FilmNorth

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog. If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL will screen on Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS will screen on Friday at (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:15.

THE QUEEN AND I will play Friday at (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:15), (3:00), (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:15), (3:00), (5:15) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:30.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE returns for one more week, playing on Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

French Film Night at CinemaSalem, presented by Club Richeleau of Salem. The next event is tomorrow night at 7:30.

On Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 pm, there will be a presentation of an award winning film called JUST SAY LOVE, followed by a discussion with the director, Bill Humphreys, and screenwriter, David Mauriell,. Later that same evening, TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON will enjoy its midnight premiere at CinemaSalem.

And don’t forget the BEAD FOR LIFE party on December 5 in the Café, where you will be able to buy all your Christmas gifts in one place, beautiful jewelry at shockingly affordable prices, with all the proceeds going to a great nonprofit organization which provides a good income, clean water, and housing in Uganda.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester

The exclusive, one-night-only presentation of “The Good Soldier” is on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30pm.

An encore of the DoctoberFest Documentary Film Festival favorite “The Way We Get By” runs on Thursday, November 12th at 7:30pm.

On Saturday, November 14th at 2:00pm, “Rethink Afghanistan” makes its local debut.
For each ticket sold, Cape Ann Community Cinema will make a donation to the Gloucester Office of Veteran’s Services.

Additional films for the week include:

“Big Fan,” will be shown Friday, Nov. 6 at 2pm & 4pm, Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2pm, 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:30pm and Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5pm.

“The Age Of Stupid,” will be shown on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7th and 8th at 5:00pm.

Festivals

The 2009 Boston Jewish Film Festival from November 4-15. For more information http://www.bjff.org/

Help Wanted

From ProductionHub:

Manager, Film Soundstage Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree; degree in film production preferred and three to five years proven experience in all aspects of the film production process.
• At least two years of previous managerial experience in a directly-related field strongly desired.
• Familiarity with film cameras and grip equipment, familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, hardware and associated peripherals.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and performing base level maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast- paced academic environment. Must possess the ability to relate well to faculty and student needs.
Details
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Film Soundstage Facilities Manager is responsible for the entire oversight and management of the Paramount building soundstage facilities for the academic program and co-curricular organizations.
The manager is the primary resource provider and interface for all users of the facilities.
• Coordinate schedules of facilities
• Supervise Assistant Soundstage Manager, part-time employees, and student staff
• Vending of Paramount Center equipment used in productions; coordinating Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) equipment to be transported to and from the Paramount Center
• Train student and faculty users to safely operate all soundstage equipment; ensuring training is consistent with established industry and College curricular standards
• Conduct technical/operational workshops on various film production processes and associated services in order that various academic and co-curricular productions can be produced using the facilities’ professional equipment;
• Troubleshoot issues in all soundstage facilities; provide technical and advisory support to VMA production classes in the Paramount Center; serve as resource expert recommending production options to faculty and students; coordinate repairs to facilities and equipment; assess facility needs and upgrades.
To apply, please go to: www.emerson.edu
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

Assistant Manager, Film Soundstage Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree; degree in film production preferred.
• Two to four years proven experience in all aspects of the film production process.
• At least one year of previous assistant managerial experience in a directly-related field strongly desired.
• Familiarity with film cameras and grip equipment, familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, hardware and associated peripherals.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and performing base level maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast-paced academic environment.
• Must possess the ability to relate well to faculty and student needs.
Details
Reporting to the ¬Manager, Soundstage Facilities, the Assistant Manager is responsible for managing the daily afternoon and evening operation and maintenance of the film soundstage facilities in support of the academic program and co-curricular organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate schedules of facilities
• Supervising part-time student staff
• Vending of Paramount Center equipment used in productions; coordinating Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) equipment to be transported to and from the Paramount Center
• Train student and faculty users to safely operate all soundstage equipment; ensuring training is consistent with established industry and College curricular standards
• Conduct technical/operational workshops on various film production processes and associated services in order that various academic and co-curricular productions can be produced using the facilities’ professional equipment
• Troubleshoot issues in all soundstage facilities; providing technical and advisory support to VMA production classes in the Paramount Center; serving as resource expert recommending production options to faculty and students; coordinating repairs to facilities and equipment.
To apply please go to: www.emerson.edu
Emerson College is a smoke-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston STreet
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

Assistant Manager, Equipment Distribution Center
Production Job
Title: Assistant Manager, Equipment Distribution Center Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree required, preferably in visual and media arts.
• Two to four years experience working with video, film, audio and new media equipment. One year of experience as Assistant Manager in related field.
• Ability to track details, write operational and organizational rules and read and understand technical specifications
• Hire, train, and evaluate student employees in the operation of the department.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast paced academic environment.
• Must have strong customer service skills, have the ability to relate well to faculty and students needs.
Details
Reporting to the Manager, Equipment Distribution Center (EDC), the Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily afternoon and evening operation of the EDC encompassing the Video/Audio/New Media Equipment Center and the Film/Photography Equipment Center for the support of the Visual & Media Arts (VMA) and Journalism academic Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the VMA and Journalism programs faculty and students to ensure that the services of the EDC are meeting their needs
• Work closely with and supervise student employees working in the afternoon/evening shift in the vending of equipment to the VMA and Journalism students
• Together with the Manager, EDC, responsible for regularly inspection of equipment to ensure it is in proper working order, instructing student employees on how to examine equipment and ensure all items in the kits are in place
• Provide assistance to the Manager in the operational user-training program
• Produce equipment operation videos
• Coordinate the servicing of equipment with TRF Engineering
To apply, please go to www.emerson.edu

Emerson College is a smoke-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116 To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

Dan vs. Hollywood
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking:
-one great camera and lighting person (I have 3 chip mini Dv and basic arri 3 light kit)
-one wonderful editor
-one amazing person to compose score
-and three awesome actors (Dan: about 30, The Producer: about 30-45, and Raj: Indian, about 30)
For a student/festival fun short film…filming in mid-late nov. about 2 day shoot. $50 stipend plus food, copy, credit.
Thanks! danpeikin@hotmail.com
Contact Details: Dan Marley Dog Productions danpeikin@hotmail.com

Teen Coming of Age Comedy seeks actors
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Upcoming teen comedy requires experienced and non-experienced actors alike for a coming of age story in the style of John Hughes.
Most needed is a lead male, 18, “everyman” role. All applicants will be considered for all roles.
Contact Details: John Harrison A Work in Progress Films aworkinprogressfilms@yahoo.com

Talent Needed for Ski / Entertainment Television Pilot
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Developing ski entertainment series to highlight some of the finest ski resort destinations in the region. Program will capture the total resort experience through first person perspective of show host.
Looking for energetic male host [the next “Three Sheets” Zane Lamprey or “Man vs. Food” Adam Richman] who has the charm/charisma to act as the centerpiece for this series…needs type of magnetic personality that makes them center of attention in any situation, and carry a segment through direction, interviews, and improvisation.
Contact Details: Rob Infinite Media Productions info@infinitemediapro.com

DP for Northeastern University Athletics Promo
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Directory of Photography needed for upcoming Northeastern University athletics promo, which will air nationally on ESPNU. Experience with the Panasonic HVX200 and P2 workflow is required; ability to work quickly and improvise is a must. Basic camera package will be provided. Please submit resume and reel to joe.case@neu.edu before November 13th.
Contact Details: Joe Case Marketing and Communications, Northeastern University joe.case@neu.edu

Looking for Two older male actors
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Looking for two male actors to portray a father and son in a class project.
Son: 25-40 years old
Father: 50-60 years old
Please email headshots by 11/7/09. We will notify you for auditions to be held on 11/10/09.
Contact Details: Fred S2S Productions frederick.soligan@massart.edu

FEATURE FILM CASTING CALL
Paid (Union & Non-Union)

Contact Details: casting.breakout@gmail.com Beyond Measure Productions, LLC.: http://www.beyondmeasureproductions.com Positive Image Films: http://www.williamwillis.com casting.breakout@gmail.com Website http://www.beyondmeasureproductions.com/

On Craigslist:

Film students/director needed (Boston area)
Reply to: gigs-b5ehe-1451628345@craigslist.org

I need to do a rush 20 minute tape and send to Discovery Channel for possibly hosting a reality show. I have no equipment. I am looking to film in HD, and do not have an HD camera. I want it to be very high quality. I am not sure where this shoot will be - but probably downtown Boston area. It has to be in the next week-prefer this weekend as I work mon-fri. I will pay-not a huge amount as it’s from my own pocket but I will make it worth your time.
Please email me if interested.

Location: Boston area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $300-$500 or more depending on time necessary to complete

Audio Visual Manager (Boston/Cambridge)
Reply to: job-qgdwm-1449678550@craigslist.org

Audio Visual Manager
KVL Audio Visual Services pioneered the concept of providing in-house event technology services for meeting venues. For more than 30 years, our managers and technicians have become an extension of each hotel, conference center or resort in which we operate, delivering all our customers’ technology needs from a single reliable source. We are currently seeking an Audio Visual Manager for one of our Boston area hotel properties.
The AV Manager oversees in-house hotel AV operations and AV personnel. Fosters positive working relationships with hotel management, support staff, in house clients, event planners and KVL management. Supports staff with day to day information on groups and meeting set ups. Oversees equipment inventory and sub-rental equipment used at the property. This position requires strong selling skills with attention to detail. Generates new business opportunities within the hotel and in surrounding areas through prospecting, soliciting RFPs and providing quotes. Manages budget, expenses and scheduling. Must have 5+ years AV management experience in a hospitality-related environment; i.e. hotels, conference/convention centers and meeting facilities. Exceptional communication and customer service skills, sales experience, extensive knowledge of AV equipment, good computer and software skills. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, clean driving record, are self motivated, detail oriented and have a strong sense of the overall needs of the business.
Please e-mail resume with salary requirements: jobs@kvlav.com
Compensation: Salary + bonus

actors needed (newton, ma)
Reply to: job-hetun-1444433714@craigslist.org

We are looking for actors for a corporate video shoot. The actors would be representing patients with pain conditions and would be used on a health-related website. We prefer racial/ethnic, age and gender diversity. Must be able to memorize 3 paragraphs of script total.
Actors would need to report to a location in Newton during business hours on Monday, November 9th and/or Tuesday, November 10th.
The compensation would be $200/actor.
The characters that we are casting are:
-Leonora, a woman, 40-45 years old
-Sara, a woman, 70-75 years old
-Betty, a woman, 60-70 years old
-John, a man, 20-25 years old
-Samantha, a woman, 30-35 years old
-Dan, a man, 40-45 years old
-Caroline, a woman, 45-50 years old
Please reply if interested to schedule an audition.
Thank you.
Location: newton, ma
Compensation: $200

Technology

Some owners of Apple’s new iMacs, including the pricier 27-in. model,complain about performance problems.

A select few who will get the option of being part of a very dedicated beta testing group for the new EPIC, the successor to the RED ONE.

Misc. Odds and Ends

WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING:
A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAVID HAMILTON SMITH
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID TAMES AND ALICE APLEY
EDITED BY JEAN DUNOYER
Please join us to view the current cut of the film and to give the filmmakers feedback as they move forward in their editing process.

Filmmakers Workshop
Wednesday
November 11, 2009
6:30-9:00pm
6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:30 - screening of rough cut and discussion
8:30-9pm networking

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the CID meeting space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.
While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.
RSVP HERE http://nov11filmmakersworkshop.eventbrite.com/

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog. If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Just Say Love will be shown at SalemCINEMA on Nov 19th.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

WHIP IT will screen Friday (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00) and (4:15); Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15) and (4:30); Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT will screen at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (2:40) and (5:00); Sunday at (12:15), (2:40), (5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

Humpday will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30) and (4:45); Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

This Friday at 6:30 in the Café, author Ruby Dominguez will be signing copies of her book, “The Peruke Maker”, a haunting screenplay set in Salem. Be among the first 25 people for the event, and you can receive a free copy of the book (signed of course) as well as a free cup of the Café’s awesome coffee.

GLEE fans; we’ll still be showing that quirky comedy each Wednesday night at 9 pm.

CinemaSalem’s annual presentation of the inimitable DIE, YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS, this Friday evening at 11 pm.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL arrives on November 6 and THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON premieres on November 20 with a midnight premiere party!

On Saturday, December 5, the CinemaSalem Café will be hosting a “Bead for Life” party, a great opportunity for you to pick up beautiful hand-made jewelry at very affordable prices. With bracelets starting at $5 and the highest- priced items at $30, this truly is a great place to do all your holiday shopping. And all the proceeds benefit Bead for Life, an awesome nonprofit organization which allows gifted women in Uganda to use their artistry with jewelry to lift their families our of extreme poverty. Please plan to attend!

Don’t forget to park in the Church Street lot if the weather’s good. Pay the $20 prepayment when you enter, but bring your CinemaSalem ticket stub back to the parking lot when you return to your car, and you’ll get a full refund on your $20. PLEASE NOTE: If the weather is inclement, there is no $20 prepayment, just the lot’s relatively reasonable regular rates. In that situation, you will need to pay the normal rate and will not get a refund.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema wraps up its 32-day DoctoberFest Documentary Film Festival this Sunday, November 1st with the touching baseball documentary, “The Lost Son Of Havana.” The film is about former Red Sox pitching ace Luis Tiant and his recent return to his native Cuba after a 46-year absence. The film runs at 7:30pm, and will be presented by producer Kris Meyer, who will host a Q&A after the show. Cape Ann is familiar to Meyer, who produced the Farrelly Brothers’ 2003 comedy, “Stuck On You,” starring Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear. The special $10.00 ticket will benefit The JJ Nicastro Foundation.

The Cinema resumes its regular schedule on November 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm with the next “Essential Art House” film, “Black Orpheus.” Funny folkie (and Lynn native) Don White takes the stage Friday the 6th at 8:00pm. The dark “Big Fan” starring comedian Patton Oswald opens Friday the 6th.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

Actors/actresses needed ASAP, ages 30-50, Asian and European looks
New England New Hampshire Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We are looking for 3 actors ages 30 - 50 (1 female and 2 male) for a photo shoot, Asian and European looks. This is for an online animated piece about a stock-trading website. $150 buyout, union and non-union OK. MUST be available for Portsmouth, NH photo shoot Thursday October 29, 4:30 - 7:30 or Friday October 30, morning before noon. Send head-shots to casting@hatchling.com.
Contact Details: casting@hatchling.com

Film Marketing, Distribution, and Research Assistant
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Independent filmmaker is seeking an assistant to come in 2 days a week to help market a film about a housing cooperative. The film has been broadcast nationally on the PBS series “Independent Lens,” and has been screened in many film festivals. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a genuine interest in progressive causes.
You must be well organized and detail oriented. Some of your tasks will include tracking sales data, updating databases, and tracking our schedule. You will be doing research into academic journals and libraries to help marketing efforts.
Contact Details: Matt Galanty coopsjobs@gmail.com

AUDITIONS FOR DARK COMEDY “THE LAST LAUGH” shortfilm shooting Dec. 4-6
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
AUDITIONS HELD from this tuesday 10/27 through 10/30
We are looking for:
Andrea Vanasco- Mid 20s (Female, Italian-American in appearance)
Cecile Ferucci- Early 40s (Female Italian-American in appearance )
Nick Vanasco- Mid 30s (Male, Italian-American in appearance)
Jimmy Vanasco- 60s-80s (Male, Italian-American in appearance)
Funeral director- 30+ (Male, Italian-American in appearance )
Max- 25-30 (Male, Jewish in appearance)
Michael Ferucci- 8-12 (Male)
Extras
2 cemetery workers (Male, age 20-50)
8 extras at funeral (Female/Male, 18-55)
Contact Details: alex sanchez FPS 603 9186690 alexander_sanchez@emerson.edu

From Craigslist:

Indie filmmaker seeks assistant (Wakefield, MA)
Reply to: gigs-pkpuk-1433452346@craigslist.org

Independent filmmaker with 4 - 35 mm features completed and distributed, TV pilots completed, etc. - seeks a thick skinned assistant to make phone calls and inquiries regarding upcoming productions and completed ones, submisssions of screenplays, etc.
The office is in Wakefield, MA. This is a part time position - 10 hours weekly @ $150.00 cash for starters and a piece of any income that your work leads to.
Please send a brief note and resume.

