The Chapman Slate: Nov. 16 - 22
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***Headlines:
***In This Issue…
***Get your free tickets to the Pusan West Film
Festival:
Dodge College is hosting the Pusan West Film Festival November 20-22. There
will be 6 Korean directors screening their work and 12 exciting Korean films
being showcased. All screenings are free of charge for Chapman students (current
student ID required when tickets are picked up, 1 ticket per student per film).
Chapman students may purchase a single reception admission for $10 or both
opening
and closing receptions for $15. Chapman students can pick up tickets IN PERSON
ONLY from Marion Knott Studios, Third Floor, Room 309. More info and schedule
can be found at www.pusanwest.com.
*** Chan-wook Park DVD collection:
In anticipation of Chan-wook Park’s visit as our Opening Night guest of the
Pusan West Film Festival, we have stocked the archive full of dvds of Park’s
previous films. Please check them out and become familiar with this award-winning
director’s impressive career.
*** James Manos Jr. to speak at Prime Time TV Club:
Prime Time TV club presents James Manos Jr., Emmy-winning writer and producer
of The Sopranos and Dexter. Screening followed by Q&A. Tuesday,
November 17, 7:00pm, 208 Argyros Forum. Everyone welcome!
***Special screening of The Goonies
with director Richard Donner:
This Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 9:00am legendary director Richard Donner (Superman,
Lethal Weapon) will be coming to Tom Mankiewicz’ class to screen the
popular 80’s cult film The Goonies. The screening will be followed
by a Q&A. Everybody welcome. No tickets required. See you in the Folino!
*** Destination Africa 2009 Screening and
Reception:
This Wednesday November 18th at 7 p.m. Come to Folino for "Destination: Africa,"
a special screening event and free reception open to all. Viewers will screen
the 3 student documentaries filmed in Cameroon, West Africa this summer, and
then enjoy Q&A with the students, followed by a reception with African food
and live African music!
*** Business of the Business Panel:
This Thursday, November 19, from 7:00-8:30PM in the Folino Theatre, Dodge College
of Film and Media Arts and The Business of the Biz Speaker Series
close
out the semester with the biggest speaker event of the year: An Evening
with Marc Graboff, Chairman of NBC Entertainment and Universal
Media Studios. Marc Graboff will reveal the secrets that led him to the
top and talk about how the current climate of the entertainment industry looks
for graduates trying to enter the field. The event will feature a one-on-one
discussion focusing on the key decisions that the NBC chairman makes in the
often unpredictable environment of the entertainment business. This is a great
opportunity to learn the nuts and bolts of network television and find out
about
what it’s like to be responsible for some of the biggest deals in television
history! This event is free and open to all Chapman University students, faculty
and staff. The discussion will end with an audience Q&A followed with a reception
in the lobby. For additional information please email The.Biz.of.the.biz@gmail.com
***TV Production Interterm Class:
DO YOU WANT TO MAKE AN HOUR-LONG DRAMA?
Narrative Television has its own version of Location Filmmaking at Interterm.
During the current (Fall) semester, Ross Brown is teaching a course where the
students write pilots for one-hour ensemble TV dramas and one is chosen to
be
shot on HD at Interterm with a budget at the level of location filmmaking.
If this sounds appealing, then apply for Professor James Gardner’s Interterm
course FTV 363/573, SHOOTING THE HOUR LONG ENSEMBLE DRAMA. We need: DIRECTORS,
PRODUCERS, CINEMATOGRAPHERS, EDITORS, SOUND DESIGNERS, SOUND RECORDISTS, ALL
CREW. Step One of the application process is to immediately
register for the course.
Step Two of the application is due Wednesday, 11/25/09.
Students
interested in key creative positions (Director, Producer, Cinematographer,
Editor,
Production Designer, Sound Designer, Costume Designer, Properties Master, Script
Supervisor, Sound Recordist, Assistant Director) should e-mail Professor Gardner.
The subject line of the e-mail should read "TV INTERTERM." Please clearly state
the following in your e-mail: Name; Year in School; Major; Your experience
in
narrative production; Position for which you are applying; Specific skills
and
strengths that make you a strong candidate for that position; A second position
in which you are interested; Resume. Please also drop off a DVD example of
your
work in Prof. Gardner’s mailbox before next Wednesday, 11/25/09 at noon. Other
students wishing to participate but unsure of crew position desired should
also
e-mail Prof. Gardner by 11/25/09 with a resume and a letter outlining three
possible areas of interest. Contact Prof. Gardner if you need permission to
enroll in the course. This is a great opportunity for students at any level
to gain hands-on, production experience.
