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.

The annual members meeting will be coming up October 14.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

Fox’s GLEE, which premieres next Wednesday, September 9 at 9 pm. So come on in next Wednesday night for the first free Glee show (for free!) on the big screen . Simply stop in at the Café for your free pass.

Coming to the Screening Room in two weeks (opening September 18) is a locally produced comedy called PAINTING IN THE DARK. There’s an excellent chance that the film’s director will be doing a Q & A after the evening show on Saturday night, September 19.

500 DAYS OF SUMMER (PG13 - 96 minutes) will screen Friday (5:00), 7:00 and 9:15; Saturday and Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:15; Monday (Labor Day) at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Tuesday- Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, is screening on Friday at (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Saturday and Sunday at (12:15), (3:30), 6:45 and 9:50; Monday at (12:15), (3:30) and 6:45; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:00) and 7:00.

SHORTS (PG) starts Friday at (4:00) and 6:30; Saturday-Monday at (12:00), 2:00 and 6:30; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:15).

GI JOE (PG13) will play Friday at 8:30; Saturday-Monday at (4:00) and 8:30; and Tuesday-Thursday at 7:10.

BLOODY MONDAYS & STRAWBERRY PIES will play Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:00; Saturday and Sunday at (12:10), (2:15), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:00; Monday at (12:10), (2:15), (4:30) and 7:15: and Tuesday- Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

French Film night is this Thursday night
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The Cape Ann Community Cinema

(978) 309-8448 [office]
(978) 879-4294 [alternate]
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

EASY VIRTUE
Rated PG-13, 97 minutes
SHOWTIMES: Friday, Sept. 4 @ 7:30pm; Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm
September 9 & 10 @ 7:30pm:

LA STRADA (Federico Fellini, 1954, Italy)
September 16 & 17 @ 7:30pm:

THE SEVENTH SEAL (Ingmar Bergman, 1957, Sweden)

Festivals

Newburyport Documentary Film Festival When: 09/25/2009 — 09/27/2009 Where: Newburyport, Massachusetts Website: www.newburyportfilmfestival.org

Help Wanted

1st AD (Non-Union)
Employer: Girlfriend, LLC Location: Wayland, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $150.00 Per Day Experience: Indie shoot experience preferred. We had a 1st, but just lost him due to an emergency personal issue. Need someone to step in on short notice and make our show run. Must understand EP Scheduling. Strip Boards, ability to run set.
Details
20 day shoot. 3 recognizable cast members. Some scheduling changes likely due to actor availability. Must be able to use EP Scheduling. Understanding of Strip Boards and One Line. Ability to run set and no fear of pushing director to make the day. Ambitious schedule requires personality who can take charge but also be understanding of delays which are bound to happen.
Contact Information
Name: Shaun O’Banion Address: 1707 Phelan Lane, Unit B
Los Angeles, California 90278

From Chuck Slavin:

My friend is in need of some actors. Feel free to pass this along to the acting community as some part time income for actors.
Bob Sheehan of Coast Line Advertising in North Andover is looking for responsible actors to work trade show (home show) booths for some of his clients. he is looking for attractive outgoing people to engage patrons, answer a few basic questions and collect their contact information. If interested contact bob@coastlineadv.com.

Casting Call Ultra-Low Budget SAG Agreement (passed on from Kevin Fennessy) Union & Non-UnionShare
Yesterday at 2:36pm
Passed on from Kevin Fennessy…
Joseph the Prophet – Feature Film
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Joseph the Prophet is an independent feature film production and will possibly be produced under the ultra-low budget SAG agreement. It will have a limited theatrical release in spring 2010.
Auditions: Sept 2-3 in Boston
Shooting period: Sept 24-26/Nov 11-25, 2009 in MA (subject to change)
Pay: Depending on role and experience
We are looking for the following lead actors (all Caucasian):
Male, early 20s
Male, mid to late 20s
Female, early 20s
Male, 50s
Male, 40s
Female, 50s
Auditions will be held September 2-3 in Boston. Please email us your headshot and resume.
Contact Details:
Christian Vuissa
Mirror Films
info@mirrorfilms.com
http://www.mirrorfilms.com
Synopsis: In 1827, Joseph Smith was only 21 years old, when he claimed to have received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures. The film portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon.

