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:

MONSTER VS. ALIENS (PG) will play Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

The Reader(R) will play starting on Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:40), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:40), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG) plays Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:30), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (R) plays on Friday at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

FunnyGrownHere.com presents Discount Variety on April 16 this month in the Cafe. This month’s talent are pianist Liz DeBiase and comic Maria Ciampa. It’s only $5.

The Audience’s choice as the Best Film at the recent Salem Film Fest is LIFE, SUPPORT, MUSIC, an inspiring and exhilarating documentary about loss, love, and miracles. We’re thrilled to bring it back for a week, April 24-30.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

Cape Ann Jewish Film Festival (March 29-31). TO BENEFIT GLOUCESTER TEMPLE LOST IN MIDDLE STREET FIRE

This Saturday, March 28th (at 8:00pm) Opening Night film is “Angels Of Austria,” a 40-minute documentary.

The other five films are: the acclaimed drama “Arranged” (Mar. 29th @ 12:30pm), the comedy “My Mexican Shivah” (Mar. 29th @ 2:45pm), the basketball documentary “The First Basket” (Mar. 29th @ 5:00pm), the powerful docudrama (and Massachusetts premiere) “Blessed Is The Match” (Mar. 29th & 30th @ 7:15pm) and the Oscar-nominated animated film, “Waltz With Bashir” (Mar. 31st @ 7:15pm).

OPERA ON THE ISLAND: DAS RHEINGOLD - Saturday, March 28 @ 1:00pm
Tickets to this special event are $12.50.

THE WIZARD ROCKUMENTARY - Saturday, March 28th @ 5:00pm
Part of the proceeds of this screening will benefit Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport.

WOOLIFE - Thursday, April 2nd @ 7:15pm

Festivals

Jewishfilm.2009, the 12th annual film festival of The National Center for Jewish Film, runs March 25-April 5 at the Edie and Lew Wasserman Cinematheque at Brandeis University and the Institute of Contemporary Art. www.jewishfilm.org or 781-736-8600.

Call for Films: The Online New England Film Festival

Screen Online for 45 days
* Audience & Jury Awards * Winners Screen at Boston Theatre * Prizes & more…

The 1st Annual Online New England Film Festival, presented by NewEnglandFilm.com, will launch as an online showcase of selected films from September 1, 2009 through October 15, 2009. The Online New England Film Festival will showcase films under 30 minutes in the following categories: animation, children/family, comedy, documentary, and drama. The films will be selected by NewEnglandFilm.com staff and the festival’s esteemed jury. In addition, the festival has partnered with Women in Film Video New England (WIFVNE) who will 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.

$20 Early Deadline: April 1, 2009
$25 Regular Deadline: May 15, 2009
$30 Late Deadline: June 1, 2009
$50 Extended (Withoutabox only): June 15, 2009
Note: $5 discount for students with a photocopy of a valid ID and Withoutabox member plans.

–
Michele Meek
writer ~ publisher ~ entrepreneur
www.michelemeek.com

The 2nd Annual Lowell Film Festival
Production Event
Event Name: The 2nd Annual Lowell Film Festival When: 04/03/2009 — 04/05/2009 Where: Lowell, Massachusetts Venue: Lowell, MA (various venues) Website: www.lowellfilms.org
Event Details
“Food, Fair Trade and the Global Economy”

What defines Fair Trade? What is ?sustainable living?? How do we as consumers play a positive role in the Global Economy? The City of Lowell?s 2nd Annual Film Festival faces these questions head-on with film programs & panel discussions on the issues of fair trade, garment production, sustainability, and food supply & demand in today?s complex global market. Programming includes:

• Official Opening Night Reception / Friday, April 3
• Opening Night After-Party
• Guest speakers and panel discussions throughout the weekend
• A Fair Trade ?Market? featuring businesses, organizations, and retailers who embrace fair trade practices
• Sunday Wrap-Up Brunch / Sunday, April 5

The Lowell Film Festival is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join the Lowell Film Festival on Facebook!
www.lowellfilms.org

