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Company/Organization Profiles | Film School & Education | Massachusetts
The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation: Investing in a Brighter Future
The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and the Taco Bell Foundation have joined forces to provide Boys & Girls Clubs around the country with mentoring programs in film, television, and music production. One of their stops is Boston.
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Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts
7 Fluid Oz in 10 Fluid Years
Acclaimed Boston production company, 7 Fluid Oz. Productions, is celebrating ten years in the business.
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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts
When Children Have Children: Two Filmmakers Take a Closer Look At The Gloucester 18
In 2008, 18 high school girls from Gloucester made headlines for an alleged pregnancy pact that shocked the nation. When the news media left town, local filmmakers John Michael Williams and Kristen Grieco stayed behind to explore the many shades of gray in their story. Their documentary, The Glocuester 18, is available online via Prescreen through November.
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Film Festivals | Film Reviews | Massachusetts
The Boston Bike Film Festival: The Stories Behind the Biking
At the Boston Bike Film Festival, cycling documentaries face the challenge of putting civic issues on screen.
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Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts
617: From Area Code to Web series
The 617 area code is the site of movies, TV shows, and now its very own web series, created about Bostonians by Bostonians -- producer Amy De Paola and writer Katie Shannon.
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Film Festivals | Massachusetts
20 Years in the Making: The Woods Hole Film Festival
Initially founded as a filmmaker Judy Laster’s venue to premier her short film, the Woods Hole Film Festival -- which is running this year from July 30 through August 6 -- has become one of the most anticipated film festivals in New England.
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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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Film School & Education | Massachusetts | Television
Rollin’ Out The Red Carpet for Emerson College EVVY Awards
On May 14th, the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College will play host to the EVVY Awards, a student-run organization modeled after professional award shows that recognizes student talent and achievement.
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Industry News – May 2011
Cameras are rolling this month as a feature and a web series begin production, and there are plenty of finished films to take in via festivals across New England. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.
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