From: Boston International Film Festival

101 Tremont St. Suite 707 Boston MA 02108 Tel. 617-482-3900 /
Fax 617-482-3903 www.bifilmfestival.com

We happily invite you to attend the 8th annual Boston International Film Festival.
The festival is proud to encourage and support independent filmmakers from around the world. We strive to promote international understanding, by bringing a variety of movies to the diverse Boston community.

The festival will run from April 16 - April 25 at the AMC/Loews theater,
175 Tremont St. in Boston Common. We will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tibet, UK, Venezuela, and USA.

Tickets are $250 for an all Access VIP pass, which includes the opening and closing night galas, $75 for an all screening pass, and $10 for individual sessions. You can purchase tickets on our website, at the theater or at our office – 101 Tremont St.,
suite 707 Boston, MA 02108.

For more information and a complete schedule, you can visit our website at www.bifilmfestival.com or you may contact us via e-mail at info@bifilmfestival.com or by phone (617) 482 –3900. We look forward to seeing you at the festival.

Best, Naomi Kondo Festival
Coordinator www.bifilmfestival.com
This is not an RIFC Production

SENE FILM, MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Contact: Philip Capobres, Artistic Director
SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival
131 Fruit Hill Ave #10
Providence, RI 02911
401-603-0252
info@senefilm.org

Providence, Rhode Island - March 23, 2010 - The second annual Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival (SENE) runs April 7-11 in Providence and Pawtucket, RI. This unique festival will feature over a dozen artists, nine musical performances and 88 short and feature-length films including a number of world, US and New England premieres. More than 70 filmmakers from around the world are scheduled to attend.

SENE kicks off this year's festival on Wednesday, April 7 with a lively art, music and film event at PeaceLove Studios in Pawtucket, RI. The event will feature an artists reception, live music by Dave Yules, an experimental films showcase, a special preview of coming attractions and the premiere of a short documentary about PeaceLove Studios. Artists selected by SENE include Joe Niderno, Rebecca Flores, Joanne Thorne Arnold, C. A. Millner, Larisa Colantonio, Joyce Smith, Jay Gidwitz, Anne Tait, Alene Schneierson, Michelle Gates and Steven Subotnick. Admission is $10 and includes food, wine, beer and a free pass to any film program during the festival.

Artwork will remain on exhibit at PeaceLove through Sunday afternoon, when the festival celebrates the artists with a second exhibition that includes live music by Jose Docen and Mark Taber and poetry readings by Jay Walker and Rebecca Flores-Amado.

SENE members and invited guests will be attending the Limelight VIP party on Thursday, April 8 at the Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown. This exclusive event will feature live music by Steven Palumbo and Dan Lilley & Scatman and include hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer. Members who join by April 7 are welcome to attend.

Additional musicians performing at various SENE parties and events this year include P.S. Rock, Kim Trusty and Fighting the Influence.

From Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11, the festival will screen 24 film programs, including ten features, six documentary programs and eight short film programs. Filmmakers will be on hand at most screenings to answer questions from the audience. Film venues include the Cable Car Cinema in Providence and the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center's Slater Mill Theater in Pawtucket. Film programs are $8 ($5 for students, seniors and members).

Kids from ages 8 to 15 can try out their "pirate" acting skills in front of the camera at the Screen Stealers Workshop on Sunday, April 11 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the YMCA in downtown Pawtucket. The program costs $10 or 5 for $40.

Festival sponsors include Fidelity Investments, Greylock Partners, NBC10, Motif Magazine and Cardi's Furniture. Event sponsors include Bella Consulting & Events, Jonathan Edwards Winery, Narragansett Beer, Chelo's Banquets & Catering, World of Wines and Magic Hat Beer.

Please visit www.senefilm.org or call 401-603-0252 for program and membership information.
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Midway Pictures Announces Premiere of Document: "It's a Bash!" Film

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Midway Pictures, producers of the award-winning
documentaries You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park
and On the Lake: Life and Love in a Distant Place, proudly announces the
premiere of the documentary film It's a Bash! on April 30, 2010 at
Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island.

The premiere will be followed up with screenings nightly at 9 p.m. over at the Cable Car Cinema, also in Providence, from May 2nd to May 6th.

The new documentary is an in-depth look at seminal Rhode Island
punk rock band Neutral Nation, and, by extension, of the Providence
music scene. Neutral Nation were an active band in the scene
throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, before deciding to retire their
existence as an active band.

The band has played a series of well-attended and regarded shows in the intervening years.
The film explores the reasons behind the band's popularity in Rhode Island, their break-up, and why they subsequently continued to play music
together.

The film's director, David Bettencourt, says the film touches on more
than just the history of one band.

"It's a Bash! takes a look at the many great people that helped to build a live music scene here in Providence. It's a film about being in a band."

The premiere screening will be followed by a rare Neutral Nation live
performance.

"When we started the band the three goals were: free beer, meet girls, and be on the cover of The Attleboro Sun Chronicle's weekender edition.
Mission accomplished!" said Mike Yarworth, Neutral Nation's vocalist.

Tickets to the premiere and show went on sale Friday, March 5 at
http://www.lupos.com. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

For more information, visit http://www.neutralnationmovie.com

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THE NEXT OFFICIAL RIFC PRODUCTION IS LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION MANAGER:

"The Perfect Day for a Picnic" by Bob Lucas is the next official RIFC Production. This 5-7 minute short has a stark, Twilight-Zoneish feel with a surprise ending. We plan to shoot sometime in April.

Right now - we are in need of a strong PRODUCTION MANAGER!

Definition: What does a Production Manager do?

AKA: PM
Reporting to the film's producer, this person supervises the budget, hires the crew, approves purchases & time cards, and generally makes sure all departments are doing their respective jobs within the parameters of the budget and on time.

Please EMAIL your resume with note of interest to: productions@rifcfilms.com with the subject line "Production Manager" NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MARCH 28!!

This is a great chance to show your strength and communication skills on set. Are you ready to step up?

This is a non-paying position with great experience and networking opportunities for future gigs.

LOCAL FILM WORLD PREMIERE AND BENEFIT

“International Stinkbomb!”, the latest movie from local filmmaker Brett Davey, will have its world premiere at 4 PM on Saturday, March 27 at the RISD Auditorium. The premiere is a benefit for the MS Society of Rhode Island. Admission is $10 and includes a live music set by bluegrass legends The Bourbon Boys.

The comedy stars Jennifer Davey as Maria Godsend, once the world’s greatest commercial jingle writer. She is going through an identity crisis after suddenly retiring from the business. Meanwhile, a pair of teenage jingle-writing prodigies are angling to ruin Godsend’s life since she was the last big thing in the business. Will their four-part plan to take down Godsend work?

“International Stinkbomb!” is the third movie by writer/director Brett Davey. Local musicians are featured prominently in the movie including Erik Narwhal, who has appeared in Davey’s other movies, and The Bourbon Boys, which performs in the movie and provides the soundtrack. An encore showing of the movie takes place at the Cable Car Cinema on Sunday, April 25 at noon.
To learn more, visit www.internationalstinkbomb.com.
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EXTRAS NEEDED IN CT FOR 3/28 SHOOT

From Jay Walker:

A short film called "A Step in the Wrong Direction" begins filming on 3/28/2010 & they are in need of 4-6 middle-aged people of either gender to play faculty party attendants at a college function. You must have clothing befitting a faculty party: dressy but not formal. I will be able to transport people to & from the shoot, but I may need people to chip in a dollar or two for gas; we will meet at 8:00 AM & return by 8:00 PM at a location TBD by what's most central for everyone. Email me here on FB for more info.
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TSL Production is seeking Non-Union actors for several upcoming projects.

Please see character descriptions below.
Open casting call will be held at 560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, RI from 12:00PM - 8:00PM on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Please bring current head shot and resume.
Sides for cold read will be provided at audition.

Character Descriptions:

JACK – Caucasian male (mid 20’s – mid 30’s): Ordinary looking, eccentric, flamboyant and sophisticated NOTE: The ability to speak in a decent British accent is highly desirable. Experience in stage combat and stunts are highly desirable.

NIGEL – Caucasian male (mid 20’s – mid 30’s): handsome, charming, witty, playboy. NOTE: The ability to speak in a British accent is required.

KELLY – Female mid-20’s (any ethnicity): Attractive

JANICE – Caucasian female (late 30’ – 40’s). Modeling agency Manager. A former model, now "over-the-hill". Aggressive, no non-sense woman.

KENDRA – African-American female (mid-20’s): Attractive (fashion model look), snobbish.

