AID PhotoBlog October + Planning November 19 photoshoot

The final Abandoned In Detroit photoshoot for 2006 will be held Sunday, November 19, 2006. We'll begin at noon, so please be at the shoot location between 10:30 am and 11:30 am at the latest. Our makeup artists, hair stylists, and designers need time to prepare you for the shoot.

The location(s) will be revealed within a week of the shoot. Preannouncing locations creates unwanted attention, if you are registered as a participant in the shoot you will be informed.

Wanted - Models, Makeup, Hair, and DESIGNERS!

At this time I have two designers new to the project interested in coming for the shoot. We've got existing designers eager to return with new creations as well. Models the deadline for registering is October 29, 2006. If you have already paid your project entrance fee you need to contact info@abandonedindetroit.com and indicate that you are attending and update your measurements and photos as needed. If you are a model new to the project you must pay the $50 project entrance fee by the deadline date along with sending your measurements, contact information, photos (headshot and bodyshot). Payment of entrance fee can be made through PayPal via buttons at the project profile on MySpace.

Future Plans

The momentum going into the holiday season is screaming for exhibition and runway - watch for those activities in December and January. Project photoshoots will be resume monthly scheduling beginning February 18, 2007 on third Sundays.

October's Shoot

The October shoot had a few catches along the way, but overall worked out very well. The location was moved with 30 hours left before shooting. This caused some havoc in planning resources such as a generator, lighting, and directions to the shoot. The people involved in the shoot were fantastic - everyone pulled together a beautiful presentation for the project showcasing designs from Hot Girl Collection and Vyrula Zel. Most of the people were new to the project and combining them with talent from prior shoots will create tremendous energy moving forward.

Below are a few thumbnail photos from the shoot - click on any and you'll open a window showing a gallery of proof photos from the shoot from Fuzzytek. As we get a link to Rod Kassab's photos that will be given here as well.

Cross post from the Abandoned In Detroit blog.

Halloween Bash & Zombie Fashion Show

Halloween Bash & Zombie Fashion Show,
originally uploaded by Fuzzytek.

InZer0 is hosting our big All Hallows Eve Party!, featuring Live Music by Detroit's hot new bands! We'll be rocking to Wake the Dead! In the middle of all of this insanity, we are excited to present Detroit's Hottest Zombie Fashion show, with Original works by Detroit area Designers! We'll also have prizes for the best Costumes!

This is much more than your typical Halloween party! This is a schmoozefest, hanging with Detroit's Hottest filmmakers, actors and artists! ThoughtCollide Productions is presenting this event, so there will be casting opportunities for several film projects we have in development! Sponsored in part by Hastings Street Ballroom, the SEMAFX Network and Living for Sundance!

Photo and video opps will be abundant! Don't miss this "Drop Dead Gorgeous" Zombie Fashion show! There's nothing else like it in the D!

Click here to see the event posted on MySpace
Doors open at 8pm. Lots of free parking. Cash bar, so 21 and over only. Tix are only $10 in advance, $15 at the door! Visit www.myspace.com/inzero to buy tickets using PayPal! See you there!

Mitten Movie Festival July 18

UPDATED: Bringing June 23rd post forward with rescheduling information... the event on MySpace for the next Mitten Movie Project night is now Tuesday July 18. We had to conceed that July 4 was not going to work for movie night and moved it a week back from the normal 1st Tuesday schedule. Then we heard a conflict in scheduling at the Main Arts Theatre for July 11, so now we have July 18

We'll be showing InZer0 episode 3, Night, Girl with a Gun, A Little Off the Top, and a Ten Words for Snow music video.

Filmmakers - this is your opportunity to get your films on the big screen in front of an audience. They can be short, feature, documentary, music video, animation, ...

Click the event and come to the movies. Contact me about buying advance tickets, they are $10 ($11 through PayPal to cover fees) and you'll be supporting indie films in Detroit.

If you'd like to catch up on the episodes...

• A synopsis of episode 1 is in the InZer0 blog.
• A synopsis for episode 2 is in the blog too.

