In an attempt to present a balanced budget, Massachusetts Governor proposes to cap the film tax incentives that have brought numerous big-budget productions to the state, created jobs and fostered local businesses.

In bad economic times, tax credits can be the first things to go, but is Rhode Island giving a fair shot to the film industry?

Locals at the Academy Awards, a bevy of festivals, how Massachusetts can develop a successful future in show business, and a rare opportunity to have your film independently reviewed - news & happenings in the local industry for March 2010.

What should you know about the prosumer camcorder market? An overview with a detailed chart of popular cameras with their features and purchase and rental costs.

Producer Erika Hampson talks about her Rhode Island roots and her recent producing work on several narrative and documentary films including the Academy Award-nominated short "The New Tenants."

The French Short Film Festival sails into Rhode Island this month? Oui!

Filmmaker Danny Ledonne explores the controversial relationship between video games, violence, and the media in his documentary Playing Columbine, playing this month at the Boston Underground Film Festival.

This month, script consultant and writer Susan Kouguell explains when you need an agent and how you go about finding one. Email screenwriter@newenglandfilm.com to have your question answered in next month's issue.