November 1998

By Kiersten Conner-Sax The best thing about "Monument Ave." is local boy Denis Leary, but is it enough?

By Lorre Fritchy Before you descend on L.A. with your Final Draft software and "Citizen Kane" poster, there are some tips about writing for Hollywood you should know.

By Robert C. DiGregorio, Jr.Part Two of this article takes you through the ways of financing your films, considering the pros and cons of each. Also see part 1 of this article.

By Chris Cooke Filmmaker Marlene Booth recollects growing up Jewish in Iowa and exposes some of the subtler forms of racism in our country.

By Michele Meek The dish on local: "Moving Targets," "Links," "Six Ways to Sunday" and others. Also, news from local companies and film organizations.

By Bob Hebert Jason Bloom, Senior Vice President of Co-Productions and Acquisitions at Miramax gives advice on how to get your film to the top.

By Gentry Menzel From November 4-8, Northampton, Massachusetts, is taken over by the Northampton Film Festival, a five-day festival of film and video featuring more than four dozen truly independent works from around the country.

By Chris Cooke Art dealer Hyman Swetzoff was murdered in Boston in 1968. Thirty years later, his life and still unsolved murder is the subject of the film "Theme: Murder" directed by his daughter Martha Swetzoff.

By Andre Dursin Digital Television is now officially broadcasting in Boston and other cities throughout the U.S. But what is it and do you want it?

By Boston Film/Video Foundation The Boston Film and Video Foundation Honors Albert Maysles who boasts over three dozen films to his credit, including "Gimme Shelter" about the Rolling Stones.