FilmNorth

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next newsletter.

Students can still apply for the Five Minute Film Festival. More information at the filmnorth.org web stie.

Local events

The Salem Film Fest opens Thursday night with a fabulous, live talent show and then continues through next Thursday night with a beautiful, powerful, tender, incisive, and challenging lineup of award-winning films from all over the world.

If you don’t believe us, you can watch for articles in The Boston Globe, The Salem News (2), The Salem Gazette (4, including an article that was reprinted in editions all over the Boston area), WBZ-TV, and WBZ Radio, and more upcoming.

If you’d like to learn more about the films and the visiting filmmakers, please check out www.SalemFilmFest.com. You can also explore how to save tons of money by buying 8-Day, 3-day, or 1-day passes. For example, and 8-day pass will cost about 40% of what you’d pay for individual films and events.

In most film festivals, the movies are just the start of the fun. People love the Q & A after the screenings, the film-related forums (like this morning’s report on upcoming feature films shooting in the area, presented by Nick Paleologus from the Mass Film Office, starting at 8:30am at the Enterprise Center at SSC), or the parties like the Friday night bash at Gulu Gulu, or the Saturday night extravaganza at Finz.

Festivals

FEBRUARY 28

*Name: Robert Newton

*Event Title: The Boston North Shore Film Festival Winter ‘08 Independent Film Series

*Date & Time: Thursday, February 28 @ 7:00pm

*Film: LIFE AFTER TOMORROW - Life After Tomorrow offers a glimpse of what the “Annie” experience was like and how it shaped the lives of the young women who have gone on to both performing and non-performing careers. Former orphans appearing in the film include MSNBC anchor, Dara Brown, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, recording artist Joanna Pacitti, Emmy award-winning actress Martha Byrne and songwriter Danielle Brisebois. One of the film’s producer-directors, Julie Stevens, was also at one time a cast member. For some, “Annie” marked the beginning of a fruitful career in show biz. Many were able to use the opportunity as a springboard to related careers in entertainment. For others, the incredible experience at such an early age was enough of a taste of show business to last a lifetime. Some girls found themselves struggling with feelings of loss and frustration with having their show business careers end so abruptly. As one cast member in the film remarks, “I feel like my career could not have peaked at ten!” [MOVIE WEBSITE] [Drama, 121 minutes] *Venue & Address: Gloucester Stage Company * 267 East Main Street * Gloucester, MA 01930 * (978) 281-4433

*Description of Event: This series of independent films serves to promote the 2008 Boston North Shore Film Festival and to bring the kinds of alternative programming (and sometimes the actual filmmakers) that filmgoers on the North Shore do not have easy access to.

*Cost: $8.00, $6.00 seniors (60+) and students, available at theatre box office

*Contact: Robert Newton @ (508) 344-6508:::RobertNewton@MassBayFilmProject.org *Website: www.MassBayFilmProject.org/north.html

MARCH 3

*Name: Kereth Cowe-Spigai

*Event Title: The Salem Film Festival

*Date & Time: Monday, March 3 @ 4:30pm & 7:30pm

*Film: FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO - Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families – including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson – we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu, Harvard’s Peter Gomes, Orthodox Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Reverend Jimmy Creech, For The Bible Tells Me So offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. [MOVIE WEBSITE] [Documentary, 99 minutes]

“Daniel G. Karslake’s remarkable documentary boldly takes on a loaded topic — Christianity and homosexuality — and examines it both intellectually and emotionally; the result may well leave you blinking away a few tears.” -Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times

“Powerful…a brave and noble effort to heal a gaping wound in our society.” -Andrew O’Hehir, Salon.com

*Venue & Address: CinemaSalem * One East India Square * Salem *Description of Event: This film shows as part of the Salem Film Festival, which runs from February 29-March 5. More details can be found at http://www.SalemFilmFest.com.

*Cost: $8.00, $6.00 seniors (60+) and students, available at theatre box office

*Contact: Kereth Cowe-Spigai @ (978) 744-1400:::kereth@cinemasalem.com *Website:

www.SalemFilmFest.com

Hostelling International presents the International Women’s Day Film Festival from March 6-8, 2008. Please join us for films honoring the struggles, victories, and remarkable experiences of women around the world. For more information, please visit www.usahostels.org/IWDFF.php.

Please feel free to pass this information along to others who might be interested.

Best regards,

Nicole Sheldon-Desjardins

Director of Programs and Education

Hostelling International USA -

Eastern New England Council

218 Holland St.

Somerville, MA 02144

617.718.7990 x17

617.718.7995 fax

nasdesjardins@usahostels.org

HI-USA Mission: To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.

Please join Hostelling International at the International Women’s Day Film Festival, March 6-8, 2008: www.usahostels.org/IWDFF.php

ACE Film Festival Now Accepting Entries!

