Local Industry

By Erin Trahan

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

By Scott R. Caseley Jynx Productions, based in Portland, ME, creates unique shorts for the German television market.  Co-founder Johannes Wiebus explains why their programming is a viable commodity overseas.

By Jenny Halper Twenty-seven years and running, the Boston Society of Film Critics hosts its first public awards ceremony.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for February 2008.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for December 2007.

By Nancy L. Babine The Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Film Club at the Coolidge Corner Theatre makes movies accessible to people with hearing loss.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for November 2007.

By Susi Walsh Susi Walsh reports from the field of NAMAC, and the unique toolings of Austin's indie scene.

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

By Nancy L. Babine The MacDowell Colony of Peterborough, NH celebrates its centennial this year. The New Hampshire Film Festival pays tribute with a screening of Seasons of MacDowell and films by MacDowell residents.

By Scott R. CaseleyIn the midst of aggressive tax incentives, how does “no tax” New Hampshire compete? Matthew Newton of the New Hampshire Film Office responds to the tough question by discussing his office's approach.

By Ellen Mills Four years after forming Film-Truth productions on Martha's Vineyard, Liz Witham and Ken Wentworth are giving voice to the island community through film and garnering support from the folks vacationing from New York and Hollywood.

By Steve Gay Perry Paolantonio charts the evolution from “No Frills DVD” to the cutting edge of digital restoration with his Boston-based business, Gamma Ray Digital.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for September 2007.

By T.J. Paolino Providence's 48 Hour Film Project screens its second year of entries and selects finalists this month.

By Michele MeekTen years strong!  A look back of the some of Publisher and Founder Michele Meek's favorites.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for August 2007.

By Erin TrahanA report of news & happenings in the local industry for July 2007.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for June 2007.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for May 2007.

By Kellie K. Speed and Erin Trahan Searching for the perfect camp for your kids? Why not consider a program that increases their technical skills and opens their eyes to a new form of storytelling? This summer, New England hosts a wide array of film and video learning opportunities for kids of all ages.

By Mya Davis A report of news & happenings in the local industry for April 2007.

By Ellen Mills On the eve of its Annual Awards Ceremony and Short Film Festival, president Michael Colford tells NewEnglandFilm.com what the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film is all about and how it got its distinctive name.

By Mya Davis A report of news & happenings in the local industry for March 2007.

By Cynthia Close An insider’s look at the bleeding edge of media, according to leading tech gurus at a conference held at MIT

By Nikki Chase The reception for Nick Paleologos, director for the new Massachusetts Film Office, answers questions about the functions of AIMM, the MPC and the MSEC and brings to light the new direction of the Massachusetts film industry.

By Elizabeth Engel The Ruff Cutz Conference attracted a crowd of filmmakers and film enthusiasts eager to show their “ruff cut,” network, and learn more about the field of independent filmmaking.

By Erin Trahan The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers (AIVF) closes its doors after 30 years of service to the national independent film community. But there's hope with a new team poised to renew publication of The Independent.

By Mya Davis A report of news & happenings in the local industry for February 2007.

By Cheryl Eagan-Donovan Award-winning producer and editor Steve Alves joins forces with local companies Green Mountain Post Films and Footage Farm to help connect filmmakers with archival history.