By Sanjeev Selvarajah Evidence of Boston's film consciousness has been visible on the evening news with local industry shoots of big-name stars at the height of their game. The community also bands together to celebrate the medium with a local film festival-FilmShift-organized by Jeremy Hammel, who works hard to generate the support of theatre-goers and the participation of camera-ready artists. Prizes include cash prizes and professional software that will enable more projects for the recipient down the line. |
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those who are not able to realize their project visually at their
moment, there's also a screenplay competition. This element of the
FilmShift Festival invites newcomers to the craft of writing movie
scripts. So before you take that trip to L.A for a reading, see what
the festival thinks of you effort at this junction.
The entry fee for both contests, film and screenplay, are the same-a mere 30 dollars; so for that price you can test your cinematic mettle against the competition that will surely emerge prior to the Festival date, October 2nd through the 10th. The film competition does contain one stipulation, mainly that the production had used small or Green businesses, which isn't hard to do since its rare for an independent production to possess corporate sponsorship. In addition to the charities, this priority is one of the virtuous catches of Jeremy Hammel's endeavor.
Twenty percent of ticket sales and donations will got to Christopher's Haven and the Metrowest Family Theatre. The Haven provides housing and a network for children receiving cancer treatment at Mass General Hospital. The Metrowest Family Theatre features Broadway musicals for youths and their families. If you'd like to donate or get the official word on Hammel's Festival, FilmShift.org is a good place to start.
So in the beginning of October, the Somerville Theater, Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Performing Arts Connection will host screenings of the films. "The more professional you can present something, the easier it can be reached," says Hammel. "The reason why I think this is a good thing for Boston is to get different filmmaker perspectives."
Hammel is an award-winning filmmaker who has worn many hats in the business-from music videos to television's E.R. His latest production credit is The Legacy, where a young child thinks that his dad might be a superhero, a twist on the old Fantasy Island television episode. In regards to this October, if you have something in the way of the Fantastic or gritty realist fare, harness that inspiration and your future with an entry into FilmShift's Festival. It has has been 15 years in the business for Hammel and the festival is just his way of bringing others along for the ride.
The entry fee for both contests, film and screenplay, are the same-a mere 30 dollars; so for that price you can test your cinematic mettle against the competition that will surely emerge prior to the Festival date, October 2nd through the 10th. The film competition does contain one stipulation, mainly that the production had used small or Green businesses, which isn't hard to do since its rare for an independent production to possess corporate sponsorship. In addition to the charities, this priority is one of the virtuous catches of Jeremy Hammel's endeavor.
Twenty percent of ticket sales and donations will got to Christopher's Haven and the Metrowest Family Theatre. The Haven provides housing and a network for children receiving cancer treatment at Mass General Hospital. The Metrowest Family Theatre features Broadway musicals for youths and their families. If you'd like to donate or get the official word on Hammel's Festival, FilmShift.org is a good place to start.
So in the beginning of October, the Somerville Theater, Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Performing Arts Connection will host screenings of the films. "The more professional you can present something, the easier it can be reached," says Hammel. "The reason why I think this is a good thing for Boston is to get different filmmaker perspectives."
Hammel is an award-winning filmmaker who has worn many hats in the business-from music videos to television's E.R. His latest production credit is The Legacy, where a young child thinks that his dad might be a superhero, a twist on the old Fantasy Island television episode. In regards to this October, if you have something in the way of the Fantastic or gritty realist fare, harness that inspiration and your future with an entry into FilmShift's Festival. It has has been 15 years in the business for Hammel and the festival is just his way of bringing others along for the ride.
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