"This Town" Movie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hello,
I wanted to touch base to let you know that the feature film I made a few years back - This Town - has been edited into a series of chapters will be available online as a weekly video posting. The trailer is up now, the episodes start Wednesday. www.thistownmovie.blogspot.com Thanks very much, Chris Engles
Director

At least 2 RIFC members have made it to the finals in the 94 HJY Commercial Contest. Help support them with your votes!
Vote here: http://www.whjy.com/pages/15seconds_videos.htmlVoting ends Monday!
This comes from Joey Perez
hello all, here is a sneak peak of the commercial i shot for the 94 hjy contest... 2 & 1/2 weeks -- concept to completion.www.94commercial.com
And this from crew officer Mark Leonard
I filmed a 15 second spot for 94WHJY, and we've made it into the top 10 finalists! Unfortunately, the radio station compressed the stuffing out of the video, so it looks very spotty and "artifact-y". In order to vote, you will need to register your email address with HJY (it takes 2 seconds!!) and then vote for VIDEO #2... please. It's the one that has a guy waking up and then getting slapped by an asian girl running by outside, with the Rolling Stones' "Start Me Up" at the end... don't ask... just watch and vote, and my counterparts and I will thank you.
Vote here: http://www.whjy.com/pages/15seconds_videos.htmlVoting ends Monday!

"This Actually Happens" Wrap Party

The Rhode Island Film Collaborative and Ten Thousand Productions Proudly Invite You To A Special Film Event: "This Actually Happens" Wrap Party and Preview Monday, April 30th @ 7:00 PM at McFadden's in downtown Providence, RI. JOIN US for a SPECIAL FILM PREVIEW of This Actually Happens ( www.thisactuallyhappens.com ) and the WRAP PARTY to follow!! Plenty of fine GREAT FOOD AND DRINK available from McFadden's! For More information, please contact:McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, 52 Pine St, Providence, RI(401) 861-1782. www.mcfaddensprovidence.com

Artists’ Exchange Announces May Gallery Opening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Christina Mealey, Operations Manager
Artists’ Exchange
50 Rolfe Street Cranston, RI 02910
401.490.9475
the.artists.exchange@gmail.com

Cranston, RI – The Artists’ Exchange announces its May Gallery Opening, a display of works by Thomas Powers and Lisa Baccaire. The opening will take place Sunday, May 6, 2007 from 4-6 pm at the Artists’ Exchange on 50 Rolfe Street in Cranston.

Tom Powers, originally from Arlington, MA, will showcase his pastel works, primarily portraits and depictions of maritime subjects.

Lisa Baccaire, Rhode Island native, artist and Artists’ Exchange teacher, will display her mixed media paintings in which she incorporates graphite, charcoal, watercolor and acrylics in her exploration of subjects such as nudes and animals.

“The Artists’ Exchange is doing a wonderful job of bringing the excitement of New England art to Cranston. They have a welcoming atmosphere that allows well-known as well as up and coming artists to mix and mingle with collectors and art lovers,” says Celia Zanger, Windmill Studios owner and artist liaison.

Powers’ and Baccaire’s paintings will be on display through the month of May.

For additional information please contact Christina Mealey at 401.490.9475 or Celia Zanger at 401.461.3911.

This is a non-RIFC Production.

Network at The Westin

Network at…The Westin residences 2nd Floor across from the AgoraWhen: Wednesday, May 2nd, Next Wednesday>From 5-8pm. Free drink and appetizers… We’ll be holding a networking party after the business expo this year at The Westin Residences. There will be drinks and food. This is a good opportunity to meet business people in Providence since it will be following the city’s largest business event. Hope to see you there!

This is a non-RIFC Production.

Seeking Lighting Crew for Test Shoot

Ogygia Avenue Films seeks lighting crew for test shoot in Medford,Mass. this weekend. We're testing out Pepper's Ghost on video and16mm film.

Non-paid position; will feed crew and will credit in finished copy offilm. For more information contact Chelsea at ogygia.ave (at) gmail(dot) com.

This is a non-FIFC Production.

