Saturday, July 3, 2010

EYES BEYOND A HUGE HIT ON THE INDIE SCENE!



Eyes Beyond is a huge hit on the indie scene! The film has been honoured with 10 official selections from all over the world. First-time director/writer/producer Daniel Reininghaus has taken his idea/dream and turned it into a startling reality.


Release Date:

2010


Genre:

Psychological Horror/Thriller


Studio:

Spotlight Nation Films


Website:

http://www.eyesbeyondmovie.com


Starring:

Daniel Reininghaus, Robert Nolan, Kelly-Marie Murtha, Danielle Barker, Evan Eisenstadt, Talon "D" Roach, Deanna Palazzo


Screenplay By:

Daniel Reininghaus


Directed By:

Daniel Reininghaus


Produced By:

Elizabeth Rizzuto & Daniel Reininghaus


Awards:


10 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS


Atlanta Horror Film Festival (USA)

Atlanta Shortsfest (USA)

Atlanta Underground Film Festival (USA)

Barebones International Film Festival (USA)

Heart of England Film Festival (UK)

Indy Horror Film Festival (USA)

International Film Festival of Ireland

International Film Festival of Ireland South Africa

Swansea Bay Film Festival (UK)

Twin Rivers Media Film Festival (USA)



Plot Outline:

The Morales' brothers invite their next door neighbours over for dinner but dinner turns out to be a spiraling nightmare for the Roger's family.


Friday, July 10, 2009

TORONTO CASTING FILM INTENSIVE AUDITIONS (AUGUST 4 & 5, 2009)


THE INDUSTRY IS PICKING UP. BE READY. THIS WORKSHOP IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND BE SEEN BY 4 TOP CASTING DIRECTORS.

In this intensive and challenging two-day workshop, you'll have the opportunity to work (two) audition scenes on camera, of your choosing. However, if choosing your own sides seems a little daunting, don't worry, we also have a whole selection of sides for you to choose from.

Well known Canadian acting coach Marc Baur, will team up with with one of Toronto's finest acting coaches, Janet Laine, and together they'll see one of your audition sides, giving you two opportunities to work it on camera.

After diner, you'll work your audition side on camera again, only this time before a panel of two prominent Casting Directors - Tina Gerussi and Robin Cooks Associate, Millie Tom. If time allows, a question and answer session will close each day.

Next day, you will repeat the first days format, only you will work your other audition side. Janet and Marc will again work your auditions, however after diner, your Casting Director panel be new. This time you will work out with two different prominent Casting Directors - Marsha Chesley and Lisa Parasyn.

This workshop is very intensive. Each day gives you almost ten hours of instruction, which is actually like giving you the equivalent of a three or four day workshop.

Your work will be recorded on camera and you will get a DVD of all your work done with each casting director panel.

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for the working actor, or at least those who are serious about honing their audition skills and enlarging their presence in the Canadian film industry.

Workshop Format

Tuesday, August 4th

Start - 12:00 noon
Meet and greet - and experience a short open and fun instrumental warm-up, lead by Marc Baur

On Camera Audition Workout (Acting Coaches) - 12:30 pm
Work one of your audition scenes twice, with acting coaches Janet Laine and Marc Baur.

*There will be plenty of breaks scheduled through the day.

Diner - 5:30 pm

On camera Audition Workout - (Casting Directors) - 6:30 pm
Work your audition scene with casting directors Tina Gerussi and Millie Tom.

Finish - 10:30 pm

Wednesday, August 5th

Start - 12:00 noon

Meet and greet - and experience a short open and fun instrumental warm-up, lead by Marc Baur

On Camera Audition Workout (Acting Coaches) - 12:30 pm
Work your other audition scene twice, with acting coaches Janet Laine and Marc Baur

*There will be plenty of breaks scheduled through the day.

Diner - 5:30 pm

On camera Audition Workout - (Casting Directors) - 6:30 pm
Work your other audition scene with casting directors Marsha Chesley and Lisa Parasyn.

