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Jan 20 7:00 PM

10 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.003

On January 20th @ the Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, American Dream Machine llc, in association with Reelizations Casting and Cinema Alliance, will be holding a casting call for a feature film that will go into production this spring. Principal photography and shooting for the film, “Zombie Love”, will take place on the following dates:

Weekend of March 28/29

Weekend of April 4/5

Saturday, April 11

Week of April 13-17

*Times and Locations will be sent to cast and crew via email when they are confirmed --- please call/email with any questions.

Auditions for leads and supporting roles will be held at the Fortress of the Arts. The Fortress is located at:
221 W. Glenwood Ave.
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Please forward all headshots and/or resumes to Chris Binder at chrisbinder@adreammachine.com 1-2 business days prior to audition. If you do not have a headshot and/or resume, you may still audition. All actors should come prepared with a monologue and be ready to perform cold reads from script.

If you have no interest in being in the film, but would still like to be apart of the movie magic, then give us a call and/or shoot us an email and we will try to fit you into a capacity that will enable you to show off your talents behind the scenes. Any questions, comments, or concerns, can be directed to info@adreammachine.com.

Zombie Love Synopsis:
The only thing Chris Lazarus ever loved was zombie movies. He never imagined that finding true love would turn his life into one. “Zombie Love” is a horror film with a heart...and it has a pulse. Chris Lazarus is a nice guy with good values that enjoys the finer things in life, such as human dismemberment and cannibalistic tendencies. Of course, he’s not the one dismembering or eating people, it’s the movies that he’s grown up watching, horror films jam packed with blood, guts, and gore. He takes pleasure in watching the bone-chilling displays of violence, but he himself would never hurt a fly. That is, until he is faced with the reality of losing Vivian, the love of his life. Chris Lazarus transforms from a gentle and warm human being with a hobby into a bloodthirsty, killing machine dead set on feeding his girlfriend’s appetite. On the night of their anniversary, culminating with a ring and a promise, Chris and Vivian are involved a car wreck that claims their lives. Or at least, that is how Chris sees it after suffering massive, blunt force trauma to the head in the crash. The notion of being separated from Vivian is not in the realm of possibility to Chris. The only sensible answer to Chris is that neither one of them survived the crash. How then does he make sense of his movement and brain activity? Simple. In his warped mind and crippled heart, he comes to the only practical conclusion... He’s a zombie. In fact, they both are. It’s the only thing that makes sense. There is no other possibility. There is no without Vivian. Chris thrusts himself into the world of the living dead and goes on a massive killing spree in order to keep his love alive. How romantic! It’s not just love...It’s zombie love.


“Zombie Love” Character Descriptions:

Chris Lazarus: white male, 20-30 years old, slim/athletic build,
intense, passionate, quirky, comical, lovable; gravedigger

Vivian Vengeance: white female, 20-30 years old, slim/athletic build,
sarcastic, daring, funny, bold, sexual; comic book artist

Sheriff Jed Lewis aka JL: white male, 40-60 years old, large build,
authoritative, robotic, insensitive, driven, mean; police sheriff

Johnny: male, 50-70 years old, medium build, comical, insightful,
paternal, blunt, happy-go-lucky; blind man in a wheel chair

Mary Lazarus: white female, 35-45 years old, slim build, loving,
joyful, maternal, caring, pleasant; nurse

Officer #1: male, 20-30 years old, athletic build, beard; police officer

Officer #2: male, 25-35 years old, medium build, mustache; police officer

Officer #3: male, 20-30 years old, large build, goatee; police officer

Masked Midget: male, 20-30 years old, midget

Large Black Woman: black female, 20-30 years old, extra large build

Father: white male, 30-40 years old, medium build

Little Girl: female, 5-10 years old, small build, cute as a button

Jogger: male, 20-50 years old, large build, out of shape and ugly

Young Chris: white male, 5-10 years old, skinny build

Adolescent Chris: white male, 15-20 years old, skinny/athletic build, looks like present-day Chris

