So today I’m plugging The Signal not only because it’s a great film out of my hometown, but because it’s a small little film that I believe is destined for cult greatness. I think Magnolia hasn’t done right by the movie with their poor marketing but if you tend to agree with me about movies, please see The Signal. If you don’t, accept that you’re wrong and see The Signal.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Do You Have The Crazy?
This weekend, The Signal arrives in theatres and if it’s playing in one near you, I highly recommend you see it. Some have compared the premise to Stephen King’s 2006 horror novel Cell. I didn’t know people still read Stephen King books. What I do know is that The Signal is the evolution of the zombie flick and it’s scary as hell. There’s loads of gore but a strong undercurrent of psychological horror at work that will make you incredibly uncomfortable (although if you’re from Atlanta, this will be interrupted by shouts of “Hey! I know that place!”). I interviewed the three directors of the film yesterday and they were really nice and intelligent gents. I also spoke briefly with two of the film’s stars (although not in an official-interview capacity) and they were also very cool folks.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Travelin' Trains
Always looking to highlight films made in Georgia or about Georgia, we'd like to point you in the direction of Eric Mofford's Travelin' Trains. A brief synopsis:
Travelin' Trains is the story of Sam Unterman, a young man in search of his father, "The Snowman," in depression-era Georgia, and the blues music that united and separated him from his search. The truth to the railroad warning that "hobo legends ain't the same as book legends," becomes painfully clear to young Sam in his journey through the music of a generation living the blues. The film aired nationally on the Arts & Entertainment Network.
The film has has been picked up for distribution by Vine Entertainment, in association with Topics Entertainment, as part of the "Festival Gems" series.
travelintrains.com
Travelin' Trains is the story of Sam Unterman, a young man in search of his father, "The Snowman," in depression-era Georgia, and the blues music that united and separated him from his search. The truth to the railroad warning that "hobo legends ain't the same as book legends," becomes painfully clear to young Sam in his journey through the music of a generation living the blues. The film aired nationally on the Arts & Entertainment Network.
The film has has been picked up for distribution by Vine Entertainment, in association with Topics Entertainment, as part of the "Festival Gems" series.
travelintrains.com
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Getting Ready for THE SIGNAL
Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be talking about a film called The Signal. It was made here in Atlanta, premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, and will scare the hell out of America on February 22nd. It's a great film and I'll be talking with the filmmakers in a couple weeks. This is just a heads-up on a great film and letting you know that we're keeping an eye on it and that you need to keep an eye on it too.
To start with the eye-keeping, click here:
doyouhavethecrazy.com
To start with the eye-keeping, click here:
doyouhavethecrazy.com
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Help Us Help You
cforty7.com will soon be undergoing a major redesign. We have our own ideas about what the new site should feature but we'd like your input as well. What features do you like from other sites that we can ste--I mean, borrow. Borrow. We have every intent of returning those features. Please comment below or send your thoughts to infoc47@gpb.org. We love our viewers and our readers and this site is for you so it should feature what you want.
One things we've already stol--I mean borrowed. Borrowed. We've borrowed the SHARE THIS button which you will now see at the bottom of every post. This will make it easier for you to submit our posts to major news sites and to e-mail our posts to friends. It will be part of our redesign but since we can share it with you now, we figured: why not? Help us help you and we'll help you help us. We'll all help each other. Group hug.
One things we've already stol--I mean borrowed. Borrowed. We've borrowed the SHARE THIS button which you will now see at the bottom of every post. This will make it easier for you to submit our posts to major news sites and to e-mail our posts to friends. It will be part of our redesign but since we can share it with you now, we figured: why not? Help us help you and we'll help you help us. We'll all help each other. Group hug.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
So You Think You Can Dance?
You probably can't. Sorry. It's just not for everyone.
But that doesn't mean you can't still love the art of dance and the Performing Arts Studio at Emory University is offering you a chance to explore that love with Dance for Reel: An Evening of Dance on Camera. There will be body undulation like you've never seen before in places you've never seen before and I'm presuming a lot here of your viewing experience, but even if I am, doesn't mean this won't be an enjoyable presentation!
It's January 31st at 7:30 PM and there's no admission charge! The event is located at
The Performing Arts Studio
1804 North Decatur Road
Emory University
For more information, please call Ann at (404) 727-7266.
But that doesn't mean you can't still love the art of dance and the Performing Arts Studio at Emory University is offering you a chance to explore that love with Dance for Reel: An Evening of Dance on Camera. There will be body undulation like you've never seen before in places you've never seen before and I'm presuming a lot here of your viewing experience, but even if I am, doesn't mean this won't be an enjoyable presentation!
