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NEWS
Updated 6.16.09

SWAMP
is funded in part
by grants from

The City of Houston
through the
Houston Arts Alliance

... and individual supporters!

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SPECIAL SCREENING SERIES: Creative Methods In Film
Co-sponsored by the Dawn Project
July 10 & 11, 2009 (6-9pm)
University of Houston’s College of Architecture Auditorium

Four prominent African American media artists will screen a selection of their work and discuss their creative choices during the filmmaking process.

Friday July 10, 2009
Judy Richardson - "The Orangeburg Massacre"
Sam Pollard - "When the Leeves Broke"


Saturday July 11, 2009
Carroll Parrott Blue - Third Ward Community Stories
John Simmons - "Once Upon A Time... When We Were Colored"

Click here for more information and to rsvp.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2009 EMERGING FILMMAKERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM WINNERS!

Dave Cebrero (Houston, TX)
Raquel Chapa (Azle, TX)
Caroline Parker (Houston, TX)
Horacio Santos (Houston, TX)
Scott Wharton (Houston, TX)

FILM & VIDEO WORKSHOPS - SUMMER CLASSES ADDED!
An exciting new slate of workshops for working and aspiring media makers are coming soon! Register now!

NEXT CLASS:

Texas Film Commission Production Assistant Certification Workshop
Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2009
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: Houston Community College - Town & Country
Instructor: Various
Cost: $75 - General Public; $50 - SWAMP Members and Students with Valid I.D.

The Texas Film Commission’s Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop is a two-day, introductory course for surviving work in production.  The Workshop teaches the jargon, terminology, paperwork, etiquette, processes and physical requirements of the job.  Taught by active working industry professionals, the Workshop develops the skills and flexibility needed to be successful in obtaining and keeping employment.  P.A. Workshop also creates an opportunity to learn about working in the other craft positions, such as camera loader, locations scout, grip/electrician, greens keeper, wardrobe or craft service.  After completing this Workshop, students will have learned the job requirements needed to succeed as a P.A. and be able to realistically visualize a future working up the latter in the motion picture industry.

See our Workshops page for more information and to enroll online.

LIGHTS... CAMERA... ACTION! MOVIEMAKING & ACTING CAMPS
July 27 - July 31, 2009 (10am - 3pm)
Location: Houston Community College - Northwest Campus (Town & Country)
Cost: $250 (Space is limited. Registration only guaranteed with payment.)

Lights! Camera! Action! Moviemaking Camp
A week-long course designed to teach teenagers (ages 13-17) how to use a camera to tell a story. Each student will get hands-on instruction in digital camera operation, lighting, sound and editing while working as a team in the production of a short film.

Lights! Camera! Action! On-Camera Acting Camp
A week-long course designed to teach teenagers (ages 13-17) the tools and techniques of performing for the camera through professional training and group exercises. In addition, the students will be given the opportunity to act in a short film produced by the moviemaking camp.

Click here for more information and to register online, or call us at 713-522-8592 x 2.

THE TERRITORY, SEASON 32
Premiering Tuesday, May 26th at 10PM on KLRU in Austin

THE TERRITORY is the longest running public television showcase of independent film/video in the country. The half-hour 13-part series showcases new directions in film, video, and digital media. THE TERRITORY is produced by SWAMP, the Austin Museum of Art, and HoustonPBS, in cooperation with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Check out the NEW website for THE TERRITORY: www.theterritory.tv

Become a "fan" of THE TERRITORY on Facebook.

SPONSORED PROJECTS
SWAMP is proud to announce the production of several sponsored documentaries: For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair and Cuban Dreams. For more information on these projects and how to contribute to production, please click on the links above.

To find out how to submit your own project for consideration, visit our Sponsored Projects Page.

IS IT TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?
Now you can renew your membership online! Join now and receive a free SWAMP T-shirt while supplies last!

To renew your membership, open a new membership, or purchase a membership as a gift, please click here.

SWAMP now also accepts PayPal donations. Click here for info.

SWAMP SALONS
Are you looking for an opportunity to network with others who share a wide range of interests and experience in the industry of media? Join us on the last Tuesday night of every month as we host SWAMP Salons for evenings designed to inspire, encourage and educate. These meetings provide networking opportunities for Houston filmmakers and help keep the local filmmaking community informed about upcoming productions, media advocacy, and other media-related issues.

Check our Calendar for information on this month's scheduled Salon.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
The Southwest Alternate Media Project would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our donors. Please take the time to learn more about them by visiting our Donors page.

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