August 2003

By Genevieve Butler Northeast Historic Film’s Fourth Annual Silent Film Festival promises another summer showcasing and honoring historic films.

By Michael Colbert Grassroots filmmaker Nicolle Littrell discusses the making of her film "Trap," set in the turn-of-the-century backwoods Maine.

By Chris Cooke A report of news & events in the local industry for August 2003.

By Sandy MacDonald Screenwriter Steve Jermanok shares the inspiration and process for creating "Passionada," the New Bedford, Massachusetts film premiering locally and opening nationally this month.

By Dan McCallumThe national non-profit Actors’ Work Program tackles the industry’s economic turmoil -- one union member at a time.

By Amy Roeder Emmy Award-nominated actress and foster care advocate Victoria Rowell returns to New England to share advice on the acting business at this month’s Roxbury Film Festival.

By Melanie Turpin Writers and veteran members of the Harvard Square Scriptwriters Scott Anderson, Jean-Paul Ouellette and Steve Gianino provide insight into the ups, downs, and intrinsic rewards of life as a screenwriter in Boston.

By Kevin McCarthy Local filmmaker Doug Martin talks about his short film "Brief Encounter," which screens at the Wood’s Hole and Rhode Island International film festivals this month.

By Chris Cooke A review of the film "On_Line" screening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre through August 7.

By Randy SteinbergTelevision Production Coordinator Susan Krause offers up some advice for newcomers in this segment of NewEnglandFilm's "How to be a..." series.

By James Mentink Filmmaker/writer Stewart Engesser creates a new sport -- clogging -- in his award-winning mockumentary "The Cloggers of Putneyville," which will be featured in the BF/VF Meet The Directors series this month.