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

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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.

JANUARY 28 FILMMAKERSWORKSHOP POSTPONED

THE WORKSHOP WHICH WAS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 28TH HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE FORECAST SNOW AND ICE STORM.

Please check back for the rescheduled program.

Filmmakers Workshop - January 28, 2009

WEDNESDAY January 28, 6:30 - 9:00

Adventures in Independent Filmmaking

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. Afterwards we'll hold discussion, share stories and trade resources.

Before the next workshop, you might also want to watch the Lunchbox Labs videotapes at http://www.motionmedia.org

&

The DIYDays New York dinner videos at : http://diydays.com/

Filmmakers Workshops are held at the new Center for Independent Documentary (CID) space at 93 Border Street in West Newton.

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

RSVP HERE

December 10, 2008 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY TO THE LEF MOVING IMAGE FUND

DECEMBER 10, 2008
6:30-9:00 pm
93 Border Street
West Newton, MA
FREE. but please RSVP

The LEF Foundation has recently released new guidelines for their Moving Image Fund. LEF program officers will explain their new funding initiative and answer all your questions about the application process. We will also leave some time to celebrate the season. The workshop is free, but we do ask that you RSVP. Please feel welcome to bring along something to add to the refreshment table(not required, but always appreciated!)

ABOUT THE LEF FOUNDATION:
The mission of LEF New England is to fund the work of independent film and video artists in the region and broaden recognition and support for their work locally and nationally.

LEF seeks to accomplish its mission through deeper, more focused, multi-year funding of selected film projects, and by sponsoring programs that highlight the rich history and ongoing legacy of innovation within New England’s independent film community.

Consistent with the Foundation’s original mission, LEF New England supports artists with an independent, creative vision whose work informs and animates the larger public conversation essential to a democracy.

LEF New England continues to be a regional funder, advocating for, and supporting, the innovative work of both emerging and established independent film and video artists. The overall purpose of LEF’s philanthropic investment is to help build a more sustainable and stronger community of support for artists and their work.

Moving Image Fund Overview
LEF New England launched the Moving Image Fund (MIF) in 2002 to support independent film and video artists creating work in all genres. In the current transition from a broader to a more defined funding strategy, LEF will focus its funding on documentary filmmaking, with the goal of applying the learning from this deeper investment in one genre.

LEF will provide multi-year funding to fewer projects, across all phases of production, providing support from the early risk-taking stage through a film’s completion. In this way, the Fund offers a continuum of support for selected projects, while continuing to identify new talent. With fewer projects being funded, LEF anticipates a highly competitive grant process. In identifying projects to support, LEF will follow the lead of artists whose innovative work continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.
For the next several grant rounds, MIF will specifically support documentary filmmakers. However, the long term view for the Fund is to expand its support for the broader community of independent producers in New England in response to future trends and opportunities.

Eligible projects must have a running time of no less than 40 minutes.

Criteria for Project Funding:
• Quality of cinematic form and technique
• Originality of filmmaker’s voice, vision, and point of view
• Resonance and power of the film’s core idea or story
• Feasibility of production

October 29 Filmmakers Workshop

Post Production in a Not So Brave New World
with Dave Allen and Jeff Herzog

Post-production today is more complicated than ever. What used to be a straight forward process has become a bewildering array of resolutions, formats, and frame rates. Do you shoot 29.97 in 1080i or 1080p? 720p or 30i? 59.94? DV? And what about P2? Then, which format do you offline in? Graphics delivery? Which codec do you use?

The purpose of this seminar is to help you understand and create a clear workflow path – from shooting through offline to online and delivery – for your upcoming and current projects. Let Dave Allen and Jeff Herzog help you get the picture straight!
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE -BUT PLEASE RSVP

Dave Allen – Colorist/Online Editor:
In 2006, Dave Allen launched a Final Cut Pro/Avid finishing suite in Sudbury, MA, continuing his 25-year relationship with Boston's filmmaking community. Recent projects include Linda Harrar's "Roots of Health," Mark Davis' "Five Years on Mars: The Rovers," Nancy Porter and Harriet Reisen's "American Masters: Louisa May Alcott" (PBS), Michal Goldman's "At Home in Utopia," Linda Garmon's "The Truth About Cancer" (PBS), Allison Argo's "Crash: A Tale of Two Species" (Nature PBS), Marty Ostrow and Terry Rockefeller's "Renewal" (PBS), and David Huntley's 13-part History Channel series, "Tougher in Alaska."

Many in Boston are familiar with Dave's work from his 18 years as a documentary colorist at Multivision in Needham, MA. While there, he worked on such esteemed series as Blackside's "Eyes on the Prize," "I'll Make Me a World," and "The Great Depression," as well as David Sutherland's ambitious FRONTLINE series, "The Farmer's Wife," and Longbow's "The Gate of Heavenly Peace" – an epic two hour film about the uprising at Tienamen Square.

Working as an independent since 2003, Dave has continued to create a buzz and delight clients with his work. Past projects include Allison Argo's "Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History" (Nature/PBS), Melanie Perkins' "Have You Seen Andy?" (HBO/Cinmax), Linda Garmon's "American Experience: Sister Aimee" (PBS), Peter Frumkin's "American Masters: Woody Guthrie" (PBS), and Allie Humenuk's "Shadow of the House" (Theatrical Release). Dave has also been an offline editor on many projects, including the highly praised PBS cooking show, "Simply Ming."