Film Calendar of Events - 2006 - Santa Barbara Film Commission

2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS & NEWS

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JANUARY

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Screenwriters Association - Thursday, January 12, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Lee Goldberg wrote for TV's Diagnosis Murder, Monk, Nero Wolfe, Martial Law, Spenser for Hire, and many other series. He co-authored the book Successful Television Writing, and has written many detective novels.
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

SBIFF's Roger Durling Speaks – Wednesday, January 18, 11:30 am-1 pm, SOhO
at SB Young Professionals Club luncheon. Cost: $25/$20 members. Contact: 898-9407. www.sbypc.org

Entertainment: How it Works and Why - Thursday, January 19, 5:30-7 pm, Fess Parker's Doubletree, San Rafael Meeting Room
Fielding Graduate University welcomes Robert J. Dowling, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Hollywood Reporter. He will demystify the industry and reveal how entertainment products, such as film, TV, books, and music are selected, made, distributed, and marketed.

SBIFF Preview on Channel 21 – Begins Saturday, January 21, noon, 9 pm, & midnight
This show airs daily at these times—except Fridays at 9 pm. Once the event starts SBIFF Insider will air in those slots. See interviews with fest staff and filmmakers. www.sbchannels.tv

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

Intronetworks: Santa Barbara County Residents Only - Register for this innovative, high-tech, countywide database. It is designed to help other businesses find you more easily - especially outside companies looking for high quality production services. This project is sponsored by the County of Santa Barbara. Basic listings are FREE. Note: you must have a Santa Barbara zip code to register. www.intronetworks.com/introNetworks.html

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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FEBRUARY

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

SBIFF Insider on Channel 21 – Daily at noon, 9 pm, & midnight (except Fridays at 9 pm)
See interviews with fest staff and filmmakers. www.sbchannels.tv

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) - February 2-12

SBIFF will be the first domestic film festival to offer video podcasts: http://pod.sbfilmfestival.org

SBIFF Opening and Closing Night Films
The newly-expanded 11-day Fest, February 2-12, will begin with the World Premiere screening of Academy Award-winning director Robert Towne's much anticipated Ask The Dust starring Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell. Closing the Fest will be a special presentation of local filmmaker Jason Reitman's Thank You for Smoking starring Nick Naylor, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, and Robert Duvall.

Sidebars

REEL NATURE Lineup
Local cinematographer extraordinaire, Mike deGruy selected a wondrous lineup of nature films for this SBIFF sidebar: Deep Blue, Grizzly Man, March of the Penguins, Dolphins: Deep Thinkers?, Queen of Trees, Animal Olympics, Devil's Teeth, and BugWorld. Schedule: www.edhat.com/sbfilm/movies.cfm?Category=Reel%20Nature.

REEL NATURE's Meet the Filmmakers Screenings
Deep Blue, Friday, Feb 3, 4 pm, Metro, with contributing cinematographer Mike deGruy
Grizzly Man, Saturday, Feb. 4, 4 pm, Metro, with Executive Producer Phil Fairclough
Queen of Trees, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 pm, Metro, with Producer/Director Mark Deeble and DP Victoria Stone
Animal Olympics - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 pm, Metro, with host Mike deGruy who will discuss the controversy surrounding this film
Devil's Teeth, Thursday, Feb 9, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall, with Ron Elliot who is the subject of this short film
BugWorld, Friday, Feb. 10, 7 pm, Center Stage, with Director Anna Fitch

REEL NATURE's Kids Fest: Aliens of the Deep - Tuesday-Friday, Feb. 7-10, 9 & 11 am, SBMNH. School groups Countywide will see the film in 3D, and learn from industry professionals Bruce Reitherman, Dana Morrow, and Kimberly Ford.

Latino CineMedia SBIFF Sidebar
This year's program highlights the work of Native American and Aboriginal filmmakers, including a presentation of the legendary Soy Cuba (1964), the Youth CineMedia group, and exciting films from Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Cuba, Spain and the US. http://www.edhat.com/sbfilm/movies.cfm?Category=Latino%20CineMedia

Cultasian: a collection of horror, suspense and anime films from Asia, programmed by Emmy-nominated actor and director Tim Matheson.
To The Maxxxx: programmed by local filmmaker Russ Spencer and featuring extreme sports films and documentaries including the World Premiere of On The Pipe II, directed by Jay Schweitzer and filmed in SB.
The French Connection: programmed by SBIFF's Cevin Cathell.

