AAFilmlab :: Asian American Film Lab http://www.aafilmlab.com/index.php/weblog/index/ The AAFilmlab is a collaborative of New York based Asian American filmmakers who meet weekly to hone their craft and to share resources. en info@aafilmlab.org Copyright 2012 2012-02-03T22:44:41+00:00 Spotlight: Dana Krieger “Navigating Film Festivals - Production to Making the Most of It” 2/16 http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/spotlight_dana_krieger_navigating_film_festivals_-_production_to_making_the/ Industry Spotlight: Dana Krieger on “Navigating the World of Film Festivals, from Production to Making the Most of It.” Thurs., Feb. 16th, 7-9PM Dana Krieger has a passion for the arts community, and has an extensive background in producing and creating large scale, high profile events for both the nonprofit and for-profit communities. Most recently, Dana drew upon both her love of the arts and delight for execution by taking on senior management positions at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Silverdocs Film Festival, DOC NYC Film festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Dana did her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University and earned a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University She will be discussing the ins-and-outs of putting together a film festival, and also, for filmmakers, how to navigate film festivals, with behind-the-scenes nuts-and-bolts of how they work - the inside track; why go, what to do when you get there, how to network, and what parties to go to, to maximize the efficiency and enjoyment of the experience. When: Thursday, Feb. 16 Where: The Azure 333 E. 91 Street New York, NY Check in with the Doorman (valid photo I.D. will be required) & he will direct you where to go Time: 7PM to 9PM Please be on-time Please RSVP via our Facebook Event and/OR email info@AAFilmLab.org with “RSVP Feb. 16th” in subject line. To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00. Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous events. Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! ——- SUBMIT FOR “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” For more information about submitting for our programs “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” please go this page:  http://aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/news/ To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00. Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous programing.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org Meetings/Workshop Industry Spotlight: Dana Krieger on “Navigating the World of Film Festivals, from Production to Making the Most of It.” Thurs., Feb. 16th, 7-9PM

Dana Krieger has a passion for the arts community, and has an extensive background in producing and creating large scale, high profile events for both the nonprofit and for-profit communities. Most recently, Dana drew upon both her love of the arts and delight for execution by taking on senior management positions at the Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Silverdocs Film Festival, DOC NYC Film festival, Los Angeles Film Festival, and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Dana did her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University and earned a Masters in Public Administration from Columbia University

She will be discussing the ins-and-outs of putting together a film festival, and also, for filmmakers, how to navigate film festivals, with behind-the-scenes nuts-and-bolts of how they work - the inside track; why go, what to do when you get there, how to network, and what parties to go to, to maximize the efficiency and enjoyment of the experience.

When:
Thursday, Feb. 16

Where:
The Azure
333 E. 91 Street New York, NY
Check in with the Doorman (valid photo I.D. will be required) & he will direct you where to go

Time:
7PM to 9PM
Please be on-time

Please RSVP via our Facebook Event and/OR email info@AAFilmLab.org with “RSVP Feb. 16th” in subject line.

To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous events. Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

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SUBMIT FOR “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight”
For more information about submitting for our programs “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” please go this page:  http://aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/news/

To offset costs of maintaining our services to our community, and in the aid of securing a permanent home for the AAFilmLab, we will be accepting donations. The suggested donation is $3.00 - $5.00.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous programing.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2012-02-03T22:44:41+00:00 Free Staged Reading/Q&A of “My Brother, My Hero” Screenplay http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/free_staged_reading_qa_of_my_brother_my_hero_screenplay/ Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America in Collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab presents the Staged Reading of “My Brother, My Hero” Ancient China, time and again an ambitious, young legislator advance his own career at the expense of his tribe until his brother galvanizes the tribe to a doomed rebellion against the empire. Written by: Jisen John Ho Directed by: Wayne Chang Cast: (in aphetically order) J.B. Alexander, Andy Baldeschwiler, Amy Chang, Lisa Dennett, Alexandra Hellquist, Victoria Lee , Carl Li, Jan Mizushima, Stephen Thornton, and Roger Yeh. Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 Doors Open: 4:40pm Performance Starts Promptly at: 5:00pm Location: Richmond Shepard Theatre 309 East 26th Street (Between 2nd and 1st Street) New York, NY 10010 Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/226742027414781/ Suggested donation: $5.00. Questions: Hello.WayneChang@gmail.com AAFilmLab News, Events & Current Projects Yangtze Repertory Theatre of America in Collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab presents the Staged Reading of “My Brother, My Hero”

Ancient China, time and again an ambitious, young legislator advance his own career at the expense of his tribe until his brother galvanizes the tribe to a doomed rebellion against the empire.

