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September 2006A Work of GeniusFri, 09/01/2006 - 01:00Posted in
By Nikki Chase
Documentary filmmaker and Emmy winner, Stanley Nelson, talks about his latest film Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, screening at the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival.When you look at Stanley Nelson’s accomplishments it seems unfair to refer to him as just a filmmaker. Nelson is a 2002 MacArthur "genius" Fellow who has used film to give voice to important issues that were overlooked by popular culture. The MacArther Foundation described Nelson as "a documentary filmmaker with a signature style and a distinctive cinematic voice," and noted that "his films on a wide variety of subjects convey powerful stories with evocative technique." read more...Rhode Island CollaborationFri, 09/01/2006 - 01:00
By Elizabeth Engel
The newly formed Rhode Island Film Collaborative works to unite local filmmakers and build strong ties within the community.What happens when an organized group of enthusiastic New Englander’s pool their resources, talent, and time? The answer is: they win an award for local filmmakers at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. This August 2006, the Rhode Island Film Collaborative (RIFC) won the Providence Film Festival for local filmmakers of Rhode Island grand prize for their short film, "The Daydream." The RIFC is a fast growing network of filmmakers proving that artists can produce good films on a small to zero budget and gain local and national attention. read more...A Brilliant Career ChangeFri, 09/01/2006 - 01:00Posted in
By Ellen Mills
After 18 years as an engineer, Todd Davis decided to change his career and went to film school at Boston University. Now he’s a filmmaker traveling the festival circuit with his short film, In the Tradition of My Family. Next stop: Boston Film Night.The film is a drama about a father/son relationship in a family with an unusual legacy of violence. It has won several awards including Best Narrative Short at the Philadelphia Film Festival and the Audience Award for Best Short at the D.C. Independent Film Festival. The film will be shown at the Boston Film Night on September 17th at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA. Davis spoke to NewEnglandFilm.com recently from the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Ellen Mills: How are things in CA? read more...Industry NewsFri, 09/01/2006 - 01:00Posted in
By Michele (LaMura) Meek
A report of news & happenings in the local industry for September 2006.Email news to news@newenglandfilm.com.
What's HappeningThe Independent Film Festival of Boston is co-presenting the theatrical release of the hit of indie film of the festival circuit, Four Eyed Monsters. It will play every Thursday night in September at the Somerville Theatre at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit read more... Arctic Son: Heating Up the FestivalFri, 09/01/2006 - 01:00Posted in
By Gita Pullapilly
Maine native and film producer Dallas Brennan Rexer talks about the film Arctic Son, which screens at the Camden Film Festival this month.Typically, when film producers decide on a project, they tend to pick projects close to home. But that is not the case for 34-year old Dallas Brennan Rexer, a film producer for New York-based Big Mouth Films, a division of Arts Engine, Inc. She chose the Arctic which is a three-day plane trip from New York City. read more... |
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