Tag: Shoot & Splice

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts
June topic: Film Criticism

Have you ever seen a film that you loved and admired only to later read a critical review that pans it? Or, have you ever discovered a wonderful, obscure film because of a well-written and insightful review? Please join our esteemed panel of film critics — John Beifuss & Chris Herrington of The Commercial Appeal and Chris McCoy of The Memphis Flyer — as they discuss everything pertaining to the art of film criticism. They’ll share their unique approaches to writing a review, the power that critics have when it comes to affecting box office sales, how critical praise can save certain movies from obscurity, how social media has changed the landscape of film critique, and much 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.

Monthly filmmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts. May topic: Concept to Camera with Ryan Earl Parker.

The cinematographer is not only one of the key creative minds on a film, but also the craftsperson whose work is most directly impactful to that film’s visual experience. Join esteemed cinematographer Ryan Earl Parker (Sweet, Sweet Lonely Girl, Feral) as he guides you through his creative process, which is less focused on the camera and lighting tools as it is on how to communicate with a director, and, ultimately, connect with and execute their unique vision. Cinematography is much more than the type of camera you use or simply creating beautiful images; it’s about shooting in a way that is relevant to the film itself, as well as turning a director’s abstract ideas into a purposeful and visually engaging work.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m./panel discussion at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Complimentary beverages will be available.

CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS with DAN BAKER & ERIC QUICK

Dan Baker and Eric Quick are film makers and creators of special effects.  Dan and Eric will lead a workshop on creating a practical effect and then bringing that effect digitally into your final edit.  Come learn from two of the best just in time to finish that Halloween short!

Dan Baker

Dan Baker satisfies his passion for learning by writing and directing films. He studied screenwriting under Academy Award nominated writer Mark Medoff (CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD). He has been involved in productions for TED Talks, ABC, CBS, HGTV, BET, National Geographic, and Discovery ID, his short films and book trailers have won festival awards, and he has taught multi-media production internationally.

Eric Quick

Graduating from the Memphis College of Art with a focus in Sculpture and Art History, Eric Quick began pursuing a career in special effects. After 4 years of creating prosthetics and props for film and theatre productions around the country, as well as co-creating and operating his own special effects business for almost 3 years, he decided to become more involved in the filmmaking process. Eric is currently working with several Memphis film projects as a production designer and writer, while still making special effects for theatre and film.