Written by: Jisen John Ho
Directed by: Wayne Chang
Cast: (in aphetically order)
J.B. Alexander, Andy Baldeschwiler, Amy Chang, Lisa Dennett, Alexandra Hellquist, Victoria Lee , Carl Li, Jan Mizushima, Stephen Thornton, and Roger Yeh.

Date: Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Doors Open: 4:40pm
Performance Starts Promptly at: 5:00pm
Location:
Richmond Shepard Theatre
309 East 26th Street (Between 2nd and 1st Street)
New York, NY 10010

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/226742027414781/
Suggested donation: $5.00.
Questions: Hello.WayneChang@gmail.com

This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.

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Thanks to everyone who participated in our previous programing.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2012-01-28T01:06:19+00:00 LA Asian Pacific Film Fest May 10-20: C3 PROJECT MARKET http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/la_asian_pacific_film_fest_may_10-20_c3_project_market/ Though the deadline has past, this is something we should all know about for the future. LA Asian Pacific Film Fest May 10-20: C3 PROJECT MARKET OVERVIEW Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, is now accepting submissions for the First Annual Conference for Creative Content (C3) Project Market to be held during The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, set for May 10 through May 20, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America, CGV Cinemas, and additional venues in the Los Angeles area. The C3 Project Market is a unique opportunity for filmmakers of Asian descent to showcase their project to Financiers, Producers, Production Companies, Agents, Managers and Industry Executives enabling them with the contacts, information and confidence they need to make their film. Grantees will work in conjunction with Visual Communications to develop professional relationships and future collaborations throughout the film industry that include one-on-one meetings, panels and other events that take place during The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The C3 Project Market seeks feature-length narrative submissions from emerging and established Asian Pacific filmmakers. While a completed feature-length script will help to determine the project’s merit, The C3 Project Market will accept submissions in any stage of development. Projects of any genre and budget range are welcome to apply. AWARDS Ten to twelve narrative filmmakers will be chosen for the C3 Project Market. In addition to participating in the panels, a pitch session with the Jury and one-on-one industry meetings, a cash prize of $5,000 will be awarded. This award will be determined by an esteemed panel of jurors and will be announced at the closing ceremonies of the Festival. Furthermore, Visual Communications will possibly award one Project inclusion to its Film Development Fund. This Fund will provide the Filmmaker with up to $100,000 towards the development of their project. Films that are completed through the C3 Project Market will have their U.S. West Coast Premiere at the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. FOR MORE INFO: http://asianfilmfestla.org/2012/c3-project-market/ ——- SUBMIT FOR “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” For more information about submitting for our programs “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” please go this page:  http://aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/news/ The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org Gigs & Castings, OTHER NEWS & EVENTS Though the deadline has past, this is something we should all know about for the future.

LA Asian Pacific Film Fest May 10-20: C3 PROJECT MARKET

OVERVIEW
Visual Communications, the nation’s premier Asian Pacific American media arts center, is now accepting submissions for the First Annual Conference for Creative Content (C3) Project Market to be held during The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, set for May 10 through May 20, 2012 at the Directors Guild of America, CGV Cinemas, and additional venues in the Los Angeles area.

The C3 Project Market is a unique opportunity for filmmakers of Asian descent to showcase their project to Financiers, Producers, Production Companies, Agents, Managers and Industry Executives enabling them with the contacts, information and confidence they need to make their film. Grantees will work in conjunction with Visual Communications to develop professional relationships and future collaborations throughout the film industry that include one-on-one meetings, panels and other events that take place during The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

The C3 Project Market seeks feature-length narrative submissions from emerging and established Asian Pacific filmmakers. While a completed feature-length script will help to determine the project’s merit, The C3 Project Market will accept submissions in any stage of development. Projects of any genre and budget range are welcome to apply.

