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. WAI'ERMX) CHRONICLE OWednesd-y. Much 26. 20M . I3 Film makers hope to shln' e bright lights on Waterloo Region Bi! HEATHER AVERY son independent filmmakers struggle, Finni- The collective is about to launch a new ductions that we‘re doing. We can do it right . ,7 .._ Ibrlht’CWrggu‘lt' .. fl. gan said. Big business in Hollywood is con- film about the transgendered community now â€" we have all the facilities, we have all . stantly pushing for better, more expensive and transphobia. and have another six proj- of the actors. we have all of the people." he espite a well'established local film video and sound formats. making it difficult ects ready for production. said, adding some money will also go toward festival. Waterloo Region's inde» for small filmmakers to have their work Though some of the films are entertain insuring the equipment. pendent liliiiniakers need a united shown in theatres. ment. they are mostly social commentary. Anyone interested in getting involved with voice to help bolster the industry. according "They’re doing that because they know according to i-‘innigan. l2 Angry Filmmakers can inquire at to Duncan liiiiiiigan. that independents are making good quality Next year, Finnigan hopes 12 Angry Film- www.facebook.com/12angryfilmmakers. l'hat's where 12 Angry Filmmakers comes content. and they're not really happy with makers can move on to making feature films. “Skill level varies. it's about commitment." in l-‘innigan started the group, which has that." he said. and ultimately create an economy that allows Finnigan said. "lf you want to do something now reached 39 members. in September, and But when filmmakers create partnerships. talent to stay in the community The group then you just have to ask. I believe if you ‘ . they hope to shoot 12 shon films during 20M it's easier to attract the attention oi conipa has started a Kickstarter campaign with the don‘t ask. then you'll never know the answer." with a guaranteed screening time at this niesand sponsors. aim ofraising $12,000 byApril [3. To donate to the project, visit year‘s ( imnd River Film Festival. “Having a collective voice is a lot louder “What we're looking for is to garner fluids www.kickstarter.coni/projects/1530321994/1 “l've been involved in the film community and a lot clearer." Finnigan said. "That's to help us bolster or sustain any kind of pro 2~angry~filmmakers here for the last three years, and one of the exactly what they want. They want these col» \ biggest things I found was most filmmakers lectives so they know that people are pushing knew about the filnimaking scene. but didn't film.” know each other as filmmakers and weren't The group meets on the 13th of every connected," said Finnigan. who has a mas~ month. ter's degree in screen writing and has worked “i would say there's a good 50 per cent of for a number of companies. including the those people who are involved directly in BBC. filmmaking, and their skill level varies from "The longrterm goal really is to work highly pmfessional to newbies to the indus- towands a body of people that have the skill try.” Finnignn said ofthe 39 members. adding and enhance those skills. share those skills that the others have a variety of skills and . ‘ with those who may be coming into the backgrounds. including screenwriting and industry." some English majors. Though it was only recently created, the “That's perfect. because the biggest pan of group has made strides and has received us as storytellers is the stories. If they don't support from a number of organizations, work. then you can have the best equipment including a company In 'loronto that has in the world and the best actors. but if the agreed to provide equipment, including a story sucks. basically. then that's where it will camera worth $100,000. stay. We’re working on a foundation of getting ’lhe cost of equipment is pan of the rea- agood story on paperfirst." ' WWW“ -' Libro’s Share-theâ€"Money Mortgage” includes: " 1 " . t ‘ / Profit sharing I ‘ I a.» J ( Flexrble pres-payment I, i options If . ‘ I i i ' T i . f » .--* g ‘ 120 day rate guarantee '- 1 "V i ‘ Payment & budget ‘ . ; Come to the ’ coaching f . . (ontatt one of! bro '. " Dram h Ir ( .itit m rode a Healthy Livmg Event ' ~ , . v ‘ to find out more (about mortgages and borrowmg . f . i March 30th, 2014 "' W” ”m“ . v“ I 1:304:30pm \ I AR. Kaufman Famuy YMCA ' LI bro I Kltchener,ON N26 3C5 I “bro (.1 ' ("our UNION Prizes, fun activities, and more! Bring the whole famllyt mm m- “mm mm- m aiminwsm . ~ in... Carmen , ’ ‘ t I @lDlooetes may g>