Film Festivals

This may be the era of the big budget blockbuster, but there are some places in New England where you can find a very different kind of cinematic experience. A new season of The Magic Lantern experimental film series begins soon at the Cable Car Cinema in Providence.

At the Boston Bike Film Festival, cycling documentaries face the challenge of putting civic issues on screen.

With the 3rd Annual Online New England Film Festival happening on the site all this month, four of the selected filmmakers share their thoughts on the roads they’ve taken to find an audience for their independent short films. To see their films and others, check out the festival: www.newenglandfilm.com/festival.

As the only qualifying festival in New England for the Academy Awards, the Rhode Island International Film Festival serves up a selection of some of the best short films from around the world. Here's a sampling from this years fest coming August 9-14 -- you never know, you could be watching an Oscar winner...

Pop some popcorn in the microwave and dim the living room lights -- NewEnglandFilm.com’s 3rd Annual Online Film Festival is coming soon to a web page near you! Get a quick preview of some of the films you’ll be able to see right here from September 1 through October 15.

Initially founded as a filmmaker Judy Laster’s venue to premier her short film, the Woods Hole Film Festival -- which is running this year from July 30 through August 6 -- has become one of the most anticipated film festivals in New England.

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.

The European Short Film Festival at MIT puts together a collection of shorts using the form to explore new ideas and styles.

We get the scoop on five films from New England talent that will screen at the Independent Film Festival Boston, which starts April 27th.

Ring in springtime this month by checking out the world's largest student film festival at Brown University or by shooting off a submission to the Kahbang Film Festival on being "MaineStream." Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

This month New England has something for everybody in a wide range of festivals, from women's to Jewish to documentary to experimental. Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

As a completely volunteer-run organization, The Women’s Film Festival of Brattleboro, Vermont shows how film and the power of community work together to make a difference.

The DocYard is a bi-weekly film and discussion series aimed at constructing a viable and vibrant dialogue amongst filmmakers and the community.

From a romantic evening with Bogie and Bergman to a black-tie gala to celebrate the Academy Awards, there is plenty to do in New England this February. So brave the snow and cheer on the locally shot movies at the Oscars! Read on for opportunities, industry buzz and happenings in the local industry. To submit news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Ring in the New Year by heading to the Arts Advocacy Summit or to the Boston Society of Film Critics Annual Awards and Screening, as reported in the January 2011 industry news. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Enjoy the holiday season with free film screenings, holiday gatherings, and ski-themed festivals, as reported in the December 2010 industry news. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

This October, the Boston Palestine Film Festival showed how Palestinians could be both activists and filmmakers.

From new studios to new fellowships to new films appearing in festivals galore, the New England Film Industry is hopping this November 2010. To report news, email news@newenglandfilm.com.

Filmmaker Robin Hessman's documentary "My Perestroika," featured in this year's Boston Jewish Film Festival, captures a confused moment in history.

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

Selling your script might just be an exercise in selling yourself. In a second look at pitchfests, Peter Bohush discusses tips and techniques to have your script seen, heard, and sold.

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.