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   UA Student Researches Cult Classic Comedy Filmed in Tucson The 1987 romantic teen comedy Can’t Buy Me Love, which was filmed entirely in Tucson, has been an audience favorite for almost 25 years. If you're lucky enough to live in Tucson, you can visit the locations of this film (including Tucson Mall and the Winterhaven Neighborhood), which are easy to get to and easy to find. If you’re unable to see these prime locations in person, the next best thing might be a visit to the website set up by UA Media Arts student Reyna Burruel, who has completed tireless weeks of research into which Tucson locations were used in the film and how they look today. Our $10,000 Gift to Your Production Book 25 peak night rooms or more during 2010 for a minimum of two nights at one of Tucson’s top-notch properties, and we’ll credit your company’s resort bill for up to $10,000. The more rooms you book, the higher your savings: 25-50 peak night rooms: $1,000 credit 51-100 peak night rooms: $2,500 credit 101-200 peak night rooms: $5,000 credit 200+ peak night rooms: $10,000 credit Here’s the list of our partner properties (the first 3 of which just made Travel & Lesiure's 500 World's Best Hotels list for 2009): · Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico · Hilton El Conquistador Golf Resort · JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa · Loews Ventana Canyon Resort · Omni Tucson National Resort · Tanque Verde Ranch · The Lodge at Ventana Canyon · Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa · Westward Look Resort · White Stallion Ranch This, coupled with Arizona’s 30% tax credit for production, will bring good tidings to your bottom line. Give us a call today to find out more. 
Local Film Continues Its Awards SweepOne of Tucson's many talented filmmakers, University of Arizona graduate JorDan Fuller has garnered yet another award for this debut short, My Father's Son, which won Best Picture at the New York Picture Start Film Festival. This inspiring film, which shot Tucson as a stand in for Mexico (a role we've played for years), will next be screening in the Giffoni Film Festival in Italy. Our congratulations go out to JorDan and everyone who worked on this wonderful film. Find Us On Facebook Are you on Facebook? So are we! Click here, become a "fan", and receive updates about filming and the film community in southern Arizona. 
Local Feature Film Gets DistributionThe creators of the comedy feature film Trade In (filmed, naturally, in Tucson) have announced that after months of negotiation, it has been picked up for domestic distribution and will be released in stores nationwide by SKD/E1 Entertainment on November 9, 2010. The film’s release will be officially announced by SKD on June 28th. The Tucson Film Office would like to congratulate the entire cast and crew for their hard work on the project and making such an entertaining local film which is sure to become an audience favorite for years to come. Visit the film's website in the coming weeks for more updates at www.tradeinthemovie.com. 
Submit Your Film or Music Video to the 2010 Tucson Film & Music FestivalThe deadline for entries to the 6th Annual Tucson Film & Music Festival (held October 8-11, 2010) is rapidly approaching. This popular event is a weekend-long happening, featuring live music and films, emphasizing films and filmmakers with a connection to Arizona or the Southwest. TFMF accepts documentaries, narrative features, shorts, and music videos. With attendance of over four thousand filmgoers, you'll want to make sure your film or music video gets in under the deadline. Entry details can be found at the festival website. Only works completed after January 1, 2008 are eligible for TFMF 2010. Projects must be submitted for consideration on NTSC DVD (Region 0/1 only). Entry Fee: $35 for Shorts & Music Videos; $45 for Features. Regular Submission Deadline: July 5, 2010. Late Entry Fee: $45 for Shorts & Music Videos; $55 for Features. Late Submission Deadline: August 2, 2010. Student and withoutabox discounts are available. Regular Entry Fee: $10; Submission Deadline: August 3, 2010. Late Entry Fee: $15; Submission Deadline: August 13, 2010. Visit the Tucson Film & Music Festival website for more information.  