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Organizations

Chambers of Commerce
Addison County Chamber of Commerce
2 Court Street, Middlebury, 05753
802-388-7951 800-733-8376 F: 802-388-8066
Linda Stearns, Executive Director
info@midvermont.com
www.midvermont.com
Barton Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 208, Barton, VT 05822
802-525-1137 F: 802-525-8840
Fern Tanguay, President
ftang@together.net
www.bartonareachamber.com
Bennington Area Chamber Of Commerce
100 Veterans Memorial Drive, Route 7, Bennington, 05201
802-447-3311 800-229-0252 F: 802-447-1163
Janet Weyers, Executive Director
benncham@sover.net
www.bennington.com
Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 267, Brandon, 05733
802-247-6401 F: 802-247-6401
Janet Mondlak, Exec. Dir.
info@brandon.org
www.brandon.org
Brattleboro Area Chamber Of Commerce
180 Main Street, Brattleboro, 05301
802-254-4565 F: 802-254-5675
bratchmb@sover.net
www.brattleboro.com
Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Beaulieu Place - 33 Stewart Road
P.O. Box 336, Barre, VT 05641
802-229-5711 F: 802-229-5713
George Malek Executive Vice President
cvchamber@aol.com
www.central-vt.com
Dorset Chamber Of Commerce
PO Box 121, Dorset, 05251
802-867-2450 F: 802-867-5753
Duke August, President
chamber@dorsetvt.com
www.dorsetvt.com
Great Falls Regional Chamber of Commerce
34 the Square, P.O. Box 554, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
802-463-4280 F: 802-463-4280
Bruce Becker, Executive Director
info@gfrcc.org
www.gfrcc.org
Hardwick Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 111, Hardwick, 05843
802-472-5906 F: 802-472-6865
Rachel Fletcher, Coordinator
hdwkarea@vtlink.net
www.hardwickvtarea.com
Island Pond Chamber of Commerce
The Historic Railroad Station, Island Pond, VT 05846
802-723-6300
Steve Hawley
webmaster@islandpond.com
www.islandpond.com
Jay Peak Area Association
Box 177, Jay, VT 05859
802-988-2259 800-882-7460
Jim McKimm
info@jaypeakvermont.org
www.jaypeakvermont.org
Killington Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 114, 2046 US Route 4, Killington, 05751
802-773-4181 800-337-1928 F: 802-775-7070
Marie Gilmond, Executive Director
info@killingtonchamber.com
www.killingtonchamber.com
Lake Champlain Islands Chamber Of Commerce
PO Box 213, 3537 US Rte. 2, North Hero, 05474
802-372- 8400 F: 802-372-5107
Bev Noyes, Executive Director
islandfun@champlainislands.com
www.champlainislands.com
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber Of Commerce
60 Main Street, Suite 100, Burlington, 05401- 8418
802-863-3489 877-686-5253 F: 802-863-1538
A. Wayne Roberts, President
vermont@vermont.org
www.vermont.org
Lamoille Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 445, 43 Portland Street, Tegu Building, Morrisville, 05661
802-888-7607 800-849-9985 F: 802-888-5006
Penny Mason-Anderson, Executive Director
info@stowesmugglers.org
www.stowesmugglers.org
Londonderry Area Chamber Of Commerce
PO Box 58, Mountain Marketplace, Londonderry, 05148
802-824-8178 F: 802-824-5473
Jim Lind, Executive Director
londcham@vermontel.net
www.londonderryvt.com
Lyndon Area Chamber Of Commerce
PO Box 886, Lyndonville, 05851
802-626-9696 F: 802-626-1167
John Dinsmore
webmaster@lyndonvermont.com
www.lyndonvermont.com
Manchester and the Mountains Chamber of Commerce
5046 Main Street, Suite 1, Manchester Center, 05255
802-362-2100 F: 802-362-3451
Deborah Mainville-Knight, Executive Director
info@manchesterchamber.net
www.manchestrvermont.net
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 3, West Main Street, Wilmington, 05363
802-464-8092 877-887-6884 F: 802-464-0287
Lisa Shea, Executive Director
info@visitvermont.com
www.visitvermont.com
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce
357 Western Avenue, Suite 2, St. Johnsbury, 05819
802-748-3678 800-639-6379 F: 802-748-0731
Darcie McCann, Executive Director
nekinfo@vermontnekchamber.org
www.vermontnekchamber.org
Northfield Business & Professional Association
PO Box 432, Northfield, 05663
802-485-4999
Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 333, Ludlow, VT 05149
802-228-5830 F: 802-228-7642
Edward A. Eagan, Jr., Executive Director
heartovt@tds.net
www.vacationinvermont.com
Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce
63 Main Street, P.O. Box 151, Poultney, VT 05764
802-287-2010
Bob Williams
www.poultney-vermont.com
Quechee Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 106, 1879 Quechee Main Street, Quechee, VT 05059
802-295-7900 F: 802-296-8280
chamber@quechee.com
www.quechee.com
Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 9, 31 VT Rt. 66, Randolph, 05060
802-728-9027, 877-772-6365 F: 802-728-4705
mail@randolph-chamber.com
www.randolphvt.com
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
256 N Main Street, Rutland, 05701
802-773-2747 800-756-8880 F: 802-773-2772
Thomas Donahue, Executive Vice President
info@rutlandvermont.com
www.rutlandvermont.com
Smugglers' Notch Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 364, Jeffersonville, 05464
802-644-2239
Raymond Saloomey, President
info@smugnotch.com
www.smugnotch.com
Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
14 Clinton Street, Suite 6, Springfield, 05156
802-885-2779 F: 802-885-6826
Bob Flint, Executive Vice President
chamber@springfieldvt.com
www.springfieldvt.com
St. Albans Area Chamber of Commerce
2 North Main Street, Suite 101, St. Albans, 05478 - 1665
802-524-2444 F: 802-527-2256
stalbans@together.net
www.stalbanschamber.com
Stowe Area Association
PO Box 1320, 51 Main Street, Stowe, 05672
802-253-7321 877-603-8693 F: 802-253-2159
Valerie Rochon, Executive Director
askus@gostowe.com
www.gostowe.com
Sugarbush Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 173, Route 100, General Wait House, Waitsfield, 05673
802-496-3409 Lodging: 800-82-VISIT F: 802-496-5420
Susan M. Roy, Executive Director
info@madrivervalley.com
www.madrivervalley.com
Swanton Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 237, Swanton, 05488
802-868-7200 F: 802-868-4744
geolange@together.net
www.swantonchamber.com
Upper Valley Bi-State Regional Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 697, White River Jct., 05001
802-295-6200 F: 802-295-0035
Catherine Carter, Executive Director
info@uppervalleychamber.com
www.uppervalleychamber.com
Vergennes Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 335, Vergennes, 05491
802-877-0080 F: 802-877-3178
Vermont Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 37, Montpelier, VT 05601-0037
802-223-3443 F: 802-223-4257
Christopher G. Barbieri, President
info@vtchamber.com
www.vtchamber.com
Vermont's North Country Chamber Of Commerce
246 Causeway, Newport, 05855
802-334-7782 800-635-4643
Leo Willey, Secretary
vtnc@together.net
www.vtnorthcountry.com
Weston Community Council
P.O. Box 234, Weston, VT 05161
Karin Todd
www.westonvt.com
Windsor/Mt. Ascutney Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 41, Windsor, VT 05089
802-674-5910 F: 802-674-1017
Harold F. Pyke, President
www.windsorvt.com
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 486, 18 Central Street, Woodstock, 05091
802-457-3555 888-496-6378 F: 802-457-1601
David Murison, Executive Director
office@woodstockvt.com
www.woodstockvt.com


