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.

Just Say Love will be shown at SalemCINEMA on Nov 19th.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

WHIP IT will screen Friday (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00) and (4:15); Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15) and (4:30); Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT will screen at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15), (2:40) and (5:00); Sunday at (12:15), (2:40), (5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

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

This Friday at 6:30 in the Café, author Ruby Dominguez will be signing copies of her book, “The Peruke Maker”, a haunting screenplay set in Salem. Be among the first 25 people for the event, and you can receive a free copy of the book (signed of course) as well as a free cup of the Café’s awesome coffee.

GLEE fans; we’ll still be showing that quirky comedy each Wednesday night at 9 pm.

CinemaSalem’s annual presentation of the inimitable DIE, YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS, this Friday evening at 11 pm.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL arrives on November 6 and THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON premieres on November 20 with a midnight premiere party!

On Saturday, December 5, the CinemaSalem Café will be hosting a “Bead for Life” party, a great opportunity for you to pick up beautiful hand-made jewelry at very affordable prices. With bracelets starting at $5 and the highest- priced items at $30, this truly is a great place to do all your holiday shopping. And all the proceeds benefit Bead for Life, an awesome nonprofit organization which allows gifted women in Uganda to use their artistry with jewelry to lift their families our of extreme poverty. Please plan to attend!

Don’t forget to park in the Church Street lot if the weather’s good. Pay the $20 prepayment when you enter, but bring your CinemaSalem ticket stub back to the parking lot when you return to your car, and you’ll get a full refund on your $20. PLEASE NOTE: If the weather is inclement, there is no $20 prepayment, just the lot’s relatively reasonable regular rates. In that situation, you will need to pay the normal rate and will not get a refund.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema wraps up its 32-day DoctoberFest Documentary Film Festival this Sunday, November 1st with the touching baseball documentary, “The Lost Son Of Havana.” The film is about former Red Sox pitching ace Luis Tiant and his recent return to his native Cuba after a 46-year absence. The film runs at 7:30pm, and will be presented by producer Kris Meyer, who will host a Q&A after the show. Cape Ann is familiar to Meyer, who produced the Farrelly Brothers’ 2003 comedy, “Stuck On You,” starring Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear. The special $10.00 ticket will benefit The JJ Nicastro Foundation.

The Cinema resumes its regular schedule on November 3rd and 4th at 7:30pm with the next “Essential Art House” film, “Black Orpheus.” Funny folkie (and Lynn native) Don White takes the stage Friday the 6th at 8:00pm. The dark “Big Fan” starring comedian Patton Oswald opens Friday the 6th.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

Actors/actresses needed ASAP, ages 30-50, Asian and European looks
New England New Hampshire Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We are looking for 3 actors ages 30 - 50 (1 female and 2 male) for a photo shoot, Asian and European looks. This is for an online animated piece about a stock-trading website. $150 buyout, union and non-union OK. MUST be available for Portsmouth, NH photo shoot Thursday October 29, 4:30 - 7:30 or Friday October 30, morning before noon. Send head-shots to casting@hatchling.com.
Contact Details: casting@hatchling.com

Film Marketing, Distribution, and Research Assistant
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Independent filmmaker is seeking an assistant to come in 2 days a week to help market a film about a housing cooperative. The film has been broadcast nationally on the PBS series “Independent Lens,” and has been screened in many film festivals. This is a great opportunity for anyone with a genuine interest in progressive causes.
You must be well organized and detail oriented. Some of your tasks will include tracking sales data, updating databases, and tracking our schedule. You will be doing research into academic journals and libraries to help marketing efforts.
Contact Details: Matt Galanty coopsjobs@gmail.com

AUDITIONS FOR DARK COMEDY “THE LAST LAUGH” shortfilm shooting Dec. 4-6
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
AUDITIONS HELD from this tuesday 10/27 through 10/30
We are looking for:
Andrea Vanasco- Mid 20s (Female, Italian-American in appearance)
Cecile Ferucci- Early 40s (Female Italian-American in appearance )
Nick Vanasco- Mid 30s (Male, Italian-American in appearance)
Jimmy Vanasco- 60s-80s (Male, Italian-American in appearance)
Funeral director- 30+ (Male, Italian-American in appearance )
Max- 25-30 (Male, Jewish in appearance)
Michael Ferucci- 8-12 (Male)
Extras
2 cemetery workers (Male, age 20-50)
8 extras at funeral (Female/Male, 18-55)
Contact Details: alex sanchez FPS 603 9186690 alexander_sanchez@emerson.edu

From Craigslist:

Indie filmmaker seeks assistant (Wakefield, MA)
Reply to: gigs-pkpuk-1433452346@craigslist.org

Independent filmmaker with 4 - 35 mm features completed and distributed, TV pilots completed, etc. - seeks a thick skinned assistant to make phone calls and inquiries regarding upcoming productions and completed ones, submisssions of screenplays, etc.
The office is in Wakefield, MA. This is a part time position - 10 hours weekly @ $150.00 cash for starters and a piece of any income that your work leads to.
Please send a brief note and resume.

Technology

Some users who try to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 found their PCs paralyzed with endless reboots.

Misc. Odds and Ends

A request from Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew
“PLEASE REVISIT THE MOVIE STUDIO BILL!”
Massachusetts Residents Please Call or Email and ask your Local Legislators to revisit the Film Studio Bill!
House Clerk: 617 722 2356
Senate Clerk: 617 722 1276
Ask for your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts, but that we want them to revisit the Film Studio Bill!!!
http://www.facebook.com/l/6ce24;www.congress.org/congressorg/officials/localsearch/alpha/?search_type=alpha&state=MA
(SIMPLY ADD YOU’RE ZIP CODE AND YOU WILL GET A LIST OF ALL YOUR ELECTED LEGISLATORS!)
Please call or email your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts but that we want them to revisit the Film Studio Bill!!!

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:

WHIP IT will screen (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:20; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT (PG-13) will play Friday at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:15 AM), (2:40),(5:00), 7:20 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:15 AM), (2:40),(5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

SAINT DEATH (NR) will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:15 and 9:10; Saturday at 11:50 AM), (1:45), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:10; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (1:45), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

Parking Alert! Don’t forget to park in the Church Street lot if the weather’s good. Pay the $20 prepayment when you enter, but bring your CinemaSalem ticket stub back to the parking lot when you return to your car, and you’ll get a full refund on your $20. PLEASE NOTE: If the weather is inclement, there is no $20 prepayment, just the lot’s relatively reasonable regular rates. In that situation, you will need to pay the normal rate and will not get a refund.

Booksigning by author Ruby Dominguez in the CinemaSalem Café on Friday, October 30, from 6:30-8:30, promoting her book, The Peruke Maker. There’ll be a free copy of the book and a free cup of Atomic Café coffee for the first 25 people who show up!

The Cape Ann Community Cinema (978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com:
Starting Friday, October 23rd and through November 1st, The Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester will present “ShocktoberFest,” a variety of scary movies and events for every taste and every age:

*Friday, October 23rd @ 10:00pm I SELL THE DEAD Also shown Saturday, October 31st @ 10:00pm.

*Saturday, October 24th @ 10:00pm THE COLOUR FROM THE DARK

*Sunday, October 25th @ 3:45pm THE HAUNTED CLASSROOM Head geek Skip Elsenheimer is available for interviews: (919) 247-7752; skip@avgeeks.com

*Sunday, October 25th @ 7:30pm SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE Also shown Sunday, November 1st @ 4:30pm.

*Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th @ 5:00pm FRANKENSTEIN Additional shows Wednesday, October 28th @ 11:00am, Friday, October 30th @ 11:00am & 2:30pm and Saturday, October 31st @ 3:30pm. All tickets to “Frankenstein” are just $5.00.

*Thursday, October 29th @ 9:30pm DIE YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS! Demarjian is available for interviews at (978) 559-1769; haigd@gis.net

*Friday, October 30th @ 10:00pm HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER

*Saturday, October 31st @ 11:00am MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (Oct. 24th @ 11:00am). All “Silly Saturday Cinema” tickets are just $5.00.

*Saturday, October 31st @ 11:59pm BLACK DEVIL DOLL Preceded by “I Sell The Dead” (separate admission) at 10:00pm. No one under 18 will be admitted to “Black Devil Doll.”