Man in Tent: male, 20-30 years old, medium/athletic build, sexual

Woman in Tent: female, 20-30 years old, skinny/athletic build, sexual

Gypsy: female, 40-60 years old, skinny/medium build, bug eyes, spooky

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9 Yes
8 Maybe

Jan 15 7:30 PM

11 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Tonight's meeting is canceled due to inclement weather. We'll be announcing the next meeting soon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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10 Yes
5 Maybe

Jan 10 12:00 PM

5 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

On January 10th @ the Fortress of the Arts of Philadelphia from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, American Dream Machine llc, in association with Reelizations Casting and Cinema Alliance, will be holding a casting call for a feature film that will go into production this spring. Principal photography and shooting for the film, “Zombie Love”, will take place on the following dates:

Weekend of March 28/29

Weekend of April 4/5

Saturday, April 11

Week of April 13-17

*Times and Locations will be sent to cast and crew via email when they are confirmed --- please call/email with any questions.

Auditions for leads and supporting roles will be held at the Fortress of the Arts. The Fortress is located at:
221 W. Glenwood Ave.
4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA

Registration at the Fortress is from 12pm-1pm and auditions will be held from 1pm until 4pm. Please forward all headshots and/or resumes to Chris Binder at chrisbinder@adreammachine.com 1-2 business days prior to audition. If you do not have a headshot and/or resume, you may still audition. All actors should come prepared with a monologue and be ready to perform cold reads from script.

***Free admission to American Dream Machine networking party on January 31st @ the Field House on 11th & Filbert street with audition registration.***

If you have no interest in being in the film, but would still like to be apart of the movie magic, then give us a call and/or shoot us an email and we will try to fit you into a capacity that will enable you to show off your talents behind the scenes. Any questions, comments, or concerns, can be directed to info@adreammachine.com.

Zombie Love Synopsis:
The only thing Chris Lazarus ever loved was zombie movies. He never imagined that finding true love would turn his life into one. “Zombie Love” is a horror film with a heart...and it has a pulse. Chris Lazarus is a nice guy with good values that enjoys the finer things in life, such as human dismemberment and cannibalistic tendencies. Of course, he’s not the one dismembering or eating people, it’s the movies that he’s grown up watching, horror films jam packed with blood, guts, and gore. He takes pleasure in watching the bone-chilling displays of violence, but he himself would never hurt a fly. That is, until he is faced with the reality of losing Vivian, the love of his life. Chris Lazarus transforms from a gentle and warm human being with a hobby into a bloodthirsty, killing machine dead set on feeding his girlfriend’s appetite. On the night of their anniversary, culminating with a ring and a promise, Chris and Vivian are involved a car wreck that claims their lives. Or at least, that is how Chris sees it after suffering massive, blunt force trauma to the head in the crash. The notion of being separated from Vivian is not in the realm of possibility to Chris. The only sensible answer to Chris is that neither one of them survived the crash. How then does he make sense of his movement and brain activity? Simple. In his warped mind and crippled heart, he comes to the only practical conclusion... He’s a zombie. In fact, they both are. It’s the only thing that makes sense. There is no other possibility. There is no without Vivian. Chris thrusts himself into the world of the living dead and goes on a massive killing spree in order to keep his love alive. How romantic! It’s not just love...It’s zombie love.


“Zombie Love” Character Descriptions:

Chris Lazarus: white male, 20-30 years old, slim/athletic build,
intense, passionate, quirky, comical, lovable; gravedigger

Vivian Vengeance: white female, 20-30 years old, slim/athletic build,
sarcastic, daring, funny, bold, sexual; comic book artist

Sheriff Jed Lewis aka JL: white male, 40-60 years old, large build,
authoritative, robotic, insensitive, driven, mean; police sheriff

Johnny: male, 50-70 years old, medium build, comical, insightful,
paternal, blunt, happy-go-lucky; blind man in a wheel chair

Mary Lazarus: white female, 35-45 years old, slim build, loving,
joyful, maternal, caring, pleasant; nurse

