On Location: Alta Lakes Observatory 

This unique mountain home, known as The Observatory, was built in 1975 and sits on Historic Mining Claims.  It offers Breathtaking Backdrops, is surrounded by National Forest and located just beneath the 13,000 foot Palmyra Peak with amazing views of The Wilson Mountains.   

The "Observatory" is situated on one of the pristine Alta Lakes. This Observatory is adjacent to the Telluride Ski area and the Historic mining town of Alta, the first town in the World powered by alternating current.  This area is a mountaineer's paradise and just 13 driving miles from the Town of Telluride. 

The location is easy to work with and the owners are long time locals and extremely accommodating. Just 10 miles from the Telluride airport the scenery will look like you are miles away from all civilization.    

http://www.altalakes.com/  

Production State of the State Panel Discussion September 21 

Please join us for a Colorado Film and Video Association event, a State of the State panel discussion on Wednesday September 21 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at The Denver Film Center. Our goal for this program is to acknowledge our industry's challenges by exploring with a positive approach the ideas that will help to revitalize Colorado's film and video businesses and community.  A reception will follow, encouraging lively discussion.

Confirmed Panelists:
Karen Beard - Executive Producer
Julie Crane - Colorado Executive Director, Screen Actors Guild/AFTRA
Donna Dewey - Co-owner, Dewey-Obenchain Films, Inc.
Britta Ericson - Director, Denver International Film Festival
Duke Hartman - COO, High Noon Entertainment
Daniel Junge - Director, Futuristic Films
Sarah Liles - Head of Production, Futuristic Films
Dave Welz - Four Corners Film Office
Donald Zuckerman - Director, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media
Laura Grey - Moderator - Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media

Event Information:
Wednesday, September 21st; 7:30 to 9 pm
Denver Film Center, 2510 East Colfax
*Next to Tattered Cover and Twist & Shout (free parking available) 
 
Post-event Reception:
9 to 10 pm
Encore Restaurant's Outdoor Patio (next door to the Film Center)
*Hors d'ouevres provided w/cash bar
 
This event is FREE and open to the public, so seating will be limited. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY!  

Upgrades for Doddle Directory and Software Tools 

Doddle, already the most advanced resource directory for Film/TV/Broadcasting on the web and mobile devices (Iphone/Ipad/Android), is preparing to launch several new upgrades to their service.  

First, a full-fledged Entertainment News section has already been launched featuring all the latest stories in Film/Television/Industry/Music & related technology. Within the next few weeks they will also be launching exclusive blogs across multiple categories of the entertainment business.  Also coming is the doddle classifieds and jobs section where you can list and find entertainment jobs in your area.  

Doddle is getting ready to launch the online version of Doddle Pro, where digital interactive call sheets can be created and distributed to all involved in a film/tv/broadcast/event, complete with scheduling, maps with turn by turn directions, whether reports with lighting conditions/moon phases, etc, emergency resources, and so much more. These online call sheets will sync with the already released Doddle Pro callsheets for Iphone/Ipad so you can plan your shoots in the office or on the road.

Finally, Doddle is launching an Educational Outreach Program which will provide free premium listings, as well as the free use of Doddle Pro online to Film Students from participating schools.  Please contact your school administrator to join the free program or contact info@doddleme.com for more information.