New York Foundation for the Arts proudly presents the 2008 ACE Film Festival Call For Entries. ACE Fest is considered one of the most anticipated annual events on the industry calendar, celebrating American independent cinema in the heart of New York City. Last year’s program boasted 5 world premieres, 1 U.S. premiere, 2 east coast premieres, 7 New York premieres and was attended by moviegoers, filmmakers, press and distributors from all over the globe. Several films in the 2007 program went on to achieve success in the international festival circuit, various distribution deals and even theatrical release. It has never been easier to enter a film or video to the festival with two simple options for submission: one-click submit via withoutabox.com or traditional mail-in through NYFA.org.

The 2008 ACE Film Festival will take place September 12-14 at New World Stages in Midtown Manhattan. Aside from 3 full days of diverse programming, the weekend will feature special guest speakers, networking opportunities, after parties, panels and more. Visit AceFest.com for more information.

Technology

The most recent version of Apple’s Mac OS& X (10.5.2) appears contain a security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to crash computers on a local or remote network.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206900323&cid=nl_IWK_daily

Help Wanted

Producer, Motion Graphics & Video

Job Description

The Producer role within Apple's Motion Graphic & Video Group provides leadership for the creative development and implementation of marketing video and motion graphics content produced by the Graphic Design Group. This includes, but is not limited to: videos and animations for use on the web, in-store signage, event presentations, interactive kiosks, and as content supporting various Apple software and hardware.

Position is responsible for overseeing development of materials from inception to completion, including helping the creative team understand the objectives, target, messages, and desired outcome. Requires a strong ability to facilitate the development of marketing messages and ensure they are appropriately reflected within the communications.

The position works cross-functionally with Apple's Retail, Software and Hardware Marketing groups to create solid communications plans and ensure creative objectives are well defined and appropriately executed to achieve desired results. The position oversees projects and ensures they are produced on strategy, on time and within budget. Day to day responsibilities include maintaining all work flow, presentations, approval processes, schedules and budget management procedures to create a smooth workflow for the groups involved. The position works closely with other teams within the Graphic Design group, as well as external partners, to produce all deliverables.

The ideal candidate must have prior video and motion graphic production experience, excellent communication skills, demonstrated project and budget management skills as well as a solid understanding of the creative development process. Strong leadership abilities are required, as this position informally leads multi-disciplinary teams and requires marke

This job is located in: Santa Clara Valley

LTC searching for new Executive Director

Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-02-22, 12:30PM EST

The Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC) seeks an executive director. LTC’s mission is to promote accessibility and inclusion, creative expression and intellectual freedom, community building through collaboration, diversity, and innovation in the field of community communications. The ideal candidate will implement LTC’s goals and mission, establish relationships, fundraise, and provide overall management. A bachelor’s degree in communications, management, or a related field or equivalent professional experience is required. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years senior leadership experience in a for-profit or not-for-profit position, with preference for experience in a multi-media setting. Bilingual and/or minority candidates are encouraged to apply. A full job description is available at http://ltc.org

Resumes due March 20, 2008 to:

LTC
Attn: Marc Duci
246 Market St.
Lowell, MA
01852
or Fax: (978) 937-0361.

LTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Misc. Odds and Ends

Flimmaker opportunity to win $$: Rootclip.com

RootClip.com is a video collaboration website in which we start a story, and the users get to decide where it goes by shooting their own follow-up, one-minute videos and voting on all of the submissions. Think choose-your-own adventure meets YouTube.Pretty cool, huh?!

Oh, and the best part, the creators of the video with the highest number of “thumbs up” votes at the end of each 2-week voting period will win $250. They’ll also be eligible to compete against the other winners to create the final scene in the film for a chance to win a $2,500 VISA gift card. Think about all of the ramen you could get with that?!

Go to http://rootclip.com. Watch the video. Create and submit the next minute. Vote for your favorites. Its really that simple!

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next newsletter.

We will be having free screenings of films commencing in April. More information will be given in the near future.

Local events

VANTAGE POINT (PG-13), an excellent contemporary political suspense drama, opens Friday. FOOL’S GOLD and SPIDERWICK continue their successful runs. For showtimes, check out our website, www.CinemaSalem.com.

The Salem Film Fest schedule is finished and in place. Over an eight-day period, you can catch several fascinating special events and discussions, two tremendous parties, and 28 fantastic films, including several which have been nominated for Academy Award. There will be many filmmakers here in person to talk with you about their films.

You can read about the lineup at www.SalemFilmFest.com, where there are descriptions of each film, critical consensus, and links to trailers. You’ll also notice that many business and organizational leaders have caught the enthusiasm, and are sponsoring the presentation of individual films.

Technology

Toshiba abandoned HD-DVD and conceded to Blu-Ray.

Help Wanted

Requisition # 59219BR Title Videographer & Editor - Sports Position Type Full Time City Brookline State MA Reports to Title Coordinating Producer Job Responsibilities Position Summary: Perform shooting and editing for nightly program covering sports news, highlights, and personalities in 4 major cities within CN8, Comcast Network’s viewing area (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC). Shoot press conferences, interviews, feature packages, and highlights. Linear editing on deadline for broadcast. Assist in managing video library.

