June 2007

By Cheryl Eagan-Donovan Rhode Island native and LA-based producer Sasha Alpert discusses her latest accomplishment, Autism: The Musical, screening this month at the Newport International Film Festival.

By Nancy L. Babine Women in Film & Video/New England wraps its fifth annual screenwriting contest, with top prize to local writer Mary Conroy for The Other War, an exploration of the tragic battle waged on home soil, post-traumatic stress.

By Randy Steinberg From June 14-16, college and university student filmmakers from across the country -- including a strong contingent from New England -- will descend on Wilmington, North Carolina for the inaugural Scene First Student Film Festival.

By "McKevin" Kure This month Steve Stuart hits the screen with 48 Hour Film Fest shorts and a serious look at Northern Uganda.

By Nicole Roberge Hit screenwriter of Are We There Yet? talks about her transition from Connecticut to Hollywood, making it as a screenwriter, and how to build a lasting career in an uncertain industry.

By Erin Trahan A report of news & happenings in the local industry for June 2007.

By Jesse J. Logan In Club Soda, a young man’s dream to become a successful actor is threatened by the poor decisions he makes until a spiritual guide steps in and sets his conscience in motion. The short screens this month at the Boston International Film Festival.