Officer #1: male, 20-30 years old, athletic build, beard; police officer

Officer #2: male, 25-35 years old, medium build, mustache; police officer

Officer #3: male, 20-30 years old, large build, goatee; police officer

Masked Midget: male, 20-30 years old, midget

Large Black Woman: black female, 20-30 years old, extra large build

Father: white male, 30-40 years old, medium build

Little Girl: female, 5-10 years old, small build, cute as a button

Jogger: male, 20-50 years old, large build, out of shape and ugly

Young Chris: white male, 5-10 years old, skinny build

Adolescent Chris: white male, 15-20 years old, skinny/athletic build, looks like present-day Chris

Man in Tent: male, 20-30 years old, medium/athletic build, sexual

Woman in Tent: female, 20-30 years old, skinny/athletic build, sexual

Gypsy: female, 40-60 years old, skinny/medium build, bug eyes, spooky

Fortress of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, 19140

5 Yes
2 Maybe

Jan 9 11:00 PM

10 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.002

Please address any questions to Frank Williams: frank@adreammachine.com

On Friday, January 9, 2009, American Dream Machine will host American Dreamfest 2009 at McFadden's on 3rd and Spring Garden in Philadelphia from 11pm-1am.

http://www.mcfaddensphilly.com/

This party is intended to provide networking opportunities for filmmakers, writers, directors, producers, actors, musicians, and people in the world of the arts and mass media. It will be unlike any networking party that you've ever been to and perhaps you'll find that connection that you've been looking for to make your dreams a reality.

THIS PARTY INCLUDES A $15 OPEN BAR!

YOU ARE WELCOMED TO BRING GUESTS THAT ARE NOT CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM MACHINE GROUP. I SAY THE MORE THE MERRIER. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU ENCOURAGE THEM TO JOIN.

DRESS IS BUSINESS CASUAL.

PLEASE BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS, HEADSHOTS, AND ALL NECESSARY NETWORKING MATERIALS.

This networking party is sponsored by American Dream Machine LLC, Cinema Alliance, and the good people at The Fortress of the Arts. We look forward to seeing you, but we look forward to seeing your dreams come true even more. Take care, God bless, and Happy Holidays!


American Dream Machine <www.adreammachine.com>
Cinema Alliance <www.cinema-alliance.com>
Fortress of the Arts <www.fortressfilmfest.com>

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10 Yes
7 Maybe

Dec 08 13 2008 10:00 AM

9 attended (est.) – No rating yet

The holidays are coming and were getting older, lets capture the moment for 2008 going into a new year!
On Dec. 13, 2008 we will be shooting holiday portraits.

This is the time to bring your family, friends and loved ones to The Fortress of The Arts for professional holiday photos!

Their will be no cost to take your photos.....Yes! No sitting fee involved. You will receive a Cd of all the photos taken that day of your family.

If you would like to have photos printed, we will have photo packages available starting at $25.00.
Packaging list will be available the day of the shoot.

Sign up and Capture the moment of your loved ones!

DALE
Philadelphia, PA, 19147

9 Yes
0 Maybe

Dec 08 6 2008 7:00 PM

6 attended (est.) – No rating yet

The Fortress of the Arts is opening its doors for a grand gala of art, music, and poetry.
There will be an Artist reception, Art Auction, Open stage, Open mic, and a concert after the gala event. In attendance KatsEye Studio ( photography and Film Studios), The Philadelphian Project (Free media outlet for Musicians and Artist), and SassyKat Productions (Modeling Agency)

If you are looking for art by some of the hottest local artist in Philadelphia, Dec. 6, Fortress of the Arts is the place to be.

