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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Member News 6-28. 48HFP, Props sought, Jeff DeBarros Memorial

 June 2012
48 Hour Film Project Coming Up.

 
46 teams have signed up, as of this writing! The pricing goes up this coming Tuesday, so if you'd like to enter a team, do it before then by going here:

If you're taking part, remember to save the dates of July 13-15 for shooting. The RIFC networking meeting on Tuesday, July 10th (7pm at the Wild Colonial Pub in Providence) could be a great place to find last minute teammates, too.
 
And whether you're taking part or just want to see the films, save July 17-19 for the screenings
Props Sought for July Shoot

 
Tom Paolino is looking for props for the new Verdi Productions film, "Self-Storage." If you'd like to contribute, contact Tom directly at 
347-610-1720. Here's what he's looking for:
  • armchair/recliner
  • tv stand and tv (preferably crt)
  • restaurant/garage style open shelving units (i.e. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Space-Solutions-Galvanized-Steel-5-Shelf-Unit-10279/8251823 ) x 4 or as close as we can get
  • dropcloth that we can hang on one of the walls and graffiti
  •  an oar, an anchor, something big and nautical to fill wall space
  • similarly, stolen road signs, or stuff to put on walls
  • mini fridge+microwave
  • mini kitchen counter
  • maybe a folding table that can be brought out for beer pong?
  • folding chairs for extra seats? I get the idea he likes to entertain.
  • rug, big, stained.
  • lava lamps
  • floor lamps
  • table lamps
  • hookah/bong?
  • string lights (pineapple, or goofy shapes preferred)
Newport the Series

 

A story about The Newport Series was on Channel 10 yesterday: Here's the link, thanks to Ellen Becker-Gray: http://www2.turnto10.com/news/local/gene_around_town

 

Each episode of Tom Erb's innovative new series is created around one of artist William Heydt's paintings. For example, the episode with the women in the lingerie shop is an actual store in Newport that once served as a front for a safe house helping abused women. Here's more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGYIY8HrCiQ 
Moon Rising


Locally shot Wes Anderson film "Moonrise Kingdom", starring Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis and Frances McDormand continues to garner positive reviews and to reach new theaters, including some RI theaters this week.

 

Here are some local links on the subject:
Jeff DeBarros Memorial


Many of you may know RIFC member Jeff DeBarros from his involvement in local productions, the Writing, Acting and Documentary groups and many of our Networking meetings. It is with great sorrow that we recently received word of his passing. Jeff was an enthusiastic contributor to the local film community and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

 

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
 
401.484.RIFC
172 Exchange St. Pawtucket, RI
 
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In This Issue
48 Hour Film Project
Looking for Props
Newport the Series
Moonrise
Jeff DeBarros
Upcoming Doc Group
Upcoming Actors' Lab
Upcoming Networking
Upcoming Classes
Documentary Group Thursday (tonight).

The RIFC documentary group will be screening "The Cutting Edge", a leading documentary on the art of editing, which could be great fun for you non-doc-filmmakers too.

You can learn more about it here: 

We'll also be showing a short chapter from Norm Grant's documentary on the earliest mixed-race music clubs in Rhode Island, and enjoy discussion with fellow documentary filmmakers.

This event is at 7 pm, June 28th, at RIFC HQ, 175 Main St. Pawtucket.
Actors' Lab Every First and Fourth Tuesday.

Actors' get together for cold reads, auditioning practice and improv exercises. Many exercises are taped and replayed on the big screen.
 
This event is at 7 pm, at RIFC HQ, 175 Main St. Pawtucket. The next ones are July 3rd and July 24th.
Networking Event July 10

The second Tuesday of every month: We go around the room at 7:30 for quick introductions, followed by open announcement time. By 8:30, everyone's talking to whoever's projects or skill sets seemed helpful or interesting. It's a great venue to find last minute 48HFP team members!
The networking meeting takes place at the Wild Colonial Pub, 250 South Water, Providence, RI.
Upcoming Classes
 
We're currently open to suggestions for late Summer classes.

 

Become a member for only $20/year.
 
 Or, just join our mailing list for free.
 
www.rifcfilms.com/register.aspx

 
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Sunday, June 24, 2012

RIFC Documentary Group Meeting Thursday

 June 2012
Documentary Group Meeting Thursday

After a few months off, the Documentary Group has some exciting meetings coming up.

 

This Thursday, we'll have a new segment in Norm Grant's documentary about RI's first inter-racial music club from days of yore, followed by the full-length documentary "The Cutting Edge," about the art and science of editing, brought in by Discussion Group coordinator Tommy Broadbent.

 

You can learn more about this doc here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0428441

 

Davids Eliet and Goldenberg will facilitate.

 

Also, for August we're planning a more ambitious meeting with presentations on how to use the new film tax credits. They are apparently going to emerge from legislation with a lower minimum threshold - something RIFC members have been agitating for quite a bit over the years. We're planning to have Gary Glassman of Providence Pictures, Ed Mazze, Distinguished Professor of Economics at URI, and some other speakers generate an informal conversation about how to approach these credits from a makers point of view. If you'd like to suggest other speakers, let mike ryan know (you can email info@rifcfilms.com).

 

Thanks, and hope you can make it Thursday!

 

Next Meeting:

Thursday, June 28th

7pm

RIFC HQ, Pawtucket Visitors Center Theater

175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

 


 

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
 
401.484.RIFC
175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860
 
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Become a member for only $20/year.
 Or, just join our mailing list for free.
www.rifcfilms.com/join.aspx
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Monday, June 11, 2012

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Monday, June 4, 2012

RIFC premiere of "Picnic", casting, doc group resumes

 

June 4, 2012

LDI Networking tonight.

On Monday June 4th, LDI Casting will be holding a networking meeting at The Comedy Connection from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Stop by learn about upcoming filmmaking opportunities, changes to RI's Film & Television Tax Credit Incentive and to meet other filmmakers.
Guest speaker will be Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film Office.
There is a $10 admission fee at the door. All proceeds go to charity.
To RSVP, see the Facebook event page.
RIFC official production premieres this Saturday!

  

The RIFC's Production "The Perfect Day for a Picnic" has been completed and is ready to be screened. Written and Directed by Bob Lucas the script was selected by the 5th Production Committee.

 

Admission is $5 and includes several short films including the stop motion short, "Cycle of Love" and an encore presentation of The Chair.
 
 

Casting for lead roles!

 Upcoming  Scorpio Film Releasing is casting for their newest short film MOTHERLOVE, written by Jennifer Scharf and directed by Richard Griffin.
 

 

We are currently filling these four lead roles:

 

HANK - Gruff former police officer. Alcoholic. Father. 
SHARLENE - Female, work at home mother. Frustrated. 
GARY - Layabout son to Hank and Sharlene. 
APRIL - Pretty, kind-hearted and slightly naive. 

Auditions will be held on June 4th and 5th from 7pm to 9pm at the Pawtucket Visitor's Center at 175 Main Street in Pawtucket.

Please bring a headshot and current resume (Or e-mail it in advance to scorpiodirector@gmail.com) Readings will be from the screenplay, so no need to prepare a monologue. 

 

Casting for PSA!

   

NON UNION ACTORS - PSA

 Charlestown, Rhode Island 

 

Shoots Friday - June 8, 2012
$300
Approximately 8am - 12pm

 

All ethnicities

 

Male  to portray 40-50 years old
Female to portray 40-50 years old

To portray:
"College educated, everyday Rhode Islanders"

 

Non-Speaking Roles

 

Pictures only.  click this to send a photo
SUBJECT: PSA

 

They will be casting from these photos.  
Early bird registration for the 48-Hour Film Project ends on June 18.

 

The 48-Hour Film Project comes to Providence July 13 - 15.

