June 2009

C.E. Craner gives her take on ad men, thwarted love, and cross-cultural comedy on the heels of the 2009 Newport International Film Festival, held June 3-7 in Rhode Island.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.