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SPECIAL EVENTS
MAKE IT IN MAINE With Tax Incentives and Fiscal Sponsorship!
Saturday, July 15
4-6PM
GREENE BLOCK + STUDIOS
18 MAIN STREET WATERVILLE
Free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 70.
RSVP required via miff.org/program
Join filmmakers, industry experts, and creators to learn about the benefits of film production tax credits, fiscal sponsorship for independent film production through the Maine Film Center, the current state of the film industry in Maine, and a vision for the future. Networking and refreshments begin at 4PM, and the panel discussion starts at 5PM.
MODERATED BY LOUISE ROSEN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, LOUISE ROSEN LTD. AND CHAIR, ADVOCACY COMMITTEE, MAINE FILM ASSOCIATION
Louise has worked in independent media and the arts for over 25 years. As a media executive, she has in-depth experience in the film business, including project development, production, and distribution. She began her international career as Director of Sales & Co-productions at WGBH and has served as an editorial & business consultant, distributor, producer, and sales agent. Her projects have included Oscar, Emmy, Sundance, and other award-winning films released across all platforms worldwide. Louise tutors and has been a speaker and moderator at conferences and film festivals such as Sunnyside, DOC NYC, & Hot Docs.
Presented by:
MIFF Movement with Matthew Cumbie
Sunday, July 9, 10–11AM
Studio 1902, Paul J. Schupf Art Center
Join collaborative dance maker and artist Matthew Cumbie to stretch and move before a long day of movies! Free, all ages and abilities welcome.
Make Your Own MIFF Mug
Monday, July 10, 1-3PM + Wednesday, July 12, 7–9PM
The Art Of Clay Studio, Paul J. Schupf Art Center
Using underglaze decals, design your own MIFF/Maine themed mug as a unique souvenir of this year’s film festival. Ages 16+. Suggested donation: $20. Mugs crafted on 7/10 will be ready to pick up on 7/11, and those made on 7/12 will be ready to pick up on 7/14.
Drop-In Printmaking at Hinge Collaborative
Wednesday, July 12, 10AM–12PM
Hinge Collaborative, 5 Silver Street
Make and create at socially-engaged art at Hinge Collaborative, Waterville’s community-based printmaking studio and gallery. Free, ages 16+.
Art in the Park: Make a Crankie
Thursday, July 13, 3–5PM
Castonguay Square
Join artist and illustrator Lucky Platt for a hands-on program on the “Crankie,” a unique moving-panorama storytelling tool! Free, all ages and abilities welcome.
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Unity Foundation salutes the dedicated staff and volunteers of the Maine International Film Festival!
Our mission is to support mission-driven nonprofits in Maine through capacity-building initiatives, organizational assessment, programmatic grantmaking and nonprofit management education. Our goal is to promote strong, sustainable nonprofits that reliably serve Maine communities.
