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February 2000

Get Shorter: Advice to the Short Filmmaker

By Andrew SlatteryAndrew Slattery is back from Australia with post-production tips for the short filmmaker. In Part 1, he explained how you can get your film made; here in part 2 he explains what to do with it.

Couldn't Be Better

By Susana Rossberg
Still from "Could Be Worse."
Producer and Screenwriter Vilma Gregoropoulos talks about the path that led "Could Be Worse!" to Sundance 2000.

On the Edge: The 2nd Annual Boston Underground Film Festival

By Dave Avdoian
"Little Shots of Happiness" was part of last year's Boston Underground Film Festival.
David Kleiler creates a celebration of films running counter to the mainstream at this month's 2nd Boston Underground Film Festival.

The First-Hand Adventures of a First-Time Filmmaker Part 4: Burnout, Hang in There

By Lorre Fritchy
Photo from the making of Fritchy's "Spinumentary."
Filmmaker Lorre Fritchy continues her adventures on her "Spinumentary" in part Four of "First Hand Adventures of a First-Time Filmmaker.

Labor of Love

By Amy Souza
Still from "Mai's America."
Marlo Poras talks about the making of "Mai's America," a documentary about the experiences of a young exchange student who comes to America from Vietnam.

The Talented Mr. Wagner

By Holly Madden
Paul Wagner in one of his many wacky poses.
A whirling dervish of creativity, Paul Wagner talks about his varied comedic acting career which has led him from Dunkin' Donuts to "Next Stop Wonderland."

Black History Month Film Series

By Gina Harris A film series in Vermont finds Black History Month an opportunity to share some of the stories that define the black experience.

Little Treasures

By Chris Cooke
Photo of "Bingo" one of the shorts featured in the program.
A Review of "Outstandingly Entertaining Short Films"

Not Your Father's Editing Machine

By Tiffany Patrick
"American Chain Gang" by filmmaker Xackery Irving is one of the most famous works to come out of the Film Camp.
The Avid Film Camp revolutionizes editing school by matching low-budget indie films with eager editing students.

Water Fight

By Julie Wolf
A still from "A Hero for Daisy.
A review of "A Hero for Daisy"

Industry News

By Abigail Harmon
Andrew Mudge's "Chicken Pox Pal" was one of five shorts picked up by the Sundance Channel.
The dish on local films & industry-related news.