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News & Announcements
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 ITVS has done a fantastic overhaul of
their site. A truly great resource for filmmakers and documentary
enthusiasts. Information on funding, engagement, and current projects. Check it out! http://www.itvs.org/
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Screenings
THE DOCYARD
A bi-weekly film and discussion series at the
Brattle Theater in Harvard Sq. Visit http://thedocyard.com/. Look for CID filmmakers Marcia Jarmel, Ken Schneider and Jane Gilooly in August!
July 19th - Hospital. Frederick Wiseman.
August 2nd - Speaking In Tongues. Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider.
August 16th - Today the Hawk Takes One Chick. Jane Gilooly.
Each screening is gathered to introduce new films, new
filmmakers and connect with one another over discussions of process and
craft. The Docyard is a collaboration of the LEF Foundation, the Camden International Film Festival and
Principle Pictures.
Film Festivals
Family Affair,directed by Chico Colvard, continues to make festival rounds; appearing
at the Roxbury International Film Festival, which runs July 29th - August 1st.
Screening at Docu Weeks in Los Angeles, July 30th - August 5th; and NYC August 13th -
19th.
Maine International Film Festival July 9 -18. http://www.miff.org/
The Roxbury International Film Festival July 29 - August 1. http://www.roxburyfilmfestival.org/
Woods Hole Film Festival July 31 - August 7. http://www.woodsholefilmfestival.org/2010/
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5th ANNUAL KOPKIND / CID FILMMAKERS
RETREAT SEMINARS
August 1st- August 8th. Tree Frog Farm, Guilford Vermont
Congratulations to the 10 filmmakers who have been selected to attend this years Kopkind/CID filmmakers retreat in Vermont! We hope you'll consider coming up to join them for the public screenings at the end of the camp week on either Friday or Saturday evening- the Kopkind Grassroots Film Festival!
2010 - Attending Filmmakers
Ken Schneider: http://www.patchworksfilms.net/
Marcia Jarmel: http://www.patchworksfilms.net/
James Demo: http://documentaries.org/cid-films/the-peacemaker/
Susan Rivo: http://www.brandeis.edu/jewishfilm/Catalogue/films/amy.htm
Annie Berman: http://www.the-faithful.com/
Ben Achtenberg: http://www.refugemediaproject.org/home.php
Jesse Achtenberg: http://www.newmediamill.com/
Gabriela Bohm: http://www.bohmproductions.com/
Andrea Torrice: http://www.torriceproductions.com/about.html
Woody Bavota: http://www.woodybavota.com/
Read more about these filmmakers and the program on our website: http://documentaries.org/
The 5th Annual Kopkind Grassroots Film Festival
SPEAKING IN TONGUES with filmmakers Marcia Jamel and Ken Schneider
Friday, Aug 6th, 7 PM at the Hooker-Dunham Theater, Brattleboro, VT. 139 Main Street.
STONEWALL UPRISING! with filmmakers Kate Davis and David Heilbroner Saturday, Aug 7th, 7:30 PM at the Organ Barn, Treefrog Farm, Guilford, VT.
Visit The Kopkind Colony: http://kopkind.wordpress.com/
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Deadlines & Opportunities
POV - 2011 Call for Entries Now Open!
Public television's premier showcase for independent nonfiction film and video, seeks programs from all perspectives to showcase in its annual national PBS series. All subjects, aesthetic approaches and lengths are welcomed. Submit your film for consideration for the 2011 broadcast season and
beyond.
Visit cfe.pov.org for the
complete submission guidelines and online submission form.
For more information, please visit: http://www.pbs.org/pov/filmmakers/submit-your-film.php
National Endowment
for the Humanities America's Media Makers: Development & Production Grants. Deadlines for both are August 18th.
Development Grant Info http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/
Production Grants Info: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/
Bridging Cultures Through Film: International Topics supports projects that examine
international and transnational themes in the humanities through
documentary films. Receipt Deadline: July 28th. http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html
National Endowment for the Arts The Arts on Radio and Television grants, support projects for radio and television arts programs that are intended for national broadcast. Grants generally range from $10,000 to $200,000. Deadline: September 2, 2010.
Visit: http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/RadioTV/index.html.
ITVS Open Call Deadline
Provides completion funds for single nonfiction public television
programs on any subject, and from any viewpoint. Projects must have
begun production as evidenced by a work-in-progress video. Deadline for submission: August 8th. Visit http://www.itvs.org/funding/open-call.
The Lynn and Jules Kroll Fund for
Jewish Documentary Film
Supports the completion of original
documentaries
that explore the Jewish experience in all its complexity. The online application for 2010 is now live. Deadline July 27th. Guidelines and application information: http://www.jewishculture.org/?pid=film
Film Festival Deadlines
The
Camden International Film Festival
Late deadline- July 15th
($55 feature, $40
short);
Extended deadline is August 1st ($60 feature, $45 short.) Visit http://www.camdenfilmfest.org/submissions.php for
submission form and updates.
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Regular deadline September 3d. Visit http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html.
AFI Fest
Final deadline for shorts (under 30 min) is July
30th, and feature length films August 13th. Visit: http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2010/ for complete details.
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Resources
NAMAC Job Bank http://www.namac.org/job-bank
Listing for paid professional positions with organizations related to media arts.
Americans for the Arts Federal Resource Guide Series for Arts Organizations:
http://www.americansforthearts.org/get_involved/advocacy/funding_resources/default.asp
Folkstreams.net http://www.folkstreams.net/
A
National Preserve of
Documentary Films about American Roots Cultures, streamed with essays
about the
traditions and filmmaking. The site includes transcriptions, study and
teaching guides, suggested readings, and links to related websites.
The Hot
Docs Collection http://www.hotdocs.ca/festival/
Hot Docs has joined forces with KINOSMITH to launch The Hot Docs Collection, an exciting initiative which will see the DVD release of
popular Festival films and other titles chosen in consultation with Hot Docs programmers.
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RULE Learning Lab Series
Peter Fasciano on 3D
Wednesday, July 21st 10am-noon
Social Media as Production Tool
(Panel Discussion)
Wednesday, July 28th 10am-noon
RSVP events@rule.com....
Rule Boston Camera's; ongoing program is dedicated to sharing the
latest knowledge on production and post-production products,
technologies and techniques featuring in-house experts and guest
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Filmmakers Workshop
Online Community
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American Masters: Woody GuthrieDirected by: Peter Frumkin Running time: 90 minutes These products are provided through our participation in the Amazon.com Associates Program. Each purchase supports the
ongoing development of the Center for Independent Documentary.
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