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  The Daily Schedule - Events and Activities

 

 

 

February 2010

March 2010

 

 

On Going thru Feb. 20th

Friday - DiverseWorks and the Aurora Picture Show present: "FlickerLounge: 35mm" by Robert Flowers. This is a collection of 5-works which use celluloid as the major structural component. Opening Reception starts at 6PM. "FlickerLounge: 3mm" runs through February 20, 2010. For more information contact Shawna Forney at Shauna@diverseworks.org and visit the website at: www.diverseworks.org or the Aurora Picture Show at: www.AuroraPictureShow.org 

TODAY: February 2nd

Tuesday - Producer Yankie Grant invites you to the "Lies & Bordeaux at the 'Divorce Texas Style' Cast and Crew Wrap Party" starting at 6:30pm to 9PM at the Visitor Information Center Theater (City Hall - Downtown Houston 901 Bagby, Houston, TX 77002) 48 seats so RSVP to CastingTexasFilms@gmail.com 

February 4th

Thursday - The Houston Film Commission presents it's "First Thursdays at Dean's" starting at 8:30PM at Downtown's Dean's Credit Clothing (316 Main St. 77002, between Preston and Congress) First Thursdays showcases films from the HFC's Texas Filmmaker's Showcase and other short films. This month the "Video Fest Texas Show!"For more information visit: www.HoustonFilmCommission.com/firstThursdays or call. 713.437.5249 

February 7th

1. Sunday - The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and Target Free First Sundays: Family Flicks film series present the screening of the 30-minute short film "Third Ward Blues" starting at 4PM to 5PM at the MFAH's Brown Auditorium. The film celebrates four acclaimed blues guitarists: Albert Collins, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Johnny Clyde Copeland and Joe "Guitar" Hughes. Director Heather Korb will be in attendance to introduce the film and Q&A. This is a FREE event! For more information (click here)

2. San Antonio filmmakers Craig Rainey an Brett Mauser will be on KONO 101.1 FM Radio in San Antonio starting at 7:30AM to discuss their upcoming film, "Bass Reeves". You can listen to it live online at: http://kono1011.com/ Press the "Listen Live" button.

February 9th

1. Tuesday - The Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) presents "Start to Finish: DIY Moviemaking Under $15K" Workshop starting at 6:30PM at the SWAMP offices (1519 West Main, Houston TX 77006) Instructor Director Paul Bright. Fee is $30 Gen/$25 Members and Students. For more information and to register online go to: www.SWAMP.org/workshops.htm or call Michelle at 713.522.8592 Extension 2.

2. The Houston Film Industry Meetup Group and organizer Randy Chapman will be holding their monthly meeting starting at 7PM at Sherlock's Pub at River Oaks (1952-A West Gray, Houston, Tex 77019) If you are new to film or wanting to make films this is a great place to start!

3. The Camera Co/op presents "Learn Lighting from an Expert" starting at 1PM to 5PM that their offices at (801 Durham Dr., Houston Tx 77007) Seating is limited to 15 people and cost is $25 (non-refundable) bring your camera, notebook and a pen. Learn about basic lighting techniques and covering different types of equipment, from on camera flash to a full studio set-up.

February 13th

Saturday - Acting Coach Ken Farmer presents the "Professional Actor Group's Organic Acting Workshop" starting at 10AM to 4PM at his production studio, (107 W. Broadway St., Gainesville, Tx 76240) Fee $75 For reservations contact Ken at pageact@yahoo.com or call 214.533.4964. Seats are limited to 16 people. So reserve your seat !

February 14th

1. Sunday - The Texas Motion Picture Alliance, Houston and Page Parkes presents the "TXMPA Rom Com: a special Valentine's Day Fundraising Gala" starting at 6PM at the Bell Tower on 34th  (901 W. 34th. Street, Houston, TX 77018) (Map) Tickets $50 per person. Formal Attire For more information and reservations visit:  www.TXMPA.org

2. The BooTown Theater group and Emily Hynds present "It's Still Alive?!" Fundraiser starting at 7PM to 11PM at Catbird's (1336 Westheimer, Houston, Tex 77006. Admission is FREE! Participants will create art and will auction their art for a good cause. all proceeds from the day will support BooTown. For more information contact Emily at BooTown@gmail.com or call 832.541.2861 and visit www.BooTown.org 

February 17th

Wednesday - Director/Filmmaker Kerry Beyer is pleased to present, "Spirit Camp: Encore Premiere" starting at 7PM at the Studio Move Grill (805 Town & Country, Houston TX on the southeast side of I-10 and Beltway 8) Buy your tickets at: www.spiritcamphouston.eventbrite.com Also, get your DVD before the show. I got mine and its only $20. After party at the Hotel Sorella Bar.

