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September 7th, 2010
Phoenix Film Office Now On Twitter!
The Phoenix Film Office has recently created a twitter account. To follow us, subscribe to “@filmphoenix”! Twitter will be used to announce upcoming events the Phoenix Film Office is working directly with as well as upcoming job opportunities. The account will also notify followers about the completion of recent projects that have utilized the services of recent projects and provide updates and news on the Film Office.
Updated September 3rd, 2010
The Film Office Closed for Labor Day
The Phoenix Film Office will be closed in observance on Labor Day this coming Monday, 9/6/10. If you have any shoot requests for this weekend, please send them ASAP.
Updated September 2nd, 2010
IFP Filmmaker Conference
September 19 - 23, 2010 – NYC
Taking place during the 32nd annual Independent Film Week, IFP’s five-day Filmmaker Conference: The Future of Film, is the must-attend event that welcomes the independent film community to participate in discussions on financing for docs and narrative films, finding an agent and manager, outreach and audience building, working on a micro-budget and much more during a full week of case studies, panels and debates.
Buy passes by THIS FRIDAY 9/3 for a chance to pitch your film, tv or new media project to top executives.
Don’t pass up your chance to learn the ins-and-outs of financing, producing and distributing your movie and sustaining a career with reps from BBC, BMI, Cinereach, College Humor, Cinetic, HBO, Impact Partners, Kickstarter, Magnolia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Roadside Entertainment, Sony Picture Classics, Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival and many more.
For more information about the Conference and to purchase passes go to: www.filmmakerconference.com
Updated September 1st, 2010
The More You Know – Notes from the Film Office
Marketing Yourself
Are you a film industry professional looking to market yourself or your company? There are a couple of things you can do.
The Arizona Production Association publishes a manual every year listing crew and companies related to the film industry located in Arizona. This manual is distributed to production companies and producers looking to film in Arizona and is promoted by the Phoenix Film Office, the Arizona Film Office and other film offices around the state. The same manual is also available on-line and you may visit it to find out current rates to list yourself. The site is: www.azproduction.com
The Phoenix Film Office also has a production manual that is only available on-line. There is no cost to be listed with us, but we limit the people in our manual to those with Greater Phoenix mailing addresses (Greater Phoenix includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Gilbert, Cave Creek, Buckeye, Apache Junction, Maricopa, etc.). To view the manual, click on “Production Manual” in the left navigational bar. If you wish to list yourself, simply follow the appropriate link below and fill out the information and your listing will be up in about a week! You may only be listed three times.
The Phoenix Film Office also asks that you update your listing with us as events in your life change (address, email, phone numbers or you are no longer working in the film industry).
For Crew (individual freelance people), go to: http://copwww05.phoenix.gov/forms/film/ProductionPersonnelListing.aspx
For Production Services (companies that offer a service such as hotels or equipment houses), go to:
http://copwww05.phoenix.gov/forms/film/ServiceListing.aspx
Updated August 31st, 2010
2nd Annual Almost Famous Film Festival 48 Hour One-Shot Challenge
There's just over a month to go until the kickoff of the 2nd Annual A3F 48 Hour One-Shot Challenge. So far 17 teams have registered and will be creating a 1-4 minute film with just two clicks of the camera. The one-shot premise will surely test your actors' resolve and your director's creativity.
Free A3F giveaways to team leaders, low entry fees, a cool party to commence your 48 hours (t.b.a.), qualified judges, a public screening in a stadium-seating auditorium, and a memorable experience for everyone involved as we aim to make you Almost Famous!
For more information or to register your team, visit www.thea3f.net/oneshot_10/index.php
Updated August 27th, 2010
A Message from the President of the Arizona Film and Media Coalition
To the Arizona film community,
As we get further into the summer and further removed from the disappointing campaign to change and extend the Arizona film tax incentive program, I thought I should provide an update on what has been happening and what appears to be the course of action before us.
While enjoying cooler climates on my vacation this summer, I continued to work with various groups and Senators to lay the groundwork for the next chapter in the Arizona film incentive saga. There have been numerous meetings, conference calls and open forums to build on and expand the support and progress we made last spring.
