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Film Chowdah: The Maine College Film Festival accepting submissions/

2012-03-01T23:52:20-05:00

Third Annual Maine College Film Festival

Students often lack the advantages of professional filmmakers when it comes to having access to venues to show their work. Across the state, there are so many good films that often go unnoticed for this very reason. It is the mission of Film Chowdah to change this. Film Chowdah aims to create a breeding ground for young talent, by providing students with an outlet to show their work and network within a festival setting. As a further incentive, winning films will move on to other festivals through our partnership program.

Last year’s event included two hours of programming and was shown to nearly 300 people during the screening at the Nickelodeon Cinemas. Our winning films moved on to screenings at The Maine International Film Festival, The Portland, ME Film Festival, The Image Gazer Film Festival and a Best of Film Chowdah travelling exhibit at The Augusta Savage Gallery at UMASS Amherst. With the festival now being open to all schools in Maine, we hope to have a much larger draw and even more fabulous films for the screening.

Submissions

To submit a film, you must be a college student currently enrolled in a minimum of one class within the Maine College System. The deadline for submitting a film is March 30, 2012. Please visit the submission page for all technical specifics.

2012 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN
http://www.filmchowdah.org/submit.html

Need a Sound Recordist/Boom Operator for your next Film or Video Project?

2012-01-04T21:55:30-05:00

I am an experienced audio engineer, with a keen interest in audio for film and video, and looking to expand my knowledge within the field. I would love to work with you to achieve your audio goals, be it as a boom operator, sound recordist, sound editor, restorer, mixer or Foley artist.

My credit list is included below. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get back in touch with me at:
djimofon at gmail dot com
Cellphone:207-337-3288
Djim Reynolds
York, Maine

-GandyDancer Productions- Portsmouth, NH- Nov. 2011 Braintree Cooperative Bank commercial “Helping Hands” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist Director: Jonathan Guilbert
-Riding Shotgun Productions-Sharon, MA- Nov. 2011 “Melanoma” (pt. 2)educational video for Boston University Medical School Sound Editor/Sound Mixer.
-GandyDancer Productions- Portsmouth, NH- Oct.2011 North Shore Bank commercial “Sweet & Easy” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist Director: Jonathan Guilbert
-GandyDancer Productions- Portsmouth, NH- Current “Ocean Boulevard” film short Boom Operator/ Sound Recordist and Mixer. Director: Jonathan Guilbert & Simon Harling
-Heartwood Media- Manchester, NH- Aug. 2011 “St. Anselm College Orientation Day 2011” online videos Boom Operator/Sound Mixer Director: Chris Conroy http://vimeo.com/28170639 http://vimeo.com/28173881 http://vimeo.com/28177725 http://vimeo.com/28179091
-Monkeyshed Films- Portsmouth, NH- current production “Crossroads” Boom Operator/Sound Manager Director: Jim Zibailo
-Dressed to Kill Films-Somerville, MA - July-Dec 2011 “Winter Hill” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist and Mixer. Director: Melissa Bruno Assistant Director: Nicki Manchisi
-Herb Golder-Boston, MA- May 2011 “Ballad of a Righteous Merchant” (document of the making of “My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?") Post-Production Sound Duties: Noise reduction throughout production audio; Mixing final audio.
-Sentinel Films-Boston, MA- October 2010 “One Killer Motivation” (submission for 48 Hour Film Festival) Boom Operator/Sound Recordist. Directors: Ramon Trinidad and Zachary Mays http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SwUOxMnxOs
-Khawaja Films- Boston, MA- September 2010 “Kassandra with A. K.”(current production) Boom Operator/Sound Recordist Directors: Ahmed Khawaja and Andre Puca
-Riding Shotgun Productions-Sharon, MA- June 2010 “Melanoma” educational video for Boston University Medical School Boom Operator/Sound Recordist/ Sound Editor/Sound Mixer.
-Ralph Morang Films- Portsmouth, NH- February 2010- “Breakaway/Backdown” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist Director: Ralph Morang
-Monkeyshed Films- Portsmouth, NH - December 2010-”Wingman” Boom Operator/Sound Mixer/Sound Editor/Foley Director: James Zibailo
-Sentinel Films; Boston, MA -December 2010- “The Little Butterfly Ring” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist/ Sound Editor Director(s): Zach Mays & Ramon Trinidad
-Saheli; Boston, MA - August 2009 -“Saheli Boston PSA” Boom Operator Directors: Gautam Chopra http://www.saheliboston.org
-Sentinel Films; Boston, MA - July 2009 -“One Day” Post-Production/Sound Manager. Duties included: Transferring, editing, restoration and/or cleaning of audio captured during filming. Some Foley recording and final mixing of all audio components into the film format. Directors: Ramon Trinidad & Zach Mays http://www.sentinelfilms.com
-Sentinel Films; Boston, MA - February/March 2009 “Success?” Boom Operator/Sound Recordist. Director(s): Zach Mays & Ramon Trinidad

