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BridgeThink News - Issue 4
January 2010


    WELCOME to Issue Four!

      Greetings!

Pleaceholder_11_271PXPleaceholder_11_271PXAfter the festive holiday season, we'd like to thank our friends who made 2009 - our inaugural year - such a success!  We're truly excited about the dedication everyone has brought to BridgeThink from the partnerships we made during the "Building Bridges to the Homeland" film festival in New Bedford, MA, to the readers of our Newsletter and finally the friends we met during our first Global Dialogue, "SoCo to SoCal." As we develop our mission of connecting creative communities globally, we look forward to building more opportunities together. This month we highlight our achievements in 2009 and give you a preview of what's to come in 2010.  Read on and Enjoy!

***In light of world news, we'd like to extend our thoughts and prayers to the people of Haiti and our readers who may have been effected by the earthquake that struck there last week. The devastation is unbelievable to say the least. Those interested can visit this link at the New York Times for a list of organizations providing relief efforts. Please consider helping out. Disasters like this can effect any corner of our creative globe.***

          - The BridgeThink Team

SHORT CUTS
NEW TO BRIDGETHINK?
2009 RECAP
2010 PREVIEW
GLOBAL DIALOGUE SERIES
"BUSTED BALLS" UPDATE
FROM OUR COLUMNISTS
RAB STUDIOS NEW FILM
PARTNER EVENTS
THAT'S A WRAP!
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     NEW TO BRIDGETHINK?
Website_2PlaceHolder_3BridgeThink.org is a new media resource connecting filmmakers, artists and business across creative communities. We host global dialogues, provide forums to post resources, publish a monthly newsletter and much more! At the root of our thinking is the crazy idea that when more people are connected, the more they accomplish. So, if you have something shaking in your hometown, let us know! All it takes is two people to connect for an idea to ignite.

We invite you to become a Bridge-thinker.
                                                                         
       Conceive, Connect, Create...


     WHAT DID 2009 BRING US?
2009_RECAP_aPlaceHolder_11_334PX� "Building Bridges to the Homeland" film festival in New Bedford, MA: Drew 600 people, 19 Arts & Cultural Partners and 16 Business Sponsors.

� Started a monthly Newsletter: reports on forward thinking, interdisciplinary projects that "bridge" traditional boundaries (available in English & Portuguese).

� "SoCo to SoCal" the first of our Global Dialogue Series: aimed at connecting filmmakers and artists with live dialogue-driven events. (look for details on "SoCo to SoCal" below).

� Helped connect the short film production "Busted Balls" with its regional community through consulting and publicity aimed at developing public awareness of how filmmakers positively effect the region in which they create.








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     WHAT'S COMING UP IN 2010?
2010_RECAP_bPlaceHolder_11_554PXIn Twenty10 We Will...

� Continue to connect creators locally and expose them globally by providing forward-thinking stories you won't find just anywhere.

� Expand our coverage to include stories from active organizations & creators in countries such as Brazil, Sweden and Germany.


* Continue our Global Dialogue Series. Connecting people isn't just providing information, it's also getting folks to talk with each other. Building on our news coverage, we'll continue to find ways for creators to dialogue with each other and with a growing global audience.

* Video Segments will soon become regular parts of our newsletters and blog.

* "Meet the Team" profiles will continue next month with BridgeThink's Technical Coordinator and Public Relations Adviser, Ron Scopelliti.

* We'll continue to connect creative projects with the communities in which they are working. In particular, we'll continue to develop an internship opportunity for students on a
regional film production.

Would you like to help with any of these goals? Let us know.
Send us a note at: [email protected]


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     OUR FIRST GLOBAL DIALOGUE: "SOCO TO SOCAL"
PlaceHolder_11_223PXSoCo_VERTICALIn December, BridgeThink held the first of its Global Dialogue series by pairing three filmmaking groups in the South Coast of Massachusetts with three filmmakers in Los Angeles for "SoCo to SoCal," a bicoastal filmmaker screening and dialogue. In front of an intimate audience at LA's Echo Park Film Center, both groups were united via Skype's video call feature. Their conversation was then broadcast live to the web by uStream.tv where viewers everywhere took part in the conversation. BridgeThink fielded questions from both the studio and online audiences - making this the first combination live/online film festival. The event's theme (benefits and challenges of regional to "resource access" filmmaking) dealt with how filmmakers are reaching new audiences. Check back next month for a video of the event and an example of what you can look forward to as we continue the BridgeThink Global Dialogue Series!

Want to host a Global Dialogue between your community and a creative hub around the world?  Let us know at: [email protected] We're looking to connect creators globally!
 



