PLEASE NOTE CHANGE BELOW: Networking Event With Paramount Producer and Director

PLEASE NOTE THAT AS OF FEB. 1 JOHN RYAN WILL NOT BE PRESENT BUT THE EVENT WILL STILL TAKE PLACE.

This comes to us from:
Edward J. Brady
Co-Founder of www.4zero1.com
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920

Paramount Producer and director John Ryan will be hosting an event at Pearl Restaurant and Lounge on Friday February 1st from 11:30 pm -1 am. Feel free to stop in and network with a Hollywood director and producer. If you are a writer and would like to submit your script to John feel free to bring it by. If he likes them he will submit them directly to Paramount.

Also, reality casting director will be present with Chaunte from MTV's hit show Maui Fever. If your interested in learning about casting for reality television feel free to drop in and get submission information for up and coming shows.

Salon Deko and 4zero1.com are giving away over $1000 in merchandise for everyone in attendance. There will be a live camera crew and photographers at the event.

Check out Pearl at www.pearlrestaurant.net
The price of admission is $10.

(This is not an RIFC Event!)

Documentary Film Creation with a Rhode Island Twist

February 12th, 7:00 PM, Borders at Providence Place Mall

Dave Bettencourt, director of “You Must Be This Tall” (now available on DVD and winner of the 2007 best documentary feature at the Northampton Independent Film Festival) and Jon Raben, director of “Italian Americans and Federal Hill” (2006 RIIFF documentary award winner and available on DVD) speak to their RI Historical documentary projects, the local and global impact of their work and the process of filming in RI. There will be a Q and A session. This event is sponsored by the RIIFF.

Here are the links to films:

http://www.rockypointmovie.com
http://www.italianamericansandfederalhill.com

(This is a non RIFC Event.)

Call for Entries Issued for Filmmakers, The Accolade Competition

Deadline: February 15, 2008

Information: http://www.TheAccolade.net

Now in its sixth year, top-tier, international awards competition, The Accolade, announces its call for entries for moviemakers, television producers and videographers. The Accolade is a non-traditional, virtual venue. Awards go to those filmmakers, television producers and videographers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, short and feature films, television productions, animation and compelling documentaries.

The Accolade is a showcase for cinematic gems and unique voices. The Accolade is an award recognized for its rigorous evaluation process by buyers and distributors; they are confident that winning productions are of high quality. The Accolade team works passionately to help worthy productions gain the publicity and distribution they deserve.

Go to http://www.TheAccolade.net for rules and entry form.

(This is not an RIFC Production!)

ITN Distribution at NATPE

This comes to us from Mick Hoegan:

ITN Distribution will have an office (#976) at NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives). NATPE runs January 29th-31st, 2008 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

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
www.myspace.com/nyfilmvideo
www.myspace.com/itnfilmdistribution

New York International Independent Film & Video Festival is on YouTube.com
www.youtube.com/nyiifvf

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

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email: filmmfest@aol.com
web: http://www.nyfilmvideo.com

Beanywood's New Name

This comes to us from New Film Nation:

The people of New England have spoken, and New Film Nation is the name you want for what was Beanywood.

We look forward to re-vamping the website and the extent of our involvement in what the region is involved with. Who better to be involved in leading this renaissance than the active members of the film community?

If you feel that you have something to bring to our exciting endeavors make sure to talk to someone from New Film Nation at our networking event this Wednesday at the Wonder bar. We are looking for graphic designers, writers, event planners and people with great ideas. This will be a great time. Here are the details:

Wonder bar
Wednesday, January 30th
7-10pm
www.wonderbarboston.com
186 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 351-2665

We look forward to sharing our experiences with you from our time at Park City for the Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals as well as some notable events in Boston this past month. As always, these will be posted on the New Film Nation website (which will be www.beanywood.com until we do some back end work).

(This is not an RIFC Event!)

Opportunity for Local Screenplay Writer

This comes to us from:

Leo Anthony
asianbostonmagazine@gmail.com

Hi Everyone!

I recently met with a friend of mine from Southie, Matty, and he has a story outlined for a drama. He is looking for a competent and experienced writer with vision to turn this concept into a screenplay.

I will be overseeing the project, and we are looking for someone who will take this story and create a significant and believable piece to present to an actor, agency or studio.

It is very important that this person be living within a reasonable distance of Boston in order to meet in-person frequently when needed.

As you may know, all film industry eyes have been on Boston/New England, and they like concepts from Southie, and especially filming scenes here.

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please, we need someone reliable and proven
in this field, has knowledge of writing scenes, and will start and
finish this project.

I hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you very much.

Leo Anthony
asianbostonmagazine@gmail.com

(This is not an RIFC Event!)

"Traces of the Trade: A Story From The Deep North"

This comes to us from Dana Neugent:

You are all invited to come and view this poignant documentary and participate in the reception and film discussion:

"Traces of the Trade: A Story From The Deep North"

The "2008 Sundance Film Festival Official Competition Selection" Documentary Depicting the History of New England's participation in the Institution of Slavery presented by Rhode Island for Community Justice Thursday, January 31, 2008.
URI Feinstein Providence Campus
Janice A. Paff Auditorium
80 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
Reception 6PM
Dedication of Art Work 6:30PM
By Bob Dilworth and Munir Mohammed
Film and Panel Discussion 7:00PM

R.S.V.P. by Monday, January 28,2008
401-277-5071 or melissad@mail.uri.edu

If you have a disability and need an accommodation, please call 401-277-5162 at least three business days in advance. For TTY assistance, please call the RI Relay Service at 1-800-745-5555.

TRACES OF THE TRADE
This personal documentary tells the story of first-time filmmaker Katrina Browne's New England ancestors, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history.