Local Feature Seeking Actrress A new local feature-length family sci-fi entitled HoloDad will be holding auditions on Saturday, July 3rd from 11:00am to 4:30pm in Tucson and on Friday, July 2nd from 6pm to 9pm over Skype (sides will be provided via e-mail prior to your audition time). Synopsis: When their transport crashes on a desolate planet, a detached teenager must protect her siblings from the machinations of a holographic father with deranged paternal ambitions. Shoot schedule: The role of “Mom” is scheduled to shoot in Sahuarita on July 24th and July 25th. Please do not audition if you are not available on these dates. Talent Needed: Female - Age 35-45: Mom/”Jennifer” – Supporting Adult. Most all scenes will be shot on actual location, though there will be a little bit of “green screen” work. Actress must be Caucasian and fit. Compensation: Non-SAG/Non- Union. Mom will be paid a cash amount at the completion of their role, and will be offered points. Credit, Copy & Meals on set provided. Contact Information: If you are interested in auditioning for this role, please email a head-shot and resume to: RosieZwaduk@gmail.com If you have a preference on time, please include. If you are not located in Tucson, please be sure to inform which city you are located in--other audition arrangements may be possible. TV Pilot for Sitcom Now Casting for Actors Casting calls will be held for the TV pilot of sitcom Stardust and the Bandit at Old Tucson Studios (201 S. Kinney Rd.) on Friday July 9th, from 4PM-7PM in the Grand Palace Saloon. This "cold read" and/or improv casting call, is Non-union/Deferred Pay. Roles: Big Jesse (Male, over 50. Must have a strong, commanding presence. He’s the ring master of Old Tucson. He is THE boss); Lacey (Male, 25-35, written for male but can be female. Lacey is a security guard for Old Tucson and takes the job too seriously. Personality can be described best by the expression, “Can’t see the forest for the trees”); Vito Falcone (Male, over 30. He’s a hit man for the mob); Mrs. Falcone (Female, over 20. She’s a mobster’s wife, but rules the roost at home). Featured Extras: Cell Phone Woman (Female, 25-40, professional looking, will have to do a bit with Big Jesse); Two Men From Audience (Males, 25-50, professional looking, will have to do a bit with the Can Can girls); Falcone Kids (Boy, under 13, Girl, under 13). Additional info about the pilot can be found here, here, and here. 
Statewide Casting Call & Crew Hiring InfoThe Arizona Film Office has a dynamic website continually updated with current production information and events happening throughout Arizona. If you're a local crew member or actor interested in seeing what is happening in film throughout the state, visit the Arizona Film Office at the Arizona Film Office Hotweb for up-to-the-minute information on crew hirings and casting calls statewide. Get Listed with the Tucson Film Office If you are a local crew member or live in Tucson part-time and are willing to work as a local, you are eligible to be listed in the Tucson Film Office online production manual. If you are not currently listed and would like to be, please e-mail your basic information (name, address, phone number, etc) pcatalanotte@visittucson.org. We now offer free basic listings, as well as upgraded and enhanced listings. To view our online manual, visit the Crew and Resources area of our website. You'll find listings for just about any crew or services you'll need for your next shoot in Tucson.  
New Season of Outdoor Cinema in TucsonCinema La Placita continues its 11th season of popular films screened under the warm skies of Tucson. The schedule for July 2010 is as follows: July 1: Jaws (1975), starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw (rated PG). July 8: Can't Buy Me Love (filmed entirely throughout Tucson in 1987) starring Patrick Dempsey and Amanda Peterson (rated PG-13). July 15: Singin' in the Rain (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds & Donald O'Connor (this film is unrated). July 22: The Shop Around the Corner (1940), starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullivan (this film is unrated). July 29: No Way Out (1950) NR, starring Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell and Sidney Poitier All films begin at 7:30pm each Thursday evening, May through October. Admission for the films is free, although a $3 per person donation is greatly appreciated. All donations contribute directly to the programming of the series. La Placita Village is located at the southwest corner of Broadway and Church Avenue in downtown Tucson. Ample parking is available in the La Placita Parking Garage located on Stone Avenue just south of Broadway. Chairs are provided, but guests are welcome to bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Restaurants of La Placita Village are available for dining. Alcohol is not permitted in the plaza. Cinema La Placita is a program of the Cultural Exchange Council of Tucson. Recorded information is available at 520.326.5282. Visit www.CinemaLaPlacita.com for more information, or e-mail outdoormovies@hotmail.com. 
Fox Tucson Theatre Screening Restored 35mm Prints All Summer LongThe Fox Tucson Theatre will be showing dozens of classic feature films from the Golden Age of Hollywood (and beyond) throughout the coming summer months, with each film presented in rare restored 35mm prints. You'll not want to miss The Big Sleep on the big screen July 3rd, or the indescribably good noir Gilda, starring Rita Hayworth, playing on July 17th. And we haven't even mentioned the films playing in the "Family Films" series (such as Black Beauty and National Velvet). It's a film-lover's paradise! Head over to the Fox Tucson Theatre website for more information. |