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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