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LD 1334, An Act to Promote Economic Development through Increased Film Incentives, has been scheduled for a Work Session on Thursday, February 17th. Updates will be posted here as they become available.

The purpose of work sessions is to allow committee members to discuss bills thoroughly and vote on the committee’s recommendation, or report to the Legislature. The committee works with the legislative analyst to draft amendments or review amendments proposed by others. Amendments are suggested changes to the bill, which may clarify, restrict, expand, or correct it. The committee’s decisions on bills and amendments are expressed by votes on motions made during a work session; the final action is called a “committee report.” The committee reports the bill to the originating body as is, with amendment, with a divided report or with a unanimous recommendation of Ought Not to Pass.

The process by which an idea becomes a law is a complicated one, involving many steps. It is designed to prevent hasty or uninformed decisions on matters that can affect the lives of every Maine citizen. Although the process may seem confusing at first, rules and procedures clearly define the steps that apply to every bill.

The production would like to hire locally

Positions: 2nd AC; Production Designer; Art Department; Hair; Make-up; Sound; and more

Location: Portland area

Filming Days: Current start date in Spring to early Summer

Corporate Commercial is looking to fill three local crew positions

Positions: Camera Assistant, Grip and Gaffer

Location: Portland area

2 Filming Days: Thursday 2/17/2022 and Friday 2/18/2022

The Marketing + Development Coordinator serves as a valuable member of the Waterville Creates (WC) team and is responsible for providing key marketing support for the promotion and branding of Waterville Creates, Waterville Opera House (WOH), Maine Film Center (MFC), and Ticonic Gallery + Studios (TGS). The Coordinator’s key development responsibilities include support related to cultivation of business partnerships, sponsorship tracking and acknowledgement, and special fundraising initiatives. The Marketing + Development Coordinator works closely with the WC leadership team and in tandem with the WC Marketing Associate. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@watervillecreates.org. Please include “marketing and development coordinator” in the subject line.

The event + volunteer coordinator serves as a valuable member of the Waterville Creates (WC) team and provides critical support across the organization to coordinate all logistics related to member events, special receptions, and general events. The event + volunteer coordinator oversees all aspects of the volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and recognition of the volunteer corps. The coordinator serves as a primary point of contact for all WC internal and external events. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@watervillecreates.org. Please include “event and volunteer coordinator” in the subject line.

Patron Services Assistants are public-facing professionals who demonstrate excellent customer service, attention to detail in sales of tickets and concessions, abide by state and organizational regulations and policies, and maintain the cleanliness and general appearance of Railroad Square Cinema, Waterville Opera House, and Ticonic Gallery + Studios (“Venues”). They serve as welcoming first points of contact for patrons; share information about events and installations; solicit participation in membership programs and donation campaigns; and elevate questions, concerns and suggestions to management on a timely basis. They liaise with vendors and distributors who provide services for the Venues and maintain inventory. They also perform daily cash-ups of points of sale and deliver daily transaction activity reports. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and three references to careers@watervillecreates.org. Include “Patron Services Assistant” in the subject line.

Witness the VIRTUAL premiere screening of 18 short films from Maine filmmakers at 7pm on Thursday, February 10

From February 3rd to 6th, Maine filmmaking teams braved the winter chill to spend 72 hours writing, shooting, and editing original short films. 

All of the tickets for the in-person premiere have been claimed by Challenge team members, sponsors, and event volunteers, but on February 10, you can see the films and awards presentation from the comfort of your own home via a VIRTUAL viewing portal, presented by the Maine Outdoor Film Festival!