“Redbox and Netflix don’t take just any film. And when you look at how most independent films never see the light of day, this is pretty great,” says Kanzler, who puts the budget of 23 Minutes at “under $300,000.”

Read more about the film at Riverfront Times and rent it at Redbox, it’s available throughout the state as documented on the films Facebook Page.

This is just one of the reports from the Missouri Film Newsletter put out by the Missouri Film Office.

Missouri Film News, March 2013

Welcome to the Missouri Film News, a monthly e-newsletter produced by the Missouri Division of Tourism in support of the Missouri Film Office. Here you get the latest updates on film and digital production in Missouri and learn about creative media events happening across our state. Consider subscribing for the latest info and if you’re in the business, share your story with all of us!

In closing, a bit more on 23 Minutes to Sunrise.
I saw it at SLIFF in 2011 in ‘final draft’ form and it was great story-telling and it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting for the climax. I’m not a horror fan, so although the film had elements of horror for me it was great characters and drama. Here’s the trailer. by Ole, webmaster.

Date:  Saturday April 27th
Time: 10:00-10:30 a.m. networking, 10:30 am meeting begins
Location:
Ragtag Cinema
10 Hitt Street
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Office (573)441-8504

We will discuss issues that affect our industry at the state level.  Also, we will have a discussion about the current state of the industry in Columbia and how the Columbia film community is working together.  We will have representatives from Stephens College and MU to talk about what’s going on with their programs and what their students/graduates are up to.

Thank you to Ragtag for hosting our meeting!
Movie Hotline (573)443-4359
info@ragtagfilm.com
www.ragtagfilm.com

Missouri has had a film tax incentive in varying amounts since 1999!  The program will sunset this year, and renewal is tenuous due to many reasons.  MOMMA is organized and working to save the tax incentive which can be used for in state film, television, and even commercials, and to keep a film office staff person at the state level.

Cost:   Suggested donation: $10.00 for non-members.  Students welcome!
If you are not a member of MOMMA, your $10.00 meeting fee can be applied to your $25.00 individual or $20.00 student membership, if you decide to join at the meeting.  Details at meeting.

Panel:(we hope to confirm some additional panel members as well)

• Andrea Sporcic, Missouri Film Office Liason
• Mary Ann McCollum, MOMMA vice president and legislative chair
• Joni Tackette, MOMMA President
• Chip Gubera, University of Missouri
• David Wilson,representing True/False
• Sean Brown, CAT TV
• Kerry Yost, Stephens College, Citizen Jane and moderator

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

The Missouri Motion Media Association (MOMMA) will discuss its campaign to renew the Missouri Film Tax Incentive program and related industry issues at the state level at 7 p.m. April 4 at Think Big Partners, an entrepreneurial incubator, 1800 Baltimore Ave. The meeting will be preceded by a networking mixer with refreshments at 6:30 p.m. The event is presented by the Film Commission of Greater Kansas City.

The evening’s panel of speakers:
Andrea Sporcic, Missouri Film Office Liaison
Jeff Brooks, MOMMA Government Consultant/Lobbyist
Joni Tackette, MOMMA President
Heather Laird, Film Commission of Greater Kansas City President
Shawn McClaren, Hallmark Producer/Missouri Film Commission Board Member
Gary Hanson, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Representative
Mary Ann McCollum, MOMMA Vice President
The panel will be moderated by KSHB-TV “Kansas City Live” co-host Michelle Davidson, a board member of MOMMA and the Film Commission of Greater Kansas City and the President of Kansas City Women in Film and TV.

Admission is free for MOMMA members. Admission for non-members is a $10 suggested donation, which can be applied to a $25 individual or $150 corporate MOMMA membership (details at meeting).

About Missouri Motion Media Association (MOMMA)
The Missouri Motion Media Association strives to unify the production industry and community of Missouri, provide a united voice on legislative issues that affect the profession, supply access to job opportunities and production alerts, and give opportunities for networking and education.

We Always Lie to Strangers is a story of family, community, music and tradition set against the backdrop of Branson, a remote Ozark Mountain town that is one of the biggest tourist destinations in America.vHere, millions from around the country, and particularly from the American Midwest, flock for a return to “old fashioned, traditional values” and the family-style entertainment of Branson’s 100+ staged music shows, many of which feature families performing together. As Branson (like the rest of the country) faces economic uncertainty and changes in attitudes on social issues, the stories of these performing families form a composite both of Branson and of contemporary America. This film is in the Documentary Competition. It was filmed and is co-directed by David Wilson, co-founder of True/False and MU alum A.J. Schnack. Website

Awful Nice is entered in the Narrative Competitive and tells a story about brothers Jim and Dave. They haven’t seen each other in years, but when their father unexpectedly dies, they’re forced to travel down to Branson together to redeem their inheritance; the family’s lake home. Upon arriving, they find that the house is in terrible condition, and worse-yet, they’ll have to fix it themselves before they can sell it and receive their money. What follows is a series of hilarious mishaps and costly misadventures that ultimately help the two brothers rebuild their strained relationship as they attempt to restore the house in which they grew up. Directed by Todd Sklar, another MU alum now living in New York City, this movie was filmed entirely in Branson, Kansas City, and Columbia. Website

Read more Missouri Film News!

