Crosstown Arts
Doors open at 6:30pm | Trivia starts at 7:00pm
Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts.
Join us as Josh Cotten, former Creative Executive for Mandalay Integrated Media and Vice President of Development for Mandalay Alliance Entertainment, hosts a seminar on what modern Hollywood looks like and how understanding its inner workings can benefit you as an independent filmmaker.
Josh will discuss how the current “Studio System” operates; the relationship between agencies, production companies, managers/publicists, and unions; how that relationship applies to aspiring filmmakers and actors, and much more.
Josh Cotten also worked as an assistant to the Vice Presidents of Production on the films Into the Blue (starring Paul Walker and Jessica Alba) and The Jacket (starring Adrien Brody and Keira Knightley).
Doors open at 6:30pm | discussion begins at 7pm | Free and open to the public Complimentary beverages will be available.
Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts.
Join Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts for a very special Shoot & Splice: An Evening with Graham Gordy. Mr. Gordy is perhaps best known as the creator and executive producer of the partially shot and Memphis-set Cinemax series Quarry. Hear from Graham about his experiences in making the series and working as a writer in the so-called “golden age of television,” as well as how he’s gone about making a career for himself while still calling the South his home.
Graham Gordy completed his M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at NYU where he received the Goldberg Award for Playwriting. His plays have been produced and performed by Naked Angels, The New Group, New York Stage and Film, The Drama Dept., and The Royal Court (London). He was a writer for the Sundance series Rectify and was co-creator and executive producer of the Cinemax drama Quarry. He was a writer, producer, and actor in the upcoming independent feature Antiquities and is currently writing for the third season of True Detective.
Doors open at 6:30pm | discussion begins at 7pm | Free and open to the public Complimentary beverages will be available.
Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.
This week: All the Rage: Saved by Sarno — Dr. John Sarno battled the pain epidemic by focusing on mind-body connection for over 50 years. Learn how he healed thousands of patients, including Larry David and Howard Stern. Directed by Michael Galinsky, David Beilinson, and Suki Hawley.
Admission is pay-what-you-can.
Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts, Malco’s Studio on the Square, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis.
This week: Romeo is Bleeding — A young poet transcends turf war violence in Richmond, CA by creating an urban adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Directed by Jason Zeldes | Executive Produced by Russell Simmons
Doors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 pm
Admission is pay-what-you-can.
Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts
July topic: Hair & Makeup for Film with Alicia George
Being a hair and makeup artist for film and television isn’t as simple as making someone look good on camera. You need to have a fundamental understanding of the filmmaking process, including lighting, camera angles, scene-to-scene continuity, and how to organize a style plan based on each characters needs and progression. Join professional hair and make-up artist Alicia George (Space Warriors, Losers Take All) as she discusses these and several other important topics including set etiquette, working with actors, creating a portfolio, and more. Alicia will also have a live hair and make-up demonstration to give a sample of the craft that goes into achieving a proper cinematic look.
Alicia George has provided hair and makeup services for dozens of films and music videos and has worked with actors and celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Morgan Freeman, Mira Sorvino, Danny Glover, Sarah Drew, Grace Zabriskie, Josh Lucas, Tia Mowry, and many more.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m./panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Complimentary beverages will be available.