FilmNorth

If anyone has any information that they want to share with members, let me know so I can include it in the next blog. If possible please try and send the information several weeks in advance.

The Salem Film Fest and the Five Minute Student Film Competition has started. You can go to http://salemfilmfest.com/ or filmnorth.org and click the appropriate link.

Local events

CinemaSalem:

JUST SAY LOVE will play for one performance only on Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 pm.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (PG13) premiere is Thursday night, and then NEW MOON will screen on Friday at (4:30), 7:15 and 10:00; Saturday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), 7:15 and 10:00; Sunday at (11:00 AM), (1:45), (4:30), and 7:15; and Monday through Thanksgiving at (4:30) and 7:15.

PLANET 51 will screen Friday at (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Saturday at (12:15), (2:30), (4:45), 7:00 and 9:00; Sunday at (12:15), (2:30), (4:45) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:45) and 7:00.

THE DRUMMER will screen on Friday at (5:00), 7:20 and 9:30; Saturday at (11:30 AM), (2:45), (5:00), 7:20 and 9:30; Sunday at (11:30 AM), (2:45), (5:00) and 7:20; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:20.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (PG), screening Friday at (4:15), 7:30 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:30 and 9:40; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:30; and Monday- Tuesday at (4:15) and 7:30.

Opening next Wednesday, November 25 is Disney’s OLD DOGS (PG) will show on Wednesday and Thursday at (4:15) and 7:30.

BEAD FOR LIFE party in the CinemaSalem Café on December 5, where you can find excellent bargains on gorgeous bracelets and necklaces.

Cape Ann Community Cinema :

“Amreeka,” Fri., Nov. 20 through Sun., Nov. 22 at 5:00pm.
“Paris” starring Juliette Binoche, shows Fri. Nov. 20 through Sun., Nov. 22 at 7:30pm, with additional shows Mon., Nov. 23 at 5:00pm, Wed., Nov. 25 at 5:00pm and Fri., Nov. 27 through Sun., Nov. 29 at 5:00pm.

On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22 at 2:00pm, the Cinema will host benefit screenings of the unforgettable documentary “The Cove” for Ocean Alliance. All seats $10.00.

Monday, Nov. 23 at 8:00pm, the Cape Ann Brewing Company is at the Cinema hosting the documentary “American Beer,” about five friends on a cross-country brewery trek. Director Paul Kermizian will present the film and host a Q&A after.

The Cinema will host two benefit screenings for Cape Ann’s food pantry, The Open Door: “Scenes From A Parish,” about the challenges facing a Catholic church in South Lawrence, Mass. and its food pantry, is on Wed., Nov. 25 at 7:30pm. Director James Rutenbeck will present and host a Q&A after. [Rutenbeck is available for comment: jrutenbeck@gmail.com; (978) 204-8935] The 1969 Thanksgiving classic “Alice’s Restaurant” returns on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 26 at 6:00pm. Tickets for each of these benefit shows are $10.00 each.

“Departures,” will show Fri., Nov. 27 through Sun., Nov. 29 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm.

“The Dynamic Duo”, that is Nancy Williams- Soprano Vocalist, and Bonnie Barish- Pianist/Composer, and Singer has a CD coming out titled “Chirstmas With The Dynamic Duo”, which has Chirstmas Carols, sung by Nancy Williams, and piano, Bonnie Barish. They will be available in a couple of weeks.

Bonnie Barish will be singing first Soprano in the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus, in their Holiday Pops Concert.

Nancy Williams and Bonnie Barish will be acting in a play titled “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”, that has been written and directed by Lynda Robinson. Nancy is acting, and Bonnie is acting, and playing the piano, singing, and doing incidental music in scene changes.

Help Wanted

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Actos/Actresses Needed for Short Product Testimonial
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
We’re in production for an amazing job search website and need 1 male and 1 female acting professional to appear on camera to re-enact short scenes for testimonials from real customers. If interested, forward resume and headshot to brian@jobmass.com
Contact Details: Brian (617) 401-7861 brian@jobmass.com

Actors/Actresses Needed for Short Product Testimonial
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
We’re in production for an amazing job search website and need 1 male and 1 female acting professional to appear on camera to re-enact short scenes for testimonials from real customers. If interested, forward resume and headshot to brian@jobmass.com
Contact Details: Brian (617) 401-7861 brian@jobmass.com

Videographer
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Dirty Water TV is looking for Videographers with their own equipment, 3-Chip Cam, Lights and Mics to shoot feature pieces for Boston’s only Nightlife TV show. Go to www.dirtywatertv.com to see what we’re about. It’s a paying gig, $100.00 per shoot. A typical shoot lasts 2-hours.
Contact Details: Jimmy Clark Dirty Water TV 508-364-1050 jclarktv@gmail.com Website http://www.dirtywatertv.com/

Model/Actress Needed for Trade Show
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking Actress/Model for a 3 day trade show event Nov 18-20 2009 and applications need to be submitted by Monday November 16 end of day. We will be asking you to commit to a 3 days 6 hours a day for $300.00 cash compensation. We will require you to be outgoing and willing to use our (new) Viking costume purchased to fit. If you are available contact Jaime at jmacfall@nsfsystems.com.
Contact Details: Jaime. jmacfall@nsfsystems.com.

