Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Meeting date: Tuesday February 6th, 2018 at 6:30 pm. 
I. Board Updates - Board members share important updates and reminders regarding UIFN business.
II. Announcements - Members and guests share upcoming projects, shows, seminars, etc. Please keep all announcements brief. 
III. Guest Speakers: Richard Lovrich A native of the Bronx, first generation American Richard Lovrich attended the Ridgewood School of Art in New Jersey for illustration and Manhattan’s Parsons School of Design for both photography and illustration. He began his professional career by assisting at the very busy fashion studio of strikingly talented photographer Ted Hardin, before opening his own photo and design studio, serving clients in banking, pharmaceuticals and fashion.  Career studio highlights were sessions with President Ford, and Andy Warhol, long term assignments with Vitro Mexico, Lancôme, Johnson and Johnson, as well as CITIBANK. For men’s clothier Botany 500, Richard designed the opening of their, and the America’s first store to establish itself after the fall of the Soviet Union, located at the GUM in Moscow’s Red Square.  In 1996 he accepted a job as a editorial artist in the Capital Region of New York with  the Albany Times-Union, where he rose in position to that of the paper’s first Art Director.  There, he left his mark on publications, Food Source, Capitaland Report, Last Call, and was awarded the paper and Hearst’s, coveted Eagle Award. Before leaving the news business, he led the team which rebranded the Pepsi to become the Times Union Center.  After a fateful breakfast, he accepted an offer from visionary impresario, cultural entrepreneur and CEO of Proctors, Philip Morris. Richard oversaw image and materials for the then, single and singular theater’s dramatic rebirth and rise to regional  pre-eminence. He currently holds the position of Creative Director for Proctors, Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, Saratoga Springs’ Universal Preservation Hall, and the capital region’s independent newsweekly, theAlt. Lovrich lives, with wife, commercial stylist, Lynne Signore and dog Max among wooded bliss, in Guilderland. They are the very proud parents of beloved, grown daughters, Hayden and Glenn, and grandparents to precious, Ayana.  When he isn’t working, you might find Lovrich reading one of his many, darkly humorous, short stories, “The Regrettable Tales” at a local nightspot, or capturing the portrait of an area creative. He is also the co-leader of the upstate New York chapter of the Alpha 1 foundation’s support group. Richard will continue focusing his Leica’s lens on Alpha 1 victims the world over, until there is total awareness of this, the leading genetic cause of COPD and of course, a cure.
IV. Network Break - Bring your businesscards. Enjoy networking and catching up. V. Video Submission - Jo Blakk will share his short film "Taking Back The City" (approx. 9 mins.)
The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:

Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 

Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 


Meeting date: Tuesday March 6th, 2018 at 6:30 pm. 
I. Board Updates - Board members share important updates and reminders regarding UIFN business.
II. Announcements - Members and guests share upcoming projects, shows, seminars, etc. Please keep all announcements brief.
II. Guest Speakers: Donna Pennell

Donna Pennell is President and CEO of Electric City Entertainment, and Destiny Productions. Since 1996, she has created, developed and produced over 585 television programs broadcasted on ABC, NBC, and CBS networks and cable affiliates. 

In 2016 Donna was appointed by Mayor Gary McCarthy to serve on the Schenectady Motion Picture, Television, and Media Arts Commission, along with a team of a dozen professionals. 

She recently organized FILMschenectady's Electric City Script Contest, which was a highly successful event that brought screenwriters, filmmakers, and financiers together.
IV. Network Break - Bring your businesscards. Enjoy networking and catching up. V. Video Submission -  Kyle Kleege will share a short experimental sci-fi film "Procession" (approx. 6.30 mins.)
Michael Viktor-Butler will share his               short film (approx. 7 mins)
The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:

Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 

Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 


Meeting date: Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 at 6:30 pm. 
I. Board Updates - Board members share important updates and reminders regarding UIFN business.
II. Announcements - Members and guests share upcoming projects, shows, seminars, etc. Please keep all announcements brief.
II. Guest Speaker: TBA
 IV. Network Break - Bring your businesscards.              Enjoy networking and catching up.
V. Video Submissions -  Steve Cifarelli will share his short film "The Common Reactor" (approx. 12 mins.)

Charlie Sweeney will share a short 
film. "Commitment" (approx. 10 mins).
      
Anthony Salamone will share a short            film "The Girl and Her Man" (approx. 8          mins).
The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:

Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 

Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 

Where we’re located:

Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Check out the best independent film and media resource in Upstate New York. Visit our website at http://www.ui-fn.com. For more information, e-mail us at info@ui-fn.com.

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Meeting date: Tuesday May 1st, 2018 at 6:30 pm. 

