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Just as poems differ from novels, short films differ from feature films. Shorts are an art form in their own right. Shorts allow filmmakers an opportunity to approach character and story in a way that often does not work in feature films “How To Write Your Short Film” is an examination of screenwriting as it applies to short films, a crash course in understanding the process of making an effective piece that both exploits the uniqueness of the form and avoids the pitfalls that many, many filmmakers encounter. Free with ALL-ACCESS PASS About the Speaker: David Greenberg teaches graduate and undergraduate screenwriting courses the in Philadelphia area. Since 2006 he has been hired to write or doctor over 30 feature film screenplays. An original screenplay, “Aftermath” was optioned by an L.A. production company and is tentatively set for a Philadelphia shoot in 2013. Another original screenplay, “Morgan, Michael, Vanessa & Max” was optioned in 2012. His book, “100 Movies To Watch With Your Kids” will be published in fall 2012. His 1995 short film “The True Meaning Of Cool” won an award from The American Film Institute. “Jumpcuts: An Art Film” was produced in 1996, “The Audition” was shot in NYC in 2009 and screened in January at the Idyllwild Film Festival in California. “Technical Support” was produced in 2012 and “Sugar Cookie” was produced in Philadelphia in 2011. “Nightcap” is scheduled for a fall 2012A graduate of the film program at Temple University, David worked on industrial films, music videos, independent films and Hollywood features after college before turning his attention to screenwriting.
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Shorts Showcase 7 : Sci-Fi Shorts!
Time: 1:00pm
Location: International House Philadelphia (Map)
3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 TICKETS | ALL-ACCESS PASS Ten amazing short sci-fi films & animation from all over the world. Total Runtime: 91 minutes + filmmaker Q&A (* indicates filmmakers present for Q&A) Load The Pod (Baby) It’s You! Isolates Daisy 999, 999, 999 Brother Vaesen KARMA Leak |
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Upstairs @ International House, 3701 Chestnut St. You might know some acting techniques – but do you know how to land jobs in the industry, what should your portfolio (or headshots/resumes/reels) should look like, or how to spot a scam? Bring your questions for our speaker! About the Speaker: Jerry Perna is a teacher, acting coach, director & produced playwright, as well as a professional actor for over 30 years. His experience includes appearances with Rueben Santiago-Hudson on the NOVA show for PBS; with Richard Thomas, in Nickolodeon’s LIVEWIRE program; national commercials for Lite Beer, Sports Illustrated & Dunkin’ Donuts; appearances in independent & feature/short films like SEASON (Best Short Film—1997 Atlantic City Film Festival); A CHRONICLE OF CORPSES (Included on The New York Times & Village Voice Top Ten Lists for 2001); WILLY WILL, THE BUXTONS, THE SACRAMENT OF LIFE, the music video UNFAIR (www.billmadden.com/UNFAIR ) and the short musical film THOMAS ROSENBOW AND A MILLION POUNDS. In 2011-12, he was seen in four feature films on the festival circuit: WHEN THE WEATHER’S WARM…, THE SEAGULL, CARL and BAMBOO SHARK, where Jerry appears alongside movie legend Mickey Rooney. He has also done numerous voice-overs & narrations for radio spots & documentary films and recently completed work in David O. Russell’s THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK (as a mental patient with a strange attachment to a stuffed leopard), Ben Donellon’s KNOW YOUR LOGIC and the internet comedy film PARALLAX, written & directed by Graham Nolte. He has created, or co-created original multi-media projects for communities and schools locally and internationally. He holds a graduate degree from the American Conservatory Theatre, in San Francisco. Free with ALL-ACCESS PASS
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Title: 21-Day Filmmaking Competition: Green Showcase
Time: 3:00pm
Location: International House Philadelphia (Map)
3701 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104 TICKETS | ALL-ACCESS PASS Eleven World Premieres of original shorts that were created in only three weeks. Runtime: 98 minutes Rated: R Resistant Superhero for Hire Oliver ascension Through Orange Eyes Bear Jump Hit & Run Lost in the Shadows Jump In Bleeding Hearts Red & White |
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4:30 pm Workshop: The New SAG-AFTRA Upstairs @ International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Learn about the merger of SAG (the Screen Actor’s Guild) and AFTRA (The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), and how it affects you as an actor, producer, director, or anybody else in the industry.
Topics include how to work with the union as an independent filmmaker, how to become part of the union as an actor, Contract 101, and some of the new and exciting changes!
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Title: Feature Film: Limpwings Location: International House Philadelphia Theater, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map) Runtime: 105 Minutes + Filmmaker Q&A Two Minutes Limpwings |
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Red Carpet Awards Show. Free & open to the public, but seating is only guaranteed for PFAF Passholders & Project Twenty1 Members. Time: 7:00pm Location: International House Philadelphia Theater, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (map) Red Carpet Awards Show. Free & open to the public, but seating is only guaranteed for PFAF Passholders & Project Twenty1 Members. ALL-ACCESS PASS
Project Twenty1′s PFAF Closing Night Party Time: 9:30pm Free with ALL-ACCESS PASS Ask your bartender about the $2 domestics & 1/2 price apps!
Directly following the Awards Show, join us across down the block to network with our industry judges and VIPs, and hear the announcement of the Audience Awards winners!
This is also your best chance to meet local filmmakers and animators that are planning some amazing upcoming projects. (HINT, HINT: Call for entries for the 2013 Philadelphia Film & Animation Festival begin in JANUARY! Start planning those shorts and features!)
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