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Making Media Now 2012: Thriving in a Changing Landscape
Written by David Tames on May 1, 2012
Filed Under Business, Events & Screenings, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Front Page, New Media
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The Making Media Now conference organized by Filmmakers Collaborative has become the annual must-attend event for New England media makers. This year the event will mark Filmmaker’s Collaborative’s 25th anniversary and takes place on Friday, June 8, 2012 at Massachusetts College...  Continue Reading...

Whitney Dow: When the Drum is Beating
Written by David Tames on November 30, 2011
Filed Under Documentary, Filmmakers, Filmmaking, Films, Front Page, Interviews
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I had the pleasure of seeing When the Drum is Beating at the New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF) recently. The documentary, directed by Whitney Dow, weaves together the history of Haiti with the story of Orchestre Septentrional, Haiti’s most popular band with a long history. They perform...  Continue Reading...

Chris Paine: Revenge of the Electric Car
Written by David Tames on November 3, 2011
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Chris Paine, best known as the director of Who Killed the Electric Car?, followed the rise and fall of General Motors EV-1, of which he was a passionate owner. He recently completed a new film, Revenge of the Electric Car, now going into theatrical release. It opens on Friday, November 4th...  Continue Reading...

Researching Macro Trends
Written by David Tames on October 15, 2011
Filed Under Business, Filmmaking, Front Page, Media Technology
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While I was preparing my presentation, “Seven Macro Trends,” I reached out to people I thought might have some ideas and/or examples I should weave into my presentation. I’m indebted to their wonderful and generous contributions. What follows are the highlights of their responses...  Continue Reading...

Seven Macro Trends (RioSeminars 2011 Presentation)
Written by David Tames on October 15, 2011
Filed Under Business, Distribution, Filmmaking, Front Page, Handout, Media Technology, Presentation, The Media
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I promised during my keynote presentation on Monday, October 10, 2011 at RioSeminars 2011 that I would post my slides and some notes before Sunday at midnight, so here it is: 7 Macro Trends, RioSeminars 2011 (5 MB, PDF), and below are some notes that go with the slides. One reason I find it...  Continue Reading...