Monday, May 10, 2004
The end for this blog
I've just moved my website (yay!), and when I did, I got myself a new forum. That forum is a lot more flexible than the old one, and I decided to post new there instead of on this blog.
If you register on the forum, it's easy to see the new posts across all the different subforums, so it's easier to keep up with the news. And it's easier for me, since there's just one place to keep up with and moderate. And I also get to have other moderators.
Anyway, here's the forum:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/wboard/
And (when you've registered and logged in) see the link top right, entitled New Posts. Click on that.
If you register on the forum, it's easy to see the new posts across all the different subforums, so it's easier to keep up with the news. And it's easier for me, since there's just one place to keep up with and moderate. And I also get to have other moderators.
Anyway, here's the forum:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/wboard/
And (when you've registered and logged in) see the link top right, entitled New Posts. Click on that.
Friday, May 07, 2004
Casting call - Western North Carolina
By FROM STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS CITIZENS-TIMES ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
May 1, 2004 10:59 p.m.
WANT TO BE IN THE MOVIES?
Movie-makers are headed back to the mountains of Western North Carolina in search of stars for the silver screen.
There will be an open casting call from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Casting representatives are interested in American Indian men, women and children, especially American Indian men ages 18 to 40 and American Indian women 16 to 22 years old. They're also looking for American Indian dancers and drummers.
Filming starts in July, and the movie will be shot in the Williamsburg, Va., area. If you go, bring a recent photo of yourself.
(thanks Carol for sending it in)
May 1, 2004 10:59 p.m.
WANT TO BE IN THE MOVIES?
Movie-makers are headed back to the mountains of Western North Carolina in search of stars for the silver screen.
There will be an open casting call from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 11 at Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Casting representatives are interested in American Indian men, women and children, especially American Indian men ages 18 to 40 and American Indian women 16 to 22 years old. They're also looking for American Indian dancers and drummers.
Filming starts in July, and the movie will be shot in the Williamsburg, Va., area. If you go, bring a recent photo of yourself.
(thanks Carol for sending it in)
Thursday, April 29, 2004
NYC NATIVE OPEN CALL SATURDAY May 1 - Rene Haynes
FEATURE FILM
OPEN CASTING CALL
SEEKING NATIVE AMERICAN PERFORMERS
Rene Haynes, Casting Director for such films as “Skins,” “Dreamkeeper” and “Coyote Waits” is conducting an open call on Saturday, May 1st for a young Native woman (age 16-22) to portray one of the LEAD ROLES in the upcoming motion picture “The New World.” Also seeking Native men for acting roles and “core extras” roles. The film shoots this summer in Virginia. All interested Native women age 16-22 and Native men age 18-40 are encouraged to apply. MUST BE IN GREAT PHYSICAL CONDITION AND HAVE ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE. Seeking actors, models, dancers and all performers. Acting experience a plus, but not necessary.
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST
10AM – 6PM
451 GREENWICH ST – 7TH FLR
CONFERENCE ROOM
NY, NY 10013
(corner of Greenwich & Desbrosses)
For further info call (818) 842-0187.
OPEN CASTING CALL
SEEKING NATIVE AMERICAN PERFORMERS
Rene Haynes, Casting Director for such films as “Skins,” “Dreamkeeper” and “Coyote Waits” is conducting an open call on Saturday, May 1st for a young Native woman (age 16-22) to portray one of the LEAD ROLES in the upcoming motion picture “The New World.” Also seeking Native men for acting roles and “core extras” roles. The film shoots this summer in Virginia. All interested Native women age 16-22 and Native men age 18-40 are encouraged to apply. MUST BE IN GREAT PHYSICAL CONDITION AND HAVE ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE. Seeking actors, models, dancers and all performers. Acting experience a plus, but not necessary.
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST
10AM – 6PM
451 GREENWICH ST – 7TH FLR
CONFERENCE ROOM
NY, NY 10013
(corner of Greenwich & Desbrosses)
For further info call (818) 842-0187.
Saturday, April 10, 2004
Indian Summer 2004 in New York City
Indian Summer 2004 in New York City
The American Indian Community House proudly announces Indian Summer 2004 Enclosed is the Schedule of events is the schedule of events. The performing Arts festival will take place April 30 through May 22 and will feature music and theatre.
All performances in the series will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm in The Circle, 404 Lafayette street, 8th floor.
Information and Reservations 212-598-0100
INDIAN SUMMER 2004 OPENS AT THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY
HOUSE WITH
œRed Mother by Muriel Miguel
April 30 & May 1 @ 8 pm
Red Mother is a work-in-progress; an exploration loosely based on the œideaof Brecht™s Mother Courage. Told through the eyes of a Native woman, the story follows Red Mother across North America as she witnesses the rape of the continent. Red Mother is about all the women who are faced with the greatest challenges; the women who are not credited and are often maligned for their convictions but who are active in their own survival and the survival of their children. It charts this struggle for survival of the woman and of the race, and maps the persistence of generational memory.
Ulali in Concert
May 7 &8 @ 8 pm
Ulali features PuraFé (Tuscarora), Soni (Mayan, Apache, Yaqui), and Jennifer (Tuscarora.) Founded fifteen years ago, Ulali is the first Native women's group to create their own sound from their strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles. They have created a new genre of Native Music and inspired the creation of other Native women's groups. Known for their unusual harmonies and wide vocal and musical range, Ulali'ssound encompasses an array of indigenous music including Southeast choral singing (pre-blues and gospel) and pre-Columbian (before the borders) music.
