Tickets may also be purchased in advance at http://www.landmarktheaters.com/tickets. There is a $1 per-ticket service charge. For more information, including a list of the official selections, visit our website.

Since the information presented will also be interest to the artists, such as magicians and sculptors, and arts groups, such as theater organizations and dance troupes, who occupy ArtSpace, MCA attendees will get a chance to meet and to network with the artists, dancers, magicians, actors, actresses, etc. whose organizations are in this unique location.

The panel will feature:

* Anne Borman, MA, is the Editor of The Directory of Missouri Foundations, which is a reference guide tracking key leaders and $10 billion of assets held in charitable foundations in the state. She has a unique approach to raising funds for non-profits.
* Lisa Roth, who is the Annual Campaign Director at YMCA of Greater St. Louis, has 15 years of non-profit experience and 10 years of grant writing, special event and fundraising experience. She previously worked as a Grant Writer at Grants, Ink and was the Associate Executive Director at YMCA of Greater St. Louis – South City & Mid-County branches.
* Robert Wilcox is a member of the board of The Commission for Access and Local Original Programming (CALOP), which awards grants to independent filmmakers to create programs spotlighting our region’s art, culture, and history to air on cable television channels in University City and the surrounding area.
* And more . . .

With input from corporate media specialists, independent producers, and the Artists of ArtSpace, the evening’s discussion will present you with the latest trends in fundraising for the arts, including film. We’ll also tour ArtSpace’s studios and rehearsal spaces before the “After Glow,” which will follow at Fletcher’s Kitchen & Tap, also in Crestwood Court.

DATE: Wednesday, June 10
TIME: Networking at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm
COST:
MCA members = free
non-members = $10
students = $5
LOCATION:
ArtSpace at Crestwood Court! Look for the signs!
Crestwood Court is located at 109 Crestwood Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63126.

DIRECTIONS:
Just east of I-270 and I-44 on Watson Road.
##Take I-270 to I-44 East, then to Watson Road exit. Follow Watson 2 miles to the center.
##Take I-44 to Lindbergh exit, then to Watson exit, turn left. Follow Watson 2 miles to the center.
##Take I-70, I-55 or I-64/40 to I-270, to I-44, then to Watson Road exit. Follow Watson Road 2 miles to the center.

*Joshua Routh is a nationally recognized circus performer and the star of “Jadoo – A One Man Comedic Circus. Abra-Kid-Abra teaches and performs magic and related entertainment, such as juggling, balloon art, and clowning, and was one of the first arts groups to move into Artspace.

**In partnership with the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, the ownership and management of Crestwood Court have developed the ArtSpace program to foster growth and development in the St. Louis arts scene. ArtSpace at Crestwood Courts offers the mall’s resources, namely space, to local artists and arts groups and is transforming this once powerful retail destination into the epicenter of arts and culture in St. Louis. Not only does ArtSpace offer unique and affordable location options for artists, but with so many varied and talented people under one roof, the creative sparks are sure to fly. ArtSpace offers the arts community a chance to collaborate with each other, share resources, and engage the community in a breadth of cultural activities.

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 Commander.”

In 1990, Helen Elswit left a Wall Street career for her first gig in the movies–as a chauffeur for Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward during the production of “Mrs. and Mrs. Bridge.”

Robert Elswit came to the movie biz through the prestigious film program at the University of Southern California. He worked on the effects crew for such iconic productions as “E.T.’ and “Star Wars,” and he was the director of photography on such films as “Boogie Nights,” Punch-Drunk Love,” “Syriana” and “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

Tickets for the event, in Moore Auditorium at Principia College (whose hilltop campus is between Alton and Grafton) are free, but reservations are required. Contact Sue Fuller at the college (sue.fuller@principia.edu).

Hat tip to Joe’s Movie Lounge

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 Actress. Tammy is excited that her friend is soon to be married, and is a bridesmaid in the wedding party. 2 lines, SAG speaking role, works 4 days in late March.

Plucky Ticket Agent – 23-28 year old Caucasian Actress. The plucky ticket agent is described as perky, upbeat, innocent and very sweet. 3 lines, SAG speaking role, works one day in April.

Send resume and photo before Feb. 4th to JTcastingSTL@aol.com . Please list the role you are submitting for in the subject line of your email.

Sunday-Thursday, July 19-24, 2008
July 19: Filmmaking Seminar/Film Program, RAC
July 20-23: Film Programs, Tivoli Theatre
July 24: Closing-Night Awards Party, Blueberry Hill

The Filmmaking Seminar covers a nice range of topics:
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Panel #1 – Film on the Wide World Web
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Panel #2 – Distribution
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Panel #3 – Legal Issues in Filmmaking
4 – 6 p.m. Panel #4 – Producing Independent Features in St. Louis

The full schedule of films can be found on the website.

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 appreciation, and special topics in film) and possibly other courses down the road. A master’s degree in film is preferred.

Here is a link to the position announcement on the college website.

Southwestern is a great place to teach. Our facilities and equipment are fairly humble, but we have very motivated students. There are least five different teams of SWIC students in the 48 Hour Film
Challenge this year. Three of our students will have films in the upcoming St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. The school has been very supportive of the film program.

