Events: in case your January calendar was looking sparse:

 Film Alliance, Financial tips for Creative community, Sundance &

 OPEN  MEMBERSHIP  Bay Area Film Alliance

 

The next General Meeting of the Bay Area Film Alliance is scheduled for January, 2006.  (date & location TBA) 

 Become a vital part of the public action in support of production for the Bay Area:JOIN NOW!  Your dues directly support advocacy and educational efforts to bring production to the Bay Area, which serves us all by helping to:
     *   Employ local crews
     *   Inject much-needed money into local economies
     *   Keep a focus by local politicians and film commissions on our industry.

Regular memberships start at just $30 annually, and your support is needed to keep the work of the Film Alliance going.  The community needs your voice:       
*****YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO BE SILENT.  *****

* Pro-active & responsive actions to local filmmaking issues.
*  Bi-monthly meetings. Learn about the issues, benefit from the network.               
*  Regular updates to keep you informed via our group email service.
*  Monthly salons on film and filmmaking (where you can show your short films!).                                                                                                                                                    
*  Advance notice of events, i.e., upcoming San Francisco Production Summit, scheduled for 2006.
*  Offers & Discounts from local production-friendly vendors:  FilmTape World, Woodfin Suites and others. 

Own a Production-Friendly Business?  Some Memberships available for 2006. Please contact Don at (415) 924-2506 ordr.donschwartz@yahoo.com

                                             

1.25.06 Financial Solutions for the Creative Community":
A program for smart people presented by The Propville Directory.

Do you believe in your ability to earn a living in the bay area?
A wise man once said, "It's not what you make, it's what you spend..."

Get 2006 and your house of money off on the right foot with an entertaining  and educational  evening at Dogpatch Studios. This interactive panel will share  suggestions and answer your questions about finance, growing your business and planning for your short and long term success. Tough choices? Sharpen your tools and intuition at this affordable, enlightening event. Reservations a must. Limited seating.  $20.   
Only 30 spaces left!!! (Students may apply for a discount in advance)

New this show: please email your questions in advance to ensure your questions will be answered.D&P@propville.com

Sundance Film Festival January 19^th-29^th 2006

Park City, Utah. Grab your sourdough and earmuffs. If you’re looking to hook up with some Bay Area comrades, check out the online group, accessible through Bay Area Women in Film &Television, Chicks-Chat, Hosted by Yahoo groups.

SF Women’s Film April 3-10.

Did you enter your film? There’s still time…..

If you used the Propville Directory to access props, costumes locations or  equipment  for your film, we want to sponsor your screening at the SF Women’s Film Festival. Please email us at  films@propvillle.com

Congratulations to the Graduates from FIDM, 12/2005. A new class of visual merchants, stylists and designers is coming your way. If retail presentations is what you’re all about, be sure to attend Global shop - March 26-28 - Orlando, FL.  The Propville Directory offers the keywords and vendors for “Mannequins”, “Display Materials”, “Art Supplies”, “Display Food”and more.

Producers, location scouts and Film Offices: AFCI Locations Trade Show, April 7-9, 2006

Industry News:

A special thanks to Brena Bailey, of the San Mateo Film Commission and congratulations on this year COLA AWARDS, especially to Steven Durkin of San Mateo. View the San Mateo site to see their catalog of evocative locations and inquire about permits. Brena has amazing knowledge and boundless enthusiasm. (650) 348-7600.

    Happy Holidays from all of us at The Propville Directory and please remember......

    "The mind makes a wonderful servant but a terrible master" laotse

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