Acting | How to Be a... | How To's

Extra, Extra: How to Become a Background Actor

31 May , 2011 | Written by K. Correia | Posted by:

With film and television crews descending on the region this summer, locals are finding they’ve been bitten by the acting bug. But what exactly is a 'background actor'? Learn what it takes to become an extra -- union or non-union.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: A Long Way From L.A.

31 May , 2011 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Trying to break into the screenwriting business when you're in Los Angeles is hard. Trying to break in long distance is even harder -- especially if that long distance is international. Screenplay doctor Susan Kouguell offers advice on how to break into the industry when you're oceans away. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Distribution | How To's | Internet

Digital DIY Distribution: Another Way to Be Heard

31 May , 2011 | Written by B. Walter Irvine | Posted by:

A new kind of distribution is already here -- it’s digital, it’s DIY, and it’s just a few clicks away. Is it for you? This primer takes you through various services like Dynamo Player, Distrify, EggUP, and Yawma to learn what they're all about.

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Industry News | Local Industry | Reports

Industry News – June 2011

31 May , 2011 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Rub shoulders with Darren Aronofsky and Vera Farmiga at the Provincetown International Film Festival or check out one of the many other exciting events this June. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

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