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Film School & Education | Filmmaking | How To's | Technology

On ‘Hot Moves: The Science of Awesome’

31 Dec , 2010 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Hollywood Camera Work’s new instructional DVD 'Hot Moves: The Science of Awesome' shows you how to recreate Hollywood’s big-time shots in your own filmmaking.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

The Top Ten Checklist for Creating Winning Characters

31 Dec , 2010 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Use this month’s checklist from the Screenplay Doctor to determine if your screenplay has compelling characters or if it’s time to head back to the drawing board. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenplay questions answered in an upcoming issue.

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Editing | How To's | Technology

The Magic Bullet for Giving a Blockbuster Look to Your Film

30 Nov , 2010 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

On the “cool scale” nothing comes close to the ease with which you can make your drab video look like a Hollywood blockbuster movie with the post-production software bundle Magic Bullet Suite 10.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Film Funding | How To's | Interviews | Technology

Fundraising for Films through Kickstarter

30 Nov , 2010 | Written by Warren J. Avery | Posted by:

Get the inside scoop from three local filmmakers currently using Kickstarter to raise funds for their films.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: How to Find Agents and What to Write to Them

30 Nov , 2010 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

It’s time for some friendly holiday advice on query letter writing from Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell, as well as answers to your questions on agents and formatting. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month’s issue.

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Editing | How To's | Technology

Three Must-Have Tools for Advanced Editing

31 Oct , 2010 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Boris Continuum Complete 7, FxFactory & dvMatte Pro Studio 3 can take your editing to a pro level.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Top 10 Screenwriting Pet Peeves

31 Oct , 2010 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, the Screenplay Doctor discusses the top 10 pet peeves of those in the screenwriting industry. E-mail screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

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Film Festivals | Filmmaking | How To's | New England | Reports | Screenwriting

The Pitchfest, Part 2: Hone Your Pitching Skills

1 Oct , 2010 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Selling your script might just be an exercise in selling yourself. In a second look at pitchfests, Peter Bohush discusses tips and techniques to have your script seen, heard, and sold.

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Filmmaking | How To's | Local Industry | New England | Reports | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Working with Independent Directors

1 Oct , 2010 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

This month, the Screenplay Doctor discusses finding and working with a professional who can help bring your work from page to screen. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

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Distribution | Film Festivals | Filmmaking | How To's | Interviews | New England | Reports | Screenwriting

The Pitchfest: You’ve Written Your Masterpiece – Now What?

1 Sep , 2010 | Written by Peter Bohush | Posted by:

Pitchfests are becoming popular venues for screenwriters to sell their work to development executives - what should you know before going?

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