We hope you'll join us on February 20, 2008 as we welcome Milton Tabbot, Senior Director of Programming at IFP in New York, to talk about the ins and outs of the IFP Market. He'll be joined by filmmakers who have been to the market themselves. Our goal for the evening is to help you determine if the IFP market is right for you- and how to maximize your experience there when you go.
DATE: February 20, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
PLEASE RSVP!! This is a FREE event, but, we would appreciate an rsvp so that we can plan for food and chairs.
THE IFP MARKET
A national program connecting projects with financiers, producers and programmers before they're completed and on the festival circuit. The 30th IFP Market will take place September 14 - 18, 2008 in New York City. In addition to narrative sections (Emerging Narrative for writer/directors with scripts seeking producers; No Borders for producers with new fiction projects with partial financing who are seeking partners), the IFP Market's Spotlight on Documentaries section is for filmmakers in production or post- production on a project seeking financing partners, broadcast/distribution, and festival interest. A primary focus for documentary filmmakers are pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with potential financing partners. All meetings are at buyer's request based on advance information provided in Spotlight on Documentaries Project Dossier and in a compilation DVD of project trailers sent to accredited buyers in a position to acquire or finance.
On the industry side, IFP accredits roughly 1,000 professionals for project pitch meetings, speed dating meetings, screenings, social events and for panelist participation as part of the Filmmaker Conference. Approximately 50% of these individuals work at production companies, distributors, exhibitors, broadcasters, foundations or film festivals. All filmmaker participants receive a complimentary accreditation to the Filmmaker Conference that runs concurrent with the IFP Market. Daylong thematic strands focus on "Making Your First Feature," "The Future Is Now," "The Global Marketplace," "The Real Deal on Deals," and "The Truth About Non-Fiction."
The IFP Market's objective is to create a destination where the community of individuals involved in independent film can annually convene - from the filmmakers selected for their strong new projects to the individuals from companies and organizations aimed at helping the work get made and ultimately seen by public audiences.
THE IFP DOCUMENTARY ROUGH CUT LAB
The Documentary Rough Cut Lab is a national program connecting mentors and new projects before they are submitted to festivals. The Lab aims to identify ten, high quality independently produced documentaries by first-time feature filmmakers each year that can benefit from the support and expertise of experienced film professionals. Each Lab is led by a group of seasoned, independent producers who are the primary advisors for each project. Lab Leaders work with participants in advance of arrival to establish individual goals. Participants receive a dynamic system of feedback and advice on specific technical, creative and post production issues through their interaction with top editors, composers, producers, sound designers and festival strategists, as well as sales, marketing and publicity experts. Projects are selected by Lab Leaders and Senior IFP programming staff based on the quality of the work and its ability to benefit from the Lab curriculum and mentorship involved. At no time are the films screened for buyers or sales agents during the submissions or acceptance process. The 2008 Documentary Rough Cut Lab will take place May - 9 in New York City.
MILTON TABBOT is Senior Director of Programming at IFP in New York City, overseeing many content-driven programs relating to filmmakers, including supervising all documentary programs and IFP's fiscal sponsorship program. His documentary program management includes the Spotlight on Documentaries section of the IFP Market, including overall responsibility for annual project selection, and management of the IFP Documentary Rough Cut Lab for first-time feature directors. Previously at IFP he managed the Anthony Radziwill Documentary Fund, providing development funding for new documentary features. He has been with IFP since 1996 and served as Director of the IFP Market from 1999 through 2001. In addition to his IFP role, Mr. Tabbot serves as the U.S. Consultant for the Locarno International Film Festival. He has BS in Communications from Northwestern University and an MA in Cinema Studies from New York University.
The IFP Market and Independent Film Labs are produced by IFP, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building the community for a full range of independent film. IFP's year-round and annual programs offer education, mentorship and worldwide industry access to members and the independent film community at large. The organization was founded in New York City in 1979. www.ifp.org
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
The Documentary- past and future--January 16, 2008 Filmmakers Workshop
We hope you'll join us on January 16 for a unique discussion and celebration as we celebrate 25 years of the Center for Independent Documentary (CID) with a special gathering. For most of those 25 years, CID has hosted FREE monthly meetings for filmmakers with the goal of building community, providing support and skillbuilding, and sparking creativity.