Festivals

Coolidge Shorts Film Festival
Production Event
Event Name: Coolidge Shorts Film Festival When: 11/01/2009 — 04/01/2010 Submission Deadline: 09/25/2009 Where: Brookline, Massachusetts Venue: The Coolidge Theatre Website: www.coolidge.org
Contact Information
Event Holder: The Coolidge Corner Theatre Contact Address: 290 Harvard St
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446 Phone: (617) 734-2501
Event Details
The Coolidge Corner Theatre is launching a new initiative to support established, emerging, and student filmmakers internationally. The Coolidge Shorts Film Festival is a year-round program in which four short films (5 minutes and under) will be selected each month to screen before feature films. All genres will be considered including live action, animation, and experimental. This is a unique opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work before the Coolidge’s monthly audience base of 16,000 patrons in the Greater Boston area.

Help Wanted

Title: Broadcast Designer / Animator Employer: Olender Media Location: Northampton, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time
Details
Broadcast Designer / Visual Effects Animator for a National TV Advertising Agency. Very stable company in business for 15+ years. Specific skills necessary are excellent software skils, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Lightwave. HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, and QuarkXpress experience a plus. Needs to be hard working, driven, takes the initiative, self-motivated, & organized. Maintains and improves personal knowledge base. Accountable and extremely detail-oriented. Send resume and non-returnable reel on DVD
Contact Information
Name: Broadcast Designer Address: PO Box 1089
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above

Position Title: College of Communication
Company Name: Boston University
Industry: Film
Job Function: Producer
Entry Level: No
Location(s): Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Posted: October 9, 2009
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience: 3-5 Years
Required Travel: 0-10%

Company: Boston University
view full company profile

APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person: Maureen Clark
Email Address: maclark@bu.edu
Phone: 617-353-8023

Apply URL: http://www.bu.edu/com/

Saw on filmmaker.com

Directors WANTED for 3 feature films - $120K+ compensation (no adv.)
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 17:27 — Alex Grachev
We are looking for Directors for 3 feature films that we are planning to roll under a larger production house and market via our advertising network.
We are looking for not only a creative genius, but also for a film industry professional who is very well connected and has ability to locate a production house[s] that can afford purchasing script rights, and form a winning team for the success of our projects.
We have 3 very unique screenplays written by outstanding writer. The scripts are suitable for small to medium budget production. Please find description of our literary materials here:
http://olga-kostrova.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54…
COMPENSATION:
$120,000+ (20% from each script rights sale) + salary upon funding + equity.
Please contact us at: sales at IdeaMamaAdNetwork.com or 408.8243861.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Shoot and Edit a Corporate Video
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
My company, thoughtbot (http://www.thoughtbot.com), is looking to for someone shoot and edit some video for our new website. The video will be some client testimonials intercut with some of us talking as well as shots of us working, hanging out, etc.
This shouldn’t be lame, and we’ll pay you for your time. We’re located in Boston and most, if not all, of the filming should be at our office downtown.
If you, or someone you know is interested, please get in touch.
Contact Details: Chad Pytel thoughtbot 617-482-1300 x113 cpytel@thoughtbot.com Website http://www.thoughtbot.com/

HARVARD THESIS CASTING (M/F)
New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Award winning director of “Songs from the Tundra” (Grand Jury Prize, Provincetown IFF) casting for Harvard Univ. Thesis Film. Sci-fi love story about an astronaut that falls in love with the AI running his office. Shot on RED in Cambridge, MA from Jan. 10-22. Pay commensurate with experience.
JOHN HARVESTER: 18-30 y.o. engineer at “Energy 2.0″ who blows up stars for a living and just returned from outer space
BOB ALSING: 50-70 y.o. engineer and John’s friend
Contact Details: casting@mirrorworldfilms.com Mirror World Films casting@mirrorworldfilms.com Website http://www.mirrorworldfilms.com/

Casting Call for Harvard Thesis Film
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
3-6pm Friday 10/23 & Saturday 10/24
Cambridge, MA
Seeking talent for Harvard undergrad thesis film, tentatively titled Ashley/Amber. The film is a dark comedy about an anti-war activist who finds fame only after she is outed as the one-time star of an internet porn video. It will be shot in 16mm, estimated length 25min. Production will take place January 2010.
Contact Details: Rebecca Rojer Department of Visual & Environmental Studies, Harvard University ashleyamber@rrrojer.net Website http://rrrojer.net/ashleyamber/

Actors Needed for Independent Short film “Arscott”
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Auditions are from 10-2 pm on Saturday, October 17th and 6-10 pm Wednesday, October 21st at CDIA : The Center for Digital Imaging Arts 274 Moody Street Waltham 02453
Arscott (Male 20’s to early 30’s) The lead is a know it all misanthrope who hates the world but loves Tara and doesn’t know how to tell her
Tara (Female 20’s to early 30’s) Lead actress good friend of Arscott who may or may not have romantic feelings for him
Levi (Male 20’s to early 30’s) Best friend of Arscotts, is also Tara’s brother
Contact Details: indiecastingpt08@gmail.com

Casting call for Independent Short film “End of the Road”
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Auditions are from 10-2 pm on Saturday, October 17th and 6-10 pm Wednesday, October 21st at CDIA : The Center for Digital Imaging Arts 274 Moody Street Waltham 02453
When a married couple get lost on a country road, they get more than they bargained for when they stop for directions
Parts:
Ray (White Male mid to late 30’s) An everyman who while traveling on a country road with wife Carla gets lost
Carla ( White Female mid late 30’s) Ray’s wife fiery and witty who is skeptical of husbands sense of direction
Contact Details: Joshua Poole Indiecastingpt08@gmail.com

Seeking Male Actor for MIT grad student film
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking male actor 18-28 for lead role in a grad student film for the MIT Visual Arts Program. The film takes place in Victorian-era Boston and deals with art and alchemy. We will be shooting mostly on weekends in November in Cambridge or Boston. One scene requires partial/implied nudity.
This is a student film so we do not really have a budget but for this role we are offering $100 plus meals during shooting plus credit and a copy of the completed film. Our hope is this will be an excellent reel/portfolio piece for all involved.
Contact Details: Josh Kastorf The Eighth Muse jkastorf@8thmuse.com Website http://www.kastorf.net/eighthmuse/

Production Technician
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Groton Channel is currently seeking a full-time Production Technician to assist with the maintenance and management of the Town of Groton’s access television facilities. The Production Technician will work 40 hours a week most of which may be evenings and Saturdays.
This position requires a high school diploma and experience in video production. Knowledge of web pages and internet streaming a plus.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Director, Town Hall, 173 Main St., Groton, MA 01450. Inquiries: (978) 448-1145 or e-mail to
Contact Details: Human Resources Director Town of Groton (978) 448-1145 personnel@townofgroton.org Website http://www.thegrotonchannel.org/

Feature Film Editor Needed
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Fully paid position available ASAP for editor in New England area with feature length film experience, for the movie “We Got the Beat.” The film has been edited, and I am seeking an editor to polish it up and add their own ideas before we lock picture. I don’t need someone to start from scratch. Please DO NOT submit unless you have edited feature length films. I’m looking for someone who edits on Final Cut Pro with their own system, or someone who can work on my system in Worcester, MA on a daily basis for one month. Please e-mail your resume and a link to your reel to andrea@aafilms.com.
Contact Details: Andrea Ajemian Artigo/Ajemian Films andrea@aafilms.com Website http://www.wegotthebeatmovie.com/

On Craigslist:

AV Techs / Audio Visual Freelancers Wanted (Boston Area)

Reply to: job-8a2cw-1431092497@craigslist.org

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals is seeking Freelance Audio Visual Technicians to assist with the staging and operating of Audio/Visual and IT events in the Boston, MA area.
SmartSource is a leader in the event technology services business with more than twenty years of experience working with some of the most recognized associations and event exposition organizations in the industry. All applicants must have knowledge and working experience within the Audio Visual field. Excellent customer service is a must.
For more information, directions on how to apply, and other info please click here - Freelance AV Tech position at SmartSource Rentals. Resumes can also be sent via email with subject title “Freelance AV Tech” to bmarch (at) smartsourcerentals.com
Location: Boston Area
Compensation: TBD - Varies according to event

