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Casting Call – A Pirate in Alphabet City

Thursday, 02 September 2010 14:19 Chuck Budreau

Open call for an Indianapolis independent film to be shot in October. This short film is a satirical comedy about identity politics in the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans) community. Directed by award winning filmmaker Catherine Crouch, this 10 minute film will be shot live action then animated in a comic book layout style. The target audience for this short film is LGBT film festivals.

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YOU’VE SEEN COMEDIANS DIE BEFORE….BUT NEVER LIKE THIS

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:11 Chuck Budreau

WHAT: The Hank McGill Farewell Tour Benefit Show and Auction.
WHEN: September 5, 2010.
WHERE: ComedySportz Indianapolis at 721 Massachusets Avenue.
TIME: Doors open at 6:30 pm. SHOWTIME at 7:00 pm.
ADMISSION: Requested donation $20.00. ALL proceeds paid to Hank.
RESERVATIONS: Call 317-951-8499.

Hank McGill spent his entire life making people happy; Today, through no fault of his own, he is making people sad by taking his final bow. For over six years he has battled inoperable esophageal cancer battling it with chemotherapy and radiation, beating it back year after year and even spending two years cancer-free. Born Bruce Pelkin, but making people laugh on comedy stages all over the country as Hank McGill, he now rests in his Speedway home waiting for the final curtain.

But the out-pouring of Love from fellow comedians and friends in the form of letters, cards, and phone calls have demanded a proper send-off for this “Tonight Show” veteran that has made millions and millions of people laugh during his lifetime. On September 5, 2010 at ComedySportz Indianapolis. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with a 7:00 pm showtime when “The Hank McGill Farewell Tour” will begin.

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Extras needed for Shoot Tuesday Morning Aug 31st

Monday, 30 August 2010 13:22 Chuck Budreau

Extras needed for a TV Spot, Tuesday Morning August 31st.

For Tuesday's shoot they are looking for extras ages 21 and up for a scene that will take place in a Martini bar called Nicky Blaines. It's located in downtown Indianapolis. The call time for extras (time you need to arrive) is 10:30 am. They will provide snacks and refreshments, as well as lunch.

Nick Blaines Address:
20 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN * 46208

We need everyone in dinner party attire, except for 3 people:
- Bartender (headshot required)
- Cowboy (headshot required)
- Person in big yellow chicken suit (no headshot required)

For more information contact Matt Mann MattM@haanmc.com

1st annual Lafayette Popculture Expo Sept. 4th

Saturday, 28 August 2010 19:10 Chuck Budreau

On Saturday, Sept. 4th, BlueMoon Comics and Man Or Monster Studios will hold the 1st annual Lafayette Popculture Expo (LEXPO for short). LEXPO will take place at the TIPPECANOE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. The show will run from 10am to 6pm. Admission will be $5 at the door for all person 12 and up, $3 by PayPal.

We are planning many events for the show: Costume Contests, Gaming Tables, Independent Movie Screening, Live Professional Wrestling, there will be many more special events to come and I will post them as we confirm. Mark Racop will hold two panels on low budget and fan film making. ALSO GET AN EARLY JUMP ON THAT HALLOWEEN OUTFIT BY ENTERING THE COSTUME CONTEST.

We are also in the process of scheduling some very special guests:

Gary Friedrich - Creator of Ghost Rider
Troy Hickman - Comic Book Writer (Common Grounds, Witchblade)
Marc Racop - Independent Movie Maker and Batmobile Builder
New Generation Wrestling Superstars
BMF Wrestling Alliance Superstars
The Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls - RollerDerby Queens
Various Independent Artists

We are also working to secure more guests.

If you have any ideas or suggestions on guests, send email to joe@bluemooncomics.net.

http://www.lexpo.info/

MAF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:11 Chuck Budreau

Interested in becoming an MAF member? It's only $10.00 per year,
October through September! And only $8.00 for students. Just print and
complete the application at the link below and mail it in with your
payment.

http://www.midamericafilmmakers.org/membership

Media Firm to Produce Animated Children's Film in Indiana

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 06:37 Chuck Budreau

KOKOMO, Ind. (Aug. 31, 2010) - Bach Morris Technologies Corp., a developer of interactive children's toys and media announced today that it will produce the animated film Whoever Heard of a Herd of Fird? in Indiana with the help of state film tax credits.

Kokomo-based Bach Morris Technologies' film project is estimated to create more than 20 high-skill jobs including, artists, animators and programmers, among other positions. Of the film's more than $2.4 million budget, more than $2.2 million, or 91 percent, is projected to be spent in Indiana.

"I am pleased that Bach Morris has chosen to produce this project in Indiana," said Mitch Roob, Secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

Based on author Othello Bach's best-selling 1984 book Whoever Heard of a Fird?, the animated and musical film production Whoever Heard of a Herd of Fird? is scheduled to begin production in the first quarter of 2011 and will be tentatively ready for release in the second quarter of 2012. Whoever Heard of a Herd of Fird? is Bach Morris' first film project.

"We're excited to get to work making this story come to life for children and to be making that happen in Indiana," said Mark Morris, author and chief operations officer at Bach Morris Technologies Corp. "We're an Indiana company and it made good sense for us make this investment in our home community."

September Indiana Filmmakers Network Meeting - Lighting and Grip!

Saturday, 28 August 2010 21:48 Chuck Budreau

The September Indiana Filmmakers Network meeting will be held Tuesday September 14th at 7pm at the Hamilton 16 IMAX. This month's focus will be Lighting and Grip. Director of Photography Jim Timperman has offered to show us the contents on his fully loaded Grip Truck. Jim will go through his equipment, answer questions, and share some experience and advise.

We will begin the meeting in our normal meeting room and then head to th...e parking lot for the show n tell. Once that is complete we will head back indoors for our regular mingling and networking session.

The Indiana Filmmakers Network meetings are always free and open to the public. The meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Hamilton 16 IMAX. Anyone with an interest in film is encouraged to attend.

http://www.indianafilmmakers.org/