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Theresa Drew on Writing Dark Comedy

21 Apr , 2020 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

Massachusetts Writer Theresa Drew talks about the inspiration for her script Give Me a Reason and why she’s not a good person to give advice to other writers—but she has some anyhow.

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Stowe Story Labs Finalists

16 Jun , 2019 | Posted by:

Once again this year, NewEnglandFilm.com has partnered with Stowe Story Labs to offer a NewEnglandFilm.com fellowship, which provides funds for a New England-based writer, director, or producer to attend the Labs. See the five New England Finalists for the 2019 Fellowship.

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New England Film Industry News May 2019

7 May , 2019 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

The launch of the Wesleyan Documentary Project, and other film news plus more happenings, opportunities and industry buzz.

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10 Signs Your Website Needs a Major Makeover

27 Feb , 2019 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

Are you embarrassed by your website? Is your website propelling your career forward or holding it back? Check out these 10 signs that your website might need a major makeover. As the founder of NewEnglandFilm.com, I’ve spent over the past two decides working with filmmakers, nonprofits, and creative entrepreneurs to build and launch their online brands and websites. This March, I’m offering an online workshop One Week to Your Brilliant New Website. Join us.

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2018 NewEnglandFilm Fellow: Wade Wofford

16 Aug , 2018 | Posted by:

Now in their fifth year of partnership, NewEnglandFilm.com and Stowe Story Labs works together to bring Writer/Director Wade Wofford to the 2018 Labs for his project Urban Ed, which follows five students of a small charter school in the inner city as the school closes in the middle of the school year.

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Stowe Story Labs Applications Open

12 Mar , 2018 | Written by Jacqi Gallant | Posted by:

Now in its sixth year, Stowe Story Labs have opened the application process for their Fall Narrative Labs. NewEnglandFilm.com will once again sponsor one New England fellow  to help them receive this amazing experience for filmmakers. Use code NEFSSL for a 15% on the application fee.

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Stepping Up Your Film Career

5 Mar , 2018 | Posted by:

Whether you’re someone who’s been working in film for years or you’re a newbie, you’re likely ready to kick your film career up a notch. Our panel of pros will discuss the state of the independent film industry in the 21st century, offering some tips for funding, producing, and distributing your films.

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Company/Organization Profiles | Film School & Education | Massachusetts | Screenwriting | Vermont

Spotlight on MFAs: The Low-Residency Model

7 Mar , 2017 | Written by Emma Schlenoff | Posted by:

Low-residency programs offer students the ability to live and work from wherever they call home, as they build a body of work and earn credits towards their degree. Here, NewEnglandFilm interviews Jean Stawarz, an Associate Professor and the Graduate Program Director for Writing for Film and Television at Emerson College, and Stephen Pite, the Program Director of the MFA in Film at Vermont College of Fine Arts (VCFA) about their relatively new low-residency programs. See also NewEnglandFilm.com’s list of low-residency MFA programs in New England.

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Low-Residency MFA Programs in New England

7 Mar , 2017 | Written by Emma Schlenoff | Posted by:

In connection with her interview with two low-residency programs in New England, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Emma Schlenoff offers this guide to some of the low-residency MFA programs across the region. See also NewEnglandFilm.com’s interview with Emerson College and Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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Stowe Story Labs Fellowship

13 Apr , 2016 | Posted by:

For the third year, NewEnglandFilm.com and Stowe Story Labs are partnering to bring the world’s top emerging screenwriters, filmmakers and creative producers together from around the world to work with leading industry professionals and peers to develop and advance your projects.

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