Ethan and Jennifer documentary screening

The Artists' Exchange is pleased to announce upcoming screenings of a unique and touching documentary, "Ethan and Jennifer,"a film that documents a few days in the lives of two children at different points on the autism spectrum.
Filmmaker Jo Sittenfeld will be available after each screening for a Q&A with the audience. Visit http://goodfountain.wordpress.com/2009/02/14/documentary-review-ethan-jennifer/ to read a review of the film. For anyone who has a child on the spectrum, who knows a child on the spectrum, or is simply curious about autism and its impact on the daily lives of those afflicted, this film is worth seeing. "ETHAN & JENNIFER" Thursday, April 9th2pm, 7pm Black Box Theatre, Artists' Exchange50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910 401.490.9475 CALL OR REPLY TO RESERVE SEATS AS SPACE IS LIMITED.
TRT of film is 66 minutes.
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Crushing Pennies - to be Screened at the Kent Film Festival

Connecticut Independent film,
Crushing Pennies
to be Screened at the Kent Film Festival
March 28, 2009
FavoriteMedia and BurnBrite Promotions are proud to announce the debut of the independent film, Crushing Pennies, at the Kent Film Festival in Kent, CT, on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Crushing Pennies is a 35-minute drama, shot entirely on location in Connecticut with a Connecticut cast and crew. Showcasing the delusional world of married couple, Irene (Leah Dashe) and Gabe (Jesse Murphy), Crushing Pennies explores the subconscious world created by the two main characters' mutually shared delusions. As Irene and Gabe sink deeper into this imaginary world, they find it difficult to distinguish between reality and illusion. To view the trailer, visit YouTube here.Ryan Casey, Director of FavoriteMedia and BurnBrite Promotions is a Connecticut filmmaker who wrote and directed Crushing Pennies.
Crushing Pennies and Casey will be featured at the Bristol Historical Society's Younger Artists Series in June. Check our blog for that (BurnBrite Blog) - information will be posted soon.
The Kent Film Festival screens films created by a richly diverse group of talent - students of film and independent filmmakers screen alongside well-seasoned film professionals. Tickets are available now for presale and web reserve via the festival website at: http://www.kentfilmfestival.org/.
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"Is He Real or Not?"

"Is He Real or Not?", a short narrative film which focuses on one little girl's thought processes after hearing that Santa's not real and makes us question our beliefs in Santa and in life, has been chosen as an official selection for the 2009 Boston International Film Festival.

"Is He Real or Not", written and produced by RIFC member, Karen Webb, and produced & directed by Dawn Anderson, will be screened on Sunday, April 19th, 3:30 pm (session 10) at the AMC Loews theater (Boston Common), 175 Tremont Street, Boston.

More information on the film can be found at: www.isherealornot.com. More information on the Boston International Film Festival can be found at: http://www.bifilmfestival.com/biffschedule.html

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Artists! Actors! Stunt-types! - Brown Student Television

Brown Television would love your help in creating a New Original Series, "The Circle."Magic, Action, Romance, and Zombies! The Circle is a new original BTV series set in a strange mythological alternate world, at a University protected by a magic circle against horrors without. Our team of CG artists and writers has been working hard to create its unique aesthetic, and we're looking for actors to help bring it alive, artists to help our current team with CG and effects, and choreographers and stuntmen for action sequences! In particular, we're looking for an older adult male actor to play a key and nefarious role.

Contact thecirclefilm@gmail.com with questions, or to schedule an audition, or call 401-536-4584.

Daniel A Byers
www.bifrostfilms.com

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CALL FOR RI SHORT FILMMAKERS

Deadline MARCH 26th !!!

CALL FOR RI SHORT FILMMAKERS

Entry deadline Thursday March 26,2009LIFE - Local Indy Filmmakers Evening
APRIL 18th 2009 7:00 PM
THE COURTHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, P.O. Box 186,
West Kingston, RI 02892 3481 Kingstown Rd. (Rte. 138)
1 ½ miles west of URI PH: 401-782-1018 www.courthousearts.org

The Courthouse Center for the Arts will be hosting its third local independent filmmakers’ evening (LIFE) April 18TH 2009. If you have a completed short film (MUST be under 15 minutes in length) submit your film for consideration. Rhode Island residents, students, and former residents are all eligible to submit a film. Film entry submissions will be accepted now and through Thursday March 26th, 2009.
there will be a Grand prize award of $500, two $250 awards for the best films, and passes to the 2009 riiff (Rhode Island International Film Festival).
Submissions must be accompanied by the following information:
1) A DVD copy of your film – marked clearly with your name and film’s title.
2) Your name and contact information: address, phone and e-mail.
3) A 2 to 3 sentence synopsis of your film, film length, writer, producer, & actors’ names.
4) One paragraph on yourself including: current town of residence, hometown, approximate age (i.e. teens, 20’s, 80’s etc,) what you are currently involved in work-wise, school-wise, or life-wise.
5) Confirmation you will be available on the festival film evening (Sat. April 18th 2009.)
6) A still image from your film, e-mailed to: jdonaghue@courthousearts.org – put “CCA LIFE film ” in subject line.
7) Entry submission fee per film: $20. Checks may be made out to CCA, or Courthouse Center for the Arts.

