FilmNorth

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Local events

CinemaSalem:

Starting on Friday, UP (PG - 100 minutes) will play at (4:50), 7:15 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:50), 7:15 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:50) and 7:15; and Monday- Thursday at (4:50) and 7:15.

TULPAN (NR - 100 minutes) will screen Friday at (4:30), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:10.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2 (PG - 105 minutes) will play Friday at (4:00), 6:30 and 8:45; Saturday at (11:15 AM), (1:30), (4:00), 6:30 and 8:45; Sunday at (11:15 AM), (1:30), (4:00) and 6:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 6:30.

ANGELS & DEMONS (PG13 - 125 minutes) will play Friday at (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:15), (3:45) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema

From July 1 to the end of September (at least), they will be showing their regular line-up of independent, foreign and local films at 21 Main Street in Gloucester (above the St. Peter’s Club and Mystery Train Records), The Cape Ann Community Cinema.

To raise the funds required for the move, they are hosting a VIDEO SALE, featuring a great selection of 10,000 VHS tapes donated by Pam Ranger of the former Video Viewpoint in Manchester. The sale will be held this Saturday, May 30 from 9am-2pm behind The Gloucester Stage Company at 267 East Main Street in Gloucester, with a rain date of Sunday, May 31 from 9am-2pm. No tape will sell for more than $3.00.

Festivals

Nantucket Film Festival When: 06/18/2009 — 06/21/2009 Where: Nantucket, Massachusetts Website: www.nantucketfilmfestival.org

Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Double A The third annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival will take place at The Egyptian Theatre from June 25th through June 28th featuring seven feature films, seven documentaries and eight shorts, with 15 films enjoying their US premieres. The festival’s Opening Night Gala presentation will showcase Christos Georgiou’s SMALL CRIME and finish with Alexis Kardara’s GUINNESS, starring Antonis Kafetzopoulos, as its Closing Night Gala presentation. Other highlights of the event include a tribute to director Penelope Spheeris and a special panel discussion, “Beyond Borders: Greece on the International Film Stage,” with slated panelists Nia Vardalos (MY LIFE IN RUINS) and Phedon Papamichael (ARCADIA LOST). The Los Angeles Film Festival aims to boast new films from Greek filmmakers worldwide and to promote and nurture Greek Cinema while bridging the gap between Greek filmmakers and Hollywood. The Festival also offers screenings of film masterworks, seminars on important contemporary film issues, and tributes to significant filmmakers and performers of Greek origin. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood, CA 90028. For more information please visit www.lagreekfilmfestival.org

Help Wanted

Monster.com Career Fair

Location:
Boston Marriott Burlington
One Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803

Date: 5/29/2009

Time: 10am - 3pm

on Craigslist:

Crew Needed for Indie- 1 month this summer (Boston Area)

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Reply to:gigs-thfkk-1186625390@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-05-24, 1:38PM EDT

Looking for the following- serious offer for a months worth of work

Pay is TBD based on experience.

PA’s- responsibilities include location management, some runs (mileage included)

H/MU- must have set experience

Special Effects- exp. w/body damage, exterior wounds

Wardrobe- costumer for minor alterations, on set adjustments

Meals all included-

Loose group focused on effectively/efficiently wrapping filming by early august. we start shooting 1st week of July

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

PostingID: 1186625390

saw on http://www.newenglandfilm.com/

DP Needed for a documentary to be shot in Sudan this July
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Producer/Director seeking an experienced documentary DP/Cinematography with own professional HD camera for a shoot in Boston and Southern Sudan (Conflict Free Area)
Will be great if they also have sound equipment.

Contact Details: Director SaBantu Films thato_r@hotmail.com

Indie rock music video seeks Female talent (PAID)
Paid (Non-Union Only)
We are currently seeking attractive ladies between the ages of 18-30 for an independent piano/rock music video this weekend! We need ladies that can have a sexy, flirtatious demeanor in front of the camera to complete our dream sequence scene. The group Even Elroy has been featured on TV news shows and played at the SXSW music festival this year. We are a professional, cheerful group looking for some like-minded gals to come out for a fun shoot.
Dates: May 30, 31 approx. 6-8 hours each day
Compensation: $75/day + food, copy, credit

Contact Details: TLoganGruber@gmail.com

Actors Wanted (Males) For Short Film (Paid)
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Lead: must pass for a native of New England and in their 20’s. The next role: also should pass for a native of New England and in their 40’s-60’s. He is dark and malicious. Looking for the mean old man look.

