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Category Archives: Regional News

Summer Film Institute at Stephens College

01-May-08

SENT VIA THE STLFILMWIRE:
Stephens Summer Film Institute
May 14-25, 2008
Stephens College campus in Columbia, Mo.
The 12-day hands-on, intensive workshop will give female filmmakers of all ages the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of filmmaking such as directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, script, and the producer’s unit. Students work alongside industry professionals to create several short-format [...]

Springfield’s SATO48 Screening Schedule At The Moxie

25-Apr-08

SATO48 has released the complete schedule of screenings for the films that were submitted this year. There are a total of FORTY films spread across 5 screenings of 8 films each! See them all!
Download the schedule AND a description of this year’s offerings
Tickets can be purchased online at the Moxie
Each screening [...]

Casting Call: International Television Show to Cast “Ghost Hunters/Paranormal Experts”

17-Apr-08

PRESS RELEASE
After Dark Productions is proud to announce that they are casting for their last ghost hunter and/or paranormal expert.

Appropriate Candidates:
Male, Age: 18 – 34 years of age
Great knowledge and understanding of paranormal and ghost hunting/equipment terms and usage
Great personality
Willing to travel when needed
Camera experience a plus

How to apply:
Please send resume and headshot [...]

Happy Birthday Nicole Chilton, Mistress of the Moxie

17-Apr-08

That’s right, everybody’s favorite proprietor of their favorite Indie Film theatre in downtown Springfield is a year older today. I stole the photo from her Facebook profile. If you’re hip to the whole Facebook thing, there’s also a Group page for supporters.
She’ll be plenty busy tonight at the Air Guitar Championships. Join [...]

Springfield Missouri Amenities and Attractions Video Production

14-Apr-08

According to the News-Leader, production begins today on a video promoting Springfield as a destination for conventions, meetings and other group events.
Doug Pitt, President of the Chamber of Commerce, will talk about Springfield while driving a dark blue Jeep and narrator Jim Wunderle will ride along during the video showcasing the city’s meeting facilities, amenities [...]

Park Central Branch Library Grand Opening

03-Apr-08

The newest branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library is opening on Park Central Square. A Grand Opening event for the new location is being held on April 4-5 from 5 to 10 p.m. “Check out” this brand new branch, watch ballroom dancers Andy & Anne Walls, listen to local musicians Lyal Strickland, Katie McCroskey [...]

“Redneck Carnage” Filming Begins April 4th

27-Mar-08

Ok, looks like we’re shooting the teaser in TWO weeks on April 5th and 6th. Then we’ll start filming on the weekends from that point on. The idea is that we’ll get to feature all the interested parties in the trailer and determine who wishes to commit to the project from there. Everyone will get [...]

Missouri Motion Media Association Happy Hour Thursday at 5:30 pm

18-Mar-08

Missouri Motion Media Assocation, otherwise known as MOMMA, is a new state-wide organization focused on support of film making in Missouri.
They are visiting Springfield on Thursday March 20th to host a Membership Preview and networking event.
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Tonic Ultralounge
317 Park Central Square
Open to the public. Bring business cards, information on your [...]

Video Blogging From Asia

25-Feb-08

Board member Brandon Goodwin is in Asia for an extended trip with three friends. Here’s how he describes it
I’m going with the good folks at Convey Studios ( Sesha, Jen and Reese) to do some “portfolio building” and some goofing around.
You can follow his adventures via the blog he has set up. [...]

Missouri State Students Win BEA Screenwriting Awards

21-Feb-08

From the Missouri State Standard:
Two Missouri State University students recently placed in the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts, a national student media competition.
Junior Aric Abraham, a digital media production major, placed second in the television spec script competition. Senior Haeli Dunstan, a media operations major, placed second in the short film script category. [...]