Thursday, July 10, 2014

Norman Studios Silent Sunday Screening


Norman Studios and Hotel Indigo Present

Silent Sunday Screening

A Florida Enchantment (1914)
 

When: Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Where: Hotel Indigo, 9840 Tapestry Park Circle Jacksonville, Florida 32246 (Near Tinseltown) Click here for Map
Suggested Donation: $5.00 at the door with free popcorn (cash, debit or credit)
Refreshments: a la carte at bar
Screening Length: 70 minutes and discussion afterward


Join Norman Studios for a screening of one of Jacksonville’s most controversial early films. 

Shot in 1914 at Jacksonville and St. Augustine (with shots of the Ponce De Leon Hotel - now Flagler College) locations by Vitagraph Films. A FLORIDA ENCHANTMENT touches on some taboos of the era and serves up some of the unfortunate practices prevalent in film at that time. Sidney Drew directed and co-starred with Edith Storey. The hijinks ensue when Lillian Travers discovers her fiance’s infidelity and takes revenge by swallowing a magic seed that is supposed to turn her into a man. Her unfaithful lover and her maid also eat the seeds with dismaying results.



Paying homage to well-known Shakespearean plots, this film is billed as a comedy; however, it has been the source of many discussions relevant to changing audiences through the years.  In fact, it was this type of film that contributed to the demise of Jacksonville as the “Winter Silent Film Capital of the World”.

All proceeds go to support the efforts of the Norman Studios Silent Film Museum, a non-profit dedicated to educating and enhancing the public knowledge of Jacksonville's early film industry, including the unique films produced at Norman Studios. To find out more information about our organization, please go to our website.

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We look forward to seeing you on the 13th!
A 1914 movie poster of A Florida Enchantment produced by Vitagraph. The film is one of the few intact silent films produced by the more than 30 Jacksonville-based studios.
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Monday, June 23, 2014

TOD BOOTH MASTERCLASS


TOD BOOTH MASTERCLASS
REGISTER NOW-SUNDAY, JULY 13
Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Artistic Director
Sunday, JULY 13 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
$25 in Advance/ $30 at Door
Limited Seating-Register Today
 
TOD BOOTH comes to Stage Aurora Theatrical Company to conduct a Masterclass on Acting, Auditioning, and will also talk about his illuminous career. The fee for the 3-hour masterclass is $25.00. At the door, the masterclass will cost $30.00. Be prepared to perform a monologue or sing a song for Mr. Booth for critical advice and evaluation.

 

TO REGISTER: https://stageaurora.ticketleap.com/tod-booth-masterclass/dates/Jul-13-2014_at_0300PM


BIO

Legendary Stage Director Tod Booth is the Executive Producer/Director of The Alhambra in Jacksonville, Florida.  The Alhambra is the oldest Equity dinner theatre in America.  For the past 25 years, his production company has owned and operated the theatre.  Prior to the Alhambra, Tod was the Executive Producer/Director of Chicago's famed Drury Lane Theatres.  During his Chicago tenure, many times, he had three shows simultaneously on stage in Chicago and several on tour throughout the country.

 

Mr. Booth has produced/directed over 350 Equity shows featuring many stars of the past, as well as, stars of today and tomorrow.  Musicals are his specialty.  The creative process with the original writers, composers, lyricists, designers, and casts is the most exciting adventure imaginable.  Mr. Booth's name appears as the original producer/director on scripts licensed by both Samuel French and Dramatist Play Service. His original musicals include "Christmas Carole", "One Shining Moment", and "The Four Bills". 

 

His work on stage, television, and film illustrates a diversity in background and experience.  He has staged major musicals in a concert environment with symphony orchestras and sometimes appears as a solo artist on major projects.   Having served as consultant to state arts councils and the National Endowment for the Arts, he has shared his over 40 years in the business with budding artists.  Mr. Booth is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, Screen Actors Guild, and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

PRI Productions 48 Hour Film Project FREE Classes May 22 & 29

The PRI Productions 48 Hour Film Project is fast approaching and we are gearing up with two FREE classes at PRI Productions to help you prepare. On May 22, 6:30 p.m., we’ll present Writing your Screenplay for the 48 with Sharon Y. Cobb. On May 29, 6:30 p.m., we’ll present Prepping for the 48 with Paul Melian and myself. These two events are open to all. So whether you’ve signed up or are still looking for a team, you may attend.