"Thunder Doyle" Open Call

AUDITIONS -OPEN CASTING CALL
Two Sisters' Productions, Inc. is casting local actors to star in the feature film named Thunder Doyle, directed by Eugene J. Celico (The Tournament). The impressive cast already includes Vincent Pastore (Sopranos), David Proval (Mean Streets and Everybody Loves Raymond), Nick Puccio (Find Me Guilty), Tricia Gozzi, (Sex in the City) and also features our very own local boxing champion Vinny Pazienza in the lead role with first time Rhode Island actor Kerry Souza!
www.thunderdoylemovie.com
SAG & Non-Union Needed
Friday, April 27 from 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, April 28 from 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location
44 East Avenue Ext.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
2nd Floor, Suite 205
Looking for Actors
(all ages, all types, all sizes)
Men of all nationalities
Women of all nationalities
Little People (Dwarfs)
Specifically
White women ages 20-35, 60-80
White men ages 30-70
Latin American men ages 25-45
African American men ages 25-60
Heavy set men ages 35-50
Male Boxers ages 20-35
Looking for Special Talent With
Boxing Skills
Circus or carnival acts
Acrobatic skills
Body builders

This is a non-RIFC Production.

May 6 Casting "Green Grass"

Save the Date May 6!!
May 6th will see an open call for several projects in Providence, with the focus on casting Green Grass for roles to play opposite Brotherhood's Billy Smith. That's May 6th, from 10 am to 4 pm - location to be confirmed soon.

Green Grass is an RIFC Production.

THE REALITIES OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING

IFF Boston Panel Discussion presented by Filmmakers Workshop in Boston Saturday, April 28th.
This update come to us courtesy of Robert Mrozowski!
How can you be an independent filmmaker and still pay the rent? Do you need investors? Fiscal sponsorship? A day-job? Join us as we hear from our panel of esteemed festival filmmakers to talk about their experiences. Covering topics such as fundraising, freelancing, budgeting, and distribution, our panelists will discuss the nuts and bolts realities of independent filmmaking.

DATE: Saturday, April 28, 2007
TIME: 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
LOCATION: Jimmy Tingle Theatre, 255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
COST: This is a free event, but it requires a ticket. Tickets can be picked up at the Somerville Box Office starting April 20.

Panelists:
Joe Swanberg, director of HANNAH TAKES THE STARS
Michael Tully, director of THE SILVER JEW
Linda Hattendorf, director of THE CATS OF MIRIKITANI
David Redmon & Ashley Sabin, directors of KAMP KATRINA
Moderator: Megan Gelstein, Filmmakers Workshop

This is a non-RIFC Production.

Making Media Now Early Bird Registration

Filmmakers Collaborative is presenting a conference for filmmakers entitled “Making Media Now: Filmmaking in Transition” about emerging digital technologies and how we can incorporate them into our work.
The event will be Friday, June 1st at the Boston University Photonics Center in Boston. Early-bird pricing is available through May 1st. You can find out more and register at www.filmmakerscollab.org

Note: The Filmmakers Collaborative is not affiliated with the Rhode Island Film Collaborative, name similarities notwithstanding :-)

This is a non-RIFC Production.

Visual Music Marathon in Boston April 28th

Northeastern University will host the first-ever Visual Music Marathon, a 12-hour screening of time-based art works that reflect the convergence of musical composition and animated images, as part of this year's Boston Cyberarts Festival. The Marathon will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 10pm, in the University's Raytheon Amphitheater, located in the Egan Research Center on Forsyth Street."Visual music is an interdisciplinary artistic genre with roots dating back hundreds of years," says Northeastern professor Dennis Miller, the event's artistic director and principal curator.Northeastern received over 300 artist submissions for the Marathon, representing works from 34 different countries, and selected 64 of those for screening. The second six hours of programming will include works by invited artists, historic works on film, live video performances, and works provided by the two principal guest curators, Larry Cuba of the Iota Center, Los Angeles, and Bruce Wands of the New York Digital Salon and School of Visual Arts.For more information, please visit http://www.music.neu.edu/vmm

This is a non-RIFC Production.

"That Paradise Will Be Mine"

***APRIL 26th ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, ONE OLD FERRY RD, BRISTOL (401) 253-1040
4:00 pm "That Paradise Will Be Mine" (50 mins) Directed by Merel Beernink, NETHERLANDS A frank portrayal of what it means to be a Dutch Muslim, this eye-opening film follows the lives of three women dealing with the consequences of their choice to convert to Islam. Issues of marriage and relationship loom large for all three women. Astrid, is living with her parents and looking for a husband. Inge is considering a move to Cairo to marry her Egyptian fiancé. Rabia is married to a Muslim man and struggling with matters such as polygamy and homosexuality. Capturing these women's struggle to reconcile the expectations of their families and friends with the demands of their new conviction, Beernink's intimate portraits offer fascinating insight into to why it is so difficult for those brought up in Western culture to choose a different kind of life.

This is a non-RIFC Production.

