FilmNorth

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Local events

CinemaSalem:

Munyurangabo will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:00: and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:00.

SURROGATES will screen Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:30), 7:15 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:20), (4:30) and 7:15; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 7:15.

THE INFORMANT! will screen 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.

PONYO will screen Friday at (4:15) and 6:45; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00) and 6:45; Sunday at (11:45 AM) and (4:15); and Monday-Thursday at (4:45).

The wonderful film, THE DAY AFTER PEACE, will screen FOR FREE on Saturday morning at CinemaSalem, hosted by Girl Scout Troop 68760.

CAPE ANN COMMUNITY CINEMA KICKS OFF 32 STRAIGHT DAYS OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS WITH “DOCTOBERFEST”

[Gloucester, MA * September 21, 2009] - While the Cape Ann Community Cinema has been open in its new permanent home at 21 Main Street in Gloucester since July, they will make it official with a Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, September 29th, followed by 32 straight days of documentary films, a film festival called called “DoctoberFest.”
The yellow - rather, red - carpet rolls out on Sept. 29 at 5:00pm, with free face painting and animated shorts for the munchkins. At 6:30pm, doors open for grown-ups and their guests, with complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. A preview of the fall season will begin at 7:30pm. Guests who stay through the party will be treated to a special free film screening, where all their troubles will melt like lemon drops. Because it is a school night, a free screening of the new “Wallace & Gromit” movie “A Matter Of Loaf And Death” will be presented Saturday, October 3 at 11:00pm, co-presented by Woodmans of Essex and TD Bank Essex.

On Thursday, October 1st, DoctoberFest kicks off with a festival preview, again with complimentary light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, followed by an Opening Night screening of the acclaimed documentary “The Way We Get By.” The film is a touching story of a group of troop greeters - senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq. Doors open at 6:30pm, with the festival preview starting at 7:30pm, followed by the film. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $7.50 for students and seniors.

DoctoberFest will feature 30 feature films from Thursday, October 1: “The Way We Get By,” “Paper Heart,” “Anvil: The Story Of Anvil,” “The End Of The Line,” “Scenes From A Parish,” “Hell On Wheels,” “Under Our Skin,” “43565,” “Afghan Star,” “Beyond Wiseguys: Italian Americans & The Movies,” “The Diary Of Sacco And Vanzetti,” “Free Swim,” “A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story,” “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg,” “Unmistaken Child,” “Earth Days,” “The Silence Before Bach,” “Women Of Faith,” “Enlighten Up!,” “Icons Among Us: Jazz In The Present Tense,” “Hippie Masala,” “Herb & Dorothy,” “A New Dance For America: The Choreography, Teachings And Legacy Of Doris Humphrey,” “First Impersonator,” “The AV Geeks Present: The Haunted Classroom,” “It Might Get Loud,” “Soul Power,” “Throw Down Your Heart,”
“Alfred Levitt: In Three Acts” and “The Lost Son Of Havana;” synopses and full schedule are listed on the Cinema’s website at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Some of the film presentations during DoctoberFest are designated as fundraisers, benefitting local organizations:

* “Under Our Skin” (Oct. 5 @ 7:30pm), the engaging Lyme disease documentary, will benefit The Universalist Unitarian Society of Rockport.

* “Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” (Oct. 14 & 15 @ 7:30pm), about radio and television pioneer Molly Berg, will benefit Temple Ahavat Achim in Gloucester, which burned down in the Lorraine Apartments fire in December 2007.

* “A New Dance For America: The Choreography, Teachings And Legacy Of Doris Humphrey” (Oct. 24 @ 1:30pm) will benefit the Windhover Center For The Performing Arts in Rockport.

* “Alfred Levitt: In Three Acts” (Oct. 31 @ 2:00pm), about gifted storyteller, renowned artist, humanist, anarchist, sportsmen and spelunker Alfred Levitt(who did important work in Gloucester), will benefit The Rocky Neck Art Colony.