Technology

Some users who try to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 found their PCs paralyzed with endless reboots.

Misc. Odds and Ends

A request from Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew
“PLEASE REVISIT THE MOVIE STUDIO BILL!”
Massachusetts Residents Please Call or Email and ask your Local Legislators to revisit the Film Studio Bill!
House Clerk: 617 722 2356
Senate Clerk: 617 722 1276
Ask for your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts, but that we want them to revisit the Film Studio Bill!!!
http://www.facebook.com/l/6ce24;www.congress.org/congressorg/officials/localsearch/alpha/?search_type=alpha&state=MA
(SIMPLY ADD YOU’RE ZIP CODE AND YOU WILL GET A LIST OF ALL YOUR ELECTED LEGISLATORS!)
Please call or email your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts but that we want them to revisit the Film Studio Bill!!!

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

WHIP IT will screen (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT (PG-13) will play Friday at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15 AM), (2:40),(5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:15 AM), (2:40),(5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

SAINT DEATH (NR) will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:15 and 9:10; Saturday at 11:50 AM), (1:45), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:10; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (1:45), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

Parking Alert! Don’t forget to park in the Church Street lot if the weather’s good. Pay the $20 prepayment when you enter, but bring your CinemaSalem ticket stub back to the parking lot when you return to your car, and you’ll get a full refund on your $20. PLEASE NOTE: If the weather is inclement, there is no $20 prepayment, just the lot’s relatively reasonable regular rates. In that situation, you will need to pay the normal rate and will not get a refund.

Booksigning by author Ruby Dominguez in the CinemaSalem Café on Friday, October 30, from 6:30-8:30, promoting her book, The Peruke Maker. There’ll be a free copy of the book and a free cup of Atomic Café coffee for the first 25 people who show up!

The Cape Ann Community Cinema (978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com:
Starting Friday, October 23rd and through November 1st, The Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester will present “ShocktoberFest,” a variety of scary movies and events for every taste and every age:

*Friday, October 23rd @ 10:00pm I SELL THE DEAD Also shown Saturday, October 31st @ 10:00pm.

*Saturday, October 24th @ 10:00pm THE COLOUR FROM THE DARK

*Sunday, October 25th @ 3:45pm THE HAUNTED CLASSROOM Head geek Skip Elsenheimer is available for interviews: (919) 247-7752; skip@avgeeks.com

*Sunday, October 25th @ 7:30pm SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE Also shown Sunday, November 1st @ 4:30pm.

*Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th @ 5:00pm FRANKENSTEIN Additional shows Wednesday, October 28th @ 11:00am, Friday, October 30th @ 11:00am & 2:30pm and Saturday, October 31st @ 3:30pm. All tickets to “Frankenstein” are just $5.00.

*Thursday, October 29th @ 9:30pm DIE YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS! Demarjian is available for interviews at (978) 559-1769; haigd@gis.net

*Friday, October 30th @ 10:00pm HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER

*Saturday, October 31st @ 11:00am MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (Oct. 24th @ 11:00am). All “Silly Saturday Cinema” tickets are just $5.00.

*Saturday, October 31st @ 11:59pm BLACK DEVIL DOLL Preceded by “I Sell The Dead” (separate admission) at 10:00pm. No one under 18 will be admitted to “Black Devil Doll.”

Festivals

Coolidge Shorts Film Festival
Production Event
Event Name: Coolidge Shorts Film Festival When: 11/01/2009 — 04/01/2010 Submission Deadline: 09/25/2009 Where: Brookline, Massachusetts Venue: The Coolidge Theatre Website: www.coolidge.org
Contact Information
Event Holder: The Coolidge Corner Theatre Contact Address: 290 Harvard St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446 Phone: (617) 734-2501
Event Details
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is launching a new initiative to support established, emerging, and student filmmakers internationally. The Coolidge Shorts Film Festival is a year-round program in which four short films (5 minutes and under) will be selected each month to screen before feature films. All genres will be considered including live action, animation, and experimental. This is a unique opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work before the Coolidge’s monthly audience base of 16,000 patrons in the Greater Boston area.

Help Wanted

Title: Broadcast Designer / Animator Employer: Olender Media Location: Northampton, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time
Details
Broadcast Designer / Visual Effects Animator for a National TV Advertising Agency. Very stable company in business for 15+ years. Specific skills necessary are excellent software skils, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Lightwave. HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and QuarkXpress experience a plus. Needs to be hard working, driven, takes the initiative, self-motivated, & organized. Maintains and improves personal knowledge base. Accountable and extremely detail-oriented. Send resume and non-returnable reel on DVD
Contact Information
Name: Broadcast Designer Address: PO Box 1089
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above

Position Title: College of Communication
Company Name: Boston University
Industry: Film
Job Function: Producer
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Posted: October 9, 2009
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%

Company: Boston University
view full company profile

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Maureen Clark
Email Address: maclark@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-8023

Apply URL: http://www.bu.edu/com/

Saw on filmmaker.com

Directors WANTED for 3 feature films - $120K+ compensation (no adv.)
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 17:27 — Alex Grachev
We are looking for Directors for 3 feature films that we are planning to roll under a larger production house and market via our advertising network.
We are looking for not only a creative genius, but also for a film industry professional who is very well connected and has ability to locate a production house[s] that can afford purchasing script rights, and form a winning team for the success of our projects.
We have 3 very unique screenplays written by outstanding writer. The scripts are suitable for small to medium budget production. Please find description of our literary materials here:
http://olga-kostrova.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54…
COMPENSATION:
$120,000+ (20% from each script rights sale) + salary upon funding + equity.
Please contact us at: sales at IdeaMamaAdNetwork.com or 408.8243861.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Shoot and Edit a Corporate Video
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
My company, thoughtbot (http://www.thoughtbot.com), is looking to for someone shoot and edit some video for our new website. The video will be some client testimonials intercut with some of us talking as well as shots of us working, hanging out, etc.
This shouldn’t be lame, and we’ll pay you for your time. We’re located in Boston and most, if not all, of the filming should be at our office downtown.
If you, or someone you know is interested, please get in touch.
Contact Details: Chad Pytel thoughtbot 617-482-1300 x113 cpytel@thoughtbot.com Website http://www.thoughtbot.com/

HARVARD THESIS CASTING (M/F)
New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Award winning director of “Songs from the Tundra” (Grand Jury Prize, Provincetown IFF) casting for Harvard Univ. Thesis Film. Sci-fi love story about an astronaut that falls in love with the AI running his office. Shot on RED in Cambridge, MA from Jan. 10-22. Pay commensurate with experience.
JOHN HARVESTER: 18-30 y.o. engineer at “Energy 2.0″ who blows up stars for a living and just returned from outer space
BOB ALSING: 50-70 y.o. engineer and John’s friend
Contact Details: casting@mirrorworldfilms.com Mirror World Films casting@mirrorworldfilms.com Website http://www.mirrorworldfilms.com/

Casting Call for Harvard Thesis Film
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
3-6pm Friday 10/23 & Saturday 10/24
Cambridge, MA
Seeking talent for Harvard undergrad thesis film, tentatively titled Ashley/Amber. The film is a dark comedy about an anti-war activist who finds fame only after she is outed as the one-time star of an internet porn video. It will be shot in 16mm, estimated length 25min. Production will take place January 2010.
Contact Details: Rebecca Rojer Department of Visual & Environmental Studies, Harvard University ashleyamber@rrrojer.net Website http://rrrojer.net/ashleyamber/

Actors Needed for Independent Short film “Arscott”
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Auditions are from 10-2 pm on Saturday, October 17th and 6-10 pm Wednesday, October 21st at CDIA : The Center for Digital Imaging Arts 274 Moody Street Waltham 02453
Arscott (Male 20’s to early 30’s) The lead is a know it all misanthrope who hates the world but loves Tara and doesn’t know how to tell her
Tara (Female 20’s to early 30’s) Lead actress good friend of Arscott who may or may not have romantic feelings for him
Levi (Male 20’s to early 30’s) Best friend of Arscotts, is also Tara’s brother
Contact Details: indiecastingpt08@gmail.com

Casting call for Independent Short film “End of the Road”
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Auditions are from 10-2 pm on Saturday, October 17th and 6-10 pm Wednesday, October 21st at CDIA : The Center for Digital Imaging Arts 274 Moody Street Waltham 02453
When a married couple get lost on a country road, they get more than they bargained for when they stop for directions
Parts:
Ray (White Male mid to late 30’s) An everyman who while traveling on a country road with wife Carla gets lost
Carla ( White Female mid late 30’s) Ray’s wife fiery and witty who is skeptical of husbands sense of direction
Contact Details: Joshua Poole Indiecastingpt08@gmail.com

Seeking Male Actor for MIT grad student film
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking male actor 18-28 for lead role in a grad student film for the MIT Visual Arts Program. The film takes place in Victorian-era Boston and deals with art and alchemy. We will be shooting mostly on weekends in November in Cambridge or Boston. One scene requires partial/implied nudity.
This is a student film so we do not really have a budget but for this role we are offering $100 plus meals during shooting plus credit and a copy of the completed film. Our hope is this will be an excellent reel/portfolio piece for all involved.
Contact Details: Josh Kastorf The Eighth Muse jkastorf@8thmuse.com Website http://www.kastorf.net/eighthmuse/

Production Technician
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Groton Channel is currently seeking a full-time Production Technician to assist with the maintenance and management of the Town of Groton’s access television facilities. The Production Technician will work 40 hours a week most of which may be evenings and Saturdays.
This position requires a high school diploma and experience in video production. Knowledge of web pages and internet streaming a plus.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Director, Town Hall, 173 Main St., Groton, MA 01450. Inquiries: (978) 448-1145 or e-mail to
Contact Details: Human Resources Director Town of Groton (978) 448-1145 personnel@townofgroton.org Website http://www.thegrotonchannel.org/

Feature Film Editor Needed
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Fully paid position available ASAP for editor in New England area with feature length film experience, for the movie “We Got the Beat.” The film has been edited, and I am seeking an editor to polish it up and add their own ideas before we lock picture. I don’t need someone to start from scratch. Please DO NOT submit unless you have edited feature length films. I’m looking for someone who edits on Final Cut Pro with their own system, or someone who can work on my system in Worcester, MA on a daily basis for one month. Please e-mail your resume and a link to your reel to andrea@aafilms.com.
Contact Details: Andrea Ajemian Artigo/Ajemian Films andrea@aafilms.com Website http://www.wegotthebeatmovie.com/

On Craigslist:

AV Techs / Audio Visual Freelancers Wanted (Boston Area)

Reply to: job-8a2cw-1431092497@craigslist.org

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals is seeking Freelance Audio Visual Technicians to assist with the staging and operating of Audio/Visual and IT events in the Boston, MA area.
SmartSource is a leader in the event technology services business with more than twenty years of experience working with some of the most recognized associations and event exposition organizations in the industry. All applicants must have knowledge and working experience within the Audio Visual field. Excellent customer service is a must.
For more information, directions on how to apply, and other info please click here - Freelance AV Tech position at SmartSource Rentals. Resumes can also be sent via email with subject title “Freelance AV Tech” to bmarch (at) smartsourcerentals.com
Location: Boston Area
Compensation: TBD - Varies according to event

Video and Multimedia Production (Watertown/Waltham)
Reply to: job-dwhvy-1429470195@craigslist.org

The candidate for this position should possess at least a basic knowledge of video production skills; videography, grip assistance and post production editing. Valuable also is a working knowledge of various software packages; Photoshop, Flash, Motion, Final Cut Pro etc. An eye for design and a knowledge of website creation would be a bonus. One needn’t be totally proficient in each area but must have a capacity to learn or even become self taught in some areas. We are a small shop and you will be asked to carry out a myriad of duties.
Send along a resume and we’ll put together a call list for interviews soon.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Digital Media/Video Producer - PJA Advertising + Marketing (Harvard Square/Cambridge)
Reply to: job-bquxf-1424322211@craigslist.org

PJA Advertising + Marketing, a BtoB and BtoC agency, and three time Agency of the Year by AdAge’s BtoB Magazine, is seeking a Digital Media/Video Producer for our growing agency and our technology and health sciences clients in our Boston office. Clients today include Yahoo!, Novell, Trend Micro, GE Healthcare, Infor, Boston Scientific, and other leading brands.
We’re seeking a full-time Producer/Editor to oversee a wide variety of multimedia projects, including online spots, banner ads, tradeshow videos, and customer testimonial videos. In this role you will: Coordinate with production companies, recording studios, freelance editors, and other vendors to create and manage pre- and post-production budgets/schedules/estimates. Collaborate with Account/Traffic/Creative departments to determine most effective ways to achieve project flow. Be responsible for all deliverables for client review, DVD authoring, final high-res project files, assuring optimal on-line encoding standards, and data backup of all project files.
Editing s include video production, non-linear editing, motion graphics, video color correction, and an understanding of video codecs. Must stay current with advances in production and post-production technology. The ideal candidate is highly proficient with Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Soundtrack Pro, Sonicfire Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Please send your resume to careers@agencypja.com

looking for film crew (North of Boston)
Reply to: gigs-vuxnj-1428558361@craigslist.org

Looking for new grads to film north of Boston. This will be ideal for your resume and will involve getting great exposure in your profession.
Please sumit your resume and experience to matthewgazda@yahoo.com
Ph:603-401-4661

Location: North of Boston
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: based on experience however, prefer new grads

Technology

Starting next year, Works will be retired and only available on new PCs will be Office Starter 2010. It will only have a reduced version of Word and Excel.

