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Monday, August 20, 2012

Rock & Reel, Pawtucket Film Fest, Murder U

 August 20 2012
2012 Providence 48HFP Award Winners

The 2012 Providence 48 Hour Film Project held its Best Of event on August 4th. Stand Up Films' "Relax" received Best Actor (Ray Harrington), Director (Cory Brailsford) and Film. 

"Dear Albert" (7 Around 2 Wrapped by 1) took home three awards and "Vlog" (Four Frogs Productions) was the Runner Up Best Film.  Other winners include Best Actress Lizzie Stanton (Mars Gas Studios' "Drama") and Wax Idiotical Films' "Date?" for Best Writing.


Congratulations to all of the teams.  For a complete list of awards, head over to the official Providence 48HFP page. 
Or support local film and score some quality entertainment by purchasing the Best Of on DVD or blu-ray. You can do so online or in person at various RIFC events.

Rock & Reel

"Hey, that 48 Hour Film Project seems really interesting - are there any reasonably similar but distinguishable events coming up?  Hopefully one with a less strict time-frame and maybe some cool local musical acts?" 
 
You're in luck.  The inaugural Rock & Reel is gearing up to make a splash in October.

That's right - it's Rock-tober, Hip Hop-tober, Plastic Soul-tober and many more as local musical acts of every genre will collaborate with area filmmakers to produce a narrative music video in just one week. 
 
 
Tell your filmmaking and musician friends to sign up for info    
 
BOB: Blessed Be the Dysfunction That Binds

Artists' Exchange will host "BOB: Blessed Be the Dysfunction That Binds" from September 6th through 9th.  Mary Ann Hay directs this 90 minute one woman show written by and starring Anne Pasquale.   

"Meet Anne's special needs brother, Bob, and her family. Share in the craziness, laughter, tears and triumphs that highlight their journey. Playing 20 different characters in her 90-minute solo show, playwright and performer Anne Pasquale tells the hilarious and heartbreaking story of growing up in Rhode Island when her family is not quite the same as everyone else's. For everyone who has wondered at their own or anyone else's sanity, BOB reminds us that we can always acquire the tools to see us through."

Performances are at 7pm on September 6th, 7th and 8th, and then 2pm on Sunday, September 9th.  The performance on Thursday the 6th will include an ASL interpretation by Mary Ellen Breen.  

Tickets are $15.  Call (401) 490-9475 for reservations. 

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
 
401.484.RIFC
175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860
 
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In This Issue
48HFP Awards
Rock & Reel
BOB
Pawtucket Film Festival
Murder U
RIFC Membership
Pawtucket Film Festival 

The Pawtucket Arts Festival runs from September 6th through the 30th.  The PAF offers a wide variety of events to satiate your Rhode Island Arts hunger, not the least of which is the Pawtucket Film Festival.

Running from September 28 - 30, the PFF is now in its 13th year and compliments each screening with a combination of beer, music and T-shirts.

Check out the PAF Facebook & schedule to keep informed. 
Murder University  

Scorpio Film Releasing will hold an encore screening of "Murder University" on Sunday August 26th. The musical flashbacks, comedy, gore and general mayhem begin at 7pm at Cinema World, Lincoln RI.

The film is directed by Richard Griffin, written by Lenny Schwartz and features many a colorful 1980's exploitation-style death.     

Tickets are $10 and are available now and at the door.  
Become a Member!

Show your love and support for the Rhode Island Film Collaborative by becoming a premium member.  Without your support, we wouldn't be able to offer all the programs and services we've built up to help local filmmakers.

We're working on getting even more member benefits but mainly, if you like what we've been doing - from the 48 Hour Film Project, to our classes and free specialty groups (acting, writing, FX, etc.), to our tax credit impact research, to our official productions, this is a great way to show your support.   

 

The more paid members we have, the better our bargaining for more member treats, grants, etc. A full year is only $20, and you can sign up here

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

RIIFF: Rhode Island International Film Festival

 August 7 2012
Rhode Island International Film Festival

The 16th annual Rhode Island International Film Festival runs from August 7th through the 12th.  RIIFF focuses largely on short films and manages to show two hundred films in just six days.  

The films screened will represent an array of genres reflecting RIIFF's unique status as the lone film festival in New England that is a qualifying event for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Oscar". There are more than seven thousand film festivals worldwide; and only seventy-five have been granted this prestigious distinction.

Tue Aug 7: Opening Night

7:00pm at

  

RIIFF 2012 Opening Night Celebration will include the presentations of the RIIFF Screenplay Competition Award to Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold and the Roger Williams Independent Voice Award to Barbara Meek.

The festivities continue with a salute to "The Road to the Oscars®" - a program featuring many of RIIFF's finest entries.  The evening of international shorts will be followed by a post screening party.   
Wed Aug 8: RIFC Night

6:30pm at Veterans Memorial Auditorium

RIIFF presents the Producers Circle Award to Carol Conley.  Ms. Conley has been Assistant to the Executive Director of RIIFF since 2005 and has helped coordinate numerous works of the RI Film Office

Feature length "Shouting Secrets" will screen along with the shorts "Ubuntu" (The Runner) and "Caterpillar".  

The event is free for all RIFC members - including those who sign up at the door.  So join up
Thu Aug 9: Filming in RI

9:00am at the Providence Biltmore

Steven Feinberg (Executive Director of the RI Film & Television Office) moderates The Rhode Island Film Forum - a discussion of independent film making in Rhode Island.  Topics include the industry's impact on all facets of the RI community and how we can all get involved.

The panel includes a wide array of figures in the local film community, including the RIFC's own Anthony Ambrosino.  Advance tickets are available for a discounted $10.   
Aug 11: The Perfect Day for a Picnic

"Howard, a factory worker, returns home each evening to find his bedridden wife slowly changing."   

 

August 11, 4:15pm at Metcalf Auditorium

 

"The Perfect Day for a Picnic" is an official RIFC production written and directed by Bob Lucas.  You can see some 'Behind the Scenes' footage of this satirical comedy (with a hint of Kafka) right here

 

Afterward, be sure to swing by the Bell St. Chapel for an evening of locally produced shorts.  "Local Night" begins at 8:30pm.     

Rhode Island Film Collaborative
 
401.484.RIFC
175 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860
 
To submit information for distribution, log in here or email info@rifcfilms.com
In This Issue
RIIFF
Opening Night
RIFC Night
Filming in RI
The Perfect Day for a Picnic
Online Schedule
Tickets
Trailers
Volunteer
RIFC Membership
Online Schedule  

Festival Genius allows you to search through the films, watch videos, add your favorites to your calendar to check out time conflicts and even purchase tickets. 

No more writing all over your crumpled up festival schedule and looking like a clumsy tourist - Festival Genius makes it a breeze to put together an itinerary and see the films that interest you.
 
Ticket Information   

Right here, you can see all of the ticketing options for RIIFF.  Learn about Festival-long Flickers' PassesDay Passes, Six Packs, Special Screenings and other options.
Trailers  

With so many films to consider, RIIFF has made your life a little easier by providing trailers to many of the films on their site.  Check them out.
Volunteer 

Volunteering is a
great way to get involved with the festival, meet interesting people and see some films. 

Here you can see all of the different positions available and how to get involved.  
Become an RIFC member
for only $20 a year.

 

Or, just join our mailing list
for free.

 


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