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Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival Tickets

September 11, 2012 in Newsletterby admin

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Project Twenty1 Newsletter Want to receive these early? Sign up here (it’s free!)

Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival Schedule & Tickets are UP!

Check out our site for  Trailers & Official Selections info and Festival Schedule!

Traveling to the Festival

Off the bat, we should mention that it is a BUSY weekend in University City, so book your room as soon as you can!

We have worked out a discounted rate with the nearby Homewood Suites by Hilton University City, located at 4109 Walnut St. (only 3 blocks from International House Philadelphia) They are offering PFAF attendees a block of 10 discounted rooms starting at $229/night (regularly $299) if booked before September 19th. The signup link is HERE. After Sept. 19, these rooms get released to the general public, so book quickly!

Another great option we recommend would be our friends at Travel By Simon. Simon’s rates BEAT those of online sites like expedia or orbitz (which have hidden fees), and he certainly beats the heck out of their customer service. He is running a group rate for Project Twenty1 and PFAF attendees this year, so we recommend calling or emailing Travel By Simon and telling them Project Twenty1 sent you! We’re sure you’ll get the best options and rates around. Call him at 877-924-0002 or e-mail agent@travelbysimon.com.

Spotlight on 2012 Judge, James Rolfe, Cinemassacre.com

Judging the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition portion of the Festival.

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James Rolfe has created more than 300 films in his career, and has become an icon in the gaming world with his hit web series, The Angry Video Game Nerd. Known for its hilarious reviews and retrospectives of pop culture phenomena, his website Cinemassacre.com receives millions of hits each month.

Jame is one of the most viewed Directors of All Time on Youtube, with over 500,000 subscribers and 250,000 Facebook fans. James creates content for Spike.com, GameTrailers.com, and MTV, and was the winner of Mashable’s Best Web Series of 2009 for The Angry Video Game Nerd.

James’ other popular series include Board James, OverAnalyzers, and You Know What’s Bullsh*t? He is currently in post-production of Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie. (photo by John DePasquale)

Spotlight on PFAF Judge, Derek Dressler, Walt Disney TV
Judging the animated portion of the PFAF Official Selections

Derek-Dressler-e1347226411958-256x300Derek Dressler is a writer based in Los Angeles. He is currently a Staff Writer with Walt Disney Television Animation, and served as Story Editor of the Disney series KICK BUTTOWSKI: SUBURBAN DAREDEVIL.

A 2005 graduate of Writing for Film and Television at The University of the Arts, Derek also taught writing and liberal arts courses upon graduation. He is the recipient of the 2007 “Set in Philadelphia” Screenwriting Award for writers under age 25, awarded by Academy Award Nominee Stephen J. Rivele (Nixon, Ali, Copying Beethoven).

Derek is also a former Philly PitchFest winner, and continues a mentorship with screenwriter Mark Rosenthal (Jewel of the Nile, Planet of the Apes, Flicka). Most recently, Derek co-wrote Troma’s RETURN TO THE CLASS OF NUKE ‘EM HIGH, for director Lloyd Kaufman.
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Stephanie, Matt & All the “Susie Filmmakers”
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2012 PFAF Schedule

September 8, 2012 in eventsby admin

Click to view Festival Program!

Click to view Festival Program!

7th Annual Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival

International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19401 (map)

CLICK HERE to view Festival Program as a .pdf.
(or right-click and “save as” to download)

Ticket Prices:

  • $10/$8 Members*: Individual Screening Ticket – see below for screenings (*Members include current members of I-House, Project Twenty1 or PIFVA)
  • $60/$50 Members*: All-access Pass: Includes all screenings, parties, guaranteed seating for Awards show, and exclusive access to all Workshops.
  • *Members include current paid members of  Project Twenty1 , International House or PIFVA

Screenings that are FREE for Members*:

  • Thursday, September 27 @ 7:45 pm: A Decent Arrangement (Rated PG-13)
  • Friday, September 28 @ 12:45 pm: Animation for Everyone! (Rated G)
  • Friday, September 28 @ 5:15 pm: A Happy Ending (Rated R)
  • *Members include current paid members of  Project Twenty1 , International House or PIFVA

Screenings that are FREE for Kids Under 12:

  • Friday, September 28 @ 12:45 pm: Animation for Everyone! (Rated G)

Abbreviated Schedule

A handy printable  list of screening names & times. Not sure which screening your film is in? Check out our Official Selections page. Want to learn more about each screening? Take a look at the Full Schedule.

