Film Community News

IMPORTANT WARNING:

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

We want to share with you this investigative report from Channel 6 News, (http://www.abc6.com) and urge you to be cautious when choosing to work with talent and casting companies. Be sure to check with the Better Business Bureau at 508-652-4800 or the State of Rhode Island's Attorney General's Office at 401-274-4400

GREEN GRASS to Screen at Boston Latino
International Film Festival

Green Grass, an RIFC film, has been chosen as an official selection of the 2009 Boston Latino International Film Festival.

In Green Grass, an illegal immigrant and an Irish-American, two competing landscapers, face a moral dilemma as they fight to do the right thing for their families.

The film will be shown on Friday, November 20th, at 6:00 PM, at Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. More information on the BLIFF can be found at: www.bliff.org/schedule.html and more information on the film can be found at: www.greengrassfilm.com. Several members of the cast & crew are members of the RIFC.

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WED. November 18th at 8 PM - Watch "41" on RI PBS

"41", the award-winning documentary on the life and work of Nicholas O'Neill, the youngest victim of the Station Nightclub fire, will have its broadcast premiere on Rhode Island PBS on Wednesday, November 18th at 8 PM.

"41" will also air on RI PBS's Learn Channel on Sunday,
December 6th at 9 PM.

41themovie.com

www.breakingbranchespictures.com

breakingbranches2@gmail.com

Short Short Story Film Festival Comes to Providence
Thanksgiving Weekend

MergingArts Productions will present the third annual Short Short Story Film Festival on Saturday, November 28th at The Cable Car Cinema and Café at 204 South Main Street in Providence, RI, highlighting films of five minutes or less in length, all of which tell a story.
The films include both live-action and animated pieces from North America, Europe, and Australia.

For more information, visit www.cablecarcinema.com or www.mergingarts.org

The RIFC Educational Program

Lumberjacking, the independent feature comedy made in Rhode Island by Rhode Islanders, will be shown in a special screening with the cast and crew. The newly opened Park Theatre in Cranston, RI has been contracted to host the premiere on November 28th 2009. Lumberjacking is a feature-length film made on a shoestring budget about a lumberjack in the 1960’s who refuses to make the switch from axe to chainsaw. The film features John Depetro of radio station WPRO among a cast of Rhode Island natives. Tickets have gone on sale at www.lumberjackingmovie.com for 10 dollars each.

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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

AFM '09: Genius Products Acquires Edgar Allen Poe 'Tell-Tale'

In separate deals, Genius Products and Alliance Films have acquired US and Canadian rights to the thriller Tell-Tale starring Josh Lucas and produced by Ridley and Tony Scott. Michael Cuesta’s updated tale is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Tell-Tale Heart and centres on a widower who receives a transplanted heart from a murdered donor. Lena Headey and Brian Cox also star. The film premiered at Tribeca. Yarek Danielak and Matthew Chausse of Mirabelle Pictures International / Arsenal Pictures are selling international rights here at AFM. “We think this film is one of the rare gems of the marketplace which has flown under most people’s radar’s until now,” said Danielak, who recently announced the formation of the specialty sales outfit Mirabelle. “We expect to close a number of deals at the market now that North American distribution is in place.”

Source: Screen Daily
www.screendaily.com/festivals

Short Short Story Film Festival Comes to Providence Thanksgiving Weekend

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The Preferred Newsletter Deadline is November 20th.
Selling your script is a matter of knowing who is looking for what and when, and knowing how to make contact.

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THE INCREDIBLE COMEBACK AND TRUE STORY
OF VINNY PAZ WILL BE FIRST
TO MAKE IT TO THE BIG SCREEN!

RI Businessman Chad A. Verdi and Filmmaker Michael Corrente
Plan five major motion pictures
Filmed in RI
Through Verdi, Corrente Productions, LLC.

VCP will produce and film five major motion pictures in Rhode Island starting in early 2010. "The True Story of Vinny Paz" an
inspirational, feel good movie will be the first in this partnership.
For those not familiar with his dramatic life, Pazienza was a tough-as-nails Italian-American who beat the odds to become a world
championship boxer in the late '80s and early '90s, only to have his success snatched away in a near-fatal car accident. He was told
he may never walk again. Yet, true to his reputation as an individual that never gives up and is will doing anything to succeed, Vinny Paz rebounded to recapture in miraculous fashion his title as world champion. Hence, the reason why many call him the subject of
sports' "greatest comeback."
The remaining slate of films are written and in various stages of development.

