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Film News February 2021

1 Feb , 2021 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Festival calls for films, virtual screenings and more in the New England film news update.

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State of The Film Industry

25 Jan , 2021 | Written by Devon Kaplan | Posted by:

With productions halted, release dates delayed, and movie theaters shuttered, the film industry is facing myriad challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. An artform in which sociality is ingrained—on the sides of both creation and consumption—moviemaking has encountered a formidable obstacle in the public health requirements of social distancing and the interdictions on large public gatherings. In this article, writer Devon Kaplan interviews five key players in the New England film industry who reflect on what it means to be a filmmaker and the current state of the industry in New England.

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New England Film News December 2020

8 Dec , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

New England Film Star Award winner announced; special holiday KidsEye Filmmaking Workshops; and more industry news, buzz, and happenings.

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Film Industry News: November 2020

2 Nov , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Virtual festivals such as Maine Jewish Film Festival, Boston Jewish Film Festival, IFFBoston Fall Focus Film Fest and Arlington International Film Festival. Plus an open call for proposals to take over NewEnglandFilm.com and other screenings, news, and opportunities.

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NewEnglandFilm Seeks New Leadership

26 Oct , 2020 | Written by Michele Meek | Posted by:

The time has come for NewEnglandFilm.com to be handed off to new leadership. See the current call for proposals.

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October 2020 Film Industry News

7 Oct , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

DocYard, Camden International Film Festival, Vortex Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Film Hybrid Festival, and more events happening virtually this month. Plus the Jury Winners of the 2020 Online New England Film Festival are still available for free online viewing through October 14.

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August Film Industry News

4 Aug , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Check out the latest industry news, festival updates, call for films and more from the New England film industry.

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New England Film July News

3 Jul , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Salem Film Festival and Woods Hole Film Festival move online, while Maine International Film Festival moves to a combination of drive-in and virtual screenings. Read more industry buzz, happenings, and opportunities.

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Re-Opening the New England film industry

17 Jun , 2020 | Posted by:

Filmmaker Jonathan Schwartz and actor Chuck Slavin share the advice of Paul Heinzelmann, MD, MPH—aka Dr. Paul—on how to create safer and healthier film sets in the time of COVID-19. 

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New England Film News: June 2020

3 Jun , 2020 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

A free NewEnglandFilm.com workshop Fiscal Sponsorship for Filmmakers with Center for Independent Documentary and Filmmakers Collaborative, plus online festivals and screenings, industry buzz and calls for films.

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