Call for Entries: Cinema at Citygarden The fourth edition of Cinema at Citygarden – a co-presentation of Cinema St. Louis (CSL) and Gateway Foundation – invites St. Louis-area filmmakers to let their imaginations blossom by creating short works that incorporate Nature as a key element. This juried competition will award cash prizes – $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, […]
2013 End of Legislative Session Update
by Jeff Brooks – MOMMA Government Consultant Legislative Update – Jeff Brooks, MOMMA Government Consultant The 2013 Missouri legislative session has come to an end. Regarding our two objectives for this session: (1) the legislature maintained $100,000 of funding in the state budget for the Missouri Film Office; (2) however, the legislature did not reauthorize […]
MOMMA Meet Up in Columbia – April 27
Please join us to network with other industry professionals and learn the latest about our mission to renew the Missouri Film Tax Incentive program, which will expire on Nov. 28, 2013. Will there be a film office past June 30, 2013??? Date: Saturday April 27th Time: 10:00-10:30 a.m. networking, 10:30 am meeting begins Location: Ragtag Cinema […]
Legislative Update, Jan. 2013
Legislative Update, Jan. 2013 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 […]
KANSAS CITY News Dec. 2012
KCWIFTÂ & KC Film Fest Short Screenplay Contest is open for submissions. The contest is for female screenwriters from around the world to compete for a $1000 prize to take their script from the page to the screen. http://www.kcwift.com/Contest.html —- Kansas City FilmFest 2013, presented by The Kansas City Filmmakers Jubilee, is currently accepting film entries. […]
21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival announces Winners
The 21st Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival concluded on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, with a closing-night party at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, announcing a slate of audience-choice and juried-competition winners. During the fest’s 11 days (Nov. 8-18), SLIFF also honored filmmakers Ross McElwee (Maysles Brothers Lifetime Achievement Award in Documentary), Joe […]