 

Competing teams will have a meager two days to produce the best short film that they can. The Providence winner will go on to compete against short films from around the world.

 

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Register by June 18 to get a reduced registration fee.

It's time to claim your spot in this year's project. That's right, registration for the Providence 48HFP 2012 is OPEN!! And signing up is as simple as going to our website and clicking the "Register for Providence now!" link. The early bird rate of $140 per team is in effect through Monday, June 18 - after that it jumps up to $160.

Sign up today and save:
http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence

As always, 48HFP will bring a wild weekend of filmmaking fun to our city. You'll see filmmakers throughout the city rushing to create a 4-7 min film in only 48 hours. Armed with a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue our fearless filmmakers will make their way through the cinematic jungle and emerge with a creative masterpiece.

Are you up for the challenge? Show us what you've got by registering your team now!!
http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence

Not ready to put a team together yet, but know you don't want to miss out on the excitement that is the 48HFP? Put yourself out there via our join-a-team database which is made available to registered teams. If someone is looking for help, they just may call YOU!
http://48hourfilm.com/join/?city=providence

Mark your calendars. This year's filmmaking will take place the weekend of Friday, July 13 - Sunday, July 15. The winner of Best Film will go on to represent Providence as it vies for Best Film of the World against 115 other city winners.

Top 3 Reasons to Register Early:
3. Access to database of people looking for a team
2. Save $20 on the fee - available until Monday, June 18
1. No fear of getting stuck on the waiting list

Let's show Providence what 48 hour filmmaking is all about!!

 
For more information or to register, visit http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence/
RIFC Memberships Now Available
 
Officially join the RIFC today! Membership will get you special benefits, including RIFC promotion of your work and the ability to rent our theater.
 
RIFC Memberships are available for $20.
 
To see more member benefits or to join the RIFC today, visit http://rifcfilms.com/resources/benefits.aspx

RIFC space available to members
 
RIFC office and theatre space available to members!

 

Do you need space for casting, auditions, wardrobe fitting, workshops, seminars or meetings? Or do you want to premiere your movie at the 100 seat Theatre at our space at the Pawtucket Visitors Center? We offer this to RIFC members at very affordable rates.

 

For more information email: placegleason@rifcfilms.com

 

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
 
401.484.RIFC
175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI
 
To submit information for distribution, go to www.rifcfilms.com/blast.aspx
In This Issue
LDI Networking tonight
RIFC film "Picnic" premiere
Casting for lead roles
Non union casting
Registration of the 48 Hour
RIFC memberships available
RIFC space available
Discussion Group
Summer Internship Positions Available
Upcoming Events-
Discussion Group meets every Monday night

 

Please join us every Monday, at the RIFC Headquarters, 175 Main St, Pawtucket, at 7:30 pm to sit back and watch a feature movie!
  
Feel free to bring friends and food to this event.

 

Upcoming Events-
Documentary Group resumes on the 2nd Thursday

 

On Thursday, June 14 at 7pm, this group invites filmmakers to get feedback on their work and discuss the process of filming reality. This group is for amateurs and professionals alike. We discuss each other's work, projects in the planning stages, and have guest speakers on special topics. Occasionally, we watch a documentary together and discuss it. Speakers and presenters have included winners of Emmys, Sundance Awards, Fulbright Awards, funding experts and authorities on sound recording, lighting and camera technology.
Upcoming Events-
Monthly Networking meeting on June 12

 

On Monthly Networking Meeting
When
Tue Jun 12 7pm - 9pm Eastern Time
Where
Wild Colonial, 250 South Water St. Providence, RI

 

There is no charge for this event.

Summer Internship Positions Available
 
The RIFC has openings for interns who would be interested in working at the Pawtucket's Visitor Center over the summer.
If you are interested, please send an email to  info@rifcfilms.com with a resume and/or letter of intent.
Become a member for only $20/year.
 
 Or, just join our mailing list for free.
 
www.rifcfilms.com/join.aspx
 
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