August 2002

By Phaedra Barlas Cambridge natives George Kachadorian and Courtney Bent give new meaning to the family documentary with their first film "Divining Mom" screening at this month’s Rhode Island Film Festival.

By Chris Cooke A review of the French film showcased at this month's Rhode Island Film Festival.

By Vikki Warner This month’s Dream to Screen series provides advice on getting your project on the Independent Film Channel.

By Phaedra Barlas Richard Bean talks about the inspiration and production of his latest feature film, "Tattoo, A Love Story."

By Allison Walton A report of news & events in the local industry for August 2002.

By Amanda AxelsonAwarding grants up to $5,000, the Connecticut Commission for the Arts offers a unique funding opportunity for local filmmakers.

By Amy Souza Local filmmaker Sut Jhally takes on the World Wrestling Entertainment with his latest educational work "Wrestling with Manhood: Gender, Race and Class in Professional Wrestling," screening at the Boston Film/Video Foundation this month.

By Natasha S. DowningRobert Patton Spruill continues to promote independent filmmaking through his company FilmShack.

By Stephanie Scott Kona Khasu and Lisa Simmons bring harsh reality to light in their short film, "Hunting in America," screening at the Roxbury Film Festival this month.

By Amy Roeder With a screening this month at the Underground Film Revolution, filmmaker/musician Steven J. Lawrence explores the complex friendship of "Ted & Sage" on a $100 budget.

By Sabina Dana Plasse Ivy Moylan and Ned Hinkle take on the Brattle Theatre and with it, the mission of fostering one of the region’s most important independent and alternative cinema.

By Chris Cooke Reviews of the films showing in August and September at the Underground Film Revolution.