SEFA

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE NEWER MEMBERS

2009-05-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

Jason
Louisville, KY
kristi mccune
Santa Monica, CA
Derrick Bryant
Havre De Grace, MD
Eerie Horror Film Festival
Edinboro, PA
Angelique Jessica Verbarg
Cincinnati, OH
Timothy Stewart
Saint Louis, MO
Jeffrey Gator Henry
Charlotte, NC
Loreen
Honolulu, HI
Brad Hagedorn
Lexington, KY
Dale Basescu
Asa
Josie Burgin Lawson
Decatur, GA
Robert M. Powers II
White River Junction, VT
Sam Drog
Woodstock, GA
Dan Kneece
Venice, CA
tom stedham
Tuscaloosa, AL
Michelle Elliott
Newton, NC
Andy Wells
Raleigh, NC
Beth Fulton
Atlanta, GA
Joshua Ryan Fisher
Fairfield, OH
Tara Epplen

CHECK OUT THESE 15 MEMBERS

2009-03-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo - Cincinnati, OH
Diane - Austin, TX
Javier C. Rivera - Austin
Crystal Segura - Austin, TX
David Omar - Austin, TX
Michael Tisdale - Myrtle Beach, SC
Heather - Norcross, GA
Franky Coronado - Austin, TX
Evelyn Hively - Chattanooga, TN
Caleb Schirmer Cincinnati, OH
Eric Koske Atlanta, GA
bennetthepburn Norcross, GA
Mark Rudge Atlanta, GA
Tamara Gregory Georgetown, KY
Patrick Cranford Antioch, TN

SAY HI!

2009-02-24T07:42:00.000-08:00

Each week, I am going to post 15 profiles from MySEFA. Make sure you "Say Hi!"

FEATURED MEMBER - Theresa Meeker

2008-12-18T19:53:00.000-08:00

MySEFA PAGE = Theresa Meeker

Growing up in five different countries, Theresa Meekerʼs diverse upbringing has fashioned her into a Deanʼs list student. Whether an engaging actress or tempting model, Theresa delves into each character role with charm. Always honest, faithful, and innovative, Theresaʼs professional ethics make her a highly recommended work partner. Theresa began training at the young age of four with local ballet and theatre with the Caltex American Theatre at Caltex oil camp Rumbai, Indonesia. She continued theatre through high school playing Juliet on stage at Saint Cecilia Theatre. After modeling for print ads in the South East, doing production assistant work for Keith Urban Live and Trace Adkins Live, and appearing in a cancer benefit runway fashion show, Theresa was cast in three music videos and three commercial ads.. In 2007 after completing an internship with actor Kevin Sorbo on Fire From Below in French Lick, Indiana, as a driver and personal assistant, Theresa decided to further her training in New York City at Michael Howard Studio for Film and TV and Larry Singer Studio for voice and scene study. Currently as a filmmaker, model, actress and artist, Theresa Meeker lives on Music Row, attends Middle Tennessee State University, and spends time in Los Angeles.

Projects Worked on: all in bio and on resume

- Intern as driver for actor Kevin Sorbo on FIRE FROM BELOW in French Lick, Indiana
- Production assistant for KEITH URBAN LIVE and TRACE ADKINS LIVE with Regina Moore Casting
- Commercial actress for DORITOS INTERVENTION, PIPSTALK.COM, and FRESH AIR BOOKS ads
- Music Video model as lead in Luke Bryan's WE RODE IN TRUCKS
- Print model for Levi Strauss 150 WAYS I WEAR MY LEVIS charity for eating disorders coalition, & print model for OLD TIME POTTERY newspaper ad
- FUSION 2008 runway model for cancer benefit

OTHER LINKS:
Resume available at LA CASTING
My Home OFFICAL WEBSITE
Personal Contact MYSPACE
IMDb IMDB

Agency
International Model and Talent Agency
1901 Ave of the Stars, Ste 200
Century City, California 90067

GET READY FOR MySEFA!

2008-12-17T13:35:00.000-08:00

Announcing MySEFA!

