How to Sell Your Screenplay

Mick Hoegen
This comes from www.MickHoegen.com
www.SAG.org/iActor/MickHoegen
401.258.3192

You’ve written FADE OUT in your screenplay. Now what?

Make 2009 the year you get your big break. Attend an in-depth screenwriting seminar focusing exclusively on marketing and selling your script.

· Avoid the 10 most common reasons screenplays end up in the slush pile
· Ready your screenplay for the marketplace
· Know the industry players and create a targeted hit list
· Develop an 8-step plan for getting your material read and sold
· Learn successful ways of landing an agent and/or manager
· Perfect your pitch
· Write stand-out query letters
· Identify the right producer for your screenplay
· Break into the studio system as a new writer
· And much, much more!!

WHEN: Saturday, February 21st – Noon – 4pm
WHERE: Perishable Theater, 95 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903
COST: $50 – Online Registration (http://sellyourscript.eventbrite.com/)
$60 – Payment at the Door
Come learn from industry professional Chris Sparling – screenwriter, director, and owner of Scarred Heel Productions, Inc. Chris’s feature film, “An Uzi at the Alamo” was released on NetFlix and received its world television premier on HBO in December 2008. He is currently working with Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment (“You, Me & Dupree,” “Made of Honor,” “Knowing”) in adapting a short story for Sony Pictures. Chris is also an adjunct professor of screenwriting at Boston University, and is represented by United Talent Agency (UTA) in Los Angeles.
***Space is Limited. Register Today!!!***
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CALL for ENTRIES!

The Artists' Exchange seeks submissions of one act plays for its 3rd annual One Act Play Festival. Deadline is March 1st, 2009. All genres will be considered. Plays can be mailed to 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910 or emailed to Rich Morra, Black Box Theatre Director, at rich_morra@yahoo.com. Selections will be announced by March 15th, 2009. Auditions will be open to the public and will be announced subsequently. The Artists' Exchange One Act Play Festival will take place in the Black Box Theatre at The Artists' Exchange on June 4th-6th and 11th-13th, 2009.
The Artists' Exchange 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston 401.490.9475
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Kid Filmmakers Hosts Summer Camp in Rhode Island Movie Studio

NEWPORT, RI -- What¢s better than a Kid Filmmakers summer camp? A Kid Filmmakers summer camp held in an actual movie studio!

"Kay Studios is the only full-service motion picture company in Rhode Island," says Kid Filmmaker¢s founder and Executive Director Eleyne Austen Sharp. "Producing films in a real movie studio with a giant green screen will be a unique and exciting experience this summer."

Summer Shoot (Monday, July 27 thru Friday, July 31) is a working movie production unit. Held from 9 AM-4 PM at Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street in East Providence, Summer Shoot offers an intensive full-day curriculum for beginning and returning filmmakers, i.e. hands-on instruction in acting, animation, directing, editing, lighting, sound, makeup, screenwriting, set design and videography. Each crew (divided by age) will produce a documentary about peace or ecology, a Kid Filmmakers commercial, a silent film and drama, comedy or musical. Selected projects will appear on the Kid Filmmakers YouTube channel.

"Summer Shoot provides nearly 1800 minutes of professional filmmaking instruction in just 5 days," says Sharp. "The camp introduces young filmmakers to the Hollywood moviemaking experience, from planning and budgeting to getting the 'green light' from the studio, casting and producing the movie." Additionally, Summer Shoot offers daily movie screenings, production meetings and special guest speakers.

Space is available for 25 registrants, ages 10-15 years. Early Bird Registration is $325 per participant ($295 for returnees and Kid Filmmakers Club members) until March 1, 2009. After the Early Bird deadline, general registration is $365 per participant ($335 for returnees and Kid Filmmakers Club members). Registration includes a DVD copy of film projects and certificate of completion.

Now celebrating its eighth year, Kid Filmmakers is a traveling filmmaking academy for children, available year-round to schools and organizations for after school, weekend and summer programs. Faculty members are experienced film industry professionals with credits from MGM Pictures, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, Discovery Channel, NBC, PBS, ESPN, TNN, Turner Broadcasting, AOL/Time Warner and more.

For details, call (401) 294-4922 or write to: Eleyne Austen Sharp, Executive Director, Kid Filmmakers, P.O. Box 12, Newport, RI 02840-0001 or visit the website at www.kidfilmmakers.com.
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A Scene Study Acting Class Taking Place

From Mike Messier:
CORE Acting , a scene study acting class for actors of all experience levels, will take place Wednesdays on February 11, 18, and 25 at WestSide Arts on 745 Westminster St. in Providence from 7pm-10pm. Please email Mike Messier at coreacting@gmail.com for all the information, including the AFFORDABLE cost and to find out what CORE stands for!

Thank you!
www.mikemessier.com
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Actors Needed for the New England Talent Awards

From GIOVANNI:

I need 6 of the best actors for the New England Talent Awards. If you could please forward the info below it would be greatly appreciated. There is a $2,000 grand cash prize, over 30 awards to hand out and Steve Feinburg is even going to be one of the official judges, so there will be a lot of excitement with this.

The New England Talent Awards is modeled after the MTV VMA's and the Grammy's on a New England level with a $2,000 grand prize. Are you one of the best Models, Singers, Dancers, or Actors in New England? Past winner have advanced to be seen on MTV, ESPN, HBO, VS, FOX, PAX, FHM, Razor, Giant, and CW.

This year, the 4th Annual New England Talent Awards will be held at the historic Columbus Theater in Providence, RI on February 28, 2009. Over 500 contestants are expected to audition in Hartford, Providence, and Boston on the last week in January with the hopes of being one of the lucky 150 to actually participate in the competition. Last year's event saw an audience of over 1,300 people, and this year is expected to exceed this number.

Actors, please email your resume and a video clip to: Giovanni@NETalentAwards.com or mail it to Giovanni Calise, NE Talent Awards, 1605 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 no later than February 5.

There is not a registration fee for this event, however with this being the top talent in all of New England, each casted nominee is required to draw a minimum following of 10 people for the actual competition.

Awards: Model Of the Year, Best Female Model, Best Male Model, Best Runway Model, Best Upcoming Model, Best Teen Model, Best Youth Model, Best Print Model, Singer Of the Year, Best Male Singer, Best Female Singer, Best Group Singer, Best Band/Musical, Best Upcoming Singer, Best Under 16 Singer, Dancer of the Year, Best Female Dancer, Best Male Dancer, Best Group Dancer, Best Under 16 Dance, Actor of the Year, Best Actor, Best Actress, Producer of the Year, Producer Awards

The New England Talent Awards is produced by Giovanni Calise from the Giovnni Fashion Concert and the SPOTLIGHT Reality Series. Over the last decade, The Giovanni Fashion Concert has emerged as the leading fashion concert producer in Southern New England drawing audiences as large as 1,200 people and appearing on FOX, MTV, and PAX in the Providence market numerous times. For more information please email Giovanni@NETalentAwards.com.
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Non-Union Extras Needed Jan. 30&31

From TWO SISTERS PRODUCTIONS:

Non-union Extras Needed This Fri nite and Saturday (Jan. 30 & 31), for short film shoot, "Second Job".

