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Newsletter: Call-for-Entries, Masquerade Ball & New Potential Program

March 25, 2012 in Newsletterby admin

Hi, Project Twenty1 Friend,

PFAFLogo-PrintCalling All International Filmmakers & Animators!
Get your shorts, music videos & features ready – our call for entries opens on ProjectTwenty1.com and WithoutaBox on April 1, 2012.

What makes our call-for-entries different? Not only does your entry put you into the running to exhibit at the 2012 Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival, but if you become a part of our Film Library, we will continue to consider your film for additional screening for no additional entry fee!

In the past, traditional festivals such as the Temecula Valley International Film & Music Festival and Everett Film Festival, as well as exciting new screening partners, such as FilmProv and Norristown Arts Hill Festival have pulled from our library for exhibitions of short and feature work.

But what if I sell my film after it enters your library? No problem, we can pull your film out of our library at any time for no cost. We’re here to help, not to stifle!

But I keep getting rejected from other festivals because I don’t have celebrities attached/my film is several years old/I’ve already had my premiere and/or I don’t know anyone at the festival. We’re not your run-of-the-mill film festival. Our programs are based on the QUALITY of the independent work submitted – not the premiere status, age of the film, and celebrities attached. Our selections are determined by an independent panel to ensure that selections are made fairly (and not because you bought Matt or Steph a beer one time. Although I’m sure they appreciated it). :)

Become a part of an organization that promotes YOU, even long after the festival is over – mark your calendars to visit www.ProjectTwenty1.com and SUBMIT on April 1!
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masquerade-ball-couplePhiladelphia-Area News:

4th Annual Masquerade Ball
Friday, March 30, 2012
Event Starts at 7pm
Vesper Boat Club
10 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA
18 to enter, 21+ to drink
RSVP on Facebook – Buy Tickets Online

Our friends at Life Unchained are sponsoring a Masquerade Ball benefiting SEVEN extraordinary non-profits, including Project Twenty1′s 2012 Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival.

Dress to the nines, and enjoy a magical evening overlooking the Schuylkill River and a beautiful Philadelphia skyline. Your evening includes an open bar, professional DJ, professional photographer and photo booth, and upscale, catered hors d’oeuvres from Sisters Gourmet Meals & Catering.

Click Here to purchase your tickets today! Tickets may also be purchased by check (online fee not included) by mailing payment to: Life Unchained | 302 Bullock Street | West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (Please include your name, address, phone number,  e-mail address, and Project Twenty1 in the Memo.)

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Norristown-Area News

size_550x415_helga-film_la-vie-en-rose_small.png?1328933789We’re over halfway towards our goal to bring the movies back to Norristown for the first time since 1982.  All independent features & shorts from Project Twenty1′s Library are in consideration for exhibition and wil be selected by the Norristown-area community.

Visit Movies from the Hill to sponsor or donate. We have until May 5 to meet our goal or we must return it ALL!

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Your friends, as always,

Stephanie, Matt & All the “Susie Filmmakers”
Project Twenty1

 

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Philadelphia: Volunteer LGBTQ supporters needed for photoshoot 3/17/12

March 5, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Expires 3/16/12

Project Goal “Our Alphabet” is a photo campaign to show support, stories, pain, and personal messages from the LGBTQ community, and those around it.

Our last shoot date at the  University of the Arts Terra Building  is March 17, noon-4 pm. This is OPEN to ALL those in the community, and our Heterosexual supporters! All ages are welcome.

You’ll need to bring a white tshirt and a message  (in your head or put it on the shirt before hand). Make sure that you really think about what you want to say. Don’t be afraid to really speak your mind. This is to move people.

If Interested: e-mail Tara at —- TRobertson@uarts.edu

 

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This opportunity was posted on the behalf of our community and is independent of our programs. Please contact the e-mail address above with any questions.

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Montgomery County, PA: Casting Nerds & Geeks, age 21-35 (volunteer)

March 1, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Expires 4/1/12

Nerdy Indie Webseries

Indie production house is seeking locals with a background in acting on camera, comedy, and/or improv to launch a new webseries.  Series will delve into various topics of geekdom, including sci-fi & horror movies, comics, video games, and other nerdy delights. You must be fluent in English, and local to Montgomery County, PA. We will be shooting at least bi-monthly.

