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TO ALL RHODE ISLANDERS INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN FILM AND TELEVISION
THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

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Nominations went to Public Service Announcements created for the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the 7-Day PSA Competition

(PROVIDENCE/NEWPORT, RI • April 25, 2012) • FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) has been nominated for two New England Emmy Awards. The Board of Governors of the Boston/New England Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences notified Flickers about the nominations in the category of Community/Public Service Announcement (PSA) in the 35th Annual Boston/New England Emmy competition.

The Emmy nominations were for work submitted by Flickers for the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) and its “7DayPSA Competition.”

On August 7, 2012, Flickers celebrates its 30th Anniversary Year and kicks-off its 16th annual Rhode Island International Film Fesitval (RIIFF) in Providence, RI. This week-long celebration of independent cinema and film arts is New England's largest film festival and only Academy Award (i.e. "Oscars") qualifying event. Out of the 7,000-plus film festivals worldwide, only 75 of them share this distinction. The Providence Business News lists the Festival as one of the Top 30 Events in Rhode Island. In addition to film screenings, the festival will feature the return of the RI Film Forum—geared to be a region-wide educational workshop on bringing film production to the Ocean State—award ceremonies, filmmaker symposia, The RI Film Forum, the annual ScriptBiz Screenwriting Workshop, and networking events.

The 7DayPSA Competition is a FLICKERS competition that challenges filmmakers to use their creative skills and be proactive about their careers and their karma. Teams competed by writing, shooting and editing TV public service announcements for one of three local non-profits who provide needed services to the local community, but could not have afforded to pay to have a broadcast quality PSA produced. Local media sponsors agree to air the winning PSAs for one year, one spot per non-profit. In 2011, three such competitions took place: Rhode Island, Maine and Boston.

THE NOMINATIONS:
• Flickers-Festival 2011
Broadcast on WJAR-TV 10 & Cox Communications (RI) from July 15, 2011to August 14, 2011
Executive Produced by: George T. Marshall, FLICKERS and RIIFF
Producers: Demetria J. Carr and Duncan Putney
Director: Eric Latek of Phantazma Pictures

• My Life, My Choice
Broadcast on FOX 23 (Maine) from 1 July 2010 to July 2011
Produced by: New England Media Coalition & FLICKERS/7DayPSA
Producer: Chuck Green

“We are very proud to be in such excellent company with this nominations and grateful for the recognition of our promotion for the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the 7DayPSA Competition and the amazing producers who share in this nomination: Eric Latek, Duncan Putney, Demetria J. Carr and Chuck Green,” said George T. Marshall, Flickers Executive Director.

“Our sincere thanks to Duncan Putney, our Advisory Board member who created the 7DayPSA Competition and made it a reality. Without his vision, none of this would have happened.

This marks the tenth time public service announcements produced by Flickers have gone on to be nominated for Emmy Awards.

The 35th Boston / New England Emmy Awards will take place on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at Marriott Boston Copley Place in Boston, Mass.

Celebrate Spring With Film!
Don't Miss Selections From Our GREEN SCREEN Program And More...

URBANIZED
thursday, may 17
casino theater, 9 freebody street
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newportFILM's May Mini-Fest presents...

MARINA ABRAMOVIC: THE ARTIST IS PRESENT (pre-release screening!)
(reception food provided by Pasta Beach)
Friday, May 11
6pm wine reception, 7pm film followed by q&a
at Jane Pickens Theater (49 Touro, Newport)
$12 film + q&a, $20 w/ reception
buy tickets: www.newportfilm.com/films/marina-abramovic-artist-present
watch trailer: http://marinafilm.com/view-trailer

Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Marina Abramovic takes us inside her world with this documentary, following her as she prepares for what may be the most important moment of her life: a major retrospective of her work, taking place at The Museum of Modern Art in New York.

newportFILM KIDS: A CAT IN PARIS
2012 Academy Award Nominee Best Animated Feature
Saturday, May 12
film screening at 1pm
at Jane Pickens Theater (49 Touro, Newport)
$5 kids under 12, $10 adults
recommended for ages: 5+
buy tickets: www.newportfilm.com/films/cat-paris-nf-kids-2012-academy-award-nominee-best-animated-feature

A Cat in Paris is a warm and richly humorous love letter to classic noir films and the stylized wit of the Pink Panther cartoons - and Dino, the literal cat burglar, manages to steal the show with little more than a subtle swish of the tail and quiet mew.

QUILL: THE LIFE OF A GUIDE DOG (pre-release screening!)
in partnership with the Potter League
Saturday, May 12
film screening at 4pm, followed by q&a
at Jane Pickens Theater (49 Touro, Newport)
$10 general admission
buy tickets: www.newportfilm.com/films/quill-life-guide-dog
watch trailer: http://www.musicboxfilms.com/quilltrailer/QUILL_MUSICBOX_TRAILER_480p.mov
recommended for ages: 11-111
Based on a true story, Labrador Retriever Quill's life as a "dog" drastically changes when he leaves his mother's side in order to become a "seeing-eye dog." The bond between Quill and his partner, who rediscovers the joy of life, grows deeper with each passing day. Until one day, they face a sudden and sorrowful parting.

