December 2004

By Emily Lysaght One attendee gives an inside view of the Action/Cut Filmmaking Seminars held regularly in the New England area.

By Katrin Redfern Thanks to Connecticut’s new Tripeg Studios, the film world between New York and Montreal gets a leg-up.

By Genevieve ButlerA review of "Anya (In and Out of Focus)" which screens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston this month.

By Sarah KatzMaine Film and Video Association presents a forum on "Financing for Film and Video Production Business Ventures" and offers filmmakers some essential advice.

By Michele Meek A report of news & happenings in the local industry for December 2004.

By Erin TrahanFilmmaker Lorna Lowe Streeter reflects on how "Shelter" her first documentary came to be and how asking and answering tough questions about a fractured mother-daughter relationship helped her transition into adulthood.

By Melinda GreenThe power of the people and their work is the only concern at the Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers, a national organization for filmmakers.

By Randy Steinberg Local filmmakers Philip Frabetti and Nivya Barrera discuss their ode to Puerto Rico, "Dona Ana."

By Sara Faith Alterman Governed for decades by stealthy intimidation and invisible threats, the people of Sicily finally united to wrench their community from the iron grasp of the tyrannical Mafia. John Michalczyk's new documentary "Killing Silence" explores the devastation and valor left in the wake of a social revolution, a battle of good versus evil.

By Andrea Maxwell Actress Elizabeth Rose talks about launching her career and leading the cast of Wolf Gang Pictures’ "What I Want."