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The Office of Student Life, in conjunction with Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa will be supporting the Worlds efforts in Haitian Relief. Please participate in one or in all of the below opportunities. Any donation amount or item accepted.

1. January 28^th-February 4^th, 2010- Cash/Check/CC Donations: (Make Checks payable to Community College of Aurora-SGA, Donations will be accepted in the Office of Student Life- CTC: S101.

“Shelter Boxes” Shelter boxes costs $1,000 each and are fully self contained units can contain one ten-person tent, vinyl insulated sleeping mats and blankets, water purification kits, trenching shovels, rope, multi fueled cook stove, etc. To date, they have delivered more than 3,300 shelter boxes which can help up to 33,000 people.

2. Casual Day Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010

a. Wear Jeans and CCA apparel for a $5.00 fee. Collected by the Office of Student Life

3. January 28^th-February 4^th, 2010, Project Cure: Help for Haiti: List of Suggested Donations

It is estimated that as many as three million people may have been affected by the

quake, and the death toll may reach into the tens of thousands. Haitians, most of whom

already live on less than $2 a day, are now contending with recovery from the strongest

earthquake the region has seen in more than 200 years.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. is accepting donations of first aid and hygiene supplies (list below) to help with preparation

for deliveries of medical relief to Haiti following the record-magnitude earthquake.

• Disinfectants / antibacterial solutions (peroxide)

• Hand sanitizer

• Masks

• Sterile gloves

• Bandages

• Wraps/rolled bandages

• Gauze and dressings

• Tape

• Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)

• Analgesics (Tylenol, aspirin, Advil)

• Splints

• Diapers

• Baby bottles

• Baby formula

• Infant rehydration (Pedialyte)

• Personal care items

• Toothbrush/toothpaste

• Feminine hygiene supplies

• Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)

• Water purification tablets

• Crutches

1. Drop off locations:

1. Classroom Bldg

2. Lowry One-Stop

3. Administration Bldg Lobby

4. Office of Student Life

4. Flowers for Haiti- February 9^th 10-2 p.m. in Rotunda and Feb 10-11^th in the Office of Student Life

a. Selling Roses for Valentines week. $2.00 each

Thank you for your support!!!!

The Hong Kong Sevens (Rugby game), one of the greatest events in Hong Kong, will be held from 26 to 28 Mar 2010 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Being one of the co-title sponsors, Cathay Pacific is organising a video competition in order to enhance the atmosphere of the game and create excitement around town. The top 3 videos will be showcased on the big screen at the Hong Kong Stadium on the final day of the Sevens for audiences to pick the winner with cheers, and fantastic prizes including a trip to the 2011 Sevens could be won. In order to introduce this exciting competition to students at your school and encourage their entries, we would like to seek your help to browse promotional eDM about the event. Please kindly advise the feasibility of doing so, and the relevant material specification if possible. The competition will begin on 1 Feb 2010, and the relevant competition site and promotional items are still under development. If you would like to know more about the Hong Kong Sevens, you may visit the link below, http://www.hksevens.com/index.html Should you have any question, please feel free to contact me by return. Thanks and regards, Michelle Yiu Tel: (852) 2808-7710

I wanted to pass this on to you so you could forward to those you think may benefit from the event. Students, faculty, staff and others are invited to attend cost is $25 per person.

The event is our first ever Digital Media Symposium and it is something that we would like to grow in the next few years to be a full day (or longer) stand alone event.

This is something that the Film Office is putting on in February in conjunction with the Boulder International Film Festival.

If you have any questions about the event please contact either Marcia Morgan (marcia.morgan@state.co.us phone 303.592.4065) or me.

Thanks for your assistance in letting folks know about this event.

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is proud to announce the third annual Swackhamer video contest. Last year, 120 applicants created short videos on the topic of Nuclear Disarmament.

In addition to cash prizes of $1,750, the winning videos will be shown at the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Conference at the United Nations in New York. This is an excellent opportunity for students to display their abilities to thousands of professionals worldwide. Finalists will be determined by a distinguished panel of judges based upon originality of ideas, analysis of subject matter and clarity of expression.

The 2010 Swackhamer video contest topic is:

Shortly after nuclear weapons were first invented, Albert Einstein stated: “The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.”

1. In what ways does humanity have to change its “modes of thinking” in order to survive and come together?
2. How can we avert the catastrophe that Einstein foresaw?

Please see link below for a complete guideline of rules, regulations, and deadline. I hope that you will pass this on to anyone interested.

www.wagingpeace.org/goto/videocontest

In our continuing effort to reach out to the independent filmmaking community - we’d like to let you know that the 13th Annual DANCES WITH FILMS is now seeking entries through March 25th.

Each year DWF searches to find the best and brightest of the independent film scene, premiering them in Los Angeles, arguably the filmmaking capital of the world.

Dances With Films is an American original. It was the first and still the only film festival in the U.S. solely geared to unknowns - mandating that all competition films have no known actors, directors, producers or writers.

Showcasing feature and short length narrative films, documentaries and music videos, 2010 brings expansion into the realm of all things mobile and internet with the creation of a New Media competition.

