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.

 

I am still having problems in getting my blogs updated on our site.

 

There is a nice article on Paul Van Ness in the Salem News Nort 100 Shore.

 

If you know of anyone who might be interested in the newsletter, have them email me.

 

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The Salem News has an online business directory called BizFinder. You might want to check it out at http://bizfinder.salemnews.com/. While they have a free listing, there are paid ones that could be worth while. Several businesses might want to collaborate to cut down on costs for the listing.

 

Local events

 

CinemaSalem:

 

Funny People (R - 150 minutes) will screen Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (3:30), 7:00 and 10:00; and Sunday- Thursday at (12:00), (3:30) and 7:00. (If you’re new to town, the parentheses indicate a bargain matinee admission of $7. If you come to the first show of the day, in this case at noon, you can get in for a measly $6!)

 

Food, Inc. (PG-90 minutes) will screen Friday and Saturday at (11:45 AM), (1:45), (3:40), (5:30), 7:30 and 9:40; Sunday-Wednesday at (11:45 AM), (1:45), (3:40), (5:30) and 7:30; and Thursday at (11:45 AM), (1:45), (3:40) and (5:30).

 

Away We Go (R- 90 minutes) will screen Friday and Saturday at (12:15), (2:30), (5:00), 7:15 and 9:25; and Sunday-Thursday at (12:15), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:15 .

 

HP6 will play Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (3:00), 6:45; and 9:50; and then Sunday-Thursday at (11:30 AM), (3:00) and 6:45.

 

Cool upcoming events: French Film Night on August 6; Witches Cup on August 12, with free screening of Breaking Away at 10 am (powered by SunLight Solar); the next hilarious Discount Variety Show (comedy and great music in the Café) on August 20; Lost season premiere party in February 2010.

 

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main Street - 2nd Floor
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

 

DEPARTURES

 

A film by Yojiro Takita; PG-13, 130 min, In Japanese with English subtitles.
Friday the 31st through Thursday the 6th at 7:30pm nightly.

 

Festivals

 

Life’s Good Film Festival - Submit Now!
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LG Electronics launches the first ever LG Life’s Good FilmFest
This inclusive film contest creates a new forum for inspirational HD shorts with $100,000 in prize money up for grabs
Unlike most contests of its kind, the Life’s Good FilmFest has no entry fee, no VIP access and no pretence—it truly is a film contest open to any and all.
Contestants can enter their submissions into one of four categories: Animation, Fashion & Music, Sports and Narrative. Each entry must be no longer than five minutes in length and express an uplifting, life affirming message that best demonstrates the notion that “Life’s Good”. The winner is each category will be awarded $10,000 with the overall winner between the four categories winning $50,000. Each category winner will also receive a selection of LG home theatre products.
The entry deadline is October 16, 2009 at which time each submission will be judged with category winners scheduled to be announced in early January 2010.
For full contest rules and more information about LG Life’s Good FilmFest, please visit http://www.lgfilmfest.com.

 

Help Wanted

 

Special Effects Artist

 

Job Description:

 

Blow stuff up! Make stuff all glowy! Make the mundane cool! Just make awesome! That’s what being an Effects Artist is all about, right? It is here! We are looking for a professional Particle Effects artist to bring our crazy visions of magic to life. The Effects Artist candidate will use our proprietary software to create both particle and mesh-based effects, post effects, atmospheric and environmental effects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Work with the Art Director and other leads to create high quality special effects
Create, design and implement real-time particle effects using both static and animated 2d/3d elements
Create high-quality sprites and meshes to enhance effects
Paint particle and decal textures
Prototype effects and concepts for gameplay and engine
Help guide futher development of internal effects editing tools
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

At least three years of experience in the game industry
Shipped at least one title as an FX artist
Understanding of basic animation techniques such as anticipation, action/reaction, etc.
Proficient in Photoshop for painting and editing textures
Working knowledge of 3dsMax
Strong grasp of color theory as well as understanding of shape and form
Knowledge of Shader Language, HLSL, OpenGL, CGFX or equivalent - a plus
Knowledge of other visual effects software or shader systems such as Unreal- a plus.
A BFA from an accredited school or equivalent experience
PORTFOLIOS
Portfolios available through a website or DVD will be welcomed. Please include the URL for your website on your resume. Resumes and electronic portfolios may be submitted to: jobs@tencentboston.com. DVDs and resume should be sent to Tencent Boston, 2 Clock Tower Place Suite 630, Maynard MA 01754.

