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December 7, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Melanie Rogers and Michele Craycroft.

November 17, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Jordan Fox, Kaci Wilhoit, and Becca Scott.

November 16, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Phillip Shinn, Helen Gonzalez, and Rachael Nelson.

November 13, 2008


New actors added to the Production Directory. They include Patrick Du Laney, Grant Prewitt, and Sarah LaBarr.

November 12, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Elana Kepner, Ethan Fite, and Magie Hogan, all of whom are located in the Kansas City area.

November 11, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Kandy Pipkin, Alexis Kadey, and Mariah Howes.

November 10, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Lauren Janoski, James Massey, and Kortnie Frank.

November 9, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Rebecca Finley, Elizabeth Finder, and Adam Brietzke.

November 8, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Harry Fanter, Jeffrey Fenoglio, and Marnie Liesel.

November 7, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Matthew Tassell, Colin Denniston, and Darian Leatherman.

November 6, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Hannah Duncan, Kimberli Smalling, and Holly Sechler.

November 5, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Lindsey Hand, Chelsey Gerleman, and Victoria Hylton.

November 4, 2008


Shadowland, a local feature film, will have one last screening at the Tivoli Theatre in St. Louis on Friday, November 14th. Tickets are $9 and can be purchased here.
Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Amanda Wheeler, Lily Marsh, and Marci Manna.


A thriller called Ben and Alex starts filming this December in St. Louis. It stars Missy Crider from 24 and Nicholas Hoult from About a Boy. Check out their MySpace for all the details. Thanks to MOMMA for the news.

November 3, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Matthew Emerick, Kaitlyn Pipkin, and Kim Beavers.

November 2, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Lauren Sweetser, Ally Korte, and Justin Marino.

November 1, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Sabra Sellers, Jordan Hylton, and Jonas Redd.

October 31, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Kyle Braschler, Kelly Smith, and Trent Broglin.

October 30, 2008


More actors listed in the Production Directory. They include Kelly Hogan, Marcus McIntosh, and Emily Dowden.

October 29, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Dave Myers, Aaron Marciniak, Emily Bolt, and Coty Coop.

October 28, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Steve White, Eddie Lipari, and Jon Johnson.

October 27, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Chad Curtiss, Jeff Jenkins, and Julia Mackenzie Wiegert.

October 26, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Adam Nolen, Makenna Sullinger, and Aric Beehler. Two new companies also listed.

October 25, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Ryan Tolleson, Deanna Smith, Jackson McKeehan, Dana Joel Nicholson, Katie Keller, Michael Frizell, Lacey Pacheco, and Ashley Kile.

October 24, 2008


More crew added to the Production Directory. They include Neal Leffler, Brandon Allen, Thadius Pitts, Adam Laiben, and Brandon Goodwin.

October 23, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Devon Morris, Daniel Kohl, and Jessica Brothers. Credits under crew also redesigned.

October 22, 2008


More actors added to the Production Directory. They include Cassie Tweten, Savannah Roberts, and Jason Goff.

October 21, 2008


New updates to the Production Directory. They include Sarah Marples, Cody Mobley, Adam Gilgour, Addie Barnhart, and Megan Ellis.

October 20, 2008


More members added to the Production Directory. They include David Lee, David Krudwig, Mike Clair, and Heath Hillhouse.

October 19, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Lindsey Bollinger, Ashli Hilton, Caleb Copeland, Ed Moore, and Rachel Skidmore.

October 18, 2008


New actors added to the Production Directory. They include Jesse Jamison, Amy Miyamoto, and Stevie Harris.

October 17, 2008


More updates to the Production Directory. They include David Link, Levi Hillman, and Todd Davis.

October 16, 2008


Five new actors added to the Production Directory. They include Beca Rasch, Chelsea Russell, Todd Osbern, Zachary Stevens, and Andy McMurtrey.

October 15, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory. They include Julie Birnstein, Micah Weiss, and Jason Evans.

October 14, 2008


More actors listed in the Production Directory. They include Rachel Borgmeyer, Keith Moncrief, Ryan Thomas King, and Whitney Ice. Additional crew will be added soon.

October 13, 2008


New faces added to the Production Directory. They include Steph Brown, Jessica Morgan, and Julianna Fox.
New additions and more details in Shorts.

October 12, 2008


More updates to the Production Directory. They include Phillip Secca, Maxine Whittaker, Holly Muns, Rachel Scott, Jill Grabill, and Kendra Vaughan.

October 11, 2008


New members added to the Production Directory. They include Katrina Hill, Jennifer Eiffert, and Sean Cain.

October 10, 2008


Additional updates to the Production Directory.

October 9, 2008


Several more members added to the Production Directory.

October 8, 2008


New additions to the Production Directory. More actors and actresses added in the Springfield area.
Motion Media Expo, a special networking and sales event for filmmakers, actors, artists, and businesses, runs this Friday, October 10, at the Keyes Art Gallery. $10 cover.
The next general meeting of the Missouri Film Alliance is Saturday, October 18th, from 10am to 11:30am at the Creamery Arts Center.

October 7, 2008


Major updates to the Production Directory.

October 4, 2008


New interview up with Alec Joler, co-director of Suspension.

September 27, 2008


New interview up with Ethan Shaftel, one of the two directors of Suspension who also came up with the story.
A short piece on Screenwriting has been added to Articles. Any visitors are welcome to send in their own filmmaking tips or guides. Just contact me.

September 22, 2008


The Cinemerge Film Festival runs Saturday, October 4th, from 10am to 10pm at the Discovery Center in Springfield. Admission is $10 per person.

September 20, 2008


Several additions to the Production Directory.
The Moxie is hosting a fundrasier for the move to its new location in October. It's a great chance to show your support for an amazing theatre and receive many benefits too like a year's worth of free movies and popcorn!


