IFP MN MEMBER NEWS
Hey Filmmakers, Screenwriters, and Photographers: Please send us your news!!
Email word@ifpmn.org with MEMBER NEWS in the subject line.

IFP MEMBER WINS REGIONAL EMMY
IFP Member Emily Goldberg, 2007 McKnight Filmmaking Fellow, has won an Upper Midwest Emmy for her half-hour documentary, BUDAPEST TO BERLIN: ON TOUR WITH THE SPCO, which she made for TPT. Keep those awards coming, Emily!

YES, MINNESOTA IS THE SCREENWRITING CAPITAL OF THE UNIVERSE
Former IFP intern Jeremy Bandow has been awarded the insanely prestigious Nicholl Fellowship for his screenplay HIVE. This means he was selected as THE BEST out of over 5000 applicants nationally. Furthermore, 2007 McKnight Screenwriting Fellow Wenonah Wilms is one of six finalists for the renowned Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition for her screenplay SLEEPING WITH THE LUTEFISK. And FURTHERMORE, IFP member Dennis Douda (HAIR TODAY) and former member Alvin Easter (CZECKOSLOVAKIA) are in the top ten winners of the Slamdance Screenplay Competition. YES, we are awesome.

MEMBER PHOTO ACCESS GRANT PROJECT ON DISPLAY IN NOVEMBER
IFP Member and Access Grant winner Mark Gustafson will have his photo exhibit on display in November at Henn. County Government Center.  You can catch Mark being interviewed on Radio K tomorrow (10/30) about the show.  For more info, go here.  Congrats, Mark!

MEMBER PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST
IFP member Joe Noreen has a new photography exhibit entitled "Fire Extinguisher", which will be on display at The Beat (28th and Hennepin in Minneapolis) for the month of November. The opening, on Saturday, November 1st, will feature live performances by To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie, Maps of Norway and Auspice. 6pm, music at 7pm, $5. www.mnartists.org/joe_noreen.  Nice work, Joe!

Attention Darkroom Members!!

**Regular darkroom orientations for new members take place on the first and third Fridays of every month at 5:30 pm. Anyone unable to attend a regularly scheduled orientation should contact Max Becker (651-644-1912, extension 102; mbecker@ifpmn.org) to set up an alternative appointment. It remains advisable for those wishing to attend any regularly scheduled orientation to call 651-644-1912 during office hours (10:00 - 5:30) on Friday to insure that an orientation has not been cancelled.

Call For Photography Exhibition Proposals

IFP Minnesota as part of its mission to provide exposure for the work of emerging and midcareer media artists seeks proposals for exhibition of photographs in the IFP Photo Gallery for 2009. Exhibitions can be solo, complementary or otherwise related two person projects, or thematic group projects. The curator may select a thematic group project from the submitted work. The photo gallery has 115 linear feet of 11.5 foot high walls. They are a made of white drywall and exposed brick with hanging chains. Exhibitions are two months in length with an artist(s) reception on or soon after the opening date. For complete Guidelines, Specifications and Dates, go to www.ifpmn.org/photo.html.

Mail or hand deliver submissions to:   
IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts   
2446 University Avenue West, Suite 100   
St. Paul, MN 55114   
Attention: Vance Gellert

Camera Club at IFP!

The Minneapolis Photographic Society, one of the oldest camera clubs in the Twin Cities area, has chosen to make IFP Minnesota Center for Media Arts its home!  With traditions going back to the mid 1930s, The Minneapolis Photographic Society (MPS) is the only Twin Cities camera club that specializes in prints, both traditional and digital.  Check out their website at www.mplsphoto.com for more info. MPS events taking place at IFP and open to IFP MN members include:

Monthly photo competitions (the salon).  Typically, salons are held along with MPS's general meeting the first Monday of the month, September to May, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.

