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Published
April 4, 2021

More films could be made in Maine under new proposal

Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
Published
March 27, 2021

Pittston woman and her car were chosen to be an extra in film directed by George Clooney

After answering a casting call she 'forgot about,' Smith has headed down to filming twice now, and wrapped up Friday.
Published
March 21, 2021

Gritty new crime thriller ‘Downeast’ gives Portland an extreme closeup

Shot in the Old Port and on the waterfront, the film let Maine-born actor Greg Finley realize his dream of making a movie in his home state.
Published
March 9, 2021

Portland actor lands role in George Clooney-directed film

Matthew Delamater plays a tavern regular in 'The Tender Bar,' starring Ben Affleck and now filming in Boston.
Published
February 28, 2021

Portland filmmakers hope to build on success at Sundance

Alex Wolf Lewis and Kaitlyn Schwalje saw their short documentary about a turtle, 'Snowy,' premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year and are now working on films about squirrels and wastewater treatment.

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Published
January 31, 2021

Growing up in Kennebunk, co-writer of ‘The Marksman’ discovered interest in storytelling

Chris Charles, who graduated from Kennebunk High School in 2002, has worked in film production and distribution for more than 15 years.
Published
December 6, 2020

Monhegan lends its isolated beauty to movie about ‘otherness’

'The Sounding' is the story of a woman raised on a remote Maine island who rarely speaks, except when reciting Shakespeare. It began airing on cable and streaming services in October.
Published
October 8, 2020

Nickelodeon Cinemas closes temporarily, citing lack of films

The movie house in downtown Portland opened in August but a lack of new films led management to close again Sept. 30, with the hope of reopening again in November.
Published
October 6, 2020

Man dressed as the Hulk arrested after Trump’s Hollywood star is smashed

The 56-year-old activist turned himself in to police Monday.
Published
October 5, 2020

Two Regal theaters in Maine among those closed by Cineworld

The company operates 2 theaters in Maine, Regal Brunswick and Regal Augusta.