Entries may be MAILED: Courthouse Center for the Arts, P.O. Box 186, West Kingston, RI, 02892, attn: LIFE, or DROPPED OFF: 3481 Kingstown Road (1 ½ miles west of URI on Route 138)

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Rhode Island PBS TO BROADCAST ON THE LAKE

Rhode Island PBS, WSBE-36, will broadcast the critically acclaimed documentary movie ON THE LAKE: Life and Love in a Distant Place, about the tuberculosis epidemic in early 1900s America and globally today, at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25. This is the first in a series of regional and national broadcasts.
Much of the film is set at Zambarano State Hospital in Burrillville, R.I., which opened in 1905 as a tuberculosis sanatorium. Other parts are set in Denver, Baltimore, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Saranac Lake, N.Y.
ON THE LAKE will be shown in other PBS markets nationally beginning on April 12. The film will be shown again on Rhode Island PBS at 12:30 a.m., Friday, March 27; 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28; and 11 p.m. on Sunday, March 29.

Rights and DVD ordering information and other details about the movie and TB Awareness Days are at www.OnThelakeMovie.com

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From BLIND FAITH PICTURES:

Blind Faith Pictures needs volunteers to put up flyers everywhere for the Gala Red Carpet Event on March 31st at Twin Rivers. If you can help out with this please contact Vincent or Lindsey at abf_pictures@comcast.net.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT TRINITY REP:

House Manager FOR Trinity Repertory Company
Job Title: House ManagerOrganization: Trinity Repertory CompanyLocation: Providence, RI Start Date: ASAPFull TimePermanent
Job Description:Purpose:Under general direction, directly manages the front of house operations and customer service for the theater during performances/events.
Primary Responsibilities:• Manages and directs operations of the house before, during and after all performances taking place in the Lederer Theater Center and Pell Chafee Performance Center (Wed – Sun). Inspects front of house prior to performance Conducts pre-show orientation for volunteer ushers prior to performance. Oversees nightly concessions including cash reconciliation Troubleshoots audience seating issues Oversees directing flow of audience to their seats pre-curtain and post-intermission Holds late-comers until appropriate time to seat the patrons Responsible for safely evacuating the building in an emergency situation and may be called upon to perform CPR and first aid to patrons, staff and volunteers Create post-show house report for distribution to theater managers Stand-in for Talk Back Leader, if needed.• Oversee the recruitment and training of the volunteer usher corps. Supervise scheduling for over 300 volunteer ushers throughout the season with attention to proper coverage of shifts for each performance.• Hiring, training and supervision of concessions staff. Includes writing training manual and conducting period training sessions. Also requires regular monitoring of service and appropriate follow up to ensure high standard of service for Trinity Rep's customers. • Monitor customer feedback about front of house operations and concessions on a regular basis to make recommendations for improvements - including product mix, line queues, furniture layout, lobby atmosphere, staff service, etc.• Assist Box Office staff with customer service as needed.• Responsible for writing and submitting an emergency evacuation plan for each production in coordination with Stage Management prior to each production run.
Experience / Education:This position requires prior customer service experience, college degree preferred. Skills / Knowledge:This position requires strong problem solving skills including the ability to multi-task, stay cool under pressure, think and react quickly and to work well independently and with others. The person must have skills in customer service, cash management and supervision of others. CPR, TIPS and Crowd Control certifications preferred.
Special RequirementsMust be able to work a flexible schedule around performance schedule, including nights and weekends.
To Apply: Apply by e-mail to Susan Robin at srobin@trinityrep.com, or by mail c/o Susan Robin at 201 Washington St., Providence RI 02903.
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From RED DRAGONFLY FILMS-PAID GIG:

RedDragonfly Films is seeking a few crew and post-production members--experience, referrals, good team attitude and good work ethic a MUST. Shooting April 7-13 in Boston.

Beautiful dramatic comedy (20 min) called "Good Woman of Manhattan". Shot on Red One, with Mark II primes. Already have DP & AC, Production Designer, Director, AD, Gaffer, and Key Grip. Fully cast. Locations secured.

6 days of shooting, all interiors--very modest lump sum payment + all meals. Still need:*Boom & Sound Operator/Mixer - list your equipment, please - you may have a PA to assist you*Sound Editor - experience with dialogue mixing/editing, foley sounds

Email Bernice at reddragonfly@gmail.com as soon as possible with the subject heading:Good Woman Shoot -
617.480.2442 c
617.395.4104 h

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SENE FILM, MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2009 FEATURE FILM LINEUP

