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- WIF.D Coffee Talk!
- TXMPA Update!
- WIF.D Membership Drive & Showcase
- WIF.D Teams With Industry Giants 2008
- WIF.D Joined AFI DALLAS in a Compelling Panel Discussion
- WIF.D & AFI Dallas Together Again
- WIF.D Sponsors HD EXPO Workshops
- WIF.D & DPA Members: Another Free Educational & Networking Event
- Free Screening for WIF.D Members
- WIF.D Semi-Annual Membership Drive 2007
WIF.D Coffee Talk!
Thanks to all that came out and thanks to Paradise Bakery!
Women In Film.Dallas invites you to visit with WIF.D President, Meredith Stephens, President Emeritus and WIFTI Representative, Cynthia Salzman Mondell, and newly appointed Executive Director, Marla Fields in a relaxed and casual environment to chat about WIF.D.
Drop by, ask questions, and share your ideas about the organization all the while enjoying FREE COFFEE from our sponsor, Paradise Bakery - at the Tollway and Alpha.
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 14th
We'll begin at 8:30 until 10:00am, and don't worry if traffic slows you down.
WHERE:
13710 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX, 75240
Phone: 972/503-1800
Thanks General Manager, Bob Bailey!
TXMPA Update!
Read the latest TXMPA Press Release (pdf) by Don Stokes or the letter from David Friedman, TXMPA North Texas Regional Representative here.
To: Texas Motion Picture Alliance Members & Stakeholders
From: David Friedman, TXMPA North Texas Regional Representative
Subject: A Report from the TXMPA 2008 Annual Meeting Conducted 6-28-08
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this message is to report the outcomes of the Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA) 2008 Annual Meeting conducted in Austin on Saturday, June 28, 2008.
MEETING GOAL:
- Elect 3 At-Large Board Candidates to the TXMPA Board of Directors
MEETING OUTCOMES:
(1) The 3 new TXMPA At-Large TXMPA Directors are:
- Don Stokes, President, Post Asylum (Dallas)
- Jeff Evans, Vice President, Roeder and Moon Insurance (Dallas)
- Sharon Adams, Attorney, (Houston)
(2) During the subsequent TXMPA Board of Directors meeting, the Board then elected individuals to the following TXMPA executive positions:
- President, Don Stokes
- Vice President, Clark Richards
- Treasurer, Drew Mayer-Oaks
- Secretary, Susan Fowler
COMMENTARY:
For the majority of the TXMPA North Texas constituency, the day’s proceedings started in Dallas at 6:30 AM as colleagues gathered to board a bus. 55 people took the bus journey from Dallas to Austin. In addition to the bus riders, there were an estimated 40 Dallas-based TXMPA members that made the trek to Austin. In all, the North Texas TXMPA constituency was approximately 100 members strong.
Upon arrival into Austin, Dallas TXMPA members found a well organized team at the St. Edwards University venue that quickly facilitated check-in, handed-out voting ballots and provided the capability to sign-up as a new TXMPA member. Mix and mingle ensued until the meeting was called to order at 11:00 AM.
First, Nikki Young, TXMPA, San Antonio Regional Representative, facilitated the day’s proceedings and set forth the overall agenda.
Second, Meredith Stephens, President, TXMPA, presented a “State of TXMPA” overview that incorporated work accomplished during the past 12 months, updates on changes to the organization and observations regarding the path forward. Kudos were granted to outgoing board members. Speaking of kudos, one unexpected moment that proved to be a meeting highlight was an impromptu, spontaneous, standing ovation in recognition of Mark Beasley, President, MPS Studios, for his on-going support of TXMPA.
Third, the nomination process for At-Large Board Candidates ensued and resulted in approximately 10 candidates being presented for the 3 open At-Large board seats. Votes were cast.
Forth, commentary was presented by Neil T. “Buddy” Jones, Owner, HillCo Partners, Brandon Aghamalian, Lobbyist, HillCo Partners, and Bob Hudgins, Director, Texas Film Commission. It appears that our collective constituency from across the state, supported by a leading lobbying firm, and the state film commission, are coming together in a way that will enable us to achieve greater objectives in 2009. In short, we will be firing on all cylinders going into the 2009 legislative session.