It's January 31st at 7:30 PM and there's no admission charge! The event is located at
The Performing Arts Studio
1804 North Decatur Road
Emory University
For more information, please call Ann at (404) 727-7266.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
You need Withoutabox in your toolbox
I know nothing about film festivals. I know they take loads of effort and tremendous contributions from both filmmakers and programmers. When I spoke to various programmers from other major film fests during last year's Atlanta Film Festival, the depth and complexity of their job so overwhelmed me that I curled up into the fetal position and cried just hearing about it.
Of course, they probably knew about Withoutabox. I'm not even a film festival aficionado and I know that this thing must be a major boon to anyone who seriously works with film festivals, whether as a programmer, filmmaker, audience member, or distributor.
I know nothing about film festivals and I don't know how anyone would be able to work in film festivals without a robust website like this one.
Check it out.
Of course, they probably knew about Withoutabox. I'm not even a film festival aficionado and I know that this thing must be a major boon to anyone who seriously works with film festivals, whether as a programmer, filmmaker, audience member, or distributor.
I know nothing about film festivals and I don't know how anyone would be able to work in film festivals without a robust website like this one.
Check it out.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Just Press Play
Our new player is finally up on the main page. It features the latest episode. It looks amazing. The jump in picture quality is tremendous. You also now have the option to e-mail the video to your friends or embed it on your own blog.
Thank you so much for your support and we'll be using this new player from now on as we bring you fresh content in the weeks ahead.
Thank you so much for your support and we'll be using this new player from now on as we bring you fresh content in the weeks ahead.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
5 Holiday Films That Are Actually Good
The holidays are a time of rejoicing where we can all gather and celebrate the birth of Santa. When it comes to films that are set during this time of ultimate materialism (and I say that with no negativity because I love getting stuff as much as the next guy who also likes getting stuff), they tend to fall into two categories: using the holidays as a backdrop for dark comedy or to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, whatever that may be (something about peace on Earth and goodwill towards Best Buy).
So in the spirit of the holidays (I don't know why I keep using the plural; it's not like any of the films celebrate Hanukkah), here are five films that will get you in the Christmas spirit or at least give you a reason to get away from your family for a couple hours when you're not watching a football game.
5. It's A Wonderful Life (1946) d. Frank Capra
Admit it: you're charmed by Jimmy Stewart. If you weren't, Vertigo wouldn't be half as disturbing (okay, it probably would, but his casting is just perfect). The film has been parodied countless times, namely the whole "My Life Without Me" part and how a good man shouldn't try to kill himself just because he's had a horrible day. But I would love to see an alternate version where Clarence decides to show Mr. Potter his life and that persuades the mean old cripple to wheel himself into oncoming traffic. Or change his ways. Whichever is more Capra-esque.
All sarcasm aside, it is a heartwarming film and the only one on the list that doesn't feature the dark comedy I feel is necessary override the empty sentimentality inherent in so many of these films.
4. Scrooged (1988) d. Richard Donner
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is also an endlessly parodied story but never has it been applied to our modern world as wonderfully as it has with Scrooged. There's media criticism, Bill Murray at his comedic best, and a fantastic supporting cast. If you're not struggling to breath by the hilarity of Cross' advertisement for A Christmas Carol, then you don't have a sense of humor and that's too bad.
3. Die Hard (1988) d. John McTiernan
Granted, this film has a reputation more for other elements than its Christmas-time setting, but it's one that's important to the film. It explains why Nakatomi Tower is so deserted. It provides a great comedic moment as Reginald VelJohnson sings a happy Christmas song only to have his car smashed by a dead henchman. And who can forget sending another dead henchman down the elevator with, written in his own blood, "Now I Have a Machine Gun. Ho Ho Ho" If that doesn't sum up what the holidays are all about, I don't know what does.
2. The Ref (1994) d. Ted Demme
After the presents, and the lights, and the snow, and the tree, the most important part of Christmas is spending time with family. And no film nails how excruciating an exercise that can be than the overlooked comedic gem of The Ref. Being held hostage by Denis Leary can really help repair a failing marriage and put a vile matriarch in her place. Sure, there are a couple of distracting Leary-rants, but the real comedic talent in this film is Kevin Spacey, who says what every put upon child has wanted to say to their mother during the holidays: "You know what I'm going to get you next Christmas, Mom? A big wooden cross, so that every time you feel unappreciated for your sacrifices, you can climb on up and nail yourself to it." That's just heartwarming.