AWARDS
Ten to twelve narrative filmmakers will be chosen for the C3 Project Market. In addition to participating in the panels, a pitch session with the Jury and one-on-one industry meetings, a cash prize of $5,000 will be awarded. This award will be determined by an esteemed panel of jurors and will be announced at the closing ceremonies of the Festival. Furthermore, Visual Communications will possibly award one Project inclusion to its Film Development Fund. This Fund will provide the Filmmaker with up to $100,000 towards the development of their project. Films that are completed through the C3 Project Market will have their U.S. West Coast Premiere at the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

FOR MORE INFO: http://asianfilmfestla.org/2012/c3-project-market/

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SUBMIT FOR “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight”
For more information about submitting for our programs “Unfinished Works” or “Industry Spotlight” please go this page:  http://aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/news/

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2012-01-14T03:37:02+00:00 CASTING: “My Brother, My Hero” Staged Reading (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_casting_my_brother_my_hero_staged_reading_nyc/ MY BROTHER, MY HERO Yangtze Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab Staged Read of full length play @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre Audition: January 21st, 2012 6pm - 9:30pm Rehearsals: January 26th and 30th, 2012 from 6:00pm - 9:30pm; February 3rd, 2012 6:30 - 9:00pm Stage read: February 4th, 2012 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm Pay Rate: $100 for the entire production Casting & Directing: Wayne Chang Writer: John Ho Only submit if you are available for the required rehearsals on January 26th andFebruary 3rd, and performance on February 4th from 4pm-7pm. (Rehearsal on January 30th is an optional session for actors who are available) Actors cast in the Stage Reading will be reading for Multiple Roles. All dialogues will be in English, with certain words in Chinese Synopsis: A fictional story based in Ancient China; Two brothers, one chosen to work for the government, and the other stayed behind at their hometown - sworn to protect the lives of their people. A princess, willing to abandon the life of comfort to fight for righteous. ‘‘My Brother, My Hero’’ is a tale that follows the three youths, as their fate intertwines in betrayal, jealousy, wit, and sacrifices in the time of war. Breakdowns: Zhi-Au: Asian Male, age 20-30s, a charismatic and handsome man. Ambitious, but torn between following his heart, or follow the path that was chosen for him. Tian-Tsai: Asian Male, age 20-30s, Lead. The normal, regular-looking brother of Zhi-Au, who prefers to ‘work behind the scene.’ An extremely intelligent and self-less man. Bing-Jia: Asian Female, age 20-30s. Lead. The courageous young lady whose initial intention was to escape from an arrange marriage, but ended up being a key figure in the war. Bing-Mei: Asian Female, age 18-20s. The boyish and witty younger sister of Bing-Jia. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles. Bing-Mu: Asian Female, age 30-60s. The Prime Minister of the Country, mother of Bing-Jia. A strong, intellect woman who attempts to out-smart Lord Cao Cao. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles. Cao-Cao: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-60s, Calm, calculated and manipulative, he’s the Lord of Country.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles. Ai-Song: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 25-40s. The obvious antagonist. Evil, but lack a spine.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles. General Fei-Zhang: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-50. A man of honor, and go by the rules of his duty. Talent will also cover other supporting and smaller roles. Narrator: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age. Articulate and don’t mind reading chunk full of text!! Everyone Else: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age range. The talent will be reading 20+ smaller and supporting roles. Prefer talents who enjoy doing a variety of characters & voices. Audition by Appointment Only. Please send headshot & resume to: and indicate which character (yes, pick 1) you are interested in the email subject. This is a Non-Equity production; however all cast will be covered by the Volunteer Insurance. (If cast, talent will be required to sign a volunteer agreement) A copy of the agreement will be available at the audition for your review. For more information regarding the Theatre Company, please visit: http://www.yangtze-rep-theatre.org For more information regarding the Asian American Film Lab, please visit:http://www.aafilmlab.org———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org Gigs & Castings MY BROTHER, MY HERO
Yangtze Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the Asian American Film Lab
Staged Read of full length play @ the Richmond Shepard Theatre
Audition: January 21st, 2012 6pm - 9:30pm
Rehearsals: January 26th and 30th, 2012 from 6:00pm - 9:30pm; February 3rd, 2012 6:30 - 9:00pm
Stage read: February 4th, 2012 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Pay Rate: $100 for the entire production
Casting & Directing: Wayne Chang
Writer: John Ho

Only submit if you are available for the required rehearsals on January 26th andFebruary 3rd, and performance on February 4th from 4pm-7pm. (Rehearsal on January 30th is an optional session for actors who are available)

Actors cast in the Stage Reading will be reading for Multiple Roles. All dialogues will be in English, with certain words in Chinese

Synopsis: A fictional story based in Ancient China; Two brothers, one chosen to work for the government, and the other stayed behind at their hometown - sworn to protect the lives of their people. A princess, willing to abandon the life of comfort to fight for righteous. ‘‘My Brother, My Hero’’ is a tale that follows the three youths, as their fate intertwines in betrayal, jealousy, wit, and sacrifices in the time of war.