Video and Multimedia Production (Watertown/Waltham)
Reply to: job-dwhvy-1429470195@craigslist.org

The candidate for this position should possess at least a basic knowledge of video production skills; videography, grip assistance and post production editing. Valuable also is a working knowledge of various software packages; Photoshop, Flash, Motion, Final Cut Pro etc. An eye for design and a knowledge of website creation would be a bonus. One needn’t be totally proficient in each area but must have a capacity to learn or even become self taught in some areas. We are a small shop and you will be asked to carry out a myriad of duties.
Send along a resume and we’ll put together a call list for interviews soon.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Digital Media/Video Producer - PJA Advertising + Marketing (Harvard Square/Cambridge)
Reply to: job-bquxf-1424322211@craigslist.org

PJA Advertising + Marketing, a BtoB and BtoC agency, and three time Agency of the Year by AdAge’s BtoB Magazine, is seeking a Digital Media/Video Producer for our growing agency and our technology and health sciences clients in our Boston office. Clients today include Yahoo!, Novell, Trend Micro, GE Healthcare, Infor, Boston Scientific, and other leading brands.
We’re seeking a full-time Producer/Editor to oversee a wide variety of multimedia projects, including online spots, banner ads, tradeshow videos, and customer testimonial videos. In this role you will: Coordinate with production companies, recording studios, freelance editors, and other vendors to create and manage pre- and post-production budgets/schedules/estimates. Collaborate with Account/Traffic/Creative departments to determine most effective ways to achieve project flow. Be responsible for all deliverables for client review, DVD authoring, final high-res project files, assuring optimal on-line encoding standards, and data backup of all project files.
Editing s include video production, non-linear editing, motion graphics, video color correction, and an understanding of video codecs. Must stay current with advances in production and post-production technology. The ideal candidate is highly proficient with Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor, Soundtrack Pro, Sonicfire Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
Please send your resume to careers@agencypja.com

looking for film crew (North of Boston)
Reply to: gigs-vuxnj-1428558361@craigslist.org

Looking for new grads to film north of Boston. This will be ideal for your resume and will involve getting great exposure in your profession.
Please sumit your resume and experience to matthewgazda@yahoo.com
Ph:603-401-4661

Location: North of Boston
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: based on experience however, prefer new grads

Technology

Starting next year, Works will be retired and only available on new PCs will be Office Starter 2010. It will only have a reduced version of Word and Excel.

Apple’s put a quad-core processor into its iMac desktop line.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Phantom HD Camera
Production Event
Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Phantom HD Camera When: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Submission Deadline: 10/28/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
Mitch Gross, AbelCineTech’s Applications Specialist, showcases the new Phantom high-speed, digital camera — a viable alternative to film with cost-effective advantages and workflow benefits. Featuring live demos and pumpkin-smashing in slo-mo!
Time: 10am to 12n
RSVP: by email events@rule.com

Anyone interested in being part of a volunteer crew for future productions, let me know.

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:

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (PG) will screen Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Saturday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:50; Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday-Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

COUPLES RETREAT (PG-13) will play Friday at (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:45), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:15.

DEAD SNOW will screen on Friday at (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (5:15) and 7:30; and Monday- Thursday at (5:15) and 7:30.

ZOMBIELAND (R-87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday– Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

Discount Variety returns Thursday night at the CinemaSalem Café, featuring two great funny musicians, Jeff Savlon and Miki Lupacelli. Since it’s October, feel free to come in costume. The show starts at 8 pm and admission is a measly $5.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS premieres in two weeks, Wednesday, October 28, on the big screen at CinemaSalem, also for free.

Fun Friday night event this week is the double-dip cult screening of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and DR HORRIBLE’S SING ALONG BLOG, featuring the Tesaracte Players of Boston. Some of the proceeds benefit Equality Now, a nonprofit organization devoted to the equitable treatment of girls and women throughout the world. That’s Friday at 11 pm.

During this crazy month in Salem, don’t forget to tell the parking attendants that you’re going to the movie theater!

Booksigning by author Ruby Dominguez who’ll be in the CinemaSalem Café on Friday, November 30, from 6:30-8:30, promoting her book, The Peruke Maker. More details later, but here’s the part to remember: A free copy of the book and a free cup of Atomic Café coffee for the first 25 people who show up!

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448
IT MIGHT GET LOUD
Mon. Oct. 26 @ 7:30pm; Tues. Oct. 27 @ 7:30pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 5:45pm

SOUL POWER
Wed. Oct. 28 @ 7:30pm; Thurs. Oct. 28 @ 7:30pm; Sun. Nov. 1 @ 1:00pm

THROW DOWN YOUR HEART
Fri. Oct. 30 @ 7:30pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 7:30pm; Sun. Nov. 1 @ 2:30pm

ICONS AMONG US: JAZZ IN THE PRESENT TENSE
(WITH LIVE SET BY CHET WILLIAMSON & MATT MCCABE)
Wed. Oct. 21 @ 7:00pm (set); 8:00pm (film) [$10.00 ticket]

LEONARD COHEN: LIVE AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT 1970
Sun. Oct. 18 @ 7:30pm

*****

UPCOMING SCARY MOVIES (all shows are BYO-whatever):

I SELL THE DEAD
Sat. Oct. 10 @ 10:00pm; Fri. Oct. 23 @ 10:00pm; Sat. Oct. 31 @ 10:00pm

HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER
Fri. Oct. 17 @ 10:00pm; Fri. Oct. 30 @ 10:00pm

H.P. LOVECRAFT’S COLOUR FROM THE DARK
Sat. Oct. 24 @ 10:00pm

DIE YOU ZOMBIE BASTARDS! (with producer/wicked pissah local artist Haig Demarjian)
Thurs. Oct. 29 @ 9:30pm

BLACK DEVIL DOLL
Sat. Oct. 31 @ 11:59pm

The “DoctoberFest” Documentary Film Festival continues every day through November 1: http://www.massbayfilmproject.org/#doctoberfest

Festivals

The Great River Film Festival
http://www.facebook.com/l/7081f;www.greatriverfilmfestival.com/submit.html
ENTER FOR FREE UNTIL NOV. 2ND
Shorts 22 min or Less.
The 2010 Great River film festival will take place in Granville Ohio on the campus of Denison University.
The Film Festival will take place on the 26th and 27th of March 2010. We are currently accepting submissions and will update the website with scheduling information in early 2010.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:
Casting for Indy Film Noir: The Customer Is Always Right
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
In the short film, “The Customer Is Always Right,”a controlling executive and a no-nonsense hit man come to terms on the meaning of good service,with dire results.
November Boston-area shoot.$75/day. Auditions: Center for Digital Imaging Arts at BU, 274 Moody St,Waltham,MA on Sat.10/10,10am-2pm. Seeking:
Clifford- male,late 40’s. A self-made man that uses the 3 B’s (bully,bribe and buy) to get what he deserves out of life.
Thanatus- male,late 30’s. To this hit man, talk is cheap. Gotta pay to play.
Contact Details: Send your headshot and resume to secure a time to Jeanne Shapiro at casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com NTL Films casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com

“”Dating Show Hoax” seems to be a Hoax. Please disregard and use caution. Was listed in newsletter and last week‘s blog.

From Craigslist:

Christina Aguilera makes her dramatic feature-film debut with this Screen Gems musical as a burlesque dancer who finds her dreams in the big city after leaving her small-town roots far behind. Steve Antin directs from a script by Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich).
Now Accepting Submissions for all roles
(Union and Non-Union)

Submit for these roles:
Marla Role: Attractive designer
Speaking: 1 line
Gender: Female
Age: from 25 to 39

Greg Role: Marcus’s friend, attractive
Speaking: 2 lines
Gender: Male
Age: from 30 to 49

Mark
“The DJ” Role: Attractive DJ who hooks up with Sean once
Speaking: 5 lines/1 speech
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 39

Alexis Role: Bouncer at club, and a Drag Queen
Speaking: Non
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 35

Harold Saint Role: He’s a classy, music producer
Speaking: 3 lines/2 speeches
Gender: Male
Age: from 59 to 70

Dave Role: Sound man at club
Speaking: 3 lines
Gender: Male
Age: from 18-45

Compensation and Other Info
- Pay is up to $759.00 a day depending on role. Number of days filming is TBD.
- You DO NOT have to be a union member for these roles. Non Union actors will be considered.
Submission Instructions

Please submit the following information via email only to:
BurlesqueAuditions@gmail.com
- Current Photo/Headshot (1mb per photo)
- Ethnicity
- Height
- Date of Birth
- Resume (if available, not required)
- Zip Code
- Cell or best number to reach you
- Best Time To Call
NOTE: NO PHONE CALLS TO THE CASTING DIRECTOR

ACTORS NEEDED - $100.00 PER HOUR FOR HALLOWEEN PRODUCTION (Newton, MA)

Reply to: GaryALBailey@aol.com
Actors wanted who are very comfortable performing with live RATS. I’ll need an actor to play the role of a character who will be dressed as a whimsical clown “appearing to be trapped” with rats inside a clear fiberglass box. This is for two nights of private halloween parties that will be set up at the entrance of a Haunted House in Newton, Massachusetts. The hired actors will be performing with other fun, creative, acting professionals. Dates of performances will be Friday, October 30, 2009 from 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM maybe longer, and Saturday, October 31, 2009 from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM maybe longer.
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please submit the following information via email to: GaryALBailey@aol.com.
1. Name
2. Stage Name
3. Picture
4. Date of Birth - we are interested in any talent of any age
5. Contact info (Telephone/Address/Email)
6. Website, Headshot & Resume if you have them
Location: Newton, MA
Compensation: $100.00 per hour with 2 hour minimum for two nights.
iMovie 09 editing short video clips (Charlestown)
Reply to: job-tx6cp-1414378528@craigslist.org

iMovie 09 Video Clip Project
-transfer 4 videos from canon vixia hg20 to Mac iMovie 09
-edit video to create 4 / 3-4 minute clips (youtube style)
-add title/credits
This is a straightforward project editing video in iMovie 09. My organization is launching a website on Oct. 30 that will include the finished clips. You may use my Mac and iMovie 09 software.
Project ready to begin immediately - to be completed by 10/16/09

Location: Charlestown
Compensation: $125 per finished clip (4 total) = $500
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
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.

Indie Comedy ISO Feature Director (Boston)
Reply to: gigs-7azg7-1413454393@craigslist.org

Indie Comedy in search of Feature Film Director. Please send links to reels and resumes.
www.findingbusterbrown.com

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

Technology

Snow Leopard users have had all their personal data deleted when they’ve logged into a “Guest” account after upgrading from Leopard.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139250/Snow_Leopard_bug_deletes_all_user_data?source=CTWNLE_nlt_pm_2009-1

This weekend, smartphone users of Sidekick provider Danger lost their mobile customer data if you didn’t back up you data. Microsoft failed to back up user data. After several days, Microsoft recovers ‘most, if not all’ Sidekick users’ data.

According to Microsoft employee Robert Morgan, future versions of Windows, including Windows 8, could support a 128-bit architecture.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Just Say Love by Stagewright Films

Join Us At The Portsmouth Music Hall Portsmouth, NH 10/22 at 8pm
JSL will screen as a Benefit for and a tribute to The Players Ring where the play premiered.

The evening will include: -music by Bob Beal
Bob wrote and performed the credit theme to the film “Your Eyes Tell The Truth”

-a special appearance by Matthew Jaeger Matthew portrays the role of Guy in the film

-a cutting from the play with Matt Jaeger and Jonathon Barron Jonathon originated the role of Doug in the stage play

-a Q&A session with Executive Producer - David Maurielo
Director - Bill Humphreys
and Star - Matthew Jaeger

For tickets call
603.436.2400
or go online at
http://www.themusichall.org/tickets/index.asp

Let us know you’re attending via Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid6143919461&ref=ts

and check out the Trailer and the JSL Companion
http://www.stagewrightfilms.com/media.html

CHUCK SLAVIN HOSTS THE NEXT FILMMAKERS SHINDIG!
The Next Filmmaker’s Shindig is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!!! Hosted by Chuck Slavin & Jenna Sullivan it will be held at the super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.blue22-barandgrille.com
Local Talent & Crew will gather for Music, Networking, and Short Film Viewings
Blue 22 is easily located off Rt. 93 and is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Quincy Center T station on the red line.
(Same Parking lot)!
LOTS OF FREE PARKING & T ACCESS!
Plus you have the opportunity to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic party. If you are interested, please contact Filmmaker’s Shindig at this email address… info@filmmakersshindig.com. The shorts should be completed works of fewer than 15 minutes and in DVD format. Works may be Trailers, Demo Reels, Music Videos, and Etc.
You can mail DVD’s here…
Filmmaker’s Shindig
P.O.Box 890184
Weymouth, Ma 02189
Remember to check out http://www.filmmakersshindig.com/
for news, announcements, updates and pictures of the last Shindig!
The last Shindig had roughly 120 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards and friends, but it’s always o.k. to just bring yourself!
DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Redline Quincy Center T Stop (Mass.)
Local Directors, Local Talent, Producers, and Local Crew Members frequent the Filmmaker’s Shindig.
Feel free to bring your personal cameras and House Photographer Dave Green will be on Hand to capture The Evening!

Frank Linnehan is trying to get film makers and creative people to come together, to help a startup, to build this state’s first and only national cable TV network. For more information g o to www.HollywoodInBoston.com or www.ALLMeaningfulEntertainment.com

Red One Avid Workflow
Production Event
Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Red One Avid Workflow When: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
Michael Phillips, Avid’s Solution Manager for Post and Independent Producer/Editor, shares his step-by-step approach to posting with RED ONE footage — from preparing HD dailies to finishing with native RED files and…oh so much more!
Time: 11am to 1pm
RSVP: events@rule.com

Join the NewEnglandFilm.com staff, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Online New England Film Festival Awards Ceremony and Networking Night at the Coolidge Corner Theater tomorrow Thursday October 15 at 7 pm. An opportunity for networking will be followed by a screening and the announcement of the jury & audience awards in each category.
Special Price for Advance Tickets! In advance tickets can be purchased now at a special price of only $6 to NewEnglandFilm.com subscribers at http://bit.ly/FkAag Tickets at the door will be full price.
You’ll have a chance to meet and talk with the festival founders, jurors and filmmakers such as:
Kevin Anderton, Boston Film Night Founder & Comedy Festival Juror
Karen Aqua, Animator & Festival Juror
Sara’o Bery, Director of John, 2009 Festival Entry
Dan Boylan, Director of Clam Pie, 2009 Festival Entry
Beth Curran, Board Member of Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film & Festival Juror
Marc Dole, Founder of Hatchling Studios & Animation Festival Juror
Cheryl Eagan-Donovan, President of Women in Film Video New England
Lorre Fritchy, Founder MasterPeace Productions & Documentary Festival Juror
Sarah Ginsburg, Director of A Work in Progress, 2009 Festival Entry
Christine Lundberg, Director of Virginia Lee Burton: A Sense of Place, 2009 Festival Entry
Kim McLaughlin, Director of Penumbra, 2009 Festival Entry
Michele Meek, Founder of NewEnglandFilm.com & Festival Director
Chris Portal, Director of White Elephants, 2009 Festival Entry
Kate Raisz, Founder 42°N Films & Festival Juror
Chris Record, Director of Did You…, 2009 Festival Entry
Corbin Record, Director of Did You…, 2009 Festival Entry
John Rule, President of Rule / Boston Camera Rental
Curtis Salt, Director of The Reality behind Closed Doors, 2009 Festival Entry
Guy Taylor, Director of Clam Pie, 2009 Festival Entry
Erin Trahan, Editor of NewEnglandFilm.com & Executive Director of The Independent
Paul Turano, Director of I Covered My Eyes, 2009 Festival Entry
Don’t miss this important event — buy your tickets now at http://bit.ly/FkAag

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The annual members meeting will take place on October 14 at 6:30 PM in the Beverly Public Library. Only paid members can vote. All officers and board members terms expire and will have to be voted on. I expect it to be a short meeting.

Looks like we will have a student film competition that will be part of the International Film Competition. More details in the future as we work them out.

