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Behind the Scenes Brunch Benefitting Halcyon Daze

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It’s time to go Behind the Scenes!  Be among the first to have a special first look at the latest rough cut of Halcyon Daze: The Final Voyages of Disney’s Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at our exclusive Behind the Scenes Brunch. In addition to brunch, all tickets include the opportunity to view never-before-seen footage from the upcoming documentary as well as access to event-exclusive documentary merchandise (details at URL), a scan-and-shop vendor pop up, fun photo opps and more.

Want more? Upgrade your ticket to receive even more exclusive treats! Capacity is limited and we expect this to sell out quickly.   Additional tickets will not be released.

The Halcyon Daze follows one passenger’s journey from casual interest to full-blown obsession with Disney’s award-winning yet short-lived Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Halcyon Daze explores the attraction’s launch, run, and closure, capturing the passionate fan community and creative team that brought it to life.

Ticket sales are processed through the Louisville Film Society, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing resources and support to local filmmakers, including the Halcyon Daze Documentary.  Proceeds from this event will go directly towards bringing this documentary about this beloved ship to life.

 

Location, Location, Location… Workshop!

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No – this isn’t one of Teri’s articles about the housing market. Location is more than a real estate rule; it’s vital for film!

Are you interested in building your skill set for film? Are you an artist looking for a new perspective on architecture and environmental photography? FilmDayton offers a great class for beginners who are looking to break into the industry, photographers who are looking for a new perspective, or pros who want to strengthen their skill set.

In the beautiful setting of the Dayton Art Institute, students will get some practical knowledge and then be set loose to snap pictures (no flash) within the building and through the historic surrounding neighborhood. Great prep work for aspiring production/location coordinators and a lot of fun for creative photographers. Seats are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

We’ll provide an inside look at one of the major necessities for the film industry. There are so many questions: What makes a good location? How do you handle the production logistics? How do you snap the best picture to convey the feel of the location to the producer? And once you find that perfect spot, how do you get all the required permissions to film there? This workshop will answer those questions and so much more! And lest you think this workshop is JUST for photographers or aspiring location managers, oh no my friend. Indie filmmakers often have trouble getting great locations for their projects. This workshop will help filmmakers with the skills needed to find and secure fantastic locations, and how to get it all done when resources are limited.

Topics to be covered include:
Location Contracts and Insurance,
Film Permits,
Capturing the Best Picture,
Working with Individual Homeowners, Businesses and Government Agencies,
Location Scouting,
Location Responsibilities Before, During and After the Shoot

FilmDayton welcomes Kate Amer – a Location Manager / Production Manager with 25+ years of experience. Kate most recently worked on The Avengers, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, and the FX hit Justified.

Talented location scouts are necessary in the industry – and very in demand. This workshop will get you started and help you make some great connections.

COST: $35 members; $45 non-members
DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2012
TIME: 9AM – 5PM (lunch included)
LOCATION: Dayton Art Institute
Seats are limited. Contact Megan at [email protected] to register.

Workshop in partnership with the Dayton Art Institute.

WHAT IS FILMDAYTON?

FilmDayton is the regional nonprofit dedicated to fostering the local film scene. We educate filmmakers with introductory workshops and professional development opportunities, advocate for the region as we support our local filmmakers and work to attract productions, and celebrate our success with the annual FilmDayton Festival (August 24-26, 2012).