Thanks to all of the Showcase Grand Stand Producers and visual effects experts for making the event a success! 

TALENT SHINES BRIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD FOR GRAND STAND SHOWCASE EVENT

Hollywood, CA March 31, 2005---The best and brightest were shining tonight as the Space Theatre hosted The Grand Stand, actors Showcase. Closing out with applauds across the the theatre, Dave Branin of The Dream Regime thanked all participants and audience members for a successful event. Highlights from the Showcase included:

Elliot Owen, Matt Hummel and Sarah Mullholland in "White Collared."

"It Had To Be You," performed by Kimberly Shannon and Seth Harrington.

"A scene between Dave and Lisa," performed by Dailyn Matthews and Keith Forster.

Karen Worden, writing and performing "The Other Woman."

"Scenes From a Blind Date," performed by David Kobzantsev and Nicole Stewart.

"Daves a New Man," performed by Rob Troy and Kevin Deen.

Added Branin "I was thrilled at the performances this evening. It was a great effort across the board and we'd like to thank everyone for participating and coming out to support."

The Dream Regime is presenting the Grand Stand, Actor Showcase on Thursday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. at the Space Theatre. The event is sponsored by Holly Shorts! Come and and show your support! 

We Saw You This Week!

Dream Regime Grand Stand product, actor Tyshawn Bryant spotted with Natalie Gray and Albert Dahan, founder of Stichs Jeans Launch party. Another Showcaser, Maldanado on "Las Vegas," the week before last. Alex Sol as Leo Pelosi on Without a Trace the week before last....

Holly Your Shorts Now!

We are continuing to receive wonderful submissions from various continents for the first annual Holly Shorts, Short Film Festival. If you or your friends would like to submit a short film, 30-minutes or less, please feel free to download the forms by visiting: http://briefcase.yahoo.com
All genre's are accepted and we will host an event on May 2 annoucing the full schedule of selected short films.

It's Grand Stand Time, Dream Regime Showcase Brings Best Talent in Front of Industry Decision-Makers

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week as we gear up for the Grand Stand, Actors Showcase, taking place Thursday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. The event is being held at the Space Theatre in Hollywood and is sponsored by Holly Shorts, Short Film Festival. The Showcase breakdown advertisement that was distributed to key industry execs and was created by Creative Director Liane Ojito. Ojito was also responsible for last year's marketing collateral.

Discussing the Dream Regime Showcase at The Space 

SPACE THEATER IN HOLLYWOOD 

HOLLY TO ALL HOLLIES!

Dear Filmmakers:

Hope everyone had a great week. The sun has finally re-surfaced. Post Oscar Hollywood is buzzing and we hope everyone is still motivated. You can download the entry forms to the 1st Annual Holly Shorts, Short Film by visiting: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/tdumon01.
We've gotten some great entries and hope to showcase the best shorts from around the world. The films can't be over 30 minutes. According to Variety, here's the breakdown of the blockbusters this week:

Weekend Estimate:
Mar. 11 - Mar. 13, 2005
in millions

1 Robots
$36.5
2 The Pacifier
$18.1
3 Be Cool
$10.3
4 Hostage
$9.8
5 Hitch
$8.7
6 Million Dollar Baby
$5.1
7 Diary of a Mad Black Woman
$5.0
8 Constantine
$3.7
9 Man of the House
$1.8
10 Cursed
$1.6

Actor Kevin Deen in his directorial debut, shooting the mobile short film "Backyard Backlash."  

SHOW US YOUR SHORTS!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Los Angeles has looked a lot like London this week with all of the bad weather. To keep your spirits up, Holly Shorts is here! By now, you' ve heard of the short film fest we are having at the Space Theater in Hollywood. We are accepting submissions still and you can download the entry forms by going to: http://briefcase.yahoo.com/tdumon01
GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS!

Dream Regime's Dave Branin and Holly Shorts co/founder Theo Dumont 

SHOWCASE

It's been a great month on behalf of Holly Shorts. The submissions are rolling in and we are delighted to see the positive feedback we've been getting from the industry. In affiliation with Dream Regime's Dave Branin, Holly Shorts is actively supporting the Space Theatre's ACTOR Showcase, which will take place March 31, live from Hollywood. The showcase will draw the best and brightest actors from the region. Branin was thrilled about the Showcase and the Short Film Festival, "By having the Showcase and Holly Shorts, we are connecting the industry with the talent. It's exciting for everyone."
This is the second annual ACTOR Showcase put together by the Dream Regime.

Calling all aspiring film-makers! We are now accepting entries for the Spring 2005 event...Submissions must be in Mini D.V. format or DVD screener, maximum running time 30 minutes. We will showcase the selected shorts live at the SPACE THEATER (665 N. Heliotrope, Hollywood, CA. 1/4 block south of Melrose) in Hollywood in front of your industry peers!

Send submissions on mini D.V. or DVD screener of your short film and entry form with the appropriate fee by March 31 (Also the date for the Actors Showcase being held at The Space Theater, spearheaded by David Branin and Dan Sol).

Include all press information, including still photos (300 DPI), with your entry.

For billing info, official entry form and the address where to send your materials, please send your query to: hollyshorts@hotmail.com.

CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW

The Space Theater is home to the first annual Holly Shorts, short film festival. The theater holds 40 seats and is located in the heart of Hollywood.