January 2012 - Mix, Mingle, Movie
DPA kicked off the New Year "Mix, Mingle, Movie" at The Texas Theatre on Tuesday, January 3rd. Members and guests started off the evening with some networking around the Texas Theatre's cash bar, and then took in the movie "Sleeping Beauty".
SLEEPING BEAUTY - A haunting portrait of Lucy, a young university student drawn into a mysterious hidden world of unspoken desires. A Julia Leigh film; presented by Jane Campion, starring Emily Browning and Rachel Blake. Official selection at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. Drama/NR. www.sleepingbeautyfilm.com
SPONSORS
THE TEXAS THEATRE is a historic movie theatre that also hosts concerts, events, and theatrical productions. When first opened in 1931, the Texas Theatre was the largest suburban movie theater in Dallas and was part of a chain of theaters once owned by Howard Hughes. In August of 2010, Aviation Cinemas Inc consisting of filmmakers Barak Epstein, Adam Donaghey, and Eric Steele, signed a lease to operate the theater. Aviation Cinemas has installed a new full service bar and concession stand as well as upgrading the projection and sound in the 650 seat house. The theatre is currently booking all sorts of independent films and events. www.thetexastheatre.com.
December 2011 Holiday Mixer
Over 200 film & media industry pros turned out as Dallas Producers Association celebrated with their annual Holiday Mixer on Tuesday night, December 6th at Agora Entertainment. Our hosts provided food, drinks, tours of the Agora Entertainment studio sets and there were lots of raffle prizes including an Amazon Kindle. And members and guests brought over 220 pounds of canned food item which was donated to the North Texas Food Bank. Thank you all for a memorable night!
SPONSORS
AGORA ENTERTAINMENT: Agora Entertainment is a mini-studio modeled after the New York and Los Angeles mechanisms, but its partners, employees and affiliates stay true to the southern hospitality approach that Texas is known for. Agora Entertainment is dedicated to producing feature film, television, commercial, music video and documentary projects that balance artistic merit with commercial appeal. Agora adheres to a high standard of excellence on each of its projects and builds relationships within the local film community and into the Hollywood arena to help foster a smooth production and distribution process. Agora has assembled a team of artists, both creative and cogent, to ensure the success of every project from start to finish. www.agoraentertainment.com.
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
November 2011 Meeting
The Dallas Producers Association held a bi-annual Members Showcase meeting on Tuesday night, November 1 at InMotion Imagery.
Thanks to the following DPA members for showcasing their work:
1) Dallas Audio Post Group: Rene Coronado & Brad Dale - variety of clips featuring their music & sound design
2) DDTV2: Bob Dodd - three direct response spots
3) Media Projects, Inc: Allen Mondell & Phil Allen - documentary "Waging Peace"
4) Studios 121: Paul Leone - commercial campaign & corporate demo
5) Film & Video Direction: Scott Hadden - time lapse corporate video
6) Awakened Heart Productions: Melody Brooke - teaser for feature film "That's Not How It's Done"
7) Big B Creative: Christopher Bigbie - corporate videos featuring motion control
8) CREW Media: Scott Peterson - documentary "Weekend Railroaders"
9) Andrew Disney - writer/director of feature "Searching for Sonny"
10) Element X Creative: Chad Briggs & Brad Herbert - "AICP Southwest 2011 Sponsor Reel"
SPONSORS
INMOTION IMAGERY: A creative environment for creative types. InMotion Imagery is an independent facility supporting producers with all types of projects. The complex was designed by John Doty, a television veteran, and a team of industry professionals including gaffers, sound engineers, and television specialists. InMotion Imagery is the result of careful planning. There's several studios within 13,000 square feet of space. The sound stages can be configured for live television or film style productions. InMotion is located in Dallas' Design District conveniently close to downtown and our areas top hotels and dining. We can accommodate film-style shoots or multi-camera television broadcasts. Our company is a great place to create. www.inmotionimagery.com.
LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: Since its inauguration in 2007, the Lone Star International Film Festival has celebrated the work of cinema’s emerging talents, while honoring the legacy of the trendsetters who paved the way. LSIFF continues this programming tradition by discovering emerging talent—a prime focus of the ongoing international cinematic dialogue in which festivals serve such a crucial role. The focus of the 2011 Lone Star International Film Festival will be refined to examine new models of film distribution and marketing with the objective of contributing to the creation of industry best practices for filmmakers and other professionals working within this rapidly transitioning environment. November 9-13, 2011 - Tickets on Sale Now! www.LoneStarFilmSociety.com.
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
October 2011 Meeting
Budgeting, logistics, legal, fund-raising - these are all common parts of a producer's everyday life. But what about being an advocate for the story? A large audience turned out at AMS Pictures on October 4th for a conversation with three Dallas producers who shared their thoughts on working with the director, screenwriter, editor to help realize the creative vision and successfully get the story told.