John Burke, a candidate for mayor of Beverly, wants to have a local film commission to attract filmmakers. John sent a proposal to our present Mayor, and received this back …”I have reviewed the material you sent me regarding a Film Commission. I can understand why Massachusetts wants films made here and thus the tax incentives, but I am not clear as to why Beverly really cares where in the State they are made..”

The regular blog is down for scheduled maintenance so this won’t be posted until later.

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:

COUPLES RETREAT (PG13-104 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:30), 7:20 and 9:40; Saturday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:30), 7:20 and 9:40; Sunday and Monday at (11:40 AM), (2:00), (4:30) and 7:20; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:30) and 7:20.

GIGANTE (NR-100 minutes) will screen on Friday at Fri: (4:50), 6:45 and 8:40; Saturday at (12:00), (1:45), (4:50), 6:45 and 8:40; Sunday and Columbus Day at (12:00), (1:45), (4:50) and 6:45; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:50), 6:45

ZOMBIELAND (R-87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday and Monday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Tuesday- Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

The Informant! will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday and Monday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:10; and Tuesday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

French Film Night Thursday night in the Screening Room at 7:30 pm.

The new cool place to be on Wednesday nights is CinemaSalem, where trendsetters gather tonight to watch GLEE for free at 8:30.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema
(978) 309-8448
http://www.CapeAnnCinema.com

THE WAY WE GET BY SHOWS: 10/8 @ 5P; 10/14 @ 5P
45365 SHOWS: 10/8 @ 7:30P; 10/9 @ 5:00P; 10/10 @ 5:00P; 10/11 @ 2:30P

AFGHAN STAR :::SHOWS: 10/9, 10/10 & 10/11 @ 7:30P; 10/11 & 10/12 @ 5:00P

“SHOCKTOBERFEST” - H.P. LOVECRAFT’S COLOUR FROM THE DARK SHOWN: FRI. OCT. 9 & SAT. OCT. 24 @ 10:00PM

OPERA ON THE ISLAND: DIE WALKÜRE Performed at the Palau de les Arts “Reina Sofia.”
Tickets are $17.50 all seats, $15.00 for members, and can be purchased in advance at the theater or online.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 @ 5:00PM
BEYOND WISEGUYS: ITALIAN-AMERICANS & THE MOVIES
The one-hour film will be preceded by an hour’s worth of silent film shorts (such as Charlie Chaplin’s “The Immigrant”) with live accompaniment by pianist Richard Hughes.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 @ 5:00PM - DIRECTOR IN ATTENDANCE!
THE DIARY OF SACCO & VANZETTI
David Rothauser will present the film and conduct a Q&A after.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 @ 7:30PM
FREE SWIM
Hosted by Hive Cape Ann. Director Jennifer Galvin will present the film and conduct a Q&A after.

YOO-HOO, MRS. GOLDBERG The $10.00 ticket benefits Temple Ahavat Achim to aid in their rebuilding efforts. SHOWS: 10/14 & 10/15 @ 7:30P

Festivals

THE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SUMMIT (IFFS)—December 6th-8th, 2009. Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. The IFFS is the largest international organization representing the film festival industry. The 6th annual IFFS will be the most informative and fun filled summit to date. Join festivals and executives from across the industry including SXSW, Sundance, Aspen Film, San Francisco Film Society, New York Film Festival and many more. With scores of informative panel discussions and networking events, you won’t want to miss this year’s event. Attendees will be able to meet with festival directors from all over North America, and discover the latest trends in funding and sponsorship, programming, operations and management, acquisition and distribution, and many more. For more information please contact Matthew Raynor at matt@michaelbass.com. http://www.filmfestivalsummit.com/

Oct. 30 - Nov. 7, 2009. Come to AFI FEST presented by Audi—Los Angeles’ longest-running film festival. SEE A FILM ON US! All movies—including red carpet premieres—feature free seats as AFI’s gift to movie lovers. CONNECT with filmmakers at special events in the heart of Hollywood at the historic Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. GO to http://www.AFI.com for the latest info on festival movies and events, and to learn more about free seating.

BAREBONES FILM FESTIVAL Muskogee, OK is your destination for motivation, support and recognition for multi-tasking filmmakers. Grab your wild west duds and come to the heart of Native America, where you will experience more than just another film festival but a film-friendly gathering of screenwriters, actors, producers, directors and crew. You can take an “Okie from Muskogee” Trolley tour of the Muskogee Castle, the Batfish submarine or enjoy the blooming azaleas, so don’t forget to bring your camera. Artists are recognized for movie poster art, music and cinematography. Barebones’ Red Carpet Bonehead Awards Gala is the culmination of 11 days and nights of film-related events and entertainment. Documentaries, features, shorts, music videos, animation and more. http://www.barebonesfilmfestivals.org; barebonesfilmfestivals@yahoo.com.

2010 Call for Submissions – Heading into its 11th year, the CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 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 in 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 filmmakers the chance at a CDN $25,000 prize for demonstrating a signature voice and frontier spirit. Deadline for submissions is June 2010. Visit http://www.calgaryfilm.com for more information.

Usher in fall enjoying some of the year’s best independent non-fiction cinema on the coast of Maine at the 5th annual CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, October 1-4, 2009. The weekend includes screenings of documentary features, shorts and a Made in Maine showcase, Q&As from filmmakers, live music, art exhibits, panels and other special events at beautiful venues throughout coastal Maine. Passes are on sale now at http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/tickets.php.

FIRSTGLANCE FILM FEST 10 HOLLYWOOD is calling for entries from filmmakers from across the globe for their April 2010 event. Shorts, features, docs, animation, student, music videos, webisode pilots and more. FirstGlance has successfully entered the online film fest market offering both a real-world event and an online event. With more than $50,000 in prizes and a new sliding scale cash prize of $5,000 cash for every 1,000 entries annually and online and retail distribution offered to all short content, FirstGlance is the premiere truly indie film festival in North America. Named one of the Best Film Festival Investments by MovieMaker Magazine. Enter online at http://www.firstglancefilms.com. Call For Entries Deadline: Nov. 30, 2009.

One of MovieMaker’s 25 “Coolest Film Festivals,” the annual INDIE MEMPHIS FILM FESTIVAL utilizes Memphis’ rich cultural history to serve as a connecting point for regional filmmakers from all corners of the country and provides a showcase for films celebrating Southern stories and storytelling. Set for October 8 - 15, 2009, the festival inspires filmmakers and film-lovers to connect and collaborate within the unique creative landscape that is the home of the Blues and the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll. For details, visit www.indiememphis.com.

INDIE SHORT FILM COMPETITION is now accepting entries for the third annual international short film competition. ISFC is an innovative online short film competition that offers a great opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers to advance their careers, gain recognition in the filmmaking industry and receive international exposure. ISFC is open to short films 40 minutes and under. $25,000 in cash and prizes; 10 categories to enter! Sponsored by Sony Creative Software, Write Brothers, Screenplay.com, Storyboard Quick, Petrol, Oconnor, Lite Panels, Partners In Rhyme, United One Productions and Boiler Plate Software! Deadline for entries is Dec. 15, 2009. For entry details and information, visit http://www.IndieShortFilms.net.

THE L.A. COMEDY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL AND SCREENPLAY COMPETITION is dedicated to introducing the newest and hottest comedic talent to the industry in a four-day, fun-packed weekend of screenings, parties, industry panels and a star-studded red carpet awards event. Sponsored by Funny Or Die, winners receive meetings with industry heavyweights, cash and prizes! Accepting submissions of comedy short films (30 minutes and under) and both feature and short comedy scripts. Come hobnob with the Comedy Elite! One of MovieMaker’s 2009 “Top Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.” Submit now! Deadlines: Nov. 2 (regular); Dec. 2 (late); Dec. 18 (final). http://www.lacomedyshorts.com.

MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL - October 8-18, 2009. 2009 marks the Mill Valley Film Festival’s 32nd edition. A celebration of the best in independent and world cinema, MVFF annually brings together a community of filmmakers and film lovers to Mill Valley, San Rafael and beyond to experience great new films in the spectacular environment of San Francisco’s beautiful Bay Area. With its reputation as a filmmakers’ festival, this prestigious non-competitive event showcases international features, documentaries, shorts and children’s films–something for every filmgoer. Join us for extraordinary tributes with renowned guest stars, including Clive Owen, gala celebrations and special events. Tickets go on sale starting September 24. For more information and tickets go to http://www.mvff.com.

