Community Film Project

Local Stars To Shine On 6/20 At Vintage!

2009-06-13T09:41:00.004-04:00

Locally produced film "Who's Famous Now?" to screen at Vintage on 6/20.

On Saturday, June 20 Community Film Project and The Vintage Theater proudly present the larger than life comedy "Who's Famous Now?"--featuring the brightest stars in all of NEPA.

This 68 minute long comedy was the direct result of Community Film Project's first ever casting call back in 2003. "Who's Famous Now?" was written and directed by Tony DelRegno and Jeff Fowler. This is the first screening since the November 2005 premiere.

Synopsis:
A struggling reality TV show, "Who’s Famous Now?" plans to broadcast a blind date between international action superstar, Lane Parker, and student Quincy Briggs. Lane chose Quincy for the date because he claimed to be a worldly man who could speak six different languages. In reality Quincy runs a fantasy club for losers, and is known to his followers as Lord Bow. With the help of his loyal geeks, Lord Bow lies his way through the date because he wants to become rich, famous, and adored by all the world.

7:00 PM
The Vintage Theater
222 Wyoming Ave, Scranton 18503
(in the Ritz Theater building)
Admission: $5

"Who's Famous Now?" Trailer:

WANTED: Visual Effects Artist

2009-06-01T17:44:00.000-04:00

The Vintage Theater (www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) is looking for a visual effects artist for a film series it is producing this summer. Effects of a science fiction variety is needed for a light-hearted drama/fantasy. Key effects involve the four elements (water, fire, earth, air), "energy" composites, and more. The project is non-profit although a modest finical compensation will be made.

All interested should please contact The Vintage Theater's Executive Director, Conor O'Brien

Conor O'Brien
The Vintage Theater - Executive Director
Conor@Scrantonsvintagetheater.com
570 561 9546

Camera Operator wanted for 5/3

2009-04-30T05:41:00.001-04:00

If interested in being a volunteer camera operator on 5/3 please contact rsweeney72@yahoo.com.

The shoot is expected to last for 3 hours.

CFP Members at WVIA on 5/27

2009-04-20T19:56:00.002-04:00

Join Community Film Project (CFP) and WVIA on Wednesday, May 27th at WVIA Public Media Studios in Pittston for a CFP Meet and Greet at 6 PM, followed by a live broadcast of WVIA's show The Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival at 8 PM.

CFP Meet and Greet
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Want to learn more about local filmmaking in NEPA? Are you interested in getting involved in upcoming projects--or do you have your own project that you would like to launch? If so, this is a great opportunity to meet several local filmmakers who are active throughout the region.

Live airing of The Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This episode features film festival directors from around the state who will educate filmmakers on how to get their projects onto the festival circuit.

The Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival offers regional filmmakers a vehicle to promote their film projects and the opportunity to collaborate and network with other statewide filmmakers. It also affords indy filmmakers the opportunity to gain knowledge of the business and to showcase their projects to Public Television Stations around the Commonwealth.

WVIA Public Media Studios
100 WVIA Way
Pittston PA 18640-6197

"Who's Famous Now?" at Vintage on 6/20

2009-04-20T19:44:00.004-04:00

On Saturday, June 20 Community Film Project and The Vintage Theater proudly present the larger than life comedy "Who's Famous Now?"--featuring the brightest stars in all of NEPA.

This 68 minute long comedy was the direct result of Community Film Project's first ever casting call back in 2003. "Who's Famous Now?" was written and directed by Tony DelRegno and Jeff Fowler. This is the first screening since the November 2005 premiere.

Synopsis:
A struggling reality TV show, "Who’s Famous Now?" plans to broadcast a blind date between international action superstar, Lane Parker, and student Quincy Briggs. Lane chose Quincy for the date because he claimed to be a worldly man who could speak six different languages. In reality Quincy runs a fantasy club for losers, and is known to his followers as Lord Bow. With the help of his loyal geeks, Lord Bow lies his way through the date because he wants to become rich, famous, and adored by all the world.

7:00 PM
The Vintage Theater
Admission: $5

"Who's Famous Now?" Trailer:

Brain Twisters

2009-04-19T01:01:00.002-04:00

Although a headline on a local newspaper states that the film is set at a “midwestern university,” the 1991 low-budget indie feature Brain Twisters was actually filmed on locations throughout the Wilkes-Barre/Scarnton area. Shot throughout the month of August 1990, the production used such familiar locations as Marywood College, The Woodlands and Market Street Square.

The plot, such as it is, centers around a college co-ed (Farrah Forke) and a police dectective discovering that her professor (a somnambulant Terry Londeree) is performing brainwashing experiments on students at the behest of some corporation. (The why of it all is never explained. I guess it’s just because they’re evil or something…) Of course, the brainwashing has slightly unforeseen side effects- turning the participants into killers.

The only recognizable name in the cast is Forke, making her film debut, but still a few years away from her career height as helicopter pilot Alex Lambert on the sitcom Wings. There are some locals who round out the cast and crew. The Woodlands proprietor Mitch Kornfeld appears as one of the brainwashed victim’s boyfriend. Even WVIA’s old late night monster movie series Uncle Ted’s Monstermania gets a mention.