GRANGER – Caucasian female (20’s): Attractive (fashion model look), stuck-up, snobby diva.

MARILYN MONROE LOOK ALIKE - Male or female

Open casting call will be held at 560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, RI from 12:00PM - 8:00PM on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Please bring current head shot and resume.

Casting@TSLProduction.com

*This is a non-paying gig.

RIPRO (www.ripro.org) is spreading the word about the following online tool tosupport the RI Film Tax Credit.

If you’re connected to the film industry, you’re probably aware of the controversy around the Film Tax Credit in the last few years.

The credit served to draw a number of larger budget flims and TV series to Rhode Island in previous years. Then our state government put a cap on the program, deterring large productions (they never knew whether credits would remain, by the time they shot). In the meantime, Mass and CT had started duplicating the success of RI’s program, so many productions moved to those states.

The consequence has been a dramatic decrease in the amount of film-related work in Rhode Island. Now, the governor has proposed removing it entirely, which will effectively end any mid- or large- budget filmmaking in Rhode Island. We have already seen a number of independent projects shift to Massachusetts and CT because of the tax situation.

If you’re getting this email, you likely care enough about the film community and industry to not want this to happen. HELP the tax credit by sending a clear, personal message to your representatives in State government.

RIPRO, the local organization of professional film and video organizations, has launched a tool that allows film supporters to quickly and easily send this message.

All you have to do is enter your information – an email supporting the tax credit will automatically be sent to your representatives, congressmen and elected officials who can make a difference on this issue. Constituents rarely do this, so when they take the time to do it in large numbers, our representatives DO take notice!! We just need to act together.

If you’d like to personalize the message, that’s also easy to do here – but if you only have a minute or two, please send in your support!

If you know anyone who might also be interested, please forward this message!

Just go to www.ripro.org and fill in your information. Thank you very much.

FROM AHTSPOT.COM:

This year for Ahtspot’s 5th Annual Open Call, we are taking it to a whole new level, 3 Cities!!! The Ahtspot Open Call will be in Boston at Improv Boston’s Main Stage Theater on April 6th, Tazza Café in Providence, RI on June 21st and in Connecticut (Location TBD) as part of the Film Industry Mixer on August 28th.

So first up on Tuesday, April 6th 2009 at 7:00pm at Improv Boston’s Main Stage Theater (40 Prospect St. in Central Square, Cambridge, MA), Ahtspot.com presents the 5th Annual Ahtspot Open Call! This event is one of the events leading up to Boston’s 48 Hour Film Project. This is an event for actors, filmmakers and theater professionals like no other. The Ahtspot Open Call is an open forum audition show where talented actors can audition for the crowd of directors, producers and even other actors. Each actor gets no more than two minutes on stage, and if they go over their time they are hosed down with silly string to let them know it is time to go. This popular event has been very well attended in the past. Check out this video from last year’s event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rTZ0x6cAUM

Directors, producers and other theater and film professionals—this is a free event to check out the local New England pool of talent. From 7 to 9pm you will be able to watch actors audition for the audience, then after the show stick around and approach your favorite talent. Order a drink, relax, take notes and enjoy the show!

This event is run to help promote the 48 Hour Film Project Boston 2010! This is a contest where filmmakers are challenged to make a complete short film in just 48 hours. Teams are invited and welcome to the event to cast for their movies, meet other teams, collect additional crew and network with other film and theater professionals. For more information visit www.48hourfilm.com/boston.

Actors, sign up begins at 6:00pm and there can be a line. Actors will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Ahtspot.com clients will have the ability to pre-register online. However if anyone is not there when your name is called to go on stage, you will be skipped and added to the end of the line. Not all performers may get a chance to perform if time runs out. Remember you have two minutes or less to do your piece. You can perform anything you want, it is your time to shine! So get there early or sign up in the members section at www.ahtspot.com.

Ahtspot's Open Call is an 18+ Event - 21+ to drink. Children under 18 must be with a parent/guardian.
And don't forget that Providence is June 21st and Connecticut is August 28th.
Hope to see you there
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Actors Needed for Student Films

Student Film "TERRIBLE PATRICK":

We are seeking both male and female actors age 18-24 to act in a short film. This film is being produced as a part of the senior experience program and Bishop Hendricken High School.