From Craigslist:

Crew for feature film + RED one Owner/Op (MA)
Reply to: gigs-y6hfr-1353512873@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

***PLEASE respond with ONLY the listed position title in the subject line!!!***
E-mails with different subject titles will be deleted
We are just starting the pre-pro phase of a feature horror film shooting in August of 2010. This shoot will be for 5 weeks straight with 6 shooting days a week at about 10-14 hours per day. 3-4 weeks of the shoot will be shot at a very large farm and everyone will have the option of setting up a tent in “Tent City”. The tent field (tent city) will have enough room for 40+ sleeping tents, 2 large enclosed tents, portable toilets, showers and a large fire pit. We are offering this because the farm is out of the way of any large town.
Listed below are the positions and rates available. This is a low budget film so the rates are lower than union and are WEEKLY flat rates.
Please respond with:
- Position title ONLY, in the e-mail’s subject line
- Resume
- If position requires (w/equipment), please list your full equipment package
Position/Weekly rate
Production Manager/$600.00
Production PA/Intern/$300.00
Production PA/Intern/$300.00
Assistant Director/$600.00
Script Supervisor/$600.00
Director of Photography/$2,500.00
w/RED Camera package
(Full grip truck with loads
of lights and other equipment
will be supplied BY US)
1st AC/$600.00
Gaffer/$800.00
Electric/$600.00
Electric/$600.00
Key Grip/$800.00
Grip/$600.00
Grip/$600.00
PA/Intern/$300.00
PA/Intern/$300.00
Sound Mixer/$800.00
w/equipment
Boom Operator/$600.00
Craft Service/$600.00
Craft Service/Intern/$300.00
Art Director/$800.00
Wardrobe/$600.00
Props/$600.00
Hair/Makeup/$600.00
Hair/Makeup/Intern/$300.00
SFX Makeup (15 days)/$600.00
SFX Makeup (15 days)/Intern/$300.00
Editor (on set)/$800.00
Assistant Editor (on set)/Intern/$300.00

Location: MA
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: Listed Rate + 3 meals a day

PostingID: 1353512873

Camera / Production Assistant
Reply to: job-wd57q-1351481363@craigslist.org
Looking for 3 camera assistants, open to assist production as well.
Must have experience assisting cameras and a valid driver license.
Pay 16/hour.
Please send resume or refferences and the easiest way to contact.
Production Assistants needed for Contestant/Reality shoot 9/7 to 9/11 (Boston)

Reply to: job-an5hy-1352143263@craigslist.org [

We are looking for several Production Assistants to help us with a contestant-based game show, which will be shooting in Boston Tuesday 9/8 through Thursday 9/10/09. However, the positions that we have to fill span from Monday 9/7 until Friday 9/11.
Please only apply if you have previous experience working as a production assistant, either in television, film, or commercials, and have a valid driver’s license. If you have your own vehicle, that is preferred as well, but not an absolute requirement. To Apply, send an email to AWDbostonPA@gmail.com with your résumé or credits-list attached as a PDF, and your DATES AVAILABLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL. Also please include a brief paragraph in the body of the email explaining your experience and what departments you’ve worked with in the past, and what you prefer.
The positions available are as follows:
• PA/Driver - Will drive a follow minivan with producers, following contestants driving the streets of Boston. Must know how to get around Boston WELL, and have a current driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Producer’s PA - Will be working with one of the producers to assist them in facilitating their segments on a given day.
• Runner PA - Will work with our production coordinator to assist with different runs that may be needed.
• Stunt PA - Will assist the stunts department. Preferably someone with some rigging experience.
• Art PA - Will assist the art department. Preferably someone with art department experience.
• AD’s PA - Will assist the AD in moving set along. Preferably someone with experience on-set.
Though these are positions we have available, if we bring you on, your placement would be at the Production Coordinator’s discretion, so you may be moved around to assist departments other that those you start off with.
The rate is $150 for 12 hours, with meal/meal reimbursement included. Overtime will be paid over 12 hours (not including meal-breaks). This could be a great opportunity for someone that may have studied film or television, and wants to get credits under their belt.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