At Browne's urging, nine fellow descendants of her prominent family agree to journey with her to retrace the steps of the Triangle Trade. The family travels from Bristol, Rhode Island where the family Å\business was based, to slave forts in Ghana where they meet with African-Americans on their own homecoming pilgrimages, to the ruins of a family-owned sugar plantation in Cuba.

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

Fundraiser For The Study & Practice of Nonviolence

This comes to us from T.J. Paolino:

I need your help to get the word out about an important upcoming event!

The Institute for the Study & Practice of Nonviolence (www.nonviolenceinstitute.org) has hired me to create an after school theatre program for kids and our first production is of 16 year old Tim Mendonca's "Under the Influence", a play about the dangers of drinking and driving.

I'm hosting a fundraiser in The 903's Great Room on Sunday, February 24th at 7pm. There will be live acoustic jazz, wine, h'orderves, cookies, and coffee, with special surprise guests. (see www.the903.com)

Each ticket will be $100.

The PLAN:

Jan. 22 - Feb. 24: sell tickets
Feb. 24: Fundraiser at The 903
Feb. 24 - Mar. 1: Auditions
Mar. 1 - April 1: rehearsals
April 1 - May 1: performances (Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm)

The GOAL:

To raise $4,000 for the production.

I may have found a space to do the show. (see pictures of 2nd Floor West Studio #9 at Conley's Wharf - see www.pcisprov.org).

Sincerely,

T.J. Paolino
401.626.6888

(This is not an RIFC Production).

FEATURE FILM LOOKING FOR A MODERN HOSPITAL SETTING

This comes to us from:

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office
One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
401-222-3456 PH
401-222-3018 FAX
steven@arts.ri.gov


A feature film scheduled to shoot in Rhode Island is seeking a modern hospital wing or surgical suites to occupy for a two-week period in March/April 2008. Compensation would be provided.

If you know of any viable locations, please send the information via email to Film & TV Office Assistant Carol Conley at cconley@arts.ri.gov.

Redesign Radio Website (bsrlive.com)

This comes to us from Toni P., MergingArts Productions/Spoiler Alert Radio:

PROJECT SUMMARY:
BSR, Brown Student & Community Radio, is seeking a Providence-based artist/designer to redesign bsrlive.com. The redesign project seeks to improve the functionality and manageability of our online home by better highlighting our unique content in an original way (designers familiar with bsrlive.com should know that we will not be modifying the functionality of our current archiving system).

Tuning in to bsrlive.com, listeners can hear anything ranging from a noise-rock band performing live in-studio, to Off the Beat covering underrepresented local news, to interviews with independent filmmakers on Spoiler Alert. All designs should respect this level of diversity. Designers will be afforded significant creative control throughout the project and will work with station leadership from conception to implementation.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
BSR is Brown Student & Community Radio. We are a Providence-based, non-commercial radio station sustained by student and community volunteers who value quality programming, localism, and education.

For over ten years, BSR has been dedicated to providing creative, diverse, and intellectually engaging programming. We broadcast in Providence from 7 PM to 5 AM on 88.1FM, WELH, and stream online 24/7 at bsrlive.com.

PROJECT GOALS:
Website Design: Easily navigable; strong artistic identity differentiating it from other radio websites. Website Maintenance:
User-friendly web publishing, including editing web pages, updating web pages, and creating web pages (PHP), Dynamic content which updates automatically and informs users of "what they missed" ( e.g. Calendars, Current program, Event recently added) (RSS).

SCOPE OF WORK:
BSR would like to work with a single contractor from concept to implementation; however, individuals with experience in only a
particular aspect of the project (e.g. graphic design, coding) are still encouraged to apply.

DUE DATES:
Production schedule: Non-functioning draft due: Feb. 20, 2008; functioning draft: Mar. 20, 2008. Final Delivery Due: Apr. 4, 2008.

REQUIRED PROPOSAL ELEMENTS
Please include the following information in a 2-3 page build plan:
Executive summary – what web design experience do you have (samples recommended), and why does this project interest you specifically?;
Approach and Methodology – what technologies and software do you anticipate using for this project?;
Project Management Approach – at what intervals do you intend to complete portions of this project?;
Deliverables – what files will be provided to BSR upon completion, and what restrictions will be placed upon the use of these materials?;
Budget – We ask that designers submit budgets along with their proposals; and while this will be a fully funded project, we remind them that we are a non-commercial radio station with limited resources, and thus, price will be a factor in our decision.

BSR's RIGHTS
BSR, Brown Student and Community Radio reserves the right to: Withdraw this RFP and discontinue this project without obligation or explanation; Reject any or all offers and discontinue this project without obligation or liability to prospective consultant(s); Accept a proposal other than the lowest priced offer; Award more than one contract for completion of this project.

Please submit proposals to info@bsrlive.com.

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

SHOWTIME'S BROTHERHOOD PICKED UP FOR THIRD SEASON

This comes to us from:

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office
One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
401-222-3456 PH
401-222-3018 FAX

The Rhode Island Film & Television Office is very proud to announce that BROTHERHOOD, the critically acclaimed winner of a 2007 Peabody award, has been picked up for a third season and will continue to be shot on location in Rhode Island. The drama stars Jason Isaacs, Jason Clarke, Annabeth Gish and Fionnula Flanagan and was created by Blake Masters. It is Executive Produced by Blake Masters, Henry Bromell and Elizabeth Guber Stephen.

BROTHERHOOD marked the first Showtime series to receive exposure on a broadcast network when its' corporate sibling CBS aired the pilot in primetime, and is the first television series to be filmed entirely in the State of Rhode Island. The premium cable network has ordered eight more episodes to be shot on location in Providence and East Providence, as well as other towns and cities within the Ocean State.

" 'BROTHERHOOD' is one of our shining hours at Showtime - a drama series that is among the highest-quality shows offered anywhere on television," stated Showtime's Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & Television Office, welcomes the groundbreaking series BROTHERHOOD back to the Ocean State, adding, "Historically, this is the first television series to be filmed entirely in Rhode Island. It highlights what a remarkable success can occur when city and state officials work in conjunction with the private sector to foster a healthy environment for creative talents to shine. The return of BROTHERHOOD will provide additional opportunities for our talented and dedicated local workforce. In the previous two seasons, BROTHERHOOD has employed over 300 local full-time crew members and produced more than 225 speaking roles for local actors, along with approximately 3,000 extra and walk-on roles. I would like to extend my gratitude to the Showtime executives, producers, cast and crew for making our beautiful state their location of choice."

In 2005, the General Assembly passed aggressive motion picture and television tax incentive legislation to bring more movie and TV productions to Rhode Island.

Governor Donald L. Carcieri signed that legislation into law.

"The decision to film a third season of BROTHERHOOD in Rhode Island is a tribute to a good story and a great place to tell it," Governor Carcieri said. "Rhode Island is proud to welcome this project home, and the State Film and Television office should be credited for putting our State in front of the Hollywood decision makers."

Speaker of the House William J. Murphy, who sponsored the incentive along with President of the Senate Joseph A. Montalbano, said, "It's great news that Showtime has decided to shoot a third season of BROTHERHOOD entirely in Rhode Island. The production was the first one to take advantage of the General Assembly's film and television tax credit legislation, which has been a tremendous success. We welcome them back to film more scenes in our House chamber and offices."

"It is exciting to have Showtime's BROTHERHOOD back in Rhode Island for the filming of its third consecutive season," said President of the Senate Joseph A. Montalbano (D - Dist. 17, Lincoln, North Providence, Pawtucket). "For two years Showtime has experienced the numerous benefits of filming in Rhode Island first hand, and it goes without saying that the on-location production has lent a significant authenticity to the program. Our state's small size and big beauty have made Rhode Island an attractive shooting location for multiple productions, both large and small, in the few short years since we adopted film tax incentives. We look forward to many more years of hosting BROTHERHOOD and other productions here, which in turn will bring more jobs and other opportunities to all Rhode Islanders."

Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline remarked upon hearing the news, "I congratulate Blake Masters and the entire crew of BROTHERHOOD for a great achievement in an incredibly competitive industry. BROTHERHOOD is a tremendous source of good, steady jobs that pay well for our local actors and production professionals. It has been a pleasure to work closely with the BROTHERHOOD team at every level of city government and we welcome them back for a third year."

The Rhode Island Film & Television Office is currently hosting HACHIKO, starring award winners Richard Gere and Joan Allen. The motion picture is being directed by Academy award nominee Lasse Hallstrom. HACHIKO is filming primarily in Bristol, Woonsocket and the University of Rhode Island.

Most recently, the Twentieth Century Fox/Spyglass romantic comedy feature film 27 DRESSES, starring Katherine Heigl and filmed primarily in Rhode Island in 2007, opened in theaters across the nation on Friday, January 18, 2008 and earned over $22 million in its first weekend. It will be distributed to a worldwide audience in the next few weeks.

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a division of The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. For additional information on any of the past or current productions filming in Rhode Island, please visit our website at www.film.ri.gov.

The Ongoing Series of Film Screenings Featuring Local RI Filmmakers

The Rhode Island Film Collaborative & The Artist's Exchange team up for first of ongoing series of film screenings featuring Local RI Filmmakers Wednesday, January 30th from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Artist's Exchange - 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910.

Four exciting new films have been chosen - Holodomor by Apu/Anya Productions, Writer's Block by Daylight Films and Productions, and All the Colors Grey by Fred Tindall, rescheduled from the last screening.

Holodomor is a very interesting documentary hybrid made in conjunction with the Kirovohrad Social-Pedagogocal Institute in Europe as a way to spread awareness of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932; Writer's Block is a comedy following one man's quest to save his film by writing the script himself despite his writer's block and All the Colors Grey is the epic tale of a mailman who daydreams on the job to escape his boring job before quitting it all to pursue a more meaningful life.

A short Meet the Filmmaker / Q&A Session will follow. The event is open to the public with a $5.00 Suggested Donation at the door. For more Information, please visit the Artist Exchange online at www.artists-exchange.org, call the Artist's Exchange at 401-785-4ART or visit the Rhode Island Film Collaborative online at www.rifcfilms.com

"Brotherhood" Is Returning For Third Season

Just Announced by the Hollywood Reporter:

THR just announced that "BROTHERHOOD" will be returning for a third season. Showtime has decided to keep the critically acclaimed series on its slate. It will continue to shoot in Providence, RI.

The RIFC Filmmakers Screenings

The Rhode Island Film Collaborative is running screenings every other month for aspiring filmmakers to show their work and get feedback for further development. Venue is at The Artists' Exchange, thanks to their generous partnership. Dates and films to be screened will be announced in advance.

Submissions are accepted on an on-going basis. The contact person for these film screenings/feedback/discussions is David Splinter. For more information, or to submit your film for screening please email splinterd@gmail.com.

The 2nd Annual Short Film Festival

Sponsored by the Artists' Exchange and the RI Film Collaborative:

There is still an open call for short films to participate in this once a year event at the Black Box Theater in the Artists' Exchange. The contact person is Christina Mealey, Operations Manager at The Artists' Exchange. The Festival will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 25th and 26th, 2008 at 50 Rolfe Street, Cranston, RI. Entries must be submitted (any genre) by March 1, 2008. For an application form or more information please email: the.artists.exchange@gmail.com.

GETTING YOUR SHORT FILM DISTRIBUTED

This review from NEFILM is from the recent conference on short film distribution. It is a great, in-depth article, and they hope to have some video from the conference posted as well soon.

http://www.nefilm.com/news/archives/2007/12/shorts.htm

Thanks to Dawn Morrissey of Waltham Studios for the link.

The Official Creative Television of Rhode Island on You Tube

This comes from RIFC Member, Dennis: (CR8TVofRI@aol.com)

Once I build this new channel, it will be the official Creative Television of Rhode Island channel on YouTube. (NON-PROFIT)

CTRI will have more flexibility to seek donations, but It still can only handle small files. We have always stood out at www.ctri.org because I put hour-long video programs on that site as early as 2003.

I'm really going to need some web site development help soon. We have quite a bit of assets.....including, www.ctri-webstation.org and ctri-webstation.com.....which I haven't put anything on.

It's a shame that few people can imagine how much CTRI has of Rhode Island life at the end of the 20th century. The tapes will be rendered useless, simply by deterioration by time.

If you have any ideas to save them....sing out......when we meet....... I'm looking at Friday, January 11, at The Blues Cafe if it's open, if not, I'll make it easy on myself...Billy Goode's Give me feedback on this and what time.
HAPPY NEW YEAR to YOU ALL !!!
CTRI - 25 in 2008 - Let's get Ready to Celebrate!!!
Dennis

(This is not an RIFC Production)

Entertainment Industry Expo (EIE) - January 27th, 2008

Eric Vollweiler writes to let us know about this industry event in New York City:

Event Profile: Entertainment Industry Expo (EIE 2008) is the only event of its kind that simultaneously offers actual casting calls, model and talent searches, and industry job interviews with an entertainment industry trade expo. EIE provides an outlet for professionals to network with each other and discover new products and services that are available to advance their career in the entertainment industry. more details...

Venue:
The Westin Hotel - Times Square
New York , United States Of America

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

Pirate Actors Wanted for Year-Round Pirate Parties

This comes to us from Austen Sharp, LLC:

Pirate actors wanted for year-round pirate parties and seasonal pirate walking tour. Improvisation, singing and knot-tying skills a plus. Must be at least 18 years. Call (401) 294-4922 or seamail your interest to webwench@piratewalk.com.

Location: Newport

Salary/Wage: $40.00-$100.00 per hour

Status: Part-time

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

Kid Filmmakers Seeking Regional Coordinators

Kid Filmmakers is seeking Regional Coordinators for Boston/Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut regions. Promote and book year-round filmmaking programs for children, Grades 1-12. Sales or business experience required for this commission position. Email 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.

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

OPEN CALL FOR FILM SUBMISSIONS

The Boston Cinema Census (BCC) is an annual short film screening event - a survey of the most interesting and innovative short works created by New England filmmakers—students, professionals, artists, and film enthusiasts alike.

Throughout its history the BCC has proven to be a key launching pad for New England filmmakers. Past BCC films have gone on to strong festival runs, moving next to festivals such as the New York Film Festival, SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. The films presented at the BCC each year span the interests of narrative, documentary and experimental film. It is a vehicle for emerging visual artists to demonstrate their place in the local filmmaking community and an opportunity for audiences to experience current trends in local filmmaking and witness the creative aspirations of their makers.

For more information, please visit www.bostoncinemacensus.org or contact us via e-mail at info@bostoncinemacensus.org. You can also submit through www.withoutabox.com

As always, BCC 7 is hosted by the historic Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA!

(This is not an RIFC Event.)

Choose A New Name For The New England Film Movement

This comes to us from The New England Film Movement:

Let the name race begin!

We will skip the melodrama and get down to business. Our objective as you know, given our fast growth across New England, is to choose a new name for Beanywood (formerly known as the Boston Film Movement) that conveys our representation all across the thirteen states. We want to also be a bridge for an even larger future.

We asked for your suggestions for a new domain name, and you sent us an incredible number of great suggestions, and we're thankful. Now it's time to vote and have an impact on the future of New England Motion Media! Give some consideration to the choices listed below and decide what you think would best represent the growing community that you are an active part of.

newfilmnation.com - Why? Easy to remember, conveys the excitement and potential power of the region. It also conveys a regional connection and a bridge to the future.

massivefilm.com - "Unstoppable" A statement of the massive power moving the New England Film scene forward.

cinaptic.net - "Connecting" From Greek sunaptos, joined together; this term expresses the essential connecting that is needed for cinema to exist.

At this step we are not including the name of the person who suggested each, to avoid it becoming a popularity contest, and to keep it focused on choosing the best name. We want it to convey vibrance, the region, the future and for it to be easy to remember. We have narrowed your many suggestions to just to three. Yet, once voted for and selected, the winning name will bring to its "suggester" great recognition for their important contribution. This brings us to you. We need your votes to see what you'd like to represent you.

Send your votes NOW to thefuture@beanywood.com. The voting will close in just FIVE days.

Also, Mark the date Wednesday, January 30th on your calendar for the New England Film Movement's networking event at the Wonderbar in Allston, MA. We will update you with details.

In addition, one of our strongest supporters from the beginning, Imagine Magazine, is having their yearly awards celebration THIS Tuesday. It is their major event every year. It is an excellent networking event, and usually worth every penny. To get your tickets NOW go to: http://www.imaginenews.com/reservations.html

(This is a non-RIFC Event.)

CALL FOR RIIFF 2008 FILM SUBMISSIONS

Open Call for the 12th Annual RIIFF is ongoing with a Reduced rate for Early Entrants.

The Rhode Island International Film Festival for independent film and video, is calling for entries to its 12th Anniversary Festival. The Festival will take place August 5-10, 2008 in the capital city, Providence and throughout scenic Rhode Island. Of special note is that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected to recognize the Rhode Island International Film Festival as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the Annual Academy Awards. With more than 3,000 film festivals worldwide, only 61 have this recognition.

The Festival is accepting shorts as well as feature- length films and videos. Films and videos must have been produced after 2004. The Rhode Island International Film Festival is one of only five broadly focused, independent festivals in New England accepting works of any type (dramatic, documentary, experimental, animation), on any subject matter, and in any genre. Filmmakers may enter their films either in competition or out of competition. Films in competition will be judged by a jury of distinguished industry professionals, peers and film fans. Whether in or out of competition, all films will be eligible for Audience Fest Favorites awards (The Viola M. Marshall Awards).

The Festival offers an artistic exchange as well as opportunities for the global creative community that are not available in the established entertainment industry. It is designed to foster contact among film directors, producers, distributors, backers and audiences.

Please note that our Early Deadline is January 15th and has a reduced entry fee.

Casting Intern for Martin Scorsese Film

Grant Wilfley Casting Inc. is seeking interns while we are in the Boston area working on the new Martin Scorsese film Ashecliffe.

Seeking responsible, reliable, organized people with an eye for detail. Internship would entail filing, answering phones, and assisting casting director and associates in casting background actors for the film.

Must be interested in a career, other than as a performer, in the entertainment industry.

Email us a cover letter and resume.

Must be 18 years or older.

This is an unpaid internship that would start at the end of January through May.

Feel free to go to our website for more details about our company: www.gwcnyc.com
Reply to: job-532644930@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-01-08, 3:53PM EST

This is not an RIFC Production.

"Don't Eat Me" Seeks Production Assistants and Extras This Weekend

This comes to us from Nicholas Delmenico, Producer, Sleather Studios
(401) 345-9002
www.SleatherStudios.com

Be a part the RIFC's newest official production! "Don't Eat Me" is looking for both production assistants and extras for this weekend's shoot. The shoot will be overnights, Friday night into Saturday, and Saturday night into Sunday. Production assistants are also welcome to volunteer for the remaining weekends of the shoot if they are able. Please email your name and contact information to info@donteatmemovie.com for more information!

This is an RIFC Production.

The Documentary Form- A Discussion and Delebration

This comes to us from the Center for Independent Documentary:

Filmmakers Workshop is a program of the CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY in association with the Alliance for Independent Motion Media . SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BERNARD TOALE GALLERY for giving the workshops a home each month!

Filmmakers Workshop offers Boston area independent media artists a non-competitive, supportive community to strengthen their work. The screenings and workshops (usually held on the third Wednesday of each month) enhance the quality of projects produced from the pitch to the completed work by offering filmmakers informal professional development opportunities, constructive feedback, and a chance to network with their peers.

The Filmmakers Workshop community is now online as well. Continue your networking and discussions long after the monthly meetings by joining our free online community.

Quick Links...

The Center for Independent Documentary
Filmmakers Workshop ONLINE NETWORRK
the Alliance For Independent Motion Media
"Lens on the Bay State:Motion Picture Production in Massachusetts"
The Bernard Toale Gallery
the Filmmakers Workshop BLOG

We hope you'll join us on January 16 for a unique discussion and celebration as we celebrate 25 years of the Center for Independent Documentary (CID) with a special gathering. For most of those 25 years, CID has hosted FREE monthly meetings for filmmakers with the goal of building community, providing support and skillbuilding, and sparking creativity.

Though they've been called various names over the years ("First Wednesday" screenings, "the independent producer group", the "CID/AIVFsalon" and now "Filmmakers Workshop")- they've continually provided an antidote to that most pervasive of independent filmmaking occupational hazards- isolation.

Some of you may remember when these meeting were held in members homes or when they were in the CID office in Newton. Each meeting, screening or workshop has featured talk and socializing. On the 16th, we'll do both as we look back and forward, as we explore the documentary then and now.

Have an artifact or a story to share? Bring it! Ready to talk about the impact of changing technology on the documentary form? What looks fresh, new and innovative to you? What inspires you that you are bringing to your new/next film? What are the forces that are at work changing how you work and how are you adapting? We'll share our thoughts, musings and practical concerns as we delve into these and other questions salon style.

We hope you'll join us for this special salon evening.

DATE: January 16, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
PLEASE RSVP!! This is a FREE event, but, we would appreciate an rsvp so that we can plan for food and chairs.


TO RSVP just reply to this email. While RSVP's are not required for this event, we appreciate you giving us a count of how many to plan for.

As we wind up CID's 25th Anniversary, we hope that you'll join us at one of the upcoming screenings of our filmmakers new work:

Judith Helfand and Dan Golds new film: EVERYTHINGS COOL at the MFA as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival on January 18th at 8pm. Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefellers new documentary RENEWAL which will have a run at the MFA in boston beginning on Thurday January 24th, 2008, and TODAY THE HAWK TAKES ONE CHICK by Jane Gillooly at the ICA on February 9, 2008

As we launch into 2008, we would like to give a special word of thanks to the tireless volunteers who make FILMMAKERS WORKSHOPS possible. PLEASE THANK THEM: Julie Mallozzi, Tracy Heather Strain, Megan Gelstein and Randall MacLowry. We also want to give a special appreciation to Bernie Toale, who not only allows us to enjoy his beautiful gallery each month, but who also carries chairs, sets up tables and offers complete encouragement and support. This program truly could not exist without all of your efforts. Thank you so much.