"Secret City"

***APRIL 25th WESTERLY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 44 BROAD STREET, WESTERLY (401) 596-2877
7:00 pm "Secret City" (90 mins) Directed By Keith McDaniel, USA The story of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, is one of courage, patriotism and ingenuity. Since its beginnings in the early 1940s, Oak Ridge has played a role in some of the most significant events in US history. From the atomic bomb to medical radioisotopes to the war on terror, Oak Ridge is truly one of the country's most valuable resources whose history is as unique as the people who live there.

This is a non-RIFC Production.

"Whose is this Song?"

***APRIL 24th ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, ONE OLD FERRY ROAD, BRISTOL (401) 253-1040
(70 mins) Directed by Adela Peeva, BULGARIA/BALKANS A song plays in a restaurant where the filmmaker, herself Bulgarian, is having dinner with a Greek, a Serb, a Turk and a Macedonian. They all know the words and sing along - in their own language. Whose song is it? The filmmaker is convinced it's a Bulgarian song. The incident sets her off on a humorous, offbeat journey through the Balkans to unearth the origins of the haunting melody. The song itself was transformed as it moved through the Balkans, from love song to military march to religious hymn to revolutionary anthem. Each group claims the song as its own, insisting that only they could have composed such a beautiful piece. Through the twists and turns of the filmmaker's quest, the Balkan Peninsula reveals its diversity and the wealth of its traditions.

This is not a RIFC Production.

"Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night"

***APRIL 24th ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY, ONE OLD FERRY ROAD, BRISTOL (401) 253-1040
7:00 pm "Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night" (27 mins.) Directed by Sonali Gulati, USA/INDIA Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night is a documentary on outsourcing of American jobs to India. ? Told from the perspective of an Indian living in the U.S., the film journeys into India's call centers, where telemarketers acquire American names and accents to service the telephone-support industry of the U.S. The film incorporates animation, live action, and archival footage to explore the complexities of globalization, capitalism, and identity.

T.J. Paolino's Acting Classes

Actor's lab leader TJ Paolino, is teaching classes all over Rhode Island this Spring and Summer:
Please feel free to email him with questions about the curriculum, the nature of the teaching approach, etc. at spiritfirst@yahoo.com.

1.) Meisner Technique at Perishable Theatre. Tuesday nights (7:30 to 10) starting April 24. 8 weeks. Cost: $170. Contact: classes@perishable.org. For more information consult www.perishable.org.
2.) Inspired Acting at The Learning Connection. Sunday nights (5 to 8) starting May 6. 8 weeks. Cost: $239. Contact: education@learnconnect.com
3.) Acting for the Screen at RISD's Continuing Education Program. Thursday nights, 6:30 to 9:30, starting June 21 for 6 weeks. Not sure cost. Contact: tvarszeg@risd.edu.

The Edwood Filmfest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Primary Contact:
Peter Barnett
Ewfilm Inc.
(518) 878-9021
peter@ewfilm.com
EDWOOD FILMFEST TO MATCH CAPITAL REGION TALENT WITH WINNING MICROSODE SCRIPTS AS THEY PREPARE FOR HOLLYWOOD.

FUTURE FILM STARS MAY BE DISCOVERED AS
HUNDRED’S OF CAPITAL REGION PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED-UP TO GIVE IT A SHOT.

Albany, NY, April 17, 2007 –

Who: This year’s participants in the Edwood FilmFest.
Professional film-makers and inspired amateurs. Producers, actors, writers, cinematographers, make-up artists, costume designers, set-designers and merchandisers all participating from a public sign-up.

What: A kick-off to production of the winning Edwood FilmFest Microsode scripts, a total of (16) original five-minute serial stories starring locals, filmed by locals, with music by local musicians, set-design and make-up by locals, with costumes and merchandise by locals and… you get the picture.

Where & When: Thursday, April 26th 6pm-9pm at the Albany Public Library for an open casting call - the first set of screen tests for these original Microsode films.

Saturday, April 28th 8-11am at the Spectrum8 Theatres. Actors will screen test with the rest of the cast on their Microsode team.

Sunday April 29th 8-11 am at the Spectum8 Theatres. The Microsodes’ producers team up with their new crew at the Spectrum.
Cinematographers, writers, set-designers, costume designers, make-up artists, musicians and merchandisers meet to work out the production process for the Microsodes.

Why: To provide a new kind of film festival to the Capital Region, one that brings together professionals and enthusiasts to promote the art of film-making in the city of Albany, and take it to Hollywood.