Links

Resources for Filmmakers
Sells software, books and hardware rentals and online you can “try before you buy”
Telephone (800) 574- 6924
Showbizsoftware.com

Imagine
A source for media arts news in the northeast
www.imaginenews.com

Film Festival Today
Articles and information about film festivals
www.filmfesttoday.com
FilmFestivals.com
The international reference portal for insider film and festival news, interviews, reviews, celebrity focus, festival registration, a boutique and an extensive database relating to film festivals, independent films and world cinema.
www.filmfestivals.com
FilmFestivalsPRO.com
Resources, services and support for filmmakers film festivals and industry professionals
www.FilmfestivalsPRO.com
FilmFestivalsTV.com
Broadband interactive Streaming-on-Demand of films from festivals worldwide. Daily online video coverage of international film festivals. Short film selection and award winners.
www.FilmFestivalsTV.com
FilmFestivals.net
The online international community for the public and serious film enthusiasts. Stream your film online and then create forums, web rings, chats and your own website.
www.FilmFestivals.net
Movie Bytes
Screenwriting contest, markets, and software online
www.moviebytes.com
OneVibe
OneVibe TV/Film Group, LLC. is a new, bicoastal, entertainment marketing and development company that produces an annual film and television industry Market that screens films and videos primarily made by American filmmakers of color, women
filmmakers, and filmmakers with disabilities for the purpose of national and international, sales and distribution.

www.onevibe.biz
Vermont Theater
Good site for people with interest in theater, has shows, workshop info, and sometimes casting calls all within Vermont.
www.vermonttheater.com
Absolute Write
A site for those interested in any type of writing, included screenplays.
www.AbsoluteWrite.com

