Did you miss out on seeing Project Documentary's latest short film "The Dames"? Well you're in luck! We invite you to one (or all) of our free screenings this June:

Thursday, June 5th, 8:00pm at The Middlesex Lounge

Wednesday, June 18th, 6:30 and 8:00pm at The Enormous Room

Monday, June 23rd, 10:00pm at the Milky Way in JP (along with free bowling night!)

Thursday, June 26th, 8:00pm at The Otherside Cafe

All screenings are FREE and open to the public (over 21 for bar screenings).

The theme song from CCTV's Project Documentary production, The Dames.

"Lick My Skates" was written by Eli Kao
Performers are-
Eli, guitar, additional instruments
Shaun Clarke, bass
Justin Vassallo, drums
Galaktika Cheer Squad (Therese, Larisa, Lina, Lizzie and Bob), vocals

This track is free to distribute with following restrictions- Attribution required, no commercial use allowed. Direct link HERE.

The Dames is a short documentary that profiles the Boston Derby Dames, Boston's first and only women's flat track roller derby league.

Click here to watch this documentary! read more...

THE DAMES: THE STORY OF THE BOSTON ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE
Premiere of a short documentary produced by Project Documentary at Cambridge Community Television

Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 – 9:00pm
Cambridge Community Television
675 Massachusetts Avenue
(entrance on Prospect Street)
Cambridge, MA 02139
ALL AGES, FREE!

Check out the trailer here! read more...

Check out this trailer for the upcoming documentary produced by the Project Documentary class. This documentary features the Boston Derby Dames! Boston's only all-female, flat-track Roller Derby league. Stay tuned for a our screening date in February 2008.

This Saturday will be our last chance to film a derby bout, so it makes sense to go in with a plan. I know we've all had a chance to review at least part of the footage we got last time - so let's make some plans for what kind of shots we want to get this time to compliment what we already have. If anyone has ideas, please post 'em to the blog, then on saturday we can split them up so we can all be in charge of certain things.

Here's some stuff I would like to see us get:

1.) More interviews with players before/after the bout, focusing questions mainly the bout itself (how they prepare for it, how the feel before/after, how it feels to have all the fans watching, injuries or exciting bout moments etc)
2.) More of the preparation for the bout (I know we can't get in the locker room, but maybe we ask the coaches about filming the pre-game huddles or similar things)
3.) Focused close ups on players faces during the bout showing the exertion (I know this will be tough, but it would be cool. Could also get some when they are sitting down after playing, and are still all red-faced) read more...

We'll be going to film the Derby Dames scrimmage this Sunday in Holbrook. This will be the last chance for many players to scrimmage before the bout next week so it should be exciting. Check out Margaret Hart's website for some photos of past scrimmages (and other derby related events).

Kari (i.e. "Mayhem") sent me more detailed info on watching to the Eastern Regionals on Mavtv for anyone who's interested - here it is:

Go to http://www.mavtv.com/
Click on the blue "Watch MavTV" button which is in the middle of the screen towards the top.
On the bottom of the screen there are "channels" like "motors" and "women." Scroll until you get to"Men's Entertainment" and click on it.
On the right of the screen there is a box with a listing of shows. At the top of the box "schedule" should be highlighted. Click on "Just added" to change the listing.
Scroll down to the bottom of the list and click on the link for "MavTV Roller Derby: Atlanta vs. Windy City."
Enjoy!

This is also posted on her blog

Just brainstorming--

For Fans
-Is this your first bout?
-How did you hear about Derby Dames?
-Do you have a favorite team? What about them do you like?
-Who's your favorite player? Why?
-What's the most exciting aspect of the game in your opinion?
-(for women)If opportunities to roller derby were more prevalent when you were growing up would you have participated?
-(for men)If there were a league for men would you join?

For Players
-What's your nickname? How did you get it?
-How'd you come across the Derby Dames? Why'd you join?
-What's your favorite part of Roller Derby?
-Is this a dangerous game?
-What do you do for a living?
-Any other hobbies?
-You're playing style. What type of animal would you liken your playing style to?
-Is there a particular memory or moment in competition that stands out in your mind?

Hell On Wheels, a documentary about the creation of the all-female roller derby league in Austin, Texas in 2001 that sparked the modern derby revival premiered in March 2007 at the South by Southwest Film Festival.(from Wikipedia)

Project Documentary (III) just started this week and we already have our first shoot planned for this Saturday, Nov.10th. We'll be filming the Wicked Pissahs take on the Nutcrackers in the second game of the Boston Derby Dames 2007 season! If you've never seen a roller derby game here's your chance - come out and watch (and maybe you'll even end up in our film!). Check out the Derby Dames website for more info.

By the way, since this is my first blog entry of the new class, I'd like to dedicate it to the memory of Jason Crow, without whom proj doc as we know it would not exist. The class will not be the same without him. Luckily, we have Jason Ong stepping up to fill the void, bringing a wealth of experience, skills and a keen sense of fashion. Jason is gone, long live Jason!