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The Nell Shipman Student Scholarship 2008 - $1,000 College/University Student Tuition
Women in Film/Seattle awards one tuition scholarship per calendar year for a college/university student or matriculating freshman majoring or concentrating her studies in film, video, cinema, or new media and who demonstrates the potential to make a positive impact on the film/video industry.
Qualifications:
• The applicant must be female.
• The applicant must be a student at an accredited college or university concentrating her studies in film, video, or cinema studies, OR be a graduating high school student entering an accredited college or university concentrating her studies in film, video, or cinema studies.
• The applicant must have consistently maintained a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale for two years or have favorable teacher evaluations consistently for two years.
• The applicant must have maintained a permanent residence in Washington State for two years.
Deadline for application:
June 30, 2008.
Award Notification: September 1, 2008
Judging panels will consist of industry professionals and will judge only upon merit.
The scholarship will be paid directly to the school in which you are enrolled.
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FILMS, FESTIVALS and EVENTS
THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT –
Seattle’ 4th Year
Make A Film in 48 Hours! July 11th through July 13th, 2008
The 48 Hour Film Project, the first and biggest of the timed film competitions, brings
teams together to make a movie from scratch. Write, shoot, edit and score original music, all in just 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world in over 30 cities.
Enter today! Space is limited. Register online at 48hourfilm.com.
Team Registration fee is $135. Entry is first come, first served, so check out the website and enter today!
For more information email Seattle Producer krk nordenstrom.
Each completed film is guaranteed a big-screen screening to a real film-going audience at the 750 seat Neptune Theater in the University District, July 15th and 17th, 6:30pm and 9:00pm Tuesday & Thursday. Tickets: $10 - available for sale at the competition kickoff and drop-off, as well as at the Neptune Monday, July 14th.
Sponsor Equal Exchange treats audiences and teams to coffee, tea and chocolate treats.
“DEAR LEMON LIMA” LOOKING FOR INTERNS, SMALL BUSINESSES
Feature film shooting in Seattle this summer seeks dedicated, hard-working interns. No pay, but a great opportunity to work with a talented cast and crew and gain invaluable experience. Positions in a variety of departments are available. The production is also seeking sponsorship from local businesses who, in exchange for their donations, will receive product placement in the film. Contact dearlemonlima for more information about all of these opportunities.
“THE GITS” DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT NWFF, PRODUCER IN ATTENDANCE
Kerri O'Kane's new documentary exploring the rise and tragic fall of Seattle punk outfit The Gits will screen from July 4th through the 10th at Northwest Film Forum. Producer Jessica Bender will be in attendance for a Q on Thursday, July 10th. The film includes intimate live footage as well as interviews with the surviving band members in an effort to examine the mystique of the band and the mystery of front woman Mia Zapata's murder.
WIF-SPONSORED CECILIA MINIUCCHI INTERVIEWED IN FILMMAKER MAGAZINE
Cecilia Miniucchi, the filmmaker sponsored by Women in Film at last year's Seattle International Film Festival talks with Filmmaker Magazine about her upcoming feature “Expired,” starring Samantha Morton and Jason Patric. Miniucchi discusses her new film, her eclectic artistic background, and the great directors who served as her mentors.
TRIBECA LAUNCHES TFI SLOAN FILMMAKER FUND
The Tribeca Film Institute recently launched the TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. They are now putting out a call for entries in an exciting opportunity to secure funding of up to $40,000 per project. This Fund supports compelling filmmakers (screenwriter, directors, producers) who have projects at any stage of development, production or post-production that have themes or characters broadly relevant to science, technology or mathematics.
LOCAL SHORT TO BE EXPANDED AT SUNDANCE INSTITUTE
http://sundance.org/
Local filmmaker Mike Standish has been invited to participate in the Sundance Institute's Independent Producers Conference, Park City, July 31 to Aug. 3. Sundance invited Standish after reading a proposal for a feature version of his short film, “Fortune Hunters,” shot in Seattle and played at last year's SIFF. Each year the Institute picks 80 participants for the conference which includes intensive sessions conducted by top industry professionals. Congratulations Mike!
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CHECK OUT UPCOMING FESTIVALS AND DEADLINES!
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Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival Call for Submissions
Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) in partnership with Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), announce the call for submissions for the fourth annual Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival.
The Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival is accepting animated or live-action submissions in science fiction (examples: space adventure, technological speculation, social experiments, futuristic stories, utopia and dystopia) and fantasy (examples: swords and sorcery, folklore, urban legends, magic, mythic adventure). The Festival will not accept horror submissions. Short Films must be 15 minutes or under for consideration.
Festival Date: January 31 or February 7, 2009.
Location: Seattle, WA at the Cinerama Theatre
Deadlines:
June 30 (early), August 15 (final), September 15 (late)
Entry Fees: $15-$55
Submissions: All submissions are processed through withoutabox.com
More Information: Further information and eligibility details can be accessed at empsfm.org
Questions?
Contact EMP|SFM public programming at 206.770.2765
or e-mail filmfest@empsfm.org
The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, October 17-26, 2008
Call for Entries form and guidelines at
seattlequeerfilm.org
Early Deadline:
May 31, 2008
Final Deadline:
June 30, 2008
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Seattle Film Institute
The 40 Week Total Immersion Filmmaking Program
Students learn the creative & technical aspects of indy filmmaking gaining hands-on experience.
SEATTLE FILM INSTITUTE OFFERS A GRANT FOR WIF MEMBERS
Apply now!
The Seattle Film Institute website.
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info@
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Fly
and Benefit Women in Film!
As a member of the Business ExtrAA® Program, Women in Film/Seattle can earn travel awards to support fund raising activities, travel for celebrity guests, speakers, and industry conference attendance with just a little help from members.
Use the Women in Film Business ExtrAA® Account Number 787948 when booking your airline reservations on American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection. You retain your mileage awards and earn credits for WIF/Seattle.
You can book any way you wish, just use the magic number
online through www.aa.com/women:
Click on “Book Now”, Select your flights and Input your Business ExtrAA Account Number in the “Business ExtrAA Account Number” box in the Passenger Details section.
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JULY 2008
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 Abilene, read by Montana von Fliss
AND HEAR “ABILENE” PERFORMED!
A free-spirited, cynical young woman seeks redemption from a tragedy by confronting her three biggest fears — a new romantic interest, her mother, and herself.
Screenplay Reading of
“ABILENE”
NORTH WEST FILM FORUM
1515 12th Avenue
in Seattle's Capital Hill neighborhood
July 21, 2008 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Directed by Virginia Bogert
Written by Michael Raymond
More info on NWFF website
 Eric read by Shawn Telford
Join us for a reading from the 2007 Washington State Screenplay Competition. ABILENE, by competition runner-up Michael Raymond, is about a free spirited and cynical young woman who seeks redemption from a recent tragedy by confronting her three biggest fears: a new romantic interest, her mother, and herself. The reading will be performed by a stellar cast of local actors and directed by filmmaker Virginia Bogert. A casual discussion about the screenplay will follow with Virginia Bogert, award winning producer/director, SIFF Fly Filmmaker, president of Women in Film|Seattle, and director of documentary film at EMP; and author, Michael Raymond, a Nicholl Fellowship Finalist screenwriter who has developed a diverse body of screenwriting work based on a variety of film genres, all of which have earned considerable distinction and merit. Michael was also a semi-finalist at the Walt Disney/ABC Writers Fellowship and winner of both the Screamfest LA and Shriekfest film festivals. When not developing screenplays and films, Michael works as a Writer for the Seattle-based Walt Disney Internet Group (WDIG). There is no charge for this event. Come enjoy!
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Party time at WIF/S HQ!
with Julia Sweeney
photos by Marcus Donner
Guest of Honor, Julia Sweeney and her family joined WIF members and guests at WIF/S’s 2nd Annual Festival Party Bash during the Seattle International Film Festival honoring female filmmakers. The party climaxed the premiere screening of Letting Go of God, Julia’s funny, tender, acclaimed film of her one-woman stand-up performance.
 Julia Sweeney and her producer, and the WIF board: Barbara Brown VP, Virginia Bogert Prez, Heather Morado Secr, (the lovely Rebecca Van Pelt Production, is peaking through), Susan LaSalle Tres., Sue Corcoran Events (and isn’t she fabulous for pulling this one off!) Membership chair Laura Jean Cronin is MIA :)
Letting Go of God chronicles one woman’s unexpected and hilarious journey when two Mormon missionaries arrive on her doorstep and inadvertently challenge her way of thinking about religion, God, and the nature of self. Letting Go of God is a comical and poignant story of a woman’s struggle with faith in our modern, scientific era.”
Great guests, great food, great DJ, great party. A big thank you to Sue Corcoran, Events Chair, the lighting and decorating wizards and all those who made the party possible.
Read more about the party elves and see more pix!
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Women in Film/Seattle screens at 34th Seattle International Film Festival
The Women in Film/Seattle PSA for the Moyer Foundation and Camp Erin was screened at McCaw Hall on May 26, 2008 in 35mm! Thank you, Brad Brotherton of Brotherton Cadillac, on the board at Moyer Foundation, for helping make it possible. Bad Animals and the talented Dave Howe sweetened the final spot with director Virginia Bogert and composer, Nan Avant. The great folks at Modern Digital and Krk Nordenstrom prepped the PSA for the film transfer at Alpha Cine, who donated their time and talents, and the print was rushed to the projectionist a la Joan Cusak in Broadcast News into the hands of the projectionist so that the WIF PSA could be up there preceding the opening night film, Battle in Seattle, and presented to an audience of almost 3000.
Photo by Marcus Donner
“I really love the message and think you all really GOT IT! I can't think of a better way to explain Camp Erin in just 30 seconds.” – Brad Brotherton
Thank you all! The list keeps growing of our many friends on the WIF/S 2008 PSA CREW and our POST team.
Producer: Rebecca VanPelt
Director: Virginia Bogert
AD: Sue Corcoran
DP: Tim Tyler
Stills and 2nd Camera: Marcus Donner
Gaffer: Doug Jordan
Grip: Bruce Henderson
Sound: Rachel Nussbaum
Script: Super Barbara Brown
Grip/P2 Workflow: Coty James
Hair/Make Up: Melanie Melanie
Assistant Make-Up: Amanda Peterson
Wardrobe: Gerard Parr
PA: JJ Frees
PA: Ashley O'Neil
Motion Graphics Designer: Thai M. Tra
PR Photographer: Justice Beitzel
Editor: Cindy Sangster
Transcriptions: Reen Dyson, Key People
Music Composer: Nan Avant
Sweetening and Music: Bad Animals, Dave Howe
Additional Online: Modern Digital, and Krk Nordenstrom
File to 35mm film transfer: Alpha Cine
Thank you to the entire gracious and giving crew and all the great folks at Pravda Studios for supporting us and providing studio space! Thanks Roland. And thank you Fassio Brothers Modern Digital; Don Jensen Alpha Cine; and Sue Guthrie at SIFF!
Photo by Marcus Donner
Travel Queeries
Rough Cut Screening
Northwest Film Forum
August 16th 5:00PM
Elliat Graney-Sauke will conduct a focus group screening of her feature-length documentary film Travel Queeries which examines the culture, art and activism of radical queers in contemporary Europe. Through personal interviews and documentation of performances, festivals, multi-media visual arts and spaces, Travel Queeries puts an exciting international lens on queer fringe culture. With the aim of building bridges and awareness, Travel Queeries considers the word “queer” and explores the complexities, innovative values and spirit of queer within a progressive social change movement.
Travel Queeries trailer was screened at the Fifth Annual Post Alley Film Festival in 2008, receiving lots of interest from an enthusiastic audience.
Join us at NWFF. Stay tuned for more info!
http://www.travelqueeries.com
Northwest Film Forum presents
THE INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CHALLENGE SEATTLE SHOWCASE
JULY 10, Thursday at 8pm
The International Documentary Challenge is a filmmaking competition where teams from around the world have 5 days to make a short documentary film. This past March, 122 filmmakers from 16 countries participated with the finalists premiering at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival in Toronto. They were assigned a documentary genre (character study, music, social issue, etc.) along with the theme of “Change.” This showcase includes the Seattle-area produced films (two of which were winners) presented with several of the international standouts. The Doc Challenge is produced by Doug Whyte of KDHX Community Media and sponsored by Hot Docs, P.O.V., SILVERDOCS, The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the International Documentary Association, the 48 Hour Film Project and Film Action Oregon.
Two Seattle filmmakers were prizewinners at the Doc Challenge at Hot Docs! One of the films, ARS MAGNA (about an anagramist) won the POV Award and is getting a national broadcast on POV in July. Another film, CLICK WHOOSH (about the demise of the Polaroid camera) won Best Film.
More information and tickets at nwfilmforum.org
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I Die Daily: The Making of Matthew Barney's Cremaster Cycle opens at 911 Seattle Media Arts Center
Seattle WA- On July 18, 911 Seattle Media Arts welcomes special effects artist and documentary filmmaker Matthew Wallin to its gallery with a video and sound installation based on his forthcoming film I Die Daily: The Making of Matthew Barney’s Cremaster Cycle. The installation will run through August 30 and features never-before-seen footage of Matthew Barney at work on the piece that inspired the New York Times to call him “The most important artist of his generation.”
In 1996, deeply intrigued by the work of Barney, filmmaker Matthew Wallin abandoned a steady job to spend the next decade documenting the making of Barney’s epic 5-part film, The Cremaster Cycle. What followed became a passionate exploration into the symbolism, mystery, and intricate process behind the Cycle. The result of his endeavor, I Die Daily, a definitive document on The Cremaster Cycle as well as the most comprehensive study of Barney as a star in the contemporary art world.
The press and public are invited to meet filmmaker Matthew Wallin in an opening reception for the artist on Friday July 18th from 6:00pm-10:00pm, followed by a gala event to raise finishing funds for the film on Saturday July 19th at 5pm. At the fundraiser, Matthew Wallin will screen 30 minutes of footage from the film, and discuss his experience making the film with a slideshow of images. Both the opening reception and the fundraiser will take place in the 911 Media Arts Gallery. The exhibit is curated by Misha Neininger, Executive Director, 911 Seattle Media Arts Center.
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SEATTLE'S “SUMMER OF FILM”
The city of Seattle is set to enhance its reputation as THE place to make independent film this summer as no fewer than eight shoots are set to take place. Seattleites will start seeing crews and lights popping up around the city as a combination of the magnificent scenery, the talent pool and the state and city incentives lure filmmakers here. Amy Dee, Executive Director of WashingtonFilmWorks told Prost Amerika, “the State is already seeing the benefit of the legislation that came into effect last week. Four of those films between them will bring over $7 million into our State's economy. Film is already paying back the trust of the Washington State legislature.”
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WASHINGTON STATE FILM OFFICE LANDS A NEW DIRECTOR
Though its survival has seemed at times uncertain in recent years, the Washington State Film Office has rebounded with a new director and plans for a second staff member soon. The state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development selected Mary Trimarco to fill the vacancy left by former Film Office Director Suzy Kellett, who left March 21. Kellett was at the office for a decade. For the past several months, Lindsey Johnson was interim manager of the office. Trimarco comes to Washington from the Western North Carolina Film Commission. Before that, she worked as a television commercial producer in Washington, D.C. more info»
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Support your WA State Film Office!
The WSFO hosts a resume file and work hotline. If you would like to have your resume on file at the office please send it to wafilm@cted.wa.gov.
The Job Hotline is (206) 256-6155.
Sign up for the Film + Music Newsletter on their website to be up on the news.
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~In Memory~
Jim Hinde 1951-2008
It’s always difficult when amongst all the good and uplifting news there is sadness, but I want to tell you about a wonderful man, my friend, Jim Hinde who we all lost just recently.
He looks like Santa here, doesn’t he? Well, his heart was as big. And he had a bag of tricks filled with love and talent too.
I met Jim:
busker, balladeer, composer/poet, activist and natural born story-teller in 2000 at Pike Place Market while scouting with camera for my documentary about that iconic institution, and bumped into this iconic institution. “And just what are you doing here in my Market?” he asked jocularly, I could almost hear the “Little Missy” at the end of that question. I faced a bunch of skepticism when I walked into that nine-acre hornet’s nest. Who was I? Did I know anything about what goes on in that family - outsider and a Jersey girl to boot? But not from Jim, he was as he always is kind, funny, all charisma, compassion, and good nature. He and I became friends, and that was the best thing that happened to me in the Market, of all the great and wonderful experiences there, friendships are the best.