InkTip
Can post or sell your script and find info on contests and festivals.
www.inktip.com


Government Resources

County Sheriffs Offices
Addison, Middlebury

802-388-2981

Bennington, Bennington

802-442-4900

Bennington, Bennington

802-442-4900

Caledonia, St. Johnsbury 802-748-6666
Chittenden, Burlington 802-863-4341
Essex, Lunenburg 802-892-1111
Franklin, Swanton 802-525-2121
Grand Isle, North Hero 802-372-4482
Lamoille, Hyde Park 802-888-3502
Orange, Chelsea 802-685-4875
Orleans, Newport 802-334-3333
Rutland, Rutland 802-775-8002
Washington, Montpelier 802-223-3001
Windham, Newfane 802-365-4942
Windsor, Woodstock 802-295-0603

Federal Agencies
Air National Guard

802-660-5389

Army Corps of Engineers

802-863-1942

Green Mountain National Forest Service

802-747-6700 ext. 6709

US Coast Guard 802-864-6791

US Congressman, Bernie Sanders
1 Church St.
Burlington, VT 05401

802-339-9834


US Senator, James Jeffords
56 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05601

802-223-5273
800-835-5500


US Senator, Patrick Leahy
87 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05601

802-229-0569
800-642-3193

199 Main St.
Burlington, VT 05401
802-863-2525

State Agencies www.state.vt.us
Agriculture Dept.

802-828-2416

Economic Development Dept. 802-828-3211
Fish & Wildlife 802-241-3700
Historic Preservation 802-828-3211
State Police Headquarter 802-244-8775
Transportation 802-828-2667
Air, Rail & Public Trans. 802-828-2093
License Plates 802-828-2000
Motor Vehicles 802-828-2000
Sign Shop 802-828-2680
Traffic Safety Engineer 802-828-2603
Tourism & Marketing 802-828-3237
Seasonal Information 800-VERMONT
Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation 802-241-3655
Water Resources 802-748-8787


Colleges and Universities

Statewide Organization
The Vermont Higher Education Council
P.O. Box 47, Essex Junction, VT 05453
Tel: 802-878-7466
Fax: 802-879-5283
E-mail: Vhec@aol.com

Public Institutions
Castleton State College
Castleton www.bennington.ed 802-468-5611
Community College of VT statewide www.ccv.vsc.edu 802-241-3535
Johnson State College Johnson www.jsc.vsc.edu 800-635-2356
Lyndon State College Lyndon www.lsc.vsc.edu 802-626-9371
University of Vermont Burlington www.uvm.edu 802-656-3370
Vermont Technical College Randolph Ctr. www.vtc.vsc.edu 802-728-3391
Independent Institutions
Bennington College Bennington www.bennington.edu 802-442-5401
Burlington College Burlington www.burlcol.edu 802-862-9616
Champlain College Burlington www.champlain.edu 802-658-0800
College of St. Joseph in VT Rutland www.vermontel. com/~stioes 802-773-5900
Goddard College Plainfield www.goddard.edu 802-454-8311
Green Mountain College Poultney www.greenmtn.edu 802-287-8310
Landmark College Putney www.landmarkcollege.org 802-387-4767
Marlboro College Marlboro

www.marlboro.edu

800-343-0049
Middlebury College Middlebury www.middlebury.edu 802-443-5000
New England Culinary Inst. Montpelier www.neculinary.com 802-223-6324
  Essex Campus   802-872-3400
Norwich University Northfield www.norwich.edu 802-485-2001
Saint Michael's College Winooski www.smcvt.edu 802-654-2000
School for Intl. Training Brattleboro

www.worldlearning. org/sit.html

802-257-7751
Southern Vermont College Bennington www.svc.edu
802-442-5427
Sterling College Craftsbury www.sterlingcollege.org 802-586-7711
Trinity College Burlington www.trinityvt.edu 802-658-0337
Vermont Law School S. Royalton www.vermontlaw.edu 802-763-8303
Woodbury College Montpelier www.woodbury-college.edu 802-229-0516

College Film/Video/Theater Programs
Burlington College
Joe Bookchin,Dept. of Cinema Studies & Film Production
95 North Ave., Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-862-9616 Fax: 802-658-0071
Castleton State College
Professor Robert Gershon
Communications Department, Fine Arts Center
Castleton, VT 05735
Tel: 802-468-1267
gershonr@sparrow.csc.vsc.edu