The Edwood FilmFest is the Capital Region’s best-known independent film festival. Movie fans and film buffs travel from all about the Hudson Valley, the Berkshires and Southern Vermont to Albany to view the latest efforts by local and national short film producers. Since its inception in 2000, the festival has grown steadily, graduating from back rooms at local taverns to the 2005 & 2006 shows at WAMC’s Linda Norris Theatre. This year’s festival, takes place on September 28th and 29th at the Spectrum8 Movie Theatre, renown as a showcase for independent national and international films.

The festival this year has two distinct short film programs. The Short Film Contest will showcase films of 15 minutes or less.
The second program will feature 16 Microsodes - original 5 minute short films - produced from selected scripts submitted by the general public. Nearly the entire production of these selected scripts will come from the public’s participation as actors, set designers, make-up and costumers, musicians, merchandisers, cinematographers, and producers transforming a huge Spectrum 8 Theatre parking lot into a Hollywood style production studio back lot this summer.
All footage, scoring and editorial notes will be sent across the country to Hollywood where professional editors of such films as Analyze This, Polar Express, Apocalypto, Thank You For Smoking and Cast Away will do all of the post-production work to ready the microsodes for their world-premiers at the Spectrum 8 Theatre in September.

The Edwood Filmfest, the People’s Film Festival.
For more details visit www.ewfilm.com.

This is not a RIFC Production.

RISD Film Events

The FAV Senior Festival showcases the degree project work of RISD graduating seniors. It will be held in the RISD Main Auditorium from May 16-19, Wed-Sat nights at 7:00 PM. All films will be shown twice; one program of films on Wed & Fri, the other program on Thurs & Sat -- so you should come any two consecutive nights to see the whole thing. Tickets are $5 per night.

The FAV Junior Festival presents the films, videos and animations of the Juniors. It will be held in the Auditorium on Wed & Thurs, May 23 & 24, and admission is free. All films are shown only once, so no work is repeated.

At this point, students' work are not yet scheduled for a specific timeslot during either festival. This will be worked out closer to the actual showdates.

Roving Eye Documentary Film Festival Returns!

Second Annual event to take place over a month-long period at locations throughout the State of Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is proud to present its second annual Roving Eye Documentary Film Festival. This month-long sidebar festival celebrates international documentary filmmaking and kicks off in Providence on April 18th at the Westerly Public Library with screenings of three documentary shorts: “Calvin’s World” directed by Lauren Kinsler & Judi Stroh, USA; “Dave Holland: A Short Documentary” directed Ulli Gruber, USA; and “Sustainable Table” directed by Mischa Hedges, USA.
Additional screenings are planned at various locations throughout the state, including: University of Rhode Island Feinstein, Providence; the Columbus Theater, Providence; Roger Williams University, Bristol; The Met School, Providence; The Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket; and the Courthouse Center for the Arts, West Kingston. A selection of short and feature documentaries will be shown and all screenings, unless otherwise noted, will be free of charge and open to the public.

This is Not a RIFC Production

"A Chorus Line" at the Columbus

"A Chorus Line" Takes a Bow at the Columbus...

Modern Classic Has Special Gala on April 26th.
"A Chorus Line" Opening Night Gala Fundraiser, Columbus Theatre Arts Center, 270 Broadway, Providence, 6:30 PM.
Step back into the 70's with Miss Kitty Litter and the cast of A Chorus Line for this...ONE...sensational evening, featuring exquisite preshow cocktails and catering, and a champagne and dessert after-party! Catering provided by Pinelli Marra Fine Caterers. Cocktails provided by V2 Vodka, Narragansett Brewery, Greenvale Vineyards, and Coastal Wine Trail. Media Sponsor: WPRI 12 & FOX Providence. Tickets for this event, which includes the show, are $50.00 and can be purchased by calling AIDS Care Ocean State at 401.521.3603 or by visiting www.aidscareos.org. All catering, champagne and soft drinks are included. There will be a nominal fee for cocktails. All proceeds benefit AIDS Care Ocean State and the Academy Players of East Greenwich.

Tickets for this event, which includes the show, are $50.00 and can be purchased by calling AIDS Care Ocean State at 401.521.3603 or by visiting www.aidscareos.org. All catering, champagne and soft drinks are included. There will be a nominal fee for cocktails.

This is a non RIFC Production
All proceeds benefit AIDS Care Ocean State and the Academy Players of East Greenwich.

Two Camera People Needed

This comes from ImageIcon Entertainment, where they need two camera people (with camera's) for a one day seminar in NY.

Below is the Itinerary - please get back to Jamie Benti at imageiconent@aol.com.

