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Industry News: June 2015

4 Jun , 2015 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Catch up with the latest New England film industry buzz, opportunities, festivals and events in this monthly report. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

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Industry News: May 2015

11 May , 2015 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Film festivals, screenings, and other happenings, in addition to industry buzz and opportunities for filmmakers in this month's industry news. Send news to news@newenglandfilm.com.

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Film Funding | Filmmaking | Interviews | Local Industry | Massachusetts

Global Peace Into Action

28 Apr , 2015 | Written by Ted Ryan | Posted by:

Having gone through the IFP Filmmaker Labs and in the midst of a Kickstarter campaign, Boston-based filmmaker James Demo talks about his film The Peacemaker, a portrait of the remarkable Padraig O’Malley–an Irish businessman, professor and recovering alcoholic who has become a worldwide figure in the resolution of international conflict.

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Females in Film | Filmmaking | Interviews | Local Industry | New York | Vermont

Bringing Animation to Film: Interview with Pollyzoom Illustrator and Artist Paula Allen from

27 Apr , 2015 | Written by Catherine Stewart | Posted by:

Fellow female filmmakers discuss work, life, and more in this new series, Females in Film. For this installment, NewEnglandFilm.com writer Catherine Stewart talks with illustrator Paula Allen about her leap into animated filmmaking.

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Film Boot Camp: Jay Craven Discusses the Making of Northern Borders

9 Apr , 2015 | Written by Christine Galeone | Posted by:

Vermont-based filmmaker Jay Craven discusses the groundbreaking educational program that produced the film Northern Borders, a feature film starring Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick and Academy Award nominees Bruce Dern and Genevieve Bujold.

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Industry News: April 2015

3 Apr , 2015 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

News about the Massachusetts film tax incentive, a new production begins in RI, plus industry buzz, opportunities, happenings and film festivals.

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Local Industry | Massachusetts | Reports

Mass Production Coalition Advocacy Update

18 Mar , 2015 | Written by Massachusetts Production Coalition | Posted by:

Massachusetts Production Coalition provides an advocacy update – your support is requested for the March 31st hearing about the Mass. film tax credit.

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Local Industry | Massachusetts | Reports

Governor threatens to axe the Mass film tax incentives, but is an all-or-nothing approach smart for the state?

16 Mar , 2015 | Written by Nick Goroff | Posted by:

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has recently put forward a proposal to end the film tax incentive program, garnering a contentious response from supporters and critics of the incentives. While the debate may currently be playing out like political football, it would appear that an all-or-nothing fiscal absolutism may not be a winning strategy for either side… Plus, take action to express your views on the issue to the decision-making politicians.

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Industry News: March 2015

12 Mar , 2015 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Massachusetts Governor Baker attacks the film tax credit, plus tons of happenings, opportunities and local film industry buzz in this month's industry news.

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Industry News: February 2015

9 Feb , 2015 | Written by Casey Stirling | Posted by:

Oscar parties abound across New England this month. In addition, find some great films at the Providence Children's Film Festival, see Director Robert Greene's film Actress followed by a Q&A, and check out a new Screenwriting Lab retreat launching in Vermont.

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