* “The Lost Son Of Havana” (Nov. 1 @ 7:30pm) about former Red Sox pitcher Luis Tiant’s return to his native Cuba after a 46-year absence, will benefit The J.J. Nicastro Foundation.

Tickets to all these fundraising events are $10.00 (no passes accepted) and can be purchased in advance at the cinema or online at www.CapeAnnCinema.com.

Festivals

Williamstown Film Festival When: 10/23/2009 — 11/01/2009 Where: Williamstown, Massachusetts Website: www.williamstownfilmfest.com
Contact Information
Contact Address: Box 81
Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 Phone: (413) 458-9900
Event Details
From October 23-November 1, the Williamstown Film Festival will present 40 titles.

Student Shorts Contest!
Through September 30, 2009, college students may submit films of 10 minutes or less to WFF.
The winning short is guaranteed a slot in WFF’s 11th season. A DVD screener and the director’s contact information should be sent to:
WFF
145 Henderson Rd.
Williamstown,
MA 01267

Help Wanted

From Craigslist:

Producer / Editor
Start Date: 09/23/2009
Category: Affiliate Job
Company: CBS Television Stations -
Apply At: http://crewedup.com/jobs.php?id=2111
The CBS group in Boston is looking for a versatile producer/editor who is looking for an opportunity to work for a duopoly that does it all. RESPONSIBILITIES: Production: Work with Creative Services Director, Production Director and Account Executives to create works-of-art for clients; Meet with clients to assess needs and pitch ideas; Develop copy for commercials and innovative sales initiatives, including locally produced show What’s In Store; Facilitate shooting and Edit spots for deadline. Promotion: Develop brand-compliant copy for a variety of exciting, hit television shows including The Office; My Name Is Earl, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and more; Edit spots for all to marvel Required Skills/ExperienceThe right candidate will be organized, and able to multi-task.Be creative and resourceful and looking for a new challenge.Must have 3 years experience producing and editing. Non-linear editing skills are a must.Job StatusFull Time

Location: Boston

Compensation: yes

Videographer (Peabody, MA)
Reply to: lsorrentino@luxxcosmetics.com

We are launching an e-commerce retail venture selling our extensive product line of cosmetics and personnel care products.
To assist in our start up marketing campaign, Luxx cosmetics is looking for an experienced videographer to assist in the production of several short informative how-to videocasts showcasing various cosmetic applications.
Candidate must have own camera, basic lighting equipment, and lapel and hand held mic; and
good editorial and creative eye in shooting.
Compensations will commensurate with experience. Please email resume your resume to, lsorrentino@luxxcosmetics.com
Location: Peabody, MA
Compensation: Compensations will commensurate with experience
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Video Editors Part Time from Home (Anywhere)
Reply to: barth@pixability.com

Pixability is looking for a few good editors to supplement their
income and help launch our startup. Work on your PC or MAC from
anywhere in the world (in and around your busy work schedule). Make
$5,000 - $10,000 in extra yearly income editing business videos for
small market websites. Most edits can be completed in 4-5 hours.
Download raw materials from our website along with client instructions
and you are good to go.
Visit www.pixability.com/business to see samples of what you might edit.
You must be a storyteller. Clients upload raw footage- sometimes not
very professional looking- and we have to mold it into a two minute
Hollywood blockbuster. Most videos are “Who we are”, “How to”
or mini documentaries of a person or event.
We are looking for someone who owns and is proficient in either:
Final Cut Pro, or
Adobe Premiere Pro
(Final Cut Studio or Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium preferred)
Experience with either After Effects or Motion is helpful, An editor must use/own
Adobe Photoshop and be able to open Powerpoint files. NOTE: video files come in
many formats. You must have the ability to download and trouble shoot file
conversion issues.
Final edits are uploaded in .AVI or .MOV, 720×486
Email me today and I will send you more information.

