AIVF Jefferson County
Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers

Ezine Number 62, January 22, 2004
 
Update on "For One English Officer"
 
There was a scheduling change for the APT showing of T.N. Mohan's documentary "For One English Officer". The new time is Tuesday, January 20th at 9:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. Check your local listings for the APT channel in your area.
 
Check  http://www.reelscene.com/announce/annoindex.html
 
Salon meeting
 
The next meeting of the AIVF Jefferson County Salon will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at the Irondale Public Library. For  details and a map go to the Salon web page at http://www.reelscene.com/jeffcosalon.html . The meeting is free to the public.
 
Script Development Workshop meeting
 
The next meeting of the Script Development Workshop will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday February 19, 2004 at Books & Co. For details and a map to the store go to http://www.reelscene.com/scriptdevelop.html
 
News of the web site
 
I will be making small changes in the way the Ezine is mailed. This is to make technical refinements and diagnose certain problems so that I can decide which automated mailing software would best serve our needs. This data will hopefully reduce the number of bounce backs and ensure that access to the Ezine can get to the public with as little trouble as possible.
 
The Production/Casting Announcements page has been moved to http://www.reelscene.com/announce/annoindex.html  , please change your bookmarks.
 
And with our current State budget crisis I'll be starting a Grants page at http://www.reelscene.com/grants/grantindex.html . The grant information I've been running in the last few Ezines will be posted in one location to make easier to locate. This page will not be inclusive but will be of some additional grants that might supplement the ones available from The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA).
 
Filmmaking grants, funding

2004 ITVS Funding Initiatives
 
Deadline: Ongoing
 
Independent Television Service (ITVS) funds and presents independently produced programming for public television (PBS). ITVS seeks projects that take creative risks, spark public dialogue and serve underserved audiences. All genres are eligible, including documentary, drama, animation and innovative combinations. For more info: http://www.itvs.org/producers/funding.html
 
Update of "Big Fish" 
 
"Big Fish" is nominated for four Golden Globes. The awards will be this Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. CST. The categories are 'Best Picture-Comedy or Musical' , 'Albert Finney-Actor in a supporting role' , 'Original Score-Danny Elfman' , 'Original Song-"Man Of The Hour" music and lyric by Eddie Vedder'   
 
Film Festivals    click to http://www.reelscene.com/festivals/festindex.html

Alliance For Community Media 2004 Hometown Video Festival
 
The Hometown Video Festival honors and promotes community media and local cable programs that are first distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) access cable television channels. Awards are presented to creative programs that address community needs, develop diverse community television formats, and move viewers to experience television in a different way. Hometown is local cable's largest festival.
 
Eligibility
The Hometown Video Festival welcomes non-commercial programming from media professionals, nonprofessionals and youth. Entries must have had their first telecast on a local cable access channel on or between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003. Some categories require specific criteria to be met in order for an entry to be eligible. Be sure to read the category descriptions carefully so that your entry will not be disqualified.
 
Entry Fees
Alliance member= $40 per entry
Non-member=       $70 per entry
 
Entry Deadline
All entries must be received by February 15, 2004.
 
Ship entries to:
 
HOMETOWN VIDEO FESTIVAL
c/o TCTV
440 Yauger Way SW, Suite C
Olympia WA 98502
 
For complete details and to download forms and a PDF brochure go to www.alliancecm.org .
Questions, contact Hometown Coordinator Deborah Vinsel hometown2004@tctv.net
 
Tribeca Film Institute Seeks Minority Projects
The Tribeca Film Institute debuts a new program during the 3rd Tribeca Film Festival called TRIBECA ALL ACCESS, occurring from May 3 – 6, 2004. The program will provide a bridge between U.S. based minority filmmakers and the film industry.
The program is looking for projects in development with an ethnic minority director attached.  Projects for consideration are narrative features with a complete screenplay and documentary features that are works-in-progress with partial footage shot.
The entry deadline is February 13, 2004
Entry fee:
$50 per entry 
For complete details and forms, please visit: www.tribecafilminstitute.org and click onto 'All Access'

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