May 2003

By Emily Jansen Chosen to direct Project Greenlight’s "The Battle of Shaker Heights," Maine filmmaker Kyle Rankin shares his and co-director's Efram Potelle's whirlwind success story.

By Amy Roeder David White explains the ins and outs of being a storyboard artist in this segment of the NewEnglandFilm.com "How to Be a..." series.

By Randy Steinberg The Gallery @ Green Street opens a DVD library of indie movies and new media with a 72-hour screening in conjunction with the Boston Cyberarts Festival.

By Melanie Turpin The Massachusetts Cultural Council adapts to state budget cuts and prepares for the uncertain fiscal year ahead.

By Simon Rucker Filmmaker Bryan Papciak talks about the creation of his film "Met State," featured at the 2003 Sundance Online Film Festival and screening this month at the Boston Independent Film Festival.

By Chris Cooke Reviews of several films from the 19th Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival taking place May 1-18 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: "Walking on Water," "Fine Dead Girls," and "A.K.A."

By Amanda Axelson Co-founder Jason Redmond talks about the making of the first-ever Boston Independent Film Festival, premiering May 1-4, 2003.

By Chrystal Sturtevant Connecticut director Anne Makepeace discusses her documentary, "Robert Capa: In Love and War," featured at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and premiering on PBS this month.

By Chris Cooke "Providence" starring Matthew Broderick; filming of "The Stepford Wives" with Nicole Kidman; upcoming fest deadlines; and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for May 2003.