Reports

Distribution | Reports

The Real Deal on Film Distribution Deal

1 Sep , 1998 | Written by Mark Litwak | Posted by:

Many filmmakers think that if they can just make a good film, distribution will take care of itself. But veteran filmmakers will tell you that the biggest hurdle is not producing a film, but distributing it. Here's what you should and shouldn't do when it comes time to distribute your film.

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Reports | Theatres

Back to the Big Screen: Drive-In Theatres

1 Sep , 1998 | Written by Keith Wagner | Posted by:

You may be surprised to hear it, but the drive-in theater, that icon of the 50's, is experiencing something of a resurgence. This month, the Drive-In Theatre Fan Club holds a special meeting and double feature in Vermont. And, you're invited...

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Industry News | Local Industry | Reports

Industry News

1 Sep , 1998 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

The dish on films in production: 'The Love Letter,' 'Cider House Rules,' 'All Shook Up,' and others. Also, local indie film screenings this month and film organization news.

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Filmmaking | Reports

From Short to Feature: ‘Italian Lessons’

1 Sep , 1998 | Written by Bob Hebert | Posted by:

New York director and writer Vincent Sassone shares his experience marketing the short film and feature script for 'Italian Lessons' for the Massachusetts organization, Paradise City Media Collaborative.

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Filmmaking | Letter from L.A. | Reports

Letter from LA: Negotiations

1 Aug , 1998 | Written by M.M. Goldstein | Posted by:

An office on the Paramount lot -- ah, who needs it.

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Industry News | Local Industry | Reports

Industry News

1 Aug , 1998 | Written by Liza Camellerie | Posted by:

Providence, RI legislation to help indie filmmakers, a web filmmaking tour, rumors of a Miramax film production coming to New England, and more...

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Filmmaking | Reports

Super 8mm Filmmaking

1 Aug , 1998 | Written by Tisha Stima from the Boston Film and Video Foundation | Posted by:

It's more than nostalgia -- Super 8mm film has some key advantages.

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Industry News | Local Industry | Reports

News Flash: What’s Happening in the Local Film Scene

1 Jul , 1998 | Written by Liza Camellerie | Posted by:

Comings and goings, from the set, upcoming screenings, and other happenings from the local scene.

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Letter from L.A. | Reports | Screenwriting

Letter from LA: Pitching a Script at Paramount

1 Jul , 1998 | Written by M.M. Goldstein | Posted by:

Ever dream of being able to pitch your script to the bigwigs at a major Hollywood studio? Well, read an account by former Massachusetts resident, M.M. Goldstein who actually did it!

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Internet | Reports

Stream On: An Update of Video Streaming on the Web

1 Jun , 1998 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

There's good news and bad news. The bad news is not much has improved for the technology of video streaming in the past six months. The good news is that the selection of online videos is continuing to increase -- including some works from New England mediamakers.

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