Share your film news with our community. Use the contact form to reach us and learn more about the organization.

Participants – who must be 21 or older – will watch ABC’s telecast of the 85th Academy Awards® ceremony on high-definition TVs. Complimentary wine will be served from 6-7 p.m.; complimentary Stella Artois will be available throughout the night; and a buffet of appetizers by the Pasta House Co. will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Oscar® telecast, hosted by Seth McFarlane, will begin at 6 p.m. with red-carpet arrivals. Celebrity host Mark Reardon from KMOX 1120 AM will emcee the event and give away attendance prizes during live segments at commercial breaks. A silent auction will be held throughout the evening, and select items will be auctioned live by the Pasta House Co.’s Kim Tucci .

Tickets are $100 ($75 tax deductible). Price includes wine from 6-7 p.m.; Stella Artois throughout the night (cash bar for all other drinks); a buffet of appetizers by the Pasta House Co.; silent and live auctions; and attendance prizes. All guests will receive a gift bag. Free parking is available in the Monarch lot or on the street.

The nonprofit Cinema St. Louis annually presents the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase in July and St. Louis International Film Festival in November.

Cinema St. Louis’ Oscar Experience: St. Louis is sponsored by Stella Artois, Pasta House Co., Monarch, and Switch: Liberate Your Brand.

For reservations, call Cinema St. Louis at 314-289-4153. Seating is limited; reservations should be made before Thursday, Feb. 21.

By Mary Anne McCollum, Vice-President, and Chair – Legislative Committee

The 97th General Assembly convened Wednesday, January 9, 2013, with the swearing in of House and Senate members. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) was elected Speaker of the House and Tom Dempsey (R-St. Charles) was elected Senate President pro tempore. Both Houses have veto proof majorities.

Committee chairs and members have been announced, and several committees have already begun holding organizational meetings. Senator Kurt Schaefer, a member of the MO Film Commission, will continue to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee.  Another Film Commission member, State Representative Denny Hoskins (R-54), will chair the House Appropriations – Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development Committee.

Statewide officials were sworn into office Monday, January 14. Governor Jay Nixon is scheduled to deliver his State of the State/Budget address January 28 @ 7 p.m. If any money is recommended for the film office, it will be under the proposed tourism budget in the Department of Economic Development.

Beginning January 1, MOMMA retained the services of Jeff Brooks with the firm of Gamble and Schlemeier, to represent our interests before members of the General

Assembly. Stay tuned – in the coming weeks we will be providing updates from our lobbyist and asking for your help

as legislators begin the process of hearing bills.

2013 Legislative Dates of Interest

 January 9 – Legislative session begins;  swearing – in ceremony  (MO General Assembly)

14 – Inauguration of Statewide Elected Officials; Inaugural Ball in the evening

March 14 – Spring Break begins upon adjournment; ends on the 25^th

28 – Easter Break begins upon adjournment; ends on April 2^nd

May 17 – Legislative session ends @ 6 p.m.

Read more Missouri Film News for January

We invite you to join the Missouri Film industry conversation through social media. MOFilmOffice is on now on Facebook with over 200 likes in the first 24 hours; Twitter @MOfilmOffice with 46 followers; and Pinterest as MOFilm Office- our first board is a collection of Missouri made movie posters. Be watching for a dedicated YouTube channel and a blog which will utilize film and tourism industry guest writers.

More than one Parkway West graduate has found success in the world of entertainment in Hollywood. The latest is Brad Schiff.

As an animator, Schiff cut his teeth on a number of popular American television series including MTV’s Celebrity Deathmatch, The PJs and Gary & Mike. It was working on Gary & Mike in 2001 in which Brad brought home a Primetime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation.” Brad’s commercial directing clients have included the NFL on Fox, Nintendo and Samsung.

In 2004, Brad animated on the first of what has turned out to be a series of Academy Award®-nominated features that include Corpse Bride, Coraline and Fantastic Mr. Fox.

His latest animation for Paranorman, has been nominated for an 2013 Oscar for “best animated feature.”

Thanks to the steadfast efforts of Andrea Sporcic working with other MDT staff, we are pleased to report that EVERY county in Missouri is now represented in REEL-Scout. Since Oct. 1, nearly 200 new entries have been added to this location photo database. In addition to our Missouri Film Database, all of these locations now are  searchable in a national REEL-Scout database.

Due to staff changes at the Missouri Department of Economic Development, effective immediately, all inquiries for all film office activity should be directed to Andrea Sporcic at andrea.sporcic@ded.mo.gov or 573-526-3566. Andrea will assist producers and other industry representatives requesting information on crew and equipment resources, location photos, and permit and procedure instructions. Any inquiry about incentives should be directed to Melody Moncier, economic incentive specialist, 573-751-9048 or at melody.moncier@ded.mo.gov. Of course Andrea and Melody will coordinate as needed to respond to your request.