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FEATURED FLORIDA DIRECTORS Director: Heath McKnight


This I.S. member has been part of the local film community for quite some time and is an avid filmmaker. His most well-known feature film "9:04 a.m." was shown at the Delray Beach Film Festival. It was already seen at the Palm Beach International Film Festival as well as in other locales in South Florida.

In addition, he has ventured to North Florida to work on a project, currently in the editing stage, called Hellavator FX. This is in addition to many short films he has worked on in the past, including "Release Me," "Skye Falling" and "3 Sisters." He has assisted on countless student films as well. He also has been a teacher at the Palm Beach Film School and is a journalist of sorts, sharing his comments on the latest technology for various publications.

Look for a long film career to come out of Mr. McKnight.
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Brian Hecker



Brian Hecker & William H. Macy


(Look for in depth interview coming soon!) In the meantime, check out his locally-made film, "Bart Got a Room" was released on DVD Jul 28! ---------------------------- I.S. member Jason Galotti

Galotti had a screening of his film "No Break in Sight" at Dawn Dubriel's Auteur Explosion. Showcasing his writing, directing and acting skills, the movie was a hit, showing a man at his wit's end after a day that just propelled out of control.

Galotti has done a series of shorts and has acted in numerous local productions as well, including his first film "Refusal," directed by D.S. Ullery.
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Director:Shayne Leighton

Awarded "Up and Coming Director" at the Delray Beach Film Festival (DBFF) last year, 19-year-old Shayne Leighton, has accomplished more than many in this industry at a young age. As an actor, this Dreyfoos School of the Arts student has been in countless performance, including "Fame." She also was in the films: "Miami Ghost Tale," "Lucky Streak & the Crime Fighters," and her own "Guardian of Eden," shown at DBFF.

She just wrapped her webseries called "The Incubus," which will premier Dec. 12 at Cinema Paradiso.

In addition to being in front of and behind the camera, she is also a talented singer and just performed with her Dollhouse Girls at Trublood Eyecon.
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Director: Gary Dunkel

This Art Institute of Florida (A.I.) graduate created his first feature film -- "The Last Job." His short film "All My Fault" was shown in 2007 at the Miami Underground Film Festival and another short, "Deserted," screened on the silver screen at the Miami Globo Theater in November 2005.

He has worked on numerous student projects, documentaries, infomercials, commercials, music videos and short films. For more information on this dynamic young filmmaker, his production company -- Untouchable Productions and his newest undertaking, visit myspace.com/thelastjob. --------------------------- Director: Tommy Nelson

Tommy Nelson's "Love & Death," starring D.S. Ullery and Brenda Kuban was shown at the Sacramento Horror Fest in October.

His second film, "End of the Living" was shown in Palm Beach on Jul. 12. His first film, "Life Worth Living" was submitted to the Miami Short Film Festival.

Nelson also has worked as a Director of Photography on three other films: "Refusal" and "Intersect" both by D.S. Ullery.

His next venture working again as D.P. on D.S. Ullery's "Supply & Demand."
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DIRECTOR: Salah Zouaghi


Today Salah Zouaghi owns his own production company, but he already started to receive attention as a film student at Palm Beach Film School through the making of his film "Tolerance," which has received acclaim for its timely content and poignant acting.

He worked on a short film called "The Other Woman," directed by Linda Reichers and starring Keri Lurtz (read story about Keri under FORUM) for a contest at the Delray Beach Film Festival. Check out this trailer. Look at the excellent spot color usage (not a technical term)!

Zouaghi filmed “Tolerance” in its entirety in only 10 hours, using the Sony V1U Camera, but spent 50 hours editing. If he had the chance to shoot it again, he would have used a second camera to capture the shot. He also would have added footage of the accident itself with additional angles. With the time allotted, he focused on the hospital drama.

His company has also filmed another short film called “Finding Nino,” a short drama about a man in his 40s who lives with his mother and as he searches for a young child, the audience realizes that he is really searching for himself. The film was selected as number 20 out of numerous entries from over five countries for You Tube and Fox Searchlight’s short film contest.


To find out more about his production company and watch his films, visit www.zsproductions.com.
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FEATURED MAKEUP ARTIST

Rachel Barker
Makeup Artist

Her name is Rachel Barker, but this spitfire prefers to go by cupcake among her friends. I had the chance to see her makeup expertise first-hand on the set of "Lucky Streak & the Crimefighters" as she turned me from my Amazing Grace average housewife/ mom look into a superhero making a comeback. I decided to interview her for I.S.

Q&A with Makeup artist Rachel Barker

1) How long have you been doing makeup and where did you study?
Ive always done makeup for friends for prom and stuff like that, but ive been doing it full time for 2 years now. i went to Cosmix in Ft Lauerdale

2) Why do you like doing makeup and what is your favorite part?
I like to transform people and show them how do do their makeup the right way or better then they already do, my favorite part is being able to do something ive always loved and have fun doing it.

3) What projects have you worked on?
Ive done a lot lately, I work with Extreme Delray on a few different things, ive done a bunch of runway shows and I just did a short with lots of special fx which i was also in! so fun!!

