Film Location Traffic Advisories......

Tuesday, July 27, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Interruptions of traffic on Highland Avenue between Wichita Street and Olive Street  

Tuesday, July 27, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Interruptions of traffic:
       
      * In the alley between Crockett Street, Milam Street, Commerce Street, and 
         Spring Street     

      * On Milam Street between Commerce Street and Spring Street

      * On Crockett Street between Commerce Street and Spring Street 
  

Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM 

Interruptions of traffic on Texas Avenue between Crockett Street and Austen Avenue

Thursday, July 29, 12:00 AM to 4:00 AM

Interruptions of traffic on Benton Road in downtown Benton

Monday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Interruptions of traffic on Highway 3, North of Benton between  block # 's 6900 and 7100  

 Please avoid and/or take alternate routes. Sorry for any inconvenience.....

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New Workshop Notice:

ABC AUDITION ON CAMERA WORKSHOP

SATURDAY JULY 10th IN SHREVEPORT

Casting Directors Tara Duncil and Jamie Baremore present this unique and comprehensive workshop tailored for actors auditioning in the Louisiana market. Tara & Jamie have had the privilege of auditioning and casting many local actors in films such as; Oliver Stones "W", "Secretariat", Local Director Jeffrey Goodman's "The Last Lullaby", "Open Gate", "Year One" etc. Let this dynamite team teach you what works in an audition setting and how you can stand out from the other actors seeking YOUR role!

For more information click here.

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Educational partners, film industry pros to offer job training workshops

SHREVEPORT, LA – A two-part workshop focused on film industry training will begin July 31 at the Robinson Film Center. The first session, called “Introduction to Film Production,” will be taught by movie producer Michael Flannigan and held at the film center.  The second session, beginning September 11, is called “Getting Your First Job in the Film Industry.” It will be led by leaders in the Shreveport-Bossier film industry, including Lampton Enochs (producer/unit production manager), Cyndi Brenner (unit production manager) and Seth Hansen (assistant director). This session will be held at Southern University at Shreveport Metro Center.                                                                                                                                                     
The workshops are funded by the City of Shreveport and the United Way of Northwest Louisiana in partnership with the film center; the Consortium for Education, Research and Technology of North Louisiana (CERT); Southern University at Shreveport; Louisiana Production Consultants; Millennium Films’ Studio Operations; and CoHabitat Shreveport.


At a press conference at 1:30 p.m. July 9 at the Robinson Film Center, the film industry leaders were joined by Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover to discuss these new training opportunities.
The workshops are designed for people seeking jobs in the movie and TV industry or for those contemplating a transition to film work from their current trade.


“It is with great pride that we can say today that our local and area film production has increased tremendously this year,” Mayor Glover said. “With our new film workshops, there is no question that we will grow even more and with classes taught by renowned local film professionals such as Mick Flannigan, will only boost us up to another level."   


 “Breaking into the industry is competitive, and it’s important for job-seekers to know how to present themselves to potential employers,” Flannigan said. “In these workshops, we will offer them a detailed overview of what kinds of jobs are available. We will explain how a movie production really works day in and day out. And we will offer insights into what they need to know to be successful.”


About Michael Flannigan
While heading up Nu Image/Millennium Films’ operations in Shreveport, Flannigan produced or executive produced seven movies in the area. Projects included “Cleaner” (2007) starring Samuel L. Jackson, “Mad Money” (2008) starring Katie Holmes, and “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” (2009) starring Michael Douglas. Flannigan was central to developing plans for the Millennium Ledbetter Heights Film Studio, which is currently under construction in Shreveport. Flannigan left Millennium Films in 2008. He currently lives in Shreveport and is leading a film investment fund.


Course offerings
Sessions will take place between 9 a.m. and noon Saturdays. Each multi-week session is open to 40 students.  The first session, “Introduction to Film Production,” will take place July 31, August 7, August 14 and August 21 at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St.). It will be led by Flannigan. Students will be required to purchase the textbook “The Complete Film Production Handbook” (4th ed.) by Eve Light Honthaner. Cost is approximately $40. There are no additional fees for this course.
Students can register for the first session between July 9 and July 27 by calling (318) 737-1145 or emailing course@productiontown.com.


Students can register for the second session between July 8 and September 2 by calling at SUSLA at (318) 670-6696.


The second session, “Getting Your First Job in the Film Industry,” will take place September 11, September 18 and September 25 at the Southern University at Shreveport Metro Center (610 Texas Street). Course instructors are Lampton Enochs (producer/unit production manager), Cyndi Brenner (unit production manager) and Seth Hansen (assistant director), who are industry professionals living and working in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. They will provide an in-depth look at skills needed to land jobs in or as – the production office, accounting, animal trainers, art department, production design, set decoration, props, sound, special effects, camera, casting, catering/craft services, costume, electric, grip, locations, set medic, post-production, hair and makeup, and more.  


Applications for both sessions also can be found at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St.), its website (www.robinsonfilmcenter.org),http://www.robinsonfilmcenter.org/education/18-education/575-educational-partners-film-industry-pros-to-offer-job-training-workshops

room 104 of Southern University at Shreveport’s Metro Center, and CoHabitat Shreveport (610 Commerce Street).


If you have any questions about the program, please contact Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at akent@robinsonfilmcenter.org or (318) 459-4123; or Yolanda Gilyard, director of workforce development at SUSLA, at (318) 670-6673

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Alexandyr Kent
The Robinson Film Center
(318) 459-4123
akent@robinsonfilmcenter.org

***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Filmmaker to hold casting calls for short film July 17-18

Zack Godshall to produce short and lead film production master class

SHREVEPORT, LA -- The Robinson Film Center will host writer-director Zack Godshall as a filmmaker-in-residence August 1-10, 2010. During a 10-day master class with 15 students, Godshall will produce an original short film called “Calponia” and lead a multi-day master class on short-film production.

Godshall will hold a casting call at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., Shreveport) on the following dates:

Godshall is casting the following speaking roles for the short film:

The casting call is free and open to anyone who fits the above descriptions. Actors can drop by the open casting call Saturday between the scheduled times, or they can make an appointment with Godshall directly by emailing him at calponia@gmail.com. Sunday’s session is not open to the public, for it is limited to call-backs only.

Scripts or sides will not be provided prior to the audition. Actors should come prepared to do cold readings and improvisations. Minors who wish to audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any specific questions about the script should be directed to Godshall.

The short film is a non-union production. Actors and students will not be paid for participating in this nonprofit education residency, but they will receive credit and a copy of the film.

Zack Godshall was recently named the Louisiana Filmmaker of the Year by the New Orleans Film Festival for his new documentary “God’s Architects.” Godshall’s first film, “Low and Behold,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards at film festivals around the country. He currently lives in Baton Rouge where he is the Screenwriter-In-Residence at LSU. Find more information about him at zackgodshall.com.

Godshall’s residency is part of the Robinson Film Center’s media education program. The master class will be offered at no cost to students, and it will require a 10-day time commitment between August 1 and August 10.

If you have any questions, please contact Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at akent@robinsonfilmcenter.org or (318) 459-4123.

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