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Filmmaking couple who moved to Portland from New York City is shooting a movie with a similar plot
Husband-and-wife filmmakers Matt Cascella and Jennifer Cordery moved to Portland from New York City a couple years ago and immediately felt inspired.
“When we moved here, we were really burnt out on New York. Creating your own work there is so challenging, there’s so much competition and so many hurdles,” said Cordery, 40. “But here, we’ve met such wonderful people and we both had such a jolt of creative inspiration.”
The Roy W. Dean Film Grants is accepting submissions for its 2022 Summer Grant.
The Roy W. Dean Film Grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budgeted at $500,000 or less. Films can be at any stage of production. Students are welcome to apply.
Winner of the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer will receive $3,500 and thousands more in donated film products and services including $1,295.00 Scholarship to Writers Boot Camp, a 30% Discount by Jerry Deaton for Music Post Production Services at AudioKut , original music and sound mix from Jeff Alan at Alan Audio Works $750 in Grant Writing Services from Karen Everett of New Doc Editing, and more from many heartfelt donors.
For any questions, please email info@fromtheheartproductions.com or call 805-984-0098.
Deadline for submission to the Roy W. Dean Film Grant for Summer is June 30th, 2022.
How Virtual Production Is Helping to Cut Costs and Reduce Carbon Footprint
Over the past two years, the pandemic has transformed the entertainment industry, forcing studios to rethink the way productions are planned. Smaller crews, budget constraints and COVID restrictions propelled virtual production to the forefront of the industry, allowing a crew to go back in time or into the future and travel anywhere on a project without ever leaving the studio. Virtual sets that replace traditional green screens can use 2D playback of photographic footage on LED walls, or 3D tracking that moves with the camera so the image changes like it would on a real set.
Maine actor Matthew Delamater stars alongside Ben Affleck in ‘The Tender Bar
Matthew Delamater from the Lakes Region area found acting later in life but it quickly became his passion. The lucky among us know exactly what they want to do with their lives but for most, it’s a long road with many twists and turns. Matthew Delamater never thought his path would lead to the stage, but now he can’t think of doing anything else.
Delamater grew up in Oxford, went to St. Joseph’s College in Standish, and started a career in finance. Life was going well for Delamater in his 20s but he felt something was lacking so he reached out to a high school mentor, Sally Jones, who was involved in theater. Within a week, Delamater landed his first part in “The Music Man,” staged by the Oxford Hill Music and Performing Arts Association.
Legislative Update
LD 1334, An Act To Promote Economic Development through Increased Film Incentives
- Referred to Committee on Taxation on Mar 30, 2021.
- Latest Committee Action: Reported Out, Mar 3, 2022, ONTP
- Latest Committee Report: Mar 3, 2022; Ought Not To Pass
Public Hearings
- Wednesday, May 12, 2021 9:30 AM, State House, Room 127
Work Sessions
- Thursday, May 20, 2021, 9:00 AM, State House, Room 127
- Thursday, February 17, 2022, 9:00 AM, State House, Room 127
Committee Docket
- May 27, 2021 Carry Over Requested
- Jun 3, 2021 Carry Over Approved
- Feb 17, 2022 Work Session Held
- Feb 17, 2022 Voted ONTP
- Mar 3, 2022 Reported Out ONTP