Of course, being familiar with some of the locations used lends itself to a moment or two of unintended comedy. An early scene in the film has Detective Tun interviewing the boyfriend of a murdered co-ed at the restaurant at Wilkes-Barre’s Market Street Square (Left, click to enlarge) where he works. Unfortunately the waiter’s brainwashing kicks in and he throws himself out a window. Tun looks out the window, and we see the waiter’s broken body floors below. The only problem is that Market Street Square is on the ground floor!

But how is Brain Twisters as a movie? Not very good, unfortunately. As a horror/slasher film, it lacks the usual trappings of the genre. The gore is almost nonexistent and there is no sex or nudity to speak of. With the exception of exactly two four letter words, it is impossible to see how this was ever given an “R” rating. Jerry Sanguiliano’s direction is fairly lifeless and the movie plods along, never building any tension. The synth score is leftover 80s cheese. The acting is uniformly bland, even from Lee Strausburg Institute graduate Forke.

I can’t find any indication that Brain Twisters was picked up for theatrical distribution in the United States. It did however make it to theaters in Argentina, Germany, Iceland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea and Yugoslavia. More than likely, the film went straight to video here in the states. I’m actually a bit surprised that it never wound up on Mystery Science Theater 3000, as several other movies from its releasing company, Crown International, have, including Wild Rebels, Sidehackers and the MST3K classic Catalina Caper.

It is currently available on DVD in the Drive-In Cult Classics, Volume 4 collection.

"Get Pumped!" at West Chester Film Festival

2009-04-18T20:11:00.005-04:00

Community Film Project's 30-minute comedy, "Get Pumped!" recently was awarded 2nd Place at the Roslyn Film Festival. The "Get Pumped!" guys are now ready to fire up the West Chester Film Festival on the weekend of April 24 - 26, 2009.

The film was directed by Jeff Fowler and stars Casey Burke, Jeremy Stegura, Greg Korin, and Larry Rowker--and also includes unforgettable performances from dozens of Scranton's finest actors and extras, set to a soundtrack by Rock Star Chet Williams!

Celebrate the 5th Annual West Chester Film Festival!

Please join us April 24-26 for the Festival weekend! Screen film blocks, take in the workshops, mingle with the filmmakers, and check out the Closing Night Awards Party! All activities are open to the public and tickets will be available for purchase online shortly! Please see the accompanying schedules for specific times, dates, locations and costs.

West Chester, PA....
Small Town, Big Film.
Enjoy!

To reserve tickets visit us at www.WestChesterFilmFestival.com
Questions? email info@WestChesterFilmFestival.com

Workshop Schedule
Camera Work and Production by Jake Willing
Saturday, 2:30 PM, Masonic Lodge
As an award winning Director of Photography with over 15 years experience, Jake has built his reputation working in both film and television. The president of EyeLight Pictures, Inc (www.eyelightpictures.com), Jake has been behind the scenes for many independent films, most recently the Philadelphia-set feature film No Boundaries. Jake brings his talent for camera work and lighting to West Chester to show our guests the challenges faced when the director is looking for that "perfect" shot, and it's up to you to find it.

Guerrilla Filmmaking by Andrew Menan
Saturday, 4:00 PM, Masonic Lodge
Andrew Menan began his filmmaking career at West Chester Henderson High School. Andrew has gone on to become an award-winning filmmaker (best new filmmaker at Boulder International Film Festival - 2006) who has worked on dozens of films from the desert of Santa Fe to the jungle of New York City. He is about to release his first independent feature film. Having worked on films with budgets ranging from four million to fifty dollars, Andrew has experience building stories on a tight budget. He brings this expertise to the West Chester Film Festival to give everyone a peek behind the scenes at what it's like to turn an idea into a film on a shoestring budget.

Making the Documentary by Ron Strobel
Sunday, 2:00 PM, Masonic Lodge
Ron Strobel has been a commercial film producer for over 15 years. His work in the industry has taken him across the country and around the world. Through his Malvern-based company, VideoNet, Inc. (www.videonetinc.com), he has worked on hundreds of productions, and won 15 nationally recognized awards for his skills. He has been named one of the "Top 100 Video Producers in America" by AV Multimedia magazine - twice. Ron's resume includes several award-winning documentaries, and he brings his unique views on this unique genre to our festivalgoers. Get a behind-the-scenes look at documentary filmmaking from one of the foremost producers in the genre.

Closing Night Awards Party

And for the grand finale.......
Sunday, April 26, 6-10 PM, $20
The Note, 142 East Market Street

Please join us for THE Best Deal in Chester County!! A fun wrap to the Film Festival weekend!! "The Chester", the West Chester Film Festival beloved Award, is a one of a kind glass sculpture designed by Brett Walker and crafted by Ryan Blyth. The Chester will be awarded to the Best Animation, Drama, Documentary, Comedy, Student, PA Filmmaker, and Audience Choice Films. The Best Woman Filmmaker receives a $500 award presented by the Regional Center for Women in the Arts.

Following the Awards Presentation, you'll get to see some of the award winning films one last time! Beverages and light nosh will be provided.

