CFP News

August 24, 2008

Local Films 8/28/2008 at Cosgrove's



When: Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Where: Cosgroves, 325 Green Ridge St., Scranton
Phone: 570-348-3050

Enjoy refreshments as Jeff Fowler, President of the Community Film Project, informs members of developments and introduces local actors to the group.

RSVP: tmaxfield@greatvalleyalliance.com.

August 23, 2008

Local Films 8/31/2008 at EMT



Community Film Project (CFP), in association with Endless Mountains Theatre (EMT), is proud to present an evening of short films produced in Northeastern Pennsylvania. These films utilized local talent both on screen and behind the camera.

Sunday, August 31, 2008
Endless Mountains Theatre, Rt. 6 Scranton (in the K-Mart shopping plaza)
7 PM
Admission $5

Mr. Earthquake
Ed "Mr. Earthquake" Fisk helps a local filmmaker create an earthquake. Lessons are learned, lives are changed, and destruction is created for $65.
Directed by Bob Sweeney, resident of Dickson City
5 minutes

The Wingman: Bingo Night Creepin'
A professional Wingman (he's paid to help people get laid) pulls out all the stops in helping an elderly widower run game on geriatric women at a bingo hall in Archbald.
Directed by Jeff Fowler, resident of Archbald
Written by James Holeva, resident of Clarks Summit
Starring James Holeva, Steve Stylinski, Agnes Cummings, and Suzanne Ford
13 minutes

Greeting Cards
A manager of a Greeting Card company questions his writer’s way with words.
Directed by Greg Korin, resident of Pringle
5 minutes

True Stories Episode II
Teresa and Bob run into an old friend.
Directed by Bob Sweeney
3 minutes

Get Pumped
A documentary about consultants from Pumped Associates who transform the lives of their clients by utilizing techniques such as chanting, hustling, and tough love.
Directed by Jeff Fowler, resident of Archbald
7 minutes

St. Anthony
You can always depend on him, or can you?
Directed by Greg Korin, resident of Pringle
5 minutes

Summer House
A young author finds inspiration in an unlikely place.
Directed by Ricky Rose
13 minutes

Cardinal Directions
An angel on her rookie mission to Earth conducts a geological survey of the eastern seaboard while trying to keep her penitent human chauffeur on track to redemption.
Directed by Nathan Summerlin
22 minutes

July 05, 2008

"Fighters Life"

“Fighters Life” will be a reality show following the lives of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters. The viewers will gain insight into the fighting lifestyle from the fighter’s personal life, social life, training, and will climax in a fight at the end of the show. The two fighters that will be followed per show will be the fighters that have a sanctioned MMA fight.

If interested in filling the position of camera operator or sound technician, contact Executive Producer Kyle Tims at ktims@pahomepage.com.

June 27, 2008

Mr. Earthquake opens this week...




Bob Sweeney's latest film "Mr. Earthquake" will screen at Endless Mountains Theatre through July 3 with Pixar's latest feature, "Wall-E".

Mr. Sweeney's film is part of Community Film Project's Shorts series. This seven week series pairs films made in NEPA (Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Archbald, Peckville, Olyphant, and Jessup) with this summer's best Hollywood features.

June 19, 2008

CFP in Electric City -- Shorts Start Friday!

Read about CFP's new Shorts Series at Endless Mountains Theatre here.

Review the CFP Shorts schedule here.

For showtimes, visit Endless Mountains Theatre's website.

June 02, 2008

New Project: "The Adventures of Sam Rocket"

Casting for this short film/possible pilot is underway!

"The Adventures of Sam Rocket" is a fun, action and effects-laden adventure film.

Shooting July/August 2008 in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre PA area. No pay, lots of glory. Please respond to kustomkool@gmail.com before June 10 2008. Include headshot or link to one.

Seeking- "M.V." Female lead, 25-35, lead villain/antagonist.
Evil but sexy like Snow White's Evil Queen.

Seeking- "E.P." Male, 25+. Archeologist.
Authoritative and strong. One day of shooting,
smaller role but important. May be expanded with right actor. Action scenes.

Seeking- "Trenchcoats" 3x Males.
Ages 25+ but flexible. Tough-guy/villian/henchman.
Looks more important than acting experience.
1-day shoot.

"The Adventures of Sam Rocket" is also seeking the use of a Digital Video Camera--or a Camera Operator who owns or has access to a Digital Video Camera.

NEPA Organizing Center Sponsoring “Media and Social Change”

Art Show and Film Festival Event
Saturday June 7th

The NEPA Organizing Center and the Media Mobilizing Project of NEPA will sponsor “Media and Social Change” on Saturday, June 7th, beginning at 1 p.m. The event will be held at the newly opened center, located at 198 S. Main St in Wilkes-Barre.

The daylong multimedia event will feature the work of Philadelphia based artist Patrick Grugan (www.gruganarts.net) and a series of documentary films. The feature presentation will be a 6 p.m. viewing of “Broke in Boom Times”, a Skylight Pictures (www.skylightpictures.com) production that provides a glimpse into the development of a national movement dedicated to ending poverty in the United States. A discussion and open house will follow the presentation.

The Northeastern PA Organizing Center provides the opportunity and space for residents, organizations, and local leaders to build a unified network dedicated to:
* educating each other about the condition of our communities and the lives of our people
* developing an expanding base of community leadership
* building an organization that addresses the needs of our residents, friends and families.
* working in support with other networks across Pennsylvania and the United States

The Media Mobilizing Project (MMP) exists to unleash the powerful combination of communications, media making and organizing in order to clarify issues in our community, document lived human realities, and act as a tool to inspire and unite those who have a vested interested in change.

For more information please visit www.nepaorganizingcenter.org.

May 20, 2008

Wanted: Editor

Film Editor needed for local feature length film "Machines in Love". The film has already been filmed, but needs an editor. The position of assistant editor has already been filled. This is an unpaid position. The film is an adaption of a play by science fiction/science fact author, Mark Wolverton, from the Philadlephia Area. Mr. Wolverton is a professional writer who is quite well known in the literary science fiction circles.

If interested in jumping on board with this project, please contact Paul Winarski at peacham@excite.com or call 570-793-1604. Projected completion of the project would be Fall 2008 in time to screen at Chiller Film Festival & the upcoming Philcon festival of which Mr. Wolverton is on the board.
 
 
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