Conversations With…

Academy Award-winning director Robert Towne - Friday, February 3, 5:30 pm, Victoria Hall. Moderator: Venice Magazine's Alex Simon
Tab Hunter - Sunday, February 5, 7 pm, Metro 4
Screening: John Waters' Polyester. Moderator: Alex Simon.
Director James Mangold, Producer Kathy Conrad - Thursday, February 9, 6 pm, Lobero. Screening: Walk The Line. Moderator: SBIFF Director Roger Durling.
Golden Globe Winner Felicity Huffman - Saturday, February 11, 11 am, Lobero. Screening: Transamerica. Moderator: actor Tim Matheson
Maria Bello - Sunday, February 12, 4:30 pm, Marjorie Luke
Screening: A History of Violence.

Tributes

Modern Master Award to George Clooney - Friday, February 3, 8 pm, Arlington. Moderator: Leonard Maltin.
Montecito Award to Naomi Watts Saturday - February 4, 8 pm, Marjorie Luke. Moderator: Pete Hammond
Attenborough Award to James Cameron - Monday, February 6, 8 pm, Marjorie Luke. Recognizing his work that began while researching and filming Titanic and ended with his pursuing a lifelong dream of exploring the ocean floor. Moderator: Mike DeGruy.
Imperia Breakthrough Performance of the Year Award to Heath Ledger - Wednesday, February 8, 8 pm, Lobero. Moderator: Pete Hammond.
Riviera Award to Golden Globe Winner Philip Seymour Hoffman - Saturday, February 11, 8 pm, Marjorie Luke. Moderator: Leonard Maltin.

Panels

Creative Forces: Women in the Biz - Saturday, February 4, 11 am, Lobero
Moderator: Madelyn Hammond, former Associate Publisher of Variety and CEO of Madelyn Hammond & Assoc. Panel: Allison Abbate, Writer, Corpse Bride; Kimberlee Acquaro, Director, God Sleeps in Rwanda; Shohreh Aghdashloo, Actor, House of Sand & Fog; The Lake House; Christa Munro, Art Director, Good Night, And Good Luck; Isis Mussenden, Costume Designer, Chronicles of Narnia; and Pamela Pettler, Producer, Corpse Bride.

Nature on the Big Screen - Saturday, February 4, 2 pm, Lobero
Moderator: Mike deGruy. Panel: Phil Fairclough, Executive Producer, Grizzly Man; Howard & Michelle Hall, Producer and Director of several IMAX natural history films; Adam Leipzig, Head of Feature Films at National Geographic; Keenan Smart, Head of Natural History Unit at National Geographic; and Andrew Wight, Head of Earthship Productions, a Jim Cameron Company.

Directors on Directing - Sunday, February 5, 11 am, Lobero
Moderator: Variety Editor-In-Chief and co-host of AMC's Sunday Morning Shootout, Peter Bart. Panel: Hany Abu-Assad, Paradise Now; Tom Bezucha, The Family Stone; Mike Binder, Man About Town; Paul Haggis, Crash; Luc Jacquet, March of the Penguins; Bennett Miller, Capote; and Duncan Tucker, Transamerica.

It Starts With the Script - Saturday, February 11, 11 am, Marjorie Luke
Moderator: Hollywood Reporter columnist Anne Thompson. Panel: Judd Apatow, 40 Year Old Virgin; Grant Heslov. Good Night, And Good Luck; James Mangold, Walk The Line; Larry McMurtry, Brokeback Mountain; Bobby Moresco, Crash; Josh Olsen, A History of Violence; and Robin Swicord, Memoirs of a Geisha.

Movers & Shakers: Top Producers - Saturday, February 11, 1 pm, Victoria Hall. Moderator: Los Angeles Times columnist Patrick Goldstein. Panel: Sarah Greene, The New World; Grant Heslov, Good Night, and Good Luck; Cathy Konrad, Walk The Line; Michael Ohoven, Capote; Dianna Ossana, Brokeback Mountain; Heitor Pereira, Ask The Dust; and J.C. Spink, A History of Violence.

Scoring the Film: Composer's Panel - Sunday, February 12, 1:00 pm, Victoria Hall. Moderator: film critic and KUSC Radio host Jim Svejda. Panel: Stewart Copeland, The Police; Mychael Danna, Capote; Mark Isham, Crash; Heitor Pereira, Ask The Dust; Nancy Wilson, Elizabethtown, Heart; Alex Wurman, March of the Penguins; and others.

