February 2006

news to watch

Boston's Biggest Loser
Hollywood casting directors come to Boston in search of the next reality TV heavyweight.  Watch Online

interviews

Frame by Frame
Director Steve Gentile speaks about his hand-animation film Never Live Above a Psychic which screened last month at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival.

Local Character
Boston-based filmmaker/teacher Mike Civille reflects on his career and latest project produced and shot entirely in New England, After June.

Wake Up Mr. Listener
Former Northeastern University quarterback Byron Hurt takes a critical look at men, masculinity, and hip-hop culture with the Sundance premiere of his new documentary, Beyond Beats and Rhymes.

technology

Media Revolution: Podcasting (Part 2)
In part two of this two-part article we focus on video podcasting.  See also Part 1 of this article. 

industry

How to Be an... Associate Producer
If you organize like a PDA, change gears like a sport scar, and have the stamina of a marathon runner, then you may have what it takes to be an Associate Producer.  AP of the Sundance film One Sung Hero, Will Fraser tells us what to expect from the job and what the job demands from you. 

profile

Out of the Blue
Connecticut’s Bluefoot Entertainment soars to the top while keeping themselves grounded. Brothers Timothy and Daniel Horgan wax professional.

Writer's Experience 
Boston University aims to equip writers with both academic experience and industry expertise during their new intensive summer Screenwriting Institute for aspiring writers.

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