Submission Deadlines:

Jan 20, 2010 – Early Deadline

March 3, 2010 – Regular Deadline

March 25, 2010 - Late Deadline

Please visit us at: www.danceswithfilms.com

Read on…for more information on the festival….

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DANCES WITH FILMS

FILM FESTIVAL

Los Angeles, California - USA

June 3rd to 10th, 2010

Our Mission and Objective since the beginning….

No Politics. No Stars. No Sh*t.

Simply put, DANCES WITH FILMS (known as the last independent independent film festival) is one of the last, best film festivals in the U.S. dedicated to introducing unknown works to the film industry. Located in the heart of Hollywood, DWF provides a rare opportunity to fully engage critics, film professionals and audiences alike. And while other festivals depend on stars to attract audiences, the films at DWF films are handpicked in strict accordance to quality…and quality alone.

This defiant code of independence has earned DWF solid respect and street credibility through its twelve years of existence. Consequently, an impressive array of distribution companies, as well as film and television development departments, cover DWF each year to see what’s new and different, and who is truly going places in the indie world.

DWF offers camera gear and other prizes up to $9,000 depending on the competitive section, although the more than 1000 filmmakers that have taken part in the festival since its inception insist that the best prize is to be a Dances With Films alumnus. Film artists like Will Schaeffer and Mark Olsen (HBO’S BIG LOVE) have premiered at DWF, as well as actors and directors like Kathryn Morris (COLD CASE), Kevin Rankin

(FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS), John Putch (UGLY BETTY) have all started out in DWF films.

The Press and public love the Festival, as do the filmmakers who have attended and benefited from the energy and connections that result.

DWF alums - and HBO Series “Big Love” creators - Mark Olsen and Will Scheffer give seriously high praise: “DWF manages to keep its focus on heart and soul while still putting small films on the map.” And up-and-coming writer/filmmaker team Steve Coulter and Dee Wagner gratefully declare that “Not only was DancesWithFilms the hands-down coolest festival we went to, but simply put, it launched our film. It definitely upped our pedigree in the industry and opened many doors for us. We signed a deal to distribute our short, ETIQUETTE MAN, as a direct result of the screening at the Festival.”

Just last year, John Mann, director of the Audience Award Winner, Pissing Vocal Gold, was approached and signed by William Morris Endeavor. He is currently developing two feature projects with Dreamworks Animation and writing a live action feature for Paramount.

No wonder The Hollywood Reporter raves that DWF is “the defiant fest of Raw Talent.”

For your chance to be part of this festival that puts celebrity and politics aside to focus on the filmmaker, submit to Dances With Films today!

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DancesWithFilms

1041 N. Formosa Ave.

Formosa Bldg, 2nd Floor

West Hollywood, CA 90046

323.850.2929

info@danceswithfilms.com

The Everything Film Show is currently seeking student filmmakers to feature on the program and I was wondering if any of your students might be interested? Student filmmakers of all genres are welcome. To be considered for a feature, students should email theeverythingfilmshow@yahoo.com to tell the hosts (Jeff and Jay) why they should be on the show. Links to work are highly encouraged - but please no attachments! Anybody wishing to mail or email a video sample should inquire of the hosts first. The show airs live every Thursday at 11pm EST (8pm PST) and has a loyal and growing following, making for great exposure for the students selected. The most recent episode had a great live response and has been downloaded by more than 200 people already since airing last Thursday. Students unfamiliar with the show can hear that recent episode here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tefs/2010/01/08/the-everything-film-show Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I hope that upcoming episodes of The Everything Film Show will feature some of your students! Best regards, Erin ——- The future of film is beginning now. Become a fan of The Everything Film Show today! http://bit.ly/10V1aE

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The ISFF is searching for Surreality in all genres of film.
Don’t know if your film is Surreal? Not to worry!

WE WILL DECIDE WHAT IS SURREAL
First prize is a BOLEX 16mm movie camera!

Regular Deadline:
Post marked by February 13th 2010

Go to:
www.theinternationalsurrealistfilmfestival.com
or
www.withoutabox.com
to apply

The festival will take place on March 21st at the Mark Goodson Theatre at The American Film Institute.
WE WILL DECIDE WHAT IS SURREAL!

The CFS Open Auditions will be January 30th from 10 to 6 and January 31st from 10 to 3.

Dear CFS Students -

Colorado Film School will hold a student orientation meeting at the Colorado Film School this Friday, January 15th from 10:00am to 12:30pm.

During this meeting we will be going over important aspects of being a student at CFS, guidelines and regulations, and how to best ensure your success at Colorado Film School. We will review topics such as checking out and use of gear, CFS community, CFS resources, etc., to get you off to a running start. We want to make sure you have the best experience possible, and knowing the ropes will be beneficial to you as you embark on this exciting journey with us!

We’ll be providing lunch afterwards which we encourage you to meet your fellow CFS students, both old and new–who may end up working on your films! This will also be a wonderful time to meet many of the CFS Faculty and Staff.

Please make sure to RSVP on our Facebook page:

http://facebook.com/coloradofilmschool

I look forward to seeing you at this very important event! Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns!