IFP/Phoenix Offers Assistant Director Workshop

Tired of working 18-hour shoot days? Frustrated with watching time being wasted on set, wishing the crew could be more efficient? Do you wish you had more time to be creative on-set so that your films could be BETTER? Then you need to know the ins-and-outs of being a quality Assistant Director. Come and learn from professional AD Kevin R. Phipps, in an afternoon workshop dedicated to help you manage and operate your film sets more professionally, and get a better quality result.

When: Saturday, September 10
Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Registration: $50-Non IFP/PHX members, $35-IFP/PHX Members
Where: IFP Phoenix/PFF Offices
1700 North 7th Avenue
Suite #250 Classroom
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.955.6444

This workshop has been purposely timed to coordinate with the start of the Breakout Film Challenge. IFP Phoenix has taken a lot of effort to line up a whole series of seminars and workshops specifically designed to help you create a better film over the 7-week period of this challenge. The Assistant Directing workshop will give you skills to help start your production with the right preparation mindset.

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IFP/Phoenix Offers Hands-On DSLR Filmmaking Workshop June 25th

When: Saturday, June 25, 2011
Time: 12:00pm-4:30pm
Where: IFP/PHX Classroom
1700 North 7th Avenue #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007

So... you're telling me that a little DSLR camera, one that normally takes photographs, can be used to shoot my next independent film?  YES!

In this 4-hour hands-on workshop, we'll show you the key things you need to know to be able to shoot your next film on a DSLR camera!

We will have 3 cameras on-hand for you to get your hands-on.  Canon 7D, Canon 60D, Canon T2i.  If you have your own DSLR, bring it along and we'll show you the ropes!

Topics that will be covered:
- Overview of the body, operation, and menus
- Camera "rigs", rails, follow focus, matte box, monitors
- Getting proper exposure
- Selecting and configuring custom presets
- Controlling your depth of field
- Reducing rolling shutter effects
- Recording audio for your film
- Shooting some test footage!
- Post production workflow
- Color correction for optimal results

*Tickets: $30 IFP/PHX members (use code IFPPHX - subject to verification); $50 non-members

*Indicates pre-purchase price, add $5 for walk-ins (if available)

Purchase Tickets at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/179644

5-Week "History of Animation" Seminar Begins Monday Night!

UAT is hosting a Seminar Series on the History of Animation with Edison Goncalves hosting. Edison began his career in Brazil doing commercials and other animation work and then moved on to work with Don Bluth and other huge names on myriad projects. Edison has over 20 years of animation experience and is bringing that expertise to share with you!

The seminar series runs every Monday evening from 6:30 to 8:20 pm in room 245, starting Monday November 9th and continuing for 5 weeks.

Please join Edison for this exploration of how today’s animation came to be!

IFP/Phoenix to Host Production Assistant Workshop This Saturday

Here's a great educational opportunity all DV students should attend: The IFP/Phoenix Production Assistants Workshop!

This session will delve into a variety of skills that will help PAs graduate to more skilled positions on the set. Producers from actively hiring projects will be in attendance. This seminar is ideal for anyone with some experience, but who wants more in depth information. Join independent producer/director Joe Gruberman, veteran of four feature films and dozens of shorts and commercials in exploring the ins & outs of movie and commercial production.

August 15, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm

IFP/Phoenix Classroom
1700 N 7th Ave, #250
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-955-6444
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TICKETS: $15 for IFP/PHX members, $20 for non-members

MORE INFO AT: http://ifpphx.org/events/production-assistants-workshop

Educational Opportunity at the Phoenix Film Festival

The Phoenix Film Festival has extended a generous offer to UAT students - free admission to their Educational Outreach Program on Friday, April 3rd.

Friday April 3rd, 9am-2pm Celebrity/Guest Filmmaker Panels

This day is for any film-loving student! Panel discussions will be held with local, national, celebrity and independent filmmakers on topics such as documentary films and narrative films. Also discussed will be the roles of the filmmaker and the experiences of the panelists. Students will get opportunities to ask the experts their own questions as well. We have Virginia Madsen, John Schaech, as well as the filmmakers from "Official Rejection", "Corpse Run", "Shooting Beauty" and "The Map Reader" to name a few (subject to change). After the panel discussions, the students will also watch a Phoenix Film Festival Shorts program made by student filmmakers.

The Phoenix Film Festival Educational Outreach Program is held at the Harkins Scottsdale 101 Theatres. Any UAT student interested in attending should email Paul DeNigris at pdenigri@uat.edu immediately to reserve your seat!