Filmmaker, Nora Jacobson, has put together a cast of local actors to read the winning screenplay of this year's White River Indie Films Screenplay Contest. WRIF presents a screenplay reading of "Beau's Art" by Bob Nutt with Joe Applegate, Faith Catlin, Sean D'Angelo, Dan Deneen, John Greisemer, Roberto Hernandez, Helen Jack, Neal Meglathery, and Duncan Nichols. For more information on the reading, visit wrif.org. Roberto will also be working with Nora Jacobson on various other projects this month. Kyle is busy in the studio gathering information and building a killer audio/video production room.
Gusanoz re-introduced its first ever commercial (created by Raza Films) this month with a new voice-over and a second TV-spot to air in counter-attack. Nick Yager, owner of the Mexican restaurant, spent some time in the studio mixing in the new track. Earlier this month; local rapper/songwriter, Josh Douglas AKA Douggy Mack, worked with Kyle and Roberto as they expanded their studio to include studio-audio production. "It was cool working out the kinks and getting free studio time to be creative and work on new material".
Hats off to Kim Souza of Revolution Vintage for another successful Fall Fashion Show! Thirty-four models worked their fashion moxy in front of a full house at the Tip Top Cafe in WRJ. All proceeds went to the Youth-Managed Cafe. Roberto was brought in as videographer; shooting footage of before, during and after the event. Raza Films made a personal copy of the show on DVD for Revolution Vintage. The Tip Top also put on a killer Halloween party with Raza's Sarah Matthews AKA DJ Press Play, mixin' up the beats.
This month is about experience. Roberto is working with homeless outreach, learning about state laws and the rights of its citizens. As an outreach worker, he is meeting with people experiencing homelessness and speaking with activists in the community. Research is also being done on what is available for the homeless in our community and in the state of New Hampshire. Roberto has also spoken out about the absence of support for unaccompanied youth in NH. In September, a conference was held in the state's capitol about the rights of minors and unaccompanied youth in the United States. Roberto pointed out that while McKinney-Vento laws were important; they were hardly being exercised in NH because there are no organizations in place to benefit from them. This month, Kyle Batley is experiencing life abroad, in England and parts of Europe. He is learning customs and daily routines, experiencing a different way of life. Kyle has promised to bring back lots of pictures from his journey with friends as they tour different cities and partake in activities. The best way to gain experience is to go out and live it. Experience is the best teacher.
This month is filled with tons of fun, short projects, coming soon to CATV or a You-Tube screen near you. The hot latin rhythms of the Black Beans can also soon be heard off their new website which is being created by Raza Films.
Due to vacations
and scheduling the Film Society will take a break for the summer. For those who will remain in the area The Film Society will be working with CATV to produce music videos and other fun projects. On Saturday, July 23 we took our camera rig down to the skate park in West Lebanon and shot video of the ...Another Flippin' Skateboard Contest? This was the second-annual skate competition put on by Embasi Board and Clothing Co. This year the competition was fierce, skating was solid, and the weather couldn't have been better.
The Film Society's Superboy project has moved into production and filming has begun. The first day shoot was on location at a field over-looking the city of Lebanon. The footage was excellent and the actors put in a strong performance.
W!NK, a short film by Roberto Hernandez, can now be viewed online. For information and download, please click here.
The Film Society met with Northern Stage on April 3rd to look at costumes for each character. A screenplay and storyboard workshop will be created for the group as well. W!nk, a short film by Roberto Hernandez has been selected for the White River Indie Film Fest on April 27th. The film appears in The Young Filmmaker Panel along with other projects all by young filmmakers from Vermont and New Hampshire. There will be a short discussion with the filmmakers following the screenings.
Kyle Batley has facilitated software programs to organize our production schedule for The Film Society's current and future projects. Kyle has also visited several film festivals this month to broaden our connections and networking. Several more location scouts have been added this month as production nears on the Superboy project. The script has gone through several drafts and students from the Center for Cartoons Studies program will collaborate with the group once a final draft is selected. Adam Piper and Jennie Russell have auditioned this month for the lead roles of Superboy and Supergirl respectively. The group said farewell to long time member Julia Janson. She will keep in touch and plans on visiting as much as possible.
CATV/8, a cable-access television studio in White River Junction, will air short films and projects by filmmaker Roberto Hernandez this month. Roberto will also work with CATV to produce and air local town and school board meetings in the Upper Valley. The Film Society welcomed new members including Becky Newhall, a Junction volenteer, who has aided in the team's production management and make-up department. A connection has also been established with Northern Stage, a Vermont theater company, to provide costumes and props to the production. A wardrobe and cast list has been created for Northern Stage in addition to the costumes designed and altered by Alison Taylor and Julia Janson.
The Film Society at The Junction has begun pre-production on it's short; Superboy and The Teen Titans. Auditions were held on January 28th and The Film Society welcomed its new members; Noah Detzer, Parker Peltzer, and Teddy Gales. Alison Taylor and Julia Janson head up the wardrobe department creating costume designs for the cast. The group continues work on the screenplay as both cast and crew prepare for production with screen tests, lighting, location scouts, and storyboard workshops. Pre-production will continue through the coming months as things come to completion. Connections are being made with Northern Stage, CATV, and The Center for Cartoon Studies to facilitate the production schedule and create workshops for The Film Society's members.
You can now check out the Gusanoz commercial here online. To view, click here.
Roberto Hernandez, Kyle Batley, Julia Janson, and Chris Morine have established the Film Society at The Junction for Upper Valley kids and teens to explore film projects and movie-making. The Society meets every Sunday at 3pm where various projects are being discussed. The Film Society is planning its first project "Superboy" the short film. A clone of the original Superman he is a teenaged superhero who forms the Teen Titans along with Cyborg, Raven, and Supergirl. The short is scheduled to be finished summer 2007.
This month is filled with projects including: a 30 second TV spot for Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant. Projects for The Junction include screenplay writing, filmmaking, acting, and making a Halloween short. With the help of Nancy Bloomfield and Jaime Schiener, Roberto and Kyle plan to create a Film Club for teens.
With school starting up again The Junction, the Upper Valley's new teen center, has moved into full swing. Raza Films has volunteered to aid in the creation of a new site and provide projects for the center's youth. Raza Films wants to help promote teens as assests to the community, not problems to be solved. The Junction is a fun, safe place for teens to hang out and be themselves. Full of resources and helpful information for young people to explore who they are.
You're Not Too Cool For This Skateboard Contest... contest sponsored by Embasi on July 22nd was spectacular! The contest featured both indoor & outdoor skating with free stuff and cool prizes. We had an amazing turnout despite the weather which proves this is just what the Upper Valley needed. More to come this fall.
Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant is the first family-owned Mexican Eatery in the Upper Valley. Gusanoz is rich with authentic dishes and Latin culture you can't find anywhere else. Gusanoz has begun work on a project with Roberto Hernandez to produce a commercial for the restaurant including its live band, Black Beans. Gusanoz Mexican Restaurant is located in the Miracle Mile Plaza in West Lebanon, NH.
July 22nd Competition — Lebanon, NH
The Embasi Team has been created and will compete in the July 22nd Skate Competition in Lebanon, New Hampshire. More information will be posted soon, once we get the date cleared.
Embasi Board & Clothing Co. has opened it's doors and brought its unique taste of culture and ambiance to the Upper Valley. Chris Acker, owner of Embasi, is now putting together a skate team in our community to compete in the New England competitions. Roberto Hernandez has teamed up with Chris Acker to film the Embasi team at competitions and produce DVD/videos for the store.
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