Rhode Island Film

Where did 'Ella McCay' film in Rhode Island?

Where did 'Ella McCay' film in RI? Here's a list of locations, from Providence to Bristol The James L. Brooks feature film was shot at some two dozen locations in five Rhode Island communities.

Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer 2024 Open for Submissions

For indie filmmakers needing funding and support to get their film completed or started, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer 2024 is now accepting applications. Now in its 32nd year, the Roy W. Dean Grant is awarded by top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions [fromtheheartproductions.com] to films that are unique films and that make a contribution to society. Deadline for grant submissions is June 30th, 2024.
The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budgeted at $500,000 or less. Films can be at any stage of production. Students are welcome to apply.
The grant winner will receive $3,500 and thousands more in donated film products and services including $1,295.00 Scholarship to Writers Boot Camp [writersbootcamp.com], $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools [filmtools.com], a 30% Discount by Jerry Deaton for Music Post Production Services at AudioKut [audiokut.com] , $750 in Grant Writing Services from Karen Everett of New Doc Editing [newdocediting.com], and more from many heartfelt donors [fromtheheartproductions.com].
Filmmakers can apply at http://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/ [fromtheheartproductions.com].
Britt Penrod Award
In addition to the grant, $500 will be awarded to grant applicant with a film that is unique but also makes an exceptional contribution to society. The grant is made possible by a generous donation by its namesake, Britt Penrod, who has been a great supporter of independent films. Winner of this award does not need to be the Roy W. Dean Grant recipient.
Every Filmmaker That Applies Can Get Help on Their Project
Since its inception, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant has offered something for applicants that is itself unique for a grant. Every filmmaker that applies for the grant has the opportunity to receive a 15-minute consultation on their submission. Filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/ [fromtheheartproductions.com]
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

Roy W. Dean Film Grant The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

DOCUMENTARY WITH KAREN ALLEN AND BRIAN COX TO SCREEN ON RHODE ISLAND WSBE PUBLIC TELEVISION IN JUNE, 2024.

***Shot on location throughout Scotland and the United States, Voices Over the Water looks at Scottish Immigration to the U.S.***

(Providence, RI, May, 2024) . . . A new documentary by filmmakers Guy Perrotta & Jane Ferguson will air on Rhode Island PBS WSBE on June 7, 2024, at 12PM, and June 8 at 5PM. A presentation by WNED PBS, distributed through American Public Television, Voices Over the Water explores the struggles and triumphs of Scottish immigrants to the U.S.

Who were the Scottish Highland people, and why did so many of them leave? This program looks at the colorful and romantic image of Scotland, and at what lies behind it--the real history, the culture, the tragedies and opportunities. Voices Over the Water follows the story of Highland emigrants as they arrive in America, speaking a different language with distinctive dress and culture, and explores their contribution to America, and how their culture is celebrated today.

Karen Allen, known for her roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark, Starman, and other feature films, narrates the documentary. Also featured are 2023 EMMY® Award-nominated actor Brian Cox and music by the GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet-musician Rhiannon Giddens, and EMMY® Award winner Charles David Denler. "As admirers of Scottish culture and big fans of the artistry of Karen Allen, we at the Rhode Island Film & Television Office are very much looking forward to the release of this PBS special" said Steven Feinberg, the Executive Director of the film office. The St. Andrews Society of Rhode Island celebrated its 100 year anniversary last fall and members plan to hold watch-parties for the upcoming PBS broadcasts.

This film includes images from the Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival, residents of Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut who performed with the Mystic Scottish Country Dancers. As the filmmakers have noted, there were a large number of Scottish immigrants working in quarries and textile mills in places such as Central Falls and Pawtucket. John McNiff, Warwick native and former Park Ranger of the Roger Williams National Memorial, said, "My great-great grandmother was from Paisley (Glasgow, Scotland) and settled in Providence. She was looked down upon for her way of speaking." The story of McNiff's ancestor seems to correspond with that of Aonghas MacAoidh, a 19th-century Scottish Gaelic resident of Providence who empathized with the plight of the area’s Native inhabitants.

Producer Jane Ferguson says, “A goal of ours: to shed light on some of the tragedies that led so many people to leave Scotland and settle in places such as Rhode Island. Producer Guy Perrotta says that “Participation from scholars and members of the worldwide Scottish diaspora have really added to the texture of the documentary.” The Directors Guild Theater in New York City was the setting for a special screening for participants. Film reviewer Stephanie Zacharek moderated a Q&A session afterwards to a near-capacity audience, and described it as “… delightful, fun, well-paced! And I learned a lot.”
About the producers: Guy Perrotta is a member of the Directors Guild of America and the Explorers Club, and has received awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Jane Ferguson has worked in film and television on such varied projects as Law & Order, 30 Rock, A Call to Spy, Manifest, A Beautiful Mind, National Treasure, amongst many others.

