Massachusetts

Film Festivals | Film Reviews | Massachusetts

Joey Pants Wins Over Woods Hole

1 Aug , 2009 | Written by David Pierotti | Posted by:

David Pierotti offers his take on Joe Pantoliano’s new documentary, 'No Kidding, Me Too,' which broaches the taboo subject of mental illness.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Filmmaking | Internet | Massachusetts | New York

New Media Company Spurs Political Involvement

31 Jul , 2009 | Written by Larissa Milashenko | Posted by:

Wellesley, MA native Nick Godfrey, of Crossborders, discusses the grind of getting a foot in the new media production door and the impact viral video can have on young people’s political behavior.

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Industry News | Local Industry | Massachusetts | New England | Reports | Rhode Island

Industry News – August 2009

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

LEF New England announces grant deadlines, calls for “awesomeness” sound (with a cash reward), RIIFF takes over Rhode Island, and more… the August 2009 report of industry news, festivals and happenings.

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Acting | Film Festivals | Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts

Diamond from Southie

31 Jul , 2009 | Written by David Pierotti | Posted by:

Southie native Jay Giannone breaks out with his first film, the audience award-winning 'Diamond in the Rough.'

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Local Legislators on Tax Credits

31 Jul , 2009 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

How to contact your local state legislators in New England to emphasize the necessity to maintain or create filmmaking tax credits.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Editing | Local Industry | Massachusetts | Technology

At Long Last: Editor User Groups Combine Forces

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by Mike Sullivan | Posted by:

In the first of a two-part series, editor Mike Sullivan investigates how Boston’s Avid and Final Cut Pro user groups find common ground in tumultuous times.

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Film Analysis | Film School & Education | Massachusetts | New England | Reports

Neurocinematics: Your Brain on Film

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by April Gardner | Posted by:

April Gardner provides a primer on the burgeoning academic field of neurocinematics, which may answer why we react (or don't) to certain films.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

Scarred Justice and Forgotten Wounds

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by Hermine Muskat | Posted by:

In Scarred Justice, documentarians Judy Richardson and Bestor Cram expose and examine the 1968 Orangeburg massacre, one of the overlooked corners of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

The Inner Lives of Nuns

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by Kerry O’Donnell | Posted by:

Filmmaker Rebecca Alvin explores the hidden lives and dreams of today’s nuns in Women of Faith, which screens this month at the MFA, Boston and the Woods Hole Film Festival.

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Industry News – July 2009

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by Alexandria Lima | Posted by:

The beginning of summer means festivals, festivals, and – you guessed it – more festivals; Connecticut and Maine film industries struggle; and more… the July 2009 report of industry news and happenings.

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