CONTENTS

1. IFP NEWS: 1968 Film Festival Snapshots: Hear from past winners and submit your film, Fresh Filmmaker Submissions Due Sept. 13

2. MEMBER NEWS: News from Dan Kenney

3. UPCOMING IFP CLASSES: Copyright, Estimates, Pricing & You, The Art of the Digital Photo Essay, The Voice and Film, Basic Portrait Strobe Lighting, Intermediate Digital Photography

4. FILM NEWS: Fearless Filmmakers teams up with Twin Cities Film Fest

5. INDEPENDENT THEATER SCREENINGS: Parkway Theater, Minnesota Film Arts, Take-Up Productions, Taiwanese American Association

6. CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Shamrock Film Festival

7. CLASSIFIEDS: Strategic Marketing & Publicity FILM Internships AND Retail Distribution Internship, Farmers’ Legal Action Group is looking for a volunteer video producer

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1. IFP NEWS

1968 FILM FESTIVAL SNAPSHOTS: Hear from past winners and submit your film

“Lie” by Vaughn Juares and Bridget McGrath earned the 2009 Revelation Award at the 1968 Film Festival. The film tells the story of Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson’s friendship with future murderer Charlie Manson. During 1968 the two recorded songs written and sung by Manson. Juares says “this film represents a very, very intense effort to render a historically accurate portrayal of the events surrounding Dennis Wilson and Charles Manson in 1968.” Juares, McGrath and script co-author Joe Schneider along with a cast and crew of 21, managed to complete the film, including writing, filming and editing, in seven days. According to Juares, the greatest reward of the process was getting to “see an audience reaction.”

Juares has produced films that have won top honors at the San Francisco International Film Festival. In 2008, Vaughn took on the role of Creative Director at North Woods Advertising. Bridget McGrath, producer, has partnered with Vaughn for the last 6 years. She is Founder and CEO of Fortaleza Filmworks. She is a mother of 5, which keeps her busy around the clock.

The Minnesota Historical Society’s 1968 Film Festival explores a year that changed America forever, with original short films that compete for $10,000 in prizes. People all ages and experience levels— from novice to professional—are encouraged to submit films. Films must be 10 minutes or less, and can explore any aspect from this turbulent era, focusing on 1968, from a national or local, personal or political perspective. The submission deadline is Sept. 10, 2010. Register today at www.the1968project.org.

EMERGING FILMMAKERS: submit your applications for the Fresh Filmmaker Production Grant by Sept. 13 and emerge from obscurity!

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2. MEMBER NEWS

Dan Kenney's One Day in August screening: 11 survivors from the 35 bridge collapse share their stories of wisdom and healing in a screening of One Day in August. Sunday, August 1, 9:30 AM, Riverview Theater, 3800 42nd Ave. S., Mpls.  Donations accepted. 651-769-4533

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3. UPCOMING CLASSES AT IFP MEDIA ARTS

Copyright, Estimates, Pricing & You, Instructor: Terry Faust, July 31, Copyright, Estimates, Pricing & You will help you understand the business side of photography and know how to value your work. Questions about how to price your work, communicate with clients, estimate a job, market yourself, and bill customers will be addressed. The importance of a business plan will also be examined. Participants will leave the workshop with the essential business information needed to start their own photo enterprise.

The Art of the Digital Photo Essay, Instructor: Terry Faust, August 5–September 2, Students will explore techniques and strategies for telling stories with their digital photos. They will focus on how to choose a subject based on their own interests and experiences. Ways to determine the scope of their essay will be discussed along with methods for capturing the essence of what they want to say. Captions and cutlines will be explained. In-class demonstrations will be given.

NEW! The Voice and Film, Instructors: Sarah Jones-Larson & Paul Bernhardt, August 8, This hands-on workshop will consider the narrator's role and explore the use of voice in film. We will begin by examining the mode of address employed in a selection of films and television productions. Students will narrate real copy under the direction of experienced voice talent, then hear and see it as part of a sample film project. The instructors will also demonstrate how to get good sound with basic gear in home recording environments.

Basic Portrait Strobe Lighting, Instructor: Darin Back, August 10–17, Students will learn all aspects of studio lighting techniques using monopod strobe heads. Each head can hold an umbrella, soft box, beauty dish, grid spot, and reflector. You’ll learn and practice proper setup and teardown for head shots, fashion and beauty photography, and editorial work. Students will gain an understanding of controlled lighting and a broad range of lighting skills that will serve most applications of photography. Participants should have basic digital photography experience and bring a DSLR camera to the workshop.

Intermediate Digital Photography, Instructor: Rhea Pappas, August 10–31, This course is for students who’ve taken a basic digital photography class, own a digital SLR camera, and want to achieve the best results from it. We’ll examine the more advanced methods and practices of digital photography. Building on your current digital photography knowledge, you’ll learn how to rely on the histogram, know what white balance you’ll need, be comfortable working with the RAW image format, and learn other techniques to help improve your digital photography, such as composition and workflow management.

More Classes and Workshops>

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4. FILM NEWS

FEARLESS FILMMAKERS OFFICIALLY TEAMS UP WITH TWIN CITIES FILM FEST. The Fearless Filmmaker series was created to provide a platform for Minnesota Filmmakers to showcase their work. It is no surprise that the first event born of the partnership formed between FF and the new Twin Cities Film Fest will be in celebration of Minnesota’s newest feature film - ROUGH TENDER.

The film is a sweet and intense love story featuring Melanie and Barrett, two people who live very different lives. One day while at the library, the two cross paths and become romantically involved. As they continue to date, Barrett’s aggressive bipolar behavior begins to rattle their relationship. Complete with barfights, vampire abductions, library love and a 1968 Nova, ROUGH TENDER has a little for everyone to love. For more information regarding the film, please visit www.roughtendermovie.com.

This will be the first of multiple “Pre – Festival Events” leading up to the official launch of Twin Cities Film Fest on September 28th, 2010. The goal is a simple one: To offer audiences access to the best films the global industry has to offer, to stimulate economic activity in the Twin Cities and to offer filmmakers a premiere venue at which to premiere their work. This aligns perfectly with what Fearless Filmmakers has strived to achieve locally in Minnesota – and both organizations are very excited of what the future holds for The Twin Cities. For more information, please visit www.twincitiesfilmfest.org.

What: TWIN CITIES FILM FEST presents the “Sneak Preview” of the locally produced feature film ROUGH TENDER in the VIP Theater at the Mall of America. Enjoy seat side service featuring a selection of beer and wine INSIDE the Theater!

Where: Theaters at The Mall of America, 4th Floor – Mall of America 401 South Broadway, Bloomington, 952.851.0074

When: Wednesday July 28th -- Event begins at 7:30 PM with a screening of ROUGH TENDER. Q and A with filmmakers along with After Party to follow.

Who: The Cast and Crew featuring director Joe Dressel, along with Cast members Chris Cummings, Sara Richardson, Sam Landman and Claudia Wilkins.

What Else: Official After-Party to follow at CRAVE Mall of America. All guests receive a complimentary drink and will enjoy one of the most popular late night Happy Hours in the Twin Cities!

Purchase you tickets now at http://www.twincitiesfilmfest.org/roughtender. Ticket prices are $12. Get them early – as this will sell out.

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5. INDEPENDENT THEATER SCREENINGS

PARKWAY THEATER
La Mision, Show times starting Friday, July 30; Friday & Saturday: 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15; Sunday: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15; Monday - Thursday: 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15. Starring: Benjamin Bratt, Jessie Borrego, Jeremy Ray Valdez and Erika Alexander. Growing up in the Mission district of San Francisco, Che Rivera (Benjamin Bratt) has always had to be tough to survive. He's a powerful man respected throughout the Mission barrio for his masculinity and his strength, as well as for his hobby building beautiful lowrider cars. A reformed inmate and recovering alcoholic, Che has worked hard to redeem his life and do right by his pride and joy: his only son, Jes, whom he has raised on his own after the death of his wife. Che's path to redemption is tested, however, when he discovers Jes is gay. To survive his neighborhood, Che has always lived with his fists. To survive as a complete man, he'll have to embrace a side of himself he's never shown.

MINNESOTA FILM ARTS
Music On Hold (Música en Espera), St. Anthony Main Screen #3 - Fri. July 30 & Sun. Aug 1 @ 1:30, 7:00; Mon. Aug 2 thru Thu. Aug 5 @ 4:30, 9:30; PLEASE NOTE: NO SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 31 @ 7:00. Director: Hernán A. Golfrid. Ezequiel must compose a movie sound track but he has writer’s block. He must search for that inspiration as he deals with the bank on his overude mortgage payments. Without any inspiration, he calls the bank to talk to the assistant manager, Paula, who happens to be pregnant, and she puts him on hold while he waits to be answered. The melody on the phone is the one he was looking for, it is ideal for the movie soundtrack. He gets lost in the phone network and he cannot recover the melody again.

Paula is waiting for her mother to arrive from Spain to help with the birth and meet the father. Ezequiel goes to her office for her to find the sought after music… He might be the perfect father for her mother to meet until she returns home… Click Here to watch MUSIC ON HOLD trailer *NOTE: IN SPANISH*

The Wind Journeys @ St. Anthony Main Theatre, Fri. July 30 thru Sun. Aug 1 @ 4:30, 9:30; Mon. Aug 2 thru Thu. Aug 5 @ 7:00.
Director: Ciro Guerra, "Still mourning his wife's recent death, Ignacio decides to return his beloved accordion to his former mentor. Along for the journey is Fermin, a teenage boy who wants to learn the instrument, which Ignacio has all but given up. Writer/director Ciro Guerra delivers a beautifully simple story, sometimes with little or no dialogue, making great use of rural Colombia and his terrific lead actors, Marciano Martinez and Yull Nuñez. An accordion showdown between Ignacio and another player unfolds into a magical music moment for the senses." (Subtitled. 117 min.)--Jim Brunzell III StarTribune.com. TRAILER

TAKE-UP PRODUCTIONS
Trash Film Debauchery presents
Squirm @ The Trylon, Wed Jul 28 7:30
(1976, Jeff Lieberman, DVD) An avalanche of killer worms...writhing across the land in a tidal wave of terror!

Music and Movies in District del Sol
Selena @ Parque Castillo, Thu Jul 29 9:00
(1997, Gregory Nava, DVD, 127min) The true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas born tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart topping albums on the Latin music charts.

Don’t Stop the Presses: “The Newspaper Picture”
Sweet Smell of Success @ The Trylon, Fri Jul 30 7:00 Sat Jul 31 9:00 Sun Aug 01 7:00
(1957, Alexander Mackendrick, 35mm) “Match me, Sidney,” barks Burt Lancaster’s Winchellesque gossip columnist J.J. Hunsecker to Tony Curtis’ sycophantic publicist Sidney Falco, in the quintessential portrait of The Great White Way.

While the City Sleeps @ The Trylon, Fri Jul 30 9:00 Sat Jul 31 7:00 Sun Aug 01 5:00
(1956, Fritz Lang, 35mm) Loco “Lipstick Killer” John Barrymore Jr. emerges as the most sympathetic character by default, as reporters Dana Andrews, George Sanders, and Thomas Mitchell go nuts in a killer-finding contest instigated by conniving publisher Vincent Price — and what is that picture Ida Lupino’s leering at? After Fury, Lang's favorite among his own films.

Everyone Wants to Be Cary Grant
Topper @ The Heights, Mon Aug 02 7:30
(1937, Norman Z. McLeod, 35mm) “Topper was a terrific hit. It had novelty (special effects with the ghosts) and glamour and modishness: it’s central idea was that the sort of witty couple who’d taken over the movies should now take over life and death, in a witty, offhand way, of course, materializing as supportive ghosts.” – James Harvey.

Outdoor Movie Nights at the Library
Murder on the Orient Express @ Arden Hills Library, Tue Aug 03 9:00
(1974, Sidney Lumet, DVD, 128min) A journey on the Orient Express turns into a job for Agatha Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot when a man with connections to many passengers on the train is murdered. A cast including Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, and John Gielgud bring to life a movie perfect for the big screen.

Sound Unseen presents
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Party @ The Trylon, Wed Aug 04 7:30
(1979, Yabo Yablonski, 35mm, 100min) Talk about high times! This seldom-screened documentary was shot over the course of three summer days and nights in 1974 at Willie Nelson’s 2nd annual 4th of July bash in College Station, Texas. Drunken performers, topless girls and heartbreakingly good music meld here to create an incandescent record of a moment in American musical history that everyone knew, even then, was simply too white-hot to last. Not available on DVD.

TAIWANESE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA - MN CHAPTER
Summer break is the wonderful time for you to enjoy with your children. How about watching a Taiwanese movie? "Taiwan Online Library" chose this movie for you: Orzboys. This movie is definitely worthy of your time if you are the teenager who are eager to growing up. The adults who want to remember your childhood dreams will also enjoy it. Sat., July 31, 2:00, U of M, Coffman Theater, First floor in Coffman Memorial Union in East Bank.

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6. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Shamrock Film Fest
Deadline: September 27
A short film festival, October 7-9th, 2010 in Rosemount, MN. Highlights include a gala opening event on Oct 7, followed by screening of entries and an awards gala. New this year will be workshops for filmmakers and the public to enjoy. The festival has expanded its reach this year to include international entries. All entry information is now available on the website – www.shamrockfilmfest.com.

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7. CLASSIFIEDS

Strategic Marketing & Publicity FILM Internships AND Retail Distribution Internship
The acclaimed indie film Into Temptation has FIVE internship opportunities located in Minneapolis for current/recent graduates: Learn what it takes to bring an Independent film to market in a non-traditional way through audience segmentation across key markets and new distribution strategies. Marketing film is about 40% - 50% of your overall budget that will occur on the back-end. You've gone to film school or created your film - did you learn how to do this necessary work in a changing film marketplace? Are you in marketing or public relations and have an interest in films? Would you like to learn more about retail and non-traditional distribution? More info>

Farmers’ Legal Action Group is looking for a volunteer video producer to do a short documentary to illustrate their policy analysis and recommendation to the State of Minnesota about how it can best preserve farmland. They need a video component to their policy report to put a human face to this issue and show what farmers have to go through to continue farming. It would entail 3-10 farmer interviews, some farm footage, and would result in a 15-minute piece. Small reimbursement to cover out of pocket costs. Contact Susan Stokes at SStokes@flaginc.org.

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