MEMBERSHIP:

• Consultation Program

• Benefits

• Member News

• IFP MN Merch

• Classifieds

Become an IFP MN member and start taking advantage of the benefits today! Click Here

A PERFECT WORLD: Kristine Heykants Evan Baden Jan 22-March 20 Click Here

Screenplay: From Idea to Outline • Actor for Indies • "Statue of David" Seeking Cast & Production Help • The Soap Factory's SFG4 associate producer internship • Professional Editor/DVD Author/Graphic Designer 

Screenplay: From Idea to Outline
When: Sat, March 20, 3pm - 5pm
Where: SPNN 375 Jackson Street, Suite 170, St. Paul, MN 55101
Description: Have you been interested in writing a short film but not sure where to start? Then this is the workshop for you. Accomplished screenwriter and 2009 McKnight Screenwriting Fellow, Karen Frank, will help you turn your idea into an outline to get your film moving in the right direction. Frank has completed six feature screenplays, two stage plays, and several short film scripts. *$20 for current members, $30 for non-members, $10 for limited income members.
Contact: 651.298.8908 to register or register by email access@spnn.org

Phil Callen, an Equity actor who has frequently appeared on stage in Minnesota (Guthrie, Illusion, etc.), is looking to build up an independent film resume/portfolio. Will look seriously at all projects. Sample work at http://www.nationundead.com/film/lilly. Contact: pcallen1@gmail.com or 651-248-8870.

Statue of David seeking Cast & Production Help: Coeur De Lion is now accepting submissions for its Independent movie “Statue of David” that will be shooting in March 2010.

Movie Synopsis
Retired FBI profiler, Saul Aitken, is called out by an old friend to assist in a serial killer investigation. In the course of which, he is kidnapped from his hotel room by the very killer he's been tasked to seek. He wakes up to find himself in an abandoned farmhouse and the killer is revealed as teenaged boy named David. While law enforcement desperately hunts for their location, David engages Aitken in a battle of wits. He must bring his profiling skills to bear to stop David from killing again. As the challenge evolves, it becomes a character study of youth run amok. In a world where attention is paramount, David is the tragic product.

CAST: We are looking for a lot of different characters, cast breakdown below, although it does not cover all roles that we have available so please submit even if you do not fit criteria below. You may submit your headshot and resume via the mail to 2438 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113. Please make sure to include all contact info and links to any Facebook or MySpace type pages that we may need to reference for additional photos. This movie will fall under SAG’s Ultra Low Budget Agreement, which is open to Union and Non-Union talent.

Character Breakdown
MARIANNE - 40's, wife to Aitken. She has managed to distance herself from the ugliness of her husband's profession and in the course of the movie has to confront it and come to terms.

MIKE - 40's, police detective/county sheriff, a straightforward outdoorsman type. Quietly intuitive, he has a love interest with Rachel.

FASSERNACHT - 50's, police chief, an old friend of Aitken who asks him to get involved with a case as a favor. Jovial, coarse, he comes to regret his decision and blames himself for what happens.

DAVID'S MOTHER - late 30's/early 40's - flaky, brittle, a wasp type who lives in denial.

DAVID'S FATHER - 40's, counterpoint to his wife, a lawyer who understands how things work and is able to be objective.

BOYLE - may or may not be involved in law enforcement, but works as a researcher on the case. Snide, dismissive, he is nevertheless both bright and effective.

PRODUCTION HELP: Coeur De Lion is now accepting submissions for its Independent movie, Statue of David, that will be shooting in March 2010. We are looking for help with pre-production as well as help with an event for the movie to be held in February. Please email us at statueofdavidmovie@gmail.com with your complete contact information, resume and what area you are interested in. 

The Soap Factory's SFG4 associate producer internship 2010: The Soap Factory produces its own cable television show monthly, Soap Factory Gallery 4 (SFG4). This television show is an in-depth look at the current and historical happenings at the gallery. Started in 2004, SFG4 has provided a valuable resource and platform for The Soap Factory’s artists and audience to engage with the gallery beyond the scope of a typical gallery.

The Soap Factory is seeking a committed intern to assist in filming and editing the monthly program. This internship is a terrific opportunity to both hone skills like interviewing and editing but also to immerse yourself in our thriving arts community. The SFG4 Associate Producer is an intern who is passionate to learn about The Soap Factory and explore our extremely varied season of programming. Anyone with a film/media arts background is welcome to apply. More info here.

Eric Weidmann: Professional Video Editing / DVD Authoring / Graphic Design for Video and Print / Technical Consulting contact: eric@ericweidmann.com

Upcoming Events:

McKnight Screenwriting and Filmmaking Fellows Show Their Work, March 3 and 10.

_______

The 2010 Spring Class Line-up Now Available Online!

................................................................. Get the latest E-Flash Newsletter!

IFP MN gratefully acknowledges its sponsors who help us shine! Please visit their Web sites to see all that they offer!