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Friday is the start of the International Film festival and runs through March 5.

It features twenty- five inspiring documentary films from around the world. A dozen filmmakers are coming from around the country to hold post-screening discussions. You can ask questions after their films, have drinks with them at nightly parties and have breakfast with them at a Sunday morning event.

Go to http://salemfilmfest.com/ to see all the latest information. The Salem News, the Boston Globe North section, or the Salem Gazette, are providing excellent coverage of the festival.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Slumdog Millionaire (R) 120 minutes Fri & Sat: 11:201:50 4:25 7:10 9:50 Sun: 11:201:50 4:25 7:10 Mon - Thu: 4:25 7:15

Frost/Nixon (R) 122 minutes Fri & Sat:11:35 2:05 4:40 7:25 10:00 Sun: 12:00 3:00 5:30 Mon - Wed: 4:40 7:30 Thurs: 4:40

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG 13) 129 minutes Fri & Sat:11:00 1:35 4:10 6:55 9:40 Sun: 11;00 1:35 4:10 6:55 Mon - Thu: 4:10 7:00

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG 13) 129 minutes Fri & Sat:11:00 1:35 4:10 6:55 9:40 Sun: 11;00 1:35 4:10 6:55 Mon - Thu: 4:10 7:00

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

ICE PEOPLE - THEATRICAL PREMIERE!
THURS., FEB. 26 @ 7:15PM; FRI., FEB. 27 @ 5:00PM; SAT., FEB. 28 @ 5:00PM; SUN., MAR. 1 @ 5:00PM
2008 * France * 77 minutes

JUST ANOTHER LOVE STORY
FRI.-SUN., FEB. 27-MAR. 1 @ 7:15PM
2007 * Denmark * 100 minutes

the cape ann community cinema’s
“OPERA ON THE ISLAND” series

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY AT 1:00PM

RIGOLETTO (Feb. 28); Giulio Cesare (Mar. 14); Das Rheingold (Mar. 28); Don Carlo (Apr. 11); Eugene Onegin (Apr. 25); Benvenuto Cellini (May 9)

Tickets for these special events are $12.50, and are available at the box office in advance or online.

Festivals

New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival Call-For-Entries
The New Hampshire Film and Television Office is seeking submissions for the 2009 New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival, which will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord.

Students from NH public and private high schools are encouraged to start planning and producing their projects, which do not have to have been created as part of a class assignment. The submission period is now open and closes on March 31, 2009. More details are available at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.nhstudentfilm.com. Media arts faculty interested in receiving updates about the Festival via e-mail should contact film@nh.gov.

Technology

For those who think big is beautiful, Honeywell is making is releasing a gigantic 82-inch LCD to the consumer market. Soyo is partnering with Honeywell. It’s specs (120Hz refresh rate, three HDMI inputs, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio), and will weigh 300 pounds.

Misc. Odds and Ends

The New Hampshire Film & Television Office invites all writers to submit New Hampshire-set, feature-length scripts for consideration in the Screenplay Reading Series hosted at Red River Theatres in Concord, NH. Accepting submissions during the month of April 2009 for the next reading series that will take place in October 2009, February 2010, and June 2010. Judges will select three scripts, which will be assigned a director, cast from a talented pool of NH actors, and stage read in an evening event before a live audience at Red River Theatres. Application, fee information, and submission guidelines available via the NH Film & Television Office website: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.nh.gov%2Ffilm%2Fscreenplay-readings.htm.

Boston Film Night group

The goal of BFN is to showcase local area films once a year AND provide an excellent networking event for filmmakers, actors, and other film people.
The next one is coming up in late April/May and we need the community’s help.
They utilize the group to broadcast important notices and reminders pertaining to Boston Film Night ONLY on a very limited basis.

-SUBMIT work for consideration. If you made a film, submit it. If you were in a film OR worked on a film, contact that person and suggest that they submit it.

-ACTORS…Each year we focus on promoting ACTORS at the after party. This year will be no different. Start putting together your DEMO reels for the event (under 3 minutes).

You can go to Facebook for more information.

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:

THURSDAY: It’s the first “FunnyGrownHere.com presents Discount Variety” (FGH.cPDV for short) extravaganza, also in the Café, featuring comedy and music all mixed together into a delightful smoothie of entertainment pleasure. You can arrive between 7:30 and 8:30 when the show starts. It will be videotaped for broadcast on YouTube, so you could become quite famous just by showing up. The ticket price is only $5.

