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| July 7, 2008 |
The One Sheet
Volume 08, Issue 7.1 |
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Welcome to The One Sheet! It will bring you
current chapter news, a schedule of upcoming events, and general membership information until such time as the WIFT Web site can be redesigned and become the hub of all things that our members and colleagues need to know to better manage their creative lifestyle and daily schedule.
Our members are our most valued asset, and it is our goal to make WIFT your most valued member organization.
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Schedule of WIFT Houston Events |
JULY 2008
- Tuesday, July 8 -- WIFT'S BREAKFAST RAP!
NEW!!! WIFT announces its monthly Breakfast Rap! for Members Only from 8:30 to 10:30 am, at The Black Walnut in Rice Village, 5510 Morningside Dr., 77005 (between Times Blvd. and University Blvd.). It's a time to talk WIFT, meet members, and talk shop. Bring someone who's been wanting to join. Let's get better acquainted. The goal: To make WIFT Houston even better! There's no cost except for what you order.
With advanced notice we'll have your 2008-2009 membership directory available for pickup. Just let us know you'll be there and your directory will be waiting. Email wifth@yahoo.com.
- Thursday, July 24 -- WIFT'S SPOTLIGHT EVENT
Houston's Vice President Marc Isaacs presents "Gone In Thirty-Seconds" Useless Networking (and how to avoid it)," to be held at The Drake, 1902 Washington Ave., 77007 (located at the corner of Silver and Center Streets). As attention spans get shorter and shorter, an elevator pitch that's any longer than 30 seconds gets tuned out. Learn to be short, simple and to the point. It's sure to be informative and fun, and you really can't afford to miss it if you want to become a pro at this necessary tool in today's fast-paced society. Member Cost: $15.00, Non-Members: $30.00.
AUGUST 2008
- Saturday, August 9 -- SCREENING OF AUGUST EVENING
WIFT Houston will be a co-sponsor at the MFAH prerelease screening of  "August Moon," produced by WIFT member Connie Hill and Jason Wehling; written, directed, and edited by Chris Eska, a two-time recipient of the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund. They will attend the screening. You've been hearing about "August Evening." It won the Cassavetes Award for Best Feature (under $500k) at the 2008 Independent Spirit Awards, and it's the feature film debut for Chris Eska. The screening will be at 7:00 pm in MFAH Brown Auditorium, followed by a reception upstairs. There's more about this movie at www.augustevening.com.
- Tuesday, August 12 -- WIFT'S BREAKFAST RAP!
Members Only (new members welcome to join-up here), from 8:30 to 10:30 am at The Black Walnut, 5510 Morningside Dr. in the Village. No cost except what you order. Call up a member and get together at the Breakfast RAP. You know you've been meaning to.
- Tuesday, August 19 -- WIFT'S SPOTLIGHT EVENT
Hot Topic for A Hot Night: High Definition! Special Guests will be Karen Westbrook and Scott Burch of Broadcast Equipment Consultants. It's presented by Nancy Clinton of The Editing Company and Camille Bryan, of corporate member Locke Bryan Productions. He said beer. She said wine. A cool one for sure will be waiting for you this summer's night. Member Cost: $10.00; Non-Members: $20.00. New members signing up at check-in can save $10. There's much to learn about HD technology and this Spotlight Event will cut to the chase. More details to come. Save the date!
SEPTEMBER 2008
- Tuesday, September 9 -- WIFT'S BREAKFAST RAP!
Members Only (new members come and join), from 8:30 to 10:30 am, at The Black Walnut, 5510 Morningside Dr. in the Village. No cost except what you order. Call up a member and get together at the Breakfast RAP! Haven't tried it yet--now's the time!
- Date TBA -- WIFT'S SPOTLIGHT EVENT
WIFT's 13th Birthday Celebration is in the making, so stay alert for new updates. The occasion provides the  perfect opportunity to say a sincere and well-deserved THANK YOU and show our appreciation to our Immediate Past President CYNTHIA HAND NEELY (2000-2008) for her long-standing service and dedication to the organization, a period that spans a decade.
Thanks also to her family for sharing her with the organization for these many years. We know you also deserve thanks, and we hope you will join us for this celebration.
