Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Casting Panel, Hosted by New Mexico Women in Film


CASTING PANEL WITH JANE JENKINS AND JANET HIRSHENSON – SAT. OCT. 31:

WHAT: Panel on Casting with Janet Hirshenson, CSA and Jane Jenkins, CSA of The Casting Company in L.A. – Moderated by Jo Edna Boldin, CSA


WHEN: Saturday, October 31, 2009

TIME: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

WHERE: Santa Fe – El Museo Cultural

COST: Free to NMWIF Members; $20.00 for Non-Members (Cash or Check at the door)


Don't miss this opportunity to hear two of the premiere casting directors of our time talk about their work and the world of casting for many major Hollywood directors. Enjoy refreshments, networking and the opportunity to buy their book, A Star is Found. Following is the link to their bios: http://www.facebook.com/l/b3035;www.janeandjanet.com/profile.html

CASTING WORKSHOP WITH JANE JENKINS AND JANET HIRSHENSON – SUN. NOV. 1:

WHAT: Casting Workshop with Janet Hirshenson, CSA and Jane Jenkins, CSA of The Casting Company in L.A.
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2009

TIME: 10am – 5pm with a lunch break (Participants are responsible for their lunch)

WHERE: Santa Fe – El Museo Cultural

COST: $175.00 for NMWIF Members, $225.00 for Non-Members

TO REGISTER: We must receive your submission package, along with a check or money order for the full amount due by Oct. 20, 2009. SEATING IS LIMITED. Please send your submission package to NMWIF, PO Box 33351, Santa Fe, NM 87594, Attn: Casting Workshop. Make sure to include the following items/information:

Name
> Contact info: email, snail mail and phone number where you can be reached
> NMWIF Members: Expiration date (from the back of your membership card)
> Age Range (within 10 years)
> Head shot with a resume attached to the back
> Submissions will be processed in the order received. A confirmation of your reservation will be e-mailed to you. Any submissions received after the class limit has been reached will be put on a waiting list and returned via U.S. Mail. Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 7 days in advance of the workshop. After that, if we cannot find a replacement for you from our waiting list, you will forfeit the registration fee.

We hope you are able to take advantage of this rare opportunity to participate in a workshop with two of Hollywood’s most famous casting directors.

New Mexico Film Expo! This Weekend!



The Santa Fe Film Festival, Inc, presents the 2009 New Mexico Film Expo, this weekend in Santa Fe!

A presentation of work from New Mexico filmmakers. 80 films over 4 days. From 1 minute films, to features, its brilliant way to see what your peers and fellow filmmakers are creating.

Jean Cocueau Theatre, Sept 25-28
Screenings Schedule:
Friday 4-11pm
Saturday 10am-midnight
Sunday 11am-10pm
Monday 5-10pm

Tickets $7.00 pp (filmmaker +2 guest comp) - a great deal!!

Q&A will follow collectively after each screening time if filmmakers are in attendance. Winners in a given category will be entered directly into the Santa Fe Film Festival which takes place December 2 - 6. The overall winner for Best New Mexico Filmmaker will be announced at the Awards Ceremony Saturday, December 5.


New Mexico Women in Film - In Las Cruces


A local chapter of New Mexico Women in Film is just getting organized in Las Cruces.

There will be an informational meeting on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 in the THX theatre, room 171, in Milton Hall, NMSU Campus. This organization is a great way for you meet other filmmakers and working artists from across the state.

Men as well as women are encouraged to be a part of the group.

Refreshments will be provided. Any questions, feel free to ask Amy Lanasa: amyla@nmsu.edu