Film Block Schedule

Friday, April 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also shown at CCHS Saturday 12-2)
Mildred Richards (drama)
Tripping Up (comedy)
Forced into "Comfort", Fighting for Apology (documentary)
Code 13 (drama)
The Guy Chronicles (comedy)
Forever Hold Your Peach (drama)
The Line (drama)

Friday, April 24, 9:30-11:30 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also shown at CCHS Saturday 2:30- 4:30)
Charlie Applebee (drama)
Near the Egress (exp art)
Le Retour (drama)
The Constant Process (documentary)
914 (drama)
Free the River Park (documentary)
Mamitas (comedy)

Friday, April 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also shown at CCHS Sunday 12-2)
Batter Up (drama)
Flowers of Rwanda (documentary)
Le Paradis de L'Imbecile - A Fool's Paradise (comedy)
Compact Only (comedy)
A Thing of the Past (drama)
The Tenant (drama)
Over the Cell (exp art)
The Vaudevillian (drama)

Friday, April 24, 9:30 - 11:30PM
Masonic Lodge
(also shown at CCHS Sunday 2:30-4:30)
Beneath (documentary)
La Frontera (drama)
Call Waiting (comedy)
The Hands (drama)
Lady Feet (drama)
ezs:sequenza 1 (exp art)
Of Mother and Tides (drama)
Bohemibot 25:40 (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also shown at CCHS Friday 7:00 - 9:00)
Mildred Richards (drama)
Tripping Up (comedy)
Forced into "Comfort", Fighting for Apology (documentary)
Code 13 (drama)
The Guy Chronicles (comedy)
Forever Hold Your Peach (drama)
The Line (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Chester County Historical Society
( also shown at CCHS Friday 9:30 - 11:30)
Charlie Applebee (drama)
Near the Egress (exp art)
Le Retour (drama)
The Constant Process (documentary)
914 (drama)
Free the River Park (documentary)
Mamitas (comedy)

Saturday, April 25, 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also shown at CCHS Saturday 7:00 - 9:00)
The Big Fat Lazy Sun (drama)
Goldilocks, Redirected (animation)
Chiles (comedy)
Harvest Time (drama)
Mr. Brooklyn (drama)
Selling Hollywood, Stealing Hollywood (documentary)
Just Be Simple (comedy)
Mother, Mine (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also shown at CCHS Saturday 9:30 - 11:30)
Eye Contact (drama)
Hi 8 1/2 The Medium is the Mess (documentary)
Magritte Moment (exp art)
Eyes of Silence (animation)
Little Victories (drama)
Abuse & Neglect (documentary)
White Elephants (drama)
Open your eyes (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also shown at Masonic Lodge Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 )
The Big Fat Lazy Sun (drama)
Goldilocks, Redirected (animation)
Chiles (comedy)
Harvest Time (drama)
Mr. Brooklyn (drama)
Selling Hollywood, Stealing Hollywood (documentary)
Just Be Simple (comedy)
Mother, Mine (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 9:30 - 11:30 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also shown at Masonic Lodge Saturday 3:00 - 5:00 )
Eye Contact (drama)
Hi 8 1/2 The Medium is the Mess (documentary)
Magritte Moment (exp art)
Eyes of Silence (animation)
Little Victories (drama)
Abuse & Neglect (documentary)
White Elephants (drama)
Open your eyes (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also at Masonic Lodge Sun. 12:00 - 2:00)
The Cave (animation)
Freedom to Choose (documentary)
Peace of Mind (drama)
And the World Goes Round (exp art/drama)
The Boarding Ticket (drama/comedy)
Everyone But Otto (drama)
Prizori iz Trgovackog Centra - Scenes From a Shopping Mall (exp art)
Into The Light (drama)
Gaining Ground (drama)

Saturday, April 25, 9:30 - 11:30 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also at Masonic Lodge Sunday 2:30 - 4:30)
The Beneficiary(drama)
Red & Blue (animation)
A Clean Well Lighted Place (drama)
Get Pumped (comedy)
The Chef's Letter (drama)
American Honey (drama)
Guns & Butter (exp art)
Out of the Water (drama)
Treasure Diversity (documentary)

Sunday, April 25, 12:00 -2:00 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also at Masonic Lodge Friday 7:00 - 9:00)
Batter Up (drama)
Flowers of Rwanda (documentary)
Le Paradis de L'Imbecile - A Fool's Paradise (comedy)
Compact Only (comedy)
A Thing of the Past (drama)
The Tenant (drama)
Over the Cell (exp art)
The Vaudevillian (drama)

Sunday, April 26, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Chester County Historical Society
(also at Masonic Lodge Friday 9:30 - 11:30)
Beneath (documentary)
La Frontera (drama)
Call Waiting (comedy)
The Hands (drama)
Lady Feet (drama)
ezs:sequenza 1 (exp art)
Of Mother and Tides (drama)
Bohemibot 25:40 (drama)

Sunday, April 26, 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also at Masonic Lodge Saturday Night 7:00 - 9:00)
The Cave (animation)
Freedom to Choose (documentary)
Peace of Mind (drama)
And the World Goes Round (exp art/drama)
The Boarding Ticket (drama/comedy)
Everyone But Otto (drama)
Prizori iz Trgovackog Centra - Scenes From a Shopping Mall (exp art)
Into The Light (drama)
Gaining Ground (drama)

