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Mid-Hudson NewsWhat's Going On In Putnam CountySeptember 19, 2005 -- We're finally making a comeback. Very soon you will see more and more resources geared towards the independent filmmakers. Our Message Board is up and running so please take advantage of it. It's a great way to network. A new addition to the site is the Articles & Reviews for Independent Filmmakers page. Like I said, this is just the beginning. If you have a product you want reviewed or a web site link you can suggest , please email me at glen@midhudsonfilm.com. Finally, don't forget to join us on October 1st and 2nd for the 5th Annual Putnam County International Film & Video Festival! June 24, 2004 -- I'm sorry that we have not had a meeting or an update of any kind for such a long time. I have been very busy doing independent movies. I guess I shouldn't complain since I'm out there doing something. I'm looking to hopefully pull the group out of hiatus come Fall when things calm down. Maryann has been incredibly busy as well and Putnam Valley Arts pulls us away in our spare time too. The number of events that they put on has increased. At the very least, we'll see you all at this year's Putnam County Film and Video festival in November! - Glen September 16, 2003 -- Don't miss the October 9th meeting. We will be holding a live casting session for Light & Dark Productions next thriller entitled Fairview Falls. For more information please visit www.lightanddark.net. May 13, 2003 -- Spring time has arrived and so has the revival of the Mid-Hudson Film & Artists Group. With the warm months ahead it's a great time to stop by at future meetings and network. I'm happy to say that we have such a growing diverse group of really talented individuals. We have artists, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, writers - the list goes on and on. With such diversity you might ask what one would have in common with the other. The answer is plenty. We all share a passion for our work as artists. That is is the common bond between us. Film and video is made up of all of these elements. And the great part is that with such diversity you can broaden your perspective of your own work by exchanging and discussing your ideas. Don't let the summer months pass you by. Give us a try. And, don't forget that the deadline for this year's Putnam County Film & Video Festival is July 31, 2003 so get your entries in before it's too late. December 19, 2002 -- The Mid-Hudson Film & Artists Group will be on hiatus for the winter. Our next meeting will be from 8 to 10 PM on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at the VFW. Recently, I have been appointed as web master for Putnam Valley Arts Council site. A winners list for the Putnam County Film and Video Festival will be forthcoming. will begin work on it after the new year. Thank you all for your support and may you have a wonderful holiday and a safe and happy new year! October 25, 2002 -- This years Putnam County Film and Video Festival was a great success and more fun than ever. There were lots of new faces and very talented people. A list of the award winners will be forthcoming. The Mid-Hudson Film and Artists Group celebrated its one year anniversary at the festival by awarding the VFW a plaque for their contribution to the arts. September 30, 2002 -- On October 5th and 6th, the second annual Putnam County Film and Video Festival will take place in Putnam Valley at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center. There has been an excellent number of submissions to the festival this year that you won't want to miss. Please see the Putnam Film Festival section for details. A festival schedule is posted in this section as well. July 12, 2002 -- This past meeting was the first time that we screened clips and trailers from various projects that some of the group members have been working on. We used a video projector courtesy of the Putnam Valley Library System. We encourage people to bring their projects whether it be a script or a video, etc. and share and discuss it with the group. I would like to remind everyone that their is a public forum available here on the site. You are free to post suggestions, comments or even work for hire and help wanted listings. Our goal is to maximize the potential for networking. As always, we hope to see you at the next meeting on August 8. Until then, enjoy the summer! May 3, 2002 -- On Monday, May 13th, group founding members Glen Baisley and Maryann Arrien along with actors and members, Joe Lauria, Gene Mazza and Richard Redmond will be live on Good Morning Hudson Valley on WBNR (1260 AM)/WLNA (1420 AM) from 9 to 9:30 AM. They will be discussing the Mid-Hudson Film and Artist Group as well as their upcoming projects. A very special thanks goes out to Rich for making this possible. His dedication in promoting the group has generated successful attendance at our meetings. April 12, 2002 -- The submission application for the second annual Putnam County Film & Video Festival is available online. Putnam Valley Arts has also launched their own official web site An invitation to participate
in "Crash Site: Hindsight," a memorial installation at the Garrison Art
Center Sculpture Studio, Garrison's Landing, Garrison, NY
from APRIL 8 - MAY 6, 2002. The installation will be ongoing for four weeks at the Garrison Art Center Sculpture Studio, Garrison's Landing, Garrison, New York. If you would like to participate in this installation project, artworks, objects and sculptural elements can be added to the installation beginning Monday April 8, 2002, from 4-6p.m. Additional works/elements can be added Monday April 15, 2002, 4-6p.m, Monday April 22, 2002, 4-6p.m. or by special arrangement.
