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    CALL FOR ENTRY- Mpls-St. Paul International Film Festival

    Films completed after January 1, 2010 are now being accepted for consideration. All entries must be postmarked by February 10, 2012. MN Made Films are exempt from submission fees.

    The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul has announced the opening of its submissions window for the eagerly awaited 2012 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival. Films completed after January 1, 2010 are now being accepted for consideration. All entries must be postmarked by February 10, 2012.

    The Festival returns to St. Anthony Main Theatre in Minneapolis, April 12 – May 3, 2012. Presenting over 280 films to an audience that last year exceeded 40,000, this is the largest, most anticipated film event in the Upper Midwest, and one of the largest annual cultural events in the Twin Cities.

    The 2012 competition prizes and categories will be announced soon. All Minnesota made films will be eligible for competition selection and are exempt from submission fees. For additional submissions information and to begin the process, visit mspfilmsociety.org.

     The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul presents the very best of national and international independent cinema on Screen 3 at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
     
    Submit here

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    Space Junk 3D, hits IMAX and Digital Theaters!

    Space Junk 3D is presented by Melrae Pictures, in association with Red Barn Productions. Produced by Melissa Butts and Kimberly Rowe

    “SPACE JUNK 3D” LAUNCHES IN THEATERS AS RUSSIAN SATELLITE PLUMMETS TO EARTH

    New film hopes to raise awareness of orbital debris issue to ensure future of space exploration and satellite communications.

    MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Jan. 4, 2012— Just as the crippled Russian satellite, Phobos-­Grunt, threatens to fall from our sky, the film “Space Junk 3D” will open in IMAX® and other giant screen theaters in both 2D and 3D, beginning January 13th. The movie is the first to explore the exponentially expanding ring of manmade debris that threatens the safety of our planet’s orbits.

    “After half a century of space exploration we’re now suddenly faced with what has long been a staple of science fiction—an orbiting junkyard of cast-off space debris,” explains Academy Award® Nominee Tom Wilkinson, who narrates the film.

    Harnessing the magical imagery of 3DGiant Screen, Full Dome and Digital Cinema. Director Melissa Butts takes us soaring in “Space Junk 3D”—from the stunning depths of Meteor Crater to an unprecedented view of our increasingly crowded orbits, 22,000 miles above earth.

    View the trailer and check theater locations: http://www.spacejunk3d.com

    On-screen, Don Kessler, (ret.) Head of NASA’s Orbital Debris Office and the “Father of Space Junk,” reaches back to the beginning of our solar system for understanding and guides us through the challenges we face in protecting our orbits for the future.

    “It isn’t a coincidence that media headlines of falling debris are growing just as we launch this film,“ explains Kessler. “As we started researching this story we found that most scientists agree we’ve reached this tipping point where orbital debris will continue to grow exponentially if we don’t address the problem.”

    At risk is the future of space exploration and the safety of the extensive satellite network that powers our modern day communication systems. This visually explosive journey of discovery weighs the solutions aimed at restoring Earth’s orbits. Fueling this story are stunning time lapse sequences and dynamic images that transport the viewer by wrapping us in star fields and allowing us to witness massive collisions in space—both natural and man-made.

    “We set out to tell this story with scientific accuracy utilizing mind-blowing immersive space visualizations,” explains Butts. To accomplish this her team worked with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) to create breathtaking, state-of-the-art, 3D visualizations from scientific data.

    Butts also consulted with NASA’s Orbital Debris Program on content for the film, which will be shown in science centers around the world.

    The film will have its Washington D.C. debut at the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, where it will be screened in the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum for Natural History, this coming March.

    View the Behind the Scenes Mini Doc: http://www.spacejunk3d.com/makingvideo.html

    “Space Junk 3D” is presented by Melrae Pictures, in association with Red Barn Productions. Produced by Melissa Butts and Kimberly Rowe. Written by Shane Colton and Michael Benson. Lead Visual Effects by Luke Ployhar. Original music by Tom Hambleton, CAS. Edited by Carl Jacobs. Director of Photography: Reed Smoot, ASC. Distributed globally by K2 Communications, the 38-minute film is available in both 3D and 2D, for Giant Screen and Digital Theaters.

    RELATED LINKS:

    http://www.spacejunk3d.com/press

    http://www.melraepictures.com


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    CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR PRESENTS THE TWIN CITIES 2012 OFFICIAL OSCAR PARTY

    Sunday, February 26, 2012. Hosted by the Aegis Foundation.

    All Proceeds Benefit the following youth organizations: Smile Network and The Target Distance Learning Program of The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts

    Click to download the full press release.

    Clear Channel Outdoor Presents 2012 Twin Cities Official Oscar Party

    Sunday, February 26, 2012

    5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Red Carpet and Cocktails
    7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Academy Awards viewing and Hors d’oeuvres
    9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Award Night Contest Results and Dessert

    The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts

    516 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis

    Tickets range from $50 – $165

    Ticket information:

    General Admission: $65 per person/ $50 if purchased before January 27

    • Click here to purchase tickets.
    • Includes photo opportunity on red carpet, complimentary appetizers from Thom Pham’s Wondrous Azian Kitchen, cash bar featuring drink specials, Sweet candy buffet and opportunities to win great prizes!

    VIP Admission: $165 per person/ $150 if purchased before January 27

    • Includes being greeted by your personal assistant, a photo opportunity on red carpet, delicious 3-course meal at Thom Pham’s Wondrous Azian Kitchen, special VIP Lounge hosted by Room & Board, open bar, Lemonhead candy buffet , and a swag-bag valued over $220 in amazing gifts.

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    The Kirkbride Project

    Amazing 700,000 sq. ft. location for your next film! Fergus Falls, MN. Click here for more details.

    http://mnfilmtv.org/kirkbride


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