Apple’s put a quad-core processor into its iMac desktop line.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Phantom HD Camera
Production Event
Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Phantom HD Camera When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Submission Deadline: 10/28/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
Mitch Gross, AbelCineTech’s Applications Specialist, showcases the new Phantom high-speed, digital camera — a viable alternative to film with cost-effective advantages and workflow benefits. Featuring live demos and pumpkin-smashing in slo-mo!
Time: 10am to 12n
RSVP: by email events@rule.com

Anyone interested in being part of a volunteer crew for future productions, let me know.

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT (PG-13) will play Friday at (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

DEAD SNOW will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:30; and Monday- Thursday at (5:15) and 7:30.

ZOMBIELAND (R-87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday– Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

Discount Variety returns Thursday night at the CinemaSalem Café, featuring two great funny musicians, Jeff Savlon and Miki Lupacelli. Since it’s October, feel free to come in costume. The show starts at 8 pm and admission is a measly $5.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS premieres in two weeks, Wednesday, October 28, on the big screen at CinemaSalem, also for free.

Fun Friday night event this week is the double-dip cult screening of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and DR HORRIBLE’S SING ALONG BLOG, featuring the Tesaracte Players of Boston. Some of the proceeds benefit Equality Now, a nonprofit organization devoted to the equitable treatment of girls and women throughout the world. That’s Friday at 11 pm.

During this crazy month in Salem, don’t forget to tell the parking attendants that you’re going to the movie theater!

Booksigning by author Ruby Dominguez who’ll be in the CinemaSalem Café on Friday, November 30, from 6:30-8:30, promoting her book, The Peruke Maker. More details later, but here’s the part to remember: A free copy of the book and a free cup of Atomic Café coffee for the first 25 people who show up!

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448
IT MIGHT GET LOUD
Mon. Oct. 26 @ 7:30pm; Tues. Oct. 27 @ 7:30pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 5:45pm

SOUL POWER
Wed. Oct. 28 @ 7:30pm; Thurs. Oct. 28 @ 7:30pm; Sun. Nov. 1 @ 1:00pm

THROW DOWN YOUR HEART
Fri. Oct. 30 @ 7:30pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 7:30pm; Sun. Nov. 1 @ 2:30pm

ICONS AMONG US: JAZZ IN THE PRESENT TENSE
(WITH LIVE SET BY CHET WILLIAMSON & MATT MCCABE)
Wed. Oct. 21 @ 7:00pm (set); 8:00pm (film) [$10.00 ticket]

LEONARD COHEN: LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970
Sun. Oct. 18 @ 7:30pm

*****

UPCOMING SCARY MOVIES (all shows are BYO-whatever):

I SELL THE DEAD
Sat. Oct. 10 @ 10:00pm; Fri. Oct. 23 @ 10:00pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 10:00pm

HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER
Fri. Oct. 17 @ 10:00pm; Fri. Oct. 30 @ 10:00pm

H.P. LOVECRAFT’S COLOUR FROM THE DARK
Sat. Oct. 24 @ 10:00pm

DIE YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS! (with producer/wicked pissah local artist Haig Demarjian)
Thurs. Oct. 29 @ 9:30pm

BLACK DEVIL DOLL
Sat. Oct. 31 @ 11:59pm

The “DoctoberFest” Documentary Film Festival continues every day through November 1: http://www.massbayfilmproject.org/#doctoberfest

Festivals

The Great River Film Festival
http://www.facebook.com/l/7081f;www.greatriverfilmfestival.com/submit.html
ENTER FOR FREE UNTIL NOV. 2ND
Shorts 22 min or Less.
The 2010 Great River film festival will take place in Granville Ohio on the campus of Denison University.
The Film Festival will take place on the 26th and 27th of March 2010. We are currently accepting submissions and will update the website with scheduling information in early 2010.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:
Casting for Indy Film Noir: The Customer Is Always Right
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
In the short film, “The Customer Is Always Right,”a controlling executive and a no-nonsense hit man come to terms on the meaning of good service,with dire results.
November Boston-area shoot.$75/day. Auditions: Center for Digital Imaging Arts at BU, 274 Moody St,Waltham,MA on Sat.10/10,10am-2pm. Seeking:
Clifford- male,late 40’s. A self-made man that uses the 3 B’s (bully,bribe and buy) to get what he deserves out of life.
Thanatus- male,late 30’s. To this hit man, talk is cheap. Gotta pay to play.
Contact Details: Send your headshot and resume to secure a time to Jeanne Shapiro at casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com NTL Films casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com

“”Dating Show Hoax” seems to be a Hoax. Please disregard and use caution. Was listed in newsletter and last week‘s blog.

From Craigslist:

Christina Aguilera makes her dramatic feature-film debut with this Screen Gems musical as a burlesque dancer who finds her dreams in the big city after leaving her small-town roots far behind. Steve Antin directs from a script by Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich).
Now Accepting Submissions for all roles
(Union and Non-Union)

Submit for these roles:
Marla Role: Attractive designer
Speaking: 1 line
Gender: Female
Age: from 25 to 39

Greg Role: Marcus’s friend, attractive
Speaking: 2 lines
Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 49

Mark
“The DJ” Role: Attractive DJ who hooks up with Sean once
Speaking: 5 lines/1 speech
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 39

Alexis Role: Bouncer at club, and a Drag Queen
Speaking: Non
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 35

Harold Saint Role: He’s a classy, music producer
Speaking: 3 lines/2 speeches
Gender: Male
Age: from 59 to 70

Dave Role: Sound man at club
Speaking: 3 lines
Gender: Male
Age: from 18-45

Compensation and Other Info
- Pay is up to $759.00 a day depending on role. Number of days filming is TBD.
- You DO NOT have to be a union member for these roles. Non Union actors will be considered.
Submission Instructions

Please submit the following information via email only to:
BurlesqueAuditions@gmail.com
- Current Photo/Headshot (1mb per photo)
- Ethnicity
- Height
- Date of Birth
- Resume (if available, not required)
- Zip Code
- Cell or best number to reach you
- Best Time To Call
NOTE: NO PHONE CALLS TO THE CASTING DIRECTOR

ACTORS NEEDED - $100.00 PER HOUR FOR HALLOWEEN PRODUCTION (Newton, MA)

Reply to: GaryALBailey@aol.com
Actors wanted who are very comfortable performing with live RATS. I’ll need an actor to play the role of a character who will be dressed as a whimsical clown “appearing to be trapped” with rats inside a clear fiberglass box. This is for two nights of private halloween parties that will be set up at the entrance of a Haunted House in Newton, Massachusetts. The hired actors will be performing with other fun, creative, acting professionals. Dates of performances will be Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM maybe longer, and Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM maybe longer.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit the following information via email to: GaryALBailey@aol.com.
1. Name
2. Stage Name
3. Picture
4. Date of Birth - we are interested in any talent of any age
5. Contact info (Telephone/Address/Email)
6. Website, Headshot & Resume if you have them
Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: $100.00 per hour with 2 hour minimum for two nights.
iMovie 09 editing short video clips (Charlestown)
Reply to: job-tx6cp-1414378528@craigslist.org

iMovie 09 Video Clip Project
-transfer 4 videos from canon vixia hg20 to Mac iMovie 09
-edit video to create 4 / 3-4 minute clips (youtube style)
-add title/credits
This is a straightforward project editing video in iMovie 09. My organization is launching a website on Oct. 30 that will include the finished clips. You may use my Mac and iMovie 09 software.
Project ready to begin immediately - to be completed by 10/16/09

Location: Charlestown
Compensation: $125 per finished clip (4 total) = $500
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Indie Comedy ISO Feature Director (Boston)
Reply to: gigs-7azg7-1413454393@craigslist.org

Indie Comedy in search of Feature Film Director. Please send links to reels and resumes.
www.findingbusterbrown.com

Location: Boston
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: TBN

Technology

Snow Leopard users have had all their personal data deleted when they’ve logged into a “Guest” account after upgrading from Leopard.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139250/Snow_Leopard_bug_deletes_all_user_data?source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2009-1

This weekend, smartphone users of Sidekick provider Danger lost their mobile customer data if you didn’t back up you data. Microsoft failed to back up user data. After several days, Microsoft recovers ‘most, if not all’ Sidekick users’ data.

According to Microsoft employee Robert Morgan, future versions of Windows, including Windows 8, could support a 128-bit architecture.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Just Say Love by Stagewright Films

Join Us At The Portsmouth Music Hall Portsmouth, NH 10/22 at 8pm
JSL will screen as a Benefit for and a tribute to The Players Ring where the play premiered.

The evening will include: -music by Bob Beal
Bob wrote and performed the credit theme to the film “Your Eyes Tell The Truth”

-a special appearance by Matthew Jaeger Matthew portrays the role of Guy in the film

-a cutting from the play with Matt Jaeger and Jonathon Barron Jonathon originated the role of Doug in the stage play

-a Q&A session with Executive Producer - David Maurielo
Director - Bill Humphreys
and Star - Matthew Jaeger

For tickets call
603.436.2400
or go online at
http://www.themusichall.org/tickets/index.asp

Let us know you’re attending via Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid6143919461&ref=ts

and check out the Trailer and the JSL Companion
http://www.stagewrightfilms.com/media.html

CHUCK SLAVIN HOSTS THE NEXT FILMMAKERS SHINDIG!
The Next Filmmaker’s Shindig is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!!! Hosted by Chuck Slavin & Jenna Sullivan it will be held at the super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.blue22-barandgrille.com
Local Talent & Crew will gather for Music, Networking, and Short Film Viewings
Blue 22 is easily located off Rt. 93 and is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Quincy Center T station on the red line.
(Same Parking lot)!
LOTS OF FREE PARKING & T ACCESS!
Plus you have the opportunity to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic party. If you are interested, please contact Filmmaker’s Shindig at this email address… info@filmmakersshindig.com. The shorts should be completed works of fewer than 15 minutes and in DVD format. Works may be Trailers, Demo Reels, Music Videos, and Etc.
You can mail DVD’s here…
Filmmaker’s Shindig
P.O.Box 890184
Weymouth, Ma 02189
Remember to check out http://www.filmmakersshindig.com/
for news, announcements, updates and pictures of the last Shindig!
The last Shindig had roughly 120 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards and friends, but it’s always o.k. to just bring yourself!
DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Redline Quincy Center T Stop (Mass.)
Local Directors, Local Talent, Producers, and Local Crew Members frequent the Filmmaker’s Shindig.
Feel free to bring your personal cameras and House Photographer Dave Green will be on Hand to capture The Evening!

Frank Linnehan is trying to get film makers and creative people to come together, to help a startup, to build this state’s first and only national cable TV network. For more information g o to www.HollywoodInBoston.com or www.ALLMeaningfulEntertainment.com

Red One Avid Workflow
Production Event
Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Red One Avid Workflow When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
Michael Phillips, Avid’s Solution Manager for Post and Independent Producer/Editor, shares his step-by-step approach to posting with RED ONE footage — from preparing HD dailies to finishing with native RED files and…oh so much more!
Time: 11am to 1pm
RSVP: events@rule.com

Join the NewEnglandFilm.com staff, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Online New England Film Festival Awards Ceremony and Networking Night at the Coolidge Corner Theater tomorrow Thursday October 15 at 7 pm. An opportunity for networking will be followed by a screening and the announcement of the jury & audience awards in each category.
Special Price for Advance Tickets! In advance tickets can be purchased now at a special price of only $6 to NewEnglandFilm.com subscribers at http://bit.ly/FkAag Tickets at the door will be full price.
You’ll have a chance to meet and talk with the festival founders, jurors and filmmakers such as:
Kevin Anderton, Boston Film Night Founder & Comedy Festival Juror
Karen Aqua, Animator & Festival Juror
Sara’o Bery, Director of John, 2009 Festival Entry
Dan Boylan, Director of Clam Pie, 2009 Festival Entry
Beth Curran, Board Member of Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film & Festival Juror
Marc Dole, Founder of Hatchling Studios & Animation Festival Juror
Cheryl Eagan-Donovan, President of Women in Film Video New England
Lorre Fritchy, Founder MasterPeace Productions & Documentary Festival Juror
Sarah Ginsburg, Director of A Work in Progress, 2009 Festival Entry
Christine Lundberg, Director of Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place, 2009 Festival Entry
Kim McLaughlin, Director of Penumbra, 2009 Festival Entry
Michele Meek, Founder of NewEnglandFilm.com & Festival Director
Chris Portal, Director of White Elephants, 2009 Festival Entry
Kate Raisz, Founder 42°N Films & Festival Juror
Chris Record, Director of Did You…, 2009 Festival Entry
Corbin Record, Director of Did You…, 2009 Festival Entry
John Rule, President of Rule / Boston Camera Rental
Curtis Salt, Director of The Reality behind Closed Doors, 2009 Festival Entry
Guy Taylor, Director of Clam Pie, 2009 Festival Entry
Erin Trahan, Editor of NewEnglandFilm.com & Executive Director of The Independent
Paul Turano, Director of I Covered My Eyes, 2009 Festival Entry
Don’t miss this important event — buy your tickets now at http://bit.ly/FkAag

If anyone wants to stop receiving the newsletter, just hit reply and put cancel in the subject line.

The annual members meeting will take place on October 14 at 6:30 PM in the Beverly Public Library. Only paid members can vote. All officers and board members terms expire and will have to be voted on. I expect it to be a short meeting.

Looks like we will have a student film competition that will be part of the International Film Competition. More details in the future as we work them out.

John Burke, a candidate for mayor of Beverly, wants to have a local film commission to attract filmmakers. John sent a proposal to our present Mayor, and received this back …”I have reviewed the material you sent me regarding a Film Commission. I can understand why Massachusetts wants films made here and thus the tax incentives, but I am not clear as to why Beverly really cares where in the State they are made..”

The regular blog is down for scheduled maintenance so this won’t be posted until later.

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog. If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

COUPLES RETREAT (PG13-104 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:30), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:20 and 9:40; Sunday and Monday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:20; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:20.

GIGANTE (NR-100 minutes) will screen on Friday at Fri: (4:50), 6:45 and 8:40; Saturday at (12:00), (1:45), (4:50), 6:45 and 8:40; Sunday and Columbus Day at (12:00), (1:45), (4:50) and 6:45; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:50), 6:45

ZOMBIELAND (R-87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday and Monday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Tuesday- Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

The Informant! will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday and Monday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:10; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

French Film Night Thursday night in the Screening Room at 7:30 pm.

