Contamination 2011 Opens June 24th In St Louis

Contamination 2011: The Sequel

Dyer Straits Productions (DSP) is bringing its highly anticipated follow-up, Contamination, back for a second year as Contamination 2011: The Sequel. This pop-culture, horror and sci-fi convention will take place at the Sheraton Westport Chalet June 24-26, 2011. Actor Eric Roberts and “The Boondock Saints” Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Dela Rocco are [...]

Classic French Film Series In July At Webster University

Small Change by Francois Truffaut

Cinema St. Louis celebrates the city’s Gallic heritage and France’s cinematic legacy with its Third Annual Classic French Film Festival. This year’s fest – which begins on Bastille Day – offers an intertwined tribute to a trio of French-cinema icons: Catherine Deneuve, Jacques Demy, and François Truffaut. The festival also honors the prolific Claude Chabrol, [...]

Film Financing Seminar In St Louis Saturday

Tom Malloy, Bankroll Your Film

From Cinema St Louis comes a Film Financing seminar by Tom Malloy, author of BANKROLL: A New Approach to Financing Feature Films. What: a $29 Film Financing Seminar!! When: Saturday March 26, 2011 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Where: Regional Arts Commission 6128 Delmar Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63112 Event Registration Page Tom Malloy most [...]

St Louis International Film Festival Opens November 11th

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Now in its 19th year, the Stella Artois St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) is one of the largest international film festivals in the Midwest. This year’s SLIFF is held Nov. 11-21, 2010. SLIFF’s main venues are the Hi-Pointe Theatre, Tivoli Theatre, Plaza Frontenac Cinema, and Webster University’s Winifred Moore Auditorium. SLIFF showcases the best [...]

Ninth Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase July 18th-23

St Louis Filmmakers Showcase

Tickets are now on sale for the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase at the Tivoli Theatre box office. Programs are $10 each; $8 for students with valid and current photo ID and for Cinema St. Louis members with valid membership cards. Tickets may also be purchased in advance at http://www.landmarktheaters.com/tickets. There is a $1 per-ticket service [...]

FUNDRAISING FOR FILM, VIDEO, & THE ARTS

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Ever wonder if you could fund your film with a grant? Have you thought about selling shares to raise money for your film? Come to the St Louis MCA Chapter’s June meeting to hear how experts in the field are approaching raising money in this tough economy. We’re assembling a panel of professional grant writing, [...]

There Will Be Blood Cinematographer speaking in St Louis Saturday

Robert Elswit, the Academy Award-winning cinematographer of “There Will be Blood,” will participate in a free Q&A at Principia College in Elsah, Ill., Saturday evening at 8. Joining him on the stage will be his wife (and Principia alum), Helen Ostenberg Elswit, who produced the Oscar-nominated special effects for “The Perfect Storm” and “Master and [...]

Up In The Air: SAG Casting Call, Female roles

Here’s a SAG casting call for two lucky, talented actress out there. It would require at least one trip to St. Lou, but could be a great gig. Joni Tackette – St. Louis Casting Director for Up In The Air seeks actress submissions for the following roles: Tammy – 32 -38 years old, Attractive Caucasian [...]

The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Announce Schedule

June 11, 2008 – The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase (SLFS), an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis, serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. With advances in affordable digital filmmaking, more and more movies are being made in St. Louis and environs, but opportunities for moviegoers to see [...]

Southwestern Illinois College Seeks Part-Time Film Program Instructor

SENT VIA THE STLFILMWIRE: The film program at Southwestern Illinois College is growing all the time, and as a result, we are looking to hire a part time instructor beginning fall semester, 2008. We’re looking for someone who can teach courses in production (moviemaking, video editing, documentary moviemaking, screenwriting) and film studies (film history, film [...]

48 Hour Film Project Screenings Open June 10th At The Tivoli

On June 6-8, 72 St. Louis filmmaking teams made short movies in 48 hours! The finished results from the KDHX-produced 48 Hour Film Project will be screened at the Tivoli Theatre June 10-12, with a “Best of” Screening on June 17. WHAT: 48 Hour Film Project Screenings WHEN: June 10-12, Shows at 7:00pm and 9:15pm [...]

Video Log of Life Along the Mississippi River – Editors Sought

SENT VIA THE STLFILMWIRE: I’m looking for video editors who would be interested in being part of a crew that documents a canoe trip down the Mississippi river. For students it could be a unique chance to build upon your portfolio. Or if you’ve got editing experience you might enjoy this adventurous project. Here are [...]

Lindenwood University Seeks Students For HD Studio Opportunities

SENT VIA THE STLFILMWIRE: Lindenwood University is looking for undergraduate students who want to do real graduate work and be part of our team. That person or persons will have the opportunity to work in our new HD studio (Avid spokespersons mentioned it at the NAB convention in Las Vegas this past week), use the [...]

The 3rd Annual Webster University Student Film Festival

The 3rd Annual Webster University Film Festival opens Saturday, May 3 at 7PM. This year’s selection of recent work from Webster’s talented film and video students proves to be even better than the last. A broad representation of genre and theme, the program is a strong showcase of some the School of Communication’s brightest minds. [...]

Youth Media Production Instructor

SENT VIA THE STLFILMWIRE: KDHX is looking to hire a Youth Media Production Instructor this summer: Youth Media Production Instructor Function Statement: KDHX instructors are working media artists who use the power of digital production to help young people fashion their own multi-media messages. Through music, video and computer technology, young people can create messages [...]