Tutorials, held year-round, usually take place on the third Monday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Guest speakers are culled from among the Twin Cities area's experts in the field of photography and have included Layne Kennedy (author of Jewels on the Water: Lake Superior's Apostle Islands) and Jeff Morgan (Photoshop for Photographers).

Independent Media Activists Release Doc on Political Repression During 2008 RNC

Glass Bead Collective, Twin Cities Indymedia, and other independent media activists have released a new film, "Terrorizing Dissent: Election Cut," an exposé of events at the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota. Featuring first-person accounts and footage from more than forty cameras on the streets, "Terrorizing Dissent" focuses on the story of dissent suppressed. People charged with "conspiracy to riot in furtherance of terrorism" speak out against the government's campaign to manipulate media coverage and label civil disobedience and community organizing as terrorism.  The film is free to view and download now (FLV/MOV) at http://www.terrorizingdissent.org/downloads.php Free screenings of the film will be offered throughout the nation before and immediately after the election. 

"Terrorizing Dissent" shows the results of the $50 million dollars the Department of Homeland Security gave to local authorities for security -- a large chunk of which went to weaponize the police -- and the $10 million insurance policy contract between the RNC Host Committee and the City of St. Paul, which shattered Minnesota's civil compact between protesters and police.

Effectively, the Republican National Committee provided financial cover for the widespread, organized suppression of dissent. The FBI and Secret Service coordinated with local police to raid homes and work spaces before the RNC even began. On the streets, the government's intimidation strategy shut down peaceful protests through the heavy use of tear gas, pepper spray, stun grenades, rubber bullets, and other projectiles. This excessive use of force followed months of harassment and surveillance of community activists. At every stage, local officials have refused to release the documentation behind what they did, from the origins of dubious search warrants to joint powers agreements.

This rapidly produced "election cut" shows how the government--even in a liberal state such as Minnesota--easily rolled over to domestic militarization and criminal abandonment of Constitutional freedoms. As the Republican National Convention paved the way for a fall of terrifying national instability and financial chaos, Americans need to know about the tech niques used to silence Minnesota.
http://www.glassbeadcollective.org – http://tc.indymedia.org – http://www.terrorizingdissent.org

Animation Storyboard Artist Tom de Rosier Visits CVA

Tom is an Animation Storyboard Artist working in Los Angeles. He was born and raised here in Saint Paul where he attended Highland Park Senior High School. Moving to the East Coast, he studied illustration and graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. In the early 90s, Tom was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation and worked on a long list of films including "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "Mulan," "Tarzan," 'Lilo and Stitch," and the yet to be released "Rapunzel."

In recent years, Tom has storyboarded for Marvel, Warner Brothers, and Universal on projects featuring popular characters such as the X-Men and produced by visionary filmmakers including Tim Burton, (Director of "Batman," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Sweeney Todd") and Timor Bekmambetov, (Director of "Wanted"). Presently, de Rosier is working on an animated film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring the talented Johnny Depp ("The Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy"). Mr. deRosier will be visiting the College of Visual Arts to discuss his career from growing up in Saint Paul to his life as a working artist in Hollywood.

Thursday, November 20
Workshop Introduction 344 Summit, Room 101, 6 p.m.
Presentation 173 Western Ave, at Selby, Room 404, 7 p.m.

Friday, November 21
Workshop Continues 344 Summit, Room 101, 9 a.m. - noon
Both the presentation and workshop are free and open to the public. If interested in participating in the workshop, please register at illustration@cva.edu Visit www.cva.edu for more information or call John DuFresne at 651-757-4028 with questions.

"MFTVB Presents" Quarterly Screening Series

"MFTVB Presents" is a quarterly event showcasing the work of Minnesota filmmakers who are garnering national recognition while working with Minnesota crew and vendors on their home turf. The first installment, on Thursday, December 4th at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis, will feature short works from Andrew Hunt & Jason Lausche (Sleepy Eye), Jon Nowak (Silo Films) and Ryan Wood. The screening will begin at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for further details.

