Company/Organization Profiles | Filmmaking | Massachusetts | New England

Connecting the Docs

31 May , 2009 | Written by Alexandria Lima | Posted by:

A group of independent filmmakers gathers in Brookline once a month to offer multiple forms of support through the documentary filmmaking process.

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Film Funding | How To's | Internet | New England | Reports | Technology

Make Your Film a Virtual Success

31 May , 2009 | Written by April Gardner | Posted by:

April Gardner reports on six of the the latest online tactics local filmmakers are using to attract money and audiences to their indie projects.

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Filmmaking | Massachusetts | Reports

Under the Animation Microscope

31 May , 2009 | Written by Mike Sullivan | Posted by:

Mike Sullivan distills what makes the Quay brothers worth watching, and worthy recipients of the 2009 Coolidge Award, even if it is hard to tell them apart.

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Connecticut | Filmmaking | Interviews | New England

History Lessons for Today’s Indie Filmmakers

31 May , 2009 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

Actor, journalist, and historian Phil Hall turns his attention to the surprisingly long and diverse history of independent film in his new book, The History of Independent Cinema.

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Film Funding | Filmmaking | How To's | Massachusetts | New England | New Hampshire | New York

Low Budget Costuming? You Better Shop Around.

31 May , 2009 | Written by Carly Pifer | Posted by:

Two area filmmakers reveal that the closets of your actors and friends combined with recycled wear from cheap vintage shops can satisfy your costume needs -- even on the tightest budget!

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Acting | Film Funding | How To's | Vermont

How to Make Films (and Generate Income) by Committee

31 May , 2009 | Written by Kerry O’Donnell | Posted by:

Brian Pickard of Penobscot Films in Vermont has invented an innovative method of fundraising for his film Slayers: pay and have a say.

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Acting | How To's | Massachusetts | New England | Television

Top 10 Reality Show Audition Tips

31 May , 2009 | Written by Angela Peri | Posted by:

Boston Casting’s founder, Angela Peri, shares 10 pieces of advice when auditioning for reality shows.

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Acting | How To's | Local Industry | Massachusetts | New England

How to Nail an Audition

31 May , 2009 | Written by Ariella Gogol | Posted by:

Boston Casting’s Julie Arvedon offers insight on how to audition, when to give up, and the best way to become a reality TV star.

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Connecticut | Industry News | Local Industry | Maine | Massachusetts | New England | New Hampshire | Reports | Rhode Island | Vermont

Industry News – June 2009

31 May , 2009 | Written by Erin Trahan | Posted by:

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.

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