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DJ Sugar Shock

Biography

Patricia Collins (AKA DJ Sugar Shock) has burst on the scene for her silky smooth funk and RnB grooves as well as her production skills. Known as Trish…

We are currently looking for freelance camera operators with and without equipment to book for shoots in Los Angeles and Southern California. We typically book out camera operators, directors, grips & production assistants based on equipment provided and experience.

Please submit your resume and reel for consideration.

email: roy@blaremedia.net

Los Angeles Video Production

Here is a link to my concept video for a script that I completed last year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whe6monPdfQ&feature=plcp

Junebug is set in modern-day Southern Cali's tough and gritty Rockabilly Industrial Scene and explores the themes of this subculture, family relationships, and the other side. 

Its the story of Mickey Dunn, the neighborhood bad-ass and the…

I have started on another short script. Sci-fi of course, but this time I am attempting the use of a CG character with live action and virtual sets (lots of green screenin'). Yes. You read that. A CG character. Trying for "as real as possible" for the shoestring budget production. I let y'all know when the script is finished in case anyone wants to join in on the model making and animation.

The on going project "Dreamness" is a bit boggy. I still need to finish the first draft…

 Aaris Schroeder has taken her love of music (particularly Hip-Hop) and created a thriving business. Her job involves meeting new people, networking, getting out into the community and working with the people within it to better ourselves in a positive light!

This week, the California Film Foundation profiles the Sacramento V.I.P.s. The group's

organizer is Karen Olson, known to her freinds simply as K.O.

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I'm writing to let you know about 'Voices for Freedom -- The Hyers Sisters' Dream, Change, and Legacy' -- It's the name of my new film and of the new funding TAX DEDUCTIBLE Fundraising campaign that I have launched for those daring African-American opera divas of the 1880's, and I'm asking your contribution to make it happen. I've got only 78 days to complete this campaign. Please donate ==> …

Here it is folks,

the very 1st video blog from wonderful actor and coach Charlie Holliday. Please enjoy:

http://www.californiafilm.net/video/from-charlie-s-desk-episode-1

Needles to say, film festivals are great experiences and opportunities for filmmakers. Here are some thoughts that I had while I was participating film festivals including Sacramento Film Festival 2012.

1. When your film is shown, you can learn about what was wrong with your film because you can definitely feel the atmosphere of the audience in the theater even though they do not comment anything about your film. It is the moment that you learn most about filmmaking and the…

When I was 5 years old, my family was not rich. And I was ashamed of that. So whenever I talked about my family to my friends, I created a story that I was born with lots of money. The story was so perfect for that age between my friends so all of them believed that my family was wealthy. However, soon the truth was revealed and I got in trouble. Now I remember that it was the first time when I can first see myself as a storyteller in my life.

While studying Mass Communication and…

Recently, I had the privilege to work with some people I respect (Jim Bailey & "Richard" from Access Sacramento)on a new music show (presently unaired). I believe its called "Alive n Kicking Live", regardless its one of several projects by Sacramento's Favorite Music Promoter- Jerry Perry. Can't tell you how honored (and yes excited)to be a part of something he is attached to_fabulous.…

What's cool about the EPIC Camera: 



The EPIC Camera is a hugely evolutionary and perhaps revolutionary step in the digital cinema camera world. RED took the best things about their original camera - put the specs on steroids - and the body on a diet - and kept it at a very reasonable price. For a base price of around $30K without a lens you can be up and shooting (although pretty stripped down). The camera is beautifully small, expandable and elegant. Now to the big…

Submission Deadlines are In (for Sundance)

...and I have to ask: Does anyone want to make a film good enough for the Sundance Film Festival?

The better question is Can We?

I get that a portion of our filmmakers want to make small films for their film community here at home, and I say: super fantastic! We are lucky to have so many people who not only want to, but Are making(short) films right here in my hometown(if not yours). But sometimes I watch our productions…

Hello from Film Antics (Best Comedy for 'Stare Straight Crew' at Sac 48hr International FF)...this is Juan Sotelo, managing partner and screenwriter. 

We are a small independent production company that realizes in order for us to grow, we must have efficient and effective scalable operational processes.  I know, I hate this part of the film-making process too.  But, in order to act like you're big, you have to take advantage…

Very courageous email / post of you Marty.  Not many want to hear that some think they are just "playing" at being a filmmaker.  Yup... Truth hurts.  I suppose that's the case with just about any endeavor, whether it be an artistic one or not.  Some people are really serious about it... Some just play at it hoping to get lucky without really doing any hard work.   That's why we see so many names come and go.  How many filmmakers from SIFF of, say, 10 years ago are still working at it today? …