The American Indian Community House proudly announces Indian Summer 2004 Enclosed is the Schedule of events is the schedule of events. The performing Arts festival will take place April 30 through May 22 and will feature music and theatre.
All performances in the series will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm in The Circle, 404 Lafayette street, 8th floor.
Information and Reservations 212-598-0100
INDIAN SUMMER 2004 OPENS AT THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY
HOUSE WITH
œRed Mother by Muriel Miguel
April 30 & May 1 @ 8 pm
Red Mother is a work-in-progress; an exploration loosely based on the œideaof Brecht™s Mother Courage. Told through the eyes of a Native woman, the story follows Red Mother across North America as she witnesses the rape of the continent. Red Mother is about all the women who are faced with the greatest challenges; the women who are not credited and are often maligned for their convictions but who are active in their own survival and the survival of their children. It charts this struggle for survival of the woman and of the race, and maps the persistence of generational memory.
Ulali in Concert
May 7 &8 @ 8 pm
Ulali features PuraFé (Tuscarora), Soni (Mayan, Apache, Yaqui), and Jennifer (Tuscarora.) Founded fifteen years ago, Ulali is the first Native women's group to create their own sound from their strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles. They have created a new genre of Native Music and inspired the creation of other Native women's groups. Known for their unusual harmonies and wide vocal and musical range, Ulali'ssound encompasses an array of indigenous music including Southeast choral singing (pre-blues and gospel) and pre-Columbian (before the borders) music.
Dancing on the Moon to screen April 25 in Kansas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2004
AWARD-WINNING NATIVE AMERICAN FILM "DANCING ON THE MOON"
TO SCREEN AT NY INTL. INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO FEST ON APRIL 25
Wichita, KS -- Rodrick Pocowatchit, an award-winning filmmaker from Kansas, will screen his first feature-length film Dancing on the Moon at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, April 25th at the Village East Cinemas, 181 2nd Avenue (at 12th Street) in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Tickets are $10, available at www.ticketweb.com or at the theater. Advance sales are encouraged.
The film is currently on a successful tour of film festivals, including screenings in such high-profile cities as Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Minneapolis/St. Paul, as well as in such states as Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona and internationally in Montreal, Canada. Pocowatchit and Dancing on the Moon are featured in the current issue of Indie Slate magazine, available nationwide.
Pocowatchit, a member of the Pawnee, Shawnee and Comanche tribes, originally developed Dancing on the Moon with the assistance of the Sundance Institute, through its Native Initiative program and screenwriting labs. Featuring a cast of local Kansas actors, Dancing on the Moon is the compelling story of Dean, Joey and Mark, three Native American friends who get stranded on the road to a powwow. The events that ensue result in life-changing events for each of them: Grappling with grief, Dean struggles to reconnect with the traditional dances he once loved. The quintessential screw-up with a big heart, Joey must learn to rely on his own strengths. And always the hothead, Mark must confront his own identity. Along the way, they meet up with a wayward party girl, encounter small-minded store owners and get into a singing contest. But only when tragedy strikes does Dean seek solace where he truly feels at home: The powwow world.
"Dancing on the Moon celebrates the human spirit," Pocowatchit said. "It shows Native people living in the modern world just like everyone else, who somehow find the power to believe in themselves and take chances. I am deeply excited to screen our film in New York City."
At the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco last November, Pocowatchit received the festival’s Horizon Award, a special jury prize recognizing up-and-coming talent. He also was a nominee for Best Supporting Actor. Dancing on the Moon also was nominated for three American Indian L.A. Film and TV Awards, including Best Motion Picture, in company with such films as Whale Rider and Ron Howard’s The Missing. Cast member Guy Ray Pocowatchit (Rod’s brother) was named Best Actor in A Film at the awards, announced at a press conference last month in Hollywood.
NYIIFVF runs April 22-May 2 and offers a diverse range of shorts, features, documentaries and animations from all around the world. In addition to the screenings, the festival hosts special events including industry panels and after-parties for participating artists, delegates, members of the press and the viewing public.
NYIIFVF attracts many global entries, including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the U.K. The scope of the festival ranges from high profile to novice, featuring an array of films and individuals driven by independent movie-making. Past festivals have included the work of Andy Garcia, Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Walken, Guy Pearce, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Willem Defoe and Executive Producer Vin Diesel. Ticket information for festival screenings and a full schedule are available at www.nyfilmvideo.com.
More information on Dancing on the Moon and a trailer can be viewed at www.Harmyfilms.com. Press kits and review copies are available. Please e-mail Rod@Harmyfilms.com. High-resolution images suitable for print are available at www.Harmyfilms.com/pics.
# # #
Harmy Films contact:
Rodrick Pocowatchit, director/writer/producer
Phone: (316) 304-8735
E-mail: R o d @ H a r m y f i l m s . c o m
Web site: www.harmyfilms.com
New York International Independent Film & Video Festival contact:
Jack Campbell, PR Director
Office: 212-777-7100 x15
E-mail: J a c k @ i t n d i s t r i b u t i o n . c o m
Web site: www.nyfilmvideo.com
April 10, 2004
AWARD-WINNING NATIVE AMERICAN FILM "DANCING ON THE MOON"
TO SCREEN AT NY INTL. INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO FEST ON APRIL 25
Wichita, KS -- Rodrick Pocowatchit, an award-winning filmmaker from Kansas, will screen his first feature-length film Dancing on the Moon at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, April 25th at the Village East Cinemas, 181 2nd Avenue (at 12th Street) in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Tickets are $10, available at www.ticketweb.com or at the theater. Advance sales are encouraged.
