Anything Goes : Chattanooga Area Meetup ( by Kris C. Jones

'THE BACKLOT' is a free film mixer for anyone interested in working in the motion picture & video production industry, be they amateur or pro. The gathering takes place every 3rd Monday of the month at The Heritage House Arts & Civic Center in the E. Brainerd area of Chattanooga (37421). Admission is free. Typical events at 'THE BACKLOT' include presentations by working professionals; casting calls for upcoming films, shorts and web series; and screenings of locally-produced films and works-in-progress. Our attendees & presenters consist of indie filmmakers, acting talent from both theatre and film/tv, and have included various trade professionals in areas such as videography/cinematography, acting, spfx makeup, art direction, sound recording, editing, and makeup (just to name a few!) This month's featured event is SUMMER EVENING SHORTS, a mini-fest of five recent and acclaimed works from local filmmakers. The films to be screened as part of the evening’s festivities include: THE BLACK BIRD by Jared Cooley (13') tells the story of a young boy in elementary school who becomes a witness to a series of coincidences between his fellow classmates and a strange black bird that seems to target the next to die. BENT RECORD by Joseph Steven Heath / Minty Pineapple Productions (4’) Two friends discuss musicians and actors, and how success in one realm doesn’t necessarily guarantee success (or fan acceptance) in the other. DOUBLE INDEMNITY by Josh Davis (SAU)(7’) A homage to the 1944 Billy Wilder classic. THE THINGS THAT MATTER by David Blanchard (Bryan University)(10’) The story of a young artist who is torn between following his idea of success and investing time into his relationships. WAKING BRANDON by Austin Quarles & Ryan Gentle / Physically Awkward Productions (20’) follows the story of a young artist who is torn between following his idea of success- and investing time into his relationships. Ultimately, he needs to decide what matters more to him and how to handle the situation he's dug himself into. *NOTE: Each of the films will be followed by a brief Q&A with the film’s creative team. DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM SCREENINGS BEGIN PROMPTLY at 7 PM – But come early for light refreshments and to meet the filmmakers -- FREE admission. ** THE HERITAGE HOUSE ARTS & CIVIC CENTER is located at 1428 Jenkins Road in East Brainerd (37421). https://www.facebook.com/events/462177113886053/