Contact Details: Joshua Valle largobaggins@gmail.com

Writer-Producer

NESN

Watertown, Massachusetts

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Creative Services and as part of the Creative Services team the Writer/Producer/Editor will be responsible for concept development, writing, producing, directing and editing of on-air network promotion and marketing material as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Write, produce, direct and edit high-quality network promos, commercials, interstitial productions, marketing tapes and long form video projects

Work with members of the Creative Services team and various NESN departments to develop and maintain a sound understanding of network shows, target audience(s), and NESN’s promotional strategy

Apply NESN’s creative vision effectively to develop successful promotional concepts through collaborative and independent efforts

Work with designers in creative development and delivery of network design projects

Assemble and direct talent and production resources to successfully create and deliver effective promos, commercials, interstitial productions, marketing tapes and video projects

Work with network sales department to develop marketing materials and demo tapes

Successfully complete other related projects and tasks as needed

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Proficiency in non-linear editing (Final Cut and/or Avid)

QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience producing and writing broadcast promotions and/or broadcast advertising

Excellent writing, conceptual and organizational skills
Well versed in all aspects of video production and industry practices
Proficient in non-linear editing, Final Cut/Avid
Proven ability to excel in a highly technical environment and learn new technologies quickly
Solid track record of successfully working in a fast paced, loosely structured environment
Must have strong communication skills and a superior work ethic
Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment
Adobe CS3 Production Premium experience a strong plus
Experience directing live single camera productions a plus
TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=306914 or fax to HR at 617-673-3523 and reference “Writer/Producer” in the subject line. E.O.E.

Technology

Researchers at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, have discovered a way, using nanoparticles, to store 2000 DVDs worth of information on a single standard DVD. They discs will be commercially available within 5 to 10 years.

A review of the new Apple 17 inch MacBook Pro shows that Apple is maintaining their quality. It has two GPUs. One is for less power intensive work such as word processing where you need to maintain your battery life and the other is for more power intensive work such as video editing. In that is has a sealed battery, you will need an external power source for heavier use after 5 hours. It doesn’t have an HDMI port, but does have a Mini Display Port.

Misc. Odds and Ends

For a review of David J. Mauriello’s play go to

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090521-ENTERTAIN-905210302

Come to Carmela’s garden and see FIREFLIES this weekend. .

Event: Filmmaker’s Shindig
“Local Film Summer Kick Off Party!”
What: Mixer
Host: Chuck Slavin & Jenna Sullivan
Start Time: Saturday, June 27 at 8:15pm
End Time: Saturday, June 27 at 11:55pm
Where: Blue 22, 02169

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=79194533340&mid=806022G4b589901G80bacdG7

“Colin,” a new zombie feature made by director Marc Price is a hit at cannes and only cost $70 to make.

An informal poll of only a limited number of SAG members does not look good for the approval of the new contract

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:

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (105 minutes) starting Friday at (4:30), 7:00 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:35 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:00 and 9:20; Sunday and Memorial Day at (11:35 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:00; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:10.

ANGELS AND DEMONS (138 minutes) plays Friday at (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Sunday and Monday at (12:15), (3:45) and 6:45; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

STAR TREK (127 minutes) on Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:50; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:50; Sunday and Monday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15) and 7:00; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:10.

BABY ON BOARD (R-95 minutes) will screen for only one week starting Friday at (5:00), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday and Monday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:30; and Tuesday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:30.

This Thursday, FunnyGrownHere.com presents Discount Variety” in the CinemaSalem Café starting at 8 pm. This month’s guests include The Grownup Noise, Ken Reid, plus hilarious videos from Robby Roadstreamer’s Quiet Desperation series. This Discount Variety show is only $5.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema will have a sale of some 10,000 VHS tapes donated most generously by Pam Ranger of the former Video Viewpoint in Manchester. The dates of the sale are May 30 & 31 from 9am to 2pm in the lot behind Gloucester Stage at 267 East Main Street in East Gloucester. Come one, come all, with bills large and small (but we won’t be accepting checks or credit cards on these days). No tape will cost more than $3.00.

Festivals

Provincetown International Film Festival
06/17/2009 — 06/21/2009 Where: Provincetown, Massachusetts Website: www.ptownfilmfest.org

Boston Film Night winners and online festival

Hi Everyone. Thanks to everyone who came out to the 5th Boston Film Night. We had a great audience and a mostly full house the whole night.

Here are the winners for the evening.
Audience Award
Diamond in the Rough by Jay Giannone and Matt Muzio

Best New Filmmaker to BFN
Charlie Anderson for Werewolf Trouble

Best Long Short
Big Day Out Fishing by Tim Cawley

Best Short
I Slept With The Cookie Monster by Kara Nasdor Jones
Bouchedags/Disturbia by Justin Milaski

Best of the Fest
Interpretation by Lin Oeding (featuring Jay Giannone)

Most of the films are now online. You can visit this link to see them.
http://www.facebook.com/l/;http://www.midnightchimesproductions.com/BFN/2009online.html

Get your submissions ready for the next one.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Looking for TV Host M/W 25-45 yo
Northeast Connection Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Paid (Non-Union Only)
Young talent agency is seeking non-union men and women 25 - 45 years old for a HOST position for a new television series commissioned by a major cable network. The hiring company is out of New York, but they are seeking talent nationally.

