The deadline for the coming annual directory is coming up fast.

If you qualify, you can get a free listing in the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission's 2010-2011 Production Directory.

You can be listed if you are a Memphis or Shelby County crewperson with qualified experience or a Memphis or Shelby County business that has a service that can be used by a production.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 18. The Directory is seen by production companies that make films, TV shows, commercials, music videos, print ads and corporate projects. It is the primary resource used to hire locally. To see the current directory, go to www.ozonline.tv.

Individuals and companies that can supply production resources — lights, lumber, caterers, hotels, for example — are welcome to list.

If you want more than the free basic listing, you can purchase an upgraded listing starting at $80 that includes a description. To get your free listing or to find out more about upgrading, contact Kime Harless, 800 705-1121, or go to www.ozonline.tv to see if you qualify.

Here are some convincing observations on the directory from some of our favorite clients:

"As a producer, it makes my job easier knowing that I can find all the experienced Memphis crew I need in the Film Commission's Production Guide."
— Stephanie Allain Bray, producer "Hustle & Flow" and "Black Snake Moan"

"The key quality of a helpful production guide is that the listings be accurate and up to date. The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission's Production Guide is one of the more current, truthful and thorough collection of services and crew that I have found in any state or country. It's the one stop source for anyone looking to stage a production in Memphis."
— Mike S. Ryan, executive producer "Forty Shades of Blue"

"It made hiring easier knowing that all the experienced crew could be found in one easy-to-use source."
— Alan C. Blomquist, executive producer "Walk the Line"

"The Memphis Production Guide is the ONLY source to find all of the experienced Memphis crew in one place."
— James Spies, executive producer, "Nothing But the Truth"

Do it now.

John Beifuss at The Commercial Appeal has blogged about films with local connections being screened at the Cannes Film Festival.

Memphian Nick Case is a co-producer of "S*** Year" (the profanity is in the actual title), which debuted over the weekend. The film stars Ellen Barkin and has received positive and negative revivews. 

Case has partnered with Memphian Ryan Watt in Paper Moon Films, producer of Kentucker Audley's two new movies, "Open Five" and "Holy Land."

Also at Cannes, the five-minute film "Food for Haiti" screened during the festival's "Short Film Corner" showcase. The documentary was done by Memphian Gil Hayes.

Read more here on Beifuss' blog, The Bloodshot Eye.

Indie Memphis has received a First Tennessee Foundation Award for Innovation in the Arts, an annual award that makes it possible  for the acclaimed Global Lens Film Series to become a stand-alone summer program at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

This summer's series features 10 award-winning narrative feature films from around the world screening at The Brooks through July 29.

Tickets are $6 per film or $30 for a series “passport” to all 10 films, each of which will screen twice. Admission is free for Indie Memphis members or with a Brooks VIP Film Pass. Advance tickets can be purchased by calling (901) 544-6208.

For more details, go here.

Lineup and Schedule:

MASQUERADES (2008, 92 min.) - Algeria; 2 pm Thursday, May 20
SHIRLEY ADAMS (2009, 92 min.) - South Africa; 2 pm Friday, May 21
ORDINARY PEOPLE (2009, 79 min.) - Serbia; 7 pm Thursday, May 27 & 2 pm Thursday, June 3
MY TEHRAN FOR SALE (2009, 97 min.) - Iran; 2 pm Sunday, May 30 & 2 pm Friday, June 4
LEO’S ROOM (2009, 92 min.) - Uruguay; 7 pm Thursday, June 10 & 2 pm Thursday, June 17
BECLOUD (2009, 111 min.) - Mexico; 2 pm Sunday, June 13 & 2 pm Friday, June 18
GODS (2008, 91 min.) - Peru; 7 pm Thursday, June 24 & 2 pm Thursday, July 1
OCEAN OF AN OLD MAN (2008, 84 min.) - India; 7 pm Thursday, July 8 & 2 pm Thursday, July 15
ADRIFT (2009, 110 min.) - Vietnam; 2 pm Sunday, July 11 & 2 pm Friday, July 16
THE SHAFT (2008, 98 min.) - China; 7 pm Thursday, July 22 & 2 pm Thursday, July 29

An international competition of music videos is being held by Musiclip International Music Festival in Barcelona, Spain.

Filmmakers are invited to submit music videos, music documentaries and music short-films.

For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.musiclipfestival.com.