The film is currently on a successful tour of film festivals, including screenings in such high-profile cities as Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Minneapolis/St. Paul, as well as in such states as Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, Arizona and internationally in Montreal, Canada. Pocowatchit and Dancing on the Moon are featured in the current issue of Indie Slate magazine, available nationwide.
Pocowatchit, a member of the Pawnee, Shawnee and Comanche tribes, originally developed Dancing on the Moon with the assistance of the Sundance Institute, through its Native Initiative program and screenwriting labs. Featuring a cast of local Kansas actors, Dancing on the Moon is the compelling story of Dean, Joey and Mark, three Native American friends who get stranded on the road to a powwow. The events that ensue result in life-changing events for each of them: Grappling with grief, Dean struggles to reconnect with the traditional dances he once loved. The quintessential screw-up with a big heart, Joey must learn to rely on his own strengths. And always the hothead, Mark must confront his own identity. Along the way, they meet up with a wayward party girl, encounter small-minded store owners and get into a singing contest. But only when tragedy strikes does Dean seek solace where he truly feels at home: The powwow world.
"Dancing on the Moon celebrates the human spirit," Pocowatchit said. "It shows Native people living in the modern world just like everyone else, who somehow find the power to believe in themselves and take chances. I am deeply excited to screen our film in New York City."
At the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco last November, Pocowatchit received the festival’s Horizon Award, a special jury prize recognizing up-and-coming talent. He also was a nominee for Best Supporting Actor. Dancing on the Moon also was nominated for three American Indian L.A. Film and TV Awards, including Best Motion Picture, in company with such films as Whale Rider and Ron Howard’s The Missing. Cast member Guy Ray Pocowatchit (Rod’s brother) was named Best Actor in A Film at the awards, announced at a press conference last month in Hollywood.
NYIIFVF runs April 22-May 2 and offers a diverse range of shorts, features, documentaries and animations from all around the world. In addition to the screenings, the festival hosts special events including industry panels and after-parties for participating artists, delegates, members of the press and the viewing public.
NYIIFVF attracts many global entries, including: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Italy, Mexico, Spain and the U.K. The scope of the festival ranges from high profile to novice, featuring an array of films and individuals driven by independent movie-making. Past festivals have included the work of Andy Garcia, Calista Flockhart, Cameron Diaz, Christopher Walken, Guy Pearce, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Willem Defoe and Executive Producer Vin Diesel. Ticket information for festival screenings and a full schedule are available at www.nyfilmvideo.com.
More information on Dancing on the Moon and a trailer can be viewed at www.Harmyfilms.com. Press kits and review copies are available. Please e-mail Rod@Harmyfilms.com. High-resolution images suitable for print are available at www.Harmyfilms.com/pics.
# # #
Harmy Films contact:
Rodrick Pocowatchit, director/writer/producer
Phone: (316) 304-8735
E-mail: R o d @ H a r m y f i l m s . c o m
Web site: www.harmyfilms.com
New York International Independent Film & Video Festival contact:
Jack Campbell, PR Director
Office: 212-777-7100 x15
E-mail: J a c k @ i t n d i s t r i b u t i o n . c o m
Web site: www.nyfilmvideo.com
Thursday, March 04, 2004
'Nate And The Colonel' Nominated For Best Picture By L.A.'s NAFC
This is reprinted from Bobbie's Native Unity blog
The Paul Winters production of“Nate And The Colonel” has been nominated for the best film of the year by the Los Angeles Native American Film Committee The film produced by Canyon Press and Ace Entertainment premiered February 26th in Santa Monica at the Lemmele Theatre.
The setting is 1865 and the Civil War is over. Former slave, Nate Washington and his boyhood friend, Confederate Colonel Ben Loftin head West to escape a Southern homeland torn by war and strife. On the Western Plains they encounter a band of Chippewa Indians who will forever change their lives. Along their the Westward route they must deal with a renegade band of Union Cavalry with a score to settle.
The film was written and directed by Winters. Carlos Milano is the producer. Nico Ross is Nate; Winters is Colonel Loftin; and Milano is Major J.T. Haskell. Also in the cast are Mark S. Brien, Hunting Thunder; Al Harrington, Standing Elk; Lee Whitestar, Offers The Pipe; Victoria Regina, Birdfeather, David Midthunder as Kills The Enemy; and Kansas Caradine, Rain Basket.
Many of the cast were featured in Winters first film “Red Blood”(a.k.a. The Homecoming of Jimmy Whitecloud) which is now on video and available at Hollywood Video Stores.
The group will hold a press conference this coming Friday, March 5th. 2 p.m. at the Burbank Holiday Inn.
The Paul Winters production of“Nate And The Colonel” has been nominated for the best film of the year by the Los Angeles Native American Film Committee The film produced by Canyon Press and Ace Entertainment premiered February 26th in Santa Monica at the Lemmele Theatre.
The setting is 1865 and the Civil War is over. Former slave, Nate Washington and his boyhood friend, Confederate Colonel Ben Loftin head West to escape a Southern homeland torn by war and strife. On the Western Plains they encounter a band of Chippewa Indians who will forever change their lives. Along their the Westward route they must deal with a renegade band of Union Cavalry with a score to settle.