Do you like MySpace? Facebook? Those are cool. But what about a social network designed for filmmakers here in the SouthEast? Join your friends over at MySEFA!
It is free and you can do everything you can do on FaceBook and MySpace.

See you there!

WELCOME TO SEFA

2008-11-18T05:14:00.000-08:00

SEFA is a networking site for filmmakers by filmmakers. While it is true that we primarily focus on the South East, we have members from all over the world. Take a look around, join (it's free) and see what/who you can discover

Quick Links:

WHO IS SEFA, WHAT DO YOU DO? ANSWER
HOW DO I JOIN? JUST CLICK HERE
HOW DO I BECOME A FEATURED MEMBER? ANSWER
HOW DO I DO A LINK EXCHANGE? ANSWER
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU? ANSWER

Note: The SEFA website is getting a makeover. It is a little ugly right now but stay tuned.

FROM THE DREAM TO THE SILVER SCREEN

2008-08-26T23:33:00.000-07:00

FROM A SEFA MEMBER:

ACTING SEMINAR

April Asaro will be hosting an acting seminar for the beginning actor/actress or anyone interested in getting into an acting career. Many people of all ages want to get into the glamorous world of show biz but don't know where to start. From The Dream To The Silver Screen Seminars will take you on a journey from your dreams step by step until you are working on a set. This FREE seminar will cover such subjects as getting an agent, interviews, the importance of being on time, contracts, headshots-the actors calling card, resumes, agent fees, casting calls, auditions, scams, casting directors-the gate keepers to Hollywood and many other subjects. This seminar is a must for everyone interested in acting. There will be a question and answer period. No one is too old or too young to start a career in the world of show biz. Attending this seminar will not guarantee you work.

Guest speaker will be Sherman Carmichael of Carmichael Entertainment, Parent company for Carmichael Talent, Carmichael Casting, Carmichael Locations, and Carmichael Photography.

Carmichael has been in the entertainment business for 22 years. 12 years as a model agent, 10 years as a talent agent and 26 years as a photographer.

http://sctalent.tripod.com .The seminar will be held at Bazen's Restaurant : 704 S Irby Street ; Florence, SC. Saturday, September 6th 2008, from 5pm-8:30pm.

There will be a short dinner break around 7pm. Each individual responsible for own meal.

Contact April Asaro to reserve a seat. By Phone : 843-307-1297 ; by email : aasaro3@gmail.com.

STAY TUNED

2008-08-26T23:31:00.001-07:00

SEFA is working on some big things for SE Filmmakers. We have been very busy lately and it is all about to pay off. So stay tuned and active!

FEATURED MEMBER - MAHRI SHELTON

2008-06-11T20:25:00.000-07:00

User name: mahris
Contact: mahri32@hotmail.com

I was born in Baltimore Maryland, but I lived most of my young life in different cities all around Florida. I started acting at the age of six when I began going door to door performing plays I wrote myself. Gradually, that lead to bigger things and I participated in school plays and drama in High School. When I started college at Florida State University, I acted in student films for the film school. I realized I really enjoyed it, so I got an agent and acted professionally for a year before graduating and taking on a stressful career in retail, and later, state and federal government to pay the bills.

Now, some years later, I have decided to work on my dream of being an actor and plunge into acting full force. I have been taking classes at Film Actors Studio in Charlotte, NC with Lon Bumgarner (I can't say enough great things about Lon and the talented people at FAST) and I have been acting in Independent and student films. SEFA actually helped me get my first acting gig in this area with "6 Degrees of Desperation." I saw a post about the Columbia team needing zombies for their segment and I was off with my family to Columbia. I had a blast and knew I was making the right decision to focus on film acting. A few months ago I got my first "speaking" role in a feature film called "Highway Hunters" (now called "Shotgun Kiss"). I have landed more speaking roles since and I am loving every minute of it. I am living proof that you are never too old to start fresh and work on making your dreams come true :)

Stats/ Film Credits/Training

Agent: Talent One, Anne Greene- 919-872-4828

Eyes: L- Green/Blue, R- Green/Blue with brown Height: 5’9”
Hair: Blonde Dress Size: 4/6
Age range: 30-40
__________

Film/Television

FAYETTEVILLE - Lead - North Carolina School of the Arts
SHOTGUN KISS - Supporting - Dirty South Filmz
MADNESS (pre-prod) - Day Player - HoBo Productions
THE PROJECT (pre-prod) - Supporting - Venture Productions
TIMING (Trailer) - Featured - A. Blaine Miller (Dir.)
6 DEGREES OF DESPERATION - Tribal Zombie - HoBo Productions
CIGARETTE - Lead - Florida State University Film
HAND OF GOD - Supporting - Florida State University Film
THE DREAM - Supporting - Florida State University Film

Industrial

TERRY’S STORY - Lead - Free Style Productions

Training

Film Actors Studio- Lon Bumgarner Subtext Film Acting
Film Actors Studio-Lon Bumgarner Technique
Maxann Crotts-Harvey Film Industry and Acting Workshop
Set Five Models and Talent Auditioning Workshop
Introduction to Film Tallahassee Community College

FEATURED MEMBER - ROB TOBIN

2008-06-10T21:02:00.000-07:00

Rob’s script “The Camel Wars” is in pre-production with director John McTiernan (“Die Hard,” “Predator” “Hunt for Red October”).

Rob is a screenwriter, script doctor, writing coach, author of “How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies,” (Xlibris Press) and “The Screenwriting Formula” (Writers Digest). He has sold both features and sitcoms. Rob is a frequent speaker at film festivals and conferences and Creative Screenwriting Magazine recently produced two of Rob’s instructional screenwriting DVDs.

Rob rewrote “Across the Red Line,” a sports feature for the Cannell Studios; the treatment for “Guard of Honor,” (from the best-selling novel) for Midnight Soldiers; the treatment for “The A-Team” for Cannell; rewrote the western farce “Zen Cowboy” for Triad Films; and the sitcom pilot “Time for Joy” for Riviera Entertainment.

Rob is a former VP of Writers Boot Camp. As a story analyst, he read 5,000+ screenplays for Goldwyn, Spelling, Interscope, TriStar, TriMark and HBO, et al. He helped establish a feature film department for Stephen J. Cannell (“The A-Team,” “Hunter,” “The Commish”).

“Rob Tobin provided invaluable advice, support and encouragement in the writing of a screenplay which led directly to a staff writing position in television. I could not have done it without him.”
- Jonathan R. Hiatt, Writer-producer, “City of Angels” and “Philly” (Steven Bochco Productions) and “MEDS.”

“I consulted with Rob on an original screenplay entitled ‘Ballistic,’ and on my novel, ‘Mortal Sin.’ Rob is blessed with a unique combination of skills in matters both literary and cinematic. His creative instincts are first-rate.”
- Paul Levine, Best-selling novelist

“Rob is as fine a script analyst as any I have worked with, and has helped me enormously with script analysis, story notes and script editing.”
- Wayne S. Williams, Producer, “Toy Soldiers.”

“If you want to read a fantastic book about screenwriting, check out, “How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies.”
- Howard Meibach, Hollywoodlitsales

“How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies) is the clearest, most compelling book on screenwriting that I have ever come across.”
- Nick Dunning, British Screenwriting Institute

Rob is available for screenwriting, script doctoring and development work as well as lecturing, workshops and individual coaching and consulting. He can be reached at 714-717-4289 or scripts@earthlink.net.

BOOKS:
“How to Write High Structure, High Concept Movies” (Xlibris Press).
“Screenwriting: The Formula” (Writers Digest Books, due spring ’07).
“Quebracho.”
“The Statue Moves.”
“Living With Angels, Book One of the God Wars Series.”

DVDs:
“The Seven Essential Elements of a Successful Screenplay” (Creative Screenwriting Magazine, produced 2005)
“Credible Dialogue” (Creative Screenwriting Magazine, produced 2006)

SCRIPTS:
“Camel Wars” Iraq War feature drama in pre-production with director John McTiernan (“Die Hard,” “Hunt for Red October,” “Predator”).
“Better Than Human,” feature drama written for Living Earth Productions.
“Across the Red Line,” a comedy/action feature sold to the Cannell Studios.
“Guard of Honor,” treatment sold to Cannell Studios and Midnight Soldiers Prods.
“Zen Cowboy,” a feature comedy sold to Triad Films. In turnaround.
“Time for Joy,” sitcom pilot and one episode sold to Riviera Entertainment.
“I Love Ludo,” half-hour sitcom pilot, written for Bu West Productions.
“Chasing Steven Spielberg,” winner, 2004 Telluride Indiefest, quarter finalist 2006 Page Screenwriting Competition, quarter finalist 2006 American Scriptpimp screenwriting competition.
“On the DL,” aka “Balls of Different Sizes,” semi-finalist 2004 Project Greenlight, semi-finalist 2006 American Screenwriting Competition, optioned by CIV Productions.
“Back to the Garden,” quarter-finalist 2004 American Screenwriting, 2006 Page screenwriting competition.
“The Server,” quarter-finalist 2004 American Screenwriting Competition.
“Truthies,” quarter-finalist, 2005 Screenwriting Expo Screenwriting Competition.
“God Wars: Living with Angels”
“Just Imagine”
“The Statue Moves”
“Plains, Twains and Horsies”
“Sweetheart”
“IPO”
“O’Reilly and Fitz”
“Living with Angels,” Episode One of the “God Wars” trilogy.
TV specs available as writing samples: “Ally McBeal,” “Mad About You” and “Seinfeld.”

FILM AND TELEVISION DEVELOPMENT:
Interpreter Films & Management/Writers Boot Camp, VP of Development.
Stephen J. Cannell Studios, Director of Development, Motion Picture Division.
Work included doing script rewrites and polishes.
Davis Entertainment, Director of Development
Freddie Fields Productions, Story Editor
TriStar, Interscope, Spelling, Turner, HBO, Goldwyn, et al., Free-lance story analyst

EDUCATION
U. of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
M.A. in Professional Writing
U. of Victoria, Canada Victoria, B.C.
B.A. in Creative Writing

FEATURED MEMBER - Darryl D. Moore, Sr.

2008-06-10T20:52:00.000-07:00

On June 25, 1969, in Fayetteville, NC... comedian/actor/writer Darryl Moore was born and the world would NEVER be the same!!! . The youngest of three children, he had a “UNIQUE” childhood. His parents are SOUTHERN BAPTIST working class people and his father is a retired Army Sergeant so you can imagine what that was like. Darryl never seemed to find his niche in this world until he grabbed a microphone and got onstage. Being onstage is like breathing fresh air for him. When he is onstage, comedy is his refuge. GOD has blessed him to be able to chase his dreams. Darryl’s brand of comedy is an IN YOUR FACE STYLE to say the least. He talks about REAL life!!! Relationships with crazy ladies, the police, politics, racism, or whatever GOD feels like letting him talk about will be in his show. As Darryl puts it, “I am NOT politically correct at all. I tick off EVERYBODY!!! At my age, I have earned the right to say what I want to say as long as it doesn't hurt anybody!!!”

Darryl Moore has been doing comedy since 2004. Back in September of that year, while at a fashion show with fellow members of the Ruff Ryders Motorcycle Club, he encountered Comedian J. Anthony Brown. Darryl was standing around telling jokes with his friends and Mr. Brown overheard him. Mr. Brown asked Darryl if he had ever done comedy and at the time Darryl had not been onstage. His fellow Ruff Ryders had been trying to coax him into getting onstage. Mr. Brown told him that he should give it a try and see what happens. Darryl took his advice and has not looked back. That same month, Darryl performed at Cafe 290 on the Griffy2K Variety Show. His brand of comedy is VERY in your face and as far away from being Politically Correct as you can be without getting locked up. Currently Darryl is acting full-time. Acting got into Darryl’s blood so he has branched out into that arena. To date, Darryl has appeared in over ten film projects, two commercials, four television shows, and two stage plays. The number keeps growing! It doesn’t stop with that since Darryl has now began to work behind the camera as well with a recent venture as a Production Assistant on a SAG project titled “SHAKE” and Extras Casting Assistant on the TV series “Yellow Cry”. Also, he is completing his one man stage play based on his autobiography titled "FEEL MY PAIN".