Help Wanted

From New England Talent & Crew

FROM LDI CASTING…SEEKING:
Union and Non-Union actors for BACKGROUND WORK on both ABC pilots
all next week (NOT necessarily consecutive days, we just need a general idea of your availability)
Monday - March 23 to the following Sunday March 29
Give the office a call. (401.383.7525) If we don’t answer - please leave your name and number on the voice mail AND THE DAYS YOU CAN WORK.
We’ll contact you directly with more specifics if you are right for a particular scene.
Thank you!
******************************************************
From TEAM Management…
CASTING 1, NEW ENGLAND AREA USA.
We need 4 news co-host reporters starting the last week in April.
They must be happy, commited and work well in a team!
They must be physically fit and sports minded enthusiasts.
Each co host will work with camera crews covering 2 news topics a month.
Their pay rate will be $800/each topic for 52 weeks work.
This will be in New England States only.
We need headshots/resumes of:
Asian males: age 20 $B!G (Bs- 40 $B!G (Bs
Do not apply unless you guarantee you can commit the whole 52 weeks and if picked you will sign a contract agreeing to this time.
You must have transportation!
Please email headshots and resumes if you fit the description above.
Thanks,
Pat Mccarthy

From newenglandfilm.com

Seeking Post-Production Supervisor

Massachusetts
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Independent film production company in Cambridge is seeking a full-time post-production supervisor to help bring a feature documentary to broadcast. Requirements: 3+ years of experience as producer/editor/post-production supervisor, comprehensive knowledge of the full post-production process and all deliverables required for broadcast, strong FinalCutPro skills, image rights acquisition experience.
Contact Details: jobs@docema.com

Actress Needed for Starring Role

Connecticut Paid (Non-Union Only)
IMDB credited writer/director originally from CT, now from LA, will be shooting in CT - seeks an Actress (18-25) to play the lead in a new drama, there is pay. Film is very low budget but the idea is unique. Filming wouldn’t begin until late April, early May at the earliest. Shooting will take place in Central/Southern CT. Please be between 18-25 or look the part as this is key to the character. If interested, please submit a pic and some info on yourself. Interested parties will then be contacted with the story, info, and pay info.

Contact Details: Chris G. May 81 Films may81films@yahoo.com

Technology

Apple is suing Psystar over their selling computers with its Mac operating system. You are better waiting to see the results of the suit. While Psystar offers more for less, if they lose their computers can be recalled and “Psystar cannot guarantee that any third-party software will work in Leopard.”

Misc. Odds and Ends

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN COMMERCIALS?

DO YOU WANT TO BE ON TV?

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE MOVIES?

DO YOU WANT TO BREAK INTO MODELING & ACTING?

If you answered

YES

Don’t miss

Mullen/Kalivoda Casting

Open Casting Call

THE BUSIEST CASTING COMPANY IN FLORIDA IS OPENING AN OFFICE IN MASSACHUSETTS!!!

We are looking for new talent for feature films, commercials, television, print, and industrials!

Mullen/Kalivoda Casting

have cast for:

· Movies such as: Pirates of the Caribbean, Miami Vice & Monster

· Reality Shows such as: House of Dreams & Nickelodeon GAS

· TV Series such as: South Beach & Army Wives

· Commercials such as: Nike & Coca Cola

Mullen/Kalivoda Casting

Coming to: SALEM, MA

Saturday, April 4th from

10AM-2PM

&

Sunday, April 5th from

2PM-6PM

Hosted by:

Location:

A Quest Actors Studio

201 Washington St Suite #3

Salem, MA 01970

www.aqueststudio.com

debracrosby@aqueststudio.com

978 – 741 – 2287

Cost: $25 processing fee (cash or check)

By joining our database, you will begin to receive ALL the castings and extras you fit the roles for

Open Call consists of:

Filling out profile forms highlighting special abilities

Photos taken by our photographer

An information session

***KATYE KALIVODA***

Ms Kalivoda is Massachusetts’ principal casting director for Mullen/Kalivoda Casting

and will be the Speaker during the information session.

She will also field any questions you may have about the industry!!!

Be one of the first to sign up and begin booking jobs with us!!!

Bring your family and friends! Looking for babies, moms, kids, teens, adults, seniors! An extra can be anyone and everyone!