I. Board Updates - Board members share important updates and reminders regarding UIFN business as necessary.
II. Announcements - Members and guests share upcoming projects, shows, seminars, etc. Please keep all announcements brief.
III. Guest Speaker: Christopher Schiller
Christopher Schiller has decades of experience in the film industry as an entertainment attorney and independent filmmaker. He has an extensive personal history in production and screenwriting experience which benefits him in understanding both the business “legalese” and the language of the creatives. For several years he has written extensively on the film industry for ScriptMag.com and other media outlets to help creatives navigate their own paths to success, filling in the gaps of their knowledge as they enter new realms of experience getting their films to an audience. And his production company, britida, llc, is poised to help filmmakers find those elements needed to make their films ready to compete with the world. In short, he seems to know a thing or too. 
Christopher will share his experiences as an entertainment lawyer and film producer to give us insight into: THE TOP DOZEN FACTS AND FALLACIES ABOUT THE BUSINESS SIDE OF THE FILM BUSINESS
Twitter@christopherschiller
Production website: britida.com   
To read Christopher's latest column in ScriptMag visit:
http://www.scriptmag.com/features/columns/legally-speaking-it-depends-christopher-schiller/
IV. Network Break - Bring your business cards. Enjoy networking and catching up.
V. Video Submissions -  Jess Petrequin will share "Believe in a Dream" the biography of Luca Brassy (approx. 8 mins).
Daniel Ross will share a brief trailer from the 72 Hour Horror Film Race "Escape" (approx. 46 seconds).
The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:
Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 
Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 

Where we’re located:
Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Check out the best independent film and media resource in Upstate New York. Visit our website at http://www.ui-fn.com. For more information, e-mail us at info@ui-fn.com.

Meeting date: Tuesday June 5th, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
I. Board Updates - Board members share important updates and reminders regarding UIFN business as necessary.
II. Announcements - Members and guests share upcoming projects, shows, seminars, etc. Please keep all announcements brief.
III. Guest Speaker: David Easton
                                  Director of Development Youth FX
                                  Head of Production Rogue FX
David B. Easton is a writer, producer, and educator.  David joined Youth FX in 2016 after moving to Albany from NYC where he managed a variety of production roles in film and commercial production since graduating from New York University’s Tisch Film School in 2003.  Outside of his work in media and film, David taught at Brooklyn Free School for 7 years and is an on-going workshop facilitator for the Brooklyn-based non-profit, Culturally Responsive Education.  He has also enjoyed acting in films such as Half Nelson (2006) and several other short films.

About Youth FX
Youth FX is designed to empower young people ages 10-24 by teaching them the technical and creative aspects of digital film making and media production.  Based in the City of Albany, NY, our primary mission is to work with diverse groups of youth from communities that have been historically under-served and in need of opportunities to learn filmmaking and acquire skills in emerging media technologies.  Youth FX hands-on programming develops leadership skills, creativity, and critical thinking, through the collaborative and artistic process of making films, amplifying the voices of young people in the capital region.

About Rogue FX
Rogue FX is a full-service production company staffed by alumni of the award-winning Youth FX. Based in Albany, NY, we create videos tailored to your needs with a special focus on telling stories with heart and soul. 100% of Rogue FX's profits support Youth FX's free programming, which provides hundreds of young people from divers backgrounds access to creative and technical skills in digital film and media production.

IV. Network Break - Bring your business cards. Enjoy networking and catching up.

V. Video Submissions -  Daniel Ross will share his short film from the 72 Hour Horror Film Race "Escape" (approx. 8 mins. 30 secs). Directed by Daniel Ross II and Nicholas Herder-Dwarika. Written by Kayla Juracka.

Jon Russell Cring will share a trailer from his latest documentary  "More Than Words" The Photography of newsman Bob Paley. Directed by Mary Paley and Jon Russell Cring. Shot by Tracy Cring. (approx. 2 mins.).

The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:

Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 
Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 

Where we’re located:
Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Check out the best independent film and media resource in Upstate New York. Visit our website at http://www.ui-fn.com. For more information, e-mail us at info@ui-fn.com.
The Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network Board:
Steve O’Connor: President 
Carolyn Cocca: Vice-President 
Michael Turner: Membership Chair
Sheila O'Shea: Secretary 
Susie Griswold: Program Chair 

Jay Glogowski: Web Chair
Michalina Scorzelli: Media Chair 
Where we’re located:
Upstate Independent Filmmakers Network meets the first Tuesday of every month at The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Check out the best independent film and media resource in Upstate New York. Visit our website at http://www.ui-fn.com. For more information, e-mail us at info@ui-fn.com.

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