MDI eNews – 167, June 12, 2006

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1. Cleveland IndieClub Meeting – June 18th
2. The Rapture starts production in July 1st!
3. PREMIERE SCREENING of the LORDS of PRAXTON
4. Basic of Editing – Columbus
5. Congratulations to Jami Ross
6. Pinkcast Productions casting call for upcoming feature film
7. Needed: Outreach &Webmaster Intern
8. Kelly Lacinak will be teaching a Digital Video Production camp for Kids ages 8 &
up this summer
9. Celebrate Diversity - Fifth Annual Hate Crimes Conference
10. A/PAF Heritage Day

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1. Cleveland IndieClub FREE Monthly Networking Meeting – June 18, 2006

The Cleveland IndieClub meets every month, free of charge, for those who have the passion for making movies using film or video (whether it is in acting, directing, producing, writing, lighting or any other skill) and are looking for others who have similar interests.

Cleveland IndieClub is administrated by Johnny K. Wu with the collaboration of Bill Johns and generally hosted each month by their members, which offers each an opportunity to create a variety of interest and topic. Cleveland IndieClub official website: www.clevelandindieclub.com

NOTE: Every months we have had a standing room only of over 65 people participating, come early to get a seat. :)

Sunday, June 18, 1pm to 4pm at

The Hyacinth Lofts
3030 East 63rd Street
Cleveland, Ohio, 44127
Please park on the street and enter from front of the building.
Dial 022 to be buzzed in
PLEASE DO NOT leave valuable things in your car on passerby's sight.

Hosted by Steve Krammer

Topic: Internet Outlets for Short Videos.

Steve will demonstrate how to send video clips to some of the sites where you can upload your short videos.

We will raffle off one of the 2 softwares donated by Red Giant Software (either Magic Bullet Editors 2 or Instant HD) check out www.redgiantsoftware.com and also Raffle of DVD movies from your local filmmakers

In addition, We will screen and discusss short films, scenes, and trailers from:

- Bryan Pixler short film "Reunion" (6 mins)
- Stand Up Guy by Mike Bove (4 min, 16mm b&w)
- Jeff Yanik's short film Murder at Midnight (7 mins)
- Bill Johns' music videos
- Sneak Peek Dreadful first few minutes by Kipp Speicher
- Peter Sampson's Simple Rewards
- A Joker's Card Behind the Scene video (18 mins)

For more information about Cleveland IndieClub, visit Cleveland IndieClub @ http://www.clevelandindieclub.com

Organized and sponsored by Johnny K. Wu & Media Design Imaging (www.mdifilm.com). Co-sponsored by David Perkowski & The Hyacinth Lofts (www.thehyacinthlofts.com), Bill Johns & Cinevid Productions (www.cinevidproductions.com), the Cleveland IndieClub members, and the current monthly host. For the first past 2 years, Cleveland IndieClub was also co-sponsored by Talkies Movie & Coffee Bar (www.talkiescoffee.com) located at Ohio City. Past sponsor: Michael Balas & Media Group Studios (www.mediagroupstudios.com)

Next meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2006

NOTE: If you have a movie on dvd that you would like to have it raffled, bring it to the meeting to have it raffled off to the participants. If you have short films (no longer than 30 mins) that you would like to present and talk about it for future meetings, please email me at johnny@mdifilm.com (first come first serve)

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2. In less than 25 days, Johnny Wu and the members of the IndieClub community will embark into a 13 days shoot for his comic book styled sci-fi action film The Rapture, 2 units will be shooting simultaneously with Cleveland film community’s best, for more information on the project, visit www.rapturethemovie.com

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3. Little Beth Entertainment, Ltd announces the PREMIERE SCREENING of the LORDS of PRAXTON a thrilling new science fiction/fantasy adventure film
*Friday, June 16** at 7pm.* Held at The University of Akron's Gardner Theatre in the Student Union Center, Akron, Ohio. *Admission: $5*

The directions with map to the Student Union Center are on /the Lords of Praxton/ website. There will be signs posted outdoors and indoors to guide you to the theatre. There is free parking in the Faculty Staff parking decks shown on map, which you'll find on the Praxton website http://www.littlebeth.com/praxtonnews.html

The concession stand will open at 6:30pm and will remain open throughout the screening. Meet the Cast and Crew during a Q & A session after the film!