What you MUST bring with you (or have COPIES of):

Adults-18+:

Drivers License or State Issued ID (College ID not sufficient)

Valid Passport or Social Security card (if you do not have either, know your SS number)

$25 cash or check

A resume and headshot/compcards, if you have one

Minors-17 years and under:

Birth Certificate or Valid Passport

Social Security card (at least know the number)

One parent’s driver’s license

$25 cash or check

A resume and headshot/compcards, if you have one

Know your sizes:

Males: height, weight, coat, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam, shoe

Females: height, weight, bust/bra, waist, hips, dress, pants, shoe

Kids: height, weight, shirt, pants, shoes

Wardrobe for profile pictures:

*This is suggested wardrobe to make your pictures look their best*

-Solid colored shirt, blouse

-Bright colors

-Polo shirts, button downs

-Khaki pants, jeans, capris, skirts, dresses

-NO BLACK OR WHITE shirts

-Nothing too sexy or revealing

-If you have trouble deciding, bring options

For Questions contact Debra Crosby at: debracrosby@aqueststudio.com

OR call 978 – 741 – 2287

For Directions go to: www.aqueststudio.com and click on directions page

WE ARE EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND HELP YOU MOVE FORWARD

WITH YOUR ACTING AND MODELING CAREER!!!

**We are a Casting Company, with Casting Directors. We are not an agency**

*To find out more about Mullen/Kalivoda Casting, visit www.mullencasting.com or http://www.mkcasting.com/.

To view casting work, go to www.mullencasting.com/FeatureReel.

Congressman Tierney to Host Free Grants Seminar

1:30pm-5:30pm
Friday, March 27, 2009
Registration begins at 1:30 p.m.
Program runs from 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Salem State College, Central Campus
The Bertolon School of Business
There is no charge for this event.
Registration is required since seating is limited.
Secure your participation now at: http://tierney.house.gov

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.

We will hold an open board and membership meeting on Saturday, March 28 on 1:30 at Jim Jalbert’s house. He hasn’t gotten his speakers yet, but hopes to have them soon. We can always watch 16mm films in his theatre if we can’t use the projector. Jim will be making popcorn. You can bring a DVD that you will like to view just in case the speakers arrive. For anyone interested, email me for his address.

This is truly a great time for independent filmmakers with talent. There are a lot of competitions that cost nothing to enter, but can offer financial rewards and exposure. An example is Current TV’s VCAM outreach program. The best commercial receives a cash prize and the opportunity to receive more in the future. More about this is mentioned in this blog.

Remember to go to http://filmnorth.org/ to keep p to date with what is happening or look at older news.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

THE WRESTLER (R-120 minutes) which will screen starting Friday at (5:00), 7:25 and 9:45; Saturday at (12:10), (2:35), (5:00), 7:25 and 9:45; Sunday at (12:10), (2:35), (5:00) and 7:25; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:25.

ELOQUENT NUDE will play with in the Screening Room starting Friday at (4:40), 7:00 and 9:15; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:10), (4:40), 7:00 and 9:15; Sunday at 11:50 AM), (2:10), (4:40) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at (4:40) and 7:00.

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG - 98 minutes) at (4:50), 7:10 and 9:25; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:50), 7:10 and 9:25; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:50) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:50) and 7:10.

WATCHMEN (R - 157 minutes) will play Friday at (3:20), 6:45 and 10:00; Saturday at (12:00), (3:20), 6:45 and 10:00; Sunday at (12:00), (3:20) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:10.

FunnyGrownHere.com’s presentation of “Discount Variety”, returns tomorrow night (Thursday) in the CinemaSalem Café. The doors open at 8:00 and you don’t have to be an AIG executive to afford a ticket: admission is a reasonable $5!

The Cape Ann Community Cinema:

PART I (“The Argentine”) ::: Wed., Mar. 18 @ 7:15pm; Thurs., Mar. 19 @ 7:15pm; Fri., Mar. 20 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm; Sat., Mar. 21 @ 5:00pm; Sun., Mar. 22 @ 2:30pm

PART II (“Guerilla”) ::: Sat., Mar. 21 @ 7:30pm; Sun., Mar. 22 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm

Next week, we have “Hi-Def Hitch,” four classic Alfred Hitchcock films, all remastered in amazing HD:

THE BIRDS (1963) ::: Tues., Mar. 24 @ 7:15pm
REAR WINDOW (1954) ::: Wed., Mar. 25 @ 7:15pm
VERTIGO (1958) ::: Thurs., Mar. 26 @ 7:15pm
PSYCHO (1960) ::: Fri., Mar. 27 @ 7:15pm