Step Three of the application is a review of applications
by a faculty team. E-mail notifications to those chosen for key positions will
go out on Wednesday, 12/02/09. Other crew members will be assigned positions
at a later date. Post-production for pilot will occur in spring semester in
Harry Cheney's FTV 364/574 PRIME TIME PRODUCTION: EDITING THE ENSEMBLE DRAMA,
however, we will assemble an editor’s cut by the end of Interterm. This class
will replicate a real world experience in the rigors of producing a single-camera
dramatic series on a weekly basis with advanced level instruction in the production
of an episodic ensemble drama. A company consisting of multiple
directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, etc. will join the group of
writers who created the show. The cast will be SAG and Non-SAG. Just like Location
Filmmaking, the production will require many hours of commitment, with the exact
schedule to be determined.
The first general meeting of all the participants will be on 1/4/09 at 10:00am
in Room 121. Everyone must be present; those absent will be dropped from the
program. No exceptions! All students must attend pre-production meetings/workshops
during the week of 1/4 to 1/8 and will need to be able to commit to the full
production schedule, which will be approx. 12 shooting days between 1/11 and
1/30. Additionally, key creatives will be required to meet for casting and pre-production
in the month of December, schedule to be determined.
***Interterm Documentary Class with students
from Singapore:
(FTV 389/589 Cross Cultural Documentary). This Interterm engage in an exciting
course on cross-cultural, personal, and identity documentary filmmaking
in collaboration with visiting Singaporean students from our Singapore
campus. The first week will involve a series of field trips in and around
Orange County and Los Angeles, as we examine the diverse set of cultures around
our home. During the second two weeks, small teams will make a documentary
about the complexities of culture and identity, using documentary film
as a tool for uncovering the many layers of meaning behind these concepts.
Complete the workshop with a finished film that promises to be both revealing
and powerful. Taught by Michael Kowalski and Sally Rubin. Contact kowalski@chapman.edu for
more information.
***Community Voices: Spring Documentary Workshop:
Community Voices is a brand new documentary course being offered this spring.
Students will work in small teams, partnering with local non-profit organizations
to make meaningful and powerful films about a range of social issues and causes,
such as domestic abuse, race and non-violence, world peace and culture, and
the environment. These intimate, character-driven films will be used by the
organizations as tools for change, and emphasis in the class will be how to
make an impact on the world and on issues you care about through documentary
film. Class meets Tuesdays 7-9:45pm. Open to all students, no prerequisite.
If interested in enrolling or for more information contact rubin@chapman.edu.
***Screenings this week:
(All screenings are in the Folino Theater and are free and open to all students,
unless otherwise noted.)
Monday, 7:00pm: 70’s Cinema with Michael Phillips, screening Rocky
(dir. John G. Avildsen, 1976)
Tuesday, 1:00pm – 3:45pm: History of Film Class, screening Stagecoach
(dir. John Ford, 1939)
Tuesday, 7:00pm: Industry Insiders with Prof. Alex Rose and Filmmaker-in-Residence
Tony Bill, screening Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story (dir. Tony
Bill, 2002)
Tuesday, 10:15pm, Argyros Forum 202: Chapman Film Culture Club, screening
Badlands (dir. Terrence Malick, 1973)
Wednesday, 9:00am – 1:00pm: Evolution of Film Language with Tom Mankiewicz,
screening The Goonies (dir. Richard Donner, 1985) followed by a Q&A
with Richard Donner (Superman, Lethal Weapon)
***Upcoming Festival submission
deadline:
Nov. 17 – Tiburon Film Festival – Mar. 18 – 26 in Northern California (No
entry fee for student films) www.TiburonFilmFestival.com
Nov. 20 – Black Maria Film & Video Festival – Feb. 5 – Jun. 30 tour through
U.S. (Entry fee is $35) www.blackmariafilmfestival.org
Nov. 20 – Dallas International Film Festival – Apr. 8 – 18 in Texas (Entry
fee is $30) www.DALLASfilm.org
Nov. 20 – Florida Film Festival – Apr. 9 – 18 in Orlando (Late entry fee
is $45) www.floridafilmfestival.com
This festival is Academy-accredited
Nov. 23 – Athens Int’l Film and Video Festival – Apr. 23 – 29 in Ohio (entry
fee is $30) www.athensfest.org This
festival is Academy-accredited
Nov. 30 – Creteil Int’l Festival of Women’s Films – Apr. 2 – 11 in France
(No Entry fee) www.filmsdefemmes.com
Nov. 30 – Fresno Film Festival – Apr. 16 – 18 in California (student entry
fee is $20) www.fresnofilmworks.org
Nov. 30 – Independent Film Festival of Boston – Apr. 21 – 28 in Massachusetts
(student entry fee is $20) www.iffboston.org
Nov. 30 –DC Independent Film Festival – Mar. 4 – 14 in Washington D.C. (entry
fee is $20 - $25) www.dciff.org
Dec. 1 – Seattle Int’l Film Festival – May 20 – Jun. 13 in Washington (entry
fee is $50) www.siff.net This festival is
Academy-accredited
Dec. 2 – London Int’l Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film – Apr.