1. Bad Santa (2003) d. Terry Zwigoff
The last film on our list is incredibly raunchy but also extremely heartwarming. That's the beauty of Christmas. It can bring those two polar extremes together. Then again, that may just be the beauty of Billy Bob Thorton. While I don't think it's fair to cast Bernie Mac and Tony Cox as such unlikable fellows, Thorton ain't no saint either. But in a cast full of unlikable people, it is possible to find redemption and comedy. And isn't that why Santa died for our sins?
If you have been offended by this list, just remember: Christmas is a time for forgiveness so please no angry e-mails. I love you.
So in the spirit of the holidays (I don't know why I keep using the plural; it's not like any of the films celebrate Hanukkah), here are five films that will get you in the Christmas spirit or at least give you a reason to get away from your family for a couple hours when you're not watching a football game.
5. It's A Wonderful Life (1946) d. Frank Capra
Admit it: you're charmed by Jimmy Stewart. If you weren't, Vertigo wouldn't be half as disturbing (okay, it probably would, but his casting is just perfect). The film has been parodied countless times, namely the whole "My Life Without Me" part and how a good man shouldn't try to kill himself just because he's had a horrible day. But I would love to see an alternate version where Clarence decides to show Mr. Potter his life and that persuades the mean old cripple to wheel himself into oncoming traffic. Or change his ways. Whichever is more Capra-esque.
All sarcasm aside, it is a heartwarming film and the only one on the list that doesn't feature the dark comedy I feel is necessary override the empty sentimentality inherent in so many of these films.
4. Scrooged (1988) d. Richard Donner
Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol is also an endlessly parodied story but never has it been applied to our modern world as wonderfully as it has with Scrooged. There's media criticism, Bill Murray at his comedic best, and a fantastic supporting cast. If you're not struggling to breath by the hilarity of Cross' advertisement for A Christmas Carol, then you don't have a sense of humor and that's too bad.
3. Die Hard (1988) d. John McTiernan
Granted, this film has a reputation more for other elements than its Christmas-time setting, but it's one that's important to the film. It explains why Nakatomi Tower is so deserted. It provides a great comedic moment as Reginald VelJohnson sings a happy Christmas song only to have his car smashed by a dead henchman. And who can forget sending another dead henchman down the elevator with, written in his own blood, "Now I Have a Machine Gun. Ho Ho Ho" If that doesn't sum up what the holidays are all about, I don't know what does.
2. The Ref (1994) d. Ted Demme
After the presents, and the lights, and the snow, and the tree, the most important part of Christmas is spending time with family. And no film nails how excruciating an exercise that can be than the overlooked comedic gem of The Ref. Being held hostage by Denis Leary can really help repair a failing marriage and put a vile matriarch in her place. Sure, there are a couple of distracting Leary-rants, but the real comedic talent in this film is Kevin Spacey, who says what every put upon child has wanted to say to their mother during the holidays: "You know what I'm going to get you next Christmas, Mom? A big wooden cross, so that every time you feel unappreciated for your sacrifices, you can climb on up and nail yourself to it." That's just heartwarming.
1. Bad Santa (2003) d. Terry Zwigoff
The last film on our list is incredibly raunchy but also extremely heartwarming. That's the beauty of Christmas. It can bring those two polar extremes together. Then again, that may just be the beauty of Billy Bob Thorton. While I don't think it's fair to cast Bernie Mac and Tony Cox as such unlikable fellows, Thorton ain't no saint either. But in a cast full of unlikable people, it is possible to find redemption and comedy. And isn't that why Santa died for our sins?
If you have been offended by this list, just remember: Christmas is a time for forgiveness so please no angry e-mails. I love you.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Georgia Film News You Can Use!
You know, as opposed to news you can't use, like "Are their bugs in your chocolate?" Not only is that not related to film, but even if there were bugs in your chocolate, you've been eating chocolate for years and you're okay. I say as long as they're no longer discernible as bugs, let 'em in there. They have protein.
And now if you're not too grossed out, the news!
The Winners of Rapid-i-Movement
We brought it to your attention (we'll take credit where ever we can get it) and now the winners of IMAGE's Rapid-i-Movement have been announced. They are...
From Group A + D
Tibet's Trust - Ten-X Films
Team Captain Scott Balzar
Petunia - Another Look
Team Captain Marla Johnson
From Group B + C
No Vacancy - LightHog
Team Captain Keith Hooker
Done in One - Mavin Productions
Team Captain Matthew Cornwell
Congratulations to the Finalists. Their films will screen at the 2008 Atlanta Film Festival, will be televised on Comcast On Demand and will be eligible for Jury Awards and prizes at this year's festival. They may think they're better than me, and they would be right.
