AUGUSTA — Cinematically, the streets of Portland would not pass for Manhattan. And Mount Katahdin, though majestic, is no Kilimanjaro. Nevertheless, Maine is attracting increasing numbers of television and movie productions this year and cumulative spending has more than doubled. “Film production in Maine is a great economic opportunity,” said Karen Carberry Warhola, who just […]
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Night life calendar for the week of September 22
Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Monday. Tonight Film: The Act of Killing, 5 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, […]
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Film industry expands in Maine
AUGUSTA — Cinematically, the streets of Portland would not pass for Manhattan. And Mount Katahdin, though majestic, is no Kilimanjaro. Nevertheless, Maine is attracting increasing numbers of television and movie productions this year and cumulative spending has more than doubled. “Film production in Maine is a great economic opportunity,” said Karen Carberry Warhola, who just […]
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Maine Film Office reports increase in productions
AUGUSTA — The Maine Film Office says the number of film and television productions in the state is way up this year. The office says that it has certified 14 productions in Maine so far this year, bringing about $3.7 million into the state. In 2012, the state certified eight productions with $1.5 million spent […]