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NEWS
Updated 12.08.08

SWAMP
is funded in part by grants from

The City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance

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Supporting Independent Film in Texas Since 1977!

THE TERRITORY, SEASON 32
PREMIERES ON A NEW NIGHT AND TIME!
Where: KUHT-TV, HoustonPBS (Channel 8)
Premiere Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009 @ 10:30PM
Regular Air Dates: Thursday nights at 10:30PM

THE TERRITORY is the longest running public television showcase of independent film/video in the country. The half-hour 13-part series showcases new directions in film, video, and digital media. THE TERRITORY is produced by SWAMP, the Austin Museum of Art, and HoustonPBS, in cooperation with The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Become a "fan" of THE TERRITORY on Facebook.

FILM & VIDEO WORKSHOPS
An exciting new slate of workshops for working and aspiring media makers are coming soon! Register now!

Intro to Final Cut Pro (January 24 & 25, Houston Community College)

Make It Short: Storytelling Through Short Film (January 31, Rice)

Aesthetics of Editing Master Class (February 21, Houston Community College)

Painting With Light: The Art of Cinematography (Date & Location TBA)

See our Workshops page for more information or to enroll online, or follow the links from our Calendar page.

SPONSORED PROJECTS
SWAMP is proud to announce the production of several sponsored documentaries: A Class Apart, Inside the Octagon2, For the Sake of the Song: The Story of Anderson Fair, Hot Town, Cool City and Cuban Dreams (new). For more information on these projects and how to contribute to production, please click on the links above.

To find out how to submit your own project for consideration, visit our Sponsored Projects Page.

IS IT TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP?
Now you can renew your membership online! Join now and receive a free SWAMP T-shirt while supplies last!

To renew your membership, open a new membership, or purchase a membership as a gift, please click here.

SWAMP now also accepts PayPal donations. Click here for info.

SWAMP SALONS
Are you looking for an opportunity to network with others who share a wide range of interests and experience in the industry of media? Join us on the last Tuesday night of every month as we host SWAMP Salons for evenings designed to inspire, encourage and educate. These meetings provide networking opportunities for Houston filmmakers and help keep the local filmmaking community informed about upcoming productions, media advocacy, and other media-related issues.

Check our Calendar for information on this month's scheduled Salon.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
The Southwest Alternate Media Project would like to gratefully acknowledge the generous support of our donors. Please take the time to learn more about them by visiting our Donors page.

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