Sunday, April 26, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Masonic Lodge
(also at Masonic Lodge Sat Night 9:30 - 11:30)
The Beneficiary (drama)
Red & Blue (animation)
A Clean Well Lighted Place (drama)
Get Pumped (comedy)
The Chef's Letter (drama)
American Honey (drama)
Guns & Butter (exp art)
Out of the Water (drama)
Treasure Diversity (doc)

YOUTH BLOCK
Sat, April 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Masonic Lodge
Figmentation (drama)
The Last Laugh (drama)
Don't Touch My Suit (drama)
KH1 (drama)
I Am Migration (drama)
Til Death Do Us Part? (drama)

For more information, please visit www.WestChesterFilmFestival.com

West Chester Film Festival
252 East Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382

Jeff Fowler ISO Cast and Crew

2009-03-05T06:01:00.002-05:00

Jeff Fowler, creator of GET PUMPED! and LAUGH ZOMBIE RIOT, director of THE WINGMAN: BINGO NIGHT CREEPIN, and co-creator of STAR WORLD and WHO'S FAMOUS NOW? is seeking Cast and Crew for several upcoming projects.

CAST requirements:
--Females who are pregnant or Females willing to play pregnant
--Male extras playable age 24 - 40
--Males or Females willing to get haircut during film
--Male or Female barber/hair stylist
--Males or Females with high energy, willing to get fired up

CREW requirements:
--Camera Operators
--P.A.s

Films will be shot in and around Scranton / NEPA beginning in March 2009.

Contact jeff@communityfilmproject.org if interested or for more information.

New Film Project "STITCH" seeks cast and crew

2009-02-27T16:08:00.002-05:00

In June 2009 Anthony Vestyck will be shooting the first few scenes of a 120 page script in NEPA--the film is titled "STITCH".

The following personnel are required: Gaffer, 2 Cameras, 2 ACs, 2 Grips, PA and DP. I will meet with PAs and DPs first, then Gaffer and Cameras, then ACs and Grips. “Established Crews” that have worked together in the past should make that known. PA and DP will be chosen by April 1st,2009. Cameras and Gaffer will be chosen with the input of the PA and DP by April 15th. ACs and Grips will be chosen with the input of the Cameras and Gaffer by April 25th.

Casting will require: grandmother and grandfather (60-70), young girl (12-14), model (20-25), seamstress (35-55), cab driver (40-55), wiseguy (35-40) Casting Call early May, TBA.

Post your interest to the CFP blog with the following information: Project Name “STITCH” / Your Name/ Position/ Email Contact. Other personnel with something to offer can post same way for consideration. When enough postings are listed I will post meeting dates and locations. Pay attention to deadlines.

If interested (and don't understand the above paragraph) or if you need additional information contact Anthony Vestyck at vestyck.a@verizon.net.

Executive Producer Mari Yanuzzi

2009-02-23T20:46:00.002-05:00

Community Film Project is proud to announce that Executive Producer Mari Yanuzzi has joined forces with several local filmmakers who are seeking distribution or development deals for their films. Films currently under review by Ms. Yanuzzi include: Who's Famous Now?, The Wingman: Bingo Night Creepin', and Get Pumped! All of these films were made in association with Community Film Project.

Ms. Yanuzzi is currently serving as Executive Producer for several projects as noted on IMDB.

For more information on Ms. Yanuzzi, review these links:
www.mariyanuzzi.com
www.hyhentertainment.com
www.imdb.com/name/nm2315281/
www.myspace.com/williamandmariproductions

CFP Films at Vintage Theater 2/28

2009-02-14T20:24:00.001-05:00

Community Film Project in association with Scranton's Vintage Theater have a 90 minute short film program scheduled for February 28th! All films were produced locally, using NEPA talent both in front of and behind the camera.

Saturday Feb 28th
7 PM
The Vintage Theater
(inside Ritz building)
222 Wyoming Av. Scranton PA, 18503
info@Scrantonsvintagetheater.com
$5 admission

Films include:

Get Pumped!
by Jeff Fowler
A documentary that details the operations of a consulting firm named Pumped Associates. The mission of Pumped Associates is to improve the well being of clients by utilizing energetic chants to get people fired up.

Memories in Tact
by Kevin Ripka
A guy looks back on his doomed relationship to discover why his girlfriend dumped him.

Higher
by Maureen McGuigan and Mark Migliore
A woman realizes the sacred is in the details as she moves through an ordinary day.

President Swap
by Kevin Ripka
Animated parody of the “Wife Swap” TV Show where President Bush switches places with the President of the “Saved by the Bell” fan club.

Alright
by Jeff Fowler
A guy and a gal discover what its like to be more than friends.

Barrage
by Craig Cirelli
A group of soldiers encounter an unknown enemy force in the midst of WWII.

Grim Interview
by Tim Gaer
What if death chose you?

Ghost of Kingston Hall
by Tony DelRegno
Teenagers get more than they bargained for when they meet the ghost of Kingston Hall.