February 20th

Saturday - SWAMP presents "Business BootCamp for Independent Producers" with Arts Accountant Robert "Rex" Schuller" starting at 10AM to 2PM at the SWAMP offices(1519 West Main, Houston Tx) Cost $50 general public / $40 SWAMP Member and Students. Mr. Schuller will talk about the Ins and Outs of successfully running an independent production business. For more information call 713.522.8592 or email them at: swamp@swamp.org or www.Swamp.org 

February 24th

Wednesday -  Hiawatha Henry of the Houston Public Library is pleased to announce that Writer and Actress Meg Tilly will be at the Main Branch of the Houston Public Library (500 McKinney Street, Houston, Tex 77002) starting at 6PM on the 4th Floor Program Place auditorium. Ms. Tilly, will be discussing and signing copies of her latest novel, "Gemma". Ms. Tilly is best known for her role as Chloe in "The Big Chill", "Agnes of God" and the 1993 version of the "Body Snatchers". for more information  about Meg Tilly (click here)

February 25th

1.  Thursday - Actor/Producer Thomas White is proud to present "The Gage Maverik Road Show" live taping starting at 8PM at the Crescent Moon Wine Bar (440 Rayford Rd. Suite 115A, Spring, TX 77386) $5.00 at the door. Come early and be part of the show.

2. Counterparts Films L.L.C. is proud to present it's "M.A.M. Networking (Music, Arts & Media)" Party starting at 6PM to 10PM at the Manor on Washington (4819 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007) M.A.M is an organization who bring business and creative professionals together for networking. For more information email Mam.Houston@gmail.com or call 713.303.2023.

February 27th

1. Saturday - The Pretty Scary Blood Bath Film Festival, Dallas starting at 11Am at the Studio Movie Grill - Addison (5404 Beltline Rd, Addison, Tx 75248) This festival showcases indie features and short horror films written and directed by women. Films selected by Dione and Andrew Rose. For more information (click here)

2. Producer Dana Walsh is proud to present an "Acting Seminar and Workshop with Joanna Sanchez" Ms. Sanchez is an established actress/producer and acting coach in Los Angeles and New York. The seminar/workshop will start at 3PM at the Sheraton Suites Galleria. $150. Limited seating for this rare opportunity. for more information about Ms. Sanchez' acting career (click here) or (click here)

 

 

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March 4th

Thursday - The Houston Film Commission presents it's "First Thursdays at Dean's" starting at 8:30PM at Downtown's Dean's Credit Clothing (316 Main St. 77002, between Preston and Congress) First Thursdays showcases films from the HFC's Texas Filmmaker's Showcase and other short films. For more information visit: www.HoustonFilmCommission.com/firstThursdays or call. 713.437.5249

March 12th through March 20th

Starts Friday - The South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas. For more information visit: www.SxSw.com 

March 14th

Sunday - The 5th Annual SouthSlam Film Festival in Austin Texas. For more information visit: www.SouthSlam.com 

March 26th and March 27th

Friday and Saturday - Founder Stephanie Saint Sanchez presents "The Senorita Cinema Film Festival" starting at 8PM to 10PM at the Rice Media Center (2030 University Blvd., Houston, Tx. 77030) on the campus of Rice University. (Currently they are seeking films and video by Latina Filmmakers and video artists, Any genre 15-minutes or less. Includes trailers for larger works excerpts and music videos. Multiple entries (up to four) accepted. Deadline March 1, 2010.) For more information visit www.senoritacimema.weebly.com 

April 2010

April 9th through April 18th

Starts Friday - The 43rd Worldfest-Houston International Film and Video Festival in Houston, Texas For more information visit. www.Worldfest.org

April 10th and April 11th

Starts Saturday - The 4th Annual Fearless Short Film Festival, in Fort Worth, Texas. for more information visit: www.MainStreetArtsFest.org 

April 21st through April 29th

Starts Wednesday - The 13th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival, in Austin, Texas. For more information visit: www.CineLasAmericas.org 

April 30th to May 2nd

Friday to Sunday - The 5th Annual Texas Frightmare Weekend 2010, starting at 6PM Friday at the Sheraton Grand Hotel (4440 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving Texas) for more information contact Loyd at Lody@TexasFrightmareWeekend.com or visit the website at: www.TexasFrightmareWeekend.com 

May 2010

May 5th through May 9th

Starts Wednesday - The 3rd Annual Marfa Film Festival, in Marfa, Texas. For more information visit: www.MarfaFilmFestival.org 

June 2010

June

The First Festival of African American Film - Houston Details to be forthcoming. For some information visit: www.faafh.org 

June 24th through June 27th

Starts Thursday - The 16th Annual San Antonio Film Festival, in San Antonio, Texas. For more information visit: www.SAFilm.com

September 2010

September 17th to September 19th

Friday thru Sunday - The Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival, Clear Lake, Texas. For more information visit: www.GulfCoastFilmFest.com 

November 2010

November 10th through November 14th

Thursday through Sunday - The Cinema Arts Festival Houston