Need male and female, aged 18-21 (must be young looking). Males must be clean cut and clean shaven. Hair can be long if tied back and tidy.

Gas money paid, food provided, credit, etc. but no pay for time worked. Please contact Toni-Ann Baker ASAP at Twosisters21@aol.com and cc mary_deberry@yahoo.com.

This is an affiliated RIFC Production

New Coalition Forms to Support Film, TV and Digital Media Industry

From the Connecticut Production Coalition:

The Connecticut Production Coalition Launches with over 1000 members.

Stamford, CT, January 27, 2009 – The Connecticut Production Coalition (CPC) was formally launched today with more than 1,000 companies and individuals who share a commitment to building a permanent film, television and digital media industry in Connecticut. The coalition will also be undertaking a campaign to urge state policymakers to support the film, TV and digital media tax credits that are fueling job growth and a rapidly expanding industry even amidst a worsening state economy.

“Connecticut is searching for ways to generate jobs, strengthen the economy and lessen its dependence on the crippled financial sector,” said Chris Campbell, Owner of Palace Digital Studio and one of the nineteen founders of CPC. “As one of the few growing industries in the state, film and digital media are key to that effort. This is why we’ve had such an astounding response to the launch of Connecticut Production Coalition.”

In just over two years, 91 film, TV and digital media productions have brought over $600 million in direct investment to Connecticut, resulting in an estimated $1.5 billion in new economic activity. These productions have taken more than 80,000 hotel rooms, paid for permits, rented homes, buildings and parking lots from property owners, spent money at hardware stores, printing shops, coffee shops, restaurants, dry cleaners, lumber yards, car rental agencies and many other businesses, large and small.

“It’s exciting,” said Kevin Segalla, President of Connecticut Film Center and a CPC founder, “This industry has taken root so quickly – it clearly will be an important part of the state’s future economy if it's cultivated by effective and forward-looking state economic development policies.”

On the digital media front, the tax credit has attracted Blue Sky Studios to move to the state, bringing over 300 high paying, high skill technology jobs. And in just the past six months there have been ongoing relocation discussions with a dozen other digital media companies (video games, visual effects, animation, etc.), representing thousands of potential permanent jobs for Connecticut.

“In addition to some major digital media companies eyeing Connecticut, in just the past week, two massive new studios have been announced,” said Segalla. “Not only will these projects bring direct production jobs, they will result in very significant employment in construction and other support industries.”

CPC will hold networking events, distribute quarterly newsletters, and act as an informational clearinghouse for the many individuals and businesses that serve the industry. Members will be able to share job opportunities, find local production resources, and follow the rapid growth of the Industry.

“We’ve gotten a real boost from our work on productions” said Ann Tupper, account manager for Office Furniture Rental Alliance in East Hartford and a new CPC member. “We’re a small business and like everyone else we’re concerned about the current economic mess. Now is the time to be building new industries, and not scaling back on programs that work.”

A. Searle Field, CEO of United Studios of America and a founder of CPC said that the coalition is actively supporting the state legislature’s review of the effectiveness of the tax credit. “There is no doubt that this industry is attracting permanent jobs and that the hundreds of millions of dollars in investment is having a very positive impact on the broader economy. While the film and digital media industry in our state is still young, it is growing rapidly and producing jobs and significant revenue for the state.”

“Thanks to Connecticut’s tax credit program, this industry is growing at break-neck speed,” said Chris Campbell, “It is critically important to keep in mind the positive impact the industry has on all types of businesses across the state.”

If you are interested in joining the Connecticut Production Coalition, please log on to http://www.productionct.com and join on the front page of the website.
Contact:
Patrick Kinney
(860) 989-9549
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CPC (www.productionct.com) is an independent private sector coalition of companies and individuals who care about establishing and growing a strong and robust film, television and digital media sector in Connecticut. CPC was founded by Howard Baldwin, Baldwin Entertainment Group; Karen Baldwin, Baldwin Entertainment Group; Chris Campbell, Palace Digital Studios; Tom Carruthers, Connecticut Film Festival; Ephraim Cohen, The Fortex Group; Brandon Curiel, Venan Entertainment, Inc.; Donna Elkinson, Elkinson + Sloves, Inc.; A. Searle Field, United Studios of America; Andrew Gernhard, Synetic Cinema Intl.; Bruce Heller, Connecticut, Film Center; Mike Kuhar, VisualEFX; John Lanza, Kostin, Ruffkess & Co, LLC; Fred Litty, Sonalysts Media Group; Al Maiorano, Televersemedia; Mark Osora, Sheptoff, Reuber & Co, P.C.; Kevin Segalla, Connecticut Film Center; Jeff Taylor, Elements Post; Neal Thomassen, Angel Eyes Productions, llc.; and Ron Wishna, RM Studios, LLC.

The New England Talent Awards

There is a $2,000 grand cash prize, over 30 awards to hand out and Steve Feinburg is even going to be one of the official judges, so there will be a lot of excitement with this.

The New England Talent Awards is modeled after the MTV VMA's and the Grammy's on a New England level with a $2,000 grand prize. Are you one of the best Models, Singers, Dancers, or Actors in New England? Past winner have advanced to be seen on MTV, ESPN, HBO, VS, FOX, PAX, FHM, Razor, Giant, and CW.

The New England Talent Awards is the largest region-wide event that honors the best models, singers, dancers, actors, and producers in the New England Area. This highly anticipated competition awards over 30 different trophies to very deserving talent, and presents one talented individual a $2,000 cash prize and the title of New England Talent of the Year. Steven Feinburg, RI Film Commissioner will be one of the special judges.

This year, the 4th Annual New England Talent Awards will be held at the historic Columbus Theater in Providence, RI on February 28, 2009. Over 500 contestants are expected to audition in Hartford, Providence, and Boston on the last week in January with the hopes of being one of the lucky 150 to actually participate in the competition. Last year's event saw an audience of over 1,300 people, and this year is expected to exceed this number.

Actors, please email your resume and a video clip to Giovanni@NETalentAwards.com or mail it to Giovanni Calise, NE Talent Awards, 1605 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 no later than February 5.

There is not a registration fee for this event, however with this being the top talent in all of New England, each casted nominee is required to draw a minimum following of 10 people for the actual competition.

There are 5 categories of Awards - Modeling, Singing, Dancing, Acting, Producing in which all Divisional Awards are listed under (please see full Award titles below). During the auditions, nominees will be casted for a particular Divisional Award. 5 Judges will be selected to judge on Talent, Marketability, and Crowd Reaction. The Nominee with the highest score in a Division will win that Trophy. Judges will then vote on 1 Division Winner in Each of the Category to crown the New England Model of the Year, Singer of the Year, Dancer of the Year, Actor of the Year, and Producer of the Year. Finally, the judges will then vote on one category winner to be crowned the Official New England Talent of the Year who will then win a $2,000 cash prize.

Awards: Model Of the Year, Best Female Model, Best Male Model, Best Runway Model, Best Upcoming Model, Best Teen Model, Best Youth Model, Best Print Model, Singer Of the Year, Best Male Singer, Best Female Singer, Best Group Singer, Best Band/Musical, Best Upcoming Singer, Best Under 16 Singer, Dancer of the Year, Best Female Dancer, Best Male Dancer, Best Group Dancer, Best Under 16 Dance, Actor of the Year, Best Actor, Best Actress, Producer of the Year, Producer Awards

The New England Talent Awards is produced by Giovanni Calise from the Giovnni Fashion Concert and the SPOTLIGHT Reality Series. Over the last decade, The Giovanni Fashion Concert has emerged as the leading fashion concert producer in Southern New England drawing audiences as large as 1,200 people and appearing on FOX, MTV, and PAX in the Providence market numerous times. For more information please email Giovanni@NETalentAwards.com.
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Actors Needed for AUDITIONS

From Keith Brown, URI Film PROF.

Tuesday, February 3rd at 6pm.
Fine Arts Center at URI.

Please contact me directly at kbro@etal.uri.edu.
I will be holding an Open Casting Call at the University of Rhode Island for the students in my advanced film production classes on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6pm.
Please email me a head shot and resume and be prepared with a monologue.
We will keep the head shots and resumes on-file for students to pull from when they are casting for their individual projects. Feel free to email me with any questions. (Keith Brown - Instructor of Film Production/URI). Once I get your email, I will forward you specific directions and my contact information.
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Crew Needed for Two Local Films

From Toni-Ann Baker:

Second Job, a short film (one weekend shoot) and an RIFC affiliated film about the educational system is looking for the following:

Looking for 2 PAs for the 30th and 31st to help with a Short being shot in and around Providence. No Pay. Meals and credit provided. Chance to learn on the job.

Looking for a hair and make-up artist for the 30th and 31st to help with a Short being shot in and around Providence. No Pay. Meals and credit provided. Make-up kit provided by production team.

Great project, great story.
Please contact: Rimaproject@gmail.com

ALSO:
Looking for a middle class home in the north providence/fruit hill area with sidewalks and driveway visible from the street. Needs to be available for up to four hours during one day of the time period Jan 29th, 30th, 31st. We would need access to the interior of the house, but will not be shooting in it. Scene involves an actor coming out of the front door and walking to a car.

If interested please Toni Ann Baker at tabaker32@aol.com

Second Job was written by TJ Paolino, who will star. Directors and Producers are Paul Roselli and Toni-Anne Baker.
This is an RIFC Affiliated Project

OurTvSpace Announces its New Programs

OurTvSpace has announced another in its new programs to launch on its new Digital Network in the second quarter of 2009 – LovePedia.Tv – a quirky assortment of stand alone weekly webisodes!

LovePedia.Tv follows a variety of ever-changing characters in a thematically linked yet totally unrelated series of short stories about the trials and tribulations of love and romance! Characters of all ages and types will be different in each weekly webisode so this platform will present a lot of opportunities for actors! Opportunities for Writers and Directors too!

Click on the following Post for More info on LovePedia.Tv and the Auditions for the Cast! Union and Non-Union welcome!

http://www.ourfilmspace.com/profiles/blogs/ourtvspace-announces-another-1

Thanks!

Love-OurTvSpace
Visit OurFilmSpace.com at: http://www.ourfilmspace.com

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"Pawtucket Rising" to Air on PBS

From Nick Delmenico:
The producers of the Pawtucket Film Festival and the City of Pawtucket are excited to announce that a documentary which premiered at last September's Ninth Annual Pawtucket Film Festival will be airing on Rhode Island PBS. "Pawtucket Rising*. In fact,that's the name of the new documentary by local filmmaker Jason Caminiti about the historic city's renaissance. WSBE Rhode Island PBS will air the film on Saturday, January 24 at 7 PM on channel 36,digital 36.1, Dish 7776, DirecTV 36, and on cable channel 8 in RI. Massachusetts cable subscribers should check their cable listings for the localchannel number).

The documentary profiles the birth and evolution of Pawtucket's arts
district through adaptive reuse of empty century-old factory buildings as
an engine of economic revival. What Caminiti found in Pawtucket was a great story with a greater lesson: cities past their manufacturing prime can flourish and grow in new directions - if elected officials sincerely support the effort and collaborate with leaders in the community.
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Sign Up Now For One-Day Screenwriting Bootcamp -- only $99.00!

“THE WRITING’S ON THE WALL”

NEWPORT, RI -- Get your writing into shape in 2009 -- for only $99.00! Master Filmmakers, producers of professional film education programming, announces an “Inauguration Special”. On Sunday, February 8, 2009, local writer Krista Weller Burns will present a special condensed version of her 2-day workshop, “The Writing’s On The Wall”, at Kay Studios in East Providence . For only $99.00, you can learn tips and tricks to getting your screenplay off your desk (or laptop) and into the marketplace.

‘“The Writing’s On The Wall”’ is my way of sharing how anyone can develop a story into a workable script. Then we look at what makes a script saleable and how to prepare yours for entrance into the professional marketplace,” says Burns.

On the decision to offer the program as a 1-day workshop, Burns says, “‘Inauguration’ is to mark the beginning of something new. So, in the spirit of the season -- I’ve whittled down the 2-day workshop to 1.”

As an added bonus, students can submit their work for a basic script consultation -- normally a $50.00 value -- of their first 10 pages of a feature or entire short script!

“It’s fun and invigorating -- whether you want to write feature films, shorts, commercials or developing web copy -- I’ve found that this method works across all media”, says Master Filmmakers founder, Eleyne Austen Sharp.

Krista Weller Burns has over ten years experience writing and media training in the corporate, political and non-profit sectors. She has studied screenwriting in Los Angeles and New York from the likes of David Freeman, Michael Hague, Hal Ackerman and Blake Snyder. Locally, she has been published in Newport Life Magazine and has worked as a creative producer/consultant with Breaking Branches Pictures (“41”, “Getting Out of Rhode Island”). As writer/director, she is currently developing the independent short, “New Beginnings”, which is slated to start filming in Rhode Island later this year.

