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methodfest 2009!!!

11th Annual Method FEST SEEKS STRONG ACTING FILMS

• December 1 is Early Submission Deadline• Indie fest slated for March 26 - April 2, 2009

The 11th annual The Method Fest independent film festival, scheduled for March 26 - April 2, 2009 in Calabasas, Calif., is looking for character and story-driven films featuring strong acting performances. The Method Fest features American and foreign feature films and short films and is named after "The Method" school of acting, which revolutionized the approach in acting, particularly in film.To take advantage of reduced entry fees, filmmakers must submit their films before the early deadline, which is December 1 (postmarked). The late entry deadline is January 31, 2009 (postmarked).Entry fees are: $50 early deadline entry, $60 late entry, for features; $35 early deadline entry and $45 late entry for short films; student entries are $25. For film submission information call (310) 535-9230 or visit the festival web site at www.methodfest.com Filmmakers are encouraged to register through www.withoutabox.comThe Method Fest takes great pride in being a discovery festival, looking to help launch the works of young fresh filmmakers and to discover breakthrough performances by young, bold new actors. More than 110 films that have premiered or played at The Method Fest have received distribution. The Method Fest has also taken great delight in sharing career-defining performances of established performers and in showcasing a few chosen well-known directors to screen at the festival. "We've prided ourselves on not just following other festivals’ lineups. We screen world premieres and true discoveries, mixed with a few larger films, " said Don Franken, executive director of the Method Fest. A variety of other activities will complement the Method Fest screenings - filmmaking seminars, daily/nightly parties and receptions, industry events, a variety of Indie Music events, Lifetime Achievement Tribute, and the Awards Ceremony. The Method fest’s Youth Outreach program include a short film and screenplay competition for middle school and high school students.The Method Fest is sponsored by the City of Calabasas and presenting media partners, Time Warner Cable, Charter Communications and the L.A. Daily News / LA.com. Lead sponsors include Prudential California Realty, the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley / Valley of the Stars, Sony, Christie, JetBlue, Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Modern VideoFilm, FilmFinders, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Final Draft, and Barefoot Winery. ###

Posted by stantheman on Wednesday 26 November 2008 - 22:29:40

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GET YOUR GUERILLA FILMMAKER T-SHIRTS AND SWEATS!!!

Get your own GUERILLA FILMMAKER T-SHIRT today. I recently decided to give CAFEPRESS a shot to see how their products go. Here's the first taste of products I put together through them. Let us know what you think.

There's lots more stuff to choose from here ...
http://www.cafepress.com/xristos

Cheers,
Stan The Man

Posted by Stan on Sunday 28 September 2008 - 02:19:56

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NOMINATIONS, NOMINATIONS, NOMINATIONS...

There comes a time when the laurels we Filmmakers so covet and love to adorn our posters with become ...dare I say... a nuisance??? Occassionally a film arrives on the scene that creates that kind of a situation by sweeping up countless wins (not just official selections) and Strength and Honour is just such a film. Mark Mahon, the filmmaker, is spotlighted here to inspire other filmmakers to believe in a dream...a man once told he'd never walk again who not only proved the medical

profession wrong, but who is now also proving himself as a Hollywood player with his heart-felt story of a fomer boxer forced to re-enter the ring to pay for his son's medical procedure. To add to the swag of awards from all over the country, STRENGTH AND HONOUR has most recently received five more nominations from the upcoming New York Independent Film Festival... Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Michael Madsen, Best Cinematography and Best Score.

For those on the east coast, don't miss it...

For those in other states, here are some upcoming screenings...

Official Selection – 2008
28^th Cambridge Film Festival (Sept ‘08)

Northridge University –
Special Screening and Guest.

Official Selection –
2008 Mount Shasta International Film Festival (Oct ‘08)

Best Picture Nomination –
2008 Apra Foundation for Film, Music and Art (Oct ‘08)

Official Selection–
2008 23^rd Ft Lauderdale International Film Fest(Oct ‘08)

Official Selection– 2008
17^th St. Louis International Film Festival (Nov ‘08)

http://www.strengthandhonorthemovie.com/

IGFdb congratulates Mark on the enormous success of his first feature film, Strength and Honour and we look forward to bringng you the latest on this inspiring and talented filmmaker in the near future!

