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| PIFF '07: JULY 18 - 22 | |
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Plymouth Independent Film Festival will celebrate its third year from July 18
through July 22. The theme this year is Renegade, exploring new
techniques and tools in filmmaking and showcasing several films banned in the
countries where they were made. If you are a filmmaker, this is your opportunity to get your film out there to be seen. Early submissions are accepted through April 20, with an early entry discount for films submitted by April 2. A fee is required for the late entry deadline of May 11. Works in progress are accepted. Foreign language films without subtitles will be elegible to be screened only as works in progress. All genres are considered, including cultural diversity and the environment. |
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| ON THE WATERFRONT | ||||
| PIFF
’07 will again host a Comedy Evening, the Annual PIFF Awards, screening
receptions, special filmmaker events, and outdoor movies on the lawn at downtown
Plymouth’s historic waterfront. Friday, July 20: On the Waterfront Saturday, July 21: Star Wars (30th Anniversary) Sunday, July 22: An Inconvenient Truth |
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| CALLING ALL ARTISTS | ||||
As the Festival enters its third year, submissions are coming in from all over the globe as filmmakers compete to take part. Already, 2007 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Plymouth and for film. In the past, the Festival has featured those who document history and enlighten through masterful (though often heart-wrenching) interpretations of social issues. It also has hosted Academy Award winners and nominees, as well as masters in the genres of short films and animation. In celebration of the arts in all disciplines, the Festival includes performances by musicians, dancers, comedians, and artists, as we strive to create everlasting relationships with all who share in this celebration. For artists wishing to be considered for the featured slot, the criteria, in keeping with the independent theme, are simple. The artist need not be well known, and non-professional photos will be considered equally with high-end photos. The strength of the artist’s work should speak for itself. It is preferable that the artist hail from southeastern Massachusetts, and that he or she has a body of work that contains at least 8-10 pieces. This work can be two- or three-dimensional. It should be thought-provoking, energetic and fresh. Work with social, environmental, or intelligently humorous content (or a combination of the three) is desired. Submissions must be done electronically. All interested parties should forward a letter of interest and 8-10 photos (no more than 12, please) to leslie@plyfilmfest.org. The deadline for submissions is March 20, 2007. The work will be reviewed by the Festival committee, and artists will be notified of the decision by mid-April of 2007.
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| CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS | ||||
| PIFF
’07 needs you! We are looking for film buffs with experience in the fields of
marketing, sales, grant and copy writing, web producing, blogging, video
editing, flash designing, videography, and photography. PIFF ’07 also will
need help managing Festival locations, selling and collecting tickets, and
assisting special guests and theatre managers. If you would like to join in the excitement of becoming part of the fastest-growing film festival, please contact lisa@plyfilmfest.org. |
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| SAVE THE DATE! UPCOMING OFF-SEASON BENEFITS | ||||
| MARCH Poker Tournament and Casino Day Benefit - March 18, East Bay Grille Join celebrity guests for an afternoon and evening of gaming. Win up to $5,000. Proceeds go to the Plymouth Independent Film Festival. Entry in the Poker Tournament is $150. Entry into other gaming events is $10 at the door, plus the cost of chips. Tickets on sale at not simply BEADS beginning Wednesday, February 7. Call Nicki at (508) 747-9222. APRIL My Dinner With Andrew - April 9, Café Strega Hosted by Café Strega to benefit PIFF 2007. Dinner and entertainment begins at 6:00pm. Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned! Brattle Trailers - Plimoth Plantation Special Screening at the Plantation. Stay tuned for further details. MAY Derby Day - May 6, BBC, Middle Street Win raffle prizes including packages to Mohegan Sun and Rockingham Park. No Cover. Raffles $2 - $5. My Dinner With Andrew - May 14, Café Strega Hosted by Café Strega to benefit PIFF 2007. Dinner and entertainment begins at 6:00pm. Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned! JUNE My Dinner With Andrew - June 11, Café Strega Hosted by Café Strega to benefit PIFF 2007. Dinner and entertainment begins at 6:00pm. Tickets on sale soon. Stay tuned! Reel Camp - TBD Join filmmaker and MIT professor, Glorianna Davenport for a full-day workshop on filmmaking. Films created will be screened on the Waterfront during the Plymouth Independent Film Festival. First PIFF Golf Tournament - TBD Stay tuned! |
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| PIFF PROFILES | ||||