Thursday, September 27 (see full Thursday Schedule)

Friday, September 28 (see full Friday Schedule)

Saturday, September 29 (see full Saturday Schedule)

Sunday, September 30 (see full Sunday Schedule)

Free with ALL-ACCESS PASS

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21-Day Filmmaking Competition Launch Event: In Photos

August 3, 2012 in Uncategorizedby Stephanie Yuhas

2012 21-Day Filmmaking Competition Launch Event
Triumph Brewing Company, 117 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Hosted by: Joel Hodgson, Stephanie Yuhas, and Matt Conant

Can’t see the slideshow? Click here.

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MST3K’s Joel revealing Element! Signup Deadline July 21!

July 18, 2012 in Newsletterby admin

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MST3K’s Joel Hodgson to Announce This Year’s Secret Element!
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WE’VE GOT MOVIE SIGN!

That’s right, everyone! This year’s element will be announced, live, in person, and totally not a hologram, by none other than Joel Hodgson of MST3K and Cinematic Titanic!

Teams of filmmakers and animators have 21-Days to create an original short based on a common secret element and they need YOUR help!

All films will receive a guaranteed theatrical exhibition at the International House Philadelphia during the 7th Annual Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival.

Joel will announce the secret element at 6 pm on Saturday, July 28th at Triumph Brewery in Philly. Come out with your headshots and business cards for a chance to get on a Team.

Want to make your own Team and guarantee your spot on the silver screen? Do it by July 21! There is still time to register here!

LAUNCH EVENT

WHEN: Saturday, July 28th 2012 – 2:00-6:00 pm
WHERE: Triumph Brewing Company View  Map

FREE, All-Ages

RSVP on Facebook

P21TTD“Project Twenty1 To the Death” Sequel in the works

Last year, a collaborative effort of nine teams from Project Twenty1 gave rise to a film that can only be described as “deranged and awesome.”

Teleporting filmmakers, Australian Ninjas, and angry stop-motion ragdolls all beat the stuffing out of each other in the wierdest battle royale in history, all in the hopes of attaining the stolen Project Twenty1 Secret Element.

And they’re doing it again this year. The new short will feature “all the past P21 films… coming to life,” explains Doug Seidel of Justice Productions. “We will try to get a group together one day in Philly for a big battle/sfx blowout,” Doug says, but “if you are too far away from our area to get together, just send me a video. It can be as simple as a character chasing you [for] one shot, or as complex as them coming out of your TV.”

If you want to get involved, or just want an excuse to beat up some of your filmmaker friends, send Doug an email at Justiceproductionsllc@gmail.com

 

Chris-LoperFeatured Member: Chris Loper

Chris Loper is our newest Member and brand new to the Philadelphia area. His interest in film traces back to when he used to help his dad make skydiving videos and writing screenplays as a hobby as a teenager.

Chris will graduate next month with a Master’s in IT while he works in the Air Force at McGuire AFB, NJ to maintain air traffic control radar systems. He recently came back to the US after two overseas tours, one year in Korea and 15 months in the Azores. He’s been entering video contests in Air Force organizations and has joined Team Justice Productions for this year’s 21-Day Competition. (Editor’s Note: Boy, Team Justice Productions is all over this newsletter, what’s up with that? -Susie F.)

Chris wants to learn more about the Philadelphia filmmaking community and is interested in helping with shooting, writing and editing on creative projects. You can contact Chris by e-mailing cloper84@hotmail.com or visiting his YouTube here or here.

We love our Members! Join Today!

See you at Launch!

Your friends, as always,

Stephanie, Matt & All the “Susie Filmmakers”
Project Twenty1: EPIC
Exhibit, Promote, Inspire & Connect

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Free Movies on Friday & Introducing Kristen Kress

July 7, 2012 in events, Newsletterby admin

Project Twenty1 News: July 7, 2012

Submit by July 21!
Have a film, animation, music video, or web series PFAFLogo-Webthat you’d like to see on the big screen? Submit to this season’s Project Twenty1 Film Library program, which gives you a chance to screen at the Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival, Movies from the Hill, as well as other Project Twenty1 Film Library programs

Just submit to the Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival and check the box for “film library”. The deadline for this season of entries is July 21.

