Summer Break

Taking a break this week!
Let's just touch base with the Community news!
SHAWNA FOUNDATION
One more time, just repeating a message from the Shawna Foundation Newsletter: If you love SSFF and MIFF like I do, please record a 60-sec video or audio message (or write a note/poem/haiku/skylettering if you're camera shy) telling everyone what the festival and/or foundation means to you, and send it to [email protected] by August 31st with the subject line "My Shawn Foundation Story". I love this festival and foundation, they are a pillar of the filmmaking community, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of this project :-)

Save the dates below and I'll update with details as events get closer!
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

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.
CASTING
Filmmaker Jordan Pacheco is excited to announce the casting call for his upcoming short film, "The Night The War Began".
Description: "This project is unlike anything I’ve done before. It’s bold, political, and urgent—a fictional story that feels dangerously close to becoming our reality. It’s a warning about how divided we’ve become… and how quickly the next American civil war could begin. When that moment comes—where will you be?"
https://www.backstage.com/casting/the-night-the-war-began-2980863/
Don't have Backstage? Send your resume and available materials to [email protected]
Subject should have your name and the role you are submitting for. Maga need not apply.
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!**

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
Old Friends
Allison Rothwell is a first time producer who has partnered with John Keough of Hollywooot to create a unique film with “O-Town”'s Trevor Penick! Allison's commitment to doing it right, and providing for her crew, has led to a talented group of filmmakers coming together.
The shoot went great. Help support the post-production efforts!
You can support the project here: https://www.hollywootfilmgroup.com/films/production/old-friends
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
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