Local Production of “A Christmas Carol” Gives Trinity "a Run for its Money"

With Over 1,000 Tickets Sold

Cranston, RI – For years, the Black Box Theatre’s annual run of “A Christmas Carol” has happily packed houses at its home at Artists’ Exchange, a nonprofit arts collaborative at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Casts have committed to weekends upon weekends of performances, responding to the growing demands of the theater-going public which is at its largest during the holiday season, a festive mood calling folks in droves to box offices for tickets to various versions of “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker” and assorted alternative holiday productions. Still, when Artistic Director Rich Morra looked at the count of 1,000 seats at the newly renovated Park Theatre, where Artists’ Exchange had booked a culminating performance after a run of five performances at their home base, the task of filling them seemed a daunting one.

The Black Box Theatre’s intimate house typically seats 27 for performances of “A Christmas Carol” (the theater can accommodate larger audiences for film screenings, as there is no performance space required for the medium), sometimes booking up to 12shows to fulfill the desires of the public. Approximately 30 seats and 12 performances translates to a typical 360 tickets sold. To fill the 1000 seat house at the newly renovated Park Theatre, the Black Box would have to nearly triple their audience.



However, booking a performance at a theater whose uncertain outcome had stirred the interest of an entire community could certainly help reach this lofty goal. Being the first to actually stage a theatrical production in the newly renovated theater after its long-anticipated reopening held quite a bit of promise. Touted as “the show that’s giving the Trinity Rep classic a run for its money,” a quote from New York Times Best-Selling Author and RI Monthly contributor Ann Hood, the growing popularity of The Black Box Theatre’s version of “A Christmas Carol” only added to the recipe for a hopeful sell-out… and sell out it did. With not a ticket left for Saturday, December 19th at RICPA (Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts at the historic Park Theatre) and still a month to go before the show date, Artists’ Exchange and the Black Box Theatre have elected to extend the run with an additional matinee performance at RICPA on Sunday, December 20th. Initial worries of filling seats have translated to full confidence that this show, too, will sell out. “I’m dumbfounded and thrilled,” says Morra. “This is a really big deal for us, and we’re so excited to share it with a community the Artists’ Exchange and the Black Box Theatre have called ‘home’ for these past five years. The cast can’t wait to get up on that stage to share this story in such a grand way.”

“A Christmas Carol” will open on Thursday, December 10th and will run through Thursday, December 17th in the Black Box Theatre at Artists’ Exchange, closing at RICPA on December 19th and December 20th. All performances are scheduled for 7pm, with the exception of Sunday, 12/13 which will be a matinee performance at 2pm and 12/20 which will be a matinee performance at 3pm. All tickets are $15. Groups of 15 or more will qualify for a reduced ticket price of $10 per ticket.

For those desperate to see the show on December 19th, there remain a very limited number of tickets reserved for guests at a preceding VIP Party from 4:30 to 7pm at Artists' Exchange, hosted by Mayor Allan Fung and Steven Feinberg. The party will include a silent auction, delicious food from local restaurants including Arunothai, Efendi’s Mediterranean Grill, Café Luna and Phu Lam, wine from Jonathan Edwards Winery and beer from Rapscallion Brewery, live entertainment provided by Mark Taber, Linda Succi and the Always on Sunday Ballroom Dancers, and the chorus from “A Christmas Carol,” finishing with a horse-drawn carriage ride down the street to the theater. Tickets to the VIP Party are $75.

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

RED CARPET PREMIERE OF THE MAILBOX FAIRY

Summary: "Mailbox Fairy" is one of the funniest Independent Romantic Comedies made in the last decade. The film takes place in Hope Island and is about a dork named Artie (Ryan Hanley), who doesn't have anything positive in life going for him. His
everyday life consists of working at the diner as a bus boy, hanging out with his
much younger friends, BeeBee (Gracie Rennick), Bobby (Andrew Cavanaugh, Brandon (Zack Turnquist)and Chu Chu (David Try) and wishing he was Lynn Nutmeg's boyfriend,
who is the owner of the diner. Artie lives with his grandmother (Mary Paolino),
who is a Karate and Tae Kwon Do Freak,and is the only person Artie has to look up to. The Grandma encourages Artie to chase after Lynn and not give up on her. Artie then discovers he has a magical talent. He can make beautiful and amazing mailboxes out of wood. This talent then leads him to this idea that by replacing the damaged mailboxes in Hope Island with new ones, will get in the newspaper and get Lynn's
attention. Although, Lynn (Nicole Trychon) does become interested in this mysterious
person stealing mailboxes, her life becomes a nightmare when her partner in
the diner, Hopkins (Shelly Whittle), decides he wants to take full control of the diner and push Lynn out. Now what does Artie do?

About the Film Maker:

Panos Trikoulis graduated from Johnston High School, Graduated from the University of Hartford with a Mass Media Degree, graduated from The University of Richmond in
London with a Communications Degree, and a graduate with a Film Degree specializing
in Directing and Cinematography from New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. Panos then spent five years work on commercials, films (independent and features), soaps and television in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Panos TrikoulisMailboxfilm.comptriks71@yahoo.com 401-390-4480
The Premiere is Dec. 13 at the New Park Cinema in Cranston. There will be a red carpet event followed by two shows at 4:30 and 8pm.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

THE NEXT FILMMAKERS SHINDIG DECEMBER 5

The Next Filmmaker's Shindig is SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH!!! Doors open at 9:00PM
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 for directions.

Local Talent & Crew will gather for LIVE 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 150 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 our House Photographer will be on Hand to capture The Evening! ***Plus just announced Michelle Lewis will be performing. Hear Her Here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFwWhwYFKJM

STAY TUNED FOR MORE "DOTCOM NEWS" IN 2010!
http://www.chuckslavin.com
(This is not an RIFC Production)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for RIFC Holiday Party

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DAY OF & NEXT DAY FOR the 2nd Annual RIFC Black & White Holiday Party

To complete prep for the The Ice Cave we need:

More volunteers for the night of the party (Dec. 5) and for cleanup the day after (Dec 6). Don't worry - shifts will be set up so you can have plenty of party time!

Please volunteer to help sell raffle tickets, steer party-goers through the door and into the party space the night of, and to help clean up the day after.

People respond to Raymond or Rick at: rick@wrikdj.com or raymond.norman@verizon.net as soon as possible. THANKS!

Black & White Holiday Party Dec. 5

"Yes, this will be the best RI Film Collaborative Holiday Party ever! Network with notables in the arts, film, media and entertainment industries while enjoying champagne & exclusive dining during the VIP part of the night from 6-8. Several local celebrities including Vinny Paz will be in attendence to promote the upcoming big screen movie about his comeback "Paz". Also in attendence will be members of the Providence Roller Derby and many more VIPs. Buy tickets at http://www.facebook.com/l/52b40;www.rifcfilms.com."

Electronic Pass for "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

We have this message and free passes to the advance screening Tuesday, 11/24, for all RIFC members, courtesy of Meredith Frazier with Fox Searchlight. The screening is first come, first served and is likely to fill, so time your trip accordingly:

I am writing on behalf of 20th Century Fox and our new Wes Anderson film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. We are having an advance screening of the film (11/24) at 7pm at Providence Place. I have attached an electronic pass to the screening which can be forwarded to your members which they can then print and bring to the screening.

Hope you enjoy the film!

You can get your pass here: http://www.rifcfilms.com/images/fox-eblast-providence-prov-place.jpg
(This is not an RIFC Production)

More From Anne Mulhall of LDI CASTING:

Hey there everyone!

In 2007 we asked that you bring an item to the office opening from the wish list
of Elizabeth Buffam Chace Center - a women and children's shelter in Warwick.

HUGE hit.

In 2008 we organized Soldier Care Packages that included items from THAT wish
list.

Another GIANT hit.

This year we're asking that your "ticket" in to LDI's holiday party is an item
off the wish lists from RHODE ISLAND FOSTER CARE and/or YOUTH PRIDE, RI.

(They'er asking for "Teen Stuff". I'm sure you've heard of some of the teens
like... unless, of course, you don't own a tv or radio or can't read...)

So mark your calendars and keep an eye out for another email coming to you after
Thanksgiving that will include the WISH LIST ITEMS.

DECEMBER 14
Monday
5:30p-9:00p
Comedy Connection, East Providence, RI

Happy Turkey everyone!

Anne Mulhall
LDI Casting
P.O. Box 9666
Warwick, RI 02889
401.383.7525
www.ldicasting.net
This is not an RIFC Production

NEWS FROM LDI CASTING

ACTOR SUBMISSIONS:
LDI Casting asks that actors submit two ways:
1 Headshot and resume mail via regular mail to the address above. Only 1 is necessary. The additional pix will be tossed. Don’t waste your pix.
AND
1 Picture uploaded to the website.This is free and confidential. Periodically we have glitches with that system. Please EMAIL us the problem so I can forward it on to someone who knows way more than I do to help. Don’t bother calling – I’ll just ask you to EMAIL the problem. We use BOTH of these systems to find you.

CLASSES:
 Private Coaching is available. Call to schedule and appointment.
Thinking ahead: Gift Certificates available for Private Coaching and Workshops.
(Another Workshop is being planning for after the first of the year)
CASTING:
THIS IS NOT LDI…SEE BELOW ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSION ADDRESS
(also let them know you learned of this through LDI)
A client is looking for Japanese models & actors for a print shoot for a web-based training site. The client company provides online training for a variety of business subjects and software. The specific line of training products in this campaign are sold in the Japan market. The intended photo usage is for display on their password-protected e-learning training website(s). Talent will be portrayed in a variety of settings: business meetings, speaking to one another, in a classroom setting, at a PC...
SEEKING
Male & Female
Age Range 25 - 55
Japanese
The talent rate for this project is $150 per hour, with a two hour minimum 10-15 talent may be cast.
Shoot Dates: TBD December 2009
Shoot Location: TBD, Massachusetts. Possibly Hudson MA area.
If you are interested in being considered for this project, please respond to: BetweenGigs@aol.com with:
Your Name
Phone Number
Union Status
Attach ONE CURRENT photo, and a link to an online portfolio if you have one. No resume. We will ask if needed.
How did you hear of this project?
Subject Line of your response should read: Print Shoot: Your Name
The client will select talent based on photo submissions. Therefore, it is imperative that your photo represent your current look. Again, please only submit ONE photo attachment. We will ask for more if necessary.

