We’re hosting a Q&A on September 1, 2010 to talk about the FilmShop and seek out potential members.

Come say hi, learn about us, see our work, meet current members (we’ll be having a happy hour at a local bar afterwards) and apply for membership.

Are you interested in joining?

Come to our Q&A and meet current members
WHEN : Sept 1 at 8pm
WHERE : The Change You Want to See – Williamsburg, Brooklyn
84 Havemeyer Street, Storefront
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Google Map)
If you cannot attend, please fill in your information and we will contact you when the application is available.

But… what is the FilmShop?!

The FilmShop is a group of independent filmmakers and media producers dedicated to developing new, groundbreaking work through collaboration and collective development. FilmShop members are a diverse bunch – from experimental documentary producers to animators to music video directors. Members have produced work for Al Jazeera, the Wall Street Journal, History Channel, Aol., Travel Channel, New York Times, and have been featured in prominent film festivals around the world.

Together we workshop new productions, incubate collaborative project, share gigs, present distribution opportunities and build partnerships with local and international organizations.

What type of members do we look for?

We are seeking skilled content producers and creative storytellers who are actively working on projects.  Potential members are expected to be active contributors, give honest critical feedback and thrive in collaborative spaces. We are not limited to independent fiction filmmakers, but welcome anyone in the visual media field.  Narrative filmmakers, documentary filmmakers, video journalists, animators, experimental film producers, film public relations professionals, motion graphics, and others are all welcome to apply.  Potential members should be looking to grow and expand their work and talents, as well as those who surround them.  Potential members are selected by the following criteria – quality of previous work, willingness to collaborate and contribute, attendance, and must have an active project to workshop.

To receive membership information, please visit – http://thefilmshop.org/about/membership/ and fill out the form.

The New York Underground Film Festival (RIP 1993 – 2008) was reborn last year as Migrating Forms, an experimental film fest that takes place in May at Anthology Film Archives in New York.

For all you experimental filmmakers, their deadline for 2010 entries is swiftly approaching on Feb 15, with an extended deadline of March 15 if you’re still working on your (weird) masterpiece.  

I attended the fest last year and the caliber of work was really impressive…good luck!

The deadline to submit your short to the 10th Annual Media That Matters Festival is Jan 22 – and I wholeheartedly suggest anyone with a short film with a big message submit. Media That Matters is a really great, progressive event put on by one of our favorite nonprofit partners, Arts Engine, featuring short films (12 minutes or less) about social issues. This year all issues will be considered, with a focus on Media Literacy, Human Rights, LGBTQ & Sexual Identity, Youth Activism and International issues.

Hundreds of thousands of people including educators, activists and nonprofits will watch and use the films – it’s a great way to have your voice heard. More info here. Hope to see you there!