RIFC Praised Again - This Time at Borders Gathering
Just in case you missed it....on Friday night, March 8, a large crowd gathered at Borders Bookstore in Cranston's Garden City for a discussion on "The Magic of Filmmaking in Rhode Island". Speakers included George Marshall, Executive Director of the Rhode Island International Film Festival; Steven Feinberg, Director of the Rhode Island Office of Film and Television; filmmaker Michael Corrente, currently in pre-production for "The Prince of Providence" and filmmaker Jon Raben, maker of the documentary "Italian Americans and Federal Hill".
The Rhode Island Film Collaborative received recognition and "kudos" from both Feinberg and Corrente for their work. Mark Fogarty and Mike Ryan from the RIFC made brief remarks regarding their organization. Flyers were available and distributed to promote joining the RIFC and the 48-hour Film Project.
Information and tons of encouragement was given to the crowd from the "pros" to pursue jobs in the film industry within Rhode Island. Feinberg repeatedly referred attendees to his office's website saying "we're here to help all we can".
Feinberg announced that ABC is currently in town preparing to shoot a new pilot and that his office is preparing to make "several key announcements" in the near future regarding RI productions.
Corrente announced that he is on the verge of signing a star to play "Buddy" Cianci in "The Prince of Providence". In addition, Corrent said that ten horror films will be produced and shot here in Rhode Island. Financing of $1 million dollars for each film is already in place. Two out of the ten scripts have been chosen. A screenwriting competition, exclusive to Rhode Islanders, will be held to choose more of the horror films to be produced. Details will be announced soon.
check out:
www.rifcfilms.com
www.film.ri.gov
www.ldicasting.net
The Rhode Island Film Collaborative received recognition and "kudos" from both Feinberg and Corrente for their work. Mark Fogarty and Mike Ryan from the RIFC made brief remarks regarding their organization. Flyers were available and distributed to promote joining the RIFC and the 48-hour Film Project.
Information and tons of encouragement was given to the crowd from the "pros" to pursue jobs in the film industry within Rhode Island. Feinberg repeatedly referred attendees to his office's website saying "we're here to help all we can".
Feinberg announced that ABC is currently in town preparing to shoot a new pilot and that his office is preparing to make "several key announcements" in the near future regarding RI productions.
Corrente announced that he is on the verge of signing a star to play "Buddy" Cianci in "The Prince of Providence". In addition, Corrent said that ten horror films will be produced and shot here in Rhode Island. Financing of $1 million dollars for each film is already in place. Two out of the ten scripts have been chosen. A screenwriting competition, exclusive to Rhode Islanders, will be held to choose more of the horror films to be produced. Details will be announced soon.
check out:
www.rifcfilms.com
www.film.ri.gov
www.ldicasting.net
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