March 24, 2010 Workshop will be on TRAILERS

In January, workshop attendees had the opportunity to share their written grant proposals with one another for peer feedback. This month, we'll do the same for trailers- though we'll stay together as one group. Due to time constraints, it would be very helpful if, when you rsvp, you could put with your name an indication that you would like to have your trailer screened. Just write the word "trailer" on the same line as your last name in the ticket order form. Thank you! We should be able to do quite a few, but to be fair, we will do them in the order that people rsvp.

As usual, we'll provide some snacks...but bring something to add to the table if you are so moved!

Filmmakers Workshop
WEDNESDAY
March 24,2010
6:30-9:30pm

6:30-7:00- networking/snacks
7:00-9:00 - screen & discuss trailers
9:00-9:30 pm conversation & more snacks

Filmmakers Workshops are a program of the Center for Independent Documentary(CID) and are held at the Center for Independent Documentary meeting space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.

While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.

February 17, 2010 Filmmakers Workshop- Rough Cut screening of "COEXIST" by Adam Mazo

About “Coexist”
Coexist explores the experiences of trauma survivors searching for ways to coexist with their loved ones’ murderers. As killing continues in Rwanda today and the government forces citizens to consider reconciliation, we examine how survivors cope when forced to face adversaries every day. In a world where innocent people are regularly attacked or killed because of who they are, we challenge the viewer: how can the experiences of Rwandans inform your efforts to build peaceful coexistence, eliminate hate crimes, and prevent all types of violence? When hate persists, how will you coexist?

About the Filmmaker
Adam Mazo is an experienced commercial television news producer embarking on his first full-length documentary film. Three years prior to production he spent time in Rwanda researching and shooting around the country beginning the investigation for what became “Coexist”.

Adam has a rough cut and would really appreciate YOUR feedback! We hope you’ll come! As usual, we’ll have some snacks…but bring something to add to the table if you are so moved!

Filmmakers Workshop
WEDNESDAY
February 17,2010
6:30-9:30pm

6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:25 – screen rough cut
8:25-9:30 pm discussion followed by conversation

You can view the trailer at the Center for Independent Documentary YouTube channel.

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.

While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments. RSVP HERE

'February 17 Filmmakers Workshop and more news from CID'

'February 17 Filmmakers Workshop and more news from CID'

January 21, 2010 PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP

Preparing a proposal for the upcoming LEF Foundation deadline? Or other Foundations? Preparing a fundraising campaign with an appeal to individuals? Not sure if what you have written is telling the story of your film in a way that will make it stand out and have people running to you with money?

Join your fellow filmmakers in a peer proposal review session. Bring your materials (yes, budgets too) and we'll break into small groups and do a read and review. Come get some feedback BEFORE you send it to a review panel. We'll have the ability to screen some trailers and work samples too, if your question is about your sample.

Filmmakers Workshop
THURSDAY
January 21,2010
6:30-9:00pm

6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:30 - proposal review session
8:30-9pm trailer viewing & networking

IMPORTANT!!!! Please bring several copies of your proposals or materials. Don't worry, you wil not be leaving them! It will just make it easier within the small groups for sharing.

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.

While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.


RSVP HERE:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/539044296

November 11, 2009 ROUGH CUT SCREENING

WORK IN PROGRESS SCREENING:
A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAVID HAMILTON SMITH

PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID TAMES AND ALICE APLEY

EDITED BY JEAN DUNOYER

Please join us to view the current cut of the film and to give the filmmakers feedback as they move forward in their editing process.

Filmmakers Workshop
Wednesday
November 11, 2009
6:30-9:00pm

6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:30 - screening of rough cut and discussion
8:30-9pm networking

RSVP TO FILMMAKERS WORKSHOP

David Hamilton Smith was a visionary; interested in having a large impact on society; capable of staying focused on the big picture and looking to the future and the next generation. He was a pediatrician and a researcher, but at heart he was interested in applying science to solving societal problems. Eliminating spinal meningitis was the biggest challenge for a pediatric researcher during his early career- many people today are not aware of Hib or what a devastating illness bacterial meningitis once was. David's greatest contribution (along with his collaborators) was in making this major childhood disease essentially unknown. Before the vaccine, 20,000 children each year were infected with Hib; 5% died of meningitis; 30% were impaired for life with acquired mental retardation, deafness or other neurological impacts as a result of the illness.

But David Hamilton Smith's story shows us that skill as a scientist is not enough for solving problems...

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.

While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.

Adventures in Independent Filmmaking- June 3, 2009

Join us as we screen Doug Block's terrific documentary "The Heck With Hollywood", about the trials and tribulations of getting an independent film marketed and distributed. The film follows three filmmakers for four years as they struggle to finish and find distribution for their films. After the screening we'll hold discussion, share stories and trade resources.

Doug Block is the founder and co-host of The D-Word, the online forum for documentary professionals.

Filmmakers Workshop
Wednesday
June 3, 2009
6:30-9:00pm

6:30-7:00- networking
7:00-8:10 - screening "The Heck With Hollywood"
8:10-9pm discussion/networking


Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new CID space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.
The workshop is FREE. Please feel free to bring some food or beverage to add to the snack table.

While RSVPs are not required, we do appreciate knowing if you plan to attend so that we can plan refreshments.
RSVP HERE

Doug Block will be speaking at the MAKING MEDIA NOW conference just two days later on June 5th! This is a great opportunity to see his work before the conference (it will not be shown there). You won't want to miss this years conference which features such guests as Keynote Speaker Robert Greenwald, Doug Block, and Sandi DuBowski. USE THE COUPON BELOW TO SAVE $10 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION!

Budgeting! Scheduling! and More! February Filmmakers Workshop

Budgeting, Scheduling and Bookeeping Software
with Steve Bizenov and Joe Maiella, Media Services

The February workshop will be held at National Boston
(and will include a tour of the facility)

Do you need to buy budgeting, scheduling or accounting software but don't know how to tell which one is right for you? Steve Bizenov and Joe Maiella are two experts who will demonstrate how production software can assist you with your project (including how to use these tools and reports for filing for tax credits in Massachusetts and other states). They can also answer all your questions about payroll and payroll services.

Software demo's will include EP, Frameforge Storyboard and Gorilla, and ShowBiz Budgeting and Scheduling among others.

After the presentation, we'll have a tour of National Boston and some refreshments.
February 18, 2009
6:30-9:00 pm
at
National Boston
115 Drummer Street
Brookline, MA 02446

RSVP is not required but appreciated. RSVP at: http://febfilmmakersworkshop@eventbrite.com

THIS WORKSHOP IS A FREE EVENT. SPECIAL THANKS TO MEDIA SERVICES, CREWSTAR AND NATIONAL BOSTON.