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Like “Rear Window” on the internet, “Four Boxes” is part thriller, part dark comedy, part social satire. Made by Minneapolis filmmaking ream Megan Huber and Wyatt McDill, and starring Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) and Sam Rosen (“Stuck Between Stations,”) “Four Boxes” is a 2009 South-by-Southwest Film Festival Selection with a soundtrack featuring music by: Caribou, Mice Parade and The Album Leaf.

Admission $8.00 Tickets are Available at the door.

Riverview Theater – 3800 42nd Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55406

www.fourboxesthemovie.com

Cat’s Pajama’s Presents: The Twin Cities Classic Movie and Music Memorabilia Show and Sale.

September 17 & 18th in the Fine Arts Building at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds

FREE PARKING! CLASSIC MOVIES PLAYING NON-STOP FRIDAY & SATURDAY!

Friday: 5 – 10 pm COCKTAIL BAR OPEN

Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm

Admission $5

CONCESSIONS ALL WEEKEND!

Sale includes but is not limited to: movie posters, vintage vinyl, classic movies on dvd, antique radios and phonographs, frames and autographed movie star photos, Broadway memorabilia, collectible music instruments, sheet music, collectible rock posters, vintage concert t-shirts, movie props…and so much more!

more info call: 612.208.1085 or visit www.catspajamasproductions.net

Sound Unseen is proud to present the 11th annual Sound Unseen Music/Film/Art Festival, October 6-10, 2010.  Sound Unseen will feature twelve films (documentaries & narratives), with screenings being held at the Red Stag Supper Club, the Southern Theater and the Trylon microcinema.

In over ten years, Sound Unseen has established itself as one of the premiere “films-on-music” festivals in the country and has become a vital part of the Twin Cities cultural scene. The festival is known for the breadth of its multimedia productions, documentaries, rare concert footage, short films, animation, music videos, gallery exhibitions and dozens of live music events showcasing both local and national acts.

Some of the films in this year’s festival include;  

At The Southern Theater:

• The Agony & the Ecstasy of Phil Spector, focuses on not only Spector’s legendary music writing and producing career, it features first-hand interviews with Spector during his first trial for the second-degree murder of Lana Clarkson.  Followed by an Opening Night dance party at The Southern Theater with Hipshaker! DJ Greg Waletski…Free Schell’s Beer all night long!
• Who is Harry Nilsson? (And Why is Everybody Talkin’ About Him), an entertaining documentary about one of the most talented singer-songwriters in pop music history.  With a very special pre-film performance from founding member of The Jayhawks-Gary Louris.
• Ride, Rise, Roar is a David Byrne concert film that blends riveting onstage performances with intimate details of the creative collaborations.  With a performance by the film’s lead dancer-Steven Reker.

At The Trylon microcinema:

• 2010 Jury prize winner from the first annual Sound Unseen Int’l Duluth festival, Wheedle’s Groove, a feature documentary about Seattle’s long-lost soul and funk music scene of the 1960s and 70s.
• The Carter a fascinating documentary on internationally known rapper, Lil’ Wayne;
• This Movie is Broken a hybrid narrative/documentary on the Canadian indie-pop band Broken Social Scene
• A very special screening, to be announced on Thursday, September 9.

At The Red Stag: The U.S. premiere of Shadow Play: The Making of Anton Corbijn a glimpse inside the mind of a master photographer, film & music director Anton Corbijn (Control, The American).

At TBA location:Minneapolis, electro funk band, Estate, is scheduled to play the closing night party.

Event Websites:  http://soundunseen.com & http://www.take-up.org/series/8/ & http://www.southerntheater.org Tickets: $8, $10, $15 & $20

“You won’t be disappointed in the Parkway’s headliner Jason Schommer who recently opened shows for me in Vegas and whose work is firmly rooted in being ‘a Minnesotan’…” — Louie Anderson

It’s the biggest gay(est) show in town!

“We’re Here, We’re Funny, Get Used to It” at The Parkway Theater September 11, 2010, at 8:30 p.m. for one night only features five inspiring gay men and women stand-up comics, including headliner Jason Schommer, who recently opened shows in Las Vegas for legendary Minnesota comedian Louie Anderson. (Video Clip Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH1XWEQa2AU

Tickets are only $12 in advance — and $15 at the door — as part of the theater’s ongoing  super-affordable Summer Stand-up Comic Series and can be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/120646.

The Parkway Theater is located at 4814 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN‎ – (612)  822-3030‎ and online at www.theparkwaytheater.com

A special Lavender Magazine rate of $8.00 is also being offered (limited quantities available).

A new reality competition series called “Faceoff,” a show that will find the best all around special effects makeup artist.  Presented on SyFy, this show aims to test the skill set of any artist who can rise to the challenge.  We are looking for undiscovered talent or semi-professional, self-taught or trained make-up artists who are proficient in: special effects, prosthetics AND beautifying.  You must be 18 years of age or older and a U.S. Citizen.

