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Featured Artist
Werner Herzog
photo by:
Ted Mase
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Acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog
today helped inaugurate the Ringling
College of Art and Design’s
new Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab with student classes and screenings at the
college, culminating with a private screening of his film ‘Little Dieter
Needs to Fly’ and Q & A at the Ringling College Academic Center Thursday
evening.
The Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab is bringing some of the world’s most
renowned filmmakers to Ringing College to work collaboratively with Ringling
students on learning the process of motion picture and television
development through working on actual projects. As the initial step in the
production pipeline for any film or TV program, development is one of the
most esoteric and difficult to teach. To this end Ringling College has
aligned with A-List Directors, Producers, Screenwriters and Talent to
provide real-world experience in the art and science of Filmmaking through
acquiring, developing, producing and distributing top-tier content.
The Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab is a collaboration of
media development company Future Films LLC and the College. Future Films LLC
founders Sam Logan in Sarasota and David Shapiro in New York are working
with Ringling College’s Digital Filmmaking Department Head Bradley Battersby
to facilitate the involvement of top-tier people in the film and
entertainment industry and identify, fund and acquire projects that the
College may develop as the real world educational experience part of the
program.
Mr. Herzog conducted filmmaking classes for Ringling College students that
included a screening and discussion with students of his just released film
‘My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?’
The College is currently raising money to finance film projects through the
Filmmaking Studio Development Lab Fund, proceeds of which will be used to
fund a soundstage for the campus and for the creation of original scripts as
well as purchasing the rights to promising screenplays, books and other
creative writings which have the potential to become the basis for a film or
TV production. The Filmmaking Lab and Future Films are currently in
discussions with other industry leaders to develop upcoming projects.
The concept of a Filmmaking Development Studio Laboratory Fund is a new,
exciting, and innovative way to work with the rapidly changing motion
picture industry. According to Ringling President Larry Thompson, who
announced the project, “The Laboratory will benefit the College, the
community and the industry. Not only will we be bringing top film
professionals to Sarasota to hold public screenings of their work, but the
Filmmaking Studio Lab will be working directly with filmmakers on new models
of story development, financing, distribution, digital production and post
production. The potential benefits of these ongoing creative relationships
for our Ringling college students and the greater Sarasota area are vast.”
“Teaching the motion picture development process at Ringling College is a
‘win-win-win’ situation,” said Ringling College Digital Filmmaking
Department Head Bradley Battersby. “First, it exposes filmmaking students to
top writers, directors, and producers; second, it provides real-world
experiences for the College students so that they can learn the intricacies
and issues involving filmmaking from the beginning stages; and third, it
provides an opportunity for writers, directors, and producers to work with
filmmaking students and create new material for productions.”
To inaugurate the program this January, Ringling College hosted acclaimed
German Director Werner Herzog, who’s recent filmography includes ‘Bad
Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans,’ starring Nicholas Cage (2009),
‘Rescue Dawn,’ starring Christian Bale (2006), and the critically acclaimed
documentary ‘Grizzly Man’ (2005.)
After a week of intimate student lectures and screenings of Werner’s work,
Mr. Herzog screened and discussed ‘Little Dieter Needs to Fly’ (1997)
Thursday evening. The film is a documentary about Dieter Dengler, who was
shot down over Laos in 1966, captured, and escaped. Barefoot, surviving
monsoons, leeches, and machete-wielding villagers, he was rescued. A quiet
man of sorrows tells his story: war, capture, harrowing conditions, escape,
and miraculous rescue. Where did he find the strength; how did he live with
his memories after his rescue? Little Dieter opened to U.S. audiences in
1998 at the Portland International Film Festival. According to film critic
Roger Ebert, Dieter can be summed up in one word - “Unforgettable.” Dieter’s
story provided the foundation for the feature film ‘Rescue Dawn,’ starring
Christian Bale.
