Pawtucket Arts and Crafts and Film / VFX Group

Pawtucket Film Festival Starting Saturday

 

For the next three weekends, the Pawtucket Film Festival will feature great music and movies, and a sneak peek into the film industry.  On Saturday, August 28^th, the doors open at 5:30, kicking off the 11th annual festival at Tolman High School.  Beverages and light food will be provided throughout the festival, along with a tee-shirt, as part of the $10 admission fee.

 

On Saturday, don’t miss the music of Dennis Brennan, a cagey veteran who can electrify audiences with his ability to cross brilliantly from rock to soul, blues, country, and jazz. And later in the night, the Alloy Orchestra three man musical ensemble, will thrash and grind using a collection of peculiar objects to accompany the silent film classic, Metropolis.

 

Sunday’s location highlights the Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center, where $10 will get a full day’s entertainment, including great music, film shorts, a feature film and discussions with the filmmakers.

 

 

Saturday’s Location:       William E. Tolman High School

                                                               

150 Exchange St.

; Pawtucket, RI

                                                                401.729.6400

 

Saturday, August 28

6:00 PM – Reception

6:30 PM – Music, Dennis Brennan

7:00 PM - Feature - Alloy Orchestra performing live musical to the silent film classic,

                     Metropolis

 

 

Sunday’s Location:          Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center

                                               

175 Main St.

; Pawtucket, RI

                                                www.tourblackstone.com   401.724.2200

 

Sunday, August 29

12:00 PM - Music - Concord Ballet Orchestra Players

12:45 PM - Shorts

1:15 PM - Feature - Derailroaded (Doug Zwick)

3:30 PM - Reception

5:00 PM - Music - Christian McNeill

5:45 PM - Shorts

6:15 PM - Feature - If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (Doug

                      Zwick)

 

**Festival will continue on September 4 & 5 and September 11 & 12

Video Folk Art for Kids in Pawtucket - Sept 4th at 2:00pm

Award-winning Pawtucket Based Filmmaker, Jacquie Schnabel returns to the Pawtucket Film Festival with her Video Folk Art Event for kids. Jacquie otherwise known as Madame Gertrude Lafayette McBean the Grand Duchess of Pawtucket brings her DIY filmmaking style which bridges the urban craft uprising movement and the independent film scene. Video Folk Art is collective storytelling. You are invited to come and make kid friendly video folk art. We will be picking stories, creating characters out of recycled materials, rehearsing and starring in video folk art films. The Costumes and characters used will be recycled into DVD packaging everyone gets a copy of all of the films they starred in.

www.videofolkart.com

 

VFX Group

The VFX Group had a great meeting last week. Notes are up on the discussion board here: http://www.rivfxgroup.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1326

Meetings will continue to take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm, but they'll be moving to the new RIFC HQ at 172 Exchange St. in Pawtucket. If you're into VFX, we hope you'll join us!

We're also going to ask participants who'd like to take 5 minutes of the meeting to share a trick, tip or technique in a VFX related program of their choice to do that - volunteers are welcome, and should email Matt at matthewpaquin@yahoo.com

 

The Pawtucket Film Festival Begins this Weekend

For additional information contact Emily Douglas at 401-489-8813 or thepff.com

For the next three weekends, the Pawtucket Film Festival will feature great music and movies, and a sneak peek into the film industry. On Saturday, August 28th, the doors open at 5:30, kicking off the 11th annual festival at Tolman High School. Beverages and light food will be provided throughout the festival, along with a tee-shirt, as part of the $10 admission fee.

On Saturday, don’t miss the music of Dennis Brennan, a cagey veteran who can electrify audiences with his ability to cross brilliantly from rock to soul, blues, country, and jazz. And later in the night, the Alloy Orchestra three man musical ensemble, will thrash and grind using a collection of peculiar objects to accompany the silent film classic, Metropolis.

Sunday’s location highlights the Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center, where $10 will get a full day’s entertainment, including great music, film shorts, a feature film and discussions with the filmmakers.

Saturday’s Location: William E. Tolman High School
150 Exchange St.; Pawtucket, RI
401.729.6400
Saturday, August 28
6:00 PM – Reception
6:30 PM – Music, Dennis Brennan
7:00 PM - Feature - Alloy Orchestra performing live musical to the silent film classic, Metropolis.

