Film Festivals | Industry News | New England

Industry News – January 2014

4 Jan , 2014 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

2014 starts off with new films at the Doc Yard, Sundance USA at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, and plenty of other film events around New England. Check out the Industry News section each month for local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

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Distribution | Filmmaking | Internet | New England | Reports

Why Web Series are Becoming the New Wild West

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Amy Quick Parrish | Posted by:

Web series producer, Amy Quick Parish writes about how web series have quickly become a new outlet for indie-filmmakers. She also describes her experiences producing her series Into Dust and how filmmakers are making up the rules as they go.

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Film Reviews | Filmmaking | Massachusetts | Technology

Planet Takeout: Documenting Both Sides of the Takeout Window

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Dave Walker | Posted by:

An effective coupling of bold field reporting with innovative technology, the documentary project Planet Takeout succeeds admirably in celebrating a unique, if often overlooked, cultural crossroads.

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Local Industry | Massachusetts | Reports

Boston Hustle: Talking to the Talent and Crew of American Hustle

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Maud Dillingham | Posted by:

Local cast and crew members of American Hustle discuss making it in the film industry.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Filmmaking | Kickstart New England | New England | Television

Kickstart New England: Eat Plants Love Animals and An Act of Dog

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Every month, NewEnglandFilm.com highlights new local film projects looking for funding via crowd-sourcing. This month, we are featuring two campaigns, both documentaries supporting animals: Eat Plants Love Animals, on Indiegogo, and An Act of Dog, on Kickstarter. To feature your film in this series, e-mail editor@newenglandfilm.com.

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New England | Retrospective | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: 2013 Retrospective and Questions

3 Jan , 2014 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

Screenplay Doctor, Susan Kouguell, reflects on her interviews from 2013 and answers your questions. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your screenwriting question answered in an upcoming issue.

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