Author Archives: Karen

Maine Economic Recovery Input Sessions for Thursday 9/9/2021

Share your input with the Department of Economic and Community Development on potential business and nonprofit support programs.  Commissioner Heather Johnson, Carlos Mello from the Finance Authority of Maine, DECD staff, and region-specific organizations are hosting virtual input sessions as a chance for us to receive feedback directly from you.  This is an opportunity for you to share how […]

32 Tips on Making an Indie Feature Film: Distribution & Sales

This Stage 32 Blog comes from Martin Gooch, a director and screenwriter based in London, England.  It all feels like some sort of dark art but technically what happens is this: You make a movie. You take it to festivals, it does quite well and you get some laurels. You then send it to Sales […]

Maine Economic Recovery Input Sessions for Tuesday 9/7/2021

Share your input with the Department of Economic and Community Development on potential business and nonprofit support programs.  Commissioner Heather Johnson, Carlos Mello from the Finance Authority of Maine, DECD staff, and region-specific organizations are hosting virtual input sessions as a chance for us to receive feedback directly from you.  This is an opportunity for you to share how […]

Roy W. Dean Film Grant submissions now open

Offered by non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant funds films that are unique and contribute to society that, without the grant’s help, might otherwise never get made.   Projects can be short films, independent features, documentary, or web or television series.  To be eligible for the grant, the project submitted must be budgeted for under […]

32 Tips on Making an Indie Feature Film: Working the Festival Circuit

This Stage 32 Blog comes from Martin Gooch, a director and screenwriter based in London, England.  Festivals are a great way to say thank you to everyone who helped, impress your investors and meet as many people as you can. I met some of my very best friends at film festivals and it’s nice to […]