Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

3…2…1… Lift Off: Inside the Mind of Peter Rosati

1 Apr , 2013 | Written by Alli Rock | Posted by:

Filmmaker and Emerson College student Peter Rosati is not afraid to dream big, whether his films soar through space or creep through forests. He pulls the curtain back on his fantastical shorts, including Le Blue Stella, online this month as a part of the Boston Student Film Festival.

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Filmmaking | Interviews

Making The Commitment: Behind the Short Film about an Interracial Gay Couple Adopting a Child

1 Apr , 2013 | Written by Dave Walker | Posted by:

As the Supreme Court debates the future of marriage equality in Washington, one local filmmaker tells his story of adopting a child as a gay man in The Commitment.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Preparing & Navigating Screenplay Conferences and Pitch Festivals

1 Apr , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell heads to the Screenwriters World Conference as a featured speaker. Before she goes, she offers advice for how to get the most out of your visit to a pitch fest. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Acting | Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

Wearing the Many Hats of Filmmaking: A Conversation with Alex Karpovsky

1 Apr , 2013 | Written by K. Correia | Posted by:

Massachusetts native Alex Karpovsky discusses what it’s like to fill multiple roles, both on screen and off, in the production of his two new films, Rubberneck and Red Flag.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

Day of Youth: How to Forget Why You “Can’t Make Your Movie”

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Dave Walker | Posted by:

Boston filmmaker Jared Vincenti talks about his debut feature Day of Youth, about the growing indie community in Boston, and about how to turn your fears into creative fuel.

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Filmmaking | Interviews

Kind Hearted Woman: Filmmaker David Sutherland Paints a Portrait

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Natalie DiMaria | Posted by:

Massachusetts-born filmmaker David Sutherland introduces us to his latest portrait, Kind Hearted Woman--a documentary about sexual abuse, Native American culture, and a mother’s fight to overcome the odds against her.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Getting Noticed

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, screenplay expert Susan Kouguell tackles one of the big questions - how to get a screenplay noticed! Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Top Questions NOT to Ask a Film Industry Professional

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Whether you’re at a face-to-face meeting or emailing a query letter, the way in which you present yourself and your project are vital in making a lasting – and, let me emphasize, good -- impression. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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Industry News | Local Industry

Industry News – March 2013

1 Mar , 2013 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Boston’s in the silver screen spotlight again this month with Boston’s Finest on TNT. Check out the news for local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

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Industry News | Local Industry

Industry News – February 2013

1 Feb , 2013 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Want to watch the Oscars in style? Never fear, no matter where you are in New England, there's a screening for you! Learn more about those, and check out the news for local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

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