FilmNorth

We are planning an event early next year. It will be a panel of local people in the business and they will be discussing how to survive and thrive in any economic condition. There will be a reception with food afterwards. We might have a donation of $5 to help cover expenses. There will be limited seating so I would like to know who would be interested in attending. I will be taking reservations in advance, so I will let you know the final plans.

Mike Evers won the Hannah award for volunteer of the year at BevCam. Chava Hudson and Film North won for the most Innovation award.

Rebecca Blizzard is leaving BevCam for Hawaii. She will be missed and hard to replace.

Remember to check with the filmnorth.org site to check on the latest news.

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:

THE INFORMANT! (R-108 minutes) will screen starting Friday at (5:15), 7:35 and 9:50; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:35, and 9:50; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:35; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:35.

PAINTING IN THE DARK (NR - 87 minutes) will screen starting Friday at (4:50), 7:00 and 9:30; Saturday and Sunday at (12:10), (2:00), (4:50) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:50) and 7:00.
On Saturday night, September 19, Alex Stevens, who directed the film, and Dennis Starr, one of the leads, will be on hand to introduce the 7pm show and do a Q&A afterwards.

The MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FEST will screen on Friday at 7:00; Saturday at (2:30) and 7:00; Sunday at 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at 6:45.

500 DAYS OF SUMMER, returns for another week, screening Friday at (5:00) and 9:20; Saturday at (12:30), (5:00) and 9:20; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30) and (5:00); and Monday- Thursday at 5:00.

WHITEOUT (R - 101 minutes) which will screen on Friday at (4:45) and 7:15; Saturday and Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

ROCKY HORROR at 10 pm, featuring the Teseracte Players of Boston.

On Saturday night at 10 pm, we’ll present the current hottest cult film, DR HORRIBLE’S SING ALONG BLOG, followed by a screening of the Sci-Fi classic, SERENITY. The admission for the two movies is $20 and proceeds are donated to Equality Now, an organization devoted to ensuring equal and humanitarian treatment of women and girls around the world.

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

THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
Fri. 9/18 @ 7:30pm; Sat. 9/19 @ 5pm & 7:30pm; Sun. 9/20 @ 5:00pm & 7:30pm; Tues. 9/22 @ 7:30pm; Wed. 9/23 @ 5:00pm; Thurs. 9/24 @ 5:00pm

IL VIAGGIO A REIMS
Encore performance Sat. 9/19 @ 1pm

THE ROOM
Sat. 9/19 @ 10:00pm

WILD STRAWBERRIES
Wed. 9/16 @ 7:30pm; Thurs. 9/17 @ 7:30pm

Festivals

Host: NewEnglandFilm.com
Type: Other - Festival
Network: Global
Price: $9
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: Coolidge Corner Theater
Street: 290 Harvard St
City/Town: Brookline, MA
Join NewEnglandFilm.com, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Awards Ceremony and Networking Night at the Coolidge Corner Theater. A selection of films from the festival will be screened and the jury & audience awards will be announced in each category. Tickets can be purchased through the Coolidge Corner Theater: http://www.coolidge.org/showtimes

NEWBURYPORT DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, Sept. 25-27 Various locations in downtown Newburyport. www.newburyportfilmfestival.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 15-18 Various venues in Portsmouth. www.nhfilmfestival.com

BOSTON PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 16-Nov. 1 Museum of Fine Arts, Kendall Square, Harvard University, Boston College. www.bostonpalestinefilmfest.org

BOSTON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, November 4-15 Museum of Fine Arts and other Greater Boston venues, www.bjff.org

Help Wanted

Videographer (part-time)

Job Location: NECN - 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
NECN, America’s largest and most honored regional news network, has an immediate part-time opening for a motivated and professional part-time news videographer in our Newton, MA headquarters. Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, additional work experience may be substituted. The successful candidate should have a love for videography, a positive attitude, exceptional videography skills, and at least 5 years of shooting experience. Creativity is a must.
Please submit resume and tape with cover letter to: Andrea LePain, Co-Managing Editor, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to:alepain@necn.com
No phone calls please.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

DP/Editor Sought for ongoing projects
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
DP/Producer looking to partner with experienced DP and or DP/Editor for ongoing stock footage contract. I have recently relocated to New England, however my old partner chose to stay in California and shoot features. He had a Red Camera and FCP. Access to a professional HD camera setup as well as basic lighting is necessary. Please see our website http://www.digitalfilmhouse.net and email me to discuss.
Contact Details: Jeff Hoffman Digital Film House 805-395-4097 jeffhoffman@digitalfilmhouse.net

