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NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2010
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Filmmakers Workshop September 14, 2010. Proposal workshop6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (ET)Join your fellow filmmakers in a peer proposal review session. Bring your materials (yes, budgets too) and we'll break into small groups and do a read and review. Come get some feedback BEFORE you send it to a review panel. We'll have the ability to screen some trailers and work samples too, if your question is about your sample.
· 6:30-7:00 - Networking
· 7:00-8:30 - Proposal Review Session
· 8:30-9:00 - Trailer Viewing & Networking
RSVP
Filmmakers Workshops are held at the CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table. |
News & Announcements
Out In The Silence Congratulations to directors Joe Wilson and Dean Hamer on their nomination for an Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Mid-Atlantic Chapter. Good luck guys!Under Water's Mercy directed by Sharon Hong will participate in IFP's Project Forum. The Project forum is the centerpiece of Independent Film Week, designed
specifically as a place for industry to meet with new talent, as well
as discover fresh projects from emerging and veteran filmmakers.
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin The award winning film, directed by Nancy Kates & Bennett Singer, is now available from Netflix for rental and instant play.
North Shore Jazz Project September 12th Event. Join NSJP for a fundraising concert in the historic barn on the Crane Estate- Ipswich, MA. Purchase tickets and learn more about the schedule of events and performers.
Made In India US
Premiere at Woodstock Film Festival (NY). October 1st - 3d.
Rebecca Haimowitz & Vaishali Sinha to screen
in the Documentary competition section.
Coexist Congratulations to Adam Mazo on Coexist's acceptance to the 7th Annual Artivist Film Festival. Look for the premiere in Boston on Saturday, November 6th. RSVP
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Screenings & Festivals
Founded earlier this year, the DocYard is a series celebrating what is exciting, innovative and extraordinary in non-fiction film with a goal of growing a vibrant, creative community for Boston's filmmakers, film students and film lovers. The series is a collaboration between the LEF Foundation, the Camden International Film Festival and Principle Pictures.
 6th Camden International Film Festival
September 30 - October 3. Camden, Rockport and Rockland, ME.
The Camden International Film Festival returns for its sixth season in October 2010. The festival will once again shine the spotlight on works that show dedication to craft and a unique and artistic approach to telling a darn good story.
Broadcast
 SPEAKING IN TONGUES National Broadcasts on PBS throughout the fall. Check local listings for airtimes or visit ITVS for a complete schedule. Digital stream now available from PBS Online. Directors Ken Schneider & Marcia Jarmel are featured on the ITVS Beyond The Box. Visit our website for the trailer of their new work in progress Got Balz?
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Conferences & Workshops
 IFP - Independent Filmmaker Conference
September
19th - 24th. New York City.
Taking place concurrently with
Independent Film Week, the Conference addresses creative initiatives, critical technology, current issues and
global market place trends through diverse panel discussions, case
studies and keynotes.
 Points North Documentary Film Forum
October 1st - 2nd. Camden IFF - Rockport, ME.
Camden International Film Festival
The
Points North Documentary Forum held during
the Camden Int'l Film Festival is a gathering of some of the documentary community's industry leaders. The Forum is a unique opportunity for the New England non-fiction community to connect with key decision-makers through several panels, structured networking sessions, receptions and informal gatherings.
Points North Pitch Submissions are now open until September 10th.
New this year is the first Points North Pitch, an opportunity for New England filmmakers to pitch current projects in development to an international delegation of industry leaders who will provide critical feedback and advice. Submissions are accepted online.
Developing Your Project for ITVS Saturday, October 2nd.
Presented by Richard Saiz. Senior Programming Manager, ITVS.
Maine Film & Video Association & Points North Documentary Film Forum will present a special funding seminar for producers to grasp the essential
concepts and principles of how to make their projects more competitive
when applying to ITVS.
Panelists for the 2010 Film Forum include: Hans Robert Eisenhauer - ARTE,
Kathryn Lo - Independent Film/PBS, Richard Saiz- ITVS, Ann Rose- Sundance Channel
Andrea Meditch (Man On Wire, Grizzly Man), Daniel Chalfen (War Don Don, McKinley Nolan), and Ryan Harrington- Tribeca Film Institute.
 Massachusetts Production Coalition
Fall Member Meeting September 23rd, 6-9 PM.
EpiCenter at Artists for Humanity. West 2nd
Street, Boston (MAP)
 Women In Film & Video, New England
Screenwriting Awards & Networking Event
Sunday, September 26th. 4-8 PM. Stuart Street Playhouse.
WIFVNE will host an awards event to celebrate the winners. The event will feature a workshop with blockbuster Groundhog Day screenwriter, Danny Rubin, award-winning Lulu in Berlin's writer, Susan Steinberg, and Marc Weinberg- writer for USA network, A&E.
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Deadlines & Opportunities
LEF Foundation
Pre-Production
Proposal Deadline September 17, 2010.
Application details and information on Moving Image Fund grants.
LEF Foundation has
launched a new Blog. Check it out for news and information.
The Fledgling Fund application
cycle now open, deadline October 1st 2010.
Many CID films have
participated: http://thefledglingfund.org/apply/.
ITVS - Upcoming Funding Cycles
Diversity Development Fund: Deadline has moved to November 12, 2010.
DDF provides up to $15,000 in research and
development funding to producers of color to develop single documentary
programs for public television. Funded activities may include travel,
research, script development, preliminary production for
fundraising/work-in-progress reels, or other early phase activities.
International Call provides production funds for single non-fiction
television programs that bring international perspectives, ideas, events
and people to U.S. television. This initiative is for non-U.S.
producers who are citizens of a different country and live outside the
U.S.
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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.
WorkBook Project http://workbookproject.com/
Focused on innovation, new trends, cutting edge projects and an open approach. The WBP offers an open system that shares resources, networking, information and knowledge. Very good articles and examples of creating media in the new age.
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RULE
Learning Lab
September 8th
New Adobe
Creative Suite 5
September 15th
Latest Lineup In XDCAM EX
September
29th
The Latest HXP and AVC CAM
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