Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Filmaka Contest for Filmmakers!

The FILMAKA staff and jury were blown away by the quality and the quantity of the submissions. Now after the success of its first season, Filmaka has launched its 2nd Season and this month's Feature Film Competition theme is "Help Wanted" .
Uploading for entries will be closed by July 2nd '08.

Make a film not more than 3 minutes in any language based on the given theme and upload through your Filmaka account. Every month up to 20 winners will receive $500 each and $1000 for a follow up film and proceed to the jury level to compete for $3000 and $2000 in addition to participation in the Final level to win a Feature film contract and $5000.

From the producers and financiers of 'Bend it Like Beckham,' 'Buena Vista Social Club,' 'Kill Bill 2,' and 'Hero,' comes the Filmaka.com contest. Filmaka.com is a contest site where filmmakers get to submit their short films for viewing, voting, and selection. Jury includes big panel of Hollywood personalities like Colin Firth & Bill Pullman and directors Neil LaBute, John Madden, Paul Schrader and more.

They are honored to welcome diversity, creativity and profundity of filmmakers worldwide. At Filmaka, quality is the watchword. Potential and talent are coupled with legend Hollywood Hallmarks and vivacious platform endeavors towards all around development of its members.

Learn more at filmaka.com

Welcome New Member - First Assistant Camera Operator Jennifer Ann Henry


Jennifer Ann Henry is a talented recent addition to the New Mexico film industry. She's a first assistant camera operator in Albuquerque, with a strong film resume and work history. Jennifer has over 15 years experience as a camera operator, is member of IATSE Local 600, and has already established New Mexico residency. She's willing to travel back to LA (or elsewhere) for work, but is thrilled to call New Mexico home.

See her crewnewmexico.com profile here
Her IMDB profile here