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Calls for Applications
There is a depressing dearth of women directors in Hollywood. Sofia Coppola is only one woman and Nora Ephron only recently got paroled from director jail for the awfulness that was Bewitched. So we need more women voices in cinema and Diablo Cody hasn't decided to direct yet, so the call falls to you. Established in 1974, this tuition-free program is dedicated to increasing the number of women working professionally as film and television directors by providing them with the education and resources necessary to their first step towards career advancement by directing a short film (which they may want to submit to us...just a thought). Applications can be downloaded from http://www.AFI.com/education/dww and must be postmarked by January 4, 2008.
So what are you waiting for? Oh, an encouraging word from me? Well then, go and get some! Hollywood needs you and they need you to show them that you're better than just second-rate romantic comedies and Lifetime network television. I mean, work is work but you've got vision and talent and the world always needs it.
And now if you're not too grossed out, the news!
The Winners of Rapid-i-Movement
We brought it to your attention (we'll take credit where ever we can get it) and now the winners of IMAGE's Rapid-i-Movement have been announced. They are...
From Group A + D
Tibet's Trust - Ten-X Films
Team Captain Scott Balzar
Petunia - Another Look
Team Captain Marla Johnson
From Group B + C
No Vacancy - LightHog
Team Captain Keith Hooker
Done in One - Mavin Productions
Team Captain Matthew Cornwell
Congratulations to the Finalists. Their films will screen at the 2008 Atlanta Film Festival, will be televised on Comcast On Demand and will be eligible for Jury Awards and prizes at this year's festival. They may think they're better than me, and they would be right.
AFI Directing Workshop for Women Calls for Applications
There is a depressing dearth of women directors in Hollywood. Sofia Coppola is only one woman and Nora Ephron only recently got paroled from director jail for the awfulness that was Bewitched. So we need more women voices in cinema and Diablo Cody hasn't decided to direct yet, so the call falls to you. Established in 1974, this tuition-free program is dedicated to increasing the number of women working professionally as film and television directors by providing them with the education and resources necessary to their first step towards career advancement by directing a short film (which they may want to submit to us...just a thought). Applications can be downloaded from http://www.AFI.com/education/dww and must be postmarked by January 4, 2008.
So what are you waiting for? Oh, an encouraging word from me? Well then, go and get some! Hollywood needs you and they need you to show them that you're better than just second-rate romantic comedies and Lifetime network television. I mean, work is work but you've got vision and talent and the world always needs it.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
IMAGE Salon: Tuesday!
Legal Ease with Georgia Lawyers For The Arts
Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free (you cheapskate)
Location: GPB, 260 14th St, NW, 30318
Back by popular demand (and we will always cave to popular demands)! We have a panel of local entertainment lawyers who specialize in legalities surrounding film production. Lisa F. Moore, Esq., Executive Director, Georgia Lawyers For The Arts (GLA), a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and education to artists in Georgia (including filmmakers), will be moderating this panel. Come get your most crucial legal questions answered regarding your film projects by these experienced panel of experts! Other panelists include Alethea D. Pounds, Esq, Lovette Entertainment Law Group. You won't be billed by the hour!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Director of OFF THE BLACK Awarded Sundance Fellowship
Writer/Director/Athens native, James Ponsoldt has been awarded the 2007 Lynn Auerbach Screenwriting Felllowship for his screenplay "Refresh, Refresh" by the Sundance Institute. Conversely, my screenplay "Back Button, Back Button" received a harsh rebuke from the Sundance Institute. That smug Redford thinks he's better than me...
But back to the winner, Ponsoldt will receive a cash stipend, a Sundance screenplay reading and advice from screenwriters John August (Go, Big Fish, The Nines) and Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia, Gross Anatomy, Painted Veil). I will be hiding in his luggage because August is one of my favorite screenwriters and I want him to sign my copy of Big Fish. I'm sure all parties involved are totally cool with that.
Ponsoldt won the 2003 Perfect Pitch contest at that year's Atlanta Film Festival, and his directoral debut OFF THE BLACK, starring Nick Nolte and a 2006 Sundance selection, was released on DVD earlier this spring. Conversely, my directorial debut GRANDMA'S 75th BIRTHDAY was released on DVD by using iMovie and burning it to a rewritable DVD and then giving it to my mother.
