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The One Sheet
Volume 09, Issue 4
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BREAKING NEWS...
WIFT HOUSTON
Member, Producer
ROBIN CRAIG
at the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
CRISTINA'S COURT WINS AGAIN...
SECOND EMMY IN AS MANY YEARS!
CONGRATULATIONS!
More details and photos below at Member News and Happenings. | |
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WIFT WEB SITE NEWS |
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Are you in the WIFT Member Directory?
You'll only be included if you email your info to wifth@yahoo.com and put "WIFT WEB DIRECTORY" in the subject line. Include a brief bio with your background and skills, work you're looking for, preferred contact information and a head shot (optional; .jpg only). Check out our members already online: www.wift-houston.org.
*The next printed directory is scheduled for early 2010, but members can submit anytime for the Web Directory. For printed directory, membership MUST be current as of December 31, 2009.
WIFT's Online Calendar
 Don't forget: Check the calendar often! It's updated daily with WIFT-sponsored events, classes, seminars, workshops, screenings, selected events from other industry organizations, and more.
Want to add an event? Email the details and contact information for the person in charge to wifth@yahoo.com. Type "WEB SITE CALENDAR" in the subject line.
*NOTE: WIFT has the right to edit and/or refuse any item.
Upcoming Events (visit the online calendar for details):
9/21 - 9/26 Indian Film Festival - Studio Movie Grill CityCentre www.iffhinc.org
9/23 Screenwriting for Beginners - Every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm
Dawn Ireland's 8-week class
9/26 Breakfast RAP! - 11am - Tila's Restaurant & Bar, 1111 S.
Shepherd (on the curve), Houston 77019, phone 713-522-7554.
Special Guest: Recent Emmy-winning producer Robin Craig
9/26 Screenwriting for Beginners - Every Saturday - 10am to Noon
Dawn Ireland's 8-week class
Screening of "The Short Films of Miguel Alvarez," (filmmaker in
SAVE THESE DATES - Additional Details Forthcoming
10/31 Section 181 for Domestic Film Production Incentive Seminar
Hal "Corky" Kessler, of Levin Ginsburg, will be in Austin - 10am to 1:30pm
11/1 TXMPA's 2nd Annual Spaghetti Western Fall Fundraiser -
Star Hill Ranch (just outside Austin)
11/8 Texas Filmmakers Showcase - MFAH Brown Auditorium
11/11 - 11/15 CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL HOUSTON
12/5 Houston TXMPA Holiday Wrap Party
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Past Events
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"Amreeka" Screened in Houston
 WIFT was asked to cosponsor a special evening hosted by MFAH and the Houston Palestine Film Festival with filmmaker Cherien Dabis on Saturday, September 12. The screening of her debut feature film was also screening for a week at Angelika Film Center, but this screening was at MFAH Brown Auditorium, with filmmaker present. It was one of those successful evenings that you wish you could manage for each filmmaker's special screening. At least 400 filmgoers came to see the movie and meet Ms. Dabis. If you didn't arrive early, you probably were turned away, which is never the intent, but does happen when too many people arrive just before show time.
Ms. Dabis was delightful, as were the many representives and supporters of Houston Palestine Film Festival. "Amreeka" was the first feature to be distributed by National Geographic Films, and National Geographic Films President Adam Leipzig had this to say, "'Amreeka' is a great culture clash comedy, and with it Cherien Dabis has announced herself as one of the great new talents in film. It is both funny and moving." Cherien was also named in "Variety" as one of "Ten Directors to Watch" in 2009. Ms. Dabis had a terrific time here in Houston, and will assuredly remember this particular screening as being among her favorite experiences.
"Cook County" Screened in Houston
 First-time director David Pomes, who also wrote this original screenplay, was back in town for multiple screenings of his locally-shot film. Many WIFT members were involved: Yankie Grant (Aunt Sally) and Rutherford Cravens (Fat Earl) had speaking parts, along with local actors you may recognize, including Deke Anderson (Officer Crumley) and Tommy Townsend (Pee Paw). Congrats to all the cast and crew involved.
