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Industry News

Industry News - February 2012

By Casey Stirling
We Need to Talk About Kevin screens at the Harvard Film Archive this month

Make Oscars night a night on the town at one of New England's many celebrations this month. Check out the news from local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - January 2012

By Casey Stirling
Journey of the Universe screens this month at the Woodbridge, CT Jewish Community Center

Make it your New Year's resolution to forget the gym and head to one of the many exciting events happening around New England this month. Check out the news from local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - December 2011

By Casey Stirling
It's a Wonderful Life, showing at the Brattle this month

Whether you're feeling festive enough to head to Vermont's Stowe Mountain Film Festival, or you're feeling like the Brattle's Alt-Xmas might be more your style, New England has plenty of holiday screenings to offer this month. Check out the news from local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - November 2011

By Casey Stirling
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg screens this month at the Museum of Fine Arts

News from local films, upcoming festivals, and filmmaker opportunities. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - October 2011

By Casey Stirling
We Need to Talk About Kevin has its East Coast premiere at the Williamstown Film Festival this month

Looking for something spooky to do this October? Catch a film at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, or head to Charlestown to try and catch a glimpse of the R.I.P.D. film set. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - September 2011

By Casey Stirling
A snapshot from Camden International Film Festival's Points North Forum

Spend some time with the muppets and Woody Allen on the big screen this month at two of the many September film series. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - August 2011

By Casey Stirling
A still from Bob and the Monster, screening at this year's KahBang Festival in Maine

From Maine to Massachusetts, New England has plenty of film festivals to visit this August. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, e-mail news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - July 2011

By Casey Stirling
The 2011 Maine International Film Festival Poster

You don't need to choose between enjoying the summer weather and seeing a movie with outdoor screenings like Providence's Movies on the Block and Magic 106.7's Family Free Movies in Boston, all starting this month. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - June 2011

By Casey Stirling
A still from Margin Call, screening at the Nantucket Film Festival this June.

Rub shoulders with Darren Aronofsky and Vera Farmiga at the Provincetown International Film Festival or check out one of the many other exciting events this June. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - May 2011

By Casey Stirling
A still from The Wish Makers of West Hollywood, premiering at the Boston LGBT Film Festival

Cameras are rolling this month as a feature and a web series begin production, and there are plenty of finished films to take in via festivals across New England. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - October 2010

By Casey Stirling
My Tale of Two Cities, including Mr. McFeely himself, at this month's Cape Ann Film Festival

Halloween happenings, phantasmagorical film festivals, and several spooky opportunities for you this month.

Industry News - September 2010

By Casey Stirling
Catch The Secret in Their Eyes at this year's Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival.

More festivals than you can point a camera at, local vampires, workshops, and funding for your documentary in this month's industry news. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - August 2010

By Casey Stirling
A still from "The Pond"

Local grant opportunities, Massachusetts in the movies, and where to see films this month... a report with happenings, industry buzz and opportunities from the New England film industry for August 2010. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - July 2010

By Casey Stirling
"When Life Gives You Lemons" screens at the 2010 Woods Hole Film Festival. Photo: http://www.misfilmproject.com/

Summer film festivals, a new television series for Rhode Island, and tons of opportunities to see films or get your films seen... a report from the New England Film Industry for July 2010. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - June 2010

By Casey Stirling
Patricia Clarkson's Cairo Time Premieres this Month in New England at the Berkshire Film Festival (Photo by Colm Hogan)

Summer's just heating up, and the New England film scene is a hotbed of activities, festivals, and screenings. To report news email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Industry News - May 2010

By Casey Stirling
Bob Christie's Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride screens at Boston’s 26th Annual LGBT Film Festival

It's a month of festivals, filmmakers, and family fun. Who's shooting in Massachusetts? Is Vermont's Film Commission in trouble? Which festivals are looking for your film? News & happenings in the local industry for May 2010.

Industry News - April 2010

By Casey Stirling
Greg Barker's Sergio will be screening this month at Boston University (Photo Credit: UN)

April is replete with distinctive opportunities for the film aficionado. How did Massachusetts's tax credit fare in committee vote? Which Academy Award-nominated director will be visiting New England? Which festivals should be on your shortlist? ...News & happenings in the local industry for April 2010.

Industry News - March 2010

By Casey Stirling
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls, screening at the Women's Film Festival in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Locals at the Academy Awards, a bevy of festivals, how Massachusetts can develop a successful future in show business, and a rare opportunity to have your film independently reviewed - news & happenings in the local industry for March 2010.

Industry News - February 2010

By Casey Stirling
On set with The Putt Putt Syndrome.

Help for Haiti, proposed cuts to the state film tax credits, upcoming screenings, and opportunities for filmmakers - news & happenings in the local industry for February 2010. See how you can protest state film tax credits.

Industry News - January 2010

By Jared M. Gordon
Actor Ryan Reynolds stars in Chris Sparling's Buried at Sundance.

Screenings, festivals, and opportunities for documentary filmmakers - news & happenings in the local industry for January 2010.

Industry News - December 2009

By NewEnglandFilm.com
“The Burden” by Mint Films screens on December 5 in Maine.

Holiday parties, one studio project falls flat while another resurrects, and more -- a report of news & happenings in the local industry for December 2009.

Industry News - November 2009

By Alexandria Lima
Writing on the Wall: Remembering the Berlin Wall (Boston College)

Boston College students mark anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, “Killer” film festivals all month long, LEF Foundation Moving Image Fund grants $20,000 to local filmmakers and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for November 2009.

Industry News - October 2009

By Alexandria Lima
"Santa: The Facist Years," screens in the Williamstown Film Festival's shorts II program.

State budget woes force Mass Cultural Council to cut programs, Williamstown Film Festival rolls in, calls for entries galore and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for October 2009.

Industry News - September 2009

By Alexandria Lima
"The Wing" and other films screen online at NewEnglandFilm.com this month.

The Online New England Film Festival goes live, the Coolidge Corner Theatre brings back Talk Cinema, Images Cinema exhibits animal art for a cause and more… A report of news & happenings in the local industry for September 2009.

Industry News - August 2009

By Alexandria Lima
A still from a short by Jake Mahaffy, whose work is featured this month at RIIFF.

LEF New England announces grant deadlines, calls for “awesomeness” sound (with a cash reward), RIIFF takes over Rhode Island, and more… the August 2009 report of industry news, festivals and happenings.

Industry News - July 2009

By Alexandria Lima
Tze Chun (back) picked up a narrative jury prize at Newport International for "Children of Invention."

The beginning of summer means festivals, festivals, and – you guessed it – more festivals; Connecticut and Maine film industries struggle; and more… the July 2009 report of industry news and happenings.

Industry News - June 2009

By Erin Trahan
Dean Huh (right) accepts an award among the beautiful people in LA.

Spring showers bring May festivals and May festivals bring June award announcements, the Brattle issues a call for trailers to "smackdown," and perturbed viewers storm out of Boston Film Night... the June 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - May 2009

By Erin Trahan
From "Andaluz," an animated short by Karen Acqua in collaboration with  Joanna Priestley.

Is May New England's unofficial Animation Month? Six Berkshire filmmakers make the cut for their hometown fest, plans to help you turn "soft money into gold" are in the works, IFFBoston attracts record audience, and more... the May 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - April 2009

By Erin Trahan
From "Don McKay," a feature shot in MA and premiering at Tribeca this month.

The Southeast New England Film, Music, and Arts (SENE) Festival debuts; Boston Gay and Lesbian Film Festival announces new name and venues; Vermont and Maine join the furious fight to offer film production tax incentives; and more... the April 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Industry News - March 2009

By Erin Trahan
Nicole Prowell travels great lengths to define happiness in "Happy Hunting."

New England keeps cranking out films and festivals despite economic crunch, Boston Underground Film Festival features over 25 local filmmakers, several Bostonians premiere at SXSW, and more... the March 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.