The film was written and directed by Winters. Carlos Milano is the producer. Nico Ross is Nate; Winters is Colonel Loftin; and Milano is Major J.T. Haskell. Also in the cast are Mark S. Brien, Hunting Thunder; Al Harrington, Standing Elk; Lee Whitestar, Offers The Pipe; Victoria Regina, Birdfeather, David Midthunder as Kills The Enemy; and Kansas Caradine, Rain Basket.
Many of the cast were featured in Winters first film “Red Blood”(a.k.a. The Homecoming of Jimmy Whitecloud) which is now on video and available at Hollywood Video Stores.
The group will hold a press conference this coming Friday, March 5th. 2 p.m. at the Burbank Holiday Inn.
Newsletter issue 8
I had to make some changes to this one after I sent it, so here it is again:
Hi everybody,
I didn't have much time to prepare this issue, so my apologies if I
included stuff that wasn't supposed to be included. I didn't
anticipate getting time to put out the newsletter at all this time. My
schedule opened up just momentarily.
I'll try and get caught up a little during the weekend - adding actors
etc.
-----------
The Missing is out on video now, and Dreamkeeper will be out March 16.
Links on my front page for Amazon, if you can't get these locally:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/
----------
AIA awards news
Roscoe says:
NATIVE AMERICA CALLLING RADIO
Thursday March 4, 2004. 10am -11am.
Director Paul Winters has been added to talk about his Best Picture
Nominee Nate and the Colonel.
You can go to http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/ and listen online
or choose a radio station in your area. Check for times because we
are on the West Coast and New Mexico is one hour ahead. (11am " 12pm).
I will record the press conference for NAC. Remember, NAC reaches
Alaska and the U.S. Great publicity for Indie films
Annie: NAC is mentioning the awards specifically:
http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/nac_main.php
The votes are coming in, and Roscoe's keeping a running tally. He's
received more than 500 votes so far.
http://aiawards1.blogspot.com/
http://aiawards2.blogspot.com/
----------
Native American Film Festival in Palm Springs
By Judy Bell:
The NAFF at the Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs, CA is about ten times
bigger than last year and is shaping up to be one of the major Native
film fests in the country. I just learned that Adam Beach will also be
here for the March 11th opening night reception and screening of Thief
of Time. Rick Schroeder's Black Cloud is premiering and he and Eddie
Spears are attending. Representatives of the Film & Video division of
the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Inst, tribal
and civic leaders, and many others will be in attendance.
----------
News from Brian Frejo
Hello,
Just touching base to see how things are in your area and schools. I
am currently booking for Graduation keynotes, Proms and C4G Youth
Trainings across Indian country. If you are looking for these
particular services please contact me as early as possible because
these dates are booking quickly. Thank you for your continued support
and working relationship in the past. Hope all is well and looking
forward to hearing from you. God bless and Aho, Brian Frejo
405.557.2578 or bfrejowst at yahoo dot com.
Brian Frejo is a National Motivational Speaker, Actor, DJ and Cultural
Activist. He is a member of the Pawnee and Seminole Nations of
Oklahoma and travels nationally conducting Workshops and Leadership
Training encouraging youth to overcome all obstacles, be responsible,
live a positive healthy lifestyle and reach their full Potential.
Brian has appeared in TNT's Geronimo, Last of the Mohicans, America's
Most Wanted as an actor and was featured in MTV's HIPHOP documentary
"The Dirty States of America" (January'04)about the hiphop movement in
the South and Midwest states. Has just finished a role in the
Independent film, "The Contest" and has also just landed a role in a
film called, "Two Brothers" and the upcoming Documentary, "Sand Creek
Massacre" being filmed this year. He also performs as a National DJ at
concerts, clubs and conferences across Native America and Alaska and
is a DJ for two groups, the native HIPHOP group, CultureShockCamp and
the dj trio "The Individualz". He has also had the opportunity to
perform with American Indian Dance Theatre in New York. Brian has seen
the Talent and Potential Native youth has to offer and has made it a
goal to encourage them to reveal their gifts and blessings. He has a
message for them in '04
-----------
A good discussion about Flash
As many of you know, I simply refuse to link to sites with only flash
content. Even if there's some text I'll refuse to link to it, if the
plain text doesn't include the most important information - such as
contact info and screening times for movies for instance.
I've come to that rule because I've felt that not everybody is willing
or able to play flash movies, and will simply skip flash only
websites.
I've found confirmation that it's a widely held opinion. Here's a
discussion I found where they're talking about trends as related to
flash and search engines. This is fairly technical, so skip this
unless you're willing to read technical babble.
Google discussion
Hi everybody,
I didn't have much time to prepare this issue, so my apologies if I
included stuff that wasn't supposed to be included. I didn't
anticipate getting time to put out the newsletter at all this time. My
schedule opened up just momentarily.
I'll try and get caught up a little during the weekend - adding actors
etc.
-----------
The Missing is out on video now, and Dreamkeeper will be out March 16.
Links on my front page for Amazon, if you can't get these locally:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/
----------
AIA awards news
Roscoe says:
NATIVE AMERICA CALLLING RADIO
Thursday March 4, 2004. 10am -11am.
Director Paul Winters has been added to talk about his Best Picture
Nominee Nate and the Colonel.
You can go to http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/ and listen online
or choose a radio station in your area. Check for times because we
are on the West Coast and New Mexico is one hour ahead. (11am " 12pm).