One of the main pieces of feedback from judges each year is that films need more story development. In the short time teams have, many are in such a rush to finish that the storyline suffers. The script is the blueprint of a film and without a solid foundation, the film will fall.

Enter Sharon Y. Cobb, writer of multiple Hollywood screenplays and the author of False Confessions of a True Hollywood Screenwriter. In this class, Sharon will discuss structure of the story as well as the various genres that teams may choose for this year’s event. She will also give practical advice about working with time constraints of the 48 HPF since she has written scripts for several teams competing in the 48.

Anyone that has ever attended the PRI Productions 48 Hour Film Project will tell you that Team Somebody Call an Ambulance Productions is a staple that has been in the competition since its beginning. This year they are taking a break so their fearless team leader, Paul Melian, has agreed to offer his words of wisdom on how you can best prepare your team for 48 hours of non-stop, movie making magic at Prepping for the 48. From assigning task to ensuring no one utters the words, “don’t worry we’ll fix it in post,” Paul has several years of experience to pass along to help you to overcome challenges before they happen.

I will be speaking on what the judges are looking for outside of the script to help teams better prepared. After each hour-long class there will be a Q&A to help clear up any concerns for this year’s event. We are looking forward to a great turnout as always and can’t wait to see everyone.

Please RSVP to cackerman@priproductions.com if you are attending either or both of the events so that we can prepare the proper amount of seating.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Jacksonville 48 Hour Film Project


 
 
48HFP will bring a wild weekend of filmmaking fun to Jacksonville starting Friday, June 6.  You'll see filmmakers throughout the city rushing to create a 4-7 min film in only 48 hours.  Armed with a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue our fearless filmmakers will make their way through the cinematic jungle and emerge with a creative masterpiece.
 
2014 48HFP Registration Is Open
It's time to claim your spot in this year's project.  Signing up is as simple as going to our website and clicking the "Register for Jacksonville now!" link.  The early bird rate of $140 per team is in effect through Monday, May 12 - after that it jumps up to $160.
 
Sign up today and save:
 
Save the Date
Mark your calendars.  This year's filmmaking will take place the weekend of June 6 - 8 and our screenings will be June 10 - June 12 at Sun Ray Cinema.  The winner of Best Film will go on to represent Jacksonville as it vies for Best Film of the World against 123 other city winners.
 
Looking For A Team?
Not ready to put a team together yet, but know you don't want to miss out on the excitement that is the 48HFP?  Put yourself out there via our join-a-team database which is made available to registered teams.  If someone is looking for help, they just may call YOU!
 
Reasons to Register Early
 
1.     Access to database of people looking for a team
2.     Save $20 on the fee - available until Monday, May 12
3.     No fear of getting stuck on the waiting list
 
Are you up for the challenge?  Show us what you've got by registering your team now!!
 
Let's show Jacksonville what 48 hour filmmaking is all about!!
 
Chris Ackerman
Jacksonville Producer
48 Hour Film Project
 
Jacksonville 48HFP
Chris Ackerman
Jacksonville Producer
 
CONNECT WITH US
 
     
 
IMPORTANT DATES
 
Registration Opens
Tuesday, April 8
 
Early Bird Deadline
Monday, May 12
 
Regular Fee Deadline
Tuesday, May 27
 
Filmmaking Kickoff
Friday, June 6
6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Jacksonville Landing
 
Film Dropoff
Sunday, June 8
The Jacksonville Landing
 
Premiere Screenings
June 10 - June 12
Sun Ray Cinema
 
Best Of Screening
Saturday, July 12
The Florida Theatre