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We are proud to showcase the first blog in our ongoing Media Match Blog Writing Promotion; ‘The Story‘ by screenwriter, and Media Match member Rachel Feldman. If you are interested in participating please send a 500 word blog to us-blog@media-match.com. If your blog is selected you will get a free annual subscription to our Media Match services.

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Cartoon by Nick Downes

If you are like me then you are a recent transplant to Los Angeles looking for a way into the entertainment industry with little to no social skills and an earnest, self-deprecating wit. With entry level positions needing at least one year experience becoming the latest trend, it seemed that the best thing for me to do was to get an internship. (more…)

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Interviews with illuminating storytellers on the nature of creativity.

We take great joy in spreading the work of our members; one such recent discovery is from Media Match member Steven Fischer. Steven Fischer is a two-time Emmy nominated writer/producer whose live action and animated work includes scripted narratives, documentaries, industrials, and TV programs for Nextel, Maryland Public Television/PBS, TV Asia, AmeriCorps, and National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. He has taught storytelling at the college level and spoken nationally on creativity at Script DC, St. Thomas University, American University, Hollywood Shorts, Maryland Film Festival, Show off Your Shorts Film Fest, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and The Creative Alliance.

In 2011, Snag Films released ‘Old School, New School‘, a piece by Fischer featuring conversations with six-time Oscar nominee William Fraker, actor Brian Cox, jazz legend McCoy Tyner and Tony Award winner Emanuel Azenberg among others. A prime discussion piece for filmmakers and creative souls everywhere, ‘Old School, New School‘ is an intriguing blend of psychological topics, touching on how someone can realize their full creative potential, what kinds of environmental influences may provoke or restrict their creativity, the affects that risk has on a person’s creative progression, the fears and justifications of taking risks.

The film itself was made because Fischer wanted to learn about his own creativity and how he can become a better storyteller. It led the filmmaker on a journey to search for answers. He explained to Snag Films in a recent interview, “I made a documentary asking the question how can an artist grow creatively, because I want to know. It’s an extension of many conversations over many coffees I’ve had with artist-friends and mentors. We’d get together in a café and talk about life and art and philosophy, why things happen the way they do, why people are the way they are, and, of course, how we could achieve our dreams.”

You can watch the intro to the documentary below, and click further to watch the full 33 minutes, courtesy of Snag Films.

Written and Directed by: Steven Fischer
Producers: Steven Fischer, Diane Leigh Davison
Directors of Photography: Chris Cassidy, Phil Rosensteel, Scott Uhlfelder


by Lee Jarvis.

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Here at Media Match, we have been pondering the current state of the film and TV production industry. Seeing the ever fluctuating rate of productions in California, we were wondering how the Film Tax Credits of recent years have been affecting our members. We thought we would take a quick poll to see what effect these may have had, and if you have any further experiences or comments, please write your comments below…

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Interested in finding more TV, film and video production jobs in Chicago?

Join Media Match at Bangers & Lace in Chicago! Alongside our sister website, Music Jobs, we will be meeting and mingling at an informal (free) gathering in Chicago’s West Town/Wicker Park neighborhood.

Who is invited? Everyone!

Our wonderful members (that’s you), who include editors, producers, DPs, animators, directors, camera operators, production houses, effects specialists, journalists, sound designers and more. Also attending will be some of the team behind Media Match, and you can ask us questions, share your feedback, get to know our musical tastes and initiate new rivalries just in time for the football season. We want to meet new faces, see old friends and spend some time getting to know our local members. If you can stop by at any point, it’d be great to hang out with you.

INFO

Where? Bangers and Lace, 1670 W.Division, Chicago, IL (view map)
When? Thursday, October 6th
Time? Starts at 5:30 pm – 9:30pm
Price? FREE
Cool? Then RSVP here if you’re coming

Hope to see you there!

The Media Match Team

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Here at Media Match, we love a good movie mash up; funny, creative, and often very intelligently put together. Whether it is seeing the coolest of horror movies portrayed as a romantic comedy, or seeing a geeky comedic role elevated into Bond-like hero status, or even seeing your favorite animated characters in gunfights, one great way to show your creativity and undoubted editor skills to potential employers and co-workers, is the remix/mash-up video. Assuming that they won’t take offence at seeing Kermit the Frog and Fozzy Bear smoking fools.

Enjoy!

Brokeback to the Future

10 Thing I Hate About Commandments

Scranton Royale

Toyz N the Hood

Snatch Wars

Reservoir Turtles

Saw vs Wallace and Gromit

Pulp Muppets

Monty Python meets Star Wars

Titanic: The Sequel

by Lee Jarvis.

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Here at Media Match, we strive to find you guys the latest and greatest production jobs and news to keep you all in the loop and working. In our latest venture, we are happy to announce a partnership with MySetLife, the world’s newest global mobile network and showcasing tool for filmmakers and entertainers.

You can now have instant mobile access to all our job listings in North and South America through the MySetLife iPhone App, which is available for free in the App Store. Simply download the app and enter your Media Match email and password in our feature, and never miss a job opportunity again! Android and Blackberry apps are under construction and should be released soon, so keep checking back for the latest updates.

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With the iPhone app, you can network, communicate, showcase and share your scripts, demo reels, head-shots, bios and art with a network that you control. You also have access to some of the cool in-app purchases within the MySetLife store, such as mobile .pdf invoicing, industry timecards, rate calculator, and a timecode slate and focus charts. With thousands of filmmakers joining the new MySetLife global network every month, head over and check it out now, and show the world what you are capable of.

Get the app here!

We hope you enjoy the app and its features. Please feel free to post your comments below.


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Media Match and US Music jobs are happy to announce their Holiday Giveaway, a Pro Tools Mbox, and you can be in with a chance of winning through our Media Match Facebook Page. 

We’ll also be giving away additional Media Match annual subscriptions to four lucky runners-up. A fifth annual membership winner will be drawn from the site which did not produce the Pro Tools Mbox winner.

Simply click here to “Like” our Facebook Page and follow the link to enter on the Facebook wall. If you’ve already “Liked” us, you’re all set and just keep an eye out for our Facebook status updates on the wall. “Like” our Facebook Page now for your chance to win!

Full terms and conditions and the official rules of the contest are below…

Thanks again and Happy Holidays!

The Media Match Team and The Music Jobs Team

Full Terms & Conditions

1. ABOUT THE CONTEST/ELIGIBILITY: This Contest is being run jointly by www.media-match.com/usa and us.music-jobs.com. The Contest begins at 12:00:00 am on November 15th, 2010 and ends at 11:59:59 pm on December 6th, 2010. The contest is only open to citizens of the United States of America. For participants below the age of 18 at the time of entry, it is acknowledged that the child has participated with full parental consent. Employees and partners of Media Match Inc., its affiliates, subsidiaries, and any entity involved in the development, production, implementation, administration or fulfillment of the contest and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household as such individuals, are not eligible to participate or win.

2. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, register on the Contest website first. No purchase necessary, and no credit card information is taken. Entries should not contain profanity or inappropriate language or content. Inappropriate entries will be disqualified by Media Match Inc. in its sole discretion. One entry per person during the contest period. An automatic second entry in to the contest is only possible by tweeting your entry to the contest using the “Tweet This” option at the time of the first entry. Tweets about the contest made in any other way do not qualify for additional entry.

3. WINNER SELECTION: Winner selection will be conducted on December 7th, and will be completely random. Of all entrants to the contest, one winner will be drawn from entrants across both sites (Media Match and Music Jobs) to receive a Pro Tools Mbox, and a one year subscription to either Media Match or Music Jobs free of charge – depending on which site the winner is registered with. Next, four randomly selected participants from each site will receive a one year subscription to either Media Match or Music Jobs free of charge, and a fifth annual membership winner will be drawn from the site which did not produce the Pro Tools Mbox winner. The decision of the participants selected will be final and binding.

4. WINNERS LIST: The names of the winners will be announced on both Media Match (media-match.com) and Music Jobs (us.music-jobs.com) after the contest is over for a period of time determined by Media Match Inc. The Participant grants Media Match Inc. irrevocable consent in perpetuity to the use his/her name, photographs, provided by the Participants or taken during the Prize distribution in connection with the Contest, in any and all applications including but not limited to advertising, promotion, text, articles, at any time without the Participants further knowledge or consent. If Media Match Inc. is unable to contact a winner (after having taken reasonable measures) within 15 days after the close of the contest, the organizers will declare another winner.

5. PRIZES: All prizes will be handed out after the contest period ends. Reporting and payment of all applicable taxes, fees, and/or surcharges are the sole responsibility of each winner. Media Match Inc. will not replace any lost or stolen prize. Media Match Inc. reserves the right to substitute any prize with another prize of equal or greater value at its sole discretion. Any difference between the actual value of a prize and the approximated prize value as stated in these rules will not be awarded. Media Match Inc. shall not be responsible for the quality or deficiency etc. of the Prize and no claim or request, whatsoever, in this respect shall be entertained by Media Match Inc. The Prize(s) shall not be transferable / redeemable for cash. No request shall be entertained by Media Match Inc. in this behalf.

6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: By entering, participants release and hold harmless Media Match Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates, employees and partners from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage arising from or in connection with participation in this promotion or acceptance/use of any prize. Participation in this contest implies acceptance of all the terms and conditions of the contest. The Participant grants Media Match Inc. irrevocable consent in perpetuity to use all submitted content in any form or manner.

7. GENERAL: This contest is governed by the laws of the United States of America. All disputes in respect of this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent court/s in Los Angeles, CA. Media Match Inc. reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or modify this promotion if fraud or any other causes beyond its control destroys the integrity of the promotion, as determined by Media Match Inc.

This contest is organized and managed by Media Match Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90048.

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Media Match‘s Tammy Romaniuk and US Music Jobs‘s Tara Duffy were invited to appear as guests on AudiNowcast for their 92nd episode. AudioNowcast is a regular podcast of audio professionals talking about the various media industries and many offshoots of sound recording, production, manipulation, and presentaton.

For this episode, the guests discuss their respective websites; if Craigslist is any good for finding jobs (spoiler: Rob doesn’t think so); why independent movies are great for people looking to go in different directions; how to interview; why its important to have good hygiene (seriously); and so much more! Listen below.

The AudioNowcast panel also discussed what room correction devices are and what the panel think of them, they answer some questions on the good old NS-10′s, Rob talks about how awesomely bad his Auratones are, and monitors, monitors everywhere! You can hear the rest of the talk here.

If you have any further questions as to what we do, or how you can improve your chances of success with employers, please ask away in the comments below.

by Lee Jarvis.

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iPad Giveaway Update:

Thanks to all our Facebook fans (new and old) who made the Media Match iPad Giveaway such a success!

Our grand prize winner of the 16GB iPad and an annual subscription to Media Match is:

Rachelle Murphy

Also, please congratulate our 4 runners up who each won an annual subscription to Media Match:

Edward Donald

Eric Leach

Thanks again to all our fans (new and old) who made the iPad Giveaway such a success! Here at Media Match, we’re happy to be able to give a little back to our loyal fans.

The Media Match Team.

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