Member of the Month - August 2010 - Richard Inman

Rough Cut Member of the month
Richard Inman
By Matthew J. Jimenez

This month, Rough Cut would like to recognize Richard Inman for all his hard work and support. Thanks Richard!

"Richard is as dedicated to film as he is creative. I've been bouncing some ideas about both our coming senior projects and each idea that goes in his brain comes out better. I'm grateful to him for all his support and help in propelling Rough Cut forward, and I hope to continue working with him in the future. You da man."
-Matt

"Richard possesses a truly unique sense of humor, and I am consistently entertained by his work and wit. I look forward to working more with Rich, and I can't wait to see the work he produces in the future."

-Robert

August Guest Speaker

Tony Armer and Derek Miner

by Sophia Juarbe

Local filmmakers and founders of the Sunscreen Film Festival, came to the Art Institute on Monday 23rd for a Q & A session, here are a few of the highlights.

They proudly explained that-

"Film festivals are important because it is an avenue to get your work out there."

Tony Armer-

Some of the advice they gave was to just start doing stuff and getting your self out there-

"It goes back to that saying, It is about who you meet and who you know."

Derek Miner-

Tony and Derek explained a lot about the Sunscreen Film Festival It attracts famous stars as guests, giving lessons on how to be successful in the film industry;

"The Education Component is important to the Sunscreen Film Festival."

Derek Miner-

To find out more info on the Sunscreen Film Festival go to sunscreenfestival.com

Tony and Derek announced-

Curtis Gram will be having a red one camera workshop on Sept 11th more info on the Sunscreen Film Festival website under news section.

Current Events - August 2010

August Events that are looking for film students!

By Matthew Jimenez

Senior Project

Senior film student, Brandon Bianco, is in the pre-production stages of his thesis film. He is looking for crew positions and is estimated to start shooting early next quarter. He will have a casting call on Monday, August 30th @ 1:00pm in the green room. If anyone is interested in being a crew member or helping with the auditions please contact Brandon or Matt.

Contact Brandon-
chief12bmb@yahoo.com

Contact Matt-

wickerman989@gmail.com

Music Band Serotonic

Gabriel Valdivia, bass guitar player for the local music band 'Serotonic', is looking for a film crew to record a practice session and do about 30 seconds of every song with a total of about 6 songs. They practice at Bringe Music (St Pete). If anyone is interested please contact Matt Jimenez.

Contact Matt-

wickerman989@gmail.com

Charities and Fundraisers.

We are looking to expand the presence and notoriety of Rough Cut Digital Film Group outside the campus and online. We want to give something to the community by partnering up with local charities or fundraisers by filming commercials or events, if anyone has any suggestions or ideas please contact any Rough Cut officer.

Contact Rough Cut officers-

airoughcuttampa@gmail.com

Rough Cut Dues

Rough Cut officers, Matt Jimenez, Ben Hammond, Robert S. Pearson and Sophia Juarbe, are still collecting dues of $5.00. If you have not payed your dues for the quarter and would like to, please talk to any one of us and we will collect it. Please contact anyone of us at

Contact Rough Cut officers-

airoughcuttampa@gmail.com

Others things to know about

Late Night

Malachi Cull, Ryan Sullivan and Mike Musselman hijacked the Tony Armer and Derek Miner guest speaker poster for a late night on the town and met spider man, it was pretty funny. Check it out here.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=2080244&id=1234676312

Guest Speaker of the Month August

Rough Cut

Guest Series of the Month Welcomes

Tony Armer & Derek Miner

Local Filmmakers & Founders of the Sunscreen Film Festival

(From Left to Right-Top to Bottom) Tony Armer with Billy Dee Williams, Tony Armer and Billy Dee Williams Fox 13 Morning News Broadcast, Derek Miner with Michael Rooker, Patrick Willson at 2010 Festival, John Travolta at 2010 Festival, Ayanna Berkshire of Twilight.

Tony & Derek have been bringing top Hollywood talent and independent

cinema from across the country to the Bay area for half a decade.

Monday August 23rd

7:00 pm in room 162

Film of the Month August 10 RC Interview Matt Jimenez

Film Of The Month

Rough Cut Interview Matt Jimenez

by Tyler Holland & Richard S. Inman

CT at Toronto FF

Congratulations!

Cheryl Timmins to the

2010 Toronto International Film Festival

Ai Tampa DFVP alumni, Cheryl Timmins has been granted an internship with the Toronto International Film Festival. Cheryl interned the Cannes film festival, in the south of France, earlier this year and is now representing our alumni proudly, on an international level. On behalf of the DFVP department at the Art Institute of Tampa, Congratulations Cheryl.