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February 1999

"Affliction": A Review

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Gentry Menzel
A still from "Affliction".
A review of the local film.

Filmmaker Lauren Ivy Chiong

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Michele Meek
A still from "Holy Tortilla"
Filmmaker Lauren Ivy Chiong talks about the creation of "Holy Tortilla," the development of her next work "Testament," and the atmosphere of the Boston film community.

Casting Director Kevin Fennessy

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Amy Steele
A still from "The Spanish Prisoner," one of the films that Kevin Fennessy recently worked on.
After 20 years of acting, directing and casting, Kevin Fennessy has opened his own Casting Agency.

Makers of VT's "Mud Season"

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Mary Phillips-Sandy
A still from "Mud Season".
A chat with Rob Lewbel and Ed Filian of the VT film "Mud Season" before this year's Slamdance Film Festival.

Stream On: the Latest in Video on the Web

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Michele Meek
Video Streaming.
Here's the rundown on software you'll need, sites to check out and how to get YOUR films/videos on the web.

Boston Shorts Screen at Coolidge

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Steve Abrams, with Keith Wagner and Julie Wolf
A still from one of local animator Karen Aqua's films.
A new spin on an old idea--the Coolidge screens local indie shorts before feature films.

For the Indie Doc: Susan Walsh

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Lorre Fritchy
"American Girls" one of the many CID projects that have been funded by ITVS.
The director of the Center for Independent Documentary talks about helping filmmakers take their docu-vision from start to finish.

Industry News

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Michele Meek
The Boston film "Southie" was picked up by Lion's Gate for distribution.
The dish on local films & industry-related news in the New England film industry.

Say What You Will on Public Access

Mon, 02/01/1999 - 02:00
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By Keith Wagner
Public access television.
Public Access TV is a little-acknowledged feature of our everyday viewing that warrants some closer examination.