On
Friday, May 30th, Filmmakers Collaborative will be having our annual “Making
Media Now” conference at Bentley
College in Waltham, MA. Making
Media Now 2008 will be focusing on The Art & Business of Filmmaking,
featuring film and documentary financing, online models of marketing
and
distribution, applying animation to media projects, and other relevant
topics for the New England film community. Last year's conference
drew
hundreds of industry professionals and organizations representing
all six
states and fifty distinct communities. As a resource for filmmakers
in Rhode
Island, we are reaching out for your help.
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Newport International Film Festival
Announces 2008 Lineup CLICK FOR DETAILS
RIIFF 2008 News & Events CLICK
FOR DETAILS
Submit Your Project Now!
Emerging Narrative Screenplay Deadline - Deadline extended to May
15
Documentary Work in Progress - Deadline May 23
No Borders Domestic Screenplay - Deadline May 23
If Selected, Participation is FREE.
Formerly known as the IFP Market, Independent Film Week is the oldest
and largest forum in the US for the discovery of new projects in
development and new voices on the independent film scene. In 2007,
more than 1,000 industry professionals attended Independent Film
Week. More than 2000 pitch meetings were arranged with buyers. More
than $100,000 total value in the form of cash, product donations & services
were awarded. Independent Film Week will help you:
• Connect with financiers & producers
• Meet distributors, broadcasters and sales agents
• Network with festival programmers
Approximately 150 new works-in-development are accepted into the
Project Forum in one of the following three sections.
• Emerging Narrative (For writers and writer/directors seeking producers)
• No Borders International Co-Production Market (For producers with partial
financing seeking additional partners)
• Spotlight on Docs (For filmmakers in production or post-production seeking
financing partners, broadcast/distribution, and festival invitations)
• $5,000 - The Kodak Grand Jury Screenwriting Award with Cash Stipend
Provided by Artists Public Domain
• $10,000 - The Fledgling Fund Award for Socially Conscious Documentaries
• $10,000 - The Fledgling Fund Award for Emerging Latino Filmmakers
• 8 Panasonic Digital Filmmaker Grants for Emerging Narrative Screenplays
• Submission Fee: $60
• NEW! If your project is selected, your participation is complimentary
- no further fees apply!
• IFP membership is required prior to submission (minimum level: Interactive
Membership at $35 level)
• Acceptance includes full registration to the Independent Filmmaker Conference
• For more information, please visit www.IFP.org
• Questions: FilmmakerReg@ifp.org or 212.465.8200 x 222.
Celebrating 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking | September 14 -
19, 2008 | New York City
PERISHABLE THEATRE
Voice-Over Techniques Starts This Week!
Spring Quarterly
Class at Perishable Theatre Arts School
Perishable Theatre Arts School, 95 Empire St. Providence, RI 02903
401-331-2695 ext. 102, www.perishable.org
SATURDAYS, VOICE-OVER TECHNIQUES-George Ryan
Saturdays, April 26-June 7. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. 6 weeks. $250
Commercials, radio, television, and various media
voice-over opportunities will
be explored in this class, as well as techniques including voice
production,
diction, tone, pitch, and resonance. Students will investigate cold
readings and
script work and will be recorded to allow additional feedback from
the
instructor. Students will investigate cold readings and script work
and will be
recorded to allow additional feedback from the instructor.
A graduate of the Academy of Dramatic Arts and received his BFA
from Adelphi University. In addition, George has taught voice-over
technique, acting and audition technique at George Street Playhouse
and Paper Mill Playhouse and private studio. He is currently the
General Manager of the Huntington Theatre Company. Call Us Today
at 401-331-2695 to register!
Small Crew Needed:
May 17th and May 18, small volunteer crew needed to help shoot the
first
scene (12 pages) from "Gay" a script by Mike Messier
and TJ Paolino.
Genre: dark comedy.
Needed: Sound person with equipment, 1st Assistant Camera, and
Production Assistant. Shoot in Providence.
Please e mail Mike at mikemessiershow@yahoo.com and TJ at tjpaolino@gmail.com
websites: www.mikemessier.com and www.tjpaolino.com
Thanks!
Mike and TJ
StudentFilmmakers Pro Education News
This year at NAB 08, LaCie (booth SL14410) will be showcasing its
latest products designed for audio, video and photography professionals.
With offices in the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Europe, Dubai,
Singapore and Hong Kong, LaCie is a leading manufacturer of computer
peripherals for PC, Apple and Linux users. LaCie creates external
storage solutions and color monitors that help professionals and
everyday people easily manage their digital lives, and has differentiated
its products through original designs and leading-edge technology.
For more information, visit www.lacie.com.
