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Norcal Film meetings are heldat 6:30pm, the first Friday of each month at the Studio Center
915 Fee Drive.
6-08-08
Matthew Peak
Acclaimed poster artist Matthew Peak spoke to an excited Norcal film group about art for movies
and how presentation makes all the difference. Matthew is the son of famous illistrator Bob Peak
and together the two have been responsible for some of the most Iconic film art in the history of Cinema including for films
such as Camelot, The Matrix and Sin City.
Thanks also to musician/composer Richard Altenbach (Indiana Jones) for
making a stop in. Richard assures us he will be back for a full session soon!
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5-2-08
Danae Rangleman: Indie GoGo
on May 2nd members got an exclusive peak into the world of Viral marketing and film finance
with Indie GoGo's founder, Danae Rangleman.
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2-1-08
Saskia Wilson Brown
Currnt TV's Saskia Wilson who also programs for Slam Dance talks about what Festivals seek
in short, documentary categories and introduces the CURRENT VISIONS doc program for the Sac Film Fest.
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1-08
Frank Casanova
Thanks to Frank who demonstrated to the group the new HD technology from Sony
and how these amazing new cameras benefit our productions.
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12-14-07
Norcal X-Mas Mixer
& Kareoke Party
@ Zigatos
Our Annual Christmas party is always a superb time and a fantastic networking opportunity.
Special guests included author Bud Gardner (Chicken Soup For the Writer's Soul) and actor Jason Bortz whose kareoke rendition
of Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' was simply awsome!
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11-07-07
Mark Albertson of Tech Close-Up
Recipient of numerous television industry awards and film festival accolades, "Tech
Closeup" is a nationally syndicated show that has emerged as the leading television program covering the full scope
of the high tech world. Norcalfilm members learned the trials and tribulations of
creating, producing and selling a major distribution TV show.
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10-31-07
Scary Movie Halloween Party
members of Norcal film joined host Suzon Walton for a huge bash! Too bad the cops shut
us down but fun was definitely had by all!
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10-5-07
Stefen Fangmeier - Director; Eragon
a true gentleman and a true class act, Stefen Fangmeier is also a true professional. having
created the visual effects masterpieces for such films
as Master and Commander
and Twister, Mr Fangmeire told us all about his latest project as Director of the smash hit, Eragon. For those that wantyed to learn about directing a major film for a major studio, this
was a major clinic.
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9-7-07
Christine Lynne O'Connor
Entertainment Lawyer Christine O'Connor has worked for some of the industry heavyweights including
NBC and Universal studios. On 9-7 she brought her legal prowess to Sacramento for the benefit of our members.
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Movies Under The Stars
SFF and the Sacramento Zoo conducted the 2nd annual ZOOVIES event which entertained
nearly 300 film fans and family!
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7-23-07
Sacramento Film World Premiere:
"7eventy 5ive"
Sacramento Film Festival and Deon Taylor brought his new film starring
Rutger Hauer to the Natomas Regal Cinema. This locally produced film also features the music of
Wyclef Jean as well as the talents of several Sacramento notables.
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7-7-07
PIK NIK 07
the annual Pik Nik is always a great networking AND fun! More than 35 people turned out to
enjoy BBQ and work their latest material. Thanks to all!
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6-7-07
Meet The Directors
Members got to meet and learn from some of the best new directors including those working
on Place Called Sacramento 2008. We hear a couple folks got a gig from this one!
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5-4-07
48 Hour Film-makers Celebrated
The just concluded Sacramento Film Festival held what many are already calling
"The best local film exhibition Sacramento has seen". On may 4th Norcalfilm celebrated the filmmakers.
Our special guests shared their 48 Hours experiences, challenges and triumphs. They also screened their work and took questions
from an appreciative crowd!
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4-7-07
Jeffrey Weissman
(Pictured above w/ Leah Thompson) Perhaps best known for his roles in such films as Back
to The Future II and III, Twilight Zone the Movie and Clint Eastwood's
Pale Rider, today Jeffrey is head of production for Monolith Works, a Bay area based film
company with some very interesting irons in the fire. Jeffrey also starred in the SFF 07 film Edible.
