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Chris Maney has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. To whom? The supporters, cast, and crew of The Hollow Oak a feature film set to be released this coming summer and they are behind him 100%.
It started as an idea he had in high school and has developed into the production that now has been underway for over a year. Along the way he met up with Samantha Katelyn and they have built a great filmmaking team that has their focus on the prize. To finish this thriller for release by the summer of next year.
"I held an audition in Jacksonville back in 2010. I wanted to make a movie for fun. Nothing fancy...
But I had met Samantha. She convinced me I could do so much more with The Hollow Oak. And we have been at it ever since." - Chris Maney
This production has come a long way since the first audition in 2010. Some roles have been re-cast and a lot of effort has been put forth in scouting locations, blocking scenes, setting up and tearing down equipment, not to mention the editing and sound design.
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I can't wait to see this movie! The Strange and Unusual is a comedy about a reality series gone awry. Written and directed by Anil Dhokai and brought to us by VisionScape Media. The Strange and Unusual has just begun filming. What will we see when it's complete? The cast and crew of a cancelled reality TV series with one last episode left to shoot. What goes on behind the scenes and the personalities that one might encounter in a similar television production. Anil, has worked in these situations and is bringing some of the strange and unusual things he's seen to this film.
One of the principals of Strawhouse Pictures, Anil always knows that his partners have his back and can help him put together the pieces of the puzzle for a great production just as he does for their films.
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There's a lot of talent here in the southeast. There's also some mighty big hearts in the Carolinas. A few of them are the producers, cast, and crew of The Perfect Place.
Written by Taylor-Grace Davis and Patrick Elliott the movie is inspired by Taylor-Grace's work with the Frederick Douglass Family Foundation. This organization, formed by Nettie Washington Douglass and her adult children, exists to carry on the tradition of her ancestors, Fredrick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. By creating awareness that slavery and human trafficking is still going on today, she and her family are following in their footsteps. Her son, Kenneth B. Morris, president of the foundation, travels the U.S. and abroad spreading the message about human trafficking and what can be done about it.
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Things Are For Stealing. Are they? That is the premise and title of Zachary Davenport's new movie which will be premiering this Wednesday in a private screening for the cast and crew. "Trapped by a horrifying past, Marty struggles with day to day life. As a pastor in his community he realizes his impact on those around him but does little more than go through the motions of his position. Life has little meaning to him. He simply clings to things that seem to give him some memories of what might have been."
Zachary is a student at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington and is relatively new to filmmaking but from the looks of the footage I've seen he is well on his way to making a name for himself.
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Here are some photos from the Hollywood East Mixer that was hosted last week by Karuna Sun and Jackson Ross. The gala was a big success and left attendees hoping there will be another in the future. The event was sponsored by Hypnotized Promotions and Club Karmaa in Wilmington, NC
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or How to put the final touches on a well thought out production.
Katie Bulla is a production designer. What does a production designer do? They make everything look... right! Basically the overall look and feel of a movie. It's that extra element in a film, besides the characters, that helps to tell the story. You can learn a lot about a character by the environment they're placed in and the objects around them. Also, the actors must be dressed to best personify the role they are playing. It should be accurate for the period. Done right it can make the viewer feel they are eavesdropping on the place and time the story is about..
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Coco After Sag-Aftra Merger (Photo credit: Coco Mault)
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Steadicam image by Fryfilm2000 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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This Screen Gems thriller is about a former district attorney who invites a stranger with car trouble into her home.
Crew members send your resume' to:
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Best Picture
- The Artist Thomas Langmann, Producer
- The Descendants Jim Burke, Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor, Producers
- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Scott Rudin, Producer
- The Help Brunson Green, Chris Columbus and Michael Barnathan, Producers
- Hugo Graham King and Martin Scorsese, Producers
- Midnight in Paris Letty Aronson and Stephen Tenenbaum, Producers
- Moneyball Michael De Luca, Rachael Horovitz and Brad Pitt, Producers
- The Tree of Life Nominees to be determined
- War Horse Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, Producers
Actor In a Leading Role
- Demián Bichir A Better Life
- George Clooney The Descendants
- Jean Dujardin The Artist
- Gary Oldman Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
- Brad Pitt Moneyball
Actress In a Leading Role
- Glenn Close Albert Nobbs
- Viola Davis The Help
- Rooney Mara The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Meryl Streep The Iron Lady
- Michelle Williams My Week With Marilyn
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January 27 (evening)
January 28 (all day)
January 29 (tentative)
February 4 (evening)
February 5 (tentative)
Extras
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A great way to network with people in the film industry around Cleveland. It doesn't matter if you've worked on a Cleveland film or not. If you have an interest in getting involved you should come. Everyone is welcome!
Refreshments will be served and there will be a cash bar.
Media Industry Mixer & Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 14th
200 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio
To R.S.V.P contact Jason Drake at jdrake@clevelandfilm.com!
If you have any film news to announce at this event contact Jason Drake at jdrake@clevelandfilm.com!
Check out this video of George Peroulas interviewing writer/director/animator/composer Donnie Christianson and Helen Kearney Konen an acting coach from Charlotte via Hollywood. George is always having interesting guests on his show and has many videos of his productions on YouTube. Visit him on his Facebook page and see his YouTube offerings with the links provided below.
Below the Line with George Peroulas
Email: belowtheline@gmail.com
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Most recently Hunger Games was filmed in Asheville and is sure to be a big hit when it's released early next year. Other films that used the backdrop of North Carolina foothills, high country, and Piedmont areas are: Leatherheads, Firestarter, Being There, The Color Purple, Deliverance, Dirty Dancing, Lolita, The Last of the Mohicans, Junebug, Nell, ... the list goes on and on.
Focus on the Piedmont Triad from Piedmont Triad Film Commission on Vimeo.
Production assistant needed for small documentary shoot in Lakemont, Georgia, Must be based out of Greenville, SC where the crew flies into. PA would need to meet them at the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport on Thursday 9/29 and drive them to Lakemont, Georgia in a rental van. The PA will stay overnight with per diem. Return them on Saturday.
They are shooting the second season of Pet Heroes, a CMT series about pets and pet owners with stories about pet bravery. Corkscrew Media which is producing the series is out of Calgary, Alberta.
Checklist:
- Production assistant for 2-5 days.
- Needed for Thursday, 9/29 through Saturday, 10/1/2011
- $250/day
- Half day on Saturday
- 21 Years old.
- Valid Driver's License
Email Kaari if you are interested at:
Brevard, North Carolina (Image by Gmgmarshall via Wikipedia)
Department Heads: $100/day
- Production Designer
- Costume Designer
- Hair/Makeup: Familiar with blood FX.
- Gaffer: Must be non-union.
- Stunts: 2-3 days work.
Other $75/day
- Script Supervisor
- Grip: Must be non-union.
- 1st AC: Depends on DP.
- Boom Operator: Depends on sound.
Volunteers
- PAs
- Interns
For more information contact:
Jeff Allard: jeff_allard@yahoo.com
Ashley McCue: ashleymccue@yahoo.com
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Heavy lifting and crawling in and out of the grip truck will be required so dress for the part and bring work gloves. You will be required to sign a waiver to work with the equipment or you can choose to just observe if you prefer.
Gaining some knowledge and experience with this equipment can start you on your way to working at day rate on a film set.
Besides the hands on experience you will receive, the next best thing is this class is free!
The Virginia Production Alliance was formed in 1988 to support the state's film and video industry. Everyone who has an interest in creating moving pictures is encouraged to join the VPA.
Lighting and Grip 101
October 4th
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Greenfield Education & Training Center
57 S. Center Drive
Daleville, VA