Archive for the ‘SXSW’ Category

Texas Film Production – SAG Signatory Films

March 14th, 2010

The following is a list of POSSIBLE SAG signatory productions that are either already shooting or are considering production in Texas.

WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT NEW MEDIA

March 9th, 2010

Join new media gurus Mike Prasad, Co-Founder and CEO of GirlGamer.com; Mark Friedlander, SAG National Director of New Media; and Will Marshall, SAG iActor online casting coordinator for a compelling look at the phenomenal growth in new media production and distribution.

SXSW Wrap Up – Notes on THE 2 BOBS

March 23rd, 2009

SXSW 2009 has come and gone and I was able to see only a couple of films this year. Now that there’s a little time to breathe I’ll post some thoughts on those two films. First up is THE 2 BOBS. To be sure I’m well beyond the demographic that THE 2 BOBS targets, 15-25 [...]

Attend SAG’s ARMADILLO DAY at 501 Studios – Austin!

March 14th, 2009

Just a reminder of today’s SAG event at 501 Studios: Don’t Become Media Roadkill This SRO event returns to Austin to speak of all things Screen Actors Guild. Keep your career in the fast lane and off the shoulder. Get all the info you need for your next film, webisode, video game, commercial, industrial or [...]

McCanlies bobs back to indie filmmaking by Chris Garcia

March 12th, 2009

McCanlies bobs back to indie filmmaking At SXSW, Tim McCanlies unveils the world premiere of his all-Austin comedy ‘The Two Bobs’ By Chris Garcia AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Thursday, March 12, 2009 Making a movie takes time. Tim McCanlies has exactly two weeks to finish his. His new ultra-low-budget comedy “The 2 Bobs” must be audience-ready for [...]

SAG Actors Gather during SXSW 2009

March 10th, 2009

Austin Film Society SXSW Film Guide

March 9th, 2009

Below is a reprint of an email received from the Austin Film Society. Hopefully this will be useful to those who are not on the AFS email list. SXSW, March 13-22, 2009AFS Screenings & Special Events During SXSW 1. SXSW PANEL: GET THE MOST OUT OF SXSW (3/13) 2. AFS SXSW Member Showcase 1 & [...]

PUT UP OR SHUT UP TIME FOR TEXAS ACTORS

February 18th, 2009

In case you don’t think the loss of film work in Texas is at the critical point, read on. If you just haven’t been paying close attention to the situation so far, read on. If you’re trying to figure out what little ‘ol YOU can do to help change the situation, read on. My agent, [...]

Austin Studios South Austin Jug Band SXSW

March 19th, 2008

So…I ventured over to the Austin Studios open house last week during SXSW. There wasn’t a huge turnout when I was there as the video below will show. This rather shaky video (sorry) is from my handy Flip Video Ultra – 30 minute version (paid $50 off Craigslist). The band is the South Austin Jug [...]

SXSW Interview With Facebook CEO Turns Ugly

March 11th, 2008

Controversial Interview Video Interview with Facebook CEO Turns Ugly