The Southeast New England (SENE) Film, Music & Arts Festival is pleased to announce its 2009 feature film lineup. In addition to eight music performances, seven exhibiting artists and five parties, SENE will offer 60 feature films and short films including some World, U.S. and New England premieres. The first annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival runs April 2-5, 2009 in downtown Providence.
In addition to the festival's $1,000 cash award for Best Feature Film, cash awards will also be presented to the winners of Best Short Film and Best Animated Film. An independent panel of film industry professionals and film enthusiasts from around the world will server as jurors.
The 2009 film lineup includes the following feature length films:
NARRATIVE FEATURES
"Alone (Issaz Adam)"(Turkey, 2008, 113 min.)Director: Cagan Irmak Cast: Cemal Hunal, Melis Birkan, Yildiz KulturUS Premiere
Friday, April 3, 7:00 PMCable Car Cinema
Thirty-something Alper is a talented chef who runs his own restaurant. He may have achieved success in business, but the same cannot be said of his personal life. While caught in the triangle of his gastronomic creations, one-night stands and escort girls, he suddenly finds his life take a new turn when he walks into a second-hand bookshop in the back streets of Beyoglu to buy an old record he has been looking for.
"Audie & the Wolf"(USA, 2008, 80 min.)Director: B. Scott O'MalleyCast: Tara Price, Christa Campbell, Rance Howard, Richard RiehleNew England Premiere
Saturday, April 4, 9:30 PMRISD Auditorium
This dark comedy/horror film offers a topsy-turvy take on the classic werewolf legend. Hit by a beautiful actress' car, a wolf is brought back to a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, where by the light of the full moon he turns into a savage, bloodthirsty MAN and goes on a killing spree. Not remembering who he is, why he's killing, or how he got there, this John Doe enlists the help of a punk rock grocery delivery girl named Audie Bantam, who tries to help John with his amnesia, and they quickly fall in love. But John soon discovers that those he killed have come back as zombies, and he must fight them as they escape from the basement, as well as fight his wolf urges to kill and eat Audie, if he wants to set things right and get the girl in the end.
"Between Something & Nothing"(USA, 2008, 105 min.)Director: Todd Verow Cast: Tim Swain, Gil Bar-Sela, Julia FreyNew England Premiere
Sunday, April 5, 7:00 PMRISD AuditoriumDirector Todd Verow and cast members will be in attendance
After being accepted into a prestigious New England art school, sexy small-town Joe and townie mastermind Jennifer quickly join forces. Both are forced into work-study jobs to satisfy their tuition responsibilities - but soon discover more profitable ways to supplement their scholarships through Creative Shoplifting 101 and Remedial Male Prostitution. When Joe eventually falls for enigmatic hustler Ramon, and Jennifer gets mistakenly caught up in a bad drug deal, their little world starts to spin too fast for them to continue to control.
"The Other Side of the Tracks"(USA, 2008, 93 min.)Director: A.D. Calvo Cast: Brendan Fehr, Chad Lindberg, Tania Raymonde, Beatrice Rosen, Natassia Malthe, Sam Robards, Stephnie Weir, Shirley Knight
Saturday, April 4, 7:00 PMRISD AuditoriumDirector A.D. Calvo will be in attendance
Still living at home and working at a local pizza parlor, Josh is numbed by the haunting memories of his high school girlfriend, killed 10 years ago in a train-car accident. His old friend Rusty tries to rouse Josh from his stalled life, but when Josh meets a spirited young waitress, who looks suspiciously like his high school girlfriend, Josh begins to feel pulled in opposite directions. Is she real or a ghost from his haunted past? Who is really looking out for Josh, the girl, or his best friend?
"Ranchero"(USA, 2008, 95 min.)Director: Richard KaponasCast: Brian Johnson, Christina Woods, Danny Trejo, Ruth Livier, Jade GordonEast Coast Premiere
Friday, April 3, 9:30 PMCable Car Cinema
"Ranchero" is the fish-out-of-water story of Jesse Torres (Roger Gutierrez), a small town cattle rancher with 50's sensibilities. Now in his late 30's, Jesse proudly wears his idol, Buddy Holly, inked on his bicep. Coupled with a love for photography, Jesse doesn't quite fit the mold of his peers, and dreams of a more diverse environment. The son of poor, uneducated, Mexican immigrants, he was born into the life of a ranch hand. Resentful of his forced station in society, Jesse packs his bags, cuffs his jeans, and leaves his country home for the bright lights of the city. Moving next door to his childhood friend Tom (Brian Eric Johnson) in a seedy Hollywood apartment, Jesse is thrilled to be stepping out into the world. Unfortunately, the honeymoon soon ends when Jesse is challenged by local hustler Capone (Danny Trejo) and comes face to face with the realities of drug addiction and street violence.
"Yesterday Was a Lie"(USA, 2008, 89 min.)Director: James Kerwin Cast: Chase Masterson, John Newton, Mik Scriba, Nathan Mobley, Warren Davis, Megan Henning, Jennifer Slimko, Peter Mayhew, Robert SiegelNew England Premiere
Sunday, April 5, 7:00 PMCable Car Cinema
A groundbreaking new noir film, "Yesterday Was a Lie" combines the thrills of a classic detective mystery with the imagination of science fantasy. Hoyle -- a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon -- is investigating introverted artist/archaeologist John Dudas. But her work takes an unforeseen twist as she begins to experience events around her in a mysterious, disjointed manner. With the assistance of her loyal partner and a cute young lounge singer, Hoyle uncovers a plot to unravel earth-shattering cosmological secrets, smuggled out of 1930s Germany by a Nazi defector.
FAMILY FEATURE (recommended for ages 12 and up)
"Pendragon, Sword of His Father"(USA, 2008, 112 min.)Director: Chad Burns Cast: Aaron Burns, Nick Burns, Marilyn Burns, Erik Dewar, Andy BurnsEast Coast Premiere
Friday, April 3, 7:00 PMRISD Auditorium
A Christian epic adventure film set in 411 AD, Pendragon, Sword of His Father tells the story of young Artos who is raised to believe that God has a purpose for each day. When his family is killed and he is taken into slavery by the Saxons, Artos questions his God. Advancing through the military ranks, Artos begins to understand that his father's vision was not based on the strength of man, but on the plan of God. Further betrayal by his friends forces Artos to decide between following God's plan unto certain death or abandoning God to save his own life.
DOCUMENTARY FEATURES
"America's Lost Band'Special Guests: The Remains will perform (unplugged) after the screening(USA, 2008, 65 min.)Director: Michael Stich
Friday, April 3, 9:30 PMRISD AuditoriumThe Remains band members Barry Tashian, Vern Miller, Bill Briggs and Chip Damiani will answer audience questions before their performance.
'Had these Boston bad boys stuck it out beyond their 1966 debut, we might today be calling them--and not the Stones--the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band. As it is, The Remains most certainly are America's greatest lost band.' Mark Kemp, June 2007 Paste Magazine. The Remains appeared on Ed Sullivan, opened for the Beatles, and then broke up on the brink of fame. "America's Lost Band" is a documentary of The Remains' return to Los Angeles for the first time in 40 years, since opening for the Beatles, a film that follows a group of 60-year-old musicians back together pursuing their passion.
"Courthouse Girls of Farmland"(USA, 2008, 52 min.)Director: Norman KleinNew England Premiere
Saturday, April 4, 2:00 PMCable Car CinemaThe "Courthouse Girls" will be in attendance
"Courthouse Girls of Farmland" is a story about a small Indiana town and seven senior women who got up from their bridge club table to make a bold statement about historic preservation. Upset about plans to destroy the 130-year-old courthouse, the women threw caution -- and their clothes -- to the wind by posing for a fundraising calendar that created a firestorm of controversy.
"They Came to Play"(USA, 2008, 91 min.)Director: Alex RotaruNew England Premiere
Sunday, April 5, 2:00 PMCable Car Cinema
"They Came to Play" is an uplifting feature-length documentary chronicling the passion, pressure and potential surrounding The International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs hosted by The Van Cliburn Foundation, a prestigious event which reunites seventy-five of the world's best amateur pianists with their dreams, if only for a brief time. Players from all over the world, ranging from self-taught to classically-trained, aged thirty-five to almost eighty, convene for a week of intense competition, music and camaraderie.
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About the first annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival

The Southeast New England (SENE) Film, Music & Arts Festival takes place April 2-5 in Providence, RI. This unique new festival will include 60 films, 8 bands/musicians, 7 artists and 5 parties over 4 days. Film, music and art venues include RISD Auditorium, Cable Car Cinema, Avon Cinema, The Spot on Thayer, Everyman Bistro, Gallery DEMI and the Artists' Exchange.
Tickets for most screenings are $8 ($5 for students, seniors and members). Tickets for the opening night film at the Avon Cinema and the "America's Lost Band"/The Remains special event at the RISD Auditorium are $10 ($5 for students, seniors and members).

The festival is produced by Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization and is sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments, Cardi's Furniture, NBC 10, Motif Magazine, Marriott Courtyard, Chelo's, B-Side, the Artists' Exchange, Breaking Branches Pictures and Two Sisters' Productions.

To view complete schedule information or to find out more about the festival, please visit www.senefilm.org or call 401-603-0252.

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CALL-FOR-APPLICATIONS - Documentary Filmmakers

The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar announces a new fellowship program for New England filmmakers. Fellowships are funded by LEF New England, a regional office of the LEF Foundation, and cover the entire registration fee as well as travel to the Seminar, which takes place June 20-26, 2009 at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Complete Fellowship program information and application procedures are available at the Flaherty website www.flahertyseminar.org.

Application deadline: March 13

The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar is named after Robert Flaherty (1884-1951), who is considered by many to be the father of the American documentary. Flaherty’s groundbreaking documentary of Eskimo life, Nanook of the North is among the most noted films of the silent era. He was also the creator of such classic poetic films as Moana, Man of Aran, and Louisiana Story. The Seminar began in 1955—before the era of film schools—when Flaherty’s widow, Frances, convened a group of filmmakers, critics, curators, musicians, and other film enthusiasts at the Flaherty farm in Vermont. more than fifty years the Flaherty Seminar has been firmly established as a one-of-a-kind institution that seeks to encourage filmmakers and other artists to explore the potential of the moving image.

The films of such directors as Robert Drew, Louis Malle, the Maysles brothers, Mira Nair, D.A. Pennebaker, Satyajit Ray, and Robert M. Young were shown at the Seminar before they were known generally in the American film community. New cinematic techniques and approaches first presented and debated at the Seminar have routinely made their way into mainstream American film.

About the 2009 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar

"Witnesses, Monuments, Ruins"

Moving images have become the most common mode of relating to the events of our time – whether catastrophic wars, political change, or precious moments of everyday life. These images capture the words and gestures of those who speak before a camera. They observe the monuments and ruins left by the past. And they interpret, intervene in, and re-invent the testimonial act itself. Programmed by Irina Leimbacher, the 2009 Flaherty Seminar will explore the act of bearing witness - bringing memory, experience, and history into the present - through an eclectic range of topics and formal approaches, in works from the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Invited artists include Omar Amiralay, Juan Manuel Echavarria, Amar Kanwar, and Beryl Korot.
The Flaherty/International Film Seminars, Inc.

