MCAI presents Philip Hodgetts, nationally respected keynote speaker, Master Editor, Author, Software Developer and Consultant sharing important wisdom from his book , “The New Now: How to grow your production or post-production business in a changed and changing world”.

Media Communications Association-International (MCA-I), invites all media communications professionals to enter the highly acclaimed 42nd Annual MCA-I Media Festival to compete for the revered Golden, Silver and Bronze Reel Awards. Deadline is September 15th!

What other location can provide filmmakers a military backdrop and functional runway for aircraft as well as a concert venue, restaurants, kids park, agricultural fields and even a giant Balloon ride? Don't miss this very special VIP tour of OC's GREAT PARK exclusively for Filmmakers.

By Mark Alexander

In our recent MCA-I chapter survey of media professionals we asked you what the most important benefits you hoped to get through your association with this organization were.  It shouldn’t be too surprising that the vast majority—86%— said networking. But what is this networking thing anyway?

 Back in May, as part of our mission to ‘Help Each Other In Business,’ MCAI members created the MCAI Marketing Minute, adding it to our monthly meeting. Here are the first three. (There will be more) Enjoy these simple but valuable tips...and let us know if you've got a 'Marketing Minute' to share!

 When the recent MCA-I media professionals survey went out there was an opportunity to submit your name into the random prize drawing. We were happy to draw three names from all the participants in the survey. Drum roll,please as we present the lucky winners...

 Creative Media Recording is celebrating 30 years in professional audio recording and sound design. No one has more knowledge about making a VO session run smoothly. Here’s some valuable tips from CMR’s Chief engineer, Tim Keenan.

When VO Artist, Anne Ganguzza, moved to Orange County two years ago she had to adapt her home for audio recording. That led to building a professional sound booth from scratch. Nothing fancy, but great acoustics. Here’s how you can do it too.

We’ve been following the process of financing, shooting and finishing a feature length documentary www.monopolydocumentary.com on Monopoly, by fellow MCAI member Craig Bentley of the San Diego Chapter. In his most recent update the subject is the travail of marketing his film.

Calling On The Top Gun

We’ve been discussing the use of a corporate employee as the company spokesperson for marketing, advertising and corporate communications. These final installments are about using the boss, the capo di tutti capi, the TOP GUN.

What do writers do? They bring to life ideas, concepts, characters and emotions. How do they do it? To learn practical tips, techniques and more join us for our October meeting. That's when successful screenwriter and founder of the OC ScreenWriters Association, Mark Sevi, brings his creative cohort to MCAI.

Last December, MCAI and PVN joined together for a great Holiday Party at Dave & Busters. Everyone had a fun time and there were door prizes galore. (to see Photos of the '09 party click here) We’re doing it again and this time inviting all the other OC media organizations to join us! Save the date, now! And spread the word!