Thanks!

John Campanello
BetweenGigs Casting
PO Box 1355
Manchester, NH 03105
(This is not an RIFC Production)

CASTING for A FILM SHOOT IN MARCH

Local Filmmaker, accepted into Sundance Writer's Lab, is looking for male and female actor (late 20's to early 30's) to play a married couple/parents for a short film shooting in Rhode Island over two days (a weekend) in March 2010.

Improv skills appreciated, but not required. Experience working with children on screen also appreciated, but not required.

$25 a day. NON-UNION ONLY

Please send headshot, resume and link to reel (if applicable) to PCNCasting@gmail.com
Auditions will be set up based on Resume/Headshot
This is not an RIFC Production

Selling Firestore FS-C DTE HD Recorder Hard Drive

Hello film community members!

I am selling my Firestore FS-C DTE HD Recorder hard drive for video cameras. It has barely been used and in great condition. It does have a small scratch on the screen, but nothing that affects viewing the screen in the least. Comes with mount for Canon XL/XH bodies, belt clip, manual, newest firmware update, firewire cable 4-6 pin, charger/power cord, full charged battery so you can use it as soon as it arrives, original packaging, records HD in 2 formats : M2T and MOV (for Final Cut Pro). Retails for $1700, selling it for $850 +shipping (if needed). If interested please email me, I have pictures for those interested as well. Thanks and happy holidays!

Nate Quattrini
naqproductions@gmail.com

48 HR FILM PROJECT NEWSLETTER

How You Can Help the 48HFP Grow:

During our 2009 Tour, we visited 76 cities in 17 countries on four continents. It's amazing to see the spread of the 48HFP in the last nine years.

Next year, you can help us build an even bigger international filmmaking community! If you have connections with entrepreneurial friends in other countries, filmmaking associations, or the like, tell them about the 48 Hour Film Project and encourage them to bring the 48HFP to their cities.

Please contact us about any cities we're not in. (Here's where we went last year.)
And, if you have connections in these cities, please let us know!

Africa: Cairo, Johannesburg, Lagos
Australia: Perth
Asia: Baghdad, Bangkok, Dubai, Manila, Jakarta, Tehran, Tokyo
Europe: Copenhagen, Istanbul, Lyon, Madrid, Moscow, Oslo, Stockholm, Vienna
North America: Montreal, Mexico City, Quebec, San Juan (PR), Vancouver
South America: Lima, Santiago, Sao Paolo, Rio de Janiero

DC filmmakers helped us find both our Beijing and Israel Producer; Los Angeles filmmakers helped us find our Netherlands Producer. Where will you help us go next?

Contact us at: newcities@48hourfilm.com

48HFP International Shootout Coming in December
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The annual 48HFP International Shootout is coming! On the weekend of December 4-7, the winning teams from each city as well as a few select invited teams will compete head to head for this international title. The top films will be presented at 48HFP's Filmapalooza, NAB in Las Vegas, and the Cannes Film Festival!

Celebrate the Holidays with 48HFP Gear
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The holiday season is right around the corner... have you started your shopping? Make it easy on yourself. Head to the 48HFP Store to get cool t-shirts, hats and DVDs! There's something for everyone.

Plus, we have a special SALE to help you out...

Best of 48HFP 2008 DVD.... only $14.99 (regularly $24.99, a 40% savings!)

And for only $11.99 each:.
Best of 48HFP 2007 DVD (regularly $24.99, a 50% savings!)
"Early Years" 4-Pack... on super sale at just $2.99 per DVD! (Get the best films of 2006, 2005, 2004 & 2003.)
And don't forget to get an "Official" T-shirt
(black shirt/white design; regularly $16, 25% off!)
Holiday special: Get FREE Shipping on all orders made in the next two
weeks (by Dec. 4th)! Use coupon code: 48freeshipping

Get your gifts today!

Minneapolis 48HFP Producer Publishes Screenplay

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Minneapolis Producer Ira Livingston IV helped create the recently produced science-fiction illustrated screenplay Slingshot: Jupiter Conspiracy. This screenplay, with a forward by Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is the first step to making a feature film. Ira says, "The 48 Hour Film Project has given me a foot in the door of filmmaking, a chance to meet childhood heroes and an opportunity to work with some of the most talented independent filmmakers."

Check out the project at: www.slingshot2100.com

48HFP Films of the Week:

Check out the past month's films of the week! If you would like to get these weekly, sign up to receive a short email each Wednesday with this week's film.

In "Zombie Attack" (Machinima 2007), two locals hide out in a barn in the midst of a zombie attack and discuss ways to get out of town. This film was made for our inaugural Machinima 48HFP, in which filmmakers capture footage in a virtual world to create their 48HFP film. Click here to watch.

In "The Lemonade Stand" (Boston 2009),
two friends suspect that the little girl who runs the neighborhood lemonade stand is actually the devil, so they devise a cunning plan to banish her back to hell.
Click here to watch.

In "Keyed" (National Film Challenge 2008),
Stuart wakes up the morning after a rambunctious party, and prepares for his first day of a new job when he realizes that someone was very naughty while he was passed out. Click here to watch.