FRIDAY: This is the day we start the Oscar weekend with two big contenders, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE and FROST/NIXON.

SATURDAY: If you already saw SLUMDOG and F/N, this is the day to see HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU and HOLY LAND HARDBALL.

SUNDAY: It’s Oscar Night at CinemaSalem, where we’re hosting a fun and funky party to benefit the Salem Film Fest, which starts next week. The event starts at 6:00 with delicious food from the Thai Place restaurant, fine wine, and good company including lots of people dressed up in black and white, which is the theme, unless you don’t like themes, in which case you can just wear your regular boring clothes.

MONDAY: The Mom and Baby feature at 10:00 am will be SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY: HOLY LAND HARDBALL

THURSDAY starts the Salem Film Fest with the Stars of Tomorrow Talent Show, hosted by Debra Crosby of A Quest Actors Studio, and then…

FRIDAY starts the festival in earnest with the best documentary films in the world, and many filmmakers visiting in person — but you can look for yourselves at www.SalemFilmFest.com.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R) will screen on Friday and Saturday at (11:20 AM), (1:50), (4:25), 7:10 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:20 AM), (2:50) and (5:50); and Monday-Thursday at (4:25) and 7:15.

FROST/NIXON (R) will play Friday and Saturday at (11:35 AM), (2:05), (4:40), 7:25 and 10:00; Sunday at (12:00), (3:00) and (5:35); and Monday through Thursday at (4:40) and 7:30.

He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) will screen Friday and Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:35), (4:10), 6:55 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:30) and (5:20); Monday-Wednesday at (4:10) and 7:00; and Thursday at (4:10).

HOLY LAND HARDBALL (NR) will play Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:00), 6:00, 7:45 and 9:25; Sunday at (12:15), (2:20), (4:15) and 6:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:55) and 7:45.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

GREENHEADS
Wednesday, February 18th @ 7:15pm The film will be preceded by a selection of Gloucester-related short subjects. Mr. Baird will be on hand to present the film and conduct a Q&A after the show, which is presented at the special discount price of $5.00. Proceeds to benefit the Matteo Russo Fund.

THE WIZARD ROCKUMENTARY
Thursday, February 19th @ 7:15pm

This screening will benefit Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.

DON WHITE: LIVE!
Friday, February 20th @ 8:00pm
Tickets to this special event are $15.00, and are available either online or at the box office.

FROZEN RIVER
Saturday & Sunday, February 21st & 22nd @ 12:30pm

OSCAR SHORTS
ANIMATED: SAT., FEB. 21 @ 5:00PM; SUN., FEB. 22 @ 2:45PM
LIVE ACTION: SAT., FEB. 21 @ 2:45PM & 7:15PM; SUN., FEB. 22 @ 5:00PM

The cape ann community cinema’s
OSCAR PARTY No cover!

Festivals

Polar Film Festival on Saturday,Feb. 21 at the Peabody Essex Museum. “Nanook of the North,” 11 a.m.; “Abandoned in the Arctic,” 1 p.m.; “Encounters at the End of the World,” 3:30 p.m. www.pem.org; call 978-745-9500.

Thriller short film contest - call for entries

Submit your 3 to 15-minute Thriller short to BigStar.TV´s monthly short film contests and compete with other users to win $1,000 .

Open Contest. No specific level of expertise to enter!
Last Day to Enter is May 14, 2009.

Other contest categories include:

Comedy Short, submit by March 20, 2009
Student Film Short, submit by March 31, 2009
High Definition Short, submit by April 15, 2009
Animation short, submit by April 30, 2009

DO YOU WANT TO BE A BIG STAR?
For official contest rules & entry information please visit http://www.bigstar.tv/film-contests.

Hostelling International, Women in Film and Video/New England, and the United Nations Association of Greater Boston present the second annual International Women’s Day Film Festival from March 4-9, 2009. Please join us for award-winning films and thought-provoking discussions honoring the struggles, victories, and remarkable experiences of women around the world.

For more information including festival program and ticketing, please visit www.hinewengland.org/iwdff.php.

Help Wanted

Women in Film and Video/New England Program Coordinator (Part Time)
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Job Description:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the WIFV/NE office, compiling the bi-monthly newsletter, updating the website, and coordinating various programs. The Program Coordinator reports to and works with the WIFV/NE Board of Directors. Responsibilities include office administration, maintaining the membership database, scheduling and preparing for programming events, and assisting in all WIFV/NE communications including promotion and publicity for events.
Details: Part time: 16 hours/week @ $15/HOUR Health benefits included

Contact Details: Nicole Prowell Women in Film and Video/New England wifvnejobs@gmail.com

Video Editor

Job Responsibilities:

Performs video editing functions using Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro.
Maintain strict adherence to corporate and client expectations.
Ability to work independently, as well as under the direction of producers within strict time constraints.
Handles administrative responsibilities associated with projects including exceptional organization of file information.
Ability to maintain accurate records and consistently perform in a highly detailed environment.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience of at least 3-5 years with Final Cut Pro including Motion, and DVD Studio Pro.
A keen eye for detail and a critical mind.
Creativity.
The ability to listen to others and to work well as part of a team.
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.
Experience with linear and nonlinear editing systems.
Ability to work flexible schedule when needed.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

Contact Information:

Company: Axon Communications, Inc.

Contact: Jessica Wu

Office Manager

Email: jessica@axonrx.com

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The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Thursday, February 12, 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 13 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, the Boston area, Connecticut, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles and subject matter; genres include music video, animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, satire, and horror. 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.

We’re getting closer to the Salem International Film Festival. Go to http://salemfilmfest.com/ for the latest information.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

WHO DOES SHE THINK SHE IS Is will play Friday at (4:15), (6:00), 7:45 and 9:35; Saturday at (12:15), (2:15), (4:15), (6:00), 7:45 and 9:35; and Sunday-Thursday at (12:15), (2:15), (4:15), (6:00) and 7:45.

HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU will play Friday at: (4:35), 7:20 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:15 AM), (1:50), (4:35), 7:20 and 10:00; and Sunday-Thursday at (11:15), (1:50), (4:35) and 7:20.

CORALINE will screen Friday at (4:55), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:30), (4:55), 7:10 and 9:30; and Sunday-Thursday at (11:15 AM), (2:30), (4:55) and 7:10.

BENJAMIN BUTTON will play Friday at 6:30 and 9:40; Saturday at (3:15), 6:30 and 9:40; Sunday-Thursday at (3:15) and 6:30.

HOTEL FOR DOGS will play Friday at (4:20 PM); and Saturday-Thursday (11:00) and 1:10.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

VISIBLE SILENCE - Director Michael Maglaras personally presents his film about painter and poet Marsden Hartley, who spent some key time in Gloucester that resulted in his “Dogtown” series. [Thursday 2/12 @ 7:15pm] On hand for the discussion is Mary Beth Bainbridge, Assistant to the Chief Curator at the Peabody Essex Museum.

THE MATTEO RUSSO BENEFIT - GoodMorningGloucester.org presents this special afternoon of all-Gloucester photo and video presentations to benefit the family of the late Capt. Matteo Russo of the Patriot. [Sunday 2/15 @ 1:30pm]

OPERA ON THE ISLAND - showcases the best operas from around the world shown in amazing HD picture and sound, features La Scala’s incredible production of Don Carlo. The series includes a different opera every other Saturday at 1:00pm through May 9th. [Saturday 2/14 @ 1:00pm; Tickets $12.50 all seats]

FILMS:

OUTSOURCED - [Wednesday 2/11 @ 7:15pm]

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE AND YOU! - [Friday-Sunday, 2/13-2/15 @ 5:00pm]

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN - [Fri.-Sun., 2/13-2/15 @ 7:15pm]

Festivals

The First California Online Film FEstival

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THE EMMY- WINNING FILMMAKERS OF
“TAXICAB CONFESSIONS”
HAVE LAUNCHED THE FIRST ANNUAL

CALIFORNIA ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL

ON CRUSHEDPLANET.COM

The California Online Film Festival was created by Joe and Harry Gantz, the producers of such shows as the Emmy winning HBO series “Taxicab Confessions” and the Showtime series “Sexual Healing”, as part of their new Internet network, CrushedPlanet.com.

The goal of The California Online Film Festival is to show innovative and provocative content from around the world. Film buffs no longer have to go to the theater to participate. The California Online Film Festival plans to expand the boundaries of storytelling and online entertainment, and celebrate all of our cultural and artistic differences through strong personal expression.

CrushedPlanet is an international online community for people 18 years and over, featuring inventive and intelligent content from artists around the world. This is a curated site with fifteen interconnected channels, each with its own unique identity, and all featuring content with a strong point of view. With names like “Turn Back Now,” “Tell a Vision,” “Mind Bloggling” and “The War On Comedy,” individual channels feature content ranging from narrative and documentary, to animation and comedy, to theatre, music, fine art, and video blogs.

Unlike other entertainment websites, CrushedPlanet carefully selects and distributes original work from top artists and emerging talents, while allowing those artists to retain all the rights to their work and receive the majority of fees paid to view their work. CrushedPlanet is positioned to change the web by forming an online international community of adult viewers searching for compelling programming and uncensored creative content.

The California Online Film Festival runs January 9th thru June 2009.

Bugs Bunny Film Festival, now in its 14th year, is at the Brattle Theatre. It starts Friday and runs for nearly two weeks. There will be nearly two dozen cartoons - all shorts. There are matinees and evening shows from Feb. 13-19 and then matinees only from Feb. 20-26. www.brattlefilm.org.

Boston Irish Film Festival is at The Coolidge Corner Theatre. www.irishfilmfestival.com

The Harvard Film Archive presents “The Uncanny Cinema of William Friedkin,” Feb. 13 to 22.

Help Wanted

Saw at newenglandfilm.com

Camera Operator / Jib Operator - Mike Brown
Mon, 02/09/2009 - 15:58 – mikebrownmedia Posted in Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Camera Operator / Jib Operator
Over 12 years of Broadcast Experience
Live Sports / Music / Entertainment
View my 60sec demo reels, client list, and more at www.TheHumanJib.com
Clients include:
* Fox Sports, ESPN, NFL Network, ABC, NBC, CBS
* Alicia Keys, Earth Wind & Fire, Clint Black
* Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, New England Patriots, Arizona Cardinals
* www.TheHumanJib.com
Camera Operator / Jib Operator — New England, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas

Contact Details: Mike Brown The Human Jib 830-660-3600 mikebrown@thehumanjib.com

Student Master’s Project seeking Producer/Project Manager
Mon, 02/09/2009 - 09:49 – bstnscribe Posted in Jobs Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
I am a student director in search of a motivated, novice producer / production manager to assist with me with my master’s project for Emerson College. Tentative shoot dates are slated for late spring early summer of 2009. The project is a fictional narrative about a middle-aged son having to place his reluctant father in a nursing home. Shooting will take place in and around greater Boston.

Contact Details: Bill Dempsey 617-989-7521 bstnscribe@aol.com

Technology

Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB WD20EADS internal hard drive costs $299 and offers competitive performance.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Budgeting, Scheduling and Bookeeping Software
with Steve Bizenov and Joe Maiella, Media Services

The February workshop will be held at National Boston
(and will include a tour of the facility)

Do you need to buy budgeting, scheduling or accounting software but don’t know how to tell which one is right for you? Steve Bizenov and Joe Maiella are two experts who will demonstrate how production software can assist you with your project (including how to use these tools and reports for filing for tax credits in Massachusetts and other states). They can also answer all your questions about payroll and payroll services.

Software demo’s will include EP, Frameforge Storyboard and Gorilla, and ShowBiz Budgeting and Scheduling among others.

After the presentation, we’ll have a tour of National Boston and some refreshments.

February 18, 2009
6:30-9:00 pm
at
National Boston
115 Drummer Street
Brookline, MA 02446

RSVP TO THIS EVENT http://febfilmmakersworkshop.eventbrite.com/
(RSVP not required but appreciated)

Facing Realities: Dialogues in Boston Documentary Filmmaking
Saturday 21 February, 3:00pm
Harvard Film Archive

3:00pm Riverdogs by Robb Moss
3:40pm Same River Twice excerpt by Robb Moss, shot by Amanda Micheli
4:00pm La Corona by Amanda Micheli and Isabel Vega
4:40pm Filmmaker discussion
5:30pm Refreshments in the Sert Gallery

The afternoon will begin with Robb Moss’ Riverdogs, a lyrical chronicle of a thirty-five day river trip along the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon. Moss’ inspired cinematography shapes what becomes a meditation on youth, nature, and an idyllic, fleeting moment in time.

Bridging the work of these two filmmakers, we’ll screen an excerpt from Moss’ follow-up work, Same River Twice (2003), that includes a critical scene shot by Micheli who had been a student of his at Harvard in the mid-nineties.

Following this excerpt of Same River Twice will be Micheli’s La Corona, which captures the pride and vulnerability of a group of Colombian women prisoners as they compete in their prison’s fiercely competitive beauty pageant. The screening will end with a dialogue between Moss and Micheli, as they discuss their works and the innovative legacy of Boston documentary filmmaking, followed by a reception with refreshments.

For more information, email: info@filmandreality.org

At least part of Michael Moore’s next film will deal with Wall Street and the financial industry. He’s looking for information on the abuses that have been happening and part of the cause for the financial collapse. If you have any info that would help, he wants you to contact him at his private email address: bailout@michaelmoore.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:

“‘Discount Variety’ Presented by FunnyGrownHere.com” bursts into the world in a couple of weeks on Thursday, February 19 in the utterly flexible CinemaSalem Café. Admission to the monthly comedy/musical revue is only $5. The doors open at 8 pm. When we asked what the event would be rated if it was a movie, the answer was “PG-17″

HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU (PG13 - 129 minutes) will play Frday at: (4:35), 7:20 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:15 AM), (1:50), (4:35), 7:20 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:50), (4:35) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (4:35) and 7:20.

CORALINE (PG - 110 minutes) will screen Friday at (4:55), 7:10 and 9:30; Sturday at (11:50 AM), (2:30), (4:55), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (2:30), (4:55) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:55) and 7:10.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON (PG13 - 166 minutes) will play Friday at 6:30 and 9:40; Saturday at (3:15), 6:30 and 9:40; Sunday at (3:15) and 6:30; and Monday-Thursday at 6:30.

HOTEL FOR DOGS (PG-90 minutes) will play Friday at (4:10 PM); Saturday and Sunday at (11:00 AM) and (1:10); and Monday-Thursday at (4:20).

ARRANGED (NR - 90 minutes) screens Friday at (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:15), (2:15), (4:15), 6:45 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:15), (2:15), (4:15) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at 4:15 and 6:45.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

* Were The World Mine, the fabulous musical twist on Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” It’s what High School Musical might be if it weren’t bound by a “G” rating. Shown Fri.-Mon. @ 7:15pm

* F.L.O.W.: For Love Of Water shows how the Earth’s most vital resource is being bought up by corporations that put profit before people. Scary stuff, with local implications. Shown Thurs. @ 7:15; Sat. & Sun. @ 5:00pm

* Synecdoche, New York (pronounced “sin-ECK-doe-kee”) is a big, ambitious and challenging film from the writer of Being John Malkovich and Adapation, and stars Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Samantha Morton, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Hope Davis. Shown Wed. @ 7:15pm; Fri. @ 5:00pm; Sat. @ 2:45pm

* Outsourced is a warm and engaging culture clash comedy about an office manager who must travel to India to train his replacement. This is the third time we’ve run this film, which local audiences have embraced (and demanded we show again). Shown Sun. @ 2:45pm; Wed. (2/11) @ 7:15pm

And next week, director Michael Maglaras, who made the documentary Visible Silence, will be on-hand to talk about his film, which profiles painter and poet Marsden Hartley, whose time in Gloucester netted the famous “Dogtown” series. Mr. Maglaras is available for interviews. The film will be shown on Thursday, Feb. 12 @ 7:15pm.

More details (including trailers) on the website: http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

Festivals

Free entry - Get your shorts shown at Nozstock Festival!

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NOZSTOCK FESTIVAL, JULY 2009!

Nozstock is a growing grassroots music + arts festival set in the beautiful countryside of the Shire in the UK. I am programming the 3rd annual cinetent which will showcase a collection of shorts, spanning animation, narrative tales, documentary, experimental visions + music videos from professional to amateur filmmakers.

Films should be submitted as AVI or MOV files ideally (DVD-PAL acceptable) with a brief synopsis + relevant information + contacts regarding the filmmaker/s. Copies are non-returnable. This is not a competitive festival, but work stands to be seen by 4000 visitors.

Please submit work to

Toki Allison
Nozstock Cinetent
Rowden Paddocks
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4LS
UK
toki@nozstock.com
+44 (0)7866 451 949
www.myspace.com/toxxxx

Deadline: 15 June 2008
Festival: July 31 – Aug 02 2009
www.nozstock.com

BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS 8 OPEN CALL - FINAL WEEK

Central Productions is soon closing its open call for submissions to the 8th Annual Boston Cinema Census (BCC)! Hosted by the Brattle, BCC is a carefully curated annual showcase of the most interesting and innovative works produced by New England’s talented filmmakers, whether they be professionals, students, struggling artists, or film enthusiasts.