The new cool place to be on Wednesday nights is CinemaSalem, where trendsetters gather tonight to watch GLEE for free at 8:30.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

THE WAY WE GET BY SHOWS: 10/8 @ 5P; 10/14 @ 5P
45365 SHOWS: 10/8 @ 7:30P; 10/9 @ 5:00P; 10/10 @ 5:00P; 10/11 @ 2:30P

AFGHAN STAR :::SHOWS: 10/9, 10/10 & 10/11 @ 7:30P; 10/11 & 10/12 @ 5:00P

“SHOCKTOBERFEST” - H.P. LOVECRAFT’S COLOUR FROM THE DARK SHOWN: FRI. OCT. 9 & SAT. OCT. 24 @ 10:00PM

OPERA ON THE ISLAND: DIE WALKÜRE Performed at the Palau de les Arts “Reina Sofia.”
Tickets are $17.50 all seats, $15.00 for members, and can be purchased in advance at the theater or online.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 @ 5:00PM
BEYOND WISEGUYS: ITALIAN-AMERICANS & THE MOVIES
The one-hour film will be preceded by an hour’s worth of silent film shorts (such as Charlie Chaplin’s “The Immigrant”) with live accompaniment by pianist Richard Hughes.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 @ 5:00PM - DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE!
THE DIARY OF SACCO & VANZETTI
David Rothauser will present the film and conduct a Q&A after.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 7:30PM
FREE SWIM
Hosted by Hive Cape Ann. Director Jennifer Galvin will present the film and conduct a Q&A after.

YOO-HOO, MRS. GOLDBERG The $10.00 ticket benefits Temple Ahavat Achim to aid in their rebuilding efforts. SHOWS: 10/14 & 10/15 @ 7:30P

Festivals

THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SUMMIT (IFFS)—December 6th-8th, 2009. Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. The IFFS is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry. The 6th annual IFFS will be the most informative and fun filled summit to date. Join festivals and executives from across the industry including SXSW, Sundance, Aspen Film, San Francisco Film Society, New York Film Festival and many more. With scores of informative panel discussions and networking events, you won’t want to miss this year’s event. Attendees will be able to meet with festival directors from all over North America, and discover the latest trends in funding and sponsorship, programming, operations and management, acquisition and distribution, and many more. For more information please contact Matthew Raynor at matt@michaelbass.com. http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com/

Oct. 30 - Nov. 7, 2009. Come to AFI FEST presented by Audi—Los Angeles’ longest-running film festival. SEE A FILM ON US! All movies—including red carpet premieres—feature free seats as AFI’s gift to movie lovers. CONNECT with filmmakers at special events in the heart of Hollywood at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. GO to http://www.AFI.com for the latest info on festival movies and events, and to learn more about free seating.

BAREBONES FILM FESTIVAL Muskogee, OK is your destination for motivation, support and recognition for multi-tasking filmmakers. Grab your wild west duds and come to the heart of Native America, where you will experience more than just another film festival but a film-friendly gathering of screenwriters, actors, producers, directors and crew. You can take an “Okie from Muskogee” Trolley tour of the Muskogee Castle, the Batfish submarine or enjoy the blooming azaleas, so don’t forget to bring your camera. Artists are recognized for movie poster art, music and cinematography. Barebones’ Red Carpet Bonehead Awards Gala is the culmination of 11 days and nights of film-related events and entertainment. Documentaries, features, shorts, music videos, animation and more. http://www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org; barebonesfilmfestivals@yahoo.com.

2010 Call for Submissions – Heading into its 11th year, the CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is considered by MovieMaker Magazine to be one of the top 25 film festivals in the world worth the entry fee. CIFF’s delegate base, awards and culture are growing in leaps and bounds, making CIFF an up-and-coming festival. Shorts, documentaries and feature-length narratives are welcome. The Mavericks competition offers emerging feature length filmmakers the chance at a CDN $25,000 prize for demonstrating a signature voice and frontier spirit. Deadline for submissions is June 2010. Visit http://www.calgaryfilm.com for more information.

Usher in fall enjoying some of the year’s best independent non-fiction cinema on the coast of Maine at the 5th annual CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, October 1-4, 2009. The weekend includes screenings of documentary features, shorts and a Made in Maine showcase, Q&As from filmmakers, live music, art exhibits, panels and other special events at beautiful venues throughout coastal Maine. Passes are on sale now at http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/tickets.php.

FIRSTGLANCE FILM FEST 10 HOLLYWOOD is calling for entries from filmmakers from across the globe for their April 2010 event. Shorts, features, docs, animation, student, music videos, webisode pilots and more. FirstGlance has successfully entered the online film fest market offering both a real-world event and an online event. With more than $50,000 in prizes and a new sliding scale cash prize of $5,000 cash for every 1,000 entries annually and online and retail distribution offered to all short content, FirstGlance is the premiere truly indie film festival in North America. Named one of the Best Film Festival Investments by MovieMaker Magazine. Enter online at http://www.firstglancefilms.com. Call For Entries Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009.

One of MovieMaker’s 25 “Coolest Film Festivals,” the annual INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVAL utilizes Memphis’ rich cultural history to serve as a connecting point for regional filmmakers from all corners of the country and provides a showcase for films celebrating Southern stories and storytelling. Set for October 8 - 15, 2009, the festival inspires filmmakers and film-lovers to connect and collaborate within the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. For details, visit www.indiememphis.com.

INDIE SHORT FILM COMPETITION is now accepting entries for the third annual international short film competition. ISFC is an innovative online short film competition that offers a great opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers to advance their careers, gain recognition in the filmmaking industry and receive international exposure. ISFC is open to short films 40 minutes and under. $25,000 in cash and prizes; 10 categories to enter! Sponsored by Sony Creative Software, Write Brothers, Screenplay.com, Storyboard Quick, Petrol, Oconnor, Lite Panels, Partners In Rhyme, United One Productions and Boiler Plate Software! Deadline for entries is Dec. 15, 2009. For entry details and information, visit http://www.IndieShortFilms.net.

THE L.A. COMEDY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL AND SCREENPLAY COMPETITION is dedicated to introducing the newest and hottest comedic talent to the industry in a four-day, fun-packed weekend of screenings, parties, industry panels and a star-studded red carpet awards event. Sponsored by Funny Or Die, winners receive meetings with industry heavyweights, cash and prizes! Accepting submissions of comedy short films (30 minutes and under) and both feature and short comedy scripts. Come hobnob with the Comedy Elite! One of MovieMaker’s 2009 “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” Submit now! Deadlines: Nov. 2 (regular); Dec. 2 (late); Dec. 18 (final). http://www.lacomedyshorts.com.

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL - October 8-18, 2009. 2009 marks the Mill Valley Film Festival’s 32nd edition. A celebration of the best in independent and world cinema, MVFF annually brings together a community of filmmakers and film lovers to Mill Valley, San Rafael and beyond to experience great new films in the spectacular environment of San Francisco’s beautiful Bay Area. With its reputation as a filmmakers’ festival, this prestigious non-competitive event showcases international features, documentaries, shorts and children’s films–something for every filmgoer. Join us for extraordinary tributes with renowned guest stars, including Clive Owen, gala celebrations and special events. Tickets go on sale starting September 24. For more information and tickets go to http://www.mvff.com.

The TRAIL DANCE FILM FESTIVAL is the perfect opportunity for independent filmmakers to present their work to a supportive audience … in a competitive environment which rewards creativity and excellence in a variety of industry specific pursuits. In addition to the Golden Drover Awards, the festival offers a day of children based programming, a scholarship awarded to the winning high school entry, and a western themed environment unlike any other film festival on the planet. Don’t miss the event named in 2008 as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Fee! http://www.traildancefilmfestival.com

Enter the 43rd WORLDFEST-HOUSTON, third oldest international film festival in North America. Competition for Shorts, Features, Docs, Student, Experimental, Business Films, Music Videos, TV Production, Screenplays, TV Commercials and New Media. More than 200 sub-categories make competition fair. WorldFest gave first honors to Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, the Coen brothers, David Lynch, Randall Kleiser, Gavin Hood and many more! All 35mm/digital shorts and features are screened to the public on big screens in a big AMC Theater. Easy online entry at http://www.worldfest.org — click on “Enter Film Festival” at the top of the page! Deadline: Dec 15, 2009.

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew:

Killer Film Fest is now accepting submissions for feature films with horror/thriller/killer genres.
Killer Film Fest is expanding to a 3rd night at the Orpheum Theater in Foxboro, MA on either the 20th or 21st of November.
Submissions are 100% free and you will even get paid to screen your film!!!
To submit a film, please go to: http://www.facebook.com/l/e05b9;www.killerfilmfest.com/submissions.html
- Free venue to screen your film
- Free printed tickets featuring your film as the main event
- Table will be provided where you can sell any merchandise you would like
- You will get 10 Free tickets to the show
- You will get a cut off of all ticket sales which equals up to $750.00
- Your film will have it’s own page on the Film Fest website
If you are interested and have a completed film, please submit it ASAP since this is last minute and the date comes very soon.

Dailyfilm.tv Announces Studio’s Stock Spot Festival
Call for Entries Deadline – December 15, 2009
New York, NY — Dailyfilm.tv, the filmmaker’s viral video site, launched Studio’s Stock Spot Festival offering $10K in cash and prizes. The online festival challenges filmmakers to use the stock footage provided by iStock Photo to create commercials, promos or show opens. Entries will be judged on originality, advertising effectiveness, visual appeal and creativity. The call for entries deadline is December 15, 2009. More Info.
Entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of advertising veterans including agency creative directors and producers, directors and editors.
Eligibility Requirements: Contestants must use at least one video clip or still image provided in the download within their project. Projects can be comprised entirely of the footage and stills as well.
www.dailyfilm.tv/festivals/stock-spot-fest

Prizes: First prize wins $2,500 in cash and $2,500 worth of credit to buy iStock Photo footage. Second prize receives $1,500 in cash and $1,500 worth of iStock credit. Third prize receives $1,000 in cash and $1,000 worth of iStockphoto credit.
Winners will be announced in early January. The winning videos will be hosted in the Winners’ Circle on Dailyfilm.tv and highlighted on Studiodaily.com. In addition videos will be featured on CableFAX.com — seen by top executives from all major cable networks.
Questions: Please contact Jessica Clegg at jclegg@accessintel.com or 212.621.4626.

Help Wanted

The School of Communication at Endicott College is looking to hire a person to teach Writing for the Screen during the Spring semester (begins January 5, 2010). The class meets on Monday and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15. Qualified applicants must have significant writing experience (TV and/or film), a Masters degree and prior teaching experience. For more information contact Laurel Hellerstein, Dean of the School of Communication, 978-232-2153, lhellers@endicott.edu

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

“”Dating Show Hoax” seems to be a Hoax. Please disregard and use caution.  Just deleted from posting.

Short Film Seeking Crew, Sound Mixer for October 17, 18, 19 Shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
This is an old story set in modern times of a feud between two brothers living on the same land in rural New England. Strong autumn visuals and great locations. Definitely going to be a fun shoot.
Some crew positions will be paid. We are foremost looking for an excellent sound mixer, ideally with some equipment. Please send rates.
Students with production experience and/or work to show who are available for the entire shoot are encouraged to apply.
Also seeking deal on Redrock Micro Encore Adapter.
Crew Positions:
Sound mixer
Contact Details: Jim Vigilant Pictures vigilantpictures@gmail.com Website http://www.jimgaldos.com/

Female actors needed for television commercial. EXTRAS. PAID. 1/2 DAY shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female actors needed to be extras in a television commercial.
One 1/2 Day evening shoot (probably 5-9pm)
Date: October 15 or 19th (not confirmed yet)
Shoot Location: Tewksbury MA
Auditions: No auditions
Age: Late 20’s to late 40’s
Height: N/A
Skin Tone / Ethnicity: All
Hair: Current styles
Body-type: Fit-to-average
Personality: Fun, confident, hip and trendy
Character: Woman enjoying a house party and having fun
Nudity: None
Lines: Non-speaking / non-endorsing
Payment: $100 each Paid the day of the shoot (if you provide a W9 and invoice)
Contact Details: Ben Consoli BCMedia Productions 617-429-9991 (please no calls) ben@bcmediaproductions.com Website http://www.bcmediaproductions.com/

Short Film Casting for October 17, 18 Shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Thanks to all who already sent information. This is a more detailed posting to see a few more people.
Story: This is an old story set in modern times of a feud between two brothers living on the same land in rural New England. Strong autumn visuals, great locations, and great scenes for actors.
Myles: 40-55 male, bearded, scruffy, weather-worn. He’s a trapper, living free with his horse on his parents’ land. Impulsive, sensitive, not a great communicator. Minimal horseback riding experience required.
Contact Details: Jim Vigilant Pictures vigilantpictures@gmail.com Website http://www.jimgaldos.com/

Casting Call for Independent Short Film: The Customer Is Always Right
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
In “The Customer Is Always Right,”a controlling executive and a no-nonsense hit man come to terms on the meaning of good service,with dire results. Late fall Boston area shoot.$75/day. Auditions: CDIA/BU,274 Moody St,Waltham,MA on Wed.10/7,7pm-9:30pm and Sat.10/10,10am-2pm. Seeking:
Clifford- male,late 40’s. A self-made man that uses the 3 B’s (bully,bribe and buy) to get what he deserves out of life.
Thanatus- male,late 30’s. A hit man with a bum knee likes a conflict-free business and happy customers.
Mary- female,frail,petite little old lady.
Contact Details: Jeanne Shapiro at casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com NTL Films casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com

Local Composer needed for Graduate Student Master’s Project
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Emerson graduate student is seeking an experienced film composer to score a 20 min fictional narrative short film. In state applicants only. Film scoring majors encouraged to apply. This is a low budget student film. $200 stipend provided. Interested applicants please send a link to any video works you have scored to homesickthefilm@gmail.com.
Contact Details: Bill Dempsey homesickthefilm@gmail.com

Looking for directors with their own equipment for comedic web series. Pay per episode.
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Looking for directors to work on comedic web series. If you have your own equipment or have access to equipment.
Camera, mic, and lights. Or at least Camera/mic or Camera/lights.
Must be able to commit on Saturday’s (not every Saturday, but half), from October to the end of February.
11 total episodes. Meaning you will get paid 11 times.
This is a paying job.
Please call me, if you are interested. First shooting day is October 17th.
I will give you way more details.
774-240-5082
Contact Details: Reggie Williams Comedy Crib Productions 774-240-5082 reggie.e.williams@gmail.com

Educational Video Production (Topsfield)
Reply to: job-yjunt-1408933172@craigslist.org

30 years old non-profit called NELMS (The New England League of Middle Schools). We are in need of help to produce educational electronic “video’s”. We will want to sell them on our web site to the region and nationally. We have the content and the presenters but we need the production help at a low cost. We are willing to explore a commission arrangement however. If you are interested, please contact us.
Location: Topsfield
Compensation: as negotiated
This is a contract job.

Technology

Panasonic is working on 3-D HD for the home.

Did you notice that some of the most expensive home audio system use vacuum tubes?

