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News, links, notices, commentary and outtakes for and about Mid-Southerners who make, act in and like to watch movies.

Friday, October 09, 2009

Move along now -- this way to the egress

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Same blog, new name. Go here for local film stuff.
Thursday, October 08, 2009

I'll buy your breakfast

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But if you want to find out how, go to my newly named site: memphiscoolmovies.blogspot.com
Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Acting class with Darius Wallace

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ACTING FOR FILM WITH DARIUS WALLACE Come join the Actors Community, Tuesday, October 6th, at Caritas Village from 6:30p to 8:30p to begin w...
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Theater auditions

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Auditon Dates and info for upcoming Theatre Memphis performances. All auditions will take place at Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Extended @ S...

Live From Memphis @ Indie Memphis

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62 films and 4 Days of Live From Memphis at the 12th Annual Indie Memphis Film Festival!! Live From Memphis has been partnering with Indie M...
Thursday, September 24, 2009

Seeking a cast

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From Arnold Edwards II: I have the pleasure of co-producing and being 1st AD on an upcoming project titled A Disjointed Proposal. I'm co...
Monday, September 21, 2009

Indie Memphis Films in Focus, etc.

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Indie Memphis 'Secret Screening' Get a free sneak peak at one of the 2009 Indie Memphis features -- one so cool that we can't te...

You judge the short films

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On Location:Memphis is hosting "Manhattan Short" on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Studio on the Square. Filmgoers here are joining audienc...
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Elvis at The Shell. Really!

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"Historic return of Elvis Presley to the Levitt Shell for 12th annual Indie " on Friday, October 9 at 7:00pm . Erik says, "M...

Filmmakers: The clock's ticking...

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The National Film Challenge, the 48 Hour Film Project's sister competition, is coming on October 23rd through 26th! http://www.filmchall...
Monday, September 07, 2009

Understanding Shakespeare

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UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE - THE ACTORS COMMUNITY One of the difficulties faced when learning Shakespeare is language accessibility. We si...
Saturday, September 05, 2009

Lou Gossett! ... Outflix! ... Live Animals!

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Lou Gossett is starring in a local feature ... Outflix begins Friday ... Live Animals is out on DVD Tuesday.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Fiddler on the Roof: Tough guys needed

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Amy Hanford needs a couple more guys for Fiddler at Harrell Theatre. Small part, limited rehearsal. I need guys to play Russians to come kic...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009

AFFT mixer Wednesday

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The Association for the Future of Film and Television Memphis Chapter Membership Event If you are interested in increasing work opportunitie...
Sunday, August 23, 2009

Wednesday: Help boost filmmaking in Memphis

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AFFT Memphis Chapter Membership Event If you are interested in increasing work opportunities in our area, come and find out what you as an i...
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On Location: Memphis call for entries

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The Call For Entries for the 11th Annual On Location: MEMPHIS int'l film fest is underway! The festival will be held April 22-25, 2010 ...

Local film 'Glass' premieres online

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"Glass," a 20-minute film in competition in The Doorpost Project is on view today at thedoorpost.com . The film, produced by Paul ...

Bearden's 'One Came Home' wraps shooting

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John Beifuss writes in The Commercial Appeal about the Willie Bearden-directed film "One Came Home" that just finished shooting i...
Monday, August 17, 2009

Actors Scene Study Tuesday

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FREE ACTORS SCENE STUDY The Actors Community Join the Actors Community where producer/director, Jay Jackson ("Lucky", "E...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Indie Memphis meets the challenge

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Indie Memphis, the force behind an event one national magazine recently named one of the world’s “25 Coolest Film Festivals,” has successful...
Friday, August 07, 2009

Promote film in Memphis

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AFFT Memphis Chapter Membership Event If you are interested in increasing work opportunities in our area, come and find out what you as an i...
Thursday, August 06, 2009

Local film blogsite

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Memphis Film Works -- a nice blog about local film with a useful listing of crew resources.
Sunday, August 02, 2009

On Location: entries being taken

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The Call For Entries for the 11th Annual On Location: MEMPHIS international film fest is underway! - Monday, July 27, 2009 ...
Saturday, August 01, 2009

Scene study

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Looking to do scene study work amongst other actors once a week? Come join The Actors Community where you will have the opportunity to work ...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Performance art in Memphis -- discussion

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A Panel Discussion on " Articulating Race and Power through Public Spaces" is being held this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Power ...

A boost for Open Five and a party for Memphis indie films

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This Thursday's "Love Letter to Memphis" is a fundraising party and concert for Kentucker Audley's film OPEN FIVE, and it...
Thursday, July 23, 2009

Reminder: Book signing and film fundraiser

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Ronald Baldridge was a gang member in Memphis in 1985 when he was shot twice while participating in a robbery at a Frayser skating rink, ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Paper Moon Films: Ready to create

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John Beifuss reports in the CA that Paper Moon Films is launching three projects: Two filmmakers have teamed to form Paper Moon Films, a Me...
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