Calendar of Film Events & News
2003
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JUNE 03
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
Monday, June 16, 6-8 pm. REEL Night at Pizza Mizza (two doors down from Sears in La Cumbre Plaza)
WIF (Women In Film) - Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast
Meets Saturday, June 14th from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant.
Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members. $15 non-members.
RSVP by June 13th to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Al Guarino. Casting Director / Acting Instructor
Cinema Obscura. Monthly "microcinema" series of underground short films. 7:30P-8:40P, Wildcat Lounge, 805.962.7970, 15 W. Ortega, Santa Barbara. Philome1888@hotmail.com
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JULY 03
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
When: Tuesday, July 22, 6-8pm
Where: Endless Summer Bar and Café (in the Harbor above the Maritime Museum)
Appetizers & No Host Bar, Members: free Non Members: $10
WIF (Women In Film) - Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast
Meets Saturday, July 12th from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant. Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members. $15 non-members.
RSVP by July 11th to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Beverly Gray – Filmmaker / Screenwriter / Author of: Ron Howard, From Mayberry to the Moon…
and Beyond. And: Roger Corman: An Unauthorized Biography of the Godfather of Indie Filmmaking.
DIGITAL DAYS Summer Camp
Date of event: 7/7/03- 8/1/03 and 15 weeks during the year
The summer camp program will provide a hands-on learning experience for teens and area teachers to explore the latest software/hardware tools for digital moviemaking and new media featuring Adobe, Discreet and Canon Video.
Start and end time of event: Weekly
Location: RAIN Network 1129 State St. suite A7, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Ticket price: $ 495.00 weekly
Call 730-1551, or visit www.digitaldaysfest.com/camp
Email: admin@digitaldaysfest.com
Cinema Obscura. Monthly "microcinema" series of underground short films. 7:30P-8:40P, Wildcat Lounge, 805.962.7970, 15 W. Ortega, Santa Barbara. Philome1888@hotmail.com
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AUGUST 03
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
Tuesday, August 19, 6-8PM, Restaurant NU, 1129 State St, SB
Members Free, Non-members $10. No Host Bar
WIF (Women In Film) - Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast (none this month)
Cinema Obscura. Monthly "microcinema" series of underground short films.
7:30P-8:40P, Wildcat Lounge, 805.962.7970, 15 W. Ortega, Santa Barbara. Philome1888@hotmail.com
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SEPTEMBER 03
WIF (Women in Film) monthly Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, September 20th, from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant.
Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members. $15 non-members.
RSVP by September 19th to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Marc & Elaine Zicree. Writers/Producers/Industry Coaches. Over 100 credits -- Star Trek: The Next Generation, Babylon 5, Sliders, Deep Space Nine, etc.
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Where: View Studio, 5050 7th Street, Carpinteria
As part of our Industry Education Program, SCAMP is beginning a new Members Only SPOTLIGHT Panel.
6:00 p.m. Members are invited to hear professionals on Special Effects/Animation (panelists will be announced soon).
Mixer: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Members: free Non Members: $10
CMAC TV Southcoast Community Media Access Ctr - renamed The Santa Barbara Channels
Celebrate their new name aboard the Condor Express
When: Saturday, Sept 13 from 6-8PM, What: Sunset dinner cruise for $20
Contact: Hap Freund 963-3893 or email hap@cmac.tv
PACIFIC COAST BUSINESS TIMES: 40 Under 40
Whip out your little black book and help us identify the region's youngest, hottest and hippest movers and shakers in the business world!
The Pacific Coast Business Times is looking for 40 business people under the age of 40 who have achieved success in their field as well as demonstrated a commitment to community service. On September 19, 2003, the Pacific Coast Business Times will publish a special 40 Under 40 section, highlighting the accomplishments of 40 of the tri-county region's most distinguished businessmen and women under the age of 40. The special section will feature a biography and headshot of each of the honorees.
All honorees will also be recognized at a reception and dinner to be held at the Topa Tower Club on October 9, 2003. Each honoree will receive two complimentary tickets to the dinner, with additional tickets available for purchase. Attendance is required for nomination to be considered.
Request an application for submissions from Karey Wutkowski by fax (805) 560-8399 or email kwutkowski@pacbiztimes.com. All nominations must be received by Wednesday, August 27, 2003.
Popcorn Outdoor Short Film and Video Festival – September 5. 805.966.5373
Cinema Obscura. Monthly "microcinema" series of underground short films.
7:30P-8:40P, Wildcat Lounge, 805.962.7970, 15 W. Ortega, Santa Barbara. Philome1888@hotmail.com
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OCTOBER 03
Cinema Italiano Screenings of contemporary Italian film, sponsored by the Italian Cultural Heritage Foundation of Santa Barbara. Screenings include L'ora di religione (The Religion Hour),
Ricordati di me (Remember Me),
Tu ridi (You Laugh),
and the critically acclaimed La stanza del figlio (The Son's Room).