Contact Details: Rebecca info@nectalent.com

Casting for indie fantasy film- Franklin County, MA
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
NOTB Productions is casting for its summer film, ‘Skyboys’. Filming will take place in Bernardston, Leyden, and other local towns in Franklin County, in July & August 2009. The film is a children’s fantasy-adventure about two young, squabbling brothers who are sent to their grandmother’s for a week, but find a rocket in the woods, blast off, and get lost in space, and have to make friends and learn to get along in order to find their way back home.
Please check out the casting breakdown at:
http://notb.net

Contact Details: Angus Reid NOTB Productions notb.net@gmail.com

Technology

HP Z800 Workstation is powered by Intel’s 3.2GHz quad-core Xeon W5580 processors and can be loaded with up to 192GB of quick 1333MHz RAM.This could be a good alternative to those looking for a non-Apple product.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Annual BRATTLE TRAILER SMACKDOWN contest!

They are looking for teams or individuals to create an original trailer for the fictional movie “Union Street”.

These trailers must be postmarked or dropped off at the Brattle Theatre by Thursday, July 2 . The best of the entries will be screened at our upcoming TRAILER TREATS fundraiser on Thursday, July 16! The winner of the audience award will win a cash prize and the admiration of your friends!

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Brattle Theatre announces an exciting addition to its annual celebration of movie marketing and backyard fun, TRAILER TREATS. The TRAILER SMACKDOWN is a homemade trailer contest where filmmakers will compete to make the most compelling trailer for an as-yet-unmade film entitled simply “Union Street”. Each filmmaker (or filmmaking team) will be required to incorporate certain elements (genre, location, character type, action, etc) in their two minute or less trailer - see Competition Menu. All entries are due by July 2, 2009 and must include a Registration Form. A dedicated group of filmlovers will gathe r for a preliminary judging round and the finalists will be screened during TRAILER TREATS on July 16, 2009. A Grand Prize Audience Award will be voted on and a winner announced at the event. A cash prize will be awarded and the winning trailer will be featured on the Brattle’s website as well as screened prior to certain features during our July/August calendar. A $10 entry fee is required with registration for the competition.

More information including rules, registration, and genre lists can be found at:
http://www.brattlefilm.org/brattlefilm/events/2009/trailer_smackdown/index.html

The whole world’s a garden in ‘Fireflies’ at The Players’ Ring
WORLD PREMIERE OF DAVID J. MAURIELLO’S UPLIFTING FAMILY DRAMA RUNS THROUGH MAY 31

PORTSMOUTH, NH- Theatre-in-the-round seating returns to The Players’ Ring in Portsmouth for the world premiere of David J. Mauriello’s ‘Fireflies.’ Jean Wadman of Rye and David Allan Burke of Portsmouth star as the mother and son who rekindle their lost bond in this uplifting family drama.
The audience will surround the stage on all sides, following director Craig Fogg’s discovery of schematics from the Ring’s early years when founder F. Gary Newton produced some shows in that style, nearly two decades ago.
“In-the-round seating connects with the theme of the play,” Fogg says, “as the son begins to see beyond a given situation to the unlimited possibilities that a circle represents.” Much of the play takes place in the garden at the family homestead, after the son comes home from his posh Boston townhouse and finds his mother ill.
Both Wadman and Burke are making their Players’ Ring debuts. Wadman is a member of the Senior Moments acting troupe, where her favorite role was the Cowardly Lion in ‘The Oz Nursing Home.’ Burke studied20at the Guthrie Theater in the Twin Cities. Both are members of Christ Episcopal Church in Portsmouth.
‘Fireflies’ contrasts the lifestyle of a successful businessman and his partner with that of his aging mother. “Expect to be regaled with laughter,” says playwright Mauriello, “but also with the heart-tugging emotions that the search for truth can bring.”
The cast also includes Chuck Galle (Ray), who appeared at the Ring last summer in ‘Evening Broadcasts,’ Constance Witman (Angie), nominated for two Spotlight awards for her roles in ‘Rhubarb and Rose Honey’ and ‘Proof,’ Kari Cretalla Nickou (Connie), recently seen at the Firehouse Center in Newburyport, MA, and James Ryan Steel (Kevin), a New Hampshire native making his debut at the Ring.
Tickets to ‘Fireflies’ are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, and member discounts will apply. The play runs from May 8 through 31, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 7:00 PM.
The Players’ Ring is located on Prescott Park at 105 Marcy Street, across from Strawbery Banke. For reservations, call (603) 436-8123. Details on ‘Fireflies’ and other upcoming shows are available at www.playersring.org.

# # #
SUMMARY OF EVENT:
Fireflies, by David J. Mauriello at The Players’ Ring
May 8-31, 2009
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sundays at 7:00 PM
Reserve tickets by phone 603-436-8123
More information available at www.playersring.org

Making Media Now 2009
June 5th, 2009 at Bentley University
Register here! http://filmmakerscollab.org/programs/making-media-now/

We’re excited to announce that Adobe is offering a unique workshop for our attendees, which will be offered twice in our schedule:

Tell your Story with Maximum Impact Using Adobe
In this session, learn how you can use Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro in open, collaborative workflows with Final Cut Pro and Avid to create an easy and efficient end-to-end filmmaking workflow. Adobe® CS4 Production Premium software is a must-have solution for filmmakers who want to reach the largest audience possible by delivering to film, DVD, Blu-rayDiscs, mobile devices, and the web including social media outlets.

CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZE FOR ALL ATTENDEES:
As a special bonus, all those who attend Making Media Now will have a chance to win a door prize of Adobe® CS4 Production Premium Package, valued at $1,699!

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
(great ones to choose from)!

Each year we strive to bring our attendees a selection of diverse and useful tools and services in our silent auction. This year we’re proud to present a brand new docket of items sure to help any filmmaker in every step of the creative process. They include:

Glidecam 2000 Pro stabilization system from Glidecam
Adobe CS4 Production Premium Package
Audio post/ mixing session from Digital Playroom
The Ultimate stock footage collection from the Footage Firm
DVD Authoring & 10 copies from Video Transfer
90 min consultation with story structure guru Fernanda Rossi
….And much more!.

The Center for Independent Documentary (CID) and the Kopkind Center are sponsoring this week-long retreat limited to nine filmmakers along with special invited guests at Treefrog Farm in Guilford Vermont from August 2nd (Sunday is the travel day) to Sunday, August 9th. The theme for the morning seminars is:

Brainstorming to a new future in independent filmmaking
It’s the best of times- it’s the worst of times. It’s certainly a time of profound change. Join us to brainstorm about new ways to think and operate in this new landscape and recharge your creative battery with some of Kopkind/CID’s special brand of “radical relaxation”! It is the summer of the BIG THINK and we aim to explore together not just how to survive as an independent filmmaker, but how to thrive.

The costs for filmmakers participating for the week is $295 per person.

The cost includes: a single Cabin room for 7 nights (shared bathroom facilities), clean linens and towels, continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, and sit-down family style dinners, afternoon excursions to swimming holes and country outings, pick-up from Bus or Train station in Brattleboro Vermont, and programmed Morning Seminars.

Applying for the retreat week is very easy. Just write a letter to Susi Walsh and John Scagliotti explaining where you are from, what media work you have done and how you could contribute to the theme of our seminars. Also describe briefly the 20-minute visual media you would be bringing to the “film slams.” Send the letter to John Scagliotti (stonewal@sover.net) . We expect to have more applicants than spaces so please respond as soon as possible. We’ll be putting the group together from your letters around June 8th, which is around the time the deposits are due. We do this so that you can make your summer plans.

Registration and Non-refundable deposits ($50) are due by June 10th and full payment is due by July 11th. Deposit and payment checks should be made out to The Center for Independent Documentary and mailed to John Scagliotti, Administrator, Kopkind, 158 Kopkind Rd, Guilford, VT. 05301. Slots are limited, so we recommend an early registration and deposit.

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:

Angels and Demons (138 minutes) debuts Friday at (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (3:45), 6:45 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:15), (3:45) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

Star Trek (PG13, 126 minutes) Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:50; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:50; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:10.

Wolverine (PG13 - 107 minutes) will play on Friday (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (5:00) and 7:30; and Monday- Thursday at (5:00) and 7:30.

The Great Buck Howard (PG - 127 minutes) on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:15; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:15; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30), and 7:15.

Black Gold, in the Screening Room, and please plan to attend the final fair trade discussion featuring Pastor Joel Anderle and Rabbi David Klatzker after the 6:30 showing Thursday, May 14.

Festivals

Provincetown International Film Festival
Production Event
Event Name: Provincetown International Film Festival
When: 06/17/2009 — 06/21/2009
Where: Provincetown, Massachusetts
Website: www.ptownfilmfest.org

Nantucket Film Festival
Production Event
Event Name: Nantucket Film Festival When: 06/19/2009 — 06/21/2009 Where: Nantucket, Massachusetts Website: www.nantucketfilmfestival.org

Help Wanted

There are several openings at Avid Technology in this state and other locations. Go to URL: http://www.avid.com and click on Careers.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Low Budget Indie in MAINE seeks - PRODUCTION MANAGER

CURRENTLY NOT SEEKING ANY OTHER CREW OR CAST. Please DO NOT submit for other positions. Thank you.
SAG Ultra Low Budget Independent feature film scheduled for 3 week shoot in June/July near Augusta, Maine seeks PRODUCTION MANAGER with Indie experience.
Very strong script. Fully paid position. Competitive Low Budget rates plus on-location lodging. Please send resumes and any references asap to puttputtmovie@gmail.com .
Maine locals with local production contacts strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Details: puttputtmovie@gmail.com

Actors/Actresses Needed for Theater Production - Paid Work
Classico Films will be casting an interactive theater production to be performed by adults for children. Needed are two men and one woman, or two women and one man ages 18 and older. Auditions will be May 30th. An appointment is necessary. Short but intensive rehearsals will be in June. Performances will be June 20th and 27th. Performances will be paid. Rehearsals will be paid depending on box office. All other information is on the site towards the bottom. We will be casting a film on the same day. All are welcome to audition for both.
www.classicofilms.com

