January 2009

A wealth of tips on how to raise funds for your film from a recent workshop with industry consultant Morrie Warshawski.

In the second of a two-part series on adaptation, Kate Fitzgerald provides information about negotiating rights from the point of view of a filmmaker and a writer. (Last month, she offered advice on how to shape a screenplay based on a book.)

Blogger and film advocate Cameron Bonsey gives a personal take on the roadblocks and opportunities to attracting more film production to Maine.

In a light-hearted celebration of filmmakers’ day jobs, Jared Gordon offers a fictional account of turned-on DVD players and turned-off brains at one of New England’s most respected colleges.

Mere LaTour describes the benefits of seeking outside help with telling an effective cinematic story, whether fictional or documentary.

Sundance helps film people look ahead, RI and CT start production coalitions, RIIFF and Coolidge name new staff, and more... the January 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Members of The House of LeMay drag performance troupe have become part of the fabric of Burlington, VT. First-time filmmaker Russell Dreher discusses the importance of documenting their story.