The East Bay Express is proud to announce the winners of the 2012 Erotic Shorts Film Competition:

Audience Choice
HELLA BROWN
Directed by Nenna Feelmore Joiner

East Bay Express Staff Choice
Neurotica
Directed by Daniel J. Kennard

2012 ACCEPTED FILMS:

SOS
Director: J.F.Dooley
Cast : Johnnie, Erotikim, Glitter Girl, Juliet
Crew: Crew: Camera: SKJ, Costumes-Props: Curtis
Erasure, ABBA
Running Time: 4:30 Film Date: 2001
"Fairy dust leads to a shower wanking session, rocking out on the roof, and more shower happiness."

At Night
Director: Max Landes & Phil Aceto
Cast & Crew: Frank Tamburin, Samantha Turvill, Kristen Andersson, Gerard Urciuoli
Running Time: 11:00 Film Date: 2007
"A man and a woman watch a sexy mystery on the TV. Soon their world and the world in the glowing box begin to merge and no one seems to be responsible for their actions, begging the question: who is in remote control? "

ERECT
Director: Natasha DeWolf & Jennifer Gigantino
Running Time: 3:15 Film Date: 2012
"A Sexy Parody on Pixar's 'UP'

Sex {1, 2, 3…}
Director: Ren Dodge & Ashley Cox
Cast & Crew: Ren "motherfucking" Dodge, Ashley "sucks" Cox
Running Time: 1:27 seconds Film Date: 01/30/2012
"A stop-motion sequence depicting a simple act of sex"

Echoes of Dreams
Director: Evadne Toki
Cast & Crew: Echo, Evadne & FeFe Filmed by Kintaro at Fantasy makers Music by the Taki Family
Running Time: 14:10 Film Date: 01/11/2012
"Kinky dreams can come true when you wish upon a star"

Soft Cock Erotic Massage
Director: Richard Kramer
Cast: Jesse Spencer, Tho Vong, Ursula Goulet
Running Time: 9:17 Film Date: Edited January 2012
"Two lovers massage a third love, pushing the boundaries of eroticism."

SAW 69: The Fuckenng
Director: Natasha DeWolf
Cast : Ms. Exxxcentric Anell Alley
Crew: Director, Editor: Natasha DeWolf Shot by Gabriell
Running Time: 1:45 Film Date: 2011
"A sexual parody of the 'SAW' horror Franchise."

Anchor and Anatomic
Director: Courtney Trouble
Cast: Robert Would, Quinn Valentine
Crew: Ella Quincy
Running Time: 10:30 Film Date: 9/2011
"Quinn Valentine and Robert Would in a sensual, yet filthy scene shot right here in Oakland. Watch their bodies pulse together with big cocks and 69 action. These two boys give us filthy, hot chemistry and one of the hottest orgasms in queer porn history. So hot it received a standing ovation at the 20112 Berlin Porn Festival."

Pedal to Pleasure
Director: Poppy Cox & Anne Fidler
Cast & Crew: Poppy Cox & Mademoiselle Margo & Reverend Phil as the Man in the Bed
Editing & Wardrobe: Poppy Cox
Camera and other support: Liberty Sprocket & Reverend Phil
Music: Chinawoman - 'Keep in Mind', Celebration - 'Pony'
Running Time: 7:56 Film Date: 2012
"In a sleepy town, a woman finds all the satisfaction she needs between her legs"

Hella Brown
Director: Nenna Feelmore Joiner
Cast: Altair Shadow, AfroDisiac
Crew: Nenna Feelmore Joiner, Casper Rain
Running Time: 15:00 Film Date: 5/29/2010
"Real Sex in the City."

Forest Hump
Director: Natasha DeWolf
Cast: Dilbert Humphries, Anell Alley, Andy Conda, Sissy DeWolf
Crew:Editor: Natasha DeWolf Shot by Gabriell
Running Time: 2:23 Film Date: 2011
"A sexual parody of 'Forest Gump'."