Breakdowns:

Zhi-Au: Asian Male, age 20-30s, a charismatic and handsome man. Ambitious, but torn between following his heart, or follow the path that was chosen for him.

Tian-Tsai: Asian Male, age 20-30s, Lead. The normal, regular-looking brother of Zhi-Au, who prefers to ‘work behind the scene.’ An extremely intelligent and self-less man.

Bing-Jia: Asian Female, age 20-30s. Lead. The courageous young lady whose initial intention was to escape from an arrange marriage, but ended up being a key figure in the war.

Bing-Mei: Asian Female, age 18-20s. The boyish and witty younger sister of Bing-Jia. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Bing-Mu: Asian Female, age 30-60s. The Prime Minister of the Country, mother of Bing-Jia. A strong, intellect woman who attempts to out-smart Lord Cao Cao. Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Cao-Cao: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-60s, Calm, calculated and manipulative, he’s the Lord of Country.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

Ai-Song: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 25-40s. The obvious antagonist. Evil, but lack a spine.  Talent will also cover some supporting and smaller roles.

General Fei-Zhang: Any Ethnicity, Male, age 30-50. A man of honor, and go by the rules of his duty. Talent will also cover other supporting and smaller roles.

Narrator: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age. Articulate and don’t mind reading chunk full of text!!

Everyone Else: Any Ethnicity, Male or Female, any age range. The talent will be reading 20+ smaller and supporting roles. Prefer talents who enjoy doing a variety of characters & voices.

Audition by Appointment Only. Please send headshot & resume to: and indicate which character (yes, pick 1) you are interested in the email subject.

This is a Non-Equity production; however all cast will be covered by the Volunteer Insurance. (If cast, talent will be required to sign a volunteer agreement) A copy of the agreement will be available at the audition for your review.

For more information regarding the Theatre Company, please visit: http://www.yangtze-rep-theatre.org

For more information regarding the Asian American Film Lab, please visit:http://www.aafilmlab.org
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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2012-01-11T03:15:40+00:00 CASTING: Korean Actress & a Contortionist ASAP (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_korean_actress_a_contortionist_asap_nyc/ CASTING: Korean Actress & a Contortionist ASAP (NYC) A Korean writer named Jennivere Song Lee (add her on fb) is filming a teaser for a script she has been working on for several years on December 6th or 7th in Brooklyn NY. She needs a pretty, young Korean American actress to play her little sister, Melanie. The character is needed 11:30am to 6pm and is basically one of the LEADs in the film.Also needed one more day (Dec 8th or 9th approx) with the entire cast to film a pitch for indiegogo.com Melanie should be a fearless rock n roll teen who can portray an addict with mental health problems, and there is implied nudity and some love scenes but they will be tasteful and beautiful, nothing vulgar. Please email her your most current headshot, reel or acting clips, resume / website etc etc… Also needed- female contortionist who can resemble a cooked turkey! HappyHollowdaysTeam@gmail.com Text-516-366-9235 ———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Gigs & Castings CASTING: Korean Actress & a Contortionist ASAP (NYC)

A Korean writer named Jennivere Song Lee (add her on fb) is filming a teaser for a script she has been working on for several years on
December 6th or 7th in Brooklyn NY. She needs a pretty, young Korean American actress to play her little sister, Melanie.

The character is needed 11:30am to 6pm and is basically one of the LEADs in the film.Also needed one more day (Dec 8th or 9th approx)
with the entire cast to film a pitch for indiegogo.com

Melanie should be a fearless rock n roll teen who can portray an addict with mental health problems, and there is implied nudity and
some love scenes but they will be tasteful and beautiful, nothing vulgar.

Please email her your most current headshot, reel or acting clips, resume / website etc etc…

Also needed- female contortionist who can resemble a cooked turkey!