This is not an RIFC Event.

Local RI Filmmaker wins PBS Independent Lens Film Festival

This comes to us from:

Contact: Alan 'Dutch' Kerr
Telephone: 401.846.3776
Cell Phone: 310.346.4880
Email: rifilm@gmail.com

Local RI Documentary Filmmaker Rocco Michaluk wins PBS Independent Lens Online Film Festival for 'Translate' a documentary film about the New England Transgendered Community. Are you a male or female? For members of the New England Transgendered community the answer is often complex.

The film was shot entirely in Rhode Island and was funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, Rhode Island Council For the Humanities and Rhode Island PBS.

The film can be seen online here:

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/insideindies/shortsfest

Thank you for supporting the RI Film Community.

This is not an RIFC Event.

Another Request from Justin Sulham:

In the event that you haven't already heard, I'm shooting a documentary on health and fitness, and how it can make for a better lifestyle in the lives of others. The film is called Without Limits (formerly Maxxed Out)!

Things are flowing smoothly with this film, WAAF (a rock radio station in Boston) is considering support for the film, as is Tap Out clothing! Golds Gym has supported my efforts in getting this thing done! Amazing things for the New Year are coming together!!!

If you, or a friend or loved one has a story to tell related to health and fitness, email me at acsaproductions@gmail.com, or see my myspace page at www.myspace.com/justinsulhamfilms.

I'm also looking for crew to help with the filming, (see contact info above) we have most of what we need but I am very interested in bringing new faces on board, my last shoot was a success, as was the one before that, this will be no different!!!

Looking forward to hearing from you, and wishing you all a safe and happy New Year!!!

This is not an RIFC Event.

OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!! JOIN THE RANKS.

The Boston Cinema Census (BCC) is an annual short film screening event - a survey of the most interesting and innovative short works created by New England filmmakers—students, professionals, artists, and film enthusiasts alike.

Throughout its history the BCC has proven to be a key launching pad for New England filmmakers. Past BCC films have gone on to strong festival runs, moving next to festivals such as the New York Film Festival, SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. The films presented at the BCC each year span the interests of narrative, documentary and experimental film. It is a vehicle for emerging visual artists to demonstrate their place in the local filmmaking community and an opportunity for audiences to experience current trends in local filmmaking and witness the creative aspirations of their makers.

For more information, please visit www.bostoncinemacensus.org or contact us via e-mail at info@bostoncinemacensus.org. You can also submit through www.withoutabox.com

As always, BCC 7 is hosted by the historic Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA!

This is not an RIFC Production.

Do You Have A Fitness Related Story To Tell?

From RIFC Member Justin Sulham:

I am sending you this email for one reason, a reason very special and very important to me! I am currently working on my first feature length film, a documentary on health and fitness and it's impact on men and women in America today! It's impact on the other elements of peoples live's outside of fitness, such as increased confidence...and so on...

I have several people whom I have been privileged to sit down and speak with regarding this project, and have heard some amazing, motivational and all in all REAL LIFE SURVIVOR STORIES, people who have suffered great personal loss and found a way, through a healthier lifestyle, to keep on going!!!

My goals were athletic based, but after a life-altering accident, was forced to journey in search of a new path, and through this path found myself behind the camera making an effort to tell other peoples amazing stories!!!

Please email ACSAPRODUCTIONS@GMAIL.COM with stories you have relevant to this topic, no story is too big or too small!
I am accepting submissions for this until late February 2008, maybe even earlier if I find my top 5 as only 5 people will be featured in the film, EVERY SINGLE OTHER STORY will be given the same attention and care and shown across Massachusetts on my television show, as well as streamed on several websites!!

In Good Health,
Justin Sulham.

This is not an RIFC Production.

Local Production Company Seeks Assistants

This listing came to us from Nick Delmenico:

Have you always wanted to work on a movie? Are you looking to add more film production experience to your resume? Jawdoc Productions, LLC, a Rhode Island based production company, is currently seeking office production assistants, producers’ assistants, a director’s assistant, and production interns to help out during the important stages of pre-production.
Positions are currently non-paying, but are a great way to get involved in the filmmaking industry. All positions are on a part time basis with very flexible scheduling.

Jawdoc will begin pre-production on the feature length movie “The Hellish Heart” in January 2008, with production scheduled to begin in March.

Please send your name, contact information, and resume (or list of related experience) to info@thehellishheartmovie.com. You may also call 401-345-9002 to set up an appointment or to get more information.

This is not an RIFC Production.

Message about 3nd Annual Media & Entertainment Industry Mixer

This comes to us from:

Neal Thomassen
860-257-9782 x 148 AFT Connecticut (Work)
860-888-2629 (Cell)

Hi, I may be looking for another venue or house to hold the 3rd annual film industry mixer for Summer 2008. I would like to hold a meeting in Mid January to put together a list of how everyone can benefit by bringing together hundreds of creative people from all areas of media, entertainment, and film. I would like to move it to south of hartford.

This is not an RIFC Production.