Misc. Odds and Ends

http://www.youtube.com/justsaylovemovie
Hello All
Two videos on JUST SAY LOVE. Would appreciate comments and please share this link with as many people as you can.
And remember OCT 22 The N E Premiere of JUST SAY LOVE at the Music Hall in Portsmouth NH www.themusichall.org
David
Just Say Love
’see the movie, say the mantra, experience the infinite”

Reserve Your Tickets Now for our 2009 Awards and Networking Night
Join NewEnglandFilm.com, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Awards Ceremony and Networking Night next Thursday October 15 at the Coolidge Corner Theater. A selection of films from the festival will be screened and the jury & audience awards will be announced in each category.
The Awards Night screening line-up includes: Penumbra (6 min); Stalk Much? (10 min); John (11 min); Did You (9 min); the five: fifteen (3 min); and The Reality Behind Closed Doors (16 min).
Tickets: $9

Imaging Technology

Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Imaging Technology When: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Submission Deadline: 10/14/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
John Geiger, Sony’s Senior Field Engineer and camera guru, shares his expertise in Imaging Technology — featuring the Broadcast Family of 2/3″ camera offerings and the EX Family of 1/2″ camera products.
Time: 11am to 1pm
RSVP: events@rule
PLUS: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Bring in your Sony camera for a check-up with John Geiger who will be available *by appointment only* in 15- to 20-minute blocks per person from 1:30 to 4:30 to troubleshoot, provide tips and tricks, give advice or otherwise take a look at your camera. For more information and to schedule an appointment please email.

LG Life’s Good FilmFest
I hear good odds in this fest.
HD feel good shorts under 5 mins.
check it out at www.lgfilmfest.com
grand prize is $100,000 !!!
Deadline - Oct. 16

Win $500 with your short Internet film
Armchair Internet’s 2010 Short Short Film Fest
Prize: $500 for Best Film
Application: Free
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Info: http://www.armchairinternet.com/
Armchair Internet announces the 2010 Short Short Film Fest, with a $500 prize for Best Film. Sign up now and get a free copy of Garrett Fisher’s “The Passion of Saint Sebastian.” Make an Internet film that’s between 10 seconds and 2 minutes that includes the soundtrack and upload it to vimeo.com, where we’ll feature it on our channel. On May 1, a jury that includes a prominent art critic, museum director, and award-winning filmmaker will choose the winner.

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Zombieland (R - 87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

MALLS R US (NR- 84 minutes) will play Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

SURROGATES (PG13) will screen Friday at (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:20; and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:20.
THE INFORMANT (R-108 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

And don’t forget the new TV season’s quirky hit, GLEE, showing for free tonight at 8:30 and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (available only this fall on DirecTV) premiering on Wednesday, October 28.

From Debra Crosby’s A Quest Actor’s Studio:
Debra invited Keisha Conigliaro, owner of “La Chic Modeling” to teach modeling at the studio. We are very excited about having Keisha on board and offering this very special program of Modeling, Charm and Etiquette training for youth.
We are offering one FREE class on the start date
Saturday, October 3rd
10 am to 11:30am

End Date: December 12th
Instructor: Keisha Conigliaro, owner: La Chic Modeling & Charm School

Debra Crosby’s Youth Actor’s Training Program Link

10 Weeks class Tuition: $300.00
With this $25.00 discount the tuition for this class is $275.00 when class tuition is paid in full at the end of the First FREE class. There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reimbursement after attending the first class

Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show and the Gathering will be hosting a City Wide “Young Bard of Salem” talent Show. Debra Crosby’s City of Salem Youth talent show is open to all young talent in the City of Salem on Saturday October 10th on the Salem Common 2pm to 5pm.
Open to all young performers up to the age of 12 years old.
Open to singers, dancers, musicians, gymnastics actors, poetry.
$5.00 Registration Fee.
Prizes will be awarded and the First place winner will win their entrance fee paid to be a contestant on Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show.

Help Wanted

Senior Artist Employer: Demiurge Studios, Inc. Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: Qualifications:
* Experience working on current platforms is required.
* Excellent personal, written and oral communication skills
* Skilled with industry tools
* Team player with a commitment to personal and peer development
* Demonstrated ability to work in and match a range of styles
* Experience mentoring and developing junior artists
* Strong sense of color/lighting/composition
* Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates breadth of skill, styles, genres
* Traditional concept art skills
* 3+ years game industry employment
* Must be eligible to work in United States
Preference to applicants with:
* Experience creating high-poly assets (models, normal maps, etc)
* Experience with Unreal Engine 3
* 2+ shipped titles
* BFA (or higher)
* Love for games, and who play them regularly
* Outside interests!
Details
Demiurge Studios is searching for a talented artist with experience, skills and vision. Artists at Demiurge are expected to contribute to development at every stage, from initial concept to asset creation to final polish in a level. Qualified candidates will easily adapt to different project styles and work well with a team of artists and designers. Our dream candidate will challenge our team, bring new processes and energy to the company, and raise our internal art bar. If you can inspire our team with amazing art and game production skills, we’ve got a job for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Contribute to Demiurge art efforts at every stage of production
* Critique artwork constructively and raise our internal artistic bar
* Use 3DStudio Max, Photoshop and industry tools to create convincing, startling art
* Estimate, schedule and deliver art assets in a production environment
* Share and encourage knowledge distribution for art techniques and tools
Please send a resume and a portfolio (cd/dvd/website) for consideration. Your portfolio should include:
* Low/High poly work
* Source Textures
* Concept art
* Life/figure drawings
Contact Information
Name: HR Address: 130 Prospect Street, Floor One
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
http://www.highendcareers.com/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=4918

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Actors (Mom, Dad, Kids) to be in Painting web-commercials October 8-9 (East Bridgewater)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a Mom (30s-40s), Dad (30s-40s), Son (10-18), and Daughter (10-18) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 8 and 9 in East Bridgewater, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Actors needed (late 20s to 30s) for web commercials October 6-7 (Easthampton, MA)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a young couple (Male and Female, late 20s to early 30s) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 6 and 7 in Easthampton, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

TV Production Accountant
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
TV Production Accountant
Boston based Television production company looking for Production
Accountant for payroll, cost reporting, budgeting,
accounts payable, accounts receivable and other project financial tasks.
Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. EP budgeting a plus.
*Must Have Working TV Production Accounting Experience!!*
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com
Contact Details: TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com

Now casting: CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Caucasian males (age range: 18-25)
History Channel Pilot looking for young, gaunt, worn-out men to play CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS for a Gettysburg reenactment. Ideal actors will look like they have been trekking through war for the past two years. Some pay. Non-union only.
Auditions: Oct. 5th, 2009
Shoot date: Oct.17th-18th, 2009
To be considered, please email headshot and resume BY Oct. 2nd, to:
casting@madrushpictures.com
Contact Details: Kristal Madrush Pictures casting@madrushpictures.com

FCP Editor Needed for Reality Docuseries
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Energy Smackdown is an innovative community outreach program to reduce carbon emissions. The program’s companion video docuseries is in post-production and seeks an experienced FCP editor with a good eye for story. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have his/her own workstation and software. Payment is negotiable based on experience. This is a contract position.
Contact Details: Donald Kelley Energy Smackdown 781-396-6208 donald@brainfound.org Website
http://www.energysmackdown.com/

Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers.
Local Music Video Director’s with high profile clients and MTV credits are looking for new blood for their art department. We are looking for people who can help design high concept sets. Please send a resume and pictures from your latest work.
Contact Details: John mproductions70@hotmail.com

Bilingual T.V show Director needed
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We need a bilingual Director for a Spanish T.V Show starting in January.
Duties: Make sure all the production’s cast and crew work together effectively and efficiently to create the show we have been planning. He/She must also work closely with the TV producers and with postproduction teams to make sure the television program will be professionally done, aired on time and kept under budget. The director needs to understand every aspect of the filming, including knowledge about the camera, script writing, sound, editing, acting, lighting and presenting.
Contact Details: Zulhay Garcia 857-417-0784 Zulhay_Garcia@msn.com

Visual Effects Editor
New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Anomie is 29-minute short independent film about personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals.
Amaranth Media is an independent film company. We are committed to creating a hard-hitting conversation about the human condition. Please check out our website at www.AmaranthMedia.com.
We will pay $3,500 for the completion of the following:
Contact Details: Dan Weidknecht Amaranth Media Website http://www.amaranthmedia.com/

Casting for Low Budget Independent Feature
Paid (Non-Union Only)
I DON’T WANNA FEEL NOTHIN’ NO MORE is shooting mid-October/early November around Troy,NY and is looking for 3 actors for small one or two day roles with some pay depending on role. For more info on the film and the director go to: www.blackcatcinema.com.
Wally…18 yo white male…short and not too thin…boyish…mischievous…two days of shooting mid-October.
Wally’s friend…18 yo white male…thin…shortish…one day of shooting mid-October.
Sammy…18 yo black male…short…boyish…sullen…one day of shooting mid-late October.
Pictures AND resumes to:info@blackcatcinema.com
Contact Details: Michael DiPaolo Black Cat Cinema info@blackcatcinema.com

“Saint Mona” new upcoming feature film
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
FIRYAN FILMS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ANK BROTHERS INC. PRESENTS A CASTING CALL TO ALL ACTORS AND ACTRESS FOR THE YEARS YET TO BE, BEST “INDIE FILM ““SAINT MONA”.Brilliantly written and well scripted with a combination of modern day Shakespeare and contemporary literature as we watch a man journey throughout his life with his Alta-ego.
Contact Details: Firyan brothers…..either director kofi or ryan. please sumbit head shots to email address and if fit will be contacted immediately. FIRYAN FILMS IN association ANK BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS 5713543502 kddankwah@gmail.com

Casting 2 males
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Candidates with previous speaking role credit in a Studio Feature Film please apply. Casting two males. Chet Harvard Grad. Ted: Older Judge type. Email necasting@gmail.com
Contact Details: James Stiles NEC 207-458-0677

Captain, Marine Safety, Marine Coordinator
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Licensed 100 ton captain (power & sail)available for any film project requiring experienced maritime person with excellent boat handling, safety and engineering skills. I’ve operated a variety of vessels all over the world including oil field support boats and have extensive large multi-hull time.
Contact Details: Parker Converse 941-232-5434 parker@parkerconverse.com

Music Video production seeking dancers
Fri, 09/25/2009 - 11:32 – Laz Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Casting and Talent Openings Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking female, model-type dancers (18-45) to perform (free-style) in a music video. Will interact/dance with band during a stage performance. To be shot in Wakefield, MA in a 2 hour shoot in late October (date TBD). Pay is $150 w/copy of finished video. If interested, please reply with contact information (email, phone, Facebook, city), pictures (professional headshots welcome but not necessary),video (links preferred.) No experience required, however we are looking for women who know how to move with sexy confidence and grace for the camera.
Contact Details: J.Lazlo Lazlo Productions kidthursday@yahoo.com Website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGx2LU4H9k

From Craigslist:

Experienced Editor

Date: 2009-09-30, 12:49PM EDT
Reply to: gigs-escpb-1399765373@craigslist.org —–

Production company seeks a experienced editor to help facilitate and finalize a reality series being filmed in October. You must be have strong communication skills, great interpersonal relations, Talented, ability to work under stressful situations, knowledge of the latest HD codecs, strong media management, and the ability to follow directions and bring ideas to the table. Any editors that have after effects experience is a major plus. Please send a resume and link to your work online. Serious candidates that are free October, November, and some of December. We look forward to meeting new talent

Compensation: doe

Misc. Odds and Ends

Chuck Slavin sent a message to the members of New England Talent & Crew.
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Subject: IMPORTANT. Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/09/police_warn_of_3.html
Boston police are warning would-be starlets to beware after receiving several reports of a man falsely claiming to be a movie producer arranging meetings over the Internet with women seeking movie roles.
Within the past week, police said, the man set up an audition at a downtown hotel with a woman who had responded to an Internet ad. During the audition, the man attempted to convince the woman to perform sex acts on him in exchange for the movie part. She denied his requests and called police.
In August, police said, another woman reported a meeting with a “producer” at the same hotel. And in January, police said, a woman met the bogus producer at a downtown restaurant. The man, who had contacted her through the Internet, then convinced her to act out a seductive scene in the building’s elevator. The woman later became suspicious and called police.
“Boston Police urge anyone interested or considering auditioning for acting roles posted on the Internet to exercise extreme caution,” police said in a statement.
Police urged anyone who had experienced a similar incident, or had any other information, to contact detectives at 617-343-4248 or to email Lieutenant Charles Wilson at wilsonC.bpd@ci.http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;boston.ma.us.
They also offered the following tips for in-person meetings with someone you’ve only contacted on the Internet:
– Research the person you’re meeting;
– Only agree to meet in a public, heavily populated area;
– Never accompany the individual to an isolated place;
– Keep your cell phone with you;
– Bring a family member or friend with you;
– Tell family or friends your whereabouts;
Police also said people should trust their instincts. “If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t,” police said.

Who Wants To Make A Superbowl Commercial?
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Remember the “Free Doritos” Super Bowl commercial with the crystal ball?
It was the #1-rated spot and it was created by fans as part of last year’s “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” contest. I’m working with Doritos on this year’s big competition, and the stakes are high: $5 million in cash prizes is up for grabs! This could be your big break — good thing you’ve got until November 9th to pull something together. Here’s a link to the complete contest details: http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com

This inaugural event is crafted for the New England filmmaking community and is free and open to the public. Points North will begin at 2 PM on Friday, October 2nd at the Theater at Union Hall, #2 Central Street, Rockport, ME (more info & map http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/pointsnorth#map). Union Hall is part of the Maine Media Workshops campus.
The afternoon will consist of two sections: A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends, and Players with a round table of industry veterans and funders presenting the current funding process, trends and players. This will be followed by The Survivor’s Guide - a panel of filmmakers discussing “sustainable” filmmaking, DIY distribution and offering tips on how to make a living as a filmmaker in this unique economic climate. Panelists will include top doc filmmakers drawn from this year’s festival as well as some CIFF alumni.
Sponsored in part by the LEF Foundation and Maine Media Workshops, Points North provides attendees an opportunity to connect with industry leaders in an environment conducive to discussion.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
2:00 - 2:15
Welcome/ intro
2:15 - 3:45
A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends and Players
· - 5-7 minute presentation from each panel participant, including clips, on their organization, the types of projects they fund and what they look for
· - 45-60 minute moderated panel discussion w/ Q&A on overall funding trends, with a specific focus on relevance to New England based filmmakers
Panelists include Greg Rhem from HBO, Patirica Finneran from Sundance Documentary Film Program, Ryan Harrington from th Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Jalyn Henton from PBS and Sara Archambault from the LEF Foundation.
3:45 - 4:45
The Survivor’s Guide: Filmmaker roundtable on Sustainable Filmmaking w/ Q&A, with topics including
· - DIY Distribution
· - How to make a living as a documentary filmmaker
· - Tips and tools on how to make films in the current economic climate
· - Moderated by Pamela Cohn (Still In Motion)
· - Panelists to to be announced. Check back for more information.
4:45 - 5:00
Wrap up and closing remarks
5:00 - 6:00
Cocktail reception at Maine Media Workshops (open to panel attendees), 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME 04856
This is a FREE event! Hope to see you there

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Munyurangabo will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:00: and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:00.

SURROGATES will screen Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

THE INFORMANT! will screen Friday at (5:15), 7:35 and 9:50; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:35, and 9:50; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:35; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:35.

PONYO will screen Friday at (4:15) and 6:45; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00) and 6:45; Sunday at (11:45 AM) and (4:15); and Monday-Thursday at (4:45).

