On June 6, 2008, the 6th annual Boston International Film Festival will begin its 9-day international cultural platform of screening feature-length, documentary, short, and student works.

Boston, MA – BIFF announces the 6th Annual Boston International Film Festival, beginning June 6, 2008 and running through June 14, 2008.

The Boston International Film Festival is proud to encourage and support independent filmmakers from around the world.  The festival strives to promote international understanding, by bringing a variety of movies to the diverse Boston community.  These films will both entertain and educate viewers about the world today.  The goal of the festival is to display the passion and unique visions of the filmmakers in an environment that brings all cultures together.

The festival will be screening over 100 short and feature films from 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brasil, Canada, Cape Verde, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Hongkong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Tibet, UK, Venezuela, and USA.

The festival screenings will take place at the AMC/LOEWS theater, Boston Common: 175 Tremont St. Boston.

For more information, visit www.bifilmfestival.com or use the contact information below:
Boston International Film Festival
P.O. Box 240023
Boston, MA 02124
617-482-3900
info@bifilmfestival.com

Joe Fowler is casting an upcoming, independent short film. He is seeking two highly qualified actors with a strong acting resume.

One role is for a male, and one for a female, for actors between 50 and 80 years  old.

The film  adapts one script into different environments, resulting in three different resolutions.

To submit yourself for consideration, please include a resume and headshot  in an email to Joe Fowler.

The Marvin Gaye biopic Sexual Healing  will begin filming scenes in Boston by the middle of April.

The Soprano's James Gandolfini co-stars as Gaye's agent, while Marvin himself is played by Jesse L. Martin, of Law and Order and Rent fame.
The long-awaited indie film will tell the tale of the soul singer's last years, from his departure from Motown to his time in Europe.
Steven Turner’s book Trouble Man is the basis for Lauren Goodman's screenplay.
Gandolfini’s company, Attaboy Films, will produce the film.

Kwill Productions is casting non-union actors in the award winning screenplay Mind the Gap, a Boston University Graduate Film Production. Mind the Gap is a short film that follows 16 year old Sarah as she deals with working class life and her dad's job.

Casting the following characters:

• Sarah Sullivan: age range: 14-16years old. Sarah has a somewhat cynical view of life. She is not a cheerleader type.
• Harold Sullivan: age range: 45-55years old. Harold has worked as a train conductor for 25 years. This shows on his face.
• June Sullivan: age range: 45-55 years old. June is a mother who supports her husband and daughter the best way she can, by cooking and cleaning.

 Bostonian accents welcomed, but not required. Ethnicity is currently open for all roles.

Shooting will take place in late February and March.

Compensation: $50 p/d, meals, copy of film, transportation

Interested actors must email a recent photo or headshot and a brief resume of acting experience to kwillproductions@gmail.com.