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| MPBN Community Films: “The Story of Houlton” |
Celebrating it’s bicentennial Houlton Maine looks back at 200 years of unprecedented history from 1807-2007 . Join the explores Joseph Houlton and other true pioneers as they forge a community in what was an untamed wilderness in the vast northwest now known as Houlton Maine. Completed in 2007 the documentary… |
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04/16/10 |
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| MFVA Member Dave Wilkinson nominated for Emmy |
IncredibleMAINE has received its second Emmy nomination for Director Dave Wilkinson. “Farm Camp,” to be aired on MPBN on Saturday, May 1 at 10:30 AM, was the honored show. In its third season, incredibleMAINE, hosted by LC Van Savage, has also garnered several Telly awards along with its large and… |
Mark Ireland |
04/15/10 |
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| MfVA Member’s film to air on MPBN Community Films |
Celebrating it’s bicentennial Houlton Maine looks back at 200 years of unprecedented history from 1807-2007 . Join the explorer Joseph Houlton and other true pioneers as they forge a community in what was an untamed wilderness in the vast northwest now known as Houlton Maine. Completed in 2007 the documentary… |
Mark Ireland |
04/12/10 |
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| Maine Jewish Film Festival |
The Maine Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) comes of age in 2010 when it celebrates its 13th year! We curate a program of films that explore the Jewish experience through the lens of film - screening features, documentaries and shorts. Since 1998, MJFF has been bringing American and international cinema and… |
Mark Ireland |
03/20/10 |
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| Highlights from MFVA’s March meeting |
“Though I had every reason to expect that the night would be special, all expectations were surpassed when I saw the crowd of attendees and heard the panel introduction by Louise Rosen. In addition to the honor of being included amongst such an accomplished collection of film makers, the opportunity… |
Mark Ireland |
03/17/10 |
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| Maine Arts Commission - Listening Tour |
March 22. FIVE RIVERS MEMBER MEETING: MAINE ARTS COMMISSION LISTENING TOUR BEGINS HERE! The Maine Arts Commission kicks off its Listening Tour 6PM March 22 in Brunswick, the first of a series of statewide meetings to gather information and feedback and give input on the future direction of the Maine… |
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03/17/10 |
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| MFVA Member News - March 2010 |
New England Movie Tour concludes with Portland’s First Showing of Local Documentary Neighbor by Neighbor: Mobilizing an Invisible Community in Lewiston, ME Hosted by Homeless Voices for Justice and the Maine People’s Alliance What: A public showing of Neighbor by Neighbor: Mobilizing an Invisible Community in Lewiston, ME that will… |
Mark Ireland |
03/12/10 |
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| Maine Masters Project |
The Maine Masters Project Film series and panel discussion Bangor Public Library Lecture Hall Thursday nights at 5:30PM March 11,18, 25 This free film and discussion series provides an opportunity for attendees to sit together and converse with Maine Masters filmmakers, art historians, and curators. March 18, 2010 Painters Alan… |
Mark Ireland |
03/12/10 |
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| Tax Incentives for Visual Media Productions - passed! |
Great news! (Sent by: Lea Girardin at the Maine Film Office) The amendment to LD 1449,” An Act to Expand Tax Incentives for Visual Media Productions” passed. The changes to the bill are highlighted below. The effective date for the amendment has not yet been signed into law but we… |
Mark Ireland |
03/11/10 |
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| Maine Jewish Film Festival - March 20th |
The Maine Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) comes of age in 2010 when it celebrates its 13th year! We curate a program of films that explore the Jewish experience through the lens of film - screening features, documentaries and shorts. Since 1998, MJFF has been bringing American and international cinema and… |
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03/11/10 |
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| CASTING CALL - March 16 & 17 |
OPEN CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILMS WHEN: Tues., March 16 & Wed., March 17, 7:00 p.m. Come either night. WHERE: University of Southern Maine Video Production Studio 68 High St., Portland (Between Danforth & Pleasant Sts.) 3RD floor Lots of juicy parts and low time commitment - these short films… |
Mark Ireland |
03/09/10 |
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| Another successful MFVA meeting! |
