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 The energy, excitement, and street buzz in Waterville is palpable. This former mill town set on the Kennebec River, and home to Colby College, is getting a massive makeover, re-inventing itself as the artsy hotspot of northern New England. The renaissance is the result of a unique collaboration between community, philanthropists, and businesses, spearheaded by […]

The Directors Guild deal arrives on the 33rd day of the writers Guild strike. The Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have agreed to a tentative deal on a new three-year contract. This deal includes wage increases and “a 76% increase in foreign residuals for the largest platforms,” […]

In a statement, the unions said that such a contract would benefit “every worker” in the industry. “A fair contract for directors does not benefit just a select few; it uplifts every worker in the film and television industry and acknowledges the interconnected nature of our work,” said the statement issued by the WGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE […]

In Lucas McNelly’s thriller feature “Up Country,” three young men set out for a hike in the Northern Maine woods. Their taciturn, clearly unimpressed guide winds up stranding them there, leading to an increasingly intense fight for survival in an environment they don’t understand – and that seemingly has it in for people “from away.” […]

A school capstone project inspired a student to dig deep into his hometown. ”It had to be a narrative, a documentary or a how-to,” said Shawn Packard, a Cinematography student at Full Sail University. “I live here, I have lived here my whole life. It has been home for me. It kind of means a […]