Industry News | Local Industry | Reports
Industry News – July 2011
You don't need to choose between enjoying the summer weather and seeing a movie with outdoor screenings like Providence's Movies on the Block and Magic 106.7's Family Free Movies in Boston, all starting this month. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.
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Acting | How to Be a... | How To's
The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Background Actor
Boston Casting Inc., the leading casting director in New England, provides insights into the etiquette of being a Background Actor.
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Company/Organization Profiles | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting
Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Agent Directories
Looking to acquire a screenplay agent? You have to find one first, and Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell gives you tips on where to look. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in an upcoming issue.
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Company/Organization Profiles | Local Theatres | Rhode Island | Theatres
Theater Profile: Cozy Flicks at Cable Car Cinema
We continue our series on local independent cinemas this month with the Cable Car Cinema & Café in Providence, Rhode Island. With its busy café, intimate seating, and concession stand that offers much more than popcorn and candy, the Cable Car is a popular spot for nearby students and Providence filmgoers. Is there an independent cinema near you that deserves some attention? Send your suggestions to news@newenglandfilm.com.
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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts
Follow Your Bliss, Not Your Budget: An Interview with Jesse Barack
On most independent features, a small budget is a source of constant worry. It can stifle a director’s creativity and lead to concession after concession. But director Jesse Barack isn’t letting money worries stop him from pushing his upcoming film, Polypore, to the limit.
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Acting | Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts
Act Now: Actor Chuck Slavin Champions Local Filmmaking
Local actor Chuck Slavin takes matters into his own hands as an activist to sustain the local film industry. As founder of New England Talent & Crew and the man behind the monthly Filmmaker Shindig meetings, Slavin has a mantra: film tax credits bring jobs and money to our region.
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