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Laura Bittman

Laura is a film production major and entrepreneurship minor at Emerson College! She loves making films, reading a good book on her Kindle, and drinking coffee!
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“Milkmen” Cast and Crew Call!

A Film II project headed by Steve Nemroff, Emily Downing, John Hammerer, and Erin Connors is looking for a cast and crew! The cast call will be Friday, Feb. 24th from 11AM-2PM in PRow 151! The crew call will be on Friday, Feb. 24th from 4PM-6PM in the Campus Center Resource Room in PRow!

SIGN UP FOR APPOINTMENTS HERE: http://milkmen.appointy.com/

Cast: We are looking for actors ages 18-22. Please come prepared with a 1-2 min contemporary monologue and resume (preferred). Headshots not required. Auditions may be recorded.

Crew:
* Art Director
* Camera Operator
* Assistant Camera
* Boom Operator
* Script Supervisor
* Gaffer
* Grip

They will be shooting March 17 and 18!

Please contact Erin Connors with any questions! Check out the Facebook event here!

“The Occupiers” Documentary Screening

Please join us on Thursday, March 1st from 10am-12pm in the Bill Bordy Theater for the debut of “The Occupiers,” a documentary film by Emerson MA journalism alumni John Forrester and Joseph Leahy. The film traces the life of the Dewey Square camp from late September to December 2011. Following the film will be a talk-back session featuring Emerson professors and students from the across the city to discuss the future of the Occupy movement.

Light refreshments will be served.

The film coincides with the National Day of Action for Education called for by various Occupy groups across the country to further discussions about education affordability across the country. Following the screening and talk-back we are encouraging attendees to participate in a demonstration for education at Dewey Square starting at 1:00.

Check out the Facebook event HERE and the Facebook page for the movie HERE!

12th Annual Emerson Film Festival

Celebrate student filmmakers, the ECLA groundbreaking, network with industry alumni, and enjoy an open wine & beer bar and food on Thursday, March 8th from 7:30-10:30PM

Tickets are $10 off for GOLD alums and free for current students.
*Free Parking will be available**

We know it starts a bit early — please come when you can! (there’s a break after each film so each student has a chance to speak, and the reception will start around 9:30)

See all details and register at http://bit.ly/FilmFest12

Miss Representation

The Emerson Feminists present:
“Miss Representation”

Check it out on Friday, Feb. 24th at 7:30pm in PRow 118

A film about women’s representation in media and what media-makers can do to improve it! Click here for the Facebook event!

Contact Larissa Sapko with questions!

Shake, Rattle, Roll – Crew Call

“Shake, Rattle, Roll”, a Film II by Alex Clarke, Devynne Lauchner, Emily Summerhayes & Connor Strader, with the wise help of Jared Gordon is looking for the following positions:

  • 1st AD & 2nd AD
  • PAs
  • Script Supervisor
  • Gaffer
  • BBG
  • BBE
  • G&E
  • 1st & 2nd AC
  • Art Director
  • Art Team
  • Costumer
  • Hair/Make-Up Artist
  • Boom Op
  • Sound Recordist

Shooting dates are March 16th-18th. If interested, please email a resume and position desired to Devynne Lauchner!

Static: Casting Call

A BA film by Nelson Ramm and directed by Chris Seto is a half hour single-cam pilot episode following Rich as he attempts to start an undergound radio station with his best friends.

Call for casting will be Thursday, Feb. 23rd in PRow 117 from 8-11PM

Casting:

  • Rich (20-24 yrs old): hopeful MC, wants to be heard, good at talking
  • Benny (20-24 yrs old): laid-back, out of it
  • Mike (20-24 yrs old): professional looking
  • Kristen (20-24 yrs old): romanticized, put together
  • Luke (18-22): smaller, quiet, longely
  • Repairman (older)

Danger: Elevator Pit – Cast/Crew Call

Shooting in May, this film will be having a cast and crew call on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd and Thursday, Feb. 23rd from 7PM-9PM in PRow 118

Cast:

  • SIX Males (18-22 years old): male lead with singing ability
  • Female (18-22 years old)

Crew:

  • AD
  • PD
  • PAs
  • 1st & 2nd AC
  • Boom Op
  • Costume/Makeup
  • Script Supervisor
  • G&E
  • Digital Imaging Tech

Please bring a resume and a headshot if you’re looking to be in the cast!

Ira: Film II Crew Call

Every town needs its own Jason Vorhees.

The film follows the members of the McKirk family as they grieve the death of Ira. One finds Jesus, and one finds a butcher’s knife. The killer strikes on the same night each year, and tonight is the night. The residents of this small town fear for their lives as they realize their prayers can’t save them this time.

Crew call will be from Sunday, Feb. 19th from 1-4pm in PRow 114 

Shoot dates: March 16-18

Writer: Kristen Mortensen
Director: Arthur Wright
Cinematographer: Daniel Olivares

If you have questions, contact the producer: Ryan Fitzmartin

Warlords Presents: Chivalry

The most curious love story ever told, “Chivalry” – produced by Warlords, will be having a casting call on Thursday, Feb. 16th and Friday, Feb. 17th in PRow 113 from 8:30pm-11:30pm

They are looking for:

  • Prince Howard: a bold knight with an unwavering duty to rescue the princess
  • Princess Brosphenia (male): bratty princess turned Bro who longs to make a friend
  • Princess Brosphenia (female): after the spell is broken, she learns the true meaning of friendship

For more information, contact Benjamin Willis!

Afterlife Crew Call!

AFTERLIFE [Working Title] is an 8 minute short film created by students at Emerson College. Shooting will be March 16th-18th in the Greater Boston area. Shot on Super 16mm film.

When a troubled young man commits suicide, he wakes up back in his psychiatrists office, apparently unharmed. A surreal and deeply personal mystery about life and second chances.

Interviews will be on Feb. 15th from 9-11PM in PRow 114 and also on Feb. 16th from 5-7PM in PRow Resource Room (Lower Level)! Please bring your resumé.

They are looking for:

  • AD
  • Gaffer
  • BBE
  • BBG
  • 1st AC
  • Sound
  • PAs/Art Team

Questions? Contact Producer Nick Reynolds - Also, please see the Facebook event!

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