Quicktime trailers of the movies
	Get this video and more at MySpace.com

Fourth Fridays with Ford

Doors Open Detroit
and
Fourth Fridays with Ford

Friday June 23, 2006 @ 11:00 AM

Throughout the day at Campus Martius Park Doors Open Detroit will give local residents a chance to gain discounted prices to the area's finest tourist attractions while enjoying live music and an artist and food market.

Building off the momentum of Super Bowl XL, a new, monthly signature series celebrating downtown Detroit, "Fourth Fridays", will kick off the evening. The warmth of a summer night, with the performance of a national music act and the aroma of al fresco dining will be the feel of this festival. Fourth Fridays will act as a stage for the entire downtown community incorporating nearby restaurants, clubs, and art galleries who will be keeping their "doors open" to the community. The historic streets of downtown will be again be transformed into a party for all.

The Event.

What: 

A kick-off to the first official week of summer for local residents to learn more about tourism attractions in their own backyards.  The event will feature a one-day Attractions Fair offering attraction and restaurant discounts coupled with one-stop-shopping for planning local summer outings.  Also included will be the launch of “Fourth Fridays,” an evening event showcasing the best of downtown Detroit clubs, galleries, films, shopping and dining.

When:  Friday, June 23, 2006

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  – Doors Open Detroit

7 p.m. to Midnight and beyond – Fourth Fridays

Where:  Campus Martius Park, Detroit

How:  A plethora of attractions, restaurants and events will host booths on Woodward Avenue adjacent to Campus Martius Park.  All booths will offer special discounts.

The Partnerships.

Fourth Friday’s is a collaborative effort of the Detroit 300 Conservancy/Campus Martius Park and the Tourism Economic Development Council.

Several local creative organizations are providing significant resources to make the Fourth Friday’s events possible.

  

Detroit Synergy

Detroit Synergy Group is a non-profit, project-based coalition of Detroit and metro-area residents dedicated to working across age, gender, racial, geographic and cultural boundaries to create initiatives that realize a living, working and vibrant Detroit.

www.detroitsynergy.org

 

Edgewise

Bringing art life to the city

www.myspace.com/edgewise_detroit

 

Prince Igor Productions

Bringing the best of independent filmmaking to the Detroit area

www.igorfilms.com

 

Inside Detroit

Guiding the curious to an insider’s appreciation of Detroit’s history, entertainment culture and livability through uniquely designed experiences

www.insidedetroit.org

 

Model D Media

A weekly “e-zine” dedicated to documenting Detroit’s Transformation.  Sign Up Today.

www.modeldmedia.com

 

Current progress on visiting 7 continents

It has been a while since I’ve been traveling and I don’t have defined plans at present. I’d love to get a job that puts me on a plane frequently taking photos around the world. I feel I could handle nomadic life.

Here are some great sites enabling networking of travellers and tracking your progress.
World 66
Virtual Tourist

The map below is courtesy of World66 and shows I’ve been in Europe and South America. Funny I’m looking at that and realize that Turkey isn’t highlighted (where I was at the age of 5).

See more progress on: visit all seven continents

A Night of Poetry

I discovered CAID was scheduled on June 1 hold "A Night of Poetry", readings from local poets that was organized by Christina Kallery, a friend of mine on MySpace. I'm always interested in expanding the type of events that I cover.

In checking into the event I became friends with Norene Cashen, one of the poets reading. She stopped by and we travelled to CAID (which is a bit removed from the Woodward bus corridor). This was definately outside the norm for Norene, she tends to be a quiet person but could sense that I was genuinely interested in the event.

We arrived and I met Nick Sousanis, saw BJ from Real Detroit, and Marty from The Detroit News. I met Christina for the first time as well.

We listened to each poets readings. I stood along a wall and took a few photos of each as they were reading. I probably could have been closer, since the zoom limited me to waist and up photos. I would have liked to capture expressions better. The lighting was a bit stark, as would befit a poetry night. I did take additional photos which appear in the linked article in The Detroiter.

After the readings I talked a bit with Vievee and found that William Copeland is one of her students. I've been fascinated with William's spoken word sessions since seeing him several years ago during an protest march against occupation of Iraq. Then I found William was attending Renaissance Unity and occassionally saw him there. He organized a group called the Longhairz Collective. It was great to meet Vievee and share in knowing what William's been up to.