6 East 39th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212.448.0457
Fax: 212.448.0458
E-mail: ifs@flahertyseminar.org
www.flahertyseminar.org
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Open Casting Call March 14 & 15

From ALEC ASTEN of SECT FILMS:

The Southeastern Connecticut Filmmakers organization is having another open call casting session from 10AM till 6PM on March 14th & 15th.

Last year SECTFilm produced several award winning short films. This year we have several projects on our production slate and due to the diversity of these projects, there are no specific types, ages, or gender that we are looking for.

Everyone is welcome and we encourage new talent as well as SAG and AFTRA members to participate.

During the audition, we will take your photograph to keep on file and will tape a cold reading from a scene that has been selected by our directors. If you have a prepared monologue we will tape that as well, and if you have a resume or head shot...please bring a copy with you.

The auditions will be held at:
The Garde Art Center Meeting Room
305 State Street.
New London, Connecticut 06320

SATURDAY MARCH 14th 10AM – 6PM
SUNDAY MARCH 15th 10AM – 6PM

The building is next to the Garde Art Center at the corners of Meriden & State street in downtown New London. Right across the street from Hanafins Pub.

There is no appointment needed... the auditions will be arranged on first come / first serve basis. Please allow 20 – 30minutes wait time for the audition. We will have two rooms running simultaneously and each audition will last from 5 – 10minutes.
Children are invited as well. We recommend for all parents to aim for the earlier hours. And again, we would like to meet with the child and his/her parents for approx. ten minutes.

For more information email us at: casting@sectfilm.net

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RedDragonfly Films Seeking Crew

RedDragonfly Films is seeking a few crew and post-production members--experience, referrals, good team attitude and good work ethic a MUST. Shooting April 7-13 in Boston.

Beautiful dramatic comedy (20 min) called "Good Woman of Manhattan". Shot on Red One, with Mark II primes. Already have DP & AC, Production Designer, Director, AD, Gaffer, and Key Grip. Fully cast. Locations secured.

6 days of shooting, all interiors--very modest lump sum payment + all meals.
Still need:
*Boom & Sound Operator/Mixer - list your equipment, please - you may have a PA to assist you
*Sound Editor - experience with dialogue mixing/editing, foley sounds

Email Bernice at reddragonfly@gmail.com as soon as possible with the subject heading:
Good Woman Shoot -
617.480.2442 c
617.395.4104 h

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Some SENE events to look forward to

Thursday, April 2, Opening Night Film: 6:45 at the Avon Cinema
April 2, Opening Night Party: after the film
April 3, PENDRAGON (411 AD Christian War film) AMERICA'S LOST BAND (The Remains & The Beatles) at RISD
April 3, ALONE (awesome man meets woman foreign film) and RANCHERO (with Danny Trejo) at the Cable Car.
April 3: Meet the Filmmakers reception at the Marriot Courtyard. Afterparty at McFadden's.
April 4: Animation shorts, 2 Shorts programs, THE COURTHOUSE GIRLS OF FARMLAND (The "Calendar Women" are coming!), IOWA GIRLS (6 v 6 women's basketball), THE CURSE OF MICAH ROOD (don't eat the apples), THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS, the horror comedy AUDIE & THE WOLF and many other films.
April 4: Awards Party, Kid's Filmmaking workshop, Meet the Artists reception, music video competition.
April 5: Closing "Wrap" party, Meet the Artist Brunch, YESTERDAY WAS A LIE (film noir), Southeast New England films,

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The 48 Hour Film Project is coming to Boston!

This comes from Beanywood:

In a wild, sleepless weekend, you and a team will make a movie--write, shoot, edit and score it. From scratch in 48 hours. On Friday, May 1st, you'll get a character, a prop, a line of dialogue and a genre, all to include in your movie. By Sunday, May 3rd, the movie must be complete. It will show at Kendall Square Cinema at a screening in the next week.

There are two ways to get involved:

1. FORM A TEAM. If you can rustle up enough folks to make a movie, great! The project is open to pros and amateurs alike. You can register at http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston -- but do it soon, as slots are going fast. Then meet us on May 1st, ready to go!

2. JOIN A TEAM. If you're interested in participating, but can't form a team, you can still definitely be involved! More info at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/boston
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Seeking Zombie Actors

From: "Chuck Doherty"

On March 13, Resident Evil 5, the next installment in the popular
videogame series comes out and my store is hosting a midnight event
the evening of the 12th and everyone really wants to take it to a
whole other level - which means

ZOMBIE INVASION!!!

We're looking for actors for the following roles:
Zombies – lots of them to invade the store

Faux Employees – planted actors to help with crowd control and to become food for the zombies, some of them reanimating themselves,

Faux Customers – same as faux employees,

Reporter – great improv skills needed – will be interviewing customers
as well as having an important role once the invasion begins,

Cameramen – 2 cameramen with the reporter will actually be running the
videocameras they are holding to record the event.

PAs also needed

Improv experience helpful but not required (not a problem for you guys.)
Stage Combat and Stunt experience very helpful but not required.

Must be available for a few rehearsals between now and then including
a late night rehearsal a day or two beforehand, and the event the evening of the
12th til early morning the 13th.

If you are interested, DO NOT reply to this email - instead, send headshots and resumes to resident_gamestop@yahoo.com

Also, if you have friends and fellow actors that are interested, please let me know, pass along the info. Also, DO NOT contact any stores directly, all this goes through
resident_gamestop@yahoo.com

Unfortunately there isn't any compensation for this but credit, photos, copy and a helluva an awesome undead time is guaranteed.