I will record the press conference for NAC. Remember, NAC reaches
Alaska and the U.S. Great publicity for Indie films
Annie: NAC is mentioning the awards specifically:
http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/nac_main.php
The votes are coming in, and Roscoe's keeping a running tally. He's
received more than 500 votes so far.
http://aiawards1.blogspot.com/
http://aiawards2.blogspot.com/
----------
Native American Film Festival in Palm Springs
By Judy Bell:
The NAFF at the Camelot Theatre in Palm Springs, CA is about ten times
bigger than last year and is shaping up to be one of the major Native
film fests in the country. I just learned that Adam Beach will also be
here for the March 11th opening night reception and screening of Thief
of Time. Rick Schroeder's Black Cloud is premiering and he and Eddie
Spears are attending. Representatives of the Film & Video division of
the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Inst, tribal
and civic leaders, and many others will be in attendance.
----------
News from Brian Frejo
Hello,
Just touching base to see how things are in your area and schools. I
am currently booking for Graduation keynotes, Proms and C4G Youth
Trainings across Indian country. If you are looking for these
particular services please contact me as early as possible because
these dates are booking quickly. Thank you for your continued support
and working relationship in the past. Hope all is well and looking
forward to hearing from you. God bless and Aho, Brian Frejo
405.557.2578 or bfrejowst at yahoo dot com.
Brian Frejo is a National Motivational Speaker, Actor, DJ and Cultural
Activist. He is a member of the Pawnee and Seminole Nations of
Oklahoma and travels nationally conducting Workshops and Leadership
Training encouraging youth to overcome all obstacles, be responsible,
live a positive healthy lifestyle and reach their full Potential.
Brian has appeared in TNT's Geronimo, Last of the Mohicans, America's
Most Wanted as an actor and was featured in MTV's HIPHOP documentary
"The Dirty States of America" (January'04)about the hiphop movement in
the South and Midwest states. Has just finished a role in the
Independent film, "The Contest" and has also just landed a role in a
film called, "Two Brothers" and the upcoming Documentary, "Sand Creek
Massacre" being filmed this year. He also performs as a National DJ at
concerts, clubs and conferences across Native America and Alaska and
is a DJ for two groups, the native HIPHOP group, CultureShockCamp and
the dj trio "The Individualz". He has also had the opportunity to
perform with American Indian Dance Theatre in New York. Brian has seen
the Talent and Potential Native youth has to offer and has made it a
goal to encourage them to reveal their gifts and blessings. He has a
message for them in '04
-----------
A good discussion about Flash
As many of you know, I simply refuse to link to sites with only flash
content. Even if there's some text I'll refuse to link to it, if the
plain text doesn't include the most important information - such as
contact info and screening times for movies for instance.
I've come to that rule because I've felt that not everybody is willing
or able to play flash movies, and will simply skip flash only
websites.
I've found confirmation that it's a widely held opinion. Here's a
discussion I found where they're talking about trends as related to
flash and search engines. This is fairly technical, so skip this
unless you're willing to read technical babble.
Google discussion
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Speaking roles Ottawa - casting call
Project H2O- Breakdown No. 2- English
Union Union
Episode NIGHT ONE & TWO
Area of Media Mini-Series
Network CBC
Production Company Whizbang Films
Executive Producer Paul Gross
Co-Exec Producer Frank Siracusa
Director Charles Biname
Casting Director Deirdre Bowen
Casting Assistant Christopher Richards
Audition Location(s) TBA
Shooting Location(s) In and around Ottawa
Script Availability TBA
Production Office TBA
Contact Info: Claudia Jurt T: 613.565.2107 E: ottawacasting@rogers.com 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Submission Instructions: Please send photos and resumes asap to above address.
(Principal) Roger White-Fire Gender: Male Age: 35 - 60
Native American. The distinguished leader of the Assembly of First Nations. smart and tough and a great negotiator. 3 scenes/ 18 lines.
(Small Principal) Warrior #1 Gender: male Age: 25 - 35
Cree warrior. In a garage in a wrecking yard in Northern Quebec, this young warrior addresses a gathering of irate warriors who are tired of being councilled to not fight back. 2 scenes. 6 lines.
Union Union
Episode NIGHT ONE & TWO
Area of Media Mini-Series
Network CBC
Production Company Whizbang Films
Executive Producer Paul Gross
Co-Exec Producer Frank Siracusa
Director Charles Biname
Casting Director Deirdre Bowen
Casting Assistant Christopher Richards
Audition Location(s) TBA
Shooting Location(s) In and around Ottawa
Script Availability TBA
Production Office TBA
Contact Info: Claudia Jurt T: 613.565.2107 E: ottawacasting@rogers.com 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Submission Instructions: Please send photos and resumes asap to above address.
(Principal) Roger White-Fire Gender: Male Age: 35 - 60
Native American. The distinguished leader of the Assembly of First Nations. smart and tough and a great negotiator. 3 scenes/ 18 lines.
(Small Principal) Warrior #1 Gender: male Age: 25 - 35
Cree warrior. In a garage in a wrecking yard in Northern Quebec, this young warrior addresses a gathering of irate warriors who are tired of being councilled to not fight back. 2 scenes. 6 lines.
Ottawa casting call
EXTRAS NEEDED FOR MINI-SERIES
Area of Media:Mini-Series
Production Name:H20 (aka The Last Prime Minister)
Director:Charles Biname
Production Company:Whizbang Films
Contact Name:Claudia Jurt (Associate Casting Director)
Shoot Dates:March 25 – May 17, 2004
Shooting Location:Various locations in Ottawa
Characters Needed:1200 Background Performers (All ages)
• Mounties, RCMP Officers, Civilians, Lab Technicians, Soldiers, Reporters, Waiters, Legionaires, Press Scrum, Parliamentary Aides, Business Executives, Hague attendees, US Military, Fidel Castro, Young Warriors, Police, Drivers, Quebec Surete, Security Personnel, Muslim Men, Arab Men, Police, Young kids, Nunavut Elders, Funeral Patrons, etc.