Contact Details: Mark Charles Huntington Classico Films mchuntington89@yahoo.com

Casting Call for Classico Films Feature “The Whisper on the Bridge” - classicofilms.com
Classico Films announces auditions for its feature length film The Whisper on the Bridge to be shot in Rhode Island this summer. Audition date is May 30th and will be at the Radisson Hotel in Providence. Actors/Actresses ages 18 to 80 needed. We will be casting a theater production at the same time. Please check the site for further information. An appointment is necessary. Some pay.
www.classicofilms.com
The site should come up with the above link. We just put it up a few days ago, so if it does not come up you can go to the main web page and

Contact Details: Mark Charles Huntington Classico Films (401) 441-7307

Actors needed for horror film

We are seeking actors in late teens to early twenties for a horror film. We will be filming starting at the end of May and through much of June. Stipend, meals, copy and credit offered. Please email headshot and resume to set up an appointment.

Contact Details: Paul Jarvis Academy Films captainjarvis@yahoo.com

Editor needed for color correction
Providence-based film production company is looking for an editor to help with the color correction on a feature length film (90mins). The editing was done on Final Cut so proficiency with Color is preferred. If interested, please email us with your resume and experience.

Contact Details: Mike Shinken Productions MTWilson@ShinkenProductions.com

Looking for T.V host

Open Auditions
Ages: 14 – 20 years old
When: Friday May 15, 2009
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: The New England Institute of Art.
(Student Lounge conference room)
10 Brookline Place Brookline, MA 02445
call: Camilo Dume
617-599-9312
E-mail: LCAshow@live.com

Contact Details: Camilo Dume B and G Company 617-599-9312 LCAshow@live.com

Technology

Ascent Media Group, CBS and Warner Bros. Entertainment have joined in the creation of a new platform for broadcast syndicated programming for North American broadcast stations.

Apple just did patches to correct 67 security vulnerabilities.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Boston Film Night.

1. Thanks to a generous donation from two sponsors, we’re able to offer the remaining batch of advanced tickets to the afterparty/networking event for $7.50. The party is fully catered with a cash bar.

2. We’ve added an intimate meet and greet with the filmmakers from the 6:30pm short program. It’s FREE! It’s lightly catered and there will be a cash bar. You’ll need to reserve your space in advance to be assured a spot.

3. The entire event will be recorded by TTN live. They’ll be interviewing filmmakers, sponsors, and attendees.

To be held Saturday May 16th, 2009 at Somerville Theatre in Somerville, Massachusetts, from 6pm-1am EST.

http://bostonfilmnightparty.eventbrite.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.

Jon Hannaford will try and update our filmnorth.org web site.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Star Trek premiere Thursday at 10 PM and then will screen Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:30), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (PG13) will play on Friday at Fri: (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (5:00), 7:30 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:00), (5:00) and 7:30; and Monday- Thursday at (5:00) and 7:30.

17 Again (PG13) will screen starting on Friday at 6:45; Saturday and Sunday at (2:10) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at 6:45.

State of Play (PG13) will screen Friday at (4:15) and 9:00; Saturday at (11:15 AM), (4:15) and 9:00; Sunday at (11:15 AM) and (4:15); and Monday-Thursday at (4:15).

Black Gold will screen on Friday at (4:30), 6:30 and 8:30; Saturday at (12:10), (2:30), (4:30), 6:30 and 8:30; Sunday at (12:10), (2:30), (4:30) and 6:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:30.

Guest discussion leaders accompany the screenings, including John Mahoney of said Atomic Cafe on Friday after the 6:30 screening; Beth Maynard and Kellie Gentry of the North Shore Fair Trade Campaign on Saturday after the 4:30 screening; Anita Coco and Jeff Gentry of the Not for Sale Campaign after the 6:30 show; and one final discussion featuring Pastor Joel Anderle and Rabbi David Klatzker after the 6:30 showing on Thursday, May 14. For more information, copy this url into your browser: http://sites.google.com/site/nsfairtrade/

From Christopher Gilbert of Lamp Post Media:

1. On Friday night this week - May 8 - My half hour HD Film on 200 years of Boston’s Historic Park Street Church will have its premiere at Park Street in their newly renovated “Welcome Center” with its own cinema space. For Bostonians who’d like to be there: it will be shown at 6:45pm and 8:00pm. The event is free, a part of the church’s bicentennial celebrations. It will be released that night to purchase on DVD. Park Street Church is one of the stops for history buffs and tourists along Boston’s Freedom Trail, and the film will become part of the Freedom Trail experience.

2. In the past month I have gathered together a group of recent college graduates with the skills and talent to create television news programming, and we have formed a local news entity we call NIDEO = news video, and produced stories under the title “This City News”. So far we have produced two half hour programs for local access television station, BevCam, and the individual stories we have covered can be found on youtube at LONIDEO = local news video. http://www.youtube.com/user/LONIDEO

Our goal is to restore to local news coverage the kind of excellence in journalism and use of the technology that has been siphoned away into national network coverage - which in this country (US) has become mere melodrama but of the highest technical production values. We believe we can be a buffer to the decline in print media, (a development dangerous to democracy) and restore dignity and pride of place in a local region. We are considering supplying Cinemas with local newsreel footage, and hope to become a freelance team that major media outlets will use to gather their webstream video stories in our region.

