February 2005

By Andrea Maxwell High School student and documentary filmmaker Josh Woolf talks about the making of "Four Weeks in Tanzania" about his journey with the World Challenge Expeditions.

By Emily Lysaght Filmmaker Don Bernier talks about his documentary, "In A Nutshell" -- an official selection at the 2005 Slamdance Film Festival.

By Sara Faith Alterman Actor, director and comedian Will Luera talks about ImprovBoston, the Boston acting scene and staying true to his roots.

By Sara Faith Alterman A report on the features, documentaries and shorts with local ties featured at the 2005 Sundance and Slamdance Film Festivals.

By Erin Trahan Robert Patton-Spruill and the FilmShack are breaking new ground with a new feature, a first-time documentary, and a new roof for Boston’s only "New Wave in the ghetto" auteur.

By Randy Steinberg Harvey Avidon from Boston Screen Partners talks about his new finance company that helps investors profit from independent film.

By Michele Meek A report of news & happenings in the local industry for February 2005.

By Ellen MillsIn 1990 when Mark Hankey asked a few directors that he knew if they would join him in forming a production company in Boston it was, in his own words, "a leap of faith." The company, Picture Park, is now entering its 15th year in business and what began in faith is flourishing in reality.