tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98259122012-01-20T07:52:51.063-08:00Filmmaking in San AntonioDMOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493486773403505622noreply@blogger.comBlogger2261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9825912.post-91388089622907468762012-01-20T07:47:00.000-08:002012-01-20T07:52:51.074-08:00

Location Manager Dustin Pulliam changes frequencies to river operations to get their "Red White and Blue Christmas Parade" honoring wounded warriors started. A great night of coordinated efforts between City, production team, special partners, military and police to make this show really pop!

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Brett is at it again, with a new feature comedy. Follow them on twitter for infomation about screenings, etc. @VOSOTtheMOVIE

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San Antonio filmmaker Aaron Lee Lopez' feature "The Return of Johhny V" screened to a full house in December. Watch the trailer here. Look for distribution information to come at http://www.facebook.com/thereturnofjohnnyvmovie.

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How do you see SA? OCA and the SA Film Commission invite filmmakers to submit original films 3-8 minutes long celebrating San Antonio's people, places, and shared experiences. Film categories include: Neighborhoods Tours, Parks and Greenspace, Viva Mi Cultura (Students only). OCA has partnered with the Parks & Recreation Department and the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission to expand this

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cross cultural creative collabortion in independent cinemaa one day summit - February 24thThe Historic Guadalupe Theaterfilmmakersacrossborders.blogspot.com/

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is coming...February 25th - March 3rd at the Historic Guadalupe Theaterhttp://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

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Festival programmer Luis Garza at the Monterrey Film Festival (Mexico). Nice shirt dude!

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Duane Graves (Wildman of the Navidad, Boneboys) and I were scouting the southside recently and as I got out of the car, this photo was taken. This is off of Southcross near old Kelly AFB.

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Bryan Anthony Ramirez "MP" shoots in downtown San Antonio.

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On the set of Ya'Ke (writer/director) and Ralph Lopez' new feature film, WOLF, filmed on location in San Antonio, starring Irma P. Hall.

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Fresh from their success and sale of WIlD MAN OF THE NAVIDAD to IFC, directing duo Duane Graves and Justin Meeks spent three days shooting exteriors in San Antonio to give their Austin-lensed feature BONEBOYS a very different urban feel.

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The folks over at Bauhaus Media set up a "free hugs" event at the Alamo today.

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SA's Fidel Ruiz-Healy and producing/directing partner Tyler Walker filmed their first feature film in San Antonio this January. The Home Front is a post modern story of human strength and frailty.

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Congratulations to San Antonio's own fx makeup guru, Sergio Guerra, (The Darkness) who is on SyFy Channels series FACE OFF. (also shown at our San Antonio Film Forum in 2009)

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Teams are busy all over town finishing up projects for the Neighborhood Film Project competition. Here's Alex DeHoyos (he wrote and is directing this short) at Fatty's Hamburgers on East Commerce. Looks good Alex! www.sahearts.com

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Rita Verreos and Rick Carrillo helped us out with our latest short contest film, "The Other Girl". Thanks guys, you made it easy!Watch it here.

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Nathaniel Darnell's newest project, Jimmy Valiant: Scions of Danger, is now in post. Filmed primarily in San Antonio, the film blends the best aspects of the action genre into a faith-based film. Watch the trailer.

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Memories of a Hundred on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences site.

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Enchanted Springs Ranch western town.

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San Antonio Broadcast Sept 16th at 9 PM, Sept 29th at 8pmAs Long as I Remember: American VeteranosBroadcast in San AntonioKLRN Thursday Sept 16 @ 9pm and Sept 29 WORLD (klrn dt 9.2) @8pmThis film is presented byLatino Public Broadcasting andAmerican Public Television

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The San Antonio Film Festival, proudly returns for its 16th annual edition from June 23rd to June 27th. Showcasing independent filmmakers and featuring over 120 films on 3 screens over a span of 5 days, the festival will also include FREE filmmaker workshops. This years festival will once again take place at the beautiful Instituto Cultural de México in Hemisfair Park in San Antonio, Texas.The

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San Antonio filmmaker Daniel Maldonado's feature "The Killing Strain" has wrapped up post and should be screening soon...Tom Lagleder leads a superb local cast in the horror/suspense film made entirely in San Antonio.

