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:

Several schools are signing up for field trips to see some of the movies featured in the Salem Film Fest. If your school is interested, I can give you all the details if you just reply to this email. The entire film slate (with descriptions) is available at www.SalemFilmFest.com.

AVATAR will play in glorious 2D at CinemaSalem starting Friday at (3:15), 6:45 and 9:50; Saturday at (12:00), (3:15), 6:45 and 9:50; Sunday at (12:00), 3:15 and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

PRECIOUS (R) will screen starting Friday at (4:30), 7:00 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:00.

UP IN THE AIR screens on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

SERIOUS MOONLIGHT (R) will screen on Friday at (5:00), 7:15 and 9:15; Saturday at (2:30), (5:00), 7:15 and 9:15; Sunday at (12:15), (2:30), 5:00 and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:15.

February is Oscar Month at the Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester. The unique, independent all-digital cinema will feature some of this year’s Academy Award-nominated films all month and into March.

*Best Picture nominee “An Education” plays Fri. Feb. 5 through Sun. Feb. 7 at 7:30pm, with a Saturday Feb. 6 matinee at 2:30pm. Additional shows Wed. Feb. 10 at 5pm, Thurs. Feb. 11 at 4:30pm, and Fri. and Sat. Feb. 12 and 13 at 5pm.

*”Bright Star,” the biopic of Romantic poet John Keats by Oscar-winning director Jane Campion (“The Piano”), encores Feb. 13 and 14 at 7:30pm, and Feb. 17 through 19 at 5pm.

“The Messenger” will show Fri. Feb. 26 through Sun. Feb. 28 at 7:30pm, and Mon. through Fri. Mar. 1 through 5 at 5pm.

*Rounding out the month are the Cinema’s two shorts programs. The Live Action Short Film nominees will run Fri. Mar. 5 at 7:30pm, Sun. Mar. 7 at 2pm and 6pm and Mar. 10 and 11 at 5pm. The Animated Short Film nominees will play Sat. Mar. 6 at 5pm, Sun. Mar. 7 at 4pm, Tues. Mar. 9 at 5pm and Wed. Mar. 10 at 7:30pm.

*Film fans can enjoy the 82nd Annual Academy Awards presentation in HD and in living room-style comfort when the Cinema hosts its annual Oscar Party on Sunday, March 7th at 8pm. There is no charge to attend, and imaginative dress is encouraged. Door prizes will be offered.

On Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2pm (doors 1pm), the Cinema is proud to host “Dogtown Day” and welcome author Elyssa East as she talks about her new book “Dogtown: Death And Enchantment In A New England Ghost Town.” Local musician Kitt Cox will perform some Dogtown songs before the presentation. A reserved seat are free with the purchase of a $5.00 “Try Us” movie ticket, which is valid for any regular film presentation through December 31. Reservations at the Cinema or online at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

*The marathon Wagner opera “Siegfried” (the third in the four-part “Ring” cycle) debuts on Tues. Feb. 9 at 1:30pm. Tickets are $17.50, $15.00 for members. Patrons are encouraged to bring food. The opera encores Monday, Feb. 15 at 5pm.

*A special presentation of the forgotten 1924 silent classic “Peter Pan” will be held on Tues. Feb. 9 at 7:30pm. The night will benefit the Manchester-based Brain Candy Project, a non-profit that helps the families of critically ill children. Musicians are encouraged to attend, as the Brain Candy Project and the Cinema plan to coordinate the creation of a new score for the film, which will be performed live at a future benefit event.

Festivals

Boston University hosts the COM Redstone Film Festival on February 10th at 7:00PM at the Tsai Performance Center. The festival, sponsored by VIACOM Chairman Sumner Redstone, features short films by undergrad and graduate students from BU’s College of Communication. Tickets are first come, first serve. Visit http://www.bu.edu/com/ft/film/redstone for more details.

Boston International Film Festival
General Information
When
04/16/2010 — 04/25/2010
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
http://www.bifilmfestival.com/biffhome.html

From moviemaker.com

The 4th Annual BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL (BNFF) spans 10 days and presents a thoughtfully selected program of independent films at various landmark venues around Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York, with its sparkling Niagara Falls situated right in its backyard. The BNFF has been built around the needs of filmmakers and aims to be an annual destination for film-lovers and industry to come together and celebrate a shared passion for film. The BNFF 2010 introduces a FESTIVAL FILM MARKET & EXPO, TOURISM & SCOUTING PACKAGES, Dov S-S Simens’ 2-DAY FILM SCHOOL (April 24th and 25th, 2010), as well as MAJOR MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION PLANS for selected filmmakers. For more info go to http://www.bniff.com.

CALL FOR ENTRIES! The DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. DC Shorts selects films of every genre and niche for competition screenings—with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. Cash prizes and more! Judges’ feedback given to ALL entrants. The DC Shorts Screenplay Competition (October 2010) is a very different kind of screenwriting competition. A panel of judges consisting of moviemakers, screenwriters and critics will review and provide feedback on scripts of 15 pages or less. Five to seven finalists have their scripts read in front of a live audience—and one will walk away with $2,000 to shoot their project! info@dcshorts.com or http://www.dcshorts.com.

THE 2010 PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS (http://pageawards.com) Presenting over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes, including our huge $25,000 GRAND PRIZE!! The PAGE Awards have become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide. Each year our award-winning scripts are solicited by dozens of producers, agents and development execs and, as a result, many of our winning writers land script assignments, secure representation and sign option agreements on their work. Are you the next award-winning screenwriter? REGULAR ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday, March 1st. DON’T MISS IT!! Enter online at: http://pageawards.com.

The mission of the PORTLAND WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL (a.k.a. POW FEST) is to celebrate the art and cinematic contribution of women filmmakers from around the world, in any format, with any content and in any genre. We showcase the work of today’s top women directors and co-directors, honoring both the true pioneers as well as providing support and recognition for the next generation of leading women filmmakers. To that end, it is also our goal to promote and create opportunities for women working in all areas of the film industry, and educate members in the community, young and old, through panels and hands-on workshops. The third annual festival is scheduled for March 18th-21st of 2010. For more information please visit, www.powfest.com.
The 16th Annual SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL will take place February 21 - 28, 2010 in Sedona, Arizona. The week-long festival features more than 125 films, including features, documentaries, shorts and animation. Filmmakers and audiences from around the world have heralded Sedona’s festival as one of their favorites. The fest’s workshops bring Academy Award-winning, industry professionals to Sedona to teach, inspire and share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers. For more information, call the festival office at 928/282-1177. Visit http://www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Help Wanted

Production Assistant (Temporary) - POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of New Media, this position will plan, develop, implement and oversee editorial, promotional, and user-generated content for NESN.com. It is responsible for finding creative and innovative ways to tell stories by utilizing a wide range of multimedia tools. As part of a collaborative and growing team this position will make key contributions to successfully designing, developing, launching and maintaining NESN’s new media platform.
This is a temporary (4 months) full-time position that may be extended for another 12 months (to June 2011). This position comes with health and dental benefits, an opportunity to gain solid experience with the possibility to join the NESN team as a permanent employee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create original written content and/or video reporting for display on NESN.com and its syndication partners
• Develop and edit original video content, written content, and wire content
• Edit content on various platforms to ensure a consistent and appropriate ‘look and feel’ and editorial voice
• Work with programming and production staff to develop editorial strategies and packages
• Determine and prioritize stories and ensure content has a consistent energy and “feel,” and is compelling, engaging, understandable, informative and current
• Develop and coordinate schedule of daily video to be posted; tag video with appropriate compelling metadata.
• Work with the New Media Editor to develop a schedule of participatory content including blogs, poll questions, user-submitted questions for talent and user-generated video and photos
• Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining an efficient workflow
• Participate in developing and implementing best practices to effectively engage a consumer audience, properly integrate technology and product, cross-promotion and site accuracy
• Successfully complete other related tasks and projects as needed
EDUCATION:
• BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
• MA in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is a plus
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong knowledge of New England sports is a must
• Must be detail-oriented, have excellent organization skills and a proven track record in multitasking effectively
• Basic understanding of HTML and web video editing
• Strong work ethic, reliable and professional
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and possess a positive “can-do” attitude
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced, loosely structured, growing and changing work environment; must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to work afternoon-evening hours and have flexibility to work weekends as needed
NESN is an equal opportunity employer.
https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=487552&t=2

Technical Director - Programming and Production -
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Studio Operations Manager this position will provide technical direction for nightly sports news shows, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins pre and post game shows and other NESN programs. This position will also work as part of a team to improve and enhance the technical quality and creativity of these shows.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with directors, producers and production staff on daily preproduction and other programming to ensure and oversee a high-production value and high technical standards
• Switch nightly sports news shows and pre and post game shows for Red Sox and Bruins broadcasts using Sony MVS8000 HD switcher
• Ensure technical staff is prepared and prepped for all productions
• Act as a liaison to the Engineering department regarding technical problems in the studio and control rooms. Report technical issues to Studio Operations Manager and/or Engineering staff and follow through on the resolution of these problems
• Fill in as Studio Director/TD as needed
• Successfully complete other related tasks and projects as needed
• Work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have at least 3 years of experience as a technical director, for live show programming
• 5+ years of experience in television production to include a strong understanding of the entire production process
• 3+ years of Sony MVS8000 experience required
• Proficiency with DME, and EVS Spotbox is a must.
• Solid experience switching multi-camera, HD studio programs and working with multi venue studios requiring multiple monitor feeds.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a high level of creativity, energy, and flexibility
• Strong ability to work cooperatively as part of a team in a fast-paced, high pressure studio environment and to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work in a loosely structured, growing and changing work environment
• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of sports (emphasis on New England).
• Must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
NESN is an equal opportunity employer.
>> Apply Now. https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=487544&t=2

Vacancy: Video Editor
Employer: Viewpoint Creative
Location: Needham, MA
Duration: Full Time staff, starts Feb 15, 2010

Viewpoint Creative, an Advertising and Promotion company for broadcast is looking for an ambitious full-time video editor for its Boston office. Great editing and story telling skills using Final Cut Pro are required. You must also be capable of carrying a conceptual thought from script to rough cut and finish. The ideal candidate will have a reel which demonstrates the ability to deliver a clear message in both a unique and creative way. A basic understanding of animation and After Effects are also required.
You must be able to work in a team environment, while also being a self-starter and able to manage your own time to achieve project goals as directed by creative directors and clients. Excellent communication skills are a must.
Requirements:
Great work ethic
Strong storytelling ability
Experience in broadcast promotion
Strong conceptual skills
Strong design sense a plus
Provide a reel, along with animation samples and a resume to jobsboston@viewpointcreative.com
Please include ‘Editor’ in email title
No phone calls please.
We cannot return any materials sent.
View our web site:
http://www.viewpointcreative.com
More Info: http://www.viewpointcreative.com

Apply to: Human Resources

From http://newenglandfilm.com

Senior Video Editor – Multi-Lingual / Native Speakers
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Senior Video Editor – Multi-Lingual / Native Speakers
Axon Communications Inc. is a creative agency/healthcare communications company based in Braintree, MA. We specialize in the development and deployment of unique promotional programs for our pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device clients.
We are kicking off a large, multi-national project and are looking for creative and talented editors who are native speakers in the following languages:
Portuguese
Turkish
Russian
Arabic
Japanese
Contact Details: Jessica Wu-Witherell Axon Communications, Inc. jobs@axonrx.com

Musician needs someone in the Boston area to help make youtube videos.
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Hello I’m a musician who needs someone who knows what they’re doing to help me make some youtube videos. A famous band needs a video of me playing to be considered for a position with them. Future need for you would also apply here as I plan on making more videos and things so more work is definite.
I’m in the Boston area. Email me and we could work out whatever is fair payment wise.
Thanks!
Contact Details: Dave Reffett Shredding The Envelope 617 504 2929 dreffett@berklee.net Website
http://www.myspace.com/shreddingtheenvelope

Editor(s) WANTED for “the CLEAR” full length feature
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Hi. This is Seng and I am looking for additional editors to join the postproduction team of “the CLEAR”. A full length Independent feature which recently shot in S. NH during the Summer of 2009 and will wrap production later on this year.
Editors must own a Mac and Final Cut Studio. While there is no actual upfront pay we can create an agreement that will ensure you get either deferred payment or backend points. This project is being looked at by big name distribution companies.
Contact Details: seng seng2kx@gmail.com Website http://theclearthemovie.com/

Looking for more actors!
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Pongo Resume is having it’s second casting call this Thursday. Want to be in a viral video? Want to be the next internet sensation? Please send your headshots/resumes our way!
We are looking for men and women, 20-30, for this call. You must be available this Thursday, February 4th.
Contact Details: Ben Oliver Pongo Resume boliver@pongoresume.com Website
http://www.pongoresume.com/

Male Actor Needed for Senior Thesis Film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male actor needed for senior thesis film to be shot on hd video. Age range: 18-25; must look college-aged, Caucasian. This is a supporting role in a comedy about the agony and uncertainties of senior year of college. Must be available on Saturday Feb 13th and Monday Feb 15th. Paid/Nonunion. Please send headshot to lreddy@wellesley.edu
Contact Details: Laura Reddy lreddy@wellesley.edu

Film: Classical Music Meets Argentine Tango!
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Looking for creative film person to film/video and later edit recording of Argentine tango performances with Chamber Orchestra of Boston for “Romance and Tango” show 2/12/10. You need your own equipment, you are able to capture expressive dancing without interrupting live performance. You’ll work with dancers for post production editing to result in 1)archival video and 2) three minute promotional piece.
Link below with more information about performance. This will be an unusual collaboration between musicians and dancers; unique opportunity for creative film/video artist.
Contact Details: Julie jleven@rcn.com Website http://chamberbos.squarespace.com/tickets-feb12/

LOOKING FOR EXTREMELY TALENTED SINGERS & INSTRUMENTALISTS
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We are looking for extremely talented, experienced and professional singers both male and female for jingle productions and instrumentalists for music production (Primarily sax and trumpet).
Please send your audio demo link, web info, or MP3 to info@dfmusicgroup.com. ONLY World class talent accepted.
Contact Details: David Frederick df Music Group info@dfmusicgroup.com Website http://www.dfmusicgroup.com/

From Craigslist:

Executive Assistant -WGBH (Boston)

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
WGBH is the pre-eminent producer of public media content used throughout the US and around the globe. This 850-employee organization maintains a leadership role at the forefront of public media, regularly setting the standard for new techniques in content creation and delivery, maintaining federal administration focus on public media, and focusing thought leaders across the public media systems on the issues facing our industry. WGBH is also the leader in public media for the greater Boston area, developing and providing content and services via television, radio and the web.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer is responsible for leading the strategic development and execution of the day-to-day and long-range operations across eight VP-led divisions of the WGBH Educational Foundation.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This Executive Assistant (EA) position will support the Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer of the Foundation. This EA will perform diverse strategic administrative functions requiring initiative and sound decision-making with the goal of achieving clear communication, efficient office operations, and effective assistance to the Executive Vice President. This person will be a leader among peers for the Executive Suite support staff and a key resource for those working with the EVP/COO.
WGBH is seeking a highly detail oriented, experienced and talented administrative professional who thrives as a self-starter and problem solver. This challenging and fast paced position will require regular contact with WGBH staff, Board members, Boston business leaders and key representatives of our public media communities (PBS, CPB, etc.). Trust-worthiness, discretion, poise, confidentiality, flexibility and a solutions-based approach to addressing problems are required. S/he must be an excellent communicator (written and verbal), have superior interpersonal skills, expert computer skills and use sound independent judgment to keep projects on track.
S/he must be able to work independently and proactively on multiple, concurrent deadlines with limited direction and execute assignments with a sense of urgency. The ideal EA candidate must be able to interact diplomatically with a wide-range of people in a collaborative fashion, exude grace under pressure and professionally represent the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and our organization. This position is responsible for supporting the Foundation’s diversity and inclusion in the workplace by interacting in a way that is free from discrimination, intolerance or harassment.
REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and experience as a C-level executive assistant. S/he will have strong proficiency with Power Point and Excel, will have high professional standards, an exemplary work ethic and an openness to learning new skills as required. Some evening and weekend work as needed.
WGBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To Apply go to: www.wgbh.org/careers

Freelance videographers needed for a variety of exciting projects

Reply to: job-h9h9z-1581090213@craigslist.org

Freelance videographers needed for a variety of exciting projects at the Phoenix Media Communications Group:
1-2 minute short marketing videos
concert footage
party footage
behind the scenes at photo shoots
client videos
Must have your own equipment, including lighting, and be able to shoot and edit.
Please send resume and link to some of your work
All levels of experience are welcome to submit.
This is a freelance position and payment is PER VIDEO
Pay based on experience

Compensation: tbd
This is a contract job.

Production Coordinator/AP (Greater Boston)

Reply to: job-nqkba-1579213559@craigslist.org

Seeking experienced Production Coordinator/AP to join a fast paced docu-soap style reality show currently in Production.
Position requirements
- Must have previous experience as a production coordinator, or associate producer on a reality show
- Must be extremely organized and detail oriented
- Must have great phone presence and be comfortable cold calling and clearing locations for shoots
- Must be willing to work long hours if necessary
- Must be a Boston area Local
Please reply with resume and cover email, only If you meet the requirements above

POSITION STARTS IMMEDIATELY

Location: Greater Boston
Compensation: $800.00/week

Need Actors for Undergraduate Thesis Film (Boston)
Reply to: the.machine.short.film@gmail.com

My name is Jeffrey Stallman and I am a Senior at Boston University. I am directing my undergraduate student thesis project in March, 2010, called The Machine.
The film is a science fiction, action, drama about technology revamping the entertainment industry for better, or for worse. The protagonist Josh Riley opens Pandora’s Box and discovers a machine that his company plans to use to take over the entire TV industry. By uncovering the mysteries of the machine, Josh might have asked for more than he bargained for.
If you are interested in reading the script please contact me at: the.machine.short.film@gmail.com Auditions will be held the week of February 8th. More details TBA.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact be directly: 415.205.4732

Location: Boston
Compensation: negotiable

Location Audio Tech Needed-Paid
Reply to: gigs-pjuvq-1576391964@craigslist.org
Need an experienced location audio tech for corporate video. Two days paid work- Feb.4-5
Prefer your gear, but can provide if needed. Please reply with contact info and some idea or recent expereience.
Pay is competitive. Thanks

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

Senior Producer (Boston)
Reply to: Job.staffingproducer@gmail.com

Growing Production Company in Boston seeks a Senior Producer for a short-term project with long-term possibilities. A minimum of 5 years of solid TV production experience is required. Field experience and story producing/writing experience in the docusoap genre is required and experience writing/producing high-volume business docusoap genre (CAKE BOSS, PAWN STARS, MIAMI INK) experience is mandatory.
Responsibilities include: Overseeing project staff, directing and managing cast, maintaining budget, drafting shoot schedules, crafting and executing docusoap storylines, and setting up shoots. Organizational skills and motivation required.
Please submit cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: Job.staffingproducer@gmail.com
Applications without salary requirements will not be considered.
Absolutely no calls, walk-ins or contacting any other company employees.

Technology

Windows 7 may not be a good system for notebook batteries. There have been many battery complaints.

Misc. Odds and Ends

There is the old expression that you have to give the devil his due. Hitler was good as giving speeches and Mel Gibson is good at revenge movies.

Check under festival header to see more about the Marblehead 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 season premiere of LOST starts at 8 in the Café and then moves onto the big screen at 9.

The film slate for the 2010 Salem Film Fest is online at www.SalemFilmFest.com and the lineup for the February 26-March 4 all-documentary festival is the strongest roster yet. The showtimes will be available in the next week, which will allow you sophisticated filmlovers to purchase tickets online in advance.

UP IN THE AIR screens on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

BRIEF INTERVIEWS WITH HIDEOUS MEN will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday at (2:00), (3:40), (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (3:40), (5:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen on Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), and 6:45: and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13), screening on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

Festivals

Marblehead Festival of Arts
URL: www.marbleheadfestival.org

See the Local Best of 2009!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts Presents the Winter Film Festival
Marblehead, MA (January 19, 2010) The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The screening is free of charge, and the doors will open at 7:00 pm.
The Festival will screen 12 short films, the best of the many films submitted last year to the Festival of Arts. The great majority of the films are by artists who are current or former residents of Essex County (including Marblehead), the Boston area, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles; genres include animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, and satire, and the subjects range from the world’s strangest disease to North Shore noir to the Revere Beach of yore. Some of the filmmakers are expected to be present and they will talk about their work and answer questions at the end of the program.
Audience members will receive ballots to vote for their favorite film, and the People’s Choice Award will go to the winner. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will also be available. For further information, visit www.MarbleheadFestival.org.

For additional information on the MFoA, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship, please call 781-639-ARTS or visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Final Cut editor needed
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Editor needed to edit a series of two camera corporate web videos. Perfect for recent film school graduate who edited 2-3 camera edit of corporate presentations and is responsible and fast with FCP. Needed to start ASAP. Please email your resume and a brief paragraph about your exeperience with the above. Need a full time freelancer NOT someone who has a FT job. Must be able to start immediately. Can have their own MAC and hard drive space or will supply in-house if not. Prefer someone in Metrowest area but not required. Ongoing till early March.
Contact Details: filmmaker@rcn.com filmmaker@rcn.com Website http://www.ravision.net/

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video
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A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
$80 an hour
Contact Details: Ben Davies The Boston Studio 1-888-721-0721 ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com Website
http://www.thebostonstudio.com/

Part Time News Director
Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Watertown Cable Access Center is seeking a part time news director for a live, weekly newscast. The ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, and desk notes. The position also includes shooting, editing, writing and even some reporting. Must have the ability to work with volunteer reporters, writers and sports producers, while making editorial and content decisions.
Contact Details: Tamarah Green WCAC Tamarah@wcatv.org Website http://www.wcatv.org/

Male Actor needed for Short Film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male Actor needed for short film to be shot on 16mm. “Mugwump” is a story about the relationship between a young obsessive compulsive boy and the Bogeyman, living in his closet, that tries and establish contact with the boy.
Age range is open. Must be able to cry on command. Character description: mentally unstable/monster. Reference characters would be pale man from Pans Labyrinth, yellow man from Sin City, Jake La Motta from Raging Bull. Role is for the Bogeyman character in the story.
Pay is negotiable upon audition.
For interest contact William Stitt at icebaby.movie@gmail.com
Contact Details: William Stitt Dolphin Dog LLC 5614457212 icebaby.movie@gmail.com

CASTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG COLLEGE ACTORS/ACTRESSES
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Charles River Media Group (http://www.charlesrivermedia.com)– a Brookline based Production Company – is casting high school students (and young looking college students) for a corporate textbook promotion. Our client is a major educational publishing company.
Male and Females of all ethnicities are welcome to submit a headshot. We will be arranging auditions by appointment only.
Please send a headshot and general availability to actors@charlesrivermedia.com
We will be casting within the next 1-2 week. Shooting will be approximately a 2 hour commitment.
Contact Details: email actors@charlesrivermedia.com Charles River Media Group 617-277-0004 actors@charlesrivermedia.com Website http://www.charlesrivermedia.com/

Female around 55 for local television commercial
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female around 55 who is neither too young nor too old looking for her age. The spot involves a simple conversation between two women having coffee in a kitchen in a private home. The location is Guilford, CT, the shoot time would be around 4 PM on a date to be determined within the next two weeks. Must be able to memorize lines and be comfortable speaking on camera. The pay is $300. Must do own hair and makeup. Video sample required.
Contact Details: Nick Toth Comcast Spotlight nick_toth@cable.comcast.com

Seeking Cinematographer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking cinematographer for one day’s work on an independent short. Please send rate information, link to previous work.
An individual who owns their own equipment is preferred but not required. Please include in response specifications of camera, etc if applicable.
Contact Details: Sidlawton Productions : icculus37j@yahoo.com

Hip, Young, Dad/Chef Actor needed for Web Comedy Cooking Series Pilot
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Former EP of Sesame Street International seeking hip Caucasian male in his 30’s with cooking experience to play the dad in Web cooking series geared toward tweens.
Chef Dave is a young, hip, loving dad who is passionate about three things– his daughter, food, and his zany cooking inventions. A former IT whiz kid, he made his money in the IT boom, but lost his job. He now teaches at Harvard’s “IT Invention Lab.” Dave is as excited about Reyna and Stacy’s new cooking show as they are and he hopes the webcast will help his daughter fit in better at school.
Contact Details: Mandy Drew KidsCOOK Productions mandydrew@mykickinkitchen.com

From Craigslist:

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video (Downtown Crossing)

Reply to: ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com

A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a non-union job.

Location: Downtown Crossing
Compensation: $80 ph

Title: Seeking Assistant Editor (Beacon Hill)

Reply to: doc@geekchoice.com

We need 20 hours of footage loaded from MiniDV tapes and P2 cards into FCP
You must have working knowledge of FCP and hardware compatibility with MiniDV cameras and the HVX 200
Work will be at our office in downtown Boston during work hours
For consideration please email doc@geekchoice.com
Thank you, Lucas

Compensation: DOE

Production Associate (Newton, MA)

Reply to: job-en3gp-1569558026@craigslist.org

Independent TV Production Company seeks reliable, dependable and enthusiastic Production Associate for our Newton, MA headquarters. Responsibilities include maintaining and preparing studios for broadcast; working on studio live shots; assisting with studio pre-production, lighting and grip work; coordinating tape playouts/receives and duplication and assisting Remote Operation on location as needed as a PA, Utility, A2 etc. The successful candidate will also be responsible answering phones, taking orders and scheduling live shots/assigning staff.
The work schedule is based on seven-day schedule and our facility is a 24 hour operation. The position requires participation in the weekly/monthly “on-call” rotation.
Qualified candidates will have experience of production, a professional and pleasant demeanor, and exceptional phone and customer skills in order to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients.
A degree in Communications, video production or a desire to be in a video production environment is preferred. Advancement opportunities are possible. You must have excellent computer aptitude and skills – MS Office, Excel etc. A driver’s license and good driving record is also required.

Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Soundman (Boston Area)
Reply to: gigs-rsxag-1569493094@craigslist.org
Small TV show seeks soundman to work summer 2010 sundays and one 8-9 day week in July. Please send resume, list of hardware you own, wage requirements, and detail some projects you have previously worked on.

Location: Boston Area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: To be negotiated

Video Editor (Burlington, MA)
Reply to: job-eqmb8-1564831182@craigslist.org

Video Editor/ Assistant
National Private Detective Agency is looking for a video editor for our Video Department for our growing company. This position is full-time. You will be conducting various tasks as required to assist in the day-to-day operations of our business.

Requirements:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Strong computer skills
-Some basic knowledge of video editing

Location: Burlington, MA
Compensation: Hourly plus benefits

Studio Associate (Framingham)
Reply to: job-3kqkz-1565485046@craigslist.org

Studio Associate-Temporary Full Time
Overview: The Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is seeking a Studio Associate who wants to join a growing, service oriented Media Center. The Studio Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Access Television philosophy for training and delivery is upheld by education, outreach, and service. The Studio Associate shall report directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization and planning skills and ideally has experience in editing, studio production and field production. This is a Temporary Contract position with the option to become permanent with benefits for the right candidate.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or comparable training in communications, or media arts
• Minimum of 2 years experience in media production
• Computer skills, including Windows, Macintosh, non linear editing and video production graphics software programs
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to work independently and also part of a cooperative team
• Video Production and non-linear content creation skills
Primary Job Responsibilities
• Primary responsibility to assist community producers in all aspects of program creation
• Implement, organize and maintain all Media Center equipment databases
• Keep all field and studio equipment serviced and maintained
• Help instruct members in all aspects of production
• Oversee community Bulletin Board management
• Work with the Production Technician to schedule FPAC Public Access efforts and assess technical needs for coverage as well as determining the nature (live/taped) of the coverage. Work with Executive Director to coordinate delivery of Public access services for maximum community use
• Create show promos and PSAs for corporation. Edit FPAC produced shows to educate the community about Public Access and benefits of membership
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of the Media Center, including, but not limited to studio times, edit areas and portable equipment
Other
• Assist in various training functions at the Media Center
• Assist in all day-to-day operational functions at the Media Center
Desirable Qualifications
• Facil or other Access Center Software
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Tightrope or other media server
• Basic web design experience
• A positive energetic attitude
Other Information
• The anticipated employment starting date is February 8, 2010.
• FPAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should submit a letter of introduction that specifies how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties and requirements, a current resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. These materials must be emailed to jobs@fpac.tv no later than January 29, 2010.
• A DVD Demo reel or link to online work is desirable, but not mandatory.
• If selected as a finalist, an interview with the Executive Director will be scheduled the first week of February.
Location: Framingham
Compensation: Commensurate with industry and experience

Sound Op & PA needed for 2/9 Shoot (Boston)

Reply to: gigs-9kvkb-1565658948@craigslist.org

We are looking for a Sound Operator and a Production Assistant for an upcoming video shoot in Boston on Feb. 9th. The shoot will consist of sit down interviews with a talking head, on the fly interviews, exterior and interior Broll of the location. Sound Operator will need to provide their own equipment (Sound Mixer, Wireless Mics, Boom Stand, Pole , shotgun mic and all other additional sound equip) Please send resume, relevant links to work and day rates.

If you are a sound Op and can provide a PA , or vice versa even better.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!

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

Seeking Crew to Shoot Web Sitcom (Boston area or anywhere in Central MA)

Reply to: gigs-yznrd-1563628504@craigslist.org
I am a producer, creator, and writer of the Boston stage show “FishNet-NetWorks.Net!” (see www.fishnet-networks.net) We have had a run of shows and are opening in the Theater District this Spring. I have written a spin-off sitcom of this show, I would like to shoot and post online. The goal is to shoot a few episodes and pitch to networks. The sitcom idea is a surefire hit. We already have the actors. I am looking for a camera crew to shoot this for a minimal budget, and/or we can partner up if the show is picked up by anyone. We would need a videographer, lighting, sound, and editing done. Please let me know what your minimal rates could be. Thank you!

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Please let me know YOUR rates

Technology

Spatial View and UVPHACTORY (UVPH) have created the first-ever glasses-free 3D music video available for the iPhone

Misc. Odds and Ends

From enterprise center:

The deadline for the North of Boston Business Plan Competition Entry Overview Forms is this Thursday, January 28th, no later than 5pm. This form is a brief description of your business concept and the names of parties involved. You’ll have additional time to write and send in your plan–Business Plans are due February 26th (no later than 5pm) and we have resources available to you to help you draft it. There is $10,000 in prize money for finalists! http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc/howtoenter2.html

Check under festival header to see more about the Marblehead 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 season premiere of LOST starts at 8 in the Café and then moves onto the big screen at 9.

The film slate for the 2010 Salem Film Fest is online at www.SalemFilmFest.com and the lineup for the February 26-March 4 all-documentary festival is the strongest roster yet. The showtimes will be available in the next week, which will allow you sophisticated filmlovers to purchase tickets online in advance.

UP IN THE AIR screens on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

BRIEF INTERVIEWS WITH HIDEOUS MEN will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday at (2:00), (3:40), (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (3:40), (5:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen on Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), and 6:45: and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13), screening on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

Festivals

Marblehead Festival of Arts
URL: www.marbleheadfestival.org

See the Local Best of 2009!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts Presents the Winter Film Festival
Marblehead, MA (January 19, 2010) The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The screening is free of charge, and the doors will open at 7:00 pm.
The Festival will screen 12 short films, the best of the many films submitted last year to the Festival of Arts. The great majority of the films are by artists who are current or former residents of Essex County (including Marblehead), the Boston area, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles; genres include animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, and satire, and the subjects range from the world’s strangest disease to North Shore noir to the Revere Beach of yore. Some of the filmmakers are expected to be present and they will talk about their work and answer questions at the end of the program.
Audience members will receive ballots to vote for their favorite film, and the People’s Choice Award will go to the winner. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will also be available. For further information, visit www.MarbleheadFestival.org.

For additional information on the MFoA, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship, please call 781-639-ARTS or visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Final Cut editor needed
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Editor needed to edit a series of two camera corporate web videos. Perfect for recent film school graduate who edited 2-3 camera edit of corporate presentations and is responsible and fast with FCP. Needed to start ASAP. Please email your resume and a brief paragraph about your exeperience with the above. Need a full time freelancer NOT someone who has a FT job. Must be able to start immediately. Can have their own MAC and hard drive space or will supply in-house if not. Prefer someone in Metrowest area but not required. Ongoing till early March.
Contact Details: filmmaker@rcn.com filmmaker@rcn.com Website http://www.ravision.net/

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
$80 an hour
Contact Details: Ben Davies The Boston Studio 1-888-721-0721 ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com Website
http://www.thebostonstudio.com/

Part Time News Director
Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Watertown Cable Access Center is seeking a part time news director for a live, weekly newscast. The ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, and desk notes. The position also includes shooting, editing, writing and even some reporting. Must have the ability to work with volunteer reporters, writers and sports producers, while making editorial and content decisions.
Contact Details: Tamarah Green WCAC Tamarah@wcatv.org Website http://www.wcatv.org/

Male Actor needed for Short Film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male Actor needed for short film to be shot on 16mm. “Mugwump” is a story about the relationship between a young obsessive compulsive boy and the Bogeyman, living in his closet, that tries and establish contact with the boy.
Age range is open. Must be able to cry on command. Character description: mentally unstable/monster. Reference characters would be pale man from Pans Labyrinth, yellow man from Sin City, Jake La Motta from Raging Bull. Role is for the Bogeyman character in the story.
Pay is negotiable upon audition.
For interest contact William Stitt at icebaby.movie@gmail.com
Contact Details: William Stitt Dolphin Dog LLC 5614457212 icebaby.movie@gmail.com

CASTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG COLLEGE ACTORS/ACTRESSES
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Charles River Media Group (http://www.charlesrivermedia.com)– a Brookline based Production Company – is casting high school students (and young looking college students) for a corporate textbook promotion. Our client is a major educational publishing company.
Male and Females of all ethnicities are welcome to submit a headshot. We will be arranging auditions by appointment only.
Please send a headshot and general availability to actors@charlesrivermedia.com
We will be casting within the next 1-2 week. Shooting will be approximately a 2 hour commitment.
Contact Details: email actors@charlesrivermedia.com Charles River Media Group 617-277-0004 actors@charlesrivermedia.com Website http://www.charlesrivermedia.com/

Female around 55 for local television commercial
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female around 55 who is neither too young nor too old looking for her age. The spot involves a simple conversation between two women having coffee in a kitchen in a private home. The location is Guilford, CT, the shoot time would be around 4 PM on a date to be determined within the next two weeks. Must be able to memorize lines and be comfortable speaking on camera. The pay is $300. Must do own hair and makeup. Video sample required.
Contact Details: Nick Toth Comcast Spotlight nick_toth@cable.comcast.com

Seeking Cinematographer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking cinematographer for one day’s work on an independent short. Please send rate information, link to previous work.
An individual who owns their own equipment is preferred but not required. Please include in response specifications of camera, etc if applicable.
Contact Details: Sidlawton Productions : icculus37j@yahoo.com

Hip, Young, Dad/Chef Actor needed for Web Comedy Cooking Series Pilot
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Former EP of Sesame Street International seeking hip Caucasian male in his 30’s with cooking experience to play the dad in Web cooking series geared toward tweens.
Chef Dave is a young, hip, loving dad who is passionate about three things– his daughter, food, and his zany cooking inventions. A former IT whiz kid, he made his money in the IT boom, but lost his job. He now teaches at Harvard’s “IT Invention Lab.” Dave is as excited about Reyna and Stacy’s new cooking show as they are and he hopes the webcast will help his daughter fit in better at school.
Contact Details: Mandy Drew KidsCOOK Productions mandydrew@mykickinkitchen.com

From Craigslist:

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video (Downtown Crossing)

Reply to: ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com

A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a non-union job.

Location: Downtown Crossing
Compensation: $80 ph

Title: Seeking Assistant Editor (Beacon Hill)

Reply to: doc@geekchoice.com

We need 20 hours of footage loaded from MiniDV tapes and P2 cards into FCP
You must have working knowledge of FCP and hardware compatibility with MiniDV cameras and the HVX 200
Work will be at our office in downtown Boston during work hours
For consideration please email doc@geekchoice.com
Thank you, Lucas

Compensation: DOE

Production Associate (Newton, MA)

Reply to: job-en3gp-1569558026@craigslist.org

Independent TV Production Company seeks reliable, dependable and enthusiastic Production Associate for our Newton, MA headquarters. Responsibilities include maintaining and preparing studios for broadcast; working on studio live shots; assisting with studio pre-production, lighting and grip work; coordinating tape playouts/receives and duplication and assisting Remote Operation on location as needed as a PA, Utility, A2 etc. The successful candidate will also be responsible answering phones, taking orders and scheduling live shots/assigning staff.
The work schedule is based on seven-day schedule and our facility is a 24 hour operation. The position requires participation in the weekly/monthly “on-call” rotation.
Qualified candidates will have experience of production, a professional and pleasant demeanor, and exceptional phone and customer skills in order to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients.
A degree in Communications, video production or a desire to be in a video production environment is preferred. Advancement opportunities are possible. You must have excellent computer aptitude and skills – MS Office, Excel etc. A driver’s license and good driving record is also required.

Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Soundman (Boston Area)
Reply to: gigs-rsxag-1569493094@craigslist.org
Small TV show seeks soundman to work summer 2010 sundays and one 8-9 day week in July. Please send resume, list of hardware you own, wage requirements, and detail some projects you have previously worked on.

Location: Boston Area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: To be negotiated

Video Editor (Burlington, MA)
Reply to: job-eqmb8-1564831182@craigslist.org

Video Editor/ Assistant
National Private Detective Agency is looking for a video editor for our Video Department for our growing company. This position is full-time. You will be conducting various tasks as required to assist in the day-to-day operations of our business.

Requirements:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Strong computer skills
-Some basic knowledge of video editing

Location: Burlington, MA
Compensation: Hourly plus benefits

Studio Associate (Framingham)
Reply to: job-3kqkz-1565485046@craigslist.org

Studio Associate-Temporary Full Time
Overview: The Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is seeking a Studio Associate who wants to join a growing, service oriented Media Center. The Studio Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Access Television philosophy for training and delivery is upheld by education, outreach, and service. The Studio Associate shall report directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization and planning skills and ideally has experience in editing, studio production and field production. This is a Temporary Contract position with the option to become permanent with benefits for the right candidate.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or comparable training in communications, or media arts
• Minimum of 2 years experience in media production
• Computer skills, including Windows, Macintosh, non linear editing and video production graphics software programs
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to work independently and also part of a cooperative team
• Video Production and non-linear content creation skills
Primary Job Responsibilities
• Primary responsibility to assist community producers in all aspects of program creation
• Implement, organize and maintain all Media Center equipment databases
• Keep all field and studio equipment serviced and maintained
• Help instruct members in all aspects of production
• Oversee community Bulletin Board management
• Work with the Production Technician to schedule FPAC Public Access efforts and assess technical needs for coverage as well as determining the nature (live/taped) of the coverage. Work with Executive Director to coordinate delivery of Public access services for maximum community use
• Create show promos and PSAs for corporation. Edit FPAC produced shows to educate the community about Public Access and benefits of membership
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of the Media Center, including, but not limited to studio times, edit areas and portable equipment
Other
• Assist in various training functions at the Media Center
• Assist in all day-to-day operational functions at the Media Center
Desirable Qualifications
• Facil or other Access Center Software
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Tightrope or other media server
• Basic web design experience
• A positive energetic attitude
Other Information
• The anticipated employment starting date is February 8, 2010.
• FPAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should submit a letter of introduction that specifies how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties and requirements, a current resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. These materials must be emailed to jobs@fpac.tv no later than January 29, 2010.
• A DVD Demo reel or link to online work is desirable, but not mandatory.
• If selected as a finalist, an interview with the Executive Director will be scheduled the first week of February.
Location: Framingham
Compensation: Commensurate with industry and experience

Sound Op & PA needed for 2/9 Shoot (Boston)

Reply to: gigs-9kvkb-1565658948@craigslist.org

We are looking for a Sound Operator and a Production Assistant for an upcoming video shoot in Boston on Feb. 9th. The shoot will consist of sit down interviews with a talking head, on the fly interviews, exterior and interior Broll of the location. Sound Operator will need to provide their own equipment (Sound Mixer, Wireless Mics, Boom Stand, Pole , shotgun mic and all other additional sound equip) Please send resume, relevant links to work and day rates.

If you are a sound Op and can provide a PA , or vice versa even better.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!

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

Seeking Crew to Shoot Web Sitcom (Boston area or anywhere in Central MA)

Reply to: gigs-yznrd-1563628504@craigslist.org
I am a producer, creator, and writer of the Boston stage show “FishNet-NetWorks.Net!” (see www.fishnet-networks.net) We have had a run of shows and are opening in the Theater District this Spring. I have written a spin-off sitcom of this show, I would like to shoot and post online. The goal is to shoot a few episodes and pitch to networks. The sitcom idea is a surefire hit. We already have the actors. I am looking for a camera crew to shoot this for a minimal budget, and/or we can partner up if the show is picked up by anyone. We would need a videographer, lighting, sound, and editing done. Please let me know what your minimal rates could be. Thank you!

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Please let me know YOUR rates

Technology

Spatial View and UVPHACTORY (UVPH) have created the first-ever glasses-free 3D music video available for the iPhone

Misc. Odds and Ends

From enterprise center:

The deadline for the North of Boston Business Plan Competition Entry Overview Forms is this Thursday, January 28th, no later than 5pm. This form is a brief description of your business concept and the names of parties involved. You’ll have additional time to write and send in your plan–Business Plans are due February 26th (no later than 5pm) and we have resources available to you to help you draft it. There is $10,000 in prize money for finalists! http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc/howtoenter2.html

Check under festival header to see more about the Marblehead 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 season premiere of LOST starts at 8 in the Café and then moves onto the big screen at 9.

The film slate for the 2010 Salem Film Fest is online at www.SalemFilmFest.com and the lineup for the February 26-March 4 all-documentary festival is the strongest roster yet. The showtimes will be available in the next week, which will allow you sophisticated filmlovers to purchase tickets online in advance.

UP IN THE AIR screens on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

BRIEF INTERVIEWS WITH HIDEOUS MEN will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday at (2:00), (3:40), (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (3:40), (5:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen on Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), and 6:45: and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13), screening on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

Festivals

Marblehead Festival of Arts
URL: www.marbleheadfestival.org

See the Local Best of 2009!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts Presents the Winter Film Festival
Marblehead, MA (January 19, 2010) The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The screening is free of charge, and the doors will open at 7:00 pm.
The Festival will screen 12 short films, the best of the many films submitted last year to the Festival of Arts. The great majority of the films are by artists who are current or former residents of Essex County (including Marblehead), the Boston area, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles; genres include animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, and satire, and the subjects range from the world’s strangest disease to North Shore noir to the Revere Beach of yore. Some of the filmmakers are expected to be present and they will talk about their work and answer questions at the end of the program.
Audience members will receive ballots to vote for their favorite film, and the People’s Choice Award will go to the winner. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will also be available. For further information, visit www.MarbleheadFestival.org.

For additional information on the MFoA, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship, please call 781-639-ARTS or visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Final Cut editor needed
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Editor needed to edit a series of two camera corporate web videos. Perfect for recent film school graduate who edited 2-3 camera edit of corporate presentations and is responsible and fast with FCP. Needed to start ASAP. Please email your resume and a brief paragraph about your exeperience with the above. Need a full time freelancer NOT someone who has a FT job. Must be able to start immediately. Can have their own MAC and hard drive space or will supply in-house if not. Prefer someone in Metrowest area but not required. Ongoing till early March.
Contact Details: filmmaker@rcn.com filmmaker@rcn.com Website http://www.ravision.net/

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
$80 an hour
Contact Details: Ben Davies The Boston Studio 1-888-721-0721 ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com Website
http://www.thebostonstudio.com/

Part Time News Director
Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Watertown Cable Access Center is seeking a part time news director for a live, weekly newscast. The ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, and desk notes. The position also includes shooting, editing, writing and even some reporting. Must have the ability to work with volunteer reporters, writers and sports producers, while making editorial and content decisions.
Contact Details: Tamarah Green WCAC Tamarah@wcatv.org Website http://www.wcatv.org/

Male Actor needed for Short Film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male Actor needed for short film to be shot on 16mm. “Mugwump” is a story about the relationship between a young obsessive compulsive boy and the Bogeyman, living in his closet, that tries and establish contact with the boy.
Age range is open. Must be able to cry on command. Character description: mentally unstable/monster. Reference characters would be pale man from Pans Labyrinth, yellow man from Sin City, Jake La Motta from Raging Bull. Role is for the Bogeyman character in the story.
Pay is negotiable upon audition.
For interest contact William Stitt at icebaby.movie@gmail.com
Contact Details: William Stitt Dolphin Dog LLC 5614457212 icebaby.movie@gmail.com

CASTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG COLLEGE ACTORS/ACTRESSES
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Charles River Media Group (http://www.charlesrivermedia.com)– a Brookline based Production Company – is casting high school students (and young looking college students) for a corporate textbook promotion. Our client is a major educational publishing company.
Male and Females of all ethnicities are welcome to submit a headshot. We will be arranging auditions by appointment only.
Please send a headshot and general availability to actors@charlesrivermedia.com
We will be casting within the next 1-2 week. Shooting will be approximately a 2 hour commitment.
Contact Details: email actors@charlesrivermedia.com Charles River Media Group 617-277-0004 actors@charlesrivermedia.com Website http://www.charlesrivermedia.com/

Female around 55 for local television commercial
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female around 55 who is neither too young nor too old looking for her age. The spot involves a simple conversation between two women having coffee in a kitchen in a private home. The location is Guilford, CT, the shoot time would be around 4 PM on a date to be determined within the next two weeks. Must be able to memorize lines and be comfortable speaking on camera. The pay is $300. Must do own hair and makeup. Video sample required.
Contact Details: Nick Toth Comcast Spotlight nick_toth@cable.comcast.com

Seeking Cinematographer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking cinematographer for one day’s work on an independent short. Please send rate information, link to previous work.
An individual who owns their own equipment is preferred but not required. Please include in response specifications of camera, etc if applicable.
Contact Details: Sidlawton Productions : icculus37j@yahoo.com

Hip, Young, Dad/Chef Actor needed for Web Comedy Cooking Series Pilot
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Former EP of Sesame Street International seeking hip Caucasian male in his 30’s with cooking experience to play the dad in Web cooking series geared toward tweens.
Chef Dave is a young, hip, loving dad who is passionate about three things– his daughter, food, and his zany cooking inventions. A former IT whiz kid, he made his money in the IT boom, but lost his job. He now teaches at Harvard’s “IT Invention Lab.” Dave is as excited about Reyna and Stacy’s new cooking show as they are and he hopes the webcast will help his daughter fit in better at school.
Contact Details: Mandy Drew KidsCOOK Productions mandydrew@mykickinkitchen.com

From Craigslist:

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video (Downtown Crossing)

Reply to: ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com

A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a non-union job.

Location: Downtown Crossing
Compensation: $80 ph

Title: Seeking Assistant Editor (Beacon Hill)

Reply to: doc@geekchoice.com

We need 20 hours of footage loaded from MiniDV tapes and P2 cards into FCP
You must have working knowledge of FCP and hardware compatibility with MiniDV cameras and the HVX 200
Work will be at our office in downtown Boston during work hours
For consideration please email doc@geekchoice.com
Thank you, Lucas

Compensation: DOE

Production Associate (Newton, MA)

Reply to: job-en3gp-1569558026@craigslist.org

Independent TV Production Company seeks reliable, dependable and enthusiastic Production Associate for our Newton, MA headquarters. Responsibilities include maintaining and preparing studios for broadcast; working on studio live shots; assisting with studio pre-production, lighting and grip work; coordinating tape playouts/receives and duplication and assisting Remote Operation on location as needed as a PA, Utility, A2 etc. The successful candidate will also be responsible answering phones, taking orders and scheduling live shots/assigning staff.
The work schedule is based on seven-day schedule and our facility is a 24 hour operation. The position requires participation in the weekly/monthly “on-call” rotation.
Qualified candidates will have experience of production, a professional and pleasant demeanor, and exceptional phone and customer skills in order to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients.
A degree in Communications, video production or a desire to be in a video production environment is preferred. Advancement opportunities are possible. You must have excellent computer aptitude and skills – MS Office, Excel etc. A driver’s license and good driving record is also required.

Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Soundman (Boston Area)
Reply to: gigs-rsxag-1569493094@craigslist.org
Small TV show seeks soundman to work summer 2010 sundays and one 8-9 day week in July. Please send resume, list of hardware you own, wage requirements, and detail some projects you have previously worked on.

Location: Boston Area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: To be negotiated

Video Editor (Burlington, MA)
Reply to: job-eqmb8-1564831182@craigslist.org

Video Editor/ Assistant
National Private Detective Agency is looking for a video editor for our Video Department for our growing company. This position is full-time. You will be conducting various tasks as required to assist in the day-to-day operations of our business.

Requirements:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Strong computer skills
-Some basic knowledge of video editing

Location: Burlington, MA
Compensation: Hourly plus benefits

Studio Associate (Framingham)
Reply to: job-3kqkz-1565485046@craigslist.org

Studio Associate-Temporary Full Time
Overview: The Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is seeking a Studio Associate who wants to join a growing, service oriented Media Center. The Studio Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Access Television philosophy for training and delivery is upheld by education, outreach, and service. The Studio Associate shall report directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization and planning skills and ideally has experience in editing, studio production and field production. This is a Temporary Contract position with the option to become permanent with benefits for the right candidate.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or comparable training in communications, or media arts
• Minimum of 2 years experience in media production
• Computer skills, including Windows, Macintosh, non linear editing and video production graphics software programs
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to work independently and also part of a cooperative team
• Video Production and non-linear content creation skills
Primary Job Responsibilities
• Primary responsibility to assist community producers in all aspects of program creation
• Implement, organize and maintain all Media Center equipment databases
• Keep all field and studio equipment serviced and maintained
• Help instruct members in all aspects of production
• Oversee community Bulletin Board management
• Work with the Production Technician to schedule FPAC Public Access efforts and assess technical needs for coverage as well as determining the nature (live/taped) of the coverage. Work with Executive Director to coordinate delivery of Public access services for maximum community use
• Create show promos and PSAs for corporation. Edit FPAC produced shows to educate the community about Public Access and benefits of membership
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of the Media Center, including, but not limited to studio times, edit areas and portable equipment
Other
• Assist in various training functions at the Media Center
• Assist in all day-to-day operational functions at the Media Center
Desirable Qualifications
• Facil or other Access Center Software
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Tightrope or other media server
• Basic web design experience
• A positive energetic attitude
Other Information
• The anticipated employment starting date is February 8, 2010.
• FPAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should submit a letter of introduction that specifies how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties and requirements, a current resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. These materials must be emailed to jobs@fpac.tv no later than January 29, 2010.
• A DVD Demo reel or link to online work is desirable, but not mandatory.
• If selected as a finalist, an interview with the Executive Director will be scheduled the first week of February.
Location: Framingham
Compensation: Commensurate with industry and experience

Sound Op & PA needed for 2/9 Shoot (Boston)

Reply to: gigs-9kvkb-1565658948@craigslist.org

We are looking for a Sound Operator and a Production Assistant for an upcoming video shoot in Boston on Feb. 9th. The shoot will consist of sit down interviews with a talking head, on the fly interviews, exterior and interior Broll of the location. Sound Operator will need to provide their own equipment (Sound Mixer, Wireless Mics, Boom Stand, Pole , shotgun mic and all other additional sound equip) Please send resume, relevant links to work and day rates.

If you are a sound Op and can provide a PA , or vice versa even better.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!

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

Seeking Crew to Shoot Web Sitcom (Boston area or anywhere in Central MA)

Reply to: gigs-yznrd-1563628504@craigslist.org
I am a producer, creator, and writer of the Boston stage show “FishNet-NetWorks.Net!” (see www.fishnet-networks.net) We have had a run of shows and are opening in the Theater District this Spring. I have written a spin-off sitcom of this show, I would like to shoot and post online. The goal is to shoot a few episodes and pitch to networks. The sitcom idea is a surefire hit. We already have the actors. I am looking for a camera crew to shoot this for a minimal budget, and/or we can partner up if the show is picked up by anyone. We would need a videographer, lighting, sound, and editing done. Please let me know what your minimal rates could be. Thank you!

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Please let me know YOUR rates

Technology

Spatial View and UVPHACTORY (UVPH) have created the first-ever glasses-free 3D music video available for the iPhone

Misc. Odds and Ends

From enterprise center:

The deadline for the North of Boston Business Plan Competition Entry Overview Forms is this Thursday, January 28th, no later than 5pm. This form is a brief description of your business concept and the names of parties involved. You’ll have additional time to write and send in your plan–Business Plans are due February 26th (no later than 5pm) and we have resources available to you to help you draft it. There is $10,000 in prize money for finalists! http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc/howtoenter2.html

Check under festival header to see more about the Marblehead 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 season premiere of LOST starts at 8 in the Café and then moves onto the big screen at 9.

The film slate for the 2010 Salem Film Fest is online at www.SalemFilmFest.com and the lineup for the February 26-March 4 all-documentary festival is the strongest roster yet. The showtimes will be available in the next week, which will allow you sophisticated filmlovers to purchase tickets online in advance.

UP IN THE AIR screens on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

BRIEF INTERVIEWS WITH HIDEOUS MEN will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday at (2:00), (3:40), (5:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (3:40), (5:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen on Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:15), and 6:45: and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13), screening on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

Festivals

Marblehead Festival of Arts
URL: www.marbleheadfestival.org

See the Local Best of 2009!
The Marblehead Festival of Arts Presents the Winter Film Festival
Marblehead, MA (January 19, 2010) The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The screening is free of charge, and the doors will open at 7:00 pm.
The Festival will screen 12 short films, the best of the many films submitted last year to the Festival of Arts. The great majority of the films are by artists who are current or former residents of Essex County (including Marblehead), the Boston area, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles; genres include animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, and satire, and the subjects range from the world’s strangest disease to North Shore noir to the Revere Beach of yore. Some of the filmmakers are expected to be present and they will talk about their work and answer questions at the end of the program.
Audience members will receive ballots to vote for their favorite film, and the People’s Choice Award will go to the winner. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will also be available. For further information, visit www.MarbleheadFestival.org.

For additional information on the MFoA, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and sponsorship, please call 781-639-ARTS or visit www.marbleheadfestival.org.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Final Cut editor needed
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Editor needed to edit a series of two camera corporate web videos. Perfect for recent film school graduate who edited 2-3 camera edit of corporate presentations and is responsible and fast with FCP. Needed to start ASAP. Please email your resume and a brief paragraph about your exeperience with the above. Need a full time freelancer NOT someone who has a FT job. Must be able to start immediately. Can have their own MAC and hard drive space or will supply in-house if not. Prefer someone in Metrowest area but not required. Ongoing till early March.
Contact Details: filmmaker@rcn.com filmmaker@rcn.com Website http://www.ravision.net/

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
$80 an hour
Contact Details: Ben Davies The Boston Studio 1-888-721-0721 ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com Website
http://www.thebostonstudio.com/

Part Time News Director
Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Watertown Cable Access Center is seeking a part time news director for a live, weekly newscast. The ideal candidate must be able to create compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, and desk notes. The position also includes shooting, editing, writing and even some reporting. Must have the ability to work with volunteer reporters, writers and sports producers, while making editorial and content decisions.
Contact Details: Tamarah Green WCAC Tamarah@wcatv.org Website http://www.wcatv.org/

Male Actor needed for Short Film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male Actor needed for short film to be shot on 16mm. “Mugwump” is a story about the relationship between a young obsessive compulsive boy and the Bogeyman, living in his closet, that tries and establish contact with the boy.
Age range is open. Must be able to cry on command. Character description: mentally unstable/monster. Reference characters would be pale man from Pans Labyrinth, yellow man from Sin City, Jake La Motta from Raging Bull. Role is for the Bogeyman character in the story.
Pay is negotiable upon audition.
For interest contact William Stitt at icebaby.movie@gmail.com
Contact Details: William Stitt Dolphin Dog LLC 5614457212 icebaby.movie@gmail.com

CASTING FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG COLLEGE ACTORS/ACTRESSES
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Charles River Media Group (http://www.charlesrivermedia.com)– a Brookline based Production Company – is casting high school students (and young looking college students) for a corporate textbook promotion. Our client is a major educational publishing company.
Male and Females of all ethnicities are welcome to submit a headshot. We will be arranging auditions by appointment only.
Please send a headshot and general availability to actors@charlesrivermedia.com
We will be casting within the next 1-2 week. Shooting will be approximately a 2 hour commitment.
Contact Details: email actors@charlesrivermedia.com Charles River Media Group 617-277-0004 actors@charlesrivermedia.com Website http://www.charlesrivermedia.com/

Female around 55 for local television commercial
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female around 55 who is neither too young nor too old looking for her age. The spot involves a simple conversation between two women having coffee in a kitchen in a private home. The location is Guilford, CT, the shoot time would be around 4 PM on a date to be determined within the next two weeks. Must be able to memorize lines and be comfortable speaking on camera. The pay is $300. Must do own hair and makeup. Video sample required.
Contact Details: Nick Toth Comcast Spotlight nick_toth@cable.comcast.com

Seeking Cinematographer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking cinematographer for one day’s work on an independent short. Please send rate information, link to previous work.
An individual who owns their own equipment is preferred but not required. Please include in response specifications of camera, etc if applicable.
Contact Details: Sidlawton Productions : icculus37j@yahoo.com

Hip, Young, Dad/Chef Actor needed for Web Comedy Cooking Series Pilot
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Former EP of Sesame Street International seeking hip Caucasian male in his 30’s with cooking experience to play the dad in Web cooking series geared toward tweens.
Chef Dave is a young, hip, loving dad who is passionate about three things– his daughter, food, and his zany cooking inventions. A former IT whiz kid, he made his money in the IT boom, but lost his job. He now teaches at Harvard’s “IT Invention Lab.” Dave is as excited about Reyna and Stacy’s new cooking show as they are and he hopes the webcast will help his daughter fit in better at school.
Contact Details: Mandy Drew KidsCOOK Productions mandydrew@mykickinkitchen.com

From Craigslist:

Actress Needed for National Brand Web Video (Downtown Crossing)

Reply to: ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com

A national brand company is looking for a 28-37 year old actress to represent their website in a 5 minute long web video.
We plan to film this at The Boston Studio in early February.
Auditions will be held before February 3rd - please email us your headshot/profile link/recent photograph to ben.davies@thebostonstudio.com
The ideal applicant is:
Approachable, accessible, easy to listen to and watch.
You need to be able to read naturally from a teleprompter, and look great/professional on camera.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a non-union job.

Location: Downtown Crossing
Compensation: $80 ph

Title: Seeking Assistant Editor (Beacon Hill)

Reply to: doc@geekchoice.com

We need 20 hours of footage loaded from MiniDV tapes and P2 cards into FCP
You must have working knowledge of FCP and hardware compatibility with MiniDV cameras and the HVX 200
Work will be at our office in downtown Boston during work hours
For consideration please email doc@geekchoice.com
Thank you, Lucas

Compensation: DOE

Production Associate (Newton, MA)

Reply to: job-en3gp-1569558026@craigslist.org

Independent TV Production Company seeks reliable, dependable and enthusiastic Production Associate for our Newton, MA headquarters. Responsibilities include maintaining and preparing studios for broadcast; working on studio live shots; assisting with studio pre-production, lighting and grip work; coordinating tape playouts/receives and duplication and assisting Remote Operation on location as needed as a PA, Utility, A2 etc. The successful candidate will also be responsible answering phones, taking orders and scheduling live shots/assigning staff.
The work schedule is based on seven-day schedule and our facility is a 24 hour operation. The position requires participation in the weekly/monthly “on-call” rotation.
Qualified candidates will have experience of production, a professional and pleasant demeanor, and exceptional phone and customer skills in order to provide the highest level of service and support to our clients.
A degree in Communications, video production or a desire to be in a video production environment is preferred. Advancement opportunities are possible. You must have excellent computer aptitude and skills – MS Office, Excel etc. A driver’s license and good driving record is also required.

Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Soundman (Boston Area)
Reply to: gigs-rsxag-1569493094@craigslist.org
Small TV show seeks soundman to work summer 2010 sundays and one 8-9 day week in July. Please send resume, list of hardware you own, wage requirements, and detail some projects you have previously worked on.

Location: Boston Area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: To be negotiated

Video Editor (Burlington, MA)
Reply to: job-eqmb8-1564831182@craigslist.org

Video Editor/ Assistant
National Private Detective Agency is looking for a video editor for our Video Department for our growing company. This position is full-time. You will be conducting various tasks as required to assist in the day-to-day operations of our business.

Requirements:
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
-Strong computer skills
-Some basic knowledge of video editing

Location: Burlington, MA
Compensation: Hourly plus benefits

Studio Associate (Framingham)
Reply to: job-3kqkz-1565485046@craigslist.org

Studio Associate-Temporary Full Time
Overview: The Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC) is seeking a Studio Associate who wants to join a growing, service oriented Media Center. The Studio Associate is responsible for ensuring that the Access Television philosophy for training and delivery is upheld by education, outreach, and service. The Studio Associate shall report directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organization and planning skills and ideally has experience in editing, studio production and field production. This is a Temporary Contract position with the option to become permanent with benefits for the right candidate.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or comparable training in communications, or media arts
• Minimum of 2 years experience in media production
• Computer skills, including Windows, Macintosh, non linear editing and video production graphics software programs
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to work independently and also part of a cooperative team
• Video Production and non-linear content creation skills
Primary Job Responsibilities
• Primary responsibility to assist community producers in all aspects of program creation
• Implement, organize and maintain all Media Center equipment databases
• Keep all field and studio equipment serviced and maintained
• Help instruct members in all aspects of production
• Oversee community Bulletin Board management
• Work with the Production Technician to schedule FPAC Public Access efforts and assess technical needs for coverage as well as determining the nature (live/taped) of the coverage. Work with Executive Director to coordinate delivery of Public access services for maximum community use
• Create show promos and PSAs for corporation. Edit FPAC produced shows to educate the community about Public Access and benefits of membership
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of the Media Center, including, but not limited to studio times, edit areas and portable equipment
Other
• Assist in various training functions at the Media Center
• Assist in all day-to-day operational functions at the Media Center
Desirable Qualifications
• Facil or other Access Center Software
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• Tightrope or other media server
• Basic web design experience
• A positive energetic attitude
Other Information
• The anticipated employment starting date is February 8, 2010.
• FPAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should submit a letter of introduction that specifies how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties and requirements, a current resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. These materials must be emailed to jobs@fpac.tv no later than January 29, 2010.
• A DVD Demo reel or link to online work is desirable, but not mandatory.
• If selected as a finalist, an interview with the Executive Director will be scheduled the first week of February.
Location: Framingham
Compensation: Commensurate with industry and experience

Sound Op & PA needed for 2/9 Shoot (Boston)

Reply to: gigs-9kvkb-1565658948@craigslist.org

We are looking for a Sound Operator and a Production Assistant for an upcoming video shoot in Boston on Feb. 9th. The shoot will consist of sit down interviews with a talking head, on the fly interviews, exterior and interior Broll of the location. Sound Operator will need to provide their own equipment (Sound Mixer, Wireless Mics, Boom Stand, Pole , shotgun mic and all other additional sound equip) Please send resume, relevant links to work and day rates.

If you are a sound Op and can provide a PA , or vice versa even better.
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you!

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

Seeking Crew to Shoot Web Sitcom (Boston area or anywhere in Central MA)

Reply to: gigs-yznrd-1563628504@craigslist.org
I am a producer, creator, and writer of the Boston stage show “FishNet-NetWorks.Net!” (see www.fishnet-networks.net) We have had a run of shows and are opening in the Theater District this Spring. I have written a spin-off sitcom of this show, I would like to shoot and post online. The goal is to shoot a few episodes and pitch to networks. The sitcom idea is a surefire hit. We already have the actors. I am looking for a camera crew to shoot this for a minimal budget, and/or we can partner up if the show is picked up by anyone. We would need a videographer, lighting, sound, and editing done. Please let me know what your minimal rates could be. Thank you!

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Please let me know YOUR rates

Technology

Spatial View and UVPHACTORY (UVPH) have created the first-ever glasses-free 3D music video available for the iPhone

Misc. Odds and Ends

From enterprise center:

The deadline for the North of Boston Business Plan Competition Entry Overview Forms is this Thursday, January 28th, no later than 5pm. This form is a brief description of your business concept and the names of parties involved. You’ll have additional time to write and send in your plan–Business Plans are due February 26th (no later than 5pm) and we have resources available to you to help you draft it. There is $10,000 in prize money for finalists! http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc/howtoenter2.html

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 season premiere of the final season of LOST on Tuesday, February 2. CinemaSalem screens each episode of the great show on our big screens, in HD, for free! Tell your friends to show up by 8:30 to ensure getting a seat.

March 7, is the night of our big Oscar Party at CinemaSalem, proceeds from which benefit the Salem Film Fest. Come watch the Academy Awards the way nature intended: in a big theater with a bunch of cool people like yourselves!

SOMERS TOWN will screen Friday at (4:00), (5:30), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:00), (5:30), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:00), (5:30) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00), (5:30) and 7:00.

THE LOVELY BONES will screen on Friday at (4:00), 6:45 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:30), (4:00), 6:45 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:30), (4:00) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 6:45.

IT’S COMPLICATED, Meryl Streep’s hilarious comedy, which will show on Friday at (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00l Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:30: and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13)m screening on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

Festivals

The Salem Film Fest will be starting soon. For more information, go to www.SalemFilmFest.com. This is the best, strongest, and deepest lineup of films in the festival’s three year history, so make plans to camp out at the theater between February 25 and March 7.

Help Wanted

VIDEO AND MEDIA DESIGNER FOR THEATER AND PERFORMANCE
Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama seeks a Video and Media Designer for a tenure track position at the rank of Associate Professor. The candidate should have:
- Significant professional experience in video production and multimedia theater
- A strong working knowledge of current video technical design, including Max/MSP/Jitter
- Strong skills in real-time video playback and operation in a performance context, including knowledge of live video show control systems
- Technical knowledge and theory of Sound Design
The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:
- Teaching media design and sound to graduate and undergraduate students in a performance context
- Participation in theater productions and classroom rehearsals
- Production development of video for multimedia theater within classroom and production contexts
- Oversight of video equipment and inventory within the School
- Working with faculty in Directing and Design to create and teach courses on multimedia collaboration in contemporary theater
Prior teaching experience is strongly suggested. Candidates must be committed to continuing professional work.
The position begins in August 2010. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The search will remain open until a candidate is hired.
Please submit a letter of interest, CV, three references with contact information and at least 5 samples of production work to:
Cindy Limauro
Chair, Video and Media Design Search Committee
Carnegie Mellon University
School of Drama
Purnell Center for the Arts
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
E-mail inquiries: limauro@andrew.cmu.edu
Website: www.cmu.edu/cfa/drama
Production samples can also be posted online.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Casting Director needed for Boston-based short film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Looking for an experienced professional who can take on responsibilities of choosing a cast for a short script. We are looking for small but recognizable comedians in or around the area. Movie will be a dark comedy and requires about 10 characters. Filming will begin in February.
Contact Details: Christian - lynxjinxedmovie@gmail.com lynxjinxedmovie@gmail.com

Web Company looking for actors/actresses for viral video campaigns
Paid (Non-Union Only)
PongoResume is searching for a wide variety of actors & actresses for various internet Viral Marketing Campaigns. Please send headshots, resumes, and reels to the attached email address. If you think you have what it takes to help us create amazing internet video content, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact Details: Benjamin Oliver PongoResume boliver@pongoresume.com Website http://www.pongoresume.com/

Lead Actress
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Lead actress wanted for an independent feature film shooting in Boston this spring. 18-30, not looking for a particular type, but someone that can pull off comedy and drama. Please forward pictures, any resume, relevant information to us at.. jaclyn-m@lycos.com Thanks!
Contact Details: jaclyn-m@lycos.com

Feature film audition - 1/23/10, Boston (Union only)
Paid (Union Only)
Casting call for “the element,” an upcoming feature film shooting Spring 2010 in Boston. The audition with take place between 1:00 and 5:00PM on Saturday 1/23/2009. Please reply with a head shot, choice of character, and preferred audition time to be scheduled and receive sides.
From the directors who brought you Flashover (http://flashoverfilm.com), “the element” takes a radical departure from conventional story telling, offering a look at today’s generation through four people who are each experiencing their own quarter-life crisis.
ROLLS:
Contact Details: The Element Studios, LLC theelementfilm@gmail.com
Crew Positions for Smal Feature Film Project
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We are staffing the following positions for a small feature project to be filmed
in southern coastal Maine during March/April, 2010:
• 1st A.D.
• 1st A.C.
• 2nd A.C.
• Grip(s) - Key and all
• Gaffer & Best Boy - elec.
• PAs
Looking for brief resume, statement of interest, and references w/contact info.
Anticipate three-week shooting schedule.
Exact filming dates forthcoming.
Details to interested parties.
Preview here: http://reels.creativecow.net/film/2729
Contact Details: Hank Isaac Three One Seven Pictures hank@threeonesevenpictures.com

Casting call for a short film - 2 female parts
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Casting for a short film to be shot the end of February in New Haven County, Connecticut.
Seeking 2 females
#1, experienced, attractive w/f 35-40 for 2 to 3 days to play role of mother to a 7 yo girl.
#2 very attractive w/f 30-35 for one day to play role of girlfriend.
Auditions will be by appointment only.
Please send headshots and resume via email
Contact Details: HawkFilme jim@hawkfilme.com Website http://www.hawkfilme.com/

Educational Media Producer/Project Manager
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Vida Health Communications, Inc. seeks an Educational Media Producer/Project Manager to develop a video-based training for after school program staff about promoting child activity levels.The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and scripting of a DVD training program for staff in urban under resourced after school programs. The training will increase and enhance staff skills around promoting physical activity among young, school age children.
Contact Details: allie Humenuk Vida Health Communications 617 864 4334 X19 or 617 899 5635 humenuk@vida-health.com Website http://www.vida-health.com/

DP, Sound, and Crew Positions Available for Tween Web Cooking Series
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Former Executive Producer for Sesame Street International searching for crew to shoot pilot for tween Web cooking series.
The time commitment will be very minimal. The pilot will be shot in Cambridge over one weekend in February. (If we choose to shoot additional episodes, they will also be scheduled on weekends.)
Available positions include:
DP (please send link to reel, and indicate if you have camera/what type and day rate)
Sound (please indicate if you have own equipment/what type and day rate)
Lighting (please indicate if you have own equipment/ what type and day rate)
Contact Details: Mandy Drew Kickin’ Kitchen mandydrew@mykickinkitchen.com

From Craigslist:

Post Production Manager (Braintree, MA)

Reply to: job-dqj6a-1559796460@craigslist.org
Post Production Manager
Axon Communications Inc. is a leading healthcare marketing communications company based in Braintree, MA. As a creative agency, we specialize in the development of unique multimedia programs for our pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device clients.
We are currently seeking a highly experienced manager and senior video editor to serve as our Post Production Manager. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this individual will run the daily operations in our post production editing suite, manage workflow and traffic, and oversee our post production staff. If you are a seasoned, creative individual with a “whatever it takes” attitude, we want to talk with you!

Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee the daily operation of our post production suite
• Manage the workflow and performance of our video editors
• Assign projects and manage project deliverables against strict production guidelines
• Develop improved SOPs for moving projects through the production timeline
• Review and approve weekly project reports, timesheets, etc.
• Train editors on production of new programs
• Identify, recruit, and train new editor staff as needed
• Perform video editing functions using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, and Sonic Scenarist
• Serve as technical expert on audio issues, color correction, etc. and assist in troubleshooting technical difficulties
• Serve as a mentor and resource to editorial staff
• Handle all administrative matters within the department
• Oversee and manage department server and file storage systems
• Work closely with other departments, such as Graphics and Client Services, to ensure an outstanding client experience and delivery of service
• Work closely with our QA department to ensure the highest of standards
• Maintain accurate records and consistently perform in a highly detail-oriented environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years experience with Final Cut Pro, including Motion, DVD Studio Pro, and Sonic Scenarist, as well as experience with linear and nonlinear editing systems
• 5+ years experience managing teams in an editorial / production environment
• Experience with ENG (electronic news gathering) and management of video traffic
• Creativity, a keen eye for detail, and a critical mind
• Outstanding communication and listening skills
• A high level of self-motivation, commitment, and dedication
• Organizational skills and self/time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to consistently perform on all related technical equipment and adhere to quality control standards
• Ability to work flexible schedule when needed
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
Salary commensurate with experience.
Contact Information:
Company: Axon Communications, Inc.
Contact: Jessica Wu-Witherell
Office Manager
Email: jobs@axonrx.com

Executive Director, Public Access Television (Framingham)
Reply to: job-6ytff-1552958032@craigslist.org

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC)
Framingham Public Access Corporation (FPAC), a nonprofit corporation that manages Public Access television in the Town of Framingham, Massachusetts, invites applications for the fulltime position of Executive Director.
Job Description Summary: The Executive Director’s key responsibilities include operations, planning, outreach, and development. This person must lead and inspire others, manage a team and facility effectively, and encourage membership growth and the production of diverse and quality programming. The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board of Directors.
The Executive Director must be an energetic, self-directed, engaging leader with a passion for the Public Access mission. FPAC is looking for an Executive Director who is committed to increasing viewers, membership, and programming, and who will promote recognition of FPAC’s value and help take FPAC to its next level of growth and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversee administrative, financial, technical and program operations, and all FPAC personnel matters. Manage the routine operations of the Corporation.
• Develop and coordinate an active volunteer program.
• Develop and oversee effective Public Access training programs.
• Maintain a close working relationship with representatives of the Town of Framingham and other civic institutions and community leaders.
• Work with the Board of Directors to give direction and leadership to the achievement of FPAC’s mission, goals and objectives, to develop and implement policies, procedures, and long-range strategic plans, and to respond to the challenges of Public Access.
• Prepare and present to the Board of Directors a monthly report on operations which describes current projects, accomplishments, potential problem areas, and productivity metrics.
• Prepare a proposed annual budget for each fiscal year. Following Board approval, administer the annual budget. Implement responsible fiscal procedures and policies. Negotiate and ensure compliance with FPAC contracts. Monitor operating expenses to assure cost effective operations and purchasing procedures.
• Employ, direct, supervise and terminate services of other members of the staff.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Pursue and incorporate additional revenue sources through a variety of fundraising and entrepreneurial activities, consistent with the mission of the organization.
• Keep informed of trends, issues, events and developments within the Public Access field through professional peer contacts and other communications in order to facilitate sharing of knowledge and best practices.
Education/Experience
• BA or BS degree in communications, video production, or a related field, from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory, managerial and/or administrative experience in the PEG Access field, or in related areas such as community media, public administration, arts, etc. Executive Director experience is a plus.
Required Knowledge/Skills
• Extensive knowledge of the cable television and PEG Access field
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal administration, planning, management of nonprofit organization(s), and human resource development
• Personnel management experience, including responsibility for hiring and termination
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as excellent public speaking skills
• Demonstrated self-confidence and sound judgment sufficient to handle challenges
• Demonstrated desire to positively impact the community and to improve public dialogue through access to communications media
• Ability to outreach to and work with diverse groups, individuals, ideas and opinions; cross-cultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to diversity
• Excellent computer, internet and new technology skills
Desirable Qualifications
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Facil, Tightrope, and database software
• Knowledge of field and studio video production, operating rules and procedures, the use and maintenance of production equipment and varied modes of cablecast and other dissemination technologies
• Demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate active volunteer programs.
• Work experience with local government agencies, educators and community groups
• Executive-level experience in leading a nonprofit organization, preferably in non-commercial PEG Access television
• Experience in working effectively with a volunteer Board of Directors and a variety of committees and individuals
• Successful track record in fundraising, including short- and long-term planning, grant writing, individual donor outreach, and the ability to cultivate constructive relationships with the funding community
Other Information
• The anticipated employment starting date is April 1, 2010.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered, along with an excellent benefits package.
• FPAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants should submit a detailed letter of introduction that specifies how their experience, knowledge and skills match the identified duties, responsibilities and requirements of this position, a current resume, and at least three professional references with contact information. These materials must be emailed to jobs “at” fpac.tv no later than March 1, 2010.
• If selected as a finalist, an interview with the Board of Directors will be scheduled during the month of March.

Location: Framingham
Compensation: Commensurate with industry and experience
This is at a non-profit organization.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!

Technology

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking prohibiting the further distribution and sale of devices that operate in the 700 MHz frequency. According to the FCC, this action helps complete an important component of the DTV Transition by clearing the 700 MHz band to enable the rollout of communications services for public safety and the deployment of next generation 4G wireless devices for consumers. The order will primarily impact the use of wireless microphone systems that currently operate in the 700 MHz band. These unlicensed devices cannot continue to operate in this band because they may cause harmful interference to public safety entities and next generation consumers devices that will be utilizing the 700 MHz frequency. Thus, the Commission is making clear that no devices utilizing this frequency may be sold or distributed. In order to ensure that individuals and groups currently using unauthorized devices in this band have ample time to transition to appropriate frequencies, the FCC is providing a sunset period until June 12, 2010, one year from the DTV Transition. The Commission is also unveiling an aggressive consumer outreach plan in order to assist consumers who have previously purchased wireless microphone systems and other related devices that utilized the 700 MHz band. Through the Commission’s website, www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones, consumers can learn whether their wireless device is currently operating in the prohibited band and whether their devices may be returned to operate on another band. Consumers may also call 1-800-CALL-FCC to ask questions regarding this transition.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Are you a new or emerging company located in Essex County or Merrimack Valley? We are looking for companies to enter the sixth annual North Shore Business Plan Competition.

If your company is less than three years old, has no venture investment, plans to have 5 or more full time employees (not including the founders) by the end of two years and has no more than $200,000 in investments (exclusive of real estate) you are eligible to enter.

The Small Business Development Center Northeast Region at Salem State College is proud to co-sponsor the competition because we think it is a wonderful opportunity for startup companies in Essex County and Merrimack Valley (or those who want to locate in Essex County & Merrimack Valley) to gain funding and visibility. All of the information you need about eligibility requirements and the rules of competition may be found at http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc.

Deadline for plan overview & entry form applications is January 28, 2010 and for business plans is February 26, 2010.
SBDC counselors can guide you through the writing of your business plan - just call us at 978-542-6343 and schedule an appointment.
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The SBDC will run a workshop on Writing a Competitive Business Plan, to prepare applicants for this competition. It will be held on Feb. 4th from 8:30-10:30 am, at the Enterprise Center in Salem.
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The 1st place winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize, 2nd place winner will receive $3,000 and 3rd winner place will receive $2,000.

A big bonus is that the judges are early stage, venture and bank investors. Your plan will be read by people to whom you would normally not have access.

Go to http://www.enterprisectr.org/bpc for details, entry forms and more information.

“The Dynamic Duo” consists of Nancy Williams, Soprano Vocalist, and Bonnie Barish, Pianist/Composer, who perform together for different events, special occasions, parties, and benefits has a CD of original piano compositions and one of a Christmas With The Dynamic Duo.

Preparing a proposal for the upcoming LEF Foundation deadline? Or other Foundations? Preparing a fundraising campaign with an appeal to individuals? Not sure if what you have written is telling the story of your film in a way that will make it stand out and have people running to you with money?
Join your fellow filmmakers in a peer proposal review session. Bring your materials (yes, budgets too) and we’ll break into small groups and do a read and review. Come get some feedback BEFORE you send it to a review panel. We’ll have the ability to screen some trailers and work samples too, if your question is about your sample.
Filmmakers Workshop
THURSDAY
January 21,2010
6:30-9:00pm
6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:30 - proposal review session
8:30-9pm trailer viewing & 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://www.eventbrite.com/event/539044296

For sale from Craig’s list:

Experimental filmmaking DVD set

Reply to: sale-gmesy-1561930219@craigslist.org

This is an unopened set of DVD’s titled: Norman McLaren: Collector’s
Edition. It includes 14 of his best experimental films as well as a
documentary film by Donald McWilliams showcasing McLaren’s approach
and unseen works and out takes.

Just want to remind everyone that the last day to submit entries to the Student Film Competition is January 22, 2010. Depending on the response, we already have interest in showing the better ones regionally. This is a great opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing a film career. More information on this competition can be obtained by going to http://filmnorth.org/ or http://salemfilmfest.com/ and clicking on the appropriate link. Remember, you can look at the blogs at the Film North site.

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:

“What Not to Wear” Salem episode will premiere this Friday, January 15 at 9 pm and CinemaSalem will open up our theater for a free screening! Please arrive between 8:30-8:40 to make sure you can get a seat.

Friday Night Lights is back every Wednesday night at CinemaSalem, as always, for free. And circle February 2 on your calendars for the free final season premiere of LOST! We’ll be showing every episode of the season in HD on our gigantic screens.

The Salem Film Fest will be presenting our best and deepest lineup of the world’s best documentaries during this year’s festival, February 26-March 4. The slate of films will be announced over the next week, and you’ll love the diversity and richness of the material.
For college and high school educators, the Salem Film Fest represents a huge educational opportunity, especially with so many national and international filmmakers planning to attend the festival. If you’re interested in scheduling a field trip to see a film, we can arrange special pricing for your group, and any student from your school can enjoy that special pricing when attending films on their own throughout the fest!

THE LOVELY BONES will screen on Friday at (4:00), 7:00 and 9:45, Saturday at (12:30), (3:30), 7:00 and 9:45; Sunday at (12:30), (3:30) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED, Meryl Streep’s latest triumph, which will show on Friday at (4:10), 6:45 and 10:10; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:10), 6:45 and 10:10; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:10) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:10) and 6:45.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) will be presented Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

David Mauriello’s JUST SAY LOVE will screen at CinemaSalem on Friday at 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (1:45) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at 7:10.

On Sunday, January 17th at 5:00pm at the Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester, filmmaker George Kachadorian will personally present his acclaimed film, “Shooting Beauty.” Kachadorian will conduct a Q&A after the film. Tickets are $9.00 adults, $7.50 students and seniors and $6.00 members. Learn more about the film at www.EveryoneDeservesAShot.com.

NOTE: Mr. Kachadorian is available for interviews at (617) 320-0393.

“It’s important that history doesn’t forget these films,” said Robert Newton, managing director of the Cape Ann Community Cinema in Gloucester, “which is why we are remembering them on a day like Martin Luther King Day.”

The films are a collection of banned and censored cartoons made by the major studios between the 1930’s and 1950’s and collected by Newton, who lists film critic and video store owner on his long résumé. Most of the dozen films he will show on Monday, January 18th at 7:30pm are of a racial nature, and are so un-PC that one studio banished 11 of them to an infamous list of “The Censored 11″ in the 1960’s. These cartoon shorts, some of which included characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, were pulled from syndication and forever relegated to the vaults.

“We want people to come and view these films, laugh uncomfortably and think about why,” Newton added. “Hopefully, everyone will come away with a better picture of where as a country we’ve been, and how far we still have to go.”

There is no charge for this special night, which will take place at the Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester, though donations will be accepted.

“William Kunstler: Disturbing The Universe” will have one special screening on Thursday, January 21st at 7:30pm. That night, the Cinema will also host Jack Hoffman, brother of late Worcester-born Chicago 8 defendant and Yippie icon, Abbie Hoffman. Hoffman will discuss Kunstler, the film, his life with Abbie and the Chicago 8 trial.

Festivals

From moviemaker.com

The 4th Annual BUFFALO NIAGARA FILM FESTIVAL (BNFF) spans 10 days and presents a thoughtfully selected program of independent films at various landmark venues around Buffalo and Niagara Falls, New York, with its sparkling Niagara Falls situated right in its backyard. The BNFF has been built around the needs of filmmakers and aims to be an annual destination for film-lovers and industry to come together and celebrate a shared passion for film. The BNFF 2010 introduces a FESTIVAL FILM MARKET & EXPO, TOURISM & SCOUTING PACKAGES, Dov S-S Simens’ 2-DAY FILM SCHOOL (April 24th and 25th, 2010), as well as MAJOR MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION PLANS for selected filmmakers. For more info go to http://www.bniff.com.

CALL FOR ENTRIES! The DC SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL (September 9-16, 2010) turns the spotlight on truly independent short films, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. DC Shorts selects films of every genre and niche for competition screenings—with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. Cash prizes and more! Judges’ feedback given to ALL entrants. The DC Shorts Screenplay Competition (October 2010) is a very different kind of screenwriting competition. A panel of judges consisting of moviemakers, screenwriters and critics will review and provide feedback on scripts of 15 pages or less. Five to seven finalists have their scripts read in front of a live audience—and one will walk away with $2,000 to shoot their project! info@dcshorts.com or http://www.dcshorts.com.

The goal of DUKE CITY DOCFEST is to become one of North America’s premier international documentary film festivals. The festival takes place each year in Albuquerque, New Mexico immediately following the city’s world renowned Hot Air Balloon Festival. Screening venues include the KiMo (650 seat) and El Ray (750 seat) theaters, located in the heart of Albuquerque’s entertainment district and at the edge of historic “Old Town.” Santa Fe and the majestic Sangra de Cristo Mountains are just a 40-minute drive or an hour by rail. New Mexico is now rated third behind New York and California as one of America’s best venues for filmmaking. http://www.dukecitydocfest.com

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. Each October, 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. Submission deadlines: April 1/May 15/June 15. For details, call 901/251-5171 or visit http://www.indiememphis.com.

LANDLOCKED FILM FESTIVAL will take place August 26-29, 2010, in Iowa City, IA. Landlocked celebrates and welcomes independent filmmakers and scriptwriters, providing superb educational opportunities and screenings, most at no cost. Founded in 2006, this competitive festival brings thousands of people into the pedestrian-friendly heart of downtown Iowa City to experience independent cinema, meet visiting film artists and learn the crafts of filmmaking and scriptwriting. The historic Englert Theatre is the flagship venue, with multiple screenings and workshops taking place within walking distance. For details and further information, please check http://www.landlockedfilmfestival.org or contact info@landlockedfilmfestival.org.

The 5th annual OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL (OFF) is almost here! The OFF provides emerging film artists with opportunities for developing and presenting new works that inspire, educate, take risks and stir the imagination. The OFF also offers outstanding education opportunities for filmmakers and the general public through its Film Education Initiative, hosting an annual Filmmaker’s Conference and ongoing workshops throughout the year. Instructors have included Mauro Fiore, Neil Krepela, Shane Black, Mike Hill, Lew Hunter, Josh Stolberg and Tom Elkins. Don’t miss out on what OFF has to offer! Conference: March 6 - 7, 2010. Festival: March 8 – 14, 2010. http://www.omahafilmfestival.org

The OXFORD FILM FESTIVAL (http://www.oxfordfilmfest.com) brings indie filmmaking to Oxford, Mississippi in early February. Home to the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), past haunts of Faulkner, Grisham and Larry Brown, current home of Barry Hannah, Jack Pendarvis and Joey Lauren Adams, Oxford offers a unique blend of literary and artistic appreciation within the setting of a vibrant college town. The festival brings filmmakers and film goers together to enjoy four days of workshops, panels and parties. ecent years have included Academy Award winners and nominees, Independent Spirit Award nominees, festival circuit favorites, plus local and regional films. Call 877/560-FILM.

THE 2010 PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS (http://pageawards.com) Presenting over $50,000 in Cash and prizes, including our huge $25,000 Grand Prize! The PAGE Awards have rapidly become one of the most important sources for new screenwriting talent within the Hollywood community and worldwide. Each year our award-winning scripts are solicited by dozens of producers, agents and development execs and, as a result, many of our winning writers land script assignments, secure representation and sign option agreements on their work. Are you the next award-winning screenwriter? EARLY ENTRY DISCOUNT DEADLINE: Friday, January 15th! Enter online at: http://pageawards.com\

The 16th Annual SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL will take place February 21 - 28, 2010 in Sedona, Arizona. The week-long festival features more than 125 films, including features, documentaries, shorts and animation. Filmmakers and audiences from around the world have heralded Sedona’s festival as one of their favorites. The fest’s workshops bring Academy Award-winning, industry professionals to Sedona to teach, inspire and share their knowledge with the next generation of filmmakers. For more information, call the festival office at 928/282-1177. Visit http://www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Now in its 19th year, the WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL, set on Cape Cod, Massachusetts is one of the oldest film festivals in New England. Designated as one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the world by MovieMaker Magazine, each year the festival screens more than 100 films submitted by filmmakers from around the world. The WHFF accepts features, documentary, shorts, animation and experimental films at http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org. For more information, contact info@woodsholefilmfestival.org. Deadline: May 1, 2010.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

The Woods Hole Film Festival’s Dinner & a Movie independent film series continues on January 16th with a screening of Veit Helmer’s Absurdistan at the Captain Kidd Restaurant in Woods Hole, MA. Tickets are $25 per person and includes entree and movie, but does not include beverage, dessert, tax or tip. Dinner is served from 5:30 pm and the screening begins at 7:30 pm. Reservations are required. For more information about Dinner & a Movie, contact the Woods Hole Film Festival at (508) 495-3456 or visit the website at http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org/2010.

Save The Bay will be hosting the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival throughout February as a fundraiser and awareness event. Festival venues are located in Stonington, CT, Newport, RI, and Providence, RI. The event’s website is http://www.savebay.org/Page.aspx?pid=1249.

The New Hampshire Film & Television Office is seeking submissions for the 2010 New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival, which will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord. Students from New Hampshire public and private high schools are encouraged to start planning and producing their projects, which do not have to be created as part of a class assignment. The submission period opens February 1, 2010 and closes on March 31, 2010. More details are available at http://www.nhstudentfilm.com.

The 13th Annual Maine International Film Festival will be held on July 9-18th, 2010. Film submissions for the 2010 festival are now being accepted. http://www.miff.org/submissions/.

Help Wanted

Sr. 3D Graphics Developer
GenArts
955 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
610-793-5100
http://www.genarts.com
Project: Develop GenArts visual effect software
Software Utilized: C++, Python, OpenGL, DirectX, PHP, Unix, Linux, API, Nuke, Adobe Creative Suite
Bonus Eligibility: Yes
Relocation: Yes
Start Date: Immediately
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
GenArts develops and sells high-end visual effects software for the motion picture, television and video industries. Currently, we have more than 27,000 customers worldwide to include clients like Disney, Lucasfilm, Sony, MTV to small post production houses, and our credit list includes over 80 films. Visual effects have become essential to modern day story telling in film and video which has significantly increased the need for VFX tools. As part of continued growth, GenArts has an immediate need for a full-time Sr. 3D Graphics Software Developer to join our technical team in Cambridge, MA.
GenArts is seeking a top-notch full-time Sr. 3D Graphics Software Developer to join their strong technical team developing visual effects software. The candidate will be accountable for all aspects of the software development cycle and will directly impact the success of the company’s next-generation effects software.
The candidate needs to have an energetic, can-do attitude with a strong desire to contribute to the overall success of the company and staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Computer Science or Engineering college degree from a top-notch school required.
• Demonstrated software engineering experience with c++ required.
• Demonstrated software development experience in 3D computer graphics required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision and to work well in small groups.
• Must be able to work towards a release schedule with clear goals.
• Must possess polished presentation and interpersonal skills required for representing the company in diverse environments.
• Must have the interest to be a key player in a growing, entrepreneurial environment and share GenArts’ passion to own this domain and help develop exceptionally high-quality visual effects software.
DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
• GPU programming experience preferred, to include:
o OpenGL or DirectX shader
o Image processing and/or parallel algorithm
o Brook/Sh/CUDA/BSGP or similar GPGPU experience
• Technical knowledge or experience with editing and/or compositing software products preferred, but not required (Adobe, Nuke, Apple, Autodesk, Avid). API knowledge a plus.
• Experience with PHP and Python preferred.
• Experience in the film, video, or broadcast industry a plus.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

Male Co-Host
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Male Co-Host: Automotive Internet video production company seeks a male co-host for an ongoing series of short features. This is a non-union job with regular work, at least one day per week, 52 weeks a year. Ideal man would be 30-45, with a comedic presence, a solid knowledge of automobiles and the ability to ad-lib. He will play an auto mechanic who is likeable, loquacious and humorous while telling us about each vehicle. Must reside in greater Boston area. Please send responses to jimbar@wheelstv.net or call Theresa at 978-264-4333. Now casting for late January pilot shoot.
Contact Details: Theresa Carlo or Jim Barisano Automotive Networks Corp, WheelsTV 978 264 4333 jimbar@wheelstv.net Website http://wheelstvnetwork.com/

Female Co-Host:
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female Co-Host: Automotive Internet video production company seeks a female co-host for an ongoing series of short features. This is a non-union job with regular work, at least one day per week, 52 weeks a year. Ideal woman would be 25-40, attractive in a wholesome way with good camera presence and the ability to ad-lib. She will be the comic foil for a male auto mechanic who will be loquacious and humorous while telling us about each vehicle. Must reside in greater Boston area. Please send responses to jimbar@wheelstv.net or call Theresa at 978-264-4333.
Contact Details: Theresa Carlo or Jim Barisano Automotive Networks Corp, WheelsTV 978 264 4333 jimbar@wheelstv.net Website http://wheelstvnetwork.com/

Assistant Editor, David Sutherland Production - Night Shift
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Documentary filmmaker David Sutherland (credits include PBS/Frontline smash hits THE FARMER’S WIFE and COUNTRY BOYS) is in production on a national primetime series about an Oglala Sioux woman in North Dakota, struggling to raise her family and fulfill her dreams.
Assistant Editor duties include digitizing, media management, Script Syncing and completing a complex process of syncing audio and video tracks. Must have extensive knowledge of AVID Media Composer and AVID media management.
Contact Details: Lisa Olivieri David Sutherland Productions drsutherland.productions@gmail.com Website
http://www.davidsutherland.com/

From Craigslist:

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS & PRODUCTION MANAGER (Boston)
Reply to: tvproductionstaffing@gmail.com

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Growing company in Boston is searching for an Associate Producer. Two years of solid TV production experience is required. Field experience is helpful but not necessary. Duties include: finding great locations, impeccable research, setting up shoots, and handling releases. Support production team throughout shoot cycle from pre-pro to edit. Organization and motivation required.
Please submit cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: tvproductionstaffing@gmail.com

Applications without salary requirements will not be considered.
Absolutely no calls, walk-ins or contacting any other company employees.

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Growing company in Boston is searching for a Production Manager. One-to-two years of experience as a Production Manager are required. The PM will report and work extensively with Showrunner, COO and accounting department. The PM will be responsible for all production operation functions including budget controls/tracking, crew booking, equipment acquisitions and office management. Other duties will include supervision of travel arrangements, creating call sheets, and monitoring hire schedules and time sheets. The PM will also assist Senior Producer in managing production workflow in the field. The candidate must be a team leader and posses exceptional organization and budget tracking skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a required.

Please submit cover letter and resume with salary requirements to: tvproductionstaffing@gmail.com

Applications without salary requirements will not be considered. Absolutely no calls, walk-ins or contacting any other company employees.

Line Producer Needed (Fall River Ma)
Reply to: gigs-brngx-1549582797@craigslist.org

BOJAM Productions is shooting a low budget full length film and is currently seeking a line producer to begin immediately working on the budget of the film/screenplay. Our desired line producer will have experience according to all the duties of a line producer including an ability to sufficiently break down and accurately budget a full length screenplay. More details available upon inquiry. Please submit past work history and references as well as desired wages in order to work with us. Thank you.
You may visit our website for more information http://www.bojampro.com

Location: Fall River Ma
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Negotionable

Looking for Strong Filmmakers (shoot and edit) (Boston)

Reply to: job-e8kz5-1547992939@craigslist.org

VIMBY, a next generation content company celebrating young lifestyle and culture all over America, is looking for talented filmmakers to join our team. We specialize in short form doc style videos geared towards action sports, music, nightlife, fashion, art, car culture, urban culture, travel and so much more. All of our videos are produced by young, talented filmmakers in cities all over the country. For over two years, our team has made VIMBY a leader in young reality/documentary programming and now we are looking to expand our network of filmmakers
This is a tremendous opportunity to make money while building a reel and working alongside seasoned television producers to document some of the biggest names in pop culture today.
We are looking for Preditor (producer, shooter, editor) filmmakers who possess the following:
- DP or HD/DV shooting experience
- Access to HD Prosumer cameras 24p capability
- Access to pro audio gear (shotguns, lavs, wireless mics)
- Final cut pro or avid experience
- Documentary or narrative based filmmaking experience (reality tv, documentary, etc)
- Knowledge of the Boston scene (music, fashion, nightlife, action sports, etc)
- Must be able to deliver high production value at a broadcast quality in a quick turnaround
Those filmmakers who prove themselves to be strong content creators will be commissioned to work on larger reality projects in addition to on-line videos.
Please submit your on-line portfolio plus tell us what type of equipment (we need to know your camera model) you shoot and edit with, and what type of stories you could bring us. Type “Boston Filmmaker” as your subject heading.
Apply to hr@vimby.com
Please check our the site - www.vimby.com - and watch our videos before applying. No phone calls please.
Location: Boston
Compensation: $500 per segment and beyond

Local Production Coordinator needed for ABC show (Non-Union) (Boston & Vicinity)
Reply to: gigs-v4zhc-1543845505@craigslist.org

Please submit resume. Looking for experienced and local Production Coordinator for 5 weeks. Start date may be as early as the end of January. Thanks!
Non-Union

Location: Boston & Vicinity
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Line Producer will negotiate

Technology

If you want to watch regular 2D television shows in 3D, Samsung has included a 3D chip with auto-conversion technology that renders 2D content into 3D in real time.

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Chuck Slavin’ s New England Talent & Crew
Join Walden Media for a free screening of The Tooth Fairy!
You’re invited to a special Friends and Family screening of The Tooth Fairy. Join us at the AMC Burlington 10, 20 South Ave., Burlington, MA, on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and the screening will start at 10:00 a.m.
Reserve your space by e-mailing your name and the number of people attending to sstratakias@http://www.facebook.com/l/e0b21;walden.com. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
Visit http://www.facebook.com/l/e0b21;walden.com to see the theatrical trailer and learn more about The Tooth Fairy.
Please note that cell phones, cameras, and any other electronic devices will not be allowed into the theater.
No one will be admitted without prior RSVP or after the screening begins.
This invitation is non-transferable.
MPAA Rated PG for mild language, some rude humor, and sports action.
This film is recommended for students in grades 1 and up.

SHOWBIZ EXPO NYC Sun March 28, 2010 New York Hilton https://secure.theregsite.com/showbiznyc

Premiere Your Short Film For Money (Boston & Cambridge)
Reply to: gigs-2zdqe-1549569355@craigslist.org [
Before you enter your short film in expensive film festivals where you have to pay to enter from $20 to $200), premiere your movie on HustleFilms.com and get paid 20 cents for every free individual viewing.
Example: 1500 views = $300
For more information go to Http://HustleFilms.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.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

CinemaSalem to open up their theater for a free screening of the big premiere of “What Not to Wear”? Next Friday, January 15, plan to arrive between 8:30 and 8:40 so there’s plenty of time to find your seat. We’re hoping that Leanne Marrama, the star of the show, will be able to attend, but we’ll have an update on that next week.

ANTICHRIST in the Screening Room Thursday afternoon.

Thursday night is French Film Night, sponsored by Club Richelieu of Salem. For information on attending this private event, call 978 927-3709.

RED CLIFF will screen on Friday at (4:15), (7:00) and 9:45; Saturday at (12:00), (3:00), 7:00 and 9:45; Sunday at (12:00), (3:00) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:30.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) will be presented Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Saturday at 11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (G) will play on Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester

“Trucker” shows Friday through Sunday at 7:30pm, with additional shows Tuesday the 12th through Saturday the 16th at 5:00pm.

Sunday the 10th daily at 4:30pm is John Woo’s epic war film, “Red Cliff.”

Saturday at 2:00pm is the skiing film “The Edge Of Never.”

Sunday at 2:00pm, the local group WhoDecides.net will present the documentary “Tapped,”

Local writer Shep Abbott, who penned the 1984 cult classic, “C.H.U.D.,” will personally present the uncut version of the horror favorite on Monday, Jan. 11 at 7:30pm and answer questions after.

The 2010 “Opera On The Island” season starts on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30pm with Jules Massenet’s “Thaïs,” from Italy’s Grand Opera series. The opera will encore Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2:00pm.

“Knife In The Water” runs Wednesday and Thursday the 13th and 13th and 14th at 7:30pm, part of the Cinema’s “Essential Art House” series.

Festivals

The Road Junky Travel Film Festival www.roadjunkyfilms.com is offering 1500 euros in prizes for five minute films that change the way we see the world.
Categories:
Personal Narratives:
Journeys, pilgrimages, individual trips with a focus on discovery and inner change.
Windows Into Worlds:
Documentaries that give us a glimpse of another culture normally hidden to us.
Dream Trips:
Abstract montages of imagery and music that invoke the spirit of a destination.
20 films will be shown in each category over the three nights and the entire screening will be streamed live over the internet to a worldwide audience who will comment and vote on the winners.
Berlin is at the heart of the alternative arts scene in Europe and the Road Junky Film Festival provides a physical form for travelers and film makers to come together and share their vision of the world.
For more about the festival and submissions guidelines please visit www.roadjunkyfilms.com

Busan International Short Film Festival aims to focus in on exploring and introducing brilliant short films to Korea and other countries. In addition, its genuine goal is to make a visible contribution to the short film’s revitalization–by assisting the next production.
We have 7awards with trophies and around 10,000,000 won(Korean currency) for the winner.
Category :
Fiction/ Experimantal Film/animation/Extreme short/Documentary
Products condition:
Films or video-art, produced in or after March 1st, 2009, each and any with running time of under 20 minutes, not including ending credits.
No limit for documentary films, under 1minute for extreme short films
Please give us interest and apply for the competitive section. www.bisff.org

Jon Landau opportunity from Best Buy
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Hi all - wanted to share Best Buy’s current international 90 sec. film festival competition - our 1st place winner goes to Barcelona to meet with Jon Landau - producer of Avatar at the Mobile World Congress, will guest direct for Best Buy and receives $7500. There will be 10 winners total. Deadline is Feb 1. We’re really looking for aspiring filmmakers to submit. You can see our Cannes and London Film Fest winners at: http://bit.ly/bbmoin - Learn more about the competition and how to submit at http://bit.ly/bbbarc

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Tweenage Urban Actors (and a few Adults) Needed for Comedy Cooking Webseries
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Former EP of Sesame Street International searching for actors to portray urban tweens who share a passion for food, cooking, and the Internet.
Pilot will be shot in Cambridge over one weekend. Subsequent shoots will not exceed one weekend/month.
Compensation = $100 for main characters for pilot episode. Potential for more if show takes off.
Especially encourage minorities to apply.
Reyna: Funny, sassy, smart, outgoing Latina girl. LOVES to cook! 12-14yrs.
Devon: Confident, talkative, wisecracking tween. LOVES food! 12-14yrs.
Contact Details: Mandy Drew KidsCOOK Productions Amanda_Drew@wgbh.org

Casting
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
WM-30/35 with beard and large expressive blue eyes to play a benevolent character
WM-32/38 with athletic physique, 6′1″ or taller with a very strong, predominant jawline to play an aggressive and violent type character.
WF-25/32 with a saintly demeanor, wide apart hazel eyes and light auborn or blonde hair to portray a saintly, if not holy female protagonist.
Contact Details: Steven Stanley FNB Productions 781-772-1397 fnbprod@aol.com Website http://www.fnbproductions.com/

CASTING CALL! “Cinemazing” - an Emerson College BA Practicum Production!!!
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Open Calls will take place on:
1. Thursday, January 21st from 2 to 8pm at Emerson College in Downtown Boston
2. Saturday, January 30th from 2 to 6pm at Emerson College in Downtown Boston
Please contact: casting@isfilms.org in order to schedule a time for an audition (NOTE*: You MUST schedule a time with us! Walk-ins accepted, but not encouraged), receive a copy of the script, or with any and all inquiries! All races, ethnicity, age groups, and unions welcome! Small compensation (non-negotiable), transportation, lodging, food, & copies of the DVD, will be provided!
Contact Details: Martin Zaharinov - Casting Director IS Films Inc. (781) 330-9723 casting@isfilms.org

Seeking Actors for Indie Military Drama
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Pledging Allegiance is the moving story of three generations of American heroes, who meet in a diner on a rainy night and share their war stories, their fears and their dreams:
Eugene “Gene” Hollins, 86, African American World War II Vet
Frank Marcozzi, 55, Caucasian Vietnam Vet (already cast)
Gerald “Jerry” Cole, 19, Caucasian active duty Iraq
Also seeking supporting roles:
Terrell, 25, African American pimp
Jasmine, 28, Hispanic prostitute
Contact Details: Dawn Natalia G&G Media 818-331-4404 gandgmedia@yahoo.com Website
http://www.gandgmedia.com/

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew:

Passed on from John C. (BetweenGigs)…
Non-union video showcasing a mattress product line geared towards big & tall, plus-size, and athletic-build individuals. The client is a mattress manufacturer whose product lines are featured in mattress and furniture retailers in the USA.
Shoot date is TBD, one day during the week of January 11, 2010. Shoot location is the Hudson New Hampshire area.
Theme
Couple: A couple will be shown on/near their bed in various lifestyle scenes (reading, working on laptop, watching TV, getting in/out of bed). They will be dressed in sleepwear (pajamas, robe, nightgown…) or casual clothing.
“Athlete”: A male with an athletic build will be shown in/near his bed, in similar scenarios/wardrobe as above.
All talent is non-speaking.
Usage
Planned usage is for in-store displays & trade shows. It is possible that some footage may be used on the company’s website, and/or future regional broadcast commercials.
Talent Rate
$600 for up to four hours on set. This is a buyout rate. If you are rep’d or referred by an agent, an agency fee may apply.
Seeking 3 Talent (Non-Union, Non-Speaking)
Male & Female: Plus-size. Age Range: 30’s - early 40’s
Male: Plus-size athletic build (football, wrestler, or basketball player physique). Age Range: 30’s - early 40’s.
If you are interested in being considered for this project, please respond to BetweenGigsTV@aol.com with:
Your Name
Your Phone Number
Attached ONE current photo and a link to an online portfolio (if you have one). Do not attach a resume. We will ask if needed
Subject Line of your response should be: Mattress: Your Name
Submissions must be received by Sunday, January 3, 2010
Talent may be cast based on photo submissions. Therefore it is imperative that your photo represents your current look. If needed, a Go-See audition may be scheduled for January 6, 7, or 8. Talent requested to audition will be contacted by Tuesday, January 5.
**********
From NEFilm…
Seeking Actors for Indie Military Drama
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Pledging Allegiance is the moving story of three generations of American heroes, who meet in a diner on a rainy night and share their war stories, their fears and their dreams:
Eugene “Gene” Hollins, 86, African American World War II Vet
Frank Marcozzi, 55, Caucasian Vietnam Vet (already cast)
Gerald “Jerry” Cole, 19, Caucasian active duty Iraq
Also seeking supporting roles:
Terrell, 25, African American pimp
Jasmine, 28, Hispanic prostitute
Contact Details: Dawn Natalia gandgmedia@yahoo.com

From Craigslist:

audio/Video techs needed (Boston)
Reply to: gigs-rbcqt-1540693088@craigslist.org

We are looking for Audio/Video techs with experience in any of the following below that are available for immediate work. We will be conducting interviews to start immediately. Please make sure you leave contact info and skill set or we will not be able to reply. Most of are calls are corporate hotel gigs. pay is from $16-35hr. We are looking for people to set-up operate and tear-down. positions available are:
Video- Switchers(folsom), projectors/barcodes, screen set up ext
Lighting- hog ops/ truss set/ focus / spot ops
Audio- A1 / A2, basic set up, speaker sets, wireless mics
stagehands- plasma set up, stage set up, crew set

Location: Boston

Technology

JVC U.S.A. introduced the IF-2D3D1 Stereoscopic Image Processor, which works as a 2D-to-3D converter and as a 3D L/R mixer for video content producers.

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew:
Talent & Crew here is an opportunity to be a part of a filmmaking competition and really make a difference…
Passed on from 7DayPSA…
The “Seven Day PSA” Competition (7DAYPSA) was conceived by Duncan B. Putney, an Emmy winning writer and the creative producer of Original Concept & Development Associates (http://www.facebook.com/l/062b8;www.OCDA.biz). This national competition has been created for the non-profit Flicker’s Art Collaborative / Rhode Island International Film Festival’s Creative Impulse Award brand. The purpose of this new type of competition is to challenge local filmmakers to use their skills and energy to meet a major need of local non-profit organizations, giving the filmmakers not only a great experience and a good feeling, but also a broadcast credit for their resumes.
Make a New Years Resolution to make a difference in the world by signing up a team for the 7DAYPSA in Providence by the January 10th registration deadline. For more details go to
http://www.facebook.com/l/062b8;www.7DayPSA.org , and Download an “Agency Producer’s Agreement” form and send it in. Competition dates are January 28th to February 6th.
Be proactive with your film making careers and enter a team in the 7DAYPSA by the January 10th deadline. http://www.facebook.com/l/062b8;www.7DayPSA.org.

Debra Crosby’s A Quest Actors Studio is offering FREE classes in January 2010 at the studio that you can take advantage of including:

1 FREE audition workshop with Boston Legals’s, Cheers, Ally McBeal’s: Bill Aydelott
1 FREE Improv class with David Totty: the top Improv instructor of BostonImprov
1 FREE acting class
1 FREE Modeling class
go directly to the web site to find out more by clicking on this link to the web site: www.aqueststudio.com.

Movie casting call is a con trick
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Fans of the vampire movie saga Twilight are being targeted in
a bogus message claiming to be recruiting extras for the
fourth film of the series.

An email invites them to register for walk-on parts in the new
sequel, called Breaking Dawn, offering fees of up to $250 a
day and saying no experience is required.

People who sign up for free are then told they must pay to
view scheduling and location details of the casting call.

The reality: Recruitment of extras for this fourth film hasn’t
started (the third movie — Eclipse — hasn’t been released
yet) and when it does, there’ll be no charge for the details,
which, says a casting spokesperson, will be advertised.

With digital equipment, the costs of making movies have been decreasing for independents while the costs of tickets have been increasing. Will the costs of movies tickets ever reach the point where they are more than the cost to make it?

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:

ANTICHRIST (NR) will screen Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (2:45), (5:15), 7:40 and 9:45; Sunday at (12:00), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:40; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:40.

IT’S COMPLICATED will screen Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:30.

SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) will be presented Friday and Saturday at 11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (G) will play on Friday and Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 6:45.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema

“Goodbye To The 1980’s New Year’s Eve Shindig.” Starting at 7:30pm, revelers can enjoy ’80s music, videos and movies at this BYOB event, which is just $5.00.

“Bright Star” continues every day at 5pm through Sunday, with a bonus show on Thursday the 31st at 2:30pm. Friday, January 1, acclaimed Chinese director John Woo’s epic “Red Cliff” opens, playing Friday through Sunday at 7:30pm, and Wednesday the 6th through Sunday the 10th at 4:30pm.

Bonus weekend shows include a Saturday 2pm encore of the comedy classic “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday,” with the new skiing movie “The Edge Of Never” on Sunday the 3rd at 2:30pm.

Tuesday the 5th at 7:00pm is the Cinema’s twice-monthly open stage, “Odd Tuesdays,” this week featuring Bill Gleason, channeler of Leon Redbone and the Delta blues masters by way of both his voice and 6-/12-string guitars. Cover is just $5.00. Visit www.OddTuesdays.com for more info.

Wednesday the 6th and Thursday the 7th at 7:30pm are two final encores of the hit “Coco Before Chanel” featuring “Amélie” star Audrey Tautou as the famous fashion designer.

All film tickets are $9.00 for adults, $7.50 for students & seniors, $6.00 for members. Visit the Cinema’s website at www.CapeAnnCinema.com for details on upcoming films and events.

Festivals

Remember the Salem Film Fest and Student Competition is coming.

Help Wanted

Studio Operations Supervisor Employer: New England Sports Network Location: Watertown, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
•3-5 years related television operations management experience
•Experience managing a staff including performance management and career development; proven track record of building strong working relationships with staff
•Solid experience enhancing, enforcing and implementing studio procedures and policies
•Solid knowledge of all aspects of high definition studio production including cameras, jib, virtual set technology (Brainstorm a plus), and lighting
•Must be a self-starter with strong leadership skills
•Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills; must possess a positive attitude
•Solid track record of success in a fast-paced environment
•Strong organization skills and detail oriented
•Experience with and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary; experience with ScheduAll facilities scheduling software a plus
•Must be flexible and able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
E.O.E
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Network Operations, the Studio Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the network’s studios and studio personnel, and providing hands-on studio support to NESN productions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Manage studio operations staff including Studio Technicians, Stage Managers and seasonal Production Technicians - to include managing performance, annual objectives, and employee relations, mentoring and skill development
•Supervise daily studio operations including maintaining facilities on a consistent basis to include ordering supplies, maintenance of sets, lighting equipment and studio equipment
•Supervise mobile stage operation to include all aspects of the operation including maintaining the stage, ordering parts, maintaining records, enforcing safety guidelines, providing training and supervising stage crew
•Schedule facilities and staff using ScheduAll facilities management software
•Provide support to production staff and coordinate specific studio needs for specific bookings
•Work as part of the Operations Management Team to plan studio needs and resources for events as needed
•Work as part of the Operations Management Team in evaluating internal production workflows
•Recommend, implement and enforce studio procedures and policies and work towards maximizing studio enhancements
•Enforce and recommend safety procedures and policies for all studio operations – to include on site supervision of remote studio locations.
•Keep knowledge and skills current regarding studio technologies and techniques and incorporate into studio productions
•Identify and make recommendations for new processes and technology
•Work nights, weekends and/or holidays as needed
•Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION:
BA or equivalent required
https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=482271&t=1

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Models Needed : Male & Female Age 70+ Healthy, Attractive & Vibrant
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Models Wanted : Male & Female Age 70+
We are looking for male and female models that can pass for 70+ for a 1-day photo shoot for an assisted living website/brochure. Models must be healthy looking and vibrant.
Details:
Age: 70+
Height: N/A
Race: N/A
Skintone: N/A
Weight: Average to fit
Wardrobe: Models will be responsible for their own wardrobe
Makeup: Makeup/Hair stylist will be on set for the entire shoot
Shoot Date: 1 day mid-to-late January in Salisbury MA
Contact Details: Ben Consoli BCMedia Productions 617-429-9991 ben@bcmediaproductions.com Website
http://www.bcmediaproductions.com/

T.V show Director
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We need a Director for a Spanglish 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
Bilingual T.V show Director
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 producer 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
Proper Manors Web Soap
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
“Proper Manors” is a 26 episode web soap created by Pietro D’Alessio, Lead Writer Michael Berry. 7 teens and their families are interconnected through secrets from the past. Already cast are: Melinda Chilton as Fancy Hicks, Logan Harrington as Joey Sorrento.
Seeking 5 lead teens and their families:
Jef Knights—18 tall, blonde, blue eyed, good looking,a spoiled and manipulative student
Claire Walden—16 Local heiress, gorgeous blonde, rich, spoiled
Trina Trapnell—18 brunette, working class, not skinny, very attractive
Contact Details: Proper Manors Casting Attn: Adrienne Montezinos c/o Alexius OmniMedia, PO Box 2382, Concord, NH 03302 Alexius OmniMedia in association with Kinney Hill adriennecasting@gmail.com

DP or Production Company For 2010 CT Full Feature Film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
PLEASE CLICK ON AD TITLE TO READ ENTIRE AD:
We have a SAG shoot, Apr 1 to Sept 30, 6 days a week, with October for reshoots. Anticipated budget $6M to $20M.
ACTORS PLEASE WAIT FOR CASTING AD
We are looking preferably for a Production Company with their own equipment and personnel. We will consider a DP if we find the right person.
Respondents MUST have solid film(s) under their belt. They do not have to have “Spiderman” experience, but their film(s) should be in the top 2-3% on IMDB’s Rating System.
Contact Details: James M De Vince Liquid Chariot Productions email only please sdirector@liquidchariot.com Website http://www.liquidchariot.com/

Lighting / Grip Rental House - Operations / Managing Partner wanted
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Owner of well established Lighting rental house is a bit too busy to fully manage and market lighting company. There is enough gear to support a full decked out 10 Ton Package. We have a large low cost warehouse and ample housing for the right person to live on site and take over marketing and shop management. We could train the right person interested in a long term commitment and profit sharing. It would be a low paid position but could yield some very decent coin ($) for someone with a lot of ambition and drive.
Contact Details: John Anctil FastLights 617-851-2272 John@FastLights.com

From Craigslist:
Videographers Needed

Reply to: job-ymtgc-1523638924@craigslist.org

We are a digital media company, looking for videographers in Boston and surrounding areas. These shoots will be for commercial clients. You must have your own equipment - atleast a prosumer 3 chip camera and wireless mic. Ideal candidate would be comfortable handling multiple tasks. If you are interested, please send your resume, per day rate and a brief cover letter noting your equipment.

Compensation: DOE

Technology

For those of you with iPhones, there are several Apps that can help you with your production.

Misc. Odds and Ends

We will be sending out membership renewal reminders. We hope that many of you will become more active in the organization.

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:

SHERLOCK HOLMES opens Friday at (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:50; and Sunday-Thursday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30) and 7:15.

It’s Complicated (R) Fri: (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 Sat: (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30, 10:00 Sun - Thu: (11:30 AM), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG will screen on Friday at (2:00), (4:15) and 6:45; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; and Sunday-Thursday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 6:45.

ONG BAK 2 will screen Friday at (2:10), (5:15) and 7:40; Saturday at (12:00), (2:10), (5:15), 7:40 and 9:45; Sunday and Monday at (12:00), (2:10), (5:15) and 7:40; Tuesday at (12:00), (2:10) and 7:40; and Wednesday and Thursday at (12:00), (2:10), (5:15) and 7:40.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

David Wittkower’s documentary “Challenge Of Champions” at the Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester on Monday, December 28th at 7:30pm. Wittkower will host a Q&A after the film. All film tickets are $9.00 adults, $7.50 students and seniors and $6.50 for members.

The Kirov Ballet’s enchanting hi-def presentation of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas chestnut “The Nutcracker” wraps its run at the Cinema this week, with a 2:30pm show on Thursday, Dec. 24 and a 2:30pm show Saturday, Dec. 26. All ballets are $15.00, all seats.

Opening Christmas Day is “The Piano” playing Dec. 25th through the 27th at 7:30pm, with additional shows Dec. 28th through Jan. 3rd at 5:00pm. The British comedy “The Damned United” continues Dec. 25th through the 27th at 5:00pm. A special sneak preview of Jacques Tati’s beloved “Mr. Hulot’s Holiday” arrives on Dec. 28th at 2:30pm, with additional shows on January 2nd and 3rd at 2:30pm.

Festivals

Check out the Salemfilmfest.com.

Help Wanted

Tencent Boston
Job Title: Special Effects Artist

Blow stuff up! Make stuff all glowy! Make the mundane cool! Just make awesome! That’s what being an Effects Artist is all about, right? It is here! We’re making an MMO for the global market. We are looking for a professional Particle Effects artist to bring our crazy visions of magic to life. The Effects Artist candidate will use our proprietary software to create both particle and mesh-based effects, post effects, atmospheric and environmental effects.
Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the Art Director and other leads to create high quality special effects
• Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animated 2d/3d elements
• Create high-quality sprites and meshes to enhance effects
• paint particle and decal textures
• Prototype effects and concepts for gameplay and engine
• Help guide futher development of internal effects editing tools
Required Skills and Abilities
• At least three years of experience in the game industry
• Shipped at least one title as an FX artist
• Understanding of basic animation techniques such as anticipation, action/reaction, etc.
• Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures
• Working knowledge of 3dsMax
• Strong grasp of color theory as well as understanding of shape and form
• Knowledge of Shader Language, HLSL, OpenGL, CGFX or equivalent - a plus
• Knowledge of other visual effects software or shader systems such as Unreal- a plus.
• A BFA from an accredited school or equivalent experience
Job Details

Categories: Art / Animation
Experience Required: 4 yrs Platforms: Online Multiplayer,Windows
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Work Site: On site
Location

Concord, MA
http://www.tencentboston.com/

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

T.V show Director
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We need a Director for a Spanglish 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

Bilingual T.V show Director
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 producer 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

Proper Manors Web Soap
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
“Proper Manors” is a 26 episode web soap created by Pietro D’Alessio, Lead Writer Michael Berry. 7 teens and their families are interconnected through secrets from the past. Already cast are: Melinda Chilton as Fancy Hicks, Logan Harrington as Joey Sorrento.
Seeking 5 lead teens and their families:
Jef Knights—18 tall, blonde, blue eyed, good looking,a spoiled and manipulative student
Claire Walden—16 Local heiress, gorgeous blonde, rich, spoiled
Trina Trapnell—18 brunette, working class, not skinny, very attractive
Contact Details: Proper Manors Casting Attn: Adrienne Montezinos c/o Alexius OmniMedia, PO Box 2382, Concord, NH 03302 Alexius OmniMedia in association with Kinney Hill adriennecasting@gmail.com

DP or Production Company For 2010 CT Full Feature Film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
PLEASE CLICK ON AD TITLE TO READ ENTIRE AD:
We have a SAG shoot, Apr 1 to Sept 30, 6 days a week, with October for reshoots. Anticipated budget $6M to $20M.
ACTORS PLEASE WAIT FOR CASTING AD
We are looking preferably for a Production Company with their own equipment and personnel. We will consider a DP if we find the right person.
Respondents MUST have solid film(s) under their belt. They do not have to have “Spiderman” experience, but their film(s) should be in the top 2-3% on IMDB’s Rating System.
Contact Details: James M De Vince Liquid Chariot Productions email only please sdirector@liquidchariot.com Website http://www.liquidchariot.com/

From Craigslist:

Assistant Production Manager - Video (Boston, MA 02118)

Reply to: job-c36wq-1521343757@craigslist.org

Overview: Genuine Interactive, a leading Boston-based Digital Marketing Agency, is actively seeking an Assistant Production Manager who wants to join a dynamic growing company. The Assistant Production Manager’s primary responsibilities will be to develop and manage Genuine’s interactive video projects under the direction and supervision of our Director of Interactive Video Production. The ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational and planning skills and ideally has writing experience to help with script organization and editing. This is a team based role so the candidate should comfortable interacting with videographers, web producers, designers, and technology team members.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manages and updates project plans, creative briefs, agency deliverables, project estimates, and project scope. Facilitates workflow across agency departments.
• Creates and updates project work plans in MS project and communicates changes and implications to team members and clients.
• Coordinates video treatments and video shoots with account managers.
• Develops and maintains a proactive, consultative business relationship and rapport with client teams.
• Assists with presentation decks for client presentations including marketing and creative strategies, project reviews, and campaign performance summaries.
• Assists in the routing and management of workflow of creative designs, copywriting, information architecture, and technical architecture with Agency account managers and department leads.
• Monitors client budgets and manages internal creative, technical and media resources based on agreed upon scope of work.
• Performs weekly review of billing versus cost estimates.
• Accurately documents all discussions/meetings with client via conference reports, memos, etc.
Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated skills in project organization, planning and management. Ideally in an advertising, video production or interactive environment.
• 2-3 years in a marketing services agency and/or project management role.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, a fast learner and enjoy a fast paced environment.
• Proficiency at PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Project. Final Cut experience preferred but not required.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and clients projects.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong oral & written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A strong team player with attention to detail.
• Strong sense of integrity and adherence to corporate ethics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Marketing Communications, or related field.

The position pays a base salary commensurate with experience plus full package of benefits including health, dental, vision and 401 (k) plan.

To submit your candidacy, please send your resume and cover letter to:
Cyril Lemaire
Genuine Interactive
clemaire@genuineinteractive.com

Sound Specialist Needed (25 Beacon St Boston Ma)

Reply to: jcurran@uua.org
The Unitarian Universalist Assoc. wishes to create a video recording studio. However we are currently have some difficulty with fine tuning sound recording. As such we are looking for someone with A/V experience, to help us work the bugs out of our setup (currently a Panasonic HDC-TM300 Camera, Behringer 802 8-Input Mixer, and Samson UM1 wireless Lav). Ideally we’d like to knock things into shape with one visit. The first week in January is our preferred time window. Compensation will be $500. If interested please send an email to jcurran@uua.org for additional info.

Location: 25 Beacon St Boston Ma
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $500

VIDEO EDITOR (Somerville, MA)

Reply to: job-5d4cp-1516307723@craigslist.org

VIDEO EDITOR
Experienced video editor needed at fast growing New England ad agency. This position requires experience with Final Cut Pro Studio, including Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor and Adobe Creative Suite. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years experience in post production work, including editing, keying and video compression. Experience with in-field shoots, lighting and HD camera equipment is also desirable. Editing speed, first draft creative accuracy and quality are critical success factors in this fast paced agency environment.
The Allen Roche Group is an equal opportunity employer that offers competitive compensation, health and dental Insurance as well as paid vacation time and 401k.
Qualified candidates should send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and demo reel to Chuck Straley, Creative Director, Allen Roche Group, 5 Middlesex Ave suite 403, Somerville, MA 02145. Or email cover letter with salary requirements, resume with link to demo site, to chuck@argmail.com .

Location: Somerville, MA
Compensation: please sumbit salary requirements

Technology

Technicolor Creative Services developed an iPhone app useful for editors and others in the post process. It’s a data rate calculator.

Some owners of Apple’s 27-in. iMac have reported flickering display problems