Actor Malcolm McDowell will be at Lindenwood University in St. Louis on Friday, September 26, to inaugurate the University's new HD studio. At 7pm, there will be a special showing of A Clockwork Orange. Afterwards, Mr. McDowell will talk with the audience about his films and his life. Admission for students is $5, and for the general public, it's $10. For more details, call the box office at 1-636-949-4433. Thanks to MOMMA for the news.

Kansas City FilmFest 2009 is accepting entries here until December 1. Earlier deadlines have lower fees so be sure to submit right away if you're interested.


True Indie Films wrapped shooting The Horde: Desolation in mid-August in Fair Grove, MO. Watch the trailer here.

August 30, 2008


Jason Brasier has created a new comedy web series called The Sessions. You can watch it for free here.

June 21, 2008


Added Suspension and Box Elder to Local Films.
Collection of updates to the Production Directory.
Several new additions to Shorts.

June 7, 2008


Bryon Blakey, director of Nine Grounds, has turned his site into a blog for aspiring filmmakers. You can read it here.

June 5, 2008


The Champions, Jason Brasier's excellent documentary, will show at the Moxie June 11 at 7pm and June 12 at 9pm.

May 12, 2008


Several updates to the Production Directory.

May 11, 2008


Variety of new additions to Shorts.

May 5, 2008


Site overhaul. New section for Shorts. The premieres for the Springfield shorts Apollo and Nothing Rhymes with Orange are both Wednesday, May 14th, at 6:30pm in the PSU at Missouri State. Trailers are below.


April 11, 2008


The 3rd Annual SATO 48 Film Challenge starts next Friday, April 18th. Visit www.sato48.com for more details.

April 9, 2008


The trailer for Matt Darst's "The Dead Shall Rise" is below.


March 31, 2008


New interview up with Sarah Wilson.

March 8, 2008


New interview up with Ross Payton.
Another addition to the Production Directory.

February 17, 2008


Massive update to the St. Louis area of Local Films.
New additions to Festivals.
Another update to the Production Directory.

February 11, 2008


3rd Annual Show-Me Film Festival this weekend. You can buy tickets online here. Filmmaker Celebration Saturday night at 9:30pm at Nonna's - come meet the filmmakers and network with film buffs over appetizers and cash bar. $10 at the door but included as part of both passes!

February 6, 2008


Nine Grounds is now for sale. You can order a copy here.

January 31, 2008


More updates to the Production Directory.

January 18, 2008


New interview up with Scott-Arthur and Elizabeth Allen.

January 17, 2008


New interview up with Ryan Shields.

January 16, 2008


New interview up with John Gregory Willard.

January 15, 2008


Another update to the Production Directory.

December 24, 2007


More additions to the Production Directory.

December 22, 2007


Added three new movies to Local Films in the areas of Columbia and Kansas City.

December 20, 2007


New interview up with Frederic Doss. He played a small role in Michael Bay's Transformers.

December 17, 2007


More updates to the Production Directory.
ThanXgiving and Hooch & Daddy-O added to Local Films.

December 12, 2007


New interviews up with Aaron Coffman and Daniel Bowers. Coffman wrote, directed, and edited Texas Snow. Bowers wrote and directed A. (anonymous).

December 11, 2007


Added A. (anonymous) to Local Films.
More additions to the Production Directory.

December 7, 2007


Added The M.O.A. to Local Films.
More updates to the Production Directory. If you'd like to get listed for free, email me.

December 5, 2007


Massive update to the Production Directory. Now subdivided into different areas of Missouri.
A number of new additions to Local Films. Also subdivided by city. Features a special poster view of all movies.
"By the Devil's Watch 2" Springfield casting call added under Project Hotline. Audition this Saturday, December 8.

November 21, 2007


New interview up with Jim Bultas.

November 20, 2007


"Apollo" and "Nothing Rhymes with Orange" Springfield casting calls added under Project Hotline.

November 15, 2007


More updates to the Production Directory.

November 11, 2007


New interview up with Nathan Shelton.

November 8, 2007


New additions to the Production Directory.

October 29, 2007


New interview up with Mike Strain.
More updates to the Production Directory.
Song of the Dead added to Local Films.

October 26, 2007


New interview up with Darrell Claunch.

October 24, 2007


"The Road" Springfield casting call under Project Hotline.

October 21, 2007


New interview up with Gary McClurg.
More additions to the Production Directory.

October 19, 2007


More updates to the Production Directory.

October 18, 2007


New interview up with Matt Darst.

October 12, 2007


New interview up with Jason Brasier.
St. Louis open casting call under Project Hotline.
More additions to the Production Directory.

October 10, 2007


"The Book of Ruth" Arkansas cast and crew call added under Project Hotline.
More updates to the Production Directory.

October 8, 2007


New actors under the Production Directory.
Vandivort Center Theatre added under Theatres.

October 7, 2007


George Cron has been added under Acting Coaches.
Updates to the Production Directory.
If you have news or information to add, feel free to email me.

October 6, 2007


Highway Pirates, a 40 min short by Jim Bultas, plays at the Moxie this Monday at 6:30pm and 10:15pm with another showing on Tuesday at 7pm.

October 5, 2007


Cinemerge runs this Saturday from 10am to 8pm at the Discovery Center in downtown Springfield.
Ozarks First article about local movie "Albino Farm."

October 1, 2007


New interview up with Bryon Blakey.
Several updates to Production Directory.
Yahoo! article on local Boonville film "Saving Grace."

September 26, 2007


The "Nine Grounds" trailer has gone live:

Bryon Blakey's second feature stars Russ Metcalf.


September 23, 2007


Any suggestions or corrections email me. If you know a local film not listed or have something you want to add, please let me know. Remember this is your free resource.