July 2005

Writers often crave isolation. They need complete silence while they work and cannot be swayed from their vision. But what happens after the piece is written? Where does the new writer go with his or her pristine 300-page manuscript? New Hampshire’s answer to this is the New Hampshire Writers’ Project. One of the most comprehensive organizations in support of literary careers, the NHWP serves every aspect of the writing profession, from publication to book sales, to education, and reading. Working on every side, NHWP develops new writers, new read more...

As bunkmates at Convent of the Sacred Heart’s summer farm camp in Connecticut, Amy Elliott and Liz Donius would sneak off during "quiet hour" to concoct artistic endeavors. Kindred spirits from the day they met, the girls shared a friendship, a sense of humor, and a creative spark that would carry them through their school years -- and beyond. "Liz and I constantly teamed up on creative projects, which were usually met with puzzled tolerance from our more buttoned-up friends. For example, instead of subjecting our read more...

On June 9, 2005, at Northeastern University, something happened in Boston that might never have occurred before. Though not quite as momentous as the Boston Massacre or a World Series Championship, area filmmakers, cinephiles, and students gathered for the first Boston Filmmakers’ Expo. The Expo was a tremendous success and should spawn an annual event that will grow stronger with each passing year.

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Rhode Island Senate voted to approve new film and TV tax legislation for the state this past month.  For more information, visit www.rilin.state.ri.us/billtext/billtext05/housetext05/h6201a.pdf. 

Utter the phrase 'New England' to just about anyone, and you'll likely prompt memories of a few unequivocal basics. Picturesque seaside scenery. Crisp, jewel-colored autumns. The snap and crunch of a freshly-picked apple or a compliant lobster claw. Writer/director Todd Norwood has done a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Northern Massachusetts in his debut feature film, "The Wayfarers."

The Marx Brothers in a version of "Waiting for Godot"? Samuel Beckett given a writing credit for "Duck Soup"? While neither of these scenarios ever happened, a combination of these two seemingly disparate cultural icons can be felt in the new film, "The Barn," the first feature written by actors/screenwriters Jake Broder and Adam Long, who credit both Beckett and the Marx Brothers as major stylistic influences.

On June 16th the New England Chapter of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPTE) held the Second Annual HD Boot Camp 2005 at Bunker Hill Community College. The event brought together members of the production and postproduction community to share knowledge and learn about the latest cameras and products for use in high definition production from a range of vendors and practitioners. Here are some highlights from the event.

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