AIVF Birmingham
Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers
 
Ezine Number 51, October 7, 2003
 
"Big Fish" news
 
Online trailer for "Big Fish" now available. Rather than worry over a ten second clip, you can now see a two minute trailer of the upcoming movie "Big Fish". Viewable in Real Player or Windows Media Player you can enjoy Trailer 1 at the following  link,
 
 
and if you want to go to the Sony/Columbia Pictures "Big Fish" web site, you can click through the following banner ad link,
 
Script Development Workshop
 
The next meeting of the Script Development Workshop will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16 at Books & Co. in Brookwood Village. Bring a script you are working on and share it with like minded peers. At the last meeting someone brought their own feature length script. The meeting generally last to 9:00 p.m. although you are free to stay and talk till store closing. For more information contact Angela at angela@boang.com .
 
Auditions, casting calls
 
-sent in by Talentscouts
 
AUDITION NOTICE: "Camp D.O.A." 
Saturday, October 18, 2003,  horror film, film is rated R, some nudity

 Location:   Magic City Film

                 228 18th Street North  (Downtown) Birmingham near Alabama Theatre

                Casting Director:   Joyce Sharp   (Alabama)

Time:  2:00-5:00 P.M.        

Need experienced actors.  Bring headshot,  resume, and audition reel (if available).

Film is projected to shoot between December and February.  Selected actors must be

available for consecutive days if needed.  Will be filmed in Alabama.

Cast Requirements:

African-American or Hispanic Male, Age range 18-25, one role comedy type personality; 4 other roles

African American Female, Age range 18-25    

Hispanic or Ethnic Female, Age range 18-25, attractive model type

African-American Male, Age 50's, distinguished

Caucasian Male, Age 18-25, handsome, average build  hip-hop type

Female, any ethnicity, Age 25-50 height 5' 10" +full bodied, athletic build

Caucasian Female, (this role requires nudity) Age 18-25, regular build, shoulder length hair, attractive, 

wears swimsuit under clothes.

Location needed
 
-sent in by Jeanine Pope
 
I am seeking a cabin for the week-end of Dec. 12-14.
It is for a one day shoot of a short film that has mostly interior shots.
The cabin and exterior needs to look isolated and fairly rustic.
Will need to accommodate cast and crew for the duration of the shoot.
 
Easy automobile access and electrical availability a plus.
 
If you have anything like that or know of any place, please contact me at my email
 
Jeanine Pope  popessa@yahoo.com
 
Panasonic Digital Filmmakers Grant
 
Do you have a great idea and need a 24P to shoot it on. Panasonic will be giving away a AJ-SDX900 DVCPRO camera package and editing set up. Deadline is December 31, 2003. For more information go to
 
Kodak redesigns black & white reversal film
 
Kodak has redesign two of it's black and white reversal stock. The films - Tri-X Reversal Film 7266 and Plus-X Reversal 7265 - are coupled with a lab process that is more efficient and easier on the environment. The films are designed to reduce static resulting in cleaner images throughout the filmmaking process. An improved bleach process eliminates use of heavy metals and the precipitate in the tank is easier to clean, making it easier on the environment and easier to maintain. These films also incorporate Eastman Keynode numbers, which simplify cross-referencing and conforming cut motion pictures footage to edit decision lists (EDLs).
 
For more information go to
 
From The Ezine Editor
 
Thanks again for your recent comments, they have generally been favorable. Each response is important in  carrying out the improvements to better serve you. I've been working on various compatibility issues with all the e-mail systems everyone has. Some things work well and other things don't. I'll keep at it and work out a balance that everyone will enjoy. Again, for the next week, I'll be off-line and on-line.
 
If you would like to respond with any comments, updates, announcements, blurbs, quips, jibs, exhortations or advice, you can contact,
 
Ezine Editor, aivfbham@bellsouth.net