November 2008

The desire to be in charge of a film or television set must be matched with a purposeful attention to detail, especially for projects set back a few decades, explains industry veteran Raúl daSilva.

Heath Eiden sold 16 acres of Vermont soil to make his political documentary, Dean and Me: Roadshow of an American Primary, screening this month at the Somewhat North of Boston (SNOB) Film Festival.

Boston Jewish Film Festival enters its 20th year with a new artistic director, Noa Rembiszewski.

Last month, the second annual Boston Palestine Film Festival commemorated the Nakba and celebrated Palestinian culture through the medium of film.

Kaye Lites of Woburn, MA recently doubled its size in response to an increased demand for lighting and grip.

Cindy Kleine discusses Phyllis and Harold, a documentary in which she questions her parents’ satisfaction with their 59 years of marriage, screening this month at the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

NewEnglandFilm.com relaunches, Ruff Cutz, MassVOTE's Eye on Democracy Video Contest and more... the November 2008 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

A Brookline-based acting class gives actors hands-on experience, a film credit, and a reel.