978) 290-3106 [cell]
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

Festivals

2009 Marblehead Festival of Arts Film Festival
Call for Entries
The easy pulse of summer falls gently on the eardrums calling for entries to the 2009Marblehead
Festival of Arts Film Festival, to be screened in bucolic Crocker Park on July 2 during the
2009 Festival. We’re looking for innovative film and video entries in the following categories:
Narrative, Documentary, Experimental/Dance, and Animation. We’d like you to consider
submitting one or more serious and/or not-so-serious works.
Due to the number and quality of the films we’ve received, we’ve expanded the festival to include
a winter showing in February. Both the summer and winter festivals are well-attended and we
award medals to those whose films are audience favorites.
The time limit is 20 minutes. Send miniDV or DVD to:
Mike Evers, Film Festival Chair
Marblehead Festival of Arts
15 Hale Park Avenue
Beverly MA 01915
Include your name, phone, email address, a brief resume, and a brief description of your film.
Deadline: May 1, 2009.
Entry fee: NONE
For further information, contact: film@marbleheadfestival.org

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL IN MARCH TO BENEFIT
GLOUCESTER TEMPLE LOST IN MIDDLE STREET FIRE

From March 28th to the 31st, The Cape Ann Community Cinema will host The Cape Ann Jewish Film Festival, co-sponsored by Temple Ahavat Achim of Gloucester. The festival consists of six Jewish-themed films of various genres, and a portion of every ticket will benefit Temple Ahavat Achim, which burned in December 2007.

The Saturday, March 28th (at 8:00pm) Opening Night film is “Angels Of Austria,” a 40-minute documentary about a woman who accompanied her elderly mother to her hometown in Austria, where the town apologized for its involvement in the Holocaust. The film will be followed by a lively discussion with the film’s director, Judy Faust, and preceded by trailers for the five other festival films.

The other five films are: the acclaimed drama “Arranged” (Mar. 29th @ 12:30pm), the comedy “My Mexican Shivah” (Mar. 29th @ 2:45pm), the basketball documentary “The First Basket” (Mar. 29th @ 5:00pm), the powerful docudrama (and Massachusetts premiere) “Blessed Is The Match” (Mar. 29th & 30th @ 7:15pm) and the Oscar-nominated animated film, “Waltz With Bashir” (Mar. 31st @ 7:15pm).

“We are thrilled to find such support from outside of the Jewish community here on Cape Ann,” said Ahavat Achim’s Rabbi Samuel Barth. “We’re looking forward to enjoying some new films and making some new friends.”

The Cape Ann Community Cinema opened at The Gloucester Stage at 267 East Main Street in Gloucester in October, and shows indie, foreign and local films five nights a week.

The Boston Underground Film Festival will run this year from March 19 to March 26 at the Kendall Square Cinema and the BrattleTheatre . Tickets are $8 per screening or $75 for a festival pass. www.bostonunderground.org or 617-903-3707.

Help Wanted

from New England Talent & Crew.

Casting call for Season 2 of 664 - The Neighbor of the Beast.
Lazy Horde Productions needs 2-3 actors for an episode of their webseries, 664 - The Neighbor of the Beast. We’re looking men and women, age range 28-50s. You will be playing executives in Hell. You MUST own a SHARP business suit that you would wear to a life-or-death interview. Characters will be featured and have several lines. They may also appear in future episodes in background roles and be heavily considered for future roles with our company and our sister company, Midnight Chimes Productions.
Also looking for a male actor who looks like Rupert Murdoch from behind - half-bald with gray/brown hair. Should also own a business-appropriate jacket/shirt/tie combination.
Filming is scheduled for Sunday, April 19th in Somerville.
Deferred pay. Actors will get a copy of their featured episode and a copy of the season DVD when the season is complete.
Please send headshots and resumes to lazyhorde@gmail.com. If you have links to your work on YouTube or elsewhere online, please include those

Technology

Technology developed by MIT scientists enables lithium-ion batteries to charge in seconds instead of hours. It involves the development of a faster-charging surface material for batteries that allows lithium ions to move quickly across the surface of the battery. It could be on the market within two to three years.

There is a rumor that Apple might release a new version of Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Studio in time for NAB.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Current TV’s VCAM outreach program. Current is an informative news channel that is very connected to its website counterpart. The majority of the content is provided by viewers who don’t have access to a studio. The VCAM Outreach program, manages the advertising that happens on the channel. Because Current wants to maintain a minimal commercial presence, VCAM seeks out independent filmmakers to make autonomous low budget commercials. Made by the viewer for the viewer. The entirety of the production is on your end. Be creative as you want (within the parameters of the project mandate).