Sunday’s Location: Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center
175 Main St.; Pawtucket, RI
www.tourblackstone.com 401.724.2200
Sunday, August 29
12:00 PM - Music - Concord Ballet Orchestra Players
12:45 PM - Shorts
1:15 PM - Feature - Derailroaded (Doug Zwick)
3:30 PM - Reception
5:00 PM - Music - Christian McNeill
5:45 PM - Shorts
6:15 PM - Feature - If I Should Fall From Grace: The Shane MacGowan Story (Doug
Zwick)

**Festival will continue on September 4 & 5 and September 11 & 12

Anyone looking to buy a script

From Dave Rutter:

"I have a rather large collection of scripts (short & full length film, TV & Web) that I have written over the last few years. I don't have the time to direct all of these and I'd rather see someone else direct them than the script go to waste.

I can also write a script for you if you'd like.
Contact me if interested.

To reply to this message, click here: http://www.ourfilmspace.com/profiles/message/listInbox?xg_source=msg_mes_private
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Wrestling With Sanity wins Best Drama in Ellsworth, Maine

From Mike Messier:

Just a quick note to report some good news: Image Gazer Film Festival in Ellsworth, Maine has awarded The Wrestling With Sanity Short Film Trilogy with BEST DRAMA for their 2010 Film Festival.

Over 50 films were screened during this festival, from the many more entered. We appreciate the committee for selecting our film for the award.

This is the THIRD award for Wrestling With Sanity (the others being Ruff Cutz Audience Choice Award and Imagine News Audience Award).

I would like to thank you all for your support of Wrestling With Sanity, especially the small cast and crew of the initial short film trilogy.

* Mark Carter as Eddie Pause
* Irina Peligrad as Elizabeth Metzger
* Mauro Canepa as Cannon Head
* Tim Labonte - our DP/Editor

Here's to say that this further development will lead us further to Investor Funding for the FEATURE Film to be made with the additions of Pro Wrestlers Raven (www.theraveneffect.com) , Ox Baker, Spike Dudley etc and with help from our friends Anthony Ambrosino, Nicholas Delmenico, Erica Mills etc at the 989 Project (also coming off their win for Audience Award at Rhode Island International Film Festival).

Any leads or references to such mysterious Investors are always welcome and appreciated.

You are encouraged to share this good news with any individual, group, or media outlet you find appropriate.
(This is an RIFC affiliated production)

48 Hour Winners Posted

From Jay Walker:

Thanks to everyone who came to our Best of Providence 48 Hour Film Project 2010 & stayed for our after-party last night. We've posted the names of the winners in a discussion on the Prov 48HFP Facebook page. If you're not already a member of that group, just email me & I'll send you the link. The winners are also available on http://www.facebook.com/l/e8d87PFTDzvb25LO8blXxvC4aJw;www.48hourfilm.com/providence, the Providence page of the official 48HFP website. All that's left now is 48 Days Later; stay tuned & we'll give you more details for that, as we get them. Thanks again for all your support.

Best of Providence Tomorrow Night

The 48 Hour Film Project Best of Providence 2010 will be taking place Saturday Night!

You have one day left to buy discounted tickets online. Follow this link, or copy-paste it into your browser. Discounted tickets are $12, $15 at the door. http://www.rifcfilms.com/shop.aspx

This year's event is taking place at the historic Park Theatre in Cranston

848 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910-2703

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=848+Park+Ave,+Cranston,+RI+02910-2703

The Park is a classic theatre, seating over 1,000, which benefitted from millions of dollars of restoration work over the last two years. So invite your friends, family, etc - see what local filmmakers are capable of!

Ticket includes all films, a QA with the filmmakers, and admission to the afterparty. There's also a raffle!