Take-Up Films presents "Ready For Our Close-Up: 50 Years of LA Noir"

Starts December 8
Monday nights at the Parkway (4814 Chicago Ave S)
all shows at 7:30pm All tickets are $5, Take-Up discount cards are $20.

12/8 Sunset Blvd. (1950) 110min dir Billy Wilder starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson
"She was the greatest of them all. You wouldn't know, you're too young. In one week she received 17,000 fan letters. Men bribed her hairdresser to get a lock of her hair. There was a maharajah who came all the way from India to beg one of her silk stockings. Later he strangled himself with it!"

12/15 Mildred Pierce (1945) 111min dir Michael Curtiz starring Joan Crawford
"With this money I can get away from you. From you and your chickens and your pies and your kitchens and everything that smells of grease. I can get away from this shack with its cheap furniture. And this town and its dollar days, and its women that wear uniforms and its men that wear overalls."

12/22 Chinatown (1974) 131min dir Roman Polanski starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway
"You're a very nosy fellow, kitty cat. Huh? You know what happens to nosy fellows? Huh? No? Wanna guess? Huh? No? Okay. They lose their noses."

12/29 L.A. Confidential (1997) 138min  dir Curtis Hanson starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger and James Cromwell
"Go back to Jersey, sonny. This is the City of the Angels, and you haven't got any wings."

1/5/09 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) 103min dir Shane Black starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan
"Thanks for coming, please stay for the end credits, if you're wondering who the best boy is, it's somebody's nephew, um, don't forget to validate your parking, and to all you good people in the Midwest, sorry we said fuck so much." www.take-up.org

Save the Date: MN Film and TV Board's Black & White Ball, Sat. February 28th, 2009

After the great success of last year's gala and fundraiser, 25 at FIVE, MFTVB is making the party an annual event. This year we're throwing a Black & White Ball on Saturday, February 28, 2009. The Ball, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will be a tribute to film noir held at the W Minneapolis Foshay Tower. Join us for an evening of revelry, smoky torch songs and cocktails all in the perfect noir setting.
 
The funds raised will go directly to our mission of serving the production community and attracting new business to Minnesota. We look forward to a celebration with all of our many friends and supporters.

Please Support These Local, Independent Theaters!

Heights Historic Theatre - 3951 Central Avenue, NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Heights Hotline 763-788-9079 - Box office 763-789-4992
For showtime listings, ticket prices, and calendar info, go to: www.heightstheatre.com

Bryant-Lake Bowl Cabaret Theater - 810 West Lake St. Minneapolis
To purchase tickets call 612.825.8949 - www.bryantlakebowl.com

Bell Auditorium/U Film Society - 612-331-7563 (Bus. Office only) - 17th Ave & University Ave SE
The Bell Auditorium is the nations first and only dedicated non-fiction film screen.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.mnfilmarts.org/bell/calendar.php

Oak Street Cinema - 612-331-7563 (Bus. Office only) - 309 Oak St SE;  612-331-3134
Oak Street Cinema was founded as a single screen movie theatre in 1995 by a core group of dedicated cinephiles who decided to revive the old Campus Theatre.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.mnfilmarts.org/oakstreet/calendar.php

• Constantine's Sword
5pm Sat., Sun., Nov. 22, and 23.
• The Swedish Experience
Showing Nov. 15, 16 and 23 at 3pm.  

Parkway Theater - 612-822-3030 - 4814 Chicago Ave S, Mpls. 55417
The Parkway Theater has been operating as a neighborhood cinema since its opening in 1931.  Newly renovated and re-opened, it continues to remain one of the finest independent and offbeat film venues in the Midwest.  For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.theparkwaytheater.com/calendar.php

The Riverview Theater - 612-729-7369 - 3800 42nd Ave S, Mpls 55416
The Riverview Theater presents everything from Hollywood's biggest blockbusters to niche art films, all in a classic auditorium featuring new high-backed rocker seats and digital sound.  For a complete list of showtimes, go to http://www.riverviewtheater.com

Walker Art Center Cinema - 612-375-7600;  1750 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis
Widely recognized for presenting a full-range of moving-image art forms, the Walker Art Center's film and video programs feature both contemporary and historical works. For a complete listing of showtimes, go to http://www.walkerart.org  

SCREENWRITERS CALL FOR ENTRIES

Screenwriters Workshop
Script groups, public reading series, 2nd Tuesday readings, and Screenlabs.  All those who are serious about screenwriting and filmmaking to participate in this great, local organization for feedback on your screenplays. For more information call the SWW office at 612-659-8292, email mnsww@mac.com , or visit www.screenwritersworkshop.org. For more info on 2nd Tuesday readings, go to http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/2ndTues or contact Karen Frank at frank007@umn.edu.

11th Annual Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition
Deadline: January 5th
Why should you submit your script to Scriptapalooza? We are considered one of the best screenplay competitions by agents, managers and producers.  The Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition, was founded in 1998, and has generated heat, publicity and a reputation that demands respect. Scriptapalooza, Inc., along with its various divisions was created to nurture talent and create opportunities. Storytellers come from all over the world and from all walks of life, because of the simple fact that everyone has a story. Scriptapalooza’s goal: to seek out that storyteller and honor their script with a grand prize of $10,000. Each year dozens of production companies and literary representatives sign on as participants to read our winners, resulting in many scripts being optioned, sold or outright bought. Questions? Comments? call the office 323.654.5809 or email us at info@scriptapalooza.com www.scriptapalooza.com

Filmanthropist Project is Launched!
Deadline: November 30, 2008
Filmanthropist Project is a new Minnesota film contest to highlight community action. People are working around the clock everyday to make their communities a better place to live. The Filmanthropist Project invites filmmakers of all skill levels to go out and create engaging stories, documenting these philanthropic events in action. Generous cash and prizes will be awarded to top three short film entries, 3-5 minutes in length. The top ten entries will be featured in a true theatrical experience with an awards gala to follow. All entries will be streamed on this Filmanthropist website. Space is limited to first 50 entrants so register now! Visit the website for more info. www.filmanthropistproject.org

Wisconsin Film Festival
Deadline: December 1st, 2008
The Wisconsin Film Festival welcomes narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated films or videos of any length.  We present quality work that may not otherwise be seen in commercial theaters, and projects outside the mainstream film industry. We are looking for competence in the filmmaking craft; work that has vision and spirit; original subjects and well-told stories; and diverse voices.  Submission guidelines can be found here.  For more information on the festival, check out our website.

The Iowa City International Documentary Festival
Deadlines: December 12, 2008 (early); January 16, 2009 (late)
The Iowa City International Documentary Festival is now accepting submissions for our 2009 Festival, to be held April 9, 10, 11 - 2009. We are looking to put together a diverse program that covers a broad range of forms, modes and styles; both conventional documentary to experimental non-fiction. In short, anything that adds to the field or to the way we think about what it means to produce a document. All we ask is that the work be less than 30 minutes in length, as programming is tight and very rarely are we able to make space for longer work. Please see our submission guidelines for more details, including fees, mailing address, preview formats etc. alternatively you can visit http://icdocs.net or email icdocs@gmail.com

SILVERDOCS AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Film Festival
Deadlines: January 9th (early);  February 13th (regular);  March 6th (late)
SILVERDOCS Documentary Film Festival announces its call for documentary feature and short film entries.  This international film festival set in the US capital will offer over 100 films representing over 50 countries.  Go to http://connect.afi.com/site/R?i=dsKcLYVt13OZC7TRDFealQ.. to find out more. 

Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
Deadlines: February 5, 2009
Each year, the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program awards more than $1.5 million in grants to support documentary films focused on contemporary social issues. Films supported have included My Country, My Country; Why We Fight; Born Into Brothels; Iraq in Fragments; The Inner Tour; The Devil Came on Horseback; and Everything's Cool.   In a world where truth is stranger than fiction, we can help you tell the stories that must be told. If you believe that creative non-fiction filmmaking is vital to society, and you are an artist with passion for the work of storytelling, we want to hear about your project. Tell us what you see. For the rest of the story or to apply online, visit: www.sundance.org/documentary or www.sundance.org/DocSource

Munich International Short Film Fest
Deadline: February 28, 2009
We are excited to announce the call for entries for next year's short film festival, which takes place directly prior to the "big" Munich Filmfest. Starting on Thursday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 24, 2009, the festival will showcase the world's best contemporary short films each night at the tradition-steeped Gloria Filmpalast in the heart of the Bavarian capitol. Submissions are open to non-German language films of all genres (fiction, animation, documentary, experimental, music video or other) from any nation of the world. Films must not have been shown in Bavaria at a festival, in a theatre or on television before, and must not exceed a length of 15 minutes. All non-English films must have English subtitles. The festival only screens 35mm prints. Please check the complete submission requirements at http://www.muc-intl.de

Bhakti Café Cinema Nights
Bhakti Café, in downtown Hopkins, is looking for submissions for their Cinema Café Nights, beginning in October and running through the winter months. Send your submissions to godishaw@mac.com

PHOTOGRAPHER CALL FOR ENTRIES

There are no deadlines at this time...

MIGIZI Communications Seeks Project Coordinator for Native American Media Grant
Application Deadline: November 21, 2008
MIGIZI Communications is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator to oversee its ANA grant that will coordinate the training of Indian youth in media production and entrepreneurism with Native American Community Development Institute’s (NACDI) development of an American Indian cultural and economic corridor Master Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: A self-starter with a minimum of five years prior experience in project management and coordination; excellent written and verbal communication skills including expertise in film and video production, computer, and various software applications; outgoing with a strong affinity for working closely with many different people and groups; ability to maintain a high level of effort and work ouput in a leadership role and with minimal supervision. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and dependable transportation.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee accomplishment of the ANA grant goals and objectives; coordinate community development and training functions; provide team leadership and supervision to project staff; promote the project within the community and at related gatherings; plan and convene partnership activities and Project Advisory Committee meetings; produce written reports on grant progress; and assist in conduct of internal evaluation activities.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Graham Hartley, Director of Programs, MIGIZI Communications, 3123 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Phone: 612-721-6631, ex 208. Fax 612-721-3936. E-mail: ghartley@migizi.org Equal Opportunity Employer

MIGIZI Communications Seeks Full-time Technology/Multimedia Instructor
Application Deadline: November 21, 2008
MIGIZI Communications is seeking a full-time Technology/Multi-Media Instructor to supervise and train Indian youth in 21st Century multi-media design and production skills and coordinate Community Media Team activities. This position will work as a member of a team to accomplish the goals and objectives of MIGIZI’s ANA grant that will coordinate the development of an American Indian cultural and economic corridor with youth media training to support corridor development.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of three years of background and experience teaching, and/or coaching and mentoring American Indian youth; demonstrated knowledge and expertise in multi-media design and production skills and newest technology advancements; ability to effectively manage and coordinate timelines and schedules; creative ability, logic ability, and software ability; good writing ability; and ability to produce and market multi-media presentations in a variety of formats; ability to work well with project partners. Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and deliver training in multi-media design to Indian youth; assist guest instructors and trainers in developing effective approaches for working with Indian high school youth; supervise summer media institute training at MCTC; coordinate and supervise community media teams in completion of multi-media projects for broader Indian and non-Indian communities.

HOW TO APPLY: Send resume and cover letter to Graham Hartley, Director of Programs, MIGIZI Communications, 3123 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Phone: 612-721-6631, ex 208. Fax 612-721-3936. E-mail: ghartley@migizi.org Equal Opportunity Employer

Locally produced Ana's Playground seeks volunteer crew, promotion, and support

2000 children are killed or injured in war everyday. As filmmakers, we intent to tell the world. ANAS PLAYGROUND, a powerful narrative short film based on an award-winning script by local writer and director Eric D. Howell, will be shot in Minneapolis November 17 - 22. Upon completion, licensing rights to the film will be donated, free of charge, to non governmental organizations that work to improve the lives of war-affected children and aid in the disarmament, demobilization and rehabilitation of child soldiers. We hope the film motivates viewers, programmers, and even those who simply hear of the project's existence to take action - doing what they can to cease the recruitment of children for warfare and holding accountable those who use children in armed conflict.

Our mission is to make an Oscar-worthy, short film to raise the maximum amount of awareness about war-affected children by screening to the broadest audience possible and to support our endorsers Right to Play, War Child, the Center for the Study of Youth and Political Violence as well as other organizations working to make positive change. ANAS PLAYGROUND supporters include Panavision, Fuji Film, Deluxe NY, Mazamba, Splice Here, MNFX, NEED Magazine, GOOD Magazine, Regent Entertainment and many, many more.

Please join our mostly-volunteer-effort by pitching in to assist the film crew during production, providing goods and services or contributing money via our fiscal sponsor IFP MN. To do so, please contact our production office at 612.722.3394 or visit www.anasplayground.com and click "donate."

The Show "So Gay" Seeks Media Artists/Production Crew/Cast Members

The Show So Gay, a new Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Allied cable television/Internet program seeks Media Artists, Production Crew and Cast members. All positions are currently volunteer however, funding is being sought to eventually offer compensation. Please email your resume and or samples of your work to TheShowSoGay@Yahoo.Com and include your production area of interest. We meet every Wednesday at 7PM for our production meeting We are seeking:
1) Cast Members (Open Subject Matters)
2) Graphic Artists
3) Animation Artists/Visual FX
4) Directors of Photography
5) Sound Recorders/Engineers
6) Lighting/Gaffers
7) Musicians
8) Writers
9) Directors
10) Editors
11) Associate Producers
12) Production Assistants
13) Grant Writers/Artistically Focused.
14) Make Up Artists
15) Wardrobe
16) Promotions
If you would like to inquire about any of the production, or admin positions, please contact us at: chrisrenew@yahoo.com

Best Buy's TAGtv Seeks Talented Writers

Best Buy’s creative communications department Yellow Tag Productions is on a talent search to find potential new writers to work on TAGtv, the Company’s signature video show that goes out to all corporate and store employees on a bi-monthly basis. It's pop culture-based, irreverent, funny and aimed squarely at the 18-25 year olds that work in Best Buy’s stores and have been raised on The Simpsons, The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. TV, corporate video or film writing experience is a big plus. Ability to work in corporate atmosphere also a plus. Writing/video samples are required. If you are interested, please send work samples to Chris.Barry@bestbuy.com

Tribeca All Access Filmmaker Program Call For Submissions
Deadline: December 8, 2008
Tribeca All Access (TAA) is a year round networking and career development forum that advances diversity within the film industry by supporting the work of directors and screenwriters from traditionally under-represented communities within the industry.  Approximately 30 qualified directors and screenwriters will be selected to participate in one-on-one meetings with key industry players in addition to networking and learning from dedicated panels and workshops during the Tribeca Film Festival.  Program alumni receive year-round support through TAA OnTrack, which includes educational panels and workshops; TFI hosted presentation screenings; promotional support for completed films; and the use of digital filmmaking and editing equipment.

Tribeca All Access is open to both mid-career and emerging narrative and documentary filmmakers.  Applicants are required to apply with a completed feature-length screenplay, documentary proposal, or documentary work-in-progress and must have at least one screenwriter or director attached who qualifies.  Projects may be of any subject matter, genre, or budget range suited for independent or major studio production. The program is now a recognized talent pool within the industry and an unrivaled opportunity to advance your filmmaking career.   Apply Now!  Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org/taa/ for complete details.   Members of IFP receive a discount when applying.  Please enter code: TFIAFF and submit proof of membership with the application supplemental materials.

TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund Call for Entries
Deadline: January 12, 2009
The TFI Sloan Filmmaker Fund will provide up to $170,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator or mathematician in fresh ways.

We are seeking exceptional narrative work of all genres (except science fiction or fantasy) with scientifically accurate themes or characters. Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters and producers will be highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2009.  In addition to funding, grantees will receive professional guidance and industry exposure as needed. Apply Now!  Visit www.tribecafilminstitute.org for complete details.

Adobe Announces the Release of Creative Suite 4 Production Premium!

Adobe Systems Incorporated announced Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Production Premium, a complete solution for creative professionals who craft world-class video, audio, and interactive media — for delivery on-air, online, and on device. Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium offers unprecedented levels of integration across major new releases of its video, audio, design, and Web tools, including Adobe After Effects® CS4 Professional, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Adobe Encore® CS4, Adobe Photoshop® CS4 Extended (see separate release), Adobe Illustrator® CS4, Adobe Flash® CS4 Professional, Adobe® Soundbooth® CS4 and Adobe OnLocation™ CS4 — now redesigned to natively support Intel-based Macs.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium offers unique features for professional production. Powerful new Speech Search in Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 and Adobe Soundbooth CS4 uses spoken dialogue to make video searchable, significantly reducing the time spent searching for clips and creating rough cuts, and makes content searchable when delivered online. With deep XMP metadata support, the production workflow is simplified, resulting in online content that gives viewers new ways to interact with and search for video, while giving content owners new opportunities to track and monetize content. In addition, After Effects CS4 has enhanced support for Adobe Flash CS4 workflows providing new, powerful paths for creating compelling interactive content.

With Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium, Adobe strengthens its support for film and broadcast production, as well as extending its industry leadership in supporting efficient, tapeless, cross-platform workflows. Editors can work natively with RED, P2, XDCAM, and AVCHD without transcoding or rewrapping, giving them one of the fastest possible workflows to see what the camera captured without loss of fidelity. Adobe OnLocation CS4 enables the capture of DV, HDV and DVCPROHD footage directly to disk and offers powerful on-set clip annotation and metadata editing, then couples with Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 for a streamlined editorial workflow. For final output, Adobe Creative Suite 4 has powerful workflows for large and small screens, efficiently exporting to film, DVD, Web DVD, Blu-ray disc, the web and mobile devices.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium for Mac OS X on Intel® based systems and for Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® platforms is scheduled to ship in October 2008. Estimated street price for the Adobe Creative Suite 4 Production Premium edition is US$1699. Prices for upgrading to Creative Suite 4 Production Premium from CS3 will be US$599 and from previous versions will be US$799. For a limited time, licensed customers of any version of Adobe Production Studio are eligible for the US$599 upgrade price. For more detailed information please visit www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/production.

About To Burn: CD & DVD Duplication

ABOUT TO BURN is a full-service CD & DVD duplication company that is located in the Midway area of St. Paul.  ATB specializes in short-run quick turn around of CD & DVD duplication projects, and if needed also has many resources available for print and graphic design.  ATB offers both Thermal and Ink jet printing capabilities and they also stock a variety of cases and some other packaging options.  As an added bonus, About To Burn is offering a 12% discount on duplication jobs to IFP Members!  Also, 3% of each order goes back to IFP Minnesota! So stop in and ask for Tim for all your disc duplication needs.  2288 University Ave W, suite 101B;  St. Paul, MN  55114  http://www.abouttoburn.com  651-917-4093

Video Production and Post-Production Services Available

Image Generation Productions is available to shoot and edit HD and standard definition projects, 24P capable. Experienced in all types of productions. Visit www.image-generation.com.

Editor / Visual Effects Artist available to work on your short film, music video, etc. Email Matt Collings at collingsmatthew@gmail.com

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