Bayou City Film News

SAG PRESENTS: Script to Screen Read at Stages in Houston Houston Script to Screen Team presents Kevin A. Mahoney's "Clayton" on Monday, July 27. An ever-growing independent film market has enticed established writers and professional performers to create a new avenue in presenting their ideas to area investors, directors and producers. This kind of presentation before a live audience leads to renewed interest in scripts as well as local collaboration and production. Join industry members for this live film script presentation. What: Clayton by Kevin A. Mahoney When: Monday, July 27 6:30 - 7:00 - Networking 7:00 - 9:00 - Script Read Where: Stages Repertory Theater 3201 Allen Parkway Houston, Texas 77019 (713) 527-0220 How Much: Free to members and industry professionals

TEXAS FILM ROUND-UP OFFERS FREE FILM DIGITIZATION AND SCREENINGS BENEFITING TXMPA LUBBOCK, TEXAS - The Texas Archive of the Moving Image brings its traveling educational program, the Texas Film Round-Up, to Lubbock's Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (511 Ave. K) on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On both days, area residents can drop off Texas-related films or videos for TAMI's free digitization program and view TAMI's traveling exhibit "Preserving Memories: Texas' Moving Image Legacy." TAMI will also be offering free screenings of films and videos featuring the Texas Panhandle from its collection as well as short films from the Flatland Film Festival and rare footage from several local archives. Films for the free digitization program can also be dropped off at the Texas Motion Picture Alliance and CapRock Winery's "Dinner and a Movie" event on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the CapRock Winery (19108 ...

Maricela Ochoa has entertained us all these years. Braving the critical audiences of Ball High to the sun blistered throngs of the Lone Star Amphitheater. We all knew she would go far. Next stop NYU. Mari delved into the bright lights of New York and Chicago. In an era where we “just can’t get enough” we all watched as she honed her craft. Eventually our Island Girl landed on the ever-trembling ground of Los Angeles. Working with likes of Anthony Edwards, Tracy Ullman and Ben Stiller. All the while keeping a stronghold on her passion in entertaining live audiences. Unfortunately, Mari is tackling cancer and could use our thoughts and help. On July 18th the Galveston Elk’s Lodge will host a Silent Auction and BBQ Dinner. Benefit for Maricela Ochoa B-B-Q Dinner Silent Auction Raffles…even a Liquor Basket! Galveston Elk’s Lodge 1518 Tremont Street Saturday July 18th 12 to 5pm Bar-B-Que Dinners Noon until 3pm Silent Auction and Raffles until 5pm Elk’s Pool open for the kiddos to make a spl...

Lubbock born and Dallas raised Chace Crawford on an interview with Ellen from November of last year. Crawford talks about his role on Gossip Girl as well as his time as a valet and what sometimes happens when his relatives watch the show....enjoy!!

Pastorini-Bosby Talent is awaiting final contract and start date for our talent DAVID LADUCCA to begin his co-starring role in the episodic series THE WANNABES. David will be playing the principal of a stuffy classical arts academy where a group of students, played by Texas pop recording stars, "Savvy," are trying to succeed "undercover" in the pop world. Ron Stern and Chris LeMaire of Stern-LeMaire Productions, Inc. are executive producers. Creator and executive producer is Doreen Spicer-Dannaley best know for Disney film "Jump In" and the "Proud Family" series. One of Disney's most sought after director's, Eric Dean Seaton adds to this all-star production team. Twenty-six episodes are set to be shot in Howell , Michigan over the next 7-8 months. LeMaire stated, "David LaDucca blew us all away with his great humor and talent while filming the pilot. We are thrilled to showcase his work with "The Wannabes" and make kids lau...

Astrodome Studios Productions, a division of Astrodome Studios, the proposed motion picture production facility for the re-use of the Houston Astrodome, has partnered with documentarians Chip Rives and David Karabinas to produce the company's first project, The Dome, a history of the legendary Eighth Wonder of the World itself. A trailer of the work, featuring President George H.W. Bush, Dan Pastorini, Bum Phillips, Nolan Ryan, Dene Hofheinz Anton and former mayor Fred Hofheinz, debuted in May at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston with the filmmakers in attendance. Rives and Karabinas have won over 20 Emmy Awards for their documentaries about many of sport's most amazing athletes. From the fastest horse of all time, Secretariat, to the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, they have traveled the world to capture their iconic stories. Their work includes profiles of legends Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan, and Dale Earnhardt, and often stands as the definitive portrait of the inspir...

Robin Blesch, a Texas producer, owner of WPFG Studios, and creator of the Wolfpack Film Group in Austin is throwing a filmmaker party in celebration of the new TEXAS film incentives in a 14k Sq Ft facility. All TEXAS film professionals are invited to this party, so please pass on the information to all who may want to come. (link to get on the guest-list is below) The party is FREE for filmmakers to get in, but everyone must be on the guest-list and bring at-least one non-perishable food item for the homeless. There will be some film people speaking, some Texas film work on display, top of the line cameras on display and in use at the party, and some live entertainment... not to mention the sponsored alcohol (for the 21+ crowd). There will be TONS of networking, mixing, mingling... and celebrating our industry here in TEXAS, and the new TEXAS film incentives! Filmmakers from all over Texas are being invited, and some people will be coming from out of state to celebrate with us. Thi...

T exas Film Commission Production Assistant Certification Workshop Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2009 Time: 9am - 4pm Location: Houston Community College - Town & Country Instructor: Various Cost: $75 - General Public; $50 - SWAMP Members and Students with Valid I.D. The Texas Film Commission's Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop is a two-day, introductory course for surviving work in production. The Workshop teaches the jargon, terminology, paperwork, etiquette, processes and physical requirements of the job. Taught by active working industry professionals, the Workshop develops the skills and flexibility needed to be successful in obtaining and keeping employment. P.A. Workshop also creates an opportunity to learn about working in the other craft positions, such as camera loader, locations scout, grip/electrician, greens keeper, wardrobe or craft service. After completing this Workshop, students will have learned the job requirements needed to succeed as a P...