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Local events

CinemaSalem:

Zombieland (R - 87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

MALLS R US (NR- 84 minutes) will play Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

SURROGATES (PG13) will screen Friday at (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:20; and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:20.
THE INFORMANT (R-108 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

And don’t forget the new TV season’s quirky hit, GLEE, showing for free tonight at 8:30 and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (available only this fall on DirecTV) premiering on Wednesday, October 28.

From Debra Crosby’s A Quest Actor’s Studio:
Debra invited Keisha Conigliaro, owner of “La Chic Modeling” to teach modeling at the studio. We are very excited about having Keisha on board and offering this very special program of Modeling, Charm and Etiquette training for youth.
We are offering one FREE class on the start date
Saturday, October 3rd
10 am to 11:30am

End Date: December 12th
Instructor: Keisha Conigliaro, owner: La Chic Modeling & Charm School

Debra Crosby’s Youth Actor’s Training Program Link

10 Weeks class Tuition: $300.00
With this $25.00 discount the tuition for this class is $275.00 when class tuition is paid in full at the end of the First FREE class. There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reimbursement after attending the first class

Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show and the Gathering will be hosting a City Wide “Young Bard of Salem” talent Show. Debra Crosby’s City of Salem Youth talent show is open to all young talent in the City of Salem on Saturday October 10th on the Salem Common 2pm to 5pm.
Open to all young performers up to the age of 12 years old.
Open to singers, dancers, musicians, gymnastics actors, poetry.
$5.00 Registration Fee.
Prizes will be awarded and the First place winner will win their entrance fee paid to be a contestant on Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show.

Help Wanted

Senior Artist Employer: Demiurge Studios, Inc. Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: Qualifications:
* Experience working on current platforms is required.
* Excellent personal, written and oral communication skills
* Skilled with industry tools
* Team player with a commitment to personal and peer development
* Demonstrated ability to work in and match a range of styles
* Experience mentoring and developing junior artists
* Strong sense of color/lighting/composition
* Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates breadth of skill, styles, genres
* Traditional concept art skills
* 3+ years game industry employment
* Must be eligible to work in United States
Preference to applicants with:
* Experience creating high-poly assets (models, normal maps, etc)
* Experience with Unreal Engine 3
* 2+ shipped titles
* BFA (or higher)
* Love for games, and who play them regularly
* Outside interests!
Details
Demiurge Studios is searching for a talented artist with experience, skills and vision. Artists at Demiurge are expected to contribute to development at every stage, from initial concept to asset creation to final polish in a level. Qualified candidates will easily adapt to different project styles and work well with a team of artists and designers. Our dream candidate will challenge our team, bring new processes and energy to the company, and raise our internal art bar. If you can inspire our team with amazing art and game production skills, we’ve got a job for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Contribute to Demiurge art efforts at every stage of production
* Critique artwork constructively and raise our internal artistic bar
* Use 3DStudio Max, Photoshop and industry tools to create convincing, startling art
* Estimate, schedule and deliver art assets in a production environment
* Share and encourage knowledge distribution for art techniques and tools
Please send a resume and a portfolio (cd/dvd/website) for consideration. Your portfolio should include:
* Low/High poly work
* Source Textures
* Concept art
* Life/figure drawings
Contact Information
Name: HR Address: 130 Prospect Street, Floor One
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
http://www.highendcareers.com/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=4918

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Actors (Mom, Dad, Kids) to be in Painting web-commercials October 8-9 (East Bridgewater)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a Mom (30s-40s), Dad (30s-40s), Son (10-18), and Daughter (10-18) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 8 and 9 in East Bridgewater, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Actors needed (late 20s to 30s) for web commercials October 6-7 (Easthampton, MA)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a young couple (Male and Female, late 20s to early 30s) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 6 and 7 in Easthampton, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

TV Production Accountant
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
TV Production Accountant
Boston based Television production company looking for Production
Accountant for payroll, cost reporting, budgeting,
accounts payable, accounts receivable and other project financial tasks.
Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. EP budgeting a plus.
*Must Have Working TV Production Accounting Experience!!*
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com
Contact Details: TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com

Now casting: CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Caucasian males (age range: 18-25)
History Channel Pilot looking for young, gaunt, worn-out men to play CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS for a Gettysburg reenactment. Ideal actors will look like they have been trekking through war for the past two years. Some pay. Non-union only.
Auditions: Oct. 5th, 2009
Shoot date: Oct.17th-18th, 2009
To be considered, please email headshot and resume BY Oct. 2nd, to:
casting@madrushpictures.com
Contact Details: Kristal Madrush Pictures casting@madrushpictures.com

