Archive for March 5th, 2010

EMU & the Michigan Production Alliance Host Free Film Seminar

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Eastern Michigan University & the Michigan Production Alliance present:

Harvey Ovshinsky’s

How to Produce a Career in Film and Video Production

Saturday, March 27, 2010
9 a.m. to noon OR 1:30‐4:30 p.m.
Morning registration: 8:30 Afternoon registration: 1:00
Eastern Michigan University’s Quirk Theatre
THIS EVENT IS FREE

Harvey Ovshinsky

Harvey Ovshinsky

  • Have the Michigan filming incentives sparked your interest in a career in
    film and video production?
  • How can you cash in on the demand for storytelling required for broadcast,
    cable, the Web and institutional and corporate communications?
  • In the meantime, how do you find work when there aren’t any jobs?

This seminar is both an introductory program offering practical advice for students and others new to the industry – as well as a highly motivational refresher course for anyone who is struggling in mid – career and could use some help in polishing and honing their survival skills.

How to Produce a Career in Film and Video Production focuses on the branding and entrepreneurial side to film and video storytelling. It is rich with content; providing participants with real‐world examples and personal stories about how to start out, grow, and sustain a career in Michigan’s burgeoning, yet tenuous, production environment.

Topics include:

  • “How do you make work when you can’t find any?”
  • “How to rewrite your story so that your job search has a happy ending”
  • “The 10 best mistakes I ever made and what I learned from them”
  • “Plan C: Should I stay in Michigan or should I go?”

More about Harvey Ovshinsky

The Detroit News describes this producer and story consultant as “one of this country’s finest storytellers.” Harvey’s work, which spans the universe of print, broadcast television and radio, digital storytelling, as well as primary, secondary, and university education, began in the turbulent ’60s and continues full force today.

IN FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION:

Harvey Ovshinsky has been awarded broadcasting’s highest honors including a national Emmy, a Peabody, a duPont ‐ Columbia University Award, and the American Film Institute’s Robert M. Bennett Award for Excellence.

The Quirk Theatre at Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, off I94.  For campus map and parking information go to:  EMU Map & Directions

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HGTV “All American Handyman” Contest – Casting

Friday, March 5th, 2010

HGTV New TV Series Casting!

HGTV

HGTV is seeking charismatic, energetic, non-professional handy men and women to participate in the upcoming competition series, “All American Handyman”. Strong carpentry skills, experience with tools, creativity and excellent problem-solving skills are a real plus. The winner will be awarded a significant prize package.

To apply, click below to download the application form and the rules and eligibility requirements.

Download the “All American Handyman” Application Form
Download the “All American Handyman” Rules and Eligibility Requirements

You can e-mail your completed application form to allamericanhandyman@hgtv.com, or print it out and send it via snail mail to the address listed near the bottom of the application form.

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“Dark Prism”, “Bondsmen” and “Citizen X” Casting Call (Ferndale, MI)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Talent Call: for Actors Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Actors for the following projects, various roles casting now:

Dark Prism (feature film / crime thriller): Seeking Full Cast and Extras
Bondsmen (documentary): B Roll, Interview or Voiceover
Citizen X (TV): B Roll

Location: Via Nove, 344 W 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220 P: 248.336.9936
Directions: On 9 Mile, just west of Woodward Ave, north side of the street
Time and Dates: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 – 6:30PM to 9:00PM

Actors have your resume and bio, head shots, and demo real, if you have one, with you at the audition. Those with a professional perspective on acting preferred. Currently we are in preproduction with 2 films, 2 television pilots, 3 trailers and shots for a documentary. Over the course of the next year we plan to do these projects and some affiliate work. The auditions will be under consideration for these projects.

Please send an email to ldebruyn@redlinecinema.com for a copy of scene sides in MS Word document format.

Once you have received the sides, please pick and prepare one of the included scenes along with a scene or monologue of your own.

Future Projects:

Hidden (feature film): Seeking Full Cast
Cold City (feature film): Seeking Full Cast and Dancers

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