Posted by Stan on Friday 29 August 2008 - 12:42:10

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THE XRISTOS AWARD AT AOF

THE XRISTOS AWARD
at
AOF 2008

A NEW AWARD FOR UPCOMING GUERILLA FILMMAKERS was created and awarded this week at the annual ACTION ON FILM, INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL through the joint efforts of Xristos Productions and Sony Creative Services. The winner, John and Richard Chance for "The Day I Tried To Live", received a SONY Vegas 8 dvd editing software package including DVD Architect with BLUERAY authoring, a CINESCORE music composer package, and a copy of the book A GUERILLA IN THE MIDST (The art of no budget filmmaking).

Xristos Georgiadis, (Stan Harrington's father) who the award was named after was a working class man who's incredible creative and artistic gifts were never made public for the world to embrace. In honor of his name and with the added support of The Stella Adler Studio, next years award will be even more lucrative. Together with a SONY Package the winner will also receive a semester class with the renowned instructor, Ron Burrus. The Adler Studio is of course famous for it's star studded alum that includes, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Mark Ruffalo, Benicio Del Toro and countless others.

‘The Day I Tried To Live’ Synopsis

A space pod crashes from the sky and a body washes up on a Spanish shore line, so begins a tale of one man’s journey of discovery. The sea is hostile, the place a paradise, and the people are strange. Far from ordinary he experiences happiness, woes and alienation in his time here. Unfortunately he did not come alone; ghosts of past, fears haunt his every step. A tangible hope and search to find another of his kind turns to desperation as the fading sun quickly descends.As the sunsets the man had lived a lifetime in a day.This can be seen as a straightforward story and a parable.

Action On Film is held every July at the prestigious Laemmle Theaters in gorgeous Old Town Pasedena and always boasts a swag of films that range in budget anywhere from $20 to $20 million. The XRISTOS AWARD will add to and continue the AOF tradition of leveling the playing field and shinning a light on unknown talent regardless of their budget.

Posted by stantheman on Wednesday 06 August 2008 - 00:22:04

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KERBEROS...Exciting new Guerilla Film!

IGFdb is pleased to present Kerberos...an independent action movie being shot on the Sony PMW- EX1 High Definition cameras and processed with Digital Film Design's Film Emulation.

Watch out for this film guys. It is written and directed by the talented guerilla filmmaker, William Kely McClung of BLOOD TIES and AM SESSION, the award nominated short film (HBO Short Film Award) and now playing on HBO.

Part of the current cast of 56 roles includes Kely McClung, Robert Pralgo, Stan Harrington, Ted Huckabee, Courtney Hogan, Whitney Sullins, Vince Canlas and Mark Harris.

Shot on location throughout South Georgia including Atlanta, Conyers, Rome, and Macon.

Kerberos is a testament to how you can make 40,000 look like 40 millon!!! It is both in production and active post-production and is scheduled for release by December 2008.

TRAILER

http://www.kerberosbites.com/pages/kerberostrailer.html?v=IUXVXzKOnQE

Check out the films website for more info on this exciting film. www.kerberosbites.com

Posted by stantheman on Monday 14 July 2008 - 15:44:14

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NEW DOCUMENTARY FOR FILMMAKERS!!!

Hi guys...just a brief intro to my new documentary for filmmakers.

If you are interested in getting a name actor for your films then this is the documentary that will give you insight into what it takes to get them, if they will do it, how to go about it, and the do's and don't of the approach.

In an effort to give it to you straight from the artist, I have compiled feature interviews with EMMY* Winner, Holland Taylor (2 and a Half Men), John Saxon (Enter The Dragon), Paula Jai Parker (Hustle and Flow) and Doug Hutchison (The Green Mile) to mention a few...you will also see footage of JERSEY BOY, Frankie Valli, and UFC Champ, Randy Couture.

To bring the documentary full circle, you will also follow me on a quest to get Michael Madsen for an interview for this project.

The premiere will be at The Action On Film Festival in Pasedena, CA. in July 2008, http://www.aoffest.com/ but I will keep you all informed as to other screenings here and in other states....

Here's a taste ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zILNHYtSSFg

Hope to see you all soon.

Cheers,
Stan The Man

Posted by stantheman on Tuesday 20 May 2008 - 18:19:51

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STAN HARRINGTON IN PERSON...