Happy Ending
Director: Jon Wai-keung Lowe
Cast: Larry Kitagawa, Ben Eurphat
Crew: Cinematography: David Harris, Sound Recording: Ho Lin Original Score: Ben Euphrat Production/Art Department: Lauren Shorovsky, Gene Mocsy
Running Time: 2:56 Film Date: 2010
"A Lonely businessman seeks comfort from the back pages of a newspaper."

Neurotica
Director: Daniel Joseph Kennard
Cast & Crew: Jose Munoz Lisa Sims Bryce Bishari Madeline Hess Tony Sampedro Steve JAEGER Daniel Estandian Daniel Kennard
Running Time: 12:06 Film Date: 01/2012
"A truth that has omitted itself for far too long is revealed, somewhere between waking and dreaming."

Safe
Director: Jamie Dewolf
Cast: Judy Thompson & David Weiss
Crew: Written & Directed by Jamie DeWolf Shot by Michelantony Dunson Edited by Michelantony & Jamie Dewolf
Running Time: 6:53 Film Date: 2010
"A psycho-sexual cat and mouse game with an unexpected twist- Trust us, it's funny."

THE PARTY:

BRIEFS erotic shorts film competition Awards Party
February 17th 8pm/12 Midnight
at the Uptown Nightclub 1928 Telegraph, Oakland

BRIEFS: The East Bay Express' Erotic Shorts Film Competition showcasing short works by Bay Area amateur and professional filmmakers.
The one night screening will showcase the accepted filmmakers who have explored the limits of erotic entertainment while engaging attendees in a liberating experience.

THE GOAL: to create a dynamic, entertaining event dedicated to sexual imagination and cinema where filmmakers and fans can gather to enjoy films that push the boundaries of eroticism.

THE PRIZES:
Judges' favorite: $500
Audience choice: $500
East Bay Express staff pick: $500

WHERE: the historic Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, CA
February 16, 7pm

Technical Requirements:
* 15 MINUTES MAXIMUM LENGTH
* Entries must be Blu-Ray, DVDs, or QT files
* A QuickTime File 1280 x 720 or smaller
* 29.97 frames per second is preferred (but can also work with 23.98 or 59.94)
* Audio: 48k, 16 bit, Stereo
* Codec either Apple Pro Res or H264
* HD Note: All HD films will be letterboxed in the final mix
* If you are doing SD (4:3)
* A QuickTime File 720 x 486
* 29.97 frames per second
* Audio: 48k, 16 bit, Stereo
* Codec either Apple Pro Res or H264

To submit a film, fill out the 2013 ENTRY FORM and email to: Briefs.Erotic@EastBayExpress.com

BRIEFS TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Click here

BRIEFS SCREENING
February 14, 7 pm
Grand Lake Theater
Oakland, CA

AFTER/AWARDS PARTY
February 14, 9:30 pm –
The Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, Ca

BRIEFS is the East Bay Express' Erotic Shorts Film Competition showcasing works by Bay Area amateur and professional filmmakers.

The one night screening will allow filmmakers who have explored the limits of erotic entertainment to engage attendees in a liberating experience.

THE GOAL is to create a dynamic, entertaining event dedicated to sexual imagination and cinema where filmmakers and fans gather to enjoy film shorts that push the boundaries of eroticism.

THE PRIZES
Judges' favorite: $500
Audience choice: $500
East Bay Express staff pick: $500

WHERE the historic Grand Lake Theater in Oakland, CA

Technical Requirements
• 10 MINUTES MAXIMUM LENGTH
• Entries must be Quick Time H264
• A QuickTime File 1280 x 720 or smaller.
• 29.97 frames per second is preferred (but can also work with 23.98 or 59.94)
Audio: 48k, 16 bit, Stereo
Codec H264
HD Note: All HD films will be letterboxed in the final mix.
• If you are doing SD (4:3)
• A QuickTime File 720 x 486
Audio: 48k, 16 bit, Stereo
Codec H264

DVD's may be either hand delivered or mailed to be received by Friday, February 1, 2013 with Entry Form and a Release Form completed for each performer.