Here are the links to some of the films we screened: Morgan Myers No Apologies: The Education of Gary Reed Meyer : No Apologies Ben Kahn Felon: Felon Daniel Stephens Designing Change: Designing Change The other two works in progress by Huey and David Berez. |
Mark Ireland |
03/08/10 |
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| MFVA March Meeting |
FIVE MAINE FILMS SELECTED FOR REVIEW BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS The Films: Designing Change, by Daniel Stephens and Brooke Brewer, Goodfocus Films Felon, by Ben Kahn, Flying Fish Films In Good Time: The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland, by Huey, Films by Huey No Apologies: The Education of Gary Reed Meyer,… |
Mark Ireland |
03/06/10 |
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| Join Us - March 6 - MFVA Meeting! |
FIVE MAINE FILMS SELECTED FOR REVIEW BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS The Films: Designing Change, by Daniel Stephens and Brooke Brewer, Goodfocus Films Felon, by Ben Kahn, Flying Fish Films In Good Time: The Piano Jazz of Marian McPartland, by Huey, Films by Huey No Apologies: The Education of Gary Reed Meyer,… |
Mark Ireland |
03/02/10 |
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| MFVA Member survey |
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03/01/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Protecting the Nature of Maine” |
The film, “Protecting the Nature of Maine” by MFVA chair Richard Kane will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: DATE: 2/6/10 11:00AM repeat: Sunday 2/7 1:30pm Sunday 2/28 10:30pm Congratulations Richard! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership.… |
Mark Ireland |
02/28/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Bruce McToose” |
The film, “Bruce McToose, Intrepid Traveler” by MFVA member Steve Hrehovcik will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: 2/20/10 – SAT 5:30pm repeat: 2/21/10 - SUN 10:30pm repeat 2/27/10 - SAT 11:30am Congratulations Steve! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to… |
Mark Ireland |
02/27/10 |
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| Member Meetings: a premier MFVA benefit |
Among the many benefits for MFVA members (and my personal favorite) are the regular meetings for our members. Meetings take place in towns from Camden to Portland, from Lewiston to Bangor and are structured in a variety of formats. Many are set up as forum-style meetings, with specific topics presented… |
Mark Ireland |
02/25/10 |
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| Maine Studios host PSA competition |
The national 7DAYPSA competition will be coming to The Maine Studios in Portland in May. The contest is the brainchild of Duncan Putney and Andre Stark of Original Concept & Development and is a way for film makers to showcase their talent while helping local charities. The first competition was… |
Mark Ireland |
02/23/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Bruce McToose” |
The film, “Bruce McToose, Intrepid Traveler” by MFVA member Steve Hrehovcik will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: 2/20/10 – SAT 5:30pm repeat: 2/21/10 - SUN 10:30pm Congratulations Steve! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership. Perhaps you… |
Mark Ireland |
02/21/10 |
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| Another MFVA member’s work on MPBN! |
The famous directional sign in Oxford County, Maine showing distances to nearby locations with “foreign” names. Maine has more than 30 cities that share the names of well known cities and countries around the world. The adventures of Bruce McToose, the fictional “Celebrity Traveler and Explorer”, is the subject of… |
Mark Ireland |
02/19/10 |
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02/18/10 |
| Broadcast opportunity for MFVA members |
Calling all MFVA members! Maine Film & Video Association is seeking submissions of independent films and videos, with a regional (preferably Maine) focus. This work will be broadcast on MPBN (Maine’s public television station). The projects need to be fairly recent, of broadcast quality and non-commercial. Genres can include documentaries,… |
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02/19/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Life By Lobster” |
The film, “Life By Lobster” by MFVA member Iain McCray Martin will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: 2/13/10 – SAT 11am repeat: 2/14/10 - SUN 10:30pm Congratulations Iain! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership. Perhaps you… |
Mark Ireland |
02/14/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Life By Lobster” |
The film, “Life By Lobster” by MFVA member Iain McCray Martin will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: 2/13/10 – SAT 11am repeat: 2/14/10 - SUN 10:30pm Congratulations Iain! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership. Perhaps you… |
Mark Ireland |
02/13/10 |
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| Student Film Festival-York Community College |