In "Last Words" or "Mes Maux pour le Dire" (Paris 2007), Aman wakes up one morning and knows that today is the day to complete the task he has been planning for 25 years. This film is not safe for work, as it has some tasteful nudity. In French with English subtitles. Click here to watch.

Film Festivals for You to Enter!
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As an ongoing service to our readers, we are highlighting upcoming film festivals seeking short films. Entry fees listed are for the short film category. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the 48HFP.

The 16th Annual CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival in Toronto is June 1-6, 2010. The early bird deadline is January 15. Fee is $30.

The USA Film Festival in Dallas is April 28 to May 2 in Dallas has an early bird deadline of Dec. 31. No fee.

The Palm Springs International Shortfest is June 22-28, 2010. The early bird deadline is Jan. 15, 2010. Fee is $40 ($30 for students).

For a broader list of festivals, visit insidefilm.com/calendar.html or filmfestivals.com. For an alternative to mailing in your film, check out WithoutaBox.com which provides film festival info and allows you to electronically send your submissions to film festivals.

Quick Links...

Watch 48 Hour Films on 48.tv
Buy T-shirts, Hats or DVDs!
Upload Your 48 Hour Film to 48.tv

To suggest a 48HFP filmmaker-related link e-mail newsletter@48hourfilm.com.
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2nd Annual RIFC Black & White Holiday Party

Last year’s event was a huge success, with over 350 guests, vendors and performers in attendance; this year’s event looks to be even bigger and better. The first two hours of the Black and White Party are for VIP guests; notable names in the filmmaking, arts and media communities are invited to attend and network with VIP ticket holders, while enjoying champagne and exclusive dining. Afterwards, the general membership and public are invited to attend the festivities, which include a DJ, live entertainment from an interactive improvisation comedy troupe, party games, a raffle and door prizes.

Tickets are available online at www.rifcfilms.com or at the door. Advance tickets are suggested. General admission tickets are $10. VIP tickets cost $100 for a single ticket, or $150 per couple.

RIFC's "Green Grass" Showing Friday, November 20

Green Grass, an RIFC film, has been chosen as an official selection of the 2009 Boston Latino International Film Festival. In Green Grass, an illegal immigrant and an Irish-American, two competing landscapers, face a moral dilemma as they fight to do the right thing for their families. The film will be shown on Friday, November 20th, at 6:00 PM, at Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. More information on the BLIFF can be found at: http://www.bliff.org/schedule.html and more information on the film can be found at: www.greengrassfilm.com. Several members of the cast & crew are members of the RIFC.

Verdi-Corrente Productions, LLC Attaches Young Hollywood to Star in its First Production, PAZ

For interviews contact MIXED MEDIA/Ginny Shea
office: 401 942 8025
mixedmediapromo@cox.net
Images available upon request

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

Short Short Story Film Festival Comes to Providence

Thanksgiving Weekend:
MergingArts Productions will present the third annual Short Short Story Film Festival on Saturday, November 28th at The Cable Car Cinema and Café at 204 South Main Street in Providence, RI, highlighting films of five minutes or less in length, all of which tell a story.

The films include both live-action and animated pieces from North America, Europe, and Australia.

The festival features two sets of nineteen films, the first being what the organizers call the “Heartstrings Program,” showing at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, consisting of films of a sentimental nature – tragic, comic, romantic, or a mix of the three.

The second program is the “Headtrip Program,” which screens at 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and presents more off-center films, with black comedies and horror well represented, along with many films that don’t pigeonhole easily – experimental in flavor, but still having a story.

The festival includes a 5:00 pm reception with Phil Goldman and participants in his Live Bait short storytelling series, with DJ Madame B mixing soundscapes between stories.

For more information, visit http://www.cablecarcinema.com or http://www.mergingarts.org

This is not an RIFC Production

Award-winning Documentary "41" will Air on Rhode Island PBS

FROM CHRISTIAN DEREZENDES (breakingbranches2@gmail.com):

WED. November 18th at 8 PM - Watch "41" on RI PBS

"41", the award-winning documentary on the life and work of Nicholas O'Neill, the youngest victim of the Station Nightclub fire, will have its broadcast premiere on Rhode Island PBS on Wednesday, November 18th at 8 PM.

"41" will also air on RI PBS's Learn Channel on Sunday,
December 6th at 9 PM.

DVD Director's Cut ON SALE
The version airing is an abridged cut of the film. The full Director's Cut runs 26 minutes longer and is available on DVD at www.Nehst.com.

PRAISE FOR 41
"41' puts you right into the life of Nick O'Neill... a great,
great movie... Highly Recommended."
- Ghost Hunter's Jason Hawes of Beyond Reality Radio

"Five Stars!! A much-needed reminder of all that is good in the world... a soul-enriching experience, one of the year's finest accomplishments."
- Phil Hall, Film Threat

SYNOPSIS
On February 20, 2003, the 4th largest nightclub fire in American history claimed the lives of 100 people. This film is about 1 of them. 41 tells the story of
Nick O'Neill, the young actor, writer and musician who left the world at age 18 but left behind a message of deep spiritual importance. 41 weaves together the story of a life cut short, the saga of a community in mourning, and a family finding its way out of the darkness.

Hit VIDEO to view the 41 trailer. Visit 41themovie.com.

