Based on the traditional model of a community theater group, CFSSB wants everyone who shares an interest in movies to join and become a part of film making history. CFSSB brings together experienced professionals with those with little or no experience — a true community of friends of all ages, backgrounds, and experience — to collaborate and make movies locally for audiences globally. Most important in the mix is to have fun doing it. These will be truly independent films of which everyone can be proud of having made a contribution. Event will take place at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 Cota St. from 2 – 4 p.m. Info @ www.CFSSB.org.
Board president and chief instigator, Jack Presnal said, “Films to be produced will be very modestly budgeted. Their excellence will come from the contributions of the members. No matter your background, there is a role in CFSSB for everybody. Making a movie requires the widest range of skills, not just technical film skills, to reach the screen. So, truly, even with no experience or background, there is an important part for everyone to play.”
First film for CFSSB will be under the tutelage of well-known actress Finola Hughes, who is expanding her repertoire to directing with this first feature for CFSSB. She said, “I am extremely excited to be involved in this endeavor; joining my community in the launch of such a new, autonomous venture in film making.”
To get started, it’s easy. Just follow these steps and you’re on your way to working in the movies!
Start at the CFSSB website: www.CFSSB.org.
1. Complete an online application and join ($25 per individual or $50 for a family. Dues can be paid via cash, check or MC/Visa/AMEX.).
2. Join a committee and start helping to shape our process and path. This is YOUR film studio.
3. Consider crew positions you might have skills in, or are interested in learning about. There are many positions that require no film background or training.
4. Take a workshop and start becoming a master at one of the many areas of production.
5. Once the shooting schedule is announced, try to make time available in your schedule to be able to participate. This is the single most important contribution you can make.
6. Become a part of the film’s promotional effort through Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Help build awareness and interest in others seeing the film. Not only will we make the films but we will distribute them as well. We ARE the marketing department!
7. Bring all your neighbors to a screening. Buy the DVD. Download and watch.
8. Now, let’s start on the next movie.
Board members for CFSSB include: Jack Presnal, Founder & President; Annie J. Dahlgren, Treasurer; Phebe Mansur, Secretary; Patrick Gregston, Kimi Vandyke, John Macurdy, James Kahn, and Jason Lehman.
Join us on Sunday afternoon; April 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St. (SB Jr. High) for an introduction to the project, how you can become a part of it and meet the board of directors who will be playing integral roles as mentors in CFSSB. No charge for this event and there’s plenty of free parking on school grounds.
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"well-known actress Finola Hughes, who is expanding her repertoire to directing with this first feature for CFSSB." - did all the people your signing up vote for her to be the director? How is THAT a community movie, sounds more like wanting people to pay for the budget of the movie she's making. Give us your money and then come work for free, and then when it is over you're telling people to Buy the Dvd, they don't even get a copy of the dang movie? ha ha....
JWDL (anonymous profile)
April 17, 2012 at 6:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The tutelage of a first time director is worthless.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 17, 2012 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No disrespect to Ms. Hushes, I feel sorry for her having taken on a teaching position on something she's never actually done!
I actually discussed this whole community cinema project with Mr. Presnal at one of my screenings last year- I see it has evolved into something entirely different.
JWDL is quite right in his analysis. I'd rather choose who cast and my crew than be forced to take whoever pays; and for the performer or other crew member this is a pay to play scenario.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 17, 2012 at 7:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why do the "volunteers" have to pay to volunteer? If this is a legitimate non-profit, shouldn't the working capital come from donations rather than dues from the volunteers?
What happens to the revenue that comes from the DVD sales? Are the Board Members volunteers as well? How much are they paying for the privilege?
If this is "our" film company "we" should be able to elect the Board members and the film directors. Otherwise it sounds like the members are nothing more than unpaid interns for somebody's film project.
margaretchloe (anonymous profile)
April 18, 2012 at 11:32 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I'm wrapping up my first feature on practically no budget, BUT I do have contracts that insure my cast and crew are paid when money comes in. Its preferable to being forced to take whoever pays to play.
When I was initially approached about this idea, charging volunteers was not part of the equation. If they wish to raise money they should have screenings, which would require interaction with local filmmakers at the very least- who will not be too enthusiastic to pay to play.
If this is meant now as a school, it should be organized and presented as such.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 18, 2012 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I wonder if they realize that the moment someone pays them, they have to make a feature film.. for $25 or $50... yikes!
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 18, 2012 at 1:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I hope that the six who have posted comments will come to the event! Either your worst fears will be realized or maybe you will see something there that sounds fun and interesting!!
Please come and give it a chance!!!!
anniejdahlgren (anonymous profile)
April 19, 2012 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I count three people......
On principal alone I wish the project many broken bones, it's a miracle any film gets made to be honest: from the small Indy to the big Hollywood blockbuster.
However in terms of participation, I will have to pass at this time thank you.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 19, 2012 at 4:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ken, would that be femurs, or tibias?
billclausen (anonymous profile)
April 19, 2012 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Depends on if it's a long shot or a short cut.
Ken_Volok (anonymous profile)
April 23, 2012 at 10:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)