Black Market
by Robert Sweeney
An animated, comedic adventure set in the shady underbelly of the Chinese Black Market.

"FORGED" Happy Hour TONIGHT!

2009-02-13T16:13:00.001-05:00

Most likely you've seen or heard about the feature film shooting in NEPA in the local papers or news broadcasts.

So how does spending a Happy Hour with the cast and crew of Forged sound?

Friday (2/13) night is your chance!
A press conference, meet and greet, and autograph signing will be held Friday night in the Manhattan Drive lounge at the Holiday Inn on Tigue Street in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. (Directions below.)

The festivities run from 5-8 p.m. Cast including Manny Perez, David Castro, Jaime Tirelli and Kevin Breznahan will be on hand. Also Director William Wedig, Cinematographer Zeus Morand, and Producers Joe Van Wie and Josh Crook will be in the building!

Plus it's Happy Hour!

From 5 to 7 it's dollar-off drafts, and two-dollars-off mixed drinks. And for one night only, the Holiday Inn will be naming a drink after the movie! The "FORGED on the Rocks", will premiere on Friday, February 13th during the Forged Happy Hour from 5-8p.

Make a "FORGED on the Rocks" at home
1 part Spiced Rum
1 part Coconut Rum
¾ part Triple Sec
1 part Pineapple Juice
Served on the Rocks
Garnish with a pineapple wedge & marciano cherry.
Serve in a straight or rocks glass.

So Come out and sample a "Forged" with the cast of Forged! See you there!

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Dunmore&state=PA&address=200+Tigue+St

Check out all "FORGED" info at www.forgedmovie.blogspot.com

CASTING for "The Cult" UPDATED

2009-02-07T15:31:00.005-05:00

Cast and Crew are wanted for Cody Thompson's new film THE CULT.

Radisson Hotel
Scranton
FEBRUARY 28TH AND MARCH 1ST
10 AM - 8 PM (both days)

CREW NEEDED:

--DP
--Lighting Director
--Production Assistants

CAST NEEDED:

SARAH -- 20 years old. Gorgeous. Brunette. Athletic. Very intelligent. Strong willed. Independent. She has been obsessed with a school film project on missing children ever since her little sister Lacie disappeared two years ago. Sarah is highly intuitive yet she is unaware of her strength and therefore unable to correlate her visions to clairvoyance. She is content with her boyfriend Hale but has always felt like something is missing. She spends a lot of time with her best friend Richter, whom she grows more attached to every day as he helps her cope with the madness that surrounds her. She loves her family very much but when her younger sister disappears and her older sister kills herself, the family bond begins to deteriorate.

HALE -- 20 years old. Handsome, in a Yale or Harvard sort of way. Thin. Worldy but not fearless. Has been dating Sarah for two years. His father is very wealthy so Hale has always had everything he could want. He doesn’t work and spends most of his time traveling. He is intelligent but has an air of ignorance. He loves Sarah with all of his heart. Yet when the craziness begins, he sees no other choice but to get far away from her.

RICHTER -- 24 years old. Good looking. Charming. Honest and caring. He met Sarah in college. After sharing several classes together, he developed an interest in her but was aware and respectful of her relationship with Hale. He was lucky enough to get paired up with Sarah for the film project in Sociology class. He is happy to use this experience to get closer to her but is completely unaware of just how deeply involved he will become. He also sees Hale’s desertion as a chance to fill the role that Sarah so desperately needs right now.

JUDY -- 42 years old. Classy, blouse and pearls kind of woman. She has been married to Phil for 20 years. He is her third husband. She loves him, but the magic has been gone for ages. She promised herself that if she had children, she would never get a divorce. She goes through the motions of every day life just trying to hold the pieces together of what was once a perfect family.

PHIL -- 45 years old. Intelligent. White collar. Investment banker. Provides very well for his family. Even though things are crumbling, as long as his bills are paid and his family taken care of, he feels as if his job is done. He’s not the type of father that you can talk to anything about. He has always preferred a “don’t ask questions” approach from his children. He appears to be out of the loop but Sarah starts to believe that both he and Judy know more about what’s going on then they are letting on.

CHANTAL -- 26 years old. Once beautiful, her trauma has aged her dramatically. Brunette with hints of gray. She has been locked up in a mental institution for two years. Horrible nightmares and visions along with the disappearance of her little sister Lacie sent her over the edge. Once in Law School and an honor roll student, she became completely removed from reality when the world around her seemed to disintegrate. When Sarah shows up at the hospital to see if Chantal knows anything about her mysterious nightmares and visions, Chantal fears the worst and believes that there is truly only one way out.

AUNT BECKY -- 40 years old. Heavyset. Short hair, glasses. She is a preacher. A devout Catholic who runs a summer camp for children where she immerses them in religion. She truly believes what she teaches and feels as if it is her calling in life to enrich a new generation of children. She adores her family and has a special affection for Sarah.

MARK -- 36 years old. Married with two children. Sociology Professor. Sarah and Richter work on the documentary for his class. He is aware of the drive behind Sarah’s research but doesn’t let her know it. He holds a special place for her pain in his heart and is willing to go beyond his duties as an educator to give her the help that she needs.

