Film Festivals

Pitchfests are becoming popular venues for screenwriters to sell their work to development executives - what should you know before going?

Directors Marie Brown and Yari Wolinsky share their thoughts on the making of their "Unmoored," which tells the story of a couple with one afternoon left to get things right and screens online this month at the 2010 Online New England Film Festival.

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.

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.

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.

The Reel Fest’s Rod Webber encourages local filmmakers to say something.

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.

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.

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.

The French Short Film Festival sails into Rhode Island this month? Oui!

NewEnglandFilm.com correspondent Maddy Kadish hits the Sundance Film Festival and reports back on the scene, the crowds and the films.

Writer/director Andy Mitton discusses YELLOWBRICKROAD, a feature horror film en route to Slamdance.

Boston Jewish Film Festival volunteer Maddy Kadish gives an inside-out look at a Boston institution.

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.

Award-winning documentary filmmaker Sean Flynn discusses the fine art of concise pitching to documentary funding sources.

NewEnglandFilm.com launches the first annual Online New England Film Festival, playing this and next month... online!

David Pierotti offers his take on Joe Pantoliano’s new documentary, "No Kidding, Me Too," which broaches the taboo subject of mental illness.

Southie native Jay Giannone breaks out with his first film, the audience award-winning "Diamond in the Rough."

In his feature film debut, Alec Helm spins a local tale of nostalgia and growing up in Waterville, Maine. The Kings premieres this month at the Maine International Film Festival.

C.E. Craner gives her take on ad men, thwarted love, and cross-cultural comedy on the heels of the 2009 Newport International Film Festival, held June 3-7 in Rhode Island.

Boston filmmaker Jared M. Gordon reports on his experience at the 2009 Bare Bones Film and Music Festival in Muskogee, Oklahoma (April 19-26).

Entering its 25th year, the re-named Boston LGBT Film Festival expands its locations as well as its messages.

Jared M. Gordon reports from the 2009 Boston Underground Film Festival and a post-film Q & A with Tim Jackson about his documentary, Radical Jesters.

With three area festival directors as guides, Christine Morrison sheds light on how to be an effective film festival director.

Sundance helps film people look ahead, RI and CT start production coalitions, RIIFF and Coolidge name new staff, and more... the January 2009 report of industry news, festivals, and happenings.

Last month, the second annual Boston Palestine Film Festival commemorated the Nakba and celebrated Palestinian culture through the medium of film.

Boston Jewish Film Festival enters its 20th year with a new artistic director, Noa Rembiszewski.

Northampton Independent Film Festival tightens its belt to stay afloat for the 14th year.

With gas prices, carbon emissions, traffic, parking, and the general headache of driving in the city, biking or watching movies can be the perfect escape. Organizers of the Boston Bike Film Festival want you to escape it all in one weekend.

This festival, now in its 11th year, features a wide variety of gay and lesbian films from local filmmakers, as well as works from around the globe in Connecticut from June 5-13, 1998.