UNDER AFRICAN SKIES (pre-release screening!)
2012 South by Southwest Film Festival Audience Award Winner
(reception food provided by Pasta Beach)
Saturday, May 12
6:30pm wine reception, 7:30pm film followed by q&a
at Jane Pickens Theater (49 Touro, Newport)
$12 film + q&a, $20 w/ reception
buy tickets: www.newportfilm.com/films/under-african-skies-may-mini-fest
watch trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw6eTs8mw70&feature=player_embedded

25 years after Graceland's release, this documentary follows Paul Simon as he reunites with his South African collaborators, and revisits the controversy the album caused, while luminaries like Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Lorne Michaels, David Bryne, and Sir Paul McCartney share their thoughts on what the album meant to them.

newportFILM's "Mini-Fests" are weekends, four times a year, where we strive to create the spirit of a film festival in Newport. Our mission is to bring educational and entertaining independent film programming to the community that would not otherwise be seen in the area. These Mini-Fests include documentaries, kids films, as well as the occasional amazing narrative. We do our best to get a director, industry specialist, or panel to hold a Q&A at each event to spawn an active, thought-provoking atmosphere.

more information can be found on our website: www.newportFILM.com

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers

PIONEERS IN THE VIDEO INDUSTRY, First in a Series
Presenting Ralph H. Baer, Inventor, Technology Developer, Consultant
New England Section Wednesday, May 23 meeting...

With special thanks to SMPTE member David P. Allen, the contributing Editor, Emeritus of Videography Magazine, The New England Section of SMPTE is pleased to present a special evening of retrospective and reflection with Ralph H. Baer, a distinguished Video Technologist, Inventor and Consultant.

Mr. Baer graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Television Engineering (unique at the time) from the American Television Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1949. He worked for a few electronics before joining Sanders Associates in 1956, where he stayed until retiring in 1987. He started his own invention, development and licensing electronic toy and games business in 1975.

Mr. Baer is best known for his original concept of playing games on an ordinary home TV set and for leading the development of the Brown Box, the first home video game console and his pioneering patented work in establishing video games.

In 2006, Baer donated all his videogame hardware prototypes and documents to the Smithsonian Institute. Ralph H. Baer Papers, 1943-1953, 1966-1972, 2006. Ralph Baer's prototypes and documentation are Housed at The Smithsonian Lemelson Center. Mr. Baer is a Life Senior Member of the IEEE.

Mr. Baer’s documents of electronic toys and games that he invented and developed have been donated to the Strong Museum of Play where they are being archived along with contributions from other T&G inventors.

Light Refreshments: 6:30 pm Presentation: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
AN RSVP WILL BE HELPFUL TO THE MEETING PLANNERS FOR THE REFRESHMENT AMOUNTS

LOCATION: NATIONAL BOSTON STUDIOS
115 Dummer Street
Brookline, MA

For more information please contact Paul Beck at: Paul_Beck@emerson.edu

Martin P. Feldman, Chairman, SMPTE-NE Section

Film Teacher Job Opening

Beacon Charter High School for the Arts, located in Woonsocket, RI, seeks a full-time teacher for its innovative Senior Capstone Film Course beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year. The course, a graduation requirement for all students, is taught in the senior year. RI Secondary Teacher Certification required. English certification highly desired. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FILM, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY! This tenure-track position requires the ability to handle multiple deadlines and prepare students for public exhibition of their films. For more information on Beacon, visit www.beaconart.org. Posting to remain open until mid- to late-May.
Applicants must apply through schoolspring.com.

The winners of the 2012 SENE Film Jury Awards are as follows:

Best Feature Film: City of Dreamers
Best Short Film: Portrait of Leonore
Best Documentary Feature: Rap Arabe
Best Documentary Short: After
Best Music Video: Taken Away
Best Experimental Film: The Dance of Time
Best Comedy Short Film: Bip Bip
Best Animated Film: Amaqqut Nunaat
Best LGBT Film: Rain in Summer
Best LGBT Comedy Film: Coffee & Pie
Best Student Documentary: MIJO
Best Student Animated Film: Live Outside the Box
Best Student Music Video: House on Normandy
Best Student Film: Yes Man, Singing Moon (tie)
Best Regional Animated Film: Drive Thru
Best Regional Feature Film: Cost of the Living
Best Regional Short Film: The Fence
Best Regional Comedy Film: Unchained
Best Regional Documentary: For The Love of The Music
Best Regional Music Video: Episode 1: Arrival
Best Regional High School Student Film: Guidance, The Perfect Daughter
Best Bishop Hendricken Media Arts Program Film: Hula Hoop

Rob Van Petten Joins On The Line: Extreme Sailing as Director of Photography for the Series

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CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS!

The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to Boston! In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and a team will make a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch. In 48 hours. On Friday, May 18th, you'll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, May 20th, the movie must be complete. It will show at Kendall Square Cinema at a screening in the next week.

There are three ways to get involved:

1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and amateurs alike. You can register at www.48hourfilm.com/boston -- but do it soon, as slots are going fast. Then meet us on May 18th, ready to go!

2. JOIN A TEAM. If you're interested in participating, but can't form a team, you can still definitely be involved! Here's a few ways to do it:
- COME TO AN EVENT. We'll have networking events where you can meet team leaders and get on their teams. The first is 4/3. More info at: www.48hourfilm.com/boston
- SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER. This it the best way to get all of the important announcements. Visit: www.48hourfilm.com/newsletter
- PUT AN AD ON OUR WEBSITE. Visit: www.48hourfilm.com/join
- POST ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE. Visit: www.facebook.com/boston48

3. WATCH THE MOVIES. Come on by to the see the movies! Every Boston 48HFP film will show at the Kendall Square Cinema on May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. (Each night is a totally different set of movies.) More info at: www.48hourfilm.com/boston

Meet other New England filmmakers, spend 48 hours in intense movie making, and have your film screened at the Kendall Square Cinema! And compete to represent Boston against the other city winners from around the world!

Register at http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston ..and you, too, can make a movie!

Ben Guaraldi
Boston Producer
48 Hour Film Project
boston@48hourfilm.com
www.48hourfilm.com/boston

VFX Group starting up again!

Starting Wed, March 14, at RIFC HQ (175 Main Street, Pawtucket) 7-9pm
With Melinda Rainsberger - quarterly

This meeting will focus on - and demonstrate - stop motion techniques. If interested in being in this group, please e mail: placegleason@rifcfilms.com

There is no charge for this event.