The occasion is also a time to remind us of the valued service of each of our past presidents: Founding President Melody Moss, followed by Merideth Melville, Linda Lowe, and Gudrun Klein. We hope they, too, will be in attendance. Getting here from Germany may be a bit difficult for Gudrun, however. |
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Member News & Views |
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Cristina's Court Wins Emmy! 
The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Cristina's Court, now in its second season, beat out long-running gavelers Judge Judy and The People's Court, among others."
Cristina's Court, nationally syndicated and taped at Fox 26 in Houston, won a Daytime Emmy, a first-time win in this new category, "Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program."
The award occurred in front of a grand audience, including Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin, Tyra Banks, Ellen Degeneres, Montel Williams, and many, many more celebrities. Congratulations go out to everyone who worked on the show, especially two WIFT members Robin Craig, Coordinating Producer, who booked and produced the Emmy-winning case, and Michelle Fitzgerald, who is another of the show's producers. (Robin can be seen standing to the Judge's left, and Michelle was unable to attend.)
It's a thrilling win for Cristina's Court, for Houston, and for WIFT members. A highly enthused Robin Craig said, "Let's continue to show the world that Houston has what it takes!" Keep those Emmy's coming.
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 September 11 at HCC
Corporate Member Houston Community College, Department of Fine Arts Invites WIFT Houston Members to an Evening Lecture and Demonstration with Mark Holden
Mark Holden, a well-established Hollywood film and commercial music composer, and Native Houstonian, is coming to HCC-NW, on Thursday, September 11th. He will discuss his music and show video clips. Mark is an Emmy award-winning composer. His production company in Los Angeles can be accessed at http//musicomm.net. Many Houstonians will remember him as the musical composer of "Scrooge" which TUTS presented as its annual Christmas production for years.
WIFT Houston members are invited to attend the evening program free of charge. Please call Dr. Aubrey Tucker, at 713-718-5622, for more information.
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
- Actor Daniel Magill sends news that you can catch him in the new Carrie Underwood Vitamin Water commercial now running. View it at http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sru_8iMeTxA&feature=related
- Pastorini-Bosby Talent has moved! Their new address is 6300 W. Loop S., Suite 350, Bellaire 77401.
- Merideth Melville recently advised the new address for Zenfilm is 711 William St., Ste. 102, Houston 77002.
- Deke Anderson and Elsa Wood report the second location opening for Next Level Acting Studios. The original location is in the same building with WIFT Houston's office, 1600 W. 13th St., Houston 77008, in the Heights, and the newest location is in The Woodlands, 307-C Sawdust Rd., Spring 77380.
Let us know what's news with you! |
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WIFT Houston Updates |
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Message from the President
You Make A Critical Difference!
We've reached the half-way point of 2008. WIFT Houston has a new President and Vice President, and both are very excited about moving forward. Additionally, we have a Long Range Planning Committee in place that's dedicated to advancing the organization forward, with your help. You, our valued member, now must give some thought as to how you can also be more involved, and better connected. Regular events require thought, time, and action.
WIFT Houston's future lies in the hands of its members, and this is your chance to participate. Committees are being formed, many of which will require your dedicated participation to help carry out the goals and responsibilities of each. Join a committee now.
2008-2009 Committees
Communications Chair: Marc Isaacs
Co-Chair: Melannie O'Connor
Membership Chair: Yankie Grant
Co-Chair: Melody Moss
Volunteer Chair: Melody Moss
Co-Chair: Yankie Grant
Hospitality Chair: Vacant
Program Chair 2008: WIFT Houston Board Members
Golf Tournament Chair: Karron Wardwell
PSA Chair: Patty Nilsson
Co-Chair: James Huston
WIFTI International Rep: Melannie O'Connor
Official Photographer: Heather Leigh Jackson
Bylaws & Election Chair: Nancy Clinton
Finance Chair: Karron Wardwell
Co-Chair: Jolene McMaster
Long Range Planning Chair: Jolene McMaster
Co-Chair: Camille Bryan
Event Registration Chair: Karron Wardwell
Membership Directory Chair: Tina Cohen
Co-Chair: Jolene McMaster
These opportunities and more await you now:
Hospitality Chair -- We cannot have events without someone who knows how to plan the minute details, and can work within a budget.