SECT Short Film "ICONS" Is Complete

This comes to us from:

Neal Thomassen
860-257-9782 x 148 AFT Connecticut (Work)
860-888-2629 (Cell)

SECT has completed a short which involved several RI and RIFC members:

ICONS is complete. It is the Pilot for the Sitcom ICONS and is now available online at
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=24053956
The total running time is 22 minutes 20 seconds. If you have a myspace account, It would mean a lot to me if you do one or more of the following:
1) Bulletin this
2) Add to profile
3) Blog this
4) Save as Favorite
5) Give it a positive rating
6) Add a nice comment on what you liked.
7) Subscribe
ps. Clint Howard (Hollywood producer Ron Howard's brother) to do narration on
feature film "London Betty" which I am an Executive Producer of. Thanks to Tom Seymour busting his ass to fly out to California. Here is Clint's Credits. London Betty credits still being processed.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0397212
pss. Get connected by joining my newsletter and I will post your events, premieres, castings, job offerings, and more by clicking on link below:
http://www.mailermailer.com/x?oid=26120m
Neal Thomassen
860-257-9782 x 148 AFT Connecticut (Work)
860-888-2629 (Cell)

Producer, Videographer, Editor - AFT Connecticut (present employment)
Executive Producer - Global Entertainment Media Summit Connecticut http://www.gemsconnecticut.com
Executive Producer - London Betty http://www.londonbetty.com
MySpace Account - http://www.myspace.com/producer3
Connecticut Administrator http://www.indieclub.com
Owner - Angel Eyes Productions, LLC http://www.angeleyesproductions.com
Organizer - 2nd Annual Film industry mixer http://www.nealthomassen.com/Party.htm
Creator - ICONS Pilot Sitcom http://www.myspace.com/iconstv

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Hygienic Screening Room For New Short Films

This comes to us from:

Alec Asten
Firesite Films LLC
65 Rossini Rd.
Westerly RI 02891

Hygienic Art, Inc. is hosting the fifteenth annual Hygienic Screening Room for new short films January 26, 2008 at the ALVA Gallery on State Street in New London, CT . Screenings will run from 10 AM to 10 PM. This is a free and open to all "non-commercial" indy films (30 minutes or less).

Also, Sunday, January 27 from noon to 6 PM will be the Third Annual Hygienic Juried Filmfest.

For submission data see the Hygienic web page:

www.hygienic.org or call James Stidfole at (860) 442-4020 of Brian Kobylarz at (860) 889-4428.

SUBMIT SOON!!

(This is a non-RIFC Event)

Boston Seminar "Start Your Documentary"

This comes to us from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, in association with LPB, ITVS, NBPC, PIC & CAAM, Center for Independent Documentaries, DER, WGBH, The Color of Film Collaborative & Filmmakers Collaborative:

PRESENTS
DOING YOUR DOC: DIVERSE VISIONS, REGIONAL VOICES
A Weekend Seminar in Boston to Kick-Start Your Documentary

Don't miss this unique chance to work with story consultant Fernanda Rossi, the Documentary Doctor, author of the book "Trailer Mechanics," plus receive project mentoring on your proposal, trailer or documentary idea.

This intensive 3-day workshop is right for you, whether you are just beginning, have already shot footage on a documentary project, or are seeking finishing funds.

"Doing your Doc" is designed especially for media makers in the diverse communities of New England,
preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

FRIDAY, January 11
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Orientation & Program overview
Documentary Case-Study Screening and Filmmaker Q & A

SATURDAY, January 12
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - DOCTORING YOUR DOC: How to Structure Your Documentary

Do you have lots of ideas and even footage but no clue where to get started? Or maybe you are stuck in the cutting room? A solid understanding of story structure is as necessary to your documentary as a strong script is to a fiction film. With hands-on exercises, this full-day workshop is for producers, directors, writers and editors, and can give you the guidelines you need to find solutions that are true to your documentary's style. You will:

* Learn story development techniques
* Learn story structure templates in an innovative and easy way
* Identify common pitfalls that waste your time and money during production and post, and how to avoid them
* Analyze a film as practice for your own project
* Analyze works-in-progress from the audience
Special Lunch presentation on public television funding, and navigating the ITVS and Consortia System

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Private Mentoring Sessions w/ Guest Filmmakers and Funders -
Have your idea, proposal, trailer, pitch or concept evaluated and discussed for the next best steps to realize your project and documentary production.

Bring your work-in-progress, whatever stage it is in - Not required to attend

SUNDAY, January 13
9:00 am - 12:30 pm TRAILER MECHANICS: How to Make Your Fundraising Trailer
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm WORKING LUNCH: The "evolving" Documentary - publishing your progress Online
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Getting your project off the ground -- Elements for successful Proposals and Budgets

"Can I see your trailer?" Let's face it, a fundraising trailer can make or break your film. It can get you funded or it can put you on the "pass" pile. Stop the guess work of what works and what doesn't with this full day workshop for producers, directors, writers and editors.
January 11 - 13, 2008
Bartos Theatre
MIT Media Lab Wiesner Building
20 Ames Street, Cambridge, MA

REGISTER NOW!!

Early Registration by January 11 --
$100; Student w/ valid ID -- $50
Includes lunches, workshop materials, books & private project mentoring

At the door -- Registration -- $125; Students -- $75

Register Online - www.nalip.org
Event Sponsors
LPB, ITVS, NBPC, PIC & CAAM, Center for Independent Documentaries,
DER, WGBH, Color of Film Collaborative & Filmmakers Collaborative

(This is a non-RIFC Event)

IRS Reminder For Charities

An Important reminder as the RIFC grows and becomes involved in more diverse activities. We do fall into the charitible, non-profit category.

(from an accounting newsletter)

501(c) 3's Role in Campaign

The prohibition against political campaign activity has been in effect for more than half a century and bars certain tax exempt organizations from campaigning on behalf of, or in opposition to, political candidates. The reality is that federal law prohibits charities (and churches) from becoming directly or indirectly involved in campaigns of political candidates. However, these organizations can engage in advocating for or against issues and, to a limited extent, ballot initiatives or other legislative activities.
"The political contests, especially for president, are starting earlier than usual. The IRS, as it has in the past, wants to remind charities and churches of the ban on political campaign activity. We also want to urge nonprofit and religious organizations to review the guidance we have issued to help them avoid any problems," said Steven T. Miller, Commissioner of IRS' Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division.

