Time Framed: Exploring Temporality and Film at San Francisco State University, October 23-24, 2008.

The Cinema Studies Graduate Student Association at San Francisco State University invites students in all disciplines to participate in this two-day conference devoted to the study of time in cinema.

From 'running time,' to 'story time,' from "Showtime" to "the March of Time" temporality is directly involved with the construction and reception of film. Questions of time raise questions of the ontological nature of film. What role does time play in the representation of reality? What significance can we find in non-chronological representations of time, or disjunctions between space and time? What kinds of effects are generated between diegetic time and narrative time? Is film the best medium to represent the passing of time? Or does it intercede and distort our very sense of duration, desire, and the past?

Questions and 200 word abstracts should be sent to sfsufilmconference@gmail.com by July 1, 2008. Invitations to attend will be sent by July 11, 2008.

The GFC Foundation (Stan Swim) is financing a music scholarship in the name of Reid Nibley for the Music Department. As a part of that donation, they have hired Rick Stout to produce a documentary film on Reid Nibley's life.

During the next 3 months Rick will have a recurring need of a First Assistant Camera operator, who can also help with lights, and dolly/grip. Scheduled to start shooting this Friday at noon (for 2 hours) in the deJong Concert Hall. There will be other positions over the next few weeks - watch for updates on the news page!

He will be paying $20 per hour, on a contract labor basis. It should be a good training experience. If interested, send resumes to Rick Stout at RichardFStout@Gmail.com. Please act immediately!

Call for Entries - Heartland Film Festival October 16-24, 2008.

Come help Heartland Film Festival celebrate it's 17th year of honoring films that bring out the best of the human spirit and awarding $200,000 in cash prizes! Submit your film now - entry forms availble at wwww.withoutabox.com or www.HeartlandFilmFestival.org (click the link!)

Entry Deadline: June 15
$20 student entry fee
Link: Heartland Film Festival

J-Four is looking for a creative and hardworking Art Director to work on an upcoming music video for Joshua James. The project's director is Julian Acosta, and it will be shot by Cole Webley. The art and set dressing will be a very prevalent feature in the video, so we are looking for someone with definitive style and an eye for detail. This a great opportunity for someone looking for additional experience and more for their reel as Joshua is very talented and the video will receive a lot of exposure. Interested individuals please contact Jared Harris, jh@byu.net.

We are looking for someone who has some experience with filming and editing. Our show Fiesta is sponsored annually by the Multicultural Student Services. The show is about 2 hours long and exhibits the culture of Latin America through traditional and modern dance. The individual will need to be available to attend the Show March 21, 2009 from 7-9:00pm and then edit it within a one week period. We will compensate you for your time and skill with $150.

Please contact us if you are interested in helping with this project.

Lucky Fonimoana
Multicultural Student Services
Brigham Young University
422-2498
lucky_fonimoana@byu.edu

The Animation Program has just added a new class (Intro to 3D Computer Graphics) that will teach Maya in Spring 2008.

If you are interested in working on the Animation program's short films, this class is for you.

This class could also open up opportunities in the animation industry- specifically for those in cinematography. Pixar is looking for people who can set up shots in the 3D software world.

Class Information:
INDES 255r Section 001 2.0 credits
Taught MW 10:00-1:00 by R. Brent Adams

The class is open to non-animation majors .

A student or group of students wishing to obtain experience in the production of a short 15-to-20 minute audio visual film on the BYU campus is needed for missions in the Los Angeles, CA area. Interested students should contact Frank Keeney at frankkeeney@pprc.net or 310-476-4290.

Funding for materials and modest equipment and travel/luncheon expenses can be discussed with Frank.

A sample of the original DVD version in filmstrip format and the script and more information are available from Annalisa Corell.

Some graduates of our program in LA may be in a position to recommend and facilitate some internship experiences there this summer.

If you are interested in exploring an LA production experience this coming summer, send Tom Lefler (thomas_lefler@byu.edu):

1. your resume with clear indication of film courses taken as well as abilities;
2. your long term plans;
3. reasons you believe you are qualified for such an opportunity.

Final Cut 2008 early deadline: April 25, 2008 (free t-shirt for ALL early entries!)
Final Cut 2008 regular deadline: June 20, 2008

Questions? Please contact Kelly Fisher or Annalisa Corell.

Submission forms will be available on April 14, 2008 in the Front Office.

Call for entries for the 17th annual Heartland Film Festival (Octboer 16-24). The Heartland Film Festival awards $200,000 in cash prizes with a $100,000 Grand Prize for Best Dramatic Feature, a $25,000 Award for Best Documentary Feature and a $10,000 Vision Award for Best Short Film. Crystal Heart Awards and cash prizes area given to feature length and short film entries in dramatic, documentary and animation categories. Student filmmakers receive Jimmy Stewart Memorial Crystal Heart Awards and a cash prize. Entry forms are available by clicking the link! Early Entry: April 30, 2008 Entry Deadline: June 15, 2008
Link: Heartland Film Festival

The 56th Annual Columbus International Film and Video Festival (The Chris Awards) has put out a call for entries. Deadline: July 1, 2008. To download an entry form, click the link.
Link: Columbus International Film and Video Festival

Family Theater Productions presents the Angelus Student Film Festival, September 13, 2008. Honoring future filmmakers as they create works that respect the dignity of the human person. Entry deadline: June 1, 2008. Enter on withoutabox or by clicking the link.
Link: Angelus Student Film Festival

Looking for a place to showcase your independent film? Reel Connect is an online film showcase and networking site where filmmakers and film lovers can come and enjoy quality independent films. To get your film on Reel Connect, click the link!

NOTE: Any student film that has received funding, equipment or any other resource is the property of BYU and can not be uploaded to any site without the express written permission of the university.
Link: Reel Connect

As a reminder, there are internship and employment opportunities posted on the TMA website! Use the link to check out the current opportunities.
TMA Internship and Employment website

A new TV show about BYU student films and animated works. Produced by BYU Media Arts Students. Airs at 5:00pm and 9:00pm Wednesday nights on BYU-TV or watch the episodes online by clicking the link.
BYU-TV online

The 48 Hour Film Project will return to Salt Lake City in 2008, probably around May. Filmmakers from all over the state of Utah will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. For more information, click the link.
Link: 48 Hour Film Project