How to Write a Casting Notice

Three CC7D Cast and Crew Calls ago (2008) a participating filmmaker from Austin gave some immediately offensive feedback: “People in Corpus Christi don’t know what they’re doing [at a casting call].” After unclenching our fists from the misconceived inter-city trash talk, we took his criticism to heart. What he meant was that no one knew …

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Aug
13

CC7D Screening; Tickets on Sale Now

by Corpus Christi Film Society

2012 CC7D Screening
Harbor Playhouse – August 25, 2012
1:00 – 8:30PM

ALL DAY PASSES ON SALE AUGUST 5 AT MIDNIGHT

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR CC7D 2012.

DOORS OPEN – NOON
Flight #1 – 1:00 PM
Flight #2 – 2:30 PM
Flight #3 – 4:00 PM
Flight #4 – 5:30 PM
Flight #5 – 7:00 PM

Flight #1 – 1:00 PM
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 9 minutes
Team Beezy*^ Sarah Bethel How Not to Make a Movie in 7 Days
Based on a true story.
Us Mikhail Chavez (That)
Many things have happened. These are some of them.
1 Shot Video Joe Hess The Agents
When you cross the line, your nuts are mine.
In The End Productions Jeremiah Clapp* Pure and Simple
What do you do when your greatest desire is your deepest fear?
MyersNation Stephanie Myers The Map
It’s a map!
JM2B Productions Megan Bercaw* Silent Treatment
Sometimes actions speak louder than words.
CC Pedicab Anthony Castonena Super Soldier Baby Batter
Handsome, lame jackasses with good genes.
Knightstorm Productions Hector Zertuche Peace, Love & Sunshine
Anything helps.
Woodchuck n Chikken Isabel Barrera and Jason Wilson 3 Cups of Honey
Too much honey can be too much.

Flight #2 – 2:30 PM
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 6 minutes
9″ Pizza Productions Chuck Wilson* Parent Taught Driver Education
Sometimes motivation is the best teacher.
SpinTime Studios Jeremy Montalvo* Dancing with Daisies
Dancing with daisies.
Racehorse Productions David Rains and Michael Rains When Jasmine Stops Laughing You’re Dead!
Quando Jasmine smette di ridere, sei morto!
BoomBox Filmz Korbin “Boomer” Matthews Best Friends forNever
A friend is a friend…until they aren’t anymore.
The Meat Burglars John L. Magill The Takening
It will be taken.
MENage a trois Productions Jimmy Willden Consequence
Life is delicate. Choose wisely.
Certain Reelity Preston Neill* Chrysalis
Life can only be as beautiful as the things you fill it with.
Natural Disaster Films Colin Woolet* Psychotherapy
Dork, comedy, funny, suspense
Brainstorm Pablo Schmitt Adult-R-ated Insanity
Courtroom drama between two super heroes.

Flight #3 – 4:00 PM
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Ankarapithecus Productions Taylor Worst* ^ Undying Love
A love that never dies.
team STABYOUINTHEFACE Courtney Richter Ballyhoo
Pure and Unadulterated.
Disgruntled Patrons, The Paul Myers P n’ D Runnin this Town
P n’ D save the pizza–save the world. All over again Round 2.
MIP Productions Michael Zamora Mixed Media
PsyKoTiC Productions Lysette Brooks* What the F*ck is a Hope Jar
What would you do if you lost control of your film?
Reel Simple Productions Nicholas Casillas* The Play Date
The path is a dangerous one filled with many obstacles.
2 Dollar Bills Alyssa Brooks* Flipped
Dayum
Hot Schmidt Madeline Schmidt* Illusions of Grandeur
A man and his dreams.
AMFM Christopher James Thompson Abide
How far would you go to bring back someone you love.

Flight #4 – 5:30 PM
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Raven Clan Studios Shirley Thornton* Quinn Essentials
When Grandma goes walkin’, everbody starts talkin’!
Team Edge II Kippy Edge Scaramouche
As a violin student searches for her teacher, things get more and more bizarre.
Rolling Squares Max Ghalata* The BUS STOP
Ain’t Nobody Safe Here, No More…
Team Kirsten Kirsten Dominguez* ^ The Adventure of Super Clara
Little girl, big hero.
DeuS eX Machina Tom Goodwin & Lori Bryant Oddments
Be careful what you shop for; you might get more than you can afford to pay.
Mr. White Derrick Perrin One of Each
The Interdental Frickatives T.J. Tomazin The Rules of the Game
The peeling of an orange. The peeling of a soul.
Unholy Alliance Reagan Johnson & Matt McClung Buzzkill
Loose lips sink ships.
Undergraduate Mastodons Shauna English How to Enjoy Post Apocalyptic Life
Don’t be a pessimist, it’s just the apocalypse.

Flight #5 – 7:00 PM
Total Running Time: 1 hour, 4 minutes
529 Studios Norman Navarro* Do or Die
A wrestler struggling to keep his family and his career.
Extreme Zone World Productions Timothy J. Paris II Priceless Historical Treasure
Kids take adventures outdoors again.
Team Edge I Kippy Edge Every Night at 9:15
A computer facilitates a long-distance relationship.
The Friendly Film Makers Omar Lopez and Molly Cox* Clara’s Cream
Sometimes, you have a good idea. Other times, not so much.
Ivy Gate Productionz Justin Salman Jelly
In a jam over a jar.
Western Meadow Productions Michael Cory Roads we Choose
Roads we choose in our youth affect our entire lives.
PsyKoTiC Productions Isaac Rodarte Life in a Jar
Can August bottle his life in a jar? Or will all his obligations and expectations shatter his future?
Adventures of Mowig Javier Morales* Delirium
Not just another clean up job.

The 2012 CC7D AWARDS CEREMONY and AFTER PARTY Follows
THE VENUE at House of Rock
August 25, 2012 – 10:00 PM
Free with paid admission to CC7D

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Jun
03

CC7D 2012 CAST/CREW CALL!

by Corpus Christi Film Society

2012 CC7D CAST AND CREW CALL

JUNE 20, 2012; 6:30 PM
HOUSE OF ROCK
511 STARR STREET
OPEN TO EVERYONE

Local filmmakers will be at the CC7D Cast and Crew Call looking for eager people to work on their films. Find these filmmakers at the call:

Filmmaker Team Name Looking For: E-mail/
Online
Put Your Information Here – Email Now
Info Coming Soon!

If you’ve ever wanted to make, act in, or work on the set of a film, CC7D is the easiest way to fulfill that dream. Over 40 teams will be making films in Corpus Christi from July 11-18, 2012 and many of them still need cast, crew, and musicians. You can meet those team leaders, get information about creating your own team, get your CC7D questions answered and hang out with the most talented people in Corpus Christi at the 2012 CC7D Cast and Crew Call.

CC7D Cast/Crew Call FAQ:

I WANT TO MAKE A CC7D MOVIE. HOW DO I USE THE CASTING CALL?
If you want to lead a CC7D team, you may come to the Cast and Crew Call to look for crew and potential cast. In order to fully benefit, Team Leaders should register before noon on Monday June 18. Registration insures a spot on the floor and access to all cast and crew information collected that day by CCFS.

Click here to email in your registration.

I WANT TO ACT IN A FILM
Team Leaders will be at this event and most of them need cast. Come to the Cast and Crew Call, meet team leaders and ask them what they need. While not required, it is strongly suggested that those wishing to be considered for cast bring 20 copies of a head shot (a simple shot from the shoulders up) with a resume. It is not required that photos be professionally produced. Those with limited experience should at least bring their contact information in lieu of a resume. On your resume, list all acting/film/theater experience, ethnicity, age range that you can play, and other skills you have that would be relevant: languages spoken, musical abilities, etc. Attendance at this event does not insure a place on a CC7D team! It is up to you, ultimately, to make a team connection.

I WANT TO GET ON AN EXISTING TEAM
Team Leaders will be at this event. Many of them need crew. Come to the Cast and Crew Call, meet team leaders and ask them what they need. It would benefit you to bring around 20 copies of a resume with your contact information to distribute to Team Leaders. If you do not have any film crew experience, then list your contact information, education and interestes. See the resources below to assist you. Attendance at this event does not insure a place on a CC7D team!

Here are a few online resources to help you create a resume for a film crew position: (coming soon)
How to Write a Resume for a Film Crew Job
Film Job Resume Tips
Sample Film Production Assistant Resume

I WANT TO MAKE MUSIC FOR A FILM
Team Leaders will be at this event. Many of them need musicians. Come to the Cast and Crew Call, meet team leaders and ask them what they need. While not required, you may bring a demo CD. It is not required that photos be professionally produced. Those with limited experience can present a fact sheet about themselves. On your resume, fact sheet list all acting/film/theater experience, ethnicity, age range that you can play, and other skills you have that would be relevant: languages spoken, musical abilities, etc. Attendance at this event does not insure a place on a CC7D team! It is up to you, ultimately, to make a team connection.

I WANT TO COME HANG OUT
Come on down. This event grows every year. It’s a fun night for all.

In addition to finding cast and crew for their CC7D projects, many local filmmakers will cast various film projects including commercials, short films, feature films, industrial and music videos.

One last time, Attendance at this event does not insure a place on a CC7D team!

The purpose of this event is to get people who want to be on a team in the same room with people who are leading a team. It is 100% up to you to find a team to join or convince a team to let you join. The easiest way to insure that you will be on a CC7D Team is to create a team yourself.

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Jun
03

CC7D 2012 Dates!

by Corpus Christi Film Society

There are five Corpus Christi 7-Day Film Project events. They are open to anyone. Only the CC7D Screening requires admission.

1. House of Rock (511 Starr St. in downtown Corpus Christi). It is open to anyone who would might want to appear in or work on a CC7D film. Attendance at this event does not guarantee that you will be placed on a team.

2. The CC7D Kickoff Event July 11, 2012 – The Kickoff is where teams register, pay and receive the three essential elements that must appear in their film. At the end of this event, the clock begins to run for the Official 7-Day Filming Period. This year, The CC7D Kickoff Event is on July 11, 2012 at THE VENUE at House of Rock (511 Starr St. in downtown Corpus Christi) beginning at 6:30 PM. It is free and open to all.

3. The CC7D Wrap Party – July 18, 2012 – The Wrap Party is where teams turn in their completed (hopefully) films. It begins at 6:30, but films are due exactly 168 hours (7 days) after the end of the kickoff event. This year, The CC7D Wrap Party is on July 18, 2012 at THE VENUE at House of Rock (511 Starr St. in downtown Corpus Christi) beginning at 6:30 PM. It is free and open to all.

4. The CC7D Screening August 25, 2012 – The CC7D Screening occurs a few weeks after the films are turned in. It is open to the public and sells out quickly. This year, The CC7D Screening is on August 25, 2012 at Harbor Playhouse. Time TBD.

5. The CC7D Awards and Afterparty – Following the screening, the party continues at House of Rock with a full-blown Awards Ceremony! Tuxedo optional.

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Apr
28

Legend of Billie Jean Photo Scavenger Hunt

by Corpus Christi Film Society

Corpus Christi Ride-In Theater presents a screening of The Legend of Billie Jean
Friday, May 18, 2012 – Corpus Christi Bayfront across from McGee Beach – Festivities begin at 6PM

It doesn’t matter who you are, but if you live in Corpus Christi, you or someone you love remembers the Hollywood tornado called The Legend of Billie Jean that blew the town apart 30-something years ago. Since everyone you know was in the film and remembers every scene being filmed, Ride-In Theater thought it would be fun for you to see these locations all over again with THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT.

It’s easy. Go to each location listed below, have a friend or stranger take a picture of you there following the rules of each photo, and post each photo on our Facebook page (either in bulk or one at a time as your adventure continues). Once you have them all up on the FB page and we determine that you’re got them all correct, you will be entered into a drawing to win $100 and another Billie Jean prize to be announced later. The drawing will occur at the Billie Jean screening on May 18th. Click here for full rules.

You may get silly (we prefer that you do). Dress in 80s clothes. Dress like Binx or Billie Jean. Each photo has its own rules to get full credit.

You may not, however, get illegal. Be safe. Don’t get into traffic. Don’t step on private property. Be polite. Fair is fair!

1. Billie Jean’s Trailer Park

2175 W. Wheeler Ave, Aransas Pass, TX
The Billie Jean Gang’s homes were in this tiny trailer park community off the main drag of Aransas Pass. Take a picture of yourself at the main entrance with at least one home and some of the trees in the background. Please be very mindful of the residents. This is their home.

2. Billie Jean and Binx’s Sonic

This Sonic was in Flour Bluff and no longer exists. Take a picture of yourself at any Coastal Bend Sonic you choose as long as it is clearly a Sonic. You must be in a bay like Billie Jean and Binx. Scooter optional.

3. Dockside Surf Shop

10306 South Padre Island Drive, Flour Bluff
Dockside appears throughout the film: Here, Mr. Pyatt’s office, with the DA, with the burning statue, etc. You must appear in the photo in front of Dockside. If you visit during business hours, go in, say hello and check out their great merch. Do not take pictures inside without permission.