The line up this year is:

FILMS TO BE SCREENED:

“Alienated”, by Spanky & the King
“Bright Idea”, by Wax Idiotical Films
“Busketeers: A Street Tale”, by Open Door Productions
“Cause-Way”, by World One Productions
“Condolences”, by Harcourt Pictures
“Female Persuasion”, by IM Filmworks
“Grassroutes”, by Andvari Films
“He’s Fixed”, by The Soft Fluffies
“The Kardboard King”, by Sound & Fury Productions RI
“The Maintenance Men”, by Boston Casting – MPI Productions
“Mutants of the Apocalypse”, by Scorpio Film Releasing
“Two Porks in a Pod: The Race for Exec. Prod. of the 61st Annual Boarsville Bridge Day Parade”, by 80 Nights Productions
“While My Guitar Gently Creeps”, by They’re Using Tools!
“Xaeptactrophorp”, by 7 Around 2 Wrapped By 1
“You Need Help”, by 1000lbs. Guerrilla

VFX Group tomorrow / Best of Providence 48 on Saturday

The VFX group will be taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18th at 7 PM

The group will meet at DownCity Pictures

236 Westminster Street - the Alice Building - Studio 705 (you have to buzz this suite to get in)

Providence, RI

As usual, bring anything you're working on or having trouble with - or recent triumphs (like, how do you digitally break a mirror?).

 

 

The 48 Hour Film Project "Best of Providence" 2010 event will be happening on Saturday, August 21st.

It starts at 7pm. The films to be included have just been announced - see the list here: www.48hourfilm.com/providence

You can get your tickets online in advance. They're less expensive in advance. Find them here: www.rifcfilms.com/shop.aspx

Look forward to seeing you there! And yes, there is an afterparty, at the same location, so plan your transportation accordingly!

This is an RIFC event

 

 

Supporting Actors Needed

M.E.S. Production is seeking actors to fill the following supporting roles in our film "His Take On Her".

Elena's father - late '40s - early '60's
Elena's mother - late '40's to early '60's
filmmaker - mid '20's - mid 30's
nurse - good knowledge of nursing protocols a plus

These roles are speaking parts. They do not pay.

His Take On Her is a romantic comedy. The principal photography will occur over Labor Day weekend and into the following week. For more info on the film go to http://johndevault.com/casting/

If interested contact John Devault jsdevault@verizon.net
Facebook: John Spencer Devault
(This is not an RIFC Production)

BEHIND THE HEDGEROW Plays at Jane Pickens Theater

NEWPORT, R.I. –– Following a sellout Newport premiere on Saturday, Aug. 14, BEHIND THE HEDGEROW: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society heads to the Jane Pickens Theater this Friday, Aug. 20, for the start of a nine-day run in the popular downtown Newport theater.

BEHIND THE HEDGEROW was originally slated for four days at Jane Pickens, but the run was extended in light of the full house at the August 10th world premiere at Providence’s Veterans Memorial Auditorium and Saturday’s sellout screening at Salve Regina University. Dozens of people were turned away on Saturday.

The film earned four stars from The Providence Journal and was rated “don’t miss” by Rhode Island Monthly. It has been featured by The Boston Phoenix, NPR Morning Edition (R.I.), The Providence Phoenix, the Newport Daily News, Newport Mercury, Newport This Week, GoLocalProv and many others. The premieres were held in partnership with the 2010 FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival.

The Pickens run begins with a showing at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. It continues with showings at 6 p.m. Aug. 21; 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22; and 6 p.m. on Aug. 23, 24, 26, 27 and 28; and 1 p.m. August 29. Filmmakers David Bettencourt and G. Wayne Miller will introduce the film and take questions at the 2:30 p.m. Aug. 22 showing.
Ticket information available at www.janepickens.com The theater is located at 49 Touro Street, downtown Newport, 02840.

Part history, part contemporary look, BEHIND THE HEDGEROW is told through the focus of Eileen Gillespie Slocum, Newport’s last grand dame, who died in the summer of 2008. Slocum’s family granted the filmmakers exclusive access to her archives and private Bellevue Avenue estate, where much of the film was shot.

BEHIND THE HEDGEROW is the second title from Eagle Peak Media, the production company founded in 2008 by Miller and Bettencourt. ON THE LAKE, EPM’s first title, premiered in February 2009 and has been broadcast in PBS markets across America It was nominated for an Emmy by the New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
For more, visit www.BehindTheHedgerow.com or www.EaglePeakMedia.com
(This is not an RIFC Production)

THE ART OF THE STEAL

An un-missable look at one of the art world's most fascinating controversies and a celebrated selection of the Toronto, New York and AFI Film Festivals, Don Argott's gripping documentary
THE ART OF THE STEAL chronicles the long and dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion.