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March 10th - April 1st
The Sacramento International Film Festival (tm)
Sacramento's brightest and best filmmakers joined special guests and filmmakers from
around the world for THE Premiere Cinema excellence! Special guests included: Chris Lockhart (ICM),
John Walker (Pixar), Dony Nelson (Paramount), Deon Taylor (Hooks and Taylor),
Sally Forcier (Forcier Casting), Ed Parks (Special), Thelton Henderson
(US 9th Curcuit Judge), Nick Toma (Ch31), Lois Wolk (Assembly woman), Dan Lungren
(US Congressman) and many many more. Thanks to all for making this year's festival the biggest and best ever!
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Feb 2nd 2007
Chris Holley
Local actor Chris Holley has had a recent run of Hollywod excellence having been featured
in Joe Carnahan's SMOKIN ACES as well as films with Ed Norton and Lawrence
Fishburne. On Feb 2nd, Chris thrilled local directors and actors with his take on Hollywood and some sage words of
wisdom. ALSO: as Chris is a vet of the local film programs this group participates in, he helped us launch
the 48 HOUR FILM FEST, Sactown style! more info
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January 13th, 2007
Smokin Aces Premiere Party
Sacramento naitive Joe Carnahan brought several stars and lots of
fun to the premiere party. Two lucky NORCAL members got the experience for free! (More Pics)
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January 1st 2007
Sandra Richman
The "Finanswer" taught Norcal film the importance of the Business Plan in preparing your film.
Her speach educated on the importance of doing your home wrok and how to do your home work to market your film.
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December 1st, 2006
Holiday Kareoke Mixer at Zigatos
Members enjoyed the absolute best party in a long time complete
with Kareoke singing and plenty of laughs. pics
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November 3rd, 2006
Oliver Stone
Mr Stone has been an industry Icon for years with such classic films as
"JFK", "Born on The Fourth of July" and "World Trade Center". On November 8th, Sacramento State, in association with The Sacramento
Film Festival presented an evening with Mr. Stone. Bio
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October 6th, 2006
Erik Bauer
Publisher of Creative Screenwriting Magazine and the foremost authority on Screenwriting today
speaks about his upcoming Screenwriter's Expo and what it takes to make it in this business from a real pro's perspective.
Pod cast coming soon!
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September 8th, 2006
1/2 of the amazing team of Hooks and Taylor, Deon is a Sacramento filmmaker who has raised
nearly $35 million dollars and whose new film, 7eventy 5ive, starring Rutger Hauer opens theatrically in January 2007.
Deon wowed the Norcal community with his amazing accomplishments and his humility.
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August 4th, 2006
Films Under the Stars
Over 300 attendees joined the Sacramento Film Festival and Norcal Film
at the Sacramento Zoo thanks to sponsors Radio Disney, Raleys and Bar-S more info. More info
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July 7th, 2006
Pik Nik in the Park 06
this fun filled event was part networking, part workshop and all fun as members
got the opportunity to workshop screenplays, enjoy great food and great company. Look for more exclusive Norcal networing
events in coming months.
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June 6th 2006
Phillip Howard
Mr. Howard brought his genius with sound on film to Norcal film in June. His exploration of
the history of music scores and examples of technique enlightened and educated.
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May 5th 2006
Timothy Heider Filmmaker/Philanthropist
Who knew that when Timothy Heider came to screen his #1 winning film, "The Rift" from the
SFF 06 that he'd also be donating his entire prize of $1,000 to local charity Loaves and Fishes? Thank you Tim. Both you and
your movie are one of a kind!
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March 29th to April 2nd 2006
Sacramento Film Festival
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March 3rd 2006
Screen Actors Guild
Fatna Sallak-Williams of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) discussed the SAG low-budget
film agreements and walked actors and filmmakers through what it takes to create union projects.
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Feb 2nd 2006
Frank Casanova
This wonderful examination of digital distribution helped members realize that they do not
have to wait for Hollywood in order to make money in motion pictures today. Topics covered included I-Tunes, DTV and HD distribution
methods.
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January 30th
LEW HUNTER
The "Godfather of American Screenwriting"....Special guest was the head of the Screenwriting
Department at UCLA training many top writers including Francis Ford Copalla (Apocolypse Now)
and Alexander Payne (Sideways).
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January
6th -
Film Night with the Sacramento
Film Festival
Matisyahu's "King Without a Crown" reached #9 on Billboard top 100 in
January 06. Members were treated to the docuentary film of his rise from the Sacramento Film Festival 2005 as well as
a sneak peak at the upcoming Festival.