The wonderful film, THE DAY AFTER PEACE, will screen FOR FREE on Saturday morning at CinemaSalem, hosted by Girl Scout Troop 68760.

CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA KICKS OFF 32 STRAIGHT DAYS OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS WITH “DOCTOBERFEST”

[Gloucester, MA * September 21, 2009] - While the Cape Ann Community Cinema has been open in its new permanent home at 21 Main Street in Gloucester since July, they will make it official with a Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, September 29th, followed by 32 straight days of documentary films, a film festival called called “DoctoberFest.”
The yellow - rather, red - carpet rolls out on Sept. 29 at 5:00pm, with free face painting and animated shorts for the munchkins. At 6:30pm, doors open for grown-ups and their guests, with complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. A preview of the fall season will begin at 7:30pm. Guests who stay through the party will be treated to a special free film screening, where all their troubles will melt like lemon drops. Because it is a school night, a free screening of the new “Wallace & Gromit” movie “A Matter Of Loaf And Death” will be presented Saturday, October 3 at 11:00pm, co-presented by Woodmans of Essex and TD Bank Essex.

On Thursday, October 1st, DoctoberFest kicks off with a festival preview, again with complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, followed by an Opening Night screening of the acclaimed documentary “The Way We Get By.” The film is a touching story of a group of troop greeters - senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the festival preview starting at 7:30pm, followed by the film. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.50 for students and seniors.

DoctoberFest will feature 30 feature films from Thursday, October 1: “The Way We Get By,” “Paper Heart,” “Anvil: The Story Of Anvil,” “The End Of The Line,” “Scenes From A Parish,” “Hell On Wheels,” “Under Our Skin,” “43565,” “Afghan Star,” “Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & The Movies,” “The Diary Of Sacco And Vanzetti,” “Free Swim,” “A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story,” “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg,” “Unmistaken Child,” “Earth Days,” “The Silence Before Bach,” “Women Of Faith,” “Enlighten Up!,” “Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense,” “Hippie Masala,” “Herb & Dorothy,” “A New Dance For America: The Choreography, Teachings And Legacy Of Doris Humphrey,” “First Impersonator,” “The AV Geeks Present: The Haunted Classroom,” “It Might Get Loud,” “Soul Power,” “Throw Down Your Heart,”
“Alfred Levitt: In Three Acts” and “The Lost Son Of Havana;” synopses and full schedule are listed on the Cinema’s website at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Some of the film presentations during DoctoberFest are designated as fundraisers, benefitting local organizations:

* “Under Our Skin” (Oct. 5 @ 7:30pm), the engaging Lyme disease documentary, will benefit The Universalist Unitarian Society of Rockport.

* “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” (Oct. 14 & 15 @ 7:30pm), about radio and television pioneer Molly Berg, will benefit Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester, which burned down in the Lorraine Apartments fire in December 2007.

* “A New Dance For America: The Choreography, Teachings And Legacy Of Doris Humphrey” (Oct. 24 @ 1:30pm) will benefit the Windhover Center For The Performing Arts in Rockport.

* “Alfred Levitt: In Three Acts” (Oct. 31 @ 2:00pm), about gifted storyteller, renowned artist, humanist, anarchist, sportsmen and spelunker Alfred Levitt(who did important work in Gloucester), will benefit The Rocky Neck Art Colony.

* “The Lost Son Of Havana” (Nov. 1 @ 7:30pm) about former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant’s return to his native Cuba after a 46-year absence, will benefit The J.J. Nicastro Foundation.

Tickets to all these fundraising events are $10.00 (no passes accepted) and can be purchased in advance at the cinema or online at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

Festivals

Williamstown Film Festival When: 10/23/2009 — 11/01/2009 Where: Williamstown, Massachusetts Website: www.williamstownfilmfest.com
Contact Information
Contact Address: Box 81
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Phone: (413) 458-9900
Event Details
From October 23-November 1, the Williamstown Film Festival will present 40 titles.

Student Shorts Contest!
Through September 30, 2009, college students may submit films of 10 minutes or less to WFF.
The winning short is guaranteed a slot in WFF’s 11th season. A DVD screener and the director’s contact information should be sent to:
WFF
145 Henderson Rd.
Williamstown,
MA 01267

Help Wanted

From Craigslist:

Producer / Editor
Start Date: 09/23/2009
Category: Affiliate Job
Company: CBS Television Stations -
Apply At: http://crewedup.com/jobs.php?id=2111
The CBS group in Boston is looking for a versatile producer/editor who is looking for an opportunity to work for a duopoly that does it all. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production: Work with Creative Services Director, Production Director and Account Executives to create works-of-art for clients; Meet with clients to assess needs and pitch ideas; Develop copy for commercials and innovative sales initiatives, including locally produced show What’s In Store; Facilitate shooting and Edit spots for deadline. Promotion: Develop brand-compliant copy for a variety of exciting, hit television shows including The Office; My Name Is Earl, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and more; Edit spots for all to marvel Required Skills/ExperienceThe right candidate will be organized, and able to multi-task.Be creative and resourceful and looking for a new challenge.Must have 3 years experience producing and editing. Non-linear editing skills are a must.Job StatusFull Time

Location: Boston

Compensation: yes

Videographer (Peabody, MA)
Reply to: lsorrentino@luxxcosmetics.com

We are launching an e-commerce retail venture selling our extensive product line of cosmetics and personnel care products.
To assist in our start up marketing campaign, Luxx cosmetics is looking for an experienced videographer to assist in the production of several short informative how-to videocasts showcasing various cosmetic applications.
Candidate must have own camera, basic lighting equipment, and lapel and hand held mic; and
good editorial and creative eye in shooting.
Compensations will commensurate with experience. Please email resume your resume to, lsorrentino@luxxcosmetics.com
Location: Peabody, MA
Compensation: Compensations will commensurate with experience
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Video Editors Part Time from Home (Anywhere)
Reply to: barth@pixability.com

Pixability is looking for a few good editors to supplement their
income and help launch our startup. Work on your PC or MAC from
anywhere in the world (in and around your busy work schedule). Make
$5,000 - $10,000 in extra yearly income editing business videos for
small market websites. Most edits can be completed in 4-5 hours.
Download raw materials from our website along with client instructions
and you are good to go.
Visit www.pixability.com/business to see samples of what you might edit.
You must be a storyteller. Clients upload raw footage- sometimes not
very professional looking- and we have to mold it into a two minute
Hollywood blockbuster. Most videos are “Who we are”, “How to”
or mini documentaries of a person or event.
We are looking for someone who owns and is proficient in either:
Final Cut Pro, or
Adobe Premiere Pro
(Final Cut Studio or Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium preferred)
Experience with either After Effects or Motion is helpful, An editor must use/own
Adobe Photoshop and be able to open Powerpoint files. NOTE: video files come in
many formats. You must have the ability to download and trouble shoot file
conversion issues.
Final edits are uploaded in .AVI or .MOV, 720×486
Email me today and I will send you more information.

Location: Anywhere
Compensation: $5,000 - $10,000 per year part time
This is a part-time job.
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com/:

Attractive actors needed for various roles, MANY roles are PAID.
Connecticut Massachusetts New England Unpaid (Union & Non-Union)
Equilibrio Films, LLC is seeking attractive actors to fit various roles for commercials and web videos. Particularly a Mom, Dad, 2 Boys, a Girl, a Young Couple, and kids in their late teens-early 20s. All roles are non-speaking. This is a great way for actors to build up a resume and gain experience on film productions.
To be considered, please email Jenn@equilibriofilms.com with:
Headshot
Candid non-professional snapshot or two
Resume
Current Age:
Eye color:
Hair Color:
Height:
Weight:
Bust size:
Measurements:
Tattoos or markings?:
Country of origin:
Ethnicity:
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Actor and Actress needed for short musical comedy
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We’re looking for 1 actor and 1 actress for a short film we’re filming in mid to late October. It’ll take 1 to 1.5 days of work, most likely over a weekend. These are both major, non speaking roles. The film is a musical comedy so a good sense of humor is required.
Contact Andrew, send picture and brief resume
Contact Details: Andrew Avault Cover Up Films 6176420422 AndrewAvault@gmail.com

Japanese Travel Television Show seeks Bostonians
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
A popular Japanese travel show features Boston area in October.
We’re looking for a few Bostonian who can appear on our show.
-Good Looking Guy
in his 20s, who can talk about his favorite places such as bar, restaurant in Boston.
The shooting takes only 1 hour.
Please submit with your recent picture and a few example of your favorite places.
-Recent Married Couple
in their 20s to early 30s.
We want film the wife cooking “Boston” breakfast to her husband and also film they’re having breakfast together at their apartment.
Contact Details: Kotaro Zazou Productions z.productionnyc@gmail.com

Technology

According to tests run by Computerworld, Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) was 9.6 times faster with Chrome Frame than IE8 on its own.

Misc. Odds and Ends

http://www.youtube.com/justsaylovemovie
Hello All
Two videos on JUST SAY LOVE. Would appreciate comments and please share this link with as many people as you can.
And remember OCT 22 The N E Premiere of JUST SAY LOVE at the Music Hall in Portsmouth NH www.themusichall.org
David
Just Say Love
’see the movie, say the mantra, experience the infinite”

Chuck says, “Please Join Us Oct. 23rd for The Next Filmmaker’s Shindig!!!”.
Event: Filmmaker’s Shindig
“We’re Back, and Better Than EVER!”
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Friday, October 23 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 24 at 1:00am
Where: Blue 22
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=159513869387&mid=11ed3f4G4b589901Ge9831dG7

WGBH The Lab is proud to announce this fall’s Open Call: “Life Stories”
(http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/nova/evolution).
Inspired by Nova’s spotlight programming on Darwin and evolution, this Open Call is a marriage of science and creativity. The Lab challenges the general public, independent media makers, emerging talent, and the like to consider their own compelling perspectives or “Life Stories”, craft unique videos, and share their vision with the world.
When Charles Darwin looked at life, he saw that all living things—from the tiniest ant to the largest whale, and even human beings—are related. In his view, everything alive today descended ultimately from one common ancestor, like relatives on a family tree.
Do you find this idea beautiful or disturbing? What do you see when you look at life?
We’d like to know.
This is a chance to share your vision with the world. We challenge you to make a three-minute video that offers a compelling perspective on all things living.
Feel free to explore new genres, original concepts, alternative points of view, visually driven story lines, and other less conventional story forms.
Be funny, provocative, and educational. Most important, be creative and have fun!
For inspiration, take a look at our weekly updated video short at: http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/nova/evolution.
Eligibility:
Almost anyone with something to say about our current theme can participate in the Lab’s Open Call. To submit your completed video short, you:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a US resident.
- Cannot be an employee of WGBH.
You must be able to:
- Certify that the completed work is original, and no other person or entity holds rights to the entry.
- Certify that the completed work has had no prior cable, network or public television broadcast in the US.
- Grant The WGBH Lab permission, to distribute your completed short in all manner and media to include, the web, and broadcast and cable television.
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Have a question not answered? Send us an e-mail at: wgbhlab@wgbh.org .
All my best,
Stacy Buchanan
Project Marketing Coordinator
WGBH | The Lab

We are planning an event early next year. It will be a panel of local people in the business and they will be discussing how to survive and thrive in any economic condition. There will be a reception with food afterwards. We might have a donation of $5 to help cover expenses. There will be limited seating so I would like to know who would be interested in attending. I will be taking reservations in advance, so I will let you know the final plans.

Mike Evers won the Hannah award for volunteer of the year at BevCam. Chava Hudson and Film North won for the most Innovation award.

Rebecca Blizzard is leaving BevCam for Hawaii. She will be missed and hard to replace.

Remember to check with the filmnorth.org site to check on the latest news.

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

THE INFORMANT! (R-108 minutes) will screen starting Friday at (5:15), 7:35 and 9:50; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:35, and 9:50; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:35; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:35.

PAINTING IN THE DARK (NR - 87 minutes) will screen starting Friday at (4:50), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday and Sunday at (12:10), (2:00), (4:50) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:50) and 7:00.
On Saturday night, September 19, Alex Stevens, who directed the film, and Dennis Starr, one of the leads, will be on hand to introduce the 7pm show and do a Q&A afterwards.

The MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FEST will screen on Friday at 7:00; Saturday at (2:30) and 7:00; Sunday at 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at 6:45.

500 DAYS OF SUMMER, returns for another week, screening Friday at (5:00) and 9:20; Saturday at (12:30), (5:00) and 9:20; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30) and (5:00); and Monday- Thursday at 5:00.

WHITEOUT (R - 101 minutes) which will screen on Friday at (4:45) and 7:15; Saturday and Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

ROCKY HORROR at 10 pm, featuring the Teseracte Players of Boston.

On Saturday night at 10 pm, we’ll present the current hottest cult film, DR HORRIBLE’S SING ALONG BLOG, followed by a screening of the Sci-Fi classic, SERENITY. The admission for the two movies is $20 and proceeds are donated to Equality Now, an organization devoted to ensuring equal and humanitarian treatment of women and girls around the world.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main Street - 2nd Floor
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema

THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
Fri. 9/18 @ 7:30pm; Sat. 9/19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm; Sun. 9/20 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm; Tues. 9/22 @ 7:30pm; Wed. 9/23 @ 5:00pm; Thurs. 9/24 @ 5:00pm

IL VIAGGIO A REIMS
Encore performance Sat. 9/19 @ 1pm

THE ROOM
Sat. 9/19 @ 10:00pm

WILD STRAWBERRIES
Wed. 9/16 @ 7:30pm; Thurs. 9/17 @ 7:30pm

Festivals

Host: NewEnglandFilm.com
Type: Other - Festival
Network: Global
Price: $9
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Coolidge Corner Theater
Street: 290 Harvard St
City/Town: Brookline, MA
Join NewEnglandFilm.com, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Awards Ceremony and Networking Night at the Coolidge Corner Theater. A selection of films from the festival will be screened and the jury & audience awards will be announced in each category. Tickets can be purchased through the Coolidge Corner Theater: http://www.coolidge.org/showtimes

NEWBURYPORT DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, Sept. 25-27 Various locations in downtown Newburyport. www.newburyportfilmfestival.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 15-18 Various venues in Portsmouth. www.nhfilmfestival.com

BOSTON PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 16-Nov. 1 Museum of Fine Arts, Kendall Square, Harvard University, Boston College. www.bostonpalestinefilmfest.org

BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, November 4-15 Museum of Fine Arts and other Greater Boston venues, www.bjff.org

Help Wanted

Videographer (part-time)

Job Location: NECN - 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
NECN, America’s largest and most honored regional news network, has an immediate part-time opening for a motivated and professional part-time news videographer in our Newton, MA headquarters. Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, additional work experience may be substituted. The successful candidate should have a love for videography, a positive attitude, exceptional videography skills, and at least 5 years of shooting experience. Creativity is a must.
Please submit resume and tape with cover letter to: Andrea LePain, Co-Managing Editor, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to:alepain@necn.com
No phone calls please.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

