Eric Saindon, originally from Gorham, was the senior visual effects supervisor on the blockbuster film and is considered a favorite for his third Oscar nomination.
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Indigenous-made films about reciprocity inspire conversation on climate
The films provide insights about how communities have thrived based on mutual actions since time immemorial
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UMA French Club presents screening of award-winning film ‘The Intersection (Le Carrefour)’
“French at UMA” presents the award-winning documentary film “The Intersection (Le Carrefour)” at an in-person screening at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30, and via streaming from Sept. 23-30. This powerful film about friendship, language, and community was filmed in Maine, focusing on the friendship between Cécile, a Franco-American, and Trésor, a new immigrant from […]
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The Public Theatre to host Manhattan Short Film Festival
The 25th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is planned for 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Public Theatre in Lewiston. Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world. Finalists from the festival’s […]
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‘Scattering CJ’ to be shown on public television
Award-winning documentary profiles grieving mother’s inspired idea to honor her son’s life
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Local filmmakers win prizes at 25th Maine International Film Festival
The Maine Film Center announces the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). Running from July 8-17, this year’s MIFF featured nearly 100 films, 22 of which were made in Maine. The Tourmaline Prizes, awarded for the first time this year and named for Maine’s […]
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Maine Outdoor Film Festival kicks off Thursday evening
A curated selection of outdoor adventure and conservation short films, shown outdoors, over three weekends throughout Portland from July 28 – Aug. 14
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Finding Our Voices short documentaries featured in MIFF showings
Two movies starring Maine domestic violence survivors will premiere at the 25th edition of the Maine International Film Festival on Saturday, July 16, in Waterville. The short documentaries will share the stage with the award-winning documentary “And So I Stayed,” about women serving long prison sentences for killing their abusers. The Finding Our Voices films […]
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‘Risen’ showing presented by Rangeley Baptist Church
The Rangeley Baptist Church will screen the 2016 film “Risen” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. All are invited to go to the church after the movie for snacks and discussion. There is no cost to attend. Free babysitting will be offered starting at 5:45 p.m. at […]
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Johnson Hall to host ‘The Alewife Review’
“The Alewife Review,” an informative and entertaining program to celebrate sea-run fishes and the return of the alewife to its native waters in Cobbossee Stream, will be presented from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, at Johnson Hall in Gardiner. Hosted by improv artist Dennis Price with original music by Alfred Lund and Friends, “The […]