RIFC Announcements

This Just in on the Massachusetts Film Tax Credits:

2010-03-11T19:35:00.000-05:00

Dear filmmakers,

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue voted today, March 11 in a 10:30 a.m. executive session that House Bill 3854, filed by State Representative Steven D'Amico should be reported out of committee unfavorably with a vote of 7 to 1. This means that the Committee will issue a report recommending that the bill "ought not to pass" and will remain in the Clerk's Office. As a result, it is highly unlikely that it will reach the House or Senate. Thanks go out to all of our members who attended last week's Revenue hearing in strong support of the state's Film and TV Tax Credit. Your voice matters!

Congratulations to everyone that turned out in support of keeping the credits intact. Hopefully Rhode Island follows suit.

Best

Mick Hoegen
401.258.3192
www.MickHoegen.com
www.SAG.org/iActor/MickHoegen
http://www.myspace.com/MickHoegen
http://www.facebook.com/Mick.Hoegen

Michael Corrente Presents AMP-RI Program Event

2010-03-11T09:07:00.001-05:00

This comes from: Sandy Panek, sandy@panekdesign.com

We are very excited to be sending you this invitation to the next AMP-RI Program Event. Michael Corrente will be doing the presentation and we are expecting a sell out, the Gamm Theatre has limited seating, so RSVP quickly. Send the attached invitation along to those in your address book and feel free to invite friends and business associates, this will be a fun, informative evening:

Beyond the Creative Splice,
An evening with director Michael Corrente

Embracing creative genius is not enough. In a world of morphing media, film director Michael Corrente beams a klieg light into the creative world of film production beyond the splice. Knowing the backroads of networking, promotion, and finance are a few, but immense, segments of bringing scripts to life.

Pawtucket born and raised, Michael Corrente has produced many films including "A Shot At Glory", "American Buffalo","Outside Providence", "Brooklyn Rules" and "Federal Hill". Producing more than 25 plays with Studio B, he has also written several including a semi-autobiographical one-act "Not For Nothin", that became the
screenplay for his breakout film in 1993, Federal Hill. Often compared to Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, Federal Hill won the Audience Award in 1994 at France’s Deauville Film Festival and was eventually distributed by Trimark Pictures. Corrente, working as an independent film maker, has successfully navigated financial channels while proving his merit as both writer and director.

March 15th, 5:30 pm at the Gamm Theatre
Hors D‘Oeuvres and Cash Bar
$40 general admission and $30 for AMP-RI members
SPACE IS LIMITED so please RSVP by March 9
Carolann 401.732.4041 or ampri.info@gmail.com
Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket RI
www.gammtheatre.org
Directions to the Gamm: From the North: Take 95 South to exit 29
(Downtown Pawtucket). Drive through 2 stop signs to the 1st traffic
light (Exchange Street). Take a right; 2nd right off Exchange is the
driveway to the Gamm. Parking is in the back.
From the South: Take 95 North to exit 29 (Broadway). Go left at top
of hill. Take right at light, Exchange Street. the 2nd right on
Exchange is the Driveway to the Gamm. Parking is in the back.

Looking forward to seeing you there,
Joyce Pucino, President AMP-RI
Pucino Print Consultants, Inc.
631 Fletcher Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Tel: 401-886-5155
Fax: 401-884-0339
pucinoprint@verizon.net
(This is not an RIFC Event)

STARS ALIGN FOR "BODY OF EVIDENCE" TV PILOT

2010-03-10T17:59:00.000-05:00

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that ABC studios has attached stellar talent to their new pilot being filmed entirely in Rhode Island.

Acclaimed actress DANA DELANY ("China Beach", "Tombstone", "Desperate Housewives") has been cast to play Megan Hunt, a tenacious medical examiner whose background as a neurosurgeon gives her a refreshing crime solving perspective that puts her at odds with nearly everyone.

JERI RYAN, popular actress of "Star Trek Voyager" and "Shark", brings her power to this special pilot. She will portray the chief medical examiner and boss to the main character Megan Hunt.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film & TV Office said, "We congratulate ABC for selecting such amazing talent to what is already an excellent project. We warmly welcome Ms. Delany and Ms. Ryan to Rhode Island and we are excited that they will be working closely with our local crew and actors while enjoying all of the wonders of our beautiful Ocean State!"

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a division of The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.

Please visit our website at www.film.ri.gov.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

An Amazing Show of Support!