But back to the winner, Ponsoldt will receive a cash stipend, a Sundance screenplay reading and advice from screenwriters John August (Go, Big Fish, The Nines) and Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia, Gross Anatomy, Painted Veil). I will be hiding in his luggage because August is one of my favorite screenwriters and I want him to sign my copy of Big Fish. I'm sure all parties involved are totally cool with that.
Ponsoldt won the 2003 Perfect Pitch contest at that year's Atlanta Film Festival, and his directoral debut OFF THE BLACK, starring Nick Nolte and a 2006 Sundance selection, was released on DVD earlier this spring. Conversely, my directorial debut GRANDMA'S 75th BIRTHDAY was released on DVD by using iMovie and burning it to a rewritable DVD and then giving it to my mother.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Film Festival: The French & African Film Festival
The Georgia Institute of Technology presents
The French & African Film Festival
Oct 22 - Nov 6 2007
Co-sponsored by the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture and the School of Modern Languages.
All screenings located in the Clary Theater of the Georgia Tech Student Success Center. All films in French with English subtitles.
All film screenings are FREE and open to the public.
This series is co-curated by Professor Angela Dalle Vacche of the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture and Professor Stephanie Boulard of the School of Modern Languages.
The Tournées program is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC).
The French & African Film Festival
Oct 22 - Nov 6 2007
Co-sponsored by the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture and the School of Modern Languages.
All screenings located in the Clary Theater of the Georgia Tech Student Success Center. All films in French with English subtitles.
All film screenings are FREE and open to the public.
This series is co-curated by Professor Angela Dalle Vacche of the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture and Professor Stephanie Boulard of the School of Modern Languages.
The Tournées program is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture (CNC).
Monday, October 29, 2007
Rapido! Rapido!
So what are you doing this weekend? Besides gorging yourself on the Halloween candy you refused to give to children. Well, if you're not too full of fun-size Twix, you may want to get involved with the Rapid "i" Competition this weekend from 7 PM on Friday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 4th at 9 PM. You'll have 50 hours to make a great short film. Time is already ticking away. PANIC ATTACK! PANIC ATTACK!The details are here but remember: you have till 9:00 PM on October 31st to register. So what are you waiting for? Oh. You're waiting to connect to the site because your Internet is slow. I get it. Well after the page loads, get to it! And hey, maybe after you've finished your film, you may want to submit it to C-47. It's what all the cool kids are doing.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
What Are You Doing at Midnight?
Okay, so you've watched The Daily Show and followed it with half of Leno (oh, his one-liners are so easy!) and now you're right on schedule to cry yourself to sleep at the stroke of midnight (or have your carriage turn back into a pumpkin). But wait! Before you break out your good crying pillow, why not watch a program that will wipe away those tears (we can't do anything about the pumpkin): C-47: The Georgia Short Film Showcase! Our new episode premieres tonight! You can see a great film, see a great interview with a great filmmakers, learn about great film happenings in Georgia, and get a piece of great bit of Georgia filmmaking history! It's too much great for one episode (we had to pay a fine)!
So wipe away those tears, weepy. Enjoy a brand new episode of C-47: The Georgia Short Film Showcase TONIGHT!
So wipe away those tears, weepy. Enjoy a brand new episode of C-47: The Georgia Short Film Showcase TONIGHT!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Happenins
Two Events You May Want to Know If You're a Filmmaker in Georgia!
First...
FILMMAKERS AND FINANCING:
Financial Strategies and Business Plans for Both Independent Filmmakers and Investors with Instructor, Louise Levison
Presented by IMAGE Film And Video Center
If you want to cash in on the $8 billion independent film market, come to this workshop with Louise Levison, author of Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents. Taking the mystique out of film financing for both filmmakers and investors, she’ll clarify, demystify and streamline the business plan process. In the process, you will understand the business of the industry, markets and distribution; how the money flows and how to develop financial projections.
LOUISE LEVISON is President of Business Strategies, a consulting firm that specializes in writing business plans for films and film companies. She is the author of Filmmakers & Financing: Business Plans for Independents and publisher/editor of The Film Entrepreneur: A Newsletter for the Independent Filmmaker and Investors. Levison's clients have raised money for low-budget films, such as The Blair Witch Project, the most profitable independent film in history, and for companies raising as much as $300 million. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Extension Program at UCLA and has been a Visiting Professor at the Taipei (Taiwan) National University of the Arts and conducted workshops at film festivals around the U.S. and overseas.
