Houston Film - SWAMP - Southwest Alternate Media Project http://www.swamp.org SWAMP is committed to the film and video art of this region, the artists producing independent images, and to the cultivation of an engaged audience. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:46:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 TEEN CAMP http://www.swamp.org/news/teen-camp-just-announced/ http://www.swamp.org/news/teen-camp-just-announced/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 17:50:57 +0000 admin http://www.swamp.org/?p=1625 Lights! Camera! Action! Moviemaking Camp

SWAMP’s ever popular Teen Camp will run August 6th – 10th from 9:00am to 3:00pm this summer with a screening that Friday, August 10th at 5pm!

Sign up your child today!  Spots are limited! For more information, click HERE

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So what is “Visual Structure”?   Visual structure is the only “language” available to directors, cinematographers and production designers yet it is often misused or simply ignored.

This is not just art theory!  Bruce Block will take the vision in your head and make it the best, give it the most impact, so you can take your audience on the ride of their lives and build the career you’ve always dreamed of!

June 30th – July 1st

9:00am – 4:00pm

SWAMP Office

Spots are LIMITED!!!  Register today!

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Save 25% on Electricity for your home or office:

Support SWAMP with your savings!!!

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AN EVENT NOT TO MISS!  Live performance by Leah White & the Magic Mirrors (plenty of dancing), adult/ kiddo beverages and light snacks.

Friday, June 1st

6:30pm – 8:30pm

14 Pews (map)

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE, PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!

Adult Tickets: $25


Children’s Tickets: $10

]]> http://www.swamp.org/news/live-oak-trees/feed/ 0 24HR Challenge! http://www.swamp.org/news/24hr-challenge/ http://www.swamp.org/news/24hr-challenge/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 00:24:31 +0000 admin http://www.swamp.org/?p=1706 The 24 Hour Film Race 2012 challenges filmmakers everywhere to create short films in just 24 hours from May 18-19!  Houston will have its own premiere screening and competition to decide which films will go up against other top 24 hour films from around the world.

Co-sponsored by Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP)!  

Participation in the 24 Hour Film Race 2012 is free, but teams that would like to be considered for the premiere screening and awards in Houston need to pay the Houston Screening & Competition Fee.  For more information and to register, click HERE!!!  Good luck to all!

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Come join us for drinks and networking as we help kick off this year’s 48 Hour Film Project in Houston!  Watch previous winning films and find out how you can be a part of the phenomenon!
NEXT TUESDAY, April 24th

The 48 Hour Film Project Houston
Presenter: Laura Schlecht
6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Fairview (map)

To learn more about 48 Hour Film Project Houston, click HERE

]]> http://www.swamp.org/news/april-salon/feed/ 0 Congratulations! http://www.swamp.org/news/congratulations/ http://www.swamp.org/news/congratulations/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:13:27 +0000 admin http://www.swamp.org/?p=1633

Eva Longoria’s production company, unbeliEVAable Entertainment, has optioned the rights to adapt SWAMP Sponsored Project A CLASS APART into a narrative feature.  Congratulations Carlos Sandoval!

“Like” their Facebook Page HERE

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THE PREACHER’S DAUGHTER

Thursday, April 12th at 7:00PM

$10 General, $7 Seniors

River Oaks Theatre (tix)

2009 West Gray, Houston 77019

Celebrate SWAMP’s 35th year helping filmmakers accomplish their dreams with a special premiere of local filmmaker Michelle Mower’s feature film.

Ticket proceeds benefit SWAMP!

 

 

PREACHER’S DAUGHTER is the story of Hannah White, estranged daughter of a small town minister forced to return to the strict, religious home of her youth where she must confront the troubled relationships that caused her to leave.

Writer/Director Michelle Mower & Cast in attendance.

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Finding Audiences, Awareness and Profits

By Mark Bosko

SATURDAY, APRIL 14th
9-11am
SWAMP Office
1519 West Main Street
Houston 77006
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All spots are reserved.  To be placed on a waiting list email swamp@swamp.org

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Click HERE for more info!
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An Ordinary Family is a humorous drama about one family, two brothers, and a really big problem.  Director Mike Akel in attendance!

Saturday, April 21st

7:00PM

MFAH, Law Building (map)

For more info and to buy tickets, click HERE

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