Brian Richeson portrays Jim Corinth, a reclusive ethnologist and inventor from the planet of Praxton who is haunted by a dark past and whose present remains a guarded mystery.

Christine Haber portrays Adella Benea, the Lord of Praxton, who struggles to identify and eliminate a rebel threat which seeks to overthrow the government of Praxton and propel the planet into a maelstrom of chaos and civil war. No one is above suspicion, including the members of Praxton's High Council of Eight.

Ultimately, Jim is forced to move out of his reclusive life when an unforeseen event leads him to assume the role of protector to Logan Benea (Turrand Evans-Roskos_), the young son of Lord Adella Benea. Jim and Logan are immediately catapulted into a frightening journey filled with mystery, intrigue and adventure that will change the world of Praxton forever.

*Starring:
Brian J. Richeson
Turrand Evans-Roskos
Rick Montgomery Jr.
Ada Carolina Ortiz
Joy Borland
Monica Boone
Kristy Kurowski
Gina Messeri
Sapphire DeFranco
Jeffrey Ryan Haber - Roxana K. Bell
Christine Haber - Rachel Appelbaum
Mary Faktor - Bruce Haber
uBu Zurub - Chuck French
Victor Regal - Kat Sokolowska
Maggie Arndt - Tiiu Gennert
David Rohler - Tumeka Harris
Tracey Evans - Thomas Ferraro
Karoline Kramer Gould - Jaclyn Inglis
Eli Carr - Steve Messeri
Jason Quaigg - Connie Georgalis
Christopher Bolwin - Rowan Kramer
Alyssa Haber
and Katherine Nicole Haber.

Original Music Score by Richard Krehnovi and Jamal Dillman-Hasso. Song: "Rising Up" written by Terrance Lee Fields; Performed by Lindsay Fields. Costume Design by Elizabeth Gould. Sound Design by Cornelius Gould IV. Associate Producers Quata Zehe and Joy Borland. Based on the radio play series "Space Traveler Jim" created by Peter Fields and Cornelius Gould IV. Screen story by Peter Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould. Screenplay by Evonne Fields-Gould. Produced by Peter Fields and Evonne Fields-Gould. Directed and Edited by Peter Fields.

Explore the Lords of Praxton website- http://www.littlebeth.com/lordsofpraxton.html -to brush-up on the history of Praxton and the moon-planet of Egora, read the cast and crew biographies, view the stills from the film and behind the scenes photos, view the trailer and listen to the audio files and while you're at it, download the Lords of Praxton wallpaper.

(Special thanks to Vicki L. Fete, Assistant Director Student Union Conference Center *The University of Akron does not endorse the goods and/or services described herein.)

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4. Basics of Editing (Non Linear, computer based editing)

TUESDAY NIGHTS 7:00PM to 8:30PM
June 20th, June 27th, (off July 4th), July 11th, and July 18th

4 week course for only $49

LOCATION: Tavares Teleproductions off of Hamilton Rd (email or call for specific directions)

contact Ross (ross@...) or call 614-378-5941 to sign up for this session.

For this class, we will teach the basics of how to use a computer based video editing system and the rudimentary workings of the machines and software. The NON LINEAR EDITING CLASS focuses more on the theory of editing and a universal approach to computer based editing.

The class covers the THEORY OF EDITING, regardless of what editing software you use and has a universal coverage of FILM and VIDEO editing.

About the Teacher, award winning filmmaker Peter John Ross & Sonnyboo Productions - Peter John Ross has edited & directed feature films, shorts, documentaries, and TV commercials. Projects by Peter John Ross have been broadcast on Bravo UK, Tech TV, & Movieola the short film channel. Peter John Ross & Sonnyboo films have been noted in such publications as Computer Arts, RES Magazine, Film & Video Magazine, LA Weekly, Film Threat, the Village Voice, Fangoria, Ain't It Cool News, Sci Fi Channel & Internet Video Magazine.

More info is available at the award winning site
http://www.sonnyboo.com

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5. Jami Ross has been nominated as one of the 5 finalists for the 2006 Scene Music Awards as “Best Solo Artist” in Cleveland/Akron.