A gritty story for certain, and maybe too real for some, it was truly a fine first effort from David Pomes, a Houston lawyer-turned-filmmkaer, now calling NYC home.
Rob McKinnon wrote, "The suspense, conflict, drama, tension, and violence which Pomes' intelligent script and spot-on directing creates, makes for a film which is compelling, insightful, real and thoroughly entertaining." You can read the full review at www.wift-houston.org; just click on the FILMS NOT TO BE MISSED button on the front page. I have it on good authority that if you missed the screenings and still want to see it, Alfred Cervantes may know how you might be able to buy a copy.
"OLD STORIES" on Stage at HCC
 Congrats to WIFT corporate member Aubrey Tucker on the debut of "Old Stories - A Tale of Baseball and Love." Former Houston Astros ace pitcher, broadcaster and winning manager Larry Dierker made a star appearance in the show at the HCC- Spring Branch Campus last month. Written by Dierker, Tucker and Paul English, Old Stories is a fun, frolicking romp about the mythical Washington Capitols and their quest for the National League championship in 1970. "King" Cole, the Caps' long-time home run hitter, meets and falls in love with Cindy, the cousin of a friend, and the complicated rest is - musical theater! Stage Direction by Michelle Robinson, Production Design and Management by Sydney Yarbrough, and Music Direction by Aubrey Tucker and Lucy Cain Hargis.
Hightower Documentary featured on Channel 2
WIFT Breakfast Rap!
The monthly WIFT Breakfast Rap is back! Thanks to WIFT Secretary Melannie O'Connor for hosting the July event. She was joined by Maureen Herzog (our Board member and Editor-in-Chief of Indie Slate magazine), Dave Walker (WIFT member and Advertising, Marketing, and Sponsorship Director of Indie Slate magazine) and WIFT member Ben Johnson. The four had a lively discussion about creating and managing a personal brand, marketing your skill set through social media and making the right contacts in a competitive economy. A delicious breakfast at LaMadeleine at 290 and 1960 set the scene for an enjoyable breakfast.
August's Breakfast Rap! was out Willowbrook Mall way at 58 Diner, and was hosted by our Board member Yankie Grant. Guest was David Pomes, who was back in H-town with his great indie film "Cook County." Everyone got an opportunity to get the inside scoop on the making of "Cook County."
Be at the next Breakfast Rap! for an opportunity to meet new people and mingle with those you know, or want to know, in a small, casual setting. Watch for each month's Breakfast Rap! by checking the Web site "CALENDAR, www.wift-houston.org. |
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Upcoming Events on Film
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Indian Film Festival of Houston-Contributed by WIFT member and festival board member Ellen Goldberg
 Don't miss the six-day festival that will feature six feature films, six documentaries and six shorts from September 21-26, 2009 at Studio Movie Grill CityCentre. Come hungry because the festival will also feature Indian food from the region that is highlighted each night. In addition to entries from Bollywood, there will be quality films from other areas, such as North India and South India. There will also be live entertainment from the region, along with filmmakers who will do Q&A's. Some of them will come directly from the Toronto Film Festival. Musicians/Composers including A.R. Rahman who won two Academy Awards for "Slumdog Millionaire" and Sonu Nigam, India's pop superstar, are expected to attend.
Chairs or Honorary Chairs include Joanne King Herring (played by Julia Roberts in "Charlie Wilson's War"), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Harris County Judge Ed Emmet, and the Indian Consul General. A gala will be held the last night benefiting MediSend, which supports under resourced hospitals in developing countries. Funds from the Gala will support MediSend's programs in India.
Tickets for the films will be $10. If you want delicious Indian food, too, the total package will be $20. Log on to www.iffhinc.org for more info.
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WIFT Houston has had the privilege of working with the Museum of Fine Arts Film Department for several years, and it seems fitting to bring particular attention at this time to the Fall programming that's available to explore and enjoy. Introduce yourself as a WIFT member to the Film Department staff when you attend a film event, and thank them for these collaborative opportunities.