 

Job Details:

 

Categories: Art / Animation
Experience Required: 4 yrs
Platforms: Online Multiplayer,Windows
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor’s Degree
Work Site: On site

 

Contact Information:

 

Email: Click jobs@tencentboston.com (to apply to job)
Fax: 978-461-0062
Website: http://www.tencentboston.com
Job Code: SpfxArt001

 

 

 

on Craigslist:
CASTING! (Boston)

 

Reply to: job-gn62s-1286628296@craigslist.org

 

We are currently holding open casting calls for feature film to be filmed in the Boston area.
We have over 100 small supporting roles and bit parts and would like to cast
local actors and non-actors.
We are seeking people of all ages, ethnicities, genders.
No acting experience necessary!
Please include the following information:
Name:
Phone Number:
Location:
Age:
Picture if possible
Location: Boston
Compensation: Yes DOE

 

Seeking 3 adventurous camera people for event in Boston/Saturday Aug 1 (Boston/City Hall)
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Date: 2009-07-27, 9:15AM EDT
Reply to: dalyn@dalynmillerpr.com [Errors when replying to ads?]
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We are seeking three camera people with their own video cameras to tape segments for a contest we’re running on Boston’s City Hall Plaza next Saturday during ‘FNX’s Best of Music Poll 09 concert. Camera people will move through the crowd of concert goers from 4 – 11pm and tape their reactions as they take their first bite out of sandwiches we will be selling at the event. Not just your run of the mill every day reactions, of course, think “When Harry Met Sally”. Sound intriguing? Email us your qualifications along with a link to your work for more details.

 

Location: Boston/City Hall
This is a contract job.

 

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

 

Casting - Non-Union Actor Wanted
Paid (Non-Union Only)
1 Man
- playing Late 30s to Early 40s
- Height: 5′9″-6′1″
- Causcasian
- Average to “Fit” build (not full blown athletic)
- “Dad” type
- must be able to shoot and dribble a basketball proficiently (but not professionally)
- dialogue required - looking for an actor, not a model
The casting call day will be Thursday July 30th.
The shoot will be either Wednesday August 5th or Thursday August 6th if called back - must be available for both days (shoot day will be determined early next week)
Call Backs will be Friday July 31st
We will need non union actors.
Contact Details: actors.basketball@gmail.com

 

Short Film - Anna - Paid
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
PAY – TBD - travel paid 300 miles. The film will shoot in Massachusetts in October and November 2009 mainly on weekends. We need ANNA, DONALD, ISABELLA, and ANNA’S FATHER.
Anna is a young and beautiful girl struggling to make it in the modeling world. Anna desperately needs a job to pay her rent and fly home to see her ailing mother.
ANNA - 18-26 yr old Female dress size 6 and under. Innocent, hard-working, and desperate.
DONALD - 30-40 yr old Male. Donald is a successful fashion photographer. An opportunist.
Contact Details: Out of Sync Productions outofsyncproductions@gmail.com
Animator/Graphic Designer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Animator/Designer needed.
Vida Health Communications is working on a film about child abuse intervention and we need someone versed in Flash who can help us create the look and feel of the DVD, create the animation and help design the print literature that will accompany the program.
We are looking for design that will feel current and attractive to an audience of people in their 20’s. We are dealing with a tough topic so we need the animation to add some levity.
Contact Details: allie humenuk Vida Health Communications humenuk@vida-health.com Website
http://www.vida-health.com/

 

Make-up artist wanted ASAP
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Production company in need of a last minute make up artist to apply makeup and maintain the look of an energetic 81 yr old senior citizen to look her best on camera for a mid shot and some closeups. Hair and face only. This is a one day PAID shoot for Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
Please call 617-297-2906 for immediate consideration.
Contact Details: Brian Alves The DV Show Podcast 617-297-2906 brian@thedvshow.com Website
http://www.thedvshow.com/

 

Casting for Commercial $2500 for 4 days.
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Casting for a Web AD featuring Google.
All ages and genders considered.
The pay is $2500. It’s a family friendly ad that will be on some very large websites and some serious exposure. We are seeking multiple roles for the AD.
We can’t handle all the entries via email so please sign up at http://www.castingscience.com/ and select “Google AD”

 

 

 

Technology

 

LG’s LH50 flat-panel LCD is the first to offer Netflix streaming, which allows instant, free-to-subscribers access to an all-you-can watch menu of thousands of movies and TV shows without having to connect another box.