All winners will be featured in a concert at House of Blues in July.

also,

Jami will be opening for Jewel & Rob Thomas next wed(june 14) @ Blossom Music Center. She will be up @ 6pm

CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest, Jami will be showcased at Rockstar @ 9pm June 17th(sat). Three other great bands will perform that night as her guests.

Finally, June 28th at Tower City Amphitheatre Jami will be opening for Disney Stars AJ & Aly @ 7pm

Blue~ize Magazine
www.blue-ize.com
The Ultimate Guide for Developing Talent

Mike Ross, Editor
440.478.7500
Barbara Ross, Producer
440.478.5723
7285 Center St.
Mentor, OH 44060

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6. PINKCAT PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES A CASTING CALL FOR UPCOMING FEATURE FILM

“Survival”

Thriller/Horror
Non-union
Day Rate is $75 minimum

Location: Cleveland

Twelve shooting days over a period of two weeks at the end of August

Director: DONALD GREGORY
Casting Director: MAUREEN DEMPSEY
Casting Phone: 440-313-8326

Open Audition
Audition Dates and Times: June 24 from 9:30am to 2pm and June 27 from 1pm to 5:30pm
Audition Location: Lakewood Library – the auditorium in the basement

Actors and actresses interested must bring a recent head shot and a resume to the auditions. Sides and information are available at http://www.pinkcatproductions.com

The makers of PIZZA: The Movie are holding an open audition for their next film entitled 'Survival' This will be director Donald Gregory's second film.

SYNOPSIS:

Twelve men and women, selected to be on a knock off reality show, discover it's more than they bargained for when their fellow contestants start to disappear and show up dead. Is the killer among them, is it all part of the show, or is it something else entirely? They must learn to trust each other and work together if any of them are to survive.

This is a nonunion paid gig. Actors and actresses will receive a minimum of $75 per day. Many of the roles are physically demanding. There is adult language, themes, and a few of the female roles require partial nudity for brief scenes.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

*Damarius* - (late 20s to late 30s male), African American, any body
type, gangster rapper mentality.
*Larry* - (late 20s male), Caucasian, overweight, socially inept. *Jared -* (20s to 30s male), any ethnicity, slim, gay, thespian.
*Matt* - (20s male), Caucasian, well built, athletic, achiever.
*Brett* - (20s to 30s male), any ethnicity, any body type, arrogant, smarmy. *Dakota *- (20s female), Caucasian, model, very thin, low self image
*Shannon* - (20s female), any ethnicity, thin to average body type,
actress, confident and calm
*Madison* - (20s female), any ethnicity, cold, bitter, men issues.
*Bailey* - (20s female), any ethnicity, actress, seductive, blunt, type
A personality
*Abbey* -(late teens to early 20s female), any ethnicity, average body
type, aspiring pop singer, young, optimistic, naive
*Lauren *- (late 20s to early 30's) any ethnicity, average body type,
aspiring journalist, inquisitive, protective
*Paige *- (late 20s female) any ethnicity, assistant producer,
businesslike, intelligent, capable
*Cameraman B* (male) – Caucasian, overweight, a medium-sized role
despite the nondescript name
*Cameraman A* (male) – any ethnicity, any body type, has no lines but is
a constant presence
*William Hung Lookalike* (or strong resemblance to the famous American
Idol reject) for a bit part.

To schedule a specific time and for other inquiries regarding the casting call, please contact the casting director, Maureen Dempsey at 440-313-8326 or fromstage2screen@yahoo.com. For all other inquiries regarding the movie, please contact Donald Gregory at survival@pizzathemovie.com.