SAG-AFTRA united!

After two failed attempts and 80 years of on-and-off efforts, the members of SAG and AFTRA have voted to merge. The new organization, called SAG-AFTRA, was born Friday afternoon.

The crowd at SAG headquarters in Los Angeles broke into song after the announcement, singing, "We have overcome."

The vote among SAG members was 82 percent in favor - a stunningly high number -- and among AFTRA members, it was 86 percent in favor. Sixty percent approval by each union was required. The newly titled SAG-AFTRA national co-presidents Ken Howard and Roberta Reardon announced the results to loud cheers at 1:35 p.m. PT.

"With this historic vote, members of both unions have affirmed one of the most basic principles of unionism: Together we are stronger," Howard said. "This merger, the result of months - really years - of planning, brings together the best elements of both unions and positions us well to thrive in the changing 21st-century media landscape."

More than 55,000 SAG ballots and 37,500 AFTRA ballots were returned. That represents 53 percent and 52 percent of the ballots mailed to SAG and AFTRA, respectively.

Approval by AFTRA members was never in doubt: They had voted "yes" in the 1998-99 and 2003 merger attempts. But SAG members had voted "no" both times. In 2003, SAG's "yes" votes fell about 2 percent short; 640 votes would have swung the result.

"The merger of these two unions is a huge victory for our members, and it is a monumental achievement for the labor movement," said Reardon. "As this vote today proves, great and transformative things are possible when working Americans stand together and shape their collective destiny through their union. I applaud every member who voted and invite all members, locally and nationally, to join with us in building a successor union worthy of AFTRA and SAG."

SAG-AFTRA said it now represents more than 150,000 actors, announcers, broadcasters, journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voice-over artists and other media professionals whose work can be seen and heard in theaters, on TV and radio, sound recordings, the Internet, games, mobile devices and home video.

The merged guild's first elections will be held next year in late spring or early summer.

MURDER UNIVERSITY

Scorpio Film Releasing is currently three weeks into production on their newest feature, the Richard Griffin directed MURDER UNIVERSITY being shot entirely in Rhode Island. An homage to slasher films of the early 1980’s, MURDER UNIVERSITY is on pace to be SFR’s most violent outing. Griffin's past films include NUN OF THAT, ATOMIC BRAIN INVASION and THE DISCO EXORCIST, all tone and style-perfect incarnations of the B-movie trends of their respected eras.

Director Richard Griffin says: "Even though we just past the 1/3rd mark of production, Murder University has turned out to be our most blood-soaked feature to date. It's wonderful having such talented special effects artists as Eric Rodrigues and Jordan Pacheco to create such gruesome works of art. I know horror fans are pretty much fed up to the eyeballs with CG gore and want a return to the hand-crafted artistry of practical make-up effects and Murder University delivers bucketfuls of the gruesome groceries!”

Producer Ted Marr adds: "The entire cast is really top-notch, with our three leads Jamie Dufault, Michael Thurber and Sammi Acampora giving performances that easily rival anything seen in a multi-million dollar blockbuster. It's so important in a horror film that you actually care about the characters you put in harm's way... and our actors really make these people three-dimensional and not just the typical "Dead Meat Characters" you see in most slasher films of this type."

Griffin continues: "For all those horror fans who are sick to death of found footage films and Paranormal Activity riffs, ... I promise Murder University will be a gore-filled, gourmet cinematic cheeseburger you can enjoy with a bunch of friends and your best six-pack!"

MURDER UNIVERSITY is written by acclaimed New England playwright Lenny Schwartz, directed by Richard Griffin and produced by Ted Marr and Kristen Kayala. The film stars Jamie Dufault, Michael Thurber and Sammi Acampora.

For more on Murder University, visit the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Murder-University/216457875076489

AS220 hiring Media Arts Lab Manager

AS220 is currently hiring for a Media Arts Lab Manager to lead our new Media Arts Lab as part of the AS220 Cottage Industries in our Mercantile building in Downtown Providence.

For more information, please follow this link:
http://as220.org/about/opportunities.html

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Aprimont Productions requires over 70 extras and 2 leads for an upcoming film titled "Lonesome Thoughts." The two leads are Chuck (aged 25-45, preferably good-looking) and Chuck's son, Kevin (any age is fine, so long as he looks like a clean-cut college student).
Aprimont Productions will hold its casting calls on May 18 and May 25, from 6-9pm, at 125 Main St., Suite 203 in Springfield, MA, 01105.
Prospective actors should email colleengauthier@aol.com with a headshot and resume if you can't attend.
WSBE Airs "Thinking Through the Drink"

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WSBE Airs "Thinking Through the Drink"

On Saturday, May 19th at 7:30 pm and May 20th at 11:30 pm, WSBE will be airing "Thinking Through the Drink," the documentary about the RIFC's anti-DUI program.
This documentary follows four groups of first-time filmmakers as they create films about drinking and driving.

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"Half Pint" Film Shoot

Director Duncan Putney is looking to cast two actors and a stunt person for an upcoming film shoot. "Half Pint" is a short film pertaining to World War II, featuring two short-haired, Caucasian Allied soldiers, Ace and Joker. Ace should be 18 to 20 years old, with blue eyes and 5'11'' to 6'1'' in height. Joker should be the same age, though there is no preference in eye color and should be 5'10" to 6' tall. The actors will receive credit on IMDb, meals, gas money for transportation and a clip for a demo reel.
A set dresser and propmaster for French windmill scenes set in 1944 is also required.
Duncan also requires a production assistant to help him with craft services.
A script supervisor and B Camera Assistant are needed as well.
Filming will take place three or four days, some time from May 31 to June 5.
If you are interested or would like more information, please email duncan@ocda.biz . Actors interested in a part should include a photo, and all interested professionals should include a resume.

