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Welcome to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission

Greetings and welcome to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission’s new web site! Brimming with new features and up-to-date information, we invite you to come in and look around to get a peek at what Memphis & Shelby County have to offer film productions of all sizes. Take a minute to browse our location library in Reel-Scout, check out our diverse production guide, or get a taste of productions that have shot here and utilized our crew base over at Film Memphis TV!

Supporting Partners of The Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commission:

Special thanks to Christopher Reyes, Sarah Fleming, and the crew over at Live From Memphis for their outstanding hard work in making this web site possible. Thanks also to content editor Jon W. Sparks.

Extras needed - revised

Mon - 08 Feb Written by Jon W Sparks

Extras and background talent are needed for the independent feature film being shot in the Mid-South, formerly titled "Fandango" and starring Luke Perry.

Shoot dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 9 and 10. You don't have to be at both shoots, but you must be available for up to 12 hours. Needed are 50 adults (ages ~~18+~~ 16+) in elegant clothing for horse competition scenes. Pay is $50. Location is Agricenter at 7777 Walnut Grove (extras parking will be marked).

Wardrobe for women: cocktail dresses, long evening dresses, fancy luncheon dresses. For men: sports jacket, suits and button downs with ties. Bring other choices. No solid reds or solid whites.

Tuesday's call time is: ~~7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.~~ 8:15 a.m.
Wednesday's call time is 11 a.m.

You must contact Lisa Lax first at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Include headshot/photo and resume if you have them. If you can't email, call 246-8249.

The production is a SAG low budget-modified indie film about Paso Fino horses. The project is a client of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, and the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission.

Online casting call

Fri - 05 Feb Written by Jon W Sparks

DreamWorks Pictures is having an open, online casting call for a lead role in upcoming Hugh Jackman movie “Real Steel.”

Role to be cast is ‘Max,’ a male, 10-14 years old. Actors can submit a videotaped audition through realsteelcasting.com. Complete instructions are on the website.

No acting experience is necessary for interested actors, nor are they required to prepare anything for the audition.

Reminder: Open call Saturday

Fri - 05 Feb Written by Jon W Sparks

The upcoming independent feature film to be shot in the Mid-South, formerly titled "Fandango" is holdking an open call for actors Saturday, Feb. 6.

The production is a SAG low budget-modified indie film about Paso Fino horses. The project is a client of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, and the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission.

The open casting call is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crossway Church, 2633 Altruria Rd. in Bartlett (postponed from Jan. 30). Bring a headshot/photo plus resume.

March 5 - Deadline for entries, Li'l Film Fest

Thu - 04 Feb Written by Jon W Sparks

Entries are being accepted for Li'l Film Fest 13: BEWARE! The Sivads of March

Li'l Film Fest pays homage to Memphis' legendary Monster of Ceremonies, Sivad, host of WHBQ-TV's "Fantastic Features" from 1962 to 1972.

Films must be under five minutes and will have eight instances of ambitious alliteration - verbal, visual, anywhere, anyhow, (2) make use of the secret ingredient: smoke or fog, and (3) include a minimum of one likeness of Sivad in your film. Notations of these elements must be submitted.

Entry Deadline: Postmarked Friday March 5, 2010 (in hand by Monday, March 8th)
Entry Fee: $10.00
Festival will be at 2 p.m. March 27, 2010 at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Prizes: Grand Jury Award ($500) is presented by The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission.; Audience Choice Award is the take from admission to the screening.

Besides The Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commission, other sponsors include the Brooks Museum, Indie Memphis and AudioGraphics Masterworks.

Go here for more info.