Master Filmmakers is a division of The Film Community, the producers of film education programs for adults and children. The Writing’s On The Wall will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street in East Providence , from 10AM-4PM. Registration is required. For details, call 401-294-4922 or visit The Film Community’s website at www.thefilmcommunity.org.

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Casting for Short in Early February

From Beanywood:
We are looking to cast for a short film being shot beginning in early February. We are looking for two males and two females. Both in their late 20's to late 30's. We are holding a casting session on Thursday 1/22 from 7-9 and Sunday 1/25 from 1-5. Let us know what time will work for you and we will contact you to confirm. This is an unpaid position and we will be auditioning both non-union and union actors. The film is a revenge narrative and is extremely performance driven. When we schedule your audition we will then send you a scene to be read in the audition. If you are interested in auditioning please go to the gigs page on http://www.newfilmnation.com the contact info is available.
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PRODUCER WANTED for short film written and directed by KHARY JONES

From Beanywood:
Looking for Boston-based Producer for upcoming short film titled CHRYSALIS.
CHRYSALIS is a 25 minute short that will be shot in the Boston area. Shooting dates are scheduled for February 26-March 4th 2009. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be able to manage all aspects of film production from pre to post including:
- Line producing
- Casting
- Location scouting
- Putting together crew
- Securing equipment
- Knowledge of the Boston area
This is an unpaid position and yes, demanding - AND it is also an exciting opportunity to work on a real production with a director whose current short film (HUG) is an official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. If you have the passion, organization, people skills and commitment and know that you will gain immeasurable experience - then this is the unique opportunity for you.
We want to secure a producer as soon as possible. Any questions and for the script, please contact Constance Kowtna at kowtna@yahoo.com.
Constance produced Khary's short film HUG and can fill you in on anything you need to know.
Experience is not the only thing we are looking at - if you have the drive and learn quickly, you may be the right fit as well. Our priority is to fill the producer position - however if you are interested in working on the film in any other capacity, please contact us with resume and what you are interested in doing.

For More Gigs check out http://www.newfilmnation.com
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Update on Film/Video Production Workshop Coming to Providence

Student and Group Discounts Available.

On February 26, 27, 28, & March 1, 2009 Tom Kane is bringing a Four Day Film/Video Workshop to Providence, RI. The Thursday through Sunday workshop will run from 9am – 5pm with a one hour lunch break. For a full workshop agenda, click on www.filmtvworkshops.com

Tom has had a long and distinguished career in the Film and Television industry. As a Producer, Production Manager, and Assistant Director, his clients have included Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax Films, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., ABC Motion Pictures, Universal Pictures, Turner Network Television, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Hallmark Entertainment.

Some of Tom’s Film Credit’s include: "Prizzi's Honor", "Raging Bull", "Kramer vs. Kramer", "Taxi Driver", "The Flamingo Kid" and "Crossfire Trail".

Since 1984, Tom has taught Film and Video production to hundreds of students from around the world. He created "The Assistant Director & Unit Production Manager Workshop" for The Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, Maine, where he has instructed for 13 years.

The Workshop will teach you how to successfully plan, organize and manage a film or video production. You will break down a feature script, create a shooting schedule, production board, and day-out-of-days. You also go on a location scout to learn the professional approach to detail for each location. This workshop is ideal for aspiring producers, production managers, assistant directors, screenwriters, actors, and anyone wishing to explore a career in film and video production. Beginners are welcome.

Location: TO BE DETERMINED. Providence, RI

Cost: $500 covers the four day Workshop tuition and tuition manual (sorry, no free lunch!)

Discounts: 20 % discount (total price $400) for members of Film organizations such as RIFC, SECTFilm , SENE, Women In Film , Ahtspot , Rhodywood, Image Icon Entertainment, Filmmakers Shindig, Midnight Chimes, Imagine News, newenglandfilm.com, and Our Film Space. If you are a member of another New England film organization, please contact Tom!

Student Discount: 50 % discount (price $250) for Film and College students with valid I.D.

Registration deadline is February 19, 2009. Log onto www.filmtvworkshops.com for details or contact Tom directly at tomjkane@mind.net or call 541-324-3364 (cell) to register!

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Will 2009 be the year you write your best screenplay?

From CHRIS SPARLING:

Chris Sparling, owner of Scarred Heel Productions, Inc., is offering RIFC members a 25% discount on all screenplay services for the month of January.

(Note: Prices below do not reflect 25% discount)

STORY NOTES…………………………..$300

FORMATTING ASSISTANCE………….$150

PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE…………$100

EDITING AND PROOFREADING..........$75

FIRST ACT NOTES……………………...$75

TREATMENT REVIEW…………………..$50

QUERY LETTER REVIEW……………....$25

CUSTOMIZED SERVICES……………….Email for Rates

Chris is an optioned and produced screenwriter, originally from Providence , RI . His feature film, “An Uzi at the Alamo” – which he wrote and directed, was released on NetFlix and received its international television premiere on HBO Europe (playing in ten different countries) in October 2008. He is also working with Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment (“You, Me and Dupree,” “Made of Honor,” “Knowing”) to adapt a short story for Sony Pictures. He currently teaches Screenwriting at Boston University , as well as the Learning Connection in Providence , RI . He resides in the New England area and is represented by United Talent Agency in Los Angeles .

For more information, visit www.scarredheelproductions.com/scripts or email chris@scarredheelproductions.com

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Artists' Exchange Announces Call for Entries for 3rd Annual One Act Play Festival

Cranston, RI – Call for Entries! The Artists' Exchange seeks submissions of one act plays for its upcoming festival designed to showcase the work of local playwrights. Now in its third year, The Artists' Exchange One Act Play Festival aims to offer variety in genre, subject matter and style, while handing the stage over to a unique theatrical form, stories told in just one act.

This year's deadline is March 1st, 2009. All genres will be considered. Plays can be mailed to 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910 or emailed to Rich Morra, Black Box Theatre Director, at rich_morra@yahoo.com.

Selections will be announced by March 15th, 2009. Auditions will be open to the public and will be announced subsequently.

The Artists' Exchange One Act Play Festival will take place in the Black Box Theatre at The Artists' Exchange on June 4th-6th and 11th-13th.

For additional information please contact Rich Morra at 401.490.9475.
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PRESS NIGHT SLATED FOR NEW DOCUMENTARY

Critics, reviewers and others are invited to the first press screening of ON THE LAKE: Life and Love in a Distant Place, a documentary movie about the tuberculosis epidemic in America in the 1900s and globally today. The feature-length movie by filmmakers David Bettencourt and G. Wayne Miller will have its world premiere on Feb. 13 at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, R.I., and be broadcast on PBS in March.