28 – May 3 in U.K. (No Entry fee) www.sci-fi-london.com
Dec. 4 – Provincetown Int’l Film Festival – Jun. 16 – 20 in Rhode Island
(early entry fee is $20) www.ptownfilmfest.org
Dec. 14 – Edinburgh International Film Festival – Jun. 16 – 27 in Scotland,
U.K. (early entry fee is $20) www.edfilmfest.org.uk
Dec. 15 – Aspen Shortsfest – Apr. 7 – 11 in Colorado (entry fee is $50)
www.aspenfilm.org This festival is Academy-accredited
Dec. 15 – Sunscreen Film Festival – Apr. 29 – May 3 in St. Petersburg, Fl.
(Student Entry fee is $25) www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com
Dec. 19 – Palm Beach Int’l Film Festival – Apr. 22 – 26 in Florida (early
entry fee is $30) www.pbifilmfest.org
*** Screenplay Competition Deadlines:
Nov. 16 – CineStory Screenwriting Awards (entry fee is $45) www.cinestory.org
Nov. 30 – ION Television Movie contest. ION Television is partnering with
the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) on a screenplay writing contest dubbed
Act I: The ION Television Movie Contest. Dramatic screenwriters will have the
chance to win a development deal for a TV movie on ION Television with their
original drama script. To enter the contest, writers must submit a movie treatment
(5-10 pages) and the first act of their screenplay (20 to 40 pages). The deadline
for entry is November 30, 2009. Visit www.nytvf.com
and www.iontelevision.com for more
information.
Dec. 1 – BlueCat Screenplay competition – (Entry fee is $50) Winner receives
$10,000. Four finalists receive $1500 each. www.bluecatscreenplay.com
Dec. 4 – Hamptons Int’l Film Festival Screenwriters’ Lab (early entry fee
is $50) http://hamptonsfilmfest.org
*** Other Contests/Grants:
*Make a commercial and Win $5000:
Submit your commercial and fulfill the following: make it
no longer than 30 seconds in length; feature the name of the show (2009 AKC/Eukanuba
National Championship); include the following details: date of show: Dec 12
& 13, location: Long Beach Convention Center and ticket information (www.akc.org
or Ticketmaster); offer your contact information (before or after the commercial);
title it "2009 AKC Eukanuba Commercial Contest" and upload to You
Tube. Once you have uploaded it, submit it to our YouTube group at http://www.youtube.com/group/AKCEukanubaContest
The winner will be determined through those who recieve the MOST VIEWS.
The deadline for final submissions is November 30, 2009 by noon For more details
log on to: http://frankgroffinc.com/commercialcontest.html
*Win $10,000 making a video on a socio-political topic:
The Fraser Institute’s 2009 Student Video Contest is an opportunity for these
students to flex their film production muscles and win $10,000 in cash and
electronics prizes! These prizes are being given away to the best videos addressing
the topic: What is the appropriate role of government in the economy? Economic
freedom, barriers to trade, fiscal responsibility, taxes, subsidies, protectionism,
wealth redistribution… the creative possibilities for a video are endless!
Students can even win $750 just by getting their friends and classmates to star-rate
their video on YouTube. Canadian and foreign students are welcome to enter –
the economic analysis is the same for everybody! Video entry URL and contact
info must be submitted by November 30, 2009 to student@fraserinstitute.org Full
contest details can be found at: http://www.fraserinstitute.org/studentsandlearning/forstudents/Video_Contest.htm
* Vado HD Pocket Cam Contest:
Creative Lab challenges the next generation of filmmaking talent to make a
film with the Vado HD Pocket Cam to win cash, prizes and industry internships.
See Derek Horne in Rm#333 to check out a camera. Once you check out the camera,
you must sign up to enter the contest and receive exclusive contest updates
at www.vadofilmcontest.com The films can be narrative, documentary, or any other
creative format but must be shot exclusively on the Vado HD Pocket Cam and be
under 5 minutes. You may however record the audio separately and then mix that
with the video footage during editing. The Vado HD Pocket Cam is PC and Mac
compatible. You can plug it right into your computer via USB. The short videos
are due by December 4 at Midnight. You can submit through YouTube and promote
the videos via Facebook. There is an audience award in addition to juried awards.
Voting will start as of now through Dec. 4. Winners are announced on Dec. 7th.
