February 2005

SHOT: Kane Hodder - Shane Drake, director

Shane Drake directed a video in Tacoma, WA for punk band Kane Hodder.

artist: Kane Hodder song: "I Think Patrick Swayze Is Sexy" label: Fueled By Ramen director(s): Shane Drake production co: Factory Features

ps: The band Kane Hodder is not to be confused with the man Kane Hodder, who played Jason Voorhees in four of the Friday The 13th movies.

NEWS: Paste Magazine Film Fest

Paste Media Group have announced a call-for-entries for their Paste Shorts Fest, tentatively scheduled for the fall. All entries must be under 49 minutes long. Categories being considered include music video, animation, flash/shockwave, documentary and more.

Winning shorts will be screened at the Paste Shorts Fest, placed on a sampler DVD to be included with Paste Magazine and featured on a forthcoming retail compilation DVD.

NEWS: Res Screening In L.A. Monday

Res Magazine will be hosting a screening on Monday, February 28 at The Egyptian Theatre. Audience Choice Awards will be presented to Peter Cornwell for his short film Ward 13 and Michel Gondry for his Steriogram video "Walkie Talkie Man." Short works from directors Jared Hess and Olivier Gondry will be screened, as will new music videos from Beck, Death Cab For Cutie and more. There will also be a reception with the filmmakers.

Tickets are $10 and are available through Ticket Web.

NEWS: MTV base Launches in Africa

MTV Networks launched a pan-African channel called "MTV base" on Tuesday, February 22. The channel's playlist boasts familiar International and American acts alongside many African artists, including Femi Kuti, Zama Jobe, Angelique Kidjo, Nameless and SSP.

MTV base is reaching 1.3 million households in Africa via cable, satellite and MMDS providers.

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