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PostedDate	2/11/2008 12:36:49 PM
Subject	AFTA Announcements 2/11/2008
Announcement	Don't forget that we have an election in March for a new president and I am still looking for nominations. Thank you, Tommy Barnes AFTA President *************************************************PLEASE REMEMBER AFTA PASSES ALONG NOTICES AS A SERVICE. IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT ANYTHNG YOU RECEIVE FROM US, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AGENT.* *********************************************** Prater Productions and AAPEX (The African American Playwrights Exchange) invite you to join us for a free event on Wednesday, February 13 at Cafe Out Loud, 1517 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee @ 8pm when we present readings of three short satires by AAPEX members and a short discourse on set design by German theater designer Sabine Schlunk. Pieces to be read are WORK SUCKS by Adrienne Dawes of Austin, Texas : A tragic tale of downsizing YOU'RE GETTIN ME HOT by Fernando Manon of New York City: A cautionary tale that reminds us to think before we vote DOWN THERE by Julia Press Simmons of Harrsiburg PA. : A little advice on how to keep your man happy. Please RSVP to this email address if you plan to attend. Come to Nashville & Go to the Theater! Jaz Dorsey Dramaturg The African American Playwrights Exchange Nashville, Tennessee ********************************************* Allied Horror is casting for 2 characters in the vampire type short film "Within the Realm". Only submit if you fit the following description: Director Jim O'Rear 1. WIFE: Hot looking female in late 20's - 30'sh. Caucasion. Must have long dark or even black hair. Prefer someone at least 5'8", but not imperitive. Must be comfortable in a kissing scene with actor who plays the Husband. (husband has been cast) Also one scene lying on a bed in black lingerie; this is only one shot with one line of dialogue. NO PHYSICAL SCENES - Only kissing in the hallway, then one shot with the evening wear. 2. SON: Looking for handsome young man around 6-7 yrs old with dark or black hair. Caucasion. He must not be afraid of a spooky area during the night. (there is one scene shot at night) This is a young man who thinks Dracula is a big fake, and calls him out on his own existence. Please send full body shot (if you have one), headshot and resume to vampcasting2@yahoo.com If you have a link to an online reel, please send that as well. This is a 7-8 minute short film, so there is no pay. However, you will receive a copy and credit, and chosen for future productions based on performance. If chosen for an audition, we will respond with time/date/location. This film will be shot in late February. ********************************************* Lee Fanning is casting for "A GENESIS FOUND". It pays. Go to: auditions@wondermillfilms.com for more information. *********************************************** Nashville Film Folks - Posted: Sat Feb 2 23:26:45 MST 2008 The following is a master list of film organizations and events for 2008 -- the activities indicated tend to be perennial, so save this for your files: Weekly: Tennessee Screenwriting Association Meets every Wednesday eve at 7 at Watkins Film School; usually has 2-to-3 special events per year; hosts annual screenwriting competition. For more info go to www.tennscreen.com Monthly: Women in Film & Television - Nashville This is a newly forming organization that meets first Monday of every month [including this evening] 7 pm at the Gold Rush. www.wiftnashville.org Annually: Nashville Film Festival April 17 - 24 Annual fest with hundreds of foreign, US and Tennessee films, along with numerous seminars and panel discussions. Also has other events throughout the year, including Nashville Film Circle which enables numerous free film screenings at Regal Cinemas. www.nashvillefilmfestival.org Nashville Screenwriters Conference May 30 - June 1 Brings in 20-25 Hollywood screenwriters, directors, producers, agents, studio and network executives every year to interact with Nashville and Tennessee. filmmakers www.nashscreen.com Regularly: Nashville Composers Association Organization for composers creating works for film, television, theatre, dance and whatever other interesting ideas might be proposed. www.nashvillecomposers.org Alliance of Film & Television Actors Active website featuring local actors; and various meetings and mechanisms designed to connect local actors with film and television opportunities. www.afta-tn.com Watkins Film School Offers courses from screenwritiing through production to the business of film; has end-of-semester festivals of all projects made; hosts film