The Carver's House

UPDATE: TRESE creator Budjette Tan says that accepted talents will be paid, and the short film will be part of a demo reel with no concrete commercial screening plans. But, who knows? Maybe this can be the start of something big. :-) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ORIGINAL POST: This casting opportunity comes from TRESE creator Budjette Tan... We are in need of a few actors, actresses, and aswang. This is for a short film adaption of the comic book TRESE. http://tresekomix.blogspot.com/2010/06/casting-call-trese-short-film.html Please read the casting requirements below. If you would like to audition for any of these roles, please email your pictures (one headshot and one full body pic) along with your bio-data. Send them to: osh@revolver.ph with the SUBJECT: TRESE CASTING CALL ALEXANDRA TRESE , female, in her late 20s Physically fit, looks like the type that practices martial arts or is an accomplished dancer Height: 5’5” – 5’6” Has an intense look / a piercing stare She co...

Tanghalang Pilipino , the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines is in need of new scholars. Tanghalang Pilipino will be conducting auditions for its Actors’ Company on Saturday June 30, 2010, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Venue for the auditions is the CCP Bulwagang Amado Hernandez, Upper Basement, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have completed a two-year diploma or certificate course or earned a four-year college degree. Each one must submit a resume with two photos (a 2”x2” head shot and a 3”x5” full body shot) and be prepared to perform a three-minute monologue in Filipino from a published foreign or local play, any song in Filipino, and a short movement piece. Be ready to do an improvised scene. A compact disc player will be provided for those who may need it. Those who will pass the initial audition will be called back on July 4, 2010. Successful applicants will be TP's scholars fo...

EDITORIAL EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – SMART PARENTING At least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING skills. Female; 21 years old and above. Knows how to write and should be very knowledgeable in parenting issues and / or concerns. Dynamic, creative and flexible. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – COSMOPOLITAN At least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, Fashion, or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING skills. Female; 21 years old and above. Knows how to write and possesses a keen interest in trends pertaining to the content of the magazine. Dynamic, creative and flexible. EDITORIAL ASSISTANT – FHM At least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism or any related course. Excellent communication and WRITING skills. Male / female; 21 years old and above. Knows how to write and possesses a keen interest in trends pertaining to the content of the magazi...

updated 10/5/2013 1) Make a standee. A standee on your table can do lots in increasing your visibility, as opposed to just having your comics lying flat in front of you. Not only can a well-designed standee attract more attention, it can also help your fans find you in the sea of geek humanity. You can either use the cover of the comic book you're selling, or create an original "poster." Print one that's big enough to mount on a 1/4 or 1/2-sized illustration board. (For the larger board, be sure to secure the back so the standee won't bend.) But if you can find a way to place your standee higher, then the better. 2) Make a flyer. In comics conventions, many visitors are first-timers. Not only are they surprised by the number of people in attendance, but they usually have no idea what most of the comics on sale are about. The simple act of giving out one-page flyers to passersby is a good first step in connecting visitors to what you have to offer. The flyer...

Something's not right about this album cover. The stylist shouldn't have made her wear mostly black. And what's with the crossed legs? As a debut, this cover's a tad weak. I'm still buying this one, though. Exciting!

...do check out my dear friend Tobie Abad's super super short film "Sweetie," which is his entry to the Victoria Court Director's Cut Challenge. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - My Holy Week vacay wasn't exactly relaxing. I haven't been feeling in top shape lately. Went to the doctor yesterday, and she said I may be overstressed. Such is old news to me, really. I need zen training. March wasn't the best month. Oh, the challenges of adulthood. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks to those who took the time to view pages 15 to 18 of the Zaturnnah sequel. I'll be posting additional pages this Friday. If some of you are expecting a complete book soon, please don't. I still have a ways to go. But at least it's moving.

Two new Summit companies are looking for capable folks to fill in their manpower requirements. Hand.Interactive, Inc. A company which will focus on expanding Summit Media's experience into the 55 million mobile subscribers in the Philippines. For the next 3 years, it will focus on developing three core services: a. Enhancing the magazine, billboard & website experience with interactive mobile services; b. Bringing the different magazines & web content into the mobile space; c. Expanding Summit services for third party use STAFF FOR MOBILE SERVICES DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING TEAM Works with managing editors across the publications & digital sites of Summit Media to: Determine joint opportunities in mobile & the different relevant mobile services per brand (traditional Mobile VAS, Mobile Magazines, partners & campaigns). Identify joint directions in regularly making mobile interaction points within magazines & porting out magazines (and their media) to mobile...