For more information e-mail thecultmovie@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/thecultmovie

"FORGED" Press Conference

2009-01-31T08:14:00.002-05:00

"FORGED"

Looking to bring a little Hollywood to your weekend?

Head out to Breakers at Mohegan Sun on Saturday.

"Forged," an independent film shooting in Northeastern PA from February 2nd, through March 2nd will host a cocktail party, meet and greet with cast and filmmaker, and press conference.

The movie stars Manny Perez (Pride and Glory), Margo Martindale (Million Dollar Baby), David Castro (Where God Left His Shoes) and Kevin Breznahan (Superbad, There Will Be Blood).

Written and directed by William Wedig (Tryst, Rise of The Dead), produced by Josh Crook and Joe Van Wie.

Cocktail party and press conference Saturday, Janurary 31 at 3:30 p.m.

Breakers at Mohegan Sun

Film stars Manny Perez, Kevin Breznahan, and David Castro will be on hand.

There will be light hourdoerves, free soft drinks, and cash bar.

For all the up to date info on Forged, check out the movie's blog www.forgedmovie.blogspot.com

MAJOR MOVIE CASTING IN SCRANTON THIS WEEKEND!!!

2009-01-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

"FORGED"

The independent film that will start shooting in Northeastern Pa. January 31, will be casting this weekend!

It's described as a gritty, redemptive story about a father and son reconnecting while on the run from their past, and is being directed by William Wedig (Tryst, Rise Of The Dead).

The movie stars Paul Calderon (Pulp Fiction, 21 Grams), Manny Perez (Pride and Glory), Margo Martindale (Million Dollar Baby), David Castro (Where God Left His Shoes) and Kevin Breznahan (Superbad, There Will Be Blood).

Aspiring actors can take a shot at gaining a role in the film during auditions on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at the Holiday Inn in Dunmore. Producers are looking to fill roles described as "bar patrons" and "muscular, tattooed inmates. "

The film is also looking for PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS and DRIVERS.

Sundance Film Festival In Your Own Home

2009-01-18T22:38:00.001-05:00

If you're like me and chose to forgo the bitter cold of Park City, Utah for the bitter cold of Pennsylvania, you can still enjoy some of the cinematic treats that those in Park City are getting this week at the Sundance Film Festival.

For a limited time, iTunes and Sundance are offering 10 short films that are screening at the festival this year for free. Simply go to the iTunes store and click on Shorts genre under Movies. The ten shorts available are just a sampling of the 96 short films that will play at the festival this year. The 96 were chosen from approximately 5,600 submissions.

The available shorts are-

Acting for the Camera--An acting class. Today's scene: the orgasm from When Harry Met Sally.

Countertransference-- A comedy about an awkward woman with assertiveness problems who seeks the questionable help of a therapist.

HUG--Drew is a musician with a contract ready to sign. When Asa, his friend and manager, realizes Drew is off his meds the across-town drive to sign the contract becomes significantly more complicated.

Field Notes From Dimension X: Oasis--Captain Fred T. Rogard muses in isolation on planet Oasis.

From Burger It Came--An animated film that recounts early 1980s-era Cold War fears of a young boy in middle America. Using a variety of techniques, the visual narrative is colorfully assembled over semi-documentary audio conversations between a grown adult recounting his fears and his mother's memory of the time and her own concerns.

I Live In The Woods--A Woodsman's fast-paced journey, fueled by happiness, slaughter, and a confrontation with America's God.

Instead of Abracadabra--Tomas is a little bit too old to still be living with his parents, but his dream of becoming a magician leaves him with no other option.

James--A young man grapples with the impulses and thoughts about being gay.

Magnetic Movie--Natural magnetic fields are revealed as chaotic ever-changing geometries, as scientists from NASA's space sciences laboratory excitedly describe their discoveries.

This Way Up--Laying the dead to rest has never been so much trouble.

You'll need to hurry as the shorts will only be available until the end of the festival, January 25.

Vintage Theater

2009-01-10T18:25:00.002-05:00

Community Film Project member, Conor O'Brien is set to open the Vintage Theater at the old Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton

The Vintage Theater will show classic films every weekend as well as host concerts, comedy and other forms of the arts. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” will be the first film shown at the new theater. Admission to the 3 p.m. film is $3 while it costs $5 for the 7 p.m. showings.

The Vintage Theater grand opening weekend is
Jan. 16 at 7 p.m.
Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 at 3 p.m.

For more information, call 561-9546 or visit
www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com

“Show Us Your Shorts” in Philly 1/31

2009-01-10T09:59:00.002-05:00

FirstGlance Film Festivals and Project 21 will be hosting “Show Us Your Shorts” at Marbar (40th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia) on January 31st at 7:00pm for an open-mic-style film screening. Films brought by attendees, up to 20 minutes long, will be screened on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is an all-ages event, so you do not have to be 21 to attend, although some films are likely to be R-rated. $4 Smirnoff drink specials and light finger food courtesy Marbar. This event is free and open to the public.