Norene and I headed back and I extended an invitation to the showing of InZer0 on June 6, which happily she did attend!

This week is BUSY - film time!

A flurry of events ... I sometimes don't know what to post when. I'd rather not overshadow one great event with another.

Tonight is InZer0 episode 2 at the Main Arts Theater in Royal Oak. Anticipating another GREAT night. Many celebrities coming out, newspapers and likely TV covering.


This weekend June 9-11 I'll be busy taking documentary photos during the filming of episode 4 of InZer0. So even though I'm listing these events I won't be attending...

Urban Alchemy

Coming this weekend to the 555 Gallery...

The Game Show Detroit

An exhibition showing "Gaming as a Catalyst for Appreciating Art and Building Community"
June 10 through July 23, 2006
Public Opening Reception June 10 from 6pm until 11pm
Curator: Fred Goodman, Nick Sousanis, and Andy Malone

The Game Show Detroit is an interactive exhibit devoted to the art of games and the game of art. Exhibits include new games designed by artists, familiar games that have been re-imagined, and interactive artworks fusing the idea of games, art, and play. Many of the artworks will be playable by visitors.
Featured artists include: Elizabeth Crank, Mark Dancey, Sergio DeGiusti, Denise Whitebread Fanning, William Girard, Dick Goody, Matthew Hanna, John Hegarty, George Hriczik, Tom Humes, Chido Johnson, Ray Katz, Benjamin Kiehl, Neda Konstantinova, Michael Mikolowski, Jim Nawara, Nancy Patek, Alan Paulson, Mary Potts, Jo Powers, Kathleen Rashid, Clinton Snider, Hugh Timlin, Vito Valdez, Rick Vian, Anthony Williams & Alison Wong
Click here for details

Abandoned In Detroit planning

May 9 a planning meeting will be held at Nikki's Pizza, on Beaubien just south of Lafayette, in Greektown, Detroit. This is a meeting to discuss organization of the project, form directions and set the stage for tasks to be accomplished. There have been numerous photo shoots, it is now time to rally support in producing a runway event and future photo shoots to continue the momentum of the Detroit Designer Showcase.

Meeting is currently scheduled to start at 4:30pm and will last a few hours. I would like to ask anyone interested in a support role with the project to attend even a portion of the meeting. I will be available for several hours and if we have to move the meeting the next location will be Pulse on Monroe east of Woodward.

Please call me to discuss. This post will have further details added today and tomorrow.

Stephen 248-721-4289

Studio317 April Group Shoot

Hosted By:

Lewis Dennison

When:

Sunday Apr 30, 2006 noon to 5:00PM

Where:

Studio317 - 40 W Howard, Pontiac, MI 48340

Click to join Studio317
Keep in touch with events.

Lewis is holding his third monthly portfolio development group shoot. Keep in touch with the happenings at Studio317 by joining the Yahoo group.

Time will be from noon until 5 pm. Recommendation is to get there early, work with makeup artist and proceed to shooting.

Photographers will be asked for $15. Drinks and snacks provided. Main studio space of Studio317 is available and additional backdrops will be setup around the building with props. If you wish to bring lights / backdrop / props to establish a space in the halls that is OK.

There is a forum thread on Model Mayhem for the shoot - members on the site, click here to visit.
Models bring 3-4 outfits with you, accessories (be creative), potential props for themed photos you'd like, your makeup (arrive in makeup if you'd like). Comp cards are not required.

Makeup artists will be available and have a fee to create a look for you. Please compensate them for the service and materials they are providing. They are not getting paid for being at the shoot.

Contact Lewis at BigLewPhoto@Hotmail.com to indicate your interest and get details. It also helps to indicate you are attending on this event too - just shows people that it is popular and who will be there.

Review of April 14-22

Lots of photos have piled up. I've been going through them today... click a photo to visit the gallery.

