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Screenwriter's Salon Thursday May 14th!

Thursday, May 14th
Somerville Theater
Davis Square, Somerville
Reading at 7:30PM
Free and Open to the Public

"COMMODORE OF CRASH" by Andrew Mudge and Brad Wheelwright   Life changes for 17 year old Lonnie Stumple when his mother kills the beloved town minister in a drunk driving accident.  Lonnie sets out to revive a legendary demolition derby in an effort to heal the community, as well as solve the mystery surrounding a prize winning derby car that may have belonged to his vanished father. READING FOLLOWED BY WORKSHOP DISCUSSION

The Screenwriters' Salon is an informal script reading and forum designed to help filmmakers in the process of crafting a great screenplay. Essentially a development vehicle, we offer screenwriters a venue to workshop their work: to hear their scripts read by actors and to get audience feedback from the discussion that follows.

BE THERE!!! BE THERE!!! BE THERE!!!

Boston Cinema Census 8 - Screening This Friday!!

BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS - FRIDAY NIGHT!

Where: Friday, March 6, 2009 - 7:30pm
Where: Brattle Theatre - Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Central Productions proudly presents the Boston Cinema Census (BCC) - an annual survey of the most interesting and innovative works created by local film and video makers. 
The survey spans the interests of narrative, documentary and experimental film. This annual screening event is hosted by the historic Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, MA.
ABOUT THE BOSTON CINEMA CENSUS
For years the BCC has been the best way for regional filmmakers to connect with a local audience. Throughout its history the BCC has proven a key launching pad for New England region productions. Past BCC films have gone on to have very strong festival runs, moving next to festivals such as the New York Film Festival, SXSW and the Tribeca Film Festival. Directors of all selected works are invited (and encouraged) to attend the event and be part of a Q & A session with the audience.
VISIT WWW.BOSTONCINEMACENSUS.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS!

Slip & Fall Feature underway

Best of luck to all of Central Productions' past and present collaborators working on LoomisLand Productions' first film production SLIP & FALL, filming currently under way.  The project is Marc Colucci's feature directorial debut! 

We hope to do a rough cut screening once your cut is under way!!

Best,

Central Productions

Boston Cinema Census 8 Call For Submissions Now Open!!

Central Productions is proud to announce its open call for submissions to the 8th Annual Boston Cinema Census (BCC) hosted by the Brattle Theatre. The BCC is a carefully curated annual showcase of the most interesting and innovative works produced by local emerging filmmakers, whether they are students, professionals, struggling artists, or film enthusiasts.

SUBMIT TODAY!!
VISIT WWW.BOSTONCINEMACENSUS.ORG FOR FULL SUBMISSION DETAILS!!

November Open Screen: 11/11/08

November Open Screen
Tuesday, November 11th 2008
Coolidge Corner Theater - Brookline, MA

Sign Ups: 7pm
Screening: 7:30pm

November Theme: Make a movie with a really, really, really long title!!

It's been such a long build-up to Nov. 4th that it's hard to believe anything is happening after that date.  But something is. Something we like to call "November Open Screen."

Make us your first big post-election event. 

We can all celebrate or commiserate together with great local films.

Check out www.bostonopenscreen.com if you need to know more about what Open Screen is all about!!

Sincerely,

Central Productions

Aerodynamics Fundraiser :: Oct. 9th - see you there!!

Join us on Thursday, October 9th for a completion fundraising event for director Theodore Cormey’s latest film, “AERODYNAMICS!”

The event runs 6:30-10PM at Rumor nightclub, at 100 Warrenton Street in Boston’s Theatre
District. Guests can sample hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a cash bar, hear live music by local musicians
Ad Frank, Sarah Rabdau, and Annette Farrington, plus win raffle prizes. Tickets can be
purchased at the door for $12 or RSVP @ tcormey@lostjockeyprods.com for $10. All monies
raised will help offset final editing costs plus finance the film’s entry at upcoming film festivals.

A puppet fable with a fresh twist, “AERODYNAMICS” details the eleventh-hour mission of Lil'
Moe, the first African-American ventriloquist dummy in space, and his estranged relationship
with his ex-partner and ventriloquist, Willy Jefferson. The film emulates the black-and-white style
of a vintage sci-fi television show such as The Outer Limits.

“AERODYNAMICS” was written, produced, and directed by Theodore Cormey, a Boston-based
filmmaker who has also directed the shorts “LANDFALL!” (2004) and “PAULIE” (2003). His
1999 feature film, “WHAT I DID WHEN I WAS AWAY”, screened at Park City’s No Dance,
Boston Underground, and Woods Hole as well as several local and national film festivals. 

Boston Cinema Census travels to Lowell!

Howdy filmmakers and filmfans:

Central Productions is proud to be partnering with The Revolving Museum in Lowell to present a "best of the Boston Cinema Census" package this upcoming Thursday, June 26th from 7-9pm.  Come on down and enjoy the best in regional shorts filmmaking!!

The screening is only $5, and you can get full details at:

www.revolvingmuseum.org/Calendar/Calendar.htm

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Yours,

Central Productions

Central Productions programs shorts at the Brattle this weekend!

Hello filmmakers and those that love them:

This Sunday, from noon - 4pm, the Brattle Theatre is screening a whole bunch of short films for free.  Not only that but starting at 3pm will be a selection of films presented as part of our 7th Annual Boston Cinema Census.  All this in celebration of May, your favorite month.

View http://www.brattlefilm.org/brattlefilm/movie_detail/080504.html for the whole skinny. 

Films being shown starting at 3pm are:

1. Mysterieuse, by Samantha Olschan

2. Pearlswig, by Jesse Kreitzer

3. Where is Estel, by Jared Katsiane

4. Frontrunner, by John MacDonnell

5. The Cambridge Companion, by Ethan Goldhammer

Respectfully,

Central Prod.

Welcome IFFBoston!!

Congrats to the Independent Film Festival of Boston - their 6th year running and with each year the line-up just keeps on spiraling upward.  And of course, a big welcome to all out of town filmmakers.

Don't be a homebody: immerse yourself:  http://www.iffboston.org/

You've got plenty of opportunities to look beyond just films - panels, parties, music

Central Productions is moderating a panel at the festival on Saturday, May 26th.  Don't be a heart-breaker, show up!!

Breaking Into the Boston Film Industry

Saturday April 26 - 2:30pm
The Burren Restaurant - Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Chris O’Donnell, Business Manager for IATSE Local 481; Kyra Friedman, Set Decorator for GONE BABY GONE and DAN IN REAL LIFE; Lee Anthony Holloway, Grip for THE DEPARTED; Tim Sweeney, Assistant Camera, GONE BABY GONE and THE BROTHERHOOD discuss the ins and outs of making a living in the Boston film industry.
Moderated by Michael Bowes of Central Productions.

BCC - a big thanks

Hello film freaks:

A big thanks to both filmmakers and audience alike who made Boston Cinema Census 7 such a hit!  We were proud to present an evening that displayed the unequivocal talent of New England filmmakers.  Please accept this post as an electronic pat on the back and keep on making great work!