Alex Uribe at the Garrison Art Center 845-424-3900 - or -
Kathleen Sweeney 845-265-5390 March 14, 2002 -- Alex Kaspar (Valley View Management Corp.) has been gracious enough to reopen historic Cimarron Ranch (in Putnam Valley) to the community. The ranch, once frequented by celebrities such as John Wayne, makes an amazing movie location. Alex hopes to revitalize what was once one of the areas major hot spots. He is also extending an invitation to anyone who would like to pursue equestrian events and to environmentalists. Currently he is offering fertilizer as well. For more information please you can call the ranch at (845) 528-2701. Check out a few pictures on the Light & Dark Productions web site. Finally, the next group meeting will be held again at the VFW Hall on April 11. We hope to see you there! March 9, 2002 -- Garrison Art Center is please
to say let the registration begin ... February 25, 2002 -- As previously mentioned, Richard Redmond has announced a casting call. He will be holding auditions from 8 to 9 PM on March 14th at the VFW Hall as part of our meeting. Please read below for more information. February 19, 2002 -- Light & Dark Productions is still casting for a feature and a short which will be shot this summer. Group member and actor, Richard Redmond has also announced a casting call for a short that he plans to direct. Please read the information below:
CASTING CALL
Digital Video
Independent Film
Non-Union, No Pay
Non-union performers needed for a DV indie comedy/mystery. There is no pay
but food, tape will be provided.
Film will be entered in festivals. Acting experience is a must.
Seeking
Roles:
Detective - Male 40's. A smart meticulous detective, nonchalant attitude.
Ivana - Female 40's, a well known actress. Has passion for Shakespeare,
always speaks with a dramatic intonation.
Share - Female 30's - 40's a rising star. Has had some successful movies.
Marla - Female late 20's - 30's, Blonde, a want to be actress, has done some
roles, somewhat of a dimwit.
Rocky - Male 40's a very successful actor, made it big in action/adventure
films, good looking in a rugged sort of way, from the streets type.
Arnll - Male 40's A huge, action/adventure, movie star. Well built, speaks
with German accent.
Dewey - Male 40's. Average size man, precise in manner and speech.
Julius - Male 40's - 50's. A studio mogul with a Jekyll and Hyde
personality.
Dunkin - Male 30's - 40's. a detective, short, overweight, simple.
Reporters - Male or female.
Valet - Male 20's
MINOR ROLES: NO DIALOGUE.
Guards, Policemen.
Shooting/Rehearsal
Looking to shoot in late spring in Putnam/Westchester County.
Contact/Auditions Details:
Richard Redmond, Dir.
Email picture and resume, or role you wish to audition for to: huskyproductions@hotmail.com
February 15, 2002 -- Please note that there was a problem with the email link from the Mid-Hudson site but it has been fixed. Recently, I have had a few people contact me about offering paid classes for actors, film makers and writers. Mary Crescenzo approached me about a class that instructs actors as to how to prepare for an audition and how to tell if the people casting are legitimate. If we can get enough people interested, perhaps we could hold the class at the VFW. Staton Rabin also contacted me about a screenwriting class she is teaching at the Hudson Valley Writer's Center. The four class course begins on February 21. Additional information can be found on www.writerscenter.org. Finally, Executive Director, Libby Turnock, of the Garrison Center for the Arts contacted me regarding a summer film program offered to adults and children. They are currently looking for guest teachers. Please call (845) 424-3960 for further information. Congratulations to the Sandler brothers! Their short "Corey" (Best of Fest - Narrative Short Student Category at the 2001 Putnam County Film and Video Festival) is going to be shown on the Independent Film Channel within the next couple of weeks. The dates are listed below. We will keep you posted on future dates as well. If you get the opportunity to watch it, please let us know. Thank you. The Sandler Brothers February 11, 2002 -- Well here it is - the highly requested Mid-Hudson Film and Artists Group official web site!! All future information will be shifted over from www.LightandDark.net to this site. We are always open to suggestion so please feel free to contact us or use the message boards. That's what this group and this site is all about - the exchange and discussion of new ideas. Our goal is to keep this as up to date as possible with local and state wide news and events that are of importance to the artists in our area. Again, this can only be achieved with your help. We look forward to hearing from you. -Glen Baisley (Founder of the Mid-Hudson Film and Artists Group) For More Information Contact:
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