AmericaTheBeautiful.com Launches “See America”
Celebrating
People, Places and Patriotism in America
Waynesville, NC, March 4, 2008: AmericaTheBeautiful.com is taking
a film crew across the roads of America in search of powerful stories
of patriotism and love of this great land. The focus is on the heartwarming
communities, filled with great people, amazing photographic sites,
and messages of patriotism, pride, passion and promise for America.
Cities, towns and communities across America are urged to apply at
AmericaTheBeautiful.com for inclusion in this amazing documentary.
In this stressful world of the diminishing dollar value, rising
gas prices, falling housing values, and escalating international
threats, many are easily distracted by the day-to-day madness of
the world. Americans often overlook the beauties of this great country
and the freedoms that we enjoy. The goal of AmericaTheBeautiful.com
and “See America” is to film the stories of a great people
in communities across America amidst amazing landscapes. The videos
will focus on America’s people who live, work and grow this
diverse culture with freedom as the core ideal. The result will be
a “See America Series” which shows that patriotism is
alive and well in America.
“See America” will launch in July 2008. It will result
in a broadcast quality video series suitable for cable and network
distribution. Additionally, the “See America Series”,
will be available through web TV and retail outlets nationwide.
About AmericaTheBeautiful.com: Peter F. Smith, President and founder
has created a strong web presence www.AmericaTheBeautiful.com which
is dedicated to inspiring the hearts of all Americans with videos,
photographic imagery, music, writings and gifts. The web site features “The
Spirit of America”, a collection of classic Americana music
and video to celebrate the United States of America as the greatest
country in the world.
In the wake of the events of September 11, I was disappointed to
find that with all of the amazing video available, there were no
video tributes to our nation’s most cherished patriotic music.
I (we) have made a heartfelt commitment to produce new media which
honors and celebrates the true spirit of America.
Peter
Smith, President
Contact:
Peter F. Smith, President
AmericaTheBeautiful.com
190-A Industrial Park Drive
Waynesville, NC 28786
Phone: 828-454-9853
Fax: 678-623-5804
Email: peter@AmericaTheBeautiful.com
The Rhode Island Film Collaborative is designed
to help foster the growth and educate the local independent film
community. We do this by offering a number of services and events
designed to increase networking and sharing ideas.
Web: www.robertmrozowski.com/sfx_group.html
www.robertmrozowski.com
The SFX Group of the Rhode Island Film Collaborative
is intended as a networking event, vfx artists, animators, game developers,
students and related business professionals are invited to attend. The
group's purpose is to educate, advance and develop the field of digital
media in New England.
2008 Call For Entries
The Rhode Island International Film Festival, now in its
12th year,
has secured its place in the global community as the portal
for the best in international independent cinema; earning the
respect of domestic and foreign filmmakers, filmgoers and trend
watchers. This confluence of art and commerce brought together
world-class celebrities, awardwinning filmmakers, new talent
and audience members in record numbers last year. With the ongoing
support of the City of Providence along with corporate and community partners,
the Rhode Island International Film Festival is now the largest film
festival in New England. In 2007, the Festival showcased 320
cinematic works submitted from over 70 countries, and 34 states
in the United States. Ranked as one of the top 12 Festivals
in the United States, RIIFF is also a qualifying festival for the
Short Film Academy Award through its affiliation with the Academy
of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. It is the only festival
in New England with this accolade.
Since 1997, The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF)
has been one of the most comprehensive forums of international
films, and an important exhibition platform for independent
film/video makers. Each year, RIIFF provides a professional and
public context for the presentation of innovative and challenging
work that reflects the broad range of practice and ideas found
in contemporary media.
Submissions of films/videos are now being accepted for RIIFF 2008,
which will take place August 5-10th. In addition, submitted
works under 30 minutes by New England area student filmmakers
are eligible for programming in RIIFF's annual NE Student Film Festival
which is now in its fourth year of programming.
THE DETAILS:
RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Aug.
5-10, 2008 RI. Deadline: May
15 (with June 1 late entry date.) Fest takes place in historic Providence
and throughout the state of Rhode Island; it has become a leading
showcase for international independent filmmakers and their
work. In 2007, the Festival screened 125 World Premieres and
36 United States Premieres. Festival programs over 300 films and
provides high-end industry workshops. Fest accepts shorts, features & videos produced
after 2005. Categories incl.: doc, dramatic, experimental, foreign,
shorts, animation, youth media and children's. Filmmakers may
enter their films either in/out of competition. All films will
be eligible for Viola M. Marshall Audience Choice Awards. Cats:
Doc, Feature, Experimental, Final Draft, Kodak Vision, Positive Lifestyle, Best
Foreign Film, Animation, & Shorts. Formats: 35mm, HDCam, DVD.
Preview on DVD. Entry Fee: $45: shorts/features. RIIFF is a
qualifying festival in the Short Film category with the Academy
of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Contact: RIIFF, Box 162,
Newport, RI 02840 USA; Street Address: 96 Second Street, Newport,
RI 02840. (401) 861-4445; fax: (401) 490-6735
georget@film-festival.org.
www.RIFilmFest.org.Early
submissions encouraged.
