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Industry News - March 2010

By Casey Stirling
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls, screening at the Women's Film Festival in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Locals at the Academy Awards, a bevy of festivals, how Massachusetts can develop a successful future in show business, and a rare opportunity to have your film independently reviewed - news & happenings in the local industry for March 2010.

Industry News - February 2010

By Casey Stirling
On set with The Putt Putt Syndrome.

Help for Haiti, proposed cuts to the state film tax credits, upcoming screenings, and opportunities for filmmakers - news & happenings in the local industry for February 2010. See how you can protest state film tax credits.

Industry News - January 2010

By Jared M. Gordon
Actor Ryan Reynolds stars in Chris Sparling's Buried at Sundance.

Screenings, festivals, and opportunities for documentary filmmakers - news & happenings in the local industry for January 2010.

Industry News - December 2009

By NewEnglandFilm.com
“The Burden” by Mint Films screens on December 5 in Maine.

Holiday parties, one studio project falls flat while another resurrects, and more -- a report of news & happenings in the local industry for December 2009.

Industry News - November 2009

By Alexandria Lima
Writing on the Wall: Remembering the Berlin Wall (Boston College)

Boston College students mark anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, “Killer” film festivals all month long, LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund grants $20,000 to local filmmakers and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for November 2009.

Industry News - October 2009

By Alexandria Lima
"Santa: The Facist Years," screens in the Williamstown Film Festival's shorts II program.

State budget woes force Mass Cultural Council to cut programs, Williamstown Film Festival rolls in, calls for entries galore and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for October 2009.

Industry News - September 2009

By Alexandria Lima
"The Wing" and other films screen online at NewEnglandFilm.com this month.

The Online New England Film Festival goes live, the Coolidge Corner Theatre brings back Talk Cinema, Images Cinema exhibits animal art for a cause and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for September 2009.

Industry News - August 2009

By Alexandria Lima
A still from a short by Jake Mahaffy, whose work is featured this month at RIIFF.

LEF New England announces grant deadlines, calls for “awesomeness” sound (with a cash reward), RIIFF takes over Rhode Island, and more… the August 2009 report of industry news, festivals and happenings.

Industry News - July 2009

By Alexandria Lima
Tze Chun (back) picked up a narrative jury prize at Newport International for "Children of Invention."

The beginning of summer means festivals, festivals, and – you guessed it – more festivals; Connecticut and Maine film industries struggle; and more… the July 2009 report of industry news and happenings.

Industry News - June 2009

By Erin Trahan
Dean Huh (right) accepts an award among the beautiful people in LA.

Spring showers bring May festivals and May festivals bring June award announcements, the Brattle issues a call for trailers to "smackdown," and perturbed viewers storm out of Boston Film Night... the June 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - May 2009

By Erin Trahan
From "Andaluz," an animated short by Karen Acqua in collaboration with  Joanna Priestley.

Is May New England's unofficial Animation Month? Six Berkshire filmmakers make the cut for their hometown fest, plans to help you turn "soft money into gold" are in the works, IFFBoston attracts record audience, and more... the May 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - April 2009

By Erin Trahan
From "Don McKay," a feature shot in MA and premiering at Tribeca this month.

The Southeast New England Film, Music, and Arts (SENE) Festival debuts; Boston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival announces new name and venues; Vermont and Maine join the furious fight to offer film production tax incentives; and more... the April 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - March 2009

By Erin Trahan
Nicole Prowell travels great lengths to define happiness in "Happy Hunting."

New England keeps cranking out films and festivals despite economic crunch, Boston Underground Film Festival features over 25 local filmmakers, several Bostonians premiere at SXSW, and more... the March 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - February 2009

By Erin Trahan
Camille Soloari and Josh Mitchell on the red carpet at Sundance.

NewEnglandFilm.com is accepting submissions for an online film fest, high school students get filmmaking opps, awards ceremonies galore, and more... the February 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - January 2009

By Erin Trahan
Actors Michael Chen and Crystal Chiu, shooting a scene from Children of Invention.

Sundance helps film people look ahead, RI and CT start production coalitions, RIIFF and Coolidge name new staff, and more... the January 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - December 2008

By Erin Trahan
Mark Lund (left in blue) at a screening of his short, First World.

NewEnglandFilm.com hosts a party on December 10th, the LEF Moving Image Fund hosts a how-to-apply for funds workshop, and more... the December 2008 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - November 2008

By Erin Trahan
Soldiers line up in Maryanne Galvin's documentary, Interrogate This.

NewEnglandFilm.com relaunches, Ruff Cutz, MassVOTE's Eye on Democracy Video Contest and more... the November 2008 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News October 2008

By Erin Trahan
From "Salt of the Sea" (directed by Annemarie Jacir), showing at the Boston Palestine Film Festival.

The Boston Palestine Film Festival returns with a second fest, Hatchling Studios develops a free FLV player, Melanie Perkins wins an Emmy, and more... a report of news & happenings in the local industry for October 2008. 

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Enlighten Up! screens this month in Boston and Cambridge.
Yoga gets a send-up in Kate Churchill's Enlighten Up!, the Balagan Film Series remembers when Boston had psychedelic daze, the LEF Foundation shifts its funding strategies, and more... A report of news & happenings in the local industry for September 2008

How to Make a Short Film: Part Two

By Michele Meek
Director Michele Meek with cast members James Patrick Flynn Jr. and Shelby Mackenzie Flynn at the Woods Hole Film Festival.
In this second piece, writer/director Michele Meek takes readers through editing, scoring, obtaining music rights, submitting to festivals, and finally, screening her film.  The result, Red Sneakers screens this month at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Photo by Gretchen Roth.

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for
July 2008

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Muthana Mohmed during his internship on Everything Is Illuminated. (Photo by Nina Davenport.)

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for June 2008.

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Cast of Amber Sharp's Don't Go.  (Photo by Rebecca Sanabria.) [Click to enlarge]

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for May 2008

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Show your moves, midnight at the Coolidge.

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for
April 2008

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Dennis Hurley in The Albino Code.  (Photo by Emre Safak.)

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for March 2008

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Albertina Skhosana and her grandchildren in Today The Hawk Takes One Chick.
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for February 2008.

Industry News January 2008

By Cameron Bonsey
Governments have secrets?  So says "Secrecy", premiering this month at Sundance.
Boston Society of Film Critics will host its first-ever awards ceremony, Sundance welcomes another crew of New England filmmakers, and Lowe Road Productions starts closing in on Romeo, thanks to collaboration between filmmaker moms... A report of news & happenings in the local industry for January 2008.

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
On the set of Willow's Way.
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for December 2007.

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Joan Rivers in Making Trouble.  Photo credit: Bettman/Corbis.
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for November 2007.

Industry News

By Erin Trahan
Patti the Garden Girl.
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for October 2007.