"
VOY Pictures will
fly the five finalists to Los Angeles for a week-long
special Film Lab program during which each
finalist will have one-on-one
meetings with industry professionals in order to discuss their script
for
further development. If VOY Pictures exercises the purchase option, it will be at
least 3
% of the budget of the film.
AdFilmTies will utilize a patent-pending business model that eliminates
the risk of traditional film financing by providing corporations the
opportunity to finance films
pertinent to their business without script rights
or product placement guarantees. De Fina.
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Duke City
Shootout Accepting Script Submissions
EARS XXI, Coppola's New Media Studio, will select the
seven best scripts
to be produced and ultimately compete for the "Palm de Grease," the festival's
most prestigious filmmaking award. At the end of the Lab, each finalist will have a period
of
six weeks to rework their script and resubmit the revised draft. Origin can
be considered as the
heritage, nationality group, lineage, or country of birth
of the person or the person's parents or
ancestors and may be of any race. "John and I look forward to working together to bring an
understanding
of mental health, health, social and economic issues into the
mainstream consciousness of America
.storymind wanna
e.com for more information.
VOY Pictures, LLC, is the film division of VOY, LLC, a media company
focused on the Latin market and on those consumers discovering Latin culture. VOY has offices in
New York, Los Angeles and Buenos Aires. During the Lab, each finalist will have special, one-on-
one
meetings with industry professionals in order to discuss their script for
further development.superimposed script
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Gary Rosen/Janice Lusky Greenspan
GARY ROSEN COMMUNICATIONS
(917) 751-9111 / (212) 547-8441 / (305) 318-1566
VOY PICTURES FILM LAB
- QUESTIONS + ANSWERS
Q: Who is eligible for the competition?
A: To qualify
, entrants must be of Latin/Hispanic origin.
Q: Can Latinos anywhere apply to the competition?
A: Yes, regardless of geography, applications and submissions will be
taken from around
the world as part of the VOY Pictures Film Lab competitions.AdFilmTies.com Announces Launch of Operations;
Commences Pre-Production of First Feature Film 'Manic Ride'
J.adfilmties.
The "AdFilmTies
Movie Producer" platform, administered through streaming
video and online polling, will enable users
to vote on topics such as cast,
location, music, and distribution, in essence allowing them to become
a
tangible part of the film making process.sydfield deemer
Through a suite of VOY-branded products and services
, including television and
radio programming, films, music and publishing, as well as a television
network, the company endeavors to help its consumers achieve their
aspirations.
"We are
delighted with the launch of AdFilmTies.
"We are proud to be a revolutionary funding and support
source for
screenwriters on projects that dovetail with our core mission," John added.ensue brads
com, which began with my
mission to become both an advocate for the understanding of mental health
issues and a resource base for knowledge and support," said John DeTitta,
Founder and CEO.
"Accordingly, we will oversee projects developed by tomorrow's leading writers
and leverage the power
of the "AdFilmTies Movie Producer" concept to champion
the production process.storymind wanna
EARSXXI.00
USD in
a single sale."
Individuals can become an "AdFilmTies Movie Producer" for the Manic Ride
project
by registering at http://www.storymind scriptwriting
VOY Pictures' recent film debut, FAVELA RISING, which won the much
-coveted
"Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award" at the Tribeca Film Festival in April
and the award
for "Best Documentary" at Honolulu's Cinema Paradise Film
Festival in June, will be screened tonight
at the New York International
Latino Film Festival., AdFilmTies Inc. Leveraging the power of multi
-media entertainment and community ties,
the company seeks to raise awareness about the prevalence
of emotional and
behavioral disorders and empower sufferers and their families with the
knowledge
, resources, and support necessary for recovery.voyforums scriptwriter
Christopher Coppola Heads 'Script to Screen' Digital
Filmmaking Festival
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.
Screenwriters are asked to submit an original
synopsis of a full-length
feature film script, and their resume along with a completed VOY Pictures
Film
Lab application.com).