We are also developing a website as our news portal www.nideo.net - but it will be some months in development before we are online.

My documentary project “Beyond Empires” and another - “Of Grace and Grit” still require funding to get off the ground - so we continue to take opportunities where they are found to advance those projects.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448 [office]
(978) 290-3106 [cell]
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

TWO LOVERS - Wednesday-Sunday @ 7:15pm; bonus show Friday @ 5:00pm Tickets $8.50 adults, $7.00 students & seniors.

THE BREAST CANCER DIARIES - Saturday & Sunday @ 4:30pm
Tickets for this special event are $10.00 each.

OPERA ON THE ISLAND: BENVENUTO CELLINI - Saturday @ 1:00pm
Tickets $12.50 all seats.

SITA SINGS THE BLUES - Saturday @ 9:30pm - FREE SHOW!
(Donations are appreciated.)

Festivals

AltCom: Alternative Comedy Festival Somerville, Massachusetts
May 7th-10th in Davis Square. http://www.altcomfestival.com/

Raymond De Felitta’s “City Island” was the winner of the Tribeca Film Festival’s Heineken Audience Award and Asghar Farhad’s “About Elly” won the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature.

from MovieMaker

AOF FEST named as one of MovieMaker’s Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee; The AOF Festival (Action On Film) International is one of the most progressive and fastest-growing festivals in the country. A week-long show featuring the top comedy, drama, action, animation and documentary works from top independent moviemakers and producers. The AOF Fest helps moviemakers and writers make a name for themselves in the industry. Great prizes, cash and sponsorship. For more information, visit http://www.aoffest.com.

BIG BEAR LAKE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY COMPETITION—September 18 - 20, 2009. Screenings of independent feature films, short films, student films, high school films, animation, documentaries, family films and a screenwriting competition. Jury and Audience Awards are presented during the festival. The festival also honors professionals in the industry with Lifetime Achievement Awards and Awards for Excellence. Festival is very filmmaker-friendly and features seminars, panels and a pitchfest. Many professional in the industry attend and participate with the events. Deadlines: May 25, 2009 (film); April 7, 2009 (screenplay). Visit http://www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com, call 909/866-3433 or e-mail info@bigbearlakefilmfestival.com.

Call for Submissions: Heading into its 10th year, the CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (September 25-October 4, 2009) is considered by MovieMaker Magazine to be one of the top 25 film festivals in the world worth the entry fee. CIFF’s delegate base, awards and culture are growing by leaps and bounds, making CIFF an up-and-coming festival. Shorts, documentaries and feature-length narratives are welcome. The Mavericks competition offers emerging feature-length moviemakers the chance at a CDN$25,000 prize for demonstrating a signature voice and frontier spirit. Deadline for submissions is June 12, 2009. Visit http://www.calgaryfilm.com for more information.

THE FILM SERIES AT CINE GEAR EXPO/ June 4-6, 2009. Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in Hollywood, CA. Call for Entries: Competition in student and independent short, documentary and independent feature film with an emphasis on the visual art form. Professional panels of jury members and screeners, scores of film-watching attendees and more than $70,000 in production package prizes are what the 3rd annual Film Series offers moviemakers eager to showcase their work in Hollywood. Bonus: Finalists get face-to-face with distinguished film industry professionals at the Cine Gear Expo 2009’s VIP Party and awards presentation. Email: filmseries@cinegearexpo.com. More info: http://www.cinegearexpo.com.

CINESOL FILM FESTIVAL has been the premier film festival of the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas since 1993. CineSol is currently accepting films for September 2009! For more information, visit http://www.cinesol.com or http://www.myspace.com/cinesol.

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL, November 11-15, 2009. Deadlines: June 10 (early); July 10 (final). The 15th annual Cucalorus Film Festival seeks submissions from independent moviemakers. Cucalorus is a non-competitive showcase of independent features, shorts and documentaries from around the world. The festival is held in historic downtown Wilmington, NC, one of the leading film production cities in the U.S. Cucaloriland excepts films from all genres. All entries on DVD or VHS(NTSC) must include entry form, one lovely poem and fee ($30 early;$40 late). Please download an entry form from http://www.cucalorus.org. 910/343-5995. Send stuff to: Cucalorus, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. dan@cucalorus.org.

The EERIE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is an internationally recognized, competition based event that takes place each year in the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. Focusing on the horror, science fiction and suspense genres, the four day Festival features film screenings, celebrity guests, vendors and workshops. Awards and prizes are presented to the best films and screenplays each season, with special awards for young filmmakers and screenwriters ages 10 - 17. Call for entries open on Halloween day each year and remain active until August. For more information, visit http://www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com or e-mail: info@eeriehorrorfest.com.

