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Film Location Traffic Advisories......

None as of January 31, 2012

NEWS RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Chris Jay, Public Relations and Social Media Manager
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau
Office: (318) 429-0658
cjay@sbctb.org

January 17, 2012

Filmmaker to announce Louisiana Film Prize
“Haynesville” filmmaker Gregory Kallenberg will announces largest film contest of its kind at Jan. 26 event

SHREVEPORT, LA – One lucky filmmaker could receive the largest prize of its kind when a new short film contest launches in Shreveport on Jan. 26. “Haynesville” filmmaker Gregory Kallenberg will announce his new contest, the La. Film Prize Contest and Film Festival, at a press conference, 5 p.m., Jan. 26 at the Robinson Film Center. The press conference will be followed by a celebration during “The Last Martini,” a film industry networking event, held 6 to 8 p.m. at Robinson Film Center.

The La. Film Prize Contest and Festival invites filmmakers from all over the world to create and present a short film under one condition – it must be shot in Shreveport-Bossier. The winner will receive a grand prize of $50,000.

Filmmakers will have five months, from February 1 to July 9, to produce their film. Each filmmaker will be provided with an ambassador and a team of volunteers, resources and aids to help them with production, housing, promotional events and other needs during their stay. 

The top 20 films will be selected to promote and screen their film during the La. Film Prize Festival weekend, Oct. 12-14. The winner will be chosen based on the votes of a panel of expert judges from all over the country, as well as the vote of the filmmaker’s audience. Finalists are encouraged to heavily promote their project and enlist turnout support from friends, family and the public to heighten their chances of winning.     

Organizers hope the La. Film Prize will further grow and transform Shreveport-Bossier’s creative community, alongside the existing efforts of organizations like Moonbot Studios, Gorilla Design Studio, CoHabitat, Robinson Film Center and artspace.

“Ever since I returned to my hometown, I’ve wanted to find a way to help spur the ongoing evolution of our town into a creative mecca and give our city a national brand as a home to the creative class,” Kallenberg said. “As SXSW transformed Austin, the La. Film Prize will do the same for our region.”

Contact Gregory Kallenberg 318-213-6437 or visit www.lafilmprize.com to enter and learn more information about the La. Film Prize Contest and Festival.

 

 

NOTICE - SHREVEPORT, LA

A Shreveport film and animation studio is celebrating an Oscar nomination for it's first released animation project. Moonbot Studios animated short film, "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore," directed by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, is one of five animated short films that will be considered for outstanding film achievements of 2011 in the 84th Academy Awards,® which take place on February 26, 2012.
The newly opened Moonbot Studios is based in Shreveport, Louisiana and The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is the company's first released animation project.
The film's plot summary explains that it is "inspired, in equal measures, by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a poignant, humorous allegory about the curative powers of story. Using a variety of techniques (miniatures, computer animation, 2D animation) award winning author/ illustrator William Joyce and Co-director Brandon Oldenburg present a hybrid style of animation that harkens back to silent films and MGM Technicolor musicals. Morris Lessmore is old fashioned and cutting edge at the same time."

 Their iPad app based on the short film was named "App of the Year" by Apps Magazine, a UK based technology magazine.

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NOTICE

“All Worked Up” Is Casting Now!
We’re looking for out-going folks who are passionate and proud of what they do and are willing to show us the ropes when it comes to their job and what it takes to succeed when things get tough. We are currently casting people that work in a day-to-day job where they enforce rules, resolve conflict, and mediate rowdy folks who don't always want to hear what they have to say.

We’re filming with a wide variety of businesses and careers across the country. We are looking for all types of businesses and people to be on the show that deal with conflict while on the job.

Links to the show: http://www.trutv.com/video/all-worked-up/killer-cakes.html
http://www.trutv.com/video/all-worked-up/tina-brown-goes-down.html

Our goal is to show our featured characters in a positive light, to profile the business and highlight the professionalism of the staff but to also make our viewers aware of how stressful it can be when you're in charge of enforcing the rules.

The characters we highlight on All Worked Up are always the “good guys” so we want to film the staff diffusing roadblocks and problem solving in a professional way (they are always shown as the heroes).

