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Come for the Festival. Stay for the Laughs.

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:52 – JMG
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By B. Walter Irvine
The cast and directors of Festival.

Filmmakers Michael West and Brett Leigh poke fun at the hands that feed them in Festival.

Industry News - September 2010

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:20 – JMG
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By Casey Stirling
Catch The Secret in Their Eyes at this year's Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival.

More festivals than you can point a camera at, local vampires, workshops, and funding for your documentary in this month's Industry News.

One Cinematographer Too Many

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 13:00 – JMG
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By Trace Douglas
Sure, you might let this guy handle your camera. What about three of these guys? (Photo by Samantha Murphy)

How many is too many? Two, it turns out.

The Pitchfest: You've Written Your Masterpiece - Now What?

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 10:13 – JMG
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By Peter Bohush
Aspiring screenwriters await a pitch meeting.

Pitchfests are becoming popular venues for screenwriters to sell their work to development executives - what should you know before going?

Should You Go to Film School?

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:45 – JMG
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By Jared M. Gordon
$1,600 per credit to hang with these guys? It might be the best thing you've ever done. (Photo by Hugo V. K.)

Considering a formal education in production? Why?

Film School in New England - What's the Draw?

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:37 – JMG
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By Maddy Kadish
Emerson College

In part one of a series, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Maddy Kadish investigates the allure of attending film school in New England.

Thy Will Be Done: A Woman's Unique Journey

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 09:23 – JMG
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By Kerry O’Donnell
Sara Herwig at church. (From Thy Will Be Done)

Filmmaker Alice Dungan Bouvrie documents the life of Sara Herwig, a transgendered woman with aspirations to become a Presbyterian minister.

Festival Spotlight: "Unmoored" in the Ghost Realm

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:00 – michele
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By Alli Rock
Filming "Unmoored"

Directors Marie Brown and Yari Wolinsky share their thoughts on the making of their "Unmoored," which tells the story of a couple with one afternoon left to get things right and screens online this month at the 2010 Online New England Film Festival.

Ask the Screenplay Doctor: Converting Short Stories and Writing in Screenplay Format

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:00 – michele
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By Susan Kouguell
Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulwatson/20539223/

This month the Screenplay Doctor addresses how writers might convert short stories, as well as the proper format for a script. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.

Online New England Film Festival Spotlights

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 20:00 – michele
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By Alli Rock
2010 Online New England Film Festival film line-up.

During the 2nd Online New England Film Festival from September 1-October 15, 2010, NewEnglandFilm.com presents a new interview each week with a local filmmaker featured in the festival.