IFA September Call Sheet

 

From: Independent Film [mailto:independentfilmarizona@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 10:04 PM
Subject: IFA September Call Sheet

 

1.  Philip Sedgwick Awarded IFA Writer of the Year.  Independent Film Arizona has given its 2014 Best Writer Award to celebrated screenwriter Philip Sedgwick.  Phil has written more than forty screenplays, including most recently, the highly acclaimed Mirage at Zabul Province.  The IFA Best Writer Award will be presented at IFA's Tuesday, September 2 Meeting, at 7:00 PM at the Auld Dubliner, 800 University in Tucson.  Phil will be presenting his Ten Tips for a Successful Screenwriter at the September 2 Meeting.

 

2. Arizona Underground Film Festival.  The 7th Annual Arizona Underground Film Festival will present from September 19 to September 27.  It is still accepting submissions and encourages submissions from Southern Arizona filmmakers.  To submit or for more information  go to their website at azuff.org

 

3.  September 5 -- First Friday at the Loft.  This Friday (September 5) is the first friday of the month so at 9:00 PM Max Cannon will be hosting First Friday at the Loft (3233 East Speedway in Tucson).  Bring in your short (less than 15 minutes) during the day on Friday and see if it gets some love (and a $200 cash prize) or if it gets the feared gong.  It cost nothing to submit a film and all films play for at least three minutes.  

 

4.  IFA's September Actors Meeting.  Independent Film Arizona meets on the first Tuesday of every month. The September Meeting is on Tuesday, September 2, at 7:00 PM at the Auld Dubliner, 800 East University, in Tucson.  The meeting will feature a panel of experienced actors explaining how to succeed as a film actor in Southern Arizona as well as a professional make up demonstration.  A great meeting for actors to develop skills and a great meeting for the production side of the game to meet some great new and some great experienced actors.  All IFA meetings are free and open to all.

 

5.  James Gandolfini.  Ya Ya Perez (Independent Film Arizona's resident film critic) would like to recommend Romance and Cigarettes.  This is a 2005 release that went straight to DVD, despite the fact that it was directed by John Turturro and starred James Gandolfini and Kate Winslet.   This film is both a relationship drama and it is a musical.  If you want Tony Soprano to sing to you -- check out Romance and Cigarettes.  It's lots of fun.

 

6.  Tucson Film and Music Festival. The Tucson Film and Music Festival will be presenting from October 9 to October 12. This festival is particularly interested in music related films, documentaries, and films made in or relating to Arizona.  For their final schedule and more information, go to tucsonfilmandmusicfestival.com.

 

7.  Accepting Nominations for IFA's Best Actor and Best Actress Awards. Independent Film Arizona is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Best Actor and 2014 Best Actress Award.  Any film or theater actor or actress who lives in or has worked in Arizona is eligible.  To nominate an actor or actress, send their name and e-mail address to Antonella atindependentfilmarizona@gmail.com. 

 

8.  The Loft Film Festival.  The Loft Film Festival  will be presenting from October 16-19. The Loft Film Festival focuses on the best of independent, international, and classic filmmaking.  For their presentation schedule and more information go to loftcinema.com 

 

10.  Rethink That PSAs.  Independent Film Arizona has shot several Public Service Announcements promoting shooting films in Arizona, but has addition shoots scheduled for August and September.  If you are interested in acting in or being part of an upcoming production, send an e-mail to Antonella at independentfilmarizona@gmail.com

 

11.  IFA Board.  Independent Film Arizona will hold elections for its Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and for its Board at its Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Meeting.  If you are interested in running for the Board (or if you are interested in becoming more involved with Independent Film Arizona) send an e-mail to Antonella at independentfilmarizona@gmail.com 

 

12.  Join Independent Film Arizona.  Independent Film Arizona is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting and supporting actors and independent filmmakers in Southern Arizona.  You can become a member of Independent Film Arizona for only $25 a year by going to independentfilmarizona.com  The donation is tax deductible and supports independent filmmaking in Southern Arizona.   

 

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