Payment: Non-Union Performers ($8.50/hr.) Union Performers (ACTRA Scale)
Storyline:When the Prime Minister drowns, Canada is thrown into a national crisis. His enigmatic son, Tom McLaughlin (cast: Paul Gross) promises to bring much needed leadership to the country. All the while lurking behind this chaos, a conspiracy of international proportions threatens the existence of Canada itself.
Drop off Resumes (include measurements & availability) & Photos ASAP to:
A.C.T. (Acting for Cinema & Television)
RE: H20 Extras
2 Daly Avenue/ Front Desk
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6E2
Email:ottawacasting@rogers.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: Experience is not required, but if you do have related
experience/training, please include it on your resume.
Deadline For Submissions: IMMEDIATELY or ASAP !!!
*** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ***
For more information, please go towww.ACTottawa.com (Audition Listings)
Area of Media:Mini-Series
Production Name:H20 (aka The Last Prime Minister)
Director:Charles Biname
Production Company:Whizbang Films
Contact Name:Claudia Jurt (Associate Casting Director)
Shoot Dates:March 25 – May 17, 2004
Shooting Location:Various locations in Ottawa
Characters Needed:1200 Background Performers (All ages)
• Mounties, RCMP Officers, Civilians, Lab Technicians, Soldiers, Reporters, Waiters, Legionaires, Press Scrum, Parliamentary Aides, Business Executives, Hague attendees, US Military, Fidel Castro, Young Warriors, Police, Drivers, Quebec Surete, Security Personnel, Muslim Men, Arab Men, Police, Young kids, Nunavut Elders, Funeral Patrons, etc.
Payment: Non-Union Performers ($8.50/hr.) Union Performers (ACTRA Scale)
Storyline:When the Prime Minister drowns, Canada is thrown into a national crisis. His enigmatic son, Tom McLaughlin (cast: Paul Gross) promises to bring much needed leadership to the country. All the while lurking behind this chaos, a conspiracy of international proportions threatens the existence of Canada itself.
Drop off Resumes (include measurements & availability) & Photos ASAP to:
A.C.T. (Acting for Cinema & Television)
RE: H20 Extras
2 Daly Avenue/ Front Desk
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 6E2
Email:ottawacasting@rogers.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: Experience is not required, but if you do have related
experience/training, please include it on your resume.
Deadline For Submissions: IMMEDIATELY or ASAP !!!
*** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ***
For more information, please go towww.ACTottawa.com (Audition Listings)
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Events
American Indian LA Film and TV Awards
What:
Press Conference
When:
Friday, March 5, 2004.
Where:
Holiday Inn - Ballroom
Burbank, California
Why:
Announcement of Award Winners
Timeline:
2:00pm - Reception
3:00pm - Press Conference
The first annual "American Indian LA Film and TV Awards" is to honor those actors and actresses who've found work in Independent Films and on Network Television. 2003 has been a great year for Indigenous performers and we want to acknowledge them where they otherwise would not be in mainstream Hollywood.
Diversity has been a huge issue for Native performers in the Entertainment Industry. We would like to celebrate the support from the Major Film Studios, Cable and Network Television through their diversity initiatives.
Independent Films will receive our most critical support. Many of these nominated films are not seen on Indian Reservations across the United States. The American Indian audience enjoys Film just like anybody else and they deserve to see these little known Independent films.
These nominations were chosen more on a mainstream level similar to the Golden Globe Awards (Foreign Press Association). Actress Sheila Tousey has the most individual nominations (5). The ABC Mini-Series "Dreamkeeper" has the most nominations for TV (11). "On The Corner" and "Whale Rider" tie in nominations for a Motion Picture (4). "The Missing" follows close behind with (3). A special honorary award will go to Crystal Lightning who portrayed Iraq War Hero Lori Piestewa in the NBC movie "Saving Jessica Lynch." Crystal is also nominated in the supporting actress category for TV.
*Producer/Journalist Roscoe Pond*The Southern California Indian Center, Inc.*Nativecelebs.com*The American Indian Cable Network*
http://aiawards1.blogspot.com/
http://aiawards2.blogspot.com/
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The 12th Annual First Americans In The Arts Awards Ceremony,
Saturday March 20, 2004 in Los Angeles, CA
Press Release for FAITA
ABC AND HALLMARK ENTERTAINMENT'S "DREAMKEEPER" TOPS THE LIST OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE AWARDS AT THE FIRST AMERICANS IN THE ARTS 12TH ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
BEVERLY HILLS: The first honorees have been named for the 12th Annual First Americans in the Arts Award Presentation and Dinner. This yearly tribute to the American Indian entertainers will be MC'd by actor and artist Michael Horse on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.
ABC and Hallmark Entertainment will be honored with the Trustee Award for the mini-series "Dreamkeeper." John Fusco, writer of the mini-series," will also be honored with the Humanitarian Award.
FAITA's trustees will honor other special individuals or organizations for their contributions to the Native Performing Arts Community. Among these awardees include renowned author Tony Hillerman, Trustee Award; KTNN Navajo Radio, the Will Sampson Memorial Award; Monty Bass, Technical Award; Henry Kingi Jr, Stunt Award; and Norman Howell, Stunt/Humanitarian Award.
