Harvard Independent Film Newsletter

HARVARD INDEPENDENT FILM GROUP [Sorry for the blank emails, it took us some time to fix our new mailing system] The Harvard Independent Film Group is an association of alumni in the Entertainment Business. The Harvard Film Group regularly invites leading Writers, Directors, Actors, and Industry Leaders to discuss their personal experience with us. We have frequent live readings and screenings of new work. Unless noted, our events are open to the public. Visit our Website for more information and join our our Bulletin Board to post notices and discuss events with other members.

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 15TH @ 7:30PM Alyssa Rallo Bennett THE PACK starring Lucie Arnaz Ryan Homchick An ambitious assistant DA prosecutes a woman for three counts of murder after her husband dies of lung cancer from allegedly breathing her second-hand smoke for 30 years. Their son, mourning his loss, testifies against his mother. One juror's doubts forces the jury into a complicated choice regarding addiction, loyalty and individual responsibility. 'The Pack' catches us with the question 'What if your behavior was legally accepted for dozens of years and all of a sudden it came into question?' Meet the Director and Members of her Cast. SCREENING WITH THE SHORT FILMS Kim Jacobs GREETINGS FROM EARTH Mariel Hemmingway escapes a mundane suburban life Michael Stanmore COLD COLD NIGHT A man struggles to quite smoking Paulo Azerha LA VIDA DE LAURA Laura is a rebellious girl with a serious smoking problem

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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH @ 7:00PM Thomas Zambeck Nevermore starring: Judd Nelson Vincent Spano Jennifer O'Dell & Sidi Henderson When Jonathan Usher suspects his wife Lydia has turned against him, he enlists the help of Devin, an old friend who agrees to stay with Jonathan. Jonathan believes that Lydia is attempting to drive him insane in an effort to steal his fortune, and urges Devin to either confirm or dispell this suspicion. However, he soon believes Lydia isn’t the only one in the house not worthy of his trust.

ALUMNI NEWS James Toback '64, who recently screened his Harvard Man feature with us, just completed his documentary project on Mike Tyson. He has been fascinated by Tyson ever since they first met in 1985. He put Tyson in his movies "Black and White" and "When Will I Be Loved," and they stayed in touch during the fighter's spectacular rise and fall from grace, including his marriage to actress Robin Givens, the Buster Douglas knock out in 1990, his prison term for a sexual assault conviction and his biting off Evander Holyfield's ear in the ring. After the boxer emerged clean and sober following a recent rehab stint, Tyson and Toback decided it was time to tell his story in detail.

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ALUMNI NEWS Showtime has acquired "The Outsider," a documentary about James Toback directed by Nicholas Jarecki. The Doc, which we recently screened, examines the work of Toback, the scribe behind pics including "Bugsy" and "The Gambler," who is known for his unorthodox working style and larger-than-life persona. Jarecki shot the auteur on the set of "When Will I Be Loved," an indie project with Neve Campbell and Dominic Chianese that Toback famously filmed in 12 days with no script. Also featured in the doc are industry figures including Woody Allen and Robert Downey Jr. commenting on the director, as well as stories about Toback's hard living with the likes of NFL great Jim Brown.

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MEMBERSHIP NEWS You can see Paul Cantagallo, who is our programmer, on the Sundance Channel in the film The American Ruling Class starring everyone from Mike Medavoy to Walter Cronkite. In this film by John Kirby he explores class in America; I think Cleveland Amory said everyone is America is equal but some are more equal than others .... Chris Bashinelli, who is a Group coordinator is following his Sopranos role with the slasher film KNOCK, KNOCK and will be the lead in another feature shooting this September.... Barney Oldfield, who produces our events, is producing the teen feature BLOODY JOCKS, a teen DEATH WISH about kid who takes revenge on his enemies. Will Wallace will direct. Do you have news about your career, please email it in for our September Edition and a couple thousand Harvard alumni and friends in the Entertainment Business.

SPONSOR THE HARVARD INDEPENDENT FILM GROUP Now heading into our tenth year, the Harvard Independent Film Group has held events with Oliver Stone, Whit Stillman, Peter Guber and many other creative and business people. We celebrated the anniversary of LOVE STORY with a screening and a discussion with its director Arthur Hiller and put together a RUNAWAY PRODUCTION event with Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell and New York Film Commissioner Patricia Reed Scott. We recently moved downtown to the TANK, a performance arts center created by recent Harvard Grads. You can reach our large international and uniquely upscale membership by sponsoring events and this monthly newsletter. Contact Barney Oldfield at 212-410-9404 or email us.

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The Tank At The Collective Unconsciousness 279 Church Street between Franklin and White 3 Blocks Below Canal St & Across From The Tribeca Grand 7:30PM - SHORTS 8:00PM - THE PACK Admission $7 rsvp@crimsonscreen.com or call 212-410-9404

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