AV Technician Needed (load in)
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Audiovisual technician with experience in trade show booths needed for set up of a booth at the Boston Convention Center. 2 day load in of just AV equipment.
If interested, email me at chris@videoresources.com
Thank you!
Contact Details: Chris Wells Video Resources, Inc. (508) 485-8100 chris@videoresources.com

Female 40ish Talent
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
We are looking for 1 female actor (see below for specific look). The actor will be shot on green screen.
what we are looking for:
-female
-mid 40s (can look a little younger)
-polished and stylish
-should have an expressive face
-any ethnicity is fine
-talent should also have a nice voice
-the role of the talent will be saying “yes or no” to certain items
The casting call day will be Tuesday September 1st.
The shoot will be Friday September 4th if called back or possibly Tuesday September 8th.
We will need non-union actors.
Contact Details: actors.green@yahoo.com actors.green@yahoo.com

Corporate/Industrial Video Casting in Providence - Fri. Sept 4
Rhode Island Paid (Non-Union Only)
Auditions for Corporate/Industrial Video in Providence (non-union). To be shot the last two weeks of September.
Pulse Media is seeking 4 Roles:
2 females age 30-55
2 males age 25-45
(For detailed Character Descriptions click the Job Title/Link.)
Actors of diverse ethnic backgrounds encouraged to audition. Compensation = $200-$600/day based on role.
Auditions to be held Friday, September 4th between 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. To make an apointment please call Perishable Theatre at 401-331-2695 X 304. Please bring current headshot.
Contact Details: Casting Perishable Theatre 401-331-2695 X 304

Animation studio looking for skilled Maya artist for children’s feature
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Darkside Films and Hargant Entertainment have expanded into the world of computer animation and are looking for a few Maya experts to round out our team as we begin the final phase of or production.
We’re looking for motivated, sefl-starters with the ability to multi-task and has great time management skills, as well as being an ace animator! The majority of the workload is animation, but there will probably be some modeling/rigging needed as well. Knowledge of Lightwave is also a huge plus.
Contact Details: David Kann Hargant Entertainment (508) 404 - 3962 David@darksidefilms.com

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER -for new Tween Kids Comedy Cooking Webisodes
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER wanted for new TWEEN KIDS COMEDY COOKING WEBISODES SERIES. Former Sesame Street EP seeks smart, writer with excellent marketing, production and web design experience. Production experience, photoshop, powerpoint and excel required. Connection to music and production scene in Boston a plus. $16 p/hour for minimum of 15-20 hrs p/week. Starts in Sept.
Pls send CV, Cover Letter and 3 references with contact info to: nlrogoff@fas.harvard.edu
Contact Details: Natasha L. Rogoff KidsCOOK Productions 202-309-3516 nlrogoff@fas.harvard.edu Website http://finkyskitchen.com/

EXUCUTIVE PRODUCER OR MONEY PERSON FOR FEATURE FILM “JERSEYSUREEXIT82″
New York Paid (Union & Non-Union)
A 14 year old Danny Coyle, from the mean streets of South Boston Massachusetts, A.K.A., Southie! The home of the Irish Mafia, moves to a suburban town in NJ. The 16 year old street wise boy steals one too many cars and is sentenced to spend time in Juvenile Hall till his 18th. birthday. His Italian cellmate Carmine Daddario is the son of a New Jersey mob boss and the two become inseparable. Now in their fifties they work together in brutal harmony. The two live their gangster life under the radar of paid off law enforcement officials.
Contact Details: Bill Kelly Writer Bill Kelly 609 432-8522 actorbillkelly@aol.com