• Shoot press conferences, feature packages, interviews, satellite live shots and highlights.

• Edit packages, game highlights and VO/SOT’s on a daily basis.

• Develop, shoot and edit franchise pieces.

• Linear editing experience required, non-linear (Final Cut) editing a plus but not essential.

• Possess knowledge of basic lighting principles.

• Identify and pursue feature and sports stories and work independently in the field.

• Assist in training new employees and freelancers.

• Working with Producers, oversee and ensure organization of video library.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Coordinating Producer.

• Must have a flexible schedule, with ability to work nights and weekends. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or the recognized equivalent in work study or self study.
• Excellent shooting skills required.
• Must have working experience editing, especially Final Cut and DVC-Pro.
• 2-4 years experience in production environment, live television preferred.
• Strong understanding of a variety of different sports and basic knowledge of Sports Teams in the broadcast area.
• Understanding of lighting and field audio for interviews.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Good PC skills. ENPS experience preferred but not required.
• Flexibility in schedule to work varying days and hours, including holidays and weekends as required.
• Some travel within coverage area
• Transfer Request form signed by your supervisor.
Comcast is an EEO/AA/ Drug Free Workplace

Misc. Odds and Ends

Six U.S. film studios have filed a copyright infringement suit against Chinese file-sharing firm Xunlei Networking Technology. Google has some partial ownership stake in the company.

Just wanted to let everyone know that the deadline for the open call has been extended to February 29th. So get your short docs in now for a chance at $1,000 and national broadcast!

http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/watch-over-me

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next newsletter.

If you go to www.SalemFilmFest.com, you’ll find descriptions of some of the upcoming festivals films, and the full schedule should be up in the next few days. Basically, instead of bringing in one new movie to play all week, we’ll be bringing in 20+ movies to play once each, — a bonanza for film-lovers.

For more information and applications on the Five Minute Film Festival for students you can go to filmnorth.org.

FilmNorth is looking for another non profit to donate some small available space for our supplies and equipment. If you know of any, please contact me.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

JUNO (PG-13 - 96 minutes) plays Friday-Saturday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:00), 7:30 and 9:50; and, because it’s school vacation week, Sunday - Thursday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:00) and 7:30.

SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG - 97 minutes) will play Valentine’s Day, at (4:10) and 7:20; and then Friday and Saturday at (12:15), (2:30), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:30; and Sunday - Thursday at (12:15), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:15.

FOOL’S GOLD (PG13 - 113 minutes) plays on Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00 and 9:40; and Sunday-Thursday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:00.

The Effect of Mass Tax Incentives on the MA Film Industry
Mass Film Office director Nick Paleologos.
Enterprise Center at Salem State College
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 8.30AM - 10.00AM

http://www.enterprisectr.org/creativeeconomy78.html

This is a free event.

FEBRUARY 21

*Name: Robert Newton

*Event Title: The Boston North Shore Film Festival Winter ‘08 Independent Film Series

*Date & Time: Thursday, February 21 @ 7:00pm

*Film: HONEYDRIPPER - Iconoclastic filmmaker John Sayles, in his 16th feature film, continues his extraordinary examination of the complexities and shifting identities of American sub-cultures in the new film “Honeydripper.” With his usual understated intelligence, Sayles uses the rhythms of the citizens of Harmony, Alabama to immerse the audience into the world of the Jim Crow south. It’s a fable about the birth of rock n’ roll-a quintessentially American subject, but with a fidelity to time and temperament that is unusual in an American director. It’s 1950 and it’s a make-or-break weekend for Tyrone Purvis (Danny Glover), the proprietor of the Honeydripper Lounge. Deep in debt, Tyrone is desperate to bring back the crowds that used to come to his place. He decides to lay off his long-time blues singer Bertha Mae, and announces that he’s hired a famous guitar player, Guitar Sam, for a one night only gig in order to save the club. Into town drifts Sonny Blake, a young man with nothing to his name but big dreams and the guitar case in his hand. Rejected by Tyrone when he applies to play at the Honeydripper, he is intercepted by the corrupt local Sheriff, arrested for vagrancy and rented out as an unpaid cotton picker to the highest bidder. But when Tyrone’s ace-in-the-hole fails to materialize at the train station, his desperation leads him back to Sonny and the strange, wire-dangling object in his guitar case. The Honeydripper Lounge is all set to play its part in rock n’ roll history. [MOVIE WEBSITE] [Drama, 121 minutes] *Venue & Address: Gloucester Stage Company * 267 East Main Street * Gloucester, MA 01930 * (978) 281-4433

*Description of Event: This series of independent films serves to promote the 2008 Boston North Shore Film Festival and to bring the kinds of alternative programming (and sometimes the actual filmmakers) that filmgoers on the North Shore do not have easy access to.