“Additional screenings and media attention is awesome….I’m very excited to hear we left such a positive imprint on the festival we love so much,” says Dan Brown of South Philadelphia. (Check out his film, “Anna” at this week’s Movies from the Hill!” below).

Free Movies on Friday: Movies from the Hill

On Friday, July 13th, Project Twenty1 and the Norristorn Arts Council will be holding a FREE screening of independent short films, conveniently located a few blocks from the Norristown Transportation Center! (Regional Rail former R-6 to Norristown, Norristown High Speed Line, etc.)

Bring your blankets and chairs to see the shorts and meet the artists! Popcorn, cotton candy & beverages will be available for sale. This screening is rated approximately PG-13 (mature subject matter/violence).

Movies from the Hill Selections include:
Alienative, Kevin Lee, Philadelphia, PA
After his race has crash landed on Earth, Harry finds himself in a new and confusing world. As he struggles between assimilating with daily human life and maintaining the distinctions of his people, Harry finds himself feeling like a fish out of water.

Night Terrors, Matthew Thompson, Philadelphia, PA
Young Jason can never get to sleep because of the monsters under his bed, until his mother gives him a flashlight and tells him to go look for himself.

Intercambios, Brian Aramayo, Alaska
Cristina works several jobs just to save money for her family in South America. One sunny morning she heads to a local bank to make a wire transfer.  But when the bank teller hands her a deposit receipt accounting for only half her money,  Cristina learns that in America money talks, but no habla Espanol.

The Fairy Prince…?, Jeff Orens, Sewell, NJ
Stuart kisses a frog, who ends up being a 17th Century English Prince who is forced to find a way to legally marry him.

Pattern: Response, Charlie Steak, Phoenix, AZ
Joseph pays his bills, does his taxes, and loves his wife. But when his seemingly normal life begins to fall apart, everything becomes suspect.

The Butler Did It, Kristin & Justin Schaack, Minneapolis, MN
There’s been a murder at the Brotherhood of Butlers Annual Retreat.  When the Detective arrives to solve the case, everyone’s a suspect.

Two Stories Up, Michael Marchetti, Cherry Hill, NJ
Jason discovers he can finally get the attention he seeks.. by dropping things delivered by plucky delivery girl Natalie.

Drawn, Andy Ritchie, Philadelphia, PA
When life takes you for a ride, you don’t always know where you’re going.

Family Tree, MindChamber, Glenside, PA
A family that is plagued with misfortunes discovers that revenge can last forever.

Worlds Apart, Michael Zachary Huber, Sunnyvale, CA
Extra terrestrials on a peaceful mission to find sentient life land near a central California farm home. They discover a desolate, polluted world where little life remains. As they search the abandoned farm home, they find a lone teddy bear that emits signs of life. With the aid of their futuristic technology, they extract the memories of the teddy bear and thus unravel the mystery of humanity’s demise.

Anna, Dan Brown, Philadelphia, PA
Anna is through being dull and mistreated.  Today she breaks from character.
EVENT DETAILS:

DATE & TIME:
Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8 pm

LOCATION:
Dekalb & East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401

FREE for all attendees.
(Some films may not be suitable for children under 13; parental guidance is suggested.)

Sincere thanks to all of our donors & sponsors.

Movies from the Hill is presented by:

-The Municipality of Norristown
-Life Unchained
-Portnoff Law Associates, LTD
-State Street Advisors
SUPPORT MOVIES FROM THE HILL 2013

Member Spotlight: Introducing Kristen Kress!

Kristen-Kress 2Kristen Kress is one of Project Twenty1′s newest members. She is a director, comedian and actor from Pittsburgh, PA, transplanted to Astoria, NY to persue a career in fim and comedy. She was recently an AD on a feature called Coach of the Year, an independent, kid-friendly sports comedy feature film based on the inspiring true story of a rag tag swim team that tries to win a state championship…without a pool to practice in.
Her team and production company, Brain Fry Productions, recently competed in the NYC 24 Hour Film Race, as well as the 48 Hour Film Project, and advanced into the top tier, Best of NY in both competitions. The 48 hour project, “Free Bike,” won the audience favorite award as well as an honorable mention for best actress in a featured role for Laura Michelle.

You can see all Kristen’s short films, sketches and standup comedy on her Youtube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/especiallykk10 or http://www.youtube.com/brainfrytv

Stephanie, Matt & All the “Susie Filmmakers”
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7/28/2012 – 21-Day Competition Launch Event!