2010-03-08T21:45:00.001-05:00

A Message from Chuck Slavin:

It gives me great pleasure to have seen two packed state houses in support of film. The first hearing that I attended was in Rhode Island. The numbers of supporters at the Rhode Island hearing many were left watching testimony in the halls of the state house on closed circuit TV. as the hearing room could only accommodate a small number. Director Michael Corrente, and Actor James woods, were brought in by the film commission; their testimony was passionate, factual, convincing, and made for a very compelling argument. The Rhode Island Film Office did an excellent job of defending the Rhode Island Film Credit. Rhode Island Film Director Steven Feinberg really stood up for the Film Credit and showed with out a doubt why the Rhode Island Film Credit works! A tip of the hat to Steven for seizing the moment and defending film with his unwavering testimony! The Rhode Island Film Commision has set up another hearing for tomorrow with the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee. The follow-up meeting to discuss the film proposal will be at 2 PM ON TUES. 3/09 IN ROOM 211 OF The Rhode Island State House!! This may be the last chance to plead our cases for film in Rhode Island.

In Mass through coordinated efforts by the MPC, SAG/Aftra Office, and IATSE; we were able to have a great rally which required a change of venue to the Gardner Auditorium to accommodate the great number of supporters of the Mass Film Industry. For those of you who do not know the Gardner Auditorium is the largest room in the Mass State House and we packed it!!! Opponents of the Film Tax Credit seemed to fire every bit of ammunition they had to rollback the mass film credit. Our size and magnitude we were able to battle back. The allies of the Mass Film Credit gave a great showing of facts and figures to combat House Bill 3854, but we lost a chance to capitalize on the momentum on the positive effects on the film industry in Massachusetts without the testimony of our film commissioner. Although he was in attendance we were all very surprised and disappointed that the top film leader did not come to our defense against one the most important piece of legislation that impacts jobs in the film community. This is another reason why there is a need for an official state agency as is a case in Rhode Island. Though it would appear that our efforts may have swayed the panel in Mass. in future hearings we will need the leadership of an official film office to defend the film industry and future jobs that impact our lives.

This is a war for these film credits in New England that crosses all state borders and professions, occupations and we must remain vigilant, but with knowledge, organization and dissemination of true facts we will succeed. There are many more battles ahead, but I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who showed up, testified, gave written testimony, rallied, and emailed their public officials on behalf of the film community. The New England Film Movement continues....

To The Film Community and Friends of the Film Community,

2010-03-08T21:42:00.001-05:00

IMPORTANT!

As many of you are aware, the Governor's recent budget proposes to completely eliminate the Rhode Island Motion Picture Tax Incentive program.

There will be a Senate Finance Committee Hearing to discuss this proposal at 2 PM ON TUES. 3/09/10 IN ROOM 211 OF THE STATE HOUSE. This will probably be the last opportunity to share your views.

If you feel the elimination of the Motion Picture Tax Incentive will have an impact on you, your business and/or family, you should attend this hearing to have your voice heard.

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office
One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02908
PH: 401-222-3456 (401-222-FILM)
FAX: 401-222-3018
EMAIL: steven@arts.ri.gov
WEBSITE: www.film.ri.gov

From RI 4 ARTS NEEDS FILMMAKER:

2010-03-08T21:39:00.000-05:00

Since 1999, Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts has been working actively to help protect and advance funding and other benefits for artists and arts organizations in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts would like to interview each of the candidates running for the various offices: Governor, Providence Mayor, US Congress, Attorney General, Treasurer, etc. They are looking for a filmmaker who is interested in volunteering time to video and edit the one-on-one conversations with the candidates. The videos would be posted online and shared with their constituents.

Anyone interested in donating their time and talents to assist RI CFA in their arts advocacy work should contact:

Lisa Carnevale
Executive Director
RI Citizens for the Arts
401-457-8312
lisa@ri4arts.org
www.ri4arts.org

Rhode Island Citizen is a non-profit arts advocacy organization working in Rhode Island for the benefit of all artists and arts organizations, as well as for the benefit of the community-at-large. RI4arts has lobbied successfully since 1999 for the State Arts Council's budget, securing increases to the budget for two consecutive years and maintaining legislative and financial support for the arts in Rhode Island.

This is not an RIFC Production

RIFC CHOOSES NEXT OFFICIAL PRODUCTION:

2010-03-07T03:41:00.002-05:00

Congratulations to Bob Lucas!
After much discussion, the Production Committee has chosen "A Perfect Day for a Picnic" by Bob Lucas as its next official film - a five minute short.

An average man goes about his daily business as his wife stays at home becoming more and more ill. One day he makes a terrible discovery about her condition.

We are now taking applications for the following to work on this production:

Director:

We are currently accepting applications for a DIRECTOR. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to:productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode’s Island filmmaker community!

Director of Photography:

We are currently accepting applications for a DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to: productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode Island’s filmmaker community!

Production Designer:

We are currently accepting applications for a PRODUCTION DESIGNER. Please send your letter of interest, resume, and a link to any of your work available online to: productions@rifcfilms.com

The deadline for applications is MARCH 10, 2010.

Sign up to be an RIFC member at www.rifcfilms.com and take advantage of all the film collaborative has to offer Rhode Island’s filmmaker community!

LDI JUST FOR FUN

2010-03-07T03:40:00.000-05:00

From Anne at LDI:
Are you a closet musician?
Tell a good joke?
Have a story you want to tell?
BRING IT.

This is your chance to show off… and I promise I won’t cut you off before you’re done. Everyone should consider doing something – not just those actory-types…

DATE: Tuesday MARCH 9, 2010

TIME: 7:00pm

COST: NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK

WHERE: Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

www.ricomedyconnection.com

Cash Bar Will Be Open

Although all types of food is needed – they are specifically asking for

Canned Soups, Stews and Chili

Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Including Juices and Tomato Sauce

Nutritious Breakfast Cereals, Whole Wheat Pasta, Brown Rice

Tuna, Peanut Butter, Canned Beans

Team Nazo sweeps Olympics

2010-03-07T03:36:00.000-05:00

team nazo sweeps the olympics

If you've tuned into the 2010 Winter Olympics, you may have already caught a glimpse of the inimitable Big Nazo puppet troupe cavorting on the streets of Vancouver. And if you were also at RIFC's annual Black and White Holiday Fundraiser, you may have recognized these creatures from the dancefloor.

Backed by a carnival band, artistic director Erminio Pinque and five other core members of team Nazo are leading nightly parades to signal the start of arts festivities in Place de la Francophonie 2010, a French Quarter in the heart of the city.

Congratulations, Big Nazo!!

Black Box Theater Presents Cider House Rules

2010-03-06T17:22:00.000-05:00

by John Irving

A story about how far one man travels
to find the place where he belongs.
Part I: Here in St. Cloud's
Wed. May 5 7pm
Thurs. May 6 7pm
Sat. May 8 7pm
Sun. May 9 2pm
Part II: In Other Parts of the World
Thurs. May 13 7pm
Fri. May 14 7pm
Sat. May 15 7pm
Sun. May 16 2pm

Part I: Here in St. Cloud's
Wed. May 19 7pm
Fri. May 21 7pm

Part II: In Other Parts of the World
Sat. May 22 7pm
Sun. May 234pm

Marathon Performance
Sunday, June 13 at 2pm
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Artists' Exchange extends the "2 Fer" Spring Special!

2010-03-06T17:19:00.000-05:00

Take advantage of this rare offer through June 18th...

Buy one class, get one free!

Are you missing those handy Entertainment Book coupons for 50% off an Artists' Exchange class? Here's your chance to get the same value directly from us!

Sign up two children for one class, or one child for two classes... Take a class with a friend, or sign yourself up and give your free class as a gift!

Simply mention the special when signing up for a class.
This special applies to SPRING SESSIONS ONLY (valid through 6/18/10)

Visit our website to view our current class offerings.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

"You Might Be God" Presented at the Artists' Exchange

2010-03-06T17:11:00.001-05:00

Presented by Breath Productions

Written and Directed by
Kevin Broccoli

Friday, March 12th 8pm
Saturday, March 13th 8pm

Black Box Theatre
at Artists' Exchange

I don't just need God to be- I need God to do something

For centuries people have discussed the existence or lack of an almighty presence within the universe. Now one man is setting out to prove that God might actually be a lot closer than we think in an examination of believers, disbelievers, and unbelievable circumstances. Over the course of two weekends, Mr. Broccoli will inhabit the animals of Eden, the prodigal son, grandmothers, mothers, priests, preachers wives, and of course, God. Every night the show will open with a different performer sharing their thoughts on God. In addition, the audience will have opportunities to shape the performance as its happening by adding their own thoughts.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