Christian de Rezendes

Founder and Filmmaker, Breaking Branches Pictures
Please visit www.breakingbranchespictures.com to see our other noteworthy work.

This is not an RIFC Production

Rolfe Square Storefronts Receive the Gift of Redesign This Holiday Season

Cranston, RI – Rolfe Square needs some flair, and Artists’ Exchange aims to give it just that. Located in the center of the state, the city of Cranston unites innerstate travelers from surrounding towns on a daily basis. Several neighborhoods within the city have unique identities, from waterfront Pawtuxet Village with its quaint shops and eateries and the annual historic Gaspee Days celebration, Knightsville, home of the annual Saint Mary’s Feast, and Garden City, the local mecca of higher end suburban retail, with the developing Chapel View complex only adding interest. While Rolfe Square sits at the center of the city, flanked by one of the state’s largest high schools and Cranston City Hall, the city’s nucleus has long been neglected.

Recent years have seen many Rolfe Square businesses shut their doors for good, and the constantly-under-construction Park Theatre only added to the depressed look of the neighborhood. However, things are starting to look up. The recent reopening of the Park Theatre, now known as RICPA, Rhode Island Center for the Performing Arts, marks the first major step in the turnaround of Rolfe Square. And Artists’ Exchange has big plans to keep the momentum going. On Saturday, December 5th, during the 5th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest and Artisan Fair, Artists’ Exchange will unveil six redesigned storefronts of Rolfe Square businesses. This is one of many stages in a long-term revitalization plan for the neighborhood, developed and led by Elaine McKenna-Yeaw, Director of Artists’ Exchange.

With ethnic food spots growing in numbers, staples such as Ruth’s Lingerie, Betty’s Candies, Durfee’s Hardware and King’s Garden, and Artists’ Exchange steadily gaining a reputation as a community arts hub, Rolfe Square has clear potential to offer its own unique draw, and to restore a sense of pride and identity to the neighborhood. Yeaw has big plans for revitalizing the area, with the ultimate goal of Rolfe Square being known as an arts district. With RICPA acting as the anchor, Yeaw is confident that this dream can become a reality.

To begin the feat of revitalization, Yeaw sought out the help of an expert. Architect and RISD Assistant Professor Hansy Better Barraza, who specializes in Main Street design, has been leading her fabrication students in a semester-long redesign effort of Rolfe Square storefronts. Cooperating businesses include Ruth's Lingerie, Park Senate Barber Salon, Betty's Candies, Cranston Chamber of Commerce, Artists' Exchange and Citizens' Bank.

Yeaw says “the idea is to utilize beautiful, existing historic storefront windows to promote these businesses, using design that creates a ‘wow’ factor. The goal is for the window displays to change each semester, giving Rolfe Square the ‘something to see’ reputation.” Yeaw is confident that interesting art pieces and displays will help to revitalize historic Rolfe Square, while giving RISD students practical experience with project development from concept to installation.

Other recent revitalization efforts include an Artists’ Exchange window installation by a RISD illustration student volunteer this past summer and the now annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival in September. Next year’s festival will kick off with an arts parade to involve even more of the community in reclaiming a sense of pride in their neighborhood. Future street revitalization plans will potentially involve sculptural installation on sign poles, lighting design and street art such as furniture, trash bins and tree guards.

The unveiling of the six storefronts will take place Saturday, December 5th at 11am. 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)

Help NOW to Keep Film in Rhode Island

Dear Friends of Rhode Island Film & Television Production,

For the last five years, we've worked hard to bring an unprecedented amount of film and television production here to our Ocean State, while providing many new opportunities for students, crew, vendors, talent, location owners and film festivals. A few examples of the productions we've hosted include three seasons of the Peabody award winning Showtime series BROTHERHOOD, the People's Choice best comedy 27 DRESSES starring Katherine Heigl, Steve Carell's DAN IN REAL LIFE, the Richard Gere family film, HACHIKO, Walt Disney's UNDERDOG, as well as EVENING, TELL TALE, TANNER HALL, HOUSE RULES, THE CLIQUE and many more. We are currently hopeful for the future of film and television in Rhode Island as we strive diligently to bring more productions home and anticipate an active year ahead.

Once again, we need your help!

With our state's current fiscal challenges, it is essential we receive feedback from individuals and companies that have been positively impacted by the film and television productions, and, more importantly, by the overall impact of the Motion Picture Incentive Program. Notwithstanding the slowdown of growth due to the recently enacted "cap" on the tax credit program, we are interested in how the Motion Picture Incentive Program has helped you and/or your business in the last five years.

For example, if you are a crew member, how many productions did you work on in the past five years in Rhode Island and what was the economic impact to you personally? Did your work in the film industry positively affect your personal/family life? Were you able to spend more time at home rather than travel out of state to practice your craft? Were you able to buy a home or start a new business? Did you receive health insurance? If you are a business/vendor, has your income grown as a direct result of having Hollywood set up shop here? Did you hire additional personnel or increase hours for your current staff? Were you able to save a job? How much did your company earn by providing goods and/or services to productions in Rhode Island? Most importantly, would you like to see additional productions filmed in Rhode Island?

This information is crucial to the survival of the Motion Picture Incentive Program. If the program has had a positive impact on YOUR life or business, please take a moment to send us a one-page written testimonial by Friday, November 20, 2009. Attached is a copy of a letter we received from one of our local vendors which you can use as an example. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.

Warmest regards,

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office
1 Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-3456
Fax: 401-222-3018
Hotline: 401-222-6666

“A Christmas Carol” will open on Thursday, December 10th

and will run through Thursday, December 17th in the Black Box Theatre at Artists’ Exchange, closing at RICPA on December 19th. All performances are scheduled for 7pm, with the exception of Sunday, 12/13 which will be a matinee performance at 2pm. All tickets are $15. Groups of 15 or more will qualify for a reduced ticket price of $10 per ticket. The December 19th show at RICPA will be preceded by a VIP Party from 4:30 to 7pm at Artists' Exchange, hosted by Mayor Allan Fung and Steven Feinberg. The party will include a silent auction, delicious food from local restaurants including Efendi’s Mediterranean Grill, wine from Jonathan Edwards Winery and beer from Rapscallion Brewery, live entertainment provided by Mark Taber, Linda Succi and the Always on Sunday Ballroom Dancers, and the chorus from “A Christmas Carol,” finishing with a horse-drawn carriage ride down the street to the theater. Tickets to the VIP Party are $75. Artists’ Exchange is located at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. For more information, call 401.490.9475.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

CRANSTON TO HOST PREMIERE OF "LUMBERJACKING"

Contact: 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

LUMBERJACKING, an independent feature comedy filmed in Rhode Island by Rhode Islanders Rich Camp, Frank Iacobucci, Joe Agresti and Matt Zuena, will premiere at 8PM on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the richly refurbished RI Center for Performing Arts at the Historic Park Theater (formerly the Park Cinema), Rolfe Square, Cranston.

Cast and crew will be on hand to greet guests at the inaugural screening of the feature-length film, made on a shoestring budget, about a lumberjack in the 1960's who refuses to make the switch from axe to chainsaw. The film features John DePetro of radio station WPRO among a varied cast of Rhode Island natives.

Tickets, which are $10 each, can be purchased at www.lumberjackingmovie.com. Any remaining tickets can be purchased at the door. The film is appropriate for audiences over the age of 13.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film & TV Office, said, "We urge you to support your local filmmaking community by attending what is sure to be an enjoyable evening at a beautiful new venue. We are proud of the amount of quality entertainment being produced by the very talented residents of our Ocean State."

Please visit the RI Film & TV Office website at www.film.ri.gov.

The RI Film & TV Office is a division of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

7 D A Y P S A

A RIIFF Creative Impulse Award Competition
www.7DayPSA.org

The Rhode Island International Film Festival Announces the Beginning of a New National Filmmaking Competition.

The 7DAYPSA is a week long competition, where teams (called “Agencies”) beat the clock to produce three broadcast quality versions (20, 30 & 60 seconds) of a single public service announcement for the deserving local not-for-profit organization (called “Clients”) that the Agency teams have randomly drawn at the start of the competition. Multiple “Clients” will have PSA’s produced and several “Agency” teams will be producing for the same “Client” organization. Each “Agency” will have seven days to go from concept to completion. For the Agency teams, this will be a writing challenge, a shooting challenge, and an editing challenge. The object is to get as many completed professional broadcast quality public service announcements for the clients to choose from as possible. The seven day period allows for this, as well as for the opportunity for media and marketing classes to use the competition as a teaching tool during the school week.

The “Seven Day PSA” Competition (7DAYPSA) was conceived by Duncan B. Putney, an Emmy winning writer and the creative producer of Original Concept & Development Associates (www.OCDA.biz). This national competition has been created for the non-profit Flicker’s Art Collaborative/Rhode Island International Film Festival’s Creative Impulse Award brand (www.Film-Festival.org). The purpose of this new type of competition is to challenge local filmmakers to use their skills and energy to meet a major need of local non-profit organizations, giving the filmmakers not only a great experience and a good feeling, but also a broadcast credit for their resumes. In an economic climate when deserving non-profit organizations are struggling for resources to operate, they do not have the funds to produce a broadcast quality public service announcement to raise awareness of their organization. It is this current lack of public awareness that impacts both their ability to raise funds and to make the public aware of their services. Media outlets that had once been able to both produce and air public service announcements for free, no longer have the available production resources or personnel to produce those PSA’s. But there is a resource that is going untapped. Local independent filmmakers have the skills to produce original and imaginative short films and are looking to garner professional credits for their resumes. The 7DAYPSA competition will bring filmmakers and not-for-profits together to provide these deserving organizations with a broadcast quality PSA and also a commitment from local media outlets to air the spots. This is a real feel good competition. Additional competition cities will be announced in January and the winners of each local “Best 7DAYPSA” will compete for a “National Best 7DAYPSA.” In addition, each PSA chosen for broadcast will be eligible for submission by the 7DAYPSA for awards such as Emmy and Telly Awards.

Our growing list of sponsors for the premier providence event includes:

Amped Graphic Design
Cox Media
CW 28
G Media
OCD Associates
The Rhode Island State Film & Television Office

Dates for the Premiere Providence Event:

Registration: November 15, 2009 through January 10, 2010

Beginning on November 15th, team leaders will be able to go to www.7daypsa.org to download information and forms. To enter, team leaders must mail a completed “Agency Producer Agreement” with a check for the $120 entry fee made out to “R.I.I.F.F.” to:

7DAYPSA
c/o Rhode Island International Film Festival
PO Box 162
Newport, RI 02940

Competition Week: (locations to be announced)
Teams pick up their client package on one of three days to best fit your work or class schedule.
Thursday Evening, 28 January 2010
Friday Evening, 29 January 2010
Saturday Mid-day, 30 January 2010

Teams drop off their completed PSA seven days from your pick up day.
Thursday Evening, 4 February 2010
Friday Evening, 5 February 2010
Saturday Mid-day, 6 February 2010

Public Screening & Awards Night: Saturday, 20 February 2010
(This is not an RIFC Production)

“Short Short Story Film Festival Comes to Providence Thanksgiving Weekend”

MergingArts Productions will present the third annual Short Short Story Film Festival on Saturday, November 28th at The Cable Car Cinema

and Café at 204 South Main Street in Providence, RI, highlighting films of five minutes or less in length, all of which tell a story. The films include both live-action and animated pieces from North America, Europe, and Australia.

The festival features two sets of nineteen films, the first being what the organizers call the “Heartstrings Program,” showing at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm, consisting of films of a sentimental nature – tragic, comic, romantic, or a mix of the three.

The second program is the “Headtrip Program,” which screens at 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and presents more off-center films, with black comedies and horror well represented, along with many films that don’t pigeonhole easily – experimental in flavor, but still having a story.

The festival includes a 5:00 pm reception with Phil Goldman and participants in his Live Bait short storytelling series, with DJ Madame B mixing soundscapes between stories.

For more information, visit http://www.cablecarcinema.com or http://www.mergingarts.org
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Make the best short film, in New London, in just four days.

Neff Productions, in association with SECT Film, The City of New London and the New London Film Commission, are proud to announce the first filmmaking competition in New London. This competition is being put on for filmmakers, both local an non, as a primer for larger film competitions and film-related events in the near future.
The concept is simple.

Film teams have four days to script, shoot, edit and score a short film with a running time between 4 - 7 minutes, all within a four day period, after receiving the criteria for their their films, including a random genre, a prop that must be used, a character's name and a line of dialogue, all of which must be used in the film produced.

Film team members all must be volunteers, and the tasks allowed before the contest is the assembling of crew and actors, the securing of equipment and the scouting/securing of locations. All creative work will take place in the four days allotted.

The information for this project is extensive and can be gotten by emailing a request to bj@neffproductions.com, or by stopping in the office of Neff Productions at 2 State Street, New London, CT (right over Zavala's Mexican Restaurant).
A brief summary of the rules and regulations of this competition are as follows:

The registration fee per team is $50.
A $$$ cash award $$$ will be given to the winning film.

Pre-registered film teams (of no specific number of team members), or a representative of, will convene at the Bean & Leaf, located on 13 Washington Street, New London, CT, on Friday, November 20th beginning at 7pm to draw a random genre and receive all the other criteria for their films. After that the process begins.

All footage must be shot in New London. The City of New London will issue a blanket permit for filmmakers to shoot in town. We ask film teams to be as cooperative, respectful and as unobtrusive as they can manage.

Filmmakers must own the rights to all footage, music and related media used in any film. No previously shot footage can be used.
All production/post-production ends at 7pm on Tuesday, November 24th.

Deliverables (completed DVD screener copies and related wrap-up paperwork) must be delivered to the Neff Productions office by no later than 7:30p on Tuesday, November 24th. Films submitted after 7:30p will not qualify for the competition.

The films will be reviewed by a panel of judges and screened at a reception and party at the Bean & Leaf on Wednesday, November 25th. Awards will be given.

Once again, above was an abbreviated summary of the competition. All interested filmmakers should email bj@neffproductions.com or call 860.443.3786 for answers to any questions or to have registration paperwork and guidelines emailed to them.

New London has always been a multi-disciplined town regarding its artistic pursuits. Its art, music, poetry and theater scenes have had their share in the limelight, and have thrived. Filmmaking is a relatively new wave of creative expression, and for those filmmakers in the area, and those outside of it, here's an opportunity to show everyone what you've got.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

A Note to the Friends of Rhode Island Film & Television Production

For the last five years, we've worked hard to bring an unprecedented amount of film and television production here to our Ocean State, while providing many new opportunities for students, crew, vendors, talent, location owners and film festivals. A few examples of the productions we've hosted include three seasons of the Peabody award winning Showtime series BROTHERHOOD, the People's Choice best comedy 27 DRESSES starring Katherine Heigl, Steve Carell's DAN IN REAL LIFE, the Richard Gere family film, HACHIKO, Walt Disney's UNDERDOG, as well as EVENING, TELL TALE, TANNER HALL, HOUSE RULES, THE CLIQUE and many more. We are currently hopeful for the future of film and television in Rhode Island as we strive diligently to bring more productions home and anticipate an active year ahead.

Once again, we need your help!

