As we dug through our location files this month, we did a little (albeit late) spring cleaning to make browsing our resources a more user friendly experience. Our locations are now separated into 3 categories, Indoor, Outdoor and Period. Inside each category, are sub-categories like; beach, house, restaurant, boat, etc. Have a look in the Production section under ‘Locations’.;

Have a location you want to list? We have lots of private resources. Email us for more information.

It’s too good to not mention twice:

Art Deco Theater
Screening space open for your film, shoot or event.
Managed by our friends at Auctions by the Bay. This historic venue has
450 luxurious rocking lounge seats, 35mm & 16mm film projection,
Dolby stereo sound system and digital projection of computer or DVD.

Book this Theater. Call Allen at 510-740-0220#103

In celebration of Burningman 2008 (this year’s theme: The American Dream) we are hosting a special ‘Burner’s Banquet’ page on our site containing an exclusive list of our most recommended vendors. We Burners take our pilgrimage very seriously, and spend months in advance preparing for the sojourn with costume design, art cars, art pieces and camping/survival gear. Check out the Banquet for great resources to stoke your imagination. Check back for new additions! These vendors appreciate your creativity, connection and craft. Click here to read their personal statements.

“On a Holiday Shoot Already? Need the Traditional Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween Goods Now?”

Susan’s Storeroom in San Anselmo (239 San Anselmo Ave, 94960) carries an incredible collection of vintage and reproduction home decor, decorations and holiday wares all year round. Susan is a 3rd generation Bay Area antiques purveyor, and brings with her many years of professional experience, including film, photo and catalog shoots. Tell her about your project today, she has some choice goods at her fingertips for special clients.

Thank you to all the businesses, educators and riders who participated in our last Dog and Pony™ Bus tour, making it a fantastic adventure filled with great new places and faces, lost art, costumes, new studios, new services, new ideas and an impressively trained dog for hire named Chomsky. We stopped in at Rough House, Lost Art Salon, Costumes on Haight, New York Studios, Birdman Locations, Cal Model & Design, Calumet & Michael Thompson Framing.  We had a fantastic, eco-conscious lunch catered by Work of Art Catering, which was presented in all-compostable  materials, with 0% waste. One lucky rider walked away with 2 new paid jobs. Good fun was had by all! Keep your eyes peeled for the Dog and Pony™ movie coming soon to the Propville Directory.
Are you a vendor who would like to be a stop on a future tour? Contact us.

 

2 Free Hours of Sound Studio time

Bay Area Sound Studios invites you to join them this summer! BASS is offering new clients TWO free hours in the studio! Now you can try out the state of the art studios equipped with full PA and isolated, tuned rooms of all sizes. Call BASS at 415.499.3440 to reserve your studio!

Editor’s Note: BASS was the site for our February ’08 Dog and Pony™ Show: Making Music, Married to the Media.

Call for Moving Image & Media

Great Wall of Oakland: Get Projected
The City of Oakland, California is now accepting works for possible screening on the “Great Wall of Oakland.” This 100 by 100-foot outdoor wall overlooks the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway in the bustling center of Oakland’s Uptown District, surrounded by restaurants, condominiums and galleries. This year’s monthly themes include; Independence, Water, Labor, Food and Drink and Democracy. Works up to 15 minutes long will be considered. Visit www.oaklandculturalarts.org for submission information.

Duncan Design Inc. needs a Lead Designer
Must  be experienced in design & fabrication and able to expertly communicate with clients. Scene painting, computer skills and/or management experience would be a plus. Salary in the $40-$50,000 range. Duncan Design is a full service theming development firm based out of Santa Rosa, California. We are proud to offer award-winning design and fabrication. Our projects enhance the marketing campaigns of entertainment venues, restaurants, amusement parks and retail malls. Contact Greg

Editor’s Note: Apologies to Duncan Design Inc. for publishing their business in our last newsletter as the more abridged “Duncan Designs”, and misspelling Carleen. Must have been the Zanax in the Propville water cooler that day.
Please visit: www.duncandesigninc.com
Seeking Portrait Photographers ...and yearly income you can count on...
Mugshots School Photography is looking for high energy photographers with a passion for kids.  Our creative, proven and profitable model is transforming the school photography industry and bringing much needed income to professional photographers all over the Bay Area.

The perfect Mugshots candidate is an excellent photographer interested in expanding their revenue stream as well as growing their portrait business.  You are creative and enjoy being a team leader.  You also have the patience of a saint and the stamina of a camel.  You are well-networked in your community and not afraid of the title "school portrait photographer" or making money.
(415) 459-3639

Props left over after a period shoot?
Auctions by the Bay has a vast and impressive collection of consignment antiques (including furniture, art, clothing & jewelry) located only 250 yards from the Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire - (you may think of it as the Alameda Flea) with over 800 booths, 10,000 visitors and free parking. Features include: Reasonable Fees, a "No Risk Consignment Policy"" and maximum possible exposure of merchandise (including online). First Sunday of every month. Get dates for upcoming showcases and auctions.

Environmental scares, trends and statistics aside, it is important that we collectively focus on being respectful of our resources and appreciating all that we have. The simplest way to actualize conscious living and show our gratitude for our abundance is to use less of it, and use it mindfully. This new portion of the Propville Post will be dedicated to highlighting the mission of one of our noteworthy Green Vendors. July’s favourite Green Vendor is  Vibrant Events; professional green event planners.
 Mission: To celebrate sustainability.

 

Vibrant produces events that minimize the energy load, the carbon footprint, the waste, and the resource consumption without compromising quality and providing a rich and meaningful experience for all through a diverse team of organic, local, and socially responsible vendors.

“I’m happy to consult on small scale events and support the greening of a set or shoot. For businesses that want to learn how to make their on-set practices more environmentally friendly, I can do a walk through and set them up with resources to green their practices going forward! The good thing about hiring a green events consultant is that we know what questions to ask, where to find the resources and how to integrate new systems”. – Corina Beczner       415-839-9665

(If you are a current Propville Vendor and have a certified green business, please contact us.)

Elise Lebec: Sound Designer, Composer, Sound Mixer and Effects
www.eliselebecmedia.com
888-865-3232
Since 1995 Elise has been creating music for picture, always holding true to her love of the independent film spirit. In addition to her extensive film credits, Elise is also an accomplished recording artist whose radio-chart hit album “Possible Dreams” is now carried by Borders. Elise has designed and mixed scores for feature narratives and documentaries, as well as shorts, commercials, trailers and art installations.

MEGHAN BRENDA KELLY-DOLDEN, born in Red Bank, ended her courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 23, at her home in Novato, Calif., surrounded by her husband, her mother, her sister and her dearest friends. Meghan was born on Aug. 4, 1971, in Red Bank and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in communications and English. Upon graduation, Meghan moved to San Francisco and worked her way through a variety of positions in radio and advertising. She eventually started her own successful production company, MK Ultra Productions. Through MK Ultra, Meghan was able to travel and work with an amazing variety of photographers, crew, vendors and locals. For a full obituary click here. There is a community gathering in her honor planned for September, for more details please call Lisa Hines (415) 454-3858.

 

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestioned ability of a man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” – Henry David Thoreau

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