As a result, we will have a draft of a new Bill ready for review the first week of September. It is modeled on SB 1409, the Bill from the last session with changes and improvements.
It is also a consensus bill in that the components were approved after a long series of meetings and compromises by the various groups working to enact new motion picture tax incentives. I know from being at nearly every meeting from November of last year through today that the new bill's components are a vast improvement from the existing law.
That said, no agreement, bill or law that is a compromise could incorporate the views or goals of the various groups represented in their entirety. This bill has pieces of each group's wants and needs. The draft bill that will be available next week is a starting point. It may change in many ways in the coming months and during the next legislative session.
Some of the items included are: Making the program a rebate instead of a tax credit, putting TV series at the front of the line after their first year of production, expanding the expenses that qualify and putting a time line and process in place for submitting paperwork after filming has been completed.
These are just some of the changes. I encourage you to look at the AFMC web site in the coming weeks for a posting of the draft bill.
The AFMC is having elections in September, and that means someone else will be leading the charge for the next year. It will be hard to not be at the forefront of this fight. I have always fought for the best interests of the Arizona film community and you, the members of that community.
Thank you for the support you have shown to the AFMC and all you have done to help us make Arizona the best filming destination it can be.
Sincerely,
Michael McGinn
President AFMC
Updated August 25th, 2010
Phoenix Film Office in the News
The Arizona Republic published an article based upon the Phoenix Film Office Economic Impact Report released on July 15th. The article discussed the current state of the local film industry based upon numbers reported to the Phoenix Film Office.
Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
2nd Annual Art Auction
Call for Artists
Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists (VLAA) is seeking art donations for the upcoming annual art auction on Tuesday, September 28th from 5:00-8:00PM at Local Breeze Patio Cafe. All mediums of art are welcome (e.g. paintings, photographs, sculptures, tickets to events, etc.). To donate, please email arts@asu.edu or call/text 602.561.7323.
VLAA is a Pro Bono organization with the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Our mission is to help artists and arts organizations of all possible genres get the legal assistance they need. As part of that mission we are working to bridge the communication gap between artists and legal professionals.
Because we are a pro bono organization your donation is tax-deductible. We invite all artists who donate to attend the auction to network with attorneys and other artists.
Last year we exceeded our fundraising goals by 30%, we hope to surpass our expectations once again this year!
The location for our art auction will be Local Breeze Patio Cafe located at 606 North 4th Avenue from 5:00-8:00 PM. Light hors d’ouvres will be served.
For updates and more info about the VLAA please visit www.artsadvocacy.org.
Feel free to e-mail any questions or comments to arts@asu.edu.
Updated August 23rd, 2010
IFP - Women Filmmakers' Group: Introductory Meeting
When: THU 08.26
Time: 6:30PM
Where: IFP Phoenix/PFF Classroom
1700 North 7th Avenue, Suite #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Who is this for? Female writers, directors, producers,
actors, editors, DPs and anyone else who wants to be
more involved in Arizona's filmmaking community. Come join us
for networking, collaboration, support and education for
Arizona's women filmmakers. FREE
Contact Carol Benwell at: womenfilmmakers@ifpphx.org
IFP Filmmaker Conference – Keynotes Announced!
September 19 - 23, 2010 – NYC
Sheila Nevins (President, HBO Documentary Films), Liz Rosenthal (Founder & Director, Power to the Pixel) and John Sloss (Founder, Cinetic) have been announced as the Independent Filmmaker Conference's 2010 Keynotes.
They will speak along with panelists from BMI, CollegeHumor.com, Crowdstarter, HBO, IFC, Magnolia Pictures, National Geographic Films, SXSW, This is That Productions, Tribeca Film Festival, Withoutabox and more!
Taking place during the 32nd annual Independent Film Week, IFP’s five-day Filmmaker Conference: The Future of Film, is the must-attend event that welcomes the independent film community to take an active role in debating where filmmaking is going next.
In addition to daily case studies, debates and one-to-one in depth “Conversations With…,” IFP is giving attendees an opportunity to participate in interactive discussions, live pitching and online contests. This is an opportunity for the audience talk back and to add their voice.
