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DVX-Ben said:
Hey Yogurt,

Glad to hear you're considering Charlottesville. I've lived here for most of my life and it really is a beautiful town with a lot going on in the arts. As far as the local filmmaking scene, there is a fair amount going on. There are more actors here than you'd think. Paladin Pictures and Cavalier Films are also based out of C'Ville, you might want to check out their websites. And there are a fair amount of amateur filmmakers like myself who help each other out. Right now I'm doing some special effects work and compositing for a guy who just shot a Zombie musical (no joke) with a large cast, all from C'ville. So, there are film/theater people here. And, as has been stated, Richmond is just an hour away and there is a lot going on there too. I just graduated, so I'm still getting a feel for who's who here, but there is a lot of creative energy, lots of artists who love to collaborate. I'm enjoying myself. If you have any other questions about the area, feel free to ask or send me an e-mail. I'd be happy to talk to you more about C'ville.

Ben
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Where are you guys? I sent out e-mails for 6 months straight looking for folks to help on a project a few years back and got NO response in the greater Richmond area. I'm certainly willing and able to help out like-minded folks as time permits. If you've got something coming up, hit me up.

Maybe we should have a get together like the guys up in NYC.
 
Tim,

Great to hear from you. I'm loving the response to the thread. Bummer that you got no response a few years back. I'm just out of school (JMU with a major in Media Arts & Design Digital Video Producing and Directing, Minors in Film Studies and Creative Writing) so a few years back I was probably busy working on that. But now I'm back home in C'ville, saving up money, building up my 'kit', and doing stuff locally. I'll definately keep you in mind for some upcoming projects I'm planning on. Since I've been back I've DP'ed one feature length 'super indy' dv film, done audio sweetening on another 'super indy' film, Directed/Wrote/Produced/Edited another 17 minute short, and as you've seen done work on a Zombie Musical. So there are film people around. Stay in touch.

Ben

p.s. I'd be very interested in a meeting.
 
Just stumbled upon this thread. I'm in the DC area (McLean). Wish I knew about you all before Horrorfest.
 
Rock Punk! said:
Just stumbled upon this thread. I'm in the DC area (McLean). Wish I knew about you all before Horrorfest.
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Hey man,

Good to hear from you. Congratulations on the Horrorfest entry. Just watched it. Good stuff. I joined the forum with 3 weeks to go until the deadline. Was going to try and pump something out, but stuff was just too crazy with work. I had an insane idea too (aren't they all?), still want to do it. Anyway, now you know about us.

All the Best,
Ben
 
DVX-Ben said:
I'm just out of school (JMU with a major in Media Arts & Design Digital Video Producing and Directing, Minors in Film Studies and Creative Writing) .
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Cool, Ben. I graduated JMU way back in '93. I then moved to Boulder, CO for about ten years and got a job in a record store and boarded. What a great way to put that degree to use.:beer:

I'm sure you had classes with John Woody. I heard he's still there.

I'm just finishing up a short I did this summer here in Tidewater. Ashley Sawyer, a recent JMU grad, helped me out. You might know her. I think she majored in Creative Writing and minored in film. My movie is about two blue collar dead body transport workers. It's in the hands of the Slamdance committee now. We'll see what happens.

I've got a DVX and lighting gear, jib, etc. We all should get a VA alliance for the next fest.

Later,

Steve
 
Another JMU Alum. Very cool. Yeah, Professor Woody is still there. We still in keep in touch. I'm down with the VA Alliance for the next fest, definitely. I'd like to see your short sometime. Goodluck with that.

Ben
 
DVX-Ben said:
Congratulations on the Horrorfest entry. Just watched it. Good stuff.
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Thanks, but it totally doesn't compare with 'Bloody Mary'. Not even on the same scale. If you want to see what you can do with the DVX you should watch that or any of the other top films. I'm blown away and charged up to put something out that is a lot better than what I did with Mary Mercer.
 
Yeah, I saw them. They are really good. You get better each time out (most people do at least) so I'm sure whatever you do next will improve upon what you did before. Just keep shooting. Its hard work making a movie, even if its only 5 minutes long.
 
Thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks for the Charlottesville info. Man it would be nice to live that close to the Blue Ridge. I also wouldn't miss the 6 months of winter here in T.O.

Hope to work with some of you guys. Especially all you horror fans... I can't believe I missed the horror contest! I'll have to get the collection. Some of my ultra short DVX horror flicks are here: www.killercasts.com

--Kit
 
Just got through the Virginia Film Festival. I competed in the Adrenaline Film Project, which is a 72 hour short filmmaking competition. We won the Audience Award for Best Film and the Jury Award for Best Film.

Yogurt, I know that you were asking what the local film community was like. Well, this years festival, which is held in C'ville, had Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, Liev Schreiber, Tom Shadyac, Brad Silberling, Jeff Wadlow, Beau Bauman, and many other industry professionals in attendance. Brad Silberling, the director of Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events, was in my basement critiquing and giving me advice while I edited my short for the film festival. Just an example of some of the oppurtunities you can find in Charlottesville with filmmaking. Thought you might find it interesting.
 
Hey
Just came across this thread. I live in Richmond also. Working for a videography company right now in glen allen. I got a dvx that I try to do alot of freelancing with. Anybody got ideas for dramafest coming up? Project res is great if you like artsy or silly little home movies. Who is going to get this meeting going?
Brian
 
Hey everyone!

I'm from Richmond too. I went to JMU and yes, I had classes with John Woody. Sounds like we all have a lot in common.

I've got tons of broadcast experience, but I am rather new to indie film. If you guys are thinking about meeting, definitely count me in.
 
Someone pick a spot and a date. I know that Metro Productions is showing off their new digs next week. Anyone going to that? Free food and booze, I think.
 
tim_brown said:
Someone pick a spot and a date. I know that Metro Productions is showing off their new digs next week. Anyone going to that? Free food and booze, I think.
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Small world.

Tell Gary Shipman, (VP Metro Productions) I (Matt Gottshalk) said "hi".

We worked together a loooooong time ago in Baltimore and earlier in Lancaster,PA
 
Glad this thread is still going. I do have a DramaFest idea and am currently working on the story. I'll keep you all posted on my progress. What is the MetroProductions open house?
 
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