Lou Reda Productions, an established historical documentary production company and film archive, is looking for a full time film archivist to start immediately.

No experience necessary, but strong interest / background in history a must.

Duties include logging and prepping archival footage for broadcast documentaries.

Please apply to:
Scott L. Reda
Lou Reda Productions
Easton, PA
email- scott@louredaproductions.com
ph- 610-258-2957

Hey guys,

Meeting Thursday clearly!!

A couple things we will be discussing!!

—SICK, if anyone has any questions or concerns..mainly for those not done shooting, but for those who have, we will talk about editing the pieces.
—QUICK N DIRTY–where, when, and submissions! BRING anything you want to submit to thursday’s meeting!
—Pro-choice psuedo project for next semester…just discussing the possibility!

Yey, see y’all Thursday!!

Alana

I’m sending this again because I never saw it come through the list and I don’t know if it ever did.

Jarred Marlatt needs some filmmakers to help with a show he’s doing (which I hope hasn’t passed already!) He explains that it “revolves around the story of a man and his insanity. The story takes place after World War II and examines the often-blurry line between reality and dreams. Many scenes require video and often have characters walk off stage and onto the screen. Because of technological nature of the show, we would like to extend a request to the MFA for at least two camera operators, a video editor, and a sound/lighting person. If interested, they could get in contact with me directly at jm232346@muhlenberg.edu, or through my Stage Manager Jean-Marie at JS233042@gws3.muhlenberg.edu. If this could be relayed to the MFA that would be a big help.”

FC

I’m participating in a major Do It Yourself Video conference in early Feb (more info here: http://www.video24-7.org/.) The organizers want to make a quick and dirty film as an introduction to the conference, and so are asking for as many people as possible to submit video of themselves or others reading the following script. (Link and text below:)

I’m emailing you guys who have made Quick and Dirty movies or answered MFA weekly challenges to find out if any of you can/would film yourselves or someone else, either with a webcamera or a digital camera (you can record in quicktime with an Isight, for instance.)

The deadline is THIS Thursday, though, so it’s seriously quick and dirty! I just thought one of you guys might want to come play. Creativity is welcome–you can read or perform or do anything else with the script.

If you want to, you can upload the footage to sendspace (sendspace.com) and send me a link and I’ll send it on to DIY.

Cheers,

FC

LINK TO SCRIPT!

http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dd96rf5x_0dstcznff

TEXT OF SCRIPT!

What is Do-It-Yourself Video?

DIY video surrounds us 24/7.

DIY video is a camera in your pocket.

DIY video doesn’t ask permission.

DIY video corrects the identities of the powers that be.

DIY video builds friendships and communities.

DIY video makes culture by appropriating culture.

DIY video is youth voice.

DIY video empowers the margins to shout out to the world.

DIY video tells our stories about the media we love.

DIY video doesn’t believe in gatekeepers.

DIY video is a desktop revolution for independent artists.

DIY video knocks down walls and builds bridges.

DIY video is the media we make on our own terms.
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Machinima is short for “machine cinema.” It uses video game graphics technology to make animation within a real time virtual 3D environment. Machinima takes many forms: makers can film what’s happening in game worlds, choreograph scenes using game players and sets, or hack game engines to make new visual effects.

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Anime Music Videos, or AMVs for short, remix Japanese animation with different soundtracks, usually popular Western music. AMVs are about overseas fans telling their own story using the visual material of Japanese popular culture.

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Vidding is grassroots filmmaking where found footage, usually television shows or movies, is edited to music. These “vids” or “songvids,” comment on, critique, or otherwise interpret the originals.

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Political Remix is a way for creators to change the meaning of mainstream videos to talk back to commercial media and power. Remixers repurpose messages and twist them back on themselves to challenge, transform or subvert the system that created them.
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Today’s activist media borrows from previous generations of film and video activism, but has been revitalized by the new possibilities of digital cameras, editing and distribution systems. Media activists can now compete with corporate news sources in telling their side of the story about issues, events and movements.

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Videoblogging or “vlogging” can be defined as publishing video on a blog, though some videobloggers would more broadly describe it as simply personal, diy, online video. In 2004, videoblogging broke down the barriers to traditional video distribution inspiring the widespread virus that is online video.

Hello again,

As I mentioned at the meeting last week, the film studies program will be starting a broadcast film review program this fall. This involves having student reviewers who will see films before the release date, then write and record reviews to be broadcast Friday nights on WMUH and also podcast.

We’re looking for a pool of about 10 reviewers, including one coordinator, to do this. You would write a review about once a month or so (assuming two get written a week).

The only catch is that some of the films might require going to Philadelphia, since that is where the preview screenings are. If you don’t have a car or access to one, we might be able to match you up with someone who does, so don’t let that exclude you.

You’ll get some training, a great resume addition, and a small “scholarship” to go with it. (Don’t think “pay your tuition” scholarship, think “pay for 1 textbook” scholarship)

To apply, you need to submit an application by campus mail by next Friday. Basically, you should explain why you think you should be chosen, describe any background or experience you have, including Muhlenberg film courses, and tell us how this will help you in the future.

Experience is not necessary – we’re primarily looking for people who are responsible, engaged, and enthusiastic. A passion for writing is a big plus.

Submit your application letters to Professor McEwan by campus mail or drop them off in Walson Hall (that little tiny brick building behind the science building) before Friday, September 21.

Good luck,
Professor McEwanfi

Here’s some info for a documentary film competition some of you may be interested in!

Please check your e-mail for a pdf copy of this information and an application form.

First Person Arts’
Five-Day Doc Competition
Filmmaker Guidelines
First Person Arts and Scribe Video Center are pleased to announce that
applications for First Person’s new Five-Day, Five Minute Doc Competition are
now being accepted. All applications are due by Friday, September 21st.
Theme and Rules
Filmmakers are invited to compete by making a documentary on the theme
Object of my Affection. Each participating filmmaker will be challenged to
make a film about an assigned subject and an object with great significance
to that person. (Subjects will be selected by First Person Arts and Scribe
Video Center and assigned to the filmmakers on the basis of geographic
proximity and scheduling compatibility.)
The competition will begin with a meeting on the evening of Friday,
September 28, at which all filmmakers will be matched with and meet their
subjects. They will then have the next five days to complete a documentary
of no longer than five minutes. Completed films must be submitted to First
Person Arts by 10 AM on October 3. Films must be submitted in two formats
– one on mini-DV (for editing and projection) and one DVD (for screening by
judges). Filmmakers must have access to their own equipment for shooting
and editing.
Judging
All submissions will be reviewed by a team of judges including Steven Rea
and Maria Teresa Rodriguez. Winners will be notified by October 24.
Publication and Presentation
Up to 10 films will be selected to be screened at the First Person Festival on
November 7). All films submitted will also be considered for television
screening after the festival.
Prizes
The top three winners will receive prizes of equipment and supplies.
To enter
Please fill out an application form with your name, address, contact info and
a short bio. The application fee is $10.00.
Send your completed application, along with a $10 payment (money order or
bank-certified check payable to First Person Arts) to:
Filmmaker Application
First Person Arts
One South Broad Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
If you are submitting your application online, please send it as an attachment
to an email in a Word document (.doc) format with the subject line
Filmmaker to filmmaker@firstpersonarts.org. You must mail in the $10
payment or pay online at www.firstpersonarts.org.
To be eligible, your application must be received by Friday,
September 21.