For Conference updates, schedule, and to purchase passes, go to: www.filmmakerconference.com.
Buy passes by 9/3 for a chance to pitch your film, tv or new media project to execs live at the conference!
Updated August 20th, 2010
Justin Bieber MTV VMA Promo
On July 26th, Justin Bieber filmed his promo for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards promo in downtown Phoenix. The interior and stage shots were done on sets constructed at the Phoenix Convention Center. The exterior shots with the 100+ screaming fans was done outside of the Orpheum Theatre and City Hall. The local crew did a great job!
Updated August 17th, 2010
Casting Recruiters Needed for MTV Series
Looking to hire outgoing, ambitious, relentless Casting Recruiters for a hit MTV series. MUST be incredibly hard working, adaptable, confident approaching strangers and telling them about our show. Must be comfortable with the nightlife and going out in the Scottsdale club scene. (Connections with club promoters/owners are a plus!)
If you have a positive attitude and you're willing to do whatever it takes to find the right people for our show, send us your resume, salary requirements and references. Please only apply if you are ready to hit the ground running and available to start immediately. Must be ready to work Tuesday/Wednesday through Sunday, for the next 9-10 weeks.
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you via email!
Updated August 16th, 2010
2nd Annual One-Shot 48 Hour Challenge 2010
October 8-10, 2010
Today is the last day for discounted early registration fees!
One Shot to Become Almost Famous
Last year's inaugural One-Shot Challenge was such a huge success, we decided to bring it back this fall and test teams' ability to tell a compelling story with just two clicks of the camera. Welcome to the toughest and most rewarding film challenge in the Southwest!
How Does It Work?
The One-Shot Challenge takes place October 8-10, 2010. Teams will attend a kick-off party where certain guidelines will be revealed and then you have 48 hours to write your story, gather your cast and crew, find your location, film your 1-4 minute film and turn it in before the deadline. Sound easy? Think again!
Don't live in Phoenix? No problem, compete from out-of-town!
Registration
To register, visit the site and you can pay the entry fee with a credit/debit card or PayPal account. Be sure to select your team's A3F History from the drop-down menu and type in your Team Name for the challenge. The entry fee is $30 (July 1 - Aug 16), $40 (Aug 17 - Sept 17) and $50 (Sept 18 - October 8). No refunds on entry fees.
Updated August 13th, 2010
PFS Screening: The Desert of Forbidden Art
When: Friday, August 20th
Time: 7:30PM
Where: Phoenix Art Museum
1625 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602.257.1222
www.phxart.org
The Phoenix Film Society presents a screening of the The Desert of Forbidden Art at the Phoenix Art Museum.
Featuring narration and voices by Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed Asner
Synopsis:
How does art survive in a time of oppression? During the Soviet rule, artists who stay true to their vision are executed, sent to
mental hospitals or Gulags. Their plight inspires young Igor Savitsky.
He pretends to buy state-approved art but instead daringly
rescues 40,000 forbidden fellow artist's works and creates a museum
in the desert of Uzbekistan, far from the watchful eyes of the KGB.
Though a penniless artist himself, he cajoles the cash to pay for the
art from the same authorities who are banning it. Savitsky amasses
an eclectic mix of Russian Avant-Garde art. But his greatest discovery
is an unknown school of artists who settle in Uzbekistan after the
Russian revolution of 1917, encountering a unique Islamic culture, as
exotic to them as Tahiti was for Gauguin. They develop a startlingly
original style, fusing European modernism with centuries-old Eastern traditions.
Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed Asner voice the
diaries and letters of Savitsky and the artists. Intercut with recollections of the artists' children and rare archival footage, the film takes us on a dramatic journey of sacrifice for the sake of creative freedom.
Tickets: Tickets for this event are free for IFP Phoenix and
Phoenix Film Society members. You must go to the Brown Paper
Ticket link to reserve tickets for you and a guest.
Just click Begin Order or call 602-955-6444.
For more information on the Phoenix Film Society
Screening Series or to join, go online at www.phxfilmsociety.com
or call (602) 955-6444.