East Bay Express
Attention Terry Furry
Briefs.Erotic@EastBayExpress.com
620 3rd Street, Oakland, Ca
94607

Ph: 510 879 3710
Fax: 510 879 3793

Click here for 2013 Briefs entry form & release form

Click here to check out BRIEFS 2012 entries and WINNERS

Check out the video below: "Oakland Art and Soul Festival 2012"
Produced by the City of Oakland and the East Bay Express.

The East Bay Express has launched a weekly ad campaign called Think Indie, supporting independent businesses and the localization movement.

If you are interested in participating, please read the information below.

QUALIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE:

If the business can answer YES to these six questions, they are likely qualified to participate:
1. Is this business registered in an local city, with no corporate
2. headquarters outside of the Bay Area?
3. Is this business privately held and not publicly traded?
4. Does the business make independent decisions regarding the name
and look of the business, as well as all business purchasing, practices, hiring and distribution?
5. Does the business pay all its own marketing, rent, and other business expenses (without assistance from a corporate headquarters)?
6. Does this business have six or less outlets, with at least 50% of its outlets in Northern California?
7. Do at least 50% of the managing owners of the business live in Northern California?

View Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp1pjyrSCoA

SUPPORT INDIE MESSAGING:

The rotating tag line each week will support indie businesses, causes, trade associations and events through informational statements such as these:

· Keep dollars in our economy. Of every $100 spent at a local store, $68 stays in the community.

· Help keep us unique. Homegrown businesses are part of what makes us special.

· Create local jobs. Local businesses are the best at creating higher-paying jobs for our neighbors.

· Help the environment. Buying locally saves transportation fuel. Plus you get products that you know are safe and well-made because our neighbors stand behind them.

· Nurture our community. Studies show that local businesses donate to community causes at more than twice the rate of chains.

· Conserve tax dollars. Spending locally ensures that your sales taxes are reinvested where they belong: right here in your community!

· Support Record Store Day by shopping at locally owned, independent record stores on April 16, 2011!

· Find the books you want on Indiebound.org and support local booksellers instead of Amazon.com.

ADVERTISING RATES:

· Members of Sustainable Business Alliance, Oakland Grown or Buy Local Berkeley:
o One time - $200
o Four per year - $600 ($150 per insertion)
o Once per month - $1200 ($100 per insertion)

· Non-members of Sustainable Business Alliance, Oakland Grown or Buy Local Berkeley:
o One time - $300
o Four per year - $900 ($225 per insertion)
o Once per month - $1800 ($150 per insertion)

No image changes at these ad rates.

Selected videos from the Progressive Opportunities sessions are listed alphabetically by session title below. Regretfully, we were only able to catch half of the sessions on camera. Also please accept our apologies for the inconsistency of some of our gracious volunteers' filming.

ALL of the sessions were professionally audio-recorded and archived here for your learning and listening pleasure. They are now available for FREE brought to you by Hungry Mind Recording in partnership with the East Bay Express: Progressive Opportunities Conference 2012: Audio

B Corporation: a better way to do business
B Corporations are a new kind of company that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. They meet transparent and comprehensive standards of social and environmental performance. They also legally expand their corporate responsibilities to include consideration of stakeholder interests. Being the hub of innovation and social enterprise, California now joined six other states to sign Benefit Corporation into law. This panel will discuss the why and how to for companies to join this movement and amplify the voice for sustainable business.
Speakers - Andy Fyfe, Community Development, B Lab - B Corporation; Michael Hannigan, President, Give Something Back Office Supplies; Matthew Bauer, President, BetterWorld Telecom; Timothy Yee, President, Green Retirement Plans; Jonathan S. Storper, Partner, Hanson Bridgett, LLP
Speakers presented by - Faculty Member at the Presidio Graduate School