 

Misc. Odds and Ends

 

Deadline Extended: 2 more weeks to win $2000 from Howcast!
Just wanted everyone to know it’s not too late to submit a kick-a** how-to video to Howcast’s How-To Video Challenge! We had lots of requests to extend the deadline, so here it is: The new deadline for uploading the video that scores $2000 is August 11!
That’s 2 extra weeks to put the finishing touches on your entry or 2 solid weeks to get started if you haven’t already. Spend a little time getting creative in these next 2 weeks and come September you could be 2000 bucks richer, playing with your new Webbie HD camera, or going on a little shopping spree in the Apple Store, on Howcast.
Here are all the new dates:
Deadline: August 11
Voting Period: August 12 – August 24
Jury Deliberation: August 25 – September 3
Winners announced the week of September 7!
Check out these links to read the guidelines and rules, see the prizes, and meet the superstar jury panel:
http://www.howcast.com/videochallenge
Guidelines: http://www.howcast.com/contests/The-Howcast-Emerging-Filmmakers-Program-HowTo-Video-Challenge/details
Official Rules: http://www.howcast.com/contests/The-Howcast-Emerging-Filmmakers-Program-HowTo-Video-Challenge/rules

 

Enter our Media Lab Efficient Films Contest!
This year the Department of Energy will begin investing $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects throughout the United States and its territories, and Earthjustice and IFC want you to return the favor by pouring your creative energy into the Media Lab Studios Earth Justice Short Film Challenge.
http://www.ifc.com/media-lab/earthjustice/?sssdmh=dm23.114783
THREE CATEGORIES & THREE OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN:
Deadline is 8/16
Energy Efficient Award - Prize $3000
Be it fiction or documentary, sci-fi or drama, flex those filmmaking muscles with a short film that takes on the topic of energy efficiency or conservation directly. What does energy efficiency mean to you? How can energy efficiency change our world?

 

Energy Story Award - Prize $1000
The most efficiently told story in one minute or less. We’re looking for the best film with the most well-crafted story, told in 60 seconds or less.

 

The Spirit of Efficiency Award - Prize $1000
Efficiency can be determined as skillfulness in avoiding wasted time and effort and energy. Make a short film that, for you, captures the spirit of efficiency.

 

NEA Grants Seminar with Congressman John F. Tierney Aug 21 - 9:30am
National Endowment of the Arts Seminar with Congressman John F. Tierney Come learn about special funding opportunities for eligible applicants, meet with representatives from NEA and network with other community organizations to build collaborative partnerships. To register, email contact information to TierneyEvents@mail.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.

Local events

From CinemaSalem:

Tonight at 8 pm, we’re happy and proud to host a fundraiser for the Salem Community Arts Center, an exciting movement to transform the beautiful St. Mary’s Italian Catholic Church into a performance and arts center. Come to the free event tonight, see a great mini-feature documentary, and learn more about the amazing building and inspiring plans.

Next Tuesday evening. we’ll be presenting one of America’s first screenings of HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE

Besides the Midnight Show, Harry Potter 6 (PG - 153 minutes) will play Wednesday and Thursday at (11:30), (3:00), and 6:45. If you come to the Midnight Premiere dressed as a Harry Potter-themed character, you’ll get a free small fountain beverage!

REVUE will screen Friday and Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:00), 7:15 and 9:10; Sunday through Tuesday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:00) and 7:15; and Wednesday and Thursday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:00) and 7:30.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) will screen Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 and 9:50; and Monday and Tuesday at (12:00), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:30.

Public Enemies will show on Friday and Saturday at (12:30), (3:30), 6:45 and 9:40; Sunday-Tuesday at (12:30), (3:30) and 6:45; and Wednesday through Thursday at (12:30), (3:30) and 7:15.

ICE AGE 3 will play Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Sunday through Tuesday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:15) and 7:00; and Wednesday and Thursday at (11:00), (1:45), (4:15) and 7:00.

In case you or someone you love has a young chilld, we’re happy to present Mom and Baby Shows every Monday morning at 10 am. This coming Monday’s feature is THE PROPOSAL,

　

CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA RE-OPENS IN PERMANENT HOME IN DOWNTOWN GLOUCESTER

After a week-long test run (showing the animated wonder “Sita Sings The Blues”), the year-round Cape Ann Community Cinema officially opens on Friday, July 10th with the thriller “Julia” starring Oscar winner Tilda Swinton. The cinema’s inaugural season ran October 2008 to May 2009 at the Gloucester Stage Company in East Gloucester. Now, the CACC as its known has a permanent home in Gloucester’s West End at 21 Main Street, in the 2700 sq. ft. above the St. Peter’s Club and Mystery Train Records.

The CACC, which is open 7 days a week during the summer and 5 days in the off-season, shows a variety of the best first-run independent, foreign and local films — as well as operas and ballets in HD — and frequently hosts filmmakers to present their films to an audience personally. The new location, a former function hall, features carpets, a 500 sq. ft. parquet dance floor, a wet bar and a stage, is fully handicapped accessible.

“Patrons notice something special about the space when they first walk in,” Newton remarks, “and I’m not just talking about the comfy chairs, couches and tables. It has long been a gathering place, and not to get all earthy-krunchy, but the room has a certain energy.” Newton attributes the feeling to the fact that it was originally part of the long-standing St. Peter’s Club, and adds, “If you’re from here, you’ve probably left your mark on that dance floor at some wedding or other celebration over the years. It feels like home.”