An Evening with Director Michael Corrente

2010-02-22T17:36:00.002-05:00

This comes from Debbie Morais:

Beyond the Creative Splice,
An evening with director Michael Corrente

· March 15th, 5:30 pm at the Gamm Theatre
· Hors D‘Oeuvres and Cash Bar
· $40 general admission and $30 for AMP-RI members
SPACE IS LIMITED so please RSVP by March 9
Carolann 401.732.4041 or ampri.info@gmail.com
Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket RI

Embracing creative genius is not enough. In a world of morphing media, film director Michael Corrente beams a klieg light into the creative world of film production beyond the splice. Knowing the back roads of networking, promotion, and finance are a few but immense segments of bringing scripts to life.

Pawtucket born and raised, Corrente’s films include A Shot At Glory, American Buffalo, Outside Providence, Brooklyn Rules and Federal Hill. Producing more than 25 plays with Studio B he has also written several including a semi-autobiographical one-act “Not For Nothin,” that became the screenplay for his breakout film in 1993, Federal Hill. Often compared to Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, Federal Hill won the Audience Award in 1994 at France’s Deauville Film Festival and was eventually distributed by Trimark Pictures. Corrente as an independent film maker has successfully navigated financial channels while proving his merit as both writer and director.
(This is not an RIFC event)

SHOOT Films casting for next film 'Jamestown Zombie Massacre

2010-02-22T10:12:00.001-05:00

Principle photography will start mid- March.
Casting for following roles:

Jamestown Zombie Massacre
Actors:
Mark: M Kid 16-17 Leader, Smart, knows what he’s doing
Ben: M 16-17 funny stupid doesn’t care that much, childish and immature
Katie: F 16-17 Scared skeptical
George: M 40-50 Scruffy war vet, has guns, says what he wants, Bad to the bone
Rupert: 18+ M Strong scary looking henchman
Boris: 18+ M Creepy crazy psycho

Extras:
M/F zombies 10x - Zombies who die
Guy who gets mail - 20M

Casting Call is Wednesday March 3, at 4:30 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. 95 Church Street Newport, RI. We are also looking for crew to help film, etc. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We are also seeking Production Crew. Anyone interested in learning more about Film Production is encouraged to attend.

All are welcome : ) No Experience Necessary

Ben Ellcome
SHOOT Manager
SHOOT Teen Film Program
Boys & Girls Club of Newport
401.847.6927
www.shootnewport.com
www.bgcnewport.org
shootnewport@gmail.com
(This is not an RIFC Production)

The 2010 Creative Spirit Awards™

2010-02-22T10:10:00.000-05:00

Celebrating the Creative Spirit in Books, Film, and Music!

The March 1st Early Bird Deadline is approaching fast!
If you haven’t already submitted, we invite you to submit today!
http://www.creativespiritawards.com

It's every Author, Musician and Filmmaker’s desire to generate notoriety, credibility and buzz about their work, and winning this significant award is the vehicle in which to make your creation stand out as the exemplary work it is. To further help winners achieve this recognition, following the close of the competition, press releases with information on the Creative Spirit Award™ Winners will be sent to key book sellers, film and music distributors, and other sales and marketing entities.

Being a Creative Spirit Award™ winner will inspire confidence in buyers, distributors, readers and prospective clients that Creative Spirit Award™ winning productions are of high quality and worthy of their attention.

The Creative Spirit Awards™ celebrate the individual artist as well as their work through a panel of judges who have excelled in their respective fields. As such, awards are only presented to those filmmakers, musicians and authors who create fresh, standout, and exemplary creations in their field. Each work is judged solely on its own merits and not in competition with other submissions. The Creative Spirit Awards™ honors its winners with Platinum, Gold, or Silver Awards.

The competition is open to Independent Films, Studio Films, Corporate Films, Independent/Local Musicians, Musicians signed with large or small record labels, Self-Published Authors, Authors signed with a large or small publishing company, or any artist who has created a film, music or book project.

Please note that we did not get your email from a purchased mass email list. Our mailing list was generated by the Creative Spirit Awards marketing crew who have researched each web site on our list to ensure that you, your work, or your client's/author's/catalog's work fit our criteria for submission to the competition.

The Early Bird Deadline is March 1st!
You are invited to submit today!
http://www.creativespiritawards.com
(This is not an RIFC Production)

OSCAR NIGHT

2010-02-21T00:32:00.000-05:00

Providence Oscar Night® America is one of only 50 official parties sanctioned by the Academy to host an official Oscar® telecast viewing party on Oscar Night and will be hosted by the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF).

