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E.P. Hunt
Quick Update about our hunt for an Executive Producer! We have a few promising leads and have meetings and interviews over the next couple weeks. If all goes well, we should have an announcement before New Years!🤞 There is still time to throw your hat into the ring, or recommend a friend you think we should talk to. (Details in the Gigs section below.)
Book
Quick Update about the Friendly Filmmaker Checklist, still in preorder. I know I'm behind on delivery, for which I apologize and thank you for your patience! We got some issues resolved and will be ordering the final prints this month! Stay tuned :-)
Mannequins?
Film Friend and Actor Amelia Favata is embarking on the journey of making her very first film! I'm honored to help however I can, I cannot wait to see her fly. Congratulations, Amelia! :-)
And to everyone not Amelia but wants to help, answer this question: do any of you have any mannequins?
Yes, mannequins.
Let me know!
(Details in Gigs Section below.)
Dec 6
WINTERDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
MILLBURY, MA
Join us for Winterdance 2025, a red carpet multi-premiere event featuring brand new works by GR Films, Stories In Motion, Private Eyes Films, Dreaming Giant Media, A Random Ass Film Production, Thornfall Society, and Kino Films + Trailers, Special Appearances, Q&A and so much more!
Come network and meet our special guests: Your M.C. Jimmy Jackson, Q&A host Matthew Beltz, and "Oliver" from Embrace The Film
+ enjoy red carpet photography!
The fun happens 12-4PM on December 6th, 2025, at the Elm Draughthouse Cinema in Millbury.
What’s Playing?
Fool's Gold (10 Min | Fantasy) - Directed by Gabrielle Rosson
Lovergurl (19 Min | Horror/Experimental ) - Directed by Kris Salvi
Maytime (26 Min | Drama) - Directed by Samual Carl Cohen
Drowned (15 Min | Drama) - Directed by Ryan Nunes
Razor Street (4 Min | Thriller) - Directed by Kris Salvi
Michael Solace (14 Min | Thriller) - Directed by Chris Esper
* Plus new trailers and a sneak peek of Face Crusher 3 by Luke St. Germaine
Tickets and more deets here:
Dec 8
MEDIA MAKER MONDAY
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT
Come join Media Maker Monday in White River Junction VT!
[Ski trip, anyone?]
Monday Dec 8, 6-7:30pm
JAM welcomes Media Maker Members and their guests to a work in progress show and tell and peer feedback session.
RSVP HERE: https://uvjam.org/event/media-maker-monday/2025-12-08/
Have a screenplay or stage play, short film rough cut, documentary project, podcast in progress, animation story board, pitch deck, or just an idea you have been kicking around for a while? Want to get feedback from peers and meet collaborators and mentors? This group is for YOU! Share your project, network with other artists, and see what projects creative people in the Upper Valley are making!
Dec 10
WIFVNE AND BREW
WARWICK, RI
Come join a fun film and media monthly mixer, hosted by WIFVNE! :) Open to all!
Wednesday Dec 10, 3:30-6pm
298 Kilvert St, Warwick, RI
RSVP isn't up but more info is here: wifvne.org
Jan 31st, 2026
BANQUET OF THE DYING DAYLIGHT
WORCESTER, MA
Filmmaker Adam Newman and his team is throwing a fundraiser to build the budget for their feature film, Tales of the Dying Daylight. Come to Mechanics Hall (4pm-8pm) and enjoy an indoor ren-faire with a four course meal! It’s the camaraderie of your best D&D campaign, the pomp of your local LARP group, and the vast world of your favorite RPG! Food, wares, artists, comedy, music, games, Prizes, Auctions, and the costume contest runway extravaganza!
What a fun way to raise funds for indie film!
Tix and info here:
SAVE THE DATES
FEB 21-22
DEAD OF WINTER HORROR FESTIVAL
WORCESTER, MA
DOW is in its 3rd year, and it's going to be AMAZING. Films, panels, and all things horror. Get ready!
MARCH 7
SOUTHIE FILM FESTIVAL
BOSTON, MA
March 7th, 2026, the first ever Southie Film Fest (SFF) is debuting right in the heart of Southie at Seapoint Bar & Grille. Submit here if you are interested! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1JK50uMT13S56BgLUa2hcqLIQgh-djrFY-4d0ecCDXuJx1w/viewform
MARCH 20-22
LOIS WEBER FILM FESTIVAL
NEWTON, MA
The LWFF team has just announced the festival dates and venue (West Newton Cinema), with more information to come. For now, there is still time to submit your film! Dec 1st is the next deadline.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Friendly Filmmaker (that's us!) is looking for a VFX house/person to help with their first feature film, Doommates, filming next year.
Summary: Kara, Claudia, and Jessica are typical roommates. They love tv marathons, matching pjs, and being monsters. When one of them is suddenly in danger, the group has to get off the couch and embark on a historical quest through the ages to stop a stupid mean villain from ending the world.
You know. Girl stuff.
We need an Executive Producer to help with Development and Pre-Production. Someone determined, enthusiastic, imaginative, and excited to kick some butt.
This tenacious person hopefully thinks of challenges as problems to solve, not barriers that can't be overcome, and can...
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help finalize the budget
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make phone calls and emails to potential partners and clients
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has experience with contracts
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has experience with fundraising
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has experience with pitch meetings
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has at least a vague sense of product placement, since that's a major part of our fundraising plan
- coordinate logistics between different departments and teams
Deadline to Apply: ASAP, with a hard stop January 15, 2025.
Starting Date: Ideally January 1st but no later than February 1st, 2025.
Compensation: Full credits, Monthly Rate plus Percentage.
If interested, please reply to this email with resume and any questions you have.
VFX & CGI
Friendly Filmmaker (squee!) is looking for a VFX house/person to help with their first feature film, Doommates, filming next year.
Summary: Kara, Claudia, and Jessica are typical roommates. They love tv marathons, matching pjs, and being monsters. When one of them is suddenly in danger, the group has to get off the couch and embark on a historical quest through the ages to stop a stupid mean villain from ending the world.
You know. Girl stuff.
We will have a tight blend of PRACTICAL in-camera effects and computer effects, so we want to coordinate with an expert THIS EARLY in order to build strategies for the shoot to pull of some of the shots we have planned.
So we also need to find a VFX house (or person). This person or team hopefully can...
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meets deadlines reliably
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good at communication
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has experience with collaborating with IRL FX
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can guide us in PREPRODUCTION on how best to shoot FX shots so they come out great in post
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experience with collaborative storyboarding
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experience with previz
Deadline to Apply: ASAP, with a hard stop March 15, 2025.
Starting Date: Ideally March 1st but no later than April 1st, 2025.
Compensation: Full credits, plus TBD rates.
If interested, please reply to this email with demo reel, website, and any questions you have.
FILMMAKER INTERVIEW!
Sam & Emma Rose are hosts of The Boston Short Film Podcast, a new podcast all about short films and the directors behind them. They’re looking for talented directors to feature their short films on their show!
What they’re looking for:
• Short films of any genre (2–15 minutes ideally)
• Completed projects
• Films you’re proud of and excited to talk about
How to submit:
1. Share a link to your short film (YouTube, Vimeo, or private link)
2. Include a short bio about yourself and your filmmaking journey (2–3 sentences)
3. Optional: a fun fact or behind-the-scenes story about your film
Deadline for submissions: The end of December 31st, 2025
They will review all submissions and select a few directors for upcoming episodes.
Why be on the podcast?
• Share your film with an engaged audience of film lovers
• Talk about your creative process, challenges, and inspirations
• Gain exposure and connect with other filmmakers
Send submissions to [email protected]
MANNEQUINS
Actress and long time friend Amelia Favata is in preproduction for her first short film, "Loose Skin", a creepy horror-thriller, shooting next month.
She's on the hunt for mannequins. Preferably, at least one with a face or face outline. Think "Old Navy" style. Other mannequins and mannequin parts are also welcome!
If you have any for free or relatively cheap, please let us know!
You can reply to this email, or contact Amelia directly via the Friendly Filmmaker Community app or on Facebook/Instagram.
3-D ARTIST
Paid mentorship opportunity for 3D video artists [$750 stipend]
Create a polished 3D video as a mentee in Tongal’s Content Mentorship Program with 3D digital artist and designer fesq, whose recent work includes a Coca-Cola activation on The Sphere in Las Vegas, live stage graphics for the Esports World Championship, and the music video for the Borderlands 4 release theme song.
Apply here:
CAST & CREW
1-DAY DRAMEDY PROJECT (WARWICK/PROVIDENCE)
Hiring for a short narrative micro-pilot titled Fantasy Owner under DoubtFuel Entertainment LLC, and we are hiring:
ACTORS:
Mason (Lead)
Male, 24–35, any ethnicity
Grounded, expressive, great at subtle comedy + emotional moments.
Appears in all scenes. Paid $75–$150.
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VIDEOGRAPHER/DP
Looking for a DP who can shoot a 1-day micro-pilot.
Must bring:
• DSLR/cinema camera
• Lens kit
• 1–2 lights
• Lav or shotgun mic
• Tripod
• Ability to do light directing on set
Rate: $150–$300 for the day (depending on experience).
PROJECT DETAILS
• Genre: Dramedy (Dave, Ramy, The Bear)
• Length: 8–13 minutes
• Shoot: 1 day, flexible weekend date (next 4–6 weeks)
• Locations: Warwick + Providence, simple indoor setups
• Compensation: Pay + food + credit + footage for reel
Please send:
• Name
• Headshot (actors)
• Reel or examples of work (actors/DPs)
• Equipment list (DPs)
• Your availability
CASTING
Casting for a new TV comedy/ horror and looking for strong, authentic actors to bring these complex characters to life:
CRIS (Female, 16 to play)
Half-Colombian, half-American. Smart, beautiful, and restless — a girl caught between two cultures and trying to escape her chaotic home life.
ROSA (Female, 65+)
A sweet-looking grandmother with the spirit of a dictator. Loving but controlling, dramatic, and secretly believes in black magic.
STEVE (Male, 45)
Easygoing, detached, and quietly wise. The calm in a storm of family chaos.
DIEGO (Male, early 40s)
Mysterious, still, and intimidating — a man whose silence says everything.
TO APPLY:
Send your headshot, resume, and acting reel to [email protected]
Email Subject: TV Show – [Role Name]
**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**
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