Free lifetime memberships are available to any patron who purchases a 10-ticket package for $60.00. Membership benefits include free after-hours parties and borrowing privileges from the cinema’s growing collection of DVD’s and film-related books. The reduced-cost tickets are a savings of $15-30 off the regular ticket price. The cinema is also available for rentals of all kinds, from weddings to PlayStation parties.

Newton is actively looking into adding a seasonal beer and wine license to complement the full array of snacks and food items. August 2010 holds the first of what Newton hopes to be many four-town incarnations of “The Cape Ann Film Festival.”

JULY 2009 CINEMA SCHEDULE

July 10-16 @ 7:30pm ::: JULIA
July 11 @ 3:00pm ::: OPERA ON THE ISLAND: IL VIAGGIO A REIMS
July 17-23 @ 7:30pm ::: OUTRAGE
July 24-30 @ 7:30pm ::: RUDO Y CURSI
July 25 @ 4:00pm ::: BALLET: DON QUIXOTE
July 31-August 6 @ 7:30pm ::: DEPARTURES

NOTE: Operas and ballets are special events, and are priced at $17.50 all seats, with a membership discount available.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
21 Main Street - 2nd Floor
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

Festivals

Event: Main Street Independent Film Festival
“A Three Day Film Festival $10 for entire Festival”
What: Performance
Host: Historic Wakefield Downtown Merchant’s Association
Start Time: Friday, July 10 at 6:30pm
End Time: Sunday, July 12 at 4:00pm
Where: The Church of the Ascension

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=97186560786&mid=bd677bG4b589901Ga525b2G7

Boston French Film Festival starts Thursday and runs through July 26 at the Museum of Fine Arts. The closing night film, “Séraphine,’’ swept the French Oscars. For a full schedule, visit www.mfa.org/film.

From MovieMaker:

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 6th annual BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL, November 3-7, Tribeca Cinemas, NYC. Now accepting entries in all lengths and genres. The Big Apple Film Festival takes place annually at Tribeca Cinemas in the heart of New York City. The BAFF, named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s top “25 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee,” is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the highest quality films from the New York City independent film community, as well as additional specially selected films from across the country and around the world. Additionally, the festival is proud to honor a variety of New York City based moviemakers, writers, actors and artists who have played an influential role in the growth of independent moviemaking in the Big Apple. For more information or to submit visit http://www.bigapplefilmfestival.com.

SUBMIT TO A HIGHER PLACE—(5330 feet) Regular deadline August 1st. Boulder, Colorado, the Smartest City in America (Forbes Magazine 2008), produces sold-out shows and huge audiences for the BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Thousands of enthusiastic festival-goers have helped make BIFF one of the most influential young film festivals in the U.S. Chris Gore, author of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide says “The staff’s dedication to championing true Indies and amazing hospitality make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker’s list.” Submit today, you’ll love it here. BIFF is Feb 11-14, 2010. http://www.biff1.com.

SPECIAL TRAVEL OFFER FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS® CARDMEMBERS—An international celebration of cultural diversity and independent thought, the CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (September 25 to October 4) is Calgary’s scene to be seen in September and takes place only 45 minutes from the breathtaking Canadian Rocky Mountains. Screening the best-of-the-best films from filmmakers in over 100 countries around the world, visitors are sure to be inspired by the festival and the city of Calgary. American Express Cardmembers can take advantage of special travel packages to Calgary during the Festival. Visit www.calgaryfilm.com or www.fairmont.com/promo/ciff for details.

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.

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.

Make your plans now to attend the 18th WOODS HOLE FILM FESTIVAL, Saturday, July 25 through Saturday August 1st 2009. The 8-day Woods Hole Film Festival will screen over 100 films selected from around the world and will offer workshops, master classes by our Filmmakers in Residence, networking opportunities, special events, parties and more. The Woods Hole Film Festival is the highlight of summer on Cape Cod. www.woodsholefilmfestival.org. For more information, contact info@woodsholefilmfestival.org.

WRITERS ON THE STORM SCREENPLAY COMPETITION—Call for Entries! With a $10,000 cash first prize and over $28,500 in total prizes, Writers on the Storm gets your material seen, with producer meetings and 140 participating companies. Top ten finish in the money! Check out our success stories at www.writerstorm.com and enter online. Or submit your script to Coverage Ink for analysis and your entry is FREE (during the contest period). Hurry! Regular deadline 7/27!