Feel free to write me directly if you have any questions (I run the film program) and pass this announcement along to anyone you know who might be interested. Thanks!

Dan

WHAT: 48 Hour Film Project Screenings
WHEN: June 10-12, Shows at 7:00pm and 9:15pm
WHERE: The Tivoli Theatre
6350 Delmar Blvd
St Louis, MO 63130

http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/St.Louis/TivoliTheatre.htm

HOW: Tickets ($7) may be purchased online:

Just select the appropriate date and time.

Group 1 will screen on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00pm.
Group 2 will screen on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:15pm.
Group 3 will screen on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00pm.
Group 4 will screen on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:15pm.
Group 5 will screen on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00pm.
Group 6 will screen on Thursday, June 12 at 9:15pm.

BEST OF SCREENING AND AWARDS CEREMONY will be on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:00pm.

We recommend buying advance tickets as many of the shows will sell out!

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 the details:

Video Log of Life Along the Mississippi River

Objective: To create a series of 30 minute long videos for broadcast on community television and available for free download on our website based on footage taken during a three month canoe trip down the entire length of the Mississippi river.

Time frame: Mid-August to mid-November, 2008

Further Details: This is an opportunity to be a part of a unique video experience. I plan on traveling the entire length of the Mississippi river and inviting people along the way to show me their towns and share their lives while recording it on video camera. It will be a gritty chance to record the fun and hardships of an environmentally green, no impact 2,200 mile trip down the entire country. I hope to record the changes in the river, landscape and social culture. At a minimum I would like to assemble a small group of people who would enjoy editing the footage that I send back into half hour segments to be broadcast on community television and downloaded via our website.

However, team members would also be welcome to join for part of the trip or meet along the way to help record the towns and people. It promises to be a fun experience and a chance to record for posterity the river at this period of time. It would also allow viewers who for various reasons could or
would never take this trip, experience it. The videos would be available free of charge to whoever would care to view them.

Cont Karl Palazzolo
Phone: 314-223-3275
Email: penguinking_98@yahoo.com

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 P2 tapeless format, train on a Grass Valley switcher, use robotic cameras in our 1200 seat theatre, use HMI lighting, have a Chapman Pee Wee dolly at their disposal, work on Avid’s iNEWS system, edit on Avid and Final Cut Pro, and possibly have access to the new Red camera system in a new Digital Media Arts program (still pending).

This new state-of-the art studio will be good to go in August/September 2008.

You could start before then. We are installing equipment now, and this summer we will begin training on the new formats. You could be a part of something special.

LU will be teaching convergence, backpack journalism, and writing for the web. We have Emmy award-winning writers and producers, former news anchors, and renowned documentary editors teaching classes. You will be able to write, produce, direct, and edit your own programs which might be shown on LUTV, our digital channel on Charter.

If this opportunity sounds like something you might be interested in, please call Peter Carlos at 636.949.4513 or email me at pcarlos@lindenwood.edu for an interview. Let’s do lunch.

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. Curated by the Webster Film & Video Society.

Please come check out our students’ work.

When: May 3rd 6pm reception, 7pm screening
Where: Winifred Moore Auditorium
What: 3rd Annual Webster University Student Film Festival!
Free Food & Drink, Live Piano Music to fit the theme (20s/silent film/jazz era), 17 short films all by different students including genres of comedy, drama, animation, experimental, and documentary film. All with classes of film 1, film 2, video 1, senior overview, animation 2, and independent student projects.
Why: To support student work, to network, to learn, and to see good old fashioned picture entertainment! There will also be many awards announced that night. 6 films have been chosen to be automatically accepted into the St. Louis Filmmaker’s Showcase this July.

Film selection this year:
Dan Allen (film 2, western-comedy): Misfire
Lindsey Sundboom (Senior Overview, drama): Spotlight Subside
Abby Hendren (film 2, mockumentary): Four Squares
Jennifer Stolzer (animation, comedy): Dog Park
Tim Maupin (film 1, drama): A Small World
Katie Hoyt (independent project, comedy): Weekend at Bernice’s
Zlatko Cosic (film 1, documentary): Bad Folk Story
Matt Murphy (experimental, advance cinematography): Avant-Garde
Josh Miller (video 1, comedy): Edward
Adam Huber (senior overview, drama): Wasteland
Josh Hawkins (advance cinematography, dark comedy experimental): Grim Life
Sarah Worner (film 2, drama): The Friend
Justin Loase (film 2, comedic drama or dark comedy): Cat Lady
Mark Willey (film 2, drama): Love is Strange
Ryan Wells (animation, comedy): Great Day to be a Fish
Brian Moncey (film 2, experimental): Anna
Ryan Doris (independent project, comedy): Two Fine Gentlemen Find a Dollar

Admission is free.

For more information visit the program website or the Webster Film Series website.

Winifred Moore Auditorium
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood
Webster Groves MO

The Webster University Film Series receives funding from the Regional Arts Commission; the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis; and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency