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WorldFest began in August 1961, as Cinema Arts, an International Film Society. It began screening Independent, foreign & art films. It became an officially competitive International Film Festival Seven years later, in April 1968, and has been in continuous operation since. It is one of the original three film festivals in North America, with San Francisco and New York as the first two events. Following WorldFest was Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, and Seattle. Then Sundance and SXSW, Toronto and Tribeca. Now there are more than 1,000 USA film festivals of various types, levels and quality, most being simply non-competitive screening events! WorldFest is international, competitive and invites filmmakers worldwide. The 42nd Annual WorldFest offers International Competition in; Features, Shorts, TV production, TV commercials, unproduced Screenplays & Teleplays, Experimental, Student, Documentary, Business & Industry, New Media, and Music Videos. WorldFest is the largest film &...

The show is a high energy and heartwarming musical about friendship, love, generosity and faith. Encompassing a multitude of music genres, costumes, and choreography. The show dates are November 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The Friday and Saturday performances are at 8:00 pm and Sunday's at 3:00 pm. Admission is $10 and children five and under $5. For tickets or more information, please call (713)316-9800. Tickets can also be purchased over the phone or at the door prior to each performance. When & Where 11525 Todd Street Suite 200 Houston, Texas 77055

Hi Friends & Filmmakers, This is the big one! The 2008 Texas Filmmakers Showcase screening atthe Museum of Fine Arts Houston this Saturday 11/1 at 7PM. As afilmmaker/cineast, I hope you can join us for this diverse collectionof the best of Texas-made short films of the year. There is somethingfor everyone in this lineup that has been screened in Los Angeles andrecently as an Official Selection of the Austin Film Festival: http://www.houstonfilmcommission.com/showcase.htm Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions and I hope to seeyou there... Alfred Cervantes Houston Film Commission 713-437-5249 Directmyspace.com/houstonfilmcommission

In this work shop Kelley Baker will walk you through the ins and outs of everything you need to do before you get to the set. From staged readings and actor rehearsals, to script break downs and securing lots of free stuff Kelley has seen and done it all. How do you know if you've hired the right crew? What kind of insurance should you have, and how much? What happens if one of your locations falls through at the last minute? Do you have location releases, actor releases? Who gets a certificate of insurance? How long should Pre-production even last? I believe that your movie is made before you ever step on the set. If you get Pre-production right then the rest of your schedule should go smooth, and when it doesn't you need to know what to do to get it back on track. "Angry Filmmaker" Kelley Baker has written and directed three full-length features, including KICKING BIRD (2005), THE GAS CAFE (2001) and BIRDDOG (1999). The first two were shot digitally and co...

Houston, TX – On October 25, 2008, Film Expo Texas will host its sixth annual all day expo at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel situated at 2929 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098. The nonprofit event, Getting into the Movies: Making the Industry Work for You, will offer: workshops, panel discussions, mentoring sessions and a movie screening in a small format atmosphere ideal for super-networking with the panelists. Open to the public, the expo welcomes filmmakers, actors and those interested in working in front of the camera, or behind the scenes in film or television, as well as potential vendors, service providers and the inquisitive. The all day expo opens at eight o’clock a.m. and is priced at an affordable $35 which includes: admission to the panel discussions, exhibits, movie screening and a promotional bag stuffed with valuable resource materials. The special guest for the expo is Houston based DP/Cinematographer Mark Sullivan, who will introduce the RED ONE Digital Cinema Camer...

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To Industry Friends and Colleagues: Your interest and support in strengthening Houston's and Texas' production industry is needed as we actively pursue converting the Astrodome into a major production facility. Not only can this project put people to work, bring more business to the state, and increase your sales and rentals, it can put Houston back on the production map where it used to be. Hope you can join us at the SWAMP salon Tuesday at Rice Media Center. As always... Onward and Upward, Cynthia Neely SWAMP Salon: Astrodome Studios Tuesday, October 7, 2008 6:30 PM - Mix, Mingle, and Munch 7:30 PM - Presentation Location: Rice Media Center, Rice University Campus, Entrance #8 on University Blvd (at Stockton) Cost: FREE Astrodome Studios, the new name tied to the future of Houston's and Texas' film and entertainment industry, is a concept aimed at transforming the former stadium into a major sound stage and production facility. This will become one grand production i...

Join TXMPA members and supporters on Friday, November 7 for SPAGHETTI WESTERN, a night of fun and fundraising. Reservations are being accepted now for this signature event for the Central Texas Region of Texas Motion Picture Alliance. Join us for a seated, family style italian dinner under the stars, liquid refreshments, celebrity speakers, silent auction, and music by Gary Clark, Jr & Band. Six-time Grammy winner Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel will emcee. Your support is critical to our campaign to bring more business to Texas. Funds from the party will directly support TXMPA's mission to lobby the legislature, increase the incentive program, and enhance work opportunities for our industry. ONLY 500 SEATS AVAILABLE RESERVE EARLY FOR A GUARANTEED GOOD TIME! info at www.centraltxmpa.org

Saturday, October 25, 2008 Sheraton Four Points Hotel 2929 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77098 Workshops & Panel Discussions Exhibit Hall Animation Corner Mentoring Breakout Sessions Directing Screenwriting Acting for the Camera Guerilla Filmmaking Legal Aspects of Filmmaking Cinematography Take the Filmmakers Test - Win Prizes! Free Expo Promo Bag For more Info visit: www.FilmExpoTexas.com