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Film News May 2021
May 2021 update of industry news, festival updates, call for films and more from the New England film industry.
Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by: NewEnglandFilm.com
Boston’s ReelAbilities Film Festival, Independent Film Festival of Boston, plus more events, screenings, and industry buzz.
Happenings
Boston’s ReelAbilities Film Festival runs May 6–13 online. Visit the festival website for a list of screenings, festival passes, and more information.
Celebrate the Independent Film Festival Boston online May 6–16. Check out screenings, shorts, and panel discussions. Visit iffboston.org to learn more.
Providence hosts a Motif Film Screening Series beginning this month. Local filmmakers are encouraged to submit to this series, which will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at DUSK in Providence through October. Learn more here.
Industry Buzz
The new television series Kevin Can F*** Himself has released a new trailer. Shot in Massachusetts, the show stars Annie Murphy and will debut on AMC in June. Watch the trailer here.
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals have named Viola Davis as their Woman of the Year. Davis was honored in an online ceremony last month. Read more here.
Opportunities
Submit now to the Women in Film & Video New England Screenwriting Contest. Scripts should be 3-10 pages, follow this year’s theme of “Survival,” and have a female protagonist. Late deadline is May 20. For official rules and more details, click here.
LEF New England is now accepting applications for its Early Development & Pre-Production Moving Image Fund grants. Deadline is June 4. Learn more here about how to apply.
Filmmakers Collaborative offers virtual and in-person classes for kids this spring. Visit their website for upcoming classes, including narrative filmmaking, editing, and more.
The MacDowell Colony is currently accepting applications for its fall 2021 fellowships. This year’s extended residency season will be from October 2021 through May 2022. Read more about pandemic restrictions, residency guidelines, and more here.
Submit now to the Maine Outdoor Film Festival in the categories of feature, short feature, or short. Regular deadline is May 1, late June 1. Learn more here.
