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June 2002

June Journeys: Summer Film Festivals

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Sandy MacDonald
The Newport International Film Festival kicks off this year with "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood."
Cineastes could put in some serious mileage this month, racing to attend the must-see film festivals taking place along the New England coast.  This month, catch the Newport International Film Festival, Provincetown Film Festival and Nantucket Film Festival.

Lucia's Father, the Genius

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Chris Donner
Lucia's father Glen Small from the film "My Father, the Genius."
Boston Filmmaker Lucia Small calls into question the meaning of the words genius and father in her first nationally successful feature film "My Father, the Genius."

Industry News

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Allison Walton
The Boston film "Made-Up" starring Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub will screen as part of this year's Nantucket Film Festival.
A report of news & events in the local industry for June 2002.

Making it Personal

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Lisa Frenchik
A still from Tom Curran's film "Adrift."
Tom Curran talks of his experience during the making of his acclaimed personal documentary "Adrift."

Fantasy World

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Hillary E. Cutter
Jane Gilooly on set with "Dragonflies, the Baby Cries."
Filmmaker Jane Gillooly discusses her latest film "Dragonflies, The Baby Cries" now on tour with the Alloy Orchestra.

Coming to America

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Chris Cooke
Marlo Poras's first-time film "Mai's America" was funded in part with CPB and LEF grants.
A review of Marlo Poras’s film "Mai’s America" which premieres on the PBS P.O.V. series this season.

Make Your P.O.V. Known

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Emily Jansen
Leah Mahan's "Sweet Old Song" is one of the New England projects to air on the 2002 P.O.V. season. Photo: Michael Collopy.
Cara Mertes, the Executive Director of P.O.V., offers up advice on how to get your film on the PBS series.

Picture Perfect: Choosing a Digital Video Camera

Sat, 06/01/2002 - 01:00
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By Lorre Fritchy
Sony PD-150
Thinking about taking the leap to owning your own digital video camera? Here’s a close look at three of the indie industry leaders -- Canon XL-1S, Sony VX-2000 and Sony PD-150.