It will be directed by two seniors from the school working with a local production company. Acting experience is not required but is encouraged. We will be shooting 2-3 nonconsecutive days over 2-3 weeks.

http://providence.craigslist.org/tlg/1645417836.html

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From Kyle King - Another Student Film:

Reply to: gigs-qphyn-1646897181@craigslist.org
Film Student shooting a final project on 16mm film and looking to make a unique film with unique charcters.

I am not looking for traditional cast of young college students that Im sure my classmates films will be flooded with.

Instead looking for older actors with unique features characteristics and personality.

I am looking for 2 older men (one day no more than 2 hours)
Also an older woman. ( one day of shooting , no more than 3 hours)
Compensation will be provided.

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE EMAIL ABOVE.
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Kid Filmmakers Presents Pirate Movie Workshop at SENE Film Festival

NEWPORT, RI — Avast, ye Sprogs! D' ye dream o' black flags, gold coins an' treasure isles? D' ye see yerself on th' silver screen in a no-budget pirate movie? Registration is now open for Screen Stealers, a three-hour film acting workshop for children, to be held at the Pawtucket YMCA at 20 Summer Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Sunday, April 11 at 2PM.
Presented by Kid Filmmakers, Screen Stealers is a featured children's event of the Southeast New England Film, Music and Arts Festival. Workshop registrants will learn how to act and talk like a pirate from a pirate re-enactor, while producing a funny pirate movie for Kid Filmmakers' own Flying Popcorn TV channel on YouTube. Screen Stealers is open to children, ages 8-15. Registration is $10.00 per child; a group discount is available at $40.00 per 5 children. All children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are suggested but optional.
Now celebrating its ninth year, Kid Filmmakers is a traveling filmmaking academy for children, available year-round to schools and organizations for after school, weekend and summer programs. Faculty members are experienced film industry professionals with credits from MGM Pictures, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, Discovery Channel, NBC, PBS, ESPN, TNN, Turner Broadcasting, AOL/Time Warner and more.
To register for Screen Stealers, call (401) 294-4922 or visit the website at www.kidfilmmakers.com.
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Main Street Independent Film Wakefield, Rhode Island

Call for Entries

Hera Gallery announces a Call for Entries for films and videos to be submitted to the Main Street Independent Film Festival organized by Historic Wakefield Village Downtown Merchants’ Association, Hera Gallery, South County Players/Children’s Theatre, Independent Newspapers, and South Kingstown Parks and Recreation. The festival will take place in historic Wakefield, Rhode Island. Screenings will take place at Church of the Ascension on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 9, 10 and 11, 2010.

Films and videos will be accepted in the following genres: Narrative/Open (ideal run-time of 30 minutes or under); Documentary (ideal run-time of 20 minutes or under); Experimental (ideal run-time of 15 minutes or under); Animation (ideal run-time of 15 minutes or under); News Segment (ideal run-time of 5 minutes or under); and Commercial/ PSA (ideal runtime of 1 minute or under).

Submissions should include: 1) a DVD copy of the film, 2) filmmaker’s contact information: name, address, phone number and email, 3) a short synopsis of the film, title, film length, and writer, director, producer, actor’s names, and 4) a biographical paragraph (or resume) including background and interest in film. Please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of your materials if desired. Deadline for submissions is April 30, 2010.

Application forms and guidelines are available at www.heragallery.org. Mail submissions to: Hera gallery, PO Box 336, Wakefield, RI 02880, attn: film festival. For more information: 401-783-7202, jrmcnab@etal.uri.edu, or 402-789-1488, info@heragallery.org.
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The H.P. Lovecraft Tribute Servic

The H.P. Lovecraft Tribute Service will take place on Sunday, March 14, at the 1891 Ladd Observatory, frequented by H.P. Lovecraft in his boyhood years. Christian Henry Tobler, historian author of erudite and splendidly illustrated texts on German medieval combat, will preside as our Master of Ceremonies.
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In the years since the first such occasion held on March 15, 1987 the H.P. Lovecraft Tribute Service has become something of a Rhode Island tradition! Typically this annual event draws in excess of 130 persons. Gothic or vintage style attire is encouraged. After the proceedings at Ladd Observatory, all will be invited to gather at the gravesite of H.P. Lovecraft in Swan Point Cemetery, precisely two miles north from the performance setting.

H.P. Lovecraft was born on August 20, 1890 and died on March 15, 1937.

"Spring approaches, and Lovecraft's in the air!"