And the winning films will be on the website www.vadofilmcontest.com
See the website for more information and online entry forms. Check out Red Harbor,
a sample video that was made entirely with the Vado HD Cam, at www.vadofilmcontest.com
*Call for Papers at Regional Pop Culture Conference:
The 2010 SW/TX PCA/ACA Conference will be held in Albuquerque, New
Mexico at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Proposals are now being accepted
for review for the Film (General) Area. 20-minute presentations ranging from
critical essays to analyses employing recognized research methodologies are
sought. Deadline for submissions is December 15, 2009. Listed below are some
suggestions for possible individual presentations, but topics not included here
are also welcome. The black and white aesthetic: pre-1960s or post-1960s; Ideological
themes in contemporary films; The film flashback: weak script device or important
narrative tool? ; Subtext no more: special effects as the dominant message in
contemporary films Horror remakes; OR, consider a contribution to this year's
conference theme: Science Fiction and Fantasy Films as Popular Culture. Some
suggestions: The best SF films - and why! Critical themes in animated films
What fantasy film worlds tell us about contemporary culture ; If you are interested
in presenting in the Film (General) Area, submit a proposal with these items:
100-250 word abstract, including paper/presentation title Current curriculum
vitae Working bibliography for your paper Contact information: name, address,
and email. Send to: Richard Crew, Film (General) Area Chair Dick.crew@gmail.com
Proposals for panels of 3-4 presenters are also welcome, as well a proposals
for discussion panels of 3-6 participants. Contact the area chair above for
additional information on panels. This regional popular culture conference
draws an international roster of participants.
*Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship:
It is that time of year again. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2010 Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship,
awarding three $10,000 scholarships to students looking to pursue careers in
Children's Media. In addition to the monetary award, successful applicants are
mentored by children’s programming professionals during the academic year. The
Scholarship application deadline is January 15, 2010. The following
link provides details for the scholarships: http://cdn.emmys.tv/foundation/rogersscholar.php
*Want to be a Student Correspondent at the 2010 Oscars?
Once again, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mtvU are
offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your students: a chance for two
college journalists to win a trip to Los Angeles to cover red carpet festivities
and backstage activities at the 82nd Academy Awards. The Grand Prize winners
will be awarded a spot on the red carpet as well as credentials for access to
backstage press rooms. Submission deadline is December 18th.
For more information, please visit http://oscars.mtvU.com. If you have
any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me
***Jobs Listings:
*Search for jobs on Panther Connect:
Chapman’s Career Development Center provides career services, events, and
resources for DCFMA students. Log into Panther Connect to search for more job
and internship postings and access additional search engines!
Log in here: http://www.chapman.edu/CDC/students/pantherConnect.asp
*Train to become an agent at Paradigm:
Paradigm Talent Agency is seeking an assistant to work in our very busy mailroom.
Duties include scanning inventory, uploading headshots, updating credits on
client resumes, printing and binding of scripts, sorting through morning mail,
distributing trades and other daily tasks. Our mailroom employees are
trained to become assistants and from there they have the potential to become
agents within our company. If you are interested this career path, please
email your resume to careers@paradigmagency.com
*Assistant Job at Talent Agency:
Established Entertainment company is seeking an assistant with a can-do attitude.
Qualified candidate will have 1-2 years experience working in the entertainment
world. great attitude, personable, excellent phone demeanor and manners, responsible,
works well under pressure ,multi tasker – handle phones/rolling calls, logging
calls, meet & greet visitors, clerical duties, scheduling, booking travel.
Must be familiar w/ the entertainment industry. Great opportunity for growth. Email
resume ASAP to tammyc@24seveninc.com
*Part-time Assistant Job:
A boutique below-the-line talent agency located in Downtown Los Angeles is
seeking a highly skilled part-time assistant. Ideal candidate will be detail
orientated, prompt, and responsible. Jobs will include filing, data input, and
answering phones. Excellent opportunity for the right person to learn how a
small agency runs. Position could become full time for the right candidate.
Please email resume to courtney@thegelleragency.com
*Assistant job in Comedy Department:
Senior Talent Manager/Head of the Comedy Department seeks a full time Executive
Assistant. Interest in comedy is a must, and knowledge of the comedy business
is preferred. Applicants must be resourceful, hard-working, detail-oriented
and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Typical assistant
duties including answering phones, scheduling meetings, and client interaction.
Please email cover letter and resume to coral@thecollective-la.com
*Assistant to talent manager:
Management 360 is seeking an assistant for one of our talent partners. Ideal
candidates have an excellent educational background with a degree from a four
year university. One year desk experience at a talent agency or management company
as a paid assistant is a non negotiable requirement. Must be thick skinned,
dedicated, a self starter and have a strong desire to be a talent manager. If
you do not meet all these qualifications, please do not apply. Send resumes
to jobs@management360.com as an attached
pdf or word file.