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Ya'Ke's newest film has a trailer now online. Filmed in San Antonio. Exodus Filmworks.

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Parkour athletes lead by Mark Toorock, filming for ESPN, ran through San Antonio on a fictional trip "to the 'dome." Watch ESPN for the full promo.

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I had an opportunity to visit with the Bratt brothers at the screening of LA MISSION at CineFestival last weekend. Peter wants to talk more about incentive in Texas, and how he can make sure his financial people know we can compete with other states. Hope to see you guys back again soon!

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Kim McCarthy and Jessa Rew try to stay warm at the Alamo for CNBC's live broadcast this week with Erin Burnett.

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photo by Sam LermaSAFILM Festival Award-winner Eric Fonseca is nearing completion of his latest animated film, "The Fall of the House of Usher". I had a chance to see a preview screening, and its awesome. Next screening is March 11th, location TBA. Trailer

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Films are coming in for the Neighborhood Film Contest. Deadline is 2/18 - still time to make your film!

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...my two favorite things. FilmSA stickers popping up in cool places, and hot dogs. Try Alamo Dog on Market (downtown).

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Pablo Véliz is in pre-production on his next feature film, CARDBOARD DREAMS, the third in his immigration trilogy. Watch for more news soon.

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Dave Sims (RINGO AND THE MONKEYMAN) brings his feature THE LAW OF HUMAN GRAVITY to the Alamo Drafthouse Westlake this week (12/22 7:30P). The story of Abe O'Malley, a down on his luck ex-World War II fighter pilot and Prisoner of War, and his son Walley who doesn't have much luck controlling his father's wild streak. Official website.

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If you haven't seen any of Brett Mauser's "Innocence Saga" films, you should see at least one. Episode 10 (Apocrypha) is coming up soon (check the website and Facebook) and should wrap the whole universe together nicely. Take a look at SA's most prolific feature director, Brett Mauser's website at Ponderous Productions.

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Please Join Us!You're invited to our 2009 Film San Antonio Holiday Reception. This year we're again at the premier venue within Sunset Station - The Depot, with food, and great holiday drinks!WHAT: 2009 Film San Antonio Holiday ReceptionWHEN: Tuesday, December 15th, 6:00 to 8:00 PM (Come after work!)WHERE: The Depot, Sunset Station, 1174 E. Commerce St. (click here for a map http://tinyurl.com/

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MovieMaker magazine is coming out with their annual "10 Best Places" to makes films. Well, here are some great reasons to film in San Antonio. In no particular order. Let me know how many more you can think of in the comments and I'll post them.1. The WORLD in San Antonio. We've recently done projects set in Peru, Mexico, the Middle East, Los Angeles, the old west, New Orleans, and others.2.

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...in this great image captured at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.

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...snaps some publicity photos downtown. See more about the movie at www.machinacinema.com

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San Antonio-based Newtek launched their streamordie.com blitz with a press conference at the Alamo. Their new Mini Cooper S (quite possibly the world's smallest live satelite truck) headed off to California, where they will then travel back across the country and end up in New York. All done to promote the incredible Tricaster - the company's Phillip Nelson talks it up to radio and TV. See you

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...and he's on the cover of Screen Magazine. Read more about the award-winning film "Dr. S - The Movie" at the official website or on the blog...

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San Antonio's own home-grown 48 Hour film contest gears up with a new promo debuting at the Palladium Theater in front of Pablo Veliz's "La Tragedia de Macario" Saturday night, 9/26 7:00 PM. See what this year's theme is, and register your filmmaking team at www.sa48hr.com!

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Check out "Hometown" introducing Bugsy, from San Antonian Bryan Anthony Ramirez' Irez Productions. This is San Anto...

