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Film Columbus News & Events Look here for: special notices, auditions, seminars, workshops, conferences, competitions, call for entries, film festivals, conventions, opens houses, meetings, organizations and employment in the Greater Columbus area. Submitting News HEADLINES THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT – COLUMBUS, OHIO Locally Produced Feature on DVD
THEN SHE FOUND ME Opening in Columbus 'The Happiest Day of His Life' Screening World Premiere of DIONYSUS, HELP ME. 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival Introducing the Ohio Film Office Columbus Film Company signs Distribution Deal Columbus Film Featured in Pro8mm News Acting in Columbus Newsletter - January, 2008 Issue ozone studios Wins 2007 Emmy for Art Direction OHIO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY GETS A BOOST "Who Needs Hollywood?" Lightning Strikes Twice for Ohio Filmmaker with Independent Film Channel Columbus-Produced Short Films on IFC, The Independent Film Channel Connor Simonson Family Benefit Fund Local Man to Direct Horror Pic in Ireland Columbus-based Cinematographer Greg Sabo Featured in Panasonic's Online "HD Interviews" ______________________________________________________________________ THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT – COLUMBUS, OHIO CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS! HERE IT IS! AWAY WE GO!! The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to COLUMBUS! In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and your team will make a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch. In 48 hours. On Friday, August 15th, we'll all meet at 6:00pm at the Gateway Theatre and Event Place at 1550 N. High Street. You'll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, August 17th, the movie must be complete. It will show at the Gateway Theatre and Event Place at 1550 N. High Street at a screening which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th. There are three ways to be involved: 1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and amateurs alike. Just put together a team and register on-line at http://www.48hourfilm.com/columbus and then meet us on Friday, August 15th, ready to go. There are only a limited number of slots, so apply today...don't wait! 2. JOIN A TEAM. If you're interested in participating, but can't form a team, you can still definitely be involved! There will be opportunities where folks can meet team leaders and join their teams. Get your information to team leaders at: ...and get your ear to the ground by signing up for the Columbus 48HFP yahoo group at: ...and get to know other film-makers by joining our MySpace page at: These are great ways to build your team and cultivate relationships that last! Our official Columbus website is http://www.48hourfilm.com/columbus 3. WATCH THE MOVIES. Come on by to the see the movies! They will be showing at the Gateway Theatre and Event Place at 1550 N. High Street on August 20th. Meet other filmmakers, spend 48 hours in intense movie making, and have your film screened at the Gateway Theatre - a very nice theatre! They have the Christie digital projectors and everything! And compete to represent Columbus at the 48HFP national screening! The winning Columbus team will compete against other films to represent Columbus at the 48 Hour Film Project's national screening (Cinequest is among them), and will compete for additional prizes. Entry instructions can be found at http://www.48hourfilm.com. This is a real opportunity to get your work seen! One 2007 winner went on to show their work at Cannes, while a 2006 team had the privilege of creating the VISA sponsorship video that plays at every 48HFP screening around the country! So come on out and make a movie! KC Allen
THEN SHE FOUND ME Opening in Columbus THEN SHE FOUND ME - is a movie local resident Matt Myers produced with Christine Vachon and Helen Hunt -- starring Helen Hunt, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler and Colin Firth. The film is Helen's directorial debut and she co-wrote the film as well. Also, look out for Salmon Rushdie who has small cameo in the film as Helen Hunt's gynecologist. The film opens in Columbus at the Drexel East in Bexley this Friday, June 13. We all hope it has a successful run. The film has been playing very well, earning great reviews and respectable box office across the nation. The movie is based on the NY Times best-selling novel by Elinor Lipman. Jeff Frank (owner of the Drexel Cinemas) has asked Matt to make a special appearance immediately following the 7:30 showings on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14 to do a Q&A with the audience. The Dispatch and the Other Paper have both interviewed Matt and will be running sidebars this week with their reviews of the film on Thursday (Other Paper) and Friday (Dispatch). THEN SHE FOUND ME had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall and won the Audience Award at this year's Palm Springs Film Festival. The film has been playing in cinemas nationwide since May 13. 'The Happiest Day of His Life' Screening Sat, May 10 Discuss the film with Ohio filmmaker and the film's producer Gabrielle Burton after the screening Called "a delightful gender-switch comedy" by The LA Times, THE HAPPIEST DAY OF HIS LIFE centers on Steve who, like all boys, dreams of having a perfect wedding. When Steve's girlfriend Catherine drops to her knee and proposes, Steve and his dad set out to plan the happiest day of his life. Shot through a colorful lens, this hilarious, role-reversal film subtly challenges gender roles and traditions with a sense of humor. THE HAPPIEST DAY OF HIS LIFE turns classic wedding movies like Father of the Bride inside out in a way that will make you laugh and make you think. Starring JILL EIKENBERRY (LA Law, Tracey Takes On), MICHAEL TUCKER (LA Law, Radio Days), JARED HILLMAN (Joan of Arcadia, Still Standing), URSULA BURTON (The Office, The War At Home), SUZANNE CRYER (Desperate Housewives, Two Guys and A Girl), and SEYMOUR CASSEL (The Royal Tenenbaums, Faces), this new film from FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS (Just Friends, Temps, Manna From Heaven) appeals to anyone who's gotten married, thought about getting married, or has ever been to a wedding. Tall Larry Haversham Productions and Studio 35 Cinema and Draft House Present Airplane! Playing at 11pm At Studio 35 Cinema and Draft House located at 3055 Indianola Avenue Help Promote the Local Film Effort and simultaneously have some fun and drinks Join Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards The local film production of Olde College, Olde Towne (working title) Email TLHProductions@gmail.com for more info Columbus based production company Lavon Productions has a new movie, The Blue Room, that is showing in Hollywood Studio Theaters 5992 Westerville Road. The Blue Room is a dark thriller about three desperate executives who kidnap themselves for ransom. It is a mysterious dark thriller comparable to Inside Man, but told similarly to Pulp Fiction in a non-sequential style. It stars local actors John Michael, Esther L. Gray, David Lim, Ricky R. LaVaughn, and Ned Lynch of New York. The director is Sandra L. LaVaughn, assistant director Ricky R. LaVaughn, music composers Randell Alexander, and Hadassa. The movie is the local production company's first film. The film's website is, www.theblueroom-movie.com. Contact for interviews or questions? Locally Produced Feature on DVD A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT from CINEMA LEXZIKON! Our feature film CODE BLACK WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM major retailers on April 22, 2008, and it is now official: CODE BLACK will be available from BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO, the world's largest DVD/VIDEO retailer on April 22, 2008! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND DON'T FORGET TO PICK UP YOUR COPY ON TUESDAY! William Lee Starting this weekend, "The Blue Room", will be in the Hollywood Studio Theatres, 5996 Westerville Road, Westerville, OH 43081. The marquee will go up on Friday as well as the update to the movie theatre's website. Invite all of your friends and prepare to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thank you all for your help on this project. It would not have gotten accomplished with you.
http://www.studiotheatres.net/STUDIO_THEATERS/westerville.html World Premiere of DIONYSUS, HELP ME. Please Join us at the OSU Gateway Theater Tomorrow, Thursday, March 6th at 8pm for the World Premiere of D i o n y s u s , H e l p M e . . . you have to laugh, or you'll cry Continued screenings throughout the weekend!
Dionysus, Help Me... is a tragic comedy documentary that was shot entirely in the small town of Newark, OH. "Sometimes, you have to laugh or you'll cry." Dave Williams, the protagonist in "Dionysus, Help Me," finds himself laughing a lot. The lone theatre professor at The Ohio State University Newark campus has applied to nearly one thousand institutions of higher learning in an attempt to escape Newark, Ohio. Stuck in a town full of NASCAR and McDonald's, this eccentric child of Ithaca, New York longs for the lights, the art, and the opportunity of "the city." Directed by Amira Soliman and Derek Lindes. An instant cult classic - hilarious and painful all at once. We hope you'll join us for this event - we'd love to see you there! Also, we'll be screening short trailers for other local projects prior to the show. Showtimes are now confirmed. Dionysus, Help Me... will start at 8pm Thursday - Sunday. 4th Annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival Presents The lineup of special events includes an Opening Night Party on Saturday, March 8, at the Columbus Museum of Art; "Blocks & Docs," an entire day of documentaries on Sunday, March 9, at the Drexel Gateway accompanied by complimentary Blocks bagels; a pre-screening reception at Bexley's Michael Garcia salon on Monday, March 10, and an Educational Symposium on Tuesday, March 11, at the Wexner Center for the Arts. In addition, this year's Distinguished Arts Award on Opening Night honors Wayne Lawson, Director Emeritus of the Ohio Arts Council.
Introducing the Ohio Film Office Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher, who also serves as Director of the Ohio Department of Development, today announced the opening of the Ohio Film Office, which will be housed within the Ohio Department of Development's Division of Travel and Tourism. The opening coincides with the hiring of Christina Grozik, who begins work today as Ohio Film Office Director. About the Ohio Film Office Columbus Film Company signs Distribution Deal Cinema Lexzikon signs with York Entertainment for distribution of Code Black Cinema Lexzikon, LLC, a Columbus based independent film company has announced that it has reached a deal for the world wide distribution of its feature film, CODE BLACK with York Entertainment of Los Angeles, California Filmed entirely in Columbus, Ohio by African-American filmmaker, William Lee, CODE BLACK is more than an ordinary urban gang film. While the film begins with scenes typical of an inner city drama, the cinematic vision of its director causes the story to take a sudden, sharp left turn into uncharted cinematic territory for the gangsta movie genre. The result is a spine jarring, thought provoking, film that stands out from the pack. The story concerns Maketti Riggs (played by Sylvester Person) a hardened street thug, who is in direct competition with his mentor Antonio Remy (William Lee). As the film starts, a bloody turf war is taking place between two ideologies of the hood: the twentieth first century hip hop "gangsta", versus the "O.G." or "Old gangster" mentality. It's young blood against the old school. Just as viewers settle into the notion that this is another "gang-banger's delight", CODE BLACK jolts the audience with a controversial plot line: What if the government came up with a genocide strategy to end all drug gangs, and then "dispose" of the remnants? A really good film plot or possibly the future of the urban population of this country? CODE BLACK maintains all the familiar high-action, fist flying, feet kicking, excessive gunplay of a William Lee film, but underlying all the "show" is a film with substance. As Lee comments, "While I don't want CODE BLACK to be heavy handed, brow beating bulls@!**, I do want people of all ethnicities to come away with more than just a 'good time at the movies'. When CODE BLACK hits the streets, I want people to think to themselves 'IS this really going to happen?' In short, I want people to enjoy the film, but carry some of what they have seen into their lives. I'm hoping it will succeed on both levels." York Entertainment is one of the biggest video distributors in the world distributing film to every major DVD retailer, including Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, Wal Mart, Virgin record Stores, Tower Records, Columbia House DVD club as well as cable, TV and other ancillary markets internationally. The world wide DVD release for CODE BLACK is April 22, 2008. For more information, and to view the film's trailer, visit the website: www.yorkentertainment.com or www.cinemalexzikon.com.
Columbus Film Featured in Pro8mm News The Columbus-Produced feature film, HORRORS OF WAR, has been featured in the February Pro8mm News. Acting in Columbus Newsletter - January, 2008 Issue Here is your link to the January, 2008 Issue of the Acting in Columbus Newsletter Click on this link to view: http://aicnewsletteroctober2007.blogspot.com/ IN THIS ISSUE:
Eight-Week Scene Study Intensive - Acting Fundamentals for Stage & Film Saturdays beginning January 26, 2008 10am-12:30pm $200 This Workshop is limited to 12 students.**As of December 28th there are only four (4) slots avialable
Ozone Studios wraps up its 10th Anniversary celebration with a Gala Party on Friday, September 7th, 5-10pm at the ozone studios, located at 492 Armstrong St. in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. There'll be gourmet cuisine, a bevy of beverages, music, and of course, loads of fun. If you're interested in attending, email ozonersvp@ozonestudios.com or call (614) 228-4808. Don't miss this once-in-a-decade event! OHIO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY GETS A BOOST OHIO PRODUCTION INDUSTRY COALITION NEWS RELEASE Contact: Mark Krausz Tucked away in Ohio's new $52.3 billion operating budget is a provision that can significantly elevate Ohio's national profile in digital production and entertainment-related programming. The provision, originally sponsored by Sen. Patricia Clancy R-Cincinnati and widely supported by both political parties and signed into law by Governor Strickland, provides for a comprehensive statewide study of Ohio's sound, video and film production industry, the creation of a Media Production Advisory Board and a state film office. "The General Assembly saw ample evidence that Ohio can have a starring role in digital content, gaming, in-store and commercial production. To make it happen, we need to connect the dots and exploit emerging opportunity sectors," said Clancy. Clancy emphasized the importance of education in building production and cites the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) as a model for how digital content production can be a powerful catalyst for business and economic development. According to Clancy, "Texas recognized four years ago that that the real future is in building a critical mass, a production talent pool, accessible to the state's existing employer base that can serve as a powerful competitive magnet for innovators and investors. The Texas program has reaped millions of dollars in research and collaborative project dollars with everything from the defense department to global corporations." The advisory board, study and film office will be under the Department Of Development headed by Lt. Governor Lee Fisher. Members of the state's video production industry and entertainment unions hailed the measure because it challenges labor, business, academia and government to create a fact-based "business plan" with the film office configured to help execute the plan. Jeff Scheiman, CEO of SOS Video Communications in Columbus said that, "Hollywood is just one driver of production activities. Innovative corporations including ones in Ohio and those looking to relocate here are also hiring production service firms, animators, digital sound designers, game developers and creators of online digital content. These corporations must be assured that there is a critical mass of production talent and facilities in Ohio." According to Ken Mills, President of Columbus-based Mills James Productions, "It just makes more sense this way. A key component for economic development and a competitive business environment is being able to create compelling content for the exploding number of little screens – not just the big screen". Marcia Owen, COO at EDR Media's Beachwood Studios Production Center in Cleveland stated that, "In business you always lead with your strengths. This measure will enable us to identify our state's competitive strengths, identify areas that need improvement and attract more production work to Ohio." Denise Dal Vera, President of the Tri-State union local of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) agrees. "Labor has to be even more pro-active in developing our skills to meet the creative demands of the competitive marketplace. The Clancy measure makes us all partners in helping to create good sustainable production jobs in Ohio. There are two other production related measures awaiting hearings in the General Assembly. Senate Bill 52, sponsored by Clancy and House Bill 196 sponsored by Tom Patton R-Cleveland offer tax incentives for production but differ widely in how those incentives would apply. Dan Keckan, Vice President of Cinecraft Productions in Cleveland believes that, "The fate of any incentives will hinge largely on the findings of the industry study." "This is a very complex business," he adds, "What works for New York or Louisiana may not be the best approach for Ohio." In response to rumors that the Cleveland and Cincinnati Film Commissions were apathetic or hostile towards the creation of the statewide film office and study, Mark Krausz, who shepherded the industry side of the effort said, "The Cleveland and Cincinnati Commissions, perhaps rightly, view their mission through a narrower lens. When the state eliminated funding for its film office a few years ago, Cleveland, and Cincinnati - Columbus, too - stepped up to the plate." "But," he added, "Governor Strickland and both parties in the legislature have now given us the means to all work together for the entire state to realize its full production potential." Central Ohio Filmmakers "On The Lot" A number of Central Ohio filmmakers have uploaded their films onto the web site the upcoming FOX Television program "On The Lot". Part "The Apprentice" and part "American Idol", "On The Lot" is a new reality series set to feature 16 undiscovered filmmakers who will complete each week for viewer support and votes. The winner will earn a $1-million development deal with DreamWorks. Central Ohio films and filmmakers that may be found "On The Lot" include... SHUT UP, AMERICA! by Sheldon Gleisser THE LINE OF MASCULINITY by Peter John Ross MANN IN THE SLIP by Jon Osbeck THIN LINE by Aaron C. Johnson BITTER OLD MAN by Peter John Ross FROZEN TURKEY DAY by Louie Cowan THE ROOMS by Keith Carter AWAITING TIME (Movie Trailer) by Jodi E. Davis If you know of additional Ohio filmmakers who should be added to our list, please contact us. Lightning Strikes Twice for Ohio FIlmmaker with Independent Film Channel FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE FOR OHIO FILMMAKER WITH INDEPENDENT FILM CHANNEL. Columbus, Ohio----Off Center Films, a Columbus based production company, is proud to announce that "The Fixer," written and directed by Columbus, Ohio resident John Whitney, has been selected to air on the Independent Film Channel's (IFC) original series, The Media Lab Uploaded". The program is a National showcase for short films. Voted by users of the IFC's website as one of their favorite films, "The Fixer" was one of hundreds of entries submitted by independent filmmakers to the cable channel's web site. Films are also handpicked by the show's producer to air as well. This was the case of Whitney's film. "I had the film up on the site for less that a week when the Producers contacted me with the contracts," says Whitney, who is the first 2-time filmmaker on the show. "I feel very fortunate that lightning struck twice with IFC," Whitney added. Another film written and directed by John, "A Passion For Filmmaking," aired on the same program in early 2006. "The Fixer" follows the misguided exploits of "Slacker" Tim, who tries to win back the heart of his ex-girlfriend by enlisting the help of the only woman that will kiss him, Barb. "The Fixer" can be seen on IFC's Media Lab Uploaded throughout February. Air Dates: Friday, February 09th 2007 @ 2:10 pm eastern time You can see John's film on the Web at www.IFC.com *Photos and credits supplied upon request.
Cleveland Filmmaker Partners With PBS to Premier Movie
Cleveland filmmaker, Adam White, won a regional Emmy in 2005 for his one-hour documentary, "The Restorers." Now, paired with PBS 45/49, he has completed his second film, "Redtail Reborn," which will have its television premier on February 11, 2007 during African American history month. Narrated by television star, Michael Dorn, the movie details both the heroic tale of the Tuskegee Airmen, and of a dedicated man who died trying to tell their story. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first and only African American pilots of their time. The documentary chronicles the history of the group as they are segregated from white squadrons, and originally told that "black men are cowards," and "not only lacked the mental capacity to command, but courage, as well." Despite America's racism of the era, these men then went on to fight in WWII, garnishing one of the most impressive combat records in American history. Unfortunately, very few people know about the Airmen's story, and so the film goes on to investigate the Redtail Project, a group of people determined to educate America about a forgotten part of its history. While touring the country with a restored P-51 Mustang fighter plane painted in homage to the Tuskegee Airmen, the airplane malfunctions during an air show demonstration and ends in tragedy, killing the pilot and destroying the aircraft. Now the Redtail Project fights to rebuild the plane, both for the Tuskegee Airmen and for their departed friend. Locally produced by Cleveland-based production company, Hemlock Films, the documentary's crew is comprised completely of freelancers who make a living working in the Ohio film community. PBS has planned a public premier for the movie on February 11, 2007 and will feature the film on the cover of its publication, The Alternative. For additional information contact: Hallie Sheck (937) 367-5934 Helpful links: Columbus-Produced Short Films on IFC, The Independent Film Channel The Media Lab, a program hosted on IFC, the Independent Film Channel, is a monthly competition which allows viewers to choose which short films get to air national cable. Two Columbus short films are currently part of The Media Lab - the new IFC series entitled Media Lab Shorts Uploaded, including Jon Osbeck's "Mann in Hock", Mike Newman's "The Joke Might Be On Us", and John Whitney's "The Fixer." "Mann in Hock" "The Joke Might Be On Us" "The Fixer" The Independent Film Channel
Columbus International Film Festival, The Chris Awards The 53rd Annual Columbus International Film Festival closed its run on November 12, 2006. The Chris Awards were given out on Saturday, November 11 following a screening of the Silver Chris Award-winning documentary "They Chose China.". Official Chris Awards web site: http://www.chrisawards.org/ Local Man to Direct Horror Pic in Ireland Film director William Lee of Columbus is set to direct the feature horror film MOURNE in Northern Ireland in early 2007. Read the full article on the BBC web site:
Columbus-based Cinematographer Greg Sabo Featured in Panasonic's Online "HD Interviews" Greg Sabo discusses shooting commercials and more with the VariCam. An excerpt from the article follows: "Columbus, Ohio-based cinematographer Greg Sabo, owner of Sabo Studios, earns his bread and butter by mainly shooting national and regional commercials, ranging from spots for McDonald's to promos for the long-running "Got Milk" campaign. We recently chatted with him about his use of the Panasonic VariCam® HD Cinema camera for shooting commercials." Click here for the full interview. Ohio University School of Film Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati *Please note that the preceding announcements and hyperlinks are not supplied as an endorsement by Film Columbus (Greater Columbus Film Commission) they are provided as a public service. Film Columbus does not control or endorse content of other sites. |
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