Friday, 10/24, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm, Saturday, 10/25, 2:00 - 10:30 pm
Metropolitan Fiesta 5 Theatre, 916 State St., Santa Barbara
Ticket price: $8.00 advance sale (by 10/23),
$10.00 at the door, $20.00 Saturday pass (includes 3 films)
Email: markad@silcom.com Web: www.italianheritagesb.org
Phone: 805-565-9359 Ticket Maestro, Contact: Mark Dispenza, 805-570-9233, markad@silcom.com
Santa Barbara Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
The 19th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is seeking feature, documentary, short and animated films for the January 30th - February 8th festival in Santa Barbara, CA. Deadline is October 13th. Late deadline is November 21st. Withoutabox.com extended deadline is December 4, 2003. Visit the website for an entry form and more information. http://www.sbfilmfestival.org
Pacific Media Initiative: Visit here and fill out the Pacific Media Initiative survey of media professionals
(it's short!). All those completing the survey will be entered in a drawing to win Photoshop 7.0.
The mission of the Pacific Media Initiative (PMI) is to promote the industry clusters on the South Coast
dedicated to communications, entertainment, publishing & multimedia sectors. See the complete statement here.
COLA California On Location Awards, 3-7PM, October 26, 2003.
Los Angeles Biltmore. The OSCARS of the Location Managers… Recognizes outstanding Location Managers and Public Employees who permit and service the film industry. California Film Commission 800-858-4749.
Cineposium, October 11-15, San Diego. Film Commission training presented by the Association of Film Commissioners Int'l.
WIF (Women In Film) monthly Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast meeting
WHEN: Saturday, October 11th, from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant.
Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members. $15 non-members.
RSVP by October 10th to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Jeanne Martin, Film Industry Story/Development Consultant, Developing story characters
and character motivation. Knowledge of the mythic structure of a screenplay is a tool to improve your
creativity and to achieve a richer level of story telling. Please review the film, The Secret of Roan Inish, before the meeting.
Cinema Obscura. Monthly "microcinema" series of underground short films. 7:30P-8:40P, Wildcat Lounge, 805.962.7970, 15 W. Ortega, Santa Barbara. Philome1888@hotmail.com
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
When: Tuesday, October 21, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Pizza Mizza (inside La Cumbre Plaza, in between Upscale and EBX by Sears)
Appetizers and No Host Bar, Members free/Non-members $10
Don't forget to bring your business cards for the door prize drawing!
The Alliance for Creative Commerce's steering committee is made up of volunteers. It meets once a month and is open to any Alliance member. If you want to be a part of the leadership of this vital organization, you are
welcome to attend the meetings. Executive Committee meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at the French Bulldog Café, Summerland, 8-9:30AM.
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NOVEMBER 03
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT SALE
VIP3d, a Santa Barbara digital animation and video production company is having a moving sale on Friday November 21, 10am till 7pm, and Saturday, November 22, 10am till 5pm. Office furniture, computers, peripherals, monitors, cables, software, and some video equipment.
115 W. De La Guerra (in the back, behind Jensen's Audio Visual.) 899-1189
Student Competition for SBIFF - The 19th annual Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival, January 30 –
February 8, 2004, is pleased to announce its second digital filmmaking competition exclusively for students currently enrolled in local Santa Barbara schools. Students are invited to participate in Rosebud Digital Filmmakers Competition, sponsored by Santa Barbara City College. Student filmmakers will submit a five (5) minute sample of their work. A selection committee with representatives from each school and SBIFF will select 10 participants. Participating filmmakers will be required to produce a 10 minute film, within 10 days and must comply with the guidelines of the competition.
Editing facilities will be available at the DAC lab at SBCC during specified hours. A jury consisting of members from each school will determine the winner. The winning film will screen at the Closing Night Ceremony of the festival, February 8, at the Granada Theatre.
Digital filmmaking will be an active component of this year's festival - and it's open to students from Junior High School all the way up to College. Deadline for sending in a sample of work to be considered for this competition is Friday, December 12. Titled this year, "10-10-10" no it's not a new calling card system - but it reflects what the festival is looking for from the students - 10 minutes of film in 10 days from 10 filmmakers.
For more information, go to the Rosebud Project of the Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival.
Santa Barbara Film Festival Announces Call for Entries
The 19th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is seeking feature, documentary, short and animated films for the January 30th - February 8th festival in Santa Barbara, CA. Deadline is October 13th. Late deadline is November 21st. Withoutabox.com extended deadline is December 4, 2003. Visit the website for an entry form and more information. http://www.sbfilmfestival.org
"Meet the Pros: Communication & Media Arts Career Forum"
When: Tuesday, November 4 2:00 - 4:30pm, Where: Business Communication Lab, West Campus
This is a forum where media related companies can interact with students interested in pursuing careers in media, entertainment, communication, publishing, film or broadcast.
Students will: Explore career options in the media; Meet with local companies; Find internships possibilities; Meet and discuss career paths with company representatives.
If you are interested in participating, please email Guy Smith or call 965-0581 ext 2347.
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
Where: ROCKS 801 State Street on Tuesday, November 25th from 5:30-8pm.
Spotlight: "Secrets to Business Success in Santa Barbara" moderated by Mark Sylvester, CEO of Mixed Grill.
