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Writing Backwards From Budget to Film

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

Boston’s Tim Cawley explains some budgeting techniques that have fostered his independent film career; his second short film premieres this month at Boston Film Night.

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Film School & Education | Filmmaking | How To's | Massachusetts | Television

Cheap Moviemaking with Public Access

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Karsten Hatch | Posted by:

A former staffer at Framingham Public Access offers tips for maximizing the production potential of local cable access stations.

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Summer Programs for Documentary Filmmakers

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Laura Gallagher | Posted by:

A look at the professional development opportunities aimed at documentary filmmakers throughout New England.

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MassArt’s Clever Little Pegs

30 Apr , 2009 | Written by Katie Petrillo | Posted by:

Animation students at MassArt focus on imagination and basic design skills rather than technology to create films for the annual Squealing Pegs show on May 8th.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts | New England | Television

New England Producers Honor the Native American Experience

1 Apr , 2009 | Written by Mike Sullivan | Posted by:

This month PBS launches an unprecedented multi-media event with We Shall Remain, a five-part series spearheaded by local producers and bolstered by New England talent and locations.

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Filmmaking | How To's | Local Industry | Los Angeles | Massachusetts

Hunting Goodwill

1 Apr , 2009 | Written by Matthew Giordano | Posted by:

Matthew Giordano describes how his documentary-in-progress For Boston shows Boston’s brighter side, inspiring him to lead by example and give back to the community.

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Industry News – April 2009

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

The Southeast New England Film, Music, and Arts (SENE) Festival debuts; Boston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival announces new name and venues; Vermont and Maine join the furious fight to offer film production tax incentives; and more... the April 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

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Local Industry | Maine | Massachusetts | Reports

Unexpected Heat over Bringing ‘Bones’ to Maine

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

Maine residents take differing stances on giving tax breaks to film production and whether or not big-city filmmakers should shoot Stephen King's Bag of Bones in the author's home state. NewEnglandFilm.com adds a few editorial thoughts.

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Film Festivals | Filmmaking | Massachusetts

BUFF 2009: Underground and Above Board

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

Jared M. Gordon reports from the 2009 Boston Underground Film Festival and a post-film Q & A with Tim Jackson about his documentary, Radical Jesters.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts

Waiting for the Documentary Storyline

1 Mar , 2009 | Written by Mike Sullivan | Posted by:

Co-director Franco Sacchi discusses how waiting for a documentary’s focus to emerge can bring objectivity to a hot-button issue like Christian fundamentalism.

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