Dennis Bishop
A native Texan, Dennis has overseen numerous commercially successful and award winning feature and television
productions including: Horton Foote’s Academy Award winning, The Trip to Bountiful; Universal Pictures’ The Fast
and the Furious and the acclaimed TV pilot, Dexter for Showtime. As VP of Production at HBO Pictures Dennis oversaw
such award winning films as Barbarians at the Gate and And the Band Played On during HBO’s unprecedented Emmy reign.
He was a resource advisor for the Sundance Institute and as an educator has served as an adjunct professor at USC, guest
lectured, and mentored for the Producers Guild and Directors Guild. Having recently returned to Texas he serves as Senior
Advisor of the Lone Star International Film Festival and Film Society after three successful years as Director. Dennis
created and is Program Director of the KD College Motion Picture Production Program. He is producing a documentary and
consulting on feature films.
James M. Johnston
James was awarded a Creative Producing Fellowship at the Sundance Institute in 2011. He produced the award-winning
and critically acclaimed short film Pioneer (written & directed by David Lowery). Other producing credits include feature
films St. Nick, Carried Away and Ciao. He is currently producing David Lowery's next feature Ain't Them Bodies Saints and
Yen Tan's feature Pit Stop, and has written and directed several short films of his own including his latest Knife which
has been playing festivals around the country in 2011.
Angie Meyer
Angie is fast becoming the guru of independent film production in Texas. Her experience, range of skills and sheer
force of personality keep productions on schedule, on budget and on track. In ten years as producer, assistant director
and production coordinator Angie has mastered the complexities and nuances of low-budget production and gained a deep
knowledge of local crews and resources. Her credits include Wuss, The Playroom, St. John of Las Vegas, Hate Crime, Rain,
Night of the White Pants, Living and Dying, ExTerminators and television shows Lone Star, Chase and Walker Texas Ranger.
SPONSORS
AMS PICTURES - AMS Pictures is a Texas-based creative media company. Master storytellers who use digital media tools to create unique experiences that engage, enlighten and entertain audiences. www.amspictures.com.
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
September 2011 Meeting
George Lucas has been quoted as saying, "Sound is 50 percent of the moviegoing experience, and I've always believed audiences are moved and excited by what they hear in my movies at least as much as by what they see." DPA's September meeting, Now Hear This, concentrated on all things audio for the production community.
A panel of audio pros discussed location audio, audio post/sound design and music for film/video providing tips and insights that will help producers create more efficient and effective productions whether for feature films, documentaries, commercials or corporate projects.
SPONSORS
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
THE TAPE COMPANY - The Tape Company is the nation's largest stocking master distributor of video, data, and audio recording media, media storage systems, and accessories. You can also purchase disc publishing equipment, inkjet cartridges & thermal ribbons, external hard drives, batteries and much more. We provide next day ground delivery to most U.S. cities. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff has been supporting the Texas production community for over 15 years. www.thetapecompany.com.
August 2011 Meeting
Thanks to New Trick Flicks for hosting August's "Beat the Heat" mixer at their new office near Fair Park! Great turn-out and lots of fun.
DPA Mixers and Networking events are great opportunities to learn more about other local area producers and support companies, network for production opportunities and build relationships with key industry professionals.
SPONSORS
NEW TRICK FLICKS is a new cutting-edge media production company focusing on pure digital methods of film development, production and distribution. NTF was founded by experienced professionals from the film, music and computer industries. www.newtrickflicks.com.
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
July 2011 Meeting
DPA's July meeting will be a panel discussion focused on the relationship between producers and the camera/electrical department. A panel of DPs/Directors will discuss the latest trends that can help producers create successful projects for a variety of productions. What kind of workflow issues arise from newer camera formats? How can communication be improved between producers and camera/lighting department? Learn how to make smarter, more cost-effective decisions for your next project by tapping into the knowledge base of the pros behind the camera! Panelists: Bill Schwarz, Phillip Thomas, Sandy Abernethy, Christopher Bigbie and David Maddox.
WHEN
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
6pm to 7pm - Networking & Mixer
7pm to 9pm - Program
DPA Members - FREE
Special Guest Price - $5 for the 5th of July (Normally $15 for guests)
WHERE
IdeaMan Studios
166 Express Street
Dallas, TX 75207
SPONSORS
IDEAMAN STUDIOS - Imaginative productions come from IdeaMan Studios. At IdeaMan, we specialize in full-scope production work. From original films, commercials, and corporate image…to visual effects, motion graphics and broadcast television shows, our clients rely on our expertise and experience for “one stop shopping” when it comes to producing their projects. From visioneering, shooting and cutting – to suiting all your production needs, IdeaMan Studios is your answer. www.ideamanstudios.com.