The TRAIL DANCE FILM FESTIVAL is the perfect opportunity for independent filmmakers to present their work to a supportive audience … in a competitive environment which rewards creativity and excellence in a variety of industry specific pursuits. In addition to the Golden Drover Awards, the festival offers a day of children based programming, a scholarship awarded to the winning high school entry, and a western themed environment unlike any other film festival on the planet. Don’t miss the event named in 2008 as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Fee! http://www.traildancefilmfestival.com

Enter the 43rd WORLDFEST-HOUSTON, third oldest international film festival in North America. Competition for Shorts, Features, Docs, Student, Experimental, Business Films, Music Videos, TV Production, Screenplays, TV Commercials and New Media. More than 200 sub-categories make competition fair. WorldFest gave first honors to Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, the Coen brothers, David Lynch, Randall Kleiser, Gavin Hood and many more! All 35mm/digital shorts and features are screened to the public on big screens in a big AMC Theater. Easy online entry at http://www.worldfest.org — click on “Enter Film Festival” at the top of the page! Deadline: Dec 15, 2009.

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew:

Killer Film Fest is now accepting submissions for feature films with horror/thriller/killer genres.
Killer Film Fest is expanding to a 3rd night at the Orpheum Theater in Foxboro, MA on either the 20th or 21st of November.
Submissions are 100% free and you will even get paid to screen your film!!!
To submit a film, please go to: http://www.facebook.com/l/e05b9;www.killerfilmfest.com/submissions.html
- Free venue to screen your film
- Free printed tickets featuring your film as the main event
- Table will be provided where you can sell any merchandise you would like
- You will get 10 Free tickets to the show
- You will get a cut off of all ticket sales which equals up to $750.00
- Your film will have it’s own page on the Film Fest website
If you are interested and have a completed film, please submit it ASAP since this is last minute and the date comes very soon.

Dailyfilm.tv Announces Studio’s Stock Spot Festival
Call for Entries Deadline – December 15, 2009
New York, NY — Dailyfilm.tv, the filmmaker’s viral video site, launched Studio’s Stock Spot Festival offering $10K in cash and prizes. The online festival challenges filmmakers to use the stock footage provided by iStock Photo to create commercials, promos or show opens. Entries will be judged on originality, advertising effectiveness, visual appeal and creativity. The call for entries deadline is December 15, 2009. More Info.
Entries will be judged by a distinguished panel of advertising veterans including agency creative directors and producers, directors and editors.
Eligibility Requirements: Contestants must use at least one video clip or still image provided in the download within their project. Projects can be comprised entirely of the footage and stills as well.
www.dailyfilm.tv/festivals/stock-spot-fest

Prizes: First prize wins $2,500 in cash and $2,500 worth of credit to buy iStock Photo footage. Second prize receives $1,500 in cash and $1,500 worth of iStock credit. Third prize receives $1,000 in cash and $1,000 worth of iStockphoto credit.
Winners will be announced in early January. The winning videos will be hosted in the Winners’ Circle on Dailyfilm.tv and highlighted on Studiodaily.com. In addition videos will be featured on CableFAX.com — seen by top executives from all major cable networks.
Questions: Please contact Jessica Clegg at jclegg@accessintel.com or 212.621.4626.

Help Wanted

The School of Communication at Endicott College is looking to hire a person to teach Writing for the Screen during the Spring semester (begins January 5, 2010). The class meets on Monday and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15. Qualified applicants must have significant writing experience (TV and/or film), a Masters degree and prior teaching experience. For more information contact Laurel Hellerstein, Dean of the School of Communication, 978-232-2153, lhellers@endicott.edu

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

“”Dating Show Hoax” seems to be a Hoax. Please disregard and use caution.  Just deleted from posting.

Short Film Seeking Crew, Sound Mixer for October 17, 18, 19 Shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
This is an old story set in modern times of a feud between two brothers living on the same land in rural New England. Strong autumn visuals and great locations. Definitely going to be a fun shoot.
Some crew positions will be paid. We are foremost looking for an excellent sound mixer, ideally with some equipment. Please send rates.
Students with production experience and/or work to show who are available for the entire shoot are encouraged to apply.
Also seeking deal on Redrock Micro Encore Adapter.
Crew Positions:
Sound mixer
Contact Details: Jim Vigilant Pictures vigilantpictures@gmail.com Website http://www.jimgaldos.com/

Female actors needed for television commercial. EXTRAS. PAID. 1/2 DAY shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Female actors needed to be extras in a television commercial.
One 1/2 Day evening shoot (probably 5-9pm)
Date: October 15 or 19th (not confirmed yet)
Shoot Location: Tewksbury MA
Auditions: No auditions
Age: Late 20’s to late 40’s
Height: N/A
Skin Tone / Ethnicity: All
Hair: Current styles
Body-type: Fit-to-average
Personality: Fun, confident, hip and trendy
Character: Woman enjoying a house party and having fun
Nudity: None
Lines: Non-speaking / non-endorsing
Payment: $100 each Paid the day of the shoot (if you provide a W9 and invoice)
Contact Details: Ben Consoli BCMedia Productions 617-429-9991 (please no calls) ben@bcmediaproductions.com Website http://www.bcmediaproductions.com/

Short Film Casting for October 17, 18 Shoot
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Thanks to all who already sent information. This is a more detailed posting to see a few more people.
Story: This is an old story set in modern times of a feud between two brothers living on the same land in rural New England. Strong autumn visuals, great locations, and great scenes for actors.
Myles: 40-55 male, bearded, scruffy, weather-worn. He’s a trapper, living free with his horse on his parents’ land. Impulsive, sensitive, not a great communicator. Minimal horseback riding experience required.
Contact Details: Jim Vigilant Pictures vigilantpictures@gmail.com Website http://www.jimgaldos.com/

Casting Call for Independent Short Film: The Customer Is Always Right
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
In “The Customer Is Always Right,”a controlling executive and a no-nonsense hit man come to terms on the meaning of good service,with dire results. Late fall Boston area shoot.$75/day. Auditions: CDIA/BU,274 Moody St,Waltham,MA on Wed.10/7,7pm-9:30pm and Sat.10/10,10am-2pm. Seeking:
Clifford- male,late 40’s. A self-made man that uses the 3 B’s (bully,bribe and buy) to get what he deserves out of life.
Thanatus- male,late 30’s. A hit man with a bum knee likes a conflict-free business and happy customers.
Mary- female,frail,petite little old lady.
Contact Details: Jeanne Shapiro at casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com NTL Films casting.ntlfilms@gmail.com

Local Composer needed for Graduate Student Master’s Project
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Emerson graduate student is seeking an experienced film composer to score a 20 min fictional narrative short film. In state applicants only. Film scoring majors encouraged to apply. This is a low budget student film. $200 stipend provided. Interested applicants please send a link to any video works you have scored to homesickthefilm@gmail.com.
Contact Details: Bill Dempsey homesickthefilm@gmail.com

Looking for directors with their own equipment for comedic web series. Pay per episode.
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Looking for directors to work on comedic web series. If you have your own equipment or have access to equipment.
Camera, mic, and lights. Or at least Camera/mic or Camera/lights.
Must be able to commit on Saturday’s (not every Saturday, but half), from October to the end of February.
11 total episodes. Meaning you will get paid 11 times.
This is a paying job.
Please call me, if you are interested. First shooting day is October 17th.
I will give you way more details.
774-240-5082
Contact Details: Reggie Williams Comedy Crib Productions 774-240-5082 reggie.e.williams@gmail.com

Educational Video Production (Topsfield)
Reply to: job-yjunt-1408933172@craigslist.org

30 years old non-profit called NELMS (The New England League of Middle Schools). We are in need of help to produce educational electronic “video’s”. We will want to sell them on our web site to the region and nationally. We have the content and the presenters but we need the production help at a low cost. We are willing to explore a commission arrangement however. If you are interested, please contact us.
Location: Topsfield
Compensation: as negotiated
This is a contract job.

Technology

Panasonic is working on 3-D HD for the home.

Did you notice that some of the most expensive home audio system use vacuum tubes?