If you are interested in finding out more about the VCAM program check out our website.

http://current.com/topics/77174082/vcam/new/0.htm

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:

Next Thursday, March 19, CinemaSalem will host FunnyGrownHere.com’s presentation of “Discount Variety”, the nation’s foremost inexpensive music and comedy revue. The Café doors open at 8:00 and admission is a recession-busting $5!

RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN (PG - 98 minutes) will screen Friday at (4:50), 7:10 and 9:25; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:50), 7:10 and 9:25; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:15), (4:50) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:50) and 7:10.

WATCHMEN (R - 157 minutes) will play Friday at (3:20), 6:45 and 10:00; Saturday at (12:00), (3:20), 6:45 and 10:00; Sunday at (12:00), (3:20) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:10.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (R - 120 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:25), 7:00 and 9:35; Saturday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:25), 7:00 and 9:35; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:45), (4:25) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:25) and 7:00.

THE ISLAND (OSTROV) (NR - 112 minutes) will play Friday at (5:15), 7:30 and 9:45; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:30 and 9:45; Sunday at 12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at 5:15) and 7:30.

Don’t forget that all the showtimes in parentheses are bargain matinees with a nifty $7 admission price. If you come to the first show of the day on Saturday or Sunday, you’ll pay a shockingly affordable $6 for admission.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema

978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

I’ve Loved You So Long, Thursday (7:15pm) through Sunday (5:00pm & 7:15pm). Wednesday (7:15pm).

One More Dead Fish, with what is sure to be a lively discussion with Joe and Helen Garland and Ron Gilson on the state of the fishing industry in Gloucester.

Saturday (1:00pm), it’s another from our “Opera On The Island” series, Giulio Cesare.

If you want to subscribe to the email list RobertNewton@MassBayFilmProject.org.

Festivals

The Tribeca Film Festival opens on April 22 and will run through May 3.

Boston Underground Film Festival

When: 03/19/2009 — 03/22/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Website: www.bostonunderground.org

BUFF is an annual film festival held in late March.
BUFF is located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.
BUFF is a celebration of the bizarre and insane.
BUFF is uncompromising, unflinching film and video.
BUFF is hazardous to your health.

BUFF is also currently promoting events throughout the year.

Vinfen’s Moving Images Film Festival

When: Saturday, March 28, 2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Harvard Medical School Conference Center Website: www.vinfen.org/newsroom/releases/2008_10_29.htm

This unique event features films by and about individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.

Following each group of films, there will be an audience discussion with expert panelists to explore topics in the films. Panelists will include clinicians, filmmakers, artists and individuals receiving services.

Last year’s festival, held at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, drew more than 300 people.

Contact Address: 950 Cambridge St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141

.CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS!

The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to Boston! In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and a team will make a movie–write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch in 48 hours. On Friday, May 1st, you’ll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, May 3rd, the movie must be complete. It will show at Kendall Square Cinema at a screening in the next week.

There are three ways to get involved:

1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and amateurs alike. You can register at http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston — but do it soon, as slots are going fast. Then meet us on May 1st, ready to go!

2. JOIN A TEAM. If you’re interested in participating, but can’t form a team, you can still definitely be involved! More info at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston

3. WATCH THE MOVIES. Come on by to the see the movies! They will be showing at the Kendall Square Cinema on May 5th, 6th, 7th, and 12th. (Each night is a totally different set of movies.) More info at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston

Meet other New England filmmakers, spend 48 hours in intense movie making, and have your film screened at the Kendall Square Cinema! And compete to represent Boston at the 48HFP national screening!

Entry instructions at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston

Help Wanted

History Alive! will be holding auditions for its upcoming season at Old Town Hall in Salem on March 15 at 1 PM. You must be 18 or older.

from http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Looking for camera operators
New Hampshire Paid (Union & Non-Union)
A Video Production Company is looking for able camera operators for the upcoming spring sports season. We are interested in hearing about previous work experience and seeing examples of video you have shot in the past. If you don’t have experience we are willing to train the right person. Visit both our websites to learn more about us.
http://circlesplit.com/
http://gssvideos.com/

Company Name: New England Sports Network, Ltd.