York County Community College is hosting a student film festival as part of their annual Senior Animation at Smitty’s Cinema in Sanford, Maine this May. Any current or former student of a college in Maine is eligible to submit a film. Catagories are: Film or Animation Entry deadline: May 1st… |
Mark Ireland |
02/12/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Protecting the Nature of Maine” |
The film, “Protecting the Nature of Maine” by MFVA chair Richard Kane will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: DATE: 2/6/10 11:00AM repeat: Sunday 2/7 1:30pm Sunday 2/28 10:30pm Congratulations Richard! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership.… |
Mark Ireland |
02/07/10 |
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| MFVA’s New Website! |
Dear MFVA Members and Friends, Welcome to our newly re-designed website! I hope you will find it informative and helpful in keeping our community up-to-date about your business and work in the industry. We are continuing to serve you with news and information from Maine and beyond including job listings,… |
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02/06/10 |
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| MPBN Community Films airs “Protecting the Nature of Maine” |
The film, “Protecting the Nature of Maine” by MFVA chair Richard Kane will be broadcast by MPBN. DATE: DATE: 2/6/10 11:00AM repeat: Sunday 2/7 1:30pm Sunday 2/28 10:30pm Congratulations Richard! Our recent commitment to provide MPBN with quality projects is just one way we will continue to serve our membership.… |
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02/06/10 |
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| MFVA Member news - February 2010 |
VIA-VISION Video receives 2010 Brides Choice Award from Wedding Wire LEWISTON, MAINE, February 2, 2010 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced VIA-VISION Video has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Wedding Videography! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and celebrates excellence… |
Mark Ireland |
02/04/10 |
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| Open Casting Call - February 27 |
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02/03/10 |
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| CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RECOGNIZED INTERNATIONALLY |
The Camden International Film Festival is proud to announce its recognition in two separate international lists created by leaders in the documentary industry. In mid-December filmmaker / writer AJ Schnack enlisted a cast of filmmakers and industry leaders to weigh in on the top 25 film festivals worldwide. This list,… |
Mark Ireland |
02/01/10 |
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| Film Screening with Ben Levine |
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01/27/10 |
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| CIFF director Ben Fowlie makes “20 under 40” list |
Stranger Than Fiction’s Thom Powers lists Ben Fowlie as one of the “20 under 40: Film Industry Talent to Watch”. Ben is the director and founder of the Camden International Festival and a board member here at MFVA. Congratulations Ben! Full article: Stranger Than Fiction |
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01/25/10 |
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| Film Screening with Ben Levine |
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01/23/10 |
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| MLK Day Video Exhibit |
Each year, Bates College celebrates MLK Day by hosting lectures, discussions, and arts/cultural events to encourage reflection on Dr. King’s legacy, the Civil Rights Movement, and the struggle for Social Justice as it exists today. During the entire day there will be a looping video exhibit in the Perry Atrium… |
Mark Ireland |
01/17/10 |
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| Open Casting Call in Southern Maine |
A great opportunity is approaching! The Maine Film Studios is holding their first OPEN CASTING CALL on January 16th from 9am- 1pm. This is open to actors/actresses of all ages! We are looking for a variety of roles for two upcoming feature film projects, as well as other smaller projects.… |
Mark Ireland |
01/16/10 |
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| Open Casting Call in Southern Maine |
A great opportunity is approaching! The Maine Film Studios is holding their first OPEN CASTING CALL on January 16th from 9am- 1pm. This is open to actors/actresses of all ages! We are looking for a variety of roles for two upcoming feature film projects, as well as other smaller projects.… |
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01/11/10 |
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| Screening: “A Chemical Reaction” |
SafeLawns Foundation North American Tour Screening January 10, 2010 Railroad Square Cinema 17 Railroad Square Waterville, ME 04901-6139 (207) 873-6526 chemical reaction< /a> |
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01/10/10 |
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| CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS |
The Maine Film & Video Association (MFVA) Supporting Maine’s Media Professionals WE ARE SEEKING THREE ROUGH CUTS FOR OUR March 6, 2010 MEETING 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… |
Mark Ireland |
01/06/10 |
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| LEF Foundation Post-Production grants |
FRIDAY 29 January 2010 is the deadline for LETTERS OF INQUIRY for our Production and Post-Production grant round. Letters are due in the office by 5pm. You can visit our website for more information on how to apply: |
Mark Ireland |
01/04/10 |
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03/08/10 |
| NIFE Expo - EVENT CANCELLED |
Reception: Friday, April 9th TBA Expo: Saturday, April 10th (9am-10pm) What is it ? *A Film Screening Consult *A Distribution Workshop *A Networking Party *A way to sell New England Talent! How much does it cost ? There are two parts to the Expo, Day Session and Evening session. $20… |
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12/22/09 |
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| “A Chemical Reaction” - SafeLawns Foundation North American Tour |
A Message from Paul Tukey, executive producer, “A Chemical Reaction”: With the next two weeks being short weeks, I wanted to review the schedule update highlights as they are now coming into focus for the SafeLawns Foundation North American Tour of A Chemical Reaction: Our screening at The Wild &… |
Mark Ireland |
12/21/09 |
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| Two Funding Opportunities - January Deadlines |
1. Jane Morrison Film Fund Scholarship Grant, Deadline January 14, 2010 Jane Morison Fund In partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and the Jane Morrison Film Fund, The Maine Arts Commission is proud to offer the Jane Morrison Memorial Film Fund Scholarship. The grant supports educational opportunities for filmmakers in… |
Mark Ireland |
12/21/09 |
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| Another great film/video resource |
Reel Changes offers a unique service to documentary filmmakers. Excerpts of your work in progress can be placed on their site (for free if approved). Visitors to their site find a project they like and support that project through direct, tax-deductible contributions. Those supporting funds help filmmakers complete their projects. … |
Mark Ireland |
12/17/09 |
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| HistoryMakers 2010 - Where History Meets Today |
Have you put the HistoryMakers 2010 conference on your calendar yet? It is scheduled for New York City this coming January 27-29. It promises to be another stellar event —great sessions, must meet CE’s, Producers, Distributors, Newsfolks, networking opportunities extraordinaire. We recognize that budgets are tight, but once again US… |
Mark Ireland |
12/16/09 |
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| Rule discount - a new member benefit |
Rule Broadcast of Boston has long been a resource for Maine film and video producers. Their vast array of equipment has helped fill in the gaps whenever a new project requires a better camera or specialty mount. Rule has joined the ranks of a growing number of vendors now offering… |
Mark Ireland |
12/15/09 |
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| MPBN’s “Maine Watch” - profiling the Maine film industry |
Earlier this week on “Maine Watch”, members of the Maine film community spoke with the show’s host, Jennifer Rooks. In a terrific field piece, Rooks interviewed Louise Rosen, Lea Girardin, Laurie Notch, and Cameron Bonsey. Footage included shots from MFVA’s most recent meeting, a showcase of Maine’s 48-hr film festival… |
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12/13/09 |
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| MFVA December Meeting: Another great success! |
Dear MFVA members and attendees of the Winter 2009 Meeting at the Maine Studios: Our first meeting at the Maine Studios was quite a success. In spite of the threat (and reality) of the first snow of the year, we had a good crowd of about 55+ friends. The screenings… |
Mark Ireland |
12/08/09 |
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| Maine-based Film Distributor’s Clients Earn Global Recognition |
BRUNSWICK, Maine (December 8, 2009) - Brunswick, Maine-based international film distributor Louise Rosen announces major news for three of her independent producer clients. The feature documentary “A Small Act” has been selected for competition in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. Produced by Harambee Media, directed by Jennifer Arnold and produced… |
Mark Ireland |
12/07/09 |
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| Big Sky Documentary Film Festival |
Missoula, Montana - The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (BSDFF) is now accepting proposals to pitch new and in-progress documentary films to ITVS Senior Program Manager, Richard Saiz. The deadline for receipt of proposals is January 1, 2010. There is no charge to submit. BSDFF will host a special pitch… |
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12/07/09 |
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