Category Archives: Producing

Indie Filmmaker Resources from S.A.G. Indie

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Your friends at the Screen Actors Guild (“SAG”) have created an “indie” version at SAGIndie (http://www.sagindie.org). An interesting concept, but it’s up to you, the filmmaker, to decide if it’s helpful.

There are a number of administrative forms to keep your set and crew on-track –your investors will love that. No more little pieces of paper, random receipts, and indiscriminate scheduling.

You can even put a call out for casting, and add your business to their directory.

More info: http://www.sagindie.org

Gabrielle Union Will Produce Telepic for Lifetime

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Gabrielle Union

Actress Gabrielle Union is taking on a new role…executive producer. Following other Black actresses who are commanding a presence in film, media and television, Ms. Union has signed on with Lifetime to produce a telepic named “The Vow,” by author Denene Miller , along with co-producers Tracey Edmonds and Sheila Duckworth. Screenwriter Nzingha Stewart will translate the film to television.  Sisters are finding it better to do it themselves!

Original Script Deadline Extended to August 15th!

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Organization of Black Screen Writers has extended its “Original Script” contest deadline to August 15, 2009!

I. Writers MUST print WGA or Copyright registration number on Title page.

II. Scripts must be free of author’s name and contact information. Attached submission forms will contain all contact information.

III. Writers interested in receiving coverage on their submitted scripts should send two copies and add $25 to the entry fee.

IV. OBS will accept a maximum of four scripts per writer. One fee per script.

V. Scripts will not be accepted: Unbound, unregistered, or over 125 pages in length (Features) 60 pages (TV Pilots). Submitted scripts should be formatted according to current industry standards.

VI. When there are multiple writers of a script, each writer MUST submit an entry form. All forms MUST be enclosed with script submission.

VII. Finalists will be selected by experienced readers. Winners in each category will be selected
by a particpating OBS board member. Winners will

Vote for the Next Big Filmmaker! Dee Rees!!

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Vote at Netflix “Find Your Voice”: http://www.netflixfindyourvoice.com/
Web-site: http://www.pariahthemovie.com/ 

 Pariah is a coming-of-age drama about a lesbian teenager who unsuccessfully juggles multiple identities to avoid rejection from her friends and family.

Producer Nekisa Cooper is looking for your voice and support for her film Pariah. Pariah is set against the kinetic and incongruous social landscape of middle class New York City, Alike vacillates between being a proud and sexually independent woman amongst her openly gay friends and being the feminine, obedient girl that her strict Christian upbringing dictates she be.

Torn by mounting pressure from home, school, and within, the line between her dual personas wears thin with explosive consequences.

Here’s a Message From Ms. Cooper:

Written by award-winning Sundance Institute Fellow

 Dee Rees, PARIAH, is a coming of age story about a black lesbian teenager

 struggling to express her sexual identity. We are fortunate to be 1 of 10

 semifinalists in the Netflix Find Your Voice Competition and I need help

 getting the word about for people to support the film. Please visit our

 website to learn more about the award-winning short film and our plans to

 turn it into a feature. Please contact me if you’re interested in

 learning more and supporting us in getting more diversity on the big

 screen! Thanks so much for your time and consideration.

 Best Regards,

 Nekisa Cooper

 Producer, PARIAH

Let’s support this film and this sister by voting for her at http://www.netflixfindyourvoice.com/

Studio Space Available

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(Forwarded Announcement)

(*DISCLAIMER: As with all unsolicited Casting Calls and general announcements, always be careful of illegal activities or misrepresented services. If you have an Agent, always use an intermediary to schedule your Casting Calls and/or to report your whereabouts. If you suspect illegal activity, never hesitate to report illegal activities to the proper authorities.)

For a limited time offer, Silicon Valley Studios is now offering 1/3 off its regular
rates for studio rental! As your number one production destination conveniently located in Mountain View CA, our full service stages are perfect for your film, photography, or creative project.

Our space includes:

  • Two full service studios
  • Free wireless internet
  • Production offices with telephone access
  • Large dressing room
  • Lounge area for talent and crew
  • Full kitchen and dining area
  • Film and photography services provided by Paridym Pictures
  • (http://www.ParidymPictures.com)

So don’t wait, visit our website and print a promotional flyer at
http://www.SiliconValleyStudios.com or give us a call at 650.210.3632 to see how we can bring your production to life!