Finish - 10:30 pm

Workshop Specifics

Workshop is from 12 noon to 10:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4tn and Wednesday, August 5th.

Cost of the workshop is $395, with $50 discount. $445, without discount. No additional taxes charged.

Official Website:
http://www.baurstudio.com/TORONTO.html

Saturday, July 4, 2009

"IN THE SPOTLIGHT" THIS WEEK


Let's congratulate and support the following member of Spotlight Nation for their accomplishments:


STEVEN TOCHER



Steven Tocher just finished a short film for a competition. He has kindly asked us all for some support in voting for his film.


Why Satan Hates the Church
http://www.ekklesiadetroit.com/contest/?p=43













*We'd love to hear about any and all accomplishments produced by Spotlight Nation members. Post on the walls/discussion boards on Facebook and you can be "In The Spotlight" for our next newsletter*

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

IRON ROAD SCREENING @ THE ROYAL (JULY 21, 2009)


A Canada/China co-production starring SUN LI, PETER O'TOOLE, SAM NEILL, and LUKE MACFARLANE

Directed by DAVID WU
Written by BARRY PEARSON and RAYMOND STOREY

Also starring Tony Leung Ka Fai, Kenneth Mitchell, Ian Tracey, Gao Yun Xiang, Charlotte Sullivan, Serge Houde, and Zhang Nai Hua.

A story of disguise and forbidden love, set against the building of the railroad.

Iron Road Wins Four Awards
At the Leo Awards, held by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of British Columbia:
Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Drama -- Attila Szalay
Best Production Design in a Feature Length Drama -- Linda Del Rosario
Best Costume Design in a Feature Length Drama -- Maya Mani
Best Make-Up in a Feature Length Drama -- Joanne Kinchella

Iron Road Wins Audience Favourite Award at the Dominican Film Festival

Sun Li awarded Best Actress, miniseries, for Iron Road at the Roma FictionFest, July 2008

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.ironroadthemovie.com

EVENT LISTING:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109163217526

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

THE SECOND CITY PRESENTS: PERSONAL PUBLICITY SEMINAR (JUNE 28, 2009)


The Second City presents a revolutionary new seminar from the award-winning publicists of the 2008 SCTV reunion and the Canadian Comedy Awards…

PERSONAL PUBLICITY

This Sunday, June 28th, 10am to 5pm @ the Second City (King St. & Blue Jays Way)

The Shehori Brothers teach everything you’ll need to know about promoting your shows, events, – and most of all, your career – like a professional publicist

Full money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the value of this seminar

Hiring a publicist for even one event will cost between several hundred and a couple of thousand dollars – with no guarantees whatsoever. The Personal Publicity seminar will give you literally all the tools needed to easily do the job yourself and obtain the results you’re looking for. Whether you are an actor, a comedian, a musician, or an entertainment producer/promoter of any genre, the methods taught in this seminar will work for you.

The Shehori Brothers – the official publicists for Second City Toronto – will, in plain and simple terms, share their proven publicity methods and secrets on how to obtain significant media attention for yourself and your endeavors. In addition, they’ll teach you to think about your career in a new way that will move you quickly and confidently towards your goals.

Among other things, the seminar will:
- Guide you, step by step, on the dos and don’ts of creating memorable press releases & eye-popping press kits

- Teach how to make your shows stand out and appear more attractive to newspapers, radio, TV and web

- Teach how to optimize your show’s success + be nominated for national awards

- Increase your media profile in Toronto, Canada, the U.S., or elsewhere

- Help you with getting an agent, or help your current agents get you more work

- Help you with obtaining government grants and garnering a U.S. Work Visa


PLUS:
- Everyone in attendance will receive a publicity booklet, which includes:

- Entertainment media list (over 250 media contacts)

- Numerous sample press releases & templates

- Key Industry contacts for photography, poster services, editors, videographers, graphic designers, etc…

Between them, the Shehori Brothers have garnered a Gemini Award nomination, a Dora nomination, plus 14 Canadian Comedy Award nominations (and 2 wins!) as writers, directors and producers. Working alongside the creators of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Drowsy Chaperone, the brothers co-produced the critically acclaimed production An Awkward Evening with Martin & Johnson. More recently, they’ve penned 12 national award shows, written for The Huffington Post, and served as senior writers for The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos. They’re now begun working as creative consultants for Just for Laughs Toronto 2009.