Finally, voting results were announced. See the Meeting Outcomes section of this report for details.
For those on the bus, the day’s proceedings ended in Dallas at 7:00 PM as the bus returned safely to port.
As a result of 100 North Texans making the trek to Austin, the outcomes of the TXMPA 2008 Annual Meeting have set in motion a new direction for the Moving Image Incentive Program and the growth of our industry.
PHOTOS:
Want more? Have a look at photos from the day’s activities courtesy of John “Doc” Strange Images here .
THANK YOU:
Many thanks to outgoing TXMPA President, i.e. Meredith Stephens, for her time, effort and insight while serving on the TXMPA Board of Directors.
On a personal note, Meredith Stephens’ presence on the TXMPA Board of Directors will be missed. Meredith led the TXMPA through a period that was the virtual equivalent of building the Texas State highway system. Frankly, it was a dirty job. There was a lot of ground breaking, hauling loads of dirt, moving mountains, negotiating routes and by-passes, negotiating on-ramps and off-ramps, establishing boundaries, painting safety lines, making things concrete, establishing speed limits, and determining jurisdiction. Despite having to work in the mud in order to pour the foundation, Meredith did it willingly and the result is a united state-wide system from which we all benefit. Please join us in tipping our virtual hats to Meredith as she moves-on to far more glamorous responsibilities as President of Women in Film-Dallas.
Likewise, a special thanks is due to the following sponsors and volunteers that made the TXMPA trip and related outcomes possible:
Dallas Producers Association, Presenting Sponsor
The Mary Collins Agency
Liquid Logixx
Linda McAlister Talent
Post Asylum
The Tape Company
Dallas Audio Post Group
Robert Manning, Rum Pictures
John “Doc” Strange, Doc Strange Images
Joaquin Lira, Fuego Worldwide
Marc Jefferys, Actor, Linda McAlister Talent
Linda McAlister, Owner, Linda McAlister Talent
Clayton Coblentz, President, DPA
Rebecca Preston, Administrative Director, DPA
Martha Duncan, VP & Membership Chair, DPA
Jeff Evans, Legislative Chair, DPA
Trish Avery, Screen Actors Guild
Linda Dowell, Screen Actors Guild
WHAT NEXT?
Between now and the beginning of the 2009 legislative session (in January), the TXMPA North Texas Regional Committee and Dallas Producers Association are organizing an initiative focused on our State Representatives and Senators. The purpose of this pre-legislative session initiative is to have TXMPA members meet directly with their State Representatives on the home-front and to ask for their support of the Moving Image Industry Incentive legislation. More to come on this topic.
The TXMPA North Texas Regional Committee will be conducting a regional meeting in August. Logistics information such as date, time and location is forthcoming.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE?
If you desire to participate in TXMPA initiatives as a volunteer or sponsor, please contact a TXMPA Board Member. Contact information is located at: http://www.txmpa.org/joomla/index.php/about-us/contact-us.html
Thank you for sharing in TXMPA’s mission, i.e. Bringing Business to Texas.
Regards,
David
David S. Friedman
Partner
Dallas Audio Post Group
1137 Conveyor Lane, Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75247
Office: 214-350-7678
Fax: 214-638-2224
david.s.friedman@dallasaudiopost.com
www.dallasaudiopost.com
WIF.D Membership Drive & Showcase
Wow - what a turnout! Read the recap and the photos are up!
RECAP -- Plano-based visual effects house Motus Digital graciously opened its doors to Women In Film.Dallas on September 9th as the organization wrapped up its annual membership drive and showcase.
Members and guests toured the Motus studio and theatre and saw demonstrations of the technologies used to integrate optical motion capture into entertainment and gaming productions. Motus has a 24 camera motion capture system!
Current members were able to catch up and talk about projects they have been working on as new members and guests networked and became better acquainted with the organization. Old members renewed and new members joined in what promises to be another exciting year!
WIF.D would like to extend thanks to Motus president Keith Brock and producer Shane Williams for the tour and to sponsors AFI DALLAS, The Filmworkers Club, Sony, TM Television, TapeOnline.com, Lone Star Film Festival, MPS Studios Dallas, and The Tape Company.