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Stuntmen Needed for Revolutionary War Reenactment

Director Duncan Putney is also looking for two stuntmen to participate in a reenactment of the Battles of Lexington & Concord. One will play a British regular, while the other will assume the role of a member of the colonial militia.
Both should be in their 20s- early 40s and have experience with firearms and stunt falls.
It is preferred, but not required, that the actors supply their own costumes and props. This is a paid, non-union job.
Anyone interested should email lexingtoncasting@gmail.com with a resume, headshot and contact information. Include in the subject line "HISTORY CASTING" and the title of the role you'd like.

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Story Street's Show Ur Shorts

Once Again, Story Street Productions, along with Actor Billy V. and Bobby Kenney invite all New England Filmmakers, Actors, Producer, Directors and Film lovers alike to STORY STREET'S SHOW UR SHORTS, Friday night, June 15th, under the stars, on the patio at THE REHAB, 681 Valley St, Providence, R.I. This is a great opportunity for local artists to show their short films, mingle and meet with others in our growing business. Best short film, as defined by participant voting, shall receive a Show UR Shorts - Audience Choice Award.... Then it's inside to party and dance the night away in one of the coolest new clubs in Providence.

Admission is $15. Seating is limited so advance purchase is advised. Please contact John K. Fiore to submit your short film and please spread the word. You do not want to miss this event.

Film can be any genre and may not exceed 15 minutes in length. Selections are final and based on our panel of judges.

For more information, see www.facebook.com/events/406870329341356/

RIFC space available to members.

RIFC office and theatre space available to members!

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Providence 48 Hr Film Project dates announced!

The RI Film Collaborative and the Providence 48 Hour Film Project announce the dates for the 2012 contest as Friday, July 13-Sunday July 15.

The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team make a movie-write, shoot, edit and score it-in just 48 hours.

On Friday night, you get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. 48 hours later, the movie must be complete. Then it will show at a local theater, usually in the next week.

In 2011, nearly 60,000 filmmakers made 4,000 films in 96 cities on 6 continents. This year, we're even bigger, with filmmakers around the world taking the challenge to make a film in just 48 hours.

For more information and to sign up for the mailing list go to: www.48hourfilm.com/providence/
RIFC space available to members.

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RIFC office and theatre space available to members!

Do you need space for casting, auditions, wardrobe fitting, workshops, seminars or meetings? Or do you want to premiere your movie at the 100 seat Theatre at our space at the Pawtucket Visitors Center? We offer this to RIFC members at very affordable rates.
For more information e mail: placegleason@rifcfilms.com

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
401.484.RIFC
175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI
www.rifcfilms.com
To submit information for distribution, go to www.rifcfilms.com/blast.aspx

5TH ANNUAL FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL

Save the Dates and Join the Fun!
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
FGFF DATES: August 10-12, 2012

Hello, and thanks for connecting with THE 2012 FEEL GOOD FILM FESTIVAL (FGFF). Feel Good is now accepting submissions for its 5th year screening movies to inspire and enlighten...movies that remind us of the beauty of the world around us. Submit feel-good features, shorts, student films and screenplays through: Withoutabox (www.withoutabox.com/login/6743 or www.fgff.org).

*SUBMISSION DEADLINES:*
Regular: April 15, 2012
Late: May 15, 2012
Extended: May 20, 2012

Thanks for connecting and stay tuned for more Feel Good Film Festival news.
LEAVE A FILM FESTIVAL FEELING GOOD!

Lights. Camera. Help. Nonprofit Film Festival coming September 12-14 in Austin, Texas

http://lightscamerahelp.org/entry

RIFC member making non profit short film

Half Pint is a short dramatic film to motivate our youngest generation to talk to, and learn history from, the World War II generation.
The production will shoot on locations in Rhode Island and New Hampshire. The film is intended to motivate our youngest generation to talk to and learn from the WW II' generation (out greatest generation) about the history they made and experienced. The film will be shown at film festivals and be made available without charge to WW II museums, schools, reenactment groups, and other non-profit historical educational organizations. This professionally produced film will transport our young viewers back in time with the use of wonderful locations, a talented cast and historically accurate WW II reenactor extra performers.
This project will be financed with this kickstarter.com campaign, as well as with grants and donations through our non-profit producing partner FLICKERS/Rhode Island International Film Festival (501C-3). The goal is to raise at least one third to one half of our budget from kickstarter, but more would be great. The more we raise, the better our project will be.

To make a donation to fund this project, go to: www.kickstarter.com/projects/1115965879/half-pint

Internet Fundraising Assistant wanted

Mike Messier and Macremi Multi-Cultural Entertainment seek an assistant to help create, develop and maintain a INDIEGOGO Fundraising drive for an April 27 movie shoot, for scenes from Mike's next feature length movie Chris and the Coffee Girl. Fun team to work with, future opportunities. College internship credit available. Please contact: mikemessiershow@gmail.com

Verdi Productions recently announced their next feature film, entitled PAZ, which is now in pre-production. The film will be directed by Ben Younger http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0950226/. For more information please see the official Promo here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-DvvJLFuP8.

For further information please contact woodhavenproductioncompany@gmail.com or visit Woodhaven on the web at www.woodhavenfilms.com.

Follow "INKUBUS" on Facebook and Twitter:

www.facebook.com/inkubusmovie or www.twitter.com/inkubusthemovie

Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay want to come back to RI to save another restaurant

Fox's "Kitchen Nightmares" is casting for next season and wants Providence restaurants to make their case on why chef Gordon Ramsay should come in and offer his special brand of help and advice.

Here are the caveats: "Restaurant must have been open at least one year, offer dinner service, not be a franchise or chain and have at least 35 seats. This is a casting call with no guarantee of acceptance."

