Filmmaker Tim Richardson shares his experience with creating and marketing his independent films over the past 20 years, with little to no money. He discusses creating promotional materials, internet marketing, and other creative techniques. Tim has produced over 30 films and is currently completing his feature “Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise” which premieres in Orlando in July.

This free and open to the public presentation will take place immediately at 7:30 p.m. following our regular monthly Mid America Filmmakers meeting at the Cellar Door restaurant, which begins at 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us for both.

This is the fourth in a monthly series of “Making Movie Magic”workshops. Please visit our website at www.midamericafilmmakers.org for updates and additional workshop listings.

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The Second Annual River Bend Film Festival will be held Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1 at the Century Center, and is sponsored by Mid America Filmmakers and Downtown South Bend. A free kickoff screening will take place Thursday, April 29 at Indiana University South Bend with space provided by the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts.

Over 70 films in a wide variety of genres, cultures and topics from students to industry professionals will be shown throughout the festival weekend. Most of the films are grouped into thematic blocks such as experimental, horror, family friendly, documentary, Asian, Local, and gay and lesbian. There will also be workshops on filmmaking, lighting, and makeup effects on Saturday afternoon.

The free Thursday night screening is 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. in Room 1001 in Wiekamp Hall at Indiana University South Bend. The first half of the evening will include a selection of short films, including the award-winning “The Vaudevillian”, about a ventriloquist’s strained relationship with his dummy after their act is cancelled.  After an intermission, the festival’s keynote speaker, director Lloyd Kaufman, will introduce his cult classic comedy/horror film “The Toxic Avenger”, followed by a Q & A.

Times, ticket prices, and festival schedule at www.riverbendfilmfest.org

Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Cellar Door Restaurant, Ramada (formerly Holiday) Inn Downtown at 213 W. Washington Street. Free parking in the 4th & 5th floor of the attached parking garage.

Ed Ernstes, MAF Actors Chair, has acted in a number of regional independent films, and was an extra “Dark Night” and “Public Enemies.” He will discuss the differences between theatre and film, what to expect at auditions, and the life of an actor on a movie set. He will show excerpts from several Midwest films and film director Tim Richardson will share his perspective on actors.

This free and open to the public presentation will take place at 7:30 p.m. immediately following our regular monthly Mid America Filmmakers meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. You are welcome to join us for both.

This is the third in a monthly series of filmmaking workshops. Please visit our website at www.midamericafilmmakers.org for updates and additional workshop listings.

Movie Premiere for “Opportunity Jones” produced by MAF members Steve Bencsics and Paul Stearns

Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Deer Run Church of Christ
2730 South Ironwood
South Bend, Indiana

The movie is free and open to the public. Several MAF members are in the cast. This short film is around 30 minutes, will lead to a full length movie. Q & A session afterward