Need A Sound Mix?

For those of you who don't know, UCF FILM works with a small local audio school which provides audio mixes to select UCF student films. They need a continual flow of content and at the moment, I'm a bit dry.

As such, I'm looking for a few UCF student shorts in need of a sound mix. To be considered, you must at picture lock. Please, no works in progress. It would be very handy if you have the original audio tracks and/or access to the talent to and their willingness to do ADR sessions. At the very least, you need the raw tracks from your FCP mix - if you mixed your film to two tracks of audio and erased the old tracks, forget it.

The films can be new, Directing 2 projects from Semester 1 or from last year.

You'll be required to update your credits so that new audio credits can be included. You will also have to provide a Quicktime of the finished film with the new mix, although you're not obigated to use the new mix.

You'll need to provide a DVD with a Quicktime file of the movie and an OMF output of the audio tracks (look up OMF in the FCP documentation if you don't know what I'm talking about). Also, feel free to add notes about what you wish to hear or thoughts about the mix.

If you're project is chosen (and no more than a few will be), you will need to attend a final mix, at which time you can make changes. You will not need to attend the many dubbing and foley sessions.

If you're interested, drop off your DVD in Rich Grula's box (Comm 177) ASAP.

DETACHMENT To Screen At Cosmos Intl Film & Video Game Festival

DETACHMENT, the Capstone project of Djordje Simic ('05) has been selected to play the Cosmos International Film and Video Game Festival in Gainesville April 20th-23rd. Djordje says "I will definitely be attending this one, so hopefully you can join me for some good times!"

UCF FILM SCREENING AT DELRAY BEACH - MARCH, 10 (FRIDAY) @ 2PM

Hey folks - it seems the Delray Beach Film Festival has scheduled the UCF FILM showcase screening for Friday, March 10 at 2pm.

UPDATE - it appears Friday will be the best day to attend as the Roger Corman screening and party are happening Friday night. And Friday is Free Surf Lessons day! Wheee! Here's the sked.

11AM Free Surfing Lessons w/ Pro Surfer Scott Posner SIGN UP NOW!

Where: Meet at Sol Kitchen (4 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444) – transportation to the beach location, surf lessons from 12PM to 2PM)

5:30-7:30PM Meet us at the Embassy Suites for Happy Hour (Boca Raton, 661 Northwest 53^rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487)

7PM Roger and Julie Corman Life Time Achievement Award -Introduction and followed by “Boxcar Bertha” screening

Where: Crest Theatre at the Old School Cultural Arts Center (51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483)

10PM Special Party honoring Roger and Julie Corman.

Where: Old School Cultural Arts Center Gymnasium (51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483)

12AM Pajama Party and Midnight screenings of “Yeolophant” and “carma”

Where: Screening Room at the Embassy Suites Hotel (Boca Raton, 661 Northwest 53^rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487)

If you are heading in that direction and have some extra time, Delray FF is seeking student volunteers. Call the festival if you're available.

If you're planning a trip, you can reserve a room at Enbassy Suites for $129 and the festival says they "will have plenty of free tickets available for all of you to help promote your films." If any of you still need a room, the Embassy Suites will still honor the $129 special rate, please call Carolyn Montanus at 561 989 3966, she is the sales manager or use her name with reservations."

TEARS IN THE RAIN To Play Sarasota Film Fest

File under Better LateThan Never...David Estrada ('05) just informed us that his capstone short, TEARS IN THE RAIN has been accepted at the Sarasota Film Festival. That gives UCF three films in this excellent fest. I want to go. Anyone else?

NOVEMBER GUEST TO SCREEN AT SARASOTA FILM FEST

NOVEMBER GUEST, the Capstone short of Danny Daneau ('05) and receipient of the 2005 Capstone/Orlando Production Grant, has been accepted to the Sarasota Film Festival. According to the email from the festival programmer, NOVEMBER GUEST will "be part of a shorts package featuring Florida filmmakers and films about Florida. I'm very excited about this package, it's very strong, and I'm glad to include your film in it!"

