Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office

Production Calls

  • 07/17/08
  • Final Cut Express Workshop

    “Workshops: The Digital Technology Centre is offering a special discount to Documentary Film Society supporters for its classes on Final Cut Express editing. The regular price is $149 and we get it for $99 for registering by phone and mentioning the DFS. This is a great way to get started with editing. Even if you don’t want to do the editing yourself, it is invaluable to know the processes and speak the language. All other classes are 10% off at Digital Technology Centre (PhotoShop, Lighting, etc.) if you register on-line and use promo code: AnythingArts.com. Call 941-894-0362 and visit the site at http://www.digitaltechnologycentre.com/

  • 07/17/08
  • SMALL OR LARGE PRODUCTIONS

     

    Deadline Friday 8/08/08 !

    SMALL OR LARGE PRODUCTIONS is accepting resumes (and Reels if available on DVD) for Director of Photography/Cameraman and Sound Mixer/Boom Operator.

    Shooting will occur during November in Sarasota, FL. We are looking for individuals local in Sarasota, FL.

    This Feature length film is under an Ultra-Low Budget SAG Agreement.
    Please mention in your cover letter if you have your own equipment. Having your own equipment is a plus but not required. Also, please include contact info of two references who can answer questions regarding your work in this profession.
    Compensation: TBA  (Daily/Flat Rate/Negotiable)

    Mailing address for the Reels:
    SMALL OR LARGE PRODUCTIONS
    C/o Ed Gaffney
    P. O. Box 5092
    Wayland, MA 01778

    Please include resume in mailing. (If you want Reels returned, please include appropriate sized envelope addressed to you with correct postage. Also, having a Reel is a plus but not necessary.)

    Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 8, 2008.

    Please include contact info and the best time you can be reached.

    Eligible candidates will be contacted by phone by Producer.

    E-mail resume to Apolonia Davalos at Apolonia@samuelles.com

    E-mail Apolonia@samuelles.com  with any questions and our office will get back to you at our earliest convenience.

     

  • 07/16/08
  • Casting Call

    Reply to: gigs-741666166@craigslist.org
    Date: 2008-07-03, 2:30PM EDT
    Casting Call

    Corporate Training Video

    Non-union Actors
    Age: 25 to 40
    Race: All Ethnicities
    Sex: Male & Female
    Language: Fluent English

    Scenes: Corporate Conference Room Setting

    Shoot Date: 3rd or 4th week in July (Possible 2 day shoot)

    Payment: $150 to $250 per day, Depending on Roll

    Note: Scripts will be provided in advance. Scenes are short and simple. ******************************************************
    Please Submit Headshot & Resume to: Casting@InterMediaProductions.Com

    Or mail to:
    InterMedia Productions
    1234 2nd Street
    Sarasota, FL 34236
    Attn: Casting

  • 07/15/08
  • Looking for Videographers

    Cameramen 
    Looking for a couple of passionate young videographers for an experimental project. Must have a 3cc DV camera or better and be willing to donate 1 to 4 hours a month. If you're interested in taking part in a groundbreaking new form of video expression, email Christine at christine@anythingarts.com or Steve at writetheworld@yahoo.com.

  • 07/04/08
  • ATTENDANCE OUTSTANDING AT RECENT FILM MIXER

     The SCFEO “Soundstages, Studios & Locations, Oh My!” mixer held at the facility of Mars Vision Productions and Sound Stage 1 on June 30th drew the largest crowd of attendees yet this year, with nearly a 40% increase over April’s very well-attended “Show Me The Money!” event that was held at Hotel Indigo.  Attendees included State Representative Doug Holder’s District Assistant Carol Carlson, Sarasota County Commission Chair Shannon Staub, City of Sarasota Vice-Mayor Ken Shelin, North Port Economic Development Manager Allan Lane, and Sarasota School District Director of Long Range Planning Construction Services Ken Marsh. A broad spectrum of businesses was represented and attendees mingled and networked extensively and then enjoyed guest speakers Warren Simonds and John LaCivita from Willis A. Smith Construction of Sarasota, and Greg Hauptner from G-Star Studios & School in West Palm Beach.  The speakers’ presentations addressed the mixer topic from arts’ infrastructure as well as educational and professional perspectives.  Sponsor Mattison’s Catering provided extensive hors d’oeuvres and other mixer sponsors included The Residence Inn, Marriott, PRP Wine International and New Atmosphere Productions, Inc. The next SCFEO mixer is slated for August 25th and the subject will be “The Beauty of the Industry” addressing casting, talent, hair/makeup artists, wardrobe and more elements that make productions look their best, location TBA.  Mark your calendar and stay tuned!”

    Film Mixer Photos Compliments of Mars Vision: http://web.mac.com/markpalmerxl1/iWeb/Film%20Mixer/FILM%20MIXER.html

  • 05/19/08
  • Website Award!

    Out of approximately 350 film commission member organizations worldwide, the Association of Film Commissioners International recognized website design excellence of four in its 2008 Marketing Awards -- one of which was the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office for our new "Web 2.0" site.  Thank you, atLarge for understanding our vision and making it a reality!

  • 02/13/08
  • SCFEO MIXER a Dynamic Success

    THANK YOU to all who attended the 2/11 Mixer for the film commission at Hotel Indigo -- nearly one hundred people, which was twice what was expected!  We promise next time there will be ample "elbow room" and seating for all attendees to hear the speakers.  Max CiVon shared experience, information and insight into the Los Angeles film, television and entertainment industry and Hollywood specifically, and Shawn McCarty presented the new, high-tech "RED" Digital Cinema Camera, including allowing hands-on and up-close inspection.  Both speakers were delighted by the overwhelmingly positive response from the guests and the Q&A and one-on-one conversations continued well into the evening.  Please stay tuned for the date of our next get-together, and take advantage of a great opportunity to mix, mingle, network and learn with creative people and businesses from throughout Sarasota County as well as notable speakers from "the industry" and beyond. 


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