Toronto Urban Film Festival

The Toronto Urban Film Festival (TUFF) is a 10-day long public film festival that runs on the ONESTOP network of LCD screens situated above the subway platforms inside the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
The festival runs September 11 - 20, 2009, concurrent with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and has an audience of over 1.6 million daily commuters. All film screened are silent and 1-minute in length. Films are selected by a panel of filmmakers, academics and programmers with the top 3 films chosen by guest judge Don McKellar (Where The Truth Lies, Slings and Arrows, Blindness).
TUFF is based on an open call for participation from both trained professional and untrained amateur filmmakers. Filmmakers are asked to submit to one of 7 urban-themed categories: Urban Diversity; Urban Encounters; Urban Ideas; Urban Imaginary; Urban Journeys; Urban Natural; and Urban Secrets.
Over $12,000 in cash awards and prizes, including:
* 1st PLACE – 4.5 star trip for two to the Dominican Republic, sponsored by BelAir Travel
* 2nd PLACE – $2,500 cash award sponsored by Heineken
* 3rd PLACE – $2,000 cash award sponsored by Heineken
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - July 15, 2009
For details, go to http://www.torontourbanfilmfestival.com.

　

　

Help Wanted

Assistant Manager, Journalism Television Facility

Description:

The Assistant Manager is accountable for the daily evening operation of the Journalism Television Facility (Control Room, Studio, Newsroom and editing suites) in order that various academic and co-curricular video productions can be produced. He/she will provide production guidance and technical assistance to students and faculty, and will troubleshoot video and audio equipment and editing issues. The Assistant Manager will conduct technical workshops on various video and audio production processes. He/she will supervise student work staff in the evenings and manage reservations and vending of small equipment for studio and classroom use. The Assistant manager will collaborate with Journalism faculty in order to implement new technologies and methods and encourage their use among students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist, support, troubleshoot student and faculty use of the Journalism Television Facility editing systems, control room and studio
Train faculty, students and classes in operation of Journalism Television Facility technical equipment and software
Supervise staff of approximately 16 part-time student employees
Collaborate with Journalism Faculty in implementing new technologies and methods and encouraging their use among students
Manage field equipment and edit suite reservations for Journalism students
Coordinate equipment repairs and installations with Manager of Journalism Television Facility
Coordinate computer repairs and software updates with Manager of Journalism Television Facility
Perform base level maintenance and repairs

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Video/Television Production or Broadcast Journalism
Experience in video production process to include acquisition through post-production, including studio production and non-linear editing (Avid), broadcast news production, television production and editing/post production
Basic video/computer equipment maintenance/repair skills, knowledge of audio/video system setup
ENPS, Avid Newscutter, Avid Unity, ParkerVision (PVTV) or Grass Valley Ignite, Macromedia Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Panasonic P2 acquisition and editing

http://www.emerson.edu/hr/Employment.cfm?&jobID=1873

From http://newenglandfilm.com/

Storyboard Artist for a Short film
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Team needs an experienced Storyboard Artist for a 20-minute short film project starting immediately. Credits will be given.

Contact Details: Nars Krishnamachari narasimhan@gmail.com

Director of Photography
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
I am looking for a DP to collaborate with on a shoestring budget project in DV formatt. The film is to be shot in mostly four major interior locations which are already secured. The project is intended to be shot on the weekends for a period of a month.
I prefer someone with his/her own equipment but serious consideration will be accorded to whoever doesn’t own equipment. Solid experience is not a requirement, but you must be passionate about cinema and have useful knowledge of the filmmaking process, someone I can exchange ideas with to make this a successful project.

Contact Details: Alain Martin 212-542-3408 Edouardmartin@yahoo.com

VFX Supervisor WANTED
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Looking for VFX Supervisor who is great at compositing and creating a morphing effect for a transformation scene. The movie is called “the CLEAR” and it’s a modern day teen love story with a new werewolf mythology. Their are 2 werewolves in the movie but they are more human like as oppose to big hairy beasts. Movie is to be shot on the RED ONE. VFX Supervisor will be required to do some previz, spend 4-6 days on set and will be given 1 month to complete the effects shots which will be very limited.

Contact Details: Seng SEEntertainment LLC. and SNJ Films LLC. seng@seentertainment.tv Website http://www.seentertainment.tv/

Costume Designer
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Costume designer needed to help create 5 action hero costumes for feature film.

