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CIFF / Points North Job Opportunity

Production Manager, CIFF / Points North The Points North Institute is seeking candidates for a full-time Production Manager. The Production Manager is a new year-round position that is responsible for executing all logistics and project management for the ongoing programs of the Points North Institute, including the annual Camden International Film Festival and Points North […]

Mills Administration Announces $12 Million to Expand Apprenticeship Opportunities

Funding from the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is available to help businesses expand apprenticeship programs, train workers, and strengthen Maine’s economy. Backed by $11 million in Federal funding from the Governor’s Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan and additional funding from U.S. Department of Labor’s State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity, and Innovation (SAEEI) Grant, these […]

Portland author’s book to be used for movie on unsung civil rights figure

Phillip Hoose’s book ‘Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice’ won a National Book Award. The movie will be called “Spark” and will be directed by actor Anthony Mackie and star Saniyya Sidney as Colvin, according to an article on the entertainment website Deadline Wednesday. Mackie is playing Captain America in the upcoming “Captain America 4” while […]

How To Sell Your Screenplay To Netflix

Have a screenplay and want to see it on the big screen? It may not be as hard as you think. The days of cable TV are limited. Streaming services, with Netflix leading the charge, have become the preferred method for people to watch their favorite shows and movies. With no commercials and no wait […]

New Film Studio Will Be Built in Space by 2024

Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E), the company co-producing Tom Cruise’s upcoming space movie, plan to launch a sports arena and production studio in zero gravity. S.E.E. has unveiled plans to build a space station module that contains a sports and entertainment arena as well as a content studio by December 2024. Named SEE-1, the module is intended to […]