By now you are well aware of the fine line-up of Italian films that just concluded - five weekends of Leading Ladies of Italian Cinema. WIFT was a proud co-sponsor.
Our thanks to Film Curator Marian Luntz, and her dedicated staff Tracy Stephenson and Ramon Gomez for all they do for the Houston film community.Partial Programming of MFAH Film Events for Sept./Oct. Screenngs are in the Brown Auditorium Theater in the MFAH's Caroline Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet Street. For more information, call 713-639-7515.
MOVIES HOUSTONIANS LOVE: Meals on Reels
ONGOING. Now in its fifth consecutive year, the Movies Houstonians Love series was designed to bring the audience together with notable Houstonians through a shared passion for movies, and the experience encourages audiences to see memorable classics in a new light as each presenter introduces a personal favorite. Past presenters include a diverse range of distinguished Houstonians, from former First Lady Barbara Bush to rapper Bun B. In a new twist, this year's line-up focuses on the favorite foodie films of prominent, local chefs and restaurateurs.
Marcus Davis's Favorite Film: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?"
(Directed by Stanley Kramer, USA, 1967) ONE NIGHT ONLY: Monday, September 21, 7 p.m. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy play parents whose opinions are tested when their engaged daughter introduces them to her black fiancé (Sidney Poitier). Introduced by The Breakfast Klub's Marcus Davis. Davis owns The Breakfast Klub (3711 Travis) with his two brothers. His goal is to offer good food, friendly service, and a family atmosphere - all of which satisfies the soul. "(It's) like a filling station where someone can come in, fill up, and go out and use what they've gotten here," Davis said.
Irma Galvan's Favorite Film: "Tortilla Soup"
(Directed by María Ripoll, USA, 2001) ONE NIGHT ONLY: Monday, October 26, 7 p.m. A Hispanic-American chef (Hector Elizondo) with three grown daughters has lost his taste for food, but not his lust for life. Introduced by Irma's Irma Galvan. Galvan owns Irma's Restaurant (22 N. Chenevert) which specializes in home cooked Mexican meals. Serving only weekday breakfast and lunch, Irma's has become a downtown fixture among the politico crowd, and is known for having no menu.
CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA
Manhattan Short Film Festival (Various directors, various countries, 2008) ONE NIGHT ONLY: Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m.. Special ticket prices apply: General admission is $8. Join the international "jury" and vote for your favorite short in the museum's annual presentation of the Manhattan Short Film Festival. Visit www.mfah.org/film for information about the titles screened.
ARTISTS ON FILM
ONGOING. The MFAH continues to present films with artist-related themes, with Herb & Dorothy featured in Spetember.
"Herb & Dorothy"
(Directed by Megumi Sasaki, USA, 2008)ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Thursday, September 24, 1 and 3:30 p.m.; Friday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, September 26, 7 p.m. "You don't have to be a Medici or a Rockefeller to collect art." Herb & Dorothy tells the story of Herb, a postal clerk, and Dorothy, a librarian, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history. By the early 1990s, they had accumulated over 4,000 pieces, filling every corner of their living space from the bathroom to the kitchen, and they shocked the art world by giving the entire collection to the National Gallery of Art.
COSMIC CELLULOID:
ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER. A series of films shown in conjunction with the MFAH exhibition The Moon: "Houston, Tranquility Base Here. The Eagle Has Landed," on view September 27, 2009-January 10, 2010.
"For All Mankind" (Directed by Al Reinert, USA, 1989)
ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Friday, October 2, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, October 4, 5 p.m. The Oscar-nominated documentary is the most definitive film about NASA's nine Apollo missions.
TEXAS INDIE SUNDAYS
ONGOING : 5 p.m. October 11; November 1; and November 8. The MFAH screens films made by Texas filmmakers.
"Chalk"
Directed by Mike Akel (USA, 2006, 85 min.) Sunday, October 11, 5 p.m. In person: director Mike Akel. An award-winning "mockumentary" about the high school experience, told from the educator's point of view. Mike has recently moved from Austin to Housotn. He has a new feature in development with Universal and is on the faculty of the Kinkaid School.
