Blog links reviewed, refreshed, "Damn You Auto Correct!" Workshop Performance Video

Hi All - just wanted to let you know I have recently reviewed and refreshed all the links on the sidebar to be sure they are all working.  Please feel free to send me a note when you find a link isn't working or if you have a suggestion for a new one or if you have something of interest to local filmmakers. I like to post mostly calls for submissions, grant notices, information on agents and distributors, etc. rather than one-off productions (except when they're my own, a-hem!) just because there is a lot going on and I think people refer to this site more for links to information and resources, which I have compiled over the last few years because these were sources that were helpful to me.

As an added bonus for my handful of devoted followers, I've updated the link for the musical I'm working on now. Formerly titled Planet Eden is is now called Alienated: The Best Alien Abduction Musical in the Universe.  That should more clearly outline what to expect from the show. Ha! Check out the widget that links to our short one-song audio sampler.

Planet Eden enjoyed staged readings in 2010 at CoHo Theatre and then we had three staged readings in October 2010 and January 2011 thanks to Portland's Broadway Rose Theatre under the direction of Dan Murphy. 

Kurt Crowley and I are fortunate to have added a new collaborator, Marc Acito, who is rewriting the book for us.  We will have a new reading at Artists' Repertory Theatre in September 2012 directed by ART's Jon Kretzu. I hope you can attend.

In the meantime, here is a video of a song that Kurt and I wrote recently called Damn You Autocorrect! It's available for performance. If you have a film or show coming up you think it might work in, let me know. We have the music all ready to go and it can be a solo or a duet. This is video from a workshop performance recently.

Enjoy!

TheWatchBox is taking submissions for fee-split streaming

The Watchbox is a new destination for viewers discover exciting, unusual, and never before seen content: from feature length films, to webisodes, to exclusive music concerts. The site allows visitors to browse and rent exclusive videos, but the Watchbox empowers content creators: upload your feature, set a price, leverage social media to get the word out, and start profiting. Don't forget to include extra features like behind the scenes footage, interviews, teasers, and trailers.

How it works: customers

• Browse the site
• Find a feature they want to watch
• Purchase it
• Watch it immediately by streaming it directly to a computer or mobile device

How it works: content providers

• Upload your feature
• Publish your feature
• Market your feature
• Get paid for every rental

How you get paid Every time a customer rents your feature you will earn 50% of the rental price. For example, if your title is rented at $4.99, you earn a royalty of $2.49. You may set your price to anything at or above the minimum rental price of $1.99.

Royalties are eligible for withdrawal 60 days after the sale is made; you may request payment of your eligible account balance from the content account page. Payments will be sent via PayPal to the email address on file in your account. Alternatively, you may request payment via check (a fee of $1.50 will be applied for each check issued).

What it costs

There is a onetime set up fee of $15 per feature.

Learn more at www.thewatchbox.com

Enter by October 16th to Win $5,000 for Your Next Film Project

A new contest starts today for filmmakers, writers, artists, and musicians. The Butterfly Contest is a free contest, for creators of all mediums, to win $5,000.

Tenlegs invites creators of video, imagery, writing and music to submit work between October 3 - October 16, 2011 for an opportunity to win $5,000 toward your next creative project and exposure with an accomplished artist panel & PR in arts circles.

Participate at www.tenlegs.com/contests by submitting an entry or by voting & supporting the artist community!

Butterfly effect theme: Any act / art can inspire, have a huge impact, affect the world around us.

Participation is absolutely free. Simply upload any digital-format creative work you have, be it film, music, poetry, fiction, personal essay, photography, illustration, and whatever else you can think of that in some way represents the theme of the Butterfly Effect - literally, figuratively, use your imagination - there is nothing stopping you but the limits of your inspiration.

Get your content ready this week so you are ready to submit on Oct. 3rd, and get your friends to come out and vote next week.

Portland Women's Film Festival - POWFest - Accepting Entries

The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival (a.k.a. POWFest) is now accepting entries for its fifth annual festival scheduled to take place March 8 - 11, 2012. The regular deadline for entries is Friday, August 12, 2011. POWFest showcases the art and cinematic contribution of women filmmakers from around the world and seeks to present films that have been directed or co-directed by women; of any length, style, or genre. Detailed information about submitting films can be found at www.powfest.com.

Deadlines & Fees
Early Bird Deadline: Postmarked by June 24, 2011 ~ $20
Regular Deadline: Postmarked by Friday August 12, 2011 ~ $30
Late Deadline: Postmarked by Friday September 9, 2011 ~ $35
WAB Extended Deadline: Postmarked by Friday October 7, 2011 ~ $45

Salt & Silicone Screens Wed. Dec. 8 @ Portland Living Room Theatres 9:30

Why do women get boob jobs?
One woman's daydream becomes a nightmare before she changes her mind.

Join us for our short-film as part of the HD Film Fest at the Living Room Theatres tomorrow night. Just steps away from Powell's Bookstore on W. Burnside in Portland.  Learn More > > >

Theatrical Premiere of the Local Film "James vs. Reality" 11/9 @ Baghdad

Local filmmaker and 3D animator Chris Wilson, who produced, wrote and directed along with Tim Feeney, raises the bar on the local indie-film industry with his great visual effects work which adds an epic spice to well written, laugh out loud funny short film about a chronic escapee mental patient who just happens to think he is a super hero.

This project has gained a considerable buzz in the Portland and Vancouver area and the premiere is highly anticipated as not only the film will be shown but the event will also feature other local entertainers and artist performing live as well as an after screening meet and greet with the cast and crew.

After spending the last two years on this very ambitious project the team at We’ll Fix it in Post Productions is excited to offer the premiere of JAMES vs REALITY free of charge to the public.

“Am I supposed to save this whole stupid planet on my own without using any powers?”

• FREE to attend (over 21 please due to McMenamins alcohol sales at the theater)
• WHERE: The Bagdad Theater 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214 (503)467-7521
• WHEN: Nov 9th 2010 – 8:30pm

DIVA Center 15-minute or less shorts by Oregon filmmakers for Festival

(EUGENE, OR.) The DIVA Center in Eugene is calling for short film submissions (15 minutes or less) by Oregon filmmakers for entry in its 7th annual OpenLens Festival - January 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2011. The submission deadline: December 1st, 2010. For full information and submission process visit: http://openlens.proscenia.net/

The 2011 OpenLens festival is a celebration of the independent spirit in filmmaking and encourages Oregon filmmakers who make short films to enter. This annual event is dedicated to showcasing new films and providing the opportunity for film artists to network during the three day event. Awards include: $500 Jury Best Of Festival, $200 Jury Honorable Mention, and $100 Audience Choice Award.

The DIVA Center is located at 110 W. Broadway, Eugene and can be reached by phone at 541-344.3482 or on the web at http://www.divacenter.org/.