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7. Needed: Outreach &Webmaster Intern
Award winning filmmaker is looking for web-designer and outreach person to promote the documentary release "No Umbrella – Election Day in the City" www.noumbrella.org . The film, which has gotten worldwide attention, is about voting irregularities in Cleveland, Ohio during the 2004 national election.
We need one or two enthusiastic people to:
Redesign website with the goal of creating an interactive site (blogs, mailing list sign up, links, discussion boards, DVD purchase)
Launch voter activist campaign that uses the film as a catalyst
Research and contact related organizations for cross-promotion
Create electronic press kits
Create and maintain data base
This is a volunteer position but you will learn about cutting edge film distribution models, new methods of promoting activism, and have fun while you are at it. If you care passionately about election issues and have some or all of the necessary skills, then this job is for you!
Please send letter of interest and resume to: lpaglin@en.com

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8. Kelly Lacinak will be teaching a Digital Video Production camp for Kids ages 8 &
up this summer. Camps are 1 week long and cover a basic overview of
digital film making.

camp locations are:
Beachwood
Pepper Pike
South Euclid
Shaker Heights

Camps may include Feild Trips and Speakers. If Anyone would like to
become a speaker. Please contact

Ted Jordan
JordanTeam Learning LLC
24700 Chagrin Road, Suite 201A
Beachwood, OH 44122
800.458.3268]
216.378.9035

http://www.funutation.com/

Thanks,
Kelly Lacinak

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9. Celebrate Diversity - Fifth Annual Hate Crimes Conference

Celebrate Diversity Fifth Annual Hate Crimes Conference
June 19 and 20, 2006

Registration deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2006
Conference Location: English Oak Room at Tower City 50 Public Square
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
June 19: Diversity, Hate Crimes, and Youth June 20: Multi-Cultural Day

Who Should Attend:

o Business Leaders
o School Administrators
o Teachers
o College and University Faculties
o Students
o Religious Leaders
o Medical Service Providers
o Social Workers
o Law Enforcement Agencies
o Community Leaders
o Attorneys
o Corporate Human Resource Generalists

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio recognize the
following
organizations for their participation:

o Hate Crimes Working Group
o Forest City Enterprises
o Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
o FBI Citizens' Academy Foundation
o Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission

o Anti-Defamation League

The Northern Ohio Hate Crimes Working Group (HCWG) began in 1998. It is
cosponsored by
the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio and the
Cleveland Division
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The HCWG is composed of over fifty organizations from northern Ohio. The
working group
consists of three committees: Law Enforcement, Legislation, and
Community Outreach/
Education.

June 19, 2006*
Diversity, Hate Crimes, and Youth

8 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
Theodore R. Wasky, Special Agent in Charge,
FBI, Cleveland Division
Gregory A. White, U.S. Attorney for the Northern
District of Ohio
8:45 a.m. Welcome
9 a.m. The Transforming Power of Diversity
Michael Walker, Executive Director,
Partnership for a Safer Cleveland
10 a.m. Break
10:10 a.m. Advancing Diversity
Tameka Taylor, Program Director,
Northeast Conference for Community and Justice
10:50 a.m. EEOC and Civil Rights Commission Report Updates
Daniel J. Cabot, Cassandra Bledsoe, and Diane Citrino
11:20 a.m. Lunch
12:20 p.m. Responding to Hate Crimes
Ginny Gong, President,
National Organization of Chinese Americans
1:20 p.m. Break
1:30 p.m. Officer Actions
Mark Lovequist, Traffic Commander,
Cleveland Heights Police Department
2:10 p.m. Hate Crimes Poetry Reading
Chris Webb, Senior,
Cleveland School of the Arts
2:15 p.m. Offensive Cartoons and Arab Culture
Mahmoud Awadallah, Executive Director,
AACESS-Ohio
2:55 p.m. Break
3:05 p.m. Words Will Always Hurt Me: the Culture of Bullying
Mika Major, Youth Coordinator,
Lesbian Gay Community Service Center of Cleveland
3:50 p.m. Interracial/Intercultural Relationships
Dr. Melody Yates, Cleveland State University
4:35 p.m. Closing Remarks

June 20, 2006*
Multi-Cultural Day
8 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks
8:45 a.m. Celebrating Cleveland's Diversity
Dick Russ; Reporter, WKYC 3;
Board President, International Community Council
9:15 a.m. The Discrimination of Neglect: Somali Bantus
Richard Haluska, Pastor,
West Side United Church of Christ
9:55 a.m. Break
10:05 a.m. How to Deal with Prejudice
Andres Gonzalez, Director of Hispanic Services,
El Barrio
10:45 a.m. The Importance of Dance in the East Indian Culture
Shoba Narayan,
Nritya Gitanjali School of Dance
11:15 a.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m. Diversity Exercises
Charles Dick, FBI Equal Employment Opportunity
Special Programs Unit
1:45 p.m. The Importance of Dance in the American Indian Culture
Faye Brings Them
Lake Erie Native American Council
2:20 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. Dispelling Rumors About Sikhism
Azaad Khaira
American Sikh Council
3:10 p.m. American Jewish/Palestinian Coexistence
Anita Gray, National President, Ishmael and Isaac
Khalid Bahhur, Co-Chair, Cleveland Ishmael and Isaac
3:50 p.m. Closing Remarks

*Schedule subject to change.

