Happy New Year! I hope everyone had as much fun over the holidays as we did. We had lots of family home for Christmas, spent some time in Pensacola and in Atlanta with our kids and grandkids,

Actress and activist Daryl Hannah is hosting a screening of our thesis film, Fields of Mudan, this coming Monday afternoon (Jan 9), 2pm, at the Directors Guild Theaters in Hollywood. After the short film Dean Patterson will moderate a panel discussion with Hannah, writer/director Stevo Chang, and leaders from Amnesty International,The US Attorney's Office, Coalition To Abolish Slavery & Trafficking, the LAPD, and the Center for the Advancement of Human Rights. The event is from 2-4pm. If you want to attend, please email Kathy at kbarber@film.fsu.edu for an invitation.

We have five new thesis films for the MFA class of 2006! Inner Vision, Erika Bagnarello writer/director, Jacob Huberman producer Middle of Nowhere, Patrick Alexander writer/director, Houston Hawkins producer The Small Things, Evan McNary writer/director, Sharon Jacobs producer Go Greyhound Go, Stuart McAlpine writer/director, Eric Leong Internment, Bryan Yokomi writer/director, Natalie Edwards producer

Bulldog Productions, Yale's independent film production company, is seeking short scripts to produce in all genres for its Bi-Annual Short Screenplay Competition. Founded in 2003, Bulldog Productions already has three professionally shot films under its belt, including two shot on Super 16mm (for more information and viewing of trailers visit our website). Additionally, Bulldog Productions has recently expanded into 35mm film with Midnight Sun, produced in December 2005. Each semester, BP calls for scripts from writers looking to have their screenplays produced at Yale on a professional level. SPRING TERM DEADLINES Regular Deadline: February 1st, 2006 Regular Deadline Entry Fee: $25 Late Deadline: February 15th, 2006 Late Deadline Entry Fee: $35 Three to five finalists will be posted on our website in May, 2006 and notified via email only (unless email is not available). The winner will be produced in the Fall of 2006. MISSION & OBJECTIVE The screenwriting contest is designed to give undiscovered scriptwriters exposure and a chance to have their work produced on a professional level. Towards this goal, the 1st place script will be produced by Bulldog Productions the semester following the Fall and Spring deadlines. The Finalists' scripts will be workshopped and receive Staged Readings at Bulldog Productions' Close-Up Film Conference, the day long filmmaking and screenwriting workshop to be held January 2007. Scripts will be judged by a jury of distinguished panel of industry professionals, educators, and film enthusiasts. Screenplays are evaluated based on the following criteria: story, dialogue, character,and structure. For more information please email Angela Trevino, Competition Coordinator at bpscreenplaycompetition@yahoo.com, or visit our website at http://www.yale.edu/bulldogproductions/

Look for an article on Greg Jardin (MFA 05) at www.kodak.com/go/student <http://www.kodak.com/go/student>

Had a Christmas card from Kevin McShane (MFA 02). Kevin?s comic book, Toupydooops (a new ongoing series by Schultz nominated and Emmy Award-winning creator Kevin McShane) will be in finer comic book shops nationwide in March! Toupydoops is the comic book industry: From the Outside In.Visit Lobrau.com for more information. Kevin says: everyone is required to buy a copy when it comes out this spring!

Katie Comkowycz (BFA 04) ?I was wondering if anyone renting a moving van from FL would have any room to fit my footan? It would be a great help, and my parents are willing to drive the footan to where ever it is most convenient. My parents live in Winter Haven FL, which is central between Tampa and Orlando. Contact me at zuse100@aol.com

Comedian Michael Nelson's (FSU'03) standup and radio interviews is now available on iTunes. Go to the iTunes music store and do a search for 'Michael Nelson' Click on his picture and subscribe for free comedy! The standup and interviews are also available at www.michaelnelsoncomedy.com <http://www.michaelnelsoncomedy.com>

?NBC Entertainment develops and schedules programming for the network's No. 1 rated primetime, late-night, and daytime schedules. We currently have an opening as a Credit Coordinator. The credit designer will be responsible for creating all end credits for prime & daytime air. The person will work closely with 2 other designers in the credit creations dept. to manage the daily workload and will report to the Director of Production. The position requires daily interaction with shipping producers, program preparations and on air promotions. Qualifications: A successful candidate will have extensive experience in Photoshop, and After Effects and have a working knowledge of Avid Media Composer. She/he must be able to work well under pressure and tight deadlines and have the ability to quickly respond to last minute changes. NBC is looking for someone who will be a self-starter with the ability to work well with other people in a team-oriented environment. Please note, the candidate must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and late nights. For prompt consideration, apply online at: www.universalstudios.com/jobs typing the job number 453344 in the keyword search field. EOE.?

This week with the Tallahassee Film Society: 1) "A Touch of Greatness" - This Weekend - All Saints Cinema. 2) Coming Next Weekend - "The Cabinet of Dr Caligari" and Ralph Bakshi's animated classic "Lord of The Rings." 3) "Minoes" - Children's Day Movie - Museum of Florida History - Saturday, January 28th.4) This Week's Regal Miracle Five Theater Films (January 6 - 12). 5) This Week's Challenger Learning Center IMAX Films. Go to Tallahasseefilms.com for complete information.

JUST A REMINDER ....10 days from today, all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive salecalls. ...YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS.. To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. To do this by phone you must call from the phone you are registering. You can also register online at www.donotcall.gov

FROM THE FSU MAILING LIST

FSU Screenings & Awards Update January 5, 2006

FIELDS OF MUDAN (MFA 2004 - STEVO & Crew) will be shown at a special screening hosted by Daryl Hannah and presented by the FSU Film School on Monday, January 9, 2006, at 2:00 PM at the Directors Guild of America Theatre Complex, 7920 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Attendance and parking are free.

MEMORY COLLECTOR (MFA D-3 12/2004 - Soo Jin Hwang & Crew) has been accepted for screening by the Pacific Film Archive at Berkeley, CA in the Women of Color Festival in March 2-5, 2006 and the festival will close on Saturday, March 11th at the Yerba Buena Gardens theater in San Francisco through Cinematheque. For further information contact Linda Charmaraman, Women of Color Film Festival Director by email at lacharm@berkeley.edu

SIRAH (MFA 2005 - Cristine Spindler & Crew) has been accepted for screening at the 6th Annual ReelWorld Film Festival (RWFF) in downtown Toronto, Canada, April 19-23, 2006. For further information check the web site at www.reelworld.ca or email to kirk@reelworld.ca

UPCOMING SCREENINGS, AWARDS AND EVENTS:

TONI AND THE GREAT PADDLE CAPER (MFA D2- 2004 Kyley T. Robinson & Crew) has been chosen to screen in the 8th Annual BAMKids Film Festival which will take place March 4-5, 2006 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and will feature some of the finest children's films and videos available internationally. The 2005 BAM International Children's Film Festival welcomed more than four thousand children who participated in voting for the Bammies, the Festival's top honors. For more info on this festival go to http://www.bam.org/education/BAMkidsfilmfestival.aspx <http://www.bam.org/education/BAMkidsfilmfestival.aspx>

FIELDS OF MUDAN (MFA 2004 - STEVO & Crew) has been invited to screen at the 4th San Sebastian Human rights film Festival in Spain which runs March 24-31, 2006. For more information go to www.cineyderechoshumanos,com