"Harmony and Me"
Directed by Bob Byington, (USA, 2009, 75 min.) Sunday, November 1, 5 p.m. In person: Houstonians Kristen Tucker (producer/actress) and Margie Beegle (actress)
Austin is home to 20-something Harmony (indie rock musician Justin Rice from Bishop Allen), who cannot get over his break-up with Jessica (Kristen Tucker). His moping is driving his friends, family, and coworkers to distraction. Variety praised the way the film's "deadpan humor...surmounts the self-absorption and self pity to approach a form of music." Also starring indie film stalwart Kevn Corrigan.
Cosponsored by Houston Film Commission, SWAMP, and WIFT Houston.
16th Annual Texas Filmmakers Showcase
Various directors (USA, 2009, 90 min.)
Sunday, November 8, 5:00 p.m. Introduced by Alfred Cervantes, Deputy Director, Houston Film CommissionOrganized by the Houston Film Commission, this annual juried survey assembles a lively selection of recent short films by Texans. The 2009 selection spotlights talented autiers from Austin, Hosuton, Dallas, and Denton. The following 2009 selections will be screened:
"Color by Number," directed by Marshall Rimmer, 4 min.;
"Fury," directed by Van Blumreich, 25 min.;
"Skip and Lester: Here's the Stapler If You Need It," directed by Lance Meyers, 3 min.;
"It's For Her," directed by Travis Johns, 11 min.;
"My Mom Smokes Weed," directed by Clay Liford, 17 min.;
"Quarter to Noon," directed by Kat Candler, 14 min.; and
"Smokey," directed by Scott Thurman, 14 min.)
GREEK FILMS:
TWO WEEKENDS ONLY: Friday-Sunday, October 16-18 and Friday-Sunday, October 23-25. In association with the Austin Film Society, plans are underway to present a selection of new Greek films. Screenings are planned at the MFAH on October 16-18 and 23-25. Special thanks to Katie Cokinos for programming assistance and to the Consulate General of Greece in Houston for their support.
REVIVALS: Bigger Than Life (Directed by Nicholas Ray, USA, 1956) Restored 35mm CinemaScope print
ONE WEEKEND ONLY: Friday, October 30, 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 31, 8 p.m. Producer/star James Mason hired Nicholas Ray to direct him in this striking film based on a New Yorker article about the hallucinatory side-effects of the new miracle drug cortisone.
Remaining September Schedule Recap:
21 Mon. 7 p.m. Marcus Davis's Favorite Film: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (Movies Houstonians Love)
22 Tues. 7 p.m. Manhattan Short Film Festival
(Contemporary World Cinema)
24 Th. 1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. Herb & Dorothy (Artists on Film)
25 Fri. 7:30 p.m. Herb & Dorothy (Artists on Film)
26 Sat. 7 p.m. Herb & Dorothy (Artists on Film)
October Schedule Recap:
2 Fri. 7 p.m. For All Mankind (Cosmic Celluloid)
3 Sat. 7 p.m. For All Mankind (Cosmic Celluloid)
4 Sun. 2 p.m. E.T. (Target Free First Sunday)
5 p.m. For All Mankind (Cosmic Celluloid)
11 Sun. 5 p.m. Chalk (Texas Indie Sundays)
16 Fri.-25 Sun. TBD (Greek)
26 Mon. 7 p.m. Irma Galvan's Favorite Film: Tortilla Soup
(Movies Houstonians Love)
30 Fri. 7 p.m. Bigger Than Life (Revival)
31 Sat. 8 p.m. Bigger Than Life (Revival)
For more information email film@mfah.org and check the Web site at www.mfah.org/film for the latest details on all screenings. To join Film Buffs, or order a Film Buffs membership as a gift. call 713-639-7531. |
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New and Renewing Members |
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WIFT Houston would like to acknowledge and welcome...