This event will mark the 12th Anniversary for First Americans in the Arts, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Native Americans in the entertainment industry. The Awards are also designed to enlist the support and recognition of the television, film, theater and music industry, and to raise money for a scholarship fund for American Indian students of the Performing Arts.
Other awards in writing, directing and the performance categories will be announced at a later date.
For information about tables or tickets, or to order by phone, please call the First Americans in the Arts Ticket Office at (323) 478-1784.
CONTACT: Adrienna Tataryan
Removed e-mail address
FAITA (310) 270-5388
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GEORGE LEACH, Actor & Musician
FRIDAY Feb 13 2004
Yukon College Gym Frostbite Festival Whitehorse, Yukon
12:30AM
SATURDAY Feb 14 2004
Yukon College Gym Frostbite Festival Whitehorse,Yukon
11:30PM
FRIDAY Feb 27 2004
Horseshoe Tavern, Queen St. West, Toronto
Opening for Robben Ford
9:00 PM
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Removed entry
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Native Earth Performing Arts presents
THE ARTSHOW
Written by ALANIS KING Directed by PAUL THOMPSON
Tribute to Picasso
Daphne Odjig
Set and Costume Design by BONNIE DEVINE
Choreography by ALEJANDRO RONCERIA
Music and Sound Design by JACK NICHOLSEN
Lighting Design by DAVID SWEENEY
Production Manager LIN JOYCE
Stage Manager DEBORAH RATELLE
Starring JANI LAUZON, LORNE CARDINAL, SEAN DIXON,
GLORIA MAY ESHKIBOK and SARAH PODEMSKI
The creative life of renowned Odawa Artist Daphne Odjig comes to life on
stage.
FEB 26 - MAR 14, 2004 * FOR TIX CALL 416 - 366 - 7723
Artword Theatre 75 Portland St (Southeast of King and Bathurst)
Wed - Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm PWYC
www.nativeearth.ca 416-531-1402
What:
Press Conference
When:
Friday, March 5, 2004.
Where:
Holiday Inn - Ballroom
Burbank, California
Why:
Announcement of Award Winners
Timeline:
2:00pm - Reception
3:00pm - Press Conference
The first annual "American Indian LA Film and TV Awards" is to honor those actors and actresses who've found work in Independent Films and on Network Television. 2003 has been a great year for Indigenous performers and we want to acknowledge them where they otherwise would not be in mainstream Hollywood.
Diversity has been a huge issue for Native performers in the Entertainment Industry. We would like to celebrate the support from the Major Film Studios, Cable and Network Television through their diversity initiatives.
Independent Films will receive our most critical support. Many of these nominated films are not seen on Indian Reservations across the United States. The American Indian audience enjoys Film just like anybody else and they deserve to see these little known Independent films.
These nominations were chosen more on a mainstream level similar to the Golden Globe Awards (Foreign Press Association). Actress Sheila Tousey has the most individual nominations (5). The ABC Mini-Series "Dreamkeeper" has the most nominations for TV (11). "On The Corner" and "Whale Rider" tie in nominations for a Motion Picture (4). "The Missing" follows close behind with (3). A special honorary award will go to Crystal Lightning who portrayed Iraq War Hero Lori Piestewa in the NBC movie "Saving Jessica Lynch." Crystal is also nominated in the supporting actress category for TV.
*Producer/Journalist Roscoe Pond*The Southern California Indian Center, Inc.*Nativecelebs.com*The American Indian Cable Network*
http://aiawards1.blogspot.com/
http://aiawards2.blogspot.com/
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The 12th Annual First Americans In The Arts Awards Ceremony,
Saturday March 20, 2004 in Los Angeles, CA
Press Release for FAITA
ABC AND HALLMARK ENTERTAINMENT'S "DREAMKEEPER" TOPS THE LIST OF SPECIAL TRUSTEE AWARDS AT THE FIRST AMERICANS IN THE ARTS 12TH ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION
BEVERLY HILLS: The first honorees have been named for the 12th Annual First Americans in the Arts Award Presentation and Dinner. This yearly tribute to the American Indian entertainers will be MC'd by actor and artist Michael Horse on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel.
ABC and Hallmark Entertainment will be honored with the Trustee Award for the mini-series "Dreamkeeper." John Fusco, writer of the mini-series," will also be honored with the Humanitarian Award.
FAITA's trustees will honor other special individuals or organizations for their contributions to the Native Performing Arts Community. Among these awardees include renowned author Tony Hillerman, Trustee Award; KTNN Navajo Radio, the Will Sampson Memorial Award; Monty Bass, Technical Award; Henry Kingi Jr, Stunt Award; and Norman Howell, Stunt/Humanitarian Award.
This event will mark the 12th Anniversary for First Americans in the Arts, a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the achievements of Native Americans in the entertainment industry. The Awards are also designed to enlist the support and recognition of the television, film, theater and music industry, and to raise money for a scholarship fund for American Indian students of the Performing Arts.
Other awards in writing, directing and the performance categories will be announced at a later date.
For information about tables or tickets, or to order by phone, please call the First Americans in the Arts Ticket Office at (323) 478-1784.
