Hello everyone,

This is Chris from the NOHO Film Group and from the Northampton Screenwriter's group. I just wanted to gauge local interest concerning starting a new filmmaking alliance in Amherst. I'm planning on having the groups meet at the Amherst Cable Studio hopefully twice a month.
I have been unsatisfied with the Northampton's screenwriter's group for awhile; they just don't want to expand at all. No one really helped each other advance at all(beyond writing feedback), and no one ever desired to collaborate with each other as well. That's fine, the group is pretty specific in their format they only do read-throughs and its only industry standard screenplays.
I'm hoping that this new group in Amherst will focus more on filmmaking rather than just reading other people's work. I also hope that starting a group so close to UMass, Hampshire, and Amherst College will expand the talent pool. I believe there are a lot of great writers, directors, actors, and editors out there they just don't know who to talk to concerning resources...etc.
If you or anyone you know has any suggestions or is interested in a filmmaking group in the Amherst area let me know. Since the group will probably meet at the Amherst Cable Studio, it would be perfect for anyone wanting to take out cameras (Sony 3CCD) or use one of their editing stations (Final Cut Pro).


Thanks for listening,

Chris Tucker
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