Owners can submit their restaurant for consideration: Log onto TheConlinCompany.com and fill out or download the application, or call (310) 313-9100.
Anyone can nominate restaurants in the greater Providence area, e mail restaurant name, location, website, contact information and why it should be on the next season of "Kitchen Nightmares" to KitchenNightmares@TheConlinCompany.com.

Extreme Makeover Casting Call
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THE RIFC MONTHLY NETWORKING MEETING NEWSLETTER:

For anyone who cannot make it to our monthly meetings, or for anyone looking for a specific piece of information that was announced, our NEWSLETTER is now available to read online on our website at:

www.rifcfilms.com/newsletters/dec_rifc_news.pdf

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
401.484.RIFC
located at Pawtucket Visitors Center
175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860
www.rifcfilms.com

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Upcoming Events-
Discussion Group meet every monday night

Please join us every Monday, at the Providence Social Club at 71 Richmond Street in Providence at 7:00 pm
to sit back and watch a feature movie!

There is no charge for this event.

MOONRISE KINGDOM RELEASE DATE SET

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is very excited to announce that Focus Features will release two-time Academy-award nominee (“The Royal Tannenbaums”, “Rushmore”) Wes Anderson’s newest feature film, MOONRISE KINGDOM, in theaters on Friday, May 25, 2012.

Co-written by director Anderson and Roman Coppola, and heralding an all-star cast of Academy Award winners and nominees that includes Ed Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel and Bob Balaban, as well as a host of local Rhode Island talent, MOONRISE KINGDOM was filmed entirely in the Ocean State and will showcase the beautiful destination to a global audience.

Film Office Executive Director Steven Feinberg said, “We are extremely pleased that the creative force Wes Anderson and his talented team chose Rhode Island for the whimsical adventure and we can’t wait for the world to see it!”

MOONRISE KINGDOM follows the tale of a young boy and girl (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who fall in love and run away together while a variety of townspeople mobilize to search for them on a unique island off the coast of New England in the 1960’s.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
for Produced By Conference 2012!

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) in association with the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will hold this year’s Produced By Conference over the weekend of June 8-10, 2012 at the Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA.

For one weekend only, learn from and connect with the award-winning and emerging producers of film, television and new media as well as entertainment industry movers and shakers. New this year—the International CES gives attendees a unique look into the future of entertainment content and technology. Produced By Conference 2012 will feature new, cutting-edge sessions, mentoring roundtables and workshops, extraordinary networking opportunities and new technology demonstrations and exhibits.

Best of all, attendees will have access to award-winning filmmakers and showrunners, as well as top entertainment industry executives and collaborators at the one and only Conference of producers, by producers, for producers. Past speakers have included Harvey Weinstein, Clint Eastwood, Richard Zanuck, James Cameron, Morgan Freeman, Gale Anne Hurd, Mark Gordon, Hawk, Koch, Marshall Herskovitz, Kathleen Kennedy, Matthew Weiner, Kevin Smith, Ted Turner, Lee Daniels, Alan Ball, Gary Lucchesi, James L. Brooks, Lauren Shuler Donner, Mark Cuban, Arianna Huffington, Damon Lindelof, Robert Greenblatt, Jason Blum, Eli Roth, Cathy Schulman, John Sloss, Darren Star, Ian Bryce and hundreds more…

We are pleased to offer PGA members, industry members, affiliate partners and students special discounted rates on their Conference registrations! To receive this discount, visit www.producedbyconference.com before May 15, click “Register Now,” and select the appropriate designation. Please note that costs will rise after May 15 and that the Conference sells out each year—so reserve your spot soon!

Further information may be found at www.producedbyconference.com. Updates and announcements will be added frequently, so check the site often to find out about this year’s speakers, sessions and special events.

We look forward to seeing you in June!

ASFF is a unique film event, showing international short film in 15 iconic locations across the historic city of York from 8-11 November 2012. It’s a fantastic opportunity for your members to see their films in new and surprising visual contexts, and with the whole city teeming with the vibrant film community, you can be sure to meet industry as well as filmmakers and people who share your passion for film.

The winner will receive £500 ($800 USD approx.) among other prizes and screenings at a number of other UK festivals and the runner-up will receive £250 ($400 USD approx.). A shortlist of finalists will be included on the ASFF Sampler DVD, which will be distributed with the December 2012 issue of Aesthetica Magazine, an international arts and culture publication. Finalists will also be included in an editorial feature in the magazine, which has a worldwide circulation of over 100,000.

http://www.asff.co.uk

Locations Sought

Messier Multi Media seeks sponsor locations for a feature length movie titled Chris and the Coffee Girl to be shot in 2012. We are looking for businesses that will make a small donation towards our budget in exchange for their business being featured in our movie and promotions. Our movie stars Raven (of www.theraveneffect.com) and our writer/director Mike Messier who has won five awards in film and television. The locations we are seeking are Rock n Roll Club, Smoke Shop or New Age shop, Upscale/Ethnic, or "Nice" Restaurant, Ice Cream Shop, Book Store, Library (or what could pass for a Library), Gym, Fine Men's Clothier, Coffee House, Bar/Lounge. Locations will need only one day of shooting each. Please contact Mike Messier, 401 595 3936, mikemessiershow@gmail.com, for more information.

Popcorn Horror

Popcorn Horror is a mobile phone app offering bite sized, user generated, horror thrills including short horror films.

We are looking for short horror films - we pay for our filmmakers for their content and promote their work all over the world.

What is the best way of getting in contact with the Rhode Island filmmaking community to let them know about this opportunity (noticeboard/social media etc)

With Popcorn Horror, we not only wanted to create an entertaining app but also promote and encourage grassroots filmmaking.