Contact Details: Deborah Perro F.R. Perro, Inc. 508-647-8333 debbie@frperro.com Website http://www.frperro.com/

Casting notice for actress - PAID
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Please see my web site for all the details on this shoot
Casting actress for PAID video shoot
It is a long post with a full description, explaining the details
See the casting notice at the bottom of this page link
http://skyjamvideos.com/videoshortpage.html
Thank you
David Smith

Contact Details: David Smith David@skyjamvideos.com Website http://www.skyjamvideos.com/

Emerson Theater Collaborative - Looking for a Director and Set Designer for Fall Production
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 23:47 – ETC8485 Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Connecticut New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
The Emerson Theater Collaborative is looking for a Director and Set Designer for their September Theater production of Spinning into Butter by Rebecca Gilman.
Auditions will take place at the end of July and rehearsals would be for 3 - 4 weeks. Show dates are September 25, 26, 27, October 1, 2, & 3 in Mystic, CT.
Emerson Theater Collaborative is accepting resumes from all interested Directors. Minorities are highly encourage to submit their resumes.
*Union Directors who are members of the SSDC will be paid under a Special or Tier Contract. Pending Approval.

Contact Details: Lisa Giordano Emerson Theater Collaborative 860-861-3743 lgiordano@emersontheatercollaborative.org Website

Technology

Google will launch open-source Chrome OS this year. It will be for netbooks initially.

Misc. Odds and Ends

National Alliance for Media Art & Culture Conference 2009: CommonWealth
August 26-29, 2009 - Boston, MA
www.namac.org

For media and visual arts leaders, practitioners, researchers,
technologists, advocates, scholars, students, funders, and policymakers.

Come to share your experiences and pool your knowledge as we convene across
networks within the arts, media and culture fields, to cross-pollinate ideas
and chart an innovative path forward.

Join us for 3 incredible days of:
Fun parties, including an outdoor, waterfront film reception hosted by Women
in Film and Video and the Massachusetts Film Office

Contact: Sara Jane Keskula
Conference Coordinator
415.431.1391 ext. 305
sarajane@namac.org

You may be able to get restitution if you dealt with some of these bait and switch companies. Claims will be administered by the New York Better Business Bureau. The window for claims will be open from July 1 to December 31.

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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.

Remember the Marblehead Film Festival is this weekend.

　

Local events

CinemaSalem:

PUBLIC ENEMIES (R-140) will screen Thursday at (12:30), (3:30) and 6:45; Friday and Saturday at (12:30), (3:30), 6:45 and 9:40; and Monday through Thursday at (12:30), (3:30) and 6:45.

ICE AGE 3 (PG - 90 minutes) will screen Thursday at (11:30), (1:45), (4:15) and 7:00; Friday and Saturday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Monday through Wednesday at (11:30 AM), (1:45), (4:15) and 7:00; and Thursday at (11:30), (1:45), (4:00) and 6:15.

THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) sticks around for another fun and romantic week screening Friday and Saturday at (12:00), (2:30), (5:00), 7:30 and 9:50; and Monday through Thursday at (12:00), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:30.

THE COUNTRY TEACHER (NR) will screen today and tomorrow at (11:45 AM), (1:45), (4:00) and 6:45.

Opening this Friday in the Screening Room is TWO LIVES PLUS ONE (NR - 90 minutes) will play Friday and Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:00), 7:15 and 9:10; and Monday-Thursday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:00) and 7:15.

Next Thursday, July 9 at 8 pm, we’ll be proudly hosting a fundraising event for the Salem Community Arts Center, which will preserve the awe-inspiring St. Mary’s Italian Church sanctuary as a performance center for the arts. The evening will feature a film by Joe Cultrera, as well as a presentation about the architectural and cultural value of the church building and the importance of preserving it. Admission is free and donations for this worthy project will be gratefully accepted by the organizers.

　

Angela Mascale is going to feature Bonnie Barish at the King Hooper Cafe, on November 7th, and she will be performing with Nancy Williams - Soprano Vocalist, as they are known as the Dynamic Duo, and they are slated for a Block Party in Gloucester, on July 18th, at 6:30, in front of Elliot’s At The Blackurn, were Bonnie will be playing. as she will accompany Nancy on the piano, doing some Broadway Music, and Movie Themes, for starters, and will be playing some of the classics, and some original compositions, written for piano solo. They are also salting a date for the Annual Street Bazaar, in Gloucester, and that runs form the end of July, to the 3rd of August. On September 20th, we will be performing at the Annual Peace Day Festival at 12:30 P.M. This program will also consist of a combination of Nancy singing with Bonnie accompanyment, and some solo piano music.

Festivals

Roxbury Film Festival When: 07/30/2009 — 08/02/2009 Where: Roxbury, Massachusetts Website: www.roxburyfilmfestival.org

Woods Hole Film Festival. July 25th through August 1, 2009

http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org/2009/pages/home/festival-2009/how-to-festival-2009.php

　

Help Wanted

From newenglandfilm.com

ACTORS REQUIRED(PAID) FOR A FILM RELEASING WORLDWIDE
Paid (Non-Union Only)
hi,looking for afganistani males(terrorists),pakistani males(army officers) age 20-50years foreigner origin female actor not asian preferably british,american,iranian,brazilion & so on between 20-40 years(models,journalist lead role)also the entire cast & crew.film to be shot entirely in india in snow mountains of manali.email all ur profile pictures alongwith ur conatct no.email address at castingmafiaa@gmail.com
nitin(casting & associate director,films)
+919322294333
note:this is going to be a huge publicty like slumdog millionaire.

