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Film Analysis | Film School & Education | Massachusetts | New England | Reports

Neurocinematics: Your Brain on Film

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by April Gardner | Posted by:

April Gardner provides a primer on the burgeoning academic field of neurocinematics, which may answer why we react (or don't) to certain films.

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Connecticut | Industry News | Local Industry | Maine | Massachusetts | New England | New Hampshire | Reports | Rhode Island | Vermont

Industry News – July 2009

30 Jun , 2009 | Written by Alexandria Lima | Posted by:

The beginning of summer means festivals, festivals, and – you guessed it – more festivals; Connecticut and Maine film industries struggle; and more… the July 2009 report of industry news and happenings.

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Film Festivals | Local Industry | New England | Reports | Rhode Island | Seen on the Scene

Blogging Newport International 2009

9 Jun , 2009 | Written by C.E. Craner | Posted by:

C.E. Craner gives her take on ad men, thwarted love, and cross-cultural comedy on the heels of the 2009 Newport International Film Festival, held June 3-7 in Rhode Island.

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Connecticut | Industry News | Local Industry | Maine | Massachusetts | New England | New Hampshire | Reports | Rhode Island | Vermont

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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Film Funding | How To's | Internet | New England | Reports | Technology

Make Your Film a Virtual Success

31 May , 2009 | Written by April Gardner | Posted by:

April Gardner reports on six of the the latest online tactics local filmmakers are using to attract money and audiences to their indie projects.

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Connecticut | Filmmaking | Interviews | New England

History Lessons for Today’s Indie Filmmakers

31 May , 2009 | Written by Jared M. Gordon | Posted by:

Actor, journalist, and historian Phil Hall turns his attention to the surprisingly long and diverse history of independent film in his new book, The History of Independent Cinema.

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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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