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September 2010

Learning What God Hates...

By Alli Rock
A still from "God Hates..."

Director and Vermont high school student Graham Raubvogel discusses his documentary God Hates..., which explores the Westboro Baptist Church’s visit to Vermont in September 2009.

Comedy and Horror in "Catching On: The Day the World Turned Gay"

By Alli Rock
A still from "Catching On"

Nick Pistorino talks about making his film, Catching On: The Day the World Turned Gay, currently featured as part of the Online New England Film Festival.

Meet the Filmmakers of "Meet Your Farmer"

By Alli Rock
Meet Your Farmer

Writer-directors Jason Mann and Cecily Pingree share their thoughts on their documentaries "Meet Your Farmer: Reed Farm" and "Meet Your Farmer: Tide Mill Farm," two in a series of eight short films about Maine farmers which are screening as part of the Online New England Film Festival.

Festival Spotlight: Killing Time with Killing Dinner

By Alli Rock
A still from "Killing Dinner"

Writer-Director Mitchell P. Ganem shares his thoughts on his film "Killing Dinner," which tells the story of a special ops agent turned chef, and what happens when old lovers and comrades in arms come calling with guns blazing. Readers can watch the film online this month as part of the Online New England Film Festival.

Come for the Festival. Stay for the Laughs.

By B. Walter Irvine
The cast and directors of Festival.

Filmmakers Michael West and Brett Leigh poke fun at the hands that feed them in Festival.

Industry News - September 2010

By Casey Stirling
Catch The Secret in Their Eyes at this year's Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival.

More festivals than you can point a camera at, local vampires, workshops, and funding for your documentary in this month's industry news. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

One Cinematographer Too Many

By Trace Douglas
Sure, you might let this guy handle your camera.  What about three of these guys? (Photo by Samantha Murphy)

How many is too many? Two, it turns out.

The Pitchfest: You've Written Your Masterpiece - Now What?

By Peter Bohush
Aspiring screenwriters await a pitch meeting.

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

Should You Go to Film School?

By Jared M. Gordon
$1,600 per credit to hang with these guys?  It might be the best thing you've ever done. (Photo by Hugo V. K.)

If you're considering a formal education in production, here's some advice on how to think through the decision.

Film School in New England - What's the Draw?

By Maddy Kadish
Emerson College

In part one of a series, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Maddy Kadish investigates the allure of attending film school in New England.

Thy Will Be Done: A Woman's Unique Journey

By Kerry O’Donnell
Sara Herwig at church.  (From Thy Will Be Done)

Filmmaker Alice Dungan Bouvrie documents the life of Sara Herwig, a transgendered woman with aspirations to become a Presbyterian minister.

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Converting Short Stories and Writing in Screenplay Format

By Susan Kouguell
Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulwatson/20539223/

This month the Screenplay Doctor addresses how writers might convert short stories, as well as the proper format for a script. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

Festival Spotlight: "Unmoored" in the Ghost Realm

By Alli Rock
Filming "Unmoored"

Directors Marie Brown and Yari Wolinsky share their thoughts on the making of their "Unmoored," which tells the story of a couple with one afternoon left to get things right and screens online this month at the 2010 Online New England Film Festival.