Event Title: H.P. Lovecraft...Revealed
Event Date: Sunday, March 14, 2010
Event Time: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Event Location: Ladd Observatory, 210 Doyle Avenue at the corner of Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

Event Organizer: Carl L. Johnson, Founder, H.P. Lovecraft Commemorative Activities Committee.

Master of Ceremonies: Christian Henry Tobler, author and historian who resides in Oxford, CT.

Admission: Free public attendance.

Program Content: We will commence with Mr. Tobler delivering a greeting and a "eulogy" briefly encapsulating the life and literary career of H.P. Lovecraft. Then there will be dramatic recitations of H.P. Lovecraft's poetry and prose offered by competent performers.

For further information, contact: Carl L. Johnson at e-mail carcosan@live.com or call (401) 356-1381.

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This Just in on the Massachusetts Film Tax Credits:

Dear filmmakers,

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue voted today, March 11 in a 10:30 a.m. executive session that House Bill 3854, filed by State Representative Steven D'Amico should be reported out of committee unfavorably with a vote of 7 to 1. This means that the Committee will issue a report recommending that the bill "ought not to pass" and will remain in the Clerk's Office. As a result, it is highly unlikely that it will reach the House or Senate. Thanks go out to all of our members who attended last week's Revenue hearing in strong support of the state's Film and TV Tax Credit. Your voice matters!

Congratulations to everyone that turned out in support of keeping the credits intact. Hopefully Rhode Island follows suit.

Best

Mick Hoegen
401.258.3192
www.MickHoegen.com
www.SAG.org/iActor/MickHoegen
http://www.myspace.com/MickHoegen
http://www.facebook.com/Mick.Hoegen

Michael Corrente Presents AMP-RI Program Event

This comes from: Sandy Panek, sandy@panekdesign.com

We are very excited to be sending you this invitation to the next AMP-RI Program Event. Michael Corrente will be doing the presentation and we are expecting a sell out, the Gamm Theatre has limited seating, so RSVP quickly. Send the attached invitation along to those in your address book and feel free to invite friends and business associates, this will be a fun, informative evening:

Beyond the Creative Splice,
An evening with director Michael Corrente

Embracing creative genius is not enough. In a world of morphing media, film director Michael Corrente beams a klieg light into the creative world of film production beyond the splice. Knowing the backroads of networking, promotion, and finance are a few, but immense, segments of bringing scripts to life.

Pawtucket born and raised, Michael Corrente has produced many films including "A Shot At Glory", "American Buffalo","Outside Providence", "Brooklyn Rules" and "Federal Hill". Producing more than 25 plays with Studio B, he has also written several including a semi-autobiographical one-act "Not For Nothin", that became the
screenplay for his breakout film in 1993, Federal Hill. Often compared to Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, Federal Hill won the Audience Award in 1994 at France’s Deauville Film Festival and was eventually distributed by Trimark Pictures. Corrente, working as an independent film maker, has successfully navigated financial channels while proving his merit as both writer and director.

March 15th, 5:30 pm at the Gamm Theatre
Hors D‘Oeuvres and Cash Bar
$40 general admission and $30 for AMP-RI members
SPACE IS LIMITED so please RSVP by March 9
Carolann 401.732.4041 or ampri.info@gmail.com
Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket RI
www.gammtheatre.org
Directions to the Gamm: From the North: Take 95 South to exit 29
(Downtown Pawtucket). Drive through 2 stop signs to the 1st traffic
light (Exchange Street). Take a right; 2nd right off Exchange is the
driveway to the Gamm. Parking is in the back.
From the South: Take 95 North to exit 29 (Broadway). Go left at top
of hill. Take right at light, Exchange Street. the 2nd right on
Exchange is the Driveway to the Gamm. Parking is in the back.

Looking forward to seeing you there,
Joyce Pucino, President AMP-RI
Pucino Print Consultants, Inc.
631 Fletcher Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Tel: 401-886-5155
Fax: 401-884-0339
pucinoprint@verizon.net
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STARS ALIGN FOR "BODY OF EVIDENCE" TV PILOT

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that ABC studios has attached stellar talent to their new pilot being filmed entirely in Rhode Island.

Acclaimed actress DANA DELANY ("China Beach", "Tombstone", "Desperate Housewives") has been cast to play Megan Hunt, a tenacious medical examiner whose background as a neurosurgeon gives her a refreshing crime solving perspective that puts her at odds with nearly everyone.

