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Apply for 2021 New England Film Star Award

15 Oct , 2021 | Written by Chase Hoffman | Posted by:

Picture of New England Film Star Award 2020 Finalists

Aimed at assisting New England-based filmmakers from marginalized backgrounds, this in-kind grant is a incredible opportunity for local filmmakers to access new resources and learn to refine their skills while working on their current projects.

It is free to apply, and the final deadline to apply is October 31, 2021. Finalists will be announced in November while the overall winner will be crowned the following month.

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Distribution | How To's | Technology

Does Your Website Suck?

26 May , 2016 | Written by James Franklin and Kieran Masterton with introduction by Peter Broderick | Posted by:

Your website can enable you to maximize your film’s distribution, build a powerful audience, and have a sustainable career. Unfortunately, few independent filmmakers understand the importance of having an effective website let alone how to build and maintain a great site. Hence, this invaluable guide—courtesy of Peter Broderick, James Franklin and Kieran Masterton.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | New England | Rhode Island | Technology | Television

Aerial Filmming with Drones

4 Sep , 2015 | Written by Suzy Cosgrove | Posted by:

Technology, creativity and collaboration are at the core of the drone videography company Elevated Perspective Media. Here, Tom Webb talks about how he and his team members, Judson Bell and Chris Walsh, went from a spark of an idea to FAA certification to a cutting edge aerial videography company creating footage for the Travel Channel Shark Hunters for NBC Sports.

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Filmmaking | New England | Reports | Technology

4 Filmmakers, 4 Cameras

25 Aug , 2015 | Written by Rob Kriston | Posted by:

Panasonic, RED, Canon? What makes a filmmaker choose their camera? Here’s four local filmmakers talking about what led them to their camera of choice, along with camera selection advice for up-and-coming filmmakers.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Reports | Technology

Technology Trends: Talamas staff members talk about what’s trending in digital production equipment

19 Nov , 2014 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Every year, digital production technology improves, and 2014 has been no exception. NewEnglandFilm.com spoke with some of the staff at Talamas to find out what’s new in production technology and what’s coming next.

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How To's | Technology

How to Utilize Slow-Motion Footage in Your Next Video Project

10 Sep , 2014 | Written by NewEnglandFilm.com | Posted by:

Adding slow-motion video can mean the difference between a rough draft and a polished film. VideoBlocks.com provides this list of tips on how to use stock slow motion video in your film. Republished with permission from VideoBlocks.com.

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Distribution | Reports | Technology

Tech Talk, Networking and a Host of Parties: A Report from the 2014 NAB Show

1 May , 2014 | Written by Maud Dillingham | Posted by:

With acres of exhibit space showcasing the latest in broadcast technology, around 90,000 attendees and a dizzying array of informational sessions, saying NAB is “overwhelming” is an understatement. Here, writer Maud Dillingham provides her first-hand report of tech developments, distribution insight and the networking (aka partying) that made up this year's annual show of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).

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Film Reviews | Filmmaking | Massachusetts | Technology

Planet Takeout: Documenting Both Sides of the Takeout Window

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Dave Walker | Posted by:

An effective coupling of bold field reporting with innovative technology, the documentary project Planet Takeout succeeds admirably in celebrating a unique, if often overlooked, cultural crossroads.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Filmmaking | New Hampshire | Technology

Crowdsourcing Expands to Film Production

1 Dec , 2013 | Written by Michael Cormier | Posted by:

Juntobox wants to know what films you want produced.

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How To's | Technology

Lighten Up: Doing More with Less without Compromise

31 Jan , 2013 | Written by Guy Holt | Posted by:

This month, Talmas Broadcast is hosting two workshops on advanced production craft by noted Focal Press Author and ETCP trainer Richard Cadena on Feb 9 & 16. Get a window into the second workshop, Lighten Up: Doing More with Less without Compromise, by checking out the article below.

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