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Industry News - May 2009

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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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.

Art as an Economic Engine

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By C.E. Craner
What used to be the armory buidling now houses the nonprofit Arts Exchange in Pawtucket, RI.

Jason Caminiti’s documentary Pawtucket Rising tracks how a city in decline reversed its fortunes through the arts.

Cheap Moviemaking with Public Access

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By Karsten Hatch
In the studio at Somerville Community Access TV.

A former staffer at Framingham Public Access offers tips for maximizing the production potential of local cable access stations.

Report from the World's Friendliest Film Festival

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By Jared M. Gordon
Scott (Bill Bria) and girlfriend Josie (Sasha Kahn) share a melancholy moment in "November 31st."

Boston filmmaker Jared M. Gordon reports on his experience at the 2009 Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma (April 19-26).

MassArt's Clever Little Pegs

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By Katie Petrillo
One of Adam Giangregorio's animated monsters.

Animation students at MassArt focus on imagination and basic design skills rather than technology to create films for the annual Squealing Pegs show on May 8th.

Summer Programs for Documentary Filmmakers

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By Laura Gallagher
Lunch being prepared for delivery to MacDowell's 32 studios. Photo by Victoria Sambunaris.

A look at the professional development opportunities aimed at documentary filmmakers throughout New England.

Writing Backwards From Budget to Film

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By David Pierotti
Blood on the face of a character in Tim Cawley's "Big Day of Fishing."

Boston’s Tim Cawley explains some budgeting techniques that have fostered his independent film career; his second short film premieres this month at Boston Film Night.

The Boston LGBT Film Festival Branches Out

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 20:00 – erin
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By Max Gelber
Barbara Hammer's "Diving Women of Jeju-Do" screens this year; Hammer will appear on a panel.

Entering its 25th year, the re-named Boston LGBT Film Festival expands its locations as well as its messages.

Boston LGBT Film Festival Trailer 2009

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