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Monday, October 26, 2009

HIGHLANDER Screening

at The Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House on 209 Douglas Avenue in Providence, RI, this Thursday night, Oct 29, at 7pm. $ 4 suggested donation.

The film Highlander (1986) stars Christopher Lambert as an immortal sword-fighter named Connor McLeod and Sean Connery as his veteran mentor Ramirez who duel with Clancy Brown as The Evil Kurgan. Set against the back drop of mid 80's New York City, the original Highlander film launched a franchise of sequels, merchandise and a TV series. A 2010 remake is in the works.

Please support the Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House and your buddy Mike Messier on Thursday night.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Final Cut showing of "Bridge Crusader"

From : http://www.bridgecrusader.com

Bridge Crusader, by John Hartman of Reel Groovy Films & Zee Zarbock of Unfolding Story Pictures, was filmed in New Hampshire, Vermont & Massachusetts using local talent from those states, and Rhode Island.

We are having a Final Cut showing of Bridge Crusader on Thurs Nov 5, 2009 at 8 pm at the Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, MA. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased online in advance at www.regenttheatre.com, or at the door.

(This is not an RIFC Production)

AUDITIONS FOR A NEW IMPROVISATION TROUPE IN PROVIDENCE

From Marvin Novogrodski:

This troupe will first focus on physical communication. The manipulation of props, movement, clowning and juggling. You don't have to be a skilled juggler to audition. Only someone who is interested exploring possibilities, can take direction and wants to have fun.

Together we will develop improvisation games, hone our skills, and, if we feel ready, we will explore public places to perform. My hope is that we can develop an improvisation show that can be performed inside and at outside venues.

Auditions: October 24 from 10 am-1pm
October 28 from 8-9pm
Place: Perishable Theater
Empire Street, Providence, Right next to AS220

To reserve a half hour audition slot e-mail Marvin Novogrodski at: marv@marvmarv.com

Marvin Novogrodski, a Rhode Island artist, is a 20-year veteran of the Everett Dance Theatre. He has collaborated on all their evening concerts and has toured throughout the USA with the company. He currently tours 3 children's shows under the guise of Marvelous Marvin. Check out his web site at www.marvmarv.com.

DO NOT BOTHER PERISHABLE THEATER ADMINISTRATIVES REGARDING THIS PROJECT. ANY QUESTIONS CAN BE SENT TO ME AT THE E-MAIL ABOVE.
This is not an RIFC Production

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Artists’ Exchange Presents “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This”

Cranston, RI – How does a man go from being a toxic virgin, a situation so dire in his own mind that he enrolls in sexual surrogate therapy (with his roommate, no less!) to auditioning as a male stripper in the red light district of Tokyo? And just what do balloon animals have to do with it? Come find out as Phil Goldman, former jungle guide, improvisational actor, martial arts instructor and bank spy, shamelessly tells sordid stories of his past, stories he wouldn’t tell friends or family, but seems to be perfectly willing to confess to a roomful of strangers. “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This: Shameless Stories of Surrogates, Stripping, Sex and Balloon Animals” will be staged in the Black Box Theatre at Artists’ Exchange November 13th - 15th.

Phil Goldman, the show’s creator and host, has gained recent recognition as creator and host of “Live Bait: True Stories from Real People,” winner of Rhode Island Monthly’s “Best of RI,” Providence Phoenix’s “Best of 2009” and the Motif Magazine Theatre Award.

“Live Bait” was born out of Goldman’s experience watching “The Moth,” a show created by a NY-based organization bearing the same name, whose concept centers around regular people sharing their most interesting stories with a captive audience drawn in like moths to a light. Goldman saw the show when it came to Boston and thought, “That’s what I should be doing!” Eventually he mustered up the gumption to go for it, creating what is essentially a one man show version, sharing his most intimate and unusual life experiences in the aptly titled “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This.”

So how can one man carry a whole show based solely on stories from his life? This was never a worry for Goldman, who has welcomed uncertainty and adventure into his life from the moment he left home to attend college. As a NYU undergrad studying film, he took an assigned reading of Kerouac’s “On the Road” literally (no pun intended), dropping out after completing the book to hitchhike around the country. His penchant for theater anchored him for a brief time with ImprovBoston (complemented with a side gig as a bank spy) before the road called, once again, bringing Goldman to San Francisco for another performing opportunity and from there on to Thailand, where he worked first as a jungle guide, and later immersed himself in the study of Tai Chi.