Characters:

Yorie: Petite women of Asian Descent, age 21-35: Bubbly and outgoing in conversation, incredibly angry and incorrigible when playing video games (especially shooters). Must not have problem with using excess profanity.

George: Man age 21-35 of African/Carribbean descent. Knowledgeable about movie/tv trivia and games, but much less socially awkward than the rest of the gang. Image the attitude of “Stephan Urkel” with the knowledge of “Steve Urkel”.

Various Cameos, men & women, age 21-35: Since this is an ongoing production, we’re also open to other characters that bring a unique voice to the table that we can “write in”. We want to break the stereotype that “nerds” are all skinny white guys with glasses, so people of all cultures, shapes, sizes, gender identity, and sexual preference are encouraged to apply. Bonus if you’re already a part of a nerdy webseries – we love collaborations.

Other Details:

This is NOT your typical no-production value webcam show.  We’re a group of professional video producers and screenwriters that work on narrative fiction and corporate projects year-round. Work has been very slow for all of us with the economy, so we’re all donating our time, equipment, and connections to this passion project.  We’re lucky enough to have a high-profile promotional partners secured for this project and the pilot is anticipated to receive around 100,000 views (one of our last projects received 500,000+). If the series is a success, we have the connections to monetize the content through our ad partners and pay everyone, but we’re realistic -  our first step is gaining visibility.

Contact:

Please e-mail headshots or even just a current, clear photo of yourself (doesn’t have to be fancy), some general info about your nerdy interests/hobbies, location, and relevant experience to SuperSecretNerdyProject@gmail.com.

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This opportunity was posted on the behalf of our community and is independent of our programs. Please contact the e-mail address above with any questions.

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3/7/12 Philadelphia: Free Screening

February 29, 2012 in Member-Eventsby admin

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FRIENDS WITH KIDS
Maya Rudolph, John Hamm, Adam Scott, Ed Burns, Megan Fox, Jennifer Westfeldt (writer, director, actor)

WEDNESDAY MARCH 7
7:30PM
RITZ 5 THEATRE
214 WALNUT STREET

Updated3/6/12:  THIS SCREENING IS SOLD OUT!

Want to get free ticket offers like this & support indie filmmakers? Join Today.

Friends With Kids is a daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. The last two singles in the group observe the effect that kids have had on their friends’ relationships and wonder if there’s a better way.  They decide to have a kid together – and date other people.

There are big laughs and unexpected emotional truths as this unconventional ‘experiment’ leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, finally, true love.

Friends With Kids stars Adam Scott (“Parks and Recreation”), Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Chris O’Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward Burns.   Written and directed by Jennifer Westfeldt (Kissing Jessica Stein).   Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions release Friends With Kids on March 9, 2012.

Website for the film:
www.friendswithkids.com


Project Twenty1 is a 501(c)(3), Member-supported organization.

Get Involved!
Want to help us host more film and animation events? Become a part of Team Twenty1!

Team Twenty1 is a group of Project Twenty1 members that help us fundraise to put on free or reduced-price events to help exhibit our collection of over 600 independent shorts & features.

Currently, our Team Twenty1 is fundraising to bring movies back to Norristown for the first time in 30 years through an outdoor screening series Movies from the Hill! Reply to this message if you’d like to join the Team Twenty1 effort – we’ve already raised $3,700 and if we do not meet our goal, we will lose ALL of of it!

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Local Theater Companies needed ASAP

February 28, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Phone-Verified Listing!
Expires 3/15/12

Abington Art Center is putting on a Sunday Theater Series.  We have a beautiful outdoor theater and an audience of 500-1000 people.  We would also promote your company and performance! Any theater companies that are family-friendly and would love the exposure please contact Natalie Brown at 215-887-4882 ext 216 or email nbrown@abingtonartcenter.org

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Philadelphia, PA: NBC Casting Home Designing Reality Show

February 25, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Post expires March, 1, 2012

Calling all Designers, Builders, Decorators and Craftsmen!!!