Sat, Oct 20 /10-5pm
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Oct 2
$95 IMAGE Student/Senior Members/GSU Students
$125 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$150 Non-Members Regular Registration Deadline: Oct 12
$120 IMAGE Student/Senior Members/GSU Students
$150 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$175 Non-Members Walk Up Registration: Oct. 20
$145 IMAGE Student or Senior Members/ GSU Students
$175 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$200 Non-Members
This workshop will be hosted by D.A.E.L. (Digital Arts and Entertainment Laboratories) and held on the Georgia State University Campus. Go to www.imagefv.org ( http://www.imagefv.org/ ) for more information about this workshop, Instructor, Louise Levison, and to register!
This workshop is also sponsored by D.A.E.L.(Digital Arts and Entertainment Laboratory), GPP(Georgia Production Partnership), CECIL(Committee On Entertainment Capital, Investment, and Legislation), and the Georgia Film, Video and Music Office.
And Second....
First...
FILMMAKERS AND FINANCING:
Financial Strategies and Business Plans for Both Independent Filmmakers and Investors with Instructor, Louise Levison
Presented by IMAGE Film And Video Center
If you want to cash in on the $8 billion independent film market, come to this workshop with Louise Levison, author of Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents. Taking the mystique out of film financing for both filmmakers and investors, she’ll clarify, demystify and streamline the business plan process. In the process, you will understand the business of the industry, markets and distribution; how the money flows and how to develop financial projections.
LOUISE LEVISON is President of Business Strategies, a consulting firm that specializes in writing business plans for films and film companies. She is the author of Filmmakers & Financing: Business Plans for Independents and publisher/editor of The Film Entrepreneur: A Newsletter for the Independent Filmmaker and Investors. Levison's clients have raised money for low-budget films, such as The Blair Witch Project, the most profitable independent film in history, and for companies raising as much as $300 million. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Extension Program at UCLA and has been a Visiting Professor at the Taipei (Taiwan) National University of the Arts and conducted workshops at film festivals around the U.S. and overseas.
Sat, Oct 20 /10-5pm
Early Bird Registration Deadline: Oct 2
$95 IMAGE Student/Senior Members/GSU Students
$125 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$150 Non-Members Regular Registration Deadline: Oct 12
$120 IMAGE Student/Senior Members/GSU Students
$150 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$175 Non-Members Walk Up Registration: Oct. 20
$145 IMAGE Student or Senior Members/ GSU Students
$175 IMAGE Members/GPP Members/CECIL Board Members
$200 Non-Members
This workshop will be hosted by D.A.E.L. (Digital Arts and Entertainment Laboratories) and held on the Georgia State University Campus. Go to www.imagefv.org ( http://www.imagefv.org/ ) for more information about this workshop, Instructor, Louise Levison, and to register!
This workshop is also sponsored by D.A.E.L.(Digital Arts and Entertainment Laboratory), GPP(Georgia Production Partnership), CECIL(Committee On Entertainment Capital, Investment, and Legislation), and the Georgia Film, Video and Music Office.
And Second....
Women in Film and Television Atlanta presents:
33rd Anniversary Gala Celebration
Order tickets online today!
In honor of our 33rd amazing year, Women in Film and Television Atlanta is happy to announce the following honorees for the 2007 WIFTA Gala:
 | Lifetime Achievement Award to James Ivory | |
 | Creative Excellence Award to to Eleanor Ringel Gillespie Nationally renowned Film Critic | |
  | Humanitarian Award to Elisabeth and Afemo Omilami Actors and Activists (Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless) | |
 | Outstanding Achievement Award to Suzan Satterfield Award-winning Producer, Past President Women in Film and Television Atlanta | |
 | Outstanding Contribution to the Georgia Film Industry to Janet Tiller Account Manager, Entertainment Imaging, EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY | |
 | and introducting WIFTA's brand new category: The Woman to Watch Award to Tracy Martin Film Director, Producer and Founder of “The Woman’s Angle” | |
The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, 3434 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta 30326
Friday, October 19, 2007
6:00 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Dinner and Awards Ceremony
$100 member, $150 non-member, $175 membership and gala ticket
Order tickets today! (PDF form)
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Includes an exclusive conversation with James Ivory on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Location to be announced on website.
Entrance to Saturday's event is limited to the
first 100 individuals to purchase Gala tickets.
Limited seating, tickets required. First come, first served.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND THE EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH JAMES IVORY WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET. YOU ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADMITTED. YOU MUST BE CONFIRMED FIRST.
For more information contact galacoordinator@wifta.org
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