For more information please visit our website, www.popcornhorror.com

FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is now accepting entries for its 16th Annual Film Festival to be held August 7-12th, 2012 at venues throughout the state of Rhode Island. The highly prestigious, world-class event is consistently ranked as one of the top Film Festivals in the United States. Academy Award-qualifying, RIIFF presents an exciting program of over 200 films throughout Rhode Island, seminars and post-film parties and gatherings, and is attended by more than 300 filmmakers and film professionals from around the world.

New England's largest film festival, RIIFF has been repeatedly cited by Moviemaker Magazine as one of the "Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee," and has earned the respect of domestic and foreign industry, filmmakers, filmgoers and trend-watchers. True to its reputation, RIIFF's program is largely built from submissions, and not from the programs of other festivals. New and seasoned filmmakers alike present their work to audiences passionate about indie film at RIIFF annually. The Festival also honors exceptional screenplays and teleplays in its Screenplay Competition.

Five films that premiered at RIIFF have won Academy Awards, and another 16 have been nominated, while many have garnered distribution from companies like HBO, Cinemax, Sundance, Showtime and IFC. Alum Karen Price (HOUSEQUAKE) emphatically states, "I wanted to reiterate what a nice experience we had screening at the RIIFF. The enthusiastic audience and attention by reporters, along with the award I received, made the trip and screening most gratifying. I have only the most positive reviews to share with others about our experience." And to quote Chris Gore, RIIFF is "one of the best international film festivals and top 10 short film festivals in the United States. RIIFF provides the kind of intimate festival experience that will change your life. Don't miss it."

Types of Submission — Feature Narrative (40 min or longer), Documentary, Shorts (under 40 min), Animation, Experimental, Music Videos, Public Service Announcements (PSA) and Rhode Island-made: Early Deadline: January 15, 2012. Deadline: May 15, 2012. Final Deadline: June 1, 2012. Withoutabox.com Extended Deadline: June 15, 2012.

For details and to download an application, visit www.film-festival.org/enterafilm2.php or call 401.861.4445.

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5 Films that Played Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2011 vie for the Best in their Category, plus Rhode Island's own, Viola Davis is nominated for Best Actress:

• "Incident in New Baghdad" D. James Spion

• "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" D. William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg

• "Raju" D. Max Zähle and Stefan Gieren

• "The Shore" D. Terry George and Oorlagh George

• "Time Freak" D. Andrew Bowler and Gigi Causey

RIIFF again hosts Oscar Night® America on Sunday, February 26th. Audiences will be able to watch the awards on the big screen at The Vets. For more information go to this URL:
www.film-festival.org/OscarNightAmerica.php

Providence 48 Hr Film Project dates announced!

The RI Film Collaborative and the Providence 48 Hour Film Project announce the dates for the 2012 contest as Friday, July 13-Sunday July 15.

The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend in which you and a team make a movie-write, shoot, edit and score it-in just 48 hours.

In 2011, nearly 60,000 filmmakers made 4,000 films in 96 cities on 6 continents. This year, we're even bigger, with filmmakers around the world taking the challenge to make a film in just 48 hours.

For more information and to sign up for the mailing list go to: www.48hourfilm.com/providence

Submissions for the third Trailer Festival are now open

The first two festivals were attended by industry only and included Fox, Disney, Paramount and PBS. All the trailers were then placed in an Online Screening Room and for a year after the event Hollywood managers, producers and distributors logged in to view fllmmakers' work. They subsequently requested over 200 DVDs and scripts, with 11 deals being made. Please visit the Success Stories page on our website for more information www.thetrailerfestival.com.

We will be taking submissions until 31st July, 2012. Submission fees are $30 until 31st March.

We have been contacted by a number of filmmakers who believe they have submitted to our festival but in fact have not. Two other 'trailer festivals' sprang up' after we created ours, neither of who adhere to the UFFO Code of Conduct or have access to the industry. We're resending our email with links so our contact info is clearer.

The submission page is here - http://www.thetrailerfestival.com/PLEASE_SUBMIT_HERE.html

The winner will receive £500 ($800 USD approx.) among other prizes and screenings at a number of other UK festivals and the runner-up will receive £250 ($400 USD approx.). A shortlist of finalists will be included on the ASFF Sampler DVD, which will be distributed with the December 2012 issue of Aesthetica Magazine, an international arts and culture publication. Finalists will also be included in an editorial feature in the magazine, which has a worldwide circulation of over 100,000.

For more information - www.aestheticamagazine.com/competitions.htm

The Newport/Bristol CVB has asked us to ask YOU to support the Van Johnson USPS stamp campaign. The late prolific actor Van Johnson is a native of Newport, RI. You can sign a petition at
www.vanjohnsonstamp.org Van Johnson Stamp - Home Page

Sign a petition requesting that a U.S. postage stamp be issued honoring screen legend, Van Johnson

989 to Produce New Feature Film!

The 989 Project and Cardboard Productions are pleased to announce the production of a new feature film, Donald Cried, which will shoot in Rhode Island in January 2012! More details to come!

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The feature length documentary Fixing America is in the last stages of post production. We just received an unbelievable score from composer Mauro Coangelo and editor Fred Tindall is busy cutting together trailers. Keep your eyes open for the ALL NEW Fixing America website.

Find Fixing America on Facebook

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Sleather news

The family Halloween adventure has some exciting news!

Find Sleather on Facebook!

www.SleatherMovie.com

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Jar of Fools Currently in Development

Jar of Fools is based on the commercially successful and critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, written and illustrated by Jason Lutes. Published in five different languages, Jar of Fools has been released in both North America and in Europe. The Producers are looking to raise the remainder of the 3 million dollar budget and shoot the film locally in Rhode Island in 2012.

Find Jar of Fools on Facebook

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989 Creative Director named Vice President of Rhode Island Film Collaborative

The 989 Project is proud to announce that our own Creative Director, Anthony Ambrosino, has been named the Vice President of the Rhode Island Film Collaborative. The RIFC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to help foster the growth of and educate the local independent film community. For more information on the Collaborative, please visit www.rifcfilms.com.

Haven Bros. movie needs PA's

Jeff Toste of the Ramp Media Lab is making a documentary about Haven Brothers Diner of Providence, RI. "Haven Bros." is the oldest operating American diner on wheels--selling late night diner food for over 100 years.

They are looking for two more Production Assistants. This is an entry level position, and you may be asked to do any number of odd tasks. Availability to work late night on occasion is helpful but not essential. Most important is reliability and professionalism. These positions are budgeted for stipends, and would be able to start immediately.

Down the road, they will also be looking for some SFX / titling assistance.

The film will be a feature length documentary shown in festivals, area theaters, PBS, and ultimately DVD.

If you're interested or would like more information, please send your resume with three references and information about why you want to work on the film to Jeff at havenbrothersmovie@gmail.com

AD, research and creative needed

Paul Roselli of VideoZ is looking for an AD, a research assistant and a creative staff to handle set design, props and wardrobe for "These Three Words," a documentary on recent advances in brain cancer research. The documentary will begin pre-production in January, and is being shot with support from national health organizations. The positions are part-time, and are budgeted for stipend compensation.

If you're interested, please forward resume or qualifications directly to Paul A. Roselli at proselli@cox.net

Inkubus on The Rhode Show!
http://www.foxprovidence.com/dpp/entertainment/movies/local-horror-film-inkubus-to-premiere

"Exhumed" trailer

(Providence, RI) - Scorpio Film Releasing, New England's premier genre filmmakers are proud and excited to share the trailer for their newest, darkest, most beautifully unsettling feature to date; EXHUMED.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3VtR9FPmLg (for best quality watch in 1080p)

Different from the acclaimed genre fare Scorpio Film Releasing are known for, EXHUMED is a terrifying fairytale centered in the repulsive recesses of humanity. Loneliness, solitude, fear and longing lead an unlikely group of housemates to the darkest edges of life and death.

Director Richard Griffin (Nun of That, The Disco Exorcist) believes "EXHUMED marks a real change of pace, not only for us, but for modern horror in general. There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no CGI fakery, but a return to classic storytelling. I am quite proud of the level of performances in this movie, which are only matched by the sheer originality and power of the screenplay by Guy Benoit. I think audiences will be quite disturbed by the events that take place in the film."

Producer Ted Marr is "really excited to be trying something new with Exhumed. It's almost like a period piece, given that it is in black and white, and the composed, measured style of it. But I think it really delivers on an emotional level perhaps more deeply than any of our other films to date."

EXHUMED stars Sarah Nicklin, Michael Reed, Michael Thurber, Evalena Marie, Rich Tretheway, Jonathan Thomson, and genre legend Debbie Rochon. The film is directed by Richard Griffin, produced by Ted Marr and Kristin Kayala, written by Guy Benoit and photographed by Ken Willinger.

For more on EXHUMED and Scorpio Film Releasing's other films, visit their site at www.scorpiofilmreleasing.net.

Join our new group in Facebook: Latinos de Rhode Island

www.rimix.com

The 1st Thursday of each month, Rhodywood.com hosts a Filmmaker's Showcase for independent producers at the Brooklyn Coffee & Teahouse in Providence, Rhode Island. Our coffee house is also on www.Facebook.com To be our coffee house friend, type in: Brooklyn Coffee Teahouse.
We look forward to hearing and seeing you soon. We want Your Independent Films! We want to host your test screening review •DVD equipment - Surround sound - Large screen available. We also have casting call space above our coffee house Location:

Brooklyn Coffee Tea House • Anthony Demings • 209 Douglas Avenue • Providence, RI 02908 • 401-575-2284
for more info contact RHODYWOOD@yahoo.com

Anthony Demings
RHODYWOOD.com
RHODYWOOD@yahoo.com
401-575-2284

The 2012 Banff World Media Festival Program Competition is now officially open for submissions!

The Banff World Media Awards is the largest international program competition in the content industry, attracting upwards of one-thousand entries from over 30 countries around the world to its annual program categories. This year's Awards will be announced during the Banff World Media Festival in Banff, Alberta, running June 10-13, 2012 and features some exciting new additions.

"The Banff World Media Awards are now, more than ever, a reflection of the new trends in international programming," Georges Leclere, Director of the Banff World Media Awards Program Competition said. "We are thrilled to reshape our categories this year, to better group the wonderful programs in all segments of the current traditional, cross-platform and digital entertainment genres.

New in the Documentary categories, Environmental and Wildlife programs have joined forces to explore environmental themes and issues, as well as natural and wildlife phenomena within one category that explores our natural world. New in the Children and Youth category, Animation Programs will take a special focus on kids programming, while adult-targeted, prime-time animations will be eligible for applicable categories in entertainment, drama and interactive programming.

RI's Viola Davis, James Woods nominated for Screen Actors Guild awards

CLICK HERE

Pawtucket Armory available for rent

(click for pdf)

Revealed: Portraits From Beneath One's Surface

This is the trailer to my new 42-minute documentary "Revealed: Portraits From Beneath One's Surface."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNPME5O8iK4

www.revealedprojectmovie.com
Breaking Branches Pictures, Inc.

Looking for Teaching Artists Next Year

The Trinity Academy of Performing Artists are looking for teaching artists next year in film and other art forms. Interested parties can contact TAPA Education Director at Sherilyn.Brown@arts.ri.gov for the application and more information.