Now is a good time to join this vibrant organization! If you are already a member, please encourage your friends and colleagues to join. Application forms are available under Membership or you may contact the membership committee at membership@wifdallas.org.
We hope to see you at our next big event: Chick Flicks 2008 on Thursday, October 2nd.
Photos are in the Gallery here!
Truthfully - it's another excuse for a great party! It's a time when sponsors, members, non-members, and guests celebrate the WIF.D organization!
Motus Digital is opening its doors at 2805 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 250, Plano, TX 75074 on Tuesday, September 9th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for our Annual Membership Drive and Showcase.
This evening will be the ideal occasion to learn more about the organization, hear plans about future WIF.D programs and events, and take advantage of a great opportunity to network. Members are FREE while non-members are only $10.00.
We'll have some exciting news, refreshments, prizes for members and prizes to be raffled away, and a reel to showoff of what other members are working on. This is the time to join or rejoin! You'll also receive our WIF.D notebook to new members (while supplies last) and your official membership card!
Contact Amy or Rosalind at membership@wifdallas.org.
WIF.D Teams With Industry Giants 2008
Join Women In Film.Dallas this Friday from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon at CCCC as WIF.D presents, “Pitching and Producing Your Animation Concept” by LA Producer Rita Street!
Whether you’re a working animator or a student about to graduate, you need to know how this highly specialized area of television animation sales actually works. Pitching the animated series and landing a sale is an art form all its own and demands a unique tool kit. In this session, you’ll learn how to fill up your own animated tool box with strong character profiles, producer know-how and a sales bible that will help buyers visualize your unique concept.
This presentation is ideal for anyone who wants to sell an animated TV series or wants to understand the changing global aspects of the current television animation landscape.
Rita Street, President of Radar Cartoons, a Producer’s representation firm specializing in the development and sales of original animation content, has placed numerous shows into development including "Ruby Gloom" for YTV and Nelvana, "Frankenstein’s Cat" for the BBC, France 3 and McKinnon & Saunders, and Hero: 108 for Gamania Digital Entertainment, Mike Young Productions and Cartoon Network Europe. Rita is working on her first animated short, "Mock ‘n Boyd" with Dainty Productions. Additional credits include work as publisher of Animation Magazine, editor of Film & Video Magazine and author of the Rockport Publisher hardback, Computer Animation: A Whole New World. Rita is the founder of the international non-profit organization, Women in Animation.The session is this June 6, Friday 9:30 am - 12:00 PM at the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College, 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano TX., Room C104 as part of this great two day event.
To learn more and to purchase your tickets go to www.industrygiants.org.
Also, those with prepared concepts (no longer than five minutes) can even pitch the instructor and get feedback.
In this seminar, you’ll learn:
--The animation business today (in the U.S. and around the world)
--Basic show demographics
--Describing your characters
--Creating a pitch bible
--Should you sell to an indie or network and why
--The animation development exec (and typical exec phrases you’ll hear like, “It’s a cute character, but I don’t think your show is kidrelate-able…”)
--How to structure your pitch
--What to do if you land a deal
Come and join us!
WIF.D Joined AFI DALLAS in a Compelling Panel Discussion
“From Ingenue to Studio Head: How Does Age Affect Women in the Film Industry?” 
One of Hollywood’s most enduring and iron clad rules is don’t get old. Our panel of experts agreed that more scrutiny is paid to the progress of women in the entertainment and media industries because of the belief that these fields have power to influence our perception. It seems the gender of people behind the scenes and on the screens does affect our society as a whole.
Sarah Harris of AFI DALLAS Programming moderated a diverse panel of accomplished women that included: Deidra Edwards, Staci Lawrence, Socheato Poev, Kim Clemons, and Lynn Roth.
Each spoke candidly, sharing personal experiences with the audience for inspiration. Perhaps Ms. Roth summarized it best by explaining that beyond age and gender, it is really an issue of being confident without being labeled a “bitch”. Entering every situation with the strength of your own conviction and being prepared yet flexible, commands respect from both sexes. Self-assuredness can alter the cultural perception of women and aging in a society that has long revered youth to one that respects the wisdom and grace that comes from life’s experiences.
