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July 2000

Getting in Tune

By Kristen Paulson
music
If getting music rights to your film seems as daunting as a trip to the DMV, you're not alone. Here's a step-by-step guide to make it through the maze.

Industry News

By Allison Twomey
"Committed" will be featured at the Maine International Film Festival on July 8 at 7:15 pm and July 9 at 12:45 pm. See miff.org
The dish on local films & industry-related news.

An Open Letter to the New England Creative Community

By SAG/AFTRA Strike Committee
SAG Members on Strike
For the past 2 months, SAG and AFTRA have been on strike over the terms for new commercial contracts. Read their side of the story and post feedback.

Mother Knows Best

By Amy SouzaHere's the lowdown on all your options for health insurance as a freelancer.

Man Around Town

By Shannon O'Neill
© 2000 Wendy Mimran
Veteran of the Boston film community, David Kleiler makes it his mission to get local films "made, sold and seen.”

Focus on Screenwriting

By Kat Thomas
Morning Coffee with... (from left to right) Jace Alexander, Steve Klein, Susan Skoog and Brad Anderson (1998).
The 2000 Nantucket Film Festival offers up local gems as well as tips of the trade.

"The Perfect Storm"

By Chris Cooke
Still from "The Perfect Storm"
A review of film shot in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Producing Change Locally

By Francine Latil
New England Filmmaker and Teacher Jay Craven.
Vermont writer, director and teacher Jay Craven talks to NewEnglandFilm.com about his latest works.

Beyond "Troublesome Creek"

By Tiffany Patrick
Jeanne Jordan and Steve Ascher
Filmmakers Steve Ascher and Jeanne Jordan discuss the filmmaking process and their new projects.