Professor Harry McEnerny
Theater Department, Fine Arts Center
Tel: 802-468-1260
mcenernyh@sparrow.csc.vsc.edu
Champlain College
Adam Walker/Kevin Andrews
Director of Video Communication and Teleconferencing
163 S. Willard St., Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-860-2713
walkera@champlain.edu
Goddard College
Melissa Ragona, Film Instructor
Plainfield, VT 05667
Tel: 802-454-8311
Lyndon State College
Darlene Bolduc, Communications Dept.
Lyndonville, VT 05851
Tel: 802-626-6490
bolduc@king.lsc.vsc.edu
Middlebury College
Leger Grindon, Director Film-Video Program
Wright Theatre, Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753
Tel: 802-443-5593
grindon@middlebury.edu
Norwich University
William Estill, Executive Producer
Norwich Communication Center, 65 S. Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663
Tel: 802-485-2440 Fax: 802-485-2580
westill@norwich.edu
www.norwich.edu
St. Michael's College
Drama Department, Winooski, VT 05404
Tel: 802-654-2000
jpeterson@smcvt.edu
University of Vermont
Hilary Neroni, Vermont Film Department
Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-656-2095


Regional Arts Councils

Vermont Arts Council
Alex Aldrich, Executive Director
136 State St. - Drawer 33
Montpelier, VT 05633-6001
Tel: 802-828-5422
Fax: 802-828-3363
www.vermontartscouncil.org
All Arts Council of Franklin County
Richard Harper, Co-chair
Natalie LaRocque-Bouchard, Co-chair
Box 1, Highgate Springs, VT 05460
Tel: 802-868-3351
Bennington Center for the Arts/Old Castle Theater Co.
Route 9, Gypsy Lane
Bennington, VT 05201
Tel: 802-442-7158
Burlington City Arts
Doreen Kraft, Executive Director
City Hall
Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-865-7166
Catamount Film and Arts Center
Reg Ainsworth, Executive Director
Brenda Sherman
Box 324, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Tel: 802-748-2600
Crossroads Arts Council
Lequita Vance-Watkins, Executive Director
39 East Center St.
Rutland, VT 05701
Tel: 802-775-5413
Onion River Arts Council
Diane Manion, Executive Director
41 Elm St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
Tel: 802-229-9408
Sabrina Brown, Executive Director
Box 172, 1 High St.
Woodstock, VT 05602
Tel: 802-457-3981
Arts Council of Windham County
Marie Proctor, President, Board of Directors
69 Main St.
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Tel: 802-257-1881
mlp@sover.net


Unions/Guilds

Directors Guild of America (East)
110 West 57th St.
New York NY 10019
Tel: 212-581-0370
Email: dgany@aol.com
IATSE Local # 481 N.E. Studio Mechanics
Kevin Preston, Business Manager
100 Tower Office Park; Suite E
Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-376-0074
Fax: 781-376-0078
IATSE Local # 829 Scenic Artists
304 Newbury St., Box 380
Boston, MA 02115
Tel: 401-351-9294
IATSE Local # 919-Stagehands
Brad Ingalls
PO Box 951 , Burlington, VT 05402
Tel: 802-355-4541
International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local # 600
Jim Hovey, Region Director, John Amman, Eastern Region Business Rep.
80 Eighth Ave. , 14th Floor, New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-647-7300
Fax: 212-647-7317
Screen Actors Guild
Dona Sommers
11 Beacon St., Suite 515, Boston, MA 02108
Tel: 617-742-2688
Fax: 617-742-4904
Teamsters Local Union # 25
George Cashman/Lou DiGiampaolo
544 Main St., Boston, MA 02129-1113
Tel: 617-242-6110 or 617-241-8825
Fax: 617-242-4284
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union #538
191 North Street
Burlington VT 05642
Tel: 802-862-9411
Fax: 802-862-3988


Other Organizations

Vermont Dept. of Tourism 1-800-vermont.com
Vermont Attractions Association
PO Box 1284
Montpelier, VT 05601-1284
Tel: 802-229-4581
Vermont International Film Foundation
Robin Paul
1 Main St.
Burlington, VT 05401
Tel: 802-660-2600
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Steven Jeffrey, Executive Director
89 Main St., Suite 4
Montpelier, VT 05602-2954
Tel: 802-229-9111
Vermont Lodging & Restaurant Association
Kathy Sweeten, Executive Director
3 Main St., Suite 106
Burlington, VT 05401
Tel:802-660-9001
Vermont Ski Areas Association
David Dillon, President
26 State St.
Montpelier, VT 05602
Tel: 802-223-2439
Tel (Snow Report): 802-229-0531


Useful References/Maps

Vermont Atlas & Gazeteer, Delorme Publishing
Vermont Road Atlas, Northern Cartographic

Vermont Film Commision
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