THE WHO, WHAT AND WHERE OF IT:
WHAT: Providence Oscar Night® America
WHEN: Sunday, March 7, 2010. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium & Cultural Center, 1 Avenue Of The Arts, Providence, RI 02903,
WHO: Hosted by the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF)
HOW MUCH: $55: Tickets can be purchased on line at www.RIFilmFest.org
WHY: To celebrate the art and craft of film while honoring the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

To add to the excitement of the evening, RIIFF will be honoring some of the Stars in the Film Arts Community:

Hon. David N. Cicilline, Mayor of Providence/Arts Advocate
Chad Detwiller, production designer
Steven Feinberg, RI Film Office
Molly Maginnis, costume designer
Anne Mulhall, casting
Chris Sparling, writer/director
David Spear, composer
Sprague Theobald, documentarian
Ernest Thompson, screenwriter

FROM THE RI FILM OFFICE

2010-02-19T19:40:00.000-05:00

To The Film Community and Friends of the Film Community,

IMPORTANT!

As many of you are aware, the Governor's recent budget proposes to completely eliminate the Rhode Island Motion Picture Tax Incentive program.

There will be a House Finance Committee Hearing to discuss this proposal at 1PM on WED. 2/24/10 in Room 35 of the State House.　This will probably be the only opportunity to share your views.

If you feel the elimination of the Motion Picture Tax Incentive will have an impact on you, your business and/or family, you should attend this hearing to have your voice heard.

Steven Feinberg
Executive Director
Rhode Island Film & Television Office

From LDI CASTING: BODY OF EVIDENCE

2010-02-19T19:38:00.000-05:00

NEW ABC TV PILOT TO FILM IN RI

A new television pilot, BODY OF EVIDENCE, is slated to start filming in various locations throughout our State in March 2010. Pre-production has begun.

"A procedural drama that centers on a brilliant and tenacious female Medical Examiner, Megan Hunt. Her background as a neurosurgeon gives her a unique and refreshing crime-solving perspective, one that often puts her at odds with just about everyone who crosses her path."

NOTE: This is an AFTRA project. Not SAG.

If you are non-union, you’re good to go. If you are AFTRA, be sure your membership is CURRENT and If you are only SAG… you are not AFTRA.

Last year we ran into more than a few miscommunications and I want to fix that before it starts. Once we get the OK, we’ll start contacting people regarding this work.

RIFC OFFICIAL PRODUCTION:

2010-02-19T19:37:00.000-05:00

The RIFC is about to announce the script it has chosen for its next Official RIFC Production!

SO.....we are currently accepting resumes for: THE DIRECTOR, THE DP, THE PRODUCTION DESIGNER. Please send your letter of interest along with a link to a sample of your work available online to: productions@rifcfilms.com.

You MUST be a member. It's easy to join - just go to www.rifcfilms.com and sign up! DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 10 (the day after our March Networking Meeting).

Newly Launched Aesthetica International Short Film Competition in the UK

2010-02-18T13:03:00.002-05:00

This comes to us from:

Bryony Byrne
Marketing Officer
Aesthetica Magazine
PO Box 371
York
YO23 1WL
bryony@aestheticamagazine.com
www.aestheticamagazine.com

I hope you are well today. My name is Bryony Byrne and I am the Marketing Officer for Aesthetica Magazine. Aesthetica is a UK-based arts and culture publication that engages with critical debate and contemporary artistic trends. In each issue you will find the latest in film, visual arts, music, theatre and new writing. I wanted to get in touch with you today to give you some information about our newly launched Aesthetica International Short Film Competition, which I feel your colleagues and members at Rhode Island Film Collaborative might be interested in finding out about.

We are really keen to see filmmakers from the USA well-represented in the competition and I would appreciate it if you could pass the details below on to your mailing lists and contacts:

Aesthetica Short Film Competition

The Aesthetica Short Film Competition is open for entries! Leading the search for filmmakers who are driving the genre of short film forward through inspirational and innovative works the competition provides an opportunity for both new and experienced filmmakers to have their work broadcast to a wider audience. All genres of film are being accepted: drama, documentary, music video, animation, satire, comedy, artists' film and anything else you can think of!

