The Rhode Island International Film Festival Announces Series of Film Forums Open to the Public:
The ins and outs of filmmaking take center stage on a weekly basis at Borders, Providence Place Mall, through collaboration with the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF). Each Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. starting July 24th, RIIFF will host a Guest Speaker Series. These programs are free to the general public.
Here is a partial listing of topics and the presenters in this series:
Tuesday, July 24th
MARKETING YOUR FILM AND SCRIPT IN THE DIGITAL AGE From blogs to podcasting to digital downloads and online competitions, what does the future hold for artists who want to break into the entertainment industry? Join us for a discussion that looks at cutting edge and traditional means to get out your message. Featuring Toni Marie Pennacchia of Spoiler Alert Radio BRS 88.1; Jim Vickers, Editor, Motif Magazine, Jamie Benti, Image Icon Entertainment, and Jo C. Goode, freelance writer.
Tuesday, July 31th
THE ART OF THE SHORT FILM No longer relegated to the dustbin of "paying one's dues" and "learning a craft;" shorts have taken on a new life of popularity and have entered the mainstream. Kevin Anderton of Midnight Chimes Productions who has made 67 successful shorts; and Bill Smyth, Producer for WCVB TV 5 in Boston and independent filmmaker will answer all your questions about making your first, tenth or fiftieth short film.
Tuesday, August 14st
SHAPING A DOCUMENTARY: MAKING A FILM WITH A NEW ENGLAND FLAVOR With its rich history, New England is awash with stories that touch the core of the American experience. Andre Dubus; whose stories celebrate human impulses and tenderness will be key to this forum. Dubus' work includes "In The Bedroom" Meet award-winning author, now turned filmmaker, Edward J. Delaney, who discusses his premiere work "The Times Were Never So Bad: The Life of Andre Dubus." Learn what inspired its undertaking; how it was funded; and how the film was developed.
THE BORDERS FILMMAKING FORUM ARE FREE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Who: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF)
Where: Borders, Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI 02903
When: Weekly from July 24th through August 14th, at 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit our Website:The 11th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival launches August 7-12th at locations throughout the state of Rhode Island.