JERI RYAN, popular actress of "Star Trek Voyager" and "Shark", brings her power to this special pilot. She will portray the chief medical examiner and boss to the main character Megan Hunt.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office said, "We congratulate ABC for selecting such amazing talent to what is already an excellent project. We warmly welcome Ms. Delany and Ms. Ryan to Rhode Island and we are excited that they will be working closely with our local crew and actors while enjoying all of the wonders of our beautiful Ocean State!"

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a division of The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.

Please visit our website at www.film.ri.gov.
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An Amazing Show of Support!

A Message from Chuck Slavin:

It gives me great pleasure to have seen two packed state houses in support of film. The first hearing that I attended was in Rhode Island. The numbers of supporters at the Rhode Island hearing many were left watching testimony in the halls of the state house on closed circuit TV. as the hearing room could only accommodate a small number. Director Michael Corrente, and Actor James woods, were brought in by the film commission; their testimony was passionate, factual, convincing, and made for a very compelling argument. The Rhode Island Film Office did an excellent job of defending the Rhode Island Film Credit. Rhode Island Film Director Steven Feinberg really stood up for the Film Credit and showed with out a doubt why the Rhode Island Film Credit works! A tip of the hat to Steven for seizing the moment and defending film with his unwavering testimony! The Rhode Island Film Commision has set up another hearing for tomorrow with the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee. The follow-up meeting to discuss the film proposal will be at 2 PM ON TUES. 3/09 IN ROOM 211 OF The Rhode Island State House!! This may be the last chance to plead our cases for film in Rhode Island.

In Mass through coordinated efforts by the MPC, SAG/Aftra Office, and IATSE; we were able to have a great rally which required a change of venue to the Gardner Auditorium to accommodate the great number of supporters of the Mass Film Industry. For those of you who do not know the Gardner Auditorium is the largest room in the Mass State House and we packed it!!! Opponents of the Film Tax Credit seemed to fire every bit of ammunition they had to rollback the mass film credit. Our size and magnitude we were able to battle back. The allies of the Mass Film Credit gave a great showing of facts and figures to combat House Bill 3854, but we lost a chance to capitalize on the momentum on the positive effects on the film industry in Massachusetts without the testimony of our film commissioner. Although he was in attendance we were all very surprised and disappointed that the top film leader did not come to our defense against one the most important piece of legislation that impacts jobs in the film community. This is another reason why there is a need for an official state agency as is a case in Rhode Island. Though it would appear that our efforts may have swayed the panel in Mass. in future hearings we will need the leadership of an official film office to defend the film industry and future jobs that impact our lives.

This is a war for these film credits in New England that crosses all state borders and professions, occupations and we must remain vigilant, but with knowledge, organization and dissemination of true facts we will succeed. There are many more battles ahead, but I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who showed up, testified, gave written testimony, rallied, and emailed their public officials on behalf of the film community. The New England Film Movement continues....

To The Film Community and Friends of the Film Community,

IMPORTANT!

As many of you are aware, the Governor's recent budget proposes to completely eliminate the Rhode Island Motion Picture Tax Incentive program.

There will be a Senate Finance Committee Hearing to discuss this proposal at 2 PM ON TUES. 3/09/10 IN ROOM 211 OF THE STATE HOUSE. This will probably be the last opportunity to share your views.

If you feel the elimination of the Motion Picture Tax Incentive will have an impact on you, your business and/or family, you should attend this hearing to have your voice heard.

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office
One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
PH: 401-222-3456 (401-222-FILM)
FAX: 401-222-3018
EMAIL: steven@arts.ri.gov
WEBSITE: www.film.ri.gov

From RI 4 ARTS NEEDS FILMMAKER:

Since 1999, Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts has been working actively to help protect and advance funding and other benefits for artists and arts organizations in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts would like to interview each of the candidates running for the various offices: Governor, Providence Mayor, US Congress, Attorney General, Treasurer, etc. They are looking for a filmmaker who is interested in volunteering time to video and edit the one-on-one conversations with the candidates. The videos would be posted online and shared with their constituents.

