Berkshire International Film Festival Hosts Free Panel Discussion On Publicity

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Not only does the Berkshire International Film Festival strive to present the community with important and exciting film programming all year long, but our goal is to also collaborate with other organizations and people to present a wide-array of relevant and varied events. In doing so, BIFF is allowed the opportunity to play a unique role in the region helping to foster imagination, discussion and growth. To that end, BIFF is pleased to invite you to join us on May 10 at 4:00 PM for a very special panel event exploring the topic of publicity, as follows:

ART & COMMERCE:

"From film to farming . . . how publicity can work for you"

These are challenging economic times, publicity is free, and BIFF wants to help you take you and your business to the next level! Hollywood has always utilized the power of publicity to the ninth degree, why can't Hollywood on the Housatonic?

WHEN:

Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM


WHO/PARTICIPANTS:

- Dr. Jan Seward, WBCR-Radio, moderator http://www.berkshireradio.org


- Sylvia Cancela, marketing consultant, Red Barn Communication, LLC

- David Carriere, publicist and author of PUBLICITY - http://www.davidcarriere.org

- Gary Hill, film publicist and founding partner Falco Ink in NYC

- Elizabeth  Keen, co-owner of Indian Line Farm - http://www.indianlinefarm.com/

WHERE:

Pearl's Restaurant
47 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, Massachusetts
From 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. B.I.F.F. will host a wine and cheese hour with the panelists and all in attendance, and David Carriere will be available to sign copies of his forthcoming book PUBLICITY. This event is free and open to the public.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
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