Finish line web series

There is a new project that I've been working on most of the year. It is a web series that asks folks from all walks of life "What happens when you die?". The series posts a new webisode every two weeks and is titled "Finish Line". You can tune in here - http://finishlineseries.wordpress.com/

I find the discussions extremely interesting and am thankful for the openness of all of the interviewees. I hope you enjoy it too. Feel free to share it and make comments.
-Nic

Carrboro Film Festival is looking for your shorts

Attention filmmakers! The Carrboro Film Festival is looking for your short film masterpieces. We are now accepting early submissions with
special early entry pricing - up to 4 films for $20!
After August 20th - $25 per submission, so submit early and save!
Submission deadline is September 30, 2010

Visit www.CarrboroFilmFestival.com for full details.

Submit to The Carrboro Film Festival 2010! from nic beery on Vimeo.

Very Exciting Pickle News

February is rolling along with several big doin's for us at BeeryMedia.com.

Our short film, BEN PICKLE, will screen twice this month. Saturday, Feb. 20th, Pickle will screen at the Hollywood Cinemas as part of the prestigious MAGNOLIA FILM FESTIVAL. Then on Feb. 25th, Ben Pickle will screen as part of a double comedy bill at the NC Comedy Arts Festival at the classic Varsity theatre in Chapel Hill, NC.

Additionally, our non-profit production side, Beery Media is pleased to announce that The Arc of North Carolina has hired us to produce a 4 minute High Definition Documentary to raise awareness and promote their cause. This is an important organization and we are very pleased to help out in this way.

Buster Keaton Sails into Carrboro, NC

Buster Keaton Podcast from nic beery on Vimeo.

This is a podcast from a recent sold out screening of the 1928 Buster Keaton classic film, "Steamboat Bill, Jr." Carrboro, NC is fortunate to be the home of a monthly film series called "Century Center Cinema". They show silent, classic, foreign and documentaries. They are always wonderful movies and when silent's are shown, the music is improvised on the grand Piano by Erich Lieth.

This podcast features nuggets of good Keaton info by International Buster Keaton Society member Laura Nigro. Also included are scenes from the film and music by Lieth.

Century Center Cinema is a co-production of The Town of Carrboro and www.BeeryMedia.com and is curated by Nic Beery.

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Seeks Volunteers

January 18th, 2010

Full Frame Documentary Film Festival seeks volunteers for 13th annual event.

The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, NC will hold it’s 13th edition on April 8th-11th. This world-class event attracts filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to our area. This year is promising to be our best festival yet.

We are presently seeking volunteers to help out in many areas including ushers, ticket takers, box office, photographers, drivers, IT support, set-up and tear down, and outreach.

The sign-up is once again online. Visit http://www.fullframefest.org/volapp.php
to fill out the brief form that allows you to fill out your area of interest and availability.

Requirements are that you must attend two pre-fest meetings in the evening (in March) and work 3 five-hour shifts during the festival.

Benefits are many. You get to see world-class films, network with others who share your love for film, help in your community, free t-shirt, free snacks, and the satisfaction of volunteering.

The sign-up period is open now, and we anticipate our volunteer quota will fill-up rapidly, so don’t delay.

Again the sign up location online is http://www.fullframefest.org/volapp.php

For more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Nic Beery at Volunteer@fullframefest.org

Robot Monkey Head and National Inclusion Project featuring Clay Aiken

Robot Monkey Head from John Hadfield on Vimeo.

John Hadfield, a buddy from Clown College, had Ish and I come up to Newark, Delaware over Halloween weekend and we shot this crazy music video. Great people, great food, great fun. From what John tells me, it already has been seen online in over 35 countries. That's a lot of countries! More info on John and his cool live shows here http://johnhadfield.net/

National Inclusion Project from nic beery on Vimeo.

This is the National Inclusion Project Capital Campaign video that BeeryMedia.com produced this summer. Ish and I traveled to Boston and Raleigh for the shoots. Jay Manley did the terrific instrumental music. It premiered at the October 17th "Champions' Gala" and I am happy to report that NIP and Clay Aiken raised over $250,000 for the foundation.

Thanks to Kristy Barnes, Clay Aiken, Gerry Aiken, and Aaron, it was great working with you and getting to know you. Much continued success to NIP!

A November to be Thankful

Well we did it! I really didn't expect it to happen so soon, but EVERY SHORT we made this year has won an award. Yep, Our Doc MELTING OF THE GLOBE won the Audience Award for Best Doc at The Secret City Film Festival.
http://meltingoftheglobe.com/

Then, FRAME, our coming of age short narrative (female version) won Best Drama at The Seguin Film Festival.
http://beerymedia.com/Site/Frame.html

And to finish off, our newest short, the other coming of age short narrative (male version) BEN PICKLE, won Best Short at The Ava Gardner Film Festival.
http://beerymedia.com/Site/Ben%20Pickle.html

So, I'm thinking, nothing else can happen, right? Well last Friday night I get the call...in Nashville they announced the nominees for this years regional EMMY's. Yes sir ree, we snagged a nom for Sarah Huck's Choking Game PSA. We were honored to help her produce this important spot.



Lucky us. Doing what we love and finding audiences all over the world.

Thank you all who voted for our little, sweet films. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!