Hotline Information
Casting Call for 2 Local Commercials - Bozeman Region
Description: 18th Century Explorers (2), Circa 1804
- 1 white male, early 30's to 40's. Height: above 5'10; Weight: thin-ish. Cannot be stocky or overweight.
- 1 white male, late 20's to 40's. Height: 5'9 or below; Weight: average. Can be stocky, but not overweight.
- Actors may be asked to read for both parts. Cue sheets provided at auditions.
- Must be comfortable acting for the camera, brief dialog, working outdoors.
- Must be available for auditions between May 9 and May 14.
Open Call Auditions: May 13th from 3:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Contact: Allison Whitmer
allisonmontana@yahoo.com
Call
406-581-2418 for location
Shoot Dates: May 19, 2008
My Favorite Movie Casting Call
My Favorite Movie will be holding open auditions at the Carroll College Theatre (located in the St.Charles building) May 29th and May 30th between 10:00am and 4:00pm. If you have any questions, please call Isaac at 406-672-9619.
Independent Film Week Call for Entries
Emerging Narrative Screenplay Deadline - Deadline extended to May 15
Documentary Work in Progress - Deadline May 23
No Borders Domestic Screenplay - Deadline May 23
If Selected, Participation is FREE.
Formerly known as the IFP Market, Independent Film Week is the oldest and largest forum in the US for the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent film scene. In 2007, more than 1,000 industry professionals attended Independent Film Week. More than 2000 pitch meetings were arranged with buyers. More than $100,000 total value in the form of cash, product donations & services were awarded. Independent Film Week will help you:
- Connect with financiers & producers
- Meet distributors, broadcasters and sales agents
- Network with festival programmers
The submission fee is $60. IFP membership is required prior to submission (minimum level: Interactive Membership at $35 level).
Acceptance includes full registration to the Independent Filmmaker Conference. For more information, please visit www.IFP.org . If you have any questions email us at FilmmakerReg@ifp.org or call 212.465.8200 x 222.
Celebrating 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking | September 14 – 19, 2008.
Northwest Film Forum Executive Director Position Opening April 2008
Northwest Film Forum seeks an Executive Director to pilot the thriving, growing non-profit film organization. The Executive Director shapes the vision of the organization, oversees operations, spearheads development and fundraising, and acts as the organization’s chief advocate both internally and externally. Northwest Film Forum is a Seattle-based organization operating innovative and award-winning film exhibition, production, and education programs year-round. Annually the organization supports over 600 filmmakers, aids in the production of nearly 80 original works, exhibits more than 200 films, and offers more than 60 workshops. We are seeking a qualified candidate who is deeply passionate about film as art; knowledgeable about and experienced in film production, exhibition, and education; able to articulate and implement the vision of the organization; experienced in non-profit and film arts management; an excellent manager of human resources; and has a proven capacity for strategic planning and fundraising.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and a letter of interest which briefly addresses the following questions: (Maximum length of two pages please)
What are the most interesting changes and challenges for independent film exhibition today?
What are the key issues facing independent filmmakers today?
Please send your materials by post or email to the address below:
Deadline: May 27, 2008
Mail materials to:
Executive Search Committee
c/o Northwest Film Forum,
1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122
Email materials to: executivesearch@nwfilmforum.org
Northwest Film Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
For further information on Northwest Film Forum, our community, the position, and application materials, please see www.nwfilmforum.org. No phone inquiries, please.
Roy W. Dean Grants Call for Entries
The Roy W. Dean grants are now taking applications for documentaries, shorts and Indie features under $500,000. We want films that are unique and make a contribution to society.
The Roy W. Dean Video and Editing Grants are closing soon; NYC grant - 5/30/08, Go Edit Editing - 5/30/08, and the LA film and LA video close 6/30/08. These goods, services, and awards run from $25 to $40,000. Full info & applications on www.fromtheheartproductions.com .
4th Annual Missoula Science Fiction Short Film Festival
Announces a Call for Entries
The Fourth Annual MisCon Short Film Festival is accepting submissions from filmmakers from around the world who seek an audience appreciative of the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Submission is FREE and the deadline for Submissions is May 16th, 2008.
All submissions that meet our criteria will be screened for our audiences from May 23rd - May 26th, 2008. Submissions accepted into the competition will be shown Sunday, May 25th, starting at 4pm. There is a $5.00 fee for the general public to attend the two-hour Audience Award Competition. Filmmakers who have submitted work will be able to attend their scheduled showing and the competition free of charge.
For more details about this film festival visit: www.miscon.org . Please feel free to contact us with any questions:James McGahee (Video Chair)
P.O. Box 7721
Missoula, MT 59807
(406)549-8553
or Bob Lovely (406) 544-7083 (Miscon Chair)
Golf Coast Film Fest Announces Call for Entries
Gulf Coast Film Fest is announcing their call for entries. The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival was created to showcase the discovery of new and emerging artists.
Our Goals Include:
- To encourage the work of the Independent Filmmaker
- To promote the concept of film as an art, offering awards as a means of educational outreach and expanded awareness of independent film
Dates open for submission are from February 14 to May 1, 2008. Late entries (subject to late fee) accepted May 2 to June 27, 2008. No entries will be accepted after that. Golf Coast Film Festival events will take place September 19-21, 2008. For more details about this film festival visit: Gulf Coast Film Festival .
Montana CINE International Cultural & Environmental Film Festival
Announces a Call for Entries
CINE International is a cultural and environmental screenings film festival held every fall in Missoula and is now in its 5th year. Montana CINE International completes a global picture of why and how we live in our world and interact with our environment. While the International Wildlife Film Festival has a special focus with wildlife as the central theme, the subjects of Montana CINE International are broad, featuring issues that explore the human experience and peoples' relationships with nature and their environment.
There is no restriction on production year. Films may be entered whether or not they have been broadcast. Entry forms and information are available at www.wildlifefilms.org . You may also contact the International Wildlife Media Center at 406-728-9380 or iwmc@wildlifefilms.org.
The film entry deadline is August 1, 2008. Festival events will be held October 6-12, 2008 in Missoula, Montana.
HATCH Film Festival - Call for Entries
HATCHfest is a year round non-profit organization, designed to develop and foster the growth of creative minds in various industries through mentorship, exposure, and networking. Since it's inception in 2004, Hatch has successfully developed an environment, from HATCHfest to HATCHlabs that strikes the enthusiasm and stimulation of young artist’s creativity throughout the world, by connecting new filmmakers, musicians, photographers, designers, architects, writers and fine artists with award-winning veterans in the entertainment industry. The annual showcase and festival occurs this October 1-4 2008 in Bozeman, Montana.
HATCHfest is now accepting submissions for the 2008 festival:
March 1: Submissions Open
April 30: Earlybird Deadline
May 31, 2008: Regular Deadline
June 20, 2008: Final Deadline
July 31, 2008: Notification of Accptance
October 1, 2008: HATCHfest begins
Visit withoutabox.com for film submissions.
Visit sonicbids.com for film submissions.
Montana Actor's Studio Meetings
Montana Actor's Studio meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Bozeman Public Library, in the small meeting room. M.A.S. is an informal gathering of film 'folk' of all ages. Our members are age 7 - 70's, and include film and theatre actors, film students and aficionados just interested in the business of making movies in Montana. Monthly meetings are designed for networking, to share ideas and information about the 'biz' and to meet actors and other film folk. The first meeting you attend is free. New happenings at the Studio include weekly audition exercises with casting director, Tina Buckingham and director Pascal Grapard.
For more information contact:
Tina Buckingham
ph: 406-586-9758
email: filmmt@aol.com
Search for LAWN ART
Grand Prix Productions is gathering footage and digital photos for a new book and syndicated television series, which will be called, Lawn Art. They are looking for houses and properties in Montana that have displays of lawn art of any type: mechanical, wind aided, religious, electrical/battery operated, automotive, holiday*, political*, and/or most original. The lawn art can be quirky, humorous, scary, serious or down right silly. We want to see everything!
Each individual participant will need to fill out a release and information sheet. (Click here to view the release and information sheet). They can be either faxed to 310-889-9310 or emailed to lawnart2008@aol.com. The deadline in all categories, EXCEPT holiday and political is July 1. The deadline for political is November 1 and holiday is December 31, 2008.
For more information contact Grand Prix Productions:
Grand Prix Productions
P.O. Box 11134
Beverly, Hills, CA 90213
(310) 889 -9310 office
(310) 889-9310-3 fax
www.GrandPrixProductions.com
lawnart2008@aol.com
2008 South Dakota Film Festival Call for Entries
Submit your films to the second annual South Dakota Film Festival. Short film submissions and feature film submissions are being accepted in the categories of Animation, Documentaries and Narrative. Check ou the website for entry forms and deadlines. And plan to attend this year's festival!
South Dakota Film Festival is looking for films to headline this year's event. Emphasis will be given to submissions made in or by filmmakers from the Great Plains region (SD, MN, ND, IA, WY, NE). However, regional considerations are only one of many factors considered in the final draw of films chosen for the "South Dakota Film Festival". The "South Dakota Film Festival" will screen the "best" films submitted regardless of their geographic origin.
Entries will be accepted beginning March 1st and ending June 30th.
Festival takes place September 19-21 at Capitol Theatre, Alberdeen, SD.
For more information visit www.southdakotafilmfest.org.