Job Status: Contract

Salary: Not Specified

Job Location: Watertown, MA

Job Description:

Create original written content and/or video reporting for display on our web site 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 Director of New Media to develop a schedule of participatory content including blogs, chats, message boards, 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
Work with the Director of New Media to ensure that content plans and executions are in-line with overall business goal

Job Requirements
BA/BS in Communications, Journalism, or a related field
MA in Communications, Journalism, or a related field is a plus

Reporting to the Director of New Media, production assistants (PA) will plan, develop, implement and oversee editorial, promotional, and user-generated content for NESN.com. This position 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 New Media PAs will make key contributions to successfully designing, developing, launching and maintaining NESN’s new media platform.

This is a temporary (16 months) full-time position that is part of NESN’s 2009/10 New Media Production Assistant Program (from Feb 2009 to June 2010). 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.

Strong knowledge of New England sports is a must
Must be detail-oriented, have excellent organization skills and a proven track record in multi-tasking 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 some weekends as needed

Reply To:
Please mail your résumé and cover letter (referencing the job title in your cover letter) to: Human Resources New England Sports Network, Ltd. 480 Arsenal Street, Building #1 Watertown, MA 02472

Technology

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. patched eight vulnerabilities in Windows, including the ‘evil’ Windows kernel bug that could be triggered by attackers simply by getting users to view a malicious image or visit a malicious site.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Join the Filmmaker’s Shindig!
Where: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169
When: Saturday, March 28
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
Price: $15 cover charge
ABOUT FILMMAKER’S SHINDIG - When you attend, you find some of the most talented and proficient cast and crew in the area, as well as producers, writers, and directors who are looking for cast and crew members. Filmmaker’s Shindigs are a fun, no-pressure way to socialize with your colleagues in the New England film community. So, no matter if you’re talent or tech, Producer or P.A., you’ll find this hilarious hootenanny an invaluable, essential and FUN-damental way to network. Filmmaker’s Shindigs rock out with live music from local bands or D.J.’s and local filmmakers’ work is displayed on flat screen TVs. Dress to impress, as there’s always a professional photographer there to snap a pic of the movers and shakers in New England’s film industry. And there’s always a chance to win fantastic prizes with a raffle or two and who doesn’t like a raffle?

Filmmakers Collaborative is proud to co-host the New England premiere screening of Scarred Justice, the new feature-length documentary by Bestor Cram and Judy Richardson. It will be at the Harvard University Carpenter Center, 24 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Ma. It starts at 3 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2009 and the admission is free.

New audition website launches in 38 countries!! - 100% FREE

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We are seeking talented individuals to post their photo’s, links, websites, etc!

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This year’s Salem’s Film Fest was even better than last. You can go to http://salemfilmfest.com/ for an update as to what occurred.

Remember to go to http://filmnorth.org/ and click on news and events or Filmnorth blog to read the latest news.

Film North will be producing an ongoing series by Chava Hudson. You can go to http://zingology.com/ and click on Video Interview with Donal Fox to see the first interview.

Film North will be doing more producing in the future. Right now, these are unpaid positions.

Local events

The two best documentary films of the Salem Film Fest have been chosen and will be screened tonight, Thursday, March 5 at CinemaSalem.

The Audience Award-winner, LIFE. SUPPORT. MUSIC. will screen tonight at 7:30.

CinemaSalem:

Slumdog Millionaire (R) 120 minutes Fri: 2:20 5:00 7:35 10:00 Sat: 11:20 2:20 5:00 7:35 10:00
Sun: 11:20 2:20 5:00 7:35 Mon - Thu: 5:00 7:35

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

WATCHMEN

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD

http://www.cinemasalem.com for more information

Cape Ann Community Cinema:

OUTSOURCED [Wed. 3/4 @ 7:15pm; Thurs. 3/5 @ 7:15pm]

RACHEL GETTING MARRIED [Fri., Sat. & Sun. 3/6 through 3/8 @ 5:00pm & 7:15pm]

WERE THE WORLD MINE [Sat. 3/7 @ 2:45pm; Sun. 3/8 @ 2:45pm]

ONE MORE DEAD FISH [Wed. 3/11 @ 7:15pm]

Festivals

International Women’s Day Film Festival, March 4-9, Brattle Theatre, Cambridge. www.hinewengland.org/iwdff.php

Women in Film and Television International Short Film Showcase, Sunday, March 8. 2 p.m. Brattle Theatre, Cambridge. www.wifvne.org

Hartford Jewish Film Festival runs from March 14-23, 2009. For tickets, sneak previews and schedule visit www.hjff.org. Or, call the box office at 860.231.6316.