Join us after the screenings for a mix and mingle networking party with directors, actors, producers, and production folks from the Philadelphia area. Winner of the best short is awarded with over $300 in prizes including ALL ACCESS PASSES to FirstGlance Film Fest 12 Philadelphia and Project 21, as well as some cool festival gear.

For more information, visit
http://phillyfilmtheatre.ning.com/events/show-us-your-shorts

For more information on First Glance and Project 21, please visit these sites: http://www.firstglancefilms.com/home.php
http://www.projecttwenty1.com/

Philadelphia Film Festival's Festival Of Independents Deadline Extended

2008-12-09T13:16:00.002-05:00

Want to try and get your film into next spring's Philadelphia Film Festival? Check out the following press release-

The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS), parent organization to the Philadelphia Film Festival, is pleased to announce an extended deadline and a further call for entries for the Philadelphia Film Festival’s Festival of Independents. The new deadline for submissions to this groundbreaking line-up is January 15th, 2009.
The Festival of Independents (FestIndies) is the Philadelphia Film Festival’s annual platform for promoting local filmmaking. Comprised of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films and animation, the Festival of Independents showcases regional filmmakers and celebrates local talent. PFS hopes the deadline extension will allow unique creative talents the necessary time to apply for this prestigious
series.
"Festival of Independents is involved in world-premiering many features filmed in the tri-state region, as well as having recognized Philly talent before the international community," said Scott Johnson, FestIndies senior programmer. "We have been thrilled to host many filmmakers and entertainers. FestIndies prides itself on maintaining the energy of a major film festival with an incredible slate of films, exciting parties, and post-screening events."
Over the past 8 years, the Festival of Independents has boasted sell-out crowds for many world premiering and radical shorts programs. Short-film creators who have been showcased include: Baby Eat Baby - Jeremiah Zagar (2003), Tom Goes to the Mayor - Tim and Eric (2002), and Children in a Jar - Andrea Campbell (2004). The 2008 Festival of Independents program’s impressive artistic line-up included Jeremiah Zagar’s In a Dream, a documentary on local mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar, Eleven Minutes, a documentary on “Project Runway”’s Jay McCarroll, and the festival hit First Person, a documentary on Philadelphia public school students.
Entry forms and additional information can be found at http://www.phillyfests.com

CFP Production Meeting on 12/15

2008-11-29T09:26:00.000-05:00

CFP will host a meeting for upcoming short film production. Those interested in developing new projects with CFP are welcome to attend. Guidelines for the Short Film Series at Endless Mountains Theatre will be discussed.

Monday 12/15/2008
Steamtown Mall Food Court
6:30 PM

For more information and to RSVP, please contact jeff@communityfilmproject.org

CFP Production Meeting on 11/24

2008-11-19T16:43:00.002-05:00

CFP will host a meeting for upcoming short film production. Those interested in developing new projects with CFP are welcome to attend. Guidelines for the Short Film Series at Endless Mountains Theatre will be discussed.

Monday 11/24/2008
Steamtown Mall Food Court
6:30 PM

For more information contact jeff@communityfilmproject.org

CFP on WVIA's "PA Indy Film Festival"

2008-11-15T09:35:00.005-05:00

Members of Community Film Project (CFP) will discuss their short films this week on the local PBS affliaite, WVIA. The program is called "Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival" and will be broadcast live from Pittston.

Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival
Wednesday, November 19
7:00pm
CHANNEL 44 (WVIA)

If interested in joining the studio audience, be at WVIA no later than 6:30 on 11/19
Free admission
Reserve your seat here

WVIA Public Media Studios
100 WVIA Way
Pittston PA 18640-6197

Also, on Saturday November 22 at 10 PM WVIA will air an hour of CFP films.

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WVIA is located off Route 315 just south of the Pittston exit of I-81.

From the south:
Get off at the Pittston exit. At the light, you will have to do a u-turn to the left to get on 315 south.

From the north:
Take exit 175A/Pittston. Stay on 315 south.

In either case, continue down 315 for about a half mile until the light at the First National Community Bank (and the closed Dunkin' Donuts). Turn left (going under I-81), and then right. You will see the studio on your left.

Extras needed for "Clear"

2008-11-03T22:32:00.001-05:00

The short film "Clear" will begin filming in November 2008 in Luzerne County.

Story Synopsis : A young boy gets rescued by a courageous ambulance crew, after being shot in a parking lot.

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--------ADULT EXTRAS NEEDED--------

Saturday November 15
11 AM - 4 PM

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If interested, contact Sumedh Varhade at sdv220@nyu.edu

In addition, the following CREW positions were recently available, contact Sumedh for more information:
1- Sound Recording Assistant (experienced preferred, but not required)
1- Lighting Assistant
3- Grips
1- Makeup Artist (blood experience preferred)
1- Set wrangler / Crowd Control Person
1- Transportation Coordinator

The following CAST position was recently available, contact Sumedh for more information:
1- Boy age of 13-15, no specific look required

4 Short films set for 11/1 premiere at EMT

2008-10-05T09:01:00.002-04:00

Community Film Project presents an evening of locally produced short films. All films were shot entirely in the NEPA (Scranton / Wilkes-Barre) area utilizing local talent both in front of, and behind the camera. Films include:

"Get Pumped!" by Jeff Fowler
"First Semester" by Tony DelRegno
"A Night On The Moon" by Bob Sweeney
"A Witness Carol" by Danielle Wells and Kevin Malone

Saturday November 1, 2008
7 PM
Endless Mountains Theatre
Rt. 6 Scranton (in the K-Mart Shopping Plaza, across from Fresno's)
Admission $5

"Get Pumped!"
by Jeff Fowler

What if The Office filled the water cooler with Red Bull?