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Wave Maker Audio, LLC is a professional audio services firm specializing in production and post-production delivery. Wave Maker Audio services five lines of business: (1) Corporate Communications, (2) Advertising, (3) Television & Film, (4) Music, and (5) Broadcast. Call Wave Maker Audio to help bring clarity to your next project. www.wavemakeraudio.com.
June 2011 Meeting - Member Showcase
The Dallas Producers Association held their bi-annual Members Showcase meeting on Tuesday night, June 7th at the historic Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff. This was an opportunity to see DPA members' projects ranging from corporate, commercials, documentaries and more.
Thanks to the people who presented clips in the showcase. Great work being done in Dallas!
- Abernethy Media Professionals – Sandy Abernethy & Chris Taylor
- Altair IV Productions – Gordon K. Smith
- Institution One – Ryan Hawkins, Tommy Dingwall, Jake Breedlove
- Shine 49 Media House – Travis Petty
- KD College – Dennis Bishop
- Elise Baughman
- ImageMaker Post – Sondra Brunone
- Janimation – Lyn Caudle and Claude Locke
- Big B Creative – Christopher Bigbie
SPONSOR
THE TEXAS THEATRE is a historic movie theatre that also hosts concerts,
events, and theatrical productions. When first opened in 1931, the
Texas Theatre was the largest suburban movie theater in Dallas and
was part of a chain of theaters once owned by Howard Hughes. In
August of 2010, Aviation Cinemas Inc consisting of filmmakers Barak
Epstein, Adam Donaghey, and Eric Steele, signed a lease to operate
the theater. Aviation Cinemas is installing a new full service bar
and concession stand as well as upgrading the projection and sound
in the 650 seat house. www.thetexastheatre.com
May 2011 - Networking Mixer
May brought a casual night of conversation with fellow industry professionals at the new offices of The Agency Dallas in the historic Southside on Lamar building. Great food, drinks and lots of networking.
SPONSORS
THE AGENCY DALLAS is a full-service talent agency, bonded and
licensed by the State of Texas, representing adults, teens and
children in all areas of broadcast and commercial print.Established
in the Spring of 2009, the company is 100% owned by its founder
Sooze Johnson. Sooze started as an actor in the industry which
gives her a unique perspective enabling her to see things from
both sides of the camera. This is combined with 20+ years of business
experience in meeting the needs in the ever-changing entertainment
industry. www.theagencydallas.com
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Audio Services for Production and Post www.wavemakeraudio.com.
April 2011 - Film Festivals: A Panel Discussion
On the eve of DALLAS International Film Festival, DPA members and guests gathered at Studios at Las Colinas for a special panel discussion with leaders of several North Texas film festivals. A big thank you to Justin Muller at the Studios for providing a fantastic location and terrific food and beverages for the event.
The Panel:
Alec Jhangiani, Artistic Director, Lone
Star International Film Festival
Bart Weiss, Director, Dallas
Video Festival
David Small, Festival Director, Texas
Black Film Festival
Joshua Butler, Festival Director, Thin
Line Film Festival
James Faust, Artistic Director, DALLAS
International Film Festival
Russ Jolly, Moderator, President, Dallas Producers Association
SPONSORS
THE STUDIOS AT LAS COLINAS - MULLER ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
- Muller Entertainment has an extensive range of entertainment
and commercial production services available at The Studios at
Las Colinas. Muller Entertainment also acquires, develops and
produces film and video productions. www.mullerentertainment.com
WAVE MAKER AUDIO, LLC - Audio Services for Production and Post www.wavemakeraudio.com.
Prior Meeting Sponsors
I've been a member of the DPA for over 25 years because it helps me keep up with the changing trends in our industry. The meetings provide valuable face time with the local production community. Greg Stephenson
Owner
Dallas Prompter
"AMS Pictures has been a long-standing member of the DPA because we feel it is important to stay involved and connected to the industry in DFW. I personally find the Listserv to be an extremely important function. If you have a need, you can make a post and have several qualified responses in minutes! I also really enjoy attending the meetings and catching up with colleagues. It is nice to know you're not in it alone. I have strongly encouraged other individuals and companies to become a part of the DPA. I look forward to its continued success and growth. Stacy Thiele
Vice President of Operations
AMS Pictures
DEFEND
The DPA defends the livelihood of local production professionals by uniting producers and suppliers against unfair legislation and unfair labor practices.
PROMOTE
The DPA promotes the local film and video production market as a highly creative, competitive, and international source of professional production expertise.
ASSIST
The DPA assists local production professionals by providing educational programs, networking events and informative resources that give its members the competitive edge they need to be successful in the global marketplace.