Maine Jewish Film 12th Annual Film Festival runs from March 21-29, 2009. For tickets and more information about the films being showcased, visit www.mjff.org

The National Center for Jewish Film’s 12th Annual Film Festival runs from March 25-April 5, 2009. For details, visit www.brandeis.edu/jewishfilm/index.html

The 12th annual Green Mountain Film Festival runs March 20-29 in Montpelier, VT. http://www.greenmountainfilmfestival.org/

The 18th Women’s Film Festival runs March 13-22 in Brattleboro, VT. http://www.womensfilmfestival.org/

Boston College’s Irish Film Series marks its eighth year showcasing both feature and documentary films, March 12-26, with screenings on both the BC campus and at West Newton Cinema. For the schedule and film descriptions: www.bc.edu/irishfilm.

Help Wanted

I am looking to make a video of a one act play, with musical comedy, consisting of my solo piano music, singing, impressions (folly art), and stand-up comedy, that is set to a story of the life a musician, as I am a Composer/Pianist, Singer, and have this ready to go, and need some one with a video camera, who could be willing and able to spend about, and hour, or two filming me. This is for the YOU Tube, and for an audition to give an example of my act, for promotion. Please let me know if you know of some one who may even be a student, who needs the credit, and could do this as a project in school, or some one who loves to use the camera, to film different projects, and subject matters. I am unanle to pay financially, but could do a piano performance, or teach piano, or voice lessons in exchange. There are all kinds of possibilities to make this work out well.
Please contact me at:
Bonnie Barish
88 Pleasant Street (Apt. 211)
Gloucester, MA. 01930
Home phone (978) 283-6442
Cell phone (978) 884-6098
E-mail address: pianistbonnie88@verizon.net.

Passed on from New Film Nation…
MARA CASTING
Open Casting Call (Aftra Pilot “See Kate Run”)
Saturday, March 7, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
300 W. 1st St.
Boston, MA
(yes, it is a warehouse- and looks like one!) It is at the corner of W. 1st St and E St. The entrance door faces W. 1st St and has a sign on it that says “300 W. 1st”.
*If you are at a door that does not have this sign, please find the correct one… we only have access to that one door.
*Parking is open and free. There are a number of parking lots around this entrance and we ask that you please park legally in one of them. On-street parking may be limited to residents only.
To be eligible to work as an extra on this pilot, you must be able to show proof that you are legally able to work for any employer in the U.S.
We are casting all types of extras.
Some very specific types we are seeking include:
-18+ Hispanic men and women who look 15-18 and could pass as being in high school
-Gorgeous Hispanic women who are 18+ but look younger and are comfortable posing in lingerie
-Rowers, bonus if you have access to (or own) a crew team boat
-Rocker types who own and can play your own guitar (no bright colors)
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AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL Casting Call
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
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America’s Next Top Model
2801 Ocean Park Boulevard
Santa Monica, California 90405
Open Calls
Providence, RI
Saturday, March 7th
11:00am to 3:00pm
Swansea Mall
262 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea, MA 02777
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From http://newenglandfilm.com/

Low budget independent film seeks actors
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 16:47 – billkniveton Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Northstar Productions is shooting an Indie film just west of Boston in April. We are seeking six male actors and four female actresses from 18-25 for a three week shoot, schedule to be announced. Please send headshots and resumes to billkniveton@gmail.com. These are paid positions. Movie will be distributed in three major markets.

Contact Details: Bill Kniveton Northstar Productions billkniveton@gmail.com

CASTING CALL: ACTRESS WANTED 26-50 (fit, attractive), play lead role of CLAIRE in short art film
Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:21 – ExpressionistArt Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Paid (Non-Union Only)
“CLAIRE” is an artistic short film (for the sake of art). 20 minutes in duration, piano music will play among this characters narration. Claire is a mature woman stuck within the mundane office life, but when home she is liberated to be herself, a naturist, for her love of the natural, and a painter, her love of art and to be a part of it. ((advise; this role calls for tasteful artistic nudity)) Through narration we hear her thoughts as she paints in solitude, a self portrait. Art film will be shot in Brighton, Ma. compensation; $50, copy of art film.