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More from Monterrey and our filmmakers reception...Thank you to the wonderfel festival staff for creating such a fantastic event for us -

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Just came back from a great festival in Monterrey, Mexico, where we met filmmakers, producers, and writers, all with interesting projects that we can do in San Antonio! (enjoyed some cabrito while there as well)

DMOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13493486773403505622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9825912.post-24336137852647582142009-08-11T14:12:00.000-07:002009-08-11T14:15:55.941-07:00

SKYEWritten by Olivia Hinojosa and Yoomi ParkDirected by Yoomi Park Life as a teenager is tough. It gets a little tougher when Skye begins to question her sexuality. Follow Skye's journey of self-realization as she comes out to her friends and family. Can she handle the changes of living as a gay teenager?Film PremiereSaturday Aug 15 @ 7 pm Santikos Northwest7600 IH-10 WestSan Antonio, TX

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Local filmmaker Buddy Calvo is wrapping up production on his first feature, "Powderkids", shot on the Canon 5D MkII. Looking great so far...

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San Antonio based Ponderous Productions has made more films since 1988 than some well-known film studios...Check out their latest work, "Innocent Killers V: End of the Innocence", at lastblood.com/.

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Actress Sofía Vergara strolls the River Walk recently with director Jaime Segura of Hispano USA, shooting a segment for Univision's Despierta America segment, "Las Estrellas en la Cocina".

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Hispano USA and the folks over at Maverick were shooting down on the River Walk today, and I captured this pic of an oldie but goodie O'Connor fluid head on real wood sticks. Nice.

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San Antonio filmmakers Mickey and Gibby Cevallos will have a prime Friday night screening of their feature film "The Bookie", in NYC on July 31st as part of the New York International Latino Film Festival.And short filmmaker Sam Lerma, also of San Antonio, screens his latest, a dry, comical look at love, trash, and the men who collect it, called "Trash Day", at the Los Angeles Shorts Fest. His

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From our famous downtown to our culturally authentic neighborhoods, the San Antonio Office of Cultural Affairs explores the art, events, and the people that make San Antonio, San Antonio. Enjoy! Museum Reach from SAheARTS on Vimeo.

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Had a great opening night at the Instituto de Mexico for the 15th annual San Antonio Film Festival. Met up with director (Cumbia Callera) Rene Villareal and Juan Manuel Gonzalez (director, Monterrey Int'l Film Festival) at the opening night reception. More pictures at www.safilm.com

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The Josiah Youth Media Festival begins this week!Each night we will have a different line-up of films. Shows begin at 8pm. Thursday July 9 - Saturday July 11.2500 S. Presa, just south of downtown San Antonio.www.urban15.org

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Director Kerry Valderrama's drama GARRISON will be available nationwide at Blockbuster Video starting July 7th.

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Here's a tip: when designing promotional items, put your name on both sides!

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One of the features opening night is Rene Villareal's CUMBIA CALLERA. See the entire fest schedule at www.safilm.com.

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I realized we were in for a hot one when we had five straight days of 100+. And lots of sunshine - a great summer to make your own classic Texas film. You might want to shoot here in Nixon.

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NYU student Kevan Miller brought his thesis film project to San Antonio to make use of our locations, crew and Fiesta backdrop. And thanks to Antonio Cisneros, Miller's DP, for helping bring it to SA. Here a 360 lets the RED ONE camera and Antonio's anamorphic lenses capture San Pedro Springs park.

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I'm looking forward to seeing more of these. Get details about the new incentive at www.filmsanantonio.com.

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Look for local actor Cambell Westmoreland in Robert Rodriguez's upcoming feature SHORTS. Way to go Cambell!

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Check out the "In the Can" Film Slam in conjunction with Madhatters Teahouse and NALIP-SA. A night of short films and music videos from in and around Texas, including the premiere of "Trash Day", Sam Lerma's new film.Friday, April 10th7:30 PM - 10:00 PMMadhatters Teahouse and Cafe Express / Radius Center106 Auditorium CircleSan Antonio, TX 78205FREE

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I attended the Film Day Texas Celebration at the Dallas AFI Film Festival this week, met not only some of the legends in this industry (Peter Bogdanovich) but some of the newest indie filmmakers getting deals with the studios. They are ready to come to San Antonio to take a look for upcoming projects....

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Although the April 4th screening of Pablo Veliz's BOYS OF GHOST TOWN at the Santikos Palladium is sold out, you can now buy tickets to a second screening on April 7th at the Alamo Drafthouse. Go to the Cineveliz website for details.

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Kevin Williams new web series CAGED features Gabi Walker and Vincent Segovia, and is created and filmed here in San Antonio.