* As you know, Bob Fraser is quite the legend in Hollywood, and as a writer/producer of Benson, Full House, Love Boat, etc., is responsible for launching hundreds of careers, including the Olsen Twins! :) Very good guy to know, and he has a number of projects in the works as well.
* We need a two camera shoot, basic lighting (two or three lights, at most, if that), and two wireless lavalier mics. It is does NOT need to be fancy. One camera stationary in back for a wide shot, and the other camera for closeups. We will provide tapes. You do NOT need to do the editing (though we may hire you to do the editing after shoot is completed).
* We will pay you up front,* You'll get credit individually as producers/directors/DPs/etc.
SHOOTING SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 5th, 2007 --- NEW YORK CITY
(Location Scouting)
* only need you guys for 3 - 4 hours
* we will pay for your transportation (train, or gas/toll money)
* you'll meet Bob & I, and we'll take you on a short tour of the city if you wish.
* you'll be able to head back up to Boston that night, or, on your option, stay in the city
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 --- NEW YORK CITY
(Day 1, Shooting)
* 10:00AM - 10PM
* We will pay for you to come down on Saturday
* We will pay for your hotel for Sat and Sun night
* We will pay for the day of shooting
* Access to the event itself at no charge (of course)
SATURDAY, JUNE 9th -- BOSTON(Day 2, Shooting)
* 10:00AM - 10PM
* We will pay for any transportation costs to the venue
* We will pay for the day of shooting
* Access to the event itself at no charge (of course)

This is not an RIFC production

"Green Grass" Seeks Beater Vehicles

The producers of Green Grass are looking for an old beater truck and an old beater car to use in the filming of Green Grass. For the truck, preferably, we'd like the truck to have a back seat and passenger window that can be opened (or removed) for filming. For the old beater car, the uglier the better. They both must run, be able to be driven to Massachusetts for filming in June, and available the weekends of June 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Please send pictures to info@greengrassfilm.com. Thanks!

Green Grass crew opportunities:
Green Grass, the current RIFC project, is based on an award winning short script and will shoot over 3 weekends this Summer. Producers are Karen Webb, Dawn Morrissey and Anthony Ambrosino, and it will be directed by Jeff Craddock and star Billy Smith from Showtime's Brotherhood series.

The following crew spots are still available. These are not paid positions. If you're interested, contact info@greengrassfilms.com (you can also learn more at www.greengrassfilm.com).
Preproduction:

Script Supervisor Pre & Prod
1
Storyboards Artist
1
Production Personnel
1st AD
1
Sound Recordist
1
Boom Operator
1
Camera Operator
1
Key Grip (with jib experience)
1
Dolly Grip
1
Make up /Hair Dept
2
Wardrobe
2
Production Assistants
5
Still Photographer
1
Production Designer
1
This IS an RIFC production

Short on Breast Cancer Survivor Story

Madeleine Chase has a voting request.

Her 3 1/2 minute short introducing her breast cancer survivor story and weight loss tips is looking for help to rise in the ranks and rankings on YouTube. You can see it and rate it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWic77WpNVY

This is not an RIFC production.

Midnight Chimes Requests your Vote

Hi Everyone. Our short "Night of the Dying Living" has made it into the voting stage for the next-to-last competition of NBC's 'It's Your Show' contest. We don't have an entry for the final one, so this is our last *gasp* heading into the $100,000 final grand prize round. Please help us capture this one for New England. Visit: http://www.iystv.com/152/vote You are not required to watch the short (but it's a fun one). Thanks for your support and please PASS IT ALONG. We are hoping to bring the grand prize back to Boston so that we can make a TON of new shorts.
This is not an RIFC production

"Our Stage" Accepting Submissions

This news of online prizes comes to us from Carol Patton of Imagine:
After a wildly successful inaugural March competition, OurStage announced today that it’s upping the stakes. OurStage lets music and film artists enter their work in its monthly competitions. The site then empowers its growing fan community to view and judge entries in a compelling, addictive way that cannot be gamed, skewed or rigged. Final video and music winners are selected among the top ten within each music and film channel, based on highest number of text-votes. For the April competition, underway now, the top overall text-vote getter on the Music channel, and the top overall text-vote getter on the Film/Video Channel will each win $5,000 cash. The April competition is now accepting submissions. We hope you will enter your film or video now and encourage others to do so. All high-ranking work gets recognized and publicized by our fans, industry trailblazers and partners like Gen Art, Slamdance, Shooting People, Filmmaker’s Collaborative, NYC Midnight, and more. Act now… there’s nothing to loose but obscurity. Visit www.ourstage.com/go/imagine to upload your best work.