Location: Anywhere
Compensation: $5,000 - $10,000 per year part time
This is a part-time job.
OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com/:

Attractive actors needed for various roles, MANY roles are PAID.
Connecticut Massachusetts New England Unpaid (Union & Non-Union)
Equilibrio Films, LLC is seeking attractive actors to fit various roles for commercials and web videos. Particularly a Mom, Dad, 2 Boys, a Girl, a Young Couple, and kids in their late teens-early 20s. All roles are non-speaking. This is a great way for actors to build up a resume and gain experience on film productions.
To be considered, please email Jenn@equilibriofilms.com with:
Headshot
Candid non-professional snapshot or two
Resume
Current Age:
Eye color:
Hair Color:
Height:
Weight:
Bust size:
Measurements:
Tattoos or markings?:
Country of origin:
Ethnicity:
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Actor and Actress needed for short musical comedy
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We’re looking for 1 actor and 1 actress for a short film we’re filming in mid to late October. It’ll take 1 to 1.5 days of work, most likely over a weekend. These are both major, non speaking roles. The film is a musical comedy so a good sense of humor is required.
Contact Andrew, send picture and brief resume
Contact Details: Andrew Avault Cover Up Films 6176420422 AndrewAvault@gmail.com

Japanese Travel Television Show seeks Bostonians
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
A popular Japanese travel show features Boston area in October.
We’re looking for a few Bostonian who can appear on our show.
-Good Looking Guy
in his 20s, who can talk about his favorite places such as bar, restaurant in Boston.
The shooting takes only 1 hour.
Please submit with your recent picture and a few example of your favorite places.
-Recent Married Couple
in their 20s to early 30s.
We want film the wife cooking “Boston” breakfast to her husband and also film they’re having breakfast together at their apartment.
Contact Details: Kotaro Zazou Productions z.productionnyc@gmail.com

Technology

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Misc. Odds and Ends

http://www.youtube.com/justsaylovemovie
Hello All
Two videos on JUST SAY LOVE. Would appreciate comments and please share this link with as many people as you can.
And remember OCT 22 The N E Premiere of JUST SAY LOVE at the Music Hall in Portsmouth NH www.themusichall.org
David
Just Say Love
’see the movie, say the mantra, experience the infinite”

Chuck says, “Please Join Us Oct. 23rd for The Next Filmmaker’s Shindig!!!”.
Event: Filmmaker’s Shindig
“We’re Back, and Better Than EVER!”
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Friday, October 23 at 9:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 24 at 1:00am
Where: Blue 22
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=159513869387&mid=11ed3f4G4b589901Ge9831dG7

WGBH The Lab is proud to announce this fall’s Open Call: “Life Stories”
(http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/nova/evolution).
Inspired by Nova’s spotlight programming on Darwin and evolution, this Open Call is a marriage of science and creativity. The Lab challenges the general public, independent media makers, emerging talent, and the like to consider their own compelling perspectives or “Life Stories”, craft unique videos, and share their vision with the world.
When Charles Darwin looked at life, he saw that all living things—from the tiniest ant to the largest whale, and even human beings—are related. In his view, everything alive today descended ultimately from one common ancestor, like relatives on a family tree.
Do you find this idea beautiful or disturbing? What do you see when you look at life?
We’d like to know.
This is a chance to share your vision with the world. We challenge you to make a three-minute video that offers a compelling perspective on all things living.
Feel free to explore new genres, original concepts, alternative points of view, visually driven story lines, and other less conventional story forms.
Be funny, provocative, and educational. Most important, be creative and have fun!
For inspiration, take a look at our weekly updated video short at: http://lab.wgbh.org/open-call/nova/evolution.
Eligibility:
Almost anyone with something to say about our current theme can participate in the Lab’s Open Call. To submit your completed video short, you:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a US resident.
- Cannot be an employee of WGBH.
You must be able to:
- Certify that the completed work is original, and no other person or entity holds rights to the entry.
- Certify that the completed work has had no prior cable, network or public television broadcast in the US.
- Grant The WGBH Lab permission, to distribute your completed short in all manner and media to include, the web, and broadcast and cable television.
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Have a question not answered? Send us an e-mail at: wgbhlab@wgbh.org .
All my best,
Stacy Buchanan
Project Marketing Coordinator
WGBH | The Lab