Verdi, a RI businessman who has been involved with over $750 million in business mergers, reverse mergers, start ups and acquisitions over the last ten years, will co-produce each film. Verdi currently owns, co-owns or has investments in over a dozen businesses in diversified industries with over 500 local employees and sales of over $100 million nationwide.

Corrente, a 20-year veteran in the film and entertainment industry, is thrilled to partner with Verdi. "It is very exciting to have a partner who understands the world of finance as well as I understand the world of independent film."
The Rhode Island-born director and producer's work includes "A Shot at Glory," "American Buffalo," "Outside Providence,"
"Brooklyn Rules," and "Federal Hill" (winner at Avignon and Deauville Film Festivals). The Vinnie Paz film will be produced by Corrente and Verdi and directed by Glenn Ciano. Ciano has worked closely with Michael Corrente during the past 15 years and this marks his feature film directorial debut. Ciano has worked hard at shaping the screenplay and fully understands what makes a film work from the page to the screen.

LDI is casting the film and we are in negations with several actors currently. Filming will begin early 2010 and the project is fully funded.

independentartistawards.com

www.homeacrosslands.org

http://rimix.com/weeklyupdate/weeklyupdate11132009.htm

www.rimix.com

www.artbeats.com/?tag=sfilmmakers10-09

ACTOR SUBMISSIONS

Please pass this on.
LDI Casting asks that actors submit two ways. 1 Headshot and resume mail via regular mail to the address.
Only 1 is necessary. The additional pix will be tossed. Don't waste your pix.
AND
1 Picture uploaded to the website. This is free and confidential.

Periodically we have glitches with that system. Please EMAIL us the problem so I can forward it on to someone who knows way more than I do to help. Don't bother calling - I'll just ask you to EMAIL the problem.

We use BOTH of these systems to find you.

CLASSES

* Private Coaching is available.
* Call to schedule and appointment.

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

SMPTE New England meetings are free to members and nonmembers!
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers - New England Section

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For more information, please contact Kevin Lessard at 617-267-7900 or klessard@evideoexpress.com.

MISTAKEN IDENTITY has been put on an indefinite hold. If/when things pick back up and we are back in business.you'll be the first to know.

If you attended the open casting call or mailed in pictures specifically for this production - they will be kept by us for other projects - or if this one goes.they'll be used then.

In the meantime, sit tight and keep your fingers crossed for more work in Rhode Island.

PLEASE do not write or call us (or the production office) for information - you now have all the information about this project. Thank you in advance for that.

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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HI-TECH PROGRAM PROVIDES SECURE ONLINE SCREENER SERVICE FOR FILMMAKERS

PROVIDENCE, RI (10/7/09) - The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is once again on the cutting edge of technology thanks to a new pilot partnership with the online film and screenplay submission service, Withoutabox (WAB). The pilot program was introduced on Tuesday, October 6th. Withoutabox is a division of IMDb.com inc., part of the Amazon group of companies.

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RHODE ISLAND LOCATION SHOTS USED IN TV SERIES "EASTWICK"

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that the new Warner Bros. Television series EASTWICK has filmed location shots and will continue to shoot additional location footage throughout Rhode Island for the upcoming season.

EASTWICK is loosely based on the John Updike novel and popular feature film "The Witches of Eastwick". The new series stars Rebecca Romijn, Jaime Ray Newman and Lindsay Price as the three young witches who come into their power when a mysterious man, Darryl Van Horne, played by Paul Gross, comes to town.

The series was developed for television and is executive produced by Maggie Friedman ("Once and Again"). David S. Rosenthal ("Gilmore Girls") also executive produces. The pilot was directed by David Nutter ("The X-Files"). Together, they have conjured up a devilish blend of romance, mystery and the ultimate wish-fulfillment fantasy.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & Television Office, stated, "This wonderful news is the result of hard work and a positive working relationship developed over the last few years between the State of Rhode Island and both ABC and Warner Brothers. We are grateful that the creators of this exciting series appreciate the Ocean State's natural beauty and unique architecture. We know the value of having Rhode Island showcased to a worldwide audience on a weekly basis. When our cities and towns are promoted on a highly visible, mainstream television network, it means more jobs and additional tourism dollars for many years to come."

EASTWICK premieres at 10pm on Wednesday, September 23rd for the ABC network.

