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