June 27, 2012 in eventsby admin


6th Annual Event hosted by Joel Hodgson (MST3K, Cinematic Titanic) & Project Twenty1.
Saturday, July 28th 2012
2:00-6:00 pm
Triumph Brewing Company View  Map
FREE, All-Ages
RSVP on Facebook

Joel Hodgson (MST3K, Cinematic Titanic)

Teams of filmmakers and animators have 21-Days to create an original short based on a common secret element and they need YOUR help!

All films will receive a guaranteed theatrical exhibition at the International House Philadelphia during the 7th Annual Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival. We will announce the secret element at 6 pm. Come out with your headshots and business cards for a chance to get on a Team.

Want to make your own Team and guarantee your spot on the silver screen? FINAL SIGNUPS WILL BE AVAILABLE in person at the Launch Event! Once the Element is revealed at 6:00pm, no further Teams will be allowed to enter.

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SAG: Can you use it for the Competition and HOW?

June 27, 2012 in Newsletterby admin

Looking to use a  SAG actor/ actress in your Project Twenty1 film? The SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement covers you if you want to use just one union actor or a cast of all union actors.

Do you have to pay the actors or pay yourself if you’re a SAG-AFTRA member who wants to produce a film for Project Twenty1?

No, payment is deferred. If you make money someday on this film then you have to share with cast but no bond, no out of pocket costs except meals and transportation (30 a mile inclusive of any tolls) and any clothing you may ask the actor to buy.

 
http://www.sag.org/production-center/sign-sag-online

Applying for a SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement

1) At bottom of the landing page there is a yellow box on the right that says SIGN SAG Online. Click and then enter a name/password you create for yourself to start the application. It should take about 30 minutes to fill out. If you can’t fill it all out in one sitting just make sure to hit “save” and you can finish it later.

2) SAG-AFTRA suggest that when you enter your project title you add the festival name behind it. Example:  In My Room: Project Twenty1.

3) Be prepared to submit the following:

  • Budget (which may be zero).
  • Cast list (only the union actors).
  • Script (PDF or Final Draft).
  • Scanned copy of your drivers license.

4) When you’ve finished everything hit “submit”. Make sure to submit your paperwork 4-6 weeks in advance.

5) Once it’s submitted you’ll get a return email with all the documents you’ll need.

  • The Production Time Report (Exhibit G/Time sheet).
  • The Final Cast List.
  • The Casting Data Report.
  • The Short Film Performer Employment Contract.

You will also be assigned a business representative who you will have as a paperwork contact. You will then submit all the paperwork after shooting to that rep.

What about the secret element? Won’t that make it impossible to submit the script?

No worries! SAG-AFTRA is aware of the potential for twists at turns at Project Twenty1. Just send in a lose script with an additional note stating that your script is part of the 21-Day Filmmaking Competition aka “Project Twenty1″.

What if I have other questions about the SAG-AFTRA Short Film Agreement?

Call or email Frank Traynor. Assistant Director, Broadcast & Production SAG-AFTRA.

P: 215-760-8535

Frank.Traynor@sagaftra.org

 

Good luck to all our teams!

 

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“Movies from the Hill: Animation” Recap

June 9, 2012 in Newsletterby admin

2012 Movies from the Hill Launch. Photo by Lee Rosenfeldt.

Thank You for Coming!

Thanks to everyone that attended last night’s first Movies from the Hill Animation event!

We had 122 people seated and dozens of people watching from their streets, windows, and cars as we lit up the corner of East Airy Street and Dekalb Street with 21 short animations.

Miss the screening or want to recommend your favorite short to a friend? Here is a list of animations that screened, as well as a printable PDF copy of the program.

Sincere thanks to our donors, sponsors,partners, and volunteers, without whom this free screening series would not be possible!

Save the Date!

Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8 pm!

Our next outdoor screening event is in the same location but features a completely different collection of amazing short films, some of which are from local artists! (See the list of films here)

RSVP on Facebook, send this flyer to your friends, and bring your blankets and chairs to see the shorts and meet the artists!

Popcorn, cotton candy & beverages will be available for sale. This screening is rated approximately PG-13 (mature subject matter/some violence).

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7/13/12 – Movies from the Hill: Shorts Spectacular

June 9, 2012 in eventsby Matt Conant

Friday, July 13th, 2012, 8 pm
Dekalb & East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401

A FREE screening of independent short films, conveniently located a few blocks from the Norristown Transportation Center! (R-6, Norristown High Speed Line, etc.)