*Web developer/Graphics editor:
Apples and Oranges Productions is looking for a hard-working, detail-oriented,
and creative Web developer and graphics editor to join our West Coast office
as a part- to full-time contractor. Apples and Oranges Productions creates television,
film, theater and Web content and currently has offices in New York and Southern
California. We are looking to update our current site http://www.nyc-oc.com/,
as well as launch additional Web sites for our upcoming projects. Work would
be on a contract basis and would be held to strict deadlines. Must know Silverlight,
as well as Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge of search
engine optimization tactics and additional video graphics software (Maya) a
plus. Open to students of all levels. Please send a resume and a digital portfolio
of your work to jacobm@itmentors.com
*Shoot videos for Le Gourmet Kitchen:
Located in Orange, Le Gourmet Kitchen Ltd. Is a Kitchen and Bath design firm
that specializes in the luxury market throughout Southern California. They
need someone to produce, film and edit short videos and testimonial films to
be used as promotional material for the growth of their business and company
website. Compensation will be discussed pending a better understanding of time
involvement. Contact Bruce Colucci at 714.939.6227 or bruce@legourmetkitchen.com
See more information about the company at www.legourmetkitchen.com
*Screenwriter needed to write life story of Liz Taylor lookalike:
From Carole Reed: To write a script for a movie of my life. I have all of
the information it just has to be put in story form for a movie. I have been
doing appearances as Liz Taylor for 40 years and I have been on talk shows,
Gerald, Sally Jesse Raphael, you name is and I have been on the show I have
videos to prove it. I have put together questions and answers regarding how
I was discovered as Liz Taylor so the would have to be put in story form. I
am looking for a movie about my life I was told from the time I was 5 years
back in West Virginia that I looked like Elizabeth and I never dreamed in a
million years I would doing appearances as her and being on TV on talk shows
and traveling all over the world making appearances as Liz. Not sure how to
answer this start immediately or as soon as you can now not sure how long it
will take you. I have questions and answers that I could also email to you and
it would just be a matter of making a story out of it and of course I would
help all I can to answer any and all questions you would have I am trying to
get something done before something happens to my mother so she can see it.
Not sure how to answer this not sure what you charge. I can email this with
questions and answers as soon as I hear back from you. You can email your email
address to me and I will forward the info. If you need to speak to me I can
be reached at 714-639-7859 Home Phone or 949-951-4377 Cell Phone. I will
visit your internship and My phone numbers are listed if you need to talk to
me call me any time.
***Internships:
*Marvel Studios Internship:
Part-time Unpaid Internship at Marvel Studios – Film studio that has produced
Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk. Anyone interested in comics, film development
and production. Undergrad and grad, film studies, business, all encouraged to
apply. A proficiency in the Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator) and
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) is not required but preferred. (Prior
knowledge of the Marvel Universe and its various properties is a definite plus.)
Responsibilities include script coverage, extensive project research, filing,
faxing, photocopying, and other office duties. Early January to early-mid
December. 20 hours/week. Unpaid. Please email resume and cover letter to: marvelstudiosinternship@marvel.com
ATTN: Internship Coordinator NO CALLS PLEASE
*Internship with Focus Features:
Focus Features, part of NBC Universal, is offering Internships in a variety
of different departments in both its Los Angeles and New York offices. These
Internships are unpaid and require documented school credit from a four-year
accredited college or university. Candidates may apply for positions within
the departments listed below. When applying for an Internship, please include
which department or departments you are most interested in: Acquisitions (Los
Angeles only), Development, Distribution, Publicity, Executive (New York only),
Finance (New York Only), International Sales (New York only), International
Servicing (New York only), Marketing, Operations, Physical Production (New
York only), Post-Production. Focus Interns must make a 90-day commitment and
receive academic credit for their work. They must commit to at least two full
days per week and provide a letter from a four-year accredited college or university
stating that they will be receiving credit for their work at Focus Features.
Interns must be at least 18 years of age and be a standing sophomore or above.
Please note that all Focus Internships are unpaid. Any Focus Intern candidate
should show initiative and be open to learning. Candidates should also be computer-literate,
must have in place a reliable way to commute to and from the office, work well
in a professional office environment, and – last but not least – have a passion
for movies. SPRING INTERNSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOV 28TH. Please
e-mail your cover letter and resume, specifying the Department that you’re
interested in Interning within the subject line, to:
NY.Internships@focusfeatures.com or LA.Internships@focusfeatures.com
You can also apply at http://www.nbcunicareers.com/internships/coasts.shtml
*Development Internship at DreamWorks Animation:
Now accepting resumes for the Spring Program (part-time, credit-only) starting
around 1/25/10. DreamWorks Animation seeks an Intern for the Show Development
department in Glendale, CA. Intern will assist department in supporting multiple
development projects by setting up meetings and presentations, pinning, moving
and organizing Storyboards, scanning original artwork and archiving. Intern
will be occasionally involved in providing support for Artistic Development
and Outreach events. Intern will gain knowledge of both the Story and Visual
development process as well as the expectations of an entry level position in
a production environment. Must be a Junior or Senior BA/BS candidate currently
enrolled in a four-year college/university; Communications and/or Film/Cinema/Media
Studies majors preferred. Candidates should be well organized, highly self-motivated
individuals who function well in fast-paced, frenetic production based environments.
Those applying must be confident and proactive with excellent communication
skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) and feel comfortable interacting
with employees at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of office management
software packages (Excel, Word, Netscape Communicator and Messenger, and FileMaker
Pro) is necessary. If you are interested in this internship, please send a cover
letter and resume to internships@dreamworks.com, indicating SPRING SHOW DEV
INTERN in the subject line. Applications accepted until Dec. 25, 2009.