Digital Video Cameras

2009-04-09T16:39:16-05:00

Here is where we discuss such burning questions as:

Standard vs. HD
Tape vs. card
Big vs. small

Discuss camera models, techniques and composition here.

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2011-07-09T10:05:22-05:00

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GONE: The Mystery of the DON Disaster Soundtrack CD
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Jaclyn Buck AD, PM, PA

2011-06-19T16:38:12-05:00

Hello,
I am back in Maine after having completed my college degree in Vancouver, British Columbia. I am an experienced AD, PM, and PA. I would love to work with anyone filming in Maine or New Hampshire.
Please visit me on the web at savinggraceentertainment.com

Sincerely,
Jaclyn Buck

Jaclyn Buck
712 High St., Bath, ME, 04530
207-837-9968
jaclyn at savinggraceentertainment dot com
Summary
 Demonstrated experience in film production including call sheet creation, location services, budgets, scheduling coordination, and communication.
 Strong background in Stage, Production, and Event Management
 Skilled at learning new technologies, working well under pressure, and communicating plans clearly and effectively.
 Experienced with computer software including Microsoft Office, Vectorworks, and the Adobe Design Suite.
Education
BFA Technical Theatre & Production – Stage Management
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
2011
Career History & Accomplishments
Production Manager, UBC LipDub
 Coordinated a team of 20 to plan an event of 1000+ participants.
 Planned the day of schedule and developed practical maps and lists for production team use on the day.
 Interpreted sign-up databases and organized the information into useable data for assigning cast positions.
2010-2011
Stage Manager & Designer, Theatre @ UBC, Various
 Cendrillon (Opera) - Assistant Stage Manager
 Pvt. Wars and City of Beaches - Production Manager
 Jade in the Coal (Union) - Assistant Stage Manager
 Arms and The Man – Stage Manager
 Romeo & Juliet – Makeup Design
 Brave New Playwrights – Lighting Design
2006-2011
Stage Manager, Fighting Chance Productions
 Hair – Stage Manager
2010
Assistant Director, Whiskaye Films
 Collaborated with producers and the director to schedule filming
 Developed effective communication practices with all cast and crew
 Facilitate working protocols to ensure timely production
2009-2011
Skills & Certifications
 First Aid/CPR Certified
 Basic Spanish
 Intermediate French
 Road Race Participant

In Studio Production and Distribution Intern

2011-04-19T08:50:44-05:00

Local Production Studio is looking for an intern to learn various aspects of production and distribution - this is an unpaid internship - that comes with film credits and amazing titles for your resume - such as Producer of Marketing and Distribution - or Assistant Editor - and really...who needs money when you can have a title.
Apply by email only to:
gary at ib-redcar dot com

Business/Production Partner

2011-04-18T09:25:38-05:00

Producer/Business Partner Wanted:

