Reminder that the 2011 Critics Choice Movie Awards will be on VH1 this Friday, Jan. 14, at 8 p.m.

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) represents television, radio and online critics, and recently selected nominees in each of 25 categories. Two of BFCA's members are from Memphis: Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commissioner Linn Sitler does reviews for FOX13 (WHBQ-TV), and The Commercial Appeal's John Beifuss writes and comments for various broadcast outlets and has a blog, thebloodshoteye.com.

More info is available at BFCA and at CriticsChoice.VH1.com.

The date for the following event, originally Nov. 18, has been changed to Dec. 7:

Here's important information from the state film commission on an upcoming event:

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission (TFEMC) will be having an industry networking event.  This event will give those listed in the Tennessee Production Directory (crew/vendors) a chance to meet and share what they have to offer the film/tv community.

It takes place Thursday, Nov. 18 Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 5-7 pm in the special event space at Marathon Village at 1305 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN 37203.

The TFEMC is also accepting DVD sizzle reels to showcase during the event to highlight things like special effects, or other work that has been created in TN, that are exceptional, unusual or unique.  Please contact the TFEMC directly to submit your reel.  Also, if you would like to share anything especially interesting in recent years that the rest of the film/tv community should know about (such as hair/makeup for the President, etc.) please let the TFEMC know that as well.

This event is for YOU - Tennessee crew and vendors. The TFEMC has planned this event to showcase what you have accomplished, and to highlight the launch of the new state online Production Directory.   Individuals and companies currently listed will also have the opportunity to update their information on-site during the event. 

You MUST be listed in the directory in order to attend.

Please RSVP with Gisela Moore by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

There will be a meeting of the Board of Directors of The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at noon at Malco’s Studio on the Square Theatre.

On Saturday, Oct. 9, the program "Inside 'N-SECURE'” will air on WREG-TV Channel 3 from 1:30-2 p.m.

"Inside 'N-SECURE'" is an up-close and personal look at the made-in-Memphis film "N-SECURE" that's being released nationwide Oct. 15.

Hosted by Carla Ferrell of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, "Inside 'N-SECURE' " features compelling clips from the movie as well as interviews with lead cast members Essence Atkins, Denise Boutte, Lamman Rucker, Cordell Moore and BernNadette Stanis. Topics will include what it was like shooting a film in Memphis, the development of the film and other behind-the-scenes details.

Julius Lewis was producer and co-writer with Christie Taylor of "N-SECURE." David M. Matthews directed.

"N-SECURE" is a client project of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, and the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission. The project participated in the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission/Memphis ED/City/County Film Training Wage Refund Program, and Tennessee's State Filming Incentives Program.