Jim was, among a multitude of things, a Vietnam War Vet, who grew up on a Midwestern farm, rode the rails West and found a home in Pike Place Market where anyone could see him most any day singing on humanity’s behalf, playing his guitar in front of Starbucks or in Post Alley, and dispensing pearls of humor and wisdom. Jim was there for 18 years, organized the Pike Place Market Busker’s Guild, championed Veteran’s rights and everybody’s rights, and wrote songs that praised the good parts of America, and deplored war. I was proud to know him and I walked down a red carpet with him to accept a bunch of Emmys for Pike Place Market: Soul of a City –his too, for host/co-writer! And he was proud of that.
If you’ve seen the documentary you know that Jim, still is, its star. And he really does twinkle, as everyone will tell you. He is beloved in the Market, and it’s a tough audience, roiling with a hundred years of passion. Many hundreds of folks stood in the rain at the north end of Pike Place Market on the 2nd of July to celebrate Jim’s life and to say goodbye. We talked about him, quoted him, we sang his songs, the city council even proclaimed a tender proclamation in his name! Jim is in many ways the soul of what that place is. He was a gift to the Market and to Seattle, and to anyone who was fortunate enough to cross his path.
Janet, his wise, grounding partner-spitfire wife, and love of his life; and his two adored, exceptional kids, Katie and Nate, as well as the rest of us, have lost a just, loving peacemaker, and a very rare good man.
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Member News
The Interim Managing Director at the Washington State Film Office is
Heather Doran
206-256-6151
Heather reports that three feature films are currently crewing up. If interested, please send your resumes to the following email addresses, indicating your area of expertise, or desire to work as a production assistant or intern:
World's Greatest Dad
Floating Bridge
Dear Lemon Lima*
*also looking for production office space this summer for 20-25 people. If you can help, please email Dear Lemon Lima or Heather Doran at the state film office.
4 WIF members Shannon Hart-Reed, Rachel Nussbaum, Rebecca Van Pelt (Production Board Chair) and Dawn McLellan won two 2008 Telly Awards for the Ladies Who Lunch Trailer: Excellence in Production and Excellence in Art Direction.
The Von Piglet month in review: Sue Corcoran (WIF board) directed, and Susan LaSalle (WIF Officer) produced the following projects for Von Piglet Productions: three videos for the Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, 5 videos for the Microsoft Standards of Business Conduct, a horror video for Genetech – San Francisco, and a 30 minute show for Windows Mobile. Sue also took a quick break from directing and starred opposite Carl Weathers in a web commercial for the Washington Credit Unions.
Sue Corcoran and Carl Weathers
Susan LaSalle is the Unit Production Manager on the film Floating Bridge, shooting in Seattle this summer.
Virginia Bogert directed a shoot for EMP|SFM, interviews with horror fiction writers and director, John Carpenter, Halloween, Escape from NY, The Thing, in Los Angeles. Laughing Dog Pictures website.
Member Shanda Smith launches Blog Soup, a place to air your creativity.
Based in tropical Seattle, Pixel Soup Creative is a full service design studio that promises to give you a pleasant and fulfilling creative experience.
Composer, Nan Avant, scored music for the Seattle comedy short, Alistair MacLean: Y’did Nefesh, directed by Andy Spletzer, produced by Meredith Binder. “Alistair…” had it’s premier at The Philadelphia Independent Film Festival June 2008 and will be screening in Israel in October at the Jewish Eye 2008 World Film Festival. In May Nan collaborated with WIF-Seattle president Virginia Bogert on the Moyer Foundation PSA, Camp Erin. Nan will again be creating music for her team on The 48 Hour Project with director Przemek Pardyak on the weekend of July 11. Last year's 48 Hour Film, The Last to Remember also directed by Pardyak, screened at STIFF, Seattle’s True Independent Film Festival. Nan will be scoring a feature film from Portland, Oregon this summer. Check out Nan's website and the Alistair MacLean: Y’did Nefesh website.
Shad Reisntein/Jody Laine are on the organizing committee for “Doc Farm,” a film group that gets together to watch docs and discusses production, at an old farm in Darrington, WA. More info about this and how to be a part of the fun next month!
WIF member Kay D. Ray would like to recommend Douglas Miller Musical Services, Composer-Internationally renowned Bassist Doug Miller who is available to create the perfect music for your film. Email Doug to discuss your project and rates and check out Doug's website.
Elliat Graney-Sauke reports that Bend-It was a success and got over 400 people registered. There is a fun article in The Stranger about it too.
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