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December 2001

How to Be a... Graphic Designer

By Eric Aron
Kingpin Interactive has done graphic design work for WGBH's American Experience.

Graphic design isn’t just for paper. Learn how it fits into he world of film and video.

If you love to use Photoshop, Illustrator and other graphic design software, but you’re bored with seeing your creations on paper, you might want to consider gearing your work toward film, video, or the Internet. NewEnglandFilm.com spoke with three graphics designers who create graphics for these outlets, Joel Markus of M, Inc., Kingpin Interactive designer Frank Capria, and freelancer Joanne Kaliontzis.

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Tahmineh Milani Talks Back

By Stephanie Scott
Tahmineh Milani at the MFA, Boston.

A feminist filmmaker forges ahead and fights for freedom in Iran.

Picture this: you’re relaxing with your family, ensconced in the cozy confines of your home, when officials burst in, grab you without an explanation and throw you into solitary confinement. Your spouse can’t save you and doesn’t even know where you are. Your house and office are raided, and your personal belongings are snatched. Freedom vanishes in an instant.

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Ultimate Streaming Seminar

By Samantha Head
The Ultimate Streaming Seminar is  presented by Dale Sorenson (pictured above) of Sorenson Services USA and Future Media Concept

Thinking about streaming your film or video over the Internet? The Ultimate Streaming Seminar taking place this month can show you how to get there.

Scenario 1: You’ve just finished your first feature length film. It’s screening at your local art house theater and you want to get the word out, but your publicity budget was spent on that great piece of music you decided to license at the last minute.

Scenario 2: You’ve made several films and have a Web site that is dedicated to your creations. It’s full of behind-the-scene stills, interviews with the actors, and articles on your accomplishments. The only problem is, there’s not even one example of your work on your site.

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Meet Ross McElwee

By Hillary E. Cutter
A still from one of Ross McElwee's films "Time Indefinite."

Renowned New England Director Ross McElwee talks about his previous successes and his new film "Bright Leaves."

As a graduate of MIT’s Film Section, Brookline, Massachusetts resident, Ross McElwee, has been filming "chapters" from his life and the lives of people close to him since the 1970’s. This biographical documentary approach has lead to many films including "Charleen" about his wise and flamboyant high school teacher, and "Backyard" about his relationship to his surgeon father and medical school-bound brother.

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Industry News

By Allison Walton
The Boston Jewish Film Festival will co-present several encore screenings of "La Bûche" at the MFA, Boston.

A report of news & events in the local industry for December 2001.

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Indie Revolution

By Michele (LaMura) Meek
A poster for the December 2001 screening.

Evonne Wetzner of the underground film revolution talks about the making of her successful screening series.

Since 1997, Evonne Wetzner has championed independent film in the Boston area through her underground film revolution screening series. NewEnglandFilm.com talked with Wetzner about the history of the series, her own film projects and some upcoming screenings.

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Visual Surprise

By Barbara E. Bellesi
A still from "The Tower of Industrial Life" screening as part of the Director's Cut on December 13.

NewEnglandFilm.com checks in with the VIDEO BALAGAN experimental film series to find out what surprises they have in store for their last shows of the fall season.

VIDEO BALAGAN returned this fall to the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline for its third season, once again bringing an impressive showcase of experimental film and video created by both local and international filmmakers.

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