Crowdfunding for Local (Food) Economies (Part I)
Are you a social entrepreneur looking to raise money from friends, family, and community members? Are you a community member wondering how to support great local farmers, artisans, and businesses supporting your local economy? How can you leverage both accredited and non-accredited investors? Learn about innovative fundraising tools, public policy challenges and solutions, new financing vehicles, and local investment clubs.
Crowdfunding for Local (Food) Economies (Part II)
Discuss more real world examples and how to bring these tools and ideas to your community. This is a great chance to ask questions and discuss solutions with our expert panel!
Speakers - Mary Rick, VP, Marketing and Community, The Hoop Fund; Elizabeth Ü, Founder & Executive Director, Finance for Food; Jenny Kassan, Cutting Edge Capital; Arno Hesse, Slow Money Northern CA
Speakers presented by - Ariane Michas, Community Alliance with Family Farmers

Economic development for our communities - the potential of decentralized energy systems
Localized energy systems can address both the climate crisis and economic crisis of our cities, rolling back greenhouse gas emissions and providing clean energy jobs. This presentation explores the economic and social benefits decentralized energy system can provide to our communities, and the kind of policies and program needed to develop such a system.
Speaker - Al Weinrub, Coordinator, Local Clean Energy Alliance
Speaker presented by - Carroll Moore, Organizer, East Bay Green Drinks

Laughter Against the Machine: Q&A
Comedians W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green and Janine Brito, are Laughter Against the Machine; a unique kind of comedy troupe where the audience expects to be challenged, to laugh, and think at the same time. It's an issue-oriented, no-holds-bar show with no preconceived expectations, no party lines, and certainly no cheerleading - because they have beef with everybody, including themselves. This past fall, LATM set out to tour the nation's most volatile political hotspots, to find out what role comics can play in the revolution. After an successful fundraising campaign on Kickstarter, they shot a documentary of their tour to the most politically polarized places in the USA. In addition to visiting Occupy Wall Street actions in seven cities across the country.

Speakers - W. Kamau Bell, Nato Green, Evan Donn, Mike Paunovich
Speakers presented by - Rachel Swan, Music Editor, East Bay Express

New community-building tech innovation presentation by LocalOn
Small business owners can learn about a new technology that promotes their business through a unique collaboration between East Bay Express, local business associations, business districts, and all their social networking channels. This tool is super easy to use and saves merchants money and time in promoting their businesses while vastly expanding their marketing reach.
Speakers - Shahbano Imran and David Tolioupov, Founders, LocalOn; Shari Godinez, Executive Director, Koreatown Northgate Community Benefits District
Speakers presented by - Terry Furry, Sales & Marketing Director, East Bay Express

Slow Money - investing as if food, farms, and fertility matter

Slow Money. ACRES USA calls it a "movement." NPR calls it a "revolution." One thing is for sure: what began with a book and a set of ideas three years ago has blossomed into a network of investors, philanthropists, farmers, entrepreneurs, and everyday folks who are concerned about where their food comes from and where their money goes. Today, over $12 million has been invested directly in small food enterprises through the Slow Money network, both nationally and through over a dozen local chapters, one of which is in Northern California. We are still at the beginning and at the same time we are well on the way to our goal of 1 million people investing 1% of their money in local food systems, this decade. Come learn how, in Wendell Berry's words, these "millions of small acts" can begin to rebuild our economy… from the ground up.
Speaker - Woody Tasch, Founder and Chairman, Slow Money
Speaker presented by - Temra Costa, Sustainable Food Advocate and Author of Farmer Jane

State and national small business policy and opportunities discussion
Changing public policy through advocacy in Sacramento and Washington is essential for building a robust and sustainable economy. David Brodwin will describe their increasingly successful work to mobilize business leaders and create a counter-force in the media, supporting forward-looking policies to restore American competitiveness and promote sustainable and socially-responsible growth.
Speakers - David Brodwin, American Sustainable Business Council(Clip below)
Scott Hauge, President, Small Business California and Cal-Insure;(NOT filmed)

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