EMAIL
DARRYL'S WEBSITE

BOOKING
BOOKING EMAIL
BOOKING WEBSITE

IMDB - LINK

LINKS TO SAMPLE REELS

Comedy
RED CARPET CURVES 2008

Acting
Atlanta Homicide
ATLANTA HOMICIDE

Night of the Jackals Trailer
NIGHT OF THE JACKALS

Dealman Advertising
DEALMAN ADVERTISING

THE SIGNAL (SEFA MEMBERS INVOLVED!)

2008-06-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

FROM CHERI CHRISTIAN:

Hello All,

Mark this day on your calendar ladies and gentleman. The Signal our “little” movie from Atlanta has gone to Sundance, been release in theatres nationwide and as of today is now on DVD and Blu-Ray. You can buy it anywhere DVD's are sold (Best Buy*, Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, etc.) and rented (Blockbuster Video, Hollywood Video, Movie Gallery, Netflix, etc.). The DVD is stocked with a ton of special features, including:

- Deleted scenes Inside Terminus
- Inside Terminus: The Making of The Signal
- Signal breakdown
- Transmission Intro
- Transmission 14: Technical Difficulties
- Transmission 23: The Return
- Transmission 37: Crosstown Traffic
- The Hap Hapgood Story (Short Film) "The Signal"
- Director's commentary

*Also, for a limited time Best Buy is offering an exclusive limited edition DVD 2-disc set.
Included on this extra disc are the special features:

- THE HISTORY OF THE SIGNAL CREW
- FROM IDEA TO SCREENPLAY
- SHOOTING THE SIGNAL
- THE WEAPONS AND VISUAL EFFECTS OF TERMINUS
- SUNDANCE AND BEYOND

Thanks for your continued support,
Cheri Christian
www.cherichristian.com

USC STUDENTS CALL FOR CAST FOR INDIE SHORT ‘MERIDIAN’

2008-06-03T12:51:00.000-07:00

Open casting call for experienced & non-experienced actors for supernatural romance, ‘Meridian’ will take place on Thursday, June 5, 2008 and Friday June 6, 2008 between
7:00 – 9:00 pm at 1615 Senate Street at the University of South Carolina’s McMaster College.

Charley wm 18-25
Mary wf 18-25
Old Charley wm 45-65
Old Mary wf 45-65
Donald wm 45-65
Young Donald wm 18-25
Richie (Mary’s Brother) wm 18-25
Mr. Stern wm 30-40
Mr. Simmonds wm 30-40
Vinnie wm 18-25
Jimmy wm 18-25
Tony wm 18
Veronica wm 18-25
Mary’s friends m/f 18-25
Extras m/f 18-65

Meridian is a tale of second chances and plays on the possibilities of time travel to rectify past events. Shooting is scheduled for the week of June 23-June29 in Columbia, Newberry, and Aiken.

More Audition dates to be announced as needed.

The short film will be produced for distribution to film festival circuits by Frosty Palm Studios LLC, Fusioncorp Design Mediahouse, and the University of South Carolina. Ryan Phillips, winner of the Best Edited Film at the 2005 Rochester Young Audiences Film Festival, will helm the film as its director. Miguel Felipe Berg, producer of ‘Rx’, a selection at the 2008 ReelHeART International Film Festival in Toronto and the recent ‘Before Your Eyes’ student short feature film, will serve as the film’s producer. Tony Mencilla Senior of Film at Hunter College in New York City will serve as Director of Photography.
Actors will benefit from experience and exposure. Unfortunately, we cannot offer compensation at this time.