Those interested in seeing a trailer and learning more about Voices Over the Water may visit the documentary website at www.voicesoverthewater.com.

Block Island Film Festival – 36 Amazing Films in Three Days!
https://blockislandfilmfestival.org/schedule

LOCAL FILMMAKER WRITES SURREALIST SHORT FILM BASED ON GRIEF DREAMS AFTER LOSING HIS MOTHER TO CHRONIC ILLNESS.
Rhode Island-based filmmaker Nathan David Walker is raising funds for his upcoming short film, Til I Rot, with a Seed & Spark campaign running May 1 - 30, 2024. In Til I Rot, a Dreamer must
journey through realms of perception in order to confront past trauma and escape the prison within his mind.
Til I Rot is a movie about a man's attempt to reconcile his feelings about his traumatic upbringing. Walker conceptualized and wrote this film after his mother passed away. Her untimely death brought about a series of increasingly intense dreams that he eventually
realized had a poignant thematic tether. Til I Rot explores the difficult themes of poverty, depression, addiction, and generational trauma. Blending surrealist horror and suspense, the
film allows each viewer to interpret these themes through their own unique lens. The story is at once both universal and deeply personal. Nathan David Walker is a photographer and filmmaker based in Rhode Island. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Cinematography from Full Sail University and has worked in the film and television industry as a production assistant, assistant camera, and camera operator. While his passion is writing and directing, he also loves to be behind the camera in any capacity. He
works as a real estate photographer and multimedia specialist and also provides videography and photography for weddings and other special events.
The Seed & Spark campaign launched on May 1st, giving patrons thirty days to help fund this
project. Donations of all sizes are welcomed, and incentive prizes are offered for the higher levels of donation. You can find the campaign on SeedAndSpark.com at the following link:
https://seedandspark.com/fund/til-i-rot-film.
For more information about Til I Rot or the fundraising campaign, please contact Production Manager Lauren Walker at [email protected] or 508-642-0041.

Photo credit: Til I Rot film poster; Brian Molloy, 2024

Please join us tonight (Thursday) on RI PBS for our weekly series Double Feature at 8pm as I interview prolific local film producers Chad Verdi Jr. and Paul Luba who discuss their amazing careers. It’s a fun and engaging conversation about making your dreams come true!

Families Wanted for NEW American TV Show.
*Could your family survive life on the frontier?
*Maybe grow your own crops?
*Possibly tend to your own livestock?
*Ever dreamed of testing yourself against the challenges of the Old West?
*Or living in a time before modern tech?

Wall to Wall is looking for fun families with teenagers to journey back in time for 9 weeks this summer, to experience life on the frontier!
All featured families are financially compensated for their time.
For more information and how to apply: www.walltowall.co.uk/FAMILY
Please state in your application form that you have seen this opportunity on our social media account via Charlie Pheby. Direct all questions to https://www.instagram.com/charliecasting/

Deadline Nearing: Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant!

Seeking short films that are unique and that make a contribution to society, the swiftly approaching submission deadline for the Roy W. Dean Short Film Grant [fromtheheartproductions.com] is April 29th. Now in its 4th year the grant, the grant offers the winner $3,000 and thousands more in donated services to help them complete their film.
The grant is open to narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated, that are 40 minutes or less in length. Grant is sponsored by top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions [fromtheheartproductions.com] which is dedicated to helping independent filmmakers get their films funded.
In addition to the cash prize, the winner will also receive $3,000.00 in music and audio services from well-known composer David Raiklen [davidraiklen.com], $6,000.00 in animation from Emmy award winner Charlie Canfield [charliecanfield.com], $1,400 value (4 hours of sound mix session) from Silver Sound [silversound.us], $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools [filmtools.com], and $600.00 for your Free Closed Captioning by NetCaptioning [netcaptioning.com].
Filmmakers can learn more and apply for the grant at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-short-film-grant/ [fromtheheartproductions.com]
All Filmmakers Who Apply Get a Free Consultation

Every applicant is offered the opportunity for a 15-minute consultation on their project Carole Joyce, Director of the Roy W. Dean Grants. Filmmakers can get advice on how to fund their film, build up a database of donors, market their film, and more.
“Great session. Gave a lot of great advice to my project and willing to share resources” Shivang M – Roy W. Dean Grant Applicant
Filmmakers can apply for the grant at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/ [fromtheheartproductions.com]

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098

Heart of Knightsville documentary honors Cranston’s Italian Americans | ProductionHUB Heart of Knightsville, a feature-length documentary, currently in production, explores Cranston's Italian Americans’ quest to build a sanctuary and their annual celebration of The Blessed Mother, La Madonna della Civita. With meticulous precision and unwavering devotion, the residents of…

Heart of Knightsville documentary honors Cranston’s Italian Americans

Heart of Knightsville, a feature-length documentary, currently in production, explores Cranston's Italian Americans’ quest to build a sanctuary and their annual celebration of The Blessed Mother, La Madonna della Civita. With meticulous precision and unwavering devotion, the residents of Knightsville come together for this annual tradition, which holds a special significance for the community. The documentary also explores how Italian American immigrants from Cranston’s sister city of Itri overcame oppression to help enhance Knightsville's identity with authentic pride, faith, and fellowship.

Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) will host the documentary, produced by Bernadette Conte, Tom DeNucci, and Michael Braga. The documentary is directed by Mr. DeNucci (Vault, The Collective), an Award-Winning filmmaker and New England Institute of Technology graduate.

Heart of Knightsville is based on Mrs. Conte’s book Eviva Maria Madonna della Civita: The Eternal Bond of the Itrani Immigrants of Cranston, Rhode Island with Their Homeland of Itri, Italy, and Their Unwavering Faith to the Madonna, available on Amazon.

The filmmakers are working towards a Summer 2025 release.

For updates on the project, please follow Tom DeNucci () on YouTube and “” on Instagram. To contact the filmmakers about Heart of Knightsville, email [email protected]

For those who missed the Doublefeature interview with acclaimed storyboard and concept artist Martin Mercer, here is the episode link. Hope you enjoy it!

Martin Mercer Interview (Loki, Aquaman, Rise of the Planet of the Apes) Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Film and TV Office, sits down with Storyboard and Concept Artist, Martin Mercer who is known for his ...

The deadline to apply to the 2024 Spring Roy W. Dean Grant [fromtheheartproductions.com] for indie filmmakers is almost here. Submissions must be received by March 31st. Through this grant awarded to films that are unique and that make a contribution to society, 501(c)3 non-profit sponsor From the Heart Productions [fromtheheartproductions.com] has been able to help many talented filmmakers complete their exceptional films.
The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series. In addition to being unique and making a contribution to society, projects should be budgeted at $500,000 or less. Students are welcome to apply.
Winner of the Roy W. Dean Grant for Spring will receive $3,500 in cash and thousands more in donated film products and services including an OWC [eshop.macsales.com] Mercury Pro U.2 SSD drive valued at $1,299.99, 25% off on online/color correction and deliverables creation/duplication rates from GlueEdit.com [glueedit.com] $500 in grip, lighting or expendables from Filmtools [filmtools.com], $600.00 for your Free Closed Captioning by Cineprosmedia [cineprosmedia.com], $1,600 value / sound mix session from Silver Sound [silversound.us], and more from many heartfelt donors [fromtheheartproductions.com].
Filmmakers can learn more and apply at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/ [fromtheheartproductions.com]
Every Filmmaker Gets Help for Their Project by Just Applying
Every filmmaker that applies for the grant has the opportunity to receive a 15-minute consultation on their submission with the Director of the Roy W. Dean Grants, Carole Joyce. Filmmakers can get advice on how to find funding, build up a database of donors or investors, market their film, and more.
“Carole was knowledgeable, caring, and suggested networks for me to connect with. She gave me so many things to think about and some homework to complete for my project (self-paced, of course). I appreciate the time attention given for my consultation” Alyscia C – Roy W. Dean Grant Applicant
More information on the grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/roy-w-dean-film-grants-and-awards/ [fromtheheartproductions.com]
For any questions, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098.

Roy W. Dean Film Grant The Roy W. Dean Grant seeks films that are unique and contribute to society. Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, and web series. All applicants receive a free consultation on their project

Breaking in as a PA Workshop - 15th Feb

🎬✨ Breaking in as a PA -Virtual Workshop with Daniel Scarpati.
It's All About Who You *Don't* Know - This free virtual workshop with Daniel Scarpati is a brilliant guide to starting your film career from Daniel Scarpati, is highly recommended for anyone trying to break into the industry!
📆 Save the Date: February 15, 2024
🕕 6:00 PM EST
Register 🔗 https://myfirstjobinfilm.com/US/mfjfacademy/danielscarpati [myfirstjobinfilm.com]

Families Wanted for TV Show.
Could your family survive life on the frontier?
Ever dreamed of testing yourself against the challenges of the Old West?
Or living in a time before tech?
Wall to Wall is looking for fun families with teens to journey back in time for 9 weeks this summer, to experience life on the frontier!
For more information and how to apply: https://bit.ly/BackToTheFrontier
You can contact [instagram.com] on Instagram if you have further questions.

GoLocalProv | Politics | Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - February 9, 2024 Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports.

TV Show Casting American Families. (Let's show them what Rhode Islanders have to offer)

* Does your family love American History?
* Is your family interested in a time traveling adventure?
* Have you got what it takes to overcome the challenges of the past?

A brand-new television series is searching for families to embark on an extraordinary time-travelling adventure to explore American history. For more information and how to apply: https://bit.ly/TADCAST [bit.ly]

You can contact [instagram.com] on Instagram if you have further questions.

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