Massachusetts

Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

From Written Word to Moving Image

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by David Pierotti | Posted by:

Investigative reporter Beth Healy discusses how her background in print journalism helped prepare her to make her first documentary film, To Have and To Hold.

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Filmmaking | Massachusetts | Reports

Under the Animation Microscope

31 May , 2009 | Written by Mike Sullivan | Posted by:

Mike Sullivan distills what makes the Quay brothers worth watching, and worthy recipients of the 2009 Coolidge Award, even if it is hard to tell them apart.

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Film Funding | Filmmaking | How To's | Massachusetts | New England | New Hampshire | New York

Low Budget Costuming? You Better Shop Around.

31 May , 2009 | Written by Carly Pifer | Posted by:

Two area filmmakers reveal that the closets of your actors and friends combined with recycled wear from cheap vintage shops can satisfy your costume needs -- even on the tightest budget!

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Acting | How To's | Massachusetts | New England | Television

Top 10 Reality Show Audition Tips

31 May , 2009 | Written by Angela Peri | Posted by:

Boston Casting’s founder, Angela Peri, shares 10 pieces of advice when auditioning for reality shows.

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Acting | How To's | Local Industry | Massachusetts | New England

How to Nail an Audition

31 May , 2009 | Written by Ariella Gogol | Posted by:

Boston Casting’s Julie Arvedon offers insight on how to audition, when to give up, and the best way to become a reality TV star.

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Industry News – June 2009

31 May , 2009 | Written by Erin Trahan | Posted by:

Spring showers bring May festivals and May festivals bring June award announcements, the Brattle issues a call for trailers to 'smackdown,' and perturbed viewers storm out of Boston Film Night... the June 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Filmmaking | Massachusetts | New England

Connecting the Docs

31 May , 2009 | Written by Alexandria Lima | Posted by:

A group of independent filmmakers gathers in Brookline once a month to offer multiple forms of support through the documentary filmmaking process.

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Industry News – May 2009

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Erin Trahan | Posted by:

Is May New England’s unofficial Animation Month? Six Berkshire filmmakers make the cut for their hometown fest, plans to help you turn ‘soft money into gold’ are in the works, IFFBoston attracts record audience, and more… the May 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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Film Festivals | Massachusetts

The Boston LGBT Film Festival Branches Out

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Max Gelber | Posted by:

Entering its 25th year, the re-named Boston LGBT Film Festival expands its locations as well as its messages.

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Film Festivals | Massachusetts

Report from the World’s Friendliest Film Festival

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

Boston filmmaker Jared M. Gordon reports on his experience at the 2009 Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma (April 19-26).

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