Please contact zodiaktv.jj@gmail.com with your info and phot

 

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Press Release - Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle
Louisiana made cinematic history in 1918.  The silent motion picture “Tarzan of the Apes” was shot in Morgan City, LA.  It was the first feature-length, major motion picture made on location in the U. S.  It became one of the top six movies of the silent era and was one of the first to earn over one million dollars at the box office.  Its success opened the door for some 80 movie sequels; seven television shows and became the first character to be merchandised internationally.
These are just a few of the amazing facts and legends covered in a new documentary entitled “Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle.”  Al Bohl of Bossier City and his daughter Allison of Lafayette have worked for four years filming locations and interviewing actors, scholars, authors, collectors, fans and the family of Edgar Rice Burroughs.  The documentary investigates the belief that monkeys and apes still live in the jungles of the Atchafalaya River basin who are descendants of primates left behind after shooting the film.  It also discusses the killing of a lion on film, the German spy who worked on the crew, the use of African Americans as natives and why of all places Louisiana was chosen to make this film.
Al and Allison have also re-edited the original silent film “Tarzan of the Apes.”  Kermit Poling has written an all new orchestral score that breathes new life into the old movie.  The documentary and original film will be released in January 2012.
Tarzan of the Apes turns 100 years old in 2012.  Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. is planning an international celebration for the character.  While four new Tarzan films are in various stages of production, only this documentary will be released for the centennial.  Beginning on April 12, 2012, a year-long exhibition on “Tarzan of the Apes” will open at the Louisiana State Museum in Patterson, LA.  The first festival honoring Tarzan in the character’s history will be on April 13 and 14 in Morgan City, LA.
Al Bohl is the art director for Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center.  Mr. Bohl has written and illustrated numerous books.  His textbook “Guide to Cartooning” is used in schools around the country. He won best new television show idea at the 2008 international animation festival in Ottawa, Canada.  This led to a development deal with 9 Story Entertainment to produce and distribute his half hour animated tv show “Way Out There!”
Allison Bohl is a rising star as a cinematographer and filmmaker.  She has won several awards for her documentaries and music videos.  She was chosen as the 2007 filmmaker of the year in Louisiana for her documentary “I Always Do My Collars First.”  Her newest documentary “King Crawfish” has been playing regularly on the Biography Channel.  She just completed directing a television show pilot entitled “Louisiana Crossroads.”

 

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BAM Casting is now casting EXTRAS for the Feature Film

"SNITCH"

starring Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) & Susan Sarandon
OPEN CASTING CALL-FREE TO THE PUBLIC (paid positions available)

DATE/TIME: Saturday November 19th - 12PM to 8PM
LOCATION: 725 Milam St. Shreveport, LA 71101 (Daleʼ Talent Agency)
BRING: 4x6 CURRENT photo of yourself

Seeking the following types-all ethnicity's to work as background extras:

STAND INS-experience preferred Dwayne Johnson-bald or shaved head, 6ʼ5", Female brunette, 5ʼ7"

Snitch is shooting in Shreveport December 3rd to Mid January. PAID positions. If you cannot make the open casting call, please email a CURRENT photo, your name, address, cell & home phone number, email address, age, ethnic appearance, gender, height, weight, eye color, hair color to: snitchextras@gmail.com OR visit www.bamcastingla.com

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Boomtown Film & Music Festival 2012

BEAUMONT, Texas – Boomtown Film & Music Festival is accepting submissions for entry. There is no entry fee. The competition is open to anyone wishing to submit a short or even feature-length film for consideration. It's completely free for filmmakers to have their work judged in the competition and possibly screened during the festival at the Dishman Art Museum in the Lamar University campus.

The festival will take place on February 24-25, 2012 and all rules for entry can be found on their web site at Boomtownfestival.com/submissions.