WIFT Houston Celebrity Golf Tournament -- Karron Wardwell has been doing the behind-the-scenes planning on this for three years. Now all we need are sponsors and about 70 volunteers. Karron is looking for individuals to head up a task force of many to execute this tournament, and make it into a successful annual happening in Houston. Golf doesn't have to be "your game." For the membership, it's more about planning for success than it is playing the game.
Back-Up Professional Photographer -- There are times when our Official Photographer Heather Leigh Jackson will not be available, and there may be times when she needs extra help. The organization needs an additional photographer to step forward. Like the many other tasks handled by our members, this is volunteer position. We acknowledge with much thanks for all the help that we've received, and will continue to receive from our corporate member Photographic Design Lab and its talented partners Heather Leigh Jackson and Sanjay Patel.
Please contact me, or any of the members named
above depending on where you can help, because without your involvement now, all the gains of the
last few years could evaporate.
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Industry News -- Local, Regional, and National |
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TEXAS FILM COMMISSION P.A. WORKSHOP
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE -- JULY 19 & 20, 2008
What is a P.A.? A P.A. or Production Assistant, is the primary entry level job for the film/video industry. They provide support and assistance to almost all areas of production. In doing so, P.A.s build upon their work experience while getting an overview of all departments and what's needed to move up the film/video production ladder. For additional information go to Texas Film Commission Web site, http://www.governor.state.tx.us/film/general/patraining.htm.
Cost: $75.00
Call HCC at 713-718-5823 to register. (Course Number: 22415), or go to the Web site at www.hccs.edu/ce.
Upon completing the Workshop, participants receive a P.A. Workshop Training Certification from Texas Film Commission.
GULF COAST FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL -- JULY 19 - 21, 2008
Celebrity Guest Erin Gray will be receiving the Cascade Lifetime Achievement Award. Friday night kick-off Mixer Buffet (7/19) will be held at Villa Capri Restaurant, 3713 NASA Parkway in Seabrook from 7:00 to 9 pm. For festival tickets, call 281-333-5804 between 9 am and 5 pm.
SWAMP WORKSHOP -- INDIE FILMMAKING FROM TEXAS TO LOS ANGELES AND BACK -- SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2008
RICE UNIVERSITY MEDIA CENTER, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 for General Public, $40.00 SWAMP Members and Students
Wrter/director/editor Chris Eska returns to Houston to teach a workshop on the  journey of the independent filmmaker. The class will be told through his personal experiences starting out in Houston in the late 90's, through UCLA film school, and continuing with the making of his first feature, "August Evening," which recently won the John Cassavetes Award at the Independent Spirit Awards. Get practical advice on a wide variety of topics: screenwriting, HD production, editing, festivals, distribution, and more.
TXMPA ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTIONS
Houston's Sharon Montaņa Adams, was elected by statewide vote to become the second At-Large Board Member from the Southeast Region. Ms. Adams is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing for the Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department at the City of Houston where she works closely with the Houston Film Commission. Sharon Murphy, agent with WIFT Houston Corporate Member Pastorini-Bosby Talent, was elected for a two-year term in 2007, and served as Vice President of TXMPA this year, until the Annual Meeting. Replacing outgoing Regional Rep Cynthia Neely for the Southeast Region is Susan Fowler.
Replacing Board Alternate Jolene McMaster is Larry Cashion (Corpus Christi).