*Venue & Address: Gloucester Stage Company * 267 East Main Street * Gloucester, MA 01930 * (978) 281-4433

*Description of Event: This series of independent films serves to promote the 2008 Boston North Shore Film Festival and to bring the kinds of alternative programming (and sometimes the actual filmmakers) that filmgoers on the North Shore do not have easy access to.

*Cost: $8.00, $6.00 seniors (60+) and students, available at theatre box office

*Contact: Robert Newton @ (508) 344-6508:::RobertNewton@MassBayFilmProject.org

*Website: www.MassBayFilmProject.org/north.html

Festivals

AFI DALLAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL—Presented by Target, Founding Sponsor Victory Park’s comprehensive programming includes more than 150 of the very best contemporary international features, documentaries, animation, shorts and the the best films made in the Lone Star State. Jury awards are presented in Narrative Feature and International Documentary, with both categories each carrying a $25,000 cash prize sponsored by Target. In addition HDNet will sponsor a $10,000 cash prize for best High Definition film. Other festival competitions are Short, Student, Texas and Animation. For more information, email info@AFIDALLAS.com. 2008 festival dates are March 27 to April 6. Info: http://www.AFIDALLAS.com.

The 11th CINE LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. April 23-May 1, 2008. Austin, Texas, featuring the best of Latino and indigenous cinema of the Americas including new releases and premieres, documentaries, independent cinema, short films, new visions/works in progress, Emergencia Youth Film Day and special guests in attendance. The festival grants Jury Awards in the categories of First Dramatic Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative and Documentary Short Film, and Youth Film. Audience Awards are also presented for Best Documentary Feature and Best Dramatic Feature. For more information, visit http://www.cinelasamericas.org or contact festival@cinelasamericas.org or call 512/535-0765.

Short films under 20 minutes and screenplays under 15 pages ACCEPTED NOW. DC SHORTS turns the spotlight on truly independent short films from all over the globe, created by new and established filmmakers in an era when the art of filmmaking is opening to all. They select films from every genre for their competition screenings—with a special focus on films created by metropolitan Washington, DC-based directors and writers. After each screening, filmmakers have the opportunity to speak to the audience as part of a moderated panel. Contact info@dcshorts.com. Info: http://www.dcshorts.com.

FIRSTGLANCE 11 PHILADELPHIA is calling for entries for Philly’s only festival that celebrates the truly indie filmmaker from down the street and across the globe! Open to professional, first-time and student filmmakers with any budget for North America’s premiere truly indie festival whose mission is to exhibit, promote and reward the best national and international talent in all genres in a competitive casual atmosphere bringing together emerging filmmakers, film enthusiasts, critics, distributors and indie film lovers. Named one of the best film festival investments and one of the top 40 indie-friendly businesses in the world, FirstGlance continues its mission by offering an online companion at this year’s event! Submit through http://www.firstglancefilms.com or log on to http://www.withoutabox.com and apply online. Deadline: April 11 2008. Over $50,000 dollars in prizes to be awarded in 2008. The JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL’s FINAL submission deadline is February 29th, 2008. Submit now and a chance to be a part of a premier competitive film festival that keeps the spotlight on the independent filmmakers. The fifth annual Jackson Hole Film Festival will take place June 5-9, 2008. Eighty films will be screened to over 6,500 attendees. Lively evening events, unforgettable bands, high profile forums will enrich the festival and give filmmakers a chance to network with film industry veterans. Find out why past filmmakers are raving about June in Jackson Hole and be a part of a truly independent film festival. Visit

http://www.jacksonholefilmfestival.org.

Co-hosted by MySpace Film, the NOW FILM FESTIVAL advances the exposure of a short film to thousands of viewers every week for twenty five weeks. To submit your short film check out their website at http://www.nowfilmfestival.com or check film.myspace.com to watch the featured videos. Contact Sean Hackett at sean@nowfilmfestival.com if you have any questions.The SAN FRANCISCO FROZEN FILM FESTIVAL shows yearly in July, and brings independent filmmakers and musicians to the San Francisco Bay Area from around the globe! The festival itself is a collection of razor’s edge independent films and bands. Included in the festival are nights of live music concerts, short films, animation, global features, long and short documentaries, skate films, music videos, all to inspire. With a music festival filling venues in the city with live music to accompany the days of film, the S.F. F.F.F. ensures the Bay Area’s reputation for innovation in the arts. Held every year in the Dead of Summer, when San Francisco is at its most chill. Submit films to Frozen Film Festival, 588 Sutter St.#103, San Francisco, CA, 94102, with a check for $40. Visit

http://www.frozenfilmfestival.com (for the associated music festival, see http://www.frozenmusicfestival.com).

The 14th annual VICTORIA FILM FESTIVAL presents the most exclusive industry event of the year. Trigger Points Pacific has only 50 openings for producers who’ll have the opportunity of a lifetime to meet with 25 top industry acquisition execs in 30-minute meetings for incomparable access and results. With historic architecture and fabulous vistas, downtown streets are lined with theatres, shops, museums and cafes that provide the perfect backdrop for the home of the boutique schmooze. A great package is available at the legendary Fairmont Empress to make your business trip unforgettable. Online registration and information at http://www.victoriafilmfestival.com.The 17th WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL, July 26-August 2, 2008 is one of the premiere independent film festivals in New England and is dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging filmmakers, with a special section for filmmakers from New England. Held each summer on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the Woods Hole Film Festival is seeking film and screenplay entries. Submit today on

http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org. Deadline, May 1, 2008. For more information email us at info@woodsholefilmfestival.org.

Call For Entries: 15th Annual Austin Film Festival

The Austin Film Festival is happy to announce it is open for entries for the 2008 festival. Last year AFF screened over 175 films and looks to keep growing this year! Past attendees of the festival have included Oliver Stone, Robert Altman, Wes Anderson, Barry Levinson, Harold Ramis, John Milius, Jason Reitman, Terry George, Diablo Cody, Eric Roth, Christopher McQuarrie and many more.

Entry Form:
http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/ne…Applicaton.pdf

Event Title: Vinfen’s Moving Images Film Festival (FREE)

Event Dates: 03/15/08–03/15/08

Submission Deadline: 03/01/08

Event Venue: Museum of Fine Arts

Event Location: Boston, MA

Description: Vinfen Corporation, a leading human service provider in Massachusetts, will commemorate its 30th Anniversary on Saturday, March 15, 2008 by presenting Boston’s first Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness Film Festival with the Museum of Fine Arts Film Program, followed by an evening Gala Reception.

The 30th Anniversary Gala Reception is a celebration for our friends and supporters. We will bestow our first Vinfen Transforming Lives Award to a pair of human service leaders who have made a significant impact on the field of mental health or developmental disability: Bernie Carey, the President of Massachusetts Association for Mental Health, and Gerry Morrissey, former Commissioner of the Department of Mental Retardation, now at The Mentor Network, will be the honorees for their lasting contributions.
We invite you to register for the free film festival, Continuing Education Units, and/or purchase Gala Reception tickets on-line. All Gala Reception payments must be received by March 1, 2008. No payments can be accepted at the door.

Contact Information

Address: 950 Cambridge Street

Contact Location: Cambridge, MA 02141

Website: www.vinfen.org Email: Send Email

Phone: 617.441.1736

Fax: 617.441.1858

American Cinematic Experience
Accepting Submissions: February 8 - May 9, 2008

Want your film played in New York City? This is your chance to screen your work to an audience of fellow filmmakers, industry players, press, distributors and moviegoers in the heart of Manhattan! This priceless opportunity is only the beginning. Selected films will be reviewed by an impressive panel of accomplished judges for a chance to win awards, prizes, cash and more. Your film or video will share the screen with the latest and greatest in American independent cinema for one of the most anticipated events on the industry calendar. Submit today!

www.acefest.com/submit

Technology

Apple Fixes QuickTime Bug

http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=206106035&cid=nl_IWK_daily

Apple issues patches for Leopard and MOAB flaw from 2007 http://videoeducators.org/

Apple will not be attending NAB.

Microsoft delivers 11 patches, 6 critical

http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=877&tag=nl.e589

Help Wanted

Audience Development Director

Job Description

General Responsibilities include:
• Develop and manage the day-to-day execution of content syndication/linking partnerships, paid search, barter media, content sharing, and other tactics to meet specific audience development objectives.
• Provide strategic direction, consulting, and hands on management for performance-based campaign management, optimization, and ROI.
• Work with team to define, measure and report on results against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize web analytics and various tracking and reporting tools to gauge success.
• Use 3rd party resources (e.g. Hitwise, NNR, etc.) to track and analyze the competitive landscape in regards to traffic and recommend enhancements and potential alliances to increase traffic based upon findings.
• Create timely reports/dashboards and deliver actionable recommendations based upon the campaign performance data collected.
• Interpret and present findings in an executive summary format to be distributed to senior management team. Complete ad hoc projects as requested by senior management.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
• 4-5 years experience in online media buying/business development, with 2+ years experience with paid search, performance-based media, lead generation.
• Candidates must have demonstrable understanding of web analytics and advanced MS Excel competence for reporting and ROI analysis.
• Possess strong intellect and judgment, creative, solution oriented acumen.
• Ability to manage and negotiate media/partnership campaigns and adhere to budgets.
• Experience with mobile marketing, media, and ecosystem a plus.
• Knowledge of B2B and/or technology marketplace a plus.
• Solid quantitative analysis skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Highly entrepreneurial, well-organized and able to function independently.
• Ability to deal with rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and manage staff and vendors.
• Excellent organizational/project management skills with positive team leadership skills and experience.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Obsessed?

If you have a short film or are interested in making a film that falls under the theme obsession consider uploading it to www.mobilestories.ca and it may win you $1000!

For examples, be sure to check out the 6 commissioned films by clicking the stills on the Mobile Stories homepage. There are also filmmaker tutorials to help you create your film!

If you have any questions, contact info@ithentic.com. Good luck filmmakers!

Greetings from The Julia Dream!

We are an Atlanta-based rock band and are hosting a “Make Our Video” contest. Our contest is designed to give all creative types the opportunity to create a video to go with our song “Transistor”, with prizes offered for the top three winning entries.

We have a contest homepage available at http://www.thejuliadream.com/video,
which provides more detailed information.

We would greatly appreciate any efforts on your part in spreading information about this contest, so that we can give as many people as possible the
opportunity to participate and win some great prizes.

Also, please feel free to download this flyer, for use in advertising the contest on bulletin boards or anywhere that you see fit:

http://www.thejuliadream.com/flyer/tjd_vc_xsm.jpg - Smaller Image

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http://www.thejuliadream.com/contest/thejuliadream_videocontest.pdf - PDF VersionIf you need any more information or resources, please don’t hesitate to contact
us at vid…@thejuliadream.com

If you go to www.SalemFilmFest.com, you’ll find descriptions of some of the upcoming festivals films, and the full schedule should be up in the next few days. Basically, instead of bringing in one new movie to play all week, we’ll be bringing in 20+ movies to play once each, — a bonanza for film-lovers.

We’re also very happy to report that several of the filmmakers will be making the trip to Salem to attend the festival and participate in Q & A sessions after their screenings, so it’s turning into a great, rich, fun event. Reserve February 28- March 6 for the festivities.

For more information and applications on the Five Minute Film Festival for students you can go to filmnorth.org.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

FOOL’S GOLD (PG13 - 113 minutes) on Friday and Saturday at (11:20 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00, 9:30; Sunday at (11:20 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at (4:00 and, 7:10.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD ( R - 158 minutes) screens Friday and will play Friday through Sunday at 12:30, 3:45, and 7:30; and Monday through Thursday at 3:45 and 7:00.

JUNO (PG-13 - 96 minutes) plays Friday-Saturday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:00), 7:15, 9:40; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:00) and 7:15; and Monday - Thursday at (4:10) and 7:20.

SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES (PG - 115 minutes) will play next Thursday, February 14, at (4:10) and 7:20.

The Salem Film Fest 2008 will take place February 28 to March 6. This seven-day event will showcase the work of brilliant, emerging, and controversial filmmakers from Spain, Iran, Romania, Nigeria, Russia, the Dominican, and the US.

Film lovers can choose to purchase all-access Seven-Day badges, Three-Day passes, Single-Day tickets, or individual admission to the film presentations, discussions, parties, and festival events.
All festival activities are located in downtown Salem, within steps of great restaurants, hotels, museums, and historical sites.

Are you interested in becoming an underwriter of one or more of the screenings? For each movie you select you would agree to pay the $250 screening fee. In return you will:
• Have your company name included in the official Program
• Have your logo and company name / message on screen in Cinema Salem before and after the selected movie
• Receive 4 tickets to the selected screening
• Be listed on the www.salemfilmfest.com website (with a link to your company’s website)
Interested? Please call Paul Van Ness at CinemaSalem (978-922-1200) or Ben Bouchard at the Salem Chamber of Commerce (978-744-0004)
www.SalemFilmFest.com

The 2008 Marblehead (MA) Festival of Arts Film Festival, to be held outdoors in Marblehead’s scenic Crocker Park on July 3, is seeking innovative short (20 minutes or less) film/video entries in narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, and dance/performance categories. Entries will be shown via video projection. Send miniDV or DVD copy to Chair, Marblehead Festival of Arts Film Festival, 15 Hale Park Avenue, Beverly MA 01915. No entry fee; deadline is April 25, 2008. For further information contact 781 639-ARTS or film@marbleheadfestival.org.

The MassBay Film Project & Festivals states that the first film of every month is free to the public (though “thank you” donations as-you-exit are gratefully accepted) as part of our “Free First Film” series. This starts this week, and will run for at least a year, no matter where we showcase our wares. Starting this Thursday, February 7, we will bring our line-up of independent and foreign films to The Gloucester Stage Company on East Main Street in Gloucester.

Looking ahead to March, our First Free Film at Gloucester Stage is the acclaimed dramatic comedy, Arranged on Thursday, March 6. On March 8, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Rockport, we’re very jazzed to present a special screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush. The screening is special because to accompany this silent classic, we’re bringing renowned pianist and composer Richard Hughes in to play a score for the film. It’s going to be very cool

Festivals

Marblehead, MA (February 4, 2008) – The Marblehead Festival of Arts proudly announces the lineup for its upcoming Winter Film Festival, to be held at the Marblehead Little Theater (MLT) on Wednesday, February 13. The MLT features comfortable seating, a theatre-sized screen, and an excellent audio-video system. The program consists of sixteen short films, including three not screened at the summer Festival. The doors will open at 7:00 pm and the event itself will start at 7:30 pm. Several filmmaker are expected to be on hand for a discussion immediately following the program. Admission is free. The entire film schedule may be viewed at www.marbleheadfestival.org.

These works are intended to show the many ways that film and video can be used as an art form to inform and express. They are not commercial films found in your standard multiplex. While some of these works may certainly be enjoyed by children, not all of the films will be understood by them. Parents should review the lineup and decide if they are appropriate for their young children.

Led by Mike Evers, the Winter Film Festival Program was designed by Committee members Barbara Papish, Sandy Rhoads, Bill Smalley, Laurie Stolarz and CaryleAnne Wildfield, Jacob Wortman, and Marc Wortman. The Festival, an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, offers many volunteer opportunities. For more info, visit the Festival Web site, www.marbleheadfestival.org/volunteers, or call 781-639-ARTS.

The MFoA Winter Film Festival will showcase the following films:

Marblehead Harbor

Patti O’Hare Williams

1:00 Minute

An animated introduction to the Harbor and the Film Festival itself. Ms. O’Hare Williams is a graphic designer and artist with an extensive resume who works in Marblehead.

I Just Want to Eat My Sandwich

Julia Radochia

7:16 Minutes

Hell is other people—no more so than for this stressed out citizen of Dilbertland. Julia Radochia is a filmmaker from Arlington with a long resume of short films, a number of which have been shown during the Festival of Arts Film Festival and the Film North Film Feast.

New York Television Festival

The New York Television Festival (NYTVF) is proud to announce that it is now accepting submissions to the fourth annual Independent Pilot Competition (IPC). The NYTVF, held each fall in Midtown Manhattan, is the first-ever independent television showcase, giving independent television producers and creators the opportunity to present their work directly to executives at broadcast networks, cable networks, and online content providers. The 2008 NYTVF will be held in September, on dates to be announced soon.

Starting this year, the IPC will accept pilot entries between 5 minutes and 22 minutes in length for consideration to the IPC. The NYTVF recognizes that television is evolving into new and emerging platforms, and the opportunities for our artists to create television content for new media outlets have never been greater. We feel it is a service to our pilot-makers to give them the flexibility to create pilots tailored to these platforms while still allowing them to present ideas for more conventional television developers.

Official Selections to the 2007 Independent Pilot Competition were screened directly for development execs, agents, and producers throughout the TV industry. Additionally, all pilots were broadcast online on MSN Video for viewers all over the country to enjoy, maximizing the exposure our artists received for their work. Our top entrants have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest producers in TV, such as Tom Fontana, Michael Davies, Mitchell Hurwitz, and Phil Rosenthal. They also have a chance to win cash prizes, development deals, and recognition unmatched anywhere else.

The NYTVF accepts pilots of all categories and genres, both scripted and unscripted. For more information, please visit www.nytvf.com.

The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Call for Entries

The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Call for Entries- Entry Deadline February 21st

The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 2008 events. The festival is dedicated and focused on seeking out and promoting cinema created by and for women. This non-profit festival is held during October, breast cancer awareness month. 50% of all ticket sale proceeds are donated to breast cancer research and the outreach/survivorship program for breast cancer patients. The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival was founded by women who want to merge cinematic creativity, art and innovation surrounding film festival events with a focus on seeking advancement and change in women’s health issues.

The festival is open to films directed, written, shot, animated, produced or edited by a woman. The festival also screens movies which focus on themes that are highly relevant to women and films with outstanding performances by an actress or actresses. Not only does the festival seek to encourage female filmmakers, but also it seeks to get women press coverage and awards that will in turn advance their careers. The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival presents the following jury awards: The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Excellence in Short Filmmaking, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Cinematography, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best International Film, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Documentary Film, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Animation in a Film, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Actress in a Short Film, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Comedic Short, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Microbudget Short, The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival Award for Best Experimental Film.

More information about the festival can be found at http://www.bwfilmfestival.com/ The Baltimore Women’s Film Festival is also taking entries through Without a Box at http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5747 For more information, email getinvolved@bwfilmfestival.com

The Roxbury Film Festival is now accepting submissions for it’s 10th annual festival. The festival will be held July 29-August 3, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The early submission deadline is April 18, 2008. The final deadline is May 2, 2008. View the Guidelines page to see eligibility rules and submission fees, then click on the graphic below to begin your online application.

http://www.roxburyfilmfestival.org/entries.htm

Cinerama, Florida Undergraduate Film’s 10th annual film festival is
calling for entries for the 2008 festival, which will take place in
Gainesville, Florida in April. The festival is accepting any shorts, as
well as feature length films of any type, on all formats.

Florida Undergraduate Film is dedicated in its mission to enhance film
culture at the University of Florida, not only in Gainesville, but
throughout the entire state. Florida Undergraduate Film welcomes film
and videos both in and out of competition.

Please send entries as playable DVDs (NOT data DVDs or VHS) by MARCH 1ST, to

Florida Undergraduate Film: Cinerama
3700 SW 27th Street
Apt. D204
Gainesville, FL 32608

For any questions or comments contact ufci…@gmail.com

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 05:28 — sfth

The Streaming Festival is now accepting submissions for its 3rd edition in October 2008.