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”

Reserve Your Tickets Now for our 2009 Awards and Networking Night
Join NewEnglandFilm.com, the filmmakers from the Online New England Film Festival and industry leaders for the Awards Ceremony and Networking Night next Thursday October 15 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.
The Awards Night screening line-up includes: Penumbra (6 min); Stalk Much? (10 min); John (11 min); Did You (9 min); the five: fifteen (3 min); and The Reality Behind Closed Doors (16 min).
Tickets: $9

Imaging Technology

Event Name: Learning Lab Series: Imaging Technology When: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Submission Deadline: 10/14/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Rental Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×106
Event Details
John Geiger, Sony’s Senior Field Engineer and camera guru, shares his expertise in Imaging Technology — featuring the Broadcast Family of 2/3″ camera offerings and the EX Family of 1/2″ camera products.
Time: 11am to 1pm
RSVP: events@rule
PLUS: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Bring in your Sony camera for a check-up with John Geiger who will be available *by appointment only* in 15- to 20-minute blocks per person from 1:30 to 4:30 to troubleshoot, provide tips and tricks, give advice or otherwise take a look at your camera. For more information and to schedule an appointment please email.

LG Life’s Good FilmFest
I hear good odds in this fest.
HD feel good shorts under 5 mins.
check it out at www.lgfilmfest.com
grand prize is $100,000 !!!
Deadline - Oct. 16

Win $500 with your short Internet film
Armchair Internet’s 2010 Short Short Film Fest
Prize: $500 for Best Film
Application: Free
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Info: http://www.armchairinternet.com/
Armchair Internet announces the 2010 Short Short Film Fest, with a $500 prize for Best Film. Sign up now and get a free copy of Garrett Fisher’s “The Passion of Saint Sebastian.” Make an Internet film that’s between 10 seconds and 2 minutes that includes the soundtrack and upload it to vimeo.com, where we’ll feature it on our channel. On May 1, a jury that includes a prominent art critic, museum director, and award-winning filmmaker will choose the winner.

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:

Zombieland (R - 87 minutes) will screen Friday at (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:30), (2:30), (5:00) and 7:00; and Monday- Thursday at 5:00) and 7:00.

MALLS R US (NR- 84 minutes) will play Friday at (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Saturday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30), 6:45 and 8:45; Sunday at (12:15), (2:45), (4:30) and 6:45; and Monday- Thursday at (4:30) and 6:45.

SURROGATES (PG13) will screen Friday at (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45), 7:20 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:00), (2:00), (4:45) and 7:20; and Monday- Thursday at (4:45) and 7:20.
THE INFORMANT (R-108 minutes) will screen on Friday at (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45), 7:10 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:50 AM), (2:15), (4:45) and 7:10; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:10.

And don’t forget the new TV season’s quirky hit, GLEE, showing for free tonight at 8:30 and FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (available only this fall on DirecTV) premiering on Wednesday, October 28.

From Debra Crosby’s A Quest Actor’s Studio:
Debra invited Keisha Conigliaro, owner of “La Chic Modeling” to teach modeling at the studio. We are very excited about having Keisha on board and offering this very special program of Modeling, Charm and Etiquette training for youth.
We are offering one FREE class on the start date
Saturday, October 3rd
10 am to 11:30am

End Date: December 12th
Instructor: Keisha Conigliaro, owner: La Chic Modeling & Charm School

Debra Crosby’s Youth Actor’s Training Program Link

10 Weeks class Tuition: $300.00
With this $25.00 discount the tuition for this class is $275.00 when class tuition is paid in full at the end of the First FREE class. There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reimbursement after attending the first class

Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show and the Gathering will be hosting a City Wide “Young Bard of Salem” talent Show. Debra Crosby’s City of Salem Youth talent show is open to all young talent in the City of Salem on Saturday October 10th on the Salem Common 2pm to 5pm.
Open to all young performers up to the age of 12 years old.
Open to singers, dancers, musicians, gymnastics actors, poetry.
$5.00 Registration Fee.
Prizes will be awarded and the First place winner will win their entrance fee paid to be a contestant on Debra Crosby’s Talent Quest TV Show.

Help Wanted

Senior Artist Employer: Demiurge Studios, Inc. Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: Qualifications:
* Experience working on current platforms is required.
* Excellent personal, written and oral communication skills
* Skilled with industry tools
* Team player with a commitment to personal and peer development
* Demonstrated ability to work in and match a range of styles
* Experience mentoring and developing junior artists
* Strong sense of color/lighting/composition
* Portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates breadth of skill, styles, genres
* Traditional concept art skills
* 3+ years game industry employment
* Must be eligible to work in United States
Preference to applicants with:
* Experience creating high-poly assets (models, normal maps, etc)
* Experience with Unreal Engine 3
* 2+ shipped titles
* BFA (or higher)
* Love for games, and who play them regularly
* Outside interests!
Details
Demiurge Studios is searching for a talented artist with experience, skills and vision. Artists at Demiurge are expected to contribute to development at every stage, from initial concept to asset creation to final polish in a level. Qualified candidates will easily adapt to different project styles and work well with a team of artists and designers. Our dream candidate will challenge our team, bring new processes and energy to the company, and raise our internal art bar. If you can inspire our team with amazing art and game production skills, we’ve got a job for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Contribute to Demiurge art efforts at every stage of production
* Critique artwork constructively and raise our internal artistic bar
* Use 3DStudio Max, Photoshop and industry tools to create convincing, startling art
* Estimate, schedule and deliver art assets in a production environment
* Share and encourage knowledge distribution for art techniques and tools
Please send a resume and a portfolio (cd/dvd/website) for consideration. Your portfolio should include:
* Low/High poly work
* Source Textures
* Concept art
* Life/figure drawings
Contact Information
Name: HR Address: 130 Prospect Street, Floor One
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
http://www.highendcareers.com/JobDetails.aspx?JobID=4918

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Actors (Mom, Dad, Kids) to be in Painting web-commercials October 8-9 (East Bridgewater)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a Mom (30s-40s), Dad (30s-40s), Son (10-18), and Daughter (10-18) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 8 and 9 in East Bridgewater, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Actors needed (late 20s to 30s) for web commercials October 6-7 (Easthampton, MA)
Massachusetts New England Paid (Non-Union Only)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, an independent film company headquartered in the Pioneer Valley, is seeking attractive actors to play a young couple (Male and Female, late 20s to early 30s) for 4 web-commercials for a major paint brand about painting a home. Experience painting not necessary, but a plus. Shooting dates are October 6 and 7 in Easthampton, MA. Must be able to be on set both days, all day. Must be able to work well with others and take direction.
Contact Details: Jenn Ramsay Equilibrio Films, LLC jenn@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

TV Production Accountant
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
TV Production Accountant
Boston based Television production company looking for Production
Accountant for payroll, cost reporting, budgeting,
accounts payable, accounts receivable and other project financial tasks.
Advanced knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel a must. EP budgeting a plus.
*Must Have Working TV Production Accounting Experience!!*
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:
TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com
Contact Details: TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com TVProductionAccountant@gmail.com

Now casting: CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Caucasian males (age range: 18-25)
History Channel Pilot looking for young, gaunt, worn-out men to play CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS for a Gettysburg reenactment. Ideal actors will look like they have been trekking through war for the past two years. Some pay. Non-union only.
Auditions: Oct. 5th, 2009
Shoot date: Oct.17th-18th, 2009
To be considered, please email headshot and resume BY Oct. 2nd, to:
casting@madrushpictures.com
Contact Details: Kristal Madrush Pictures casting@madrushpictures.com

FCP Editor Needed for Reality Docuseries
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
The Energy Smackdown is an innovative community outreach program to reduce carbon emissions. The program’s companion video docuseries is in post-production and seeks an experienced FCP editor with a good eye for story. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and have his/her own workstation and software. Payment is negotiable based on experience. This is a contract position.
Contact Details: Donald Kelley Energy Smackdown 781-396-6208 donald@brainfound.org Website
http://www.energysmackdown.com/

Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Looking for Experienced Production Designers, Prop Builders, costume designers.
Local Music Video Director’s with high profile clients and MTV credits are looking for new blood for their art department. We are looking for people who can help design high concept sets. Please send a resume and pictures from your latest work.
Contact Details: John mproductions70@hotmail.com