DETACHMENT To Screen At Bare Bones Film Fest

Djordje Simic ('05) called today to spread some good festival news - his Capstone short DETACHMENT has been accepted for screening at 2006 Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival being held April 17-23, 2006 in Muskogee, OK.

For thos wondering about Djordje, he's doing well in St. Pete, working for a college on webcasts. He also said that "I've been auditioning recently and got a callback for a lead
role on a new SciFI Channel Pilot. Just waiting to hear back from them. Keep your fingers crossed! Cheers!"

PC Users - I Need Your Help To Test A Game!

Hey folks, Rich Grula here. I need your help in testing a little game I'm working on in the grad program at FIEA. The game is called God's Thumb and in it, you play a God who amuses himself and his subjects by tossing them around with wind, lightning and rapture. Sound's fun, huh

Of course, we also want your feedback, so after playing GOD's THUMB, click here and send us an email with your thoughts on the game.

Unfortunatley, this isn't tuned to work on a MAC yet, so for now, only PC users should bother with this request.

Thanks much, now click here and enjoy GOD's THUMB.

Nine UCF Films To Be Screened At Delray Beach Film Festival

The upcoming Delray Beach Film Festival is going to screen a full 100-minute showcase of UCF short films. See their website for exact times and the screening order. The UCF films (and their directors) being screened include:

• Picnic Serenade (Philip Chernyak)
• Love Is Deaf (Andrew Gay)
• Mr. Malikai Battles The Aeroplane (Drew Blatman)
• Losing Toby (Drew Lindo)
• Tears In The Rain (David Estrada)
• All That Remains (Aaron Brownlee)
• On Being Your Average Joe (Ryan Pomeranz)
• November Guest (Danny Daneau)
• Life To Go (Erin Kitzinger)

Legendary filmmaker Roger Corman will be at the festival that night, so a road trip could certainly be in order.

LOVE IS DEAF & ALL THAT REMAINS Accepted At Bare Bones Film Fest

There's something about Oklahoma...they really like UCF films. Last year, we did well at the Dead Center Film Fest in Oklahoma City, and tonight we learned the 2006 Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival of Muskogee, OK will be screening LOVE DEAF, directed by Andrew Gay ('06) and ALL THAT REMAINS, directed by Aaron Brownlee ('06).

The Bare Bones folks seem like very nice people. "WELCOME TO BARE BONES! "The World's Friendliest Film Festival" is happy to announce the acceptance of your project to the 2006 Bare Bones International Independent Film Festival being held April 17-23, 2006 in Muskogee, OK. (about 40 minutes east of Tulsa International Airport) We hope you will come to Muskogee, and experience the sights and sounds of a city that will welcome you with open arms and a festival that will give you the celebrity welcome you deserve."

Oh, that's got road trip written all over it, huh?

Fest Update from THE SON

Julio Wissar ('05) sent this update about his Capstone film, THE SON. "It will be playing this weekend at the Boulder International Film Festival, you can find more info at www.biff1.com. Also, "The Son" is now online at the Cinequest Viewers Voice Competition, in which the viewers get to vote for their favorite short, and whoever receives the most votes, gets to have his or her film screened at the Cinequest Film fest. To check out my short, go to www.cinequestonline.org, become a member by giving them your email and just follow the download instructions."