Friday, April 14

Circus Detroit at The Furniture Factory, Detroit (Cass Corridor)

Saturday, April 15

The Passenger CD release party and inzero casting at Mephistos, Hamtramck

Friday, April 21

Evolution of the Revolution at 5th Ave, Detroit (downtown). A lot of praise to 4th Horizon Productions (Ali and crew) for bringing together a great lineup and fusing the sounds together. Bands performing: Bricktown Station, Mid-Coast, Skool of Donne, Blackmail, Comrade Kilkin, Lola Valley, Blackbird Suite, Dubphonics, and Velvet Audio. A fashion show was presented by Ziam. And a sequence of breakdancing was presented also.

Saturday, April 22

High Tech Soul red carpet premier and afterparty at Detroit Masonic Temple, Detroit (Cass Corridor). Featuring Carl Craig, Kevin Saunderson, and Derrick May performing.

VIP Screening of The Passenger

Hosted By: Thought Collide Productions
When: Tuesday Apr 04, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Where: Main Art Theatre
118 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067

After the movie there will be a reception at Memphis Smoke (11 Mile & Main). Come out and meet film-makers, actors, and creative people from around Detroit.

AID April photoshoot

I woke up and was completely unaware of Daylight Savings time robbing me of an hour. GREAT! I began fielding calls from people and one of the first was from the property owner. He has concerns about guests on his property and is under scrutiny by the legal system. So I had to move fast and Jessica came through using her father's machine shop in Dearborn as a new base to get the models prepared. from there I was plotting where to head next. I also wasn't prepared with transportation, so miscommunication on my part, so I had to ask Kat and Milly to get me from Royal Oak to Dearborn. Thanks ladies!

Just about everyone got the message on change of location and directions on getting there. By 12:30 everyone had gathered and Milly was applying makeup and handling hair styling. I was going through outfits styling the look for the shoot... I guess that puts another label on me. I also messed around a little with Kat's eyeshadow.

I took photos around the back lot, adjacent machine shop, by the railroad tracks, and just goofing off getting ready. Around 4pm I was looking at heading into Detroit for a location, but the amount of daylight and rain was a slight concern. So instead we headed to an older machine shop location. Our group became more and more creative with concepts and I wish there was another photographer in our group to keep up with the flood of ideas.

I enjoyed the magnifying glass and metal filings photos that we wrapped up the shoot with. Both concepts that I'm very interested in exploring further. Thanks to everyone attending...

• Milly (MUA) - love the looks you create and you did great on hair!
• Jessica
• Sarah
• Kat
• Mario
• Dimitri
• Kevin

Note: photos being processed and will be added to this post today.

Studio317 March Group Shoot

Studio317 March Group Shoot,
originally uploaded by Fuzzytek.

This Sunday marks the third month of portfolio development shoots at Studio317. New and existing talent is invited to attend. Contact Lewis at BigLewPhoto@hotmail.com to register.

$15 for photographers. Free for models. Models should get a copy of work TFP/CD arrangement applies. Photographers bring your model release form.

Click here for the event posted to MySpace.

S2udio Night - March 2006

S2udio Night - March 2006,
originally uploaded by Fuzzytek.

Several artists I know are exhibiting work in this show on March 31, 2006. I saw Allison Glenn on Friday at Oslo, then Plaka Cafe. I mentioned I'm interested in being an artist the next time she creates a show.

Leo Unleashed banner

Leo Unleashed banner,
originally uploaded by Fuzzytek.

I'm developing a website for Leo. This is the banner to be used leading up to the May 1 lauch of the website.

Abandoned In Detroit status

There was a photo shoot Thursday, March 2 of Ziam Penn's work.
A photo shoot is being planned for Sunday, April 2.