Announcing a New Addition: High Definition Filters
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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
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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
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One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur
For those of you who may have been following our
documentary film production during 2007 I’m proud to announce it is now complete. Below
is a link to the new website for you to check out. I
hope you all enjoy the site and I look forward to having you see
the One Fast Move or I'm Gone: Kerouac's Big Sur in a theater, on
television or upon DVD release.
www.kerouacfilms.com
When on the site, please be sure to sign up to be our mailing list
so I can send you distribution updates.
We all owe a great big thank you to all those who worked long and
hard to make this film!
All my best,
Curt Worden
Producer, Director
One Fast Move or I’m Gone
Kerouac’s
Big Sur
Kerouac Films/Tango Pix
Cworden@kerouacfilms.com
401.965.9143
From Mick Hoegan:
ITN Distribution is accepting feature length and short films for
possible acquisitions.
If you are seeking distribution, please send
a DVD copy of your film to:
ITN Distribution
Attn: Acquisitions
505 E. Windmill Lane
Suite 1B-102
Las Vegas, NV 89123
www.itndistribution.com
Independent Film Quarterly, New York International Independent Film & Video
Festival and ITN Distribution are on Myspace!
Add us as your friend and stay up to date on the latest indie film
events:
www.myspace.com/ifq
Please visit www.youtube.com/nyiifvf for live festival coverage
featuring key players in indie film, TV and music industries.
The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival:
Call For Entries
The New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
is accepting entries for Los Angeles in Summer 2008.
Please visit www.nyfilmvideo.com, if you wish to submit a film.
The New York International Art Festival: Call For Entries
The New York International Art Festival is accepting entries for
New York February 2008 & Los Angeles Summer 2008.
Please visit: www.nyartfestival.com Visit Our Website
Sincerely,
Stuart Alson
Independent Film Quarterly & ITN
email: filmmfest@aol.com
web: www.nyfilmvideo.com
Documentary Filmmaking Professional Training Opportunity
The HARKEN! Youth Media Program is starting up in Providence, RI
and we want you to be a part!
Come learn all the skills involved in making a short documentary
film as well as important professional skills that will take you
far into the media future!
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Beginning March 3rd, 2008
and running through June 25th, 2008. Times 3:30 to 5:30.
Where: The HARKEN! Youth Media studio at The Dreyfus building 95
Mathewson St., Providence, RI. 2 blocks from Kennedy Plaza.
Why:
To learn all of the skill sets involved with documentary filmmaking
and create a short, civically engaged documentary that will screen
at RI International Film Festival, Providence Latin American Film
Festival and a host of other venues. If it's really good, we might
even submit it to national film festivals!
What you will learn:
• Media Literacy and the ability to analyze the thousands of messages
coming at you every day.
• Cinematography - the ability to compose interesting shots with the
camera. Shooting of B-roll and interstitial elements.
• Interviewing techniques - the ability to conduct in-depth, compelling
interviews every time.
• Lighting and Sound - the proper way to light for a variety of situations
and take sound.
• Editing on Final Cut Pro: logging, capturing, digitizing and working
in the timeline.
• Use of voice over, music and sound effects in video post-production.
All interested parties can contact Micehlle Le Brun at michelle@harkenprods.com or 401 274-1110.
We look forward to working with you!
YOOT
MUSIC & FILMS, INC
Yoot Music & Films is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation created
to help Artists make Films and Soundtracks.
Film, Screenwriting and Music Competitions
-Enter, Win up to $5,000 and make a Film or Soundtrack with Us-
60 Second Trailer Competition (Deadline
June 30, 2008)
Feature Film Project (Deadline
Dec. 31, 2008)
Any Genre Short Script Competition (Deadline
June 30, 2008)
HIV Prevention Short Script Competition (Deadline
June 30, 2008)
Soundtrack Competition (Deadline
June 30, 2008)
To enter, visit our website at: www.yootfilms.org
DON'T FORGET THE RI FILM COLLABORATIVE ACTOR's WORKSHOP!
The workshop is free and open to actors of all levels of experience. Writers
who want to hear their material read are also welcome. The
group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm.
Location: The Artists' Exchange, 50 Rolfe Street, Cranston, RI
Check the RIFC calendar for other events: www.trumba.com/calendars/rifc_calendar
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
41themovie.com
We were recently honored with the "Best Narrative
Documentary" award at the
Blue Mountain Film Festival in Collingwood, Ontario.
Read
the review from Film Threat!
CLICK FOR INFO
www.rockypointmovie.com
Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House
Independent films wanted
We want to host yout 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
209 Douglas Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
401-575-2284
for
more info contact
www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com