“Get Pumped!” is a documentary that details the operations of a consulting firm named Pumped Associates. The mission of Pumped Associates is to improve the well being of clients by utilizing energetic chants to get people fired up.

"First Semester"
by Tony DelRegno

During Beth's first semester of college she is living in a party house. Her
very-religious mother and swinging grandmother surprise her for a visit.
Beth must try to hide the truth about her roommates: a lesbian in love with
her, and two perverted males who make dirty movies.

"A Night On The Moon"
by Bob Sweeney

Strange and Wonderful things can happen on the moon.

Set in the early 20th century and filmed in the fashion of an old silent film, the story centers on Scott who tries to impress, Harriet, by taking her on a date to the moon.

Bob Sweeney, a native of Dickson City, serves on the Community Film Project's board of directors and has contributed several films to the CFP/EMT Summer Shorts Series. He graduated from Philadelphia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design Communications in May 2004. Never one to take a break, Mr. Sweeney has made 30 short films over the past four years and has helped out on several others. He currently works as a photographer/videographer in Scranton, PA. Mr. Sweeney was awarded Best Director at the Baptist Bible Film Festival '08 for "A Night On The Moon".

"A Witness Carol"
by Danielle Wells and Kevin Malone

Raymond Barber had everything; a best friend, a supportive mother and a religion to call upon when things got to be too much. But when he delves into the under belly of a specific Christian holiday, his whole world turns upside down. Stuck between an ultimatum and devotion, Raymond must decide what's most important. Should he follow his faith, or his heart?

A DVD featuring films from Director Jeff Fowler will be on sale for $10 at the 11/1 screening. This DVD contains over 2 hours of short films including "Get Pumped" and "The Wingman". A DVD trailer is shown below:

Jeff Fowler, resident of Archbald, recently graduated with an MA in Communication Arts from Marywood University. After producing two student films with friends, co-workers, and family members, he challenged several members of NEPA's filmmaking community to join with him in the creation of the Community Film Project (CFP). The mission of CFP is to facilitate the production and promotion of regional motion picture projects. Since 2004, Mr. Fowler has served as President of Community Film Project. He is co-writer/producer/director of the independent feature film Who’s Famous Now? Mr. Fowler directed many other short films including: Alright, Star World, Laugh Zombie Riot, The Wingman: Bingo Night Creepin', and Get Pumped!. Mr. Fowler can be reached at jeff@communityfilmproject.org or www.myspace.com/jeffcfp

Tony DelRegno is a founding member of The Community Film Project. He currently serves as the treasurer and a contributing filmmaker. Tony has a Master in Business Administration, and Master in Communication Arts. He is the Commercial Production Manager for Nexstar Broadcasting, and is an adjunct college professor at many local universities. He has produced and directed many local television commercials and programming. Next, he is the co-writer/producer/director of Who’s Famous Now?, and Star World. Also, Mr. DelRegno has produced/directed several short films including : Effects of Digital Media, Ghost of Kingston Hall, The Entity, and First Semester. Mr. DelRegno can be reached at tony@communityfilmproject.org.

Danielle Wells, a native of Factoryville, graduated from Temple University with a Broadcast Journalism degree in May 2008. With a strong background in production, she spent three years in front of the camera before realizing she should be behind it. Before she was a Senior in college she had already produced a documentary, a 20 minute television show, radio broadcasts, and countless journalism packages. She has interviewed Mayoral candidates, turkey farm owners, food truck operators and even priests. With an intuitive sense of organization, and a flair for the business aspect of productions, Danielle produced "A Witness Carol" by herself. She currently works for a production company in Berwyn, PA and is assisting in the development of three projects for major television networks.

Kevin Malone, a Temple Film Graduate hailing from New Jersey, had the distinct honor to be in the Senior Projects Film class during his last year. In a class where just 30 people were allowed to attend, he quickly became known for his writing. His film, "A Witness Carol" was awarded the Freese Award for Best Screenplay, and was acknowledged by all faculty as one of the best in the class. Kevin choose Danielle to produce his film after working with her on other projects. He has written and directed "He's an Artist," "Some Dogs go to Purgatory," "Two Guys Redux," "The Philly Blunt Chronicles," and "How to Become a CEO." Kevin and Danielle have co-created 23circles Productions, a full production company operating in the Philadelphia area.

"Fair Evil" premieres 10/25 at EMT

2008-10-05T08:32:00.004-04:00

On Saturday October 25, 2008, Claude T. Martin's FAIR EVIL will premiere at Endless Mountains Theatre in Scranton, 6:30 PM.

FAIR EVIL was filmed entirely in NEPA and features local talent. Support your local filmmakers!

Admission is $5.