Though they've been called various names over the years ("First Wednesday" screenings, "the independent producer group", the "CID/AIVFsalon" and now "Filmmakers Workshop")- they've continually provided an antidote to that most pervasive of independent filmmaking occupational hazards- isolation.
Some of you may remember when these meeting were held in members homes or when they were in the CID office in Newton. Each meeting, screening or workshop has featured talk and socializing. On the 16th, we'll do both as we look back and forward, as we explore the documentary then and now.
Have an artifact or a story to share? Bring it! Ready to talk about the impact of changing technology on the documentary form? What looks fresh, new and innovative to you? What inspires you that you are bringing to your new/next film? What are the forces that are at work changing how you work and how are you adapting? We'll share our thoughts, musings and practical concerns as we delve into these and other questions salon style.
We hope you'll join us for this special salon evening.
PLEASE RSVP!! This is a FREE event, but, we would appreciate an rsvp so that we can plan for food and chairs.
TO RSVP just reply to this email. While RSVP's are not required for this event, we appreciate you giving us a count of how many to plan for.
As we wind up CID's 25th Anniversary, we hope that you'll join us at one of the upcoming screenings of our filmmakers new work:
Judith Helfand and Dan Golds new film: EVERYTHINGS COOL at the MFA as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival on January 18th at 8pm
Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefellers new documentary RENEWAL which will have a run at the MFA in Boston beginning February 21, 2008.
and TODAY THE HAWK TAKES ONE CHICK by Jane Gillooly at the ICA on February 9, 2008
As we launch into 2008, we would like to give a special word of thanks to the tireless volunteers who make FILMMAKERS WORKSHOPS possible. PLEASE THANK THEM: Julie Mallozzi, Tracy Heather Strain, Megan Gelstein and Randall MacLowry. We also want to give a special appreciation to Bernie Toale, who not only allows us to enjoy his beautiful gallery each month, but who also carries chairs, sets up tables and offers complete encouragement and support. This program truly could not exist without all of your efforts. Thank you so much.
Though they've been called various names over the years ("First Wednesday" screenings, "the independent producer group", the "CID/AIVFsalon" and now "Filmmakers Workshop")- they've continually provided an antidote to that most pervasive of independent filmmaking occupational hazards- isolation.
Some of you may remember when these meeting were held in members homes or when they were in the CID office in Newton. Each meeting, screening or workshop has featured talk and socializing. On the 16th, we'll do both as we look back and forward, as we explore the documentary then and now.
Have an artifact or a story to share? Bring it! Ready to talk about the impact of changing technology on the documentary form? What looks fresh, new and innovative to you? What inspires you that you are bringing to your new/next film? What are the forces that are at work changing how you work and how are you adapting? We'll share our thoughts, musings and practical concerns as we delve into these and other questions salon style.
We hope you'll join us for this special salon evening.
DATE: January 16, 2008
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
PLEASE RSVP!! This is a FREE event, but, we would appreciate an rsvp so that we can plan for food and chairs.
TO RSVP just reply to this email. While RSVP's are not required for this event, we appreciate you giving us a count of how many to plan for.
As we wind up CID's 25th Anniversary, we hope that you'll join us at one of the upcoming screenings of our filmmakers new work:
Judith Helfand and Dan Golds new film: EVERYTHINGS COOL at the MFA as part of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival on January 18th at 8pm
Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefellers new documentary RENEWAL which will have a run at the MFA in Boston beginning February 21, 2008.
and TODAY THE HAWK TAKES ONE CHICK by Jane Gillooly at the ICA on February 9, 2008
As we launch into 2008, we would like to give a special word of thanks to the tireless volunteers who make FILMMAKERS WORKSHOPS possible. PLEASE THANK THEM: Julie Mallozzi, Tracy Heather Strain, Megan Gelstein and Randall MacLowry. We also want to give a special appreciation to Bernie Toale, who not only allows us to enjoy his beautiful gallery each month, but who also carries chairs, sets up tables and offers complete encouragement and support. This program truly could not exist without all of your efforts. Thank you so much.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
November 14, 2007 New Models for Online Distribution and Audience Development
Join us as we welcome Brian Newman, Executive Director of Renew Media in New York, and Joe Zina, Executive Director of the Coolidge Corner Theater. They will be presenting two new models for online distribution and audience development that you will not want to miss.
Brian Newman will talk about the upcoming launch of Renew Media's REFRAME project. Reframe is digitizing and bringing together vital media arts from independent filmmakers, artists, distributors, archives and other sources of independent and alternative media and making them available to audiences in new ways. With an emphasis on socially and artistically important media that connects viewers and furthers the dialogue on topics such as culture, economics and politics, the collection will include documentaries, independent features and shorts, foreign fims, educational work, video arts and vanguard cilnema. Many of these will be available for the first time.
Reframe invites distributors, archives, filmmakers and other owners of film and video content to become partners. Some benefits of Reframe:
Joe will explain the possibilities for this new way of working with the theatre, will clarify the future of "day and date" theatrical release and will explain how these newest technologies can work in tandem with everybody's first choice: viewing the film on a widescreen in a beautiful theatre.
DATE: November 14, 2007
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
RSVP REQUIRED!! This is a FREE event, but, you MUST rsvp to attend.
TO RSVP email susi@documentaries.org. You will receive a confirmation from Susi that your seat has been reserved.
For links to more information and resources about distributing your work online and to further the conversation following the workshop, please join us on the Filmmakers Workshop network.
Brian Newman will talk about the upcoming launch of Renew Media's REFRAME project. Reframe is digitizing and bringing together vital media arts from independent filmmakers, artists, distributors, archives and other sources of independent and alternative media and making them available to audiences in new ways. With an emphasis on socially and artistically important media that connects viewers and furthers the dialogue on topics such as culture, economics and politics, the collection will include documentaries, independent features and shorts, foreign fims, educational work, video arts and vanguard cilnema. Many of these will be available for the first time.
Reframe invites distributors, archives, filmmakers and other owners of film and video content to become partners. Some benefits of Reframe:
- Non-exclusive: Reframe's is non-exclusive, allowing partners to continue distributing content directly or through alternative outlets;
- Free or low-cost digitization: Digitization from a video source is provided at no cost and a wide variety of formats can be supported. For projects on film, high quality digital telecine is offered at a discounted rate, the cost of which is deferred. This is an excellent solution for any artist or organization with content "stuck on the shelf."
- Digital formats: Reframe currently allows partners to distribute work through any or all of these methods:
- Variable pricing: For each title, partners have the ability to set numerous purchase and rental prices to accommodate the educational market and/or individual consumers. More importantly, we've tiered your return so that you get back greater percentages on higher price points, for educational pricing;
- Robust discovery platform: Reframe will launch with a polished website that will allow users to easily find specific titles, filmmakers or distributors, as well as browse to discover new works. .
- Competitive royalty rates and collective bargaining power: Reframe has negotiated a competitive royalty rate with its current partner, Amazon.
Joe will explain the possibilities for this new way of working with the theatre, will clarify the future of "day and date" theatrical release and will explain how these newest technologies can work in tandem with everybody's first choice: viewing the film on a widescreen in a beautiful theatre.
DATE: November 14, 2007
TIME: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Bernard Toale Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue in Boston's South End
RSVP REQUIRED!! This is a FREE event, but, you MUST rsvp to attend.
TO RSVP email susi@documentaries.org. You will receive a confirmation from Susi that your seat has been reserved.
For links to more information and resources about distributing your work online and to further the conversation following the workshop, please join us on the Filmmakers Workshop network.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
October 17th- Rough Cut Screening of "Don't Let Go"
Join us on October 17, as Filmmakers Workshop screens a rough cut of Abby Freedmans much anticipated documentary feature about the G-Clefs- "Don't Let Go".