The goal of the IRS is to educate the leadership of these organizations to help them stay within the legal boundaries. In this regard, IRS Revenue Ruling 2007-41 outlines a number of scenarios to help charities and churches understand the ban on political campaign activity and actions that may arise. This ruling is available on the IRS web site (http://www.irs.gov/) or you may email me and I will send it along to you.

In addition to the revenue ruling, the IRS has other helpful information for churches and charities on its website. For example, IRS Publication 1828, Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations, contains a discussion of the law affecting political campaign activity by churches and religious institutions.

If you have questions or would like to discuss further, please contact our Not-for-profit Services Team at www.TrustedAdvisors@KahnLitwin.com.

Steven Feinberg To Present "Imaginnaire" Award To Speaker William J. Murphy

This comes to us from Carol Patton, Publisher, Imagine Publishing, Inc.:

RI FILM OFFICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEVEN FEINBERG TO PRESENT "IMAGINNAIRE" AWARD TO SPEAKER WILLIAM J. MURPHY

It's time to get together again to network and celebrate, and to honor our selected peers who have achieved excellence in their work through dedication to our industry.

IMAGINE has announced the following "Imaginnaires" so called because they are rich in creativity, thoughts and ideas. They are dedicated, insightful, and generous of themselves and their resources, which they use to serve our industry. They are:

Roger Lyons, Veteran of a 35-year television career and for the last 12 years Director of Commercial Production for BZ Productions, the commercial production unit for the CBS Boston television stations. He is best known for his work with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences over the last 20-years.

William J. Murphy, Rhode Island Speaker of the House, Champion and Sponsor of Film Tax Incentives in Rhode Island, the first New England State to pass this type of attractive legislation. His leadership and vision put a spotlight on successfully incentivizing New England providing thousands of opportunities.

Don Packer, Award winning Editor, Musician, and Co-owner of Engine Room a full service broadcast design and post production facility in Boston. We toast him for his talent, skills, and abilities to creatively get the job done. He is also a founding member of the Massachusetts Production Coalition and general all around cheerleader for the industry and those in it.

Carolyn Pickman, Successful Casting Director who has helped hundreds of New England actors get the work. Her casting credits include "Brotherhood," GONE BABY GONE, THE DEPARTED, THE WOMEN, and THE BOX. In 2004, she was awarded the Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Local Casting for Clint Eastwood's MYSTIC RIVER.

Ernest Thompson, Academy Award winning writer for his American treasure, ON GOLDEN POND (which also won Golden Globe and Writer's Guild Awards), he's able to pursue acting, directing, and mentoring aspiring playwrights in New Hampshire very near where ON GOLDEN POND was filmed.

Congratulations! We view each of them as making a significant difference to our industry in New England. We are so very fortunate to have them in our midst!

Please join me honoring our newest "Imaginnaires" at IMAGINE's Industry New Year's Celebration Awards Gala:

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, 7 PM;
One Bennett Street, in Harvard Square, less than 1 block from the Harvard Redline T Stop
Tickets: $49.95 includes your 2008 IMAGINE subscription.

Visit www.imaginenews.com to RSVP and order Tickets, or email carolpatton@comcast.net. Click here to see last year's video http://www.boston.tv/clips/170573393.html.

My best to you for this joyous season,

Carol Patton
Publisher
Imagine Publishing, Inc.
185 Mt. Auburn St., Ste 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
VOICE 617 576-0773
FAX 617 864-4923
carolpatton@comcast.net
publisher@imaginenews.com
www.imaginenews.com

The Business of Film, Television, and New Media Production in the Northeast - Save the date January 8, 2008 for IMAGINE Industry New Years Party.

(This is a non-RIFC Event)

HELP KEEP US AT #1:

This comes to us from: L. Sebastian and J R.A. Schaefer

Hello all RIFC members, Please help out fellow local film-makers by voting on a video that was produced here in RI. The artist is Josh Zuckerman and his new music video was shot in Feb and started airing on the MTV channel LOGO in July, and after six months of airing the video is currently at #1, and we're hoping it will stay there and win best video of 2007. Here's what to do to vote for it...

to vote for Josh Zuckerman- Something Inside video...
Go Online: URL: logoonline.com

Navigate to "watch videos" on the home page, click on the guy with the head phones on: (Right side, brings you to - logoonline.com/music/

click on "The Clicklist" or under it on "vote now" (brings you to - http://www.logoonline.com/shows/dyn/the_click_list/videos.jhtml)

Select Josh Zuckerman "Something Inside" from the list and submit...It says to enter your email info but you don't have to...

Something inside music video
Directed by Lara Sebastian
Produced by Five Points Productions and J R. A. Schaefer, in association with wutup productions
DOP - J R. A. Schaefer
additional footage & AC - Mark Aubrey
2nd AC - Royce Hayter

Needed for "Don't Eat Me":

Have a 1970's muscle car? Want to see it in a movie? Let us know! The Rhode Island Film Collaborative is looking for a mid-to-late 1970's muscle car (preferably a Camaro Z28) to feature in its upcoming short film. The vehicle would be used for normal driving with two actors, no stunts, chases, etc., and we can offer gas money, credit in the movie, and copy of the DVD as compensation. Filming will take place on weekends in January and February, but the car would not be needed every weekend.
If you are interested or would like more information, please email your name and contact info along with the year, make, and model of your car (and a photo if you have one) to info@donteatmemovie.com or call producer Anthony Ambrosino a (401) 345-9002.

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