Please review the Abandoned In Detroit blog to see details on these. You'll find a photo gallery of proofs from the March 2 shoot is available online.

inZero Episode 1 *Two* Calls for Extras

Call#1 - Nightclub Scene

Call#2 - Decadent Party Scene

Date:

Saturday, March 4, 2006

Time:

Call#1 noon-4pm

Call#2 7pm-11pm

Number of Extras:

Both calls 25 people

Location:

Call#1 at 3120 Michigan Ave, Detroit (red door next to Slows BBQ, map using 2138 Michigan Ave 48126)
Call#2 at Hastings Street Ballroom, 715 East Milwaukee, Detroit 48202

Contact:

Extras must email Connie at mangilc@yahoo.com to confirm participation

Description:

Call#1 - Looking for people ages 18-50 of any nationality for a nightclub scene in the first episode of InZer0. Extras are instructed to bring three outfits of decadent party clothes. Extras must come to the set with hair and makeup already done (modern day hair and makeup is sufficient).
Call#2 - Looking for people ages 18-50 of any nationality for a decadent party scene in the first episode of InZer0. No skin revealed, implied is possible depending on comfort. Extras are instructed to bring three outfits of sexy attire (cage dance clothes, S&M wear, belly dance outfit, etc.). Extras must come to the set with hair and makeup already done (modern day hair and makeup is sufficient).

Please Note:

• Extras should bring something to keep themselves occupied between takes (book, magazines,homework, iPod, Sony PSP, etc.).


• No alcohol allowed on set.


• Extras should bring a snack or brown bag lunch if they need something to eat during the shoot. Although there may be food on the set, it will be for cast and
  crew only. (Given our low/no budget, we cannot afford to feed the extras.)


• Extras will be required to sign a release agreement.


• The first episode of InZer0 will be screened at the Royal Oak Main Art Theatre on May 2, 2006.


• This is a non-paying role.


• Actors that have auditioned for InZer0 and who have been designated as future cast members should not answer this call for extras. However, all actors are encouraged to forward this call for extras to any friends/family that may be interested.

General Information on InZer0

OVERVIEW
Set in the near future in a post-apocalyptic world, “inZer0” is the story of an ambitious courier weaving his way through a dangerous city. The future of the human race is at stake as the population has been decimated and is now sterile. Our courier finds himself in the middle of this struggle and encounters many enemies and allies along the way.

PLAN
Shooting for “inZer0” begins in March 2006 with the plan of creating twelve 11-15 minute episodes over the course of a year (one episode per month). Shooting will be the first weekend of the month (Friday night, Saturday all day, and Sunday all day). When all twelve episodes are complete, Thought Collide Productions will use the series as a demo to pitch the concept to the Sci Fi Channel (or similar network).
The intention is to not only gain experience in making movies, but to master the art of production on all fronts. Each episode will be complete in 4 weeks and
premiered at the Mitten Movie Project (held on the first Tuesday of each month).

Photoshoot: ME by Ziam

Stephen 161,
originally uploaded by Fuzzytek.

Ziam and I held a photo shoot in Detroit last week. There are photos posted in the set Self. Leave a comment on those you like.
Thanks!

Photo assignments: Superbowl XL

If you're curious where I'll be shooting and have shot... photos for all these are going to Liquid Exposure and potentially selected for publishing in 6 Degrees Magazine.

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Tuesday, Jan 31
Second City / Dirty Martini, Novi - "Cupid" Lingerie Preview Show - photos

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Wednesday, Feb 1
Elysium, Detroit - "Pre-Game Show" - photos

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Friday, Feb 3
Cinq / Bastone, Royal Oak - voted Number 1 Best New Club/Bar, is downstairs from Bastone restaurant (Belgian cuisine)

Posh, Ferndale - Magic Johnson VIP Party

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Saturday, Feb 4
Royal Oak Music Theater, Royal Oak - Leather & Laces, with Chicago Bear William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Playboy's Victoria Silvstedt & DJ Colleen Shannon. Special guest performance by Loverboy. Proof photos here

Pay-lance Photographer

I've worked for several years creating a name for what I do in taking photos. I have done a LOT of free photos for people. New people come along and I understand... they need something to get started, just like I did. I understand "paying forward". It keeps things moving karmically.

Problem - established businesses that think my being there is just part of their good time and isn't worth paying for. I'm going to keep my camera down at clubs for a while if I don't have some form of compensation going on that is going to PAY MY BILLS. I've got people thinking that comping admission, comped drinks is enough to grant them use of my photos. Listen - you could pay me the price of a couple people's admission and I would be taken care of. It is ridiculous that other talent in the building is rewarded for being there and applying their skills and yet the photographer is overlooked.