Corporate Renewing Member:Pastorini-Bosby Talent
Individual Renewals:
Wanda Amos Nancy Clinton Judy Elkins Melody Gray Joyce Long Nicolette Mondellini Trish Rigdon Barbara Sundstrom
New Members:
Trish Avery
Lynn Birdwell
About our talented new members:
TRISH AVERY is Assistant Executive Director for Texas, Screen Actors Guild (Dallas-Ft. Worth and Houston). She has been in the entertainment business for over 25 years. She began her career as an actor before
becoming the President of DFW AFTRA/SAG in 1992 representing Texas professional actors in the national board rooms of both SAG and AFTRA.
In 2003, she served as Manager of Broadcast and Strategic Alliances for eWomenNetwork and Creative Director of eWomenPublishingNetwork; then in 2007 joined the staff of Screen Actors Guild and currently serves a growing SAG membership in Texas of over 2500. She's committed to building a better future for all entertainment professionals between the coasts. She's also an active participant in community organizations with memberships in both WIFT and SWAMP, as well as Dallas-Ft. Worth area organizations: Women In Film Dallas, Dallas Producers Association, and the Texas Motion Picture Alliance.
LYNN BIRDWELL
Lynn served as Agency Broadcast Producer with Lopez Negrete Communications during 2002, producing TV and radio campaigns for Reliant Energy and Goya Foods, along with work for Wal-Mart, and Fiesta Markets. From 1993 to 2001, she oversaw business affairs and management as Partner and Executive Producer of Houston-based commercial film production company Rio Bravo Pictures.
Since 2003, as Executive Producer with Bird House Productions, Lynn has provided award-winning, complete production services for clients. Recent work includes co-producing and line producing HD internet content on the multi-national episodic cybernovela alamoheightssa.com(Canada/USA/
Mexico). Commercials and documentaries comprise the bulk of her work, with research and production throughout Texas, supporting international production companies and agencies. |
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CRISTINA'S COURT Wins 2009 Daytime Emmy Award....
2nd Year in a Row
Congratulations to Judge Cristina Perez and the show's many Producers!
Above, Judge Perez with her Bailiff, Renard Spivey (L), and also WIFT member Robin Craig, the show's Coordinating Producer, with Show Producer Terry Powell (R). Could this bring new life to the cancelled show? If not, what a way to go...You rock!
A Win for Member Denise Boucher & Team-Houston Film Meetup
Denise Boucher's team from the 48-Hour Film Project in June of this year recently received the good news that their short "Unfortunate.Net" won the "Best Short Film" award which was presented by The Gulf Coast Film & Video Festival.
The production team consisted of Producer Denise Boucher, Director Randy Chapman, Director of Photography Scott Jacobs, Editor Sharilyn Blakemore. Actors: Bardia Mattin, Damon Rexroad, Amanda Goggin, and Jessica Ward. "We had a Team of 26 and it was all the teamwork that made this all possible!" reports Denise. "This just shows that it doesn't have to stop at the end of the film, or a film project. There are other film competitions that you can be submitting your film to like this one!"
For those that didn't hear the sad news, this year's Gulf Coast festival was cancelled due to the loss of revenue from friends and sponsors affected by Hurricane IKE, but the entries were judged and awards presented. We look forward to the 10th Annual in 2010.
Local Movie News: "Retribution Road" and More...
-Contributed by Bea Rouse
 Another western is out by producers Chuck Walker and Sam Cable. Retribution Road was shot at Fernland near Montgomery and at The Alamo Village, near Brackettville; released July 21. The movie stars John Wayne "Cotton" Rouse, John Castellanos, Michael Gregory, Corbin Timbrook, Leslie Easterbrook (remember "Sgt. Callihan"?), Burton "Bubba" Gilliam (remember him in Blazing Saddles?), Hallie Pierce, Peter Sherayko and Eduardo Enriquez Jr. Supporting actors include Mongomery County's Al Hayter, Alan Arnold, Eduardo Enriquez Sr., Mark Enriquez, Tony Rowe, "Miss Molly" Elswick, "Cowboy Bill" Sallas, Carlos Rodriquez, Terry & Elizabeth Mann, Toledo Boulware Hues, Leeza Zimmerman, Larry Hinsley, Kim Boteler, Larry Chandler, Johnny & Karen Beall, Wilton Stewart, Yankie Grant, Roland & Kathleen Rottweiller; from Brackettville, Duke Meek, Jimmy Phillips, Richard Curilla. (See stars' bios at www.IMDb.com.)
* See the TRAILER. Buy it on AMAZON.COM, Best Buy or Wal-Mart.
Also available on DVD from the same production team... "Return of the Outlaws" (a.k.a.-Mexcian Gold; released 3/17/09) premiered at Charlotte & Brian Black's Longhorn Saloon in Bandera 7/25/09. Starring John Castellanos, Michael Gregory, Corbin Timbrook, J. Eddie Peck, Samantha Lockwood, Kim Waltrip, Al Hayter and Lorenzo Lamas, supported by a host of our Texas cowboys and cowgirls.
* Find it on AMAZON.COM.
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"The Man Who Came Back" (released 12/09/08) premiered in L.A.
Starring The Young & The Restless' Eric Braeden, Academy Award winning actor George Kennedy, Armand Assante, Billy Zane, James Patrick Stewart, Carol Alt, Sean Young, Jennifer O'Dell, Peter Jason, Richard Jackson, Jon-Michael Foshee, Boxer Ken Norton, BJ. D. Hawkins, C. Anthony Jackson, Amy Morris, Boxer Ken Norton, Belinda Simmons, Al Hayter, Edwin Neal (JDHS alum), and our area cowboys. Many Montgomery area students are also in this film.
* Find it on AMAZON.COM PB Actor Scores "THE WANNABES"-Contributed by Pastorini-Bosby Talent
Pastorini-Bosby Talent is awaiting final contract and start date for our  talent DAVID LADUCCA to begin his co-starring role in the episodic series THE WANNABES. David will be playing the principal of a stuffy classical arts academy where a group of students, played by Texas pop recording stars, "Savvy," are trying to succeed "undercover" in the pop world. Ron Stern and Chris LeMaire of Stern-LeMaire Productions, Inc. are executive producers. Creator and executive producer is Doreen Spicer-Dannaley best know for Disney film "Jump In" and the "Proud Family" series. One of Disney's most sought after director's, Eric Dean Seaton adds to this all-star production team. Twenty-six episodes are set to be shot in Howell , Michigan over the next 7-8 months. LeMaire stated, "David LaDucca blew us all away with his great humor and talent while filming the pilot. We are thrilled to showcase his work with "The Wannabes" and make kids laugh all around the world".
Page Parkes Talent Lands The Sarah Silverman Show
-Contributed by Michelle Sanchez, Page Parkes Talent
  Congrats to Page Parkes' talent Max Warner who recently landed a role on "The Sarah Silverman Show" in LA.
He played "Little Troy," a young version of "Troy", played by Andy Samberg (of Saturday Night Live), who is Sarah's imaginary friend.
Widows Often Forgotten in Society -from Fox Morning News, Contributed by Robin Craig
Mayor of Houston Bill White issued a proclamation designating July 22 as "Help a Widow Day." The recognition has been sought for a long period of time and many people believe it is long overdue. WIFT member Robin Craig is involved with the organization Project Widows in an effort to bring the topic to the forefront in order to support, encourage and empower affected women to create a great life despite the adversity of widowhood. Craig explains on FOX 26 Morning News why widows are sometimes the forgotten members of society and what is and is not appropriate to say to a widow. (Photo: Robin with her 2008 Emmy for "Cristina's Court)
*Click here to watch WIFT member Robin Craig on Fox Morning News.
WIFT Member Shines in "Scorched"
-Contributed by Melody Gray
One of our own members, Melody Gray, was recently in National Repertory Theatre's southwest regional premiere of "Scorched," an intensely dramatic play by the highly acclaimed Lebanese-Canadian playwright Wajdi Mouawad. NRT's production was only the third production in the United States. It was presented at D!verseWorks, this past August.
