Tampa Film Fan

Sunday, February 22, 2009
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. VIP Red Carpet Arrival and Reception
7:30 p.m. General Admission Red Carpet Arrival and Check-In
8:00 p.m. Live Telecast of the 81st Academy Awards® Ceremony

Tickets on sale now at www.tampatheatre.org and at the box office
VIP Reception and Admission ~ $130.00 per person*
Event Admission and Cash Bar ~ $30.00 per person*
Student Discount ~ $20 general admission, on sale only at box office with valid student ID. One ticket per card.
*Tampa Theatre members receive a $5 discount.
**A $3.50 processing fee will be added to all tickets purchased online

Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay is Tampa’s only benefit supported by the Academy and is one of 52 such events nationwide.

Now in its tenth year at Tampa Theatre, Oscar Night® America has become a tradition that film fans in the area look forward to as an evening with an elegant Oscar-worthy reception and red carpet festivities including limo rides around the block, screaming fans and paparazzi. Celebrating the movies has never been better than watching the ceremony telecast live on Tampa Theatre’s big screen. All proceeds benefit Tampa Theatre’s artistic and educational programs.

The Schedule
VIP Reception. - Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay begins with the Oscar Night® VIP reception. Guests enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, champagne, wine and beer during the reception. VIP guests are also welcome to sit in a special section of the orchestra level reserved for reception guests.

Red Carpet Arrival - Enjoy an authentic red carpet experience and white glove treatment. Limousine rides around the block let you out on the red carpet where throngs of autograph seekers and paparazzi compete for your attention. Enjoy a special appearance by Tampa’s own “Roan Jivers”.

Live Telecast - ABC’s live telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards® program will begin at 8:00 p.m. on the big screen. Doughnuts and coffee will be served to guests who remain until the end of the telecast!

Dress Code - Hollywood Elegant or Black Tie

CASTING FOR: MALE and FEMALE ACTORS; 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER; LEADS, SUPPORTING, FEATURED + EXTRAS. ALSO SEEKING AMPUTEE ACTORS / PERSONALITIES.

Excellent, challenging roles and a smart, suspenseful script. Genre: Horror. Select roles will be compensated.

Auditions will be held Sunday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Clearwater (2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33765; 727-797-6300).

Now that the new year has arrived, this is the perfect time to renew or purchase a 2009 GIFF membership. Our 3rd annual festival kicks off Thursday, February 26, and runs through Saturday, March 7.

Don’t miss out on the wonderful benefits and ticket packages available! If your payment is received or postmarked between now and Friday, January 30, you will receive two extra tickets to the 2009 Opening Night Film (Thursday, February 26, at Tampa Theatre).

By renewing or recruiting new members, you’re helping to contribute to a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization that is dedicated to providing the residents and visitors of Tampa Bay with access to international and independent films year-round.

Everyone at the GIFF greatly appreciates your support, and wishes you all the best in 2009.

Supporter: $50
Receive 2 tickets to any regular Festival film screenings
Receive 1 VIP ticket to Opening Night at Tampa Theatre
Receive notification of Special Screenings during the year
Receive tickets to ‘Members Only’ Parties during the year
Discounts on Gasparilla Film Festival screenings during the year
Special recognition on the Gasparilla Film Festival website

Associate: $100
Receive 4 tickets to any regular Festival film screenings
Receive 2 VIP tickets to Opening Night at Tampa Theatre
Receive notification of Special Screenings during the year
Receive tickets to ‘Members Only’ Parties during the year
Discounts on Gasparilla Film Festival screenings during the year
Special recognition in Program Guide

Ambassador: $250
Receive 1 unlimited “No Ticket Required” admission pass to all regular Festival film screenings
Receive 2 VIP tickets to Opening Night at Tampa Theatre
Receive 2 tickets to Closing Night Party
6 individual screening passes to any film during festival
Receive notification of Special Screenings during the year
Receive tickets to ‘Members Only’ Parties during the year
Discounts on Gasparilla Film Festival screenings during the year
Special recognition in Program Guide

Benefactor: $500
Receive 2 unlimited “no ticket required” admission passes to all regular Festival film screenings
Receive 4 VIP tickets to Opening Night at Tampa Theatre
Receive 4 tickets to Closing Night Party
12 individual passes to any film during festival
Receive VIP tickets to exclusive VIP Screenings during the year, in addition to notification of other special screenings
Receive tickets to ‘Members Only’ Parties during the year
Discounts on Gasparilla Film Festival screenings during the year
Special premiere recognition in Program Guide

Patron: $1,000
Receive 4 unlimited “no ticket required” admission passes to all regular Festival film screenings
Receive 8 VIP tickets to Opening Night at Tampa Theatre
Receive 8 tickets to Closing Night Party
30 passes to individual screenings during the festival
Receive VIP tickets to exclusive VIP Screenings during the year, in addition to notification of other special screenings
Receive tickets to ‘Members Only’ Parties during the year
Discounts on Gasparilla Film Festival screenings during the year
Special premiere recognition in Program Guide and at Closing Night Party

To renew/register: Pay via credit/debit (AmEx, Discover, MasterCard, Visa via PayPal) online at www.gasparillafilmfestival.com

or send check to: 701 S Howard Ave STE 106-432 Tampa, FL 33606
(Please be sure to include your address, phone number and email address!)