"This Actually Happens" Wrap Party

The Rhode Island Film Collaborative and Ten Thousand Productions Proudly Invite You To A Special Film Event: "This Actually Happens" Wrap Party and Preview Monday, April 30th @ 7:00 PM at McFadden's in downtown Providence, RI. JOIN US for a SPECIAL FILM PREVIEW of This Actually Happens ( www.thisactuallyhappens.com ) and the WRAP PARTY to follow!! Plenty of fine GREAT FOOD AND DRINK available from McFadden's! For More information, please contact:
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, 52 Pine St, Providence, RI(401) 861-1782. www.mcfaddensprovidence.com

ACTING CAREER TECH

This is a Non-RIFC event!

The Business of 'Making It' For those actors who INSIST on success. Two world-renowned acting career advisors---together in person (in Boston!) for the first time---will present an eye-opening, mind-blowing, paradigm-shifting, career-exploding education that's been called 'priceless', 'the real deal', and 'worth millions'. One of the instructors is Monroe Mann, who wowed the audience at Ruff Cutz with his unconventional approach to success in this business. And the other? Check it out: www.ActingCareerTech.com.

"BUDDY" Theater Release Announcement

**ANNOUNCING THE "BUDDY" THEATRE RELEASE**Directed by Cherry Arnold, Narrated by James Woods

BUDDY will open in RI Theatres on Friday, April 27thAt: Providence Place Cinemas 16, Providence, RI And: Warwick Showcase Cinemas, East Greenwich, RI

Also Playing: Friday, May 4th through Thursday, May 10th The Jane Pickens Theater, Newport, RI

June 21st through July 12thThe Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

June 22nd through June 24thRevival House Theatre , Westerly, RI

May 17-19 Pacific Palisades Film Fest Pacific Palisades, California Screening times to be announced

May 23rd, Wednesday, 7:30pm Avon Theatre Film Center, Stamford, CT

==========================================================BUDDY AWARDS and ACCOLADES==========================================================

WINNER: Best Documentary, Boston Film FestivalWINNER: Best Documentary, Audience Award, RI Film FestivalWINNER: Best Emerging Documentary Filmmaker, Cherry Arnold for BUDDY, Woods Hole Film Festival

"RIVETING, EDUCATIONAL AND FUNNY!"The Newport Mercury

****"ARNOLD CAPTURES CIANCI'S VIVID PERSONALITY."The Providence Journal

"DON'T MISS THIS FILM!"The Boston Phoenix

****"FASCINATING!"The Cape Cod Times

BUDDY is a feature documentary about the often contradictory and always audacious public figure, Buddy Cianci, the former Mayor of Providence, RI. From his early promise prosecuting organized crime to his success overseeing Providence's "renaissance," the film tracks Cianci's entanglements with city council opposition, union skirmishes, personal scandals, and criminal indictments. The result is a fascinating study of American local politics and a surprising tale of a man who, in the words of one commentator, "has a city as his mistress." Narrated by James Woods

To find out more about the film please visit http://www.buddycianci.com/ And please forward this update to any folks who might be interested - Thank You

"Brooklyn Rules" in "Point Magazine"

Hello Entertainers,T.J. Paolino here.

I am currently writing and selling advertising for "Point" Magazine, Rhode Island's Entertainment Resource, and want you all to know that our May issue will have Michael Corrente's new film, "Brooklyn Rules", on the cover. This is relevant to you because next month's "Point" is sure to be read by thousands of your prospective clients, and advertising with us is creates an excellent possibility of boosting your business to the next level. That said, I respectfully request that you take a look at our product and decide if advertising with us is right for you.

Our website iscurrently being renovated, but can still be accessed via www.pointri.com. "Point" is read by 20,000 people each month, is free, and is quickly taking Rhode Island by storm. Our distribution is concentrated in affluent, high populated areas and is available at 400 restaurants, bars, health clubs, salons, spas, universities, offices and special events. Check it out and let me know what you think!

My Best,
T.J. Paolino

Comedy Short Films Wanted

This tip comes to us from Kevin Anderton and Andy Grant
COMEDY SHORT FILMS WANTED FOR COMEDYNET.COMComedyNet (www.comedynet.com) is a new broadband comedy channel that's looking for great funny shorts to feature on our site on a non-exclusive basis.

Submit your latest comedic short films and the best ones will be chosen to befeatured on our home page at and seen by an audience of thousands(potentially millions)! Send us your FUNNY short films, filmed sketches, sitcoms, animation, mockumentaries, original music videos and other funny filmed material!

To have your work considered, be sure to mention you heard about this from Jeff Gund at INFOLIST.com http://www.InfoList.com , and email ALL the information to:acquisitions@comedynet.com

Seeking Funding for Breast Cancer Documentary

Madeleine Chace is seeking funding to help her produce her personal breast cancer documentary. She throws herself on the mercy of anyone interested in assisting her. If you are, please contact Madeleine directly at yourangel@cox.net
This is not an RIFC Production

Announcement from Hal Landon in Bristol:

This is not a RIFC Production.

I'm pleased to announce that my new book is now available"Secrets of Producing and Selling Successful Videos" has been called"The definitive book on the special interest video business."You can check it out here: http://videouniversity.com/sivbook.shtml

"Remembering the Celebrity Club"

The legendary Celebrity Club, Providence’s own Jazz and Rhythm & Blues Club is the subject of “Remembering The Celebrity Club” an event to be held at the Hi-Hat Club on Sunday, May 6th at 3:30pm. The Celebrity Club operated from 1949 until the early 60s.The event will include a performance by artists featured in the documentary currently being produced, many archival photos never seen before in public, clips from the film, and a panel discussion led by Rhode Island radio personality (and Celebrity Club MC) Steve Kass.

Filmmakers Norm Grant & Tom Shaker have spent over two years shooting interviews on the subject of jazz, blues and swing in the big band era and beyond in Rhode Island. The on-camera stories often deal with the rich musical culture in Rhode Island. Learn about the joys, disappointments and hardships of Rhode Island’s finest musicians. From tenor sax player Paul Gonsalves, to Celebrity Club owner Paul Filippi, find out what made the Rhode Island music scene such a rich treasure.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Documentarian Group Meetings

From Michael Brady

We will meet the 1st Thursday of each month 7-9pm at the Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House, 209 Douglas Avenue Providence.
www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com 401-575-2284

(Anyone who signs up at the meeting will be notified of any changes).

The group will be viewing parts of influential documentary films and following the format laid out in Directing the Documentary, a text that will serve as our discussion guide. Participants may do assignments as inspired. Individual members of the group will be encouraged to share and experiment with their own work in a safe, cooperative, comfortable and enjoyable setting.

DIRECTING THE DOCUMENTARY By Michael Rabiger Focal Press 4th Edition (2004) (An Imprint of Elsevier)
Note: purchasing the book is not required, and we have no connection to the author.

APRIL 5TH (7-9PM - always this time) :( Part 1) Introduction, History & Future
MAY 3rd: (Part 2) Aesthetics and Authorship JUNE 7th: (Part 3) Identity and Authorship
JULY 5th: (Part4) Screencraft AUGUST 9th: (Part 5) Preproduction
SEPTEMBER 6th: (Part 6) Production OCTOBER 4th: (Part 7) Postproduction
NOVEMBER 1st: (Part 8) Career Track See You There!

Sincerely, Michael Brady, Travel Documentary Producer/ TV Host
Full Circle Productions (MBFullCircle@Hotmail.com) MEET THE FILMMAKERS TV Series

Midnight Chimes is Casting

Midnight Chimes is also looking to cast for this weekend. Please contact Kevin Anderton directly at bcsc2006@mindspring.com ...

Hey Guys. I've written my acceptance speech for winning challenge #69 for NBC's It's Your Show. Thanks again to everyone who voted. We're doing a reality show takeoff, which is fitting for the challenge we won and Celebrity Cheeters. The NBC people signaled out the Hot Tub speech as the most memorable, most viewed, and most highly rated of all so far in the contest. We're working to top it in both audaciousness and insanity.We are shooting it in Malden next Sunday night (April 8th) from 5pm to 9pmish (rehearse in the light and shoot at nightfall). I'm looking for male crew and male actors who would like to play crew members. Everyone will be on screen at some point. Some will be working cameras. It's non-union and volunteer only, since NBC owns it once it's submitted (really long and restrictive releases). The piece will get noticed and aired on NBC when the show debuts this Summer.If anyone is interested, please let me know. We need to get people in place ASAP.

Easter Drama

Hello all,

As some of you may know (and many may not) our church is producing an Easter Drama for one performance this Friday April 6th at 7:30pm. My wife, Alison, and I have been involved in its production as part of our Church Drama Group, /Fools for Christ.//*The Risen*/ is the story of Jesus' followers as they wrestle with the truth of their faith, days following the death of their Teacher and begin to divide over the report of an empty tomb.This will be the debut of what our church plans to make an annual event.Some of you may live a little distance away, but I thought I'd extend the invitation in case you'd be willing to make the trip.

