FROM: jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com
TO: 3D Force and Friends of 3D
RE: 3D Force meeting – Sunday, March 27th, 3pm-6pm, in Burbank
DATE: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Fellow 3Dimagicians:
This month’s 3D Video Task Force meetings have been filled with pleasant surprises. Scott Carey introduced the Force to Dave “Mickey” Taylor, whose numerous Stereo 3D credits include Dark Country, The Hole, Street Dance, My Bloody Valentine and the current Drive Angry. And Brian Gardner has returned from the set of Ang Lee’s first 3D movie, so we should be back to full Force at this weekend’s meeting.
Also included below, this week’s Events Calendar includes several late-additions, date changes and a peek at upcoming April Events. Among them Nosotros “Network of Power” has a free mixer and screening at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood (04/02). At Echo Park Film Center, the LA 3D Club offers a two-day workshop in shooting 3D with vintage Bolex 16mm movie equipment (03/26 & 27).
Greater L.A. Writers Society’s Screenwriting Workshop, at L.A. Valley College, has been postponed one week, re-scheduled to April 2nd. For meeting confirmation and advance peek at scripts, contact Dan Watanabe at watanabedan-glaws@yahoo.com.
Also recommended: Alpha Dogs’ Editors Lounge previews the upcoming N.A.B. with a panel of industry experts (03/25); NewFilmmakers screens shorts and a feature at Raleigh Studios (03/25) and eighty short films (all shot within a single week) will compete for honors in the annual 168 Film Festival (03/31 thru 04/02).
See details below, in this week’s Events Calendar update.
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A collective of industry professionals and longtime hobbyists who share expertise and resources to encourage and develop independent video projects, the 3D Video Task Force meets the second- and fourth-Sundays of the month, in the Burbank/Glendale area. Our next Force meetings will be:
Sunday, March 27th, 3pm-6pm
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd (at San Fernando Road) in Burbank
Adjacent to the Town Center and AMC Theatres. Plentiful free parking (at 239 E. Palm Street and in adjacent structures), but anticipate Sunday crowds at the local shops and theatres. There are a dozen IMAX or Real D 3D screens within immediate walking distance.
For entry assistance, the direct-line to Video Symphony’s on-duty Tech person is 818-749-5942.
Bring your scripts, project proposals, progress reports and queries for our 3D Think Tank. All 3D Force meetings are free and open to the public.
Topics will include new 3D home video titles and equipment, new platforms for 3D exhibition and the annual National Association of Broadcasters exposition.
Please submit Agenda item requests, in person or by email, anytime before the regularly-scheduled meeting. Late requests accepted as time permits.
Video Symphony specializes in vocational training for the post-production industry. More information available at www.videosymphony.com.
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Look for more information on 3D-TV, 3D Blu-Ray discs, 3D home projectors and newly-announced 3D theatrical releases in the next 3D Force News Update and Events Calendar.
Any news or events you wish to share with the Force? Please forward to:
JOHN ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
3D Video Task Force
(818) 863-9315
jrchristopher2007@yahoo.com
**** This Week’s Events Calendar Highlights & Late-Additions ****
(Unless otherwise noted, all events are FREE & open to the public)
*03/25-NewFilmmakers Monthly Screenings, Hollywood CA (Admission fee)
*03/25-Alpha Dogs Editor’s Lounge, Burbank CA (Free with RSVP)
*03/26&27-Bolex 16mm 3D Workshop, Echo Park CA (Tuition fee)
*03/29-Video Symphony Pizza & Post, Burbank CA (Donation suggested)
*03/31thru04/02-168 Film Project, San Fernando & Glendale CA (Admission fees)
*04/02-GLAWS Scriptwriting Critique Group, North Hollywood (Free)
*04/02-Nosotros Power of the Network mixer & screening, Hollywood CA (Free)
Friday – March 25th – 6pm-?
NewFilmmakers L.A. monthly screenings
*6pm-Short Subjects Program #1
*7:45pm-Short Subjects Program #1
*9:15pm-Feature presentation: TOGETHERNESS SUPREME
Receptions between & after screenings
Sunset Gower Studios, 1438 N. Gower St., Hollywood CA
Admission fees vary ($5-up). Memberships available
Info, tickets & submissions: www.NFMLA.org
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Friday – March 25th – 6:30pm-?