Bilingual T.V show Director needed
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
We need a bilingual Director for a Spanish T.V Show starting in January.
Duties: Make sure all the production’s cast and crew work together effectively and efficiently to create the show we have been planning. He/She must also work closely with the TV producers and with postproduction teams to make sure the television program will be professionally done, aired on time and kept under budget. The director needs to understand every aspect of the filming, including knowledge about the camera, script writing, sound, editing, acting, lighting and presenting.
Contact Details: Zulhay Garcia 857-417-0784 Zulhay_Garcia@msn.com

Visual Effects Editor
New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Anomie is 29-minute short independent film about personal unrest, alienation, and uncertainty that comes from a lack of purpose or ideals.
Amaranth Media is an independent film company. We are committed to creating a hard-hitting conversation about the human condition. Please check out our website at www.AmaranthMedia.com.
We will pay $3,500 for the completion of the following:
Contact Details: Dan Weidknecht Amaranth Media Website http://www.amaranthmedia.com/

Casting for Low Budget Independent Feature
Paid (Non-Union Only)
I DON’T WANNA FEEL NOTHIN’ NO MORE is shooting mid-October/early November around Troy,NY and is looking for 3 actors for small one or two day roles with some pay depending on role. For more info on the film and the director go to: www.blackcatcinema.com.
Wally…18 yo white male…short and not too thin…boyish…mischievous…two days of shooting mid-October.
Wally’s friend…18 yo white male…thin…shortish…one day of shooting mid-October.
Sammy…18 yo black male…short…boyish…sullen…one day of shooting mid-late October.
Pictures AND resumes to:info@blackcatcinema.com
Contact Details: Michael DiPaolo Black Cat Cinema info@blackcatcinema.com

“Saint Mona” new upcoming feature film
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
FIRYAN FILMS IN ASSOCIATION WITH ANK BROTHERS INC. PRESENTS A CASTING CALL TO ALL ACTORS AND ACTRESS FOR THE YEARS YET TO BE, BEST “INDIE FILM ““SAINT MONA”.Brilliantly written and well scripted with a combination of modern day Shakespeare and contemporary literature as we watch a man journey throughout his life with his Alta-ego.
Contact Details: Firyan brothers…..either director kofi or ryan. please sumbit head shots to email address and if fit will be contacted immediately. FIRYAN FILMS IN association ANK BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS 5713543502 kddankwah@gmail.com

Casting 2 males
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Candidates with previous speaking role credit in a Studio Feature Film please apply. Casting two males. Chet Harvard Grad. Ted: Older Judge type. Email necasting@gmail.com
Contact Details: James Stiles NEC 207-458-0677

Captain, Marine Safety, Marine Coordinator
Massachusetts Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Licensed 100 ton captain (power & sail)available for any film project requiring experienced maritime person with excellent boat handling, safety and engineering skills. I’ve operated a variety of vessels all over the world including oil field support boats and have extensive large multi-hull time.
Contact Details: Parker Converse 941-232-5434 parker@parkerconverse.com

Music Video production seeking dancers
Fri, 09/25/2009 - 11:32 – Laz Posted in Jobs & Casting Calls Casting and Talent Openings Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Seeking female, model-type dancers (18-45) to perform (free-style) in a music video. Will interact/dance with band during a stage performance. To be shot in Wakefield, MA in a 2 hour shoot in late October (date TBD). Pay is $150 w/copy of finished video. If interested, please reply with contact information (email, phone, Facebook, city), pictures (professional headshots welcome but not necessary),video (links preferred.) No experience required, however we are looking for women who know how to move with sexy confidence and grace for the camera.
Contact Details: J.Lazlo Lazlo Productions kidthursday@yahoo.com Website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGx2LU4H9k

From Craigslist:

Experienced Editor

Date: 2009-09-30, 12:49PM EDT
Reply to: gigs-escpb-1399765373@craigslist.org —–

Production company seeks a experienced editor to help facilitate and finalize a reality series being filmed in October. You must be have strong communication skills, great interpersonal relations, Talented, ability to work under stressful situations, knowledge of the latest HD codecs, strong media management, and the ability to follow directions and bring ideas to the table. Any editors that have after effects experience is a major plus. Please send a resume and link to your work online. Serious candidates that are free October, November, and some of December. We look forward to meeting new talent

Compensation: doe

Misc. Odds and Ends

Chuck Slavin sent a message to the members of New England Talent & Crew.
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Subject: IMPORTANT. Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
Police warn of bogus producer preying on Hollywood hopefuls
http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/09/police_warn_of_3.html
Boston police are warning would-be starlets to beware after receiving several reports of a man falsely claiming to be a movie producer arranging meetings over the Internet with women seeking movie roles.
Within the past week, police said, the man set up an audition at a downtown hotel with a woman who had responded to an Internet ad. During the audition, the man attempted to convince the woman to perform sex acts on him in exchange for the movie part. She denied his requests and called police.
In August, police said, another woman reported a meeting with a “producer” at the same hotel. And in January, police said, a woman met the bogus producer at a downtown restaurant. The man, who had contacted her through the Internet, then convinced her to act out a seductive scene in the building’s elevator. The woman later became suspicious and called police.
“Boston Police urge anyone interested or considering auditioning for acting roles posted on the Internet to exercise extreme caution,” police said in a statement.
Police urged anyone who had experienced a similar incident, or had any other information, to contact detectives at 617-343-4248 or to email Lieutenant Charles Wilson at wilsonC.bpd@ci.http://www.facebook.com/l/98319;boston.ma.us.
They also offered the following tips for in-person meetings with someone you’ve only contacted on the Internet:
– Research the person you’re meeting;
– Only agree to meet in a public, heavily populated area;
– Never accompany the individual to an isolated place;
– Keep your cell phone with you;
– Bring a family member or friend with you;
– Tell family or friends your whereabouts;
Police also said people should trust their instincts. “If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t,” police said.

Who Wants To Make A Superbowl Commercial?
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Remember the “Free Doritos” Super Bowl commercial with the crystal ball?
It was the #1-rated spot and it was created by fans as part of last year’s “Doritos Crash the Super Bowl” contest. I’m working with Doritos on this year’s big competition, and the stakes are high: $5 million in cash prizes is up for grabs! This could be your big break — good thing you’ve got until November 9th to pull something together. Here’s a link to the complete contest details: http://www.crashthesuperbowl.com

This inaugural event is crafted for the New England filmmaking community and is free and open to the public. Points North will begin at 2 PM on Friday, October 2nd at the Theater at Union Hall, #2 Central Street, Rockport, ME (more info & map http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/pointsnorth#map). Union Hall is part of the Maine Media Workshops campus.
The afternoon will consist of two sections: A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends, and Players with a round table of industry veterans and funders presenting the current funding process, trends and players. This will be followed by The Survivor’s Guide - a panel of filmmakers discussing “sustainable” filmmaking, DIY distribution and offering tips on how to make a living as a filmmaker in this unique economic climate. Panelists will include top doc filmmakers drawn from this year’s festival as well as some CIFF alumni.
Sponsored in part by the LEF Foundation and Maine Media Workshops, Points North provides attendees an opportunity to connect with industry leaders in an environment conducive to discussion.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
2:00 - 2:15
Welcome/ intro
2:15 - 3:45
A New World: Non-fiction Film Funding, Trends and Players
· - 5-7 minute presentation from each panel participant, including clips, on their organization, the types of projects they fund and what they look for
· - 45-60 minute moderated panel discussion w/ Q&A on overall funding trends, with a specific focus on relevance to New England based filmmakers
Panelists include Greg Rhem from HBO, Patirica Finneran from Sundance Documentary Film Program, Ryan Harrington from th Gucci Tribeca Documentary Fund, Jalyn Henton from PBS and Sara Archambault from the LEF Foundation.
3:45 - 4:45
The Survivor’s Guide: Filmmaker roundtable on Sustainable Filmmaking w/ Q&A, with topics including
· - DIY Distribution
· - How to make a living as a documentary filmmaker
· - Tips and tools on how to make films in the current economic climate
· - Moderated by Pamela Cohn (Still In Motion)
· - Panelists to to be announced. Check back for more information.
4:45 - 5:00
Wrap up and closing remarks
5:00 - 6:00
Cocktail reception at Maine Media Workshops (open to panel attendees), 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME 04856
This is a FREE event! Hope to see you there