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Filmmaker Laura Varela collaborated with Vaago Weiland,to produce this installation at the Alamo for Luminaria 2009. Congratulations on a beautiful night.

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Phillip Guzman's San Antonio-filmed DESDEMONA: A LOVE STORY screens March 30 and 31st in competition at the AFI Dallas Film Festival. The film stars Jorge Jimenez, Cliff Weeks and Luis Caldeira.

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Have you seen the latest web tool for filmmakers who need to finance their next project? Jesus Sifuentes sent me a link to Indiegogo - a service he is using to help raise money for his feature project THE MYTH OF MAN. Check it out...http://www.indiegogo.com

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Kevin Williams' new web series "Caged" debuts on March 16th.Official CAGED Trailer

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A lines snakes around the south lawn of the Capitol at the TXMPA Lobby Day BBQ Lunch, March 4th.

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And he's coming back for Fiesta! Thanks Jim and Faith for keeping San Antonio on the screen - hope to see you soon...

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Don't miss CineFestival this year, with Wilmer Valderrama in person, February 7th.

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Had lunch with the film students from Harlandale, and once outside, the gathering quickly turned into a snowball fight!

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Peter and Benjamin Bratt with Jesse Borrego at the LA MISSION reception before the sold out premiere in Park City at the Sundance Film Festival.

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San Antonio-based filmmaker Phillip Guzman's latest film 2:22 will have its San Antonio premiere Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 PM and the Santikos Palladium theatre. Starring San Antonio's own Jorge Jimenez (CLEMENTE)and Val Kilmer, 2:22 looks great. See the website for trailer and details about this stylish crime drama.

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Look for good things at Sundance this year with our own Jesse Borrego and Ricardo Chavira in separate films, LA MISSION and DON'T LET ME DROWN. Unbiased reviews coming soon!

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SCREENING: American VeteranosNALIP member and San Antonio Filmmaker Laura Varela will be holding a sneak peek screening of "As Long as IRemember: American Veteranos." This 54 minute documentary examines the personal toll and legacy left by the Vietnam War on three South Texas Artist. This is the first time the completed film will ever be screened to an audience before it's festival run.Laura

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Congratulations to the students of The Film School of San Antonio at Harlandale High School, and the NESA Cinema students who have been invited to attend the Sundance Film Festival again this year. We have a few special "tuques" (pronounced "tukes" - hey, I grew up in the bitter winters of the Manitoba plains) or winter caps for these inspired filmmakers. Here's to keeping our heads warm!

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I'm looking forward to seeing John Moore's San Antonio-lensed (filmed at Enchanted Springs Ranch western town) WIDOW'S MIGHT this Friday at the SA Independent Christian Film Festival.

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What a wonderful way to end 2008, and thanks again to our good friends at Sunset Station for helping us have a great reception. And a new tradition started was the Audience Award for the SA48HR Film Experience. This great plaque with a still from RIO BRAVO, featuring one of the all-time audience favorites, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez (San Antonio's own). Pedro moved to Hollywood in the early 1950's

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A great time was had by all - thanks for a great year.

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The historic Nix house in King William just received LEED Platinum (by USGBC) status as an energy efficient home - the first in the nation which is also an 1890's historic landmark. Renovator Roy Pachecano and Renovation Nation host Steve Thomas mug for the camera between takes of filming the show.

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Tune in Saturday night, December 13th to KABB Fox Channel 29 at 11:30 PM to watch San Antonio's own late night superstar, Cleto Rodriguez, in the Cleto Rodriguez Show. Cleto, hurry up and get syndicated so we can watch you every night!Produced by the Cevallos Bros.

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Anthony Henslee's "Palo Pinto Gold" hits retailers shelves January 20th, 2009. Filmed at Enchanted Springs Ranch and featuring Mel Tillis, Roy Clark, Joanna Goode and Trent Willmon.