Alpha Dogs’ monthly Editor’s Lounge
Networking, demos & Industry presentations
Annual pre-NAB experts panel
Key Code Media, 270 South Flower Street, Burbank, CA
Free admission & refreshments (RSVP requested, with names of guests)
Info & RSVP: editorslounge.com or (818) 729-9262
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Saturday & Sunday – March 26th & 27th – 1pm-5pm
Bolex 16mm 3D Workshop
Presented by the L.A. 3D Club & Echo Park Film Center
Learn about and shoot your own 16mm 3D film with vintage 3D equipment
Limited to 14 students, all equipment and materials provided
Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St. (at Sunset Blvd), Los Angeles
Tuition : $100 ($80 for EPFC & SCSC members)
Info & enrollment: (213).484.8846 or info@echoparkfilmcenter.org
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Saturday – March 26th – Postponed until next week
Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Screenwriting Workshop
Moderated by Dan Watanabe & Frank Zanca
L.A. Valley College, Monarch Hall, #104, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen CA
Regular meeting cancelled, re-scheduled for April 2nd
Contact Dan Watanabe for meeting confirmation and advance script e-files
Info & RSVP: email Dan Watanabe, watanabedan-glaws@yahoo.com
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Sunday – March 27th – 3pm-6pm
3D Video Task Force meeting
Networking, project updates & Think Tank sessions
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
(across from the Town Center & AMC theatres)
Free and open to the public
Unrestricted free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures
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Tuesday – March 29th – 7pm-9pm
Pizza & Post monthly mixer
Industry Q&A – 5 Guys Named Moe’s Glen Matisoff & Seth Krugliak
Free admission & refreshments
(Suggested donation, $5 includes beer & pizza)
Video Symphony, 266 E. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA
(across from the Town Center & AMC theatres)
Free parking at 239 E. Palm St. & adjacent structures
Info: www.videosymphony.com
RSVP: pizza_and_post@vs.edu
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Thursday thru Saturday – March 31st thru April 2nd – TBA
“Second Chances” – 168 Film Festival 2011
80 Films, 3 Days, 2 Locations
*03/31 & 04/01 – Hope Theatre, 214 N. Maclay Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340
*04/02 – Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203
Admission prices vary, Festival Pass available
Info: www.168project.com
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Saturday – April 2nd – 4:30pm-6:30pm
Greater Los Angeles Writers Society Screenwriting Workshop
Read & critique original screenplays-in-progress
Moderated by Dan Watanabe & Frank Zanca
L.A. Valley College, Monarch Hall, #104, 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen CA
Free and open to the public, annual membership available
GLAWS membership required for script submission
Contact Dan Watanabe for meeting confirmation and advance script e-files
Info & RSVP: email watanabedan-glaws@yahoo.com
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Saturday – April 2nd – 7pm-11pm
Nosotros “Power of the Network” Mixer & Film screening
Writer/Director Eric Ruiz’s “Tribunal”
Mix & meet with Actors, Producers, Directors & others
Pre-screening refreshments & donations cocktail bar
Ricardo Montalbán Theater, 1615 Vine Street, Hollywood CA
Free and open to the public
RSVP: – http://www.nosotros.org/quotpower-networkquot-mixer-and-screeningf
**** 3D Movies in local Theatres ****
Now Playing:
LORD OF THE DANCE 3D (Digital 3D) (Limited Engagement)
CARMEN IN 3D (Digital 3D) (Limited Engagement)
MARS NEEDS MOMS (IMAX & Digital 3D)
DRIVE ANGRY (Digital 3D)
GNOMEO AND JULIET (Digital 3D)
JUSTIN BIEBER Never Say Never (Digital 3D)
SANCTUM (IMAX & Digital 3D)