*Production Internship at DreamWorks Animation:
Now accepting resumes for the Spring Program (part-time, credit-only) starting
around 1/25/10. DreamWorks Animation seeks Production Interns for our Glendale,
CA location. Interns will be assigned to a department on an animated feature
film and assist production office staff with various support duties. This will
involve heavy multi-tasking and schedule coordination responsibilities. Must
be a Junior or Senior BA/BS candidate currently enrolled in a four-year college/university;
Communications and/or Film/Cinema/Media Studies majors preferred. Candidates
should be well organized, highly self-motivated individuals who function well
in fast-paced, frenetic production based environments. Those applying must be
confident and proactive with excellent communication skills (written, verbal
and interpersonal) and feel comfortable interacting with employees at all levels
of the organization. Knowledge of office management software packages (Excel,
Word, Netscape Communicator and Messenger, and FileMaker Pro) is necessary.
If you are interested in this internship, please send a cover letter and resume
to internships@dreamworks.com, indicating SPRING PRODUCTION INTERN in the subject
line. Applications accepted until Dec. 25, 2009.
*Expense Paid Media Internships in NYC this Summer:
International Radio & Television Society Foundation hosts their 2010 SUMMER
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in New York City from June 6 - August 7, 2010. The IRTS
Summer Fellowship Program teaches up-and-coming communicators the realities
of the media industry and business world through a nine-week,
expense-paid fellowship , which includes practical experience
and career-planning advice. Fellows gain full-time, "real world" experience
at New York-based media companies. In addition, the Fellowship provides the
opportunity to network with industry professionals, take related field trips,
and attend panels, lectures and group discussions. The Summer Fellowship Program
is competitive. Students must be college juniors, seniors or graduate students
at the time of application. For detailed eligibility information, log on to
our website www.irts.org
and follow the link to "College Programs." Travel,
housing and living allowance included. Application deadline is December 1,
2009, 11:59PM
*Internship at RKO Pictures:
RKO Pictures, the world’s oldest movie company behind the classics: Citizen
Kane, King Kong, It’s a Wonderful Life and more recently Are We Done
Yet? and Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is seeking bright, eager creative
development interns for the spring semester to help with the company's new and
developing feature film projects. Intern needs to be able to work independently
as well as in group discussions. Ideas will be discussed, challenged and further
developed. Intern needs to be a self-starter, creative, aggressive, and fun
to work with. Must have strong writing and communication skills and a strong
interest the film industry. The internship is very hands-on and consists of
researching, giving notes on projects, writing coverage, film analysis, assisting
executives in the field, and basic office work. Interns must be available at
least 2-3 days a week. The internship starts in early January and ends in May/June.
It is a great opportunity to learn and gain experience of the industry. This
is an unpaid internship. PLEASE NOTE – You must be a student and eligible for
college credit. Please send resume and cover letter to at jonr@rko.com
*Internship at Scott Stuber Productions:
Interns have a wide range of responsibilities from script coverage to research
to receiving desk experience. This internship will focus on the development
of both film and television. It should give you valuable insight into the many
stages of film and TV development from the acquiring of rights, to the early
stages of pre-production through production and finally to release. It
will also provide you with a sense of how a production company operates. Please
send resume to Stuberreception@univfilms.com
If
*Gamma & Density Co. Internship:
Attention all Cinematography
Students. Hollywood based company seeks part-time unpaid interns. Our company
provides tools for all types of Cinematographers – We have worked on Iron
Man I & II, The Tudors I-IV, Quantum of Solace, Babel,
The Kite Runner, State of Play and many more. Anyone interested
in photography or cinematography film development and production will be the
best fit. Undergrad and grad, film studies are all encouraged to apply. A proficiency
in MAC is a plus as well as in the Adobe Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator)
and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Responsibilities include developmental
projects, extensive project research, general office duties. Other responsibilities
will vary depending upon your experience. We are looking for a couple interns
so please email resume and cover letter to: jbauer@gammadensity.com ATTN: Internship
Coordinator NO CALLS PLEASE
*Internship at Summit Entertainment:
Summit Entertainment’s Theatrical Distribution Department is looking
to fill an internship. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to the
entertainment business or to expand your knowledge of the industry. Theatrical
Distribution Intern (1): Will assist with various tasks, primarily the collection
and entry of box office reports, and learn about theatrical distribution in the
United States. Internship Requirements: Knowledge of Microsoft
Office including Word and Excel and the Internet, Excellent communication skills,
Detail oriented, Hard working, reliable and organized, Previous experience in
the entertainment industry a plus. This internship is unpaid and you must
be eligible to receive university/college credit. Proof of eligibility for credit
will be required. For consideration, please send your resume and cover letter
to resumes@summit-ent.com.