By Local Filmmakers

Transfer - Friday, Feb. 3, 4 pm, Center Stage & Monday, Feb. 6, 10:15 pm, Metro
Karl Mefford's short traces the wild, action-packed life of a red cigarette lighter as it changes hands again and again. Along the way, a host of seedy characters, including mobsters, rednecks and crooked cops, cross paths with explosive results.

La Conchita Disaster - Saturday, Feb. 4, 10:30 am, Victoria Hall; Thursday, Feb. 9, 9 pm, Center Stage. Covers issues regarding the police treatment, family trauma and the threat that still remains.

1 Dance 2 Sea - Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 4 & 5,10 am-7 pm, Anthropologie, 901 State St. SBIFF's inaugural video art installation is a collaboration between local choreographer-filmmaker Robin Bisio and New York conceptual artist RT Livingston. The installation, with its gently blowing drapes and ambient sea-sounds, leads viewers to the surf's edge where mortal gods dance a sensual communication with the sea. Contact: rtartlive@aol.com. www.rtlivingston.com

Hero of The Game - Sunday, Feb. 5, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall. Nothing is more competitive than Elementary School Handball. What lies in store for one challenger when "Black Magic" enters the game?

Keeping Up With The Jonesers - Sunday Feb. 5, 9 pm, Center Stage; Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12:30 pm, Victoria Hall. Short drug dramedy by veteran Reality TV Producer/Director and UCSB Film Studies alum, Craig Borders.

The Shape of Water - Monday, Feb 6, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall and Thursday, February 9, 1 pm, Center Stage
By first time local filmmaker Kum-Kum Bhavnani, co-written by Edwidge Danticat, and narrated by Susan Sarandon. It weaves powerful stories of five women from different countries and cultures.

Uniform Motion of Folly - Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 pm, Marjorie Luke & Saturday, Feb. 11, 3:30 pm, Victoria. After her husband dies, Ella Manetti and her two children must move from the comfort of Malibu to a struggling rural family farm.

The Search For Animal Chin—A Look Back - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1 pm, Center Stage; Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30 pm, Marjorie Luke. Skateboard documentary written and co-produced by Mark Ashton Hunt, featuring Tony Hawk and skate legend/Sundance festival winning Director, Stacy Peralta.

From Ground to Glass - Feb. 10, 3:30 pm & Feb. 12, 3:30 pm, Victoria Hall
Robert DaFoe showcases trailblazing vintners, growers and home winemakers who, in their own words, share the personal challenges and triumphs that set them on the path of wine.

Dream Tending – Friday, Feb. 10, 4:30 pm, Marjorie Luke; Saturday, Feb. 11, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall. Explores the innovative approach to understanding dreams developed by Dr. Stephen Aizenstat.

Building Green - Friday, Feb. 10, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall; Sunday, Feb. 12, 10:30 am, Center Stage. Highlights the building of a state-of-the-art straw bale home in SB, followed by a panel discussion about the show and "green" architecture.

SBIFF Final Weekend
• Friday February 17, Marjorie Luke
7 pm: In Memory of my Father - winner Best American Indie
9:30 pm: The Hamiltons - winner Gold Vision Award

• Saturday February 18, Marjorie Luke
10 am: Animal Olympics and kid shorts
1 pm: Finalist Shorts of 10-10-10 Competition
4 pm: Sisters in Law - winner Fund for SB Social Justice Award
7 pm: Who's Harry Nilsson - popular doc
9 pm: Night of the Dog - winner Gold Vision Award

• Sunday February 19, Marjorie Luke
1 pm: Shape of Water - local favorite doc
3 pm: Shorts Program - a long shorts program including most of the shorts in the fest
7 pm: King Leopold's Ghost- winner Best Documentary

• Sunday, February 12, Metro
7 pm: Planet Ibsen
7:15 pm: Karla
7:30 pm: The West Wittering Affair
7:45 pm: Special Thanks To Roy London

Brooks Students Geared Up for SBIFF Project
The public is invited to behind the scene tours Sunday, February 12, beginning at 9 am, 27 E. Coat St., SB. Forty-two selected students will team with mentors to film the Kodak-Sponsored, 35mm, Narrative Short Film Project. While filming live scenes during SBIFF students will gain real world experience with the professional equipment and skills used to make big budget Hollywood movies—thanks to Brooks staffers Lorette Bayle, Tracy Trotter, and Dale Angel. Mentoring industry pros include Steve Traxler, Charlas Minsky, Perry Lang, and Wayne Goldman. www.brooks.edu

SBIFF Hub
Hotel Santa Barbara's lobby will once again buzz with excitement as you mingle with filmmakers and festival goers from around the world. Contact: 957-9300, info@hotelsantabarbara.com. www.hotelsantabarbara.com

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Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

The Jewish Culture of Hollywood - March 4, breakfast 8:15 am, panel 9 am, Congregation B'nai B'rith
Moderator: UCSB professor Mashey Bernstein. Panelists: author Kathleen Sharp, actress Lori Saunders, long-time CEO of Commercial Talent Agency Bernard Saunders, and TV writer and producer David Debin, RSVP: 895-5152.