4. Mini Golf Hideout


The set of the mini-golf hideout was built for the movie in the area between the Texas State Aquarium (which did not exist at the time) and the Harbor Bridge. Go this area and snap a pic of yourself with the Harbor Bridge behind you. You must be on the correct side of the bridge for credit.

5. Outlaw Groceries

4502 U.S. 181 between Corpus Christi and Portland
The Sigmor station where the gang receive their first bit of assistance from the Billie Jean underground is gone, replaced by a Valero. Snap a pic of yourself at the new station with the station in the background and one piece of junk food in your hand (the way Putter would look). Do not take pictures inside without permission.

6. Sunrise Mall

You are granted a large amount of leeway at Sunrise Mall. The escalators are no longer operational so DO NOT GET ON THEM. DO NOT GET IN THE FOUNTAINS. Take any other pic of yourself that resembles your favorite scene from Billie Jean.




7. Skywalk Escape

500 N. Water Street
The gang turns a corner in Sunrise Mall and ends up on Water Street in a sky tunnel. To receive credit for this photo you must be running exactly like Billie Jean is.

8. N. Lower Broadway Hideout

360 (or so) N. Lower Broadway
A shooting pose (using your finger is fine) is required in this photo. Night is optional. Stand exactly where Binx is standing.

9. Lloyd’s House

3801 Ocean Drive

Do not go onto private property when taking this photo. Take a photo of you in front of the house from across the street. Fair is Fair arm pump mandatory!

9. Bayside County Courthouse

700 E Kleberg, Kingsville, TX
The Kleberg County courthouse doubles for Bayside County. Take a picture of yorself in front of these doors with enough building showing so that we know you’re in the right place.

10. Kenny’s House

628 Naples St
The ‘Kenny Scene’ was shot on different streets and in and around different homes. We chose this house for the scavenger hunt because it is the establishing shot seen to the left. The scenes inside, we understand, were shot in a different house. Take a picture of yourself in front of the house, back to the camera just like Billie Jean appears. Stand on the street or the city sidewalk. Do not go into the yard or any other private property.

11. Putter and Ophelia get Turned In

JFK Causeway
The fuzz catch up with Putter and Ophelia on the east (Island/Snoopys) side of the JFK Causeway. You must recreate this scene as best as you can with your vehicle and you cast as Putter or Ophelia.

12. The Turn-In Beach Party

Bob Hall Pier
In this screenshot from the film, Bob Hall Pier would be behind you over your right shoulder. Take a shot in the same place as best you can.

FULL SCAVENGER HUNT RULES

1. Participants enter at their own risk. Ride-In Theater is not responsible for accidents or harm while attempting to take photos
2. Participants agree not to step on private property.
3. Participants may work on a team and the team may appear together in each photo. Participants must appear in each photo.
4. Only those that take photos of all ‘in play’ locations will qualify for prize drawing.
5. Particpants must post their photos to the Ride-In Theater FB page prior to Noon, Thursday May 17. They may post their photos anytime, in any order, one-at-a-time, or in bulk. Names of each participant appearing in the photo must be in the caption of the photo.
6. Participants must have fun.

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Mar
09

Crash the Coast Date Change

by Corpus Christi Film Society

The 1st Crash the Coast Film Festival
Share your short films with us!

Crash the Coast announces a date change for the festival and all the submission deadlines.

The festival is moving to October 4-7, 2012.

Entries eligible for early bird rates must be postmarked by July 18, 2012. Regular deadline entries must be postmarked by August 8, 2012. Late deadline entries must be postmarked by August 29, 2012.

Click here for more information.

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Feb
28

Crash the Coast 2012 Announces Screenplay Competition

by Corpus Christi Film Society

The Crash the Coast Film Festival’s Screenplay and Teleplay Competition
Share Your Screenplays and Teleplays With Us

The Corpus Christi Film Society is now accepting submissions for screenplays and teleplays for the 1st annual Crash the Coast Film Festival Screenplay and Teleplay Competition, planned for October 4-7, in Corpus Christi, TX.

Please read the Screenplay Submission Guidelines (COMING SOON) before submitting your screenplay. Each screenplay you submit must be accompanied by a Screenplay Entry Registration Form (COMING SOON), which includes payment information. You may pay either via PayPal or by money order made out to The Corpus Christi Film Society, sent to the address below. Your screenplay will not be reviewed until payment has been processed. All screenplays and registration forms should be sent to screenplay@crashthecoastcc.com in pdf form.