The G-Clefs, a doowop group from Roxbury, began singing together in the 1950s, and with a few hits rode the first wave of the new music called rock 'n' roll. Although they didn’t become superstars, they were famous. Through disappointments, quarrels, and personal tragedies, something has kept them singing together for more than 50 years. “Don’t Let Go” explores the lives and music of these four brothers and their childhood friends, from their early days in rock 'n' roll, through their experiences as black entertainers in a segregated society, and into the present as they hit the comeback trail.
Abby Freedman has written, produced, directed, and edited two narrative shorts, "La Fleur de l'Age" and "Rita's Lucky Summer," both of which were screened in festivals nationwide. Her awards include: Missouri Video Festival, Award of Recognition; American Film and Video Association, Red Ribbon; New England Women in Cable, First Place; Retirement Research Foundation, First Place Owl Award, 1987; Athens (Ohio) Film and Video Festival, Honorable Mention. She has been a teacher at the International Workshops in Film and Television in Rockport, Maine and also taught many classes at the Boston Film/Video Foundation. "Don't Let Go" is her first feature.
Filmmaker Julie Mallozzi will moderate the discussion following the screening.
As usual, this is a FREE event- however, you must RSVP to susi@documentaries.org to confirm a seat.
Date:October 17, 2007
Time: 6:30- 9pm
Location: Bernard Toale Gallery
450 Harrison Ave, Boston
for more information please call 781-784-3627 or email susi@documentaries.org
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
September 19, 2007 Filmmakers Workshop
Join us on September 19 from 6:30 - 9pm as we kick off the fall series of filmmaker workshops with a rough cut screening of Gary Roma's "HANGING BY A THREAD".
What do prison escapes, a shark attack, a marriage proposal, a car wash dollar bill change machine, the Guinness Book of World Records, military camouflage, and Frank Zappa's dentist have in common? Come see for yourself by viewing a rough cut of "Hanging By A Thread: A Dental Floss Documentary", a mouth-opening look at some unusual and creative uses of floss!
Producer/Director Jim Wolpaw will moderate our discussion.
As usual this is a free event. You MUST, however, have a confirmed rsvp to enter the doors. We will be limiting this event to 30 participants to maximize the feedback for the filmmaker. Please rsvp to Susi@documentaries.org and print out the return confirmation that you have a seat.
The workshop will be held at the Bernard Toale Gallery in Boston's South End at 450 Harrison Ave, Boston.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Join the community!
Filmmakers Workshop is taking a summer break from its monthly workshops at the Bernard Toale Gallery. But you can still get all the benefits from networking at the workshop by joining our online community. Join today!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
June 20 Filmmakers Workshop is FULL!
Dear friends,
Within one short hour of the email invitations being sent out for Junes Filmmaker Workshop, the workshop was full. As you know, we need to limit the number of attendees to insure a successful rough cut screening for the filmmaker who is screening.
If you received a confirmed rsvp in your email-we look forward to seeing you on the 20th. If you have received notice that you are on the waiting list, rest assured that we will contact you if and when there are any openings.
We appreciate your continued support and interest in the workshops. Even if you can’t attend that night, we hope that you will continue to network with other filmmakers on the filmmakers workshop online network— and watch for special online events over the summer.
The workshops will be taking a break over the summer and be back in September. See you then!
Susi, Tracy, Julie, Megan
Within one short hour of the email invitations being sent out for Junes Filmmaker Workshop, the workshop was full. As you know, we need to limit the number of attendees to insure a successful rough cut screening for the filmmaker who is screening.
If you received a confirmed rsvp in your email-we look forward to seeing you on the 20th. If you have received notice that you are on the waiting list, rest assured that we will contact you if and when there are any openings.
We appreciate your continued support and interest in the workshops. Even if you can’t attend that night, we hope that you will continue to network with other filmmakers on the filmmakers workshop online network— and watch for special online events over the summer.
The workshops will be taking a break over the summer and be back in September. See you then!
Susi, Tracy, Julie, Megan
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