This award offers winners and runners-up a fantastic prize package, including:

Screenings of your film at: The National Media Museum (Bradford), Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival (London), Glasgow Film Festival, Kerry Film Festival (Ireland), Glimmer: Hull Film Festival, Project Space Leeds and on the Aesthetica website.
£500 first prize (apx. $800), £250 runner-up (apx. $400).
12 months membership with Shooting People.
Weekend course with Raindance.
Collection of film books from Wallflower Press.
Winner and 10 runners-up to be included on a DVD that will go to all Aesthetica readers.

Films should be up to 25 minutes long.
For detailed guidelines and entry visit http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/film_submissions.htm
Deadline 30 April 2010

Thanks ever so much for your time.
All the best

Bryony
(This is not an RIFC Production)

NEW ABC TV PILOT TO FILM IN RI

2010-02-17T19:07:00.001-05:00

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that a new television pilot, BODY OF EVIDENCE, is slated to start filming in various locations throughout our State in March 2010. Pre-production has begun.

ABC Studios is returning to Rhode Island with a procedural drama that centers on a brilliant and tenacious female Medical Examiner, Megan Hunt. Her background as a neurosurgeon gives her a unique and refreshing crime-solving perspective, one that often puts her at odds with just about everyone who crosses her path.

BODY OF EVIDENCE is written by Christopher Murphey, who will also serve as Executive Producer along with Matt Gross. Attached talent is expected to be announced soon.

Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Film & TV Office said, "We are extremely proud to be able to announce this great news. ABC Studios has chosen our beautiful state once again to film one of their new television pilots. As a result, more jobs will be immediately available to our local crew and talent pool, while we continue to build upon Rhode Island's important creative economy. This is further proof that, working with our cities and towns, the Ocean State has the heart and resources to compete in even the most challenging of climates.”

House Speaker Gordon D. Fox (D – Dist. 4, Providence) said, "The filming of several major motion pictures and television shows and pilots in recent years has been extremely helpful to the state's economy. This latest pilot will make available much-appreciated work for many of Rhode Island's talented artists and production personnel, and will bolster local businesses that provide hospitality related services and other goods and supplies needed for the filming."

President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D - Dist. 13, Newport/Jamestown) commented, "This is one more example of the ways in which Rhode Island can build upon its strengths to foster job creation. Our beautiful state is diverse and compact, which lends itself wonderfully to the demands of the film industry. This project can help Rhode Island workers through jobs and internships in the film industry, use of Rhode Island vendors, and the promotion of our state through greater exposure of its many magnificent locations."

"We are excited to welcome another Hollywood production to our beautiful, vibrant city," said Mayor David N. Cicilline. "Providence and our state have become the location of choice for the motion picture industry, creating jobs and helping to fuel our economy."

ABC Studios is a leader in the development, production and strategic distribution of entertainment content across television and emerging digital platforms. As a key content driver for the Disney-ABC Television Group, the studio has produced four consecutive seasons of hit programming.

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a division of The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.
Please visit our website at www.film.ri.gov.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

CARDIAC HEALTHCARE INDIE FILM RELEASED

2010-02-17T13:49:00.000-05:00

Local Award-Winning No-Budget Drama Available On DVD, Portion of Proceeds to Haiti Relief

BOSTON, MASS. – 16 February 2010

Award-winning short, “Skin and Bone” spotlights the inner workings of a cardiac catheterization laboratory, such as where Former President Bill Clinton recently underwent a heart procedure. This new film from Boston independent production company, Milk and Cookie Productions has been released for sale on DVD, with a portion of the proceeds to go towards Partners In Health’s relief work in Haiti.

The ensemble medical drama highlights interpersonal relationships, the multicultural nature of medicine, equity in healthcare, and the popular media’s portrayal of medicine. It won the Making a Difference Award for “Best Comedy Drama Over 30 Minutes” at COMMFFEST (Global) Community Film Festival in Toronto, and was an official selection of the Rainier Independent Film Festival in Washington state.

“Skin and Bone” filmed in Boston on a $500 budget with an all-volunteer New England cast and crew. Richard Propes from The Independent Critic says, "Magcalas has crafted an honest, authentic and emotionally satisfying short film that transcends its modest budget on the strength of Magcalas's insightful script and his equally insightful ensemble cast.”

"As dramatic as any episode of ER, this powerful little film rings much more true than any television medical drama… a touching and thought-provoking film about the health care field… raw and emotional as well as tender. This terrific film is... a work of love and a treat for the viewer," adds Rogue Cinema’s Cary Conley.