For more information on the program, including signing up for program
updates, please go to www.ringling.edu. |
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January 22
[ artists reception ]
Expressive Arts In Motion
– A Community Exhibit is presented through February 13, with an artist’s
reception from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on January 22. The expressive arts combine the
visual arts, movement, drama, music, writing and other creative processes to
foster personal growth and community development. |
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January 23
[ gabriel plays guitar ]
GuitarSarasota presents French
classical guitarist Gabriel Bianco on Saturday at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship
Hall at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2256 Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota. A
short meet and greet reception will follow the concert. Tickets are on sale
at the Historic Asolo Box Office, Visitors Pavilion of the Ringling Museum,
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, and can also be purchased by calling
941-360-7399. |
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January 29
[ photog reception ]
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
(SCF) Fine Art Gallery will display work by visionary photographers Jerry N.
Ueslmann and Maggie Taylor at an opening reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at
SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West, building 11 North. The exhibit, “Jerry N.
Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor: Surreal Reality,” features innovative
photography developed in both a traditional darkroom and by modern digital
processing. Exhibit runs through February 25.
For more information,
call 941-752-5225. |
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January 29 - February 1
[ culinary art ]
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals
serve up their third annual
Forks & Corks Festival
with flair. Chefs from member restaurants present their culinary
masterpieces along with the impressive creations of international
winemakers. Intimate events, fun and informative seminars, and a grand
afternoon of tasting at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard –
get all the delicious
details here. |
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January 30 & 31
[ st armands art festival featured artist ]
Sarasota resident and game fish artist
Steve Whitlock was recently
recognized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for his
highly realistic illustrations of Florida fish and wildlife. At their annual
meeting in Clewiston in December, Steve was presented with an award for
"fostering an appreciation for Florida's fish and wildlife resources through
game fish and wildlife art." Steve will be the featured artist at the
7th Annual St. Armands Art Festival being held January 30 and 31. Visit
his website at www.stevewhitlock.com
to see his paintings and illustrations.
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February 2
[ get closer to the truth ]
The Peace Education and Action Center sponsors a screening of the film
“Greensboro: Closer to the Truth” at 7:00 pm at the Friends Meetinghouse,
3139 57th Street in Sarasota. On November 3, 1979, members of the Communist
Workers Party were holding a Death to the Klan rally in Greensboro, North
Carolina. Suddenly a caravan rounded the corner, scattering the protesters.
Klansmen and Nazis emerged from the cars, unloaded an arsenal of guns and
began firing. Five people were killed in what became known as the Greensboro
Massacre. The film reconnects 25 years later with the players in this
tragedy; a panel discussion will follow the screening. |
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Opens February 2
[ a painter and a potter ]
Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive on Anna Maria Island, presents the
works of Anne Abgott (the painter) and Karen Case (the potter) through
February 23. Artist reception February 12 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
For more information. |
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February 4
[ photography lecture ]
The Katharine Butler Gallery
hosts the
David Zapata Photography Lecture from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Developing a
Photographer’s Vision will explore several questions, from David Zapata’s
own point of view as a photographer, using examples from his body of work.
RSVP required; 941-955-4546.
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February 6
[ fusion performance ]
FuziónDance Artists will perform
works from their Fall 2008 concert, "Behind the Curtain," followed by a Q &
A with guest choreographers Sarah Caldabaugh, Melissa Lodhi, and Carolina
Garcia. 2:30 – 3:00 pm during the Ovation – Outdoor Arts Celebration on
Lakewood Ranch Main Street. |
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Begins February 6
[ art demos ]
Weekly art demonstrations at
Island Gallery West, 5368 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, feature Nancy Law
painting on wood (February 6), Carole Dougherty creating textured ground for
abstract watermedia (February 13), Pam McMillen demonstrating gourd/basket
making, and Kathy Storm doing mosaic inlay with hand-painted glass (February
27). From 10:00 am to noon. There are no reservations; seating is first
come, first served. For more
information, call 941-778-6648. |
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February 6 – 8
[ open ballroom ]
Nick Kosovich of “Dancing with the Stars” will be the master of ceremonies
for the Second Annual Sarasota Open
Ballroom Dance Competition. Kosovich joins an all-star roster of
champion ballroom dancers set to perform at the competition at the Hyatt
Regency Sarasota. For more
information, call 941-923-3923 about the weekend’s events. |
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February 8 – 12
[ luminous landscapes ]
Painting the Luminous Landscape with Deborah Paris is offered at the
M Gallery of Fine Art, 16
South Palm Avenue in Sarasota. This course is designed for intermediate to
advanced oil painters, and will introduce students to the Tonalist landscape
aesthetic and techniques. $575.00; call 941-954-8774 for more info.
