ON THE PAGE episode 88: The Democratization of New Media

ON THE PAGE is a podcast that I have been following for about a year now and I have to say that not only it is very entertaining and fun... its really informative and has opened up my eyes to various aspects of the business and the world of screenwriting.

I found this particular episode especially intriguing (so i thought i would share) because it deals with the topics of New Media, web content... and the ongoing evolution of online entertainment.

In the scope of entertainment evolution, I consider myself an Australopithecus, aspiring to stand fully erect...

ON THE PAGE PODCAST>>

"Host and screenwriting instructor Pilar Alessandra invites guests talks about the craft and business of screenwriting! Pilar and her sidekick(s) have taped episodes on pitching, spec writing, webisode writing, writing for cell phones, video game writing, writer branding, finding a manager, procedural writing, writing for reality, personal networking and more.

Guests are successful writers, producers and instructors from all corners of the industry. Episodes are chock full of stories and advice and ready to share a laugh with Pilar and her producer. Pilar also adds nuggets of her own, offering “ten minute” writing tools that help you with everything from outlining to character development."


ON THE PAGE episode 88: The Democratization of New Media

Direct/producer Joe Pascual and producer Phoenix Gonzalez discuss their recent success with "Good Deeds and the Damage Done" in YouTube's "Project: Direct" short film competition, and expound on the democratization of new media with Pilar and Laurence.

Episode 88>>
http://blip.tv/file/2110131

More episodes. On The Page: Screenwriting on bliptv>>
http://onthepage.blip.tv/


ON THE PAGE official website>>
http://www.onthepage.tv

A note regarding ASPIRING LINE

Yesterday I sent a note to the current editor for my web series, ASPIRING LINE>>>


Hey... ok...so new developments on Aspiring Line... its mainly that two actors featured in the solo takes called me and expressed concern over the fact that someone might see those videos and think they are real auditions and it might cast an unfavorable light on them... so... rather than field a bunch of phone calls from each actor every time I release one of those episodes... i think I'm going to retreat and not post them in that manner... plus i cant say I disagree with them...

so don't work on any more of those solo shots... and if you don't mind pulling the ones you have from your own youtube page (thats how one of them saw the clip), I would appreciate it...

If there is a way to cut some of that casting footage together so thats its obviously part of a fictitious world of hilarious comedy, cut away my dear... but if not... lets not waste any time on it

I still feel like there ONE more episode to squeeze out... SHOULD you be interested in tackling it... let me know... I have more raw footage to share...

thanks... and I hope you have a great weekend...

Casting actress 40-45

I'm shooting a legal industrial video next Sunday, May 31st and I have to re cast the role of "The Client," wondering if you could refer anybody and/or pass the word along. "The Client" is a woman, any ethnicity, appearing to be in her mid 40's. I need an actress who can handle the material as this character gets very emotional during the scene.

Please be advised this is a non union, paying gig.

If you know of anyone who fits and is available and interested can you please have them contact me via email. Have them send pics/resumes to:

slimjimhuffman@gmail.com.

I'd LOVE to be able to do this without coordinating an official casting session... i know it's a long shot, but I thought I would reach out to friends and followers first... oh... and the sooner the better.

Thanks, and have a great weekend!

JAMES



Here is a snippet of the script to give you some idea of the scenario...


Jordan: so I guess we can get right down to it. You got fired, right?

Chris: Well, not really fired. It’s not like I did anything wrong. My job got eliminated because when the company got bought out, because they already had enough account executives.

Jordan: You do realize this is an employment at will state?

Chris: What?

Jordan: They can fire you without a good reason.

Chris: That may be true, but when I got my promotion they made me sign a contract. The contract said that if they let me go without good cause, I would get a big severance package. Now they are saying I can’t have the money because I was complaining about the new rules with some co-workers. That can’t be good cause. Don’t we have free speech in this country?

Jordan: Constitutional law doesn’t apply to this.

Chris: What about contract law? When I got that promotion, I thought I was safe and I bought a house. Now I am losing everything.

Jordan: Can I see the contract?

Chris should be visibly upset.

Chris: I don’t know where it is. I had to move. It got packed. LOOK. YOU HAVE TO HELP ME!

Aspiring Line: Episode 6 "The Cheesiest!"

Aspiring Line: Episode 6 "The Cheesiest!"
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Episode 6 "the CHEESIEST!" written and produced by James Huffman. Directed by Jim Spring and Meg Scibona. Features Peter Bush, Daryn Strauss, Lynn Justinger, Susannah Kennedy, Iris Espinoza, Leslie Miller Peith, Sharon Bushman, Tara Yanoviak, Katie Apicella, Ken Simon, Mike Shimkin, Don Puglisi, Jim Spring, David Arthur Bachrach, Stan Garb, Brant Spencer, Jude Waddy, Jason Nunes, Pai Wang

Captain's log, stardate 1212.9

Ship's condition - heading back on impulse power only. Main engines burned out....

YES, I went to see Star Trek at the Arclight in Hollywood yesterday.. the 2:30 show on Sunday afternoon. It was awesome in so many ways. They did a great job casting CHRIS PINE as Jim Kirk... great job casting all around actually... Eric Bana was a great villian as Romulan enemy NERO... Whats his name from HEROES rocked the SPOCK...but Chris Pine really nailed his character... brought a young Captain Kirk to life without pushing or doing impressions. I was impressed by the performance. Aside from the casting, the action was gripping and exhilarating. The plot was solid and there were plenty of funny one liners to enjoy. The only thing I DIDNT like was the whole Leonard Nimoy thing... sorry... I'm sure that was a big deal for rabid Star Trek fans (there was one sitting right behind me who giggled and whooped and chirped her way through the entire movie.... and I'm talking like she was doing that in places that did not merit any type of giggling, whooping or chirping... come to think of it...she might have been semi-retarded... well... I guess that's being redundant, isn't it? or is that an oxy-moron...ooops... again.....being redundant). Anyway, the Nimoy stuff... I didnt like it. I thought the movie got kind of campy upon his arrival. Aside from that it was fantastic.


(back to reality)


I posted a few new links in the GOOD STUFF section of my website this morning:


Independent and fledgling filmmakers.... Your savior is here in the form of a hairless vegan, offering music tracks to be used for free in non-commercial film and video>>>


Artist/musician/celebrity tea brewer Moby writes "hi, i'll keep this brief: this portion of moby.com, 'film music', is for independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short.... the music is free as long as it's being used in a non-commercial or non-profit film, video, or short. if you want to use it in a commercial film or short then you can apply for an easy license, with any money that's generated being given to the humane society. i hope that you find what you're looking for."

Film music / mobygratis.com : http://www.mobygratis.com/film-music.html



AND... A new blog by one of my dearest and closest friends slash top 5 favorite person of all time>>>


Operation Peace and Serenity: One woman's search for balance in a chaotic world.

(Jen Crews promises to keep it interesting)


http://peaceandserenity.wordpress.com/

FOLLOW FRIDAY on TWITTER

I checked out Twitter this morning and everyone was going on and on about "Follow Friday." No idea what's going on... I looked into it...


FOLLOW FRIDAY AND TWITTER MEMES:

Posted on the BLOG HERALD (March 06, 2009) (Chris Garrett)

One of the most popular Twitter Memes is Follow Friday. It is a group thing where everyone suggests other Twitter users to follow, each Friday. One problem is....

http://www.blogherald.com/2009/03/06/follow-friday-and-twitter-memes/


My swift response to my own discovery:


http://twitter.com/slimjimhuffman>>>>


Okay okay #FOLLOW FRIDAY I will play @TheDreamDepot @BillCrosby @PresenceEnt @joshspiegel007 @jencrews @monkeyprime

Aspiring Line: Episode 5

In the underground thespian system, artistically based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated dramatics who dare to commit these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as ASPIRING ACTORS. These are their stories...





EPISODE 5 features DEREK PEITH, TARA YANOVIAK and ASHLEY WREN COLLINS. Written and produced by James Huffman. Directed by Meg Scibona. Edited by Casey Chistopher. Brought to you by INDIE CITY ENTERTAINMENT.


http://aspiringline.blip.tv