February 7, 2008
Local Spotlight & Production Update
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
New Partnership with Video Search Engine
Foothill Entertainment, owned by locals Gregory Payne and Jo Kavanagh-Payne,
specializes in the development and distribution of family and children's
programming. They and 12 other independent content providers recently
partnered with blinkx, the world's largest video search engine, to bring
users thousands of hours of cutting-edge, online video and music. www.netherlandscorporatenews.com/archive/en/2008/01/16/f011.htm
SBIFF SAG Awards Connection
Paul Fagen will produce the SAG Awards' "In Memoriam" homage
for the second consecutive year. Fagen is tribute director for SBIFF,
which is honoring Cate Blanchett, Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Angelina
Jolie this year.
newsblaze.com/story/20080114063618tsop.np/newsblaze/NEWSWIRE/NewsBlaze-Wire.html
Ingram’s World Premiere at SBIFF
Lodge Boy Productions presents Looking Up Dresses, a 35mm short
film starring Sam Huntington (Superman Returns, Detroit Rock
City, TV's Cavemen) and introducing Jlynn Johnson. The production
team included Writer/Director Jared Ingram, Cinematographer Bill Butler,
Composer Jim Roach, and Production Designer Josephine Tournier Ingram.
www.lookingupdressesmovie.com
McCorkell's World Premiere at SBIFF
Local filmmaker/attorney/legislator/CEO Don McCorkell's documentary, Shall
We Gather at the River, exposes dangerous health and environmental
practices in the modern meat and poultry industry. www.shallwegatherattheriver.com
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Music
of the Night - Thursday-Saturday, February 7-9, 7 pm, SB High
School Theatre
A musical review of Broadway favorites Produced, Directed, Choreographed
and Performed entirely by the students. This year’s Directors, Jenna
Tico, Carlin Traxler, and Georgia Zeavin lead a talented cast of 35 singers
and dancers through 18 terrific numbers. Revenue from ticket sales will
support student participation in the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
in August. Tickets: $10, $7 students. Contact: 966-9101 x220.
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
Hugh Masekela - Friday, February 8, 8 pm, UCSB Campbell
Hall
The trumpeter performs with the Chissa All-Stars. artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=859
Poto Mitan Preview- Sunday, February 10, 5
pm, 813 Anacapa
A 30 minute screening followed by an extensive Q&A with the filmmakers,
and hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting. Tickets: $30, proceeds go to the
documentary. Contact: 965.1812, the_frameworks@cox.net.
R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE
- Through 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
Chinese New Year Family Day - Sunday, February 10, 1-4
pm, SB Museum of Art
Enjoy music, art activities, lion dancing, martial arts demonstrations,
and acrobatics. Free. Contact: 884.6430, kcarl@sbma.net.
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
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
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
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
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
Two Visions of Tanzania – February 7-April 18,
Gallery 1029
Opening Reception – Thursday, February 7, 5-8 pm
Watercolors by Martha Shilliday join photographs by David Litschel. Contact:
886-0192, info@Gallery1029.com.
www.gallery1029.com
Michael Thompson: Selected Works - Through 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
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
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
Office & Stage Space, Rentals, Equipment
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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