DP/Editor Sought for ongoing projects
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
DP/Producer looking to partner with experienced DP and or DP/Editor for ongoing stock footage contract. I have recently relocated to New England, however my old partner chose to stay in California and shoot features. He had a Red Camera and FCP. Access to a professional HD camera setup as well as basic lighting is necessary. Please see our website http://www.digitalfilmhouse.net and email me to discuss.
Contact Details: Jeff Hoffman Digital Film House 805-395-4097 jeffhoffman@digitalfilmhouse.net

Clone Doubles Sought for Sci-Fi Action Film
Connecticut Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Sci-fi action film seeking male Caucasian 18-25 year old actors to play ‘clone’ doubles. Must be approx. 5’ 10” tall, fit, with b rown hair. Need to be willing to get a military-style haircut. Open casting call on Sept 24 & 25. For more info, please contact StoryForge at info@storyforge.tv.
Contact Details: Steve Lettieri StoryForge Labs LLC info@storyforge.tv Website http://www.storyforge.tv/

Video Production and Editing Instructor - Portuguese
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Portuguese speaking instructor needed to teach adults digital video production and Final Cut editing. Workshops are three or four, 2.5 hour sessions. The classes take place in Union Square, Somerville in the evening and/or on Saturdays. All equipment, class space, and insurance are provided. $25/hour. Send resume and cover letter by email, and DVD reel to 90 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143.
Contact Details: Wendy Blom Somerville Community Access Television 617-628-8826 info@access-scat.org Website http://access-scat.org/

ACTRESS WANTED: (30-50) For Lead Role in Short Art Film CLAIRE
(Non-Union Only)
“CLAIRE” is a short Artistic Film about a woman feeling constraint from her mundane office work. It’s when she gets home she feels liberated, creative, at peace. (Please Advise, this role calls for Tasteful Artistic Nudity). Claire is an artist and naturist at heart. As she paints she transcends into a peaceful light, feeling liberated from material, shame, clothing, work. She is her own strong self. The story flows with narration of Claire’s thoughts along with a beautiful play of piano. - If interested Please contact with Subject heading “Claire”, headshot, and Age.
Contact Details: DK Expressionist Art Expressionist7@yahoo.com

Gaffer Employer: Votary Films Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Employment Type: Lo/No Deferred Experience: - Familiarity with film lighting gear.
- Some understanding of lighting for dramatic narrative films.
Details
The Legend of Oak Swamp, a feature film currently in development by Jedidiah Burdick (www.silktreesthemovie.com) is seeking an experienced Gaffer for a four day shoot from October 15 to 18 in the central Massachusetts area. The shoot is for a pitch trailer for the film to be included in the business plan package. This film is an action adventure tale of three children lost in a treacherous swamp inhabited by strange and dangerous creatures created by WWII genetic experiments gone wrong. This is a non-union shoot.
This trailer is being shot on the RED ONE with an experienced cinematographer and includes several CG elements being created by experienced VFX artists. We are looking for a detail oriented and motivated gaffer to be part of our trailer production. Payment of this project is good, but deferred. More important is the possibility of moving on to the feature.
For more information about The Legend of Oak Swamp, please visit www.oakswamp.com. To see a trailer for Jedidiah Burdick’s previous feature film, please visit: www.silktreesthemovie.com.
Please contact Jedidiah Burdick with your resume
Jedidiah Burdick Address: 93 Edgemere Blvd
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545 Phone: (508) 667-2626

Camera-person, part time
Reply to: job-k9nza-1373655000@craigslist.org

TV Chanel is looking for a part-time Camera-man in Boston area
If you are inquisitive and active person who is interested in video filming and journalism, we offer you to gain a unique experience by working for our News program!
Students are welcome too!
Requirements:
Must have own camera DVCam
Must have basic lighting equipment and a lapel mic and a hand held mic.
Must have 1-2 years experience as a cameraperson
Must be competent in digitization of video

Responsibilities:
Must be available once in 2-3 weeks to videotape short reports (schedule to be given 2-3 days in advance).
Must be available to sometimes travel to different locations in Boston, NYC, and DC (travel will be compensated) to shoot events TV-chanel is interestd in.
Must be detail-oriented, focused, and responsible.

Compensation:
We plan to pay by the hour. In your email, please tell us your hourly rate. Travel to location will be compensated for shoots outside of Boston.

From Craigslist:
Production Assistant (North Shore/Boston)
Reply to: gigs-fsjqd-1376565356@craigslist.org

I need a PA for upcoming video shoot. You should be familiar with camera/lighting equipment, be organized and efficient.
Dates Oct 5th to 10th.

Location: North Shore/Boston
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: TBD

Misc. Odds and Ends

An awards ceremony and screening will take place on Thursday October 15, 2009 at 7 pm at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. The screening committee will select jury prizes in each category, and audience awards will awarded based on online voting results. The theatrical screening will showcase a selection of award-winners in each category.

Event Location: Coolidge Corner Theatre
Cost: $9

Video Party is now accepting submissions for our next screening event.
If you have a short film, video or animation that in some way relates to the themes of “TIME & SPACE”, please submit your work today.
Details online at www.videoparty.info or the Video Party Facebook Group.
DEADLINE: November 1st, 2009

Michael Moore’s “Capitalism: A Love Story” won the Leoncino d’Oro award, given to one film each year by a jury of young adults in Venice and The Open Prize, given to the film that best honors the art of cinema at the Venice Film Festival.

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

The next Discount Variety is next Thursday, September 17, and will feature Tim McIntire, an awesome Boston-area comic, and musical guest Brendan Boogie, who reminds a lot of people of Elvis Costello and Cheap Trick. Sounds like fun. Show starts at 8 pm and costs only $5.

PAINTING IN THE DARK, which will be playing for a week in the Screening Room starting Friday, September 18. This will be the first theatrical presentation of the film.
On Saturday night, September 19, Alex Stevens, who directed the film, and Dennis Starr, one of the leads, will be on hand to introduce the early evening screening and answer your questions about the creative and production process. We think you’ll enjoy meeting these guys and hearing their perspectives, and we’ll also be interested in your thoughts on the film.

WHITEOUT will open on Friday, playing at (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40: Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

MILK IN THE LAND will be playing on Friday at (3:45), (5:30), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:10), (2:00), (3:45), (5:30), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:10), (2:00), (3:45), (5:30) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (5:30) and 7:30.

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, screening on Friday at (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Saturday at (12:15), (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Sunday at (12:15), (3:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema, located at 21 Main Street in downtown Gloucester, will present the film event at 2:30pm on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th for a special price of $12.00, all seats. The special event marks the start of the CACC’s fall and winter opera season.

The theatrical trailer for La Bohème can be viewed at http://labohemethemovie.com/trailer.htm.

IN THE LOOP
SHOW TIMES: Friday, Sept. 11 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm; Sunday, Sept. 13 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm; Wednesday, Sept. 16 @ 5:00pm; Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 5:00pm; Tickets $9.00 adults, $7.50 students & seniors; $6.00 members

ESSENTIAL ART HOUSE: THE SEVENTH SEAL (Ingmar Bergman, 1957, Sweden)
SHOW TIMES: Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 16 & 17 @ 7:30pm; Tickets $9.00 adults, $7.50 students & seniors; $6.00 members

OPERA ON THE ISLAND: IL VIAGGIO A REIMS
SHOW TIME: Saturday, Sept. 12 @ 1:00pm; Tickets $17.50, $15.00 members

Festivals

The 2009 Boston Film Festival celebrates a Landmark year with a distinct program of films on September 18-24 at the Kendall Square Cinema in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
http://www.bostonfilmfestival.org/

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 09/25/2009 — 09/27/2009 Newburyport, Massachusetts Website: www.newburyportfilmfestival.org

Call For Entries!!! (Foxboro, MA)
Reply to: gigs-6uvu2-1366226790@craigslist.org

Killer Film Fest is looking for short horror/thriller themed films. killer Film Fest is at the Orpheum Theater in Foxboro, MA on Friday November 6th and Saturday November 14th. We would like to showcase some of the locale films from the New England area.

If you have a short film you would like to submit, please go to http://www.killerfilmfest.com/submissions.html Submissions are FREE!!!!

You will receive 4 tickets to the night your film is screened, you will have a full page on the killer Film Fest website with any links you want and you will have the chance to sell any merchandise at the table in the lobby.

PLEASE submit your film ASAP since the dates are closing in.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

The Tribeca Film Festival is gearing up for submissions for 2010 and has a deadline fast approaching. NYC filmmakers should submit their work September 14th to be considered; however, there are more opportunities for submission in November, December and January. Find out more here. http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/news-views/Dates_Announced_2010_Tribeca_Film_Festival.html

The deadline for the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is fast approaching. Postmark your work by October 20th to make the final deadline for an opportunity to screen at the February festival of nonfiction film. That would be you, documentary filmmakers! Big Sky will be awarding best documentary feature, best documentary short, best mini-doc and best documentary about the American West.
http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/

Go to http://newenglandfilm.com/festival/2009 to see the First Online New England Film Festival September 1-October 15, 2009.

Help Wanted

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew:
.
World War II short action drama looking for union and non-union actors (Boston, MA)
This will be a SAG deferred payment set for an Emerson College thesis project. Visit http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.sacrificeontheante.com/script.html to download a copy of the script.
We are casting the following roles:
- Tuesday, September 15th – 6-10pm
o WILLIAM (85)
o BILLY (9)
- Wednesday, September 16th – 6-10pm
o EVELYN (83)
o MICHELLE (41)
- Friday, September 18th – 5-10pm
o WILLIAM (20)
o OTTO (18)
o HARRISON (19)
o DONALDSON (22)
o EDDIE (24)
o JOHN (22)
o SECOND LIEUTENANT
o RADIO OPERATOR
Auditions will take place at 150 Boylston Street, Boston, MA in Room 117. E-mail a headshot and resume to northzonepictures@gmail.com to set up an audition time. Please specify which role(s) you are interested in auditioning for.
Shooting dates are October 15th-18th in Leicester, MA.
***********
Jodi Purdy-Quinlan of South Shore Casting Seeking Actors for “The Fixer” TV Pilot
I am pleased to be casting principal and day player roles, as well as extras for the “The Fixer” a TV Pilot (and series) shooting in the Boston area.
Please send your headshot and resume to TheFixerCasting@gmail.com and a hard copy to our mailing address at SSC, 150 Middle Street, Weymouth, MA 02189. Auditions will be held our Studio at SSC, Hanover Mall, 1775 Washington St., Suite 401, Hanover, MA 02339 at dates to be announced.
Here is a breakdown of some of the characters to be cast:
BATHUS:
Bathus is a serious bad-ass. After failing Selection for entry into the Fixer Service, Bathus became a Specter, an elite security force of vampires that provides protection to vampire communities across the world. Absolute masters of infiltration and camouflage, Specters on active duty say almost nothing except to each other and are absolutely lethal. Able to appear as if by magic, their skills are only just below those of a Fixer.
Bathus himself is in supreme physical condition and harbors serious resentment about failing Selection. This hatred has fueled his dislike of Lawson.
ARTHUR:
A gnarled British ex-Fixer who works as the butler/security detail at the Council building in Boston, Arthur has seen it all. Twice. Still fit and able to kick-ass if needed, Arthur much prefers to spend his time working on a peculiar alcoholic blood drink that he lovingly refers to as “boomshanka.” The recipe tends to change quite a bit. Arthur’s other favorite item is his Mossberg shotgun, which he will carry into combat when called upon.
A good deal older than Lawson, Arthur still carries a lot of bad memories around, including one particular case that still haunts him to this day, which will be explored in a future Lawson novel.
STEPHANE:
Rather slovenly, Stephane has gotten fat off the finer things in life, which he has acquired through a variety of illegal means. Somewhat older than Lawson, Stephane is stocky and rather greasy to look at. He flaunts his nouveau riche status, but underneath the pomp, he’s still very much the street urchin.
MARTINA:
The armorer assigned to the Boston station, Martina is a 20-something who can appear both bookish and drop-dead gorgeous. Behind her glasses, Martina is itching to get into combat. She wants nothing more than to become a Fixer, but has settled for being the resident gun genius, because her destiny didn’t aim her into the Fixer service. Martina has many sides, including a secret desire to be a pop singer. But Martina makes no secret of the fact that she pines for Lawson.
Martina is in excellent shape and keeps expanding her abilities as she constantly tries to prove that she is every bit the equal of any operational Fixer in the Service today.
NILES:
Niles is Lawson’s 30-something Control. A recent transplant to Boston, Niles made his first appearance in the 3rd Lawson novel, The Destructor. Lawson’s opinion of their first meeting was that Niles was a poor excuse for a Control but over the course of the novel, that opinion changed dramatically. In Lawson’s estimation, Niles is the best Control he’s ever had.
Niles is thin and tall, but very strong thanks to his devotion to Pilates. While Niles tends to keep his social life out of conversation, he is gay and loves Boston’s nightclub scene. Lawson has no idea if Niles has anyone serious in his life. Niles’ attitude is very much summed up by the idea that when it’s time to work, it’s time to work. While his status as a Control means he doesn’t see much action, he has fought by Lawson’s side, thereby earning him even more respect from the Fixer.
***********

From Craigslist:
Sound Technician - $150 (Boston)

Reply to: gigs-q2n2f-1359444622@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Sound technician with own equipment needed to record hi quality audio of a children’s event at the Copley Library in Boston Saturday Oct. 3, 2009 from 11 am - 1 pm and provide MP3 files. There will be three videographers and a main PA system on site. Please provide info about the type of equipment you have and your experience.

Location: Boston
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $150.00

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Chuck Slavin:
CORRECTION: First and foremost let me apologize for my spelling errors. Rep. D’Amico was originally backed by the AFL-CIO. I mistakenly thought it carried over. He ran unopposed in the last election cycle for his first reelection campaign, thus he did not seek or need endorsement money or volunteers. His next election however there will be opposition and he may be knocking on the union doors again. With all of the press D’Amico has had concerning his opposition to MA film credits, I would have liked to have seen a more active response from the union that it directly affects, as well as the unions it indirectly affects. That is why I reached out to you. I speak only for myself and do not represent the Union in any way in this urge for action. I will certainly be asking for your help in the future when a challenger arises to take Rep. D’Amico’s seat! Those of you who took the time to write our letter made that statement! Mr. D’Amico has in the past, and is presently receiving union backing as seen by his OCPF report. I want to make sure that our union and affiliated unions are indeed aware of his stance on the film industry and how it directly and/or indirectly affects all related unions and its membership. Since SAG and AFTRA, of which I am a dues paying member, is associated with the AFL-CIO, I felt that it was important for this leadership to know how I, and how my fellow union brothers and sisters stood with regard to this MA lawmaker. I was mistaken of his current status, but I am glad many members feel the same way and I am sure we have sent a strong message. I have also corrected the letter seen below. Please feel free to keep passing it on. The New England Film Movement continues…

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog.  If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

The annual members meeting will be coming up October 14.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Fox’s GLEE, which premieres next Wednesday, September 9 at 9 pm. So come on in next Wednesday night for the first free Glee show (for free!) on the big screen . Simply stop in at the Café for your free pass.

