Females in Film | Filmmaking | Interviews | Massachusetts | New York

An Interview with Filmmaker Stephanie Rabins

25 Aug , 2014 | Written by Catherine Stewart | Posted by:

Fellow female filmmakers discuss work, life, and more in this new series, Females in Film. For this installment, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Catherine Stewart talks to filmmaker and educator Stephanie Rabins about her work as well as her recent move to New England.

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Females in Film | Filmmaking | Interviews

An Interview with Filmmaker Geena Matuson

17 Aug , 2014 | Written by Catherine Stewart | Posted by:

Fellow female filmmakers discuss work, life, and more in this new series. For this installment, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Catherine Stewart talks to Geena Matuson, an emerging filmmaker and artist, about her work, her awards, and her future.

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Filmmaking | New York | Vermont

Filmmaker Bianca Giaever Named NewEnglandFilm.com Stowe Story Labs Fellow

13 Aug , 2014 | Written by NewEnglandFilm.com | Posted by:

NewEnglandFilm.com nominated five talented filmmakers and writers for a fellowship to the 2014 Stowe Story Labs--filmmakers Julie Perkins, Geena Matuson, Bianca Giaever, Lorre Fritchy, and Vanessa Carmona. From this select pool of nominees, the Stowe Story Labs jury offered a fellowship to filmmaker Bianca Giaever.

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Filmmaking | Interviews | Rhode Island

Music in Film: Providence’s What Cheer Brigade to be Featured in Rhode Island International Film Festival

2 Aug , 2014 | Written by Chelsea Boulrisse | Posted by:

Director Michael Slavens addresses this idea of being overcome by grief in his new short film, What Cheer?, which features music from The What Cheer Brigade, an award-winning and beloved 19-piece brass band originating from Providence, Rhode Island.

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Film Funding | Kickstart New England | Reports

Kickstart New England: NewEnglandFilm.com and Spin the Plate

2 Aug , 2014 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

This month's Kickstart New England series we feature our own Indiegogo campaign for a NewEnglandFilm.com relaunch where you can pick up some great perks for your contributions, as well as a Kickstarter campaign for local film Spin the Plate.

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Industry News | Local Industry | Reports

Industry News: August 2014

2 Aug , 2014 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Woody Allen, Gus Van Sant, Johnny Depp--it turns out summer in New England this year is star-studded. Plus, find out about events, industry buzz and upcoming opportunities. For news ideas, send an email to news@newenglandfilm.com

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Acting | How To's

How to Be a Voice-Over Artist: Understanding Today’s Landscape

1 Aug , 2014 | Written by Kevin T. Cunningham | Posted by:

If you are thinking, “I’m a good actor, but I don’t necessarily have a great voice,” keep reading. First, the voice-over industry might be different than you thought, especially since recent technology has revolutionized the voice-over industry—changing both the work available and how we get work. Read on to learn about the scope, sound, and sourcing of today’s voice-overs.

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Acting | Interviews

Advice for Actors: An Interview with Erica Derrickson

1 Aug , 2014 | Written by Josh Coleman | Posted by:

Photographer and Actress Erica Derrickson talks with NewEnglandFilm.com about her advice for actors and her organization Hollywood East Actors.

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How To's | Screenplay Doctor | Screenwriting

Top Tips on Evaluating Agents and Production Companies

1 Aug , 2014 | Written by Susan Kouguell | Posted by:

What happens when an agent or production company expresses an interest in your work? The Screenplay Doctor Susan Kouguell provides readers with some tips on how to proceed not only with excitement, but with caution.

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