2010 Best Movie Cities Survey presented by MovieMaker Magazine It’s that time of year again! The time of year where movie magazines allow people to submit their opinions on the top 5 movie making cities in a completely “non-bias” manner. And in that same spirit, we submit to you FILMMAKERS OF TEXAS to vote your heart and your hometown. Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Kyle, Lubbock, Lockhart, Corpus Christi, El Paso, San Marcos, Ft. Worth, Marfa…uhm…Wac... Read Full Story

Production Title: Reincarnation and the Futility of Violence Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Project Type: Short Film Project Format: Super 16mm Production Location: Austin, Texas Shooting Schedule: 1 Night Producer: Shannon Solis Writer: Shannon Solis Director: Shannon Solis Synopsis: A surreal, metaphysical nightmare that unravels through multiple dimensions of space and time. A thought provoking rumination on human nature and never ending cycles. ... Read Full Story

Texas Filmmaker Jessica Schoenbaechler’s Documentary “Hooker” Is Unique Look at Women, Art and Pornography. Film Title: HOOKER Producer, Director, and Cinematographer: JESSICA SCHOENBAECHLER Editor: JENNIFER HORST Starring: WHITNEY LEE, SYDNEY MOON Original music: MOSTLY CHICO Additional photography: MIKA FERRIS Production Assistants: CAIMEE SCHOENBAECHLER, MATTHEW MACCARTHY SHORTFILMTEXAS (SFT): What is the your film “Hooker” about? JESSICA SCHOENBAECHLER (J... Read Full Story

Production Title: As Thick As Thieves Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Project Type: Feature Film Location: Austin, Texas Character Breakdowns: Mo – male, african american, 20’s Steph – female, caucasian, 20’s, attractive Stephs Mom – female, caucasian, 40’s Birthday girl – female, caucasion, 5-8 yrs old Jenny – female, caucasian, 20’s Foster – male, 40’s-50’s an eldlerly and frail looking man Dan &... Read Full Story

Production Title: Audition Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Project Type: Short Film Location: Austin, Texas Schedule: Mid Dec. 2009 Producer: Michalle Gould Character Breakdowns: Male – mid-twenties to very early thirties for a small, but extremely important part – you will play an actor auditioning for a role as a man whose car breaks down and who has to go find help. Must be available to film Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 between approximately 9am and 7pm. Cre... Read Full Story

Production Title: VERISIGN CORPORATE VIDEO Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Union / Non-Union: Non-Union Project Type: Industrial Video Location: Austin, Texas Schedule: Dec 8, 9, 10 (actors will work 1 day) Casting Director: Vicky Boone Synopsis Non-Union Industrial Verisign Corporate Video. Usage is two years unlimited usage, industrial, non-broadcast. “Real People” look desired. Character Breakdowns: [BOY AT COMPUTER] age 11-13, Latino, Asian, or African American, lean, i... Read Full Story

Written by: Jeff Hoferer Shot & Edited by: Drew Rist Sound by: Kirk Edwards Starring: Bryan Massey, Jeff Hoferer, Josh Gobin, Brian Bentley, Jeff Ayala and Adam Chadbourne. In episode 5 of the Dallas, Texas web sereies “Dallywood,” Massey finds out the hard way just exactly who the “Best Actor” in Texas really is. Or does he? Dallywood Episode 5 Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player. ————————... Read Full Story

Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Project Type: Short Film Project Format: HD Location: Austin, Texas Schedule: next two weeks, don’t have exact days yet Synopsis: In this coming of age tale Drama has to learn to navigate the tough streets of the ghetto. Her failure, could be the difference between life and death. Character Breakdowns: African American female (10-16 years old) Need an actress that is expressive and has a good working command of her emotions. Mona... Read Full Story

Production Title: Warriors: AlamoCity Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Production Company: Revolution Works, Ltd Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Project Type: Feature Film Project Format: HD Production Location: San Antonio, Texas Production Start Date: September 11, 2009 Shooting Schedule: varies, call or email for dates Production Wrap Date: December 31, 2009 Read Full Story

Production Title: Date with Death 2 Studio/Independent/Student: Independent Film Production Company: HMS Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Project Type: Short Film Project Format: MiniDV Production Location: Houston, Texas Production Start Date: January 09, 2010 Shooting Schedule: weekends 5-7 days Production Wrap Date: February 28, 2010 Read Full Story