The MOTION Film Festival is to be held in Tampa on May 1 and 2 and will spotlight short films from artists across the country. Special prizes will be available to local artists. Submissions must be less than 25 minutes and fall into 1 of 3 categories: dramatic short, animated short or documentary short. The submission deadline is February 1, with a late deadline of March 1. Applicants will be notified by March 31 if their film is selected for screening. See www.withoutabox.com for submission guidelines and details (ID 7367).

DATES:
February 1 - Regular deadline - cost is $15 per submission, $10 for students
March 1 - Late deadline - cost is $20, $15 for students
March 31 - Applicants notified of acceptance
May 1-2 - MOTION FILM FESTIVAL

Awards packages will be over $3,000 in total value; details to follow on motion813.com.

MOTION Mission Statement: MOTION is a movement of investment into a community of inspiration. The history of the MOTION Film Festival began with the idea of CANVAS, an Art Premier. Over its last four installments, CANVAS has been recognized as “one of the biggest and best known independent series in Central Florida” (Scott Harrell, REAX).

With the success of CANVAS and its open-armed welcome into the art community of Tampa, we began our plans of investment into the medium of film making by launching MOTION. Our idea was born out of a desire to provide a springboard for both the artist and the craft. It is our hope that the art community of the greater Tampa area will continue to prosper from these efforts.

Film School - On the first day, everyone will attend classes on each of the fundamental filmmaking skills.

Film Shoot - Then on the second day, you and your team will go from idea to screenplay, lighting and sound, directing, shooting, editing and DVD authoring, all with the guidance of experienced industry professionals and the use of industry standard equipment.

Show Your Film - Then, the following Friday night, your short film will be presented to an audience for judging at the Tampa Film Review on Friday the 13th.

This is a filmmaking experience you’ll never forget.

Dates: March 7 and 8, 2009
Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Cuban Club, Ybor City
Instructors: Pete Guzzo and more
Tuition: $125
Class size is limited.

At this month’s 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay Area Chapter of the Florida Motion Picture and Television (FMPTA) general meeting in Tampa, guests and members will catch a glimpse of the future as speaker Mark R. Jones demonstrates his new digital cinema projector and explains it all.

The Tampa Bay Area Chapter meets monthly at the American Legion Hall, 3810 W. Kennedy Ave.

Jones is the founder and CEO of eCinema, which is developing this new way of sending films directly to local movie houses instead of by film reel delivery. The revolutionary technology will affect the movie business as much as any technology since movies found its voice over 70 years ago, according to the experts.

eCinema Networks is an international company providing a digital entertainment experience and is located in Tampa, within the University of South Florida Research Park. It targets independently owned theaters with affordable digital systems through its unique revenue share licensing agreement which enables the theater owner to participate in the digital transformation with little expense to the commercial location.

Its mission is to be the preferred digital distribution partner and guardian of the artistic message of independent films, alternative entertainment and advertising for viewers worldwide.

“Anyone interested in the movie and TV business won’t want to miss this meeting,” said Chapter President John Matheny.

Reservations are suggested, as seating is limited. There is a $5 donation at the door. Venue Theatre is a not-for-profit corporation Call 727-822-6194 for information and reservations.

The Italian Club invites everyone to join them at their weekly happy hour prior to the TFR. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m. The happy hour features a $10 buffet and drink specials.

We would like to thank Cigar City Magazine for sponsoring the event.

The final TFR will showcase some of the BEST short films made here in the Tampa Bay area that we have shown since the TFR’s inception in January 2004.

Every month for the past five years, TFR has showcased films produced by Tampa filmmakers. The fact that we have been able to fill so many months of programming with locally-produced films is a testament to the talent in the Tampa Bay area. We hope everyone can come out and support the final installment of this event.

January’s lineup is:

Gunn Highway by Stefan Abbott (Vino-Figueroa) — Looks can be deceiving. Just because someone looks one way on the outside doesn’t mean they look the same on the inside.

To Live Is To Die by Chris Woods — A group of college students are asked to share non-fictional stories in the writing class. Strangely enough, the authors fall victim to their own tales.

Tale of Two Meagans by Fred Zara — Confident science major Mark Jarvis has never encountered a problem he couldn’t solve through cool-headed analysis. But when he falls head-over-heels in love with two women of equal-but-opposite appeal, the cocky whiz kid finds himself faced with the impossible task of having to choose just one.

Mexican Sky by Ken Collins — A mouthy career criminal takes a sheriff and his deputy hostage in their own squad car in a desperate attempt to flee across the Mexican border.

Time and Again by Todd Thompson — Steve Peters has found a way to control time, but how can he cheat death if fate has a mind of its own?

The Last One by Garrett Brown — Stop-motion claymation about a slacker who gets into in a horrific car crash and wakes to a surreal world where all perception is skewed.

I cannot put into words how proud my brother and I are of the event we founded five years ago. We feel it not only helped the local film community, but Ybor City as well, as it brought a positive event to a community that my brother and I both love.

It would mean a lot to us if everyone came out and celebrated the amazing five-year run this event has enjoyed. If you have ever attended a TFR over the past five years, please come one more time. If you have never attended a TFR, come on out for the first time and see firsthand the amazing film talent Tampa Bay boasts.