HUBBLE 3D (IMAX 3D – California Science Museum & IMAX Digital)
BUGS! IN 3D (California Science Museum IMAX 3D)
UNDER THE SEA 3D (California Science Museum IMAX 3D)
Upcoming 3D releases:
04/08 – RIO (IMAX & Digital 3D)
04/08 – BORN TO BE WILD 3D (IMAX 3D)
05/13 – PRIEST (Digital 3D)
05/06 – THOR (Digital 3D)
05/20 – PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN On Stranger Tides (IMAX & Digital 3D)
05/27 – KUNG FU PANDA 2 The Kaboom Of Doom (IMAX & Digital 3D)
05/27 – ARABIA 3D (IMAX 3D)
06/17 – GREEN LANTERN (Digital 3D)
06/24 – CARS 2 (IMAX & Digital 3D)
07/15 – HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY HOLLOWS Part 2 (Imax & Digital 3D)
07/22 – CAPTAIN AMERICA The First Avenger (Digital 3D)
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New on 3D Blu-Ray and DVD:
DARK COUNTRY (BluRay 3D, French import) (04/01/11)
IMAX: HUBBLE 3D (BluRay 3D) (03/29/11)
TANGLED (BluRay 3D) (03/29/11)
ULTIMATE G’S (BluRay 3D) (03/29/11)
YOGI BEAR (BluRay 3D)
THE HOLE (BluRay 3D, Italian & Korean import) (U.K. import, 06/06/11)
MEGAMIND (BluRay 3D) (Samsung bundle voucher)
GOAT STORY 3D (BluRay 3D, German & Korean import)
BESOURO 3D (BluRay 3D, German & Korean import)
INALIENABLE 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
AQUARIUM 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
THE DOLPHIN Story Of A Dreamer (BluRay 3D, German import)
DOLPHINS IN THE DEEP BLUE SEA (BluRay 3D, German import)
BEAR 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
DRAGSTER 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
SHOCK LABYRINTH (BluRay 3D, German & Korean import)
FANTASTIC FOUR LIVE IN CONCERT (BluRay 3D, German import)
FIREPLACE 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
MARINE AQUARIUM 3D (BluRay 3D, German import)
JULIEN CLERC: Tour 09 (BluRay 3D, French import)
NATALIE 3D (BluRay 3D, Korean import)
DEEP OCEAN EXPERIENCE (BluRay 3D, U.K. & Korean import)
JOURNEY INTO AMAZING CAVES (BluRay 3D, U.K. & Korean import)
CORAL FISH 3D (BluRay 3D, U.K. & Korean import)
KITSCH FISH 3D (BluRay 3D, U.K. & Korean import)
GENKI ROCKETS (BluRay 3D, Korean import)
HONTO NI ATTA KOWAI HANASHI 3D (BluRay 3D, Korean import)
KENNY CHESNEY Summer In 3D (BluRay 3D)
DEEP OCEAN EXPERIENCE (BluRay 3D, U.K. import)
DINOSAURS Giants Of Patagonia (BluRay 3D)
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI 3D (BluRay 3D)
ALPHA AND OMEGA (BluRay 3D and Anaglyph combo, French import)
LOVER’S GUIDE (BluRay 3D, U.K. import)
CHILD’S EYE (BluRay 3D, Hong Kong import)
BEAR (BluRay 3D, German import)
PAUL CARRACK Live In 3D (BluRay 3D, Panasonic U.K. exclusive)
CORAL FISH (BluRay 3D, U.K. import)
SHARKS 3D (BluRay 3D, U.K. & France imports)
DOLPHINS & WHALES 3D Tribes Of The Ocean (BluRay 3D, U.K. & French imports)
OCEAN WONDERLAND (BluRay 3D, U.K. & French imports)
WILD OCEAN 3D (BluRay 3D)
IMAX 3D Bundle (BluRay 3D)
SAW The Final Chapter (BluRay 3D)
PIRANHA 3D (BluRay 3D)
MICHAEL JACKSON This Is It (BluRay 3D in Sony 3D/PS3 Starter bundle)
RESIDENT EVIL After Life (BluRay 3D)
STEP UP 3D (BluRay 3D)
LEGENDS OF THE GUARDIANS The Owls Of Ga’Hoole (BluRay 3D)
DESPICABLE ME (BluRay 3D)
UNIVERSE 7 Wonders Of The Solar System (BluRay 3D)
LANG LANG IN VIENNA (BluRay 3D)
MAGIC FOREST 3D (BluRay 3D)
MOZART: Clarinet Quintet/Horn Quintet/String Quintet (BluRay 3D) (AIX online exclusive)
AIX RECORDS 3D Music Album Demo & Calibration Disc (BluRay 3D) (AIX online exclusive)
MUMMIES Secrets Of The Pharaohs (BluRay 3D)
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Now available 3D-online downloads (PSN, Vudu, etc.)
DARK COUNTRY (PlayStation Network)
SPOOKS! (PlayStation Network)
PARDON MY BACKFIRE (PlayStation Network)
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT 3D (PlayStation Network)
MAD MAGICIAN (PlayStation Network)
MEET THE ROBINSONS
STEP UP 3D
RESIDENT EVIL After Life