Fifth Annual Hate Crimes Conference June 19 and 20, 2006
Registration Form - Typeor Print,
Please Name:______________________________________
Company/Org.: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City/St/Zip: ___________________________________
Day Phone: ___________________________________
Eve Phone: ___________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________

Physical Restrictions:
Circle which day(s) you will attend:
Full conference Monday Only Tuesday Only
Conference is free, but space is limited.
Fax completed form to:
(216) 622-6898

or Mail to: FBI Cleveland -
Community Outreach 1501 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

or Email cos.cv@ic.fbi.gov

or Call (216) 622-6615

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 15
Conference Location:
English Oak Room
Tower City
50 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44113

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A/PAF Heritage Day Come Join Us & Celebrate our Heritage

Rotunda, City Hall
601 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Date: July 8th, 2006
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
Free Parking

Speaker Information

“Value of Immigration”

Margaret Wong—Guest Speaker

Joesph Miessner—Keynote Speaker

Cultural Program

Cultural Program performed by the performers from the Asian community.
Fan Dance & Indian Classical Dance.
Other Activities

Asian Food Samples, Music, and much more Fun.

Member Organization
Asian Cultural Society of Ohio
Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OCAGC)
Federation of India Community Associations(FICA)
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland
Taiwanese American Association of Greater Cleveland (TAAGC)
Oberlin College Asian American Alliance
Philippine American Society of Ohio
Vietnamese Community in GreaterCleveland, Inc.
The Laotian Community of Cleveland
Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Invite Guests
Hon. Mr.FrankJ ackson, Mayor, City of Cleveland,
Hon. Mr. Blain Griffin, Director, Community Relations Board,
International Community Council,
Presidents of Asian Organizations,
and several local government officials, Businessmen.

Asian/PacificAmericanFederation is a Non–Profit Organization

Contact Information
President A/PAF:
Chetan Amin (440.946.2718)

Heritage Day Chair:
Le Nguyen (216.644.2319)

GiaHoa Ryan (216.961.6005)

Rolando Santos (216.382.5144)

Entertainment and Culture Chair:
OA Guo (440.339.8550)
Krishna Bhagvatula (216.287.0237)

Food Co-ordination Chairs:
Vijaya Emani (440.846.3896)
Sis-enando(Andy) Yap (440.526.2547)

Publicity :
Joseph Meissner (216.687.1900 x5672)
Johnny Wu (216.373.3278)

Sponsorship Information:

Gold: $2,000.00
Banner at the event area Booth / display area Recognition during the
event 1/2
Page Advertisement in the Program Book

Silver: $1,000.00
Banner at the event area Booth / Display area Recognition during the
event 1/4
Page Advertisement in the Program Book

All Banners will be provided by the sponsor;
A/PAF will arrange to display them at the event.
Souvenir Advertisement Registration Form

To registration, complete the form and mail today along with the Check
payable to A/PAF.
Business :
Telephone:
Email:
Please select the Package:
1. Gold Sponsor ($2000)

2. Silver Sponsor ($1000)

3. Back Cover ( $400.00 )

4. Inside Page ( $300.00 )

5. Full Page ( $200.00 )

6. Half Page ( $125.00 )

7. Quarter Page ( $75.00 )

8. Business Card ( $50.00 )

Mail form with check endorsed A/PAF to:
OA Guo, 207 General Lee St. LaGrange, OH 44050 Ph: (440)-355-4114
Chetan Amin, 1071 Cliffview Dr, Eastlake OH,44095 Deadline for the Ad —
June 23rd, 2006
All Contributions are tax deductible.
Tax ID: 341388220