TWO OPPORTUNITIES

1) We have this opportunity from New England Film Writer Kerry O’Donnell

I'm working on an article for next month's issue of http://www.facebook.com/l/ac1c1;NewEnglandFilm.com about all the increased film activity in the area and what this means for the area casting agencies. I'm talking with some of the casting agencies, but I'd also like to hear from actors, producers, etc, and get some feedback - the good, the bad, the ugly - what works, what needs improvement, etc.

If you'd like to contribute to the article, please email me at kerryaodonnell@gmail.com. Thanks!

2) We have this opportunity from Argentinian filmmaker Andy Sala,

who will be in town to shoot part of an upcoming film in Providence. He is looking for someone with experience with the RED ONE for a one day shoot, yet to be scheduled in December. There is some pay, and technical experience is more important than DP experience, although both would be valued. The shoot will not use extensive lighting, so he is looking for someone who knows how to expose a RED appropriately. You can contact us or contact him at andysala@gmail.com

From the RIFC BOARD:

The RIFC is still soliciting resumes for two specific positions. Please check our website: www.rifcfilms.com for more details.

Currently in search of :

Membership Coordinator: www.rifcfilms.com/membershipcoordinator.aspx

Educational Director: www.rifcfilms.com/eddirector.aspx

Send resume to info@rifcfilms.com

Motivation for America will be a three-part exploration that will be as much social project as it will be social commentary through film. Through this project the crew intends to help someone. The crew also plans to not just use the camera to 'observe;' but also to utilize to the fullest, America 's 'fighting spirit' and tap in to the humanitarian in all of us. More importantly, the project will be accomplished sans any political agenda except to help our fellow man.

For sponsorship request please contact Producer Kristin Renise Thomas at k.thomas@bellsouth.net or by phone at 704-369-1492. For my information please go to www.foxycatdesign.com/motivation4america.swf

Chuck Slavin Supports New England Film Tax Incentives!

Hello Friends and Colleagues!

I am asking for your help to join me in supporting New England Film Tax Incentives!

If anyone needs any advice on what to say when calling their Legislators please email me. I can forward some emails I have received. chuckslavin@hotmail.com

The "New England Film Movement" has just begun!

Please call or email your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts!!!
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Rhode Island Residents Please Call or Email and Tell your Local Legislators to end The Film Tax Incentive Cap!
House Clerk: (401) 222-2258
Senate Clerk: (401) 222-6625
Ask for your local Representative or Senator. We need to show them we support their efforts!!!

http://www.congress.org/congressorg/officials/localsearch/alpha/?search_type=alpha&state=RI

KILL EVERYONE (a comedy/horror) is a modern day 80's style "slasher" film which mocks the genre as a whole, making you laugh one minute and then scaring you the next. Kill Everyone was filmed exclusively in the state of Rhode Island in the cities of North Kingstown, Warwick and Pawtucket throughout the summer of 2009.

www.killeveryone-movie.com

PENNY DREADFUL IS BACK IN BLACK FOR THE AUTUMN

Local Show Returns With New Chills and Thrills

September 18, 2009 --- Local cult TV show Penny Dreadful’s Shilling Shockers continues to provide an entertaining alternative to late-night infomercials and sitcom reruns. Penny Dreadful the witch presents classic horror and sci-fi films on over 100 public access channels throughout New England. Shilling Shockers Season 7 starts airing and scaring this October. The new season features such films as The Bat starring Vincent Price and B-movie classics like The Giant Gila Monster.

Shilling Shockers is a natural evolution of the traditional “horror host” format, with the hosting segments comprising a wraparound storyline which extends throughout several episodes. Along with her “snarling darling” Garou the werewolf, Penny guides viewers through the films and often showcases area attractions and businesses. With its tight direction by Rebecca Paiva, Shilling Shockers continues amassing a loyal viewership.

More information can be found at www.shillingshockers.com.

Currently casting the following speaking roles for MILKWEED:

Vesta (Lonny's psychiatrist/ crush) (F, 30-45)
Steve Barrett (Housing developer) (M,white, 45+)
Hunters (M, white, 30+, licensed to carry firearms)
Eunice (Lonny's Landlord) (F, 65+)
The Stranger (Woodsy loner) (M, 45+, beard)

Also casting several smaller speaking roles, (all ages, races and body-types unless otherwise noted.)

This is currently a non-paying, non-union production. (No SAG til further notice.) Shooting begins late August/ September.

