Author Archives: Karen

32 Tips on Making an Indie Feature Film: Production & Post

This Stage 32 Blog comes from Martin Gooch, a director and screenwriter based in London, England.  So you’ve got your screenplay, it’s been through development, you are 100% sure it’s in the best shape it can possibly be in, you’ve had read throughs with actors, and spent months in pre-production getting your vision across to […]

32 Tips on Making an Indie Feature Film: Development & Pre-Production

This Stage 32 Blog comes from Martin Gooch, a director and screenwriter based in London, England.  “I’ve made a lot of movies. I started off as a Runner and worked my way up. I worked on 13 movies as a 1st AC & 2nd AC and Director of Photography before I became an award-winning Director & Writer […]

UPDATE: Mask Recommendations

Four Maine counties currently have a HIGH level of community transmission; ten Maine counties currently have a SUBSTANTIAL level of community transmission; and two Maine counties currently have a MODERATE level of community transmission. The State of Maine will follow the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (U.S. CDC) updated face covering guidance, which […]

We want to hear from YOU!

Join the Department of Economic and Community Development in a regional discussion to share input on potential business and nonprofit support programs. Commissioner Heather Johnson, Carlos Mello from the Finance Authority of Maine, DECD staff, and region-specific organizations will host eight virtual input sessions as a chance for us to receive feedback directly from business owners, nonprofit executives, and community leaders. This is […]

The Impact of Film and Television Production on Economic Recovery from COVID-19

This major 2020 study provides unparalleled analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on film and television production; calculating a global screen production value of $177 billion in 2019 – and a loss of $145 billion in economic impact over the first six months of 2020 – though the impact is likely to be temporary as […]