Contact Details: DK expressionist7@yahoo.com

Feature Film Editor
Sat, 02/28/2009 - 16:47 – 989Pictures Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Rhode Island Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking an editor for a feature length comedy. Feature or commercial experience is preferred. Must be available for an interview the week of March 9th. This is a paid position with an expected start date of March 23rd. Job is to last approximately three weeks. Please email resume to info@989pictures.com.

Contact Details: Nicholas Delmenico 989 Pictures info@989pictures.com

Low Budget Indie seeks MAKEUP ARTIST
Fri, 02/27/2009 - 01:53 – Veritefilms Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Independent feature film scheduled for 4 week shoot in April/May in northern Massachusetts seeks Makeup Artist with Indie experience. Very strong script. Fully paid position.
Please send resumes and any links asap to rene@veritefilms.net .

Contact Details: Rene Berry Pond Productions/Verite FIlms rene@veritefilms.net Website

Low Budget Indie seeks COSTUME DESIGNER
Fri, 02/27/2009 - 01:47 – Veritefilms Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Independent feature film scheduled for 4 week shoot in April/May in northern Massachusetts seeks Costume Designer with Indie experience. Very strong script. Fully paid position, and a small wardrobe budget to work with!
Please send resumes and any links asap to rene@veritefilms.net . Fully paid prep begins in early April.

Contact Details: Rene Berry Pond Productions/Verite Films rene@veritefilms.net Website

CASTING CALL

HOT MOM ROLE!!
Thu, 02/26/2009 - 19:32 – jmack Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Model/Actress needed for the ‘hot mom’ role in our upcoming thriller shooting here in Boston. 35+, 5 day easy shoot, in April, send pictures and any relevant info. Thanks! Jaclyn

Contact Details: Jaclyn Mzapp Films jaclyn-m@lycos.com

Technology

Apple’s Safari 4 beta offers better performance than the prior version. It improves browser speed.

Apple MacBook Pro 2009 won another Editors’ Choice Award from CNET. Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz) ; RAM installed: 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM ; Weight: 6.6 lbs ; 3 USB 2.0, FireWire. It has a sealed battery compartment, which means you can neither replace a worn-out battery nor bring a backup extra battery on long trip. Apple claims that the battery in the 17-inch MacBook Pro is good for 1,000 recharge cycles. Apple’s retail stores will also open the chassis and replace the battery for a fee.
Price range: $2,794.00

Apple introduced a new Mac Pro that features Intel (NSDQ: INTC)’s latest quad-core Xeon processors and a starting price to $2,499. starting price to $2,499.

Blu-ray Disc patent holders including Panasonic, Philips and Sony and other will offer a single license for Blu-ray Disc products at attractive rates.The fees for the new product licenses are US$9.50 for a Blu-ray Disc player and US$14.00 for a Blu-ray Disc recorder. The per disc license fees for Blu-ray Disc will be US$0.11 for a read only disc, US$0.12 for a recordable disc and US$0.15 for a rewritable disc. They hope that this will stimulate the growth of the market.

Misc. Odds and Ends

This weekly one-hour radio show, featuring Chuck Slavin and Boston Radio Veteran and fellow actor Chris http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://Palermo%28www.myspace.com%2Fcjpalermo%29 will keep you updated with the freshest, most relevant news about the New England film and television production business! Hear it now. Please Go to…
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.chuckslavin.com

ANNODAM FILMS ANNOUNCES the REVOLUTION of INDEPENDENT FILM DISTRIBUTION and the WORLDWIDE RELEASE of the SECOND FEATURE FILM FROM WRITER DIRECTOR RICK L. WINTERS TITLED “BLANK”

For additional information on the release of BLANK visit http://www.myspace.com/blank_13 or http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1326196.

BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS - FRIDAY NIGHT!

Where: Friday, March 6, 2009 - 7:30pm
Where: Brattle Theatre - Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Central Productions proudly presents the Boston Cinema Census (BCC) - an annual survey of the most interesting and innovative works created by local film and video makers.

The survey spans the interests of narrative, documentary and experimental film. This annual screening event is hosted by the historic Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA.

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 MORE DETAILS!!

FILMMAKER’S SHINDIG
The Filmmaker’s Shindig is still accepting submissions for the March 28th Shindig
(There is no fee to submit) Mail submissions here:
Filmmaker’s Shindig
P.O.Box 890184
Weymouth, Ma 02189
The shorts/demos/works should be completed works of under 15 minutes and in DVD format