A terrifically suspenseful and enlightening art-world documentary in which the forces of art and money square off with primal ferocity."
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Jane Pickens Theater
Tuesday, August 17th
7:30PM
Tickets $20

Advance purchase is recommended at newportFILM.com but may also be purchased at the door!

Join us a little early for a special pre-reception! Doors open at 6:45 PM.

Q&A with Director, Don Argott and Producer, Sheena M. Joyce to follow screening.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

TRUTH Screening Sunday

From Dana Neugent, director of TRUTH, we have this release. TRUTH has its RI premiere Sunday!

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with members of the fishing community, and federal and state agencies and various environmental groups have been invited to participate. There will also be fresh fish!

 

August 15th
6:30 pm
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI 02903
www.film-festival.org for tickets.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


POINT JUDITH,R.I.  Ocean Spirit Productions is proud to announce the Rhode Island premiere of their feature length documentary "TRUTH: Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement." "TRUTH" has been chosen to close the Rhode Island International Film Festival on Sunday August 15th at 6:30 PM at the Rhode Island Veterans Auditorium.

 

    Starring Sig Hansen from The Discovery Channel's number one rated show "Deadliest Catch", Joel Hovanesian from the Discovery Channel's "Lobstermen" and regional fishermen and educators TRUTH is the true story of the American Fisherman. Fighting against the sea, the weather, tough economic times and most importantly the United States Government in an attempt to protect his family, his home, his heritage and his dignity.

     Produced by third-generation fisherman Brian Loftes and directed, edited and shot by Dana Neugent, "TRUTH" has been playing across the United States to rave reviews. For further information visit www.rifishermensalliance.com.

 

 

New Raffle Prize

FROM: Jay Walker
I just wanted to let you know that there is a new prize added to the list of raffle items during the Best of Providence 48 Hour Film Project 2010; the folks at SENE Film, Music & Arts have generously donated VIP passes to their Festival in April 2011! This is even more reason to come to our show a week from tomorrow night, if you haven't already planned on it! We hope to see you then!

pl&n,
~jay walker.~
Providence Producer, 48 Hour Film Project
http://www.facebook.com/l/c577d1za3JefKVC4sU3mnZAwG1w;www.48hourfilm.com/providence
providence@4http://www.facebook.com/l/c577drJtnxN1vVoLB_ocGn70qoQ;8hourfilm.com
Events Committee Co-Chair, RI Film Collaborative
http://www.facebook.com/l/c577d_JvXjFQTcuEbWTuIPb38Lg;www.rifcfilms.com
info@rifcfilms.com

Sleather Saturday

We have this release from the folks behind Sleather, which is premiering Saturday

August 14th
7 pm
All Ages
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium
1 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, RI 02903
Box Office: 401-421-4787
www.film-festival.org for tickets.

 

    

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Contact:

Erica Mills, Co-Producer

401.943.3996

erica@the989project.com.

 

Rhode Island feature film to have World Premiere at RIIFF

 

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island - Sleather is a comedic adventure about friends, family and fame

 Three friends -- wisecracking dreamer Linus, lovable schemer JB, and practical thinker Charlie -- are on a quest. The friends are determined to do what it takes, even the absurd, for Linus to become famous.  Their determination to revolt against another dead-end job will take them on a journey of discovering what it means to be true to themselves.  Sleather was shot entirely in the Ocean State, a labor of love for both cast and crew 7 years in the making.

 

Sleather is for all audiences.  “Sleather has been a long time coming.  At its heart it’s an hour and a half escape from your everyday life that allows you to sit down and laugh at the mishaps of these three friends,” says Director Anthony Ambrosino. “The Rhode Island Film Collaborative (RIFC) played an integral role in getting Sleather made. A great number of our crew came from people we met at RIFC networking meetings, RIFC projects we've worked on and events such as the 48 hour and Holiday Parties. The RIFC email blasts and affiliations with the film office and other local organizations were also tremendous assets to have on our side. However, the single greatest thing that the RIFC offered was the friendships we've made and the support we've gotten from everyone when we needed it most. I believe we can truly look at Sleather as an example of how the RIFC can benefit a production and what a community can accomplish when it comes together.”  Producer Nick Delmenico adds, “I hope Sleather is a reminder for people to enjoy their life, what they’re doing with it and who they are spending it with.” 