Bring your blankets and chairs to see the shorts and meet the artists! Popcorn, cotton candy & beverages will be available for sale. This screening is rated approximately PG-13 (mature subject matter/violence).

Selections include:

1. Alienative, Kevin Lee, Philadelphia, PA
2. Night Terrors, Matthew Thompson, Philadelphia, PA
3. Intercambios, Brian Aramayo, Alaska
4. The Fairy Prince…?, Jeff Orens, Sewell, NJ
5. Pattern: Response, Charlie Steak, Phoenix, AZ
6. The Butler Did It, Kristin & Justin Schaack, Minneapolis, MN
7. Two Stories Up, Michael Marchetti, Cherry Hill, NJ
8. Drawn, Andy Ritchie, Philadelphia, PA
9. Family Tree, MindChamber, Glenside, PA
10. Worlds Apart, Michael Zachary Huber, Sunnyvale, CA
11. Anna, Dan Brown, Philadelphia, PA

Read more about the films here>>>

If you would like your film or animation considered for a future “Movies from the Hill” and other Film Library programs, please submit to the Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival and check the box for “film library”.

Sincere thanks to our presenting sponsors:

-Norristown Municipality
-Life Unchained
-Portnoff Law Associates, LTD
-State Street Advisors

Also extra-special thanks to our donors, who are the heart of our organization.

Project Twenty1 is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations to our organization & programs are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law, and retweets, reposts, and articles about our programs award good karma points. :)

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For Immediate Release: “MOVIES FROM THE HILL” BRINGS FILM & ANIMATION BACK TO NORRISTOWN

June 6, 2012 in Press Releasesby admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

“MOVIES FROM THE HILL” BRINGS FILM & ANIMATION BACK TO NORRISTOWN
Free community screening series connects Norristown Residents to Emerging Media Artists

Contact: Rachel Troche
Phone:             717.574.4146       /     215-253-7640
Email: rachelatroche@gmail.com

Norristown, PA, June 5, 2012….Project Twenty1, a nonprofit arts organization, is working with the Norristown community and municipality to revitalize the city through film and animation programs. The group, founded in 2006 to help bring exposure to new and independent filmmakers, began as a once-a-year film festival promoting Philadelphia artists. Today, it is a full-time organization, hosting several film programs throughout the year.

Project Twenty1 is pleased to present their newest program, a free open-air film screening series, dubbed, “Movies from the Hill.” With screenings June 8th and July 13th (rain dates June 24 and July 22) starting at 8pm. Friday’s is family friendly and will be held on Dekalb & E. Airy Streets at the top of Norristown Arts Hill, furthering the initiative to bring back regular public film screenings to the city for the first time since the Norris Theater closed over 30 years ago.

This Friday, June 8th, “Movies from the Hill” will feature 21 short animations from Project Twenty1’s library of over 600 independent shorts and features. The event will be hosted by Norristown resident Stephanie Yuhas, known in the independent film world by her alternate persona “Susie Filmmaker”.  ”In addition to showcasing the work, we will have brief question and answer sessions with some of the filmmakers and animators,” says Yuhas.

“If you’re an emerging artist without studio dollars or celebrities attached to your film, it’s very difficult to get your work seen by the public,” says Chris Barley, a Yardley-based animator of one of the award-winning shorts in the program entitled Little Dudes. “I’m thankful for this opportunity and I hope that is can lead to some partnerships that would allow me to do stop-motion animation in Norristown.”

“I really miss the Norristown theaters, so I’m excited that the arts seem to be returning to this town in a big way,” says David Lucidi, owner of Simco Sign Studios and sponsor of the event. Lucidi has pitched in with dozens of other volunteers, as well as donated monetarily and in-kind materials like signage and concessions to help jump start the series. Additional event partners and sponsors include Life Unchained, Portnoff Law Associates, LTD, State Street Advisors, and J. P. Mascaro & Sons.

For more information concerning Project Twenty1 and “Movies from the Hill,” visit ProjectTwenty1.org  or Click for a full List of Animations.

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Project Twenty1 is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an EPIC mission to Exhibit, Promote, Inspire, and Connect through film and animation. Project Twenty1 is focused on helping aspiring media artists turn their passions into careers. Support these programs by making a tax-deductible contribution today.

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