4) What is the type of makeup you prefer to do?
I love high fasihon! crazy makeup! but special fx is my favorite! i live for it!
5) Any tips for other makeup artists? always be positive!

You can reach Rachel at myspace.com/makeupandmore or via email at yumcupcake@gmail.com.
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EXAMPLES OF
MAKEUP DONE BY RACHEL BARKER ON ME:
RACHEL GALVIN --AFTER MAKEUP
on "Lucky Streak & the Crimefighters" as Amazing Grace

Finished Product

RACHEL GALVIN AFTER MAKEUP ON SET OF "MY HONEY VALENTINE"

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AUDITIONS:(More Castings Under Casting)
The Laughing Gas Comedy Improv Theatre Company is holding open auditions for actors and actresses with improvisational training, as well as improvisational musicians (keyboard, preferably). Founded in 1992, Laughing Gas is South Florida's longest running improv troupe, and currently presents shows on Fridays and Saturdays at The Main Street Playhouse in Miami Lakes. E-mail lafimprov@aol.com to sign up.
Jan. 6, 8:30pm - 11 p.m.
Peaches School of Dance
2018 NE 155th Street
North Miami Beach, FL

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NOT YOUR ORDINARY CASTING:
Midnight Cinema (Shadow Cast) will be holding open auditions Jan. 11, 10 p.m. &
Jan.12 at 2 a.m. (Yes, 2 a.m.) for all those (18+) who are interested in trying out for a part in "Repo: The Genetic Opera."
BREAKDOWNS:
Rotti Largo Understudy, Blind Mag Understudy, Genterns, Scalpel Sluts, HenchGirls, Bandleader, Marni, Eunuchs, Swat Men, Victims, Props, Crew, Lights, Technical, Stage Management

Requirements:
~All Cast/Crew members must be 18 and older
~Drugs are not tolerated in the theater and therefore they are not in our cast
~Must have the ability to provide your own costuming. Cast costumes are available but limited, and main roles require personal costuming
~Rehearsals are typically held in the late evening, around 10pm, and can run until close to 2pm. Shows begin at 10pm and end shortly after midnight. Cast members need to be available at these times, and have steady transportation to the theater for shows and rehearsals

If you are coming to audition, please come with knowledge of your part (your lines memorized) and a general idea of your blocking. We will teach you there what the final blocking is. While only some parts are listed here, if you express interest in another part to perform, we can always try to work it in for a future show. Please inform us before hand before you arrive which parts you are interested in, and we look forward to having you at rehearsal! Any questions, contact I.S. member Frank Wolf Connell.
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Submission Deadline -- Delray Beach Film Festival
Jan. 15, 2010.
Please submit films in the following categories: features (narrative), features (documentary), shorts, student shorts, animation, music videos, ‘green’ films, and films in 3-D.
Log-on to www.withoutabox.com and follow guidelines.
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Booking:
I.S. member Shayne Leighton is in "Legend of the Red Reaper" and just completed some filming in Orlando over the weekend. Congrats, Shayne!
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"Lucky Streak & the Crimefighters" finally has its poster and will be have its screening in March.
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Check out this amazing movie that I.S. member Doug Klozzner was involved with: http://www.fallingawakefilm.com/

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Additional Film News

I.S. member Kel Thompson completes his pilot project "Your Intracoastal Waterway"
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New film studio to open in Davie in 2009
LINK: www.atlanticfilmstudios.com/pressreleases.htm
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Distribution company seeks films! Submit shorts and features (with one-sheet) to:
ITN Distribution
Atten: Acquisitions
505 E. Windmill Lane Suite 1B-102
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

www.itndistribution.com
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99 cent movies? Yes, you can go to the movies for only 99 cents on Tuesdays at the Deerfield Cinemas 5, 2205 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Regular days, movies are approximately $3-$4! Special showings may be more. --------------------------------------------------

Sound stage opens in Wellington, location of the Day Job No Pay Players

Owner/ local actor Steve Daron has already filmed a pilot in the space and is starting an improv/ skit group called Day Job No Pay Players. This group will include I.S. founder Rachel Galvin as well as local actors Jim Slattery, Justin Sims and possibly even comedian Todd C. Vittum, among others. The group is looking for more females to participate.

For more information about the players or to ask about being cast or writing for the group or for info. on the sound stage (which comes complete with lighting and camera equip. as well as a full green screen), contact Steve at FirstEdgeFilms@yahoo.com. www.firstedgefilms.com.
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Want another outlet for your movies? Try UVU. It's free. http://uvu.channel2.org
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NEWLY IMPROVED PB. COUNTY FILM & TV WEBSITE: www.pbfilm.com.
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GET A GRANT! 877.FLA.FILM FOR INFO.
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WANT TO LEARN TO BE A DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER? Try University of Florida. They have a two-year master's program which deals with the ethics of non-fiction filmmaking and documentary history. Award-winning films and filmmakers have come from this alma mater. gwu.edu/docucenter/institute2

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