Author Archives: Karen

Ashley Bryan, whose joyous picture books celebrated Black life and history, dies at 98

He helped broaden children’s literature, treating Black characters with dignity, not disdain Mr. Bryan wrote or illustrated more than 70 children’s books over six decades, in addition to making paintings, linoleum block prints, collage works, hand puppets and elaborate stained glass windows, which he crafted from sea glass that washed up near his home on […]

Legislative Update

LD 1334, An Act to Promote Economic Development through Increased Film Incentives, has been scheduled for a Work Session on Thursday, February 17th. Updates will be posted here as they become available. The purpose of work sessions is to allow committee members to discuss bills thoroughly and vote on the committee’s recommendation, or report to […]

CREW CALL: Indie film looking for crew

The production would like to hire locally Positions: 2nd AC; Production Designer; Art Department; Hair; Make-up; Sound; and more Location: Portland area Filming Days: Current start date in Spring to early Summer

CREW CALL: Corporate Commercial Hiring Crew

Corporate Commercial is looking to fill three local crew positions Positions: Camera Assistant, Grip and Gaffer Location: Portland area 2 Filming Days: Thursday 2/17/2022 and Friday 2/18/2022

Waterville Creates, Job Opportunities

The Marketing + Development Coordinator serves as a valuable member of the Waterville Creates (WC) team and is responsible for providing key marketing support for the promotion and branding of Waterville Creates, Waterville Opera House (WOH), Maine Film Center (MFC), and Ticonic Gallery + Studios (TGS). The Coordinator’s key development responsibilities include support related to […]