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‘Imber’s Left Hand’ opens Lincoln Theater’s MidCoast Film Festival
The festival kicks off with an opening reception the evening of Friday, July 29 at 6 p.m., with hors d’oevres, prosecco, and sparkling cider provided by SeaCoast Catering. And we are pleased to announce that “Imber’s Left Hand,” from filmmaker Richard Kane, will be the opening feature of the festival with a screening beginning at 7 p.m.
A ‘Wicked Scary’ Movie Is Being Filmed In Greater Bangor
Many movies have been filmed in the state of Maine over the years, and not even a pandemic would slow things down for the industry. Goodman said the number of films using Maine as a backdrop has been on the rise.
“…Although production was shut down between March and June of 2020, the number of productions that filmed in Maine in 2020 ended up being higher than 2019 as productions prioritized finding safe places to film. While productions are not required to register with the Film Office, contacts by productions filming or interested in filming in Maine have increased and remained steady.”
Office PAs Make the Best Producers
While they are likely not your first (second, third or twelfth) hiring priority, and you may not even be involved in the process of selecting them, finding and grooming solid office PAs will be one of the most impactful long-term contributions you can make to the film and television industry. They are a crucial component to the production team. Here are a few things to consider about office PAs:
Maine baseball star portrays Nolan Ryan in new documentary
Bangor native and Maine baseball star Justin Courtney can add a new title to his resume: actor. The 25-year-old MLB hopeful spent part of last summer in Austin, Texas filming the documentary ‘Facing Nolan.’ The film looks back at the legacy of one of Major League Baseball’s most well-known pitchers, Nolan Ryan.
“When I first got the call from the production company, I didn’t really know what to expect,” Justin Courtney said.
2022 film festivals and markets: latest dates, postponements and cancellations
To help keep track of the changing schedule, Screen is keeping this page updated with the latest film festival and market dates, postponements and cancellations.
Festivals taking place online or as hybrid events due to Covid-19 are noted. If not specified, the festival is currently set as a physical event.
To submit details of a change to your festival dates/status, please contact us here with the name, dates, and website for the event, and if it is running online, physically, or both.