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Happenings-- RI's Research & Development Theatre 3/4/2009

Don't miss Bad Money- closing March 8

Live BAiT- Friday March 6 theme- That was a stupid thing to do!

Perishable Theatre Arts School invites the ladies to DanceDancePartyParty

Alexander Platt, Nicole Solas, Jo-An Peralta and Josh Short discuss an economic stimulus package in Bad Money by Meg Miroshnik at Perishable Theatre Feb. 20-March 8 photo by Terry Higgins. Read the review in the brown daily herald. Bad Money well spent at Perishable Theatre.

Tix are $20/$15
Shows thu/fri/sat at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm
Feb 26-March 8
Tickets at arttix or
401-621-6123
Bad Money must close this weekend.

To those of you who have seen the show, THANK YOU! Now please tell 4 friends not to miss this funny and provocative piece. To those of you who haven't yet made it over, there are only 4 more performances- please buy tickets today!

Featuring: Beth Alianiello, Jo-An Peralta, Alexander Platt, Nicole Solas, Josh Short, and Patricia Thomas. Great for folks interested in: Economics, Emerging Markets, Playwriting, and Eastern European/Balkan Studies, or anyone who thinks that the fiscal crisis is simply a crisis of faith.

Theatre Arts School News:

Make the best dance party of 2008 a priority in 2009! Remember every friday at 5:30pm on the 3rd floor of Perishable Theatre.

NO BOOZE*NO BOYS*NO JUDGEMENT
LIVE BAIT

FRIDAY MARCH 6 AT 10PM

Join host Phil Goldman in the story-telling sensation that is sweeping Providence. The theme for March 6: That was a really stupid thing to do.... All seats $5
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Tickets Now on Sale for Debut 3 Short Films' Premiere Event

This come from Nathan A. Quattrini, NathanQuattrini@gmail.com:

I would like to announce that tickets for my debut 3 Short films' Premiere Event are now on sale! It will take place April 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI. The premiere event will include :

- Screening of my debut 3 short films : Sons of Lemuria (Lord of the Ringsish-period Drama/Action) Five Minutes Flat (Martial Arts action), and American Chop Suey (Chinese themed comedy)
- Live Wu Shu Kung Fu demo by the Way of the Dragon demo team
- Live Stunt performance by the Stunt Players of America
- FREE raffle with ticket purchase, just be in your seat to win. Prizes include DVDs, posters, etc. If you would like to donate anything to the raffle please send me an email.
- Q&A with the Director and Producers
- Speech by the Director and Producers
- Rhode Island Food Bank Collection at the door. For every food item you bring you get an 8.5"x11" character print you can get autographed.
- Meet & Greet with all cast and crew in attendence. They will all have name tags so if you like something you saw you can find them after and hire them :) Great networking opportunity!
- Some actors will be in character and costume, so feel free to take your pictures with them!

The Premiere Event is designed to break the mold of Indie Film premieres. The audience will truly feel they are as important as they really are to a film's/filmmaker's success. It will be a full evening of entertainment with doors opening at 6:15pm, and closing at 11:00pm (or maybe a few minutes after if we are well behaved). It will feel like a mini Hollywood premiere, even doing more than they do! It will take place at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, RI.

Tickets are $20 for the Orchestra sections, and $15 for the 'Balcony' Sections. You can purchase tickets in a few ways :

- I will have tickets on hand at the next RIFC meeting, so please see me if you want the best seats in the house ;)
- You can also call the theater directly at (401) 762-4545 and you can select your exact seats from the seating chart. Ask them for the 'NAQProductions Triple Short Premiere Event'
- Purchase tickets through the Stadium Theatre website ($3 convenience fee applies)

I just received an award for "Best Upcoming Producer" for the films and premiere event, and 2 of the films were just accepted into the SENE Film Festival, so the project is starting to get noticed. Please check out the website to watch trailers, get all the info, look through set pics, etc.

NAQ Productions Triple Short Project

I am also looking for any connections to radio stations, news stations, local papers etc that may do a story or interview to get more exposure :) Also looking for help from someone with a color bulk printer, please email me if you or anyone you know could help out.

Get your tickets early and I will hopefully be shaking the hand of everyone that attends! Thanks! Also please spread the word!
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A Message from OurFilmSpace.com

OurTvSpace plans to engage in a significant amount of production over the coming months with many programs on the horizon for the development of its new Digital Network – (a mini-studio creating scores of micro-networks for niche audiences), and is planning its upcoming production schedules.

Join the OurTvSpace “CrewStew” and get on the Crew List for possible upcoming production gigs! People are all the same ingredients, with unique flavors - Simmer together and make the best Stew ever!

There will be lots of programming, so jump into the pot and join the CrewStew!
Check out More Details on the Following Post on OurFilmSpace:

http://www.ourfilmspace.com/profiles/blogs/ourtvspace-crewstew-sign-up-1

Don’t forget to join the OurTvSpace CrewStew Group on OurFilmSpace to Stay in Touch and get Info on Gigs!