CONTACT: Adrienna Tataryan
Removed e-mail address
FAITA (310) 270-5388
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GEORGE LEACH, Actor & Musician
FRIDAY Feb 13 2004
Yukon College Gym Frostbite Festival Whitehorse, Yukon
12:30AM
SATURDAY Feb 14 2004
Yukon College Gym Frostbite Festival Whitehorse,Yukon
11:30PM
FRIDAY Feb 27 2004
Horseshoe Tavern, Queen St. West, Toronto
Opening for Robben Ford
9:00 PM
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Removed entry
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Native Earth Performing Arts presents
THE ARTSHOW
Written by ALANIS KING Directed by PAUL THOMPSON
Tribute to Picasso
Daphne Odjig
Set and Costume Design by BONNIE DEVINE
Choreography by ALEJANDRO RONCERIA
Music and Sound Design by JACK NICHOLSEN
Lighting Design by DAVID SWEENEY
Production Manager LIN JOYCE
Stage Manager DEBORAH RATELLE
Starring JANI LAUZON, LORNE CARDINAL, SEAN DIXON,
GLORIA MAY ESHKIBOK and SARAH PODEMSKI
The creative life of renowned Odawa Artist Daphne Odjig comes to life on
stage.
FEB 26 - MAR 14, 2004 * FOR TIX CALL 416 - 366 - 7723
Artword Theatre 75 Portland St (Southeast of King and Bathurst)
Wed - Sat at 8pm, Sun at 2:30pm PWYC
www.nativeearth.ca 416-531-1402
Thursday, January 29, 2004
No newsletter so far
Because of the virus outbreak this week, I haven't sent the newsletter yet. I was going to today, but then I got 85 new virus related mails in a few hours, and abandoned the plan once again. I don't want to send the newsletter while the net is suffering from a lot of added traffic because of a widespread virus outbreak.
So, here's the news that can't wait:
TV calendar links:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/tv.htm
Thursday, January 29, 2004
* 6:10PM - 8PM Stolen Women: Captured Hearts. Michael Greyeyes, Rodney Grant, Saginaw Grant. Lifetime Movie Network
Friday, January 30, 2004
* 7:30AM - 9:30AM Stolen Women: Captured Hearts. Michael Greyeyes, Rodney Grant, Saginaw Grant. Lifetime Movie Network
Saturday, January 31, 2004
* Deep Rising. Wes Studi. TNT 3:30PM. repeat 11PM
So, here's the news that can't wait:
TV calendar links:
http://www.nativecelebs.com/tv.htm
Thursday, January 29, 2004
* 6:10PM - 8PM Stolen Women: Captured Hearts. Michael Greyeyes, Rodney Grant, Saginaw Grant. Lifetime Movie Network
Friday, January 30, 2004
* 7:30AM - 9:30AM Stolen Women: Captured Hearts. Michael Greyeyes, Rodney Grant, Saginaw Grant. Lifetime Movie Network
Saturday, January 31, 2004
* Deep Rising. Wes Studi. TNT 3:30PM. repeat 11PM
Friday, January 23, 2004
Photos at wireimage
The photos from the Edge Of America premiere on Sundance are finally in at Wireimage
You should search for these names:
Chris Eyre
Wes Studi
Delanna Studi
Deanna Allison (the photographer got it wrong, it's actually Misty Upham!)
Then follow links to separate events to see more from that set (including the whole cast).
You should search for these names:
Chris Eyre
Wes Studi
Delanna Studi
Deanna Allison (the photographer got it wrong, it's actually Misty Upham!)
Then follow links to separate events to see more from that set (including the whole cast).
Thursday, January 08, 2004
Dreamkeeper showing on Hallmark
This is the schedule for Norway. I know many countries are on the same schedule, so check it out:
http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/choosecountry.jsp
If you only get Hallmark in the evenings, you'll get to see it in March:
March 20 and 21 at 18.00 (6 PM)
January 10:
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
January 11:
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
February 16:
09:30 CET
16:30 CET
February 17:
09:30 CET
16:30 CET
March 11
07:45 CET
15:00 CET
March 12
07:45 CET
15:00 CET
March 20
11:15 CET
18:00 CET
March 21
11:15 CET
18:00 CET
http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/choosecountry.jsp
If you only get Hallmark in the evenings, you'll get to see it in March:
March 20 and 21 at 18.00 (6 PM)
January 10:
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
January 11:
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
February 16:
09:30 CET
16:30 CET
February 17:
09:30 CET
16:30 CET
March 11
07:45 CET
15:00 CET
March 12
07:45 CET
15:00 CET
March 20
11:15 CET
18:00 CET
March 21
11:15 CET
18:00 CET
Edge of American showing on Hallmark
I jotted down the times it's showing in Norway. I know many countries are on that same schedule, so if you haven't seen it, check it out.
Some only get Hallmark after 6 in the evening. If that's the case for you, the next showing will be:
March 29 at 20.15 (8:15 PM)
January 23
07:45 CET
14:45 CET
February 13
06:00 CET
13:15 CET
February 29
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
March 15
06:00 CET
11:45 CET
March 29
20:15 CET
Some only get Hallmark after 6 in the evening. If that's the case for you, the next showing will be:
March 29 at 20.15 (8:15 PM)
January 23
07:45 CET
14:45 CET
February 13
06:00 CET
13:15 CET
February 29
06:00 CET
12:45 CET
March 15
06:00 CET
11:45 CET
March 29
20:15 CET
News reported by Rean
Comedian Charlie Hill on The Late Show with David Letterman, January, 9, 2004 on CBS @ 11:30pm ET/10:30pm CT!
CBS | Late Show with David Letterman : Show Info
CBS | Late Show with David Letterman : Show Info
Wes Studi:
The Native Voice
Eddie Spears:
Scholastic News: Dreamkeeper
Chris Eyre:
Rapid City Journal: Serving Rapid City South Dakota
