Production News
Meet the award-winning directors of WINTER’S BONE (Debra Granik) and UDAAN (Vikramaditya Motwane) in Jackson facilitated by the Sundance Film Institute! All events are FREE and open to the public.
The inaugural "Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue" series selected Mississippi as one of six domestic stops in an international cultural exchange featuring 10 independent films screened in 14 locations around the world.
Film Forward is an initiative of the Sundance Institute and The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Mississippi partners include Piney Woods School, Mississippi Film Office, Crossroads Film Society, Jackson State University, and the Mississippi Museum of Art For a description of the films, go to: http://www.sundance.org/filmforward/films/
Events at Mississippi Museum of Art (screenings will take place outside in the Art Garden. Cash Bar and movie concessions throughout the film will also be available for purchase inside.)
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Dinner from 6-7:30pm in the Palette Café by Viking (Patrons will have the option to choose from a menu which includes American, Indian and Vegetarian cuisines.)
Cash Bar and movie concessions throughout the film will also be available for purchase.
7:00 p.m.
Screening of UDAAN followed by Q&A with Vikramaditya Motwane (screening will take place outside in the Art Garden)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
4 – 6 p.m.
Sundance Institute Script to Screen workshop for filmmakers with Debra Granik and Vikramaditya Motwane
6 -7:30p.m.
Meet and Greet Reception with live music by Marideth Cisco of WINTER’S BONE
7:30p.m.
Screening of WINTER’S BONE followed by Q&A with Debra Granik (screening will take place outside in the Art Garden)
Monday, October 10, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Screening of AFGHAN STAR (screening will take place outside in the Art Garden)
Monday, October 17, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Screening of AMREEKA (screening will take place outside in the Art Garden)
Monday, October 24, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Screening of BOY (screening will take place outside in the Art Garden)
Events at Jackson State University
Sunday, October 2 2:00 p.m.
FREEDOM RIDERS, (Mississippi e-Center Convention Hall @ JSU)
Luncheon, film screening and panel discussion with Freedom Riders and MS Civil Rights Veterans
Monday, October 3 10:00 a.m.
Screening of A SMALL ACT (JSU Student Center Theater)
1:00 p.m.
Screening of AFGHAN STAR (JSU Student Center Theater)
Tuesday, October 4 10:00 a.m.
Screening of AMREEKA (JSU Student Center Theater)
1:00 p.m.
Screening of BOY (JSU Student Center Theater) .
Wednesday, October 5 10:00 a.m.
Screening of LA MISSION (JSU Student Center Theater)
1:00 p.m.
Screening of LAST TRAIN HOME (JSU Student Center Theater)
Thursday, October 6 10:00 a.m.
Screening of WINTER’S BONE (JSU Student Center Theater) followed by Q&A with Debra Granik 12 noon. Lunch with live music by lead by WINTERS BONE Musician Marideth Cisco and JSU Jazz Musicians (JSU Student Center)
1:00 p.m.
Screening of UDAAN (JSU Student Center Theater) followed by Q&A with Vikramditya Motwane
Events at Piney Woods School
Friday, October 7, 2011 9:00 a.m.
Screening of WINTER’S BONE followed by Q&A with Debra Granik
Saturday, October 8, 2011 9:00 a.m.
Screening of UDAAN followed by Q&A with Vikramaditya Motwane
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FILM INDUSTRY WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM
Fall series held at Hinds Community College, Rankin Branch
Class sizes are limited, so please inquire as soon as possible.
To register, please contact Anna Kline at the Mississippi Film Office akline@mississippi.org or 601.359.3297.
** 5 WEEK SEMINARS **
Grip for the Film Industry
September 27 – November 1, 2011;
Tues. & Thurs., 6-9pm
$200
This is a beginner’s course for anyone with an interest in learning more about the grip department for a film/video production specifically those with experience as a stagehand. The typical duties of a grip involve camera movement, lighting refinement, and mechanical rigging. The course will familiarize students with grip and lighting equipment used on location and in a studio; the grip’s role in set up, adjustment and maintenance of equipment on the set with an emphasis on safety; the responsibilities of each position within the department and the relationship with the electrical and camera departments; terminology used within the department and on a film set. Upon completion, students should be able to execute basic grip directions given by a key grip. This course will be taught at the Hinds Rankin branch with scheduled field trips to studio settings.
Instructors: Len Stanga/Kevin Stolpe ** 2 DAY SEMINARS **
Production assistant and Craft Services for the Film Industry
October 7-8, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50
This is a beginner’s course for anyone with an interest in learning more about working on a film/video production. A Production Assistant is an entry-level position on most sets. Production assistants can be hired for any department: production, wardrobe, art, camera, locations, etc. The Craft Service (or Services) position handles all non-meal food for crew consumption. This person is in charge of purchasing, preparing, maintaining, and clean-up each production day. This course will consist of familiarization with the terminology, equipment, forms, and safety measures used in this position. This course will be taught at the Hinds Rankin branch.
Instructor: Cole Berry
Art department assistant for the Film Industry
October 21-22, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50
This is a beginner’s course for anyone with an interest in learning more about working within the art department on a film/video production, specifically those with an interest in the visual arts and interior design. The Art Department Assistant works under a Production Designer and his/her team handling various department related activities from props to set dressing. They work both on set and in the warehouse. The art department is responsible for arranging the overall "look" of the film (i.e. modern/high-tech, rustic, futuristic, etc.) as desired by the director. This course will include a style overview, practical knowledge, and general tricks of the trade. This course will be taught at the Hinds Rankin branch with scheduled field trips to studio settings if necessary.
Instructor: Jerel Levanway Extras casting for the Film Industry
November 4-5, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50
This is a beginner’s course for anyone with an interest in learning more about working on a film/video production in the area of casting. The Extras Casting Coordinator handles the casting of and communication with all non-speaking (background) actors. This course will consist of familiarization with the terminology, equipment, and forms and general practices used in this position. This course will be taught at the Hinds Rankin branch.
Instructor: Francine Thomas Reynolds Class sizes are limited, so please inquire as soon as possible. To register, please contact Anna Kline at the Mississippi Film Office akline@mississippi.org or 601.359.3297
For information about the two year Entertainment Media Industry Program offered at Hinds Community College (which includes all of the classes below) please contact Randy Kwan at Roderick.kwan@hindscc.edu