Coming to the Screening Room in two weeks (opening September 18) is a locally produced comedy called PAINTING IN THE DARK. There’s an excellent chance that the film’s director will be doing a Q & A after the evening show on Saturday night, September 19.

500 DAYS OF SUMMER (PG13 - 96 minutes) will screen Friday (5:00), 7:00 and 9:15; Saturday and Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:15; Monday (Labor Day) at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Tuesday- Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, is screening on Friday at (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Saturday and Sunday at (12:15), (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Monday at (12:15), (3:30) and 6:45; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

SHORTS (PG) starts Friday at (4:00) and 6:30; Saturday-Monday at (12:00), 2:00 and 6:30; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:15).

GI JOE (PG13) will play Friday at 8:30; Saturday-Monday at (4:00) and 8:30; and Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10.

BLOODY MONDAYS & STRAWBERRY PIES will play Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:00; Saturday and Sunday at (12:10), (2:15), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:00; Monday at (12:10), (2:15), (4:30) and 7:15: and Tuesday- Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

French Film night is this Thursday night
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The Cape Ann Community Cinema

(978) 309-8448 [office]
(978) 879-4294 [alternate]
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

EASY VIRTUE
Rated PG-13, 97 minutes
SHOWTIMES: Friday, Sept. 4 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm
September 9 & 10 @ 7:30pm:

LA STRADA (Federico Fellini, 1954, Italy)
September 16 & 17 @ 7:30pm:

THE SEVENTH SEAL (Ingmar Bergman, 1957, Sweden)

Festivals

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival When: 09/25/2009 — 09/27/2009 Where: Newburyport, Massachusetts Website: www.newburyportfilmfestival.org

Help Wanted

1st AD (Non-Union)
Employer: Girlfriend, LLC Location: Wayland, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $150.00 Per Day Experience: Indie shoot experience preferred. We had a 1st, but just lost him due to an emergency personal issue. Need someone to step in on short notice and make our show run. Must understand EP Scheduling. Strip Boards, ability to run set.
Details
20 day shoot. 3 recognizable cast members. Some scheduling changes likely due to actor availability. Must be able to use EP Scheduling. Understanding of Strip Boards and One Line. Ability to run set and no fear of pushing director to make the day. Ambitious schedule requires personality who can take charge but also be understanding of delays which are bound to happen.
Contact Information
Name: Shaun O’Banion Address: 1707 Phelan Lane, Unit B
Los Angeles, California 90278

From Chuck Slavin:

My friend is in need of some actors. Feel free to pass this along to the acting community as some part time income for actors.
Bob Sheehan of Coast Line Advertising in North Andover is looking for responsible actors to work trade show (home show) booths for some of his clients. he is looking for attractive outgoing people to engage patrons, answer a few basic questions and collect their contact information. If interested contact bob@coastlineadv.com.

Casting Call Ultra-Low Budget SAG Agreement (passed on from Kevin Fennessy) Union & Non-UnionShare
Yesterday at 2:36pm
Passed on from Kevin Fennessy…
Joseph the Prophet – Feature Film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Joseph the Prophet is an independent feature film production and will possibly be produced under the ultra-low budget SAG agreement. It will have a limited theatrical release in spring 2010.
Auditions: Sept 2-3 in Boston
Shooting period: Sept 24-26/Nov 11-25, 2009 in MA (subject to change)
Pay: Depending on role and experience
We are looking for the following lead actors (all Caucasian):
Male, early 20s
Male, mid to late 20s
Female, early 20s
Male, 50s
Male, 40s
Female, 50s
Auditions will be held September 2-3 in Boston. Please email us your headshot and resume.
Contact Details:
Christian Vuissa
Mirror Films
info@mirrorfilms.com
http://www.mirrorfilms.com
Synopsis: In 1827, Joseph Smith was only 21 years old, when he claimed to have received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures. The film portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon.

From Craigslist:

Crew for feature film + RED one Owner/Op (MA)
Reply to: gigs-y6hfr-1353512873@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

***PLEASE respond with ONLY the listed position title in the subject line!!!***
E-mails with different subject titles will be deleted
We are just starting the pre-pro phase of a feature horror film shooting in August of 2010. This shoot will be for 5 weeks straight with 6 shooting days a week at about 10-14 hours per day. 3-4 weeks of the shoot will be shot at a very large farm and everyone will have the option of setting up a tent in “Tent City”. The tent field (tent city) will have enough room for 40+ sleeping tents, 2 large enclosed tents, portable toilets, showers and a large fire pit. We are offering this because the farm is out of the way of any large town.
Listed below are the positions and rates available. This is a low budget film so the rates are lower than union and are WEEKLY flat rates.
Please respond with:
- Position title ONLY, in the e-mail’s subject line
- Resume
- If position requires (w/equipment), please list your full equipment package
Position/Weekly rate
Production Manager/$600.00
Production PA/Intern/$300.00
Production PA/Intern/$300.00
Assistant Director/$600.00
Script Supervisor/$600.00
Director of Photography/$2,500.00
w/RED Camera package
(Full grip truck with loads
of lights and other equipment
will be supplied BY US)
1st AC/$600.00
Gaffer/$800.00
Electric/$600.00
Electric/$600.00
Key Grip/$800.00
Grip/$600.00
Grip/$600.00
PA/Intern/$300.00
PA/Intern/$300.00
Sound Mixer/$800.00
w/equipment
Boom Operator/$600.00
Craft Service/$600.00
Craft Service/Intern/$300.00
Art Director/$800.00
Wardrobe/$600.00
Props/$600.00
Hair/Makeup/$600.00
Hair/Makeup/Intern/$300.00
SFX Makeup (15 days)/$600.00
SFX Makeup (15 days)/Intern/$300.00
Editor (on set)/$800.00
Assistant Editor (on set)/Intern/$300.00

Location: MA
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Listed Rate + 3 meals a day

PostingID: 1353512873

Camera / Production Assistant
Reply to: job-wd57q-1351481363@craigslist.org
Looking for 3 camera assistants, open to assist production as well.
Must have experience assisting cameras and a valid driver license.
Pay 16/hour.
Please send resume or refferences and the easiest way to contact.
Production Assistants needed for Contestant/Reality shoot 9/7 to 9/11 (Boston)

Reply to: job-an5hy-1352143263@craigslist.org [

We are looking for several Production Assistants to help us with a contestant-based game show, which will be shooting in Boston Tuesday 9/8 through Thursday 9/10/09. However, the positions that we have to fill span from Monday 9/7 until Friday 9/11.
Please only apply if you have previous experience working as a production assistant, either in television, film, or commercials, and have a valid driver’s license. If you have your own vehicle, that is preferred as well, but not an absolute requirement. To Apply, send an email to AWDbostonPA@gmail.com with your résumé or credits-list attached as a PDF, and your DATES AVAILABLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. Also please include a brief paragraph in the body of the email explaining your experience and what departments you’ve worked with in the past, and what you prefer.
The positions available are as follows:
• PA/Driver - Will drive a follow minivan with producers, following contestants driving the streets of Boston. Must know how to get around Boston WELL, and have a current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Producer’s PA - Will be working with one of the producers to assist them in facilitating their segments on a given day.
• Runner PA - Will work with our production coordinator to assist with different runs that may be needed.
• Stunt PA - Will assist the stunts department. Preferably someone with some rigging experience.
• Art PA - Will assist the art department. Preferably someone with art department experience.
• AD’s PA - Will assist the AD in moving set along. Preferably someone with experience on-set.
Though these are positions we have available, if we bring you on, your placement would be at the Production Coordinator’s discretion, so you may be moved around to assist departments other that those you start off with.
The rate is $150 for 12 hours, with meal/meal reimbursement included. Overtime will be paid over 12 hours (not including meal-breaks). This could be a great opportunity for someone that may have studied film or television, and wants to get credits under their belt.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

AV Technician Needed (load in)
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Audiovisual technician with experience in trade show booths needed for set up of a booth at the Boston Convention Center. 2 day load in of just AV equipment.
If interested, email me at chris@videoresources.com
Thank you!
Contact Details: Chris Wells Video Resources, Inc. (508) 485-8100 chris@videoresources.com

Female 40ish Talent
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
We are looking for 1 female actor (see below for specific look). The actor will be shot on green screen.
what we are looking for:
-female
-mid 40s (can look a little younger)
-polished and stylish
-should have an expressive face
-any ethnicity is fine
-talent should also have a nice voice
-the role of the talent will be saying “yes or no” to certain items
The casting call day will be Tuesday September 1st.
The shoot will be Friday September 4th if called back or possibly Tuesday September 8th.
We will need non-union actors.
Contact Details: actors.green@yahoo.com actors.green@yahoo.com

Corporate/Industrial Video Casting in Providence - Fri. Sept 4
Rhode Island Paid (Non-Union Only)
Auditions for Corporate/Industrial Video in Providence (non-union). To be shot the last two weeks of September.
Pulse Media is seeking 4 Roles:
2 females age 30-55
2 males age 25-45
(For detailed Character Descriptions click the Job Title/Link.)
Actors of diverse ethnic backgrounds encouraged to audition. Compensation = $200-$600/day based on role.
Auditions to be held Friday, September 4th between 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. To make an apointment please call Perishable Theatre at 401-331-2695 X 304. Please bring current headshot.
Contact Details: Casting Perishable Theatre 401-331-2695 X 304

Animation studio looking for skilled Maya artist for children’s feature
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Darkside Films and Hargant Entertainment have expanded into the world of computer animation and are looking for a few Maya experts to round out our team as we begin the final phase of or production.
We’re looking for motivated, sefl-starters with the ability to multi-task and has great time management skills, as well as being an ace animator! The majority of the workload is animation, but there will probably be some modeling/rigging needed as well. Knowledge of Lightwave is also a huge plus.
Contact Details: David Kann Hargant Entertainment (508) 404 - 3962 David@darksidefilms.com

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER -for new Tween Kids Comedy Cooking Webisodes
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER wanted for new TWEEN KIDS COMEDY COOKING WEBISODES SERIES. Former Sesame Street EP seeks smart, writer with excellent marketing, production and web design experience. Production experience, photoshop, powerpoint and excel required. Connection to music and production scene in Boston a plus. $16 p/hour for minimum of 15-20 hrs p/week. Starts in Sept.
Pls send CV, Cover Letter and 3 references with contact info to: nlrogoff@fas.harvard.edu
Contact Details: Natasha L. Rogoff KidsCOOK Productions 202-309-3516 nlrogoff@fas.harvard.edu Website http://finkyskitchen.com/

EXUCUTIVE PRODUCER OR MONEY PERSON FOR FEATURE FILM “JERSEYSUREEXIT82″
New York Paid (Union & Non-Union)
A 14 year old Danny Coyle, from the mean streets of South Boston Massachusetts, A.K.A., Southie! The home of the Irish Mafia, moves to a suburban town in NJ. The 16 year old street wise boy steals one too many cars and is sentenced to spend time in Juvenile Hall till his 18th. birthday. His Italian cellmate Carmine Daddario is the son of a New Jersey mob boss and the two become inseparable. Now in their fifties they work together in brutal harmony. The two live their gangster life under the radar of paid off law enforcement officials.
Contact Details: Bill Kelly Writer Bill Kelly 609 432-8522 actorbillkelly@aol.com

WebActor Casting $450 per Commercial
Connecticut Los Angeles Maine Massachusetts New England New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont Paid (Union & Non-Union)
WebActor is casting for various client projects. Most of the projects are Internet Commercials and some TV.
Please submit headshot and professional resume at http://castingscience.com and select WebActor for the Project. We are looking for talented performers with that special spark. We will contact you either via phone or email if we want to audition you or see some of your work! These are on-going projects with WebActor and most of the actors we hire are used 4-10 times per month for various commercials.
Contact Details: Website http://castingscience.com/

Music Composers
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Music Composer to create original score for independent action spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jimmy Buffett inspired theme. Music must be a blend of John Williams and Hans Zimmer from Pirates of the Caribbean. The movie takes place in the islands and needs to be arranged in a Calypso style using steel drums and other instruments. We have more detailed information for you if you are interested. Please go to our website and watch some of our trailers to understand what the movie is about. http://www.take12tom.com/BURIEDTREASURE.html. www.take12tom.com. www.indianajames.com.
Contact Details: Thomas Pimentel TNT LTD. PRODUCTIONS 781-718-0326 take12tom@yahoo.com Website http://www.take12tom.com/indianajames.html

Joseph the Prophet
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Joseph the Prophet is an independent feature film production and will possibly be produced under the ultra-low budget SAG agreement. It will have a limited theatrical release in spring 2010.
Auditions: Sept 2-3 in Boston
Shooting period: Sept 24-26/Nov 11-25, 2009 in MA (subject to change)
Pay: Depending on role and experience
We are looking for the following lead actors (all Caucasian):
Male, early 20s
Male, mid to late 20s
Female, early 20s
Male, 50s
Male, 40s
Female, 50s
Auditions will be held September 2-3 in Boston. Please email us your headshot and resume.
Contact Details: Christian Vuissa Mirror Films info@mirrorfilms.com Website http://www.mirrorfilms.com/

Technology

Apple’s new OS X 10.6 is not fully compatible with more than 100 existing Mac applications, games, and software utilities.

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Chuck Slavin:

Event: Cocktail Reception Fundraiser for Rep. Brian Wallace
“Join Me in Support of a FILM Advocate, and Friend!”
What: Cocktail Party
Host: New England Talent & Crew
Start Time: Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm
End Time: Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30pm
Where: THE BOSTON ATHLETIC CLUB
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=157143029571&mid=107bf09G4b589901Gd7bbd6G7

Chuck Slavin sent a message to the members of New England Talent & Crew.

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Subject: A Message from Chuck Slavin to Union Members

Dear Union Brothers and Sisters,
It has come to my attention that Rep. Steven J. D’Amico, a strong film opponent, is backed by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. I am now asking for your support in ending this endorsement. I have drafted a sample letter you can use to submit to the AFL-CIO. I am pleading with every member of a Union to read this letter, personalize, and e-mail or mail. The future of film in New England depends on us supporting film friendly candidates, not FILM ENEMYS!

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To whom it may concern:
As a SAG and/or AFTRA dues paying member, I am appalled and strongly disappointed by the actions of MA Rep. Steven D’Amico of the 4th Bristol District. His actions, voiced and written and by his voting record in attacking the television and film industries, have had and will have a direct negative effect on fellow brothers and sisters of various unions that rely on the film industry for their living. While he has tried to “act” as a union friend, he has actually used his position to foster his own anti-union agenda. He should not be supported in any way, either by endorsements, money and or volunteers by any union when and if he runs for re-election in 2010. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

_____YOUR NAME__________

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The future of film in New England Film depends on us supporting film friendly candidates not NEFILM-ENEMYS!
You’re Allie in The NEW ENGLAND FILM MOVEMENT Chuck Slavin “DotCom”
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