It was an "epic mystery" about twins Janine and Simone who receive a suprising request in their late mother's will: Deliver letters to a father they thought was dead and a brother they never knew existed. These tasks lead them on a suspenseful journey to the heart of their mother's war-torn Middle Eastern homeland. Unraveling the mystery, they learn about her concealed history as a political activist and prisoner of war and uncover shocking secrets about their own origins.
If you didn't get to see it, here is a photo montage of scenes from the play www.melodygray.com/NRT Scorched 8-2009.wmv
More information on the National Repertory Theatre:
http://www.nationalreptheatre.com/Welcome.html
WIFT Member's Film Wins Audience Favorite Award
-Contributed by WIFT member Denise Boucher
Congrats to WIFT member Denise Boucher and her team for winning "Audience Favorite" at the 24 Hour Film Race in August! Denise served as Producer & Team Leader for the team of 24 filmmakers. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htJL98k7ogg
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Jobs & Opportunities
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Tom Logan is returning to Houston in October!  Tom is a director of feature films, television episodes & pilots, and national and international commercials. As a director, Tom sits in auditions about 40 days per year, sometimes seeing more than 400 actors in one day. He has collected data over his many years in the business and is astounded (as you will be) with what that compiled data tells. What color clothes, appointment time or position on screen increases your chances of being cast more than any other? Who gets cast and why? He will answer these questions plus many more in the first day's workshop "The Business of Show Business". The second and third days are the "On Camera Commercial, TV & Film Acting" workshops. Tom uses his own brand of humor to present this very different and informative instruction. This is not repeat information that you've heard before. Tom presents tools and tips that you can use immediately to greatly improve your acting. He will cover commercials, television & film in this 'hands on' seminar where each actor will be on camera numerous times using his techniques and guidance. This is material that is not currently being taught in Houston - that's why we feel it so important that you participate. Tom Logan will be in Houston to present this seminar October 5, 6 &7, 2009. Each seminar is limited to 25 attendees, and we always have a waiting list, so please reserve your spot EARLY. For more information, log on to www.pbtalent.com. Houston Cinema Arts Society Needs VolunteersThe Houston Cinema Arts Society is looking for volunteers and Fall interns to help with the 2009 Cinema and Media Arts Festival, November 11 - 15. The Festival will showcase films by and about artists working in the visual, performing and literary arts. Film screenings will be complemented with interactive video installations, live multimedia performances, outdoor projections and theatrical film and video screenings depicting artistic practices of all kinds. Event will take place at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Angelika Film Center, Warehouse Live, West Alabama Theater, MFAH, Rice Media Center and Discovery Green. Internships and volunteer opportunites available now. Please email cinemartsociety@gmail.com, or call 281-888-3854, for more information. If You Can't Read This... It's Not for You. TALLER DE AUDICION Práctica frente a la cámara en Español LOS DIAS 12, 13 Y 14 DE OCTUBRE
Impartido por NICKY MONDELLINI en Houston  ¡Aprovecha ésta oportunidad para aprender lo que te ayudará a conseguir más trabajo como actor hispano-parlante! Con más de veinte años de experiencia en televisión, teatro y cine, Nicky ha sido estrella de varias telenovelas como "Maria Mercedes" "Ramona" y "Contra Viento y Marea" entre otras. También ha sido invitada estelar en programas como "Mujer, casos de la vide real" y "Al Derecho y al Derbez". Sus créditos cinematográficos incluyen películas como la producción italiana "Puerto Escondido" además de cortometrajes como "Continuo Espacio-Tiempo" y "Nick Habana". En el teatro ha realizado personajes importantes en obras como " La Amistad Castigada " y " La Desconfianza " y fue co- protagonista de la comedia "Las Gallinas Matemáticas". También ha participado en varios comerciales de televisión desde la infancia y ha trabajado como actriz y locutora en Houston durante los últimos tres años. El taller de tres días incluirá: -Práctica frente a la cámara con escenas para comerciales, programas de televison y cine -Se cubrirán términos técnicos usados en un set -Una breve explicación de la técnica de apuntador o audio prompter -Acentos y dialectos -Ensayo de un día en el set El espacio esta limitado a 25 actores, reserva ahora tu lugar! Pide mas informacion en Pastorini Bosby, mandanos un mail a office@pbtalent.com
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WIFT Houston Updates From Your President |
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Dear WIFT Members & Colleagues,
WIFT HOUSTON MARKS ITS 14TH YEAR!