WIF.D & AFI Dallas Together Again
WIF.D and AFI DALLAS on the Wet Deck of the W Hotel, April 1st as we present a timely panel discussion called:
From Ingenue to Studio Head: How Do Age Milestones Affect Women in the Film Industry
In its 2nd year, AFI DALLAS International Film Festival is just around the corner beginning March 27th running through April 6th.
The topic? From Ingenue to Studio Head: How Does Age Affect Women in the Film Industry? If 50 is the new 30, then what happens at 43? at 61? Regardless of the number of birthdays celebrated, this topic touches all our lives.
The week long series of industry conversations is designed to provide opportunities for film and video professionals to network and have discussions vital to their ongoing professional development.
They are free and open to industry professionals and AFI DALLAS pass holders.
Join WIF.D April 1st at the W Hotel!
WIF.D Sponsors HD EXPO Workshops
Women In Film.Dallas teams with HD EXPO to spread the word about two great workshops in January! Developed by and for professionals, every HD EXPO workshop calls on leading professionals to conduct and teach these workshops. Your instructors are your peers: cinematographers, post production supervisors, directors of technology, editors and other creative professionals with thousands of hours in the field and in the trenches with the knowledge achieved only through experience.
P2 Workflow Workshop - Join the Tapeless (R)evolution
January 7 and 8 | MPS Studios - Dallas, TX
Liberate yourself from the linear domain, and learn true creative freedom in a free-form non-linear image workflow from acquisition to archive. This dynamic two-day workshop brings the technology to the professional, and the professional into the process. Instructors, all industry professionals, introduce the P2 line of cameras and supporting equipment, while illuminating the process of working with P2 to bring data to screen and beyond. They will cover all aspects of the process, from shooting to post, from production to archive. Whether you shoot, edit, post or produce, this workshop will leave you completely educated, fully informed, and ready to tackle any size P2 project.
VARICAMP - Make the VariCam Work for You
January 10, 11 and 12 | MPS Studios - Dallas, TX
HD EXPO Workshop's VariCamp is an extensive three-day workshop teaching you the Panasonic VariCam camera and the HDX900 camera from the inside out. The VariCamp has been updated with the HDX900 technology.
Sign-up for early bird registration! And stay tuned to learn how you can win free passes for members only!
Early bird registration closes December 17th. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn hands-on with the P2, VariCam and HDX900 technology.
For more details and to register, log on to: http://www.hdexpo.net/education or see HD EXPO newsletter below.
WIF.D & DPA Members: Another Free Educational & Networking Event
Visit the Gallery under Special Events for photos of this great event!
Meet Rima Greer, successful film agent and author of The Real, Low Down, Dirty Truth About Hollywood Agenting
See the real Hollywood stripped of its glitz, glamor and bright lights, through the eyes of a film agent. On Saturday, November 10, Rima Greer a successful film agent and author of The Real, Low Down, Dirty Truth About Hollywood Agenting opens up her phone sheet and reveals how agents, writers, and directors function in a world of producers, development executives, and studio executives - the honest-to-not-so-goodness day-to-day inner workings of Hollywood.
WIF.D and DPA have joined together to deliver this insider’s entertaining and thought-provoking perspective of the business of Hollywood to their members. The event will be held at Riccardi’s, named Best Italian Restaurant by the Dallas Observer-Best of 2007. The event is free to all WIF.D and DPA members and their guests. Participants will also be able to enjoy a 10% discount on their wonderful Riccardi’s meal immediately following the event.
| When: | Saturday, November 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 4:30-6:30 PM with dinner immediately following the program |
| Where: |
Riccardi’s |
| Who: | All WIF.D and DPA members and their guests |
| Cost: | The program is free to all members and guests Those wishing to stay for dinner will receive a 10% discount |
| RSVP: | rsvp@wifdallas.org |
A special note of thanks to the sponsors of this event: Riccardi’s Restaurant, on Routh and located in the Quadrangle in Dallas, Women in Film.Dallas and The Dallas Producers Association.