Interested crew are asked to submit a resume and digital portfolio, if available, to contact@frostypalmstudios.com. Questions? Call 864.723.1950.

"5TH ANNUAL FELDER FILM FESTIVAL"

2008-06-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

5TH ANNUAL FELDER FILM FESTIVAL JUNE 4 & 5, 2008

Shorts & Palmetto Awards
WEDS. JUNE 4TH & THURS. JUNE 5TH 7- 9 pm

Moving Images Group, the digital cinema division of Actor`s Theatre of South Carolina, will present the 5th Annual Felder Film Festival, as part of Piccolo Spoleto International Festival, with short movies from filmmakers throughout the state and beyond. In the past, film shorts have come from as far away as Japan. The festival was created as a showcase for moviemakers throughout the state to compete on a national level.

The movie shorts are twelve minutes maximum and twenty shorts will be screened, chosen by a panel of judges and shown as part of the Folly Beach Piccolo Spoleto Festival event. Screenings are free to the public and be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday evenings, June 4th & 5th in the Ballroom of Charleston on the Beach Holiday Inn, #1 Center Street, Folly Beach. There will be a cash bar and food available.

The FELDER FILM FESTIVAL Is sponsored and created by veteran film and television actor, Clarence Felder, film director and cinematographer, Michael Givens and Nick Smith of Nick Smith Films, to promote and develop new filmmakers and education of new visual technologies in the Charleston area.

SPECIAL MOVIEMAKERS WORKSHOP!
Todd Tinkham of Tinkhamtown Productions in North Carolina, will be the special industry guest this year, teaching a free seminar in navigating the festival circuit from 5:30 to 6:30 on Thursday evening prior to that evening`s festival. Mr. Tinkham`s 18 short movies have won dozens of top awards and been screened in over 200 festivals and in many countries over the past three years. One of Mr. Tinkham`s latest short films, ALEXA, which is in competition here at the Felder Film Festival, will also screen at the SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL in Park City, UT, in January 2009.

SECOND DIVISION:
FELDER FAMILY FEST FILMS DIVISION
PINEAPPLE AWARDS & SCREENINGS

JUNE 1ST - 2 - 3 Screenings/Awards 3 - 4 Young Moviemakers Workshop

Last year, the Felder Film Festival began a new division that is growing extremely rapidly. Shorts are chosen by judges for family appeal. The Felder Family Film Fest and Palmetto Awards is Sunday, June 1st, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm with a special free workshop for Young Moviemakers and their families from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at Physicians Auditorium on George St. downtown Charleston on the College of Charleston Campus.

A pony from Horsin` Around will be near the door for a photo opportunity with popcorn and treats available inside. The movies are "G" rated and are also shown as a part of The Piccolo Spoleto Festival. The Family Festival Division was created by theater and film actress, Lisa Morelli. Her goal is to develop and promote young filmmakers and generate education of new visual technologies in the Charleston area.

For further information on date of screenings visit www.actorstheatreofsc.org or call (843) 588-9636
"G Rated" films only-Films must not contain violence or profanity. Intended for family audience.

CASTING / INDIE - GREENWOOD SC

2008-06-01T18:23:00.000-07:00

"Strawberry Soda" an independent feature film will film in the Greenwood area. This is a low budget and there is no pay.

The camera rolls back 20 years to a hot summer day when four kids meet at an old country store belonging to a righteous old black man. Rubin Waters, the store owner, sees James, a young white boy without a drink, and out of an act of kindness gives him one. Twenty years later this kind act returns with such power that it changes the lives of those living in this small rural town. Only God and a guardian angel knows the outcome.

Carmichael Casting is now accepting headshots and resumes for an upcoming indie film to be shot in the coming months in and around the town of Greenwood, SC. There is also an open call from 11:00 a.m. - 3:p.m. at the location of the auditions.

If you are between the ages of eight and eighty and have your weekends free for the next three months and willing to work for credits, please send your information to Carmichale Casting, P.O. Box 884, Johnsonville, SC 29555-0884.

Audition and open casting call location: Holiday Inn Express, 110 Birchtree Drive, Greenwood, SC.