Other festival screenings for THE SON include:

III Festival del Cortometraje Peruano de Lambayeque
(Lambayeque, Peru)
Winner - Best Cinematography

II Festival Nacional de Cortometrajes en Cusco FENACO 2005
(Cusco, Peru)
Winner- Audience Award , Best Short Film
Winner- Best Actor, Javier Valdes for "The Son"
Winner- Best Cinematography

Le Deuxieme Festival du Cinema Peruvien “Sur les traces du Cinema Peruvien”
(Paris, France) - Official Selection

Festival du Cinema Peruvien a la Maison de L’Amerique Latine
(Paris, France) - Official Selection

Cowboys With Cameras - New Summer Course Offered By Phil Peters

Summer 2006 - Explore the Southwest Following the Footsteps of Early Film Pioneers

University of Central Florida's School of Film and Digital Media will be offering a one of a kind experience this summer in the Southwest with Cowboys with Cameras: Following the Footsteps of John Ford. This course (FIL 4262) offered through the Film Dept and Continuing Education at UCF will bring students to the historic locations of America's early western films. From May 10-22, 10 students will travel from Las Vegas through Arizona and Utah; driving through the scenic buttes and deserts of the Southwest sharing similar experiences with early pioneers as they camp out under the stars in places like Monument Valley and Moab. To further their visit to the past, film historians will guide them through the remaining sets and locations of legendary films such as "Stagecoach, The Searchers, and My Darling Clementine."

The total cost per student is $3999 Limited space available, must reserve by March 10^th. Non-UCF students can enroll through the Division of Continuing Education.

Included:

• 12 days of travel includes several seminars with film historians
• 5-days hotel accommodation (double occupancy)
• 7 days of camping (fees, meals, and camping equipment provided)
• Transportation from Las Vegas hotel to all research sites and return to Las Vegas
• Camping equipment
  

Not included:

• Tuition for enrolled courses (6 credits)
• Transportation costs to and from Las Vegas and any airport transfers
• Meals at hotels
• Personal items

Contact:
Phil Peters
UCF School of Film and Digital Media
cowboyswithcameras@gmail.com
407-823-0091

SOUTHWEST ORANGE COUNTY VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS HITS THE FEST CIRCUIT

We just got word that Southwestern Orange County vs. the Flying Saucers, directed by the Brothers Dastoli, won the Best Comedy Award at the Windsong Film Festival in Fort Worth, Indiana, where it will be screening on the night of March 8. Also, on February 16 it will be screening at the Magnolia Film Festival in Starkville, Mississippi, on February 18 it will be screening at the Gem City Film Festival in Palatka, Florida, and on March 2 it will be screening at the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival in Florence, Alabama. For more info on Dastoli efforts and successes, check out www.dastolidigital.com

MR MALIKAI BATTLES THE AEROPLANE ACCEPTED AT SARASOTA FILM FEST!

Good news from the festival front. We just got word that MR MALIKAI BATTLES THE AEROPLANE, directed by Drew Blatman ('05) has been accepted at the very up-and-coming and seriously snazzy Sarasota Film Festival.

"On behalf of the festival, I'm pleased to invite your short film MR. MALIKAI BATTLES THE AIRPLANE to be included in our program this year. Thank you for submitting! I really enjoyed the UCF package and I'm very excited to screen your film at Sarasota, I think it will get a great response."

Whooo! This gives us an excuse to attended opening weekend festivities in Sarasota, which I can promise, are welllllllllll worth the trip. Hopefully, it will also mean Drew B will return to Orlando, as MALIKAI is screening the week before Sarasota in Maitland at the Florida Film Festival.

UCF FILM Grad Rod Campos Wins American Society of Cinematographers Jordan Cronenweth Heritage Award

Current UCF FILM students might recall Rodrigo Rocha-Campos (UCF FILM '02), who taught Cinematography at UCF for a year before heading to grad school at FSU. We're proud to announce that Rod has been named one of three winners of the 2006 American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) Jordan Cronenweth Heritage Award.

The ASC Heritage Award is given annually to a graduating or recently graduated film school student from a university in the United States. The presentation will be made during the 20th Annual ASC Outstanding Achievement Awards on February 26, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

"Our purpose is to reach out to film schools and their students and encourage talented young people to pursue their dreams," says Laszlo Kovacs, ASC, who chairs the organization's Education Committee. "Our jury consisted of some of the world’s most gifted cinematographers who thought these young filmmakers deserve to be recognized for their artful visual story-telling."

Nice going Rod!