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Sept 12-20th

BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
BUFFALO, NY

Filmmaker friend Alessandro Andriulli shares news of the next Alliance Networking Event! Hosted in conjunction with the Bridgeport Film Festival next week, this is another chance for filmmakers to connect and take in some workshops while having fun meeting friends old and new.

The 5th Annual Bridgeport Film Fest plans to offer both in-person and virtual screenings, as well guest speakers from the entertainment industry and creative workshops for both youth and adults! 

Sept 12-20th

AMAZING FANTASY FEST
BUFFALO, NY

Join the celebration of art from Western New York and beyond! Gregory Lamberson and his team have been celebrating and showcasing independent cinema for years! This festival is a staple of the Buffalo Filmmaking Community.

The film I was D.P. on, "Mother Grimm" by Jason Lake, is screening in the much-coveted Saturday Night Horror Block on Sept 13! wink wink!

Schedule and tickets info:

Sept 17

WIFVNE and BREW: RI Film & Media Monthly Mixer
WARWICK, RI

FREE - Cash Bar. Please RSVP.

Join WIFVNE for a casual and creative evening of conversation and connection at Proclamation Ale Company! WIFVNE and BREW is a relaxed networking event bringing together local filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives to mix, mingle, and raise a glass to Rhode Island’s vibrant film community.

Hosted in partnership with the RI Film Collaborative and RI College Film Society, this event is an opportunity to meet fellow industry creatives to share ideas and spark future collaborations!

Whether you’re new to the scene or a seasoned pro, come unwind and connect over craft beer in a welcoming, film-friendly atmosphere. See you next month! 

https://www.wifvne.org/event-6307681

Sept 23

FILM VILLAIN SPEED DATING hosted by PEACE OUT
BOSTON, MA

Hey, millenials! If you love film villains enough to cosplay as one, and you want to join a fun way to meet that special someone, Peace Out has you covered! (And yes, there's a waiting list if this gets filled up.)

Tickets and info here:

Sept 27

FILMMAKING CRASH COURSE
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI

Join the Providence RI 48Hour Film Project organizers on September 27 for a free day of filmmaking workshops. Get legally and financially prepared before you go behind the camera.

FREE.
Registration required.

This event is made possible by a grant from RISCA.

Thanks to Retina Creative Lab for hosting.

Oct 11

"OLD FRIENDS" PREMIERE
EASTON, MA

Filmmaker Allison Rothwell built a team to make her first film, "Old Friends" a reality!

Directed by Ally May, written by Lee LaMarche & Ally May, starring Trevor Penick and Allison Rothwell, and produced in large part by the Hollywoot team, "Old Friends" takes you on a creepy ride of a serrendipitous reunion gone wrong. You'll looooove this film.

Come to the Shovel Town Brewery in Easton MA. 

Tickets link forthcoming! (Save the date for now! You won't wanna miss this.)

Oct 15

WIFVNE and BREW: RI Film & Media Monthly Mixer
WARWICK, RI

FREE - Cash Bar. Please RSVP.

In case you can't come out in September, join WIFVNE for a casual and creative evening of conversation and connection at Proclamation Ale Company! WIFVNE and BREW is a relaxed networking event bringing together local filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives to mix, mingle, and raise a glass to Rhode Island’s vibrant film community.

Hosted in partnership with the RI Film Collaborative and RI College Film Society, this event is an opportunity to meet fellow industry creatives to share ideas and spark future collaborations!

https://www.wifvne.org/event-6307681

SAVE  THE  DATES   

Oct 25

HARVEST SHORTS FESTIVAL
MILLBURY, MA

Featuring multiple short films by amazing local filmmakers!
https://www.facebook.com/events/10057641467679236/?active_tab=discussion

Oct 23-26

ARLINGTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
ARLINGTON, MA

CASTING

Seeking Non-Union, Non Speaking Talent for Financial Marketing Project

ROLE DETAILS

Project Description: Financial Marketing Project

Seeking: Non-Union Talent

• Black female, 50-60. Fit and active. Non speaking. Excellent expression.  

PROJECT DETAILS

Rate: 

$1,000 video, $1,000 print  

$200 flat for wardrobe and travel.

Shoot Dates:  Tuesday, September 23, Weather Date, September 24. Full Day, up to 9 hours. 

Location: Princeton, NJ

Usage:  Website, direct email, social media (Instagram and Linkedin), company's You Tube channel. Photography related to materials listed above. No broadcast or streaming.

Term: 3 years from release date.

