Latin America Short Story

Are you looking to add a great project to your reel?

I’m looking to work with a group of interns on short spots for Yahoo Latin America. The content is still open for discussion but think something like Tosh.O for Latin America. Perhaps not comedy but maybe cooking advise or funny advice from a grandparent.

There is no budget for the first set of content but once we get the first set live future gigs come with varying budget levels. These will be Eight-Twelve 3 min Shorts, 2 characters, one locations.

I’m looking for filming students that can help me with camera work, monologues, editing and any creative ideas you may want to share. Everyone on the team will get credit and food. We are looking for film majors that want to show their hands on experience on making a film and are in need of students/graduates with their own equipment. Video Camera, sound equipment, light equipment, etc….I am looking to work with a crew (Director, Producer, Editor, Screen Writer, Camera and Special Effects) who are willing to gain experience as well as earn credit as part of this project. There is no pay.

Please reply with your name, age, favorite film genre, your major, school you are attending/attended, the equipment you are using.

Note; while the actors will need to be bilingual the crew doesn’t need to be (helpful if you are..)

The First Step

Creative Director / Producer: Brian Atchley Director of Photography: Mark Helenowski Music: Brian Covelli Casting Director: Joette Waters Editor: Tony LaRocca Graphics and color: Chris Anderson Production Manager: Michael Lippert Voice over: Manuel Pérez

Talent: Brian Rooney, Iris Kohl, Joette Waters, Michael Quintos, (Sheridan, Linden, Berkeley, Greenlee, Julie & Scott) Clayborne, (Laura, Sarinah & Liam) Schofield, Sarinah Khan, and Mark Arturi.
Category: Film & Animation

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