3rd Annual Short Film Festival
GCESO in conjunction with CFP presents an evening of short films.

This screening marks the premiere of Community Film Project's latest film, "Updates". After working together creatively on the short film "Alley Pop" in 2010, Jeff Fowler and Jer Tobin decided to co-direct once again on the new comedy "Updates".

"Updates" is a short comedy about Ben Bagsby (Played by local theater and improv veteran Dane Bower)--a small town polka band star who isn't having much luck in the dating world because of his love for polka and his long list of qualities a woman must have to catch his interest. His best friend Ray (Played by local actor and co creator of the film Jer Tobin) offers to help Ben find the woman of his dreams through the teachings of a dating guide written by the actor Christopher Walken. The guide details how to use your presence on Facebook--and Walken's rule that "Women want what they can't have"--to your advantage.

The film also stars Robyn Rasmovicz, Christina Wildes, and offers up a supporting cast of familiar local Northeast Pennsylvania theater faces including: Ashlee Danko, Betsy Seaforth and Cate McDonald. The film features music from local artists Chet Williams, Casey James Burke, The Great Party, and Sodaboy.

The duration of the entire event will be 75 minutes and will include other short films from local filmmakers.

FREE Admission
FREE Parking

Since 2002 Jeff Fowler has been writing, directing, and producing indie films in NEPA including "Who's Famous Now?" and the "Pumped" trilogy: "Get Pumped", "10-66", and "Born Pumped". Jeff is also the co-founder and president of Community Film Project.

Jer Tobin has acted in over 30 indie film productions over the past 6 years and "Updates" marks his second foray into film production, having co-written, produced and directed the film with Fowler.

The Graduate and Continuing Education Student Organization (GCESO) serves the needs of the adult learner at the University of Scranton and is sponsoring this event. Proceeds from concessions and monetary donations will benefit the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured.

Since 2004, Community Film Project (CFP) has facilitated the production and promotion of regional motion picture projects throughout NEPA.

Chris Fetchko Productions ("Everything's Jake", "Eavesdrop") is holding a General Casting call for actors interested in auditioing for a role in Trust Me. The film is a signatory of the Screen Actor's Guild and SAG members will receive top priority in the selection process. However, non-SAG memebers can submit a headshot and resume to be considered for an invitation to audition.
Check out the website for details on how to be an extra or be considered to audition for the film:

Details can be found at http://www.trustmefilm.com/

Community Film Project film screening FREE admission!

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: University of Scranton

DeNaples Center
900 Mulberry St.
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA

This event features two new CFP films:

Antietam Creek
Born Pumped

and some of our best films from the past 5 years:

Turkish Cobra, Mr. Earthquake, Barrage, Get Pumped! (7 min), True Stories Episode II, Alright, Black Market, Boot Camp, Cybertron Hills, Laugh Zombie Riot, Ethical Ed, Away We Go, Drawing Socials, Love Sam, and Heynabonics.

Following the event there will be a free mixer with refreshments. This is a great opportunity to mingle with CFP and get involved in future projects.

This event is sponsored by Graduate & Continuing Education Student Organization (GCESO).

Chris Fetchko (writer & producer of Everything’s Jake starring Ernie Hudson) is seeking local talent for several supporting speaking roles in his upcoming film Trust Me, which will be filmed locally this summer (2010).

Actors should review the casting requirements below and submit a headshot or photo (.jpg) and resume to casting@chrisfetchkoproductions.com. In your email, please list the specific role(s) for which you would like to be considered. The producers will review all submissions and will contact you individually at a later date if they would like to schedule you for audition.

There will also be additional casting notices forthcoming for “featured extra” (non-speaking) roles and for background extras.

Currently seeking:

Aunt Joann – female, Caucasian, mid 50’s. Average looking; heavy set but youthful looking for her age although her attitude is a bit rough around the edges.

Bass Player – male, caucasian, early 40’s, slender, rocker type appearance with a bit of a road weary, haggard look, longer unstyled hair, facial hair is ok.

Dealer – female, any ethnicity, 30 to 40, attractive and curvaceous.

DJ – male, any ethnicity, mid 30’s to late 40’s, slender, attractive but not in a pretty boy way.

Father – male, Caucasian, mid 60’s, slightly overweight, grandfatherly in appearance.

Mother – female, Caucasian, mid 60’s, a bit heavy set, grandmotherly but with a cutting sense of humor that is unexpected from her appearance.

Female Fan - female, any ethnicity, mid 40’s, slender, attractive in an awkward way as a band “groupie” trying to be half her age, once every six months when she gets out.

Hostess – female, early 30’s, any ethnicity, slender, attractive, high-energy -bubbly personality.

Laura’s mom – female, mid 40’s, Caucasian, suburban housewife – takes care of herself.

Teller - female, 40’s, Caucasian, average looking wearing her Christian values on her face. They have had the same jobs for 20 years and are still happy and content, enjoying interaction with the “regulars”.

Other Teller – female, early 50’s, Caucasian, with a bit too much focus on her make-up and not in a good way. She has seen it all over her 30 year career at the bank until Charlie’s antics come along.

Record Store Clerk – male, late 20’s, any ethnicity, boyish good looks but in a geeky sort of way. He is a total music nerd and is totally on top of what is going on with the merch and is protective of the inventory.

Here is an article about CFP's upcoming show on Saturday October 24, 2009 in Olyphant at 8 PM.

http://www.theweekender.com/stage/Short_films_to_screen_on_local_stage_10-20-2009.html

For more information on this show read our previous news post.

Community Film Project (CFP) Screening Room
at the 411 Studio
Saturday October 24, 2009
8:00 PM
Admission $5

Venue:
411 Studo

Venue Location:
411 Lackawanna Ave
Olyphant, PA 18447
570-604-8474
570-677-1285

Community Film Project (CFP) is proud to present these films at the 411 Studio:

BORN PUMPED
Comedy / Documentary
Directed by Casey Burke and Jeff Fowler
(15 Minutes)
This documentary asks the question: "Can a child be Born Pumped?"
The film follows members of Pumped Associates as they prepare parents and babies how to live a pumped lifestyle.
Filmed on location in Eynon, Throop, Jessup, Dickson City, and Scranton.

ANTIETAM CREEK
Drama
Written and Directed by Stephen Lewis
(10 Minutes)
A Civil War tale about duty, honor, and family.
Filmed on location in Olyphant, Peckville, and Jessup.

A NIGHT ON THE MOON
Directed by Bob Sweeney
Fantasy / Romance / Sci-Fi
(15 Minutes)
Strange and Wonderful things can happen on the moon. Set in the early 20th century and filmed in the fashion of an old silent film, the story centers on Scott who tries to impress, Harriet, by taking her on a date to the moon.
Filmed on location in Dickson City and Duryea.

10-66
Directed by Casey Burke and Jeff Fowler
Comedy
(5 Minutes)
Five guys dressed as Smurfs, get an emergency call while at a Halloween party. The Smurfs, who work as motivational consultants at their day job, head off to assist two priests during a spooky exorcism.
Filmed on location in Moosic and Pittston.

Various other short films and promos will screen. The entire screening will last one hour.

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Production still from BORN PUMPED:

The recession got you down? Has a night at the movies with popcorn and a soda added in taking a bigger bite out your wallet than usual?

Well the CFP has your answer, at least for this weekend, as they are presenting two nights of locally produced short films and the admission is something everyone can afford- absolutely free! And we won't even yell at you if we catch you sneaking in your own snacks.

Saturday night, Wyoming Seminary's Buckingham Performing Arts Center on 201 North Sprague Avenue in Kingston will see the premier of three new short films including Antietam Creek, Born Pumped and 10-66. Show starts at 7pm.

Sunday evening, the Jessup Borough Building, 395 Lane Street in, where else, Jessup will see a different lineup of films including the comedies Get Pumped, its sequel Born Pumped and Star World. Show time is at 7 pm.

Two film screenings are set for this weekend--both are free!

Saturday, October 10, 2009
7:00 PM
Buckingham Performing Arts Center Wyoming Seminary
201 North Sprague Avenue
Kingston, PA
Admission: FREE

New films include:
ANTIETAM CREEK
BORN PUMPED
10-66


Sunday, October 11, 2009
7:00 PM
Jessup Borough Building
395 Lane Street
Jessup, PA

Films include:
BORN PUMPED
10-66
GET PUMPED
LAUGH ZOMBIE RIOT
STAR WORLD