HOW TO SUBMIT  

Send all details listed below & audition file by
Monday, September 8th at 9:00am to:

[email protected]
Subject Line of Email should reference Financial Marketing Project

https://mailchi.mp/wicklinecasting/financial-marketing-video

CASTING

Paid 

Location of Film: Rhode Island 

Dates: TBA Winter of '25 or '26

Midnight on Atwells – Dark Comedy / Crime Short film by Rob Levinson

Filming in Providence, RI

Role: The Made Guy

Male, 30s. Confident, streetwise, sharp dresser with presence. Charming one second, menacing the next. Needs to balance dark comedy with real danger. 

Special Notes:

Actor must be comfortable performing light physical work (a shoving scuffle, basic stunt choreography).

Italian-American heritage is a plus but not required. We’re looking for authenticity in attitude, swagger, and cadence.

To Submit: Please send headshot, resume, and reel (if available) to [email protected].

HMUA

ISO HMU for an internal industrial shoot in Boston. Natural makeup/hair for an interview setup. 

Dates: 9/10/25-9/12/25

Rate: 850/12 

Please contact [email protected] 

SPFX MUA

Special Effects Makeup Artist Needed – Low-Budget Project Plaid Jacket Media is filming a dramatic scene inspired by the TV series FBI and need a special effects makeup artist to create a realistic “dead body” look.

Details:

· Scene: Crime-scene style with a “dead body” effect

· Date: TBD (9/27 or 9/28, or 10/4 or 10/5)

· Location: 30 minutes north of Boston (Middlesex County, MA)

· Time Commitment: Approx. 3 hours

· Compensation: $150 stipend + meals + copy of the footage for your reel + screen credit (ask about a kit fee to cover film makeup consumed)

If interested, please email [email protected] with samples of your work and/or a portfolio link.

LOCATION SCOUT

Seeking a Location Scout in Boston!

Rate - 850/12

Looking for a lab to film some scenes in for a one-day shoot.

Shooting date is 9/11

Ideally could meet today or early next week to discuss.

Please reach out to [email protected] with "Location Scout" in the Subject line.

P.A.

Plaid Jacket Media is looking for a PA with set/prop design experience to help out on a short film scene.

Shoot Date: Sunday, Sept 28

Location: Just north of Boston (about 30 minutes)

Rate: $150

Looking for someone creative who can help put together a few fun props and assist the team on set.

Interested? Email [email protected]

Please share with anyone who might be a good fit!

HMUA

New filmmaker Wiley Akin is looking for someone who can do some simple but realistic blood/gore effects (all on the face only, make the actor look like they’ve been severely beaten/tortured) for a zero-budget short film in Central CT.

He's still working on getting locations, so no set dates yet, hopefully before end of October. Despite the low budget, Wiley understands that professional makeup artists deserve professional pay, so please reach out to  [email protected] with inquiries and work samples.

CASTING

Jodi Purdy Casting is looking for two Non-Union actors for a Commercial shooting in Rhode Island in September or October (TBA)

PAID but I don’t know the rate.

Grandfather (65+) Any Ethnicity
Grandson (6-8) Any Ethniticty
PAY: $500/10hrs
*real grandfather & grandson ideal but not necessary

Female, Black, 8yrs old
Male, Black, 30s
PAY: $200/10
*real father/daughter would be ideal but not necessary

Male, White, 11 yrs old
Female, White, 40s
PAY: $200/10
*real mother/son would be ideal but not necessary

Male, Asian, 50s
Female, Open Ethnicity, 50s
PAY: $200/10

Email your Name, Cell, Email, Photos, Location to [email protected] 

Subject: RI Commercial

BTS PHOTOGRAPHER

Hiring a BTS photographer for a small interview shoot on 9/24 in Boston. 

Please email [email protected] with examples of your BTS photo work and your rates.

EDITOR

Filmmaker Grace Kamba is seeking a Massachusetts-based video editor with a creative eye for a short experimental documentary with interviews and narrative scenes. 

There are 2-3 hours of footage, hoping to cut it down to 25 minutes. 

It would be great if you could start as soon as possible.

This project has a limited budget, but Grace is open to negotiating a rate based on experience and availability.

Please email [email protected] if you're interested.

60s/70s Era Picture Car

Feature Film is searching for a 60s/70s car that looks like a Driver's Ed vehicle. Station wagons and the like.

Small scene, half-day weekend shoot in Sept.

Filming near Portsmouth NH.

Very minimal interaction with vehicle operation, mostly actors sitting inside, parked, talking. Meant to represent a drivers-ed car.

More about The Second Bird film at https://seapoint.studio/thesecondbird

Email [email protected]

CREW CALL - MULTIPLE

Award-winning production team led by Karin Trachtenberg is hiring an Assistant Camera, a script supervisor and a PA for indie short filming Sept 14th and Nov 14-16 in Boston Metrowest area.

