcontentproducer/special_report

Creative Coalition
Brings together people in the arts and letters in order to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform and influence the community and nation. www.thecreativecoalition.org

Event Videographer’s Resource
www.eventdv.net

BlogLive Sundance 2008
blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/sundance/2008/01/14/podcast-be-kind-rewind-director-michel-gondry

Filmmaker Winter 2008 Now Online
The magazine of independent film has its latest issue on the Net. www.filmmakermagazine.com/winter2008

Latest Film State Tax Incentive Alerts
http://www.resource411.com/411Update/Issue_53/Around_Town/State_Tax_Incentive_Updates.cfm

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

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

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Production Guide
- New Applicants
Online Production Guide
Online Location Photo Library
Film Events Calendar
Cultural Events Calendar


Martine White
Production Liaison
Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau
and Film Commission
1601 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1909
Tel: (805) 966-9222, x110
Fax: (805) 966-1728
Cell (805) 570-7179
www.filmsantabarbara.com
www.santabarbaraCA.com



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