Until family commitments brought him back to his hometown of Warwick, RI, Goldman had acquired an arsenal of strange experiences. It is this raw material of his life, craftily spun with a writer’s touch into jaw-dropping, wide eye-inducing tales, that all are invited to experience.

“I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This” will be performed in the Black Box Theatre at Artists’ Exchange on Friday and Saturday, November 13th and 14th at 8pm, and on Sunday, November 15th at 2pm. Singer-songwriter Jerry Gregoire will open. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Artists’ Exchange is located at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. For more information, contact Christina Mealey at 401.490.9475.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Verdi-Corrente Productions, LLC Attaches Young Hollywood To star in its first production, PAZ

As previously announced, Verdi-Corrente Productions (VCP) will produce five major motion pictures in Rhode Island, starting in early 2010. Paz, the company's first project, tells the remarkable, inspirational true story of the comeback of boxer Vinny Pazienza after a devastating neck injury.

Scott Caan, of the Ocean's 11 series, will play the title role. In addition to Ocean's 11, 12 and 13, Scott has appeared in Gone in 60 Seconds, Varsity Blues, Brooklyn Rules and Boiler Room among others. A tough actor, Scott has the swagger and build necessary to convincingly portray the flamboyant boxer.

Chad Verdi, president of VCP who traveled to LA to meet Scott in person stated, "He is the Hollywood version of Vinny Paz. Very few people could play this role. I feel he's the best actor to fill Vinny's shoes. Scott can show the world what Vinny was made of, what he went through on his way to making what is often called "the greatest comeback in sports history." Michael Corrente, who directed Caan in Brooklyn Rules, stated. "I have seen too many actors in boxing films that had very little boxing ability and it always takes me out of the picture. Scott can handle himself very well in the ring as everyone will soon see!"

Another stellar talent, Jerry Ferrara, of the hugely popular HBO series, Entourage, will play Vinny's best friend. Jerry's mass appeal, evident in his portrayal of the likeable "Turtle", on Entourage provides the perfect balance to the tough journey "Paz" undertakes. "Jerry is a very gifted and smart actor who understands this material very well," says Corrente. "Jerry told me Paz was his favorite fighter!"

Joey Fatone, cast as part of Team Paz, appeared in Homie Spumoni, but is best known for his roles in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Cooler and as a member of the wildly successful group, N'Sync.

For those unfamiliar with this dramatic, feel-good story, Vinny Pazienza was the relentless boxer and showman who became a popular champion in the late 1980's and early '90's. Weeks after winning his second world championship, his throne atop the boxing world was toppled in a near-fatal car accident. Told he may never walk again, Vinny clung to the relentless spirit that drove him to become champion. With an attitude of "Fight or Die," Vinny regained his mobility and disobeyed doctors orders to build his body back into fighting form. With a mended neck, he re-entered the ring and, incredibly, reclaimed his spot as world champion, inspiring many to claim the Vinny Pazienza story "sport's greatest comeback".

VCP acquired the sole rights to Vinny's story. The upcoming movie was written by Director Glenn Ciano, Peter Conti of Columbia University, and Tom DeNucci, also cast as a member of Team Paz. VCP is considering selling the book rights based on the current screenplay.

Additional casting announcements will be forthcoming. "We are still in negotiations with several other Hollywood actors that will propel this movie to new heights including James Caan (Godfather, Marcy, Elf, Get Smart) for the role of Angelo, Vinny's father, and Jamie Lynn Sigler, who most notably played Meadow on HBO's The Soprano's, to play Vinny's long time girlfriend. Sigler's other projects include Entourage and Homie Spumoni, in which she worked with "Paz" writer/director Glenn Ciano.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New England Film & TV EXPO

If you have always wanted to be on the big or small screen or if you want to
work behind the scenes in film and TV, then get your tickets today by calling
The Bushnell box office at 860.987.5900 or buy your tickets online at www.bushnell.org
LUZ RAMOS | NEW ENGLAND ACTORS GROUP, FOUNDER, and PRESIDENT
New York and Boston Talent Agents
New York and Boston Casting Directors
Film / TV / Directors / Producers
Voice Over Producers / Casting
Indie Film and Production Training
Music Videos
Films
TV Shows
Commercials
Web Series
Print Modeling

Where: The Bushnell
166 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, Ct.
10:00AM to 4:00PM
(This is not an RIFC Event)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Halloween Bash - Film - Original Robot/SciFi/Zombie Costume Contest

- Live Band, Walking the Witch - Oct 29, Regent Theatre, 7:30 pm (Arlington, MA)

To celebrate the Halloween season indietravelingcinema.com and Massachusetts filmmakers, John Hartman of Reel Groovy Films, and Zee Zarbock of Unfolding Story Pictures, are putting on an evening of fun films, a costume contest, and live music on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 pm at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA.

Episode 1 of Quest for the Indie Tube (www.questfortheindietube.com) will make its theatrical debut at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Thursday, October 29th at 8 pm, along with their super 8mm playful horror feature flick, Reel-illusionary Zone (www.reel-illusionaryzone.com).

Synopsis of Quest for the Indie Tube: Dr. Alexander Lewis, sustained only by art house love, attempts to save the world from dumbed down television created by the Dark Programmer in, Quest for the Indie Tube.

“The flavor of this series could be described as Dr. Who meets Quai Chang Caine—that is, we wish to incorporate science fiction and metaphysical spirituality. Original elements that we intend to incorporate revolve around German Expressionism and experimental film. The main idea is not only to entertain, but to inspire the audience, taking them to a place beyond mainstream programming,” Hartman said.
synopsis of Reel-illusionary Zone: All was well for a certain toy maker in Toyland until one day the toys revolt and head for the real world. Without any experiences to guide them safely, the toys must first traverse the bizarre and surreal Reel-Illusionary Zone.

Doors open at 7:30 pm and live music will be provided by the Massachusetts band, Walking the Witch, from 7:30-8pm. Stars of Quest for the Indie Tube will also be in attendance.

An original Robot/SciFi/Zombie costume contest will be held at 8 pm, so everyone should come in costume. Winners will have on-camera roles for the last day of shooting for Episode 5, on Sunday, November 1st.

Tickets are $7 at the door, or in advance online at www.regenttheatre.com.

More info:
About Quest for the Indie Tube: http://www.questfortheindietube.com
Watch Reel-Illusionary Zone trailer: http://www.reel-illusionaryzone.com
Walking the Witch: http://www.myspace.com/walkingthewitchband
Indie Traveling Cinema: http://www.indietravelingcinema.com

For more information:
119 Drum Hill Rd., #192
Chelmsford, MA 01824
303.562.7612
This is not an RIFC Production

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

“THE SUITCASE" Opens Again!

FREE POPCORN for helping our Suitcase4Kids.org drive!!! -- Regent Theater, Wednesday, October 28th, at 8PM (Advance Tickets only $5.50)

By helping Suitcases4kids.org you can help us make a difference for foster children that have to carry their worldly belongings in garbage bags as they move from home to home. Suitcases4kids.org's goal is to provide every child in foster care with the dignity of owning a suitcase. (We suggest donating a backpack since we have to transport them from the theater), Bring a new or gently used duffel bag, backpack or suitcase to the show and receive FREE POPCORN!

Also screening BIFF Award Winning short film 'The Unknown' & Richard Italiano's short film 'Wide Awake'

For More Information Visit:
http://www.SuitcaseMovie.com OR call 781-646-4849
(This is not an RIFC Event)

Friday, October 9, 2009

CHUCK SLAVIN HOSTS THE NEXT FILMMAKERS SHINDIG!

The Next Filmmaker's Shindig is FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD!!! Hosted by Chuck Slavin & Jenna Sullivan it will be held at the super-convenient and super-chic location: Blue 22, 1237 Hancock St., Quincy, MA 02169. Visit www.blue22-barandgrille.com

Local Talent & Crew will gather for Music, Networking, and Short Film Viewings

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)!
LOTS OF FREE PARKING & T ACCESS!

Plus you have the opportunity to have your short pieces screened on the TVs during this classic party. If you are interested, please contact Filmmaker’s Shindig at this email address... info@filmmakersshindig.com. The shorts should be completed works of fewer than 15 minutes and in DVD format. Works may be Trailers, Demo Reels, Music Videos, and Etc.

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

Remember to check out http://www.filmmakersshindig.com/
for news, announcements, updates and pictures of the last Shindig!

The last Shindig had roughly 120 people there, so get there early! Bring your networking tools like business cards and comp cards and friends, but it's always o.k. to just bring yourself!
DIRECTLY ACROSS from the Redline Quincy Center T Stop (Mass.)

Local Directors, Local Talent, Producers, and Local Crew Members frequent the Filmmaker's Shindig. Feel free to bring your personal cameras and House Photographer Dave Green will be on Hand to capture The Evening!
(This is not an RIFC Event)

Looking for non-union actors for a number of small speaking roles on Sunday Oct 11th.

This comes from:

Rod Webber
781-223-4878
www.rodwebber.com
www.northerncomfortmovie.com
www.amanamonggiants.com

If interested, call 781-223-4878 or send email to rodwebber@yahoo.com. Details at www.rodwebber.com. Click link for "Milkweed."