If I'm taking your photo it could be for several reasons...

• You are part of the ambience of the night
• You are someone I would consider potentially being a model
• You have some social standing that for some reason I became informed of, or was asked to capture
  People that know me realize that I am not all about social titles.

You opened this blog post to the word pay-lance... yeah it is a spin on the word freelance. I am free to take on assignments, to work for multiple people unless I agree to a contract limiting me. My work remains MY WORK, not yours especially if you didn't pay me -- and we never did agreed on a payment that indicated you to have some right to the work produced. If I offer you a copy of what I've made - I expect it to remain YOUR copy and not be forwarded along as if you owned it. Ask me if it can go out. If you're intending to make some profit from what we produce clear that with me.

There comes a time when each person must assess where they are, what they are worth and DEMAND to be acknowledged as valuable. That is the ONLY way to clib the ladder of success and be safe.

I will be going out without a camera when people invite me without paying me. I do enjoy being around people. I would like to be able to relax and allow a personal relationship to form in my life at some point. Heck, Valentine's Day is coming up and I think it was 2001 when I was last dating someone that I could feel I had a significant relationship that could be celebrated.

Photos: Mare Costello

A couple weeks ago Mare and I held a photoshoot to expand her portfolio a bit.
She's now created a page on her site to share them...

Mare Costello - photos from Stephen Boyle

Note: There's no post photo editting done on the photos - simple cropping is the only modification.

Feb 7 - Michigan Movie Night

Check out the evite for February's Michigan Movie Night. This is also an event posted on MySpace.

Looking forward to seeing a LOT of people there.

Films for the evening:

• "Checking In: The Story of the Book-Cadillac Hotel", by Frank Nemecek
  This documentary was submitted to the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and has been nominated for two different awards.
• "Cuffed To Death", from Thought Collide - our zombie short film
• additional film fare...

Admission: $7.00, look for a Living for Sundance flyer to get $1 off admission!

inZer0 Launch Party Fashion notes (for models)

Ziam is asking for the models to bring the following in their model bag. There are additional designers/stylists who will be participating in the show. This is a showcase of designs from the costuming team for the film series - not necessarily costumes that will be used for inZer0.

• Shoes - stilletto heeled shoes/boots with heel 4" or higher (nothing under 4")
  Colors - silver, white, blue, black, purple
  
• Pantyhose - no fishnet/patterns
  Colors - grey, white, black
• Makeup, include false eyelashes - big & dramatic
  Colors - black, blue, silver
• Accessories
• Boas
• Scarves
• Anything metallic or sequin
• Silver clothing
• Big jewel jewelry
• Sunglasses
  Colors - white, silver, blue, black
  

Mephistos will be open at 6pm and we need you there at THAT TIME. Doors open at 9pm and you must be dressed with makeup. We have 'enough' makeup artists, but they need time to work.

People you will see: Jen Willemsen(stylist/makeup), Heather Green(stylist/makeup), Ziam Penn(stylist/designer), Emily Marinaro(stylist/designer), myself, and probably a few more core people.

Measurements

I'm creating a list of models that I can quickly show to designers and commercial customers. I need to have your sizing so you can be fit easily. So far this is what I'm tracking:

• Name
• Phone
• City
• Email
• OneModelPlace number
• ModelMayhem number
• Other online profile
• Age / birthdate
• Height
• Weight
• Bust & cup
• Waist
• Hips
• Pant size (inseam/outseam)
• Shirt size (shoulders, sleeve, neck)
• Hat size (head)
• Ethnicity
• Skin color
• Eye color
• Hair color
• Hair type (straight, curly, wavy, ...)
• Hair length
• Peircing
• Tattoos

Cupid - A Valentine Lingerie Preview - Jan 31

Get pre-sale tickets!

Only 200 person capacity at Second City!

Hosted By: Bella Blue
When: Tuesday Jan 31, 2006
at 8:00 PM
Where: Second City Novi
42705 Grand River
Novi, MI 48390
US
Description:
Click Here To View Event

Super City Art Show Jan 20

Some of my photos of Detroit scenes will be on display starting January 20. Stop in look around and check out the local artists as we show our views from the streets of Detroit.