Our church is at: *56 Tiogue Avenue, West Warwick, RI.*Hope to see you all there.

Sincerely,
Jason Carrier

Article to Read from Jame

Hey gang (id est Rhode Film Collaborative members),
I am thinking that you may beinterest in reading the following article.
Check it out! The web-link is: http://www.shoutmouth.com/index.php/news/8263
Regards,
Jame
nom de plume Terry Ruth

THE 2007 ROVING EYE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Annual Focus on the Art of the Documentary is produced by the Rhode Island International Flm Festival with most screenings free to the general public.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is proud to present its second annual Roving Eye Documentary Film Festival. This two-week long sidebar festival celebrates international documentary filmmaking and kicks off in Providence on April 18th at the The Met School with a screening of the Sundance Channel’s environmental documentary “Crapshoot”. Immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion on conservationism moderated by Save The Bay.

Additional screenings are planned at various locations throughout the state. A selection of short and feature documentaries will be shown and all screenings, unless otherwise noted, will be free of charge and open to the public.

You can learn more here: http://www.film-festival.org/RovingEyeSched07.php

Paid Crew Members Needed Now!

The independent feature length comedy "Herbeast Comes to Life," written and directed by Steven Gatta and made in association with the Rhode Island Film Collaborative, needs to fill several paid crew positions immediately. Spots available are art department production assistant, on-set production assistant, and office production assistant. Shooting dates are weekdays, from April 10 - May 3. To inquire, contact the production team at info@herbeastmovie.com or call (401) 345-9002.

This film is being made in affiliation with the Rhode Island Film Collaborative.

Connecticut's Largest Industry Mixer

Save the date for a June event in Connecticut From Neal Thomassen:

Join people from all areas of media and entertainment for Connecticut's largest industry mixer featuring pitch sessions, guest speakers, live music and stand up comedy. Beer, Wine, & Beverages, Hors D'ourves $20 Donation requested.

Saturday, June 23, 7:00pm Monster Lab Studios321 Ellis Street, New Britain, CT.

Visit the website to see who is attending, performing, speaking, and pitching projects You can find out more here http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=IPNNWVZZTJVWKNGHXCIX&li=iq&src=email

Michael Corrente's "Brooklyn Rules"

Michael Corrente made a surprise appearance at the RIFC March Networking Meeting to promote one of his latest movies, "Brooklyn Rules", which opens May 11. That will be its national premiere, at the Columbus Theater on Broadway in Providence. Michael will be selling tickets in a few weeks and he's encouraging all of us to support him by attending one of the opening weekend showings and inviting everyone you think might enjoy the film. There will be an RIFC trip to the film on the 11th, with a discussion of the film the following Monday at Trinity Brew Pub.

Screenplay Animation Night

This is a non-RIFC Production.

MergingArts Productions/Spoiler Alert Radio presents:
Screenplay Animation Night - We bring your scripts to life!

We are combining original scripts/screenplays with a variety of voices in the community voices – from poetry slammers to local actors. Our first session will be at from 8:00PM-10:00PM (with mingle time at 7:30PM) this Thursday, April 5, 2007 at The Brooklyn Coffee & Teahouse.
209 Douglas Avenue, Providence401-575-2284http://www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com/

Anthony Demings, AKA Tony, of Brooklyn Coffee and Tea, provides us with our 1st screenplay to animate, “Children of the Asylum”.

It's about how a child becomes an orphan and is depicted in the 1940s. It is man becomes a father and a local woman becomes a mother and she is confronted on her reality to give up her child to an orphanage. It consists of Military officers, USO club girls, Local bully, Family father and mother, and daughters...

Depending on the number voices that show up for the event, we can easily double up on smaller parts as well. We hope for this to be a monthly event, followed another fun activity like eclectic karaoke, or viewing a short film or two, etc. This is a service to any screen/script writer and is a fun activity for those of us that like to hear ourselves talk J.

So…if you would like to have your screenplay “animated” by a variety of known and unknown folks, contact me, Toni P., at mergingarts@cox.net, spoileralert@cox.net or via friendly phone at 401-359-2576. If you are not local to the Providence, RI area and would still like to participate, we could also provide a recording of the event for you as well J.

If you are like me and like to just hear yourself talk, just show up this Thursday at The Brooklyn Coffee and Tea to read or at further screenplay animation nights. Hope to see your screenplays in the near future and hear your voices this Thursday night J!

Toni Pennacchia
Spoiler Alert Radio (All things film, locally and globally)
MergingArts Productions
spoileralert@cox.net
mergingarts@cox.net
401-359-2576 (Cell)