NBC is now casting! HOME TRANSFORMERS will set out to find America’s best home designers, builders, decorators and craftsmen. These designers, builders, decorators and craftsmen all bring different skills and expertise to the table but the one thing they all have in common is their passion for design.

Over the course of the series they will rebuild and transform rundown homes across America. They’ll be split into teams and compete against each other to try and win a life changing grand prize!!!

If you live in the Philadelphia area please email us at: phillyhometransformers@gmail.com with your name, phone number, email address and city. Please tell about yourself and about your building/design/decorating/craftsmen background.

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Philadelphia, PA: Casting for National Commercial ($100)

February 24, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Listing Expires 3/1/12

Cintron Energy Drink will be shooting it’s first commercial in Philadelphia PA. We are seeking 6 lead actors as well as 15 extras 21+. This commercial will be Directed by David L. Powell III and is set to broadcast nationally over the summer so for new talent this is a great opportunity for some major exposure.

Lead Actors will receive $100 per day. Please contact davidisinfilm@yahoo.com with your headshot and relevant information.

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Location Needed for next week! (South or West Philly)

February 23, 2012 in for film crew, opportunitiesby admin

Expires 3/10/12

Indie filmmaker needs a South or West Philly house with two bedrooms, a living room (fully furnished) and a stoop for a web series. Willing to pay for electricity, if anything is moved in the house, it will be put back, and the owner/renter is welcome to dine with cast & crew on breaks. Donor will also receive a film credit and copy of the final episode at the end of pilot episode. Please send pictures of home and location to BoydFilm@gmail.com

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Philadelphia, PA Casting: Sci-fi Horror Film (PAID)

February 23, 2012 in for actors, opportunitiesby admin

Listing Expires:  March 1, 2012

Casting two LEADING Roles for upcoming Sci-fi Horror Movie to be shot in July-August 2012. Movie is SAG and Paid. Both Union and Non-Union actors considered. We are looking for two new faces with the “it” factor. You will be co-starring with established actors.

Male Lead: “Rory” age 18-28. Very handsome, confident, action hero, leading man type. Female Lead: “Morgan” 18-28 Very Attractive, confident, action heroine, leading lady type.

Casting is in 3 stages.

1- email headshot & resume
2- shoot a video monologue

3- live reading. At this stage headshots are fine, but if you have a video monologue, it will be reviewed.  Contact casting@impulsetv.com

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For Immediate Release: “Movies from the Hill” brings film to Norristown

February 23, 2012 in Press Releasesby admin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Conant
Phone: 215.253.7640
Email: matt@projecttwenty1.com

“MOVIES FROM THE HILL” DRIVE SEEKS TO BRING FILM BACK TO NORRISTOWN.
Project Twenty1 Seeks Funding to Turn Vacant Norristown Parking Lot into Outdoor Film Venue

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.

The 2011 Philadelphia Film and Animation Festival, headed by the organization, hosted workshops and premiered over 120 short and feature films, from studios as local as Bucks County to as far-reaching as Singapore, over the course of its 4-day period; its premier event alone – the eponymous 21-Day Filmmaking Competition – received over 60 entries, and estimates almost 100 teams of filmmakers for this year’s festival in September.

Revitalization work has already begun through Norritown Arts Council, a task force of volunteers and arts group, including Project Twenty1, as well as a city-sponsored streetscaping campaign that included the redressing of the Arts Hill crosswalks as film strips, and the upcoming renovation of 401 DeKalb St. into a live theater by Theatre Horizon. Plans are also in the works to create a commemorative mural for Norristown’s bicentennial event. Film is the only aspect missing from all of this arts influx, which is why Project Twenty1 is moving forward on an open-air film screening series, dubbed, “Movies from the Hill,” which will bring  regular public film screenings to Norristown for the first time in 30 years.

“Movies from the Hill” will feature works from Project Twenty1’s library of over 600 independent films, as chosen by the residents of Norristown, as well as potentially offering walk-on screenings for filmmakers wishing to premier their works. The first such event is ostensibly planned for the summer of 2012, for which Project Twenty1 has raised $3,500 of the estimated $11,637 needed to run the event. The group is currently seeking tax deductible donations for the remaining amount on their website.

For more information concerning Project Twenty1 and its endeavors, visit www.ProjectTwenty1.com.

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