Visit OurFilmSpace.com at: http://www.ourfilmspace.com
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AMERICA'S LOST BAND/The Remains to perform April 3 at the SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival

FROM:
Don Farias, Producing Director
SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
401-603-0252
don@senefilm.org

PROVIDENCE, RI (March 2, 2009) - The Southeast New England (SENE) Film, Music & Arts Festival presents a special performance by The Remains following the documentary AMERICA'S LOST BAND on Friday, April 3 at 9:30 pm at the RISD Auditorium in Providence. This event is one of more than 20 film, music and art programs scheduled during the festival, which takes place April 2-5 in Providence, RI.

The Remains appeared on Ed Sullivan, opened for the Beatles, and then broke up on the brink of fame.

'Had these Boston bad boys stuck it out beyond their 1966 debut, we might today be calling them--and not the Stones--the World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band. As it is, The Remains most certainly are America's greatest lost band.' Mark Kemp, June 2007 Paste Magazine.

AMERICA'S LOST BAND is a documentary of The Remains' return to Los Angeles for the first time in 40 years, a film that follows a group of 60-year-old rock musicians, who were once on the cusp of fame, still pursuing their passions. Through the voices of group members and '60s flashbacks, the film explores the highs and the lows they have experienced, including reflections on their emotional roller-coaster ride during the Beatles tour. It's the story of what happens when a band reaches the cusp of rock greatness, but doesn't make it over the final hurdle. This is a portrayal of the value of long-term friendships and of a special bond that has lasted more than four decades.

AMERICA'S LOST BAND is 65 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session with The Remains band members Barry Tashian, Vern Miller, Bill Briggs and Chip Damiani before their live unplugged performance. Tickets are $10 ($5 for students, seniors and members) and may be purchased at the door or in advance by visiting www.senefilm.org.

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About the SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival

The Southeast New England (SENE) Film, Music & Arts Festival takes place April 2-5 in Providence, RI. This unique new festival will include 60 films, 5 bands/musicians, 5 artists and 5 parties over 4 days. Venues include the RISD Auditorium, the Cable Car Cinema, the Avon Cinema, The Spot on Thayer, the Everyman Bistro and the Artists' Exchange.

The festival is produced by Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is sponsored in part by Fidelity Investments, Cardi's Furniture, Motif Magazine, Chelo's, B-Side and Breaking Branches Pictures.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.senefilm.org or call 401-603-0252.
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Governor Rell, NBC Universal Announce Plans for New Production Facility in Stamford

State’s Film Tax Credits Draw Project, 150-200 Jobs to Connecticut

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that NBC Universal is in negotiations with Connecticut on a project that is anticipated to result in a large television production studio at the Rich Forum Theater in Stamford, bringing approximately 150 to 200 jobs and an initial infrastructure investment in excess of $3 million to the state.

“This is terrific news for the state and for Stamford – it will bring much-needed jobs, revenue and excitement and we’re proud as a peacock to pull it off,” Governor Rell said. “This is good news at a time when we need good news, and my Administration will continue to do all it can to bring good, dependable jobs to the state.

“Not only are these jobs themselves important, many of these production facilities can become tourist attractions in their own right, becoming an additional economic development tool,” the Governor said. “Last month we held a grand opening for Blue Sky Studios’ new digital animation production facility in Greenwich. Now NBC Universal is in negotiations with our state, both in large part because Connecticut has made wise, targeted use of tax credits to make our state more attractive to this major industry. It is critical that Connecticut continues to enhance its reputation as a leader in the entertainment industry.”

The state’s 30 percent production tax credit on annual activity and 20 percent tax credit on infrastructure costs exceeding $1 million were among several factors cited by NBC Universal as reasons why it is considering Connecticut as a location.

Barry Wallach, President of NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution said, “As a company based in the Tri-State area, NBC Universal is enthusiastic about expanding our footprint in the region. The tax credit program fosters additional public/private investments in production infrastructure that Connecticut can use to help the state through the current economic crisis. We thank the Governor and the State of Connecticut for supporting the media and entertainment industry through this important tax-credit program.”

New Film Nation is pleased to announce “The Maiden Heist Benefit Screening” for the Worcester Art Museum

Before the movie is released around the world, join WAM for a benefit screening in Worcester on March 7 at The Hanover Theatre!

Actors Christopher Walken and William H. Macy, as well as Director Peter Hewitt, Producer Rob Paris, and Writer Michael LeSieur are all scheduled to attend the premiere. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of WAM movie history!

6pm: Go all out and mingle with our friends from Hollywood during the VIP Reception on stage at The Hanover Theatre. You'll enjoy an open bar and hors d'oeuvres

7:30pm: View the film in the grand setting of Worcester's own world-class theatre at The Maiden Heist Screening here at The Hanover Theatre.

9pm: In true Hollywood style, join us to party the night away in the Renaissance Court at the Worcester Art Museum.

There will even be a silent auction of a few reproductions from the off-site sh oot, some signed by the stars!

Guests will enjoy a cash bar, sweets & savories. Tickets can only be purchased through The Hanover Theatre by calling the box office at 877-571-SHOW (7469) or online at www.thehanovertheatre.org

$200 pp VIP Reception, Film Screening, After Party (TICKETS SOLDOUT)
$75 pp Film Screening with seating in the orchestra, After Party (TICKETS AVAILABLE)
$30 pp Film Screening with balcony seating (TICKETS AVAILABLE)

ABOUT THE FILM:
The Maiden Heist gives us the most endearing characters ever to commit grand larceny: three museum security guards who live lives of quiet captivation, each enraptured by a particular work of art.

