Well, I know I said in my earlier post that I don't normally post about my projects but I had to for this one. WormTown Taxi posted about it which reminded me that I did mean to post about this "part two" of the project.
I'm really excited about this whole project. This piece is the companion site to the massachusettsfilmtaxcredit.com web site I built for my good friend Doug Kirkpatrick.
Doug had a great idea, a social network to support the film and tv production community in Massachusetts. There's been great response so far. There are a lot of very creative and talented people in Massachusetts (and close nearby) and they are chattering away on that site. I'm having a great time getting to know people, seeing what they do and hopefully finding ways to work together.
I'm so glad to know great people like Doug and get the opportunity to work with him on projects like this. I can't wait to see what he dreams up next!
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Artigo/Ajemian Films (www.aafilms.com) of Worcester, MA is seeking actors for their teen comedy, set in 1983, about the first ever boyband called “We Got the Beat,” shooting this summer in Worcester County. It stars Michael Copon (“One Tree Hill”) with 7-10 additional cast members from Hollywood. That leaves about 40 principal roles to be cast locally, including two members of the boyband/lead roles. (African American male 18-23 yrs. old, who can rap/breakdance, and Latino male, 18-23 yrs. old who can rap/sing/breakdance). We need all ethnic types, breakdancers, singers, actors . All speaking roles will be paid jobs. It will be a SAG film, so professional, union actors are encouraged to submit, however we also encourage people who aren’t professional actors. Send your photo, contact information, age, if under 18, and any experience (choir, stage, sports, public speaking) electronically to Barbara Guertin at WeGotTheBeatMovie@gmail.com. Electronic submissions are preferred but headshots and resumes may also be mailed to Attn. “We Got the Beat”, c/o Barbara Guertin, AA Films, 44 Portland Street, 4th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608. Auditions will be held in Worcester, and those chosen from submissions will be called directly. The production dates are Mondays – Fridays (five day work week), July 14 – August 16, 2008.
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New in 2008 from the stART On The Street crew...stART in the Park! Sunday June 1, 2008 11am - 4pm (rain date: Sunday June 8th) FREE ADMISSION! Beaver Brook Park, Mann Street in Worcester, MA
I've been out to the other stART events and they are a lot of fun. This is great stuff for the kids - all ages! My daughter loves going out to these events. Check out all the fun we had at the Holiday event at the DCU and the stART On The Street event last year.
Check out the stART web site for more information. There is also information on the site for vendors, artists, performers and farmers who would like to participate.
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Last Sunday we went out to the "Taking Steps To End Violence Against Women And Children" awareness walk. This is an annual event held to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault and to raise money to help Daybreak, The Rape Crisis Center and Girls Inc. in Worcester.
This is a link to some photos of the t-shirt display, above is the video we shot at the event. I spoke with Kim Dawkins, Executive Director of the Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts. I also got some tape of Linda Cavaioli, Executive Director of the YWCA of Central Massachusetts.
The event had a pretty good turn out. I hope that my small contribution of blog posting and vlog will help them raise awareness and support so the next one is even bigger. Speaking of which; this is an annual event so be on the lookout in the spring. They need everyone out there - that means you too.
If you couldn't make it out to walk this year you can still help. These organizations need support year round. They need volunteers, supplies and money so they can keep helping women and children in crisis. Click on the URL's below to find out how you can get involved in a specific organization. Or, go to the Taking Steps web site for information about this event.
There are hotline numbers and URLs embedded in the video. If you know anyone who is being hurt please help them by getting those numbers and web sites to them.
URLs for more information about the organizations:
AND - I think that AK Consulting Services did a great job organizing the event. They did a good job of making an informative and family-friendly event. Despite the very sad reason for the event, it was a fun day.
So - if you missed it this year, get out there next year!
Ok, I'm done telling you what to do with your weekend now. Thanks for listening :-)
Link love - Thank you Wormtown Taxi for posting the video!
Also - thank you to Papamoka Straight Talk for cross-posting this to his blog here and on Raising Kids In America. Thank you!!
And - HUGE thank you to boston.com for linking to this post on their homepage for a day. It was a great thing to see that.
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Hey everyone! My favorite florists won the 2008 Best of Worcester Award for "Best Florist". They've now won it five times! YIPPEE!!!!
I love Sprout. Their stuff is always really beautiful and unique. Also, they are fantastic to their customers which, if you've read some of my posts you know is a HUGE deal for me.
If you ever need flowers and haven't been to Sprout - GO! They'll take care of you. For the rest of you that have been to Sprout - you already know all this and will keep going to them.
If you'd like to see who else won a "Best Of", here's the list of all the winners.Now you can go check out these places and see why people in Worcester voted them the best.
And one last thing, I have to say we had a great time at the awards ceremony/party at Hanover Theater. Thank you Worcester Magazine for throwing a fun party!!
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Well- I don't normally post about my projects here but I am pretty excited about the launch of this one. It's a site called MassachusettsFilmTaxCredit.com.
It's an informational site and social network for film and television professionals in Massachusetts.
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