Patty Cronin Title: Co-founder, Plymouth Independent Film Festival; Broadcast Media Director; and Festival Advisor. Other festival accomplishments include: Acquired $20,000+ sponsorship from WZLX and acquired Adelphia as broadcast sponsor; Booked Steve Sweeney for Comedy Benefit, and Lance Norris, who joined PIFF Board of Directors. Background: WBCN employee from 1990-1999 as spot sales; New England Patriots sales coordinator; copywriter; and assistant to the creative director, David Bieber. In addition, provided voices for commercials and comedy bits (the infamous “B&D Drivethrough"). Sold advertising for WATD-FM and currently national sales coordinator at Comcast Spotlight. Known for: A raconteur, Patty is known for her terrific witty comebacks. Favorite Films…at least for today, and in no particular order: 1. Chicago "Fabulous musical (performed regularly in my living room!)." 2. Rear Window "Hitchcock at his best and gorgeous Grace Kelly (love the clothes!)." 3. Blood of the Poet "Gotta love a hand with a mouth! My first avant-garde film." 4. The Red Shoes "I took ballet class for 12 years and always wanted red toe shoes." 5. Cinema Paradiso "Yeah, I know, schmaltzy, but I love it!" 6. A Clockwork Orange "Kubrick, Kubrick, Kubrick." 7. Brief Encounter “No one does melodrama better than Noel Coward and who else would be able to use the word 'fractious' in a script? Also, David Lean directed. Of course, it was remade in the 80's with Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro with an 'American' ending.” 8. My Life Without Me “Sarah Polley - Great story and Debbie Harry plays her mom.” 9. The Girl in the Cafe “My personal fave, Bill Nighy, at his gentlemanly British best.” 10. Enduring Love “Sappy title, but good plot. Dreamy Daniel Craig is stalked by a psycho. This also has Bill Nighy!” 11. The Triplets of Bellville - “An almost silent, fabulous animated film.” 12. 100 days “Even though there were continuity flaws, it portrayed what happened without grossing one out (won two awards at PIFF ’06)." 13. "Anything directed by Lina Wertmuller and Pedro Almodovar." 14. "Any silent film with Buster Keaton." Which filmmaker or actor would you invite to PIFF? “Bill Nighy!” If you could choose a theme for one of the festival years, what would it be? “Noir & Blanc. (Not necessarily all black and white films, but film noir perhaps?)” Why do you think a film festival is beneficial? “Builds community awareness of lives, struggles and actions taking place outside our own little world. Gain knowledge and acceptance of differences. It's freakin’ fun! …and to entertain, enlighten and inspire.” |
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| PIFF PARTNERS WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TO OFFER WORKSHOPS | ||||
| MARSHFIELD,
MA - This year the Boys and Girls Club will launch an outreach to young
filmmakers by offering a six-week series of workshops. The idea was conceived by
Board Member Beth Griffin and hosted at the Marshfield location by Executive
Director Greg Jackson and Program Director Kathleen Newcomb. Open to Boys and
Girls Club members. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: THURSDAYS, 7-9PM JANUARY 18 Dan Rodriguez - Principles of camera operation. (2 hrs.) JANUARY 25 Donna Vecchiarello - Interviewing techniques and pre-production checklist, review resources. (2 hrs.) FEBRUARY 1 Gary King - Special effects. (1 hr.) Jim Curran - Independent Filmmaking. One camera, one laptop, one vision. (30 mins.) Ann Palica - Acting. Being on the set of an indie film and major film shoot. Acting for industrials and commercials. (30 mins.) FEBRUARY 8 Glorianna Davenport and David Tames - Recording good audio. (2 hrs.) FEBRUARY 15 Dan Rodriguez and Jim Curran - Editing 101. (2 hrs.) |
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| HOWIE ALTHOLTZ NAMED TO PIFF BOARD OF ADVISORS | ||||
A resident of Cohasset, MA, Altholtz is the marketing director at Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, as well as an attorney and successful musician. He has worked on projects in a variety of capacities with a number of local and national music industry clients including Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and Noel Redding, bass player for rock star Jimi Hendrix, among others. In addition, Altholtz has assisted numerous area businesses and individuals in resolving high-profile disputes, including the founder of The Comedy Connection and more recently, The Rack in Boston. Previously he headed up marketing and led the Entertainment Law Group at Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston. “I am honored to be a part of such a creative and energetic group,” said Altholtz. “I look forward to whatever value I can bring to the quality and integrity of the festival.” |
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| PIFF UNVEILS ITS NEW WEBSITE, T.B.A. | ||||
| Festival volunteers have been busy designing, writing, and editing elements for our website re-design. Thanks to Glorianna Davenport, Jon Lamaster, Erico R. Gerenia, and Iris Gallagher for redefining our architecture. Thank you to Connie DiLego for jumping in on video editing. Special thanks to Iris Gallagher who tirelessly designed the new site and is feverishly working on our new look and feel to fit this year’s theme. Currently our website re-design is on a To Be Announced status, however please keep checking back at www.plyfilmfest.org for updates. | ||||
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more Festival details and other information, please visit us online! www.plyfilmfest.org |
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