FIRSTGLANCE FEATURE AND SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITIONS are calling for entries. 2009 contests will be an all “GREEN” event, calling both feature and short screenplay writers to submit their work. Feature screenplays will receive one page feedback from professional readers (valued at $150.00) and the final three scripts will be read by Hollywood producers and production companies looking for material. Short Screenplay winner will be considered for co-production by FirstGlance and premiered at one of their festivals. FirstGlance offers not only opportunities for screenplays to be produced and read by industry professionals, but also awards over $50,000 in prizes annually. Submit your screenplay electronically. More contest info at http://www.firstglancefilms.com. Deadline: July 12, 2009.

THE FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is now accepting entries of professional shorts, docs and features as well as college films and high school videos. Early deadline is June 1st. A procrastinator? Okay, regular deadline is July 1st… and the withoutabox extended deadline is Aug 1st. Students: Sept 1st with final deadline of Sept 30th. Apply now before the good slots are gone! http://www.fliff.com.

HD EXPO June - June 11, 2009 | Navy Pier | Chicago, IL. In the Midwest for the Midwest. Execute your creative vision and sharpen your skills with high-return education, networking and an exhibition floor featuring the most anticipated tools and technologies available for content creators. The only show of its kind in the region, HD EXPO serves the entire community of content creators with attention to advertising production, independent moviemaking, post-production and broadcasting. REGISTER NOW, it’s FREE: http://www.hdexpo.net/june.

Imagine Science Films is accepting submissions for the 2009 IMAGINE SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL. October 15 - 23, 2009. ISFF seeks narrative films with a scientific/technological theme or a leading character as a scientist, engineer, mathematician. Films should incorporate science while maintaining credible scientific groundings. Deadline: July 31, 2009. Info: http://www.imaginesciencefilms.com.

Now in its 15th year, the LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL returns to Westwood on June 18 – 28. Widely recognized as a world-class event, the LA Film Festival provides the movie-loving public with access to some of the most critically-acclaimed moviemakers, scholars, critics, film industry professionals and emerging talent from around the world. With more than 200 films and music videos representing more than 40 countries, this festival represents the best in new American and international independent cinema. To buy tickets, pass and for more information visit http://www.LAFilmFest.com.

5Th annual MYRTLE BEACH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, a Dalton Pictures and Entertainment Company (DPEC) production, has become one of the largest theatrical distribution companies for independent film. DPEC also distributes on DVD, television and digital download. The MBIFF is a truly independent film festival that prides itself on standing apart from other film festivals. MBIFF actively seeks film makers that want to be part of the industry. Submissions dates: April 10 - Sept. 21. Festival dates: Dec. 1-5, 2009, http://myrtlebeachfilmfestival.com.

Writers: OurTvSpace Call for Entries for New Media Fellow! OURTVSPACE—the new digital network—seeks entries from writers for its 2009 New Media Fellow Program! The recipient will receive a stipend of $10,000 to develop an original Web series with OurTvSpace. The Fellow will also be considered for agency representation by Brandon Martinez of Abrams Artist Agency and enjoy the opportunity of having their work produced and distributed by OurTvSpace. The selection committee includes industry professionals from new media. Applications are online at http://www.newmediafellow.com, or visit http://www.ourtvspace.com for more details, too! For more information, contact Fellowship@OurTvSpace.com.

SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Documentary Festival. June 15 - 22. PASSES ON SALE NOW at http://www.SILVERDOCS.com. SILVERDOCS is an internationally recognized film festival and concurrent International Documentary Conference that celebrates independent thinking and generates global media attention.SILVERDOCS supports the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and fosters the power of documentary to enhance our understanding of the world. Anchored in the National Capital Region, where important global and national issues are the daily business, SILVERDOCS is marked by its relevance, broad intellectual range, and wide public appeal.

WRITERS ON THE STORM SCREENPLAY COMPETITION. Call for entries! (4/28/09 - 7/27/09). With a $10,000 cash first prize and over $22,000 in total prizes, Coverage Ink and Writers Boot Camp’s Writers on the Storm is the best place to have your material seen. Check out their success stories at http://www.writerstorm.com and enter online. Or submit your script to Coverage Ink for analysis and your entry is FREE (during the contest period.)

Boston Underground Film Festival CALL FOR ENTRIES ends 12/5!

Call For Entries

The Boston Underground Film Festival announces its eleventh annual competition celebrating the bizarre and insane in the world of film and video. The festival is held the last weekend of March 2009 and features the best in provocative and experimental features, shorts, animations, music videos, and documentaries.

The festival seeks the alternative, the confrontational, the political and the controversial. BUFF seeks films that celebrate alternative visions and sounds, offering a platform that encourages new ideas and work and pushes the envelope in style and content.

Late Deadline: December 5, 2008

BUFF 2009 dates announced!

Next year’s BUFF is going to be the biggest and baddest yet. We’re now running eight (8!) days from March 19-26, and we’re expanding our operations to include two screens at the Kendall Square Cinema in addition to our usual outpost at the Brattle Theatre.