For Immediate Release

Indie Fest USA
9877 Chapman Avenue Suite D PMB 603 • Garden Grove • CA • 92841 • 714.442.2426 • 310-424-9618From the Desk of Ray L Gibb, Vice President rgibb@aicaa.org • www.indiefestusa.com.

Indie Fest USA Opening Ceremonies with Stan "The Man" Harrington as our opening speaker(Newswire Today) — Garden Grove, CA, United States, 04/30/2008 - Stan "The Man" Harrington, Award winning Filmmaker, and now the Author of the Must Have manual to Guerrilla Filmmaking, "A Guerilla in the Midst" will be Our highly honored Opening Speaker, August 8, 2008 Hotel Ménage, in Anaheim, CA.Indie Fest USA an annual International Film Festival held in Anaheim California August 8th thru August 15th, 2008, is extremely lucky to get this Great Filmmaker, and educator to come and share his secrets with Filmmakers from around the world. INDIE FEST USA International Film Festival Offers the exciting opportunity to meet the Filmmakers, Directors, Producers, Cinematographers and Celebrities eager to share with you their work and provide an exclusive inside look at the motion picture industry through the presentation of an annual, multi-day festival in which independent films submitted by filmmakers throughout the world are publicly exhibited at world famous venues and locations. Born in Melbourne, Australia to Greek immigrant parents, Stan moved in 1994 to the US to pursue a career in the theatrical arts. Since 1996, from his artistic home at the Stella Adler Theater, Stan went on to become a prolific producer, writer and director of theatre. In 2003 he created Adler After Dark, which offers new writers rent free space*. In 2005, Stan's first feature, "Bred in the Bone", shot for a mere $5,000, won Best in Show, Best Actress and Best Screenplay at the Action On Film Festival: and Best Feature at the FAIF Fest. In 2006 he was invited to the NAB Conference in Las Vegas to instruct on Guerilla Filmmaking and he has continued to speak at that conference as well as many others including The Self Employment In The Arts Conference (Chicago, Los Angeles) and Women In Film (Hollywood). To date, his most recent feature film, "The Craving Heart", has amassed 23 nominations and 10 wins.Also don't miss his Award winning short, "EL Percance Perfecto" In 2007, his book, "A Guerilla In the Midst" was published by The Sundance Media Group and released at the NAB Conference in April, 2007. Stan also created the International Guerilla Filmmaker database (igfdb.com/) as a free service to other Guerilla Filmmakers and to create a hub for Filmmakers and festivals.Check out indiefestusa.com for updates and tickets for the 2008 Festival. For more opportunities to meet and learn from Stan check out xristosproductions.com or IGFdb.com

Posted by stantheman on Thursday 01 May 2008 - 20:36:26

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AND THE WINNER IS....

CONGRATULATIONS TO JORDAN RIVERS WHO RECEIVES THE SONY CINESCORE PACKAGE COURTESY OF SONY CREATIVE SERVICES AND IGFdb.COM.

BEST OF LUCK WITH YUCCA MAN AND KEEP US UPDATED ON YOUR WORK, JORDAN!

BEST,
STAN HARRINGTON

Posted by stantheman on Monday 21 April 2008 - 05:31:02

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COMPETITION TIME AGAIN!!! WIN A FREE SONY CINESCORE PACKAGE!!!

Precise Control, Profound Results
Cinescore software introduces new levels of customization, performance, and accuracy to the world of professional soundtrack creation. Automatically generate an unlimited number of musical compositions using royalty-free Theme Packs in a wide array of popular styles. Discover the true potential of your video by taking full control over your soundtrack.

Unlimited Results
Cinescore generates an unlimited number of fully orchestrated compositions that custom fit to your video by precisely matching the time duration you specify. Adjust parameters such as mood, tempo, and intensity to create anything from complex songs to short and sweet stinger tracks. Cinescore software gives you the tools and flexibility to create highly customizable songs every time for full control over your soundtrack.

Royalty-Free Themes

No loops to stack up and no complicated licensing fees to drain your budget. Multigenre, royalty-free production music is just minutes away. Cinescore software includes one DVD featuring 20 complete Themes perfect for action sequences, weddings, corporate presentations, family vacations, and much more. Enhance your Cinescore experience with additional Theme Packs in a variety of targeted genres. Each Theme automatically generates an unlimited number of different arrangements and variations. Listen to 15, 30, 45, or 60 second samples of each theme and hear the Cinescore difference!