Bring two headshots or photos, resumes, and your contact information. Date: June 8, 2008.

Breakdown:

Edward: wm 30

Edward: wm 14

Toni: wf 30

Toni: wf 11

Kandy: wf 30

Kandy: wf 9

Josh: bm 30

Rubin: bm 60

James: wm 30

LaDonna: wf 30

Randolph: wm 30

Alex: bm 30

Travis: wm 30

Rosa: bf 30

Angel: wm 60 frail thin

Pilot: wm 50-60

Girl Pilot: wf 25-30

Josh: bm 10

Edward: wm 12-15

Edward: wm 30

Otis: wm 15-20

JD: wm 15-20

JD: wm 30

Joey: wm 15-20

Tommy: wm 10

Theresa: wf 35-55

3 Deacons: bm 30-60

Black Hooker: bf 20-30

2 Model T Drivers: wm 20-30

Inn Keeper: wm 40-50

Young Rubins Wife: bf 20 up

Young Rubin: bm 20 up

Cop: wm 35-50

Gas Attendent

Mayor: wm older

Aunt Ester: bf older

Judge: wm 50-60

James Sr.: wm 30

James` Mother: wf

Students Collaborate to Create a Film Outside of School Curriculum

2008-05-02T09:18:00.000-07:00

This past year twelve students from the University of South Carolina worked together to produce a three-part narrative short feature film entitled “Before Your Eyes”.

Created in nine months, the film contains three short films that are all interconnected through the perspective of Elijah Silverman, a tormented man whose struggle is his ability to foresee future death’s around him.

Elijah’s torment unveils the individual stories that take place in the film right before the eyes of the audience.

This three part short feature (running time approx. 60 mins.) was written and directed individually by Miguel Felipe Berg, Taylor and Blake Engel, and James Edward Tilden. Each director wrote a short designed to be put all together to form one collaborative story. “Magic Man’ written by Taylor and Blake Engel describes a struggling magician working in a local bar. The film’s main character Victor King must perform one last trick in effort to save his struggling career.

The second piece “Shades of Green” written by James Edward Tilden is about two estranged brothers who have decided to patch up their differences on a fishing trip. The trip however turns into anything but unifying as the greed and vengeance that once crippled their relationship escalades even further.

The third part of the film written by Miguel Berg entitled “Before Your Eyes” acts as the bridge between the pieces. The story’s main character Elijah Silverman is plagued with the ability to foresee death of those around him. The three stories are connected as Elijah foresees the struggles between the two brothers and the hopeless magician in a series of visions which act as lead-ins to the other two stories. The process of producing a film with three writer/directors proved to be a unique but beneficial experience. Each filmmaker was able to express his own style of filmmaking as well as editing and sound collaboration.

To help enhance the quality of the project, the film was shot using a Canon xh-g1 HDV camera which provided the film with better image quality and the filmmakers with an advanced HD workflow. In addition to the three directors, the crew consisted of an art department, pre-production team, and post production sound provided by Matt Cheney. Together with professional production companies, Frosty Palm Studios and Fusioncorp Design Mediahouse based in South Carolina and Kentucky, respectively, the students collaborated to form a year long project that sought to educate themselves beyond the core courses that were being offered in their Media Arts department.

Alex Wroten, a student from the School of Music at the University of South Carolina, composes the film’s score. Together with the individual input of the directors and the talent of student instrumentalists, known as the Neapolitan Trio with Fudge, Alex was able to score the film focusing on each piece at a time to produce a cumulative score that appropriately sets the mood for the whole film. Executively
Produced by Miguel F. Berg, this film is a compilation of hard work and genuine talent that provides quality entertainment to mature audiences everywhere.

