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May 2002

The New Face of Vermont

By Emily Jansen
A still from "This New Life: Refugees and the Changing Face of Vermont."
Filmmakers Sienna McLean and Peter Logreco seek to portray the multi-cultural shift of Vermont in their new documentary "This New Life: Refugees and the Changing Face of Vermont."

Toxic Comedy

By Chris Donner
Filmmaker Judith Helfand during the production of "Blue Vinyl."
NewEnglandFilm.com talks with filmmakers Judith Helfand and Dan Gold about "Blue Vinyl" -- the award-winning Sundance 2002 Film premiering on HBO this month.

Cut for Pros

By Lorre Fritchy
Crowds gather for the regular Final Cut Pro users group at MIT in Cambridge.
The Final Cut Pro Users Group welcomes the digital revolution to the Boston area.

Industry News

By Allison Walton
"Occupation" will screen on May 1 at 7 p.m. as part of the Third Annual Labor Film Festival at the Coolidge Corner.
A report of news & events in the local industry for May 2002.

Underground Voices

By Jessica Kemble
Rebecca Alvin's short "Clock" will screen as part of the Underground Voices showcase.
The Provincetown Art Association Museum becomes a new venue for experimental film and video this month during the Underground Voices showcase.

On Making "Alphabet"

By D.P. Bettencourt
Katherine Sullivan, Chelsea Spear, and the cast on the set of "Alphabet."
Local Filmmaker Chelsea Spear shares her experiences from the making of her short film "Alphabet."

Calling All Local Filmmakers

By Sandy MacDonaldCentral Productions and the Brattle Theatre launch the Boston Cinema Census, a new vehicle for local independent film.

Dream to Screen

By Stephanie Scott
Marlo Poras's first-time film "Mai's America" was funded in part with CPB and LEF grants.
One of the major funders of independent media today, the Independent Television Service offers advice on how to earn one of their coveted grants.

"Treading Water" and other shorts

By Chris Cooke
A still from "Treading Water."
Reviews of "Treading Water" and short films to be shown at the 18th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival on May 2-19.