The Alley at The West End opening June 28th 2009

Movie Production Class begin Monday March 9th at West End Atlanta

We are launching our two programs together, the "Film Industry Work by 18" Program (24 week), and the Hands on Production Program (12 week). The programs which differ mainly by the age of participants, consist of classes and on location "hands on" training in all aspects of the movie making industry to at-risk youth over the age of 14 and unemployed or disadvantaged men and women over the age of 18 years. The students also receive training in pre-production, production and post production phases of movie production. On completion, they are teamed up others to form a production companies. Specific areas of training include: 1. Selecting and outlining a movie project. 2. Creating the script/screenplay 3. Developing the budget. 4. Financing and sponsorship (Getting the Money) 5. Casting and crew. 6. Project management techniques. 7. On the set Production (Making the movie) . 8. Marketing and distribution (How to make money)
On successful completion of the program, the Producer Intern will be offered an opportunity to become a Partner within our Organization. Once a Partner, Lantawood Inc. will provides technical assistance, budget, marketing and distribution for your approved projects. One year Certification and registration for this program is only $50.00. A certificate of completion will be issued to successful candidates. By offering this training and career building program, we strive to promote social change, improve family economic self-sufficiency and provide opportunities in employment, business and entrepreneur development, within the new movie industry.
CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEEK AND CONTINUE - Every Monday from 6pm till 9pm VENUE - Lantawood Office, 576 Lee Street, opposite the West End Mall Register online at http://www.lantawood.org/Lantawood%20Programs.html

CHANGES IN LANTAWOOD FOR 2009

CHANGES IN LANTAWOOD FOR 2009

 

We thank all that have helped our organization grow leaps and bounds in the last 12 months. We thank all that taken the time to give your input weather positive or negative. We have heard it all.  

1. AUDITIONS/ACTING OPPORTUNITIES- Everyone can act but not everyone must be a Lantawood Partner. In order to build this industry our auditions will be open to the general public, not only those who have big money. As we announce auditions (Next one is Jan 10 2009). Actors show up, register and then audition for the available roles. If you are the best fit, then we will offer you the role and a contract. So, you don’t have to join Lantawood audition or act in a Lantawood Movie.
2. PAYMENT PLAN - We have abolished our payment plan system. This system was set up to help talents who could not afford to pay the full dues at the time of joining Lantawood.  The result was that though it did increase out partnership tremendous, it also brought in a lot of dead weight which we had to carry around. This actually created a distraction to the vision of Lantawood.
3. PARTNERSHIPS- Want to make movies or actually be involved with creating a project, become a Lantawood Partners (dues $250.00 for 2009). We provide you with the tools, system and distribution to accomplish the objective.
4. GROUP PARTNERSHIP- Does your Production Company want to make movies but have no equipment, talents or system? Become a lantawood Group Partners (dues $360.00 for 2009). Then we provide you with the tools, system and distribution to accomplish the objective.
5. volunteers / interns- volunteer and internship positions with our organization will be available to Lantawood Supporter Card holders who wish to try out any of our volunteer to job opportunities. They may at any time become full Lantawood Partners once they are ready to start making money using our system.
6. LANTAWOOD SUPPORTER CARD- If you wish to support Lantawood, please order your Lantawood Supporter Card at $20.00. With this card you get discounts and first service at Lantawood Events and Projects.

 

Why all these changes you may ask?  

We are listening to our community and their needs.

So that we can attract those who are ready to put in the work to aid this industry bring in $1 million in 2009. 

 

Thank you for reading, and let’s have a GREAT 2009

Help our community create 10,000 New Jobs in 2009

Dear Community

Please allow me to share with you our successes for the year 2008 in developing an independent movie industry based here in Atlanta. We have made great strides.

We have developed the framework of a viable movie industry.

We have penetrated our communities to introduce our people to the opportunities having our own movie industry us brings to us.

Most importantly, we have been able to develop a formidable structure of how the new movie industry will operate to utilize our community’s preexisting infrastructure and available manpower.

Why did it take so long?

In the last 100 years, no other organization in the western world has successfully developed its autonomous movie/film industry outside the Hollywood structure. No other organization except us, Lantawood Inc.

We have the system set to create over 10,000 new jobs right here in Atlanta.

We have the system set to resurrect the historic West End and the surrounding communities in under 3 years.

This system would build pride and wealth for our communities and put the residents to work using their skills and talents.

This system would put abandoned buildings like the former Lakewood Fairgrounds into use, employing over 1000 local people.