WebActor Casting $450 per Commercial
Connecticut Los Angeles Maine Massachusetts New England New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont Paid (Union & Non-Union)
WebActor is casting for various client projects. Most of the projects are Internet Commercials and some TV.
Please submit headshot and professional resume at http://castingscience.com and select WebActor for the Project. We are looking for talented performers with that special spark. We will contact you either via phone or email if we want to audition you or see some of your work! These are on-going projects with WebActor and most of the actors we hire are used 4-10 times per month for various commercials.
Contact Details: Website http://castingscience.com/

Music Composers
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Music Composer to create original score for independent action spoof of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Jimmy Buffett inspired theme. Music must be a blend of John Williams and Hans Zimmer from Pirates of the Caribbean. The movie takes place in the islands and needs to be arranged in a Calypso style using steel drums and other instruments. We have more detailed information for you if you are interested. Please go to our website and watch some of our trailers to understand what the movie is about. http://www.take12tom.com/BURIEDTREASURE.html. www.take12tom.com. www.indianajames.com.
Contact Details: Thomas Pimentel TNT LTD. PRODUCTIONS 781-718-0326 take12tom@yahoo.com Website http://www.take12tom.com/indianajames.html

Joseph the Prophet
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Joseph the Prophet is an independent feature film production and will possibly be produced under the ultra-low budget SAG agreement. It will have a limited theatrical release in spring 2010.
Auditions: Sept 2-3 in Boston
Shooting period: Sept 24-26/Nov 11-25, 2009 in MA (subject to change)
Pay: Depending on role and experience
We are looking for the following lead actors (all Caucasian):
Male, early 20s
Male, mid to late 20s
Female, early 20s
Male, 50s
Male, 40s
Female, 50s
Auditions will be held September 2-3 in Boston. Please email us your headshot and resume.
Contact Details: Christian Vuissa Mirror Films info@mirrorfilms.com Website http://www.mirrorfilms.com/

Technology

Apple’s new OS X 10.6 is not fully compatible with more than 100 existing Mac applications, games, and software utilities.

Misc. Odds and Ends

From Chuck Slavin:

Event: Cocktail Reception Fundraiser for Rep. Brian Wallace
“Join Me in Support of a FILM Advocate, and Friend!”
What: Cocktail Party
Host: New England Talent & Crew
Start Time: Wednesday, September 9 at 5:30pm
End Time: Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30pm
Where: THE BOSTON ATHLETIC CLUB
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=157143029571&mid=107bf09G4b589901Gd7bbd6G7

Chuck Slavin sent a message to the members of New England Talent & Crew.

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Subject: A Message from Chuck Slavin to Union Members

Dear Union Brothers and Sisters,
It has come to my attention that Rep. Steven J. D’Amico, a strong film opponent, is backed by the Massachusetts AFL-CIO. I am now asking for your support in ending this endorsement. I have drafted a sample letter you can use to submit to the AFL-CIO. I am pleading with every member of a Union to read this letter, personalize, and e-mail or mail. The future of film in New England depends on us supporting film friendly candidates, not FILM ENEMYS!

http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.massaflcio.org
389 Main St
Malden, MA 02148-5022
(781) 324-8230
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To whom it may concern:
As a SAG and/or AFTRA dues paying member, I am appalled and strongly disappointed by the actions of MA Rep. Steven D’Amico of the 4th Bristol District. His actions, voiced and written and by his voting record in attacking the television and film industries, have had and will have a direct negative effect on fellow brothers and sisters of various unions that rely on the film industry for their living. While he has tried to “act” as a union friend, he has actually used his position to foster his own anti-union agenda. He should not be supported in any way, either by endorsements, money and or volunteers by any union when and if he runs for re-election in 2010. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,

_____YOUR NAME__________

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The future of film in New England Film depends on us supporting film friendly candidates not NEFILM-ENEMYS!
You’re Allie in The NEW ENGLAND FILM MOVEMENT Chuck Slavin “DotCom”
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