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July 2002

Maine Event

By Eric Aron
A still from Devon Damonte's film "Radioactive Spider."
Experimental filmmakers Devon Damonte and Nancy Andrews talk about the making of their films being showcased at the 2002 Maine International Film Festival this month.

"The Blue Diner"

By Chris Cooke
A still from "The Blue Diner."
A review of the film opening the Roxbury Film Festival this August.

Trailer Trash

By Phaedra Barlas
A still from Tom Curran's film "Adrift."
Filmmaker Douglas Horn talks about his clever short film "Trailer, The Movie!" at this year’s Nantucket Film Festival.

Career Jump-Start

By Amy Roeder
Second Assistant Director Marc Sturdivant (ADTP Class of '93) on the set of Frasier with Moose, who plays "Eddie."
The Director Guild of America’s Assistant Directors Training Program offers a great opportunity for obtaining on-the-job training, industry contacts and approval for a DGA membership.

"Made Up" Makes it Big

By Stephanie Scott
Brooke Adams and Lynne Adams in the film "Made Up" screening at this year's Woods Hole Film Festival.
Lynne Adams dishes about her new movie "Made Up" -- a cosmetic comedy with heart -- screening at this year's Woods Hole Film Festival.

Focus Your Chi

By Phaedra Barlas
A still from Michael Matzdorff's film "The Belt."
First-time director Michael Matzdorff’s film talks about his film "The Belt," showcased at this year’s Nantucket Film Festival.

Software Muse

By Lorre Fritchy
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Ready to get your screenplay organized with the help of some script-formatting software? Here’s a detailed look at the various programs available and what they have to offer writers.

Educating the World, One Video at at Time

By Ann Jackman
This Chip Taylor Communications video Estonia affords children a rare chance to visit a family in the Baltic Republic of Estonia
Producer Chip Taylor’s video distribution company reflects this former teacher’s love of learning and his desire to open our minds to the wonders of the world around us.

Kid Filmmakers

By Natasha S. Downing
One of the Kids Filmmakers summer sessions will be held at the Wanskuck Boys & Girls Club on August 5-16, 2002.
The traveling program Kid Filmmakers presents young moviemakers a unique opportunity to follow their imagination this summer in Rhode Island.

Capturing a "Sweet Old Song"

By Amy Souza
Filmmaker Leah Mahan (center) with Howard Armstrong and Barbara Ward, the subjects of her film "Sweet Old Song."
Leah Mahan talks about her new documentary premiering on PBS this month.

Industry News

By Allison Walton
The independent feature film "The Chester Story" starring Teri Hatcher and filmed in Boston has been picked up for distribution.
A report of news & events in the local industry for July 2002.