Screenwriters Association - Thursday, March 9, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Jeanne Martin and Pamela Jaye Smith will help enrich your stories, characters, and enhance your sales pitches. They'll also discuss current trends and timeless themes in films. Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net.

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily for an hour at these set times: Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 pm, Saturday & Sunday at 7 pm. www.sbchannels.tv

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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APRIL

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Digital Days Teen Filmmaker Competition – Deadline Extended: April 7
Prizes include software from Apple, Adobe, AVID, MasterColors, Plus Digital Days of Summer scholarships and more. Winning films will be webcast, podcast, and screened at the award ceremony and on The SB Channels. Contact: 730-1551. www.digitaldaysfest.com/pdf/2006_teen_film_app.pdf

Alliance for Creative Commerce Spring Mixer - Tuesday, April 11, 5:30-7:30 pm, Restaurant NU
Come join your colleagues in creative enterprise. Admission: Free, includes appetizers and opportunities for self-promotion. Contact: Mashek@sbcc.edu. www.thealliance.us

Screenwriters Association - Thursday, April 13, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
David Michael Wieger has worked at Sundance with top directors and screenwriters and has produced screenplays for major studios, including Wild America for Warner Brothers. Contact: Chuck Kent, 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Roll-Up-Your-Sleeves Screenwriting – April 21-23, Villa Rosa Inn
Learning to write a great script from Emmy-winning screenwriter Vickie Patik. Cost: $295 includes lunch both days. Contact: Marcia Meier, (805) 964-0367, sbwritersconference@cox.net. www.sbwritersconference.com

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 www.sbchannels.tv

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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MAY

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Student Film Festival – Deadline: May 1
Students of all ages are eligible in either the high school or college level categories. Contact: 895-9230, takenapsoften@aol.com. www.studentfilmfestival.org

Young Filmmaker Competition – Extended Deadline: May 6
Children ages 6-17 are encouraged to submit three to five minute digital films. They also need judges—a great opportunity to build your resume. Contact: Paige Shields, 696-9449, paige@whizkidz.net. www.WhizKidz.net

Digital Days Festival - Thursday, May 11, Arlington Theatre
Teen filmmakers are the focus, starting at 3:30 pm, with awards, prizes, and amazing technology demos in the lobby—featuring virtual reality and gaming. The presentations are FREE so bring your friends and family. The reception at 5:30 pm, features food by Virginia Caters, and is followed at 7 pm by live music by local surf legend Tom Curren. At 8:30 pm is the SB premiere of Chasing Dora, by filmmakers Wes Brown, son of Dana Brown (Stepping Into Liquid), and T.J. Barrack. It documents three surfers who follow legendary Mikey Dora's concept of surfing eight-foot waves with no wetsuits, natural boards, and no judges. Event benefits the Surfrider Foundation and local youth media. Contact: Richard Corwin, 730-1551, rcore@aol.com. www.digitaldaysfest.com

Screenwriters Association - Thursday, May 11, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State St.
Humor writer Ernie Witham leads a discussion in-the-round. Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Women in Film – Saturday, May 13, 9 - 11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Julie Caitlin Brown uses songs, humor, life experiences, and examples from running her Celebrity Management company, Illumina Productions, to teach you how to release self-doubt in your presentations. Includes full buffet breakfast: $10 members/students, $15 nonmembers. Contact and RSVP by May 12: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

Alliance for Creative Commerce May Mixer - Monday, May 15, 5:30 pm, Restaurant NU
Come and join your colleagues in creative enterprise. No Host bar, appetizers, and opportunities for self-promotion. Free. www.thealliance.us

Cinema Italiano - May 27-28, Fe Bland Auditorium, SBCC
Classico film series during I Madonnari which features Italian comedy, including Divorce Italian Style. http://www.italianheritagesb.org

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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JUNE

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film – Saturday, June 10, 9 - 11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Guest Speaker Patrick Horton PhD, The Story Coach (www.thestorycoach.com), will discuss "Telling Stories—Selling Lies; The Truth (and lies) About Success in Hollywood." Includes full buffet breakfast: $10 members/students, $15 nonmembers. Contact and RSVP by June 9: 962-1754, 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

Teen Summer Video Camp - Monday-Friday, June 19-30, 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 414 E. Carrillo
Students 12 to 17 years old learn camera operation, lighting, field and studio production, and storytelling. Contact: kimberlyford@cox.net.