Deadline for submissions is 01 September 2008.
Documentary, animation, art and narrative genres are accepted.
No entry fee for submissions.

Send submissions through postal service, or provide a website link with a preview of the submission.

The Streaming Festival is an online festival for audio visual art.
A platform for contemporary artists who can screen their works with high quality and full screen to an international audience.
The internet and streaming technologies are radically changing the developments of audio visual art. The Streaming Festival is exploring the use and possibilities of these developments. By combining high quality art and new technologies the festival wants to give an impulse to the understanding of audio visual art.

The Streaming Festival does not have financial or geographical borders. Anyone, anywhere with a decent internet connection can plug into one of the festival streams and watch top contemporary works without having to pay an entrance fee, or travel costs.
The festival broadcasts 24 hours a day.

Online submission form : http://www.streamingfestival.com/submissions/
Website : http://www.streamingfestival.com

Tue, 01/29/2008 - 09:25 — jessica

Hey there! I thought you might want to know - if you’re looking for a
prestigious short film contest that is “free to enter,” and open to all
filmmakers - there’s a new, cool contest sponsored by Edgewise Media and
Panasonic that I highly recommend you check out.http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/edgewise-media/

There’s no entry fee, it’s open to all level independents, and you can enter
as many short films and videos as you’d like.

First prize includes a $5000 cash prize. Deadline is February 29, 2008.

If you have cool films to submit, anything in your archives, or something
new to enter - this contest looks like it will be a lot of fun to be a part
of. Hope to see you there!

Go here - http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/edgewise-media/ or
http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/videos/channel_detail.php?chid=2

One Minute Switzerland call for entries

Call for Submissions

http://www.oneminute.ch

The One Minute Film & Video Festival Aarau, Switzerland,
is open to shortfilms up to 60 seconds!

You can submit films in 4 Categories:
- Fiction/Documentary
- Animation
- Art/Experimental
- Youth/U20

The films can be sent online!
There is no entry fee!

Our deadline is May 31th 2008

For further informations visit our website:
www.oneminute.ch

One Minute Film & Video Festival Aarau
P.o.Box 2761
CH - 5001 Aarau
Switzerland

info {AT} oneminute.ch

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Technology

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Misc. Odds and Ends

Boston Cinema Census extended the call for submissions for its annual short film screening event—a survey of the most interesting and innovative short works created by New England filmmakers—students, professionals, artists, and film enthusiasts alike.

For more information, please visit www.bostoncinemacensus.org or contact us via e-mail at info@bostoncinemacensus.org. You can also submit through Withoutabox.

Just a reminder the deadline to enter the first annual North of Boston Business Plan Competition is coming up on Feb. 22. Please visit www.enterprisectr.org/bpc for more information and to register for an upcoming workshop “Writing a Business Plan” for those planning to enter the 2008 competition. The workshops will take place on Feb. 7 at the Enterprise Center in Salem, MA and at Cambridge College in Lawrence, MA on Feb. 12. Both workshops are free, and will contain the same information. It is not mandatory to attend the workshop, just a tool you can use as a resource.The competition—with a $10,000 first prize—is designed to find growth businesses located in Essex County or Merrimack Valley or companies who will locate to either if they win. All of the information you need about eligibility requirements and the rules of competition may also be found at

www.enterprisectr.org/bpc. If your company is less than two years old, has no venture investment, plans to have 5 or more full time employees (not including the founders) within the next two years and has no more than $200,000 in investments (exclusive of real estate) you are eligible to enter. Full business plans are due March 28. A big bonus is that the judges are early stage, venture and bank investors. Your plan will be read by people to whom you may normally not have access. Go to www.enterprisectr.org/bpc for details, entry forms and more information. And if this message is not right for you, please pass it on. We have a region full of start up growth companies and we want them all to know about this competition.
For information on WGBH Open Call and the potential to get a grant go to http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call

Milton Tabbot, Senior Director of Programming at IFP in New York, to talk about the ins and outs of the IFP Market. He’ll be joined by filmmakers who have been to the market themselves. Our goal for the evening is to help you determine if the IFP market is right for you- and how to maximize your experience there when you go.

THE IFP MARKET A national program connecting projects with financiers, producers and programmers before they’re completed and on the festival circuit. The 30th IFP Market will take place September 14 - 18, 2008 in New York City. In addition to narrative sections (Emerging Narrative for writer/directors with scripts seeking producers; No Borders for producers with new fiction projects with partial financing who are seeking partners), the IFP Market’s Spotlight on Documentaries section is for filmmakers in production or post- production on a project seeking financing partners, broadcast/distribution, and festival interest. A primary focus for documentary filmmakers are pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with potential financing partners. All meetings are at buyer’s request based on advance information provided in Spotlight on Documentaries Project Dossier and in a compilation DVD of project trailers sent to accredited buyers in a position to acquire or finance.