Maine Legislative Council REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES
01/30/2012
The Maine Legislative Council, acting on behalf of the Maine Legislature, is seeking proposals for Video Production Services in Augusta, Maine.
For further information, contact the Office of the Executive Director, Maine Legislature at 207-287-1615.
Maine Jewish Film Festival Now Accepting Submissions
11/15/2011
What does it mean to be Jewish in Maine? Make a film and tell the world!
In celebration of fifteen years of bringing the best in Jewish cinema to Maine, the Festival seeks submissions from Maine filmmakers addressing the topic Jewish in Maine.
This
Points North Documentary Film Forum
09/30/2011
The Points North Documentary Film Forum is coming back to the Camden International Film Festival Sept. 30th- Oct. 1st. The Forum allows filmmakers to give a 10 minute pitch of a current project in front of a panel, which has included "representatives from
"Double Life" Documentary Series Casting Call
09/01/2011
GRB Entertainment is casting for people who have been living a double life and are ready to change and reveal their secret to friends and family. From the Executive Producer of "Intervention" comes a new documentary series that helps people leading a "dou
Maine Masters- on going film series featuring Maine artists
08/23/2011
Maine Masters is an ongoing documentary film project that profiles distinguished Maine artists. Premieres this month include David Larson, August 1st at the Blue Hill Library, and Beverly Hallam August 23rd at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Go to w
Casting Call: Anatomy of the Tide
08/21/2011
SAG modified low budget feature film 'Anatomy of the Tide' will shoot in the Rockland area Sept 5th-October 7th. Casting Aug 19th and 20th South Portland Maine by appointment only. E-mail submissions attn: Karen True cadensgram2@yahoo.com -childre
My YouTube: Short Works by Jeremiah McDonald
08/12/2011
St. Lawrence Arts Center will be screening short films by Maine filmmaker Jeremiah McDonald. As well as collaborated work with British writer Ishmael Lasting and the French company Comedie de Caen. Visit http://www.stlawrencearts.org/event_details.php?ev
Meet Your Farmer screening at Stonington Opera House
08/09/2011
All 8 short films in this Maine-made series about Maine farmers will screen at the Stonington Opera House on Tuesday August 9th at 7PM. Meet Your Farmer was directed and produced by Maine filmmakers Cecily Pingree & Jason Mann of Pull-Start Pictures. Che
KahBang Film Festival
08/05/2011
"The KahBang Film Festival is a 9-Day event featuring over 50 films and showcasing work by a variety of up and coming filmmakers who represent the future of independent cinema. KahBang exhibits feature films, documentaries, shorts and more." Follow this l
Open Casting Call for Bluebird, a dramatic feature
08/05/2011
"Seeking boys and girls aged 15-19 for a leading role in an independent feature film to be shot in Maine." Auditions are Friday August 5th from 10AM-6PM at Lord Hall, 154 Munson Road, at the University of Maine Orono. Visit www.vacationlandfilms.com for m
Porltand Maine Film Festival Submission Deadline
08/01/2011
The Portland Maine Film Festival, held in October, is accepting film submissions until August 1st. Follow this link for more information: http://www.portlandmainefilmfestival.com/submissions.html
The Brave New World of Micro Budget Indie Features: an evening with Lance Edmands and Kyle martin
08/01/2011
Filmmakers Kyle Martin and Lance Edmands will be at Rockport's Union Hall on Monday August 1st at 8PM to discuss making a micro budget independent feature. The two will share their experiences, show past work, and discuss their latest project, Bluebird
Northeast Historic Film Summer Symposium
07/28/2011
Since 2000, Northeast Historic Film has organized an annual themed gathering devoted to the history, theory, and preservation of moving images. The Symposium is noted for bringing together archivists, scholars, and artists in an intimate setting. This yea
Making It In Maine Day at MIFF
07/23/2011
Making It In Maine Day, Saturday July 23, consists of Maine Student Film and Video Festival, Making It In Maine Reception, and Maine-themed and Maine-made film screenings. Go to http://miff.org/program/2011/ for more details.
World Premiere of In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland
07/19/2011
"MIFF is pleased to announce its Centerpiece Film, and the World Premiere of, Maine filmmaker Huey's In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland.
In Good Time, The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland will screen at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, July 19th at
Maine International Film Festival
07/15/2011
The 14th Annual Maine International Film Festival will be held July 15-24 at Railroad Square Cinema and Colby College, with 10 days, 50 filmmakers, and 100 films. Visit http://www.miff.org for tickets and more information.
Maine Featured on Discovery Channel's "Dual Surival"
07/01/2011
The Maine Film Office recently worked with the Department of Conservation to bring the Discovery Channel show "Dual Survival" to Cutler Coast and Quoddy Head State Park. The episode, titled "Road to Nowhere" will air Friday July 1st on the Discovery Chann
Maine Film & Video Association Summer Meeting
06/25/2011
"Selections from three top documentaries-in-progress will be screened and critiqued at the upcoming meeting of the Maine Film & Video Association (MFVA) at the Maine College of Art, 522 Congress Street, in Osher Hall on June 25 from 5PM to 8:30PM. The m
Image Gazer Film Festival
06/16/2011
For more infomation about this great festival in Ellsworth June 16th-19th go to :
http://dylanhowardfilmlife.me/ImageGazer/Image_Gazer_Film_Festival.html
MFVA Rough Cut Submission Deadline Extended
06/13/2011
The deadline to submit a rough cut for "critical feedback from established professionals in the Maine film community" has been extended to Monday June 13th.
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=98f06e2a856808abb7e7bb21f&id=a27e930c40&e=3611c3334a
The Portland 48 Hour Film Project
06/10/2011
"This weekend, 300 filmmakers from Portland are making films in the 48 Hour Film Project! These films will screen at Cinemagic Westbrook" on June 14th. Check out the following link for more information: http://www.48hourfilm.com/portland_maine/
Lewiston Auburn Film Festival (LAFF)
04/02/2011
A call for entries is underway for the first-ever Lewiston Auburn Film Festival (LAFF), to be held on April 2, 2011, in both Lewiston and Auburn, Maine.
Go directly to www.lafilmfestival.org for the details.
DiBacco brothers film " Back to the Beyond" gains distribution.
02/28/2011
Local filmmakers do it again! The DiBacco Brothers gain distribution for their film shot entirely on the coast of Maine.
Official website is www.backtothebeyond.com
Trailer is located at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRbp_m_i1KM
call for submissions is open until February 15, 2011 and is open to film and video makers in New England.
02/15/2011
Call for submissions to the 10th Annual Boston Cinema Census until February 15, 2011. The Boston Cinema Census is a carefully curated annual showcase of the most interesting and innovative works produced by local February 15, 2011 emerging filmmakers
Call for submissions to the 10th Annual Boston Cinema Census.
02/15/2011
Central Productions announces an open call for submissions to the 10th Annual Boston Cinema Census. The call for submissions is open to film and video makers in New England until February 15, 2011. For more info visit www.bostoncinemacensus.org
Film Actors Workshop at Mad Horse Theatre Feb. 12-13
02/12/2011
An intensive 2-part weekend film actors workshop will provide the experience of creating on camera performances. Workshop will be at the Mad Horse Theatre in South Portland.
For details :http://www.madhorse.com/filmclass.html .
Jane Morrison Memorial Film Fund Scholarship.
01/13/2011
For educational opportunities for filmmakers in the early stages of their career. Applicants should identify specific opportunities for educational benefit explain why the experience would help them.
Deadline: Jan. 13, 2011
Max. grant $2,000
Innovative production grant
01/13/2011
Have you heard about The Innovative Production Grant? The grant supports artistic innovation in the production and presentation of media and/or performance work of artists.
http://mainearts.maine.gov/grant_innovativeproduction.aspx
President Obama signed the 2010 Tax Relief Act
01/07/2011
Section 181 allows film and television producers to expense the first $15 million of production costs or the first $20 million (if a substantial amount of the costs are incurred in a low-income or an economically distressed community).
TAX BILL INCLUDES EXTENSION OF FILM TAX BREAK SECTION 181
12/22/2010
Money spent on qualifying domestic film production* in 2011 will also qualify for the Section 181 tax write-off.
Section 181 has largely gone unused by smaller indie films who can benefit most.
Submissions deadline for the 14th Annual Maine Jewish Film Festival
11/30/2010
Now accepting submissions for the Maine Jewish Film Festival.
Deadline for accepting submissions is November 30, 2010. You will be notified by January 15th, 2011 if your film has been accepted for MJFF this March 2011.