Scheduled Screenings: Saturday May 3rd, 2:00PM Columbia Museum of Art

For More Information Visit:
www.Before-Your-Eyes.com or www.FrostyPalmStudios.com

CARMICHAEL TALENT IS ADDING TALENT

2008-04-24T20:05:00.000-07:00

Carmichael Talent is adding 100 actors to the agency

Mail headshot or photo and resume to Carmichael Talent P.O. Box 884
Johnsonville SC 29555

FROM THE STREET TO THE SILVER SCREEN

2008-04-24T20:04:00.000-07:00

April Asaro will be hosting an acting seminar for the beginning
actor/actress or anyone interested in getting into an acting career.

Many people of all ages want to get into the glamorous world of show biz but
don't know where to start. From The Street To The Silver Screen Seminars
will take you on a journey from your dreams step by step until you are
working on a set. This free seminar will cover such subjects as getting an
agent, interviews, the importance of being on time, contracts, headshots-the
actors calling card, resumes, agent fees, casting calls, auditions, scams,
casting directors-the gate keepers to Hollywood and many other subjects.
This seminar is a must for everyone interested in acting. There will be a
question and answer period. No one is too old or too young to start a career
in the world of show biz. Attending this seminar will not guarantee you
work.

Guest speaker will be Sherman Carmichael of Carmichael Entertainment, Parent
company for Carmichael Talent, Carmichael Casting, Carmichael Locations, and
Carmichael Photography.

Carmichael has been in the entertainment business for 22 years. 12 years as
a model agent, 10 years as a talent agent and 26 years as a photographer.
http://sctalent.tripod.com.

The seminar will be held at Bazen's Restaurant :
704 S Irby Street ; Florence, SC. Saturday, May 17 2008, from 5pm-8:30pm.

Contact April Asaro to reserve a seat. By Phone : 843-307-1297 ; by email
: aasaro3@gmail.com.

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2008-04-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

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FEATURED MEMBER - JEFF S. ANDERSON

2008-03-22T22:41:00.000-07:00

Television

North & South: Heaven & Hell - Supporting - Hallmark
Tecumseh: The Last Warrior - Supporting - TNT
Real Stories of the Highway Patrol: Hold On - Featured - FOX

Film
The Last of the Mohicans - Supporting - Michael Mann
G. Whiliker! - Day Player - Land Run Productions
The Nutcracker - Featured - OU Films
Toshka - Supporting - Ian Skorodin
Morning Song Way - Featured - Charles Howard Thomas
Bowlin' Alley - Supporting - Phigment Films
Feast of the Vampires! - Supporting - Jon Burleson
Marshals: I.T. - Supporting - Charles Howard Thomas
City of Red - Supporting - Jon Burleson

EDUCATION:

Cert. Gordon Cooper Tech (Photoshop)A.A. Seminole Jr. College (Art History)High School Shawnee High (Gen. Studies)Cert. St. Gregory's (Calligraphy)B.F.A. Tulsa University (Fine Arts/Sculpture/Photography)Cert. Tulsa University (Native American Studies)

SPECIAL SKILLS

Musical Instrument(s): Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Guitar

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Check out this article featuring Jeff: LINK (scroll down)

A MEMBER AND HIS STORY

2008-03-02T16:30:00.000-08:00

We have a thread on the forum that asks you all to share your stories about how SEFA may have helped you. Here is one posted recently.

Almost two months ago, I replied to a posting on this site looking for half-hour scripts. I emailed the contact who runs a shoestring production company that is actually producing work.Two days ago, I received my first ever payment for a script I submitted to this producer, and the script itself is due to be shot at the end of this month.Even better, this producer has commissioned me to write a feature length script based on a story he came up with.Pretty amazing to have all this happen in so short a time simply from answering a posting here.SEFA, you have our gratitude!

If you would like to respond to this post go here: LINK

1000 MEMBERS

2008-02-10T13:05:00.000-08:00

SEFA is growing fast. Today, our membership hit 1000 members.

NEW LINKS ADDED

2008-02-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

I added a few new links to the resource pages today. You should check them out.

LINNDA DURRE' - Linda is a writer, director, painter and actor. Her website is a great read. You should check it out.

Hollywood East Casting - Is a full-service casting source, has a thorough knowledge of who's who in the region and has established contacts on both coasts. They are located in Wilmington NC.

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