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Film News November 2021
November 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 Festival
The Maine and Boston Jewish Film Festivals, The Tender Bar, Stowe Story Labs, plus November local industry buzz.
Happenings
Women in Film/Video New England will host its annual meeting on December 1 at WGBH Boston. The event will include the announcement of the New England Film Star Award winner, in addition to networking, speakers, and more. Register to attend on wifvne.org.
Celebrate the virtual Maine Jewish Film Festival November 6-14. The festival will include screenings and filmmaker conversations; passes are available. Visit mjff.org to learn more.
Check out the Arlington International Film Festival virtually November 4-14. For a list of events and more information, go to aiffest.org.
The Boston Jewish Film Festival runs virtually November 7-21. Check out screenings, workshops, and conversations. For tickets and more info, visit bostonjfilm.org.
Celebrate the Boston International Kids Film Festival November 19-21. Check out films made by, about, and for kids. Visit bikff.org for more information.
Industry Buzz
A new trailer has been released for The Tender Bar, which opens next month. Directed by George Clooney and based on J.R. Moehringer’s memoir, the film was shot in Massachusetts earlier this year with Tye Sheridan and Ben Affleck, with a screenplay by Massachusetts native William Monahan. Check out the trailer here.
Hocus Pocus 2 has begun filming in Rhode Island. The sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic will shoot around the state over the next few months. Read more here.
Opportunities
The Berkshire International Film Festival is now open for submissions. Earlybird deadline is December 31; regular February 1; late March 14; extended March 31. Learn more here.
The Stowe Story Labs application season begins November 1. Visit their website for more updates.
Submit now to the Nantucket Film Festival for features, shorts, and screenplays. Regular deadline is December 3; final February 11; extended March 11. For fees and more details, click here.
Submissions are now open for the Providence Children’s Film Festival. Late deadline is
November 30. For more information, visit the festival website.