The press night will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10,, at the Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street, Providence, R.I.. Bettencourt, Miller and members of the cast and crew will be on hand to answer questions.

ON THE LAKE had three successful test screenings last fall: in Pittsburgh, at Harvard College, and at state-run Zambarano Hospital in Pascoag, R.I., where much of the film is set. Zambarano opened in 1905 as a tuberculosis sanatorium.

Production of ON THE LAKE began in late 2007 at Zambarano, and later took filmmakers to Colorado, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Maryland and New York. The final version has images and reports from overseas. Globally, tuberculosis is the number-two infectious disease killer, after HIV/AIDS.

Even before its release, ON THE LAKE has garnered honors. The film is a member of the Geneva, Switzerland-based worldwide Stop TB Partnership (www.stoptb.org), whose board is run by an executive committee that includes members of the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The film had also been endorsed by the globe’s most prominent fight-TB advocate, Harvard’s Dr. Paul Farmer, subject of Pulitzer prize-winning author Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains. Farmer said:

“Tuberculosis -- one of humankind's oldest documented illnesses -- has been placed, by some, in the category of 'emerging infectious diseases.' The truth is, TB has never gone away. It has been and remains one of the world's leading infectious killers… I applaud the efforts of Eagle Peak Media and their film 'On The Lake' to tell the human story of the tuberculosis epidemic.”

ON THE LAKE is the first production from Eagle Peak Media, a multi-media company founded in May by Bettencourt, the award-winning director of YOU MUST BE THIS TALL: The Story of Rocky Point Park, and Miller, Providence Journal staff writer and author of seven books. More Eagle Peak documentaries are in pre-production.

For more information about the movie, visit www.OnTheLakeMovie.com.
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Center for Downward Mobility in Comedy Central Contest

From: Kevin Anderton [mailto:midnightchimes@gmail.com]

Our short film, "Center for Downward Mobility", was selected by Comedy Central for their Atom Films showdown contest. If you win you get $500. I talked to the people who run the site. If you do well, they play the short on Comedy Central! Please help us do well, it's very simple!

1. Click on the link below.
http://www.atom.com/showdown/

2. Click either on the name "Center for Downward Mobility" or click
the play triangle in the middle of the video.

You have to watch it the whole way through. It's under 3-minutes. You
can just mute it and go surf elsewhere while it plays in the background.
It's safe for work. Every bit helps so feel free to spread the word.

Please note: If you are a registered ATOM film user, please vote for the
film. Winning would be nice but I'm mostly concerned about doing well
view-wise.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

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The Next Filmmaker's Shindig

From NEW FILM NATION:
The Next Filmmaker's Shindig is Jan. 17th 2009, 8:00 PM!!!
Blue 22, 1237
Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169.

Blue 22 is easily located off Rt. 93 and is DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Quincy Center T station on the red line. (Same Parking lot)!

Also, We want to make sure that everyone knows about the opportunity
to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic
party. If you are interested, please contact us at this email address
info@filmmakersshindig.com The shorts/Trailers should be completed works of
under 15 minutes and in DVD format.

You can also mail DVD's here...
Filmmaker's Shindig
P.O.Box 890184
Weymouth, Ma 02189

Deadline for submissions is Jan. 10th, but if you miss the deadline we'll add your works to the next Shindig slated for the end of March. The last Shindig had roughly 100 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards (But it's o.k. to just bring yourself)! Filmmaker's Shindigs are a great chance network. Our House Photographer Dave Green will be taking candid photos of the event so, come "Camera Ready" (and Yes, You can bring your own camera)! Raffle prizes and Music TBD.
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WORCESTER FILMMAKER’S DREAM PROJECT READY TO ROLL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristen Lucas
January 14, 2009 (774) 253-6045

Worcester, MA – After leading a succession of team efforts that resulted in four short movies - including the locally-produced “Third Date” - Worcester screenwriter and producer Kristen Lucas is now laying the groundwork for the filming of her own dream project, the full-length feature “Snowflake.”

Based on a script she wrote while a student in Emerson College’s Screenwriting Certificate Program in 2003, “Snowflake” is the story of Jesse Ashton, a 20-year-old white female rapper trying to transcend barriers of both race and gender as she competes in the gritty urban hip-hop scene.

“Snowflake” ended up taking a back seat to other projects that came Lucas’ way as she learned the ins and outs of film production. Under the banner of Goldilocks Productions, she organized teams to compete twice in the Providence leg of the 48-Hour Film Challenge and once in the National Film Challenge, resulting in two awards. More importantly, Lucas began forging a network of actors, writers, technicians, and crew members that she could draw on for future projects.

“I was lucky to have been able to pull together a great crew and talent on our first 48-Hour film, “Let It All Out,” Lucas explains, “so that when we moved on to other projects I was could call on people like actors Billy Smith [of Showtime’s “Brotherhood”] and Martha Cary [of Comedy Central’s “L’il Bush”], director Jeff Craddock, and a group of very talented writers.”

Many of these team members were called back into action when, thanks to the word-of-mouth generated by her first two 48-Hour films, Worcester native Tom Henrickson enlisted Lucas to help make a shortened 30-minute version of his full-length comedy “Third Date” in the summer of 2007. The resulting film premiered to two packed theaters at the Worcester Showcase North Cinemas and made its Los Angeles debut at the LA Shorts Film Festival in 2008.

While helming all these projects, however, Lucas had one thing in the back of her mind: seeing “Snowflake” on the big screen. Thanks to the network she nurtured and connections made in the local film community, the feature is now set to go in production by the summer and will be shot in and around Worcester. Among the locations scouted to date are the Lucky Dog Music Hall and REHAB Nightclub. Initial casting sessions were held in November at Viewfinder Productions in Boston and Kay Studios in Providence with more to be held soon in Worcester.

True to form, Lucas has begun to assemble another team of dedicated volunteers, friends, and professionals to bring “Snowflake” to life beginning with Worcester natives Amy Devlin, co-producer, and Dan Rosario, program director for The Affected Program and owner of 256 Media, who will be director of photography.

Atlanta actress and breakdancer Katherine “Kat” Slatery, who was most recently seen throughout the world performing in music videos for Soulja Boy and David Archuleta, is slated to take on the title role, while internationally-renowned music video director Dale “Rage” Resteghini is in discussions to direct and/or executive produce the project.

To keep the music authentic, Brooklyn rapper BYATA, best known for her appearance on VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme, is helping to write some of the main character’s lyrics and noted local hip-hop producer Keith “Klep” Napier is the film’s music director overseeing the soundtrack with the help of artists from Worcester and Boston. Actor and writer Kyle Perzanoski, a Goldilocks veteran since “Let It All Out,” will be assisting with the inevitable rewrites as the script nears production.