The Worcester Art Museum presents the benefit screening of The Maiden Heist, sponsored by Unum, with additional support from the Hanover Insurance Group Foundation. Media sponsorship provided by WSRS/WTAG.
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NBC Universal Announce Plans for New Production Facility in Stamford

From the CT COALITION:
Great News!! The announcement below is more proof that the tax incentive is working and we are building a new industry. We all need to keep the Governor and Legislature focused on the great opportunities before us....

STATE OF CONNECTICUT
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS

M. JODI RELL
GOVERNOR
CONTACT: Rich Harris, 860-524-7313
rich.harris@ct.gov
(NBC Universal) Joe Schlosser, 818-777-6439
State’s Film Tax Credits Draw Project, 150-200 Jobs to Connecticut

Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that NBC Universal is in negotiations with Connecticut on a project that is anticipated to result in a large television production studio at the Rich Forum Theater in Stamford, bringing approximately 150 to 200 jobs and an initial infrastructure investment in excess of $3 million to the state.

“This is terrific news for the state and for Stamford – it will bring much-needed jobs, revenue and excitement and we’re proud as a peacock to pull it off,” Governor Rell said. “This is good news at a time when we need good news, and my Administration will continue to do all it can to bring good, dependable jobs to the state.

“Not only are these jobs themselves important, many of these production facilities can become tourist attractions in their own right, becoming an additional economic development tool,” the Governor said. “Last month we held a grand opening for Blue Sky Studios’ new digital animation production facility in Greenwich. Now NBC Universal is in negotiations with our state, both in large part because Connecticut has made wise, targeted use of tax credits to make our state more attractive to this major industry. It is critical that Connecticut continues to enhance its reputation as a leader in the entertainment industry.”

Barry Wallach, President of NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution said, “As a company based in the Tri-State area, NBC Universal is enthusiastic about expanding our footprint in the region. The tax credit program fosters additional public/private investments in production infrastructure that Connecticut can use to help the state through the current economic crisis. We thank the Governor and the State of Connecticut for supporting the media and entertainment industry through this important tax-credit program.”
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The Flaherty Seminar, a Week-Long Event in June

Hello, my name is Farihah Zaman and I am the Program Manager here at The Flaherty. I am not sure how familiar you are with The Flaherty Seminar, a week-long event we hold every June to bring together filmmakers, students, programmers, industry professionals, academics, etc in the spirit of documentary filmmaker Robert Flaherty. Each day of the seminar there are three screening sessions, chosen by a guest curator and based around a theme, followed by thought provoking and often controversial discussions. The Seminar also includes picnics, parties, barbecues, and other social activities.

We have an amazing Fellowship opportunity for New England area filmmakers that covers all registration and travel costs and we were hoping you could help spread the word! Could you please send out the copy below (or the longer version, attached) to your email list, include us in your newsletter, forward to interested parties, or post on relevant listservs? Even word of mouth will be a big help in finding good candidates for our Fellowship program.

Please let me know if you are able to help. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best,
Farihah

CALL-FOR-APPLICATIONS

The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar announces a new fellowship program for New England filmmakers. Fellowships are funded by LEF New England, a regional office of the LEF Foundation, and cover the entire registration fee as well as travel to the Seminar, which takes place June 20-26, 2009 at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Complete Fellowship program information and application procedures are available at the Flaherty website www.flahertyseminar.org.

Application deadline: March 13

About the Robert Flaherty Film Seminar:

The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar is named after Robert Flaherty (1884-1951), who is considered by many to be the father of the American documentary. Flaherty’s groundbreaking documentary of Eskimo life, Nanook of the North is among the most noted films of the silent era. He was also the creator of such classic poetic films as Moana, Man of Aran, and Louisiana Story. The Seminar began in 1955—before the era of film schools—when Flaherty’s widow, Frances, convened a group of filmmakers, critics, curators, musicians, and other film enthusiasts at the Flaherty farm in Vermont. more than fifty years the Flaherty Seminar has been firmly established as a one-of-a-kind institution that seeks to encourage filmmakers and other artists to explore the potential of the moving image. The films of such directors as Robert Drew, Louis Malle, the Maysles brothers, Mira Nair, D.A. Pennebaker, Satyajit Ray, and Robert M. Young were shown at the Seminar before they were known generally in the American film community. New cinematic techniques and approaches first presented and debated at the Seminar have routinely made their way into mainstream American film.

About the 2009 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar:

"Witnesses, Monuments, Ruins"

Moving images have become the most common mode of relating to the events of our time – whether catastrophic wars, political change, or precious moments of everyday life. These images capture the words and gestures of those who speak before a camera. They observe the monuments and ruins left by the past. And they interpret, intervene in, and re-invent the testimonial act itself. Programmed by Irina Leimbacher, the 2009 Flaherty Seminar will explore the act of bearing witness - bringing memory, experience, and history into the present - through an eclectic range of topics and formal approaches, in works from the Middle East, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Invited artists include Omar Amiralay, Juan Manuel Echavarria, Amar Kanwar, and Beryl Korot.

The Flaherty/International Film Seminars, Inc.
6 East 39th St. 12th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212.448.0457
Fax: 212.448.0458
E-mail: ifs@flahertyseminar.org
www.flahertyseminar.org
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