Two actors (male, 20-30) needed for GLBT-themed short film
Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Graduate student seeks cast for December shoot. Film is LGBT-themed short comedy for festival submission.
Need two male actors, age 20-30, any race or look. Yes, you will need to kiss a guy. Yes, you’ll need to take your shirt off. What was the last gay-themed comedy you saw where the guys kept their shirts on?
One actor will be needed for two days of shooting, the other will be a single day.
The film is not really a film, as it will be shot in HD video. Crew is all grad students with recent festival credits.
Contact Details: frugalpictures@gmail.com

On-Camera Talent NEEDED. Female 25yo - 40yo - Commercial Video Work
Openings Maine Paid Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
NEEDED: Actress 25yo to 40yo - For a many reading parts on camera - Teleprompter assisted. - Paying $$$ Gig
Must send us a link to at least TWO videos of you on camera.
YOU MUST BE LOCAL TO MAINE
Contact Details: Kit McCall Picasquared Productions 207.570.7422 kit2@picasquared.com Website
http://www.picasquared.com/

30-sec TV spot - Boston area
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
30-sec TV spot shooting in early Dec in Boston area. Looking for 1 GIRL (cute, hip) and 2 GUYS (one geeky, the other one not) all in the 20’s. All races and ethnicities welcome. Please send contact info with recent photo to: ro@ropona.com
Contact Details: Ro Monterrey Ropona Pictures ro@ropona.com Website http://ropona.com/default.aspx
Casting Call for Short Film in Vermont
Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
One male actor and one female actor, late 20s to early 30s, needed for a short film entitled, A Classic, written and directed by Eric Rickstad, author of the novel Reap. Auditions held in Manchester, Vermont Dec 6. Shooting set for weekend of January 9, on location in Vermont. Some compensation available. Serious inquiries from professional actors with experience preferred. Please contact aclassicfilm@gmail.com with subject line: Casting
Contact Details: aclassicfilm@gmail.com

Short Film by 20/20 Pictures
Massachusetts New England Paid (Union & Non-Union)
NYC Production Company 20/20 Pictures seeks the following for short film “Cold and Dark”:
-Father (Caucasian male 40-60). Father owns an auto shop in a poor suburb of Boston. A blue collar man, he enjoys nothing more than to watch his son play high school hockey. He’s a quiet man with an inward personality.
-Coach (Caucasian male 28-35) Coach is of Italian descent and a true Bostonian. Despite his day job as a banker, many a tattoo line his body. He loves hockey and he loves coaching the kids.
-Man (Caucasian male 55-70) Customer at the auto shop.
Contact Details: http://www.2020pictures.com

Saw on Craigslist:

Videographer/Producer/Editor (Boston, MA)

Reply to: see below
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. As a Boston University employee you will be part of a dynamic community where every individual is valued.
Boston University Productions, within Marketing & Communications, is seeking a Videographer/Producer/Editor to create compelling videos about the Boston University community. Needs to be proficient in videography at all levels, from shooting to editing, with a strong interest in people and a flair for visual storytelling. Shoot and edit one video per week on current campus events and a second feature or profile also on a weekly basis. This is a great opportunity for someone highly organized, technically proficient, ready to produce engaging, lively journalism. If your work is distinctive, please apply at: http://www.bu.edu/hr/jobs/ Tracking Code: 5257/F239.
Required Skills:
B.A./B.S. or equivalent in communications, television or media and 5-7 years of producing experience. Proficient editing experience with non-linear systems (i.e. Avid) and encoding software, as well as professional video cameras, sound and lighting equipment.
Boston University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Location: Boston, MA

Final Cut Editor (Davis Square)

Reply to: job-ee2tr-1471704078@craigslist.org
Responsible final cut editor sought for high throughput editing of footage demonstrating complex biomedical research techniques. We have a high volume of content and can provide a steady stream of work (30-40hr/wk). Qualified individuals who perform well by making sense of our science-based material and taking projects to completion quickly will be considered for full time employment. Individuals with experience with Final Cut, Motion, and Compressor are encouraged to apply. Any individuals with backgrounds in science are also encouraged to apply. We are looking for editors with an easy commute to Davis Sq, who can commit to a minimum of 25 hrs a week to edit in our offices, and who can possibly work weekends.

Location: Davis Square
Compensation: $15-$25/hr (depending on experience)

Fully paid film crew needed - (Boston)
Reply to: gigs-bd4p3-1466591239@craigslist.org

Fully financed feature film - 35mm - shooting spring/summer 2010 - currently looking for UPM, Production Coordinator (familiar with SAG time sheets and paymaster procedures), 1st AD, Location Manager and Production Assistant.
Pre-production to start in January 2010.

Technology

ASUS, Toshiba and Sony beat out Apple laptops in terms of reliability over a three year period.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Curious as to whether any filmmakers in the area have teamed up with others or are looking to collaborate with others.

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.
For more information on the Five Minute Student Film Contest go to http://salemfilmfest.com/studentfilms.html .

Local events

Just Say Love
www.stagewrightfilms.com
watch the trailer
absorb the JSL Companion
read the reviews…

…then see the
Bay State Premiere
at
Cinema Salem
2 E. India Square Mall
Salem, MA 01973

Thursday Nov. 19th
8:30 pm
www.cinemasalem.com

AND - check out the article on
ArtThrob
http://www.nsartthrob.com

Just Say Love was originally written for the live theatre
and now, that theatrical experience has been preserved
by Stagewright Films
Come join us for an exciting
experience - the transformation
of stage to screen.

Q&A will follow the screening
with Executive Producer
David J. Mauriello
and
Producer/Director
Bill Humphreys

Just Say Love
has received glowing remarks and top 5
rankings from
Q-Fest - Philadelphia
Live-Out-Loud Fest - Bellingham, WA
ImageOut Fest - Rochester, NY

and in the coming months is headed to such cities as
Reeling Fest - Chicago
Thursday 11/12
Cordoba, Spain
March 2010
Torino, Italy
April 2010
Melbourne, Australia
March 2010
Honolulu, HI
May 2010
Just Say Love
Experience the Infinite
for more information
contact bill@stagewrightfilms.com

CinemaSalem:

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON opens next week with the midnight premiere on the evening of next Thursday, November 19 at 11:59.

CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY will screen Friday and Saturday at 6:45 and 9:30; and Monday-Thursday at 6:45.

JUST SAY LOVE will play for one performance only on Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 pm.

ACT OF GOD will screen on Friday at 7:30 and 9:15; Saturday at (12:15), (1:45), (3:15), 7:30 and 9:15; Sunday at (12:15) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (4:20) and 7:30.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL will screen on Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS will screen on Friday at (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00) and 7:15; and Monday-Wednesday at (5:00) and 7:15; and Thursday at (4:20) and 6:30.

THE QUEEN AND I will play Friday through Sunday at (4:45); and Monday-Thursday at (5:45).

The awesome WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE returns for one more week, playing on Friday at (4:30), ; Saturday and Sunday at (12:00), (2:15), (4:30); and Monday-Thursday at (4:30).

BEAD FOR LIFE party on December 5 in the Café, where you will be able to buy all your Christmas gifts in one place, beautiful jewelry at shockingly affordable prices, with all the proceeds going to a great nonprofit organization which provides a good income, clean water, and housing in Uganda.

Festivals

Enter your short film into Little Ripper Film Festival!
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Calling all Film Makers!
The Little Ripper Film Festival is looking for shorts for their up and coming screening Friday Dec 4th, 2009 at the Classic Cinema, Elsternwick, VIC, AUSTRALIA. As an introductory offer you can enter your shorts for free! Films can be up to 30mins in length and contestants are in the running for The Little Ripper Award. Simply go to our website http://www.littleripperfilmfestival.com.au join the mailing list and submit your entries. Submissions close by Friday November 20th so get to it – You little ripper!

From Chuck Slavin’s New England Talent & Crew
The Rhode Island International Film Festival Announces the Beginning of a New National Filmmaking Competition.
The 7DAYPSA is a week long competition, where teams (called “Agencies”) beat the clock to produce three broadcast quality versions (20, 30 & 60 seconds) of a single public service announcement for the deserving local not-for-profit organization (called “Clients”) that the Agency teams have randomly drawn at the start of the competition. Multiple “Clients” will have PSA’s produced and several “Agency” teams will be producing for the same “Client” organization. Each “Agency” will have seven days to go from concept to completion. For the Agency teams, this will be a writing challenge, a shooting challenge, and an editing challenge. The object is to get as many completed professional broadcast quality public service announcements for the clients to choose from as possible. The seven day period allows for this, as well as for the opportunity for media and marketing classes to use the competition as a teaching tool during the school week.
The “Seven Day PSA” Competition (7DAYPSA) was conceived by Duncan B. Putney, an Emmy winning writer and the creative producer of Original Concept & Development Associates (http://www.facebook.com/l/6af19;www.OCDA.biz). This national competition has been created for the non-profit Flicker’s Art Collaborative/Rhode Island International Film Festival’s Creative Impulse Award brand (http://www.facebook.com/l/6af19;www.Film-Festival.org). The purpose of this new type of competition is to challenge local filmmakers to use their skills and energy to meet a major need of local non-profit organizations, giving the filmmakers not only a great experience and a good feeling, but also a broadcast credit for their resumes. In an economic climate when deserving non-profit organizations are struggling for resources to operate, they do not have the funds to produce a broadcast quality public service announcement to raise awareness of their organization. It is this current lack of public awareness that impacts both their ability to raise funds and to make the public aware of their services. Media outlets that had once been able to both produce and air public service announcements for free, no longer have the available production resources or personnel to produce those PSA’s. But there is a resource that is going untapped. Local independent filmmakers have the skills to produce original and imaginative short films and are looking to garner professional credits for their resumes. The 7DAYPSA competition will bring filmmakers and not-for-profits together to provide these deserving organizations with a broadcast quality PSA and also a commitment from local media outlets to air the spots. This is a real feel good competition. Additional competition cities will be announced in January and the winners of each local “Best 7DAYPSA” will compete for a “National Best 7DAYPSA.” In addition, each PSA chosen for broadcast will be eligible for submission by the 7DAYPSA for awards such as Emmy and Telly Awards.
Dates for the Premiere Providence Event:
Registration: November 15, 2009 through January 10, 2010
Beginning on November 15th, team leaders will be able to go to http://www.facebook.com/l/6af19;www.7daypsa.org to download information and forms. To enter, team leaders must mail a completed “Agency Producer Agreement” with a check for the $120 entry fee made out to “R.I.I.F.F.” to:
7DAYPSA
c/o Rhode Island International Film Festival
PO Box 162
Newport, RI 02940
Competition Week: (locations to be announced)
Teams pick up their client package on one of three days to best fit your work or class schedule.
Thursday Evening, 28 January 2010
Friday Evening, 29 January 2010
Saturday Mid-day, 30 January 2010
Teams drop off their completed PSA seven days from your pick up day.
Thursday Evening, 4 February 2010
Friday Evening, 5 February 2010
Saturday Mid-day, 6 February 2010
Public Screening & Awards Night: Saturday, 20 February 2010
http://www.facebook.com/l/6af19;www.7daypsa.org/

Help Wanted

The Massachusetts Production Coalition is seeking an individual to perform consulting services which will enhance the administrative, operations, and program initiatives of the Coalition.
Term: 1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010
Hours: 20 - 35 per week
Rate: $25/hr
Reports to: MPC President and Board of Directors
Purpose: To bring focus, drive and continuity to the programs and services of the Coalition.
DUTIES:
· Handle the Coalition’s day-to-day administrative functions, including main-taining its records and organizing its activities
· Support the President and Executive Board of the Coalition
· Coordinate the MPC’s individual and institutional donor and sponsor-ship activities, write proposals to institutional funders and funder prospects, and research new institutional sources of support
· Help develop key events, campaign strategies and design materials
· Initiate meaningful contact and follow-up with donors and prospects
· Maintain the donor database, acknowledge contributions, and ensure delivery of donor/member benefits
· Monitor grant expenditures and prepare all necessary grant reports.
· Help with agenda and record board meeting minutes
· Support communications to Coalition members
· Assist in the organization and coordination of committees
· Provide a central contact for members or the public and facilitate the channeling of inquiries to the appropriate officer or committee
· Help the Coalition stimulate the growth of regional crew and infrastructure in Film, Video and Media
· Provide effective liaison between and among the Film Office, educational institutions, unions, MPC members, and the relevant state agencies responsible for education, training and job placement
· Help devise public and private policy initiatives that will enhance and improve the Development of the Massachusetts production industry
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred along with relevant experience in membership driven, non-profit organizations and production industry coordination/administrative positions.
Candidate must possess:
· Current knowledge and understanding of administrative information systems used in the operation of a small to medium sized business or non-profit membership organization and the ability to effectively apply that knowledge
· Current knowledge and understanding of the fundraising necessary to sustain and expand the operations of a small to medium sized non-profit membership organization
· Excellent oral and written communications skills
· Strong office administration skills
· Efficiency, tenacity and discipline
· Experience with developing, interpreting, and monitoring budgets and contracts
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Good listening skills and keen awareness of the needs of clients and members
· Ability to work and manage in a team setting
Candidates should be familiar with the MPC webpage:
www.massprodcoalition.com
Interested candidates should submit the following items as .doc or .pdf attachments to mpcdirector@gmail.com:
· A cover letter explaining why this position is right for you
· A résumé

Deadline for submission of application materials: December 1st.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com

Casting Actors and Actresses for Short film
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Equilibrio Films, LLC, a local independent film company based in Western, MA, is currently casting attractive actors/models for a series of short narrative videos for the web, shooting date TBD. Must be located in the Western, MA area or have access to reliable transportation.
Roles include:
-Female mid-20’s to early 30’s
-Male 20’s to early-30’s
-Male or Female 40’s and up.
Pay is $20/hr, one day shoot, all roles are non-speaking.
Please send:
• a short bio
• resume
• Headshot
• and current (within the past month) casual, non-professional photo
Contact Details: Kerry Equilibrio Films, LLC kerry@equilibriofilms.com Website http://www.equilibriofilms.com/

Casting Call for Indy Short Film: Desaparecido
New England Paid Jobs Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Wed. Nov. 18 and Sat. Nov. 21
A student’s idealist leanings and campaign for change places a target on his back by shadowy government forces. Social-political thriller will be shot Feb. 2010 in the Dominican Republic and MA. Actors must have current, valid passports and the ability to travel to and from the DR. Prefer Nationals/familiarity with DR. Roles:
R- male,20’s- his quest for change makes him a marked man.
Young Woman- female, 18-22- slender- She is R’s last hope.
The Bum- male,40’s-he keeps the operation together and gives R his marching orders.
Contact Details: Jeanne at Desaparecido-The Movie casting.desaparecido@gmail.com

Interactive Media and Video Producer
Massachusetts Paid Jobs Paid (Non-Union Only)
Interactive Media and Video Producer
Boston Productions, Inc. has a full-time job opening for an Interactive Media and Video Producer.
Our company specializes in creating interactive games and media reach environments for museums and science centers across the United States. Candidates must have 3-5 years experience with interactive/web and video production.
Please send your resume to Shannon Densmore, Executive Producer: sdensmore@bostonproductions.com
Contact Details: Shannon Densmore Boston Productions, Inc. No phone calls please. sdensmore@bostonproductions.com Website http://www.bostonproductions.com/

Saw on Craigslist

Indie Producers, Actors and Filmmakers needed for Brand Advertising (Boston)

Reply to: job-hpmsg-1458519600@craigslist.org

Do you want to break into the world of commercial directing?
Poptent.net – the world’s best place for indie creators to connect with major brands – is in search of highly creative filmmakers for TV and online advertising campaigns. Our clients include some of the largest global advertisers – Fortune 500 companies, world-renowned international film festivals and some of the most well-known companies on earth.
Right now, we are giving you the chance to work with two of the largest advertisers in the world – One of the most well-known American beers, and candy bars, respectively. In fact, the brand you’ll be working for is the HIGHEST selling candy bar in the United States. This one is huge!
And that’s only one of many creative assignments on Poptent now. It’s an exciting time to join the fastest growing, international, online community of filmmakers on the web. We cultivate professional directors from our community, and connect you with paying gigs. We also run competitive creative assignments that give you the chance to earn money and get your work seen by some of the top brass in advertising and marketing.
If you think you have the chops, and you’re willing to show what you’ve got, please visit poptent.net or email us for more information.

Location: Boston
Compensation: varies, up to $5000

Director of Photographer WANTED (Boston)
Reply to: gigs-kmfbp-1456914994@craigslist.org

Talented DP wanted for 7 day shoot, tentativly scheduled in december Funded short film, fully paid. Must be experienced. Your own equipment is plus
PAID POSITION
Please forward rates and link to online reel and short blurb about your experience
Thanks!

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

film editing (canton ma)
Reply to: job-mkrxa-1453583166@craigslist.org

I am looking a bright, young film editor to work with me on creating a documentary film on the Jewish history of Blue Hill Avenue. This is a non-profit project. I have highest quality digitized filmed interviews ready to work on. Also have a Holocaust interview that needs editing as a promo piece for a separate documentary. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right editor to be part of a very exciting project that has been in process for several years and needs a creative editor to put it over the top.

Compensation: To be negotiated.

Technology

An updated, more intelligent version of the notorious Koobface virus has invaded some Facebook accounts.

Misc. Odds and Ends

Learning Lab Series: Cult Cameras: Canon 5D & 7D Plus Panasonic Lumix with Hotrod Adaptor When: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Submission Deadline: 11/18/2009 Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Rule | Boston Camera Website: www.rule.com
Contact Information
Event Holder: Rule | Boston Camera Contact Address: 395 Western Avenue Entrance
Boston, Massachusetts 02135 Email: Send Email Phone: 6172772200×105 Fax: (617) 277-6800
Event Details
Rule’s Adam Van Voorhis focuses on the latest Digital SLR cameras capable of capturing HD video. Features of these cost-effective cameras include their compact size, larger imagers, varied array of lens options and ability to perform in low-light situations.
TIME: 10am to 12noon (with breakfast)
RSVP: events@rule.com

Plymouth Rock Studios’ construction funding deal has dissolved and they are now looking for alternative sources.

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:

A CHRISTMAS CAROL will screen on Friday at (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Saturday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15), 7:00 and 9:10; Sunday at (11:45 AM), (2:00), (4:15) and 7:00; and Monday-Thursday at (4:15) and 7:00.

THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS will screen on Friday at (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Saturday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00), 7:15 and 9:40; Sunday at (12:30), (2:45), (5:00) and 7:15; and Monday-Thursday at (5:00) and 7:15.

THE QUEEN AND I will play Friday at (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Saturday at (12:15), (3:00), (5:15), 7:30 and 9:30; Sunday at (12:15), (3:00), (5:15) and 7:30; and Monday-Thursday at (5:15) and 7:30.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE returns for one more week, playing on 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.

French Film Night at CinemaSalem, presented by Club Richeleau of Salem. The next event is tomorrow night at 7:30.

On Thursday, November 19 at 8:30 pm, there will be a presentation of an award winning film called JUST SAY LOVE, followed by a discussion with the director, Bill Humphreys, and screenwriter, David Mauriell,. Later that same evening, TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON will enjoy its midnight premiere at CinemaSalem.

And don’t forget the BEAD FOR LIFE party on December 5 in the Café, where you will be able to buy all your Christmas gifts in one place, beautiful jewelry at shockingly affordable prices, with all the proceeds going to a great nonprofit organization which provides a good income, clean water, and housing in Uganda.

The Cape Ann Community Cinema at 21 Main Street in Gloucester

The exclusive, one-night-only presentation of “The Good Soldier” is on Wednesday, November 11th at 7:30pm.

An encore of the DoctoberFest Documentary Film Festival favorite “The Way We Get By” runs on Thursday, November 12th at 7:30pm.

On Saturday, November 14th at 2:00pm, “Rethink Afghanistan” makes its local debut.
For each ticket sold, Cape Ann Community Cinema will make a donation to the Gloucester Office of Veteran’s Services.

Additional films for the week include:

“Big Fan,” will be shown Friday, Nov. 6 at 2pm & 4pm, Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2pm, 7:30pm & 9:30pm, Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7:30pm and Monday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 15 at 5pm.

“The Age Of Stupid,” will be shown on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7th and 8th at 5:00pm.

Festivals

The 2009 Boston Jewish Film Festival from November 4-15. For more information http://www.bjff.org/

Help Wanted

From ProductionHub:

Manager, Film Soundstage Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree; degree in film production preferred and three to five years proven experience in all aspects of the film production process.
• At least two years of previous managerial experience in a directly-related field strongly desired.
• Familiarity with film cameras and grip equipment, familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, hardware and associated peripherals.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and performing base level maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast- paced academic environment. Must possess the ability to relate well to faculty and student needs.
Details
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Film Soundstage Facilities Manager is responsible for the entire oversight and management of the Paramount building soundstage facilities for the academic program and co-curricular organizations.
The manager is the primary resource provider and interface for all users of the facilities.
• Coordinate schedules of facilities
• Supervise Assistant Soundstage Manager, part-time employees, and student staff
• Vending of Paramount Center equipment used in productions; coordinating Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) equipment to be transported to and from the Paramount Center
• Train student and faculty users to safely operate all soundstage equipment; ensuring training is consistent with established industry and College curricular standards
• Conduct technical/operational workshops on various film production processes and associated services in order that various academic and co-curricular productions can be produced using the facilities’ professional equipment;
• Troubleshoot issues in all soundstage facilities; provide technical and advisory support to VMA production classes in the Paramount Center; serve as resource expert recommending production options to faculty and students; coordinate repairs to facilities and equipment; assess facility needs and upgrades.
To apply, please go to: www.emerson.edu
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

Assistant Manager, Film Soundstage Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree; degree in film production preferred.
• Two to four years proven experience in all aspects of the film production process.
• At least one year of previous assistant managerial experience in a directly-related field strongly desired.
• Familiarity with film cameras and grip equipment, familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems, hardware and associated peripherals.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and performing base level maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast-paced academic environment.
• Must possess the ability to relate well to faculty and student needs.
Details
Reporting to the ¬Manager, Soundstage Facilities, the Assistant Manager is responsible for managing the daily afternoon and evening operation and maintenance of the film soundstage facilities in support of the academic program and co-curricular organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate schedules of facilities
• Supervising part-time student staff
• Vending of Paramount Center equipment used in productions; coordinating Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) equipment to be transported to and from the Paramount Center
• Train student and faculty users to safely operate all soundstage equipment; ensuring training is consistent with established industry and College curricular standards
• Conduct technical/operational workshops on various film production processes and associated services in order that various academic and co-curricular productions can be produced using the facilities’ professional equipment
• Troubleshoot issues in all soundstage facilities; providing technical and advisory support to VMA production classes in the Paramount Center; serving as resource expert recommending production options to faculty and students; coordinating repairs to facilities and equipment.
To apply please go to: www.emerson.edu
Emerson College is a smoke-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston STreet
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

Assistant Manager, Equipment Distribution Center
Production Job
Title: Assistant Manager, Equipment Distribution Center Employer: Emerson College Location: Boston, Massachusetts Employment Type: Full Time Experience: QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors Degree required, preferably in visual and media arts.
• Two to four years experience working with video, film, audio and new media equipment. One year of experience as Assistant Manager in related field.
• Ability to track details, write operational and organizational rules and read and understand technical specifications
• Hire, train, and evaluate student employees in the operation of the department.
• Must be a self-starter with ability to work in a high demand and fast paced academic environment.
• Must have strong customer service skills, have the ability to relate well to faculty and students needs.
Details
Reporting to the Manager, Equipment Distribution Center (EDC), the Assistant Manager is responsible for the daily afternoon and evening operation of the EDC encompassing the Video/Audio/New Media Equipment Center and the Film/Photography Equipment Center for the support of the Visual & Media Arts (VMA) and Journalism academic Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Support the VMA and Journalism programs faculty and students to ensure that the services of the EDC are meeting their needs
• Work closely with and supervise student employees working in the afternoon/evening shift in the vending of equipment to the VMA and Journalism students
• Together with the Manager, EDC, responsible for regularly inspection of equipment to ensure it is in proper working order, instructing student employees on how to examine equipment and ensure all items in the kits are in place
• Provide assistance to the Manager in the operational user-training program
• Produce equipment operation videos
• Coordinate the servicing of equipment with TRF Engineering
To apply, please go to www.emerson.edu

Emerson College is a smoke-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.
Contact Information
Name: Janet del Valle Address: 120 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116 To Apply: Please follow instructions listed in the description above.

From http://www.newenglandfilm.com:

Dan vs. Hollywood
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Seeking:
-one great camera and lighting person (I have 3 chip mini Dv and basic arri 3 light kit)
-one wonderful editor
-one amazing person to compose score
-and three awesome actors (Dan: about 30, The Producer: about 30-45, and Raj: Indian, about 30)
For a student/festival fun short film…filming in mid-late nov. about 2 day shoot. $50 stipend plus food, copy, credit.
Thanks! danpeikin@hotmail.com
Contact Details: Dan Marley Dog Productions danpeikin@hotmail.com

Teen Coming of Age Comedy seeks actors
Paid (Union & Non-Union)
Upcoming teen comedy requires experienced and non-experienced actors alike for a coming of age story in the style of John Hughes.
Most needed is a lead male, 18, “everyman” role. All applicants will be considered for all roles.
Contact Details: John Harrison A Work in Progress Films aworkinprogressfilms@yahoo.com

Talent Needed for Ski / Entertainment Television Pilot
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Developing ski entertainment series to highlight some of the finest ski resort destinations in the region. Program will capture the total resort experience through first person perspective of show host.
Looking for energetic male host [the next “Three Sheets” Zane Lamprey or “Man vs. Food” Adam Richman] who has the charm/charisma to act as the centerpiece for this series…needs type of magnetic personality that makes them center of attention in any situation, and carry a segment through direction, interviews, and improvisation.
Contact Details: Rob Infinite Media Productions info@infinitemediapro.com