Panelists:
· Kymberlee Weil, Mixed Grill, with an except from her seminar "Got Business?"
· Mike Pfau, business attorney
· Steve Cushman, Executive Director, SB Chamber of Commerce
· Brett Posten and Robert TenEyck from IDEOCORE, local strategic marketing firm
· Mo McFadden, PR specialist
$10 for nonmembers, SCAMP members are free. Includes appetizers and no-host bar. 805-965-0581 Ext. 2347 or e-mail smith@sbcc.net.
The South Coast Alliance of Media Professionals, SCAMP, is a 501(c)3 governed by the Pacific Media Foundation and serves to improve the economic viability of media related businesses on the South Coast.
The Alliance for Creative Commerce's steering committee is made up of volunteers. It meets once a month and is open to any Alliance member. If you want to be a part of the leadership of this vital organization, you are
welcome to attend the meetings. Executive Committee meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at the French Bulldog Café, Summerland, 8-9:30AM.
WIF (Women In Film) Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast
When: November 22nd, from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant.
Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members, $15 non-members.
RSVP by November 21st to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Deborah Nadoolman, President of the Costume Design Guild, Local 892, the union representing working Hollywood costume designers. Credits include: Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Michael Jackson's Thriller. Academy Award nomination for Coming to America. Discussing the importance of costume in the cinematic storytelling process.
OUTrageous: The Santa Barbara Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Film Festival – November 6-9. Pacific Pride Foundation, 805.963.3636. http://www.outrageousfilmfestival.org
Santa Barbara Native Arts Festival – Saturday, November 1, 1-5PM, SB City College, West Campus. Corine, 805-451-0634 or Monique, 805-403-6744. Will screen a feature and several short films. info@chumash.org
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DECEMBER 03
Santa Barbara Int'l Film Festival (SBIFF) – Jan 30-Feb 8th.
More than 300 volunteers are sought for the film festival - now just a scant six weeks away. Announcers are also sought to introduce films. Contact Jared Brach, this year's Volunteer Coordinator at 805-963-0023
World-wide film-makers & celebrities attend this highly acclaimed event, which includes galas, panels,
post-film discussions, int'l filmmakers world premieres. 805.963.0023 www.sbfilmfestival.org/
Ocean Film Festival
The Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival is a competitive filmmaking event developed to bring together the finest ocean films from around the world for evaluation and screening in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. At its core, the festival will be a visually stunning event that will entertain, educate and inspire an appreciation of the ocean and its diversity of life in all viewers. This festival is open to all filmmakers--professionals and amateurs alike. Submission deadline is January 15th, 2004. Ocean Film Festival
ALLIANCE FOR CREATIVE COMMERCE MIXER (formerly SCAMP)
Date: Tuesday, Dec 16th, 6-8PM, Location: Rocks, 801 State Street
Members: FREE, Non-members: $10
As we look forward to the Annual SCAMP Holiday Party we wanted to let you know that we will be taking this opportunity to raise funds for the coming year. We will be having a raffle and have some exciting surprises lined up to give away. The raffle tickets cost $1.
We will be announcing details of the party as we get closer to December. Admission is free to members and guests are $10. This party gets bigger every year – bring your friends!
The Alliance for Creative Commerce's steering committee is made up of volunteers. It meets once a month and is open to any Alliance member. If you want to be a part of the leadership of this vital organization, you are
welcome to attend the meetings. Executive Committee meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each
month at the French Bulldog Café, Summerland, 8-9:30AM.
WIF (Women In Film) Santa Barbara Networking Breakfast
Saturday, December 13th, from 9-11am (check-in 8:45am) at Café Del Sol Restaurant.
Full Buffet Breakfast: $10 members, $15 non-members.
RSVP by December 12th to Laurel Walsh, chair 805/967-8881 or Leslie Gangl Howe, co-chair, 962-1754.
Guest Speaker: Jerry Olson. Executive Producer/Producer/UPM/Line. Motion Picture/TV. The Rundown. Starring The Rock & Christopher Walken. 20 years in the Biz. Former VP, Head of Production, New Line Cinema. Former Director of Production HBO.
Online Database Seeking Media Subscribers
We invite you to register to be a part of an innovative, high-tech, countywide database, designed to stimulate business growth in Santa Barbara County. This project is sponsored (in part) by the County of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Media Initiative (SCAMP's parent org). It is designed to help other businesses find you more easily - especially outside companies looking for high quality production services.
Basic listings are FREE. Click here IntroNetworks to add YOUR business. Request a user name and password. One will be automatically sent to you. Then you can add your information, upload an image, and describe your product or service. For a fee, you may subscribe to an Enhanced mode that allows a more extensive description of your services.
Sign up now for your FREE listing- it's fast, easy and fun!
Digital Days pre-production meeting
Our next meeting is Monday, December 15th from 6-8 at the Tech Center located at 402 E. Gutierrez St. If you don't have a specific job just yet, please email me and let me know where you think your skills may best be used. Also, please bring any friends who may be interested in helping.
We look forward to seeing you then and if you have any questions please email gretchen@animationwerks.com.
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