A Day in the Life of a University Media Technician

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

I walk past the Chemistry Department, the Political Science Department, and the Department of the History of Sliced Deli Meats on my way into work. I nod at the students as they pass in the opposite direction, and I click my heels up in the air. They smile and cheer. Yes, they do. For you see, I’m that un-glorified superhero of the nether regions. That unsung savior whose home is the bowels of your heart. That brave knight who leads the charge into the unknown murk of your soul.

A gynecologist? No. I’m a university media technician, and today, I’m all business.

Growing Momentum to Bolster Film Incentives in Maine

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Maine hasn’t had a major film production since Empire Falls dropped 13.6 million into its economy in 2003, stimulating and invigorating small Maine towns like Waterville and Skowhegan.

In 2006, with the work of the Maine Film Office, the Film Commission and film industry advocates Barney Martin and myself, Maine passed its current modest incentives. Those incentives proved to be too small to make a difference and have had no impact in bringing additional productions to Maine.

Buying and Selling the Rights to Adapt a Film

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Before you buy or sell rights to adapt a film, you should know what you’re buying into. It’s always a good idea to look at the experiences of others for guidance.

Ask and You Shall Receive: Money to Make Your Next Film

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Think about the film you’re working on, the one you’d finish if you had the money. Now ask yourself: What am I trying to accomplish with my work? What’s my mission statement as a filmmaker? What kind of films do I want to be making in five years?

Burlington Beauties

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

When Russell Dreher set out to make his first full length film in 2006, he had no idea the roller coaster ride to completion would include unemployment, cancer, and drag queens. As the director of Slingbacks and Syrup, Dreher focused the story on the adventures of the documentary’s subjects, a “family” of comedic drag queens living in the rural state of Vermont.

Industry News - January 2009

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

How to Utilize Story Development Services

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Story producers are an integral part of the collaborative effort in the cinematic arts. Their job is to bring out the fullest potential in the story. They hone story strengths and create the structural foundation necessary to generate an unforgettable on-screen experience. Directors, screenwriters, and studios use story producers to construct, develop, and evaluate their project’s story.

Tell Tale Heart

erin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Writer Allison Devers screened this short with a graduate presentation on the residences of Edgar Allen Poe in June 2008.

Trailer from Slingbacks and Syrup

erin — Sat, 01 Jan 2000 20:09:00 -0600