Pays $150/day min, meals and IMDB credit. 

Please email [email protected] with resume.

CREW - SOUND RECORDIST & MIXER

Project Title: Shared Fare

Location: Greater Boston Area (on location, practical car interiors + exteriors)

Shoot Dates: TBD

Compensation: Paid (rate TBD)

About the Film:

Shared Fare is a short, dialogue-driven dark comedy set almost entirely inside a rideshare SUV.

Role Description:

Seeking a skilled Production Sound Mixer / Recordist to join the crew. Because the film is largely confined to car interiors, capturing clean dialogue and the right ambient texture will be critical. Some scenes will involve the picture car in motion, so we’ll be relying on lavs and plant mics inside the vehicle, with the mixer monitoring from outside (or a follow car) as needed. Music plays an important role in the story, so balancing playback with dialogue will also be key. (Julia's note: FWIW, this person might also need guidance on when music is necessary on the shoot vs when can be added in post.)

Responsibilities:

• Record high-quality sync sound (dialogue-heavy scenes in confined car interiors).
• Manage lavs, boom, and/or plant mics within small spaces.
• Monitor and minimize road/traffic noise bleed while shooting practical exteriors.
• Provide sound reports and backups daily.
• Collaborate with director and DP on timing of playback cues (diegetic music in car).

Requirements:

• Experience mixing sound for short films or dialogue-driven projects.
• Own or have access to appropriate gear for car interiors (lavs, small boom setups, wireless systems, mixer/recorder).
• Ability to work with a small, nimble crew and adapt quickly on location.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience recording in moving vehicles.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows (hand-off of clean files, labeling).
• Local to Boston or able to self-report.

How to Apply:

Please send résumé/credits, gear list, and rate to [email protected]. Links to past work samples (especially dialogue-heavy projects) are appreciated.

CASTING

Filmmaker Airic Michael is casting a short comedy film.

PAY: $100-$200/day negotiable

Nonunion/Union

More details to come about the shoot itself, but actively casting now.

Roles needed:

 * Woman (20s) Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, or broadly Hispanic heritage

 * Woman (20s) any race

 * Woman (20s) either white or Korean-American

 * Man (20s), any race

 * Man (30s–40s), non-white  

Please send headshot, resume, and reel (or a clip) to [email protected]

CREW CALL - ANIMATOR

Small project seeking AI/CG artist to animate a scene. Email some work and give rates to: [email protected] It's low budget, but he will try to pay fairly.

CREW CALL - P.A.

PAID - Seeking Construction PA for TV Series - ASAP – Early Fall (Possibility for job extension)  – Randolph, MA

If available and interested, email: [email protected]    

Ideal candidate would be interested in the Construction department, but it is not a requirement. More office work with occasional errands. 

JOB TASKS:

You do not need any experience in Construction;
You will not be doing any carpentry work
You would be more of an office type PA;
Type a little bit into google excel sheets
Help make photocopies/scans.
Purchase snacks [craft services / crafty] from the grocery store.
Small purchases at local hardware stores

PAYMENT:

Rate is $210/day
Mileage reimbursement for going on runs
Lunch & Computer Stipend 

**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**

It All Ends In Filth

Ambitious filmmaker Tyri Hampton wrote, directed, and co-produced this surrealist horror filmed in Dracut MA. “It All Ends In Filth” is shot on digital and 16mm film, on anamorphic lenses, to tell a story about a journalist investigating a series of mysterious disappearances, driven by a personal connection to the case. It’s a creepy noir deep-dive into grief, psychosis, and surrealism.

This looks AMAZING. They only have 10 days left on their fundraiser! Let’s help them over the finish line!

https://seedandspark.com/fund/it-all-ends-in-filth

The Night The War Began

Filmmaker Jordan Pacheco wrote a chilling thriller script and needs help bringing it to life! This is a great story about an innocuous bbq that ends with the world on its head. Its a GREAT story! Let's help Jordan out!

Please support it here: https://gofund.me/77ddd6d0

3 Thousand Letters

Fellow local independent filmmaker, Lyria Garcia, is making a documentary “3 Thousand Letters” — a story following the plight of JP, a Brazilian immigrant who arrived in 1999 only to face the complex U.S. Immigration System.

After years of dead ends with lawyers, he took matters into his own hands—writing 3,179 letters to the White House, pleading for amnesty and reform.

Check out Lyria’s truly beautiful project website here:
https://www.3thousandletters.com

And please consider making a donation here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/unseen-voices-immigrants-in-america