Clone Doubles Sought for Sci-Fi Action Film
Connecticut Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Sci-fi action film seeking male Caucasian 18-25 year old actors to play ‘clone’ doubles. Must be approx. 5’ 10” tall, fit, with b rown hair. Need to be willing to get a military-style haircut. Open casting call on Sept 24 & 25. For more info, please contact StoryForge at info@storyforge.tv.
Contact Details: Steve Lettieri StoryForge Labs LLC info@storyforge.tv Website http://www.storyforge.tv/

Video Production and Editing Instructor - Portuguese
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Portuguese speaking instructor needed to teach adults digital video production and Final Cut editing. Workshops are three or four, 2.5 hour sessions. The classes take place in Union Square, Somerville in the evening and/or on Saturdays. All equipment, class space, and insurance are provided. $25/hour. Send resume and cover letter by email, and DVD reel to 90 Union Square, Somerville, MA 02143.
Contact Details: Wendy Blom Somerville Community Access Television 617-628-8826 info@access-scat.org Website http://access-scat.org/

ACTRESS WANTED: (30-50) For Lead Role in Short Art Film CLAIRE
(Non-Union Only)
“CLAIRE” is a short Artistic Film about a woman feeling constraint from her mundane office work. It’s when she gets home she feels liberated, creative, at peace. (Please Advise, this role calls for Tasteful Artistic Nudity). Claire is an artist and naturist at heart. As she paints she transcends into a peaceful light, feeling liberated from material, shame, clothing, work. She is her own strong self. The story flows with narration of Claire’s thoughts along with a beautiful play of piano. - If interested Please contact with Subject heading “Claire”, headshot, and Age.
Contact Details: DK Expressionist Art Expressionist7@yahoo.com

Gaffer Employer: Votary Films Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Employment Type: Lo/No Deferred Experience: - Familiarity with film lighting gear.
- Some understanding of lighting for dramatic narrative films.
Details
The Legend of Oak Swamp, a feature film currently in development by Jedidiah Burdick (www.silktreesthemovie.com) is seeking an experienced Gaffer for a four day shoot from October 15 to 18 in the central Massachusetts area. The shoot is for a pitch trailer for the film to be included in the business plan package. This film is an action adventure tale of three children lost in a treacherous swamp inhabited by strange and dangerous creatures created by WWII genetic experiments gone wrong. This is a non-union shoot.
This trailer is being shot on the RED ONE with an experienced cinematographer and includes several CG elements being created by experienced VFX artists. We are looking for a detail oriented and motivated gaffer to be part of our trailer production. Payment of this project is good, but deferred. More important is the possibility of moving on to the feature.
For more information about The Legend of Oak Swamp, please visit www.oakswamp.com. To see a trailer for Jedidiah Burdick’s previous feature film, please visit: www.silktreesthemovie.com.
Please contact Jedidiah Burdick with your resume
Jedidiah Burdick Address: 93 Edgemere Blvd
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545 Phone: (508) 667-2626

Camera-person, part time
Reply to: job-k9nza-1373655000@craigslist.org

TV Chanel is looking for a part-time Camera-man in Boston area
If you are inquisitive and active person who is interested in video filming and journalism, we offer you to gain a unique experience by working for our News program!
Students are welcome too!
Requirements:
Must have own camera DVCam
Must have basic lighting equipment and a lapel mic and a hand held mic.
Must have 1-2 years experience as a cameraperson
Must be competent in digitization of video

Responsibilities:
Must be available once in 2-3 weeks to videotape short reports (schedule to be given 2-3 days in advance).
Must be available to sometimes travel to different locations in Boston, NYC, and DC (travel will be compensated) to shoot events TV-chanel is interestd in.
Must be detail-oriented, focused, and responsible.

Compensation:
We plan to pay by the hour. In your email, please tell us your hourly rate. Travel to location will be compensated for shoots outside of Boston.

From Craigslist:
Production Assistant (North Shore/Boston)
Reply to: gigs-fsjqd-1376565356@craigslist.org

I need a PA for upcoming video shoot. You should be familiar with camera/lighting equipment, be organized and efficient.
Dates Oct 5th to 10th.

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

Misc. Odds and Ends

An awards ceremony and screening will take place on Thursday October 15, 2009 at 7 pm at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Boston, Massachusetts. The screening committee will select jury prizes in each category, and audience awards will awarded based on online voting results. The theatrical screening will showcase a selection of award-winners in each category.

Event Location: Coolidge Corner Theatre
Cost: $9

Video Party is now accepting submissions for our next screening event.
If you have a short film, video or animation that in some way relates to the themes of “TIME & SPACE”, please submit your work today.
Details online at www.videoparty.info or the Video Party Facebook Group.
DEADLINE: November 1st, 2009

Michael Moore’s “Capitalism: A Love Story” won the Leoncino d’Oro award, given to one film each year by a jury of young adults in Venice and The Open Prize, given to the film that best honors the art of cinema at the Venice Film Festival.