CREW CALL
Megalomedia, Inc. is looking to hire Montana crew members
for a contract job in Missoula, MT (the shoot is May 15th-Sept. 30th)
The following crew/production positions need to be filled:
- Production Manager (must have documentary series/reality experience)
- Field Producers (must have documentary series/reality experience)
- Camera Operators (must have large format HD experience)
- Digital Imaging Technician
Please submit resumes as an attachment to jana@megalomedia.com.
Field Producers and camera operators may also submit reels. Include weblink to reel in email or mail to:
Megalomedia
Attn: Jana
6207 Bee Caves Rd. Ste. 125
Austin, TX 78746
International Wildlife Film Festival
May 10-17
The 31st International Wildlife Film Festival (The Changing Planet: A Global Evolution in Media & Conservation) will be held in Missoula, Montana on May 10-17. IWFF is the premier wildlife film event, renowned for its central focus on film, television and the dedicated individuals who make and bring these programs to public audiences. A key focus of the annual IWFF is the critical role of media and its impact on international wildlife conservation efforts.
Our Mission:
To promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature through excellence in film, television & other media
Our Purpose:
- To recognize excellence in the craft & creative presentation
- Promote ethical film practices & ethical treatment of wildlife
- Ensure scientific accuracy and presentation of information
In 2008, IWFF will honor two special individuals with the IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award. These individuals are: Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, of the Wildlife Conservation Society, for his lifelong conservation efforts to save wild cats and their habitat around the world & Hardy Jones, award-winning filmmaker who has devoted his life to marine conservation, awareness and education.
Festival Highlights Include:
- 8 days of Award Winning Films screened at the Historic Wilma Theater
- Seminars, Workshops, Field Trips, Parties, & Special Presentations at the Historic Roxy Theater, on the University of Montana Campus & throughout Western Montana
- Filmmakers Welcome to Missoula Reception sponsored by the Montana Film Office, May 12
- Western Barn Dance Sponsored by National Geographic Television, May 13 – Horse Demos, Fantastic Western Food & Drink, Music by Shane Clouse & Stomping Ground, Dancing and Non Stop Fun at the Saddle Club at the Resort at Paws Up (wear your best western attire!)
- 4th Annual Tarkio Retreat – Forging New Partnerships in Media & Conservation at the Montana Island Lodge on Salmon Lake, May 14
- Special Presentation - Alastair Fothergill, BBC “Planet Earth/Saving Planet Earth” Sponsored by the University of Montana, UC Theater, May 15
- Awards Banquet & Gala, University Center Ballroom Co-sponsored by the University of Montana & IWFF, May 16
- Farewell Brunch Reception, May 17
When festival week is over, the fun and your western experience continues...
Join the Dunrovin Ranch, Lolo Montana, for an unforgettable horseback trip & photography workshop to a real working ranch for the trip of a lifetime. For more information please visit www.wildlifefilms.org . A portion of each registration will be donated to IWFF. Other Special Events throughout Festival Week for youth & families including WildFest & WildWalk, May 10. Please see the Festival Page at www.wildlifefilms.org for details! Or call IWFF at 406.728.9380. We look forward to seeing you at the 31st IWFF May 10-17, 2008 - Missoula, Montana!
31st IWFF Sponsers Include:
Animal Planet, BBC, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, Felidae Conservation Fund, Fujinon, Montana Film Office, National Geographic Television, Nature WNET Channel Thirteen NY, Panasonic, The Resort at Paws Up, Sony, The University of Montana - Missoula, Wildlife Media, And many others...
Contact Info:
Executive Director/Festival Director: Janet Rose
Assistant Festival Coordinator/Technical Coordinator: Margaret Gainer
IWFF- International Wildlife Media Center
Mailing Address: IWFF, 718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana USA
Tel: 406.728.9380; Mobile: 406.880.0683; Email: iwff@wildlifefilms.org
Web: www.wildlifefilms.org.
Yoot Film, Screenwriting and Music Competitions
Yoot Music & Films, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, helps screenwriters, directors, actors and cinematographers make films through our competitions.
Win up to $5,000 and Make a Film or Soundtrack with Us!
Competitions include:
- 60 Second Trailer Competition - Deadline 06/30/08
- Any Genre Short Script Competition - Deadline 06/30/08
- HIV Prevention Short Script Competition - Deadline 06/30/08
- Soundtrack Competition - Deadline 06/30/08
Call for Montana Scripts & Writers.
Logolite Entertainment is a premier independent motion picture production company producing high quality films for the global market. Founded by filmmakers Michael Anderson and Christopher Sepulveda, the company, located in Beverly Hills, California, is funded by independent sophisticated investors and world-class distributors.
For the first time Logolite is allowing unsolicited script submissions, from around the country, in an effort to discover new talent and unique stories from writers typically underrepresented in the Hollywood area. Screenwriters without agency representation may submit their work to be considered for option or purchase, and possible writing assignment.
Please visit www.logolite-ent.com for more information about the company or email csepulveda@logolite-ent.com with questions.