February 21, 2008
Local Spotlight & Production Update
Granada Open House - Sunday, March 9, 12-6 pm
The SB Center for the Performing Arts is at the end of its restoration
of The Granada, set to open in March. Renovations included addition of
period fixtures and re-hanging the original chandelier, stored in a closed-off
balcony for years. A free open house gives the public a chance to see
the historic venue—and possible filming location. www.granadasb.org
SBIFF Gets Over a Mil
PodShow’s BackStage Pass was viewed more than one million
times during its 10-day run of the SBIFF. The SB regional office of MediaTrust
produced the episodes. www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=821049
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
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
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
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.
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
Mixers, Seminars & Conferences
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
Young
Professionals Network – Wednesday, February 27, 5-7 pm,
Blacksmith Steak House, Lompoc
Contact: 234-2590.
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
Bringing Ideas to the Table - Wednesday, March 5, 5
pm, Marjorie Luke
The Orfalea Fund presents filmmaker Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me),
author Marion Nestle, and Chef Kate Adamick. www.scoolfood.org
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
Film Festivals & Competitions
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
Creative Capital Grants - Deadline: Tuesday, March 4
Supports artists pursuing adventurous and imaginative work in the performing
and visual arts, film/video, innovative literature, and emerging fields.
www.creative-capital.org
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival - March
7-16, SLO
www.slofilmfest.org
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
Perfect Pitch - Deadline: Tuesday, April 1
Submit a 60-second video pitch to help get your film made.
digitalcontentproducer.com/perfectpitch
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
ACE Film Festival - Deadline: Tuesday, April 15
Presented by New York Foundation for the Arts September 12-14 in Manhattan.
www.nyfa.org/level2.asp?id=138&fid=1
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
Screenings, Theatre, & Music
Poetry
Out Loud - Thursday, February 21, 6 pm, Mural Room, SB Courthouse
Local high school students compete in a district-wide poetry recitation
contest. Contact: 568.3990. www.poetryoutloud.org
Springtime Musical Bouquet - Monday, February 25, 7:30
pm, Lompoc Civic Auditorium
Lompoc Pops Orchestra celebrates spring. Tickets: $15, $5 children and
students.
Contact: 735-6463. www.lompocpopsorchestra.org
¡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
The Miracle of Candeal - Thursday, February
28, 7:30 pm, UCSB Campbell Hall
In this film Grammy Award-winning percussionist Carlinhos Brown, inspires
the musical transformation of a slum in Salvador, Bahia. Tickets: $6,
$5 UCSB Students.
artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1007
Music For A New Generation - Friday & Saturday,
February 29 & March 1, 7 pm, SBHS Theatre
A review of solid gold hits of rock and roll icon and member of the Songwriter's
Hall of Fame, Jeff Barry, being sung for the first time on stage by the
audience he wrote them for, a troupe of talented teens in SB High School
Theatre Arts Department. Emceed by Jeff Barry himself. Tickets: $35, $15
students. Contact: 966-9101 x220.
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin - Saturday, March 1, 7:30
pm, First United Methodist Church, Lompoc
Composed of 17 of Russia’s finest young string players, it’s
the third concert of the Lompoc Concert Association season. Tickets: $20,
$10 students. Contact: 688-4687. lompocconcert.org
Doc Nite: The Shape of Water – Monday,
March 3, 7:30 pm, 101 S. Quarantina
UCSB professor Kum-Kum Bhavnani weaves together the daily life stories
of five very different women in Brazil, India, Jerusalem, and Senegal.
Tickets: suggested $5 donation. Contact: cameron@prolifique.com.
www.theshapeofwatermovie.com
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
Breakthrough Performance - Sunday, March 9, 7 pm, SOhO
Hot Dance Set with The Breakthrough Band followed by participants of this
authentic singing program. All ages welcome. Tickets: $15. Contact: 450-0919,
info@bigembrace.com. www.bigembrace.com
Ireland - Friday, March 14, 7 pm,
Lobero
Brooks Institute students present a trip documentary followed by an artists’
reception for an exhibit of prints from the film at the Cota Street Gallery.
alumni.brooks.edu/index.php?actionId=display&module=
News&app=alum_website&FF_SESSID=a047fce691bf376a9c01b80e566a8b67
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
Exhibits
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
Visual Meditations - March 1 – 30, Cypress Gallery,
Lompoc
Opening Reception - Saturday March 1, 1-3 pm
Mikki Alhart’s paintings reflect the romance and beauty of nature,
which inspires the soul. www.lompocvalleyartassociation.com
Inner Spaces - February 28 – March 30, ARTAMO
Gallery
Opening Reception - Saturday, March 1, 5-8 pm
Michael Moon’s newest paintings bring back a variety of softly toned
colors into his work after a period of mainly black and white. Contact:
568-1400, info@artamogallery.com.
www.artamogallery.com
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
The Essential Worker - March 3 – June 27, Channing
Peake Gallery
Opening Reception - Thursday, March 6, 5-8 pm
Ten Tri-Counties photographers offer images of workers essential to sustaining
a thriving community. Contact: Rita Ferri, 568-3994. www.sbartscommission.org/galleries.html
The “Decisive Moment” Revisited - March 5-13,
Brooks Cota Gallery
Opening Reception - Thursday March 6, 5-8 pm
Personal photographs captured by 79 ASC member cinematographers, including
Brooks alumnus and three-time Emmy winner Isidore Mankofsky. www.brooks.edu/aboutus/cota.asp
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
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.
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
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
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
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