Heidi Hovda
410 SPID, Suite 200
Corpus Christi, TX 78405

Deadlines and Submission Fees

Early deadline is August 8 , 2012 ($20): This means your full, complete submission packet (including via PayPal or money order confirmation number) must be emailed no later than 5:00pm CST on August 8, 2012.

Final deadline is September 29, 2012 ($30). This means your full, complete submission packet (including via PayPal or money order confirmation number) must be emailed no later than 5:00pm CST on September 29, 2012.

Categories

  • Short Form Screenplay (35 pages or less)
  • Long Form Screenplay (Over 35 pages)
  • Sitcom Spec Scripts
  • Original Web Series/Sitcom Pilots (not to exceed forecasted broadcast length of average sitcom, ~19-22 minutes).

Rules

  • All screenplays must be submitted in proper screenplay format. If you have any questions about this, please see this article and/or download Celtx, a free application for proper screenwriting format.
  • Teleplays must be in an acceptable format. If you have never written a teleplay before, teleplay format is similar to screenplay format, but can be quite variable. Final Draft has sitcom templates built into it. If you are writing a spec script, find a sample teleplay online and copy that format. Read this article for general differences.
  • Screenplays/teleplays must not have been produced, optioned, or be in pre-production.
  • If your screenplay is an adaptation, you must have attained the appropriate rights to the content.
  • Short form screenplays must be no longer than 35 full pages, not including the title page. Long form screenplays may be any length longer than 35 pages.
  • Teleplays may be either original pilots for a web series or tv sitcom–not to exceed standard ~21 minute tv runtimes–or spec scripts for existing tv shows. In the screenplay/teleplay form, you’ll see a line for “Based On”. Indicate the show you are writing a spec script for here. Teleplays must conform to traditional teleplay standards.
  • All non-english scripts, or scripts that contain a non-english language, must include copy of this script translated into English. If you are submitting a non-english script or a script with non-english in it, please submit both the original and the translated version in your submissions, and indicate in the file name which script is in what language.

Awards

The awards vary from category to category and involve the following, including but not limited to:

  • Cash prize (amount to be disclosed by April).
  • VIP festival access.
  • Paid professional script coverage.
  • Coverage by professional tv and film writers.
  • A reading/workshop at our Screenwriter’s Award ceremony.
  • We are also awarding a Young Screenwriter’s Award for screenwriter’s 21 years of age and younger.

How To Submit, and Payment

  1. Read the Submission Guidelines (COMING SOON).
  2. Download this entry registration form (COMING SOON).
  3. Pay Crash The Coast via PayPal or money order and enter the confirmation number into your submission form.

  4. Fill the rest of the entry form out, save it, and attach it to an open email with a pdf copy of your screenplay to screenplay@crashthecoastcc.com.
  5. Remember the subject of the email should read “SUBMISSION – [Early/Final] – [Screenplay/Teleplay] – [Category] – [Primary Author] – [Title]”
  6. Please indicate in the body of your email that your money order or PayPal payment has been sent.
  7. Send the email, and Congratulations! You’re an official entrant into the Crash The Coast Film Festival. You look so much better now!

You should receive confirmation that we have received your screenplay and/or payment within three business days.

What’s that? You’d like to intern for us?

See the Intern page for more details.

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Jan
23

CCFS and Austin Film Society SLACKER 2011 Screening – 2/3/12

by Corpus Christi Film Society

Corpus Christi Film Society is partnering with the Austin Film Society (AFS) to bring the Austin-shot film Slacker 2011 to Corpus Christi with filmmakers in attendance.

The screening will occur on Friday, February 3, 2012, at 7PM at the ongoing CCFS monthly series of art-films at the Art Museum of South Texas.

Slacker 2011 is a shot-by-shot, scene-by-scene remake of the seminal independent film, Slacker, originally directed by Richard Linklater in 1991. In 2011 the AFS celebrated the 20th anniversary of Slacker, a film that helped define and expose Austin’s ‘weird’ culture to the world, by commissioning 24 Austin-based filmmakers to re-imagine the film. Slacker 2011 debuted in Austin on August 31, 2011.