Filmaka primarily discovers new talent through online prize-based competitions. We have just launched a competition with Harbor Freight Tools and are looking for some new talent to submit their pitches and ideas. The semi-finalists will receive cash prizes and the grand prize winners will get up to $14,000 in cash and production budgets to produce their winning pitch. If you would like to get more information, please go to our website www.filmaka.com

APPLY NOW for a Creative Capital Grant!
http://creative-capital.org/apply

Creative Capital is now accepting Letters of Inquiry for grants in Film/Video and Visual Arts. The Inquiry Form will be available online until March 1. Please visit creative-capital.org/apply to read the grant guidelines and access the Inquiry Form.

Creative Capital provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing innovative and adventurous projects. We support artists whose work is provocative, timely and relevant;
who are deeply engaged with their forms, yet also boldly original; who create work that carries the potential to reshape the cultural landscape.

To be eligible to apply, an artist must be:

* A U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
* At least 25 years old
* A working artist with at least five years of professional experience
* Not a full-time student

Questions? E mail grants@creative-capital.org

Click to watch the Body Of Proof press conference

Click for photos from the press conference

Click to read about Body Of Proof

Click to watch WLNE 6 coverage

iD Tech Camps

If you want to spend your summer teaching kids, having fun, and improving your resume, look no further—iD Tech Camps and its Teen Academies are looking for people like you! Teach ages 7-18 Video Games, iPhone®, iPad® and Android Apps, Programming, Robotics, Web Design & Flash® Animation, Graphic Arts, Digital Video Editing, Digital Photography, 3D Character Modeling and much more. Check www.internalDrive.com for a list of courses.

Learn more about us and apply online at: http://internaldrive.com/summer_employment.htm

I have a collection of what looks like 1940's + dresses, shoes, and hats in their original hat boxes made by the hat company of Providence, RI.
I am looking to sell the whole lot.. BEST OFFER.
Darlene Trudeau
Visit my website: www.youravon.com/dtrudeau

Footage Firm has just released a brand new archive of looping backgrounds and effects, and to kick things off they are giving away 150 of their newest clips:

Giving Away New HD & SD Looping Backgrounds

They are giving away 10 different collections containing 150 looping particle effects, flourishes, abstract backgrounds and more.

These collections normally go for $249 each plus S&H, but you only cover the S&H.

Footage Firm is only giving away a limited number of these, so request yours before they are gone:

>> Get Your Complimentary Looping Backgrounds >>

Welcome New People! Here’s how it works at LDI – You send us ONE (1) headshot and resume via regular mail

LDI Casting, P.O. Box 9666, Warwick, RI 02889 AND Register on our website. www.ldicasting.net

It’s free and confidential. We do not ask for a resume on line, just some basic information. We do not charge you any money for our services. We ask that you contact us via emails and regular mail. Phone calls?…yeah, NOT so much. Please try other options to contact us first.

Anne Mulhall
LDI Casting
P.O. Box 9666
Warwick, RI 02889
401.383.7525
www.ldicasting.net

FROM TOM KRAVITZ

· I thought I'd remind/ inform those in the RI Film and Theatre Community of Assembly Theatre, located at 144 Harrisville Main Street in Harrisville. If you would be so kind, please forward this email and photos to all members of RIFC and other partners.

· The Assembly seats 354, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and located in the historic village center of Harrisville.

· Another resource is the new, 25,000 square foot, Jesse M Smith Library with riverfront plaza space conveniently across the street from the theatre. It contains two meeting rooms (the smaller seats +/- 10 while the larger room seats +/- 65 depending on table setup) should you require formal meetings.

· Please contact Christine Langlois at 568-4300-131 or clanglois@burrillville.org for rental details.

Be well,

Thomas J. Kravitz
Director of Planning & Economic Development
Town Hall Annex Building
144 Harrisville Main St.
Harrisville, RI 02830
Phone: 401-568-4300-130
Fax: 401-710-9307

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From Studio 1 CASTING:

Performers needed for high end functions to appear in various theatre type costumes for historical events, grand openings, holiday affairs and trade shows through out the year. Talent must be in good shape and stamina and be able to stand and walk around for up to 4 hrs. There are no stunts or lengthy scripts. We need all ages and all sizes to fit various char actors.
Pay rate $25/hr.
Please e mail photo to: Pat McCarthy - studio1casting@verizon.net

Rhode Island Avid Users Group - RIAVIDUG

The Rhode Island Avid User Group, RIAVIDUG, is a user community of Avid professionals, educators, students and enthusiasts from the Rhode Island and nearby area who meet to share editing experiences and learn new skills relating to Avid products, solutions and related technology. To join the group, send an email to sandraluzzi@cox.net

Many films with RI ties have been edited on a Avid! Check out the listing at
www.riavidug.org/productions.htm

Announcing a New Addition: High Definition Filters for Motion Picture, Video and Broadcast Television Cameras

Filters are an integral part of the imaging process. HD Soft Tone and Neutral Density (ND) filters help to cure HD horrors. Designed specifically for High Definition picture acquisition, the new HD Soft Tone and Neutral Density ranges meet industry demand for improved HD image quality. The filters give cinematographers new creative options as they shoot with HD cameras, and peace of mind to actors and presenters when working in front of cameras that can pick up even the most minute of facial blemishes.

Please email us if you do not see the filter you need, and we might be able to add it to the store for you:
4x4 HD Soft Edge ND.9 Graduated
4x4 HD Soft Edge ND.6 Graduated
4x4 HD Soft Edge ND.3 Graduated
4x4 HD Circular Polarizer
4x4 Polarizer
4x5.65 85 Polarizer
58mm 85 Polarizer
105mm #1 HD Soft Tone Blush
105mm #1 HD Soft Tone Cool
105mm #1 HD Soft Tone Lilac
105mm #1 HD Soft Tone Pink
105mm #1 HD Soft Tone Turquoise
105mm #1 Clear HD Soft Effects
105mm #1 HD Soft Gold Enhancing Filter