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March 2009

The Instinct to Create

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Marilyn D. Pennell
Pamela Tanner Boll is also a painter.

Marilyn Pennell recommends the documentary Who Does She Think She Is?, screening this month in Vermont at the Green Mountain Film Festival and Women’s Film Festival.

How to Be a PA

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By David Willis

A production assistant’s survival guide to finding and keeping film work in New England.

The Brains Behind Three Jewish Film Festivals

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Christine Morrison
Harriet Dobin is the acting director of the Hartford Jewish Film Festival.

With three area festival directors as guides, Christine Morrison sheds light on how to be an effective film festival director.

Waiting for the Documentary Storyline

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Mike Sullivan
The "Waiting for Armageddon" crew traveled to Israel with Christian fundamentalists.

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.

Industry News - March 2009

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Erin Trahan
Nicole Prowell travels great lengths to define happiness in "Happy Hunting."

New England keeps cranking out films and festivals despite economic crunch, Boston Underground Film Festival features over 25 local filmmakers, several Bostonians premiere at SXSW, and more... the March 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Look Out Academy Awards -- Redstone is Hot on Your Toes

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Alexandria Lima
BU's Redstone winers from L to R: Charlie Anderson, Rosita Lama-Muvdi and Donna Reyes.

Boston University’s 29th annual Redstone Film Festival showcases an array of the best student works.

Filmgoing in Vermont

Sun, 03/01/2009 - 02:00 – erin
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By Jared M. Gordon
Camille Musser of Cambridge, MA appears in "Who Does She Think She Is?" which screens at both VT fests this month.

The Green Mountain Film Festival and the Women’s Film Festival bring color to the Green Mountain State this month.

Originating Great Works

Fri, 01/30/2009 - 19:19 – erin
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By Kate Fitzgerald
Eagan-Donovan (with camera) and her son, shooting in Venice.

Cheryl Eagan-Donovan’s love affair with Shakespeare led to another man... and originated a documentary work-in-progress. A benefit for her documentary is slated for March 28th.