casting call for sexy cinema sirens

February 28, 2006 at 5:09 pm | In Film Studios, Casting Calls, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

Icon Film Studios sent me the following casting call notice:

CASTING CALL: THE GOTHIC LOUNGE

The Gothic Lounge, a brand new half-hour short indie horror movie showcase being produced for The Horror Channel , is currently in search of two sexy, well-spoken female hosts in their early- to mid-twenties who would consider themselves the vamps next door. The low-budget/high-concept show will be produced in Tampa, Florida and will feature horror movies of all types from all over the world with a focus on Florida production. Only enthusiastic, fun, camera savvy, seductive female fans of the horror genre will be considered. Confident interview skills are a must. Girls with a marketable “dark side” are encouraged to try out. Although the roles are unpaid, the shoot days are short and relaxed, the exposure will be vast, and all talent will get meals and copies of their episodes. Additionally, we intend to produce 12 episodes while only shooting for 2–3 days in the entire year.Auditions are planned for mid- to late-March at the University of South Florida on a Saturday with callbacks on the following Saturday. So, if you’re in the Tampa area and interested in trying out, please come down. Exact dates TBD. Please mail two headshots with resumes stapled to the back of each one to:

The Gothic Lounge
5765 Parkview Point Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821

Questions may be asked via thegothiclounge(at)hotmail.com. DO NOT E-MAIL HEADSHOTS.

i’d like to thank the academy…and tampa theatre

February 28, 2006 at 4:54 pm | In Events, Awards/Award Shows, Movie Theaters, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

This Sunday, March 5, instead of sitting at home and watching the Academy Awards in your pajamas, you can attend the Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night America Party at Tampa Theatre. The Tampa Bay Oscar night celebration, one of only 46 official parties sanctioned by the Academy, raises money to benefit Tampa Theatre’s programming and restoration funds.

The audience will watch the Academy Awards telecast on large screens throughout Tampa Theatre. Complimentary popcorn, soda and house coffee will be provided during the telecast.

General admission tickets are available for $35. VIP Patron tickets are available for $125 and provide admission to the exclusive Oscar Night 1926 Patrons’ Party, an official Academy Awards show program, goodie bag, and more.

One Oscar. One Tampa Theatre. One Night. Click here to learn more or to purchase your ticket.

me, me, me

February 22, 2006 at 6:56 pm | In Film Series, Film Studios, Personal, Film Festivals, Movies | 2 Comments

Under Section 2384.095 of Article 9827.983 in the Official Bloggers’ Code, there’s a clause titled “If I Don’t Brag About Myself, Who Will?” With that clause in mind, I have some news to share:

*I was interviewed by the film critic of the Sarasota Herald Tribune several weeks ago for an article about the Tampa International Film Festival that ran February 3rd. Truly devoted fans (a.k.a. Mom) can click here for the article.

*Icon Film Studios has this blog listed as a “new cool web link” on their homepage. They also mentioned me on this month’s news page.

All this attention, plus my name is spelled correctly. I’m in heaven.

new delivery from ks films in orlando

February 22, 2006 at 12:35 pm | In Movies | No Comments

Orlando’s KS Films has some news to announce:

KS Films is getting ready to release Delivery, a horror thriller starring Matt Nelson, Tara Cardinal, Kevin O’Neill, Melissa Gruver and Petra Bukalo, among others. The film was directed and photographed by award-winning cinematographer Jose Cassella, co-founder of KS Films, and produced by Ralph Harden. Jose Cassella has an extended record of music videos and commercials and KS Films was founded with the goal of reuniting the best talent from the indie world and also as an outlet for feature films.Delivery deals with a gentle loner, Montgomery Goth (Matt Nelson), with a traumatic past, trying to put the pieces of his life back together while working as a delivery boy for a local pizza place. He has no friends, no life and no prospects for the future, until one day he meets the girl of his dreams, Bibi (Tara Cardinal), and life seems to finally change for the better. But a series of events will test Montgomery’s sanity and awaken the demons inside of him, unleashing a murderous rampage that will keep everyone from ordering takeout for a very long, long time….Great special effects, photography, atmosphere and a lot of horror, Delivery will keep you glued to your seat!

