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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 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

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

New Mexico Women in Film Event -- Storytelling Workshop


Storytelling on the Web: Harnessing a World of Opportunities

Date: August 25, 2009
Time: 6 to 7 pm Networking and Refreshments
7 to 8:30 pm Panel and Q&A
Place: Simms Fine Arts Center at Albuquerque Academy
Cost: Free to WIF members; $15 for nonmembers

On Tuesday, August 25, New Mexico Women in Film will be hosting a panel discussion focusing on creating original content for the Internet. The panel will discuss how the Internet has blossomed into an attractive venue for filmmakers (and storytellers in general) who are seeking new creative opportunities. Panelists will not only look at content creation, but will also discuss how the Internet can serve those who want to reach a larger audience or who seek greater professional recognition. The event will include a screening of a portion of Date Doctor: This Might Sting, a brand new webisode made in New Mexico.

Panelists include Carolyn Handler Miller, New Media writer and author of Digital Storytelling, Second Edition and Date Doctor’s co-producers, writer-director Hannah Macpherson and actress Rebekah Wiggins. The panel will be moderated by Monique Anair, faculty member of the Film and Media Arts program at Santa Fe Community College.

For more information, contact Denise K. Baker (505) 877-8500 denise@drbelectric.com

Thursday, February 26, 2009

NMWIF and WIFTI Women's Day Showcase!


NMWIF & WIFTI INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY FILM SHOWCASE – MARCH 8th!

Celebrate International Women's Day with a fun and female film screening !!!
WHEN: Sunday, March 8th, 6:30pm
WHERE: The Santa Fe Film Center, 1616 St. Michael's Drive, Santa Fe, NM, 87505
WHAT: Announcing the 4th Annual Short Film Showcase, hosted by Women in Film and Television International and New Mexico Women in Film. This elite selection of female film talent will be screened in over 15 cities worldwide and will feature short films culled from over 40 finalist selections submitted by our international members and Film Festival Partners. Women in Film Chapters are participating in China, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Sweden, and 12 cities throughout the U.S. There are currently 182 events planned from over 18 different countries to mark this March 8th occasion. There will also be a selection of shorts made by New Mexican women, with an opportunity to meet the local filmmakers after the screening.

COST: $5 members, $18 non-members. FREE movie candy and buttered popcorn !!! For more info, contact NMWIF

Friday, October 17, 2008

A Special Offer for Members of New Mexico Women in Film!

Are you a member of the New Mexico Women in Film group (NMWIF)? If so, be sure to check your email for the latest newsletter, and a special offer from crewnewmexico.com!

NMWIF is an awesome group! A few weeks ago they hosted an excellent symposium on film financing, and it was followed by, like, the best spread of food ever, which inspired us to do something nice in return!

Friday, September 26, 2008

New Mexico Women in Film - "Finance, Budgeting, & Incentives for the Filmmaker"

NEW MEXICO WOMEN IN FILM ANNOUNCEMENT
NEXT GENERAL MEETING: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th IN SANTA FE:
"FINANCE, BUDGETING & INCENTIVES FOR THE FILMMAKER"
2:00 PM
New Mexico Film Museum
Jean Cocteau
418 Montezuma Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
$ 10.00/ non members
Refreshments served after Q & A.

Guest Speakers:
Karen Koch - Producer, Luminaria Films
Lisa Strout - Director of the New Mexico Film Office

If you can attend please RSVP to nwwifinfo@gmail.com by Friday, September 26 @ 5 PM.