Bryan Lee
Festival Director
Boomtown Film & Music Festival 2012
http://www.boomtownfestival.com
http://facebook.com/boomtownfestival

PRESS RELEASE

Shreveport, Louisiana
October 27, 2011

Local Movie Script A Hit In Britain

"Without The Boys", a script by Shreveport resident Joey Kent, has received important recognition from a premier film festival in Europe. Brian Lewis, festival coordinator for The Newport International Film Festival in Wales, Great Britain, informed Kent the script had made it into the final rounds of competition for Best Screenplay at this year's upcoming festival. While the script failed to capture the lone prize for Best Screenplay, being among the Official Finalists in the competition is a high honor. "We really enjoyed Without The Boys and were impressed with the high quality throughout.," Lewis shared in his letter to Kent. "We hope it goes on to get made soon!" This is the third film festival award for the Shreveport script and its first international recognition. Based on the original concept by fellow Shreveport resident Wes Usie, "Without The Boys" is a romantic comedy set in this area, and Usie hopes to begin production on the project next summer.

PRESS RELEASE

Shreveport, La.
10/4/11

Shreveport screenwriter Joey Kent has scored again with his latest movie script, "Without The Boys", a romantic comedy based on an original story by fellow Shreveport resident Wes Usie. The screenplay tells the story of Ryan Sinclair, an all-American male who finally finds true love and purpose when a tragic motorcycle accident steers his life in a different direction. "Without The Boys" recently received an Honorable Mention at this year's Los Angeles Movie Awards and an Award of Merit from the Skyfest Film & Script Festival in North Carolina, and will continue to compete in numerous film festivals throughout October and November. The duo has already received a commitment from Golden Globe nominee, actor Timothy Bottoms ("The Last Picture Show"), for the role of Ryan's dad, patriarch Ward Sinclair, and they hope to begin filming next summer.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North LA Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Opens this Weekend!

Shreveport, LA – September 14, 2011

The 3rd North Louisiana Gay & Lesbian Film Festival opens Friday, September 16 and runs through Thursday, September 22 at the Robinson Film Center in downtown Shreveport, LA, with celebrity guest Bruce Vilanch.

Opening weekend features:

Tickets for all events and films can be purchased at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., 318-459-4122) or online at www.robinsonfilmcenter.org (click on Movies then Special Events for the Festival Schedule and ticket sales).  For additional information see the film festival web site: www.nlglff.org.

The film festival is sponsored by PACE, “People Acting for Change and Equality,”  north Louisiana’s leading advocacy organization for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community (www.pacelouisiana.org).

Contact information

Baylor Boyd, Film Festival Chair
318-402-6601
baylor_boyd@yahoo.com

PRESS RELEASE 9/10/11
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shreveport, LA – Pictergy Entertainment President Tim DeWayne announced today that Emmy award winning actress Lynn Whitfield has been added to the cast of DeWayne’s upcoming film production One More River To Cross in the lead female role of Rosetta Harris.  Whitfield, best known for her Golden Globe nominated role as Josephine Baker in HBO’s The Josephine Baker Story, and starring roles in Madea’s Family Reunion, Eve’s Bayou, Stepmom, Kings of the Evening, and The Women, will star alongside Academy award winning actor Louis Gossett, Jr. in the film which is scheduled to begin shooting next spring in Shreveport, Washington D. C. and New Orleans.  The project will mark the directorial debut of Shreveport native DeWayne.  Co-written by fellow Shreveporter Joey Kent, the script has already captured eight screenplay awards at film festivals worldwide, and with a budget in excess of $26 million, it will be far and away the most expensive independent movie ever written and produced locally.  For more information on this project, please visit the website for the film at www.onemorerivertocross.com .

For Immediate Release

June 6, 2011
Kelly Warner, Executive Director
Bossier Arts Council
Office: 318-741-8310, Cell: 318-470-497
 www.bossierarts.org

SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER BEST SCREENPLAY  COMPETITION  

(Bossier City, LA) The Bossier Arts Council and Fairfield Studios has launched the Shreveport-Bossier Best Screenplay Competition taking now until the winner is announced during the Red River Revel on October 9th at 7:30pm Main Stage.  The Shreveport-Bossier Best Screenplay Competition is an effort to showcase the contributions of the movie and entertainment industry in Shreveport-Bossier with a competition to find the best screenplay to be made into a short film produced by Fairfield Studios and other Sponsors.  

Contestants will have until August 31st to submit their screenplay to the SBShortFilms.net Website.  Winner will be picked by a combination of viewer votes and a celebrity judging panel.  The main stipulations of the contest are the all contestants must live within the SB area and the screenplay must represent Shreveport-Bossier in a positive manner.

“Better Angels” the shortfilm based on last year’s winning screenplay, will premier at the Robinson Film Center this fall.  Visit sbshortfilms.net for more information.

Upcoming Training Opportunity

Venue: NOVAC Training Center
Address: 532 Louisa Street, New Orleans
Phone: 504-940-5780
Google Map

When “time is money” making your directorial decisions ahead of time is key, particularly as an indie filmmaker. Whether you are shooting your next picture with a Red Epic Camera, 35mm or an iPhone, every decision you make ahead of time will save you time AND money, and when you are going indie, time is something money can’t buy.

At the Pre-Viz Pop-Up you’ll learn the key pre-visualization techniques used by the leading directors and art departments of major motion pictures. More than just a lecture, this is a hands-on class that will give you the skills you need to nail down the visual elements of your story.

Taught by accomplished set designer and pre-visualization artist, Randall Wilkins (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Straw Dogs, Super 8, Tron, Social Network, Benjamin Button) Pre-Viz Pop-Up will cover topics like:

You will also be able to study photographs, models and drawings from feature films such as The Social Network, Tron and others to examine the filmmaker’s process in deciding how a location was shot.

What You’ll Need: Though NOVAC has computers handy, we encourage you to bring your own laptop on which you can download the free software (Sketch-Up) from which the Mr. Wilkins will be instructing and demonstrating.

Tuition Cost Includes: $75 for NOVAC Members and $125 for everyone else includes full day of pre visualization technique with set designer and pre visualization artist, Randall Wilkins; a $250 value in Los Angeles.

NEW REALITY SHOW......

We have another reality show opportunity, this time it involves small business owners across the nation - I hope you can help me spread the word. The show is Bloomberg The Mentor and is its 2nd Season. The show can give a small business a big boost. To qualify, businesses need to have a MINIMUM of 5 FULL-TIME employees.

This is a documentary style show that will simply feature an owner with his/her business. They will follow them through the process of meeting a mentor and CEO/business titan that will give them advice on how to take their business to the next level with great exposure and advice, at no cost! Past episodes can be seen with the link below. Please call Rebecca Reczek if you have any questions or need more information. Your help in reaching out, will be greatly appreciated. Rebecca can be reached directly at,818.321.4756 or rrcasting@gmail.com.

PRESS RELEASE
Academy Award Winning Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Signs On To Local Film Project

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 Shreveport, LA  - May 12, 2011

Shreveport filmmakers Tim DeWayne and Joey Kent received yet another big boost this week for their screenplay “One More River To Cross” with the formal announcement that Academy Award winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. (“An Officer And A Gentleman”) has attached himself to the project as both actor and producer.   Director Tim DeWayne pitched the outline for the story to Gossett last fall and the veteran actor immediately took an interest.  “Lou understood the potential of the film and embraced the issues involved,” recounted DeWayne.  “He said ‘Get me a script’, and that’s when I approached Joey with the project.”
Screenwriter Joey Kent and DeWayne had already seen their first script collaboration, “The Olive Branch” win accolades at film festivals when this concept was presented.  “All Tim had to say was that Louis Gossett was waiting on a script and I got busy!” said Kent.  “Three weeks later, the script was complete and on its way back to Gossett.  From outline to script to major talent signing on, all in less than five months, really has been a rocket ride for us.  And it’s not over yet!”

“I am excited about this project,” Gossett said from his home in Malibu, California, “and look forward to working with [Director] Tim DeWayne.”

Louis Gossett Jr. will play the male lead of Jesse Harris in “One More River To Cross”, and he has begun circulating the script among a strong list of Hollywood actresses for the coveted lead female role of his wife, Rosetta Harris.  The story takes place in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and through a series of flashbacks, ties the injustices suffered during Katrina to the not so distant past in the Civil Rights movement.  Visit the website for the movie for more details:  www.onemorerivertocross.com .