*Katalyst Internship Program:
Katalyst Media, headquarters located in Los Angeles, is an original content
production company creating Digital Media, Television and Film properties.
Founded in 2005 by partners, Ashton Kutcher and Jason Goldberg, Katalyst film
credits include The Butterfly Effect, Guess Who, and
Spread. Television property credits include the hit series Punk'd and Beauty
and the Geek. Digital Media properties include the Blah Girls (www.blahgirls.com) and the reality series
KatalystHQ (www.funspace.com/katalysthq).
Katalyst seeks enthusiastic and qualified interns for Spring 2010. The
internship is unpaid but it provides a friendly and creative environment.
This is a great opportunity to obtain hands-on experience and insight into the
inner workings of a multi-faceted entertainment production company. Students
are not only integrated into a specific area but opportunities arise to work
with other departments and projects. To qualify, students must receive college
credit and commit to at least 2 full days a week for a minimum of 10 weeks.
Below please find a brief job description for each department: Film:
An interest in film development is a must; duties include script coverage, brief
errands, and supporting the Director of Development. Digital Media: Interns
needed to assist with digital properties, including the in-house web series
Katalyst HQ. Duties include, but are not limited to, content upload & syndication,
production support & brief errands, and database management. Knowledge of
HTML and Excel useful but not required. Ideal candidate possesses a strong interest
and understanding of social web/networks (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, & MySpace)
and video on the web. Production: An interest in production is desired;
duties include, but are not limited to, supporting the Vice President of Production,
organizing and prepping shoots, dealing with logistics, helping to facilitate
communication, and assisting with basic finance processes. Knowledge of Excel
is required. Applicants must be detail oriented, multi-tasking, and willing
to learn. If you are interested in an internship position, please submit a cover
letter and resume to Ana Villasenor by fax to (323) 785-2715 or by e-mail to
ana@katalystfilms.com If there is a specific department of interest to you,
please indicate your preference on the cover letter.
*Development Internship at TV Production Company:
Sander/Moses Productions is currently seeking highly qualified TV development
and digital media interns for the spring term. Students will gain valuable exposure
to a variety of facets of the entertainment industry and will be a critical
part of a production company with shows in development and production at television
networks and media outlets (digital, unscripted, scripted). Candidates must
possess resourcefulness, a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Applicants
must have reliable transportation and be able to receive college credit from
an accredited, undergraduate college/university. Knowledge of Word, Excel,
Photoshop , Flash, PHP, XML and Final Cut welcome but not necessary. Please
send resumes to amanda@sandermoses.com
www.sandermoses.com
*Rumpus Entertainment Internship:
Spring Semester Intern needed for Rumpus Entertainment. Rumpus is the production
company of director Steve Carr (Paul Blart: Mall Cop). Candidate should
have strong story skills and passion for broad comedy. Duties include: reading,
coverage, notes, research, filing, and miscellaneous office duties. Unpaid
internship. FOR CREDIT ONLY. Send resumes to pete@rumpusla.com.
*Spring Internship
at Management Company
We are an A-list management company located at Sunset and Doheny. We represent
high profile actors, writers and directors and as well as produce motion pictures.
This is a very small office, so the experience will be hands-on. Internship
duties will most likely entail script coverage, preparing submissions, research
and occasional runs. Interns will gain invaluable knowledge, industry experience
and contacts as they work directly at the heart of the office. This internship
is for school credit only and is unpaid. Students must have the appropriate
paperwork/ documentation before the start of the internship. This internship
will begin around the 1st week of January. Email resumes and cover letters RE:
“Internship” to reception@mediatalent.com, and please include your weekly schedule/
available days and hours.
*Intern for one of the former Spice Girls:
Melissa Nakamura is a Chapman alum and she is the Executive business manager
for Mel B, Scary Spice of the Spice Girls. Melissa is looking for an enthusiastic,
part time intern. Tasks range from business management, paperwork filing, scheduling,
project planning, e-mailing, and running errands. Looking for someone with an
excellent work ethic, ability to adapt on a minute to minute basis, trustworthy,
and listens well to instruction. Can be used for college credit, not mandatory.
Work schedule: Must commit 2-3 days a week Must have reliable transportation
- valid driver's license and insurance required. Please e-mail cover letters
and resumes to Melissa at osiris.ent1@gmail.com
***Congratulations:
*Ritmo do Morumbi (directed by Rhianon Gutierrez, Gabrielle Bashist,
Tyson Hauff, Joshua Kun, Collin Martin, Tyler Zelinsky) won Audience Award for
Best Documentary Short film at the Red Rock Film Festival in Utah last week.
http://www.redrockfilmfestival.com
*Rhianon Gutierrez’ film When I’m Not Alone won the Audience Award
and 2nd place Jury Award at the Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival in
Austin, Texas. http://www.ctdfilmfest.org/
*Kevin Acevedo’s film The Last Page screens this week at the Foyle
Film Festival in Derry, Northern Ireland www.foylefilmfestival.org
*5 Chapman films compete this weekend in the Knight of Shorts Film Festival
in Riverside, CA.: 180 South Street(Robert Bisson), Gringo Loco
(Renee Baltsen), The Last Page (Kevin Acevedo), Le Retour
(Rachel Earnest), and Royalty Free (Mike Bernstein). www.knightofshorts.com
*Traci Carlson (BFA/TBJ ’09) just landed her dream job. Traci starts work
this month as a field producer for Passmore Lab in San Diego. Traci will literally
be exploring the world--the company makes IMAX movies on everything from the
world's deepest caves to alternative culture documentaries.
