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When it comes to creating a sustainable future, the Media and Entertainment industry may not be top of mind as an entity that needs to take action. Yet film and television production—and high-def movies consumed on streaming apps—produce a significant carbon-footprint. As Media and Entertainment strives to delight the next generation of consumers, smart technology with real-time insight will play a large role in actively eliminating carbon emissions and reducing the carbon-footprint.

Bigger, better, fewer. That is the refrain inside Netflix that feature film executives, led by division chief Scott Stuber, are grappling to operate under as the digital streaming giant changes course and confronts new realities, such as lagging subscriber growth (it lost 200,000 subs in its latest quarter) and rising competition (Disney’s bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ now has 205 million subs combined, just behind Netflix’s 221 million global subs).

Can you imagine a world without movies? No, right. Well, movies are one of the most significant sources of entertainment that have been a part of our lives for ages. They have the potential to make us laugh, cry, and jump with joy, all in a stipulated period of time. It has not until recently that internship in major film production houses has seen an uproar among the students. Candidates nowadays are striving to intern at some of the biggest companies in the movie-making business to forge ahead in their careers. However exciting it may sound, choosing the best film production house for your internship might be a bigger task. But fret not. We have made your job simpler by decoding the list of some of the biggest film production houses in the USA.

A new report says the Maine film and video production industry has provided a $64 million boost to the state’s economy in a single year.

The Maine Film Association this week released the report, which is based on findings from a 2019 statewide survey, conducted by the group and University of Maine School of Economics Professor Todd Gabe. 

The YETI Film Tour is coming to The Depot at Thompson’s Point in Portland Wednesday 6/22 at 8pm.

The films chase storms and legacies, myths and miles. Join us for special guest appearances, YETI gear giveaways, and seven new films in one epic night of storytelling. And we’re proud to say all proceeds from this film tour will go toward preserving our wild places through our conservation partners.

A complimentary piece of YETI Drinkware, fueled by TINCUP Whiskey is included in the price of your ticket. Pick yours up when you arrive at the event location then use it everywhere you go after.