Over 175 people attended the first VideoCamp Austin last Saturday, February 27, and the event was a rousing success. Co-organizers Talmadge Boyd and Weston Norton of Reel Social Media and Lights. Camera. Help. co-founder David Neff coordinated the event, which took place at The University of Texas at Austin's Jesse H. Jones Communication Center. Local aspiring filmmakers and videobloggers learned techniques and tricks of the trade from fellow attendees with years of experience.
VideoCamp Austin followed the barcamp model of the "unconference," in which a large piece of paper was taped to the wall with a handwritten schedule on it. Sessions were written on stickies and then placed in open time slots. Folks who showed up early to sign up had an idea of what they wanted to talk about, such as Arts from the Streets filmmaker Layton Blaylock's presentation on making a documentary. However, spontaneity was the main focus, as Rachel Farris of PetRelocation.
VideoCamp Austin followed the barcamp model of the "unconference," in which a large piece of paper was taped to the wall with a handwritten schedule on it. Sessions were written on stickies and then placed in open time slots. Folks who showed up early to sign up had an idea of what they wanted to talk about, such as Arts from the Streets filmmaker Layton Blaylock's presentation on making a documentary. However, spontaneity was the main focus, as Rachel Farris of PetRelocation.
- 3/2/2010
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
During the 2007 Austin City Limits Music Festival, I had the pleasure of meeting musician Bela Fleck, star of the 2008 documentary Throw Down Your Heart. He asked me, "Tell me what you like about Austin, and don't say the music -- everyone says that!" Without hesitation, I responded, "The sense of community, whether it's music, film or volunteering."
Several non-profit film-related events of 2009 represented that special quality of Austin, with local theaters and filmmakers showing their support of non-profits in our community. One highlight was the newest event and local non-profit, Lights. Camera. Help.
From July 31 to August 2, Lights. Camera. Help. hosted the first of what it plans to be an annual film festival of non-profit and cause-driven films. Over 140 documentaries, PSAs and short films were submitted, with 20 finalists selected for screening. At the closing party, local filmmaker Layton Blaylock took top honors for his film Art from the Streets. The...
Several non-profit film-related events of 2009 represented that special quality of Austin, with local theaters and filmmakers showing their support of non-profits in our community. One highlight was the newest event and local non-profit, Lights. Camera. Help.
From July 31 to August 2, Lights. Camera. Help. hosted the first of what it plans to be an annual film festival of non-profit and cause-driven films. Over 140 documentaries, PSAs and short films were submitted, with 20 finalists selected for screening. At the closing party, local filmmaker Layton Blaylock took top honors for his film Art from the Streets. The...
- 1/5/2010
- by Debbie Cerda
- Slackerwood
The International Cinematographers Guild revealed its seven honorees whose short films will be showcased at this year's annual Emerging Cinematographer Awards.
The 2008 honorees were selected from 60 short films submitted by members of Icg, who are not yet rated as directors of photography, and judged by a panel of cinematographers. This year's films and honorees are: "Spring Cleaning," Layton Blaylock; "The 17th Man," Josh Ellis; "Jesus Cooks Me Breakfast," Rachael Levine; "Demption," Gerry O'Malley; "Noisemaker," Michael Svitak; "Para-Normal," Aaron Medick; and "Singularity," Eduardo Mayen.
The three runners- ups are: "Lola," Suad Kutlug; "Cruel Logic," James O'Keeffe; and "Love," Mark Williams.
Icg president Steven Poster says it is crucial that the leaders of today encourage and support the rising members so that they can become the leaders of tomorrow. "Every year Icg Local 600 has the privilege to honor the best of the new," he said. "We get to demonstrate the talents of seven exciting cinematographers."
The Emerging Cinematographer Awards will be held Sept. 21 at the DGA.
The 2008 honorees were selected from 60 short films submitted by members of Icg, who are not yet rated as directors of photography, and judged by a panel of cinematographers. This year's films and honorees are: "Spring Cleaning," Layton Blaylock; "The 17th Man," Josh Ellis; "Jesus Cooks Me Breakfast," Rachael Levine; "Demption," Gerry O'Malley; "Noisemaker," Michael Svitak; "Para-Normal," Aaron Medick; and "Singularity," Eduardo Mayen.
The three runners- ups are: "Lola," Suad Kutlug; "Cruel Logic," James O'Keeffe; and "Love," Mark Williams.
Icg president Steven Poster says it is crucial that the leaders of today encourage and support the rising members so that they can become the leaders of tomorrow. "Every year Icg Local 600 has the privilege to honor the best of the new," he said. "We get to demonstrate the talents of seven exciting cinematographers."
The Emerging Cinematographer Awards will be held Sept. 21 at the DGA.
- 7/15/2008
- by By Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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