DP for Northeastern University Athletics Promo
Massachusetts Paid (Non-Union Only)
Directory of Photography needed for upcoming Northeastern University athletics promo, which will air nationally on ESPNU. Experience with the Panasonic HVX200 and P2 workflow is required; ability to work quickly and improvise is a must. Basic camera package will be provided. Please submit resume and reel to joe.case@neu.edu before November 13th.
Contact Details: Joe Case Marketing and Communications, Northeastern University joe.case@neu.edu

Looking for Two older male actors
Paid (Non-Union Only)
Looking for two male actors to portray a father and son in a class project.
Son: 25-40 years old
Father: 50-60 years old
Please email headshots by 11/7/09. We will notify you for auditions to be held on 11/10/09.
Contact Details: Fred S2S Productions frederick.soligan@massart.edu

FEATURE FILM CASTING CALL
Paid (Union & Non-Union)

Contact Details: casting.breakout@gmail.com Beyond Measure Productions, LLC.: http://www.beyondmeasureproductions.com Positive Image Films: http://www.williamwillis.com casting.breakout@gmail.com Website http://www.beyondmeasureproductions.com/

On Craigslist:

Film students/director needed (Boston area)
Reply to: gigs-b5ehe-1451628345@craigslist.org

I need to do a rush 20 minute tape and send to Discovery Channel for possibly hosting a reality show. I have no equipment. I am looking to film in HD, and do not have an HD camera. I want it to be very high quality. I am not sure where this shoot will be - but probably downtown Boston area. It has to be in the next week-prefer this weekend as I work mon-fri. I will pay-not a huge amount as it’s from my own pocket but I will make it worth your time.
Please email me if interested.

Location: Boston area
it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $300-$500 or more depending on time necessary to complete

Audio Visual Manager (Boston/Cambridge)
Reply to: job-qgdwm-1449678550@craigslist.org

Audio Visual Manager
KVL Audio Visual Services pioneered the concept of providing in-house event technology services for meeting venues. For more than 30 years, our managers and technicians have become an extension of each hotel, conference center or resort in which we operate, delivering all our customers’ technology needs from a single reliable source. We are currently seeking an Audio Visual Manager for one of our Boston area hotel properties.
The AV Manager oversees in-house hotel AV operations and AV personnel. Fosters positive working relationships with hotel management, support staff, in house clients, event planners and KVL management. Supports staff with day to day information on groups and meeting set ups. Oversees equipment inventory and sub-rental equipment used at the property. This position requires strong selling skills with attention to detail. Generates new business opportunities within the hotel and in surrounding areas through prospecting, soliciting RFPs and providing quotes. Manages budget, expenses and scheduling. Must have 5+ years AV management experience in a hospitality-related environment; i.e. hotels, conference/convention centers and meeting facilities. Exceptional communication and customer service skills, sales experience, extensive knowledge of AV equipment, good computer and software skills. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, clean driving record, are self motivated, detail oriented and have a strong sense of the overall needs of the business.
Please e-mail resume with salary requirements: jobs@kvlav.com
Compensation: Salary + bonus

actors needed (newton, ma)
Reply to: job-hetun-1444433714@craigslist.org

We are looking for actors for a corporate video shoot. The actors would be representing patients with pain conditions and would be used on a health-related website. We prefer racial/ethnic, age and gender diversity. Must be able to memorize 3 paragraphs of script total.
Actors would need to report to a location in Newton during business hours on Monday, November 9th and/or Tuesday, November 10th.
The compensation would be $200/actor.
The characters that we are casting are:
-Leonora, a woman, 40-45 years old
-Sara, a woman, 70-75 years old
-Betty, a woman, 60-70 years old
-John, a man, 20-25 years old
-Samantha, a woman, 30-35 years old
-Dan, a man, 40-45 years old
-Caroline, a woman, 45-50 years old
Please reply if interested to schedule an audition.
Thank you.
Location: newton, ma
Compensation: $200

Technology

Some owners of Apple’s new iMacs, including the pricier 27-in. model,complain about performance problems.

A select few who will get the option of being part of a very dedicated beta testing group for the new EPIC, the successor to the RED ONE.

Misc. Odds and Ends

WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING:
A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAVID HAMILTON SMITH
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID TAMES AND ALICE APLEY
EDITED BY JEAN DUNOYER
Please join us to view the current cut of the film and to give the filmmakers feedback as they move forward in their editing process.

Filmmakers Workshop
Wednesday
November 11, 2009
6:30-9:00pm
6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:30 - screening of rough cut and discussion
8:30-9pm networking

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the CID meeting space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.
While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.
RSVP HERE http://nov11filmmakersworkshop.eventbrite.com/