Send headshot and resume to rodwebber@yahoo.com

Go to www.rodwebber.com for details. Click link for "films" then "Milkweed"

From JAY WALKER - OUR 48HR Film Project Organizer

Did you know the Best of the Providence 48 HR DVD can now be purchased online? It's available here: http://www.rifcfilms.com/shop.aspx

"THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS" named winning film of 2009 Doorpost Film Project and recipient of $100.000 cash prize.
2010 Contest Accepting Entries Beginning October 15, 2009

www.thedoorpost.com

http://www.senefilm.org/film.html

News From SENE (Southeastern New England Film, Music & Art Fest)

The SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival is now accepting film entries for their second annual festival, April 7-11, 2010 at the Columbus Theater. SENE films compete for $1,000 cash prizes in the Best Feature, Best Short and Best Animated Film categories.

Film artists also compete for both juried and audience awards in twenty additional categories including Best Regional Film. SENE organizers are dedicated to providing a filmmaker-friendly and well-organized festival experience with participating filmmakers receiving a VIP pass to all screenings, parties and events.

Filmmakers are always introduced at their screenings and have dedicated Q&A time following. Last year over 80 filmmakers and cast attended and 90% of SENE's film programs had at least one filmmaker in attendance. Early submission discounts are available until September 15, 2009. Visit www.senefilm.org for more information.

truefalse.org

The True/False Film Fest is heading into its seventh year of celebrating
fine work in the arena of non-fiction, and is seeking out groundbreaking documentaries from all over the globe

REMINDER FROM LDI CASTING:

LDI Casting's new mailing address:

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

CLASSES
• Private Coaching with me is available. Feel free to continue setting appointments.

• AUDITIONING FOR THE CAMERA
This class focuses on the audition. We use current scripts from film and tv projects to film you and then review it together. We do cover some business of the business. The primary outcome is a better audition, an awareness of what producers and directors are seeking and what they see when they see you.

GENERAL INFO
There are 2 ways to register with LDI –
Mail in a HARD COPY of 1 (one) headshot and resume via regular mail (new address to come)
and
Register on the data base. www.ldicasting.net – click on register and it should guide you through.
The data base is free and confidential. It should go without a hitch. However, if it does give you trouble, please EMAIL LDI your issue.

401.383.7525 www.ldicasting.net

Learn Documentary Filmmaking with Award-Winning Filmmaker Michelle Le Brun
with
Award-Winning Filmmaker Michelle Le Brun
2 Courses available - Sign up Now!!
Summer ‘09 Session #1- Providence URI Campus
Documentary Pre-Production:COM 341 1000
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00PM - 4:45PM
Fall ‘09 - Providence URI Campus
Documentary Production: COM 342 0200
Tuesdays 7:00PM - 9:45PM
HARKEN PRODUCTIONS

For More info:
Michelle Le Brun
401-274-1110
michelle@harkenprods.com
www.harkenprods.com

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From HERB WEISS

Please visit the following link to read about ABC filming scenes for the pilot episode of “Empire State” here in Pawtucket, RI.
I encourage everyone to read this article and forward it to your representatives to remind them how important film production is to our local communities and to our state.
www.pawtuckettimes.com/content/view/76972/27

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ACTORS and CREW

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Best of Luck and see you on set!

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Kid Filmmakers is seeking responsible Regional Coordinators for Boston/Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut regions. Promote and book established year-round filmmaking
programs for children, Grades 1-12. Sales, marketing, communications, business, television or film business experience preferred for this part-time, commission-based position.

E mail resume and cover letter to: eleyneaustensharp@kidfilmmakers.com or snail mail to: Eleyne Austen Sharp, Executive Director, Kid Filmmakers, P.O. Box 12, Newport, RI 02840. No phone calls, please. (NOTE: This is the ideal job for stay-at-home parents and retired educators!)

Now celebrating our 8th year!

Remember to check out www.filmmakersshindig.com for news, announcements,
updates and pictures of the last Shindig!

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

PBS WANTS INDEPENDENT FILM MAKERS:

Months of filming, editing, and screening are over. Now you're ready for prime time. Rhode Island PBS invites you to submit your work for broadcast to our public television audience. Your audience. Original content should reflect people, places or issues with strong local interest.

For more information, contact: klarsen@ripbs.org

IndieArts/ri is a community, blog and events resource that serves as a foothold for independently produced events, music, art, video and digital media in Rhode Island. The blog serves as a place where patrons and members can comment on events, upload content (mp3, video), list arts opportunities and pool a collective audience for increased exposure of all the participating members. Here is a listing of some of our upcoming events along with some free dj mix downloads for your listening pleasure. Please forward to a friend if you think it would interest them. Check out www.indieartsri.com

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
105mm #1 Skin Tone Enhancer

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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