Email me if you'll be there - stephen_boyle2020(at)yahoo.com

Artists' websites:

• David Lingle
• Allison Glenn
• Bryant Tillman
• Stephen Boyle

In-Zer0 Cast/Crew Call

CASTING CALL AND CREW SEARCH

Thought Collide Productions is looking for cast and crew for its new science fiction series, “inZer0.” Join us for a filmmaking opportunity to create the future of Detroit.

OVERVIEW

Set in the near future in a post-apocalyptic world, “inZer0” is the story of an ambitious courier weaving his way through a dangerous city. The future of the human race is at stake as the population has been decimated and is now sterile. Our courier finds himself in the middle of this struggle and encounters many enemies and allies along the way.

PLAN

Shooting for “inZer0” begins in March 2006 with the plan of creating twelve 11-15 minute episodes over the course of a year (one episode per month). When all twelve episodes are complete, Thought Collide Productions will use the series as a demo to pitch the concept to the Sci Fi Channel (or similar network). The intention is to not only gain experience in making movies, but to master the art of production on all fronts. Each episode will be complete in 4 weeks and premiered at the Mitten Movie Project (held on the first Tuesday of each month). We are committed to using the same cast and crew for the Sci Fi Channel version. Until we get signed with a network this is a non-paying project.

AUDITIONS

Casting will be an ongoing process throughout the entire production for “inZer0.” Auditions will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the following Wednesday nights:

• January 18, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
• February 1, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
• February 8, 6:00pm - 9:30pm

Pick a date that best works for you and e-mail Connie (mangilc@yahoo.com) to schedule it. We ask that everyone show up as close to 6 p.m. as possible. All auditions will be held at the following address:

Hastings Street Ballroom
715 East Milwaukee
Detroit, MI 48202
Go to the grey back door in the gravel parking lot and ring the bell.

Please bring a headshot and resume with you. Be prepared to deliver a monologue and read a side. The side will be e-mailed to you when you schedule your casting appointment.

Crew positions currently open include Prop Fabricator, Costume Designer, and Production Assistant. Interested crew should e-mail Connie (mangilc(at)yahoo.com) to schedule an appointment for one of the above dates. Please bring a resume to your appointment.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, January 28, 9 p.m. – inZer0 Casting Call, Crew Search, and Launch Party at Mephisto’s, Hamtramck (2764 Florian). Live music by The Dead Bodies, Dutch Pink, Jawbone, and RAI. Admission is $7; 18+ welcome. This is a great opportunity for interested actors and crew (and the general public) to meet the director, production team, writers and crew of “inZer0.”

Click here to visit the event on MySpace and indicate you are attending. We strongly encourage you to bulletin and blog this event to assist in providing maximum exposure and bring your friends!

In-Zer0 film series - designers wanted ASAP!

Thought Collidge Productions is working on the In-Zer0 film project and needs fashion designers, fabricators, etc. To find out more about In-Zer0 check the Thought Collide blog. The general look would be 1940's set 100 years into the future.

Fashion Designers
There will be a cast/crew search party on Jan 28 at Mephistos. I would like to hold an informal fashion show during the event where models would walk the event dressed in clothing potentially used in the film series In-Zer0. Potentially there could be 2-3 changes of clothing through the night. When wearing outfits the designer's information should be available with the model. So prepare a slip or business cards that can be used by the models. This is going to require immediate contact with me. I'll also be interested in hearing from makeup/hair stylists.

Fabricators (Jewelry / Artifacts)
Props for the film are required. This can range from jewelry, artifacts, to large objects and set designs. If you feel you have something to contribute, let us know. Wearable designs would be perfect for showcasing during the party @ Mephisto's Jan 28.

Contact info
Send an email to info(at)thoughtcollide.com to be in touch with what is going on. Of course I'd like to know you saw my post too - so CC me on the message too (stephen_boyle2020(at)yahoo.com).

Auto Show paid gig - Cancelled

Bad news ... the organizers have decided not to use models for the Auto Show related party.

They are interested in using talent at future events and will be contacting me as a photographer as well.