Maine Voices: Film-media community has room to become a far bigger part of Maine’s economy

State agencies, private businesses and cultural institutions – not to mention Stephen King – should seize the chance to invest in and work with Maine media makers.

Auