Newsletter for w/e 11/27/08
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:
Bolt (PG) will play Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:20; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday through Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.
Quantum of Solace (PG-13 - 106 minutes) will screen Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), 4:45, 7:30 and 9:55; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:30; and Monday through Thursday at (4:45) and 7:30.
Madagascar 2 (PG) will play Friday and Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:00), (3:00), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (11:10 AM), (1:00), (3:00), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday through Thursday at (5:00) and 7:00.
They are constructing a Screening Room, which will hold 18-20 people, and will be perfectly sized for small art films, foreign films, documentaries, fringe cinema, local indies, and all sorts of other fare that represents the more cutting edge of the film medium, and which will appeal to our sophisticated audience. It will be open for business in the next 2-3 weeks.
Cape Ann Community Cinema:
NOVEMBER 27 [THANKSGIVING DAY]
ALICE’S RESTAURANT
SHOWN AT 7:15PM
For each non-perishable item you bring, we will give you a 25-cent credit toward items at the snack stand, or, if you’re too stuffed, a 25-cent credit toward any upcoming film. All food items collected will be donated to the Cape Ann Food Bank.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 [BLACK FRIDAY/BUY NOTHING DAY]
WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?
SHOWN AT 2:45PM
SHOWN FOLLOWING THE SHORT:
THE STORY OF STUFF
A CHRISTMAS STORY
SHOWN AT 5:00PM
FROZEN RIVER
SHOWN AT 7:15PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?
SHOWN AT 2:45PM
MAN ON WIRE
SHOWN AT 5:00PM
FROZEN RIVER
SHOWN AT 7:15PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
ROMEO & JULIET [SALZBURG OPERA FESTIVAL]
SHOWN AT 1:30PM
Tickets for this special event are $12.50 all seats, and can be purchased online or on the day of the show at the box office.
MAN ON WIRE
SHOWN AT 5:00PM
FROZEN RIVER
SHOWN AT 7:15PM
Festivals
Dedicated to independent filmmakers, the International Beverly Hills Film Festival creates a wonderful screening environment allowing participants to feature their films in the highest quality venues available to consumers around the world. Professionals and industry tastemakers representing all facets of the movie industry have been spotted attending year after year. Whether its a short film, documentary, experimental film, or full length feature, we would love the opportunity to screen it!
The deadline for film submissions is January 1st, 2009! http://www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com/2fs_submit.php
Help Wanted
Saw on NewEnglandfilm.com:
Editor needed.
Please send your information to Mike Wilson at MTWilson@shinkenproductions.com or Shiona Heru at Shiona.Heru@shinkenproductions.com. Low pay but credit.
Contact Details: Mike Wilson or Shiona Heru Shinken Productions 401-751-0914 Shiona.Heru@shinkenproductions.com Website
Technology
Users of brand-new aluminum MacBooks are being blocked from playing movies on some external displays because of DRM built into the devices because of Hollywood’s demands.
Office for Mac 2008: Special Media Edition, will sell for just $125 on Nov. 28, compared with its regular list price of $499.95. To receive the discount, shoppers must purchase the software from an Apple store, or from Best Buy Online or Amazon.com. The discount applies only for purchases made on Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving.
Misc. Odds and Ends
Short Film/Video Competition - Because We Can
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“Create your own ‘Because We Can’ video and stand a chance to win USD 4200 this month.
42Below is putting up USD$4200 in cash from November for the best submission of a ‘Because We Can’ video. Just because we can.
Win big and make a name for yourself by uploading your own original video now.
No white suits needed.
Remember: You must be over the legal drinking age within your respective country of residence. Read the Competition Rules page for the rules.”
http://www.becausewecanonline.com/bu…o-competition/
or
http://www.becausewecanonline.com
On Saturday the Screen Actors Guild will ask its members to authorize a strike. One of the key area is Internet productions.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING TO THE LEF FOUNDATION MOVING IMAGE FUND
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10, 2008
6:30-9PM
LOCATION: 93 BORDER STREET, WEST NEWTON
WORKSHOP IS FREE, BUT PLEASE RSVP
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/222655970
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