RSVP and purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
Updated August 11th, 2010
IFP Independent Filmmaker Conference
September 19 - 23, 2010 - New York City
Taking place during the 32nd annual Independent Film Week (formerly IFP Market), IFP’s five-day Independent Filmmaker Conference is the must-attend event for film and media professionals to learn how today’s creative choices and business decisions are impacting tomorrow’s artists, industry and audiences - and shaping the future of independent film and media-making.
Bringing together over 2,000 top business executives, filmmakers, producers, distributors and new media pioneers in New York City for daily Keynotes, Case Studies, “Ask-an-Expert” forums, panels and debates, the Conference provides access and opportunity for emerging filmmakers and seasoned industry professionals alike to learn the latest trends in the art and business of independent filmmaking.
For the latest Conference updates, schedule, and to purchase passes, go to: www.filmmakerconference.com.
August 10th, 2010
No Festival Required Cinema Showcase
Date: August 13th (Friday)
Location: Metro Arts Theater (1700 N. 7th Ave)
Time: 7:15 to 9:00 (events before and after the showcase)
No Festival Required continues to bring the best of indie short films to the Valley by showcasing the top 13 entries from the critically acclaimed Rural Route Film Festival. So please join us as we celebrate rural living in northern America!
Schedule
6:30 - 7:15 - Networking, Happy Hour
7:15 - 9:00 - Showcase
9:00- 9:30 - Networking
RESERVATIONS AND PRICING:
Ticket prices: $7 General Admission
$6 for IFP Phoenix Members and NFR Card Holders
Food and drink will be available during happy hour
Updated August 9th, 2010
Screening - "The Dry Land"
Showing August 13th at the Harkins Shea 14!
Winner: Target Best Narrative Film Award at the Dallas Int. Film Festival
Winner: Best International Feature Award at the 64th Edinburgh Int. Film Festival
James (Ryan O’Nan) returns from Iraq to face a new battle—reintegrating into his small-town life in Texas. His wife (America Ferrera), his mother (Melissa Leo), and his friend (Jason Ritter) provide support, but they can’t fully understand the pain and suffering he feels since his tour of duty ended. Lonely, James reconnects with an army buddy (Wilmer Valderrama), who provides him with compassion and camaraderie during his battle to process his experiences in Iraq. But their reunion also exposes the different ways that war affects people—at least on the surface. This moving, taut story of redemption and reconstruction extends beyond a post-traumatic-stress-disorder narrative. O’Nan is heartbreaking as he explores the depths of his internal struggle; Ferrera fearlessly tackles her role of a young wife in turmoil. The Dry Land is about one man’s fight within his own terrain—his country, home, and mind—and his journey to rebuild what he’s lost. The film is rated R.
For more information on the movie, visit www.thedrylandmovie.com
Harkins Shea 14
7354 E. Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 948-6555
Tickets can be purchased at www.harkinstheatres.com/comingSoon.aspx
Updated August 3rd, 2010
Videographer Needed for this Sunday - August 8th
Looking for a fresh, hip videographer to shoot HD video for our high-end, nationally recognized digital food and drink publication this Sunday, August 8th.
We're throwing a party this Sunday, July 8th in Scottsdale AZ and need footage of the event. We have a clear directive from our sponsor about what needs to be captured on film and we need you to help us make our vision come to life.
You must provide your own equipment including camera, mics and lighting. Be able to shoot beautiful macro shots of food, as well as attractive and subtly-lit talking-head style interviews and atmospheric B-roll.
Great opportunity for anyone who wants to update and diversify their reel while being compensated.
Please reply to this post with a link to your work, an equipment list and your hourly rate.
Here are a couple links to give you a sense of the look we're going for:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1445259285976
http://thescoutmag.com/videos/food/857/the_mast_brothers
Updated August 2nd, 2010
Flagstaff Film Festival
Want to see some movies and get out of the Phoenix heat? Head on up north to beautiful Flagstaff for the Flagstaff Film Festival.
The event runs August 9th through the 16th! Also a great time to catch the Arizona Cardinals Training Camp!