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February 12
[ cupid, cosmos & cinema ]
The Village of the Arts, in
partnership with Family Resources, presents the inaugural Cupid, Cosmos &
Cinema event with an outdoor screening of “An Affair to Remember.”
Festivities begin at 5:00 pm with live music, art, food and drink; movie
begins at 7:00 pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the film or
reserve a VIP table for two ($20) or four ($35) by calling 941-302-1069
(bottle of wine or sparking water included).
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[ voice and speech training ]
John Burr offers voiceover and speech training at his new studio in
Sarasota. And this year, he's added a new program for kids from 14 to 18,
called the Young Talent Program. Whatever your needs, with his many years of
experience, John can help you develop into a world-class voiceover talent or
public speaker. Check
out John's website for the details. |
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Due April 1
[ players seeks original plays ]
The Players Theatre is
accepting original plays for its 10th annual “The Plays the Thing” play
writing competition and festival, open to Gulf Coast residents over the age
of 18. A committee of judges will select a minimum of six new plays, never
performed for an audience, to be presented the week of July 26 at The
Players Theatre. Full-length plays (no musicals) are preferred, although
one-act shows will be considered. Interested playwrights should submit a
hard copy only of their play to: The Players, 838 N. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, FL 34236. For more info, call 941-365-2494. |
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January 25-29
[ painting workshop ]
Join Romel de la Torre from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm each day for a
painting workshop at The Southern Atelier, 7226 21st Street East in
Sarasota. Schedule includes portrait (limited palette), portrait (full
color), nude (charcoal and water), costumed figure (full color) and
finishing a painting. $500; for more information and/or registration,
contact:
mimmi@thesouthernatelier.org or call 941-753-7755. |
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Ongoing
[ art classes & workshops ]
Did you know that Art & Frame of
Sarasota, 1055 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, offers regular
art classes
(such as Michael White’s
Cartoon Class) and special workshops? It’s true! One upcoming workshop is
Celia Buchanan: Mixed Media Done Right on January 22 and 23.
Check out their
class schedule here. |
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[ call to artists ]
Mote Marine Laboratory is
now accepting entry applications for art representing Mote's 55 years of
preserving our world's marine environment and advancing marine science for
entry in a week-long exhibition in March. Selected artworks will be shown in
the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium 55th Anniversary Celebration Juried
Art Exhibition. The display will greet guests in Mote Aquarium, which
attracts 300,000 visitors each year, including the opening and closing
receptions and a silent auction. Catch a glimmering snook on canvas, sketch
a darting dolphin, get colorful with corals - explore the sea of
possibilities. For more
information, submission and entry forms.
Please address questions to Exhibition Chairwoman,
Deborah Dart. Entries must be
hand delivered and will only be accepted between 10:00 - 3:00 pm, March 10,
2010. |
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January/February Deadlines
[ call to artists ]
Florida’s Art in State Buildings Program has announced several new projects
with deadlines in January/February 2010. On the
Call to
Artists page of the program’s website are links to descriptions of new
public art projects. With budgets ranging from $41,000 to $97,000, the art
selection committees are searching for a variety of artwork – two and three
dimensional, existing and commissioned. |
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Auditions
[ pick me, no me ]Be sure to check the audition pages of local
theaters to make sure you don’t miss anything (click the theater name):
Florida Studio Theatre
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The Players Theatre of Sarasota
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Manatee Players
• The
Golden Apple
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Island Players •
Asolo Repertory Theatre •
Venice Theatre •
Lemon Bay Playhouse |
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