Tuesday, September 7, 2010

August Film Clips by Larry Levenson

This article appeared in the August 2010 issue of KC Stage

  • KC FilmFest is calling for entries for the 2011 FilmFest to be held April 6-10. Films must have been completed since January 1, 2009. The early deadline is Sep 15. Entry fees vary by short or feature and entry date. Save $5 on your entry fee by uploading your screener to the FilmFest secure website at www.kcjubilee.org. You can also send your screener (DVD-region 1) with check and entry form to: KC Jubilee, 4826 W. 77th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208-4321. If you have questions call 913-649-0244 or email kcjub@kcjubilee.org.
  • KMBC, the ABC affiliate in KC, is looking for volunteer talent for on-air promotions. Send a headshot and resume to: KMBC Promotion Department, 6455 Winchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133. You can also contact them at kmbcpromo@yahoo.com.
  • Director Jeff Chitty worked in KC on his new feature-length movie Hillybilly Holocaust.
  • St. Francis Health shot three commercials in Topeka.
  • The Independent Filmmakers Coalition held their One Night Stand competition. Moviemakers had 10 hours to shoot and edit a movie and used many local actors and crew.
  • Southern Illinois Health shot commercials around KC.
  • Hill’s Pet Nutrition in Topeka is seeking a Broadcasting Project Coordinator to develop a live broadcast tour of the Pet Nutrition Center. Contact Shari Rawlings at Shari_Rawlings@hillspet.com for information.
  • Todd Norris has created a new online group for Kansas City Filmmakers to upload their films at http://vimeo.com/groups/kansascity, which at presstime already had 57 videos.
  • Documentary director Jay Kriss was looking for crew and production assistants for his new Western-Kansas-based project Harvesting the High Plains. Contact him at jay@inspiritcreative.com.
  • Ben “Coach” Wade from Survivor wrapped his part in the movie 180 the Film shot in Springfield.
  • Kerri Yost, Stephens College in Columbia is working on her short documentary Super Hero X-ray Man.

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