HappyHollowdaysTeam@gmail.com
Text-516-366-9235

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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2011-11-27T21:25:45+00:00 A4: Produce & Distribute Your Own Film (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/a4_produce_distribute_your_own_film_nyc/ A4: Produce & Distribute Your Own Film Thursday, December 1, 6:30-8:00pm New York Film Academy, Union Square Screening Room 100 East 17th Street (17th Street & Union Square East) Subway: 4 5 6 N Q R L Tickets: $10 General Admission Free for Alliance+ members and NY Film Academy students You’ve spent hundreds of hours, and maxed out your credit cards, to make your great movie. Now what? Join a creative conversation with experienced filmmakers and producers on what it takes to distribute your film today. Based on the case study of “Scalp” by director and producer Paul Chau. With discussants Fay Ann Lee (director & producer, “Falling for Grace”), Henry Fernaine(executive producer, “Revolutionary Road”), and Socheata Pouev (director, “New Year Baby”). Moderated by Mridu Chandra (coordinating producer & post-production supervisor, “Women, War & Peace”, and Adjunct Professor at NYU’s SCPS Film, Video & Broadcasting Department). http://a4filmpanel.eventbrite.com/—————— Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Events, OTHER NEWS & EVENTS A4: Produce & Distribute Your Own Film
Thursday, December 1, 6:30-8:00pm
New York Film Academy, Union Square Screening Room
100 East 17th Street
(17th Street & Union Square East)
Subway: 4 5 6 N Q R L

Tickets: $10 General Admission
Free for Alliance+ members and NY Film Academy students
You’ve spent hundreds of hours, and maxed out your credit cards, to make your great movie. Now what? Join a creative conversation with experienced filmmakers and producers on what it takes to distribute your film today.
Based on the case study of “Scalp” by director and producer Paul Chau. With discussants Fay Ann Lee (director & producer, “Falling for Grace”), Henry Fernaine(executive producer, “Revolutionary Road”), and Socheata Pouev (director, “New Year Baby”). Moderated by Mridu Chandra (coordinating producer & post-production supervisor, “Women, War & Peace”, and Adjunct Professor at NYU’s SCPS Film, Video & Broadcasting Department).

http://a4filmpanel.eventbrite.com/
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Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2011-11-22T21:46:07+00:00 CASTING: M/F Asians for Short Video (Union/Non-Union) (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_m_f_asians_for_short_video_union_non-union/ CASTING Asian males and females for short video (Union/Non-Union) Casting for Mandarin or Korean speaking male and female Asian talent, to portray couples in their early 30s for short video. This is a paid project for web and meeting use, not a broadcast commercial. Auditions in early December, for December and possibly January shoot. If interested, submit headshots and resumes to Katie at katie@n9productions.com. Please specify which language you speak in your email, Mandarin or Korean.———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Gigs & Castings CASTING Asian males and females for short video (Union/Non-Union)

Casting for Mandarin or Korean speaking male and female Asian talent, to portray couples in their early 30s for short video.

This is a paid project for web and meeting use, not a broadcast commercial.

Auditions in early December, for December and possibly January shoot.

If interested, submit headshots and resumes to Katie at katie@n9productions.com.
Please specify which language you speak in your email, Mandarin or Korean.
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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2011-11-22T19:40:46+00:00 CASTING: Female Mandarin Speaking Actresses (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_female_mandarin_speaking_actresses_nyc/ CASTING: Female Mandarin Speaking Actresses (NYC) Mandarin speaking actresses needed for NYC voiceover session Dec 12 and 13. Project: The Epic Adventures of Princess Moonface, a Chinese language and culture program made for teenagers.  We’ll be recording the audiobook and have almost all of the actors cast - I’m still in need of two “teenage” girls who are native Mandarin speakers - they also need to be able to read simplified characters and/or pinyin.  One of these girls will be playing the lead, Mei.  Contact: Wendy Yang Bailey www.princessmoonface.com———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Gigs & Castings CASTING: Female Mandarin Speaking Actresses (NYC)
Mandarin speaking actresses needed for NYC voiceover session Dec 12 and 13.

Project: The Epic Adventures of Princess Moonface, a Chinese language and culture program made for teenagers. 

We’ll be recording the audiobook and have almost all of the actors cast - I’m still in need of two “teenage” girls who are native Mandarin speakers - they also need to be able to read simplified characters and/or pinyin.  One of these girls will be playing the lead, Mei. 