     "BUSTED BALLS" STARTS POST PRODUCTION

Busted_Balls_Update_dPlaceHolder_11_223PXIn October we posted a story on Silent Dinner Productions' short Christmas comedy, "Busted Balls" as it started principle photography in the South Coast of Massachusetts. Along with a phenomenal team of local cast and crew, writer-producer Tommy Whalen and producer-director Arielle Guadagni have now completed principle photography on their film. BridgeThink helped connect the production with the surrounding community through publicity focused on developing awareness of the positive effects filmmaking has on a local region. Additionally, we laid the groundwork for future internship opportunities on similar productions.

We're very proud of the work this team of filmmakers has accomplished! Check out photos from the shoot at silentdinnerproductions.com/Busted_Balls and visit their website for updates as they continue moving through post production this month!






     BRIDGETHINK COLUMNISTS

N_EARTH_OTB_BPlaceHolder_11_223PXLeila Kaas and Tommy Whalen (columnists for "Neighborhood Earth" and "Outside the Box" respectively) would like to wish everyone a happy 2010!

Both their columns will return next month with Leila's report on thought piquing art exhibitions displayed at last month's Copenhagen Climate Summit and Tommy reporting on more ways to think outside the frame when it comes to making films. Until then we welcome our column writers back from their long deserved holiday vacations!




     RAB STUDIOS GEARING UP FOR NEXT SHORT FILM

RAB_1PlaceHolder_11_223PXLooking for a cast or crew opportunity in the South Coast of Massachusetts? Casting for Rab Studios' short film "Workaholics Anonymous" will take place January 30th.  To schedule an appointment, the Rab team asks you to email your headshot and r�sum� to [email protected].

Crew and Office positions have also been posted at their Opportunity Center.   Much Luck!






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     PARTNER EVENTS CALENDARS

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Missed AHA! Last week? Mark your Calendars for February 11! Feb's theme is "Carnevale"
Thursday, February 11, 2010 (Activities run from 5-9 pm with "AHA! After 9" partner restaurants staying open late serving music, food and fun!)
http://www.ahanewbedford.org/calendar.html#themes

Artworks!
Imagine the Possibilities: Families Creating Together
Saturday Workshops at Artworks! (Still two weekends this month! January 23 & 30).
www.artworksforyou.org
 
Gallery X
"Sex at the X: Our Erotic Art Show" call for art - Drop Offs Jan. 27 - 31. Opening Reception February 6th 7-9pm More info at:
http://www.galleryx.org/exhibits.html

Tryworks Collection Sale (percentage of sale to support Artworks!, Gallery X and New Bedford Art Museum)
Collection includes items from all over the world including masks, Guatemalan huipiles and other fascinating objects. More info at:
http://www.galleryx.org/tryworks/tryworks-sale.html

Travessia Urban Winery
Thursday Jan. 21 - Crowell's Fine Art Gallery opening and artists reception with Travessia Wine tasting
Sat & Sun Jan. 23-24 - Travessia pouring at the Boston Wine Expo!
More info on both events at:
http://www.travessiawine.com/events.html

Limelight Magazine Music Awards at Club Hell, Providence, RI
Sunday Jan. 31, 2010 - Show starts at 2pm
More info at:
http://www.myspace.com/limelightmagazine  and
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/90494==

Echo Park Film Center
Over 10 Events listed for this month already!  Check out the full Schedule at:
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Filmmakers Alliance
www.filmmakersalliance.org

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     THAT'S A WRAP!

PlaceHolder_3PlaceHolder_3If you've got something cool going on and want to share it, send us an email at: [email protected] or post it at www.bridgethink.org/forum  We're looking forward to hearing from you! Best wishes for a productive and fulfilling 2010 everyone!  See you next month!

- The BridgeThink Team

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BridgeThink.org is a film and arts initiative dedicated to connecting filmmakers, artists and business across communities worldwide.

BridgeThink.org pursues this mission by building programs and hosting events that highlight interdisciplinary projects. By selectively partnering with like-minded organizations, we build programs which foster dialogue and interaction.  BridgeThink.org also maintains a website designed to further this interaction through public forums and posting opportunities.

Although some of our members are filmmakers and artists themselves, our core team is comprised of professionals from various industries. Therefore, we are not a collaborative designed to promote our members' work.  While some team members projects may be mentioned in our mailings and web material, they are selected alongside the efforts of all our partners with the express goal of promoting the organization's mission of fostering connection and dialogue. For a complete profile of BridgeThink.org team members and their roles please visit:  www.bridgethink.org/team
         
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