Vampire Nation announced a successful first weekend of shooting. The film is a TSL production, and is an RIFC affiliated production. The production is still looking for bodies, grips, etc. Interested parties should contact Michele at metiviermichele@aol.com.
>
> Kogi Masutani announced that his documentary, Vietnam if JFK Had Lived will premiere in New York in November. You can learn more about this feature-length project here: http://www.virtualjfk.com or http://www.hollywood.com/movie/Virtual_JFK_Vietnam_If_Kennedy_Had_Lived/5296902
>
> Glenn Weber announced tentative possible European funding for his feature-length horror project. He intends to hire Rhode Island crew and talent as much as possible, and will also be looking for a documentary crew to chronicle the making of. He anticipates shooting in the summer of 2009.
>
> Glenn is also looking for horror shorts for his cable access show, airing on Cox Thursday nights at 6:30. He is also looking for raw footage to assign to his editing class at RISD. Donated footage would be edited by students, producing multiple finished versions of the piece.
>
> Mark Carter announced that he will be playing the lead in Clouds at the Artists Exchange, beginning Sept. 10th. Mark Fogarty added that Mark Carter performs an awesome Air Band.
>
> Brian Elsworth announced that the Curse of Micah Rood was shown at RIIFF and would be screening again in New London. You can learn more about this SECT production at their website: http://www.sectfilm.org
>
> RJ Heim announced that, based on historical precedent, this September is a good candidate to have a really big hurricane. If that does happen, RJ has left an open invitation to any documentary filmmakers who would like to come down to Channel 10 and document the ramp up in the newsroom, prep for the big storm, crews on location, etc. There would be no pay, but also no charge for unrestricted behind-the-scenes access.
>
> Nathan Quattrini is looking for cubicle-filled space for his latest project. Anyone interested should contact him directly.
>
> SENE announced that tickets will soon be available for their first fundraiser, an all-arts friendly event at the Sprague Mansion on Halloween. They are looking for poets, musicians, or performers of any small scale interactive pieces to take part in the evening. You can contact them or learn more about the new SENE festival at http://www.senefilm.org
>
> Dan White announced that the byob Improv show at the SPOT on Thayer is happening regularly on Wednesdays at 9 pm and on Fridays at 11 pm. The show stars regulars John Ring, John Audette and two Beths. They are also looking for short (15 minutes or less) performances or performance art to break up the show.
>
> Dan also announced that he is looking for projects to continue his 12 shorts in 12 months project, which currently has 6 shorts in the can, including three 48 hour projects.
>
> Mike Ryan (your humble and apologetically belated narrator this month, in Marys absence) - 48 Days Later show will be happening in September. Stay tuned for more announcements, and if you were a 48 HFP leader this year who would like to show an extended or re-edited version of your piece, let Mike and Dave know at info@rifcfilms.com
>
> Finally, check out some of the other attendees here. Remember, to see contact info you must log in. And remember to flesh out your profile (if you are getting this email, then you do have at least a basic profile, even if you have never added to it)
>
> Thank you!
>
> * check our website for more on what it means to be an RIFC affiliated production or an official RIFC production (like Green Grass or Don’t Eat Me, the two most recent official projects, currently in the festival circuit and post production, respectively).
>
> To find someone you were talking to at the meeting, or contact one of the folks mentioned, follow this link: http://www.rifcfilms.com/members_test/member_meeting.asp?date=8
>
> This will show you many of the folks at the last Networking event. If you did not check in, wrote something we could not read, or were a first time attendee, your name may not appear there. Apologies.
>