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GA Schedule, Sign Up, Details & Discussions about our monthly CASA General Assemblies in Denver.
Members: 116
Latest Activity: Apr 16
Celebrate filmmaking at YOUR monthly MASS FOCUS !
FILM: To get our creative juices flowing, we open with a locally (10 minute max) produced short film and discussion.
SCENE WORK: Then we proceed to pick random local actors from the audience to participate in the traditional GA "cold read" of a scene by a local screenwriter, after which, we will perform the scene with actors who have pre-rehearsed this scene to the writer/director's liking. Then we will engage in comment and discussion about the evolution of the cold read to the finished scene. This way we get to see the scene's transformation, understanding the process of actor choices, character development and direction instead of JUST the cold read and critique on such a raw example.
SCENE AUTOPSY: This is another new twist. MASS FOCUS will feature a 5 minute video clip of a famous movie scene. the audience will watch and then discuss. What makes this scene work, or not work? How does it address and move the story, what is its respective grammar to the film; ie- dialog, character, foreshadowing or all of the above. Let's learn how to improve our crafts by watching the masters and studying their process and intentions.
MEET YOUR CASA COMMUNITY: We are dedicating time here to have CASA members from the audience come up, talk about their projects, ask for advice, promote, pitch or anything else that they want to do.
GUEST SPEAKER: We are inviting a guest speaker to participate in every event. These are working professionals in multiple related fields. Acting, producing, directing, cinematography, music composition, agents, you name it. These speakers will be available for audience Q&A. We are striving to bring experienced and accomplished guest speakers so that we can all really leave our GA's with new knowledge and perspectives.
MIXER: One of the most important parts of a community is the ability to gel by discussing topics that are fresh on our minds. Once the daily events have finished, we have allowed extra time to mingle, meet, network, whatever you want to call it. Let's build our community face to face, not just online!
WHO'S INVITED
>All writers and actors who are able to attend are encouraged to do so. Agents, Filmmakers, Directors and Producers are invited to join us as audience participants.New comers at all levels are welcome.WHAT TO BRING
Writers interested in having 1-6 pages of their scripts read for future MASS FOCUS events should prepare and bring a copy of their scene and a brief character breakdown. Actors should consider bringing their headshots & bios to the meeting. There is no charge for the meetings or to be a member.
-and as always bring as many biz cards as you have passion!
DIRECTIONS TO MASS FOCUS:
>Click here for directions to THE BUG THEATRE
Discussion Forum
Is Mass Focus ongoing? Or discontinued? 2 Replies
Started by nellja bernice allen. Last reply by Steven Wash Jan 11, 2012.
Will there be a Mass Focus on May 14th?
Started by Paddy Apr 27, 2011.
CASA Mass Focus "Serve the Story: 2" April 9th
Started by CoachDalton Mar 26, 2011.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Karen Hemmerle on February 23, 2009 at 5:09pm -
Rudy, you should bring some pages from a script you're working on.
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Comment by Darla Rae on February 23, 2009 at 5:37pm -
Ok so I've cleared Kim for an 18min short,and I've asked Rudy to bring some pages.Looks like it will be another great meeting.
We will have the ever popular CASA snacks!
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Comment by CoachDalton on February 25, 2009 at 12:17pm -
Hello Ladies,
I have not been avaliable on Saturdays, generally, and can only make it once in a while. But I would like to participate more this year.
I would like to donate a half hour or so of "coaching" one of these GA's. I'm thinking audition/cold read tips, etc. It looks like a full schedule this March, but maybe April. Let me know if that can happen.
-CoachDalton
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Comment by Joy (aka Liz) Harla on March 16, 2009 at 3:54pm -
I am looking forward to coming in April! I miss being able to go every month but I do look forward to when I can go!
See you in April!! ;-)
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Comment by Phyllis Boccuzzi on April 22, 2009 at 8:04pm -
New to the Denver community and hope to make to the May GA.
Seems to be a good way to get a "feel" of whats happening.
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Comment by Elizabeth English on May 25, 2009 at 8:57am -
MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL'S FINAL 2009 CALL FOR ENTRIES!
CATEGORIES:
FEATURE FILMS, SHORT FILMS, DOCUMENTARY FILMS, ANIMATION FILMS, MUSIC VIDEOS, FEATURE SCREENPLAYS, SHORT SCREENPLAYS, TV PILOT SCRIPTS, FILMED TV PILOTS, TV EPISODICS, SHORT STORIES, LIBRETTI, ORIGINAL MUSIC & FILM SCORES, STAGEPLAYS, RADIO PLAYS, & more!
INFO, GUIDELINES: http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com
EXCLUSIVE EXTENDED POSTMARK DEADLINE JUNE 1:
http://www.withoutabox.com/login/1240
CONTACT: director@moondancefilmfestival.com
FILM FESTIVAL DATE: September 25, 26, 27, 2009
Boulder, Colorado
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Comment by Todd Bradley on June 1, 2009 at 1:52pm -
Is there a CASA GA planned for June? And if so, what's the date? For some reason, I have Saturday June 13 marked on my calendar, but I don't see anything here about it.
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Comment by Jim Brennan on June 13, 2009 at 9:14pm -
So, was there a GA today?
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Comment by Todd Bradley on June 13, 2009 at 10:08pm
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I would call it a very specific assembly. There were no monologues, no films, and only cold reading.
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Comment by James Fudge on June 15, 2009 at 10:14pm -
A total of only eight attendees, so there probably won't be a July meeting. August, perhaps...???
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