National Endowment for the Humanities announces documentary film grant opportunity
11/23/2010
National Endowment for the Humanities announces documentary film grant opportunity to support film projects designed to spark Americans' engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside the United States.
Tribeca Career Development Program
11/15/2010
Tribeca All Access (TAA) is a year round networking and career development program of the Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) that supports the work of directors and screenwriters from traditionally under-represented communities within the industry.
BOSTON PUBLIC TELEVISION QUALITY WORKSHOP, November 3 &4, WGBH-TV, One Guest St., Brighton, MA
11/03/2010
WGBH is hosting the PBS Quality Workshop on Wed, 11/3 and Thurs, 11/4. This $50 seminar is the 3rd in a series of 5 being given around the country. Designed to provide training for PBS producers and to improve the viewing experience for the PBS audience.
Submissions for International Freethought film Festival
11/01/2010
Student film submission fees for the International Freethought Film Festival, are waived until November 1st. Final Deadline-November 20th, 2010
Withoutabox Deadline-January 15th, 2011.
IFFF Withoutabox link: http://www.withoutabox.com/login/8456
New DVD Preserves Language of Maine's Swedish Colony
10/27/2010
The Swedish culture is still alive in Aroostook's Swedish Colony. The half hour DVD produced and directed by Brenda Jepson, www.crownofmaineproductions.com, captures the history of Maine’s Swedish Colony through the area’s Swedish speakers.
Film, "Her Game," starring Cindy Blodgett shown in Waterville and Bangor
10/25/2010
Free Screening of "Her Game" Set for October 23rd
film trailer:http://maine.prestosports.com/sports/w-baskbl/video/HerGameTrailer.flv
"Her Game," a 75-min. movie made in Maine, will show in Bangor and Waterville. UMO women basketball team present.
Maine's new late-night talk show
10/16/2010
Starting October 16th, the show will feature a monologue, comedy , guest interviews, and performances.
How to be Proactive and Take Charge of your Creative Career
10/13/2010
The Jermanok Brothers are bringing their inspirational workshop Beyond the Craft to Portland for the first time, October 13th at 6:30 pm at Maine Studios, 235 Presumpscot Street. For the past five years, the Jermanok Brothers have been speaking to packed a
Screenings of MAine Films
10/05/2010
Oct 14 -- Space Gallery Showing of Lanuage of America - with filmmaker facilitated discussion followed by live music from the film's principal personage.
See the Trailer at www.languageofamerica.com
Camden International Film Festival / Points North Pitch Lineup /Oct.1 & 2
10/01/2010
Six projects selected for industry pitch at Points North Documentary Forum, October 1 & 2 at Rockport Opera House. Projects-in-development will pitch to a delegation of worldwide documentary production leaders.
Camden International Film Festival
09/30/2010
Usher in fall by enjoying some of the year's best independent non-fiction cinema on the coast
of Maine at the 6th Annual Camden International Film Festival, September 30th – October 3rd.
www.camdenfilmfest.org
Making it in Maine Reception* at the Maine International Film Festival
07/17/2010
Making it in Maine Reception* at the Maine International Film Festival
Saturday, July 17, 5:00-6:30pm
At the REM Forum, The Center, 93 Main Street, Waterville
Hosted by Maine Public Broadcasting Network and Maine Film & Video Association
With
The Image Gazer Film Festival
07/07/2010
The 1st Annual Image Gazer Film Festival (IGFF) will be held August 16 - August 18th in Ellsworth, Maine. Submissions due July 23rd.
Alleluia Junction comes to Rockland
06/29/2010
"Alleluia Junction: A Community Choir Journeys From Maine to Russia"
Documentary Film Free Public Screening & Reception
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1:30 pm
Olympus Cameras show their ruggedness in Maine
06/29/2010
When Olympus Cameras wanted to show how rugged their STYLUS Tough cameras are where did they go? California? Nevada? British Columbia? - NO - MAINE
The 48 Hour Film Festival Returns to Portland Maine
06/29/2010
The 2010 48 Hour Film Project in Portland, Maine is sure to be the most fun you have ever had making a film! Don't wait! Register now!
The Zombies Are Coming to Town!
06/29/2010
The Zombies are Coming to Town! is a clash between the punk-rock style of independent film making and the hilarity of the modern Zombie movie. The film pays homage to such classics as Night of the Living Dead and Return of the Living Dead while leeching of
New Incentives to Grow Maine's Film Industry
06/29/2010
Baldacci signs new incentive package to encourage filmmakers to come to Maine.
The 2010 Josiah Youth Media Festival
05/20/2010
CALL FOR ENTERIES
The 2010 JOSIAH YOUTH MEDIA FESTIVAL
Who: All Filmmakers born on or after June 1, 1989
When: Submission Deadline June 1, 2010
Where: URBAN-15, 2500 S. Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78210.
www.urban15.org – to download guidelines and appl
"Back to the Beyond", independent film by the DiBacco to shoot in Maine.
05/10/2010
Director Kevin DiBacco of New Gloucester and Writer/Brother Ralph DiBacco of Gorham begin shooting their second feature film "Back to the Beyond" in May.
Filming 'Wyeth' could put Maine in camera's frame
05/08/2010
The producers of a major movie about the Wyeth family will meet today with Gov. John Baldacci and representatives of various state agencies to explore the possibility of shooting a significant portion of the movie in Maine.
Nailed 'Em - Fentimans Victorian Lemonade
05/07/2010
In Maine, selling Fentimans Victorian Lemonade to minors becomes a crime because it contains less than 0.5% alcohol. (05:23)
Director, Film Programs for Maine Media Workshops
04/15/2010
Maine Media Workshops, an internationally known media arts school located in Rockport, Maine, is seeking a Director of Film Programs to provide professional direction to its college, workshop, and community film programs.
Film Initiative and Competition: What’s Your Issue?
02/08/2010
What’s Your Issue is a national video initiative and competition in its fifth year. Young adults ages 14–24 are invited to develop and present innovative solution-project ideas to issues in one of nine categories: environment, education, health/healthcare,
New England Independent Film Expo & Fundraiser
01/26/2010
The Mission of the New England Independent Film Expo is to provide a networking platform for individiuals, businesses and organizations that are interested in the filmmaking process by supporting both 'Back to the Beyond' an International feature f
Indianapolis International Film Festival
01/25/2010
With a vision to bring the best of independent film from around the world to the region, we’re excited to announce that we’re now accepting submissions for the 2010 Indianapolis International Film Festival.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
01/25/2010
If you are developing a project and would like the opportunity to present a 10-15 minute excerpt
(or trailer) to a panel of festival and distribution experts and an audience of your peers and please submit a QuickTime file via www.YouSendIt.com (or anothe
UNITUS TV - Television Pilot Contest
01/15/2010
UNITUS TV announces the first-ever contest for fully-produced television pilots. Participants have the chance to get their pilot produced as a series by a major network or cable channel.
**Call For Entries** - 7th Annual iP Screenwriting Contest
10/20/2009
Free Waterville screening of film “PROTECTING THE NATURE OF MAINE” slated for Thursday October 8, 2009
09/30/2009
The Maine Film & Video Association (MFVA) Promoting Maine's Media Community
09/17/2009
October 1, 2009 Fall MFVA Meeting
at the Camden International Film Festival
"Local Stories, Global Impact"
Maine Media Workshops, Rockport Maine
New Grant Offering
08/19/2009
Innovative Production Grant - $2000 - Deadline January 07, 2010
Trailer debuts for ADELLE. A feature length horror film shot in Maine.
08/09/2009
On Sunday, Abandoned Cinema announced the completion of principle production on the company's first film, “Adelle.”
Maine production named as BLUE Ocean Film Festival finalist
05/20/2009
32nd Annual Maine Student Film and Video Festival Seeks Submissions
04/27/2009
Portland Magazine April Edition Features Cover Story on Planned Maine-Made Film
04/07/2009
Winners of 48 hr. Film Festival Showcased at Miami Festival
03/10/2009
Program on Maine Filmmaker Huey to be presented March 21 and 22
02/27/2009
Maine logging series debuts on The Discovery Channel
02/25/2009
Maine's visual-media industry strong and varied, but needs better financial incentives, research shows
08/05/2008
Maine's new late-night talk show
10/16/2001
The show is a talk-show based on the formats made famous by Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Conan O’ Brien.
Starting October 16th, seen on Bangor’s WABI-TV 5 and in Portland on WPME-TV 35- monologue, comedy, guest interviews, and performances.