FCP Editor Needed for Reality Docuseries
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Energy Smackdown is an innovative community outreach program to reduce carbon emissions. The program’s companion video docuseries is in post-production and seeks an experienced FCP editor with a good eye for story. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have his/her own workstation and software. Payment is negotiable based on experience. This is a contract position.
Contact Details: Donald Kelley Energy Smackdown 781-396-6208 donald@brainfound.org Website
http://www.energysmackdown.com/

Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers.
Local Music Video Director’s with high profile clients and MTV credits are looking for new blood for their art department. We are looking for people who can help design high concept sets. Please send a resume and pictures from your latest work.
Contact Details: John mproductions70@hotmail.com

Bilingual T.V show Director needed
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We need a bilingual Director for a Spanish T.V Show starting in January.
Duties: Make sure all the production’s cast and crew work together effectively and efficiently to create the show we have been planning. He/She must also work closely with the TV producers and with postproduction teams to make sure the television program will be professionally done, aired on time and kept under budget. The director needs to understand every aspect of the filming, including knowledge about the camera, script writing, sound, editing, acting, lighting and presenting.
Contact Details: Zulhay Garcia 857-417-0784 Zulhay_Garcia@msn.com

Visual Effects Editor
New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Anomie is 29-minute short independent film about personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals.
Amaranth Media is an independent film company. We are committed to creating a hard-hitting conversation about the human condition. Please check out our website at www.AmaranthMedia.com.
We will pay $3,500 for the completion of the following:
Contact Details: Dan Weidknecht Amaranth Media Website http://www.amaranthmedia.com/

Casting for Low Budget Independent Feature
Paid (Non-Union Only)
I DON’T WANNA FEEL NOTHIN’ NO MORE is shooting mid-October/early November around Troy,NY and is looking for 3 actors for small one or two day roles with some pay depending on role. For more info on the film and the director go to: www.blackcatcinema.com.
Wally…18 yo white male…short and not too thin…boyish…mischievous…two days of shooting mid-October.
Wally’s friend…18 yo white male…thin…shortish…one day of shooting mid-October.
Sammy…18 yo black male…short…boyish…sullen…one day of shooting mid-late October.
Pictures AND resumes to:info@blackcatcinema.com
Contact Details: Michael DiPaolo Black Cat Cinema info@blackcatcinema.com

“Saint Mona” new upcoming feature film
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
FIRYAN FILMS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ANK BROTHERS INC. PRESENTS A CASTING CALL TO ALL ACTORS AND ACTRESS FOR THE YEARS YET TO BE, BEST “INDIE FILM ““SAINT MONA”.Brilliantly written and well scripted with a combination of modern day Shakespeare and contemporary literature as we watch a man journey throughout his life with his Alta-ego.
Contact Details: Firyan brothers…..either director kofi or ryan. please sumbit head shots to email address and if fit will be contacted immediately. FIRYAN FILMS IN association ANK BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS 5713543502 kddankwah@gmail.com

Casting 2 males
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Candidates with previous speaking role credit in a Studio Feature Film please apply. Casting two males. Chet Harvard Grad. Ted: Older Judge type. Email necasting@gmail.com
Contact Details: James Stiles NEC 207-458-0677

Captain, Marine Safety, Marine Coordinator
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Licensed 100 ton captain (power & sail)available for any film project requiring experienced maritime person with excellent boat handling, safety and engineering skills. I’ve operated a variety of vessels all over the world including oil field support boats and have extensive large multi-hull time.
Contact Details: Parker Converse 941-232-5434 parker@parkerconverse.com

Music Video production seeking dancers
Fri, 09/25/2009 - 11:32 – Laz Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Casting and Talent Openings Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking female, model-type dancers (18-45) to perform (free-style) in a music video. Will interact/dance with band during a stage performance. To be shot in Wakefield, MA in a 2 hour shoot in late October (date TBD). Pay is $150 w/copy of finished video. If interested, please reply with contact information (email, phone, Facebook, city), pictures (professional headshots welcome but not necessary),video (links preferred.) No experience required, however we are looking for women who know how to move with sexy confidence and grace for the camera.
Contact Details: J.Lazlo Lazlo Productions kidthursday@yahoo.com Website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGx2LU4H9k

From Craigslist:

Experienced Editor

Date: 2009-09-30, 12:49PM EDT
Reply to: gigs-escpb-1399765373@craigslist.org —–

Production company seeks a experienced editor to help facilitate and finalize a reality series being filmed in October. You must be have strong communication skills, great interpersonal relations, Talented, ability to work under stressful situations, knowledge of the latest HD codecs, strong media management, and the ability to follow directions and bring ideas to the table. Any editors that have after effects experience is a major plus. Please send a resume and link to your work online. Serious candidates that are free October, November, and some of December. We look forward to meeting new talent

Compensation: doe

Misc. Odds and Ends

Chuck Slavin sent a message to the members of New England Talent & Crew.
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Subject: IMPORTANT. Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/09/police_warn_of_3.html
Boston police are warning would-be starlets to beware after receiving several reports of a man falsely claiming to be a movie producer arranging meetings over the Internet with women seeking movie roles.
Within the past week, police said, the man set up an audition at a downtown hotel with a woman who had responded to an Internet ad. During the audition, the man attempted to convince the woman to perform sex acts on him in exchange for the movie part. She denied his requests and called police.
In August, police said, another woman reported a meeting with a “producer” at the same hotel. And in January, police said, a woman met the bogus producer at a downtown restaurant. The man, who had contacted her through the Internet, then convinced her to act out a seductive scene in the building’s elevator. The woman later became suspicious and called police.
“Boston Police urge anyone interested or considering auditioning for acting roles posted on the Internet to exercise extreme caution,” police said in a statement.
Police urged anyone who had experienced a similar incident, or had any other information, to contact detectives at 617-343-4248 or to email Lieutenant Charles Wilson at wilsonC.bpd@ci.http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;boston.ma.us.
They also offered the following tips for in-person meetings with someone you’ve only contacted on the Internet:
– Research the person you’re meeting;
– Only agree to meet in a public, heavily populated area;
– Never accompany the individual to an isolated place;
– Keep your cell phone with you;
– Bring a family member or friend with you;
– Tell family or friends your whereabouts;
Police also said people should trust their instincts. “If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t,” police said.

Who Wants To Make A Superbowl Commercial?
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Remember the “Free Doritos” Super Bowl commercial with the crystal ball?
It was the #1-rated spot and it was created by fans as part of last year’s “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” contest. I’m working with Doritos on this year’s big competition, and the stakes are high: $5 million in cash prizes is up for grabs! This could be your big break — good thing you’ve got until November 9th to pull something together. Here’s a link to the complete contest details: http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com

This inaugural event is crafted for the New England filmmaking community and is free and open to the public. Points North will begin at 2 PM on Friday, October 2nd at the Theater at Union Hall, #2 Central Street, Rockport, ME (more info & map http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/pointsnorth#map). Union Hall is part of the Maine Media Workshops campus.
The afternoon will consist of two sections: A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends, and Players with a round table of industry veterans and funders presenting the current funding process, trends and players. This will be followed by The Survivor’s Guide - a panel of filmmakers discussing “sustainable” filmmaking, DIY distribution and offering tips on how to make a living as a filmmaker in this unique economic climate. Panelists will include top doc filmmakers drawn from this year’s festival as well as some CIFF alumni.
Sponsored in part by the LEF Foundation and Maine Media Workshops, Points North provides attendees an opportunity to connect with industry leaders in an environment conducive to discussion.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
2:00 - 2:15
Welcome/ intro
2:15 - 3:45
A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends and Players
· - 5-7 minute presentation from each panel participant, including clips, on their organization, the types of projects they fund and what they look for
· - 45-60 minute moderated panel discussion w/ Q&A on overall funding trends, with a specific focus on relevance to New England based filmmakers
Panelists include Greg Rhem from HBO, Patirica Finneran from Sundance Documentary Film Program, Ryan Harrington from th Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Jalyn Henton from PBS and Sara Archambault from the LEF Foundation.
3:45 - 4:45
The Survivor’s Guide: Filmmaker roundtable on Sustainable Filmmaking w/ Q&A, with topics including
· - DIY Distribution
· - How to make a living as a documentary filmmaker
· - Tips and tools on how to make films in the current economic climate
· - Moderated by Pamela Cohn (Still In Motion)
· - Panelists to to be announced. Check back for more information.
4:45 - 5:00
Wrap up and closing remarks
5:00 - 6:00
Cocktail reception at Maine Media Workshops (open to panel attendees), 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME 04856
This is a FREE event! Hope to see you there