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Nashville TV station reports on incentives issue

Fox17 News in Nashville recently ran a story about film incentives in the state. The existing incentives are scheduled to expire soon. Meanwhile, "Georgia ... is pulling work from us as fast as they can," Jan Austin of AFFT says in an interview in the piece.

To see the news report, go here.

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Auditions Monday

Production is seeking talent for humorous Reality TV Comedy/Action Cable Network show being shot in Memphis.

MUSICIANS (BLUES BAND)
BAND MANAGER (must be able to appear irresponsible & unscrupulous)
MEN WHO FIGHT OVER BEAUTIFUL "BAD GIRL"
(Caucasians 25-35)

1 Boyfriend who is betrayed
1 Guy who cheats (is big and strong, muscle build)
1 Gal is beautiful ("hot") but irresponsible and a troublemaker

Please send head shots and full body shots with contact information to arrange audition for Monday afternoon, August 2

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Seeking talent for reality show

Seeking charismatic, big, unique personalities for humorous Reality TV Comedy/Action Cable Network show presentation in Memphis, shooting on August 4-6. You must be available for all three days, all day.

Please be available this Thursday & Friday July 21-22 for very brief audition (taping for LA based company).

Story is about Car Repo business with confident, aggressive characters who are somewhat fearless and tough--can handle any situation (and look "mechanically inclined")

Interesting individuals with variety of qualities are sought. No two people will be similar, seeking a range of characters of ages (over 21) and types.

Please send a headshot, contact info, and available times for audition scheduling on appointment basis.

You will be contacted for location and time.

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Local documentaries in production

Two local documentaries are underway that the Commission has been assisting in production.

One is a look at the legendary alt/punk club The Antenna by filmmakers Laura Jean Hocking and C. Scott McCoy. This Sunday (July 25) the husband/wife team will host a Reel To Real segment at the Brooks Museum where they will screen segments from their favorite rock documentaries, as well as footage from their still-in-progress doc.

The Brooks event is 2 p.m. Sunday; tickets are $6 members, $8 non-members. Free with VIP Film Pass. For more information or to purchase tickets call 544-6208.

Go here to read an interview with the filmmakers in the Flyer.

The other documentary is "Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin', a production of Sherman Willmott's Shangri-la Projects. Go to MemphisHeatTheMovie.com for more info.

Meanwhile, John Beifuss has posted something on both documentaries on his blog here.

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"Losers Take All" to start production

The film "Losers Take All" is getting production underway in Memphis. A client of the Commission, it will be filming through August.

The Commercial Appeal story about the project quotes producer Mike S. Ryan ("21 Grams," "Forty Shades of Blue") praising the local crew base: "The crew is energetic and creative, and I always love working in Memphis and this environment."

Local talent will be hired for several speaking roles. Kyle Gallner ("A Nightmare on Elm Street" remake) will star and Alex Steyermark ("Prey for Rock & Roll," "One Last Thing") is directing.

The indie production is accepting crew and student intern resumes for their shoot this summer in Memphis. Please email your resume to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Pictured: Director Alex Steyermark

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