 

Bring your kids or bring your grandma and get ready to laugh as you try to figure out, what exactly is Sleather anyway?  Sleather is premiering at the prestigious Rhode Island International Film Festival at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are available through the film festival website, film-festival.org.   

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The film and video production company The 989 Project is responsible for Sleather.   This video collective of select art, media, design and business professionals who have come together with the purpose of realizing their distinct visions through collaboration in motion pictures was formally founded in January, 2010.

 

Now in its 14^th year, FLICKERS:  The Rhode Island International Film Festival (riff) will

take place August 10-15, 2010.  In its brief life span, the Festival has become a leading juried competition showcase for international independent filmmakers and their work.

RIIFF is one of only 65 film festivals worldwide that is a qualifying festival for the ShortFilms category for the annual Academy Awards.  In 2009, RIIFF screened a total of

7 narrative features, 71 documentaries and 147 short films selected from over 3,400 submissions.

For more information on the film visit, www.sleathermovie.com

 

 

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Sleather Newsletter - Issue 4 - Premiere Just Days Away!

The 989 Project presents www.sleathermovie.com SleatherMovie.com    |   The989Project.com World Premiere This Saturday! Need Tickets to the Premiere?  Get Them Four Ways! The 989 Project will be selling tickets at the Rhode Island Film Collaborative's monthly networking meeting tonight beginning at 7:00 PM at the Wild Colonial, 250 South Water St, Providence, RI 02903.    You may purchase tickets throughout the week by visiting The 989 Project, 989 Reservoir Ave, Suite 3, Cranston, RI 02910. Please call ahead before arriving to make sure someone is here, 401.943.3996.  Purchase online via the Rhode Island International Film Festival's ticket service: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/767255883  For more information about online ticket sales or at the box office, please contact the Rhode Island International Film Festival at 401.861.4445 or at www.rifilmfest.org.   Sleather and RIIFF featured on NBC 10:  Sleather Happenings: Lights, camera, action! The Rhode Island International Film Festival returns with a new venue By Jim Taricani Courtesy TurnTo10.com   The 989 Interns Webisodes Are Online! The interns at The 989 Project are doing their part to promote the world premiere of Sleather by creating a series of webisodes leading up to Saturday, August 14.  The first two episodes are online now!  Check them out on the Sleather Facebook page, The 989 Project Facebook page, YouTube, and Vimeo. Special Thanks! We would like to thank Sleather's own Kaitlyn Bouchard for the photography included in last week's newsletter! Sound mixer Mauro Colangelo pauses for a moment while working on Sleather at Mauro Colangelo Music Factory. Associate producer Terry Zonghetti and co-producer Erica Mills finalize plans for the Sleather world premiere. Friends of Sleather: Rhode Island Costume 205 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 739-8880 www.ricostume.com Main Street Coffee 137 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 (401) 885-8787 Find us on Facebook: Sleather World Premiere!   Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:00 PM Purchase tickets online by clicking here! Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI 02903 401.421.2787 Box Office Visit the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Web Site If you are interested in helping us with the promotion and marketing of the premiere or of the film, please contact Terry or Erica at The 989 Project by emailing info@the989project.com or by calling 401.943.3996. 989 Reservoir Ave, Suite 3 | Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: 401.943.3996 | Email: info@the989project.com

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Crew Needed for new Horror Series Pilot in Rhode Island

Hello, my name is Richard Morrow, and I am very interested in joining your
group. Here is in a nutshell what I am trying to accomplish.

This is going to be a new horror series pilot will be shot entirely in Rhode
Island. There will only be three locations for this shoot. A bar atmosphere, a
motel room and a desolate road. This pilot when finished will have resources to
be pitched to major cable networks for consideration through reliable contacts.
The first step of this process is the Director which will be myself as well as I
am seeking Assistant Directors to come aboard!!!!!! This series has NOT been
done before and it will take extreme creative minds to make this work. I am
completely open to new and exciting ideas to make this production a success. It
is a 28 page script and it is a HORROR series THAT WILL WORK!!!!!. The following
crew will be needed in order to start the process.

*An HD camera so I don't have to rent one*
1. A lighting crew.
2. A makeup and special effects crew (preferably with experience with vampires
and werewolves)

3. A Post Production crew
4. Assistant Camera Crew
5. Sound
6. etc.

Once these positions, or partial improvational postions are filled, we will have
a reserved casting call in downtown Providence for the casting call which is
arranged.

PLEASE NOTE: This WILL get you credits only on this but it will be a very QUICK
SHOOT if all goes well and will be WELL WORTH YOUR TIME as we will promote this
into a possible series that can go huge into the film industry if we all
impliment our ideas to make this happen. I am pushing to pitch this to HBO or
SHOWTIME through reliable contacts and I am VERY optimistic and VERY excited
about this project and hope we can as a TEAM make this happen!!!! Take a chance
on me as I will go all the way for you!!!!

Sincerely,

Richard C. Morrow
Director

* Location: RHODE ISLAND
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
interests
* Compensation: no pay PostingID: 1879718602
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Networking Notes; Stuff for new space

Here are notes from July's networking meeting - a lot of it revolved around the 48 Hour Film Project. Special thanks to Debbie "boots" Condit for taking these notes!

Remember the next meeting is on Tuesday, August 10th, 7pm at the Wild Colonial, 250 South Water Street, Providence, RI

 

RIFC NETWORKING NOTES JULY 2010

After Mark Fogarty announced how the Networking Meeting works and about all the monthly RIFC meetings and events, Jay Walker gave a very thorough explanation of how the 48 Hour Film Project works, from signing up teams locally in the beginning to the final International competition.  The Providence winning team gets a small cash stipend, trophy, script-writing software and represents our city in the International competition. All other winning teams get a small cash stipend and trophy. Jay had posters available for volunteers to post.

Dana Neugent, who made the fishing industry documentary, “Truth: Fishing Crisis or Government  Mismanagement” that will be premiering at the RIIFF said that there would be a free fish dinner for those who attended the showing on Aug. 15. More information can be found at www.filmfestival.org.

Congratulations went out to the RIFC affiliated feature film, Sleather, which will also be shown at the 2010 Rhode Island International Film Festival. Anthony and Erica of The 989 Project are always looking for volunteers to help with marketing ideas, as well as looking for crew for their shorts, industrials, etc. Anthony said they are also looking for PA’s and to give him a resume. Some jobs are paid positions.

Jay Walker is looking for people with equipment in September to do some short films that he’s working on. He’s also looking for writers to adapt a theatre script into screenplay. He can be contacted at filmtv@jaywalkeronline.com.

Todd LeCompte, Officer Liaison, said the RIFC is adding to their Communications Team and to let him know if anyone is interested. Todd, also of TSL Productions, said they have many non-union casting calls and projects coming up. They are also interested in working with high school students, and it’s a great way to get experience.

Anthony Ambrosino announced that Kay Studios is looking for some people to do editing for a concert video. No pay involved, but you get to work with J Giles footage.

 

New RIFC Space

Now that the RIFC is developing space, we're looking for two things:

• If you have film-related or display related equipment you'd like to donate to a non-profit, we now have a place to put it! No pressure, I'm just saying...
• We would like to start to decorate the space in a spirit of local film. If you have props, posters, etc from a local production, we'd like to showcase it. Get in touch with us at this email address. And Joey Pants, if you're listening, we'd still love a pair of your pants to hang on the wall!
  

 

 

 

Premieres, Premieres and more Premieres!

Premieres, Premieres and more Premieres:

This is a great month to watch some amazing local entertainment! Read on for info about RIIFF, “Behind the Hedgerow,” “Sleather,” “TRUTH,” “The 48 Hour Film Project Best of Providence,” and :”Atomic Brain Invasion”

Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival

First, if you don’t already know, the RI International Film Festival is taking place this coming week, from August 10th to August 15th. It’s a great concentration of independent film sprinkled with guest speakers, mixers and more. The Festival has become a leading juried competition showcase for international independent filmmakers and their work and is one of only 65 film festivals worldwide that qualifies films for the ShortFilms category at the Academy Awards.

Tickets are available on the RIIFF site for “Behind the Hedgerow,” “Sleather,” and “TRUTH.” Check out the details at film-festival.org

Hedgerow Ahead

First, Tickets are now on sale for the World and Newport premieres of BEHIND THE HEDGEROW: Eileen Slocum and the Meaning of Newport Society, the exclusive and first-ever movie about the secret world of old-money aristocratic Newport and one of its  -- and Rhode Island’s and America’s -- most prominent families.

Both premieres will be followed by gala parties. Admission to these parties is included in the ticket price. The Newport premiere will be 2 p.m Aug. 14 at Bazarsky Hall, O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, Newport. Tickets are $30

The World Premiere will be 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the VMA Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, R.I., 02903. This screening is the feature event of the opening night of the FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival. Tickets are $25, including the post-screening soirée.

Part history, part contemporary look, BEHIND THE HEDGEROW is told through the focus of Slocum, Newport’s last grand dame, who died in the summer of 2008. The film features the on-camera appearances of several members of Newport Society, many of whom have never appeared on the screen before.

BEHIND THE HEDGEROW is the second title from Eagle Peak Media, www.EaglePeakMedia.com, the production company founded in 2008 by writer/producer G. Wayne Miller and director David Bettencourt. George T. Marshall, RIIFF Executive Director, is the executive producer of BEHIND THE HEDGEROW.

This is not an RIFC production

Then, the long-awaited premiere of Sleather is on Saturday, August 14^th.

Sleather is a comedic adventure about friends, family and fame  Three friends -- wisecracking dreamer Linus, lovable schemer JB, and practical thinker Charlie -- are on a quest. The friends are determined to do whatever it takes, however absurd, to help Linus become famous. Sleather was shot entirely in the Ocean State, a labor of love for both cast and crew 7 years in the making.

Sleather is for all audiences. “Sleather has been a long time coming. At its heart it’s an hour and a half escape from your everyday life that allows you to sit down and laugh at the mishaps of these three friends,” says Director Anthony Ambrosino. Producer Nick Delmenico adds, “I hope Sleather is a reminder for people to enjoy their life, what they’re doing with it and who they are spending it with.” 

Bring your kids or bring your grandma and get ready to laugh as you try to figure out, “What exactly is Sleather, anyway?”  Sleather is premiering at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m.

The film and video production company The 989 Project is responsible for Sleather. For more information on the film visit, www.sleathermovie.com

This is an RIFC affiliated production

TRUTH: Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement

This film about the fishing industry, both in New England and around the nation, will premiere as the closing event of the festival on August 15^th. Join the filmmakers and some of the cast from TV’s “The Deadliest Catch,” at an after party featuring deliciously prepared local seafood, and learn about the challenges facing independent, traditional fishermen in the modern ocean.

Produced by third-generation fisherman Brian Loftes and directed and edited by Dana Neugent, this documentary stars Sig Hansen of “The Deadliest Catch”

This film will be shown at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium at 6:30pm on Sunday, August 15^th.

This is an RIFC affiliated production

The 48 Hour Film Project Best of Providence

The winning shorts will be shown at the historic Park Cinema in Cranston, RI. Recently renovated at a cost of millions of dollars, the Park has an 1,800 seat capacity and a great screen and sound system. One ticket covers the screening, filmmaker QA and the after-party to mix with our intrepid local filmmakers. The films to be screened will be announced in another week – but whether you’re screening work or showing up to support other filmmakers, we hope you’ll be able to join us.

This one is on Saturday, August 21^st, starting at 6 pm. Tickets are available now on the website – www.rifcfilms.com/shop.aspx . Tickets are $12 in advance, and will be $15 at the door (mostly because we have a lot of trouble coordinating odd amounts of change J ) – so get them now!

This is an RIFC event

Atomic Brain Invasion

The latest in Scorpio Films Releasing movie madness, from the folks (filmmakers Richard Griffin and Ted Marr) who brought you “Nun of That,” will premiere “Atomic Brain Invasion” on September 10^th and 11^th. Tickets have just gone on sale, and you can pick them up and learn more about the film on the website www.scorpiofilmreleasing.net

This is not an RIFC production

So start warming up your eyeballs – there’s a whole lot to watch in the next month!

Networking Tuesday; Mary D; RIFC New Location

Networking Meeting

 

The August RIFC Networking Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 10th, 7pm at the Wild Colonial, 250 South Water Street, Providence, RI.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Mary DeBerry Retires

 

Mary DeBerry, long-time driver of the RIFC Communications Team, and author of hundreds of emails you may have received over the last several years, is retiring from her position as hub of all filmic communications.