Sponsors
| About Riccardi’s - a delectable surprise in Dallas and a place where Italian not only lives, it thrives. Riccard’s serves distinctive cuisine from owner Gaetano Riccardi’s hometown of Avellino (near Naples), it also bottles three of its own wines from the province of Avellino. The menu includes spectacularly executed typicality, but it also has the unexpected. Take a peek at the menu and more at www.riccardis-dallas.com. |
| About WIF.D – WIF.D is part of a global network, committed to empower, promote, and mentor its membership in film, television, and new media. WIF.D, a non-profit organization of women and men, provides educational forums, network and advancement opportunities for entry-level positions and established professionals within the entertainment industry. Visit us at www.wifdallas.org. |
| About The Dallas Producers Association – The DPA is a professional organization providing promotion, advocacy, education and networking for our membership. Membership is open to any company or individual of high standing, based in North Texas that has managerial, budget or creative control for the production of moving visual media. Learn more at www.dallasproducers.org. |
Free Screening for WIF.D Members
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Wendi Myers and Anne Stansell are the subjects of the documentary that takes an open-minded and personal approach to the controversy over breast implant safety. Absolutely Safe is a story of everyday women who find themselves in a tangled and confusing intersection of health, money, science, and beauty. For a sneak peek and for more information, you can visit www.absolutelysafe.com. |
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, Women in Film.Dallas presents another FREE screening for our members of the timely and significant documentary entitled Absolutely Safe, with a panel discussion afterward with: Filmmaker Carol Ciancutti-Leyva; Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Edward Melmed, MD; Wendi Myers; and Breast Cancer Survivor Anne Stansell.When & Where
Wednesday, October 17th
Studio Movie Grill in Addison
7:00 pm Cocktail Reception
7:30 pm Screening + Panel Discussion and Q&A
Cost
Free to WIF.D Members
$6.00 to Non-members
Please RSVP at rsvp@wifdallas.org.
WIF.D Semi-Annual Membership Drive 2007
Membership Recap!
We really finished out this summer, and a busy month of events, with another success story! Our Semi-Annual Membership Drive at AMS Production Group was a hit! We can’t thank AMS and TapeOnline enough for sponsoring this event! The food, the drinks, the cool giveaways, tours, the showcase reel and of course, you, our old members and new, made the evening complete! Thanks to all of you who volunteered to make our organization even stronger! We have some of the most enthusiastic, professional and talented individuals in the business, and it really shows!
Check out the Photos in our Gallery under Special Events!
WIF.D is having a Semi-Annual Membership Drive that promises not to be your ordinary drive asking you to join and renew!
Join us the evening of Tuesday, August 28th at AMS Production Group, off the Tollway in North Dallas, for refreshments and learn about the exciting events that WIF.D is planning for you in the coming months. Enjoy a cocktail furnished by Tapeonline.com and signup for cool raffle prizes. A raffle ticket will be given out to all who attend, if you join and renew, you’ll receive a second ticket, and if you bring a friend, you’ll get yet another raffle ticket and chance to win.
So save the date for a fun evening of meeting old and new members alike. And if you join and renew now, get a limited-edition WIF.D tote free, while supplies last.
WIF.D Semi-Annual Membership Drive
6 - 9 pm
AMS Production Group
16986 North Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75248-1920
About AMS Production Group -
AMS Production Group has been the Southwest’s premiere full-service production company focusing on The Art of The Message for nearly 25 years. Whether your communication goal is to motivate, educate, inspire, persuade or entertain, our highly trained and award winning staff covering script-to-screen, interactive and original programming can deliver your message. With state-of-the-art post and production facilities totaling over 55, 000 square feet in Dallas and Austin, our creative and production dream teams can handle any project from start to finish. We keep top corporate clients like Frito Lay, EDS and Texas Instruments coming back due to desired project results. For more information, please visit: www.amspg.com
About TapeOnline.com - More Than Just Tape -
TapeOnline.com , an authorized dealer for Sony, Fujifilm, Maxell, Imation, Microboards, Rimage, Microtech and others, provides an extensive inventory of blank recording media, audio, video, data products and related accessories at competitive prices locally and worldwide. We offer automated Sony Dollar tracking, automated GSA purchasing, and same day shipping if your order is received by 5:00 p.m. CST. In addition, customers receive email order confirmations and tracking numbers so you can keep tabs on your shipment. With warehouses in both Dallas and Nashville, TapeOnline.com is able to keep costs low and ship products fast. Hablamos Espanol. Check us out online at http://www.tapeonline.com or call us toll free at 877-893-TAPE(8273).