Also open stage. We have enough room to accommodate the band!!! So come on out and play.
It doesn't matter the genre: R&amp;B, Rock, Latin, World music, Easy Listening, Rap, Metal...We are an open Artist Community. All are welcomed

$10 cover

We will be accepting donations at the door: canned goods, Toys (still packaged) and clothing. This will go toward families in need

If you like to be part of the event please feel free to call The Fortress Team (267) 519-3754 or (610) 291-1020

It is important that you make the meeting on Nov.19 or contact me before then if you want to participate in the event. Stay tuned for more detail and other events

Cost: $10.00

DALE
Philadelphia, PA, 19147

6 Yes
0 Maybe
1 Waiting List

Dec 08 3 2008 7:00 PM

10 attended (est.) – No rating yet

Screening of the documentary "WE R 1" A Universal Positive Change Movement

Please direct all questions to: lavirgil07@yahoo.com
Event: HOPEFEST INTL 08 "Some Answers Are Hidden In Global Artistic Light"
Date: Dec 3rd, Wednesday eve
Time: 7PM
Cost: $7 at door along with a canned good, a piece(s) clothing, educational books and toys.
Location: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, University City next to the Bridge
Mission: We wish to instill hope via film, testimonies, words and music. We want people to learn from each others experiences and stories. In addition the screening WE R 1 focuses on the journey across the planet and epitomizes how despite our differences as derviving from most of the main continents we all are still one race , the human race and we have more in common across the board than differences. Therefore we embrace our uniqueness but unite to seek common solutions. There will be Q&A as well as discussions.

If you have any questions, please contact: lavirgil07@yahoo.com

LA Virgil, MBA
Peace:
Be Blessed and Highly Favored!

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10 Yes
4 Maybe

Nov 08 26 2008 3:00 PM

5 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Hello, all members!

The Fortress of The Arts is putting together five full thanksgiving dinners, for local families that aren't as blessed as we are. We would like to know if any of our members would like to participate in our dinner giveaway to five families in need?

So far we have a 12lb turkey, 2 bags of stuffing, 1 can of cranberry sauce, and 5 cans of string beans. If you would like to help provide more food towards the dinners, here's a recommended list of what is needed:
-12-15lb turkies
-bags of stuffing
-canned vegetables
-canned cranberry sauce
-frozen pies
-5-10lb bag of potato's
-fresh celery, onions, yams, carrots etc.

As well with the dinners we are looking for gently used winter coats. Range from infants to adult men, women, and children.
If you have any questions o concerns please contact The Fortress team.
(267) 519-3754 or send an email

Drop off dates are on, or before Tues. Nov. 26, 2008

Thank you for all your help!
The Fortress Team

DALE
Philadelphia, PA, 19147

5 Yes
0 Maybe

Nov 08 20 2008 9:30 AM

4 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

Join MiND TV for a one day workshop on, How to Make a 5-minute TV Program. Learn about concept development, video production, audio recording, editing, and just about everything you need to know to bring your ideas to TV. This is a one day crash course in video production!

Feel free to bring your own video camera and ideas! We can help you get started.


MiND puts the power of making media into your hands. MiND: Media Independence is a new television (channel 35 in Philadelphia) and internet channel devoted to community empowerment, lifelong learning, and short-form, community-generated content. MiND TV’s innovative format consists entirely of 5-minute programs about a wide variety of topics, many of which are made by our members. MiND is TV by the people, for the people.

THURSDAY
November 20th, 2008
9:30AM - 4PM

$75 (includes a one year membership to MiND)
at Independence Media - the home of MiND
8200 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128

RSVP/Info:
membership@mindtv.org
215-483-3900 x223
www.mindtv.org

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4 Yes
2 Maybe

Nov 08 13 2008 7:30 PM

20 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.005

Please join us for our monthly meeting!

This month we'll be going back to a roundtable discussion format.

We'll be discussing film related topics as well as addressing any questions or topics everyone wants to touch on.

There will be time built in towards the end of the evening for networking, so bring your business cards and anything else you'd like to hand out to people (headshots, resumes, etc.).

If anyone wants to bring snacks, drinks or finger foods, contributions are always welcome.

Hope to see you there!

.sean

DALE
Philadelphia, PA, 19147

20 Yes
6 Maybe