*Yash Bhatt (MFA/Film Prod. ’07) is profiled in Kodak’s magazine at http://motion.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Education/Filmschool_Competition/Featured/The_Vaudevillian/index.htm
You can also watch The Vaudevillian (dir. Bryan Nest/dp. Yash Bhatt)
on the Kodak website. Subscribe to Kodak’s E-Newsletter at http://www.kodak.com/global/mul/motion/wrt/campaigns/EC00193/entry.jhtml?id=0.1.4.32&lc=en
***Events:
Orange County Film Society Screenings:
Clay Marzo: Just Add Water - Wednesday,
November 18, 2009
7:30 PM - THE STUDIO AT SAGE HILL, 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport
Beach, CA 92657. Free Admission www.sagehillschool.org/studioatsagehill
Have you ever loved something to the point that it becomes what you
live for? Meet Clay Marzo, whose passion for surfing is so pure it defies
description. Take a visually stunning and emotionally powerful journey through
his life. See Clay literally come alive in the ocean as he destroys the waves
of Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, France, Spain and Australia with his wildly creative
surfing. You’ll also experience inspiring testimonials about his incredible
talent from the most legendary surfers in the world. The story also showcases
an awareness-raising glimpse into his life and mind as he comes to understand
both the gifts and challenges of living with Asperger’s.
When in Rome - Thursday, November 19, 2009
7:30 PM - EDWARDS BIG NEWPORT 6, 300 Newport Center Drive,
Newport Beach, California 92660 www.orangecountyfilmsociety.com An ambitious young New Yorker,
disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome where she defiantly
plucks magic coins from a fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion
of those who threw them in: a sausage magnate, a street magician, an adoring
painter and a self-admiring model. But when a charming reporter pursues
her with equal zest, how will she know if his love is the real thing?
***Ads:
*Chapman Alum has 2bed/2bath Condo available for the Sundance Film Festival
from January 25-31. $475 a night - AMAZING location! Great for groups of 4-6.
Alum can also help secure screening tickets at the festival. Please email cherishmcd@gmail.com
if interested.
*Volunteer to produce & shoot documentary video/film. My name is Owen
Newell. I’m on the Board of Directors of Two Guys Grilling out of Dana Point.
We do golf, civic, corporate events as well as private parties. We contribute
15% of our annual gross revenue to charity & we have assisted in raising
$10 million for charitable events over the last two years. We have turned a
superb BBQ menu into real “events”. We include local Beauty Pageant winners
and the U.S. Army in our events. We have unique events. We take snaps of the
events ourselves but what I want to find is a filmmaker or cinema photographer
to do a documentary of our various events over a 60-90 day period. Start with
a U.S. Army event for the Wounded Warriors The project could culminate with
the Playboy Golf Finals, which we are doing 3/2010. Below are links from the
Trevor Ariza Foundation charity golf event, Playboy Golf in l.A. & an article
covering a non-profit event we recently did at the U.S. Army National Training
Center @ Ft. Irwin CA. One or two events a month. Most locally in Orange
County. Some in San Diego or L.A. County. School credit for the documentary.
Students/staff would have full creative control of the project. Each event would
be edited down to 30 minutes. The finished product would be edited down to 30
minutes and would be a narrative for the entire period. The finished product
could be entered in documentary film festivals, in the students & producers
name. If we submitted a 30 second PSA to the U.S. Army & it were selected,
whatever compensation received would be donated to the Wounded Warriors relief
fund & Chapman University Film School. Contact: Owen Newell at 949 246-3431
or ojnewell@metpac.com
*Project Wipeout is a Beach Safety Program of Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach,
California. The program focuses on neck and spinal cord injury prevention in
the ocean environment. A Beach Safety video was produced in 1997
and continues to be seen by thousands of Orange County students each year.
It is mandatory viewing in Orange County Junior Lifeguard programs and has been
requested and distributed to lifeguard departments and hospitals throughout
the U.S. and as far away as New Zealand and Australia. Production of
a new video is planned for 2010. Any film student who is interested in participating
in this production, or taking it on as a school film project, please contact
Kris Okamoto, Director of Project Wipeout, at (949) 633-6825 or e-mail
kenoka@pacbell.net.
*Subscribe to Kodak’s Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Kodak-Motion-Picture-Film/40524618557?ref=nf
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