Contact Details: nitin casting mafia casting agency(india)for international projects. +919322294333 castingmafiaa@gmail.com

SciFi/Action Film Editor WANTED-FCP
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Synthetic Cinema International,LLC is producing two scifi/action movies (with “stars”) back-to-back this summer in Connecticut and we’re looking for a skilled person to help with the editing in the office as we shoot. There’ll be a fair amount of importing and organizing footage, but also opportunities to do some real hands on editing (FCP). The editor will be doing rough assemblies as the footage comes in each day. This will be a paid (very modestly) position for July-August in Rocky Hill, CT (near Hartford).

Contact Details: Andrew Gernhard Synthetic Cinema International, LLC n/a andrew@syntheticcinema.com Website http://www.syntheticcinema.com/

Producer Wanted for short film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
The Life Smugglers is a comedy about Arnold, a 72-year old retired man, facing rising debt and his wife’s enormous health care costs. Arnold transports prescription drugs across the Arizona border with his life-long friend Rocky, under the guise of being tourists. One night the men discover Jorge, a Mexican immigrant, stowed in the back of their van. Like Arnold, Jorge has hopes of a better life in the U.S. But soon Arnold must decide the best way to help another when he can barely help himself.

Contact Details: David Wells wherewithalfilms dwwells@bu.edu

　

Saw on Craigslist

Talent Casting (Boston)

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Reply to: job-webkq-1248471289@craigslist.org

Please apply directly online at www.castingamericans.com for these and other roles

Minute Maid 4 Females 20- 33. These females are all good looking outgoing and fun. $800
Project running shoe Male/ female 25- 29- attractive people in good shape Rate $800 for session
Subway Restaurant 20-25 Male/ Female No models, pretty people. Real look, not slick and too cool. Interesting, average of all sizes and shapes. $150/hr

Please apply directly online at www.castingamericans.com for these and other roles

Location: Boston
Compensation: as shown above

Sound Mixer Seeks Boom Op for Low Budget Indie Feature (Boston, MA)

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Reply to: gigs-gbkw6-1248453286@craigslist.org

Sound department is looking for a Boom Operator for an upcoming Indie crime drama to be shot on the RED in the Boston area July 15-August 15. Experience is a must, and payment is TBD based on experience.

We have a modest budget and the whole crew is working on a low pay/deferred payment scale. It’s a great script with a lot of buzz around it so it should be a crazy fun good olde fashioned time. If you’re interested and would like more information please send resume and any questions.

Location: Boston, MA
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: negotiable

Feature film editor wanted (Boston)

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Reply to: gigs-vraef-1244639211@craigslist.org

I’m currently seeking an experienced finishing editor for a feature length anti violence flick. The film was shot in Boston with up and coming talent. So far the film has received praise from quite a film afficionados. Now it’s time to polish the rough cut and go to the big show. We are looking for someone that:

Has STRONG storytelling skills.
Has EXPERIENCE editing feature narratives/documentaries on FCP.
Thinks outside of the box and makes tough decisions.
Comes to the table with solutions to critical problems.
Can carve a traditional story out of existing footage.
In this for the long haul not a quick buck.

If this sounds like you. Please attach a link to your demo reel and we’ll go from there.

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

　

Videographer Needed

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Reply to: gigs-uvmp9-1244930620@craigslist.org

We are a small hi-tech startup looking to make a video creatively showcasing one of our new phone products. The video will demonstrate consumer usage in different scenarios and the technology behind the product. Production quality needs to be good but not perfect. The target audience is comprised of potential OEM customers and funding sources. The video will be 2 – 3 minutes long. Please send a cover letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for this position along with any links showing previous video work. Let us also know your desired compensation (we can supply talent) noting that our budget is limited. Please note, other work in the future is expected. Must have vehicle and be able to drive to Manchester, NH.

it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Negotiable

　

Seeking to fill positions on feature film (MA)

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Reply to: gigs-zrunx-1247071560@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-06-30, 1:05PM EDT

Production Company is seeking to fill the following positions
for an ultra low budget feature length non-union film to be shot in and around MA
Experience is a must. Please send resume and contact details to email above, also please put job titile in subject line

Thank you

1. First AD
2. UPM
3. Sound
4. Set Dresser
5. Documentarian/ Set Photographer
6. Location Scout/Manager
7. Set Decorator
8. Art Director
9. Script Supervisor