On September 24, you can offer a toast to the organization that helped enrich our media profession through networking and education, offering support in spirit and in deed to its membership, and to our production and entertainment industries in Houston and across Texas.
In my decade of WIFT membership and boardroom support, I've experienced and hopefully helped to futher develop industry growth and camaraderie within it. With dedication and enthusiasm many individuals and collaborative organizations are now working to make Houston a better place for you to realize your dreams. There is increasingly visible awareness of the industry today - screenings, meet-up groups, classes, seminars, webinars, and a growing number of festivals, all of which translate to industry growth, opportunity, and prosperity for you right here in Houston. Let's continue to educate and inspire our community to improve and expand, giving our creative best for ourselves, our industry, our city, and state.
WIFT has a great collaborative opportunity on the horizon, and I'm hoping to see each of you support the efforts of Houston Cinema Arts Society, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and illuminating the vitality and diversity of the City of Houston by presenting a festival of innovative cinema, mixed-media performances, new media, and installations to promote Houston's economic development, enrich the film and arts environment, and foster cross-cultural understanding. You've already received a notice about volunteering, and a variety of paid positions as well. The Web site is www.cinemartsociety.org.
The organization and the festival are about sharing interests among the arts and entertainment community, and spreading an awareness throughout the region and the world, that Cinema Arts Festival Houston will be a great destination to celebrate film and multimedia arts in the fall each year. This festival is for arts and theater patrons, film enthusiasts, gallery owners and operators, the university and educational community, and certainly all creative professionals. It gives Houston an opportunity to celebrate the creativity of artists working in the visual, performing, and literary arts in a variety of locations (indoors and out) in and around downtown Houston.
Many organizations have been involved in the creation  of Houston Cinema Arts Society, and these and many more in the creation of Cinema Arts Festival Houston. It would not have happened however, without Mayor Bill White and HCAS President Franci Crane, who has lead the way. Together they were able to encourage others to give time, expertise, and energies toward this common goal to support and further develop Houston's film and arts culture. The founding organizations and city departments include Houston Film Commission, Houston's Convention and Entertainment Facilities Department, Museum of Fine Arts Houston Film Department, Houston Downtown Alliance, SWAMP, WIFT, Aurora Picture Show, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts at UH, and Houston Arts Alliance. Leaders from these organizations plus many esteemed individuals in Houston arts and film circles have worked behind the scenes for more than two years to make this dream a reality.
Cinema Arts Festival Houston will be November 11-15, 2009. Mark it on your calendar now. It has been named one of the "Nine For '09: Top Events and Exhibitions in 2009 by the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau." Announcements will be forthcoming in October on featured events, artists. activities, workshops, and locations. Sponsorships are now available.
As WIFT begins its 15th year, I am hoping for our best year yet. With all these great organizations working together, Houston is definitely the place to be. I challenge you to make it even better by getting involved - you have talent, ideas, and energy. Be active. Make time. Do it!
Happy Birthday, WIFT Houston!
Jolene McMaster,
President (2009-2010)
P.S. Contact WIFT's Membership Chair Yankie Grant at yankiegrant@sbcglobal.net, if you have a question on membership or want to refer a new member.
P.P.S. You can also help WIFT this way: For several years Randalls Food Market and Pharmacy have been in partnership with WIFT Houston through its Good Neighbor Program. You can stop by your closest Randall's store and link WIFT's Account Number 8870 to YOUR Remarkable Card. The more people who link their Remarkable Card to WIFT's number, the more money WIFT will receive. Do take the time to stop by the Courtesy Booth of your Randalls Store (just once to set it up) and support WIFT in this manner.
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Thank you for your continued support of WIFT Houston!
Contact Information
phone: 713-788-8075
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