Now the jobs have dried out, the last time the Georgia jobless rate was above the current 7.5 percent was May 1983 — six months after the economy had started expanding.

According to the AJC, it stated that “Job losses are accelerating throughout most of the state’s economic sectors,” said Michael Thurmond, state labor commissioner.

“If we were coming out of the recession now, then 7.5 percent is not so bad,” Thurmond said. “But we are in it now, and that gives you pause. I am thinking that we could see double digits.”

Dear Micheal Thurmond, we may not have to see double digits if we start thinking things differently. Do we still have to rely on giving Hollywood productions our tax credits and benefits? Instead of developing our own economy?

By the way, did you know that this same Lakewood fairground was featured in all three Smokey and the Bandit films, and after the final repaint, its destruction was captured on film as a scene in the second Smokey & the Bandit movie. This shows the truth about what “Hollywood” actually does to our community. Seldom do they hire local people and seldom do they promote local businesses, locations or values. (see before and after pictures of the Lakewood Fairgrounds below)

The 2009 Atlanta City Council election is heating up, various people have shown their interest to lead us into 2010. Our question to them is, will you help us create over 10,000 new jobs for our communities?

Please forward this email your community leaders. Ask them to help or atleast find out a little bit more about LANTAWOOD. We will keep the community informed on which of our community leaders has expressed their interest to help. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and a prosporous 2009.

Yours,

Namso Akpan

Executive Director

Lantawood Incorporated

info@lantawood.org

What's is the image of the historic West End, Atlanta and what needs to be fixed.

This is what the Resurrection of West End team needs to know as they work to resurrect the historic West End district of Atlanta.

This will also be the topic of tomorrow’s live discussion featuring various views and personalities as panelist. The discussion is scheduled for live webcasting on http://lantawoodtv.com  from 7pm. It will be filmed at the Lantawood facility in the West End.

As a grass root organization, we invite you to take part in this ground breaking event. If you would wish to join this conscious discussion as a panelist, send us an email at info@lantawood.com . People will also be able to call into the live discussion to input their concerns and advice.

The RESURRECTION OF WEST END Project. Join us to clean up Lantawood

THE RESURRECTION OF WEST END

Gathering Date: December 27, 2008

BRING YOUR TRASH BAGS, GLOVES, RACKS AND SHOVELS!

If you missed the 1^st gathering, you don't know what you missed! No matter whom you are, R.O.W.E'S core belief is that the power is in the people, not another local community organization that only hears the voice of a few.

R.O.W.E. is active and willing in the effort to revitalize our community. We are currently having a bi-weekly clean-up campaign, and your help is needed! If you would like to assist in making sure we have a clean place to call home. Please come out to the Grounds Coffee Shop (898 Oak St.) right behind CVS on Ralph David Abernathy. We can use all the help possible.

I SAY LETS NOT LOSE OUR COMMUNITY WAITING FOR A CHANGE, BUT LETS MAKE THE CHANGE!

NO STATUS IS REQUIRED TO JOIN IN ON THE CELEBRATION!

PLEASE CONTACT SaRa @ (404) 287- 6622

Check out the video for the 1^st gathering, at http://www.lantawoodtv.com

To join Lantawood visit http://www.lantawood.org

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VixTape Project ...Restructured

The VixTape© project is developed and sponsored by Lantawood Incorporated with the mission of creating exposure and a buzz for winning artist all around the South. Most up and coming artist have the dream of making it big in the industry, but more often than not, due to lack of exposure, their dreams only remain just dreams.

Lantawood Inc introduced the VixTape© as a convenient video upgrade to the Mixed tape. In simple, the VixTape© is a video mixed tape. It will feature HOT unsigned artists from all over the South.

HOW IT WORKS:
The event promoter invites Lantawood team to witness their talent showcase.
At the end of the showcase, the Lantawood team issues the prize package held in a sealed envelope to the winner.
The music video prize package (valued at $1200.00) must be redeemed within 30 days from date of showcase.
Cash may not be substituted for the value of the prize package.
The artist will be required to provide props and models for their video shoot plus
The host or promoter may request additional service including live broadcast on LantawoodTV or their own website.
Lantawood Inc guarantees that the videos produced of the winning artist will be featured in an upcoming VixTape© volume scheduled for release in March 2009.
Please endeavor to make VIP arrangement if the Executive Director, Lantawood Inc. is to present prize package.
Please contact the Community Affairs Coordinator at info@lantawood.org if you wish to invite Lantawood to your showcase.