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December 2003

DocuClub: Show Me the Footage

By Ellen Mills
Julie Mallozzi's film "A Name for Our Family" screened as part of DocuClub's In The Works series. Photo by Andrew Page
For filmmakers with a rough cut and many questions, the Manhattan-based DocuClub offers a professional screening, knowledgeable critique and lots of community.

Green Lights Ahead

By Randy SteinbergDiane McNamara brings together Boston’s film community with a new networking program, Project Green Light.

First Times

By Mattias Frey
Florin Ion Firimita's Scenes from Childhood.
Brian Kamerzel discusses his debut film "The Art of Leaving: A Portrait of Florin Ion Firimita" and how to make a documentary that's as little about its subject as possible.

Unraveling Mind

By Chris CookeA review of Jafar Panahi's chilling portrait, "Crimson Gold," which screens this month at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Festival of Films from Iran.

Cinematic Spark

By Hilary Barraford
Director George Kachadorian  answers questions after the "Divining Mom" screening at the Firehouse Film Series in February.
Cozy up to the Firehouse Film Series, Newburyport’s monthly showcase of Boston’s hottest independent films, and experience a fusion of big city arts and small town charm.

Letting it Fly

By Genevieve ButlerWriter, scholar, and teacher Nancy Holley Hughes aims high with her script "The Wright Brothers Revenge," which will be read at the Boston Public Library this month.

Industry News

By Chris Cooke
Brownie Wise tosses a Tupperware to one of the ladies.
Southeastern CT Film Office Closes, "Empire Falls," and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for December 2003.

Got Race

By George Sloan
A still from "Got Race."
Filmmaker Teja Arboleda talks about the making of his film "Got Race, " which screens at Coolidge Corner Theater this month.