2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS & NEWS
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
SB Screenwriters Association - Thursday, January 10, 7:30 pm, Downtown Borders
TV actress, executive producer and novelist, Deborah M. Pratt, discusses careers in series TV and introduces her new sci-fi novel. Contact: Chuck Kent: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.
Digital Technology in Filmmaking - Wednesday, January 16, 5 pm, Cabrillo Arts Center Keynote speaker Jeff Barnes, Co-Founder of CaféFX, followed by a panel of prominent filmmakers, including SB locals Andy Davis and Richard Corwin, will shed light on new trends like HD, 3D projection systems, and digital distribution. Cost: $30 before January 15, $40 after, includes dinner. www.centralcoastmit.com
Women in Film - Saturday, January 19, 9-11 am, Café Del Sol, 30 Los Patos Way
Guest speaker: Andrew Zinnes, co-author of The Documentary Film Makers Handbook: A Guerilla Guide. Cost: $15 members/students, $20 nonmembers, includes full buffet breakfast. RSVP by January 18: 962-1754, 967-8881, greenskiesproductions@cox.net.
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SBIFF 2008 - January 24-February 3
www.sbfilmfestival.org
Get daily updates, special information, Festival insights, and even a recommendation or two, on SBIFF Director Roger Durling's blog. www.filmgeekconfidential.com
Sidebars
To The Maxxx: extreme sports & documentaries
Latino Cinemedia: films from spain & latin america
East X West: Asian cinema
Reel Nature: nature films series
Apple Box: family film festival for children
Eastern Bloc: featuring films from Eastern Europe;
SB Filmmakers: includes seven World Premiere films.
Reel Nature
Organized by our favorite underwater cinematographer, Mike deGruy
Arctic Tale – Saturday, January 26, 10:30 am, Metro 4
Saving Luna - Saturday, January 26, 7 pm, Center Stage & Tuesday, January 29, 12:30 pm, Victoria Hall
Crude – Sunday, January 28, 11:15 am, Metro 4 & Monday, January 28, 7 pm, Center Stage
Panels
It Starts With the Script - Saturday, January 26, 11 am, Lobero
Moderated by Variety columnist Anne Thompson.
Movers & Shakers - Saturday, January 26, 2 pm, Lobero
Brings together top producers to discuss their craft.
Location Location Location: The Greening of Hollywood - Thursday, January 31, 6 pm, Marjorie Luke
Showcases resources and techniques for creating environmentally-friendly film and video productions.
Directors on Directing - Saturday, February 2, 11 am, Lobero
Moderated by Peter Bart, producer and co-host of AMC's Sunday Morning Shootout.
Creative Forces: Women in the Biz - Saturday, February 2, 2 pm, Lobero
Moderated by Madelyn Hammond, Chief Marketing Officer, Variety.
By Local Filmmakers
Shall We Gather at the River – Friday, January 25, 12:30 pm, Victoria Hall & Sunday, January 27, 4 pm, Center Stage
Exposes dangerous health and environmental practices in the modern meat and poultry industry. www.shallwegatherattheriver.com
A Ticket Out of Poverty - Friday, January 25, 6:30 pm, Victoria Hall & Sunday, January 27, 1 pm, Center Stage
We Played Marbles: Remembering a Stolen Childhood - Saturday, January 26, 7 pm, Marjorie Luke
MatchMakers - Saturday, January 26, 4 pm, Marjorie Luke & Monday, January 28, 4 pm, Center Stage
Reveals the business of finding a mate. Contact: 448-9261, paul@westbeachfilms.com.
Iron Boy - Sunday January 27, 1 pm, Marjorie Luke & Tuesday January 29, 9:30 pm, Center Stage
Looking Up Dresses - Wednesday, January 30, 4 pm & Friday, February 1, 7 pm, Marjorie Luke
After getting dumped for being "too nice," Jade Williams has until the end of a church service to convince his girlfriend he's actually a wild man. www.lookingupdressesmovie.com
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IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
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
SB Screenwriters Association - Thursday, February 14, 7:30 pm, Downtown Borders
Local author/screenwriter Ken Williams will introduce his second novel, Shattered Dreams, A Story of the Streets. Contact: Chuck Kent: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
Latino CineMedia Festival - February 2008
This Festival celebrates the creative vision of Latino and Native American filmmakers, in partnership with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. 805-966-7223 www.sblatinofilm.com
SB African Heritage Film Series - February 2008, Fe Bland Forum, West Campus, SBCC
Thought-provoking movies, Kidz Films, documentaries, & post-film discussions. 805-899-1160 www.sbahfs.org
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
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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MARCH
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 Santa Barbara Film Weekly - a wonderful resource for all film and media professionals. It contains news, events, jobs, and spotlights on local talent. www.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
Best of Banff Film Festival - March 2008 7:30 pm, UCSB Campbell Hall
Award-winning, cultural and adventure short films. Arts & Lectures tickets: 805-893-3535
SB Screenwriters Association - Thursday, March 13, 7:30 pm, Downtown Borders
Everyone Loves Raymond screenwriter and co-executive producer Ellen Sandler discusses Raymond and 25 other network shows she’s written, and introduces her The TV Writer’s Workbook. Contact: Chuck Kent: 698-2025, chuck.kent@verizon.net.
Acquiring Audio in the Field - Saturday, March 15, 10 am-12:30 pm, 414 E. Carrillo
Steve Gordon shows how to add quality to your production with proper audio techniques. See demonstrations of a variety of microphones and their correct usage. Cost: $20, $10 members at the door. Contact: 963-3893, lisa@sbchannels.tv. www.sbchannels.tv
International Student Film Festival – Deadline: Monday, March 31
Based in Carpinteria. www.studentfilmfestival.org
The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily. www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 & 21 www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
Digital Days - May, 2008
High Definition screenings, seminars, workshops, tools, renowned speakers, & teen filmmakers. www.digitaldaysfest.com
Reel Loud Film Festival: UCSB Student shorts - May 2008
A collection of Silent shorts made by UCSB Students set to live music. Contact: Joe Palladino, UCSB, 893-2347. www.filmstudies.ucsb.edu
SB Human Rights Film Fest – Tuesday-Thursday, May 27-29, UCSB Campbell Hall artsandlectures.sa.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=1123
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.
The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily. www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
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
Women in Film - TBA
Contact: 962-1754, 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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 & 21 www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
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 .
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily. 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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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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
The Santa Barbara Channel - For local cultural arts on Cox ch.17 & 21 www.sbchannels.tv
IV Movie Screenings: Hot Friday Nites - Great films www.magiclanternfilms.org/magic.htm
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily. Check website for schedule. 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 1-800-504-858
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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
Santa Barbara Screenwriters Association - Second Thursday of the month, 7:30 pm, Borders, 900 State Street
Contact: chuck.kent@verizon.net
SB Ocean Film Festival – A partnership between two local groups: new-media company, The Ocean Channel, and the non-profit Environmental Defense Center. An evening of stunning films from around the world, highlighting the ocean's natural beauty, adrenaline sports on the water, and important issues of marine conservation. Contact: michael@ocean.com. www.sboceanfilmfestival.com/filmmakers.html
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.filmsantabarbara.com/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
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
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
OUTrageous!: Santa Barbara LGBT Film Festival - November 2008
Contact: 963.3636. www.outrageousfilmfestival.org
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.filmsantabarbara.com/filmweekly
The Creative Community - This series which showcases local talent airs on Santa Barbara Channels, Channel 21 daily. 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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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
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.filmsantabarbara.com/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
Indie Coop – Networking events for local independent producers. indiecoop.ning.com
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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