Contact: Wendy Yang Bailey

www.princessmoonface.com
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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2011-11-17T19:34:38+00:00 CASTING: Asians for Columbia MFA Thesis (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_asians_for_columbia_mfa_thesis_nyc/ Columbia University MFA Thesis Film Casting Raymond Yeung (director) is casting “RUB”, a thesis short-film for Columbia University MFA program. The film is about the relationship of a single mother and her son, and the secrets that they discover about each other.  Filming is slated for February 2012. It will be a 4-5 day shoot. Seeking –VINCENT: Asian or Eurasian male: age 12-15, innocent, struggling with poverty and bullying, he is on the cusp of sexual awakening. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. LEAD LISA: Asian female: age 35 – 45, tough & rough exterior but soft hearted, she is willing to sacrifice everything for her son. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. LEAD CHEN: Asian male: 35 – 45, athletic build, handsome father figure with masculine appeal. Fit and must be comfortable with semi nude scene. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. SUPPORTING Auditions will be held at Columbia University campus, 116th Street and Broadway, New York on the following dates/times: November 26th & 27th (12 – 6 pm) Dec 3rd – 4th (12 – 6 pm) If interested, please send resume and photo to Jie Chen (producer) chenjie0321@gmail.com or Raymond Yeung (writer/director) at feverray@gmail.com No pay but credit, copy, meals, transportation provided. SAG Student Film Agreement.———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Gigs & Castings Columbia University MFA Thesis Film Casting

Raymond Yeung (director) is casting “RUB”, a thesis short-film for Columbia University MFA program. The film is about the relationship of a single mother and her son, and the secrets that they discover about each other.  Filming is slated for February 2012. It will be a 4-5 day shoot.

Seeking –VINCENT: Asian or Eurasian male: age 12-15, innocent, struggling with poverty and bullying, he is on the cusp of sexual awakening. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. LEAD

LISA: Asian female: age 35 – 45, tough & rough exterior but soft hearted, she is willing to sacrifice everything for her son. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. LEAD

CHEN: Asian male: 35 – 45, athletic build, handsome father figure with masculine appeal. Fit and must be comfortable with semi nude scene. Ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus. SUPPORTING

Auditions will be held at Columbia University campus, 116th Street and Broadway, New York on the following dates/times:
November 26th & 27th (12 – 6 pm) Dec 3rd – 4th (12 – 6 pm)

If interested, please send resume and photo to Jie Chen (producer) chenjie0321@gmail.com or Raymond Yeung (writer/director) at feverray@gmail.com

No pay but credit, copy, meals, transportation provided.
SAG Student Film Agreement.
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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

]]> 2011-11-14T13:41:55+00:00 CASTING: Asian Male & Female for Webseries Pilot (NYC) http://www.aafilmlab.org/index.php/weblog/casting_asian_male_female_for_webseries_pilot_nyc/ CASTING: Asian Male & Female for Webseries Pilot: 1 Asian American male (20s) and 1 Asian American female (20s) for a web series pilot episode. One-day shoot. The series is about super-hero origin stories, sort of like Heroes, but would involve the audience by allowing them to vote on key plot developments. NYC Shoot. Send headshots/resumes to Noah Cooper at noah.cooper@aya.yale.edu———- Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events! The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks! http://www.AAFilmLab.org var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Gigs & Castings CASTING: Asian Male & Female for Webseries Pilot:
1 Asian American male (20s) and 1 Asian American female (20s) for a web series pilot episode.

One-day shoot.

The series is about super-hero origin stories, sort of like Heroes, but would involve the audience by allowing them to vote on key plot developments.

NYC Shoot.

Send headshots/resumes to Noah Cooper at noah.cooper@aya.yale.edu
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Castings can be sent to info@aafilmlab.org

Thanks to everyone who participated in our last Unfinished Works on 11/7.  Connect and reconnect with those you met at our previous meetings at our Facebook Profile Page and our Facebook Event Invite: Past Events!

The AAFilmLab is a not-for-profit organization committed to challenging our membership to continually strive to be better.  If you found our programs helpful or were able to find or utilize resources from AAFILMLAB meetings to improve your film, we kindly ask for an appropriate credit.  Thanks!

http://www.AAFilmLab.org

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