Word: filming
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...think that independent films have the freedom of opportunity to take on a smaller subject, a more intimate subject, something a little more daring. Actually, once you get out of the big cities--like Boston, New York, Chicago--where there is a limited number of theaters, an independent film gets pushed out of the market. So I think especially so for regional festivals, I mean there are certain big festivals, I mean there are certain big festivals that become a great launching pad for independent films. We're the ones who actually can bring them around to areas where they...
Nancy Donohoe: When we started the festival, we never felt like that we knew how to get into the film festival thing. When we created this, we wanted it to be a very accessible festival. We try to get as many filmmakers as we can here so they can answer questions, spend time with the audience after the film and participate in panel discussions. We try to make it very much it about the filmmaker and celebrating film. We also try to get a mix of the new and old. For example, this year we are offering an "Introspective...
Christine Schomer: A couple weeks ago when I was in a despairing mood, I was taking the train from New York City and the woman sitting next to me saw my letterhead from the festival. She said "Are you from the Newport Film Festival," and I said, "Yes." She said "I highly recommend it to you," and wrote me a check for $200 on the spot. It was a very nice moment...
...done. And then there are people who are purely talented and don't necessarily have an outlet in their personality to get the right people. If you're not a filmmaker and you think you might want to be one, you don't necessarily have to go to a film festival and meet Harvey Weinstein. Making a film looks easy, but there something that goes into the process that you get a sense of in film festivals...
...many times have you dreamed of being the next Roberto Benigni? The Newport International Film Festival may be able to help you get started. Having already debuted last year to rave reviews, the organizers of the program are gearing up for another successful year to establish themselves on the famous Newport Festival circuit. Taking place in the first week of June, the Festival boasts 4 United States and 3 World Premieres, in addition to countless other international features, documentaries and short films. The Harvard Crimson caught up with Programming Director Maude Chopin, Executive Director Christine Schomer and Festival Director Nancy...