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February 2001

Industry News

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Allison Twomey
"Lowell Blues" premieres in Boston this month.
A report of news & events in the local industry for February 2001.

Boston's MFA Takes a Closer Look at Local Filmmakers

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Hillary E. Cutter
"Iditarod: A Far Distant Place" is one of the films to be featured in the series this month.
Always a great supporter of local artists and filmmakers, the MFA kicks off another series of films made by Boston filmmakers.

Down and Out in Beacon Hill

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Chris Cooke
A still from "The Same Side of Rejection Street."
A Review of "The Same Side of Rejection Street"

2001: A Sundance Odyssey

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Michele Meek
Robin Dawson (Director of Mass Film Office) leading the "Happy Birthday" for Kevin Fennessy at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival
A "live" report from this year's Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

"Could Be Worse!": An Interview with Director Zack Stratis

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Devon Damonte
Zack and his two sisters posing for "Could Be Worse!"
Vaudeville performances, singing family members, and thematic screenings are some of the many highlights you will see in the Boston premiere of "Could Be Worse!"

First-Hand Adventures of a First-Time Filmmaker, Part 8: From Gigabytes to Soundtracks

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Lorre Fritchy
Fritchy hits the parquet to catch Slade on the Boston Celtics' home court. Photo credit: Gayle Green
From gigabytes to movie trailers to soundtracks, Lorre Fritchy takes us on another filmmaking adventure.

Independent Media Activists Take Over the Internet

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Katherine McMorran
imc Boston
Media networks beware, there are some new reporters on the streets who are taking control of what the public views.

How to Be an Art Director

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Amy Souza
Tom Walden worked as art director on the local hit "Outside Providence." Pictured above are co-stars Baldwin and Wendt
So you’ve got what it takes to decorate your own apartment, but could you do the same thing on a movie set? Find out what it takes to be part of a film’s art department.

The Other Dance

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Michele Meek
Most of the Slamdance 2001 events & screenings took place at the Silvermine pictured here.
The Slamdance Film Festival offers the perfect foil to Sundance.

Bringing Back the Bite: The Boston Underground Film Festival

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Paula Noyes
A still from one of the films to be shown at the 2001 Boston Underground Film Festival.
From the truly beautiful to the utterly disturbing, this year’s Boston Underground Film Festival has something for everyone.

DVDs: A Master Class in Movie Making

Thu, 02/01/2001 - 02:00
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By Peter Bohush
"The Perfect Storm" DVD takes you behind-the-scenes on some amazing special effects.
With special features like directors’ commentary, deleted scenes, and "The Making of...," DVDs provide both an exciting and educational movie-watching experience.