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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings Everyone!
We would like to thank our guest speakers last month, and our hosts at Limelight Studios for a terrific meeting on Acting. We had some great comments and feedback on our MCA Facebook page, St. Louis MCA about the meeting, please be sure to go there and check for updates and information on future meetings and let us know what you think. Gayle, our VP of Programming is always posting articles and items of interest on our page, so check back often to see what's new!
Last month, we were all geared up for Legislative Day when a huge ice and snowstorm whacked the Midwest and ruined our plans, but rest assured, we are working to re-schedule and we will all have a chance let our voices be heard. Speaking of being heard, don't miss our next meeting on Sound. We will be discussing studio sound, on-location recording, post-production sound, as well as music for your project and how to get it.
Sound is so important to the tone of your piece, get some really amazing advice from some industry professionals who will let you know how to get great music and sound effects on your film.
I'll be on hand to tell you how I got a Hollywood soundtrack on my short film, Play Dead, at a bargain price and how you can do it, too.
This month, I received the news that Play Dead will be getting a Canadian premiere, it's showing at the Toronto Female Eye Festival in March, showcasing female directors from around the world.
I will be in Los Angeles just long enough to watch the Oscars and then I will be returning. I hope you will all be watching for Winter's Bone, which shows us a low budget film shot in our own Missouri can make the whole world pay attention. This little film is raking in the nominations and awards. Two years in a row, the Academy has nominated films shot in Missouri, very different films, but with unique and memorable characters and story. Keep your eye on Jennifer Lawrence, she is a talent!
I look forward to seeing and hearing all of you at our next meeting!
Vanessa Roman
MCA-i President, St. Louis Chapter |
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NEXT MCA MEETING - MARCH 9
"Can You Hear Me Now?"
Join us on Wednesday, March 9 at Shock City Studios for the March MCA Meeting where we will be hearing more than we will be seeing.
At this meeting, you will learn from the experts what you need to know about recording and mixing sound for your project.
We will be discussing studio sound, on-location recording, post-production sound, as well as music for your project and how to get it.
Shock City Studios will be our host for the evening, a location you don't want to miss seeinge! Shock City has been ranked by Mix Magazine as one of the hottest new studios in the world.
PRESENTERS:
Tim Wagner - location sound recording
Adam Frick - post-production sound
Chris Loesch - Studio production sound & music recording
Tim Wagner started US Art in 1986. Since that time, he has served as a camera operator, gaffer and soundmixer for projects that range from air-to-air filming for Cessna to open heart surgery in Paris. Wagner doesnt claim to be the best in St. Louis and, like most, struggles to balance the time between keeping up with the technologies and making a living. He doesnt have all the answers but hes learned from mistakes and can share some thoughts from his escapades. Tim will be talking about his experiences with on-location sound and what is needed to get the best sound possible for the project.
Adam Frickspent 10 years in Chicago, working for Big Idea Productions and working on his own independent film. Adam has been in St. Louis working his audio magic in his studio since 2006, doing sound design for commercial projects indie film, kids TV, advertising, music, etc! (www.adamfrick.com)
Chris Loesch is the owner of Shock City Studios as well as a Producer.
DATE: Wednesday, March 9, 2011
TIME: 6:30pm Networking, 7pm Meeting begins
PLACE:
Shock City Studios
2200 Gravois Avenue #100
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-3099
COST:
MCA members - FREE
Non-members - $10
Students with valid ID - $5
See you there !! |
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FEBRUARY MEETING IN REVIEW
by Gayle Gallagher
Wow! That is what I want to say about our February MCA meeting!! We had nearly 60 people in attendance at Limelight Studios in St. Charles (my apologies to those who had to stand...) for our meeting on Acting.
Our presenters spoke about the role of the Casting Director, Talent Agencies, being an actor, being Voice Talent, and the importance of getting the right kind of headshot (and when to get the headshot). Thank you to John Contini, Joni Tackette, Mandi Morris, Harlan Rector and Lance Tiflord for sharing so much great information with our group. Thank you also to all of the people who attended our meeting for the first time...welcome to our group! |
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PRODUCTION NOTES
News from the MO Film Commission... Missouri-made Winter's Bone receives four Academy Award nominations, Betty White makes a stop in Kansas City and the 2011 True/False Film Festival is just around the corner. All this and more in this month's Show-Me Show-biz Bulletin
Pirate Pictures has a new home! If you are in St. Charles, give us a call and stop by our new office on Main Street in Historic St. Charles.
(636-724-0798 or find us on Facebook) |
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NEW DATE FOR MOMMA LEGISLATIVE DAY ANNOUNCED!!
THE FEBRUARY 1 LEGISLATIVE EVENT WAS SNOWED OUT. But the event has now been rescheduled for April 19th, 2011.
All MOMMA members and anyone who works in the Missouri motion media production community are invited to attend this event. We need production community members from all regions in Missouri to attend. See the Missouri Motion Media Association website for more information and the most recent legislative updates regarding our industry, with details on how to sign up for the MOMMA Legislative day on April 19th. (http://www.MOMMAonline.com)
NOTE: Pirate Media Group is offering "St. Louis Film Industry" t-shirts to any media professionals who would like them. Go to http://www.Pirate-Media.net/store to purchase your shirt -- order now and get your Film Industry T-Shirt in time for the upcoming Legislative Day. (If you are interested in being a sponsor on the t-shirt, please contact gayle@pirate-media.net.) |
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SCREENING OF NEW DOCUMENTARY APRIL 2
by: Mike Ketcher
Mike Ketcher reports that the documentary he is line producer on, "Joe's Place," will have a screening on Saturday, April 2nd at 7:00 PM in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School auditorium. The film is about a one-of-a-kind group home for homeless teen boys in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights school district. The home has been gaining recognition nationwide for its unusual approach to helping homeless teenagers.
The film is narrated by international film star, David Oyelowo, David is best-known for the role of Dr. Junju in "The Last King of Scotland." A former member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he also starred in Kenneth Branagh's "As You Like It, "as Orlando De Boys. David is also slated to star as the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., alongside of Liam Neeson and Hugh Jackman in the movie "Selma."
You can see the trailer for the "Joe's Place" documentary at www.joesplacedoc.com.
The cost is $10 to see the film and $35 to attend the film and the reception afterwards. All proceeds go to benefit the home, Joe's Place. Call the Maplewood-Richmond Heights school district for information on obtaining tickets: (314) 644-4400. |
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