Anyone interested in donating their time and talents to assist RI CFA in their arts advocacy work should contact:

Lisa Carnevale
Executive Director
RI Citizens for the Arts
401-457-8312
lisa@ri4arts.org
www.ri4arts.org

Rhode Island Citizen is a non-profit arts advocacy organization working in Rhode Island for the benefit of all artists and arts organizations, as well as for the benefit of the community-at-large. RI4arts has lobbied successfully since 1999 for the State Arts Council's budget, securing increases to the budget for two consecutive years and maintaining legislative and financial support for the arts in Rhode Island.

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RIFC CHOOSES NEXT OFFICIAL PRODUCTION:

Congratulations to Bob Lucas!
After much discussion, the Production Committee has chosen "A Perfect Day for a Picnic" by Bob Lucas as its next official film - a five minute short.

An average man goes about his daily business as his wife stays at home becoming more and more ill. One day he makes a terrible discovery about her condition.

We are now taking applications for the following to work on this production:

Director:

We are currently accepting applications for a DIRECTOR. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to:productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode’s Island filmmaker community!

Director of Photography:

We are currently accepting applications for a DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to: productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode Island’s filmmaker community!

Production Designer:

We are currently accepting applications for a PRODUCTION DESIGNER. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to: productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode Island’s filmmaker community!

LDI JUST FOR FUN

From Anne at LDI:
Are you a closet musician?
Tell a good joke?
Have a story you want to tell?
BRING IT.

This is your chance to show off… and I promise I won’t cut you off before you’re done. Everyone should consider doing something – not just those actory-types…

DATE: Tuesday MARCH 9, 2010

TIME: 7:00pm

COST: NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK

WHERE: Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

www.ricomedyconnection.com

Cash Bar Will Be Open

Although all types of food is needed – they are specifically asking for

Canned Soups, Stews and Chili

Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Including Juices and Tomato Sauce

Nutritious Breakfast Cereals, Whole Wheat Pasta, Brown Rice

Tuna, Peanut Butter, Canned Beans

Team Nazo sweeps Olympics

team nazo sweeps the olympics




If you've tuned into the 2010 Winter Olympics, you may have already caught a glimpse of the inimitable Big Nazo puppet troupe cavorting on the streets of Vancouver. And if you were also at RIFC's annual Black and White Holiday Fundraiser, you may have recognized these creatures from the dancefloor.

Backed by a carnival band, artistic director Erminio Pinque and five other core members of team Nazo are leading nightly parades to signal the start of arts festivities in Place de la Francophonie 2010, a French Quarter in the heart of the city.

Congratulations, Big Nazo!!

Black Box Theater Presents Cider House Rules

by John Irving

A story about how far one man travels
to find the place where he belongs.
Part I: Here in St. Cloud's
Wed. May 5 7pm
Thurs. May 6 7pm
Sat. May 8 7pm
Sun. May 9 2pm
Part II: In Other Parts of the World
Thurs. May 13 7pm
Fri. May 14 7pm
Sat. May 15 7pm
Sun. May 16 2pm

Part I: Here in St. Cloud's
Wed. May 19 7pm
Fri. May 21 7pm

Part II: In Other Parts of the World
Sat. May 22 7pm
Sun. May 234pm

Marathon Performance
Sunday, June 13 at 2pm
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Artists' Exchange extends the "2 Fer" Spring Special!

Take advantage of this rare offer through June 18th...

Buy one class, get one free!

Are you missing those handy Entertainment Book coupons for 50% off an Artists' Exchange class? Here's your chance to get the same value directly from us!

Sign up two children for one class, or one child for two classes... Take a class with a friend, or sign yourself up and give your free class as a gift!

Simply mention the special when signing up for a class.
This special applies to SPRING SESSIONS ONLY (valid through 6/18/10)

Visit our website to view our current class offerings.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

"You Might Be God" Presented at the Artists' Exchange

Presented by Breath Productions

Written and Directed by
Kevin Broccoli

Friday, March 12th 8pm
Saturday, March 13th 8pm

Black Box Theatre
at Artists' Exchange

I don't just need God to be- I need God to do something

For centuries people have discussed the existence or lack of an almighty presence within the universe. Now one man is setting out to prove that God might actually be a lot closer than we think in an examination of believers, disbelievers, and unbelievable circumstances. Over the course of two weekends, Mr. Broccoli will inhabit the animals of Eden, the prodigal son, grandmothers, mothers, priests, preachers wives, and of course, God. Every night the show will open with a different performer sharing their thoughts on God. In addition, the audience will have opportunities to shape the performance as its happening by adding their own thoughts.
(This is not an RIFC Production)