The filmmakers recently held a charity screening at Saint George’s University, where they attend medical school, to provide basic supplies to the Grenada Mental Health Hospital.

“Skin and Bone” is available on the official website for $7.99, including shipping and handling. Contact Lucy Magcalas for film stills and other electronic press materials. Please visit http://www.milkandcookieproductions.com/skinandbone.html for additional information and the film’s trailer. Partners In Health may be found at http://www.pih.org.

About Milk and Cookie Productions
Milk and Cookie Productions is an independent film company from Boston, Massachusetts, which aims to produce low-budget films which entertain and educate, while providing to worthwhile charities. Founded in 2007, the company has had films screen across the world in 10 cities and five countries.

Contact: Lucy Magcalas
Milk and Cookie Productions
Phone: (617) 297-2909
macproductionsinc@gmail.com
http://www.milkandcookieproductions.com/skinandbone.html
(This is not an RIFC Production)

From Isabel Garcia, Executive Producer of IG Media Productions...

2010-02-14T17:59:00.001-05:00

I launching a new weekly half-hour web series entitled *Behind the Doc
Lens *in the Fall, 2010. *Behind the Doc Lens* will demystify all aspects
of documentary filmmaking. My goal is to profile prominent New England
documentary artists that exemplify concepts established by Bill Nichols in
"Modes of Documentary.

Each episode will profile emerging or established documentary filmmakers,
their experiences in the film industry, and respective challenges completing
films on controversial subject matter. Ideally, these interviews will
include aspects of proposal writing, recruiting the crew, sound design and
cinematography, marketing and distribution.

*Behind the Doc Lens* is looking for your thoughts as we embark on this
journey!! Please take the 2-minute survey on the link below and you
will be entered in the drawing to win a pair of movie tickets (4 sets will be given). The drawing will be on March 10 and those selected will be contacted via email
(so do not forget to add your email to the survey will you!).

I look forward to your comments, please forward this email to those you
think might be interested in the project!

http://www.facebook.com/l/c091e;www.surveymonkey.com/s/WDWWLF5 ALSO.....

IG Media Productions is looking to HIRE a female host with experience to host a Talk Show that focuses on Documentary Filmmakers around New England (more details given with inquiry). The show is schedule to start filming in late May and will air on different Internet outlets and various public access stations in New England and New York. This is a very exciting project that will have a lot of press, marketing, and exposure!

All Inquiries/photo/resumes should be sent to behindthedoclens@gmail.com
(This is not an RIFC Production)

Kent, CT, Film Fest

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April 22nd-25th, 2010

Film, passion & creativity. Don’t miss out on the excitement as the Kent Film Festival hosts its fifth season of celebrating independent filmmakers. Join fellow movie lovers for an entire weekend of inspiring films and conversations, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Kent, Connecticut.

Contact: Frank Galterio: info@kentfilmfestival.org
Get 35% off festival passes by calling http://www.facebook.com/l/c091e;860.592.0059 with the words “Industry Discounts”.
(This is not an RIFC Production)

7DayPSA...

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Join us at the Comedy Connection in East Providence at 8pm on Tuesday the 23rd of February for the screenings and awards presentation. Network with your fellow professionals, journalists, sponsors, clients (Big Sisters of RI & The Spectacular Child) and the liaisons for the ME, NH, MA, & CT 7DAYPSA events. (we are asking non-team members to make an suggested donation of $5.00 to help cover the cost of food.)
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The Marblehead Festival of Arts invites the public to warm up at its Winter Film Festival in Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School Street, on Wednesday, February 17, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The screening is free of charge, and the doors will open at 7:00 pm.
The Festival will screen 12 short films, the best of the many films submitted last year to the Festival of Arts. The great majority of the films are by artists who are current or former residents of Essex County (including Marblehead), the Boston area, and New York. The films display a wide range of styles; genres include animation, personal documentary, comedy, drama, and satire, and the subjects range from the world’s strangest disease to North Shore noir to the Revere Beach of yore. Some of the filmmakers are expected to be present and they will talk about their work and answer questions at the end of the program.
Audience members will receive ballots to vote for their favorite film, and the People’s Choice Award will go to the winner. Fresh popcorn and other refreshments will also be available. For further information, visit http://www.facebook.com/l/c091e;www.MarbleheadFestival.org.
(This is not an RIFC Production)