WINNER RECEIVES $100,000!

We are going to have Open Casting Calls in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 8th and in Orlando on Saturday, Sept. 11th.  If you want to be considered for the show but can’t attend one of those two cities, you can submit a short (5-8 minute) video telling us about your background and experience, and then create a special effects character ON YOURSELF (something that can be done in half an hour or less). The deadline for video submissions is Sept. 15.   It can be sent via yousendit.com or post on Youtube and send us the link.

Please e-mail the casting producers below a brief synopsis about yourself and a photo, along with info on your training as an FX makeup artist.  Also include a link to your online portfolio if you have one, as well as your updated resume and photos of your special FX work.

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS:
Los Angeles, CA
faceofflosangeles@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer J.R. @ 818-842-2496 x 221

Orlando, FL
faceofforlando@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer Seon @ 818-842-2496 x 215

Video Submissions
faceoffcasting@gmail.com for details
Call the casting producer Tanya @ 818-842-2496 x 211

FOR ALL AUDITIONS you must bring your own makeup kit, copies of your portfolio and be prepared to create a character on yourself in 20 minutes or less from your own pre-made prosthetics!

Monday, September 13, 6-10 p.m.
Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis

Join Screenwriters Workshop for a staged reading, with professional actors, of Karen Frank’s script, Grave Matters, winner of the 2009 McKnight Screenwriting Fellowship.

Food and drink available in the lobby prior to the performance.

Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF), a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization, want to entertain, energize, and enlighten audiences. The fest will offer audiences access to the best films the global industry has to offer, stimulate economic activity in the Twin Cities and offer filmmakers a premiere venue at which to screen their work.

The opening ceremony & film takes place Tuesday, September 28th at 7:00 p.m, at Theatres at Mall of America.

On Wednesday, September 29th Theatres at Mall of America will feature Mexican films throughout the day and AMC Block E 15 will also feature Minnesota Films, Studio Films and American Independent Films on 2 screens.

The Festival will continue to host films at AMC Block E 15 throughout the week and conclude with a closing film on Saturday, October 2nd at 7pm. Opening Night and Closing Night selections will be announced sometime next week.

Additional elements to Twin Cities Film Festival will include free screenings, parties throughout the Metro area, educational seminars and Minnesota Proud Walk of Fame events, including new inductees. A complete schedule of events and activities for the Twin Cities Film Festival will be released at the end of August. For more information, visit www.twincitiesfilmfest.org

You are invited to find our more about MN Women in Film & TV and enjoy a cruise on the Mississippi River on Thursday, September 30th from 6 to 9 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a fully stocked bar, appetizers, mixing and mingling and entertainment provided by comedian Mary Mack.

$30 for MN WIFT members
$40 for non-members

Boat leaves from Boom Island Park (700 Sibley Street NE, Minneapolis 55413).

For further info, please visit the MN WIFT site.

The goal of  The Twin Cities Black Film Festival  is to reach the largest viewing audience possible while simultaneously capitalizing and exhibiting films that cater to the Twin Cities African American and multicultural communities.

This year’s festival takes place October 15-17 in downtown Minneapolis at The Hotel Ivy (201 South Eleventh Street).

Sponsors include: HBO, Comcast, Stella Artois, Patron, Courvoisier, Hotel Ivy, Metro Transit, Chipotle, Remy Martin, absolut and Noodles and Company.
For more information or to become a sponsor email us at tcbff@hotmail.com

The Shamrock Film Festival, now in its third year, has expanded to offer three days of film screenings, workshops and other events. The event will be held October  7 – 9 at the new Steeple Center (14375 South Robert Trail) in Rosemount.

Highlights include a gala opening on Thursday, October 7, followed by screening of entries and an awards gala. New this year will be workshops for filmmakers and the public to enjoy.

The festival has expanded its reach this year to include international entries. All entry information is now available on the Shamrock website. Early bird deadline ($5 off entry fee) is Sept. 5. The final deadline is Sept. 27.

You can join us on Facebook and Twitter as well. Just search for Shamrock Film Festival.

Wednesday, Sep 29 – Sat, Oct 2, 2010

For over 25 years, Robert McKee’s Story Seminar has propelled and inspired over 50,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, TV writers, novelists, industry executives, actors, producers, directors, playwrights, advertising executives, journalists, attorneys and politicians…anyone who works with a narrative story. Participants in Robert McKee’s Story Seminar have won:

32 Academy Awards (106+ Nominations)
158 Emmy Awards (500+ Nominations)
21 WGA Awards (77+ Nominations)
17 DGA Awards (48+ Nominations).

Robert McKee’s seminar sells out worldwide and actors, writers and directors often travel to attend it. There are only 320 seats available for this special event. Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the masters of storytelling!

SPECIAL FOR MPG ONLINE PARTICIPANTS: Current listers in MFTVB’s Minnesota Production Guide Online will be eligible for a $100 discount off the price of the seminar.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the masters of storytelling! Register Now