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December 16th 2005
Christmas party with Charlie Holliday.
Fun was had by all as NorCal film rang in the holidays with style. Thanks to special guest
Charlie (La Law, Nash Bridges) for making it extra special by teaching the group to release our creative energies in
a fantastic session!
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November 4th 2005-
The Perfect Pitch with ICM super rep Christopher Lockhart
This multi-media pitch fest taught members about the art of pitching your script in a fun and exciting
way.
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October 28th 2005
Halloween Party was swingin and smokin!
NorCal members enjoyed fellowship, food and fun with games, brilliant conversation and a little
old school swing!
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October 2nd 2005
Filmmakers J. Alexander Jimenez and Larry Sherman discussed the
making of their new Lion's Gate feature film FUGITIVE HUNTER and the trials and tribulations of fesature film production in
the Capital city.
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September 2nd 2005
Dennis Willis
KGO Radio film critic, Filmmaker, and producer of two TV shows (Film Trip
and Soundwaves) Dennis Willis discussed the do's and don'ts of making your own film. He has just finished a film with Clean's
Paulo Cascardo, "Unwrapped" will premiere at the 2006 Sacramento Film Festival. More Info
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August 5th 2005
Films Under the Stars
NCWF members enjoyed an extra special treat from the Sacramento International Film Festival's
"Nor-Cal Allstars" program plus a world premiere Music Video by "Best Hip-Hop 2005" Sammy winner, Crazy Ball Head and
filmmakeer Gil Silva.
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July 1st 2005
Super Scene Sharing Pic Nic In the Park -
over 30 members gathered to enjoyed
fine food, fun and an excercise in scene reading to benefit actors and screenwriters working on their product.
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June 3rd 2005
Special Guest Suzon Walton educates
the group on Visual Marketing and how it impacts/affects what we do.
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May 4th 2005
Screenwriter extraordinaire, Andrea Wolfe -
a special event . Andrea has published 4 books and scores of screenplays that have produced several feature films.
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April 3rd 2005
Sacramento International Film Festival -
Norcal Film holds a special event with two time best picture winner, Super Producer John Daly (Terminator, Platoon,
The Last Emperor). The festival was incredible and members recieved half off regular ticket prices!
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March 4th 2005
Award winning Screenwriter, Richard Broadhurst - a gentleman who has worked with Noah Wyle, Jason Alexander and Ed Asner, Broadhurst is a resident playwright
at STC. plus Ron Cooper to talk about the Upcoming Place Called Sacramento.
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February 4th 2005
Kurt Johnson - Loved for his work with
B street Theater, Kurt has appeared in over 40 profesional theatrical productions and BIG Screen films including Mad
City with Dustin Hoffman and Blood Guts Bullets & Octane w/ Joe Carnahan. Kurt
Rocked the NCWF with his amazing wit and charm and educated about how actors digest a script.
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January 7 2005
The 1970s: "Era of The Exploitation Film"
Local director Burt Wilson entertained on his five years with American International
Pictures (AIP) during the hey day of the "exploitation pic" w/ hilarious clips for films like "Godzilla Vs. the
Smog Monster", "Frogs," "A Boy and his Dog," "Black Mama, White Mama," "The Thing with Two Heads"! In 1985,
the Museum of Modern Art did a 25-year retrospective of AIP films for their contribution to film art.
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December 3rd 2004
X- Mas Party - Featured an interactive training activity that brought together writers and actors to create short presentations,
which encouraged group interaction. Members were impressed as this meeting was a huge success and encouraged
much active group participation.
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November 5th and 6th 2004
UC Berkely Screenwriting Prof, Jennifer Van Sijll - wowed
the NCWF and contributed her abundant knowledge to our understanding of "Cinematic Screenwriting" with an all day seminar
that supported many members and their projects.
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October 30th 2004
Halloween Party Spectacular
Where Fashion, Mystery and Music come together...
Arabian
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October 2nd 2004
The Place Called Sacramento -
Access Sacramento's Premiere of 10 fantastic new films with the help of Norcal filmmakers and writiers.
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September 10th 2004
MICHAEL DRYHURST - Super
Producer, director Michael Dryhurst spoke to NCWF. Michael has produced Superman amd Excorcist films, Never Say Never
Again (Sean Connery), Excalibur, Hope and Glory and many more. His films have been nominated for Academy Awards and insights
into filmmaking are legendary.
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