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March 11, 2020 ~ Screening Showcase

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Teasers, Trailers, and Sizzle Reels
Screening Showcase

Screening Series

Network Austin Mixer’s first ever screening showcase debuts on Wednesday, March 11th at Opal Divine’s Austin Grill, as always free to attend and open to the public!

Central Texas is bursting with talent, skills, creators, and creative content, so this is our chance to watch what’s been or being produced in our local entertainment media industry. We’ll be screening 11 teasers, trailers, or sizzle reels of shorts & features and a television series.

And if all goes as planned, then for our pre-show we’ll be presenting a nationally & internationally award winning beautifully poignant movie.

NAMixer Screening Series Program:

☆ Smile by Jay Pennington

☆ Javelina Run by Lisa Belcher

☆ Ordinary by Chantelle James

☆ Payback by Stephen Huffman

☆ Betrayal by Jerry George Garcia

☆ Remy’s Demons by Colin Bressler

☆ Writer’s Block by Ray Spivey & Jeff Kerr

☆ On American Soil by Michael L. Garcia Jr.

☆ The Quantum Terror by Christopher Cooksey

☆ Public Displays of Insanity by Paulina R. Manseau

☆ Ridin’ Ropin’ & Jumpin’ Over Cars by Elaine Fields Smith

Pre-show: Guest of Honor by Lisa Belcher

The Network Austin Mixer strives to raise the caliber and increase opportunities of our local entertainment media community. In that spirit, come see what’s playing, support these filmmakers, and treat yourselves to an evening of viewing pleasure. Make the evening even more fun & productive by arriving early and/or staying late for all the networking where projects and jobs are born and furthered to fruition.

So bring your popcorn – or don’t since Opal Divine’s got great snacks and other food & drinks – and a bunch of friends to settle in and feast your eyes & ears and challenge your mind with our local community’s creative content on screen on March 11th @ Opal Divine’s Austin Grill!

Last Month

Our February NAMixer featured a stellar panel of casting directors – those who audition actors and are able to move them forward to the filmmakers. These guest speakers are kept quite busy with our bustling local industry, so in sincere gratitude we thank Brenda Ambrize of Ambrize Production Services, Vicky Boone of Vicky Boone Casting, Michael Druck of Michael Druck Casting, and our very own Donise L. Hardy, CSA of A Casting Place!

See photos here, and more mixer photos here.

Come on the 11th and bring a friend to network and enjoy the show. While there enjoy Opal Divine’s Happy Hour which lasts until 7, then $3 “Three for Texas” beers the rest of the evening. And don’t cook or go anywhere else for a meal or snacks because Opal’s offers a tasty and largely locally-sourced menu of goodies.

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s program!
Find this month’s mixer on Facebook and invite your friends.
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Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Program @ 7:00, Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking

October 11, 2017 ~ Austin Arts & Media Economic Development Department

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Austin Arts & Media Economic Development

ATX-EDD

On Wednesday, October 11th we are pleased to present a panel of speakers from the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department (EDD), led by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Assistant Director. Sylnovia has been the Financial Manager for Austin’s Economic Growth and Redevelopment Service Office. She and some of her staff will provide an overview of the department, particularly as it pertains to funding, incentives, and others services for film, television, gaming, and other arts & media. Other EDD staff filling out the panel:

Jim Butler has worked on economic development projects since the early 1990’s, including with the Texas Governor’s Office and the City of Austin. His focus has been on improving the economies of Texas and Austin by developing technology, entertainment, and arts sectors.

Erica Shamaly is the Music & Entertainment Division Manager for the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department. Erica has spent nearly 20 years in Austin working to develop its creative industries from visual arts, to film, to music. Her history includes stints at the Austin Museum of Art (now Contemporary Austin), Austin Psych Fest (now Levitation) and Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater. Erica also co-founded and led the Austin School of Film at Motion Media Arts Center for nearly 10 years ending in 2012.

Alyssa Zinsser is the Music Business Development Program Coordinator for the City of Austin’s Music & Entertainment Division. Alyssa works to build Austin’s industry through a Sector Summit Series, thus creating an opportunity for industry sub-sectors to meet and discuss pertinent issues. Data gathered at these events fuel new programs to better serve and connect the industry at large. She also addresses international needs by working to create new partnerships with organizations within Austin’s sister city network. Alyssa will also be heading up efforts for a revenue development program for both musicians and industry professionals.

Anna Bradley is an Art in Public Places coordinator with the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department. Anna holds a BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and currently manages multiple public art Capital Improvement Projects and the TEMPO program, a temporary public art exhibition on city sites.

Austin is blessed with a vibrant arts community, as well as numerous directors, writers, producers, agents, actors, and others involved in the Film/TV/Media/Gaming industries. We also benefit from engaged city leaders and proactive programs to support the arts.

Learn more about getting support for the arts from the City of Austin’s EDD:

☆ Filming in Austin

☆ Austin Film Incentives

☆ Cultural Funding Program

☆ Creative Content Incentive Program

And take a look at the City of Austin’s EDD long list of programs!

 

Last Month

We were thrilled to have Arnie Reyes & Ken Lewin as our guest speakers on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. The backbone of Rocket Media, they showed some clips from 3 short episodes of their half-hour, scripted TV series pilot, discussed financing, shooting, and promoting the series, and offered an excellent presentation. Thanks for your time and insights, Arnie & Ken. We are all rooting for you to get complete financing for your project!

 
If you are involved in the film/media/game/TV industries, then put this month’s mixer on your calendar and make use of this opportunity to get firsthand information about Austin’s support systems, applying for grants, accessing these programs and much more! So make plans to join us at Sherlock’s Pub & Grill on Wednesday, October 11th, and bring some friends. Arrive early for a cold libation, networking and meeting new folks with like minds!

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s speaker(s)!
Find this month’s mixer on Facebook.
Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on social media:
Like our page & join our group on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Speakers @ 6:45
Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking