April 2005

By Andrea Maxwell Writer and Director Ben Hillman talks about virtual forests, songs at every turn, and actors who throw tantrums -- all part of a day's work during the making of his musical short "Little Red Jiving Hood."

By Michele Meek A report of news & happenings in the local industry for April 2005.

By Randy Steinberg Screenwriter Randy Steinberg journeys to the wild west of Los Angeles.

By Ellen Mills The Director of Photography ("DP") determines the composition, exposure and lighting for a film.  Massachusetts based DP Jake Messier explains what it takes to turn the story of the script and the vision of the director into the visual art of the film.

By Marvin MaximusAuthor LeTicia Lee shares her advice and her rolodex in her new book The Filmmaker's Guide to Film Financing (There's an Angel in Your Corner).

By Ann Jackman Punk music and indie filmmaking are perfect bedfellows in their quest to stretch boundaries of personal expression and creativity. Two new films, screening this month, by Boston area filmmakers explore the similar motivating spirit behind both these genres.

By Tina L. Hoskins Co-Filmmakers Henry Corra and Charlene Rule talk about their insightful documentary "Same Sex America," screening this month at The 3rd Annual Independent Film Festival of Boston.