KS Films will announce the screening dates of the feature on www.ksfilms.com.

 

festa italiana amateur documentary film contest

February 22, 2006 at 12:03 pm | In For Filmmakers, Film Festivals, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

The 9th Annual Festa Italiana will be April 9. So far, the new date is the only thing on their website that’s been updated, but I received the following from two of the USF professors who put together the Italian Film Festival that’s part of Festa Italiana:

Amateur Documentary Film Contest
Festa Italiana, 2006, Ybor CityThe Italian Club and sponsors of Festa Italiana, 2006 are sponsoring an amateur Documentary Film Contest to accompany the annual Cinema Italiano cycle of films. There will be prizes for First, Second, and Third place. Information:1. Student entries are strongly encouraged.

2. All entries should, in some way, be Italian-related.

3. Documentaries must be no more than 15 minutes in length and should be submitted on DVD format.

4. Approach is open. Documentaries may be creative, interview format, historical exposition, or any other accepted form of documentary.

5. First, Second, and Third Place awards will be given and documentaries presented to the public on Sunday, April 9 at the Italian Club in Ybor City.

6. Submit entries no later than Thursday, March 30, 2006 to: Professor Phillip Sipiora, Dept. of English, CPR 358, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620-5550.

7. Any questions should be directed to Prof. Sipiora (Office CPR 358-A, TUE/THUR 1;30 to 3:00 P.M. and by appointment). Cell phone (813 494-8877); Office phone (813 974-9464). E-mail psipiora@gmail.com or sipiora@shell.cas.usf.edu.

hotel rwanda:the film and the real-life hero at eckerd college

February 21, 2006 at 12:59 pm | In Events, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | 2 Comments

Eckerd College is celebrating Black History Month by screening the film Hotel Rwanda on Friday, February 24, at 7:30 p.m. at Miller Auditorium. Then, on Tuesday, February 28, the real-life hero of the film, Paul Rusesabagina, will speak at 7 p.m. at Fox Hall. Both events are free and open to the public. Click here for more info.

(cross-posted at Sticks of Fire)

cinema chat at tampa theatre on thursday

February 21, 2006 at 10:21 am | In Events, Movie Theaters, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

The Tampa Theatre is having another Cinema Chat Thursday, February 23, after the 7:30 p.m. screening of Cache. If you’ve already seen the film and want to talk about it, stop by the theater at 9:30 p.m. The film discussion will be led by Balcony Club Planning Committee member Eric Odum, who I’ve known for about two years now. He’ll be a good host, plus the movie sounds very interesting, so this will be great film fan fun. Click here for more info.

standasone productions looking for writers and filmmakers

February 20, 2006 at 12:32 pm | In Film Studios, For Filmmakers, Casting Calls, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

Joe Sanchez at Standasone Productions is looking for people interested in helping him film his first feature, which is based on his first short. Visit www.mmjstandasone.com to view the trailer.

He’s also putting together a ‘zine and is looking for short stories, reviews of independent films, opinions, pictures you have taken or images you have drawn. Click here for his contact info.

director mira nair at usf tonight

February 20, 2006 at 12:07 pm | In Events, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | No Comments

Award-winning Indian director Mira Nair will be at USF tonight! Click here for details.

looking for a few good men and women

February 19, 2006 at 11:27 am | In Film Studios, Casting Calls, Movies, Tampa Bay Area | 2 Comments

Icon Film Studios is looking for a few crew members for a series that they’re shooting for The Horror Channel:

The series will feature short horror films, interviews with indy directors and legendary horror icons, and behind the scenes of current horror films. The series, which is currently titled Phantom Television (working title), will be a 30-minute show that will webcast on www.horrorchannel.com. We’ll be shooting wrap arounds with the hosts that will introduce the segments for the series.Here’s what positions we’re looking for:

Assistant Director/Script Supervisor
Camera Operators
Sound (Boom Operators)
Lighting
Production Assistants
Make-upWe want to start shooting in late March or early April. It should be only a 1- or 2-day shoot. And this is volunteer work only, but the series will get tons of exposure. We want the series to debut by this summer.If anyone is interested or has any questions please e-mail Chris Woods at cwoods4 (at) tampabay.rr.com.

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