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There's still time to sign up your filmmaking team and make a film in 48 hours. Check www.sa48hr.com for details.2008 Event Schedule Friday, Dec. 5th7:00 PM - Team Check-InCentral Library (downtown)600 Soledad 78205Sunday, Dec. 7th6:00 - 8:00 PM - Drop Off FilmsBlonde Creative2500 McCullough 78212Tuesday, Dec. 9th7:00 PM - ScreeningSantikos Bijou Theater4522 Fredericksburg Road 78201Tuesday, Dec

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Here's your chance to see ECHO and DR S - THE MOVIE all in the same night. Wednesday, October 29th, 7:00 PM at the Alamo Drafthouse Westlakes.

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Pablo Veliz's BOYS OF GHOST TOWN stars Marian Zapico (also in the upcoming TEKKEN), and the ever busy Manny Garcia as ex-con Danny Ortega.  Pablo also was able to snag Indie Spirit nominated Pedro Castaneda to portray Danny's grandfather.  Picture is locked - I hope an SA screening is in the works...

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I normally don't subject you guys to photos of myself, but I had an opportunity to snap a pic with Ms. Longoria-Parker this weekend at her Eva's Heroes Golf Tournament. Will we see her in a project here in San Antonio anytime soon? ...stay tuned.

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Will Shipley has created another powerful short. It's call HOPE, and can be seen on the 1308 Films website.

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This Friday, check out the SAL Film Festival featuring the best of local films. The Grand Jury prize winning film is "SHOT" from director Stephen Acevedo. If you haven't seen his award-winning short, this is your chance. Jury award film is "FOUR MINUTES TIL THE END" from director Bryan Ortiz. This short film won the recent 48 Hour Film Project and is really remarkable for a 48 hour film -

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San Antonio's own Stephen Acevedo was selected by Disney-ABC Television Group, in partnership with the Directors Guild of America, as one of three new fellows for the seventh annual Directing Fellowship program. Chosen from more than 600 applicants, 2008 directing fellows Stephen Acevedo, Matia Karrell and Ravi Malhotra begin their year-long paid fellowships this month working with executives

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Filmmaker Ya'Ke has recieved a Texas Filmmakers Production Fund Grant for his short film, KATRINA'S SON - $3,000 cash and a $1,400 Kodak film stock grant. Congratulations Ya'Ke. Can you shoot this one in San Antonio? Ya'Ke is the award-winning filmmaker whose films HOPE'S WAR and THE SECOND COMING have screened around the world.

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Congratulations to San Antonio filmmaker Scott Greenberg. His documentary project, A GOOD DEATH, received a $5,000 production grant from the Texas Filmmakers Production Fund. Look for more here about this project.

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Nancy Membrez's "Portrait In Sepia Tone" won best picture and best soundtrack honors at the International Filmmakers Festival in Kent, England. Way to go Nancy! Watch a clip here.

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San Antonio's own Kevin Williams' feature debut SANDWICH is now available on reeltime.com. It only costs .99 to download. The link is below:http://www.reeltime.com/TitlesList.aspx?searchType=2&searchText=Sandwich

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San Antonio's Tommy Lee Jones is being honored Wednesday at the Monterrey Film Festival - I had to get back to work, so won't have any pictures to post. Here are a few from the weekend...

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Here are the winners from this year's 48 Hour Film Project.Best Film: Film ClassicsBest Directing: Film ClassicsBest Writing: NALIP-SABest Cinematography: NALIP-SABest Acting: tie -- Film Classics & NosferatuBest Editing: ThunderaBest Sound Design: Film ClassicsBest Graphics: ThunderaBest Musical Score: Walk the WalkBest Costumes: NosferatuBest Stunts: Haunted House StudioBest Use of

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I've spent the last few days at the Monterrey Film Festival - what a great event, with wonderful films, and great people. Above is Daniel Petrie and guest, Paul Richards, and Lee Demarbre (Vampiro) with Festival Coordinator Max Torres.

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Joseph Metcalfe (Movielines Music) has graciously given his time to provide our film score, and man, does it sound great. Here it is...

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Cliff Weeks portrays Lucas Springwater and Gigi Isaacs plays Brenda Parsons.

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We've just finished the last dub of our final film for the 48 Hour Film Project. What a weekend. I now have a greater appreciation for what filmmakers go through to get their films made. Our film is entitled "Divine Intervention" - look for stills coming soon.

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...and the composer is doing the score. A few more hours to go...

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