Location: MA
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: negotiable

Film Post Production manager
Emerson College
FILM POST PRODUCTION MANAGER
Department of Television, Radio & Film Production (TRF)

The Film Post Production Manager responsibly manages the Digital Film Laboratory (DFL) and AVID Film Suites, Mix “A”, and all analog film post facilities. He/she maintains a continuing dialogue with film and other Visual Media Arts (VMA) faculty. This includes discussions of schedules, technological trends and needs to accomplish our missions. He/she hires student support staff, trains and develops those individuals to provide skilled, knowledgeable support to users of the facilities. Interface with TRF engineering and other areas allowing appropriate stewardship of our software and equipment. In addition, the Film Post Manager provides one-on-one support to BFA/MFA degree candidates. The Film Post Production Manager reports to the Post Production Manager of TRF.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, oversee and troubleshoot all film post production facilities. This includes all analog facilities including Steenbeck suites, optical printers, mag dubbers, dailies screening room/animation lunch box, and digital facilities featuring Avid editing technology (DFL), plus ProTools audio mixing software, and Mix A traffic (foley, ADR, mixing).
• Work one on one with students to provide guidance for all film students working in the post production stage of their projects. Assist BFA and MFA students in their preparation and creation of 16mm married prints -i.e. guidance on negative cutting, optical sound, and lab support.
• Install AVID software upgrades and additions to DFL Avids.
• Organize, schedule, and perform the majority of all sound mixes for beginner to advanced film projects (45 to 60 sound mixes per semester).
• Recruit and link audio students with film students.
• Hire, train, and manage student employees for both the Digital Film Lab and Mix A.
• Interact and meet with VMA faculty to plan future developments within film post facilities. Review and adjust workflow due to the consistent increase of courses and other commitments. Research and report on emerging technologies and analog/digital possibilities in post production.
• Communicate/work with TRF Engineering and Operations to create efficiency of equipment, space issues, and durability. Assist TRF staff and faculty in the deliberations and preparations for the replacement items and capital items (FY budget).
• Organize and schedule the Avid film workshops with the faculty and instructors of workshops. These mandatory out of class workshops are to train students on high end Avid, non-linear editing platform for 120-150 students per semester from intermediate film production and mini-practicum courses.
• Provide workshops on 16mm magnetic sound transfers and other analog sound processes for Film 1 courses. This includes the students’ first exposure to Mix A and its sound for film options.
• Oversee and operate all Film 1 screenings housed in Mix A. This entails using the analog interlock system which runs the 16mm projector and dubber simultaneously. This occurs at the end of the semester - often during the exam period.
• Work with select faculty in coordinating end of the semester public film screenings. This includes the online and hi-res of film projects, the compiling of screening tapes, making programs, and archiving the semester’s work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive AVID and ProTools software and hardware experience. BA plus other professional experience required, MFA highly desirable.
• Familiarity with finished print preparation, projection of films, management skills in scheduling, hiring, written communication and planning.
• Filmmaking experience either in a professional organization or as an independent film maker from writing through post production and exhibition.

Emerson College is a smoke-free environment. Emerson College is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workforce.

Email: employment@emerson.edu

Technology

Public Enemies was shot digitally using the Sony CineAlta F23 camera system.

　

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Beanywood:

Director Rod Weber’s “A Man Among Giants ” begins its 1-week run at the Somerville Theater on –. The documentary will be preceded by various short films including –’s “–” and Juliet Schneider & Sarah Pearlstein’s “All the Bulbous Accidents.” And on Saturday, July –, Weber will preview scenes from his follow-up documentary “American Pscho Ward.” Be sure to visit ReelMovement.net for a complete list of screening times and preceding films.

On Tuesday, July 7th, The Harvard Film Archive presents a preview screening of “The Hurt Locker .” The screening will feature a speacial appearance and Q&A by director Kathryn Bigelow - the mastermind responsible for the classics (yes, classics) “Near Dark” and “Strange Days.” On Saturday, July 11th at 9:15, Rod Weber will preview his follow-up documentary “American Psych Ward” - this screening is free. Be sure to visit ReelMovement.net for a complete list of screening times and preceding films.

On Saturday, July 25th, director David J. Garfield’s “The Suitcase ” has its New England premiere at the Regent Theater in Arlington. The screening will be followed by an after-party at the Knights of Columbus Hall, across the street from the theater. For the latest info about this event, visit the Facebook fan page.

What do you think of the change from 5 to 10 nominees for the best picture award? Right now the Oscars are too long and boring. Will more or less people turn in or off?

National Alliance for Media Art & Culture Conference 2009: CommonWealth When: 08/26/2009 — 08/29/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Boston Website: www.namac.org/conference