Dear MFVA members and friends:

Below is a press release concerning the upcoming, new and improved Maine Film Tax Incentives Bill that the 2009 Maine Legislature will be considering.  It is very important that you get behind the effort to get this bill passed if our industry is to grow and Maine’s economy is to weather this downturn and prosper once again.  This includes speaking with your local legislator, your Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders, TV, radio and print reporters, anyone who might understand that encouraging film/video/digital media production in Maine is good for everyone.  Write a letter to the editor encouraging public support.  Please read this and pass it on to anyone who might help.

All my best,

Dick

Richard Kane, Chair
Maine Film & Video Association
Kane-Lewis Productions 189 Rope Ferry Road, Sedgwick, ME 04676
207-359-2320 office/ 207-632-4534 cell/

OPEN CALL FOR VIDEO EDITORS, RESEARCHERS, GRANT WRITERS & INTERNS — A feature-length documentary filmed throughout Canada and the U.S. is now entering post production in Maine, with the deadline of late winter for private screenings. Various positions may be paid and/or open for internships. Please send resumes and letters of interest to Paul Tukey, c/o The SafeLawns Foundation by email to or . No phone calls please.