To help get the project launched, Goldilocks Productions is holding a fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 24, at the OurTvSpace headquarters at 559 Main Street in Sturbridge. The evening will give a good preview of what to expect from the “Snowflake” crew with a live DJ spinning throughout the evening, performances by the groups on the soundtrack including the live debut of “Follow Me” performed by Kat, meet-and-greets with the cast and crew, and a raffle featuring prizes ranging from your own photo shoot to autographed film posters.

In addition, local actors will be able to vie for parts in the film at the audition booth from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25 and information on both the film and fundraiser can be found at www.snowflake-movie.com

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Multicultural Modeling and Acting Agency

The Eye Catchers Modeling and Acting Agency is an up and coming agency specializing in multicultural talent.

We recognize the lack of representation of people of color in the media and it is our mission to have movie print and television screens reflect the true identity of our society today.

In order to accomplish this, we have teamed up with Anne Mullhall of LDI Casting and are currently seeking exceptional youth and adult talent of diverse backgrounds to help build a strong and lasting brand.

It’s a new year, a new time in our society and there is a huge demand for new faces in the industry. For more information please contact us through email.

Contact Information:

Eye Catchers Agency
Nella Davis
P.O Box 28556
Providence, RI. 02908
Email: eyecatchersagency@gmail.com

Website: www.LDICasting.net (SOON TO BE UPDATED)

We hold interviews by appointment only. Please bring a resume and headshot, if available. We Look Forward to Working With You!

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RHODE ISLAND PRODUCTION COALITION

This comes from Anne Mulhall:

If you attended the recent TOWN HALL MEETING on January 7, you heard about the newly forming Rhode Island Production Coalition – RIPRO.

We have received an overwhelming amount of interest about the Coalition. Moving quickly, we are preparing the website that will include the date for an upcoming INFORMATIONAL MEETING that will include some MEMBERSHIP information.

In the meantime, as information comes, it will be posted on the FACEBOOK group page.

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LDI Classes

The website has the details for all classes – www.ldicasting.net

~Teens On-Camera Class – Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm – beginning January 17
~Adult On-Camera Class – Tuesdays 6:30p-8:30p – beginning January 20 (full)
~Adult On-Camera Class – Thursdays 6:30p-8:30p – beginning January 22

** private classes with Anne Mulhall also available by appointment

Write us for a registration form: ldicasting@cox.net

STAND-UP COMEDY Classes

Come learn the ins and outs of comedy with actor and comedian Tony V. Everyone is welcome…whether you’re a beginner or an active comic looking to hone your skills.
Classes will run for 5 weeks with a 6th week graduation and live performance!
The 6 week program is $300.00 and will run on Monday night beginning in January
Times and specific dates TBD. Learn more about Tony V @ www.tonyvcomic.com

**This is not an LDI class**

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FROM KAY STUDIOS-Film Seminar

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009

Event: FILMDANCE

Time: 10AM - 4PM
Location: Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street, East Providence, Rhode Island
Phone: 294-4922; 1-800-459-4922
Hosted by: Master Filmmakers (a division of The Film Community)
Website: www.masterfilmmakers.com
Registration: $65.00; registration required; group discounts available

Most emerging filmmakers are so absorbed by the creative process and getting their films finished. They don't spend much time considering how to design their marketing materials or even how to network when they get to the film festivals. FilmDance is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts!

This one-day business seminar was established to help filmmakers enter the festival arena, featuring panel discussions about Marketing, Fundraising, Submitting and Networking. Panelists include: Eric Latek (Phantazma Pictures), David Bettencourt (Midway Pictures), Christian de Rezendes (Breaking Branches Pictures), Frank D'Agostino (Prince Caspian Productions), Doug Kirkpatrick (producer, entertainment attorney), Phil Capobres (SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival), Don Farias (SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival), Toni-Ann Baker (Two Sisters Productions) and Joe Ruggeri (Newport International Film Festival).

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RI ACLU to Screen Critically-Acclaimed Film "The Visitor"

The Rhode Island ACLU will host a free community screening of the highly acclaimed feature film "The Visitor" to help the public learn about the immigrant detention system and problems of racial profiling in Rhode Island, as well as to connect concerned residents with ways to get involved locally.

The film, starring Trinity Rep alumnus Richard Jenkins, will be shown on Wednesday, January 14th at 7 PM at The Cable Car Cinema, 204 South Main Street in Providence.

The screening is being co-sponsored with the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the International Institute of RI, and will be followed by a panel discussion featuring local civil liberties experts.

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Film/Video Production Workshop Coming to Providence

January 12, 2009
On February 26- March 1, TOM KANE is bringing a FOUR DAY intensive FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP to Providence. The Thursday through Sunday workshop will run from 9am – 5pm with a one hour lunch break.

Tom has had a long and distinguished career in the Film and Television industry. As a Producer, Production Manager, and Assistant Director, his clients have included Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax Films, Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., ABC Motion Pictures, Universal Pictures, TNT, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Hallmark Entertainment.

Some of Tom’s Film Credit’s include:

* Prizzi's Honor
* Raging Bull
* Kramer vs. Kramer
* Taxi Driver
* The Flamingo Kid
* Crossfire Trail

Since 1984, Tom has taught Film and Video production to hundreds of students from around the world. Tom created “The Assistant Director & Unit Production Manager Workshop” for The Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, Maine, where he instructed for twelve years.

Tom’s workshop in Providence will teach you how to successfully plan, organize and manage a film or video production. You will break down a feature script; create a shooting schedule, production board, and day-out-of-days. You will go on a location scout to learn the professional approach to detail for each location.

This workshop is ideal for aspiring producers, production managers, assistant directors, screenwriters, actors, and anyone wishing to explore a career in film and video production.
Beginners are welcome and student and group discounts are available.

Location:
Rhode Island School of Design
Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903

For more information and a full workshop agenda,
Please visit www.filmtvworkshops.com
For any questions or to register for the workshop,
e-mail tomjkane@mind.net
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27 DRESSES WINS 2008 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Press Release 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

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that 27 DRESSES, which was filmed almost entirely in Rhode Island utilizing local crew and talent, has received the 2008 People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy.

27 DRESSES, starring Katherine Heigl and Ed Burns, featured such diverse locations as the Providence Animal Rescue League, XO Café and Mills Tavern on North Main Street, Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick and East Beach State Park in Charlestown.

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a division of The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Please visit our website at www.film.ri.gov.

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DP Needed in Mendon, MA

OurFilmSpace Member and Filmmaker/Actor/Writer - Skip Shea -- is in need of a DP for mid-afternoon through evening shoots on Jan 21-23 in Mendon MA!

The project is a short, all taking place in a restaurant with a small cast. Skip has a Sony HDV 1080I.

For More Details – Check out the following Post:
http://www.ourfilmspace.com/forum/topics/looking-for-a-dp

Visit OurFilmSpace.com at: http://www.ourfilmspace.com
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A Ccreenwriting Class is Being Offered in Boston at a non-profit for Writers Called "Grub street"

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.grubstreet.org
Screenwriting I
10 Wednesdays in Boston, 7pm-10pm. begins January 14th
Instructor: Mark Fogarty (President of the RIFC)
Contrary to popular opinion, it’s not enough to just “buy a book” and write a compelling screenplay. The best screenplays require discipline and an attention to detail, voice and narrative that works your writing muscles. This course will teach you the fundamentals of screenwriting – and the various structures and “formulas” of the genre – in order to turn your ideas into memorable and marketable scripts and treatments. Open to those new to the genre – including those who’ve taken our
“Screenwriting Primer” or “Screenwriting Made Simple” weekend workshops – as well as those who want an audience for screenplays-in-progress and could use both a review of the basics and some new ideas.

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PRODUCER for short film written and directed by KHARY JONES Looking for Boston-based Producer for Upcoming Short Film Titled CHRYSALIS

From Seacia Pavao:

CHRYSALIS is a 25 minute short that will be shot in the Boston area. Shooting dates are scheduled for February 26-March 4th 2009. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be able to manage all aspects of film production from pre to post including:- Line producing- Casting- Location scouting- Putting together crew- Securing equipment- Knowledge of the Boston area

This is an unpaid position and yes, demanding - AND it is also an exciting opportunity to work on a real production with a director whose current short film
(HUG) is an official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

If you have the passion, organization, people skills and commitment and know that you will gain immeasurable experience - then this is the unique opportunity for you.
We want to secure a producer as soon as possible.

Any questions and for the script, please contact Constance Kowtna at kowtna@yahoo.com. Constance produced Khary's short film HUG and can fill you in on anything you need to know.

Experience is not the only thing we are looking at - if you have the drive and learn quickly, you may be the right fit as well.

Our priority is to fill the producer position - however if you are interested in working on the film in any other capacity, please contact us with resume and what you are interested in doing. For more information about the director and his short film HUG please go to http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.hugthemovie.com

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Seeking a Good Magician

From John @ Between Gigs:

Are you a magician? Are you a GOOD magician (Can you conjure up some more business for me in 2009?

I have a corporate client looking for a magician for a trade show-like event in Foxboro MA on Thursday, January 15, 2008. You would be stationed at a company booth, performing for people who stop by. You'll likely be dressed as a wizard...

This is a tech-themed event, promoting a product that contains a wizard (hence the costume...), so tricks and slight-of-hand that would appeal to a tech-oriented crowd would be in order (whatever those might be...). Ability to interact with and involve onlookers is a plus. Time commitment is from 9 AM to approx 1:30 PM, Thursday, January 15.

If you are interested, please respond to john@betweengigs.com with:

Your Name
Your Phone Number
A brief description of your act and experience
A link to headshot and/or website
Your rate for 9 AM - 1:30 PM on that day.
Subject Line of your response should be: Magician: Your Name
A mileage stipend of 48.5 cents per roundtrip mile (less 50 miles) will be provided in addition to the rate.

Please respond ASAP, as time is short for the client to review submissions.

Thanks!
John

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BYOI Auditions

From Daniel Lee White ( Founder of http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://Ahtspot.com%29

BYOI, now in its second season, will be holding auditions on Wednesday January 14th and Friday January 23rd at 9:00pm at The Spot on Thayer, 286 Thayer St. Providence, RI. Auditioners are encouraged to come to one or both of the auditions. Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Any auditioners who attend will get into the Friday the 23rd show at 11:00pm for free.

Please contact us through our website at http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.BringYourOwnImprov.com with your name, email address and cell phone number so we know you will be in attendance and we have an idea of how many people to expect. Thank you.

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Comment on Town Hall Meeting of January 7, 2009

This comes from:
Mick Hoegen
401.258.3192
www.MickHoegen.com
www.SAG.org/iActor/MickHoegen

Hello New England Filmmakers,

Last night at the Columbus Theater in Providence there was a town hall type meeting conducted by RI Film Commisioner Steven Feinberg. It was basically a number of presenters, about 20, talking about their function in the RI film community.

The entire crowd of about 200 people, give or take, were supportive of raising the cap on the RI tax incentives, which is currently frozen at $15,000,000 per year for the total of all productions, not per individual production. So that will cover a lot of $300,000 plus productions, but one big budget Hollywood style production would eat up all the credits for an entire year. Shame on the RI legislators.

Although the message I forwarded previously said it was a production of the RI Film Collaborative it was actually sponsored by the RI Production Coaltion. I suggest you google both to get on their email lists.

SENE Offers Special Submission Discounts to RIFC Members and Friends

This comes from:
Don Farias
Producing Director
SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
www.senefilm.org

The SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival would like to offer a special
submission discount to RIFC members and friends. The usual late entry fee
of $50 for submissions in January will be reduced to $25 for RIFC members
and friends who use the submission form found on SENE's website at
http://www.senefilm.org/submit_film.html. This is the same rate that
students and SENE members currently receive. Because of the current
economic situation, SENE has eliminated late fees for the rest of January.
PSA and Commercial ad submissions are only $15 for RIFC members and friends.
All applicable official entries are eligible for the $1,000 best film
prizes: best short, best feature, and best animation. The deadline for
submissions is January 31.

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Imagine's Newest "Imaginnaires"

This comes from Imagine Publishing:

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 is pleased to announce 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:

Bestor Cram is a writer, shooter, teacher, director, producer and the leader of Northern Light Productions, which he founded in Boston, MA in 1982. The company is celebrating 25 years of total immersion in the Documentary Arts and many mighty accomplishments including going from one film in the incubator to producing 8 major works per year.

Lyda Kuth is the Executive Director of the LEF Foundation. In 2008 LEF awarded $300,000 to 26 Grant and Fellowship recipients and since 2001 LEF has been providing support for independent video and filmmakers in New England with over $1,800,000 in grants distributed. Under her guidance LEF reaches out to other industry related organizations and works closely with the New England Film community.

John MacNeil formed Moody Street Pictures five years ago with a goal to build a collaborative of producers, camera operators, directors and editors. A long-time cameraman, both he and John Rule worked for Brian Heller at Boston Camera in 1982. He went on to found the Boston Film Factory now both companies are a part of Rule Broadcast. An industry leader and producer he has become an advocate for the industry.

Angela Peri started Boston Casting, Inc. about 17 years ago after her acting adventures in Italy, a casting job for CINEMA PARADISO, a stint as a stand-up comic, and working for a another top-casting agency in Boston, she wanted to start her own business. Deciding between a restaurant and a casting agency, she chose the later and directors and actors alike are happy with her decision.

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 and they inspire us all!

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

Monday, January 12, 2009
Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
7 PM (other details attached)
Click here www.imaginenews.com for details and to RSVP, or reply to this email.
I look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 12, 2009.
Please feel free to forward this message to your friends, and my very best to you for this New Year,

Carol Patton
Publisher
Imagine Publishing, Inc.
185 Mt. Auburn St., Ste 3
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone 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

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Goldilocks Productions Invites you to a Fundraiser Party for the Feature Film SNOWFLAKE!

The film will be shot in Worcester, Massachusetts beginning in the Spring of 2009! Come support this local team of filmmakers and get your chance to be a part of this exciting project.

Actors- we'll be signing up extras and casting for some supporting roles at the party!

WHEN: Saturday, January 24 @ 7:00pm
WHERE: 559 Main Street (Route 20), First Floor, Sturbridge, MA
WHAT: Meet the cast and crew, DJ spinning music all night, live performances by music groups on the soundtrack including the debut performance of SNOWFLAKE, raffles for great prizes and more!

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Tickets will not be mailed out prior to the event, your name will be on a list at the door on the evening of the event.

Click on ADD TO CART to buy tickets now! If you can not make the event but would like to make a donation to the project, please click on the DONATE button.

http://www.snowflake-movie.com/paypal2.html

Kristen Lucas, Producer
Goldilocks Productions
www.ourfilmspace.com/profile/GoldilocksProductions

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Seeking Non-Union Males to Play Mobsters

From Richard Griffin:
Scorpio Film Releasing is looking for males to play mobsters aged 30 and up from 9am to 3:30pm this Saturday, January 10th for the feature-length motion picture NUN OF THAT. Shooting will be in Providence, RI.

If you are interested, please e-mail us at scorpiodirector@gmail.com with your headshot and resume and we'll get back to you with all the details!
NUN OF THAT is a non-union, non-paying shoot.
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RI's Research & Development Theatre 1/6/2009

Happy New Year from Perishable Theatre! We have some cool ways to be entertained for $5 and under! (and a plug for our friends LaVoce)

$5 LIVE BAIT True Stories by Real People January 9 at 10pm!!!

Everyone has a story to tell. Come to LIVE BAIT and tell yours or watch others tell theirs. Inspired by NPR’s This American Life and NYC’s The Moth, we’re looking for your true-life stories based on our monthly theme.

This month’s theme is“At Least I've Got My Health”. If you have a related story, here’s what to do: come to the show and sign up, then tell your story like you’re telling your friends over a couple of drinks. Please note: there is a five minute time limit (we will let you know nicely). All are encouraged, performers and non-performers alike.

Under $5:

Have you been curious about DanceDancePartyParty, but afraid to make the commitment? On Friday January 9 , DJ Buddmobile and DJ Cool Britt want you to be rewarded for your curiousity and join them for a FREE edition of DDPP, voted best dance party by RI Monthly magazine. The coolest dance party around is being visited by Erin Kennedy of Eyewitness News (channels 12 and 64) and we want to use that opportunity to invite you to dance with us! Remember, no booze, no boys, no judgement.

Friday January 9- 5:30pm-7pm at the Dance Studio at Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street, Downtown Providence

$5:
RAPTors work-in-progress showings. See Resident Artists Tom Hurdle and Rick Massimo at work
Saturday January 17 at 8pm
Sunday January 18 at 3pm
Perishable Theatre
95 Empire Street
Downtown Providence
Pay what you can! Suggested donation $5

Tom Hurdle’s piece Mortal Sins is a play being written as a chamber piece for actors, singers and musicians. It uses a ghost story to detail the disintegration of a woman's life. Massimo’s Madame Bovary is a theatrical mash-up and remix of Flaubert's novel, the creation of that novel and the evolution of people's responses to it. Well, $10, but worth it!

LaVoce: Theatre That Speaks
is a theatre company that is committed to giving a voice to works that promote social change by creating dialogue.

Patricia Hawkridge, MFA, Artistic Director

THE MOST MASSIVE WOMAN WINS by Madeleine George tells the stories of four women who are battling society's stock image of physical beauty as they await liposuction
surgery. Both humorous and poignant, MASSIVE asks every woman the question, " how far are you willing to go to achieve the 'ideal' body image?" directed by Julie Rackauskas. Performed by Kira Hawkridge; Kaitlyn Hurley; Mary Beth Luzitano;
Jackie Marchetti.

PERFORMANCE:
Sunday, January 11, 2009
3pm
Perishable Theatre
Tickets: $10.
Call 401-617-3600 to reserve your tickets

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www.NAQProductions.com

This comes from Nathan Quattrini:

After what seems to be ages, my website for my debut film project is COMPLETE! The project consists of 3 short films - A medieval style drama/action short, a martial arts action short, and a Chinese themed comedy.The site has info, pictures, trailers, actor profiles, etc. Go check it out, and send any comments, questions, reviews, whatever! There is a convenient and easy to use contact form on the page. You can also sign up to receive major updates by email. Action is coming to Rhode Island's indie scene like never before!

This is truly and exciting time, and I can't wait for the films' to premiere in March! Thank you to all the supporters, actors, crew, etc!

Please send the link to your friends, family, even your enemies! Everyone needs entertainment! Please help spread the word :)

Nathan Quattrini
www.NAQProductions.com
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FILMDANCE EVENT

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009
Event: FILMDANCE
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Location: Kay Studios, 66 Valley Street, East Providence, Rhode Island
Phone: 294-4922; 1-800-459-4922
Hosted by: Master Filmmakers (a division of The Film Community)
Website: www.masterfilmmakers.com
Registration: $65.00; registration required; group discounts available

Most emerging filmmakers are so absorbed by the creative process and getting their films finished. They don't spend much time considering how to design their marketing materials or even how to network when they get to the film festivals. FilmDance is a unique opportunity to learn from the experts!

This one-day business seminar was established to help filmmakers enter the festival arena, featuring panel discussions about Marketing, Fundraising, Submitting and Networking. Panelists include: Eric Latek (Phantazma Pictures), David Bettencourt (Midway Pictures), Christian de Rezendes (Breaking Branches Pictures), Frank D'Agostino (Prince Caspian Productions), Doug Kirkpatrick (producer, entertainment attorney), Phil Capobres (SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival), Don Farias (SENE Film, Music and Arts Festival), Toni-Ann Baker (Two Sisters Productions) and Joe Ruggeri (Newport International Film Festival).

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