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Salem Main Streets
265 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
salemmainstreets@salem-chamber.org
(978)744-0004 x15
Salem Main Streets' goal is the revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business recruitment, retention and the promotion of downtown Salem.
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Salem Film Fest Opening VIP Reception!!!5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
National Park Service Visitor Center. 2 New Liberty Street Salem, MA 01970Map to National Park Service Visitor Center. A fun and casual kickoff event to the festival. Enjoy hors d’oeurves and wine in the company of fellow film lovers and visiting artists. Music by Clay Ventre and the Bond Girls. Sponsored by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Call 978-744-0004. 2012 Five Minute Student Film Contest Awards Presentation7:00 pm
CinemaSalem One East India Square Salem, MA 01970Map to CinemaSalem Take a good look at the future of filmmaking by viewing the Top Ten Massachusetts High School Student Films of the year. Presented by Film North and CinemaSalem as a prelude to the Salem Film Fest, and featuring films in all genres. This free event provides a clear glimpse of tomorrow’s visual storytellers. For more information on the contest salemfilmfest.com/2012/events/studentfilms. Salem Film Fest Opening Night Film: All Me: The Life and Times of Winfred Rembert7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium 161 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium ALL ME is a triumphant story to get the festival going. Director Vivian Ducat and the subject of the film, Winfred Rembert will be on hand for what will likely be a powerful Q&A following the screening. (Regular festival pricing applies – tickets available at CinemaSalem. All-Access passes honored.) For more info, go to www.salemfilmfest.com. |
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Film Fest After-Party9:30 pm
Finz Seafood Restaurant & Grill 76 Wharf Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Finz Seafood Restaurant & Grill Join in a meet and greet with the filmmakers. Ask questions. Get answers. Enjoy the jazz funk sounds of Henley Douglas’s HDRnB who will also feature tracks from the upcoming REGGAE IN THE RUFF album. Cash bar. Call 978 744 8485 for more details. |
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Family-friendly Film Fest Programming10:00 am
CinemaSalem One East India Square Salem, MA 01970Map to CinemaSalem Two films that will fascinate kids 4th Grade and up, as well as their parents. WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE tells the story of the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge, an annual contest that dares 100 people to each tame a totally wild mustang in order to get it adopted into a better life beyond federal corrals. SALAAM DUNK is a documentary about basketball, the next generation of young Iraqi women, and the pain of losing those we love. For these young players, basketball is not just about winning; it represents a powerful source of pride and hopeful proof that Iraq will one day be known as more than a war zone. For more info go to www.salemfilmfest.com Documentary Filmmaking as an Activist Tool10:00 am
National Park Service Visitor Center 2 Liberty Street Salem, MA 01970Map to National Park Service Visitor Center Film has the power to be a catalyst for change in society. Join some of this year’s filmmakers as they discuss issues surrounding their films, the challenge of changing public perception, and how they have approached drawing attention to a cause. Moderated by Jeff Schmidt, Salem Film Fest Programming Committee How Media Covers Documentary Film Discussion1:30 pm
Griffen Theatre 7 Lynde Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Griffen Theatre The Alliance of Women Film Journalists presents a discussion about how the media covers documentary film. Get the inside scoop from panelists as they discuss the review process, as well as other issues related to documentary film press coverage. Moderated by Erin Trahan, Editor The Independent Salem Film Fest After-Party9:30 pm
Victoria Station 82 Wharf St Salem, MA 01970Map to Victoria Station The festival hits high gear as film lovers and filmmakers get movin’ and groovin’ to… we can’t tell you just yet. Stay Tuned. Cash bar. |
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Filmmaker Breakfast9:00 am – 11:30 am
Caffe Graziani 133 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Caffe Graziani Start your day with a delicious breakfast in the company of filmmakers from all over the world. Cash breakfast and a SFF prix fixe menu. Filmmakers eat free. For more info go to www.salemfilmfest.com Family-friendly Film Fest Programming10:00 am
CinemaSalem One East India Square Salem, MA 01970Map to CinemaSalem Two films that will fascinate kids 4th Grade and up, as well as their parents. WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE tells the story of the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge, an annual contest that dares 100 people to each tame a totally wild mustang in order to get it adopted into a better life beyond federal corrals. SALAAM DUNK is a documentary about basketball, the next generation of young Iraqi women, and the pain of losing those we love. For these young players, basketball is not just about winning; it represents a powerful source of pride and hopeful proof that Iraq will one day be known as more than a war zone. For more info go to www.salemfilmfest.com Filmfest Forum “Reframing Reality”12:00 pm
Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium 161 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium Salem Film Fest and American Cinematographer Magazine presents an in-depth panel discussion about the artistic and technological challenges of documentary filmmaking, moderated by Salem native Stephen Pizzello, executive editor of American Cinematographer Magazine, the world’s leading journal on motion-imaging techniques. Scheduled to appear are two celebrated cinematographers. Buddy Squires has shot more than 80 documentaries and has been the principal cinematographer for Ken Burns since 1981. His films have won 13 Emmy Awards and garnered eight Academy Award nominations, including one Oscar winner. Ellen Kuras’ documentary credits include the Academy Award-nominated THE BETRAYAL (NERAKHOON), Spike Lee’s Emmy-nominated 4 LITTLE GIRLS, the music documentaries NEIL YOUNG: HEART OF GOLD and NO DIRECTION HOME: BOB DYLAN, and UNZIPPED, a behind-the-scenes look at fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. For more info, go to www.salemfilmfest.com Funding, Broadcast and Distribution Tips for Documentary Filmmakers3:00 pm
Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium 161 Essex Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Peabody Essex Museum’s Morse Auditorium Making a documentary is hard work, figuring out how to tell your story is just one part of the process. That's the topic up for discussion as panelists share some tips about fundraising, preparing your film for television broadcast and the latest distribution trends. Moderated by Erin Trahan, Editor The Independent |
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Wrap/CD Listening Party/Awards Announcement10:30 am
CinemaSalem Café 1 East India Square Salem, MA 01970Map to CinemaSalem Café A free celebration following the final screening of Salem Film Fest 2012. Drinks and light refreshments available while you listen to the beats of the REGGAE IN THE RUFF soundtrack during a CD listening party. SFF Jury and Audience Award winners will be announced. Sponsored by MBC ink. For more info go to www.salemfilmfest.com |
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Free Book Swap10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Salem Senior Center 5 Broad Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Salem Senior Center SalemRecycles is hosting their semi-annual event; come one come all, drop off or pick up, cds, books, VCR tapes, greeting cards and calendars. And no swap is necessary. All left-over materials will be donated or recycled. For more info call 978-619-5679. |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Shetland Park 27 Congress Street Salem, MA 01970Map to Shetland Park Interested in experiencing the photographic talents of Salem Arts Association members? A small collection of their work will be on display at the Small Business Center in the second floor Atrium of Building One of Shetland Park |
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Photo Salem9:00 am
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