New England Filmmakers Kevin and Raffaele DiBacco are looking to form a partnership with a Local Business Person/Producer. Some Experience in Film/Video production needed. DiBacco Films is Expanding their business model to include National Consulting, Seminars and Workshops. We are seeking someone willing to work for a % of our revenue streams. Totally a Freelance position. Duties Include:

• Soliciting Funding sources
• Executive/Producing Our Indy Motion Picture Projects
• Coordinating Producers/Production
• Assisting in Distribution Negotiations
• Business Direction and Marketing
• Creating new revenue sources
• Studio Negotiations/Contact
• Contacting West Coast Alliances

Contact Frank
frankna at mac dot com

Cinematographer’s Film/Video lighting kits HMI Tungsten

2011-04-17T21:19:39-05:00

-400w HMI Daylight kit: $2500/bo

-Tungsten interview kit, 6 lights, complete w/grip kit, gels & more: $1500/bo
-kits built up and maintained professionally
-reasonable offers considered

Sean Glenn
Portland, Maine
207-772-0704
http://www.seanglenn.info

HMI KIT
Calzone HMI case, 28”x16”x13”
DeSisti ‘Remington’ 400w HMI par #7499 w/custom yoke
electronic ballast w/power cable
HMI extension cable
barndoors, 4 pc scrim set, 4 pc lens set for HMI, spare yoke
Chimera super pro lightbank, small white
Chimera speed ring for HMI
(2) MSR 400HR bulbs for HMI
Arri light stand, black

TUNGSTEN KIT
Pelican 1650 lighting case, 34x18x11
(2) Lowell Omni lights w/ barndoors, scrims
(1) Tota light w/shade, screen
(4) lowell head cables
(3) lowell light stands
(2) lowell gel frames
(2) tota-brellas
(2) LTM 420w pepper fresnels w/ barndoors
(1) LTM 200w fresnel w/barndoors
LTM scrim set (6pcs)
LTM snoot set (4pcs)
Chimera super pro lightbank, small white
Chimera super pro lightbank, extra small white
Lightools fabric grid small
Lightools fabric grid extra small
flexfill support arm
120 volt bulbs, (4)dys 600w, (6)ekb 420w, (2)emd 750w , (2)fdn 500w, (5)fev 200w
220 volt bulbs, jcd, dyr, emf
Black grip case, 11”x11”x14”
(2) tota-clamps
(2) scissor clamps
(5) spring clamps
spud plate, dimmer, manfrotto flexfill support arm knuckle, manfrotto chimera ring lightstand adapter, right angle spud, cube tap, 3/2 edison adapters, clothespins, leather work gloves, black & grey gaffer tape, blackwrap
Chimera speed ring for LTM peppers
Chimera speed ring for tota light
(3) edison extension cables

portfolio case
(3) flexfill reflectors, gold/white, silver/white, silk
(2) paper china balls, 250w & daylight photoflood bulbs
21"x24" gels (2+ of each), straw, med straw, 1/2 cto, 1/4 cto, pale yellow, 1/4 minus green, flourofilter, plus green, kelly green, chocolate, tough silk, blue, 1/2 blue, 216, salmon, light red, lavender
(3) 4’ long 1/2 rolls black scrim, cto, 216
assorted smaller sheets gels, duvetyne

Volunteers sought for a film shoot on Vinalhaven island

2011-02-08T15:29:48-05:00

We are students at Columbia University, shooting a feature in fulfillment of the MFA program. We seek PAs who can work with us in Rockland and/or on the island of Vinalhaven between February 12th and March 7th, 2011. The positions are unpaid, though we can offer delicious meals and an excellent learning experience in a fun yet professional environment. We are hoping to find people whose schedules permit them to work both during the week and on weekends.

Please visit the film’s website here: http://noreasterfilm.com/.

Simply put the film is about faith. It deals with a priest and a family who’s 15 year old son, missing since he was 10, suddenly returns home.

If interested, please contact:

Kristie Lutz
Co-Producer, Nor’easter
609.432.6998
kristie dot lutz at gmail dot com