With our state's current fiscal challenges, it is essential we receive feedback from individuals and companies that have been positively impacted by the film and television productions, and, more importantly, by the overall impact of the Motion Picture Incentive Program. Notwithstanding the slowdown of growth due to the recently enacted "cap" on the tax credit program, we are interested in how the Motion Picture Incentive Program has helped you and/or your business in the last five years.

For example, if you are a crew member, how many productions did you work on in the past five years in Rhode Island and what was the economic impact to you personally? Did your work in the film industry positively affect your personal/family life? Were you able to spend more time at home rather than travel out of state to practice your craft? Were you able to buy a home or start a new business? Did you receive health insurance? If you are a business/vendor, has your income grown as a direct result of having Hollywood set up shop here? Did you hire additional personnel or increase hours for your current staff? Were you able to save a job? How much did your company earn by providing goods and/or services to productions in Rhode Island? Most importantly, would you like to see additional productions filmed in Rhode Island?

This information is crucial to the survival of the Motion Picture Incentive Program. If the program has had a positive impact on YOUR life or business, please take a moment to send us a one-page written testimonial by Friday, November 13, 2009. Attached is a copy of a letter we received from one of our local vendors which you can use as an example. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.

Warmest regards,

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director

Rhode Island Film & Television Office
1 Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-3456
Fax: 401-222-3018
Hotline: 401-222-6666
ww.film.ri.gov

Check out "EDITING for FILM by ALEC ASTEN" on Connecticut Film Space

Time: November 14, 2009 from 3pm to 5pm
Location: PWOP Studios
Organized By: Lura Hepler

Event Description:
This editing seminar will breakdown the process of assembling shots, using Final Cut Pro, to create a story. As a class, we will build two scenes using footage from a current SECTFilm production. You will learn about overcoming continuity errors, cutting to enhance an actor's performance, elliciting emotion from the pacing of your shots, and a better understanding of scene structure as a storyteller. One of the scenes will contain dialogue and the other will contain an assembly of MOS shots.

Alec Asten has had eighteen years experience as a filmmaker and editor. His film, The Curse of Micah Rood recently won Best Dramatic Film, at the TERROR FILM FEST, in Philadelphia, PA.

This seminar will only deal with images. Sound design, for the edited scenes, will be completed at the next seminar in December, with Carl Franklin as your instructor.

To reserve a seat please RSVP to LuraHepler@yahoo.com or phone 860-884-4455. (20 Seats Available)

Fee Payable at the Door:
$10.00 SECTFilm member
$15.00 non-SECTFilm member

See more details and RSVP on Connecticut Film Space:
http://ctfilmspace.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2284525%3AEvent%3A31208&xgi=0X46TK0LGzn7Ll
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(This is not an RIFC Production)

Premiere of "Death Force"

Death Force is the first feature film produced by the newly formed production company, 12 Gauge Pictures. 12 Gauge Pictures is an independent production company comprised of Rhode Island filmmakers, actors, and actresses that have shown their talent and dedication to the craft on past independent and big name feature films.

Death Force was written by Ricky Laprade and Corey Gomes and was directed by Ricky Laprade Ricky Laprade. Death Force was made through the efforts of the 12 Gauge Pictures team: Corey Gomes and Brinton MacFarland, Cinematographers; Nicole Chudy, Editor/Motion Graphics; and Chris Huntley, Production Manager. Death Force stars Shanette Wilson (Nun of That), Danielle Tellier, Courtney Jones (Manifest Breakfast), David Lavallee Jr. (Nun of That), Beekeo Levan (Five Minutes Flat), Brinton MacFarland, Christopher Gorham, Norman "Phokus" Iacuele, Michael Ferrucci, Jason Kashtan, Devon "Hype Holla" Walker and Scott Lefebvre.

Set in a hyper-reality post apocalypse, Death Force tells the journey of Tracey Liddell (Shanette Wilson), former agent of THE MAJESTIC TWELVE and her struggle to retrieve and transport PROJECT: DARKFOREST.

The Red King (Brinton MacFarland) has dispatched his most lethal agents, The Hydra (Danielle Tellier), The Cerberus (Norman "Phokus" Iacuele) and The Hanged Man (Christopher Gorham), to retrieve His property from Tracey, AKA Chimera.

The Soundtrack for Death Force was recorded by a group of extremely talented Rhode Island musicians including Dan Brown and The Brown Syndrome, Storm Davis and The Poorly Drawn People (2009 Providence Phoenix Hip Hop Act of the Year), Mic Cartier (Composer: Loose Change), Phokus (Three time HOT106 Freestyle Champion of the Year), Hype Holla (Featured on Sirius Radio's "Shady 45" with "DJ Whoo Kid"), DJ Smut Villain, Mike Simonelli, Andy Minty and Christopher Gorham.

Death Force will be premiering at the Cable Car Cinema, located at 204 South Main St., Providence, RI on Friday, November 6th and Saturday November 7th with two showings each night at 9PM and 11PM. Death Force is not recommended for children due to it's language and violent content.

You can find more information on Death Force and 12 Gauge Pictures at our websites:

www.12gaugepictures.com & www.deathforcemovie.com

You can contact us by phone or email:

Rick Laprade Chris Huntley
rick@12gaugepictures.com chrishuntley@12gaugepictures.com
Cell: (401) 316-2730 Cell: (401) 440-2360
(This is not an RIFC Production)