Film Forum in 2011

Look for us in Fall, 2011!

September Forum: "Making the Documentary"

SA Film Forum: Making the Documentary, Sept 28
So you’ve decided your next film will be a documentary but you’re not sure you have the real story or how you're going to reach your audience. Get answers to these and other questions you might have at the next San Antonio Film Forum. It'll be held on Tuesday, September 28th. The topic is “Matter of Fact: Making the Documentary”. Come hear from three women filmmakers Laura Varela (As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos), Debra Sugerman (Broken, Dear Mr. President) and Guillermina Zabala (Juanito’s Lab, Kordavision).
The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Downtown Central Library Auditorium at 600 Soledad, (on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m. Come early and network with other film-friendly folks. Parking is available in the library parking garage for a small fee.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

August 2010 Forum “Making a Hi-Quality low budget Western”

So you’ve always wanted to shoot a Western but think it would be too costly. Should you shelve the idea or stick to your guns?

Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, August 24th. Come hear from filmmakers who have made their Western movie and will share what they’ve learned along the way. The topic is “Making a Hi-Quality low budget Western.” Join Scott Perry (Sixgun), Brett Mauser (Bass Reeves), Paul Tinder (The Long Ride Home) and Steve Schmidt (Palo Pinto Gold).

The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Downtown Central Library Auditorium at 600 Soledad, (on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m. Come early and network with other film-friendly folks, starting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the library parking garage for a small fee.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

July 2010: Teach Me: Filmmaking Faculty

Thinking about signing up for a film class? Are you a high school or college student who wants to learn more about the programs and the instructors before signing up? Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, July 27th. Several local educators including (Antoinette Winstead, new cinema classes /Our Lady of the Lake University, Jorge Hernandez/ Brackenridge High School Media Productions and Donnie Meals, RTF/SAC and Konise Millender/North East School of the Arts) will be on hand to talk about their curriculum and how they teach filmmaking. The topic is “Teach Me: Filmmaking Faculty”.

The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Downtown Central Library Auditorium at 600 Soledad, (on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m. Come early and network with other film-friendly folks, starting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the library parking garage for a small fee.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

June 2010 Forum: Shooting Your Next Film in Spanish

¿Habla español? So you want to make a movie for a Spanish-speaking audience? Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum 2010 on Tuesday, June 22nd at the Downtown Central Library, presented entirely in Spanish. The topic is “Shooting Your Next Film in Spanish.”

Come and hear from several filmmakers including Director Juan Carlos Hernandez of Eagle Eye Productions (Secuestrada), Director Ricardo Mendoza of Digital Work Studios (El Escape De Los Santos, Ash Wednesday: Capitulo Unus), Director A.J. Garces (Crush, Death Rattle), and Director Pablo Veliz of CineVeliz (La Tragedia de Macario, 7 Kilos, The Boys of Ghost Town, Clemente, and Double Dagger) as they share their filmmaking experiences and talk about their new projects.

The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Downtown Central Library auditorium (600 Soledad, on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m. Come early and network with other film-friendly folks, starting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the library parking garage for a small fee.

REMINDER: The program will be in Spanish.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

May 2010 Forum: Getting Your Film Into the Festival

Want to get your film into the next film festival? Come and hear what festival directors are looking for before you submit yours. Don’t miss the first San Antonio Film Forum 2010 on Tuesday, May 25th at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Getting Your Film into the Festival”.

Please join festival programmers Erik Bosse (Josiah Youth Media Festival), Adam Rocha (San Antonio Film Festival), Manuel Solis (CineFestival), Jose Banuelos (SAL Film Fest), and Vince Koegle (Texandance Film Festival) as they speak about their selection process and what festivals are looking for when they program their events.

The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Downtown Central Library auditorium (600 Soledad, on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m. Come early and network with other film-friendly folks, starting at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available in the library parking garage for a small fee.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

November 2009 Forum: "10 Things I Wish I Had Known"

In anticipation of the SA48HR Film Experience the weekend of December 4th, the San Antonio Film Commission's next Film Forum, on Tuesday, November 24, will cover "The 10 Things I Wished I Had Known..." before making a 48 Hour film.

October 2009 Forum: "Building the Screenwriters Toolbox"

Is your screenplay ready to be made into a film or will it leave your audience wanting less not more? Come hear what tools and resources are available to writers at the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, October 27th at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Building the Screenwriters ToolBox".

