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Register for Zack Godshall's free master class on filmmaking: Aug. 2-11

Written by Alexandyr Kent July, 13 2010 9:23 PM

Zack Godshall will lead a free, 10-day master class Aug. 2-11 and produce a short film in collaboration with students.

His residency is being sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.

To register for the master class, and find details, click here. ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE SO ACT FAST!

Learn more about Godshall's residency by clicking here. His official website is here.

FULL DETAILS ABOUT RESIDENCY

 The Robinson Film Center will host writer-director Zack Godshall as a filmmaker-in-residence August 2-11, 2010. A grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts is providing the financial support needed to bring this project to the center. During a 10-day master class with 15 students, Godshall will produce an original short film called “Calponia.” He will lead a multi-day master class on short-film production.

During his residency, Godshall also will host a public screening and discussion of his latest documentary, “God’s Architects.”

The National Endowment for the Arts grants program is a competitive process awarding funds for a variety of projects across the country. The filmmaker in-residence was selected for support in the Access to Artistic Excellence Division.

“The Robinson Film Center has an outstanding reputation, and Shreveport is incredibly fortunate to have such a facility,” Godshall said. “I feel very honored to have been invited to serve as their filmmaker-in-residence this summer.”

The Robinson Film Center aims to fill the master class with 15 students wishing to gain on-set, hands-on experience in film production. With students filling key positions as crew, Godshall will direct his short film in the Shreveport-Bossier City area. The opportunity is ideal for:

  • film industry professionals,
  • enrollees or recent graduates of college film production programs,
  • teachers aiming to deepen their understanding of filmmaking with firsthand knowledge of the production process,
  • film industry production assistants aiming to gain more hands-on experience,
  • independent filmmakers wishing to lend their talents to a Louisiana artist’s short film,
  • or anyone interested in producing, writing, directing or editing short films as a profession.
“This financial support will bring the film center into the production arena for the first time,” said Laura Perdue, director of development for the Robinson Film Center. “The funding presents the community both with a unique opportunity to work with an acclaimed filmmaker and provide a once in a lifetime training for aspiring industry professionals. We are very excited for the days ahead.”
The Robinson Film Center is also proud to have the Bossier Hotel & Suites in Bossier City and Fairfield Studios in Shreveport providing in-kind support for this filmmaker-in-residency program.
Casting call. Godshall is also looking to cast Louisiana actors in “Calponia.” He will hold a casting call at the Robinson Film Center (617 Texas St., Shreveport) on the following dates:
  • Open call: Saturday, July 17: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Call-backs by invitation only: Sunday, July 18: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The following speaking roles are open:
  • Calponia - Caucasian girl, ages 9-12
  • Junifer - Caucasian boy, 9-12
  • Lucian - Caucasian man, 60-80
  • Gabriel - man, 35-60
  • Balthazar - man, 35-60
The casting call is free and open to anyone who fits the above descriptions.
Actors can drop by the open casting call Saturday between the scheduled times, or they can make an appointment with Godshall directly by emailing him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Sunday’s session is not open to the public; it is limited to call-backs only.
Scripts or sides will not be provided prior to the audition. Actors should come prepared to do cold readings and improvisations. Minors who wish to audition must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Any specific questions about the script should be directed to Godshall.
The short film is a non-union production. Actors and students will not be paid for participating in this nonprofit education residency, but they will receive credit and a copy of the film.
About Zack Godshall. Godshall was recently named the Louisiana Filmmaker of the Year by the New Orleans Film Festival for his new documentary “God’s Architects.” Godshall’s first film, “Low and Behold,” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and won numerous awards at film festivals around the country. He currently lives in Baton Rouge where he is the Screenwriter-In-Residence at LSU. Find more information about him at zackgodshall.com.
Residency and 10-day master class. Godshall’s residency is part of the Robinson Film Center’s media education program. The master class will be offered at no cost to students, and it will require a 10-day time commitment between August 2 and August 11.
If you wish to register for the master class, click here. You can inquire in more detail by contacting Alexandyr Kent, RFC’s Director of Education and Community Outreach, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (318) 459-4123.
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