 

The help and work Mary’s done over the years for the Rhode Island Film Collaborative has been tremendous, and it’s no exaggeration to say that many of our undertakings would simply not have been possible without her support and energy.

 

Mary is not stepping away from us entirely – you’ll still see her at meetings, events etc. And with luck, we’ll continue to benefit from some of her wisdom and advice.

 

So we wanted to take a moment to express our appreciation by sending a big shout out to Mary.

 

Naturally, we can also use help with our newsletter blasts. They’re big shoes to fill, but if coordinating, writing and editing are something you’d like to take part in for a while, shoot us an email!

 

 

New Space for the RIFC

 

The RI Film Collaborative is pleased to announce that we finally have a regular physical location. Our new space is located at 172 Exchange St. in Pawtucket, RI – right in the Pawtucket Armory, and right next to the Gamm Theatre.

 

The Armory is dedicating itself to becoming a center for the arts and arts education. It looks like a castle from the outside, and has wonderful shared spaces to explore, left over from its days both as an armory, and later as a school.

 

We’re on the third-floor, but there’s an elevator, clear (if labyrinthine) signage, and it’s ADA compliant.

 

We’ll be using the space in coming months to host groups, small screenings, meetings and classes that have, to date, been spread randomly across the state. We look forward to seeing you there some day soon!

 

Premiere of "TRUTH: Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement"

Ocean Spirit Productions is proud to announce the Rhode Island premiere of their feature length documentary "TRUTH: Fishing Crisis or Government Mismanagement". "TRUTH" has been chosen to close the Rhode Island International Film Festival on Sunday August 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM at the Rhode Island Veterans Auditorium.

Starring Sig Hansen from The Discovery Channel's number one rated show "Deadliest Catch", Joel Hovanesian from the Discovery Channel's "Lobstermen" and regional fishermen and educators, "TRUTH" is the true story of the American Fisherman. Fighting against the sea, the weather, tough economic times and, most importantly, the United States Government in an attempt to protect his family, his home, his heritage and his dignity.

Produced by third generation fisherman Brian Loftes and directed, edited and shot by Dana Neugent, "TRUTH" has been playing across the United States to rave reviews.

For further information visit www.rifishermensalliance.com.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Sleather Newsletter - Issue 3 - SleatherMovie.com Relaunches!

The 989 Project presents www.sleathermovie.com SleatherMovie.com    |   The989Project.com The All New SleatherMovie.com!   The redesigned SleatherMovie.com is online now!   Sleather featured on FilmStew.com:  Sleather Happenings at The 989 Project Turning to Tarantino for Divine Providence By Richard Horgan FilmStew.com There are two reasons why writer-director Anthony Ambrosino chose to make Quentin Tarantino a key part of the narrative of his feature debut Sleather, set to world premiere on August 14th in his hometown state at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in Providence. One was the undisputed indie film poster boy qualities of QT's meteoric rise from video store clerk to two-time simultaneous writer and director Oscar nominee. The other was more personal. Read the entire column here > Sleather trailer is available online! If you haven't caught it yet, check out the trailer at SleatherMovie.com.  You can also view it in HD on YouTube, Vimeo, and Facebook! Editor Nick Beaubien puts a formerly deleted scene back into the movie. Colorist Alessandro DeCredico puts the finishing touches on Reel 8. Friends of Sleather: Sound FX 339 Quaker Lane West Warwick, RI 02893 (401) 826-2626 www.soundfxonline.com Tom's Market 621 Tiogue Ave Coventry, RI 02816 (401) 826-0050 www.tomsmarket.com Find us on Facebook: Sleather World Premiere!   Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 7:00 PM Purchase tickets online by clicking here! Veterans Memorial Auditorium 1 Avenue of the Arts Providence, RI 02903 401.421.2787 Box Office Visit the Veterans Memorial Auditorium Web Site If you are interested in helping us with the promotion and marketing of the premiere or of the film, please contact Terry or Erica at The 989 Project by emailing info@the989project.com or by calling 401.943.3996. 989 Reservoir Ave, Suite 3 | Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: 401.943.3996 | Email: info@the989project.com

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