September 2009: “Choosing the Right Location for Your Film”

Looking for locations for your next film and need some help on where to begin. Come hear from a few San Antonio filmmakers who will share some tips and what they’ve learned along the way at the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Choosing the Right Location for Your Film.”

August 2009 Forum: “Music in Film: Working with a Composer”

Trying to mix your own music for your film but not sounding like you thought it would? Want to make sure your film sounds as good as it looks. Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, July 25th at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Music in Film: Working with a Composer .”

July 2009 Forum: "Casting for your Next Film"

So you have a script, you’re all crewed up and now need a cast for your film? Come hear from several casting professionals who can help guide you through the next step to making your film. Don’t miss the San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, July 28th at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Casting for Your Next Film.”

June 2009 Forum: "Building an Audience on the Web"

Thinking about creating your next project for the worldwide web? Come hear from several filmmakers who have developed and distributed web series online. Don’t miss the San Antonio Film Forum onTuesday, June 23 at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Building an Audience on the Web”

2009 Begins! May Forum "Young Actors: Making it to the Big Screen”

You’ve seen some of San Antonio’s adult actors in the spotlight, but what about some of our young rising stars? Come and hear about their own experiences and the people who work directly with them on set.

Don’t miss the San Antonio Film Forum Tuesday, May 26th at the Downtown Central Library. The topic is “Young Actors: Making it to the Big Screen.”
The forum is free and held the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Downtown Central Library auditorium (600 Soledad, on first floor), from 7 to 8 p.m.

November 2008: How to make a 48 hour film

Join filmmakers Bryan Ortiz, Dora Pena, AJ Garces and Joey Carillo as they talk about making a film in just 48 hours.

-photo credit Lee Hurtado, Primadonna Productions

October 2008: Experimental Filmmaking

Are you a filmmaker looking for other ways to expand your visual horizon? Don’t miss the upcoming SA Film Forum on Experimental Filmmaking. It will be held Tuesday, October 28 at the downtown Central Library. Come hear from local artists who are using the latest technology to create their cutting-edge video art. You’ll also hear about the annual city-wide arts festival, “Luminaria” and how you can be a part of it.

The forum is free and is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the downtown library auditorium, 600 Soledad, with networking from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion from 7 to 8 p.m.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

September 2008: TXMPA what's Happening

Learn about the Texas Motion Picture Alliance and how it is helping make Texas' production incentives more competitive.

On our panel is JR Flornoy, Jeff Horny, Fernando Cano, and Drew Mayer-Oakes.

August 2008 Forum: Keeping Track of Permits and Paperwork

The next forum is August 26th, and will discuss the formal processes of filming in San Antonio.

July 2008 Forum: Promoting Yourself in the Community

Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd for our next forum, "Promoting Yourself in the Community". Filmmakers rely on the goodwill of many to get their projects done - come see how you can maximize support for your project.

At the Central Library, downtown. 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Be sure to check out the latest podcasts too!

Next Forum: June 2008 Grip Truck Round-Up

Need to gear up for your next film? Don’t miss the next SA Film Forum:

Grip Truck Round-Up

on Tuesday, June 24th at the downtown Central Library. Come take a look at the sampling of inventory and support availabe to help you take your project to the next level.

The forum is held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the downtown library auditorium, 600 Soledad, with networking from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion from 7 to 8 p.m.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com

May 2008 Forum: Makeup for film

The SA Film Forum returns this month with more topics and networking opportunities for the filmmaking community. Does your actor need to be transformed from a breathtaking beauty to a hideous creature? Want your characters to look their best on camera? When it comes to looks that kill, it's all about the Hair and Make-Up artist. Come and meet some of the experts and find out how they can help you and your actors with your film.

Panelists include Donna Horner (About Face), Linda Kelly, and Sergio Guerra (The Darkness)

Don't miss the forum on Tuesday, May 27th at the downtown Central Library at 600 Soledad from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for networking, with a panel discussion to follow from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parking is available in the library garage. One hour free parking with validated ticket.

The forum is hosted by the San Antonio Film Commission and moderated by Nikki Young of PrimaDonna Productions, www.primadonnaproductions.com . The Film Forum is held the fourth Tuesday of every month unless otherwise noted. For information, contact janetv@filmsanantonio.com or visit www.filmsanantonio.com