“Our film series at the Art Museum was designed to bring fun, alternative film screenings to Corpus Christi,” said series co-coordinator Joe Hilliard. “To be involved with the Austin Film Society celebrating Slacker in our second month of the series is mind-blowing.”

Slacker director Richard Linklater was a judge in CCFS’s Corpus Christi 7-Day Film Project in 2011.

Richard Linklater’s SLACKER inspired a generation of American filmmakers by exploring the subculture of Austin, Texas in a loose narrative with a tapestry of quirky characters. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of that iconic movie, 24 of Austin’s top filmmakers banded together to update SLACKER with their own perspectives on the city. SLACKER 2011 is a stream-of-consciousness chronicle of a day in Austin, presenting the city-dwellers, dragworms, proto-hipsters and locations that give the city its modern identity. The film showcases a transformed town next to things that never change. SLACKER 2011 is an homage to twenty years of independent filmmaking, presenting the city’s changing face and showcasing some of its most exciting talent.

“SLACKER 2011 came off as a beautiful work of jazz, with each segment representing an instrumental solo. At times dark and tempestuous (Mingus-Parsons) and at others lyrically rhythmic, playful and exaggerated (Monk-Doubek) or rapid bursts of color (Parker-Coleman) the film showcased individual voices while still holding its center as a single work of art.”–Matthew Odam, The Austin American-Statesman

“SLACKER 2011 succeeds — if not, exceeds — in its mission to capture Austin 20 years after Linklater’s version; cleverly commenting on how many things have changed, yet so much has stayed the same. We might keep getting older, but Austin continues to stay weird.”–Don Simpson, Smells Like Screen Spirit

“A charming, sometime very funny snapshot of contemporary Austin.”–Kimberly Jones, The Austin Chronicle

CCFS at the Art Museum continues in April with a screening of John Woo’s The Killer with a killer Chinese buffet on April 6, 2012 and a screening of Once with a busker competition on May 4, 2012.

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Sep
09

Film Study at Art Center of CC: Films about Art

by Corpus Christi Film Society

Check out this public film screening at the Art Center of CC. Way to go Art Center for advancing our local film culture.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas- Join us for this fantastic Film Study that focuses on films about artists. Participants will watch the film and have a critical discussion with seasoned Film Study Instructor, Joe Wilson. This is a NEW adult evening class at the Art Center and we are excited to keep our doors open late in October so working adults can participate! This class will take place every Thursday evening in October from 6:30-9:00pm. The films being features are Girl with the Pearl Earring, Surviving Picasso, Frida, and Basquiat. The cost is $55 for the entire workshop or $20 for individual drop-ins. Participants are advised to register in advance by calling Tanya Estes at 361-884-6406. Please note, some films may not be suitable for children. This class is restricted to adults 18 and older.  

 WHO: Art and Film Enthusiasts, General Public

WHAT: Film Study with Joe Wilson

WHEN: Thursday evenings in October from 6:30-9:00pm

October 6th- Girl with the Pearl Earring
October 13th- Surviving Picasso
October 20th- Friday
October 27th- Basquiat

WHERE: The Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Please contact Tanya Estes to register in advance by calling 361-884-6406. Class space is limited.

About The Art Center of Corpus Christi, promoting arts and culture in the Costal Bend for 40 years: The Art Center of Corpus Christi (www.artcentercc.org, 361-884-6406) was founded as a community art center and 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1972. “The Center” provides an environment for creative expression with educational programs and exhibition of the arts. Its facilities include ten art organizations, five gallery spaces, and special events. The Art Center has free admission and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 4PM.

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Sep
07

Jimmy Willden Announces New Project and Casting Call

by Corpus Christi Film Society

Local Filmmaker Jimmy Willden announces a new project and a casting call to support it.

Production title: FUTURUS
Production Type: Independent
Project length: Web Series, episodic
Project format: DSLR (Digital, 2:35)
Posted on: Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Production location: Corpus Christi, TX
Production Company: Trinity Studio
Company website: http://futurustheseries.webs.com/
Director: Jimmy Willden
Producer: Andi Dupper, Jimmy Willden
Casting Director: Andi Dupper
Audition Location: TBD
Shooting Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Email: futurustheseries [AT] gmail.com
Compensation: No

KEY DATES

Auditions:
September 24, 2011 (Time and Place TBA)
Call Backs: TBA
Shooting Starts: October 14, 2011
Shooting Ends: October 16, 2011

Synopsis:

An event has occurred all across the world, and billions of people are left in the dark, as they try to piece together what has happened. In the midst of the chaos, several mysterious figures emerge, knowing more about the event than they should, and begin a quest to rebuild … or evolve…humanity.

Character BIOS

HELEN, GENDER: FEMALE. AGE: EARLY 30s

Wife and Mother who has taken it upon herself to protect her daughter (Alexia) from the growing dangers of a crumbling world.

RAINS, GENDER: MALE, AGE: 40-49

A conspiracy theorist whom connects with Collins before the event, leading to a major discovery that may or may not have set the event into motion…

ALEXIA, GENDER: FEMALE, AGE 0-1, 8-11

A baby, a girl, and an older woman. We follow different period’s in her life, as she learns to accept the world for what it is, learns to survive in it, and eventually, helps lead the movement toward the possibility of a hopeful future…

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Sep
07

How to Write a Casting Notice

by Corpus Christi Film Society

Three CC7D Cast and Crew Calls ago (2008) a participating filmmaker from Austin gave some immediately offensive feedback: “People in Corpus Christi don’t know what they’re doing [at a casting call].” After unclenching our fists from the misconceived inter-city trash talk, we took his criticism to heart.

What he meant was that no one knew to bring a headshot or a resume or how to interact with directors to show them in a short amount of time that they are reliable, enthusiastic and willing to dive into the trenches.

He was right. No one that came to the casting call knew what to do because, sadly, there are too few casting calls in Corpus Christi. We updated all our websites and invites with suggestions on how to prepare for the casting call and directors are slowing seeing progress.

But what about the directors? The fact is that there are so few casting calls in town that many filmmakers may not know the fine art of announcing their casting call.

Since the casting call notice is usually the introduction of your film to the world, it is important that it look professional and give potential cast and crew a positive impression of your project and yourself as its leader.

Professional or more experienced actors will blow off a novice or poorly written casting call notice assuming that you have no clue what you’re doing. Hey, you may have no clue what you’re doing, but it never hurts to give the impression that you do.

Below is a template you can use, copy, rip off, whatever. Notice what it does:

1. It gives great, concise information. This is the information that potential actors need to decide if they should audition.
2. It demonstrates your future professionalism by looking (and being) professional, great and concise.
3. It shows the audience that you believe enough in your project to put your name and contact info right on it.
4. Gives people a peek at the project, but doesn’t give away everything.
5. Provides the character information necessary for people to know if they can handle the part. If you’re shooting in San Antonio, for example, it alerts actors who may not be able to travel, etc. Ideally, they would not waste time auditioning

Here’s the template.

Production title: Out with the Tide
Production Type: Independent / student
Project length: Short Film (10 minutes) / Feature (90 minutes) / TV Pilot (22 minutes) / etc.
Project format: 16:9 HD / etc.
Posted on: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Production location: Corpus Christi, Tx
Production Company: Bouy/Gull Productions
Company website: Insert website here
Director: James Pretentious
Producer: Amanda Hugginkiss
Casting Director: Hugh Jass
Audition Location: Yum Mi Chinese Restaurant; 2341 South Padre Island Drive
Shooting Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Email: insertemail@email.com
Compensation: No

KEY DATES

Auditions:
October 24, 2011 1:00 – 4:00 PM
October 25, 2010 1:00 – 4:00 PM
(Please note all auditions will be given a specific time within this window)
Call Backs: October 27th, 2011 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Shooting Starts: December 1, 2011
Shooting Ends: December 17, 2011

Synopsis:
“Out with the Tide” is a film about Richard who invests all of his time in competitive sailboat racing to the detriment of his relationships. Blind to everything but the finish line, he can’t see that the love of his life, Julia, is slipping away.

Character BIOS

RICHARD, GENDER: MALE, AGE: 25-30

Richard is a fit, young man obsessed with sailing. When he’s not on the boat, he’s thinking about the boat and his next race. His obsession is closing him off from everyone in his life.

JULIA, GENDER: MALE, AGE: 23-30

Julia is a bullheaded twenty-something who grew up in money. She was bitten by the sailing bug at an early age, and has spent her life trying to prove herself as the real thing, rather than a spoiled rich girl. On the water, she holds her own against anyone…until she meets Richard.

with low self esteem and a shy demeanor. His best friend Jenny is one of the only things in life he prizes. Her new found love interest in him awakens a sense of self confidence he has never felt before. But can he impress Jenny’s parents to make them accepting of their relationship?

 

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