Personal Publicity – Sunday, June 28th, 10am to 5pm

The Mainstage Theatre of the Second City

51 Mercer St. at Blue Jays Way, next to Wayne Gretzky’s
Registration: $185 + GST (total: $194.25). By phone at 1-888-340-7270,

online at www.SecondCityRegistration.com, or by e-mail at training.to@secondcity.com

There Will be Refreshments

For additional information, pop by www.SweatEquity.ca

“The Shehori Brothers are highly respected in the industry as publicists & writers/producers of live theatre and television. And in addition to working with established artists, they take a lot of time to help up-and-comers with their careers. Besides being talented, they're generous as well, which I find a rare combination in this business."
Richard Ouzounian – Theatre Critic: The Toronto Star & Variety

"Daniel and Steven Shehori have the business and art of comedy in their blood. They are devoted advocates of young aspiring comedians, writers and actors, and they have the innate ability to understand what it takes to promote, produce and develop a career in the entertainment biz. They have done an extraordinary job publicizing the Second City and the 8-year run of the Tim Sims Theatre."
Andrew Alexander – SCTV Producer, Proprietor & Executive Producer of the Second City

"The Shehori brothers are tireless, knowledgeable and above all universally respected in the Canadian entertainment industry. Having them in your corner gives you a lot better chance of surviving the ridiculously tough battle that is Canadian show business."
Steve Patterson – Host of CBC’S The Debaters

“Over the past 5 years the Canadian Comedy Awards has had the pleasure of working with Daniel and Steven Shehori. From assisting in PR and media launches to the planning of live events, and of course serving on committees due to their reputation as top-flight live show producers and comedy writers; working with them has not only been professionally rewarding but a great experience.”
Tim Progosh – Founder: The Canadian Comedy Awards

“Daniel and Steven have an exceptional grasp of the industry and have always steered my company in the right direction. I’ve had the Shehoris work on a number of productions for me, including shows for Louis C.K. (which was voted top show in Toronto in 2008), as well Paula Poundstone and Debra Digiovanni. They are the link between selling out and not.”
Jake Labow – Jake Labow Productions

“I've had the fortune of working with and for the Shehori Brothers. In every instance they’ve proved themselves to be absolute professionals and up to the task. It's a two-pronged attack that never ceases to amaze those who work with them.”
Craig Lauzon – Cast Member & Writer: The Royal Canadian Air Farce

“Daniel and Steven Shehori taught us so much about comedy event production and promotion! Laughing Like Crazy, our signature comedy fundraiser has been a huge success – 5 years running. We owe much of that success to the direction and guidance of the Shehori Brothers.”
Ellen Ostofsky - Director of Fundraising & Special Projects: Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Daniel & Steven on numerous levels. If it is a show I need to promote, or a script I need to punch up, the first people I always think of are the Shehori Brothers. Their shared wealth of knowledge on the entertainment industry is an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.
Carlie Baxter – Jordan and Associates Talent Agency

“I've dealt with many people in entertainment. Writers, directors, producers, agents, network executives, and talent. Well, Daniel and Steven possess a rare combination of skills that elude most of them. They're brilliantly creative in generating fresh ideas and amazingly savvy in making them come to life. Thinking. Doing. And now they're going to teach people? Good for them. Better for us.”
Ron Tite – Vice President, Creative Director: Sharpe Blackmore euro RSCG