The BackLot at Heritage House: A Place for FilmMakers & FilmLovers

The BackLot at Heritage House: A Place for FilmMakers & FilmLovers 'The Backlot' is designed as a "mixer" for local filmmakers, talent, and crew.

The BackLot is BACK! *And PLEASE ALSO VISIT:
https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaFilmCommission/
-- for latest developments related to CHA-area film productions & casting calls. The goal of 'The Backlot' is to connect persons skilled or interested in various film crafts so that they might be able to collaborate on future projects. Typical activities at 'The Backlot' include casting calls, presen

tations by working film professionals, and screenings of recently completed works and works-in-progress.

'The Backlot' is open to both groups and individuals, as we have several "breakout rooms" available for activities such as screenplay brainstorming and the like. Admission to 'The Backlot' is FREE, HOWEVER, a simple potluck dish or non-alcoholic beverage to share is strongly encouraged. We hope to see YOU at the next 'Backlot' -- EVERY THIRD MONDAY of the month at HERITAGE HOUSE ARTS & CIVIC CENTER in East Brainerd (1428 Jenkins Road - 37421)!

JOIN US on the FRONT LAWN --Of JACK BENSON HERITAGE PARK -- . . as we proudly present with the CHA LIBRARY --The MANHAT...
09/30/2025

JOIN US on the FRONT LAWN --

Of JACK BENSON HERITAGE PARK --
. . as we proudly present with the CHA LIBRARY --

The MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL!

Audience members will receive a ballot to vote for their favorite short film, and the winner will be chosen from finalists being screened simultaneously in 400 venues around the world!

IF YOU'RE GOING:

WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2025

TIME: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM

WHERE: Front lawn of JACK BENSON HERITAGE PARK located at 1428 Jenkins Road in East Brainerd

RESTRICTIONS:
• Ages 15 and above;
• ALSO, please BRING LAWN CHAIRS to sit on
(the ground may be wet from earlier in the week.)

COST: Free to attend

O.k., we'll admit it --We're TOTAL SUCKERS for this 1980 period romance --("Gets us" every time!)* And if YOU want to ma...
03/29/2025

O.k., we'll admit it --

We're TOTAL SUCKERS for this 1980 period romance --

("Gets us" every time!)

* And if YOU want to make a successful romance film, THIS just might be the one to study up on!

1980's Somewhere in Time shouldn't hold up as well as it does. Blame a beautiful score, lush scenery and killer chemistry.

09/06/2024

Once Upon A Time --

Heritage House served each weekend as the 'workshop portion' for the PROFESSIONAL FILM & TELEVISION TRAINING PROGRAM at Chattanooga State Community College --

NO, the World War II epic SAVING PRIVATE RYAN is not the typical slick Spielberg blockbuster --HERE's WHY and HOW the le...
08/27/2024

NO, the World War II epic SAVING PRIVATE RYAN is not the typical slick Spielberg blockbuster --

HERE's WHY and HOW the legendary director changed his style for the film . . .

When it came time to shoot the gritty battle scenes of Saving Private Ryan, Steven Spielberg adopted a new style of filmmaking.

08/22/2024
Is Your Film Resume "CAMERA-READY" . . . ?YES, "film production season" is once again upon us (and in VERY close proximi...
07/26/2024

Is Your Film Resume "CAMERA-READY" . . . ?

YES, "film production season" is once again upon us (and in VERY close proximity . . . )

-- and with that, it's time to give the 'ol resume a SERIOUS update.

Resumes for the motion-picture industry ARE DIFFERENT in both CONTENT AND FORMATTING ( -- at least from what most of us are used to . . . )

The CHATTANOOGA SE TN FILM COMMISSION has put together a guide on how to format YOUR RESUME for the best chances of success . . .

You can obtain a copy by contacting our 'HQ':

[email protected].

* PLEASE PLACE "FILM RESUME GUIDELINES" IN THE SUBJECT HEADER - thx!

And best of luck with your search -- or "break a leg" as they say in 'the biz!'

CREW CALL*** PLEASE DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POST -- CONTACT THE EMAIL LISTED WITHIN -- thanks! ***The television s...
07/26/2024

CREW CALL

*** PLEASE DO NOT REPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS POST -- CONTACT THE EMAIL LISTED WITHIN -- thanks! ***

The television show COUNTY RESCUE, a 6-episode series, will be filming in Chattanooga this September and is NOW SEEKING FILM PROFESSIONALS for their crew.

The following positions are needed:

• Key MU
• Key Hair Stylist
• Production Designer
• Production Assistants
• Locations Manager
• Props Master
• Sound Mixer
• Director of Photography
• Craft Services
• Script Supervisor
• First Assistant Director (non-DGA)
• Gaffer
• Grips

* IF INTERESTED, please submit resumes directly TO:
[email protected]

*** The production begins shooting Monday, 09-09-2024. ***
Crew Call: County Rescue, Filming in Chattanooga

07/11/2024

JOIN US at Don Eaves Heritage House Arts & Civic Center - City of Chattanooga NEXT THURSDAY (JULY 18th)

As we celebrate JEFF BURR DAY!

• DOORS open @ 6pm
• Trailers @ 6:45pm

• FEATURE PREZ. @ 7pm

• RSVP recommended TO:

HeritageHouseATchattanoogaDOTgov

https://tinyurl.com/a9d7jdkk/

Send a message to learn more

FINCHER restores his breakthrough SEVEN for its forthcoming 4K release . . .
04/21/2024

FINCHER restores his breakthrough SEVEN for its forthcoming 4K release . . .

Seven director David Fincher remastered his breakout 1995 serial killer neo-noir, which comes out on Bluray May 3.

03/09/2024

JOIN US for THE OSCAR POTLUCK PARTY 2024 --

We'll be hosting an IN-PERSON / IRL event at DON EAVES HERITAGE HOUSE in E. Brainerd --

• PRIZES awarded for most "correct" ballots

• Food is POTLUCK -- so feel free to bring your favorite covered dish, side, dessert or beverage to share *(but NO ALCOHOL, PLEASE -- thx!)

• DOORS open at 6pm

• Pre-show & Red Carpet event begins at 7pm

• SHOWTIME! at 8pm

• Free admission

• REQUEST your ballot by writing:

HeritageHouseATchattanoogaDOTgov

• "And THE AWARD GOES TO . . . !"

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1428 Jenkins Road
Chattanooga, TN
37421

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'The Backlot' is a mixer for local filmmakers, talent, and crew. The goal of 'The Backlot' is to connect persons skilled or interested in various film crafts so that they might be able to collaborate on future projects. Typical activities at 'The Backlot' include casting calls, presentations by working film professionals, and screenings of recently completed works and works-in-progress as well as essential ‘film-study’ classics. (Previous sessions of ‘The Backlot’ have included screenings of Stanley Kubrick’s lost first feature, FEAR & DESIRE and Herk Harvey’s low-budget masterpiece CARNIVAL OF SOULS.) 'The Backlot' is open to individuals as well as groups -- the only requirement is that one have a genuine interest and/or love for cinema and the filmmaking process. In regards to groups, Heritage House Arts & Civic Center has several breakout rooms available for activities such as auditions, screenplay brainstorming, and the like. Admission to 'The Backlot' is FREE, HOWEVER, a simple potluck item or non-alcoholic beverage to share is strongly encouraged. *(Doesn’t have to be anything ‘fancy’!) We hope to see YOU at the next 'Backlot' -- EVERY THIRD MONDAY of the month at HERITAGE HOUSE ARTS & CIVIC CENTER in East Brainerd (1428 Jenkins Road - 37421)!