Be sure to submit your film by February 10, 2009!!

ABOUT THE BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS
For years the BCC has been the best way for regional filmmakers to connect with a local audience. Throughout its history the BCC has proven a key launching pad for New England region productions. Past BCC films have gone on to have very strong festival runs, moving next to festivals such as the New York Film Festival, SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. Directors of all selected works are invited (and encouraged) to attend the event and be part of a Q & A session with the audience.

VISIT WWW.BOSTONCINEMACENSUS.ORG FOR DETAILS!!

THE DOORPOST FILM PROJECT 2009 SHORT FILM COMPETITION. In 2008, The Doorpost gave away more than $260,000 to 15 moviemakers to produce 15 short films on the topic of Hope and gave away $150,000 in prizes. In 2009, they will be giving away $300,000 to 10 moviemakers to produce 10 short films on the topic of Hope and give away $175,000 in prizes. NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS UNTIL MARCH 15. Go to http://www.thedoorpost.com for contest rules and regulations.

The SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL invites you to the 15th annual festival, February 24 – March 1, 2009. The six-day 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. Visit http://www.sedonafilmfestival.com for festival pass information news about film submissions, the fest schedule and more. For more information, please call the festival office at 928/282-1177.

NewEnglandFilm.com.
The fest accepts films and videos under 30 minutes in the following categories: animation, children/family, comedy, documentary, and drama. In addition, the festival has partnered with Women in Film & Video/New England to jury the special category New England Women Above the Line for films under 30 minute produced, directed, or written by a woman or women based in New England. All selected films will be featured on NewEnglandFilm.com from September 1 - October 15, 2009, with an awards ceremony and selected screening in mid-October 2009
Submissions are open for the 11th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival until February 16th. For more information visit www.ptownfilmfest.org.

The Marblehead Festival of Arts Film Festival, to be held outdoors on July 2nd, is seeking innovative short (20 minutes or less) film/video entries in narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, and dance/performance categories. Awards are given. No entry fee. Submit by May 1st.

Help Wanted

The Boston Jewish Film Festival is seeking an experienced managing director to oversee fundraising and business development. Sara L. Rubin, the Festival’s executive director, has assumed the position of artistic director. Rubin will continue to serve as executive director until the position of managing director has been filled. Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: nclark@bjff.org by February 13th.

Marketing and Sales Assistant

Paid (Non-Union Only)

Moody Street Pictures has an immediate opening for a full-time Marketing and Sales Assistant. This position works under the direction of the Vice President of Sales in performing all necessary support/service duties pertaining to all marketing and sales activities of the company.

Moody Street Pictures MoodyStreetPictures.com

Storyboard Artist Wanted
3dfilm Posted in Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Pre - Production Artist Wanted:
We are looking for a pre-production artist who can create the below mentioned requirement for a 3D animated feature film on a Back End payment option - Project completion guaranteed.
1. Character & BG Concept art (Colour)
2. Character Model Sheet
3. Character Turnaround
4. Character Facial Expression Chart
5. Character Phoneme / Labial chart
6. Storyboard
7. Animatics
Interested artists / studios please contact along with your portfolio.

Contact Details: 3dfilmpilot@gmail.com

Technology

The new SD format, called SDXC, in the future will allow you to have up to 60 HD movies on one tiny SD card. This allows shooting video without tape very practical. SD card size is increasing to 2 Terabytes and write speeds of 300 megs per second.

Disney Theatrical Productions has taken a seat on the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Council which manages the development and implementation of ETCP, the industry-wide certification program for entertainment technicians.

Misc. Odds and Ends

The Harvard Film Archive presents works by avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs Feb. 6-8 and he will join the discussion at all three screenings. www.hcl.harvard.edu/hfa, 617-495-4700.

Friday, June 5, 2009
Bentley College, Waltham, MA

Based on your input, these are some of the workshops they are planning:

Structuring Your Film Business
Alternative Funding Models
Seven Paths of Highly Successful Filmmakers
Getting Viral with Social Media Networking
Technical Q & A Clinic (video and audio post production and concerns)
The Red Camera Workshop
Going Global
Supplementing Your Income with Commissioned Work
Moving Up in the Industry
Step by Step Marketing, and more.