Multiple Editing Capabilities

Don't fumble with clunky blocks of prearranged music. Gain full control over your media and create a custom fit for your soundtrack with precise adjustments to volume, panning, pitch, and tempo. Mixing and Editing »

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Cinescore software imports a wide range of file formats for easy project creation, including AVI, AIF, BMP, JPG, MP3, MPEG 1 & MPEG 2 video, PCA, PSD, QT, SWF, WAV, and WMV. Arrange your media on the timeline, then create dynamic and effective musical tracks for movies, slideshows, commercials, and radio productions with a single click. Export to popular formats such as MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG-4 for portable media players. Import/Export »

(NOTE: The links within the text have been disabled but may be found at the following link below.)
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/product.asp?pid=394

TO WIN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HAVE A PROJECT THAT IS READY TO SHOOT AND LET US KNOW WHY YOU FEEL IT WOULD BE A WORTHY PROJECT.

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A SONY CINESCORE MUSIC CREATION PACKAGE COURTESY OF SONY CREATIVE SOFTWARE AND IGFdb.

LETTERS WILL BE POSTED HERE...

COMPETITION ENDS APRIL 15TH.

send your entries to:
Stan Harrington
6773 Hollywood Blvd,
Hollywood. CA. 90028

GOOD LUCK,
STAN THE MAN

Posted by stantheman on Wednesday 19 March 2008 - 04:51:30

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WOMEN IN FILM

WIF Master Class

Monday, March 17 2008, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Guest: Stan Harrington

Topic: Stan Harrington will discuss his latest novel A Guerilla In The Midst, an exploration into the art of the no-budget film.

From his artistic home at THE STELLA ADLER THEATRE, Stan Harrington has been a prolific producer of theatre since 1996. Specializing in guerilla theatre, he has produced, directed, written and acted in many critically acclaimed and award winning plays. In 2003 he created ADLER AFTER DARK, a platform which offers writers an opportunity to present their shows rent free.

In 2005, Stan’s first guerilla feature film, Bred In The Bone, shot for a mere $5,000, was named the GRAND PRIZE WINNER, at the ACTION ON FILM, INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL held at the Long Beach Convention Centre in California. As well as BEST IN SHOW, Bred In The Bone also won BEST SCREENPLAY, Stan Harrington, and BEST ACTRESS, Blythe Metz.In October he also garnered the Best Feature award at FAIF international Film Fest, and in April 2006 was an invited speaker at the NAB Conference in Las Vegas , the largest electronics show in the world. His latest film The Craving Heart, which he shot for $8,000, is currently on the festival circuit and his book A Guerilla In The Midst.

A Guerilla In The Midst is an exploration into the art of the no-budget film. From multi-award winning guerilla filmmaker, Stan Harrington, the book is an inspirational and insightful book that uses Harrington's first feature, Bred in the Bone, as a blueprint. In this inspirational book, the multi-award winning Harrington guides us through the method and the commitment needed to complete, not just a project, but a thought-provoking and valuable motion picture.

COST: Free for WIF members, $15 for non-members.
RSVP: WIF office (310) 657-5144.
WHERE: Stella Adler Theater 6773 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; Parking at the Hollywood & Highland (Kodak Theater) Parking Structure. $2 with Validation from the Stella Adler Theater.

Posted by stantheman on Thursday 13 March 2008 - 20:31:33

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Appearances

SCREEN ACTORS AUSTRALIA
Melbourne, Australia
March 2nd, 2008

Women In Film
WIF
Hollywood
March 17th 2008

Sacramento Int. Film Fest
No Budget Films
Studio City CA
April 3rd, 2008

August 2008
Opening Ceremony
INDIE FEST USA
Anaheim

March 2009
SEA Conference
Chicago Illinois

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Testimonials

Don't miss your chance to get a copy of "A Guerilla In The Midst" before it sells out...it can be purchased through The Sundance Media Group at www.vasst.com
Also available at the Samuel French Bookstore in Hollywood.

A must for all filmmakers! An insight into the world of no budget film making using “Bred in the Bone”, as a blueprint. The method and the commitment needed to complete, not just a project, but a thought-provoking and valuable motion picture. As a BONUS, a copy of "Bred In The Bone" will come with each copy.