events throughout the year in its auditorium. www.watkins.edu Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville Teaches pragmatic and technical aspects of digital video and audio production, as well as related subject matters. www.artinstitutes.com/nashville Vanderbilt University Offers screenwriting and various forms of film studies. http://www.vanderbilt.edu/filmstudies/ MTSU Mass Comm program offers some filmmaking, television coursework, and excellent program for film & television scoring. http://www.mtsu.edu/~masscomm/ The Art and Craft of Screenwriting Private multiple-week screenwriting course offered at various times throughout the year. screenwriting@mindspring.com West and East Tennessee Our compatriots in West and East Tennessee also have film events throughout the year, and we'll try to keep you posted on those as we get the info coming in. FilmNashville Annual grantwriting workshop; annual film/television symposium; 48 Hour Film Project Collaborators Meeting in June; 48 HFP competition in July [18th-20th]; 48 HFP awards ceremony in August; annual Film/TV Town Meeting, Nashy Award in Sept or Oct; attendance at American Film Market every November; prison outreach program; weekly or bi-weekly Film Bulletin in support of film organizations and filmmakers. www.FilmNashville.org ********************************************** Behind the Scenes - On Saturday, February 16, 2008, Ric Reitz and Shay Bentley-Griffin will conduct a workshop for actors who want to know more about - - what to expect during the audition (to get the job); and - what to expect on the set (after you get the job) In response to requests from actors, some of whom are already working in the industry, this workshop has been designed to provide information that is critical to an actor's success! This program is appropriate for ages 15 and up. Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Ric Reitz, a successful producer/director/actor will prepare participants in knowing how to conduct themselves as experienced professionals on the set. Ric has worked extensively in each of the above-referenced job descriptions in the film industry. His expertise will be invaluable to actors in all levels of their career. . . . lunch . . . 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Shay Bentley-Griffin will share insightful information regarding the audition process. She is often asked by actors "What do we do (or not do) to win the role?" This will be the opportunity to benefit from her experience, having cast 70 - 80% of talent in the many films on which she has served as Casting Director. Location: Marriott Residence Inn Buckhead/Lenox Park 2220 Lake Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30319 Cost: $155.00 This workshop will be for one day only, and has been requested by many actors! Please respond quickly, as space is limited - mail your check to the address below to guarantee your reservation. Thank you - we look forward to working with you! The Chez Group 404-603-8755 ********************************************* Greetings! In line with STC's mission to foster affordable arts education and to encourage young people to work on their craft, we are proud to announce our line-up of spring youth programs. There are classes for the beginner to the advanced, from youngsters to teens, and special opportunities for homeschoolers and pre-k kids! Scholarships are available for all classes based on financial need. Please call 615-554-7414 or email us with any questions or to receive a registration form for any of the classes below. Spring Semester runs February 25th-May 9th Stepping Stone Acting Classes Beginning Acting~Ages 6-9 Beginning Acting is a 10 week basic acting course geared for both readers and non-readers. Students will participate in theatre games, learn and practice theatre vocabulary and and theatre etiquette both on and off stage! Parents and friends will be invited to the last day of class for an informal performance and overview of what students have learned and accomplished. Class runs from 4pm to 5pm on Monday afternoons. Tuition: $125 Intermediate Acting~Ages 9-13 Intermediate Acting is a 10 week course including theatre games, script work and audition technique/preparation. Students will each choose and learn a monolgue to be performed on the last day of class for parents and friends along with selected theatre games and an overview of what they have learned. Children enrolled in this class MUST be readers. Class runs from 5pm-6pm on Monday evenings. Tuition: $125 Advanced Acting~Ages 13-17 Advanced acting is a more in depth look into theatre, different method acting, script work and audition preparation and technique. In this 10 week course students will look at both comedic and dramatic monolgues, and scene work with parteners and groups. There will be independent work required both in and outside of class to work on memorization, blocking, etc. There will be an in-class performance on the last day for parents, friends and lower leval acting students. Class runs from 4pm-5:30pm on Wednesday afternoons. Tuition: $150 Pre-K Intro to Acting~Ages 3-6 In Pre-k Intro to Acting, students will learn fun acting exercises and team builnding games as well as simple concepts like how to speak and conduct themselves on and off stage. Parents are asked to stay in the building during this class. Class runs from 8:30am-9am on Tuesday mornings for 10 weeks. Tuition: $90 Acting for Homeschoolers~Ages 6-12 and 13-18 Acting for Homeschoolers follows the format of the above Stepping Stone classes, but are offered during the school day. Classes run Tuesday mornings from 9am to 10am for 6-12 year olds and from 10am to 11am for ages 13-18 for 10 weeks. Tuition: $125 Broadway Song and Dance Camp March 17-21 Session 1: Ages 6-11 Session 2: Ages 12-16 This one week camp runs during spring break with a workshop performance for family and friends on Saturday, March 22. Session 1 runs 9-12pm, session 2 run 1-4pm. Students will learns songs and choreography from muscal theatre shows, and will be encouraged to bring in solos. They will also participate in theatre/acting exercises. Tuition: $125 Please call 615-554-7414 or email us with any questions or to receive a registration form for any of the classes below. About Us Street Theatre Company is a non-profit, professional arts organization dedicated to fostering theatre, music and arts education in Nashville by producing the highest quality professional theatre performances and educational workshops, and providing artistic opportunities for young people. STC believes in being professional, affordable, and accessible and strives for excellence in performance while maintaining excellence in integrity. *********************************************** HOSTING A TELEVISION SHOW with CHUCK LONG - Two Mondays: Feb. 25th and March 3 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm HOSTING A TELEVISION SHOW with CHUCK LONG - PART 2 Have you ever wondered what it would take to host a television show? Why do some people seem so natural and warm and others appear stiff and uncomfortable? Have you ever been on a hosting audition and it just didn't go the way you wanted it to go? Would you like to get some tips that will help you find the best television host right inside you? Then don't miss this fascinating exercise in television hosting from broadcast veteran, Chuck Long. If you've ever wanted to learn what it takes to be a television host, now is the time. "I firmly believe that anyone can learn the art of hosting," Long says. "It's about finding what makes you different from everyone else, and then showcasing that in front of the camera, whether it's live or taped." Long takes people on a step by step journey to show them the difference between being a good host and a great host. Chuck Long began his hosting career at age 19, while a student at the University of Texas, fronting Backstage at Austin City Limits. He never looked back and has been at it ever since. After college graduation, Long moved to Los Angeles and started entertainment reporting and hosting for a brand new cable network at the time, which just happened to be E! Entertainment Television. Other early hosting stints included Nickeolodeon's Make the Grade, USA Network's Gone Fishing, The Nashville Network's Video PM, and Financial News Network's Telshop. Long then created and hosted Chuck's Country, which ran in national syndication for 3 years, before moving to CMT. After a run on CMT, the show became Chuck's Country Lightning and helpe kick off the Americana Network, where it ran for another 4 years. Long also hosted Americana Digest, Writer's Notes and the Austin Music Scene on the Americana Network. Long is a popular personality in Nashville, thanks to his hosting gigs on the WB's Mornings, correspondent work on TNN's Crook and Chase and the Shop at Home Network, where he served as a senior host for 9 years. Long is also one of Nasvhille's busiest pitchmen, appearing in over 100 commercials and infomercials. Current spots running include The Weather Channel, Centennial Wireless, Nasvhille Pharmacy Services and Tennessee Power Companies. Long also hosts entertainment segments on NewsChannel 5+. CLASS FEE: $125. Two Mondays: Feb. 25th and 26th Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Please email Alan Dysert at Alan@ActorsSchoolUSA.com or call 385-5181

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