Once voting has concluded, the four highest scored projects over
a given
period will be placed into a development stage with the final winner
greenlighted by AdFilmTies
.wanna forays
VOY Pictures Film Lab applications and additional information
will be available online at http:
//www., a non-profit organization that awards college scholarships to Latino
youth.
"A
Reel Difference": From Fans to Producers
For the first time in the history of the motion picture
industry,
consumers, film fans and the general public will also be empowered to assist
in the
production of an independent, nationally distributed feature film by
assuming the role of "AdFilmTies
Movie Producer.hypertexted showbiz
The winner will receive a cash award of $5000 as an option for
the screenplay.voygroup
. The
screenwriting competition, has been created to foster exceptional Latino
screenwriting, and
provide undiscovered screenwriters with guidance and
professional opportunities.com, an interactive
website that provides the
public with a direct say in the movies they want to see made."
"We believe film is the most powerful medium for creating awareness and
acceptance among the general
public," said George De Titta, President of
AdFilmTies.adfilmties.showbiz deemer
No
applicant may have earned
money or other consideration as a screenwriter for
theatrical films or television, or for the sale
of, or sale of an option to,
any original story, treatment, screenplay or teleplay for more than
$5,000.
The goal is to foster Latino talent across film making disciplines, with the
first annual
competition focusing on screenwriting. "We are particularly proud of AdFilmTies' unique model that
brings
the advertising and film industries together to better support our
communities.critiquing sydfield
showbiz sydfield
About
The Duke City Shootout:
The Duke City Shootout is the only film festival dedicated to bringing
artist's visions from "script to screen" in one week It is a venue for
independent filmmakers
to get their films made. At the end of the Lab, each finalist will have a period
of six weeks to
rewrite their script.
Q: Does the grand prize winner win more than just the $5,000 cash
prize?
A: Yes, the $5,000 is an option for the winning screenplay, not the
purchase
price. The company will also be managed by George
DeTitta, an Academy Award nominee with over 50
years experience in the film
industry.superimposed screenwriting
"This festival captures the essence of filmmaking,
highlighting
cutting-edge digital media which is revolutionizing the film industry," says
Christopher
Coppola, President of EARS XXI, adding, "Artists have the
opportunity to get down and dirty, bringing
films from script to screen in one
week.VOY Pictures Announces International Film Lab Contest for
Next Generation of Latino Screenwriters
VOY
Pictures will then choose the grand prize winner
which will be announced on
July 1, 2006. VOY donates ten percent of its profit to the VOY Foundation
,
Inc. Applicants may not have received a screenwriting
fellowship or prize that includes a "first
look" clause, an option or any
other quid pro quo involving the writer's work.com), an organization
dedicated to improving the lives
of those afflicted by mental illness, health, social and economic
issues
through creative and appealing films and other multi media, today announced
its launch
of http://AdFilmTies. "Manic Ride" will
be produced by Ms.com also seeks to become a revolutionary
funding source for the
leading screenwriters of tomorrow. The company is currently accepting projects
and screenplays, which will be voted upon by registered "AdFilmTies Movie
Producers.screenwriting forays
, Renowned
independent filmmaker
Christopher Coppola and Digi-Fest Southwest founder Jim Graebner have joined
forces with New Mexico's Digital Filmmaking Institute to launch the Duke City
Shootout, the only
film festival in the world that focuses on digital
production, as participants must cast, produce
, shoot, edit and premiere their
film in only seven days."
Script submission requirements:
* Cover page including name of author, address, telephone number
* 12 minute script
(i. The new
studio will handle pre-production, production, post-production and
distribution,
as well as building an education arm which extends to
universities and the Internet. The deadline
for receipt of
applications is October 1, 2005.
Q: What do the finalists get?
A: VOY Pictures will invite five finalists for an all-expense paid five-
day VOY Pictures Film
Lab instructional/professional opportunity in Los
Angeles, California. Through 'AdFilmTies
Movie Producer' Concept,
Independent Movie Studio Is First Ever to Call on General Public to Help
Produce Nationally Distributed Feature Films
Win, Win Concept
Also Revolutionizes Film
Financing and Funding
JERSEY CITY
, N. Not a business listing, see Business/Industries/Publishing/Services.
storymind screenplays
AdFilmTies
Inc.scriptwriter voyforums
About EARS XXI:
Ears XXI is A STATE-OF-THE ART NEW MEDIA STUDIO focused on digital
/
high-definition production and distribution for film and television. Competition Kicks Off Today
- Winner Receives Cash and Script Option
NEW YORK, VOY Pictures, a company focused on
developing
high-quality films for Latinos and Latinophiles, today announced
the establishment of the VOY Pictures
Film Lab whose mission is to foster
exceptional Latino talent across a variety of film disciplines
. The production division of the company will be headed by Barbara De
Fina, renowned producer of such
classic films as "Goodfellas," "Casino," "Cape
Fear," "Raging Bull," and other critically acclaimed
films. is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of
those affected by mental illness, health
issues and social and economic
issues.screenwriting scriptwriter
The Shootout will fly the screenwriter to
Albuquerque
, where they will be given a budget, a cast, camera and lighting
equipment, a production crew, post
-production facilities, transportation, and
even a professional mentor to help bring their pages to
life. The first
annual competition will focus on screenwriting and will provide undiscovered
screenwriters
with guidance and professional opportunities.
Lourdes Diaz, President of VOY Pictures added,
"With the VOY Pictures Film
Lab, we will help develop and empower promising Latino screenwriters
from all
over the world - while providing them with insights into the trade, further
develop their
talent, and create an outlet to tell their stories to a diverse
audience.com. VOY Pictures will
choose the grand
prize winner from these resubmissions.
"Manic Ride" tells the story of how bipolar
illness affects an entrepreneur
and his family.
All-Star Crew
AdFilmTies was founded
by "Manic Ride" screenwriter, John DeTitta, who
based the script on his personal experiences in successfully
treating and
living with bi-polar disorder.ensue showbiz
For more
information, visit (http://www.
Q: What does VOY Pictures get out of the Film Lab competitions?
A: VOY Pictures' mission
from the Film Lab competitions is to, first and
foremost, nurture and develop excellence in film
and filmmaking.com
A Revolutionary Screenplay Funding Source
AdFilmTies."
About AdFilmTies Inc.Resources for novice to professional screenwriters.
mckee scriptwriting
"VOY Pictures' mission
is to create and deliver entertainment that is
culturally relevant and empowering to today's 'new
generation' of Latinos and
those discovering Latin culture," said Fernando Espuelas, Chairman and
CEO of
VOY." Screenwriters are encouraged to utilize the AdFilmTies website to
post scripts for
vote.
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, Suite 500
Hollywood, CA 90028
* See http://www."
"AdFilmTies Movie
Producer" is a concept that enables supporters of the
AdFilmTies concept to assist in the production
of the company's first feature
film, "Manic Ride," by allowing them to participate in production
decisions.
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This groundbreaking film festival will take place
July 22-30, 2005 in Albuquerque
, New Mexico, and is currently accepting short
script submissions (no longer than 12 minutes) from
independent filmmakers and
screenwriters around the world.voyfilmlab. VOY Pictures is focused on
delivering
entertainment that is culturally relevant and empowering to today's "new
generation
" of Latinos and those discovering Latin culture.screenwriting voyforums
The winning
screenplay will be awarded $5,000 and
optioned by VOY Pictures.
(http://www. AdFilmTies' unique production model involves
a community
of sponsors, expert advisors, grass roots organizations, media
outlets, and consumers, who help ensure
that the company's films reach the
widest possible audience. Once a project receives greenlight status
, it will
be assigned a producer and production schedule in accordance with the
AdFilmTies platform
.deemer mckee
12 pages)
* Deadline: June 1, 2005
* Entry fee of $35 to be paid by May 1, 2005,
checks payable to
Digi-Flick's on 66
* Entry fee paid after May deadline is $45
* Mail entries to: EARS XXI Script Contest, 6565 Sunset Blvd.screenwriting mckee
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