Reports

By Chris Anderson It’s about time. And space. And air.  Learn the fundamentals of sound design in the first of this series about sound design from Mix One Studios partner Chris Anderson.

By Melinda Green "The Twelve Dogs of Christmas," an upcoming Bravo series, "Beyond Dreamland" and more... A report of news & happenings in the local industry for April 2004.

By Rebecca Richards FilmShack Founder Robert Patton-Spruill picks up the pieces of the Boston Film/Video Foundation to form the new Boston Educational Film and Video Association.

By Allison Walton BFVF's closing, WGBH contest, upcoming screenings... A report of news & events in the local industry for March 2004.

By Chris Cooke "Things I Hate About You," "Rose and the Snake," upcoming fests and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for February 2004.

By Chris Cooke "Gilmore Girls," "Pledge of Allegiance Blues" and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for January 2004.

By Ellen Mills For filmmakers with a rough cut and many questions, the Manhattan-based DocuClub offers a professional screening, knowledgeable critique and lots of community.

By Chris Cooke Southeastern CT Film Office Closes, "Empire Falls," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for December 2003.

By Randy SteinbergDiane McNamara brings together Boston’s film community with a new networking program, Project Green Light.

By Robert Woo The Maine Arts Commission offers grants for artists including filmmakers and screenwriters.

By Chris Cooke Reality TV takes over, Adam Sandler's "The Mayor," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for November 2003.

By Hilary Barraford Actress Hilary Barraford gives an insider’s look at the new independent film "Overserved," a comic showdown at a typical Boston bar between the bar staff and the barflies they serve.

By Chris Cooke Premiere of "Cabin Fever," filming of "Bereft," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for October 2003.

By Genevieve ButlerThe results of The Free Expression Policy Project’s Arts Funding Policy Report shed light on individual state's policies on artistic freedom.

By Chris Cooke Maureen Foley's new feature, "Martha Stewart Living," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for September 2003.

By Randy Steinberg Christopher Kelly Seufert talks about being a documentary filmmaker, his company Mooncusser Films, and his latest subject, Suzanne Vega.

By Chris Cooke A report of news & events in the local industry for August 2003.

By Dan McCallumThe national non-profit Actors’ Work Program tackles the industry’s economic turmoil -- one union member at a time.

By Chris Cooke MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge, Jim Carrey's "Lemony Snicket," FilmShack's "Edge of Darkness," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for July 2003.

By Chris Cooke Shooting "Alex and Emma"; David Mamet's latest film; upcoming fest deadlines; and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for June 2003.

By Melanie Turpin The Massachusetts Cultural Council adapts to state budget cuts and prepares for the uncertain fiscal year ahead.

By Randy Steinberg The Gallery @ Green Street opens a DVD library of indie movies and new media with a 72-hour screening in conjunction with the Boston Cyberarts Festival.

By Chris Cooke "Providence" starring Matthew Broderick; filming of "The Stepford Wives" with Nicole Kidman; upcoming fest deadlines; and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for May 2003.

By Randy Steinberg Somewhere between Hollywood and the typical grant organizations lies a new concept that helps filmmakers to realize their visions -- Creative Capital.

By Chris Cooke David E. Kelly's latest CBS pilot; a new film by Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment; a David Kleiler/Jeff Iwinicki documentary; and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for April 2003.

By Amanda Axelson The Sundance Institute offers unique and intensive programs in their Screenwriters, Directors, and Filmmakers Labs.

By Michael Field The Guggenheim Foundation offers large Fellowship grants for professional filmmakers, along with other artists, scientists, mathematicians and chemists.

By Asa Pittman Three seasoned, Boston-based film composers, Claudio Ragazzi, Sheldon Mirowitz and Mason Daring, who will be featured on a panel at this month’s Filmmakers Open Studios, share the secrets of getting a Hollywood score on an indie budget.

By Simon Rucker The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation offers a rare source of large funding for filmmakers -- but there are some requirements to bear in mind.

By Allison Walton Project Greenlight winners, upcoming Final Cut Pro seminar, film festivals galore, and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for March 2003.