(This is not an RIFC Production)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Bridge Crusader Final Cut

Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 pm
Regent theatre
7 Medford St.
Arlington, MA

Sword Fights and Belly Dancing

Ticket Price $7
www.regenttheatre.com
www.bridgecrusader for trailer and more info.

(This is not an RIFC Production)

Five Major Motion Pictures to be Filmed in Rhode Island

For Immediate Release
for interviews contact MIXED MEDIA/Ginny Shea 401 942 8025 or mixedmediapromo@cox.net
Images available upon request.

RI Businessman Chad A. Verdi and Filmmaker Michael Corrente plan five major motion pictures filmed in RI through Verdi, Corrente Productions, LLC.

THE INCREDIBLE COMEBACK AND TRUE STORY OF VINNY PAZ WILL BE FIRST TO MAKE IT TO THE BIG SCREEN!

VCP will produce and film five major motion pictures in Rhode Island starting in early 2010. "The True Story of Vinny Paz" an inspirational, feel good movie will be the first in this partnership.

For those not familiar with his dramatic life, Pazienza was a tough-as-nails Italian-American who beat the odds to become a world championship boxer in the late '80s and early '90s, only to have his success snatched away in a near-fatal car accident. He was told he may never walk again. Yet, true to his reputation as an individual that never gives up and is will doing anything to succeed, Vinny Paz rebounded to recapture in miraculous fashion his title as world champion. Hence, the reason why many call him the subject of sports' "greatest comeback."

The remaining slate of films are written and in various stages of development.

Verdi, a RI businessman who has been involved with over $750 million in business mergers, reverse mergers, start ups and acquisitions over the last ten years, will co-produce each film. Verdi currently owns, co-owns or has investments in over a dozen businesses in diversified industries with over 500 local employees and sales of over $100 million nationwide.

Corrente, a 20-year veteran in the film and entertainment industry, is thrilled to partner with Verdi. "It is very exciting to have a partner who understands the world of finance as well as I understand the world of independent film."

The Rhode Island-born director and producer's work includes "A Shot at Glory," "American Buffalo," "Outside Providence," "Brooklyn Rules," and "Federal Hill" (winner at Avignon and Deauville Film Festivals). The Vinnie Paz film will be produced by Corrente and Verdi and directed by Glenn Ciano. Ciano has worked closely with Michael Corrente during the past 15 years and this marks his feature film directorial debut. Ciano has worked hard at shaping the screenplay and fully understands what makes a film work from the page to the screen.

LDI is casting the film and we are in negations with several actors currently. Filming will begin early 2010 and the project is fully funded.

Mixed Media
Publicity † Promotion
Ginny Shea
T: 401.942.8025
F: 401.943.1915
E: mixedmediapromo@cox.net
www.mixedmediapromo.com

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

From our Friend Tony at RHODYWOOD:

Finally we have our new make-over web page www.BrooklynCoffeeTeahouse.com . Please check it out. We decided to make our new web page simpler and easier to navigate.
Our coffee house is also on www.Facebook.com To be our coffee house friend, type in: Brooklyn Coffee Teahouse.
We look forward to hearing and seeing you soon.
Anthony Demings
RHODYWOOD.com
RHODYWOOD@yahoo.com
401-575-2284

The Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House has hosted many film screenings and events for RIFC members.

The first meeting of a new RIFC group will take place this Wednesday, October 7th, at CCRI.

This group will focus on editing practices and techniques, including Final Cut Pro practices. Exactly what the group will do is one of the things we'll discuss at this meeting, so it'a a chance to help shape a new group. Thanks to Norm Grant for finding space for this group, and to the many folks who've encouraged us to start it. Anyone who'd like to help or observe is welcome.

7PM Wednesday, October 7th
CCRI
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI
Room 4104

Exile Movies will be holding a fundraiser/ trailer premiere event for the feature-film - smalltown

The event will be held at Kyureo in Wayland Square. The event begins at 5:30 and will continue until 8:30 pm. Admission is free. There will be wine and cheese and store discounts. 15% of all sales will go to benefit smalltown LLC. The trailer will premiere at 6pm and be shown regularly throughout the event.

smalltown is a feature-length film directed by Mark Fogarty. This was an affiliated production of the RIFC and was made with the help and work of many actors and crew members from the local film community. For more information check out www.smalltownmovie.com

Kyureo is located at 13 South Angell street, Providence, RI 02906. www.kyureo.com