Filmmaker and Radio Producer Grants - Wednesday, June 28, 2-4 pm, SB Downtown Library
Find out about getting funding through the California Documentary Project. RSVP: fkelley@calhum.org. www.californiastories.org/guidelines/guidelines_ca_doc.htm

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 www.sbchannels.tv

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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JULY

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Digital Days of Summer—Teen Filmmakers Camp
July 10-15, Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm; Saturday 9 am-6 pm
July 17-22, Monday-Friday, 2-6 pm; Saturday 9 am-6 pm
Location: Whiz Kidz, Turnpike and Hollister. Cost: $350/week if you sign up before June 10, $500/week after. Contact: 7301551, digitaldayscamp@aol.com. http://www.digitaldaysfest.com/camp/pdf/camp_app06.pdf

Screenwriters Association – Wednesday, July 12, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State
Kate Herbert, a former Hollywood script analyst, currently heads an Arizona college television and film department. Her books, Writing Scripts Hollywood Will Love and Selling Scripts to Hollywood, have been steady industry sellers. Contact: Chuck Kent, 681-0230, chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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AUGUST

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

SB Ocean Film Festival - Deadline: August 31
The mission of the Festival is to provide a visually stunning event, designed to entertain, educate, and inspire an appreciation of the ocean. www.ocean.com/resource.asp?resourceid=1286&catid=&locationid=1

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 www.sbchannels.tv

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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SEPTEMBER

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Screenwriters Association - Thursday, September 14, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Robert Fate is a former TV and film screenwriter, cameraman, and Academy Award winner for innovative technical achievement in film. He'll introduce his fast-action crime novel, Baby Shark, and will discuss writing, TV and film work on many levels. Contact: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

Cinema Italiano - Fridays, September 29-October 20
www.italianheritagesb.org

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

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OCTOBER

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Cinema Italiano - Fridays, September 29-October 20
www.italianheritagesb.org

Micro-Budget Feature Film Production Seminar - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 9 am-4 pm, Goleta Valley Community Center
John B. Macurdy teaches the basics of screenwriting, producing, casting, financing, directing, and distribution. Only 16 seats are available. Cost: $105. Contact: (310) 874-9730.

Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film - Saturday, October 14, 9-11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Speaker Louise Levison, moviemoney.com, specializes in writing business plans for film and other entertainment-related companies. Includes full buffet breakfast: $10 members/students, $15 nonmembers. Contact and RSVP by October 13: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

SB Ocean Film Festival – Friday, October 20, 8 pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall
www.ocean.com/resource.asp?locationid=1&resourceid=5315& ProdId=&CatId=1&TabID=&SubTabID=

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 www.sbchannels.tv

SBCC Student Film Guild – Thursdays, 10:30 am, Club Room, Student Services building
Open to students looking to create films, critique movies, and learn about production from peers. Contact: 965-0581 x3022.

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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NOVEMBER

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film Networking Breakfast - TBA
Contact: (805) 962-1754, (805) 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net .

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog

TIXSTAR: The Place to Get Your Tickets has moved into Morning Glory Music on State Street. Half price tickets to all major venues, including the Arilngton, Lobero, Music Academy, Marjorie Luke etc., in Santa Barbara. www.ticketmaestro.org/ticketmaestro/commPartner.asp 1-800-504-8587

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DECEMBER

Film Production Guide: New Applicants - This is a self-service directory, so you must register to be listed. To apply, go to www.filmsantabarbara.com/index.php?cat=122&subcat=173

Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net

Women in Film - Saturday, December 9, 9-11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Guest speaker: Kim Adelman, author of The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films. Cost: $10 members/students, $15 nonmembers, includes full buffet breakfast. RSVP by December 8: 962-1754, 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.

SCAMP Holiday Party - Thursday, December 14, 6 pm, Riviera Fine Art Gallery, 927 State St
Back by popular demand, the new and improved SCAMP (formerly known as The Alliance for Creative Commerce) re-launches. Come find out the exciting plans for the newly amped SCAMP. Membership application available on the website.Cost: $25. www.thealliance.us

The Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.thealliance.us/filmweekly

The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 www.sbchannels.tv

IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm

SBIFF Blog - Movie reviews, Cinema Society news, and more. www.sbfilmfestival.org/blog