With the festival expanding, we need your submissions more than ever! It’s not too late to have your film featured in the lineup for BUFF 2009, so keep those films coming through direct submissionhttp://bostonunderground.org/submissions/ or Withoutabox http://www.withoutabox.com.Anna Feder
Director
Boston Underground Film Festival
www.bostonunderground.org
office: (617) 903-3707
fax: (208) 955-3707AnnaFeder

Help Wanted

From newenglandfilm.com

Ultra Low Budget Indie seeks SOUND MIXER.
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
CURRENTLY NOT SEEKING ANY OTHER CREW OR CAST. Please DO NOT submit for other positions. Thank you.
SAG Ultra Low Budget Independent feature film scheduled for 3 week shoot in June/July in Maine seeks SOUND MIXER with Indie experience. F-35 experience a plus!!
Very strong script. Fully paid position. Competitive Low Budget rates for position PLUS equipment rental. Please send resumes, references and any demos or links asap to puttputtmovie@gmail.com .

All-purpose digital film crew members needed
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Greenfield/Bernardston, Masssachusetts
Seeking dedicated all-purpose crew members for ambitious independent adventure-comedy. 4 people will be doing the work of 20. Daily responsibilities will range: set construction, transportation, makeup, costuming, lighting, web design, photography, editing assistance, location scouting, etc.
Dependability & Maturity are a must. Experience is a plus.
Please only respond if you are located close to Greenfield/Bernardston, MA.
May-August
Credit, 60$/day

Contact Details: NOTB Productions areid@notb.net Website http://notb.net/

DP with HD cameras, sound, steadicam available. P2/SxS/RED DIT / workflow services / Equipment rental
New Hampshire Paid (Union & Non-Union)
DP/Steadicam/Consultant with 2 HD camera packages, sound package, steadicam rig, lighting kit, etc. Equipment also avail for rent. PMW-EX1 HD camera w/2 x 16GB SxS, 2 x 8GB SxS, 1 x JVC GY-HD200UHB package with 16x lens, Steadicam Pilot rig with Anton Bauer package, Wireless lav, wireless hand held, 2 x wired lavs, 2 x vocal mics, 1 x Sennheiser ME66 Shotgun with boom pole, 516head with cine sticks, Miller DS25 system tripod, tons of AB batteries, Shure M367 field mixer, Mackie 1202-VLZ3 mixer, BT-LH80 field monitor, Lighting kit.etc

Contact Details: Michael N. Sutton Prestige Worldwide 603-320-0473 msuttongnv@gmail.com

Freelance Videographers needed
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Citybuzz.com is an upscale editorial video travel web site that features local listings in 11 cities across the US such as restaurants, bars, clubs, museums, boutiques, and insider enclaves. Citybuzz brand also has a travel guide tv show in New York and Chicago that airs in over 100 hotels as well as KLM flights, Hudson news stands and even Carnival cruises.

Contact Details: Oliver Palan Vidicom / Citybuzz 212-895-8382 opalan@vidicom.com Website http://citybuzz.com/

3D Animation & Rendering Services
Paid (Non-Union Only)
IDFGlobal is your first choice in visualization, offering top class animation and rendering within deadline and within budget.

Contact Details: Daniel Cunningham IDFGlobal: http://www.idfglobal.us/ (508) 401-7799 dan.cunningham@idfglobal.com Website http://www.idfglobal.us/showreel

Technology

Autodesk Software Now Free to All (Unemployed) http://students4.autodesk.com/?nd=assistance

There are rumors that Apple might be lowering their prices on desktops and notebooks.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Boston Film Night is on Saturday May 16th at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square in Somerville. Tickets go on sale on Friday and are expected to sell out quickly. There’s also an afterparty/networking event for $15. All the information and links to purchase tickets is on the website at www.bostonfilmnight.com

I read that “Entourage” is President Obama’s favorite show. Twin brothers John and Joseph Jetsyn Tache are producing this year’s show and are related to the Tache family in Salem.

am seeking more information on “Life Support Music”, and want to know about the possibility of participating in it.
I need the opportunity to meet with some of you, and possibly get a chance to play in person for some of you, so you will understand what my music is all about. When ever I play, people comment that the remember it for a long time, and that I am the highlight of their shows!! I thank GOD for that, and want to get to share that with you, inspire, and bless you with this. Please let me know if this is possible.
Please contact me by phone, or e-mail at:
Bonnie Barish Home phone (978) 283-6442, or on my cell phone at (978) 884-6098.
Or you could e-mail me at: pianistbonnie88@verizon.net.

There was an interesting article in the Globe on clearing rights. http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/05/03/to_put_shows_online_the_price_is_rights?mode=PF

Tuesday, May 12th
Coolidge Corner Theatre
SCREENING ROOM
Brookline, MA
SIGNUPS - 7PM
SCREENING - 7:30PM

bostonopenscreen.com

StudioCanal, Europe’s biggest film company, is joining others in their emphasis on 3-D.