Archive for June, 2008

JULY PASSWORD.

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Members: We are now on the July password… If you have not received the new password, please e-mail The Insider.  Thank you.

EXTRA LONG WEEKEND.

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Don’t expect much action this week as the majors and everyone else prepare to shut down for the Independence Day weekend.  Offices are closed July 4th and most are also either taking a half day on July 3rd or closing all together to add an extra day to the weekend… Enjoy and see you back here [...]

SALE. **UPDATED — SEE COMMENTS**

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

**Just sold last night to Relativity…**
WAR OF THE GODS
Representation: Mike Esola (WMA) & Oly Obst (Underground Films)
Written by: Parlapanides Bros.
LORD OF THE RINGS meets 300.  Theseus searches for a magical bow that has the ability to end the war between The Gods & The Titans.  Mark Canton & Johnny Nunarni producing.

YOU A HERO?

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Assistant needed to the President of Marvel Studios.  They produced a little film this summer you may have heard of… IRON MAN.  Not a first job.  Entails a wide range of assistant duties.  Many projects in development and production.  Great job for a great company.  Resumes to: marvelstudiosasst@gmail.com  No calls please.

OKAY, EMMA, JUST ONCE…

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

WHY CAN’T I BE YOU
Representation: Trevor Engelson (Underground Films)
Written by: Karen Morse
FREAKY FRIDAY’ish.  A head injury allows lets a young woman’s soul switch bodies daily, allowing her to live the experience the lives of different classmates.  Emma Roberts attached to star. 

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ASSIST?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

3Arts Entertainment talent manager/producer, Mark Schulman, rep to Mario Lopez, Cameron Matheson, Nathan Fillion, Rainn Wilson, Leah Remini and more, is looking for a highly motivated assistant who knows the players and has previous experience.  Extremely busy desk interacting with A-list writers, actors & directors.  Top rate education for anyone interested in pursuing a career [...]

MARK GILL’S STATE OF THE UNION. **UPDATED — SEE COMMENTS**

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Smart guy.
Film Department’s Mark Gill: “Yes, The Sky Really Is Falling.”by Mark Gill (June 22, 2008)On Saturday in Los Angeles, Mark Gill declared provocatively, “Yes, The Sky Really Is Falling.” Speaking at the L.A. Film Festival’s Financing Conference, the CEO of The Film Department (and former President of Miramax Films) detailed a litany of challenges [...]

CREATIVE COMPANY INTERNSHIP.

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Feature film division of Motion Theory, a major commercial/music video production company repped at CAA, seeks full or part-time interns to read books and scripts, write professional coverage, research projects, roll calls, and schedule appointments.  Unpaid, but the company has a history of hiring from within.  Query letter and resume to: tvandelden@motiontheory.com

ASSISTANT GIG.

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Assistant needed to work with the international sales and marketing departments of Media 8 Entertainment, an established foreign sales/production company.  Should have at least one year of entertainment experience.  An interest in international sales, distribution, independent film production/financing is helpful.  Must have strong computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).  Resumes to: salesassistantjob@gmail.com

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU LOOK FOR…

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

CIRCLE OF STONES
Representation: Paul Weitzman (Preferred Artists) & Stan Spry (Spry Management)
Written by: Chris Freeman
Out to producers.  TEMPLE OF DOOM meets THE RUINS.  While searching for a fabled Mayan temple in the isolated depths of the Mexican jungle, an American research team uncovers a mythical village of savages and must fight against the very magic they hoped [...]

GREAT TITLE.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

**INTO ALL THE MAJOR STUDIOS**
Out today:
VAMPIRE TRUCKERS
Representation: Alan Gasmer (WMA)
Written by: Rocket Shepherd
Sam Raimi’s EVIL DEAD meets DUEL — with vampires.  David Kirschner Productions (Corey Sienega & David Kirschner) attached to produce.

STUDIO ASSISTANT.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

EVP of Feature Production at Warner Brothers is looking for an Executive Assistant who is extremely detail oriented, highly motivated, a quick learner, resourceful, and articulate.  Agency experience a must for this busy desk.  Heavy scheduling, rolling calls, managing and juggling multiple meetings, and personal needs.  Must have strong desire to work in development.  Resumes [...]