Monday, March 4, 2013

Calling All Budding Filmmakers!

ZOOM-A-THON PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
Interested in how movies get made but don't want to be in front of the camera? Want to learn all about what it takes to plan for, shoot, edit, and produce video projects? Want to know all the juicy details of the next Zoom-a-thon production before anyone else? Then, this is the job for you.

The winning student will become Rachel Ivey's Production Assistant for the 2013 Zoom-a-thon production. Rachel will meet student at OMIS for lunch once in March, once in April, and once in May and will stay in touch by phone and email as production planning ramps up. The student will get to learn firsthand how Zoom-a-thon goes from concept to finished product - ideas, scriptwriting, location scouting, costumes and props, rehearsal, and all the technical aspects. Once production dates are set, the student will be on set assisting Rachel in all aspects of the production. This job is perfect for a student seriously interested in learning more about filmmaking.

Boring legal jargon: Parents of winning student must sign model release allowing their child's still and moving image to be used in school and online, including but not limited to websites, print media, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Student's first name and last initial will be used to identify them. Production schedules can be difficult to set up. Once production dates are scheduled, it will be the responsibility of the winning student's family to make sure he/she is available during shooting dates. Film locations have yet to be determined but will remain inside Shelby County. Transportation to and from film locations will be the responsibility of the winning student's family.

Calling All Super Hero Sidekick Wannabes!

ZOOM-A-THON STAR
Wanna be famous? Wanna find out all the secrets of Zoom-a-thon BEFORE THE REST OF THE WORLD? Wanna be a star? Well, here's your chance! You are bidding on an on-screen, acting role in the next Zoom-a-thon production. We need crazy, creative types who aren't afraid of getting in front of the camera and saying their lines. Winner will receive their pick of several possible characters to play and will appear in at least one and probably more than one video for the 2013 Zoom-a-thon campaign. You'll wear a crazy costume. You'll say lines on camera. You'll have your picture taken. You'll appear in videos in school and online. You'll know all the secrets of the Zoom-a-thon videos AND OTHER PEOPLE WON'T! Impress your family! Make your friends jealous! Have an awesomely fun time! How much does all this cost, do you say? Oh, I think the bidding should start at ONE MILLION DOLLARS, don't you?!

Boring legal jargon: Parents of winning student must sign model release allowing their child's still and moving image to be used in school and online, including but not limited to websites, print media, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Student's first name and last initial will be used to identify them. Production schedules can be difficult to set up. Once production dates are scheduled, it will be the responsibility of the winning student's family to make sure he/she is available during shooting dates. Film locations have yet to be determined but will remain inside Shelby County. Transportation to and from film locations will be the responsibility of the winning student's family.

The Gift of Time O.M.I.S Silent Auction

The Gift of Time O.M.I.S Silent Auction begins March 11 and ends at 9am on March 14. During that time you will be able to bid on many wonderful experiences for your student, including 3 very special Zoom-a-thon-related jobs. Never before have we offered co-starring roles in our Zoom-a-thon productions, but this year we are offering 2 of them PLUS a production assistant position. Don't miss this chance for your student to be a part of the magic.