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February 2008

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Industry News

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:00

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By Erin Trahan

Albertina Skhosana and her grandchildren in Today The Hawk Takes One Chick.

A report of news & happenings in the local industry for February 2008.

Getting "The Unscene" Seen

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:00

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By Scott R. Caseley

Ron Mitchell (in gray coat) at an event for The Unscene.

Boston’s Ron Mitchell launches the second season of a television show that showcases the VIPs behind the VIPs, otherwise known as The Unscene.

The Writing Life is Never on Hold

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:00

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By Cheryl Eagan-Donovan

Brandli recently moved from Boston to LA.

Eliot Norton Award-winning playwright, screenwriting teacher, and Boston native Jami Brandli checks in from Los Angeles with her thoughts on writing for screen versus stage, wooing Disney execs, and striking.

From Munich to Maine

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:00

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By Scott R. Caseley

Jynx Productions exports American pop culture, and that often means cars.

Jynx Productions, based in Portland, ME, creates unique shorts for the German television market. Co-founder Johannes Wiebus explains why their programming is a viable commodity overseas.

How to Make a Short Film: Part One

Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:00

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By Michele Meek

Director of photography Amy Elliott (at camera) and director Michele Meek set up a scene in West Warwick RI. Photo by Geoff Meek

NewEnglandFilm.com Publisher Michele Meek brings readers behind-the-scenes of her short film Red Sneakers with some advice on writing, casting and directing a short film.