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April 2003

Freeing Filmmakers

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Michael Field
Massachusetts filmmaker Joe Gibbons was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2001. His film "Confessions of a Sociopath, Part 1"
The Guggenheim Foundation offers large Fellowship grants for professional filmmakers, along with other artists, scientists, mathematicians and chemists.

Rhode Island Stories

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Amy Roeder
A still from Joh Lavall's previous film "Rated X -- One Family's Business."
Filmmaker John Lavall returns to Providence Rhode Island’s Columbus Theatre for the premiere of his latest Rhode Island-inspired film, "Goldie’s Move."

Industry News

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Chris Cooke
A still from "Darkroom."
David E. Kelly's latest CBS pilot; a new film by Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment; a David Kleiler/Jeff Iwinicki documentary; and more... A report of news & events in the local industry for April 2003.

How to Be a... Set Dresser

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Chrystal Sturtevant
Set dresser Helen Rasmussen worked on the local Warner Bros. film "Message in a Bottle" pictured above.
For this segment of NewEnglandFilm.com’s "How to Be a..." series, veteran set dresser Helen Rasmussen from Portland, Maine offers advice for those starting out in the trade.

Capital Idea

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Randy Steinberg
A still from "Night of the Meek," a film by Paul Solomon, an artist supported by Creative Capital.
Somewhere between Hollywood and the typical grant organizations lies a new concept that helps filmmakers to realize their visions -- Creative Capital.

Doctor, Filmmaker, Dynamo

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Melanie Turpin
Filmmaker and dynamo Valerie Weiss. Photo Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard News Office,© 2001 President and Fellows of Harvard
Valerie Weiss, founder of the Dudley Film Program, talks about her film "Dance by Design" to be featured at this month's Boston International Festival of Women's Cinema.

A Ride on the Other Side

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Ann Jackman
Judith Helfand's film "Blue Vinyl" was one of the local films featured on HBO's America Undercover series.
Learn about submitting your indie documentary to HBO's anthology series America Undercover and Cinemax's Reel Life in this segment of NewEnglandFilm.com’s "Dream to Screen" series.

Behind "Irish Eyes"

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Simon Rucker
Images from the film "Irish Eyes."
Filmmaker Daniel McCarthy talks about his labor of love "Irish Eyes," to screen this month at the 5th Annual Boston Irish Film Festival.

Settling the Film Score

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Asa Pittman
Sheldon Mirowitz's music is featured in the local film "Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern."
Three seasoned, Boston-based film composers, Claudio Ragazzi, Sheldon Mirowitz and Mason Daring, who will be featured on a panel at this month’s Filmmakers Open Studios, share the secrets of getting a Hollywood score on an indie budget.

From Documentary to Drama

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Rebecca Prime
A still from the film "Tully."
Filmmaker Hilary Birmingham talks about making the switch from documentary filmmaking with her debut feature film "Tully," which screens at the Brattle Theatre this month.

Lab Work

Tue, 04/01/2003 - 02:00
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By Amanda Axelson
Massachusetts filmmaker Demane Davis attended the Sundance Screenwriting and Filmmaking Labs for her film "Lift," pictured above
The Sundance Institute offers unique and intensive programs in their Screenwriters, Directors, and Filmmakers Labs.