Newly elected officers for the 2008-2009 term are Don Stokes (Dallas), President; Clark Rickards (Austin), Vice President; Susan Fowler (Houston), Secretary, and another WIFT Corporate Member Jeff Evans (Dallas), Treasurer. Jeff is a Vice President with Roeder & Moon, Inc. NEWS FROM LAFAYETTE
From Communications Chair Marc Isaacs comes this observation, "State and local attempts to secure long-term commitment to Houston and Texas from film companies and filmmakers require us to maintain an awareness of why other locations are being selected." This awareness may show us where we can improve our own offerings to redirect future business. Marc has furnished these links for your interest and review from neighboring Lafayette:
Louisiana Production Company Uses High-Tech Lab for Science Fiction Shoot
Werewolves of Lafayette
SECTION 181 UPDATE
If you attended "The Reel Deal" at CenterPoint Energy on April 24, you met our new friend from Chicago, Hal "Corky" Kessler, with the law firm of Levin Ginsburg. Here's an updated report from him on Section 181:
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the extender bill which included a modification to and an extension of Section 181. The extender package went to the House of Representatives for a vote and was passed by the House in May 2008. It is supposed to go before the Senate in June 2008 for a vote but we are waiting for the Senate to "get it together" in that regard. The Senate cannot currently get enough votes to even have it come before the Senate floor for a debate.
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KHOU-TV CHANNEL 11 Job Listings
KHOU-TV is now accepting applications for paid fall internships for the following department: Production/Great Day Houston
If you're a junior or senior in college, and would like a paid intern with Houston's No. 1 watched News team, this is your chance! KHOU is committed to hiring interns from colleges and accredited universities and potentially integrate them into our workforce in the future. Internships offer everyone an opportunity to see if they are interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, in multiple capacities. All of our interns receive the benefit of being assigned a mentor. The mentor will provide a platform to develop passion, skills and experience. Our mentors will provide a learning partnership with our interns, and teach them all there is to know about the fascinating world of television.
To be considered for an internship with KHOU, please submit the following:
A. A two-page essay on why you would like to be selected for a Production/Great Day Houston internship
B. Three academic and/or professional references
C. Proof of class credit (You must be able to receive class credit for participating in this program.)
For consideration, please submit all materials to the following e-mail address jobs@khou.com, or mail to KHOU-TV, HR-Internship (specify department of interest), 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas 77019.
Deadline for submission: July 25, 2008
Anchor/Reporter (Posted 3/12/08)
KHOU-TV, the Belo owned station in Houston, is looking for an outstanding anchor and reporter for our morning newscasts. You'll need 3-5 years of experience anchoring and reporting in a medium to large market. Ideal candidates will be outstanding reporters in the field and on the desk, who thrive on breaking news and enterprise reporting.
You'll co-anchor our morning newscasts and report for others. As a reporter, you must understand the importance of developing sources, breaking enterprise stories and writing compelling packages. As an anchor, you must possess superior copy editing skills, an energetic and engaging delivery and excel at ad lib, breaking news coverage. As a newsroom citizen, you'll be expected to understand the collaborative nature of our business, the importance of representing the station at community events/involvement and the seriousness of getting it right. This position will consist of overnight and early morning works hours.
If you are a journalist first, and an anchor second, this might be the right opportunity for you. For consideration submit a resume, salary history, references and non-returnable tape to KHOU-TV, Attention Human Resources-AR Position, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Cinematographer (Posted 5/28/08)
KHOU-TV, Houston seeks a creative, energetic, pro-active, outgoing Cinematographer. The selected candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining lighting, photographing, performing non-linear editing, and some producing.
The successful candidate will need experience as a videographer/editor (preferably 3 years), be able to demonstrate strong leadership and creative skills, have the ability to work independently, display a high level of professionalism, and be able to communicate with all levels internally and externally. A college degree is preferred.
For consideration, please submit your resume to jobs@khou.com or KHOU-TV, Human Resources -- Cinematographer, 1945 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019. No phone calls.
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KAVU-TV 25 VICTORIA (abc)
A strong South Texas television news department is looking for a front line news anchor. The successful applicant will work with our female anchor to produce and anchor our Monday through Friday half hour 6 pm and 10 pm newscasts. You must have a degree in journalism or a related field and two years experience as an anchor or a reporter who has filled in for an anchor. We hire only the best and the brightest. This position is not an entry level position and requires a three-year contract. Send a DVD or tape, resume and cover letter to Doug Tisdale, News Director, KAVU-TV, Code 6N1-6, 3808 N. Navarro, Victoria, Texas 77901.
Consistent with our equal employment opportunity program, we are requesting that you advise us of any minorities or women you believe may be qualified for this position. |
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Thank you for your continued support of WIFT Houston!
Contact Information
phone: 713-788-8075
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