Bayou City Film News

A weekend seminar in San Antonio to Make Your Documentary Happen. Don’t miss this unique chance to work with story consultant Fernanda Rossi, the Documentary Doctor, author of the book “Trailer Mechanics,” plus receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea. This intensive 3-day workshop is right for you, whether you are just beginning, have already shot footage on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds. “Doing Your Doc” is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of Texas, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views. The State-wide workshop is November 6th thru 8th in San Antonio, TX http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=190410 or http://www.documentarydoctor.com

HOUSTON, TX (October 14, 2009) – Houston Cinema Arts Festival organizers announced today a stellar lineup of actors, directors, and other artists participating in the jam-packed event scheduled from November 11-15, 2009. Guests presenting new and classic films include actors Tommy Lee Jones and Tilda Swinton, Texas filmmaker and director Richard Linklater and Mexican screenwriter Guillermo Arriaga. The arts-oriented festival will also host photographer Susan Meiselas, rock band Dengue Fever, and members of The Yes Men and Ant Farm media collective, among many other notable presenters. The only U.S. festival devoted to films by and about artists of all stripes, the 2009 Cinema Arts Festival Houston runs November 11-15 at various cultural locales throughout Houston’s Downtown and Museum District areas. It is more than just a film festival; it is a vibrant multimedia arts event breaking out of the confines of the movie theater through live music and film performances, outdoor projections,...

Join SWAMP and Universidad IberoAmericana for a special screening of films produced by the filmmakers selected for the 2009 Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship Program. This showcase of 11 narrative and documentary short films by Texas and Mexican filmmakers focus on the important topics of violence against women and modern slavery. FILMS TO BE SCREENED "The Departure" Director: Ana Hilda Ramos (Mexico) "Eternal Peace"Producer: Caroline A. Parker (Houston, TX) "Violent Waves"Director: Salomon Askenazi (Mexico) "Captives of Hope"Director: Dave Cebrero Ortega (Houston, TX) "My Life In Pink"Director: Romina Lyle (Mexico) "Modern Slavery: Breaking the Chains That Bind the Minds of Minority Youth" Director: Scott Wharton (Houston, TX) "Portrait in Absence" Director: Eden Bernal (Mexico) "Open Season"Director: Raquel Chapa (Azle, TX) "Elisa" Directors: Arturo Lopez and Jan Roth (Mexico) "Through the Eye...

SURVIVING LEGAL & BUSINESS PITFALLS AND NAVIGATING INCENTIVES Don't miss this in-depth workshop on how to survive legal and business pitfalls from screenplay through distribution while successfully navigating State and Federal production incentive programs. Texas Film Commission Director Bob Hudgins will offer a crash course in our new and improved Texas production incentives, and then attorney Hal "Corky" Kessler will guide you through a host of industry issues, including how to take advantage of our Federal incentive program before it expires at the end of this year. SEATING IS LIMITED - TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT: http://txmpa.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/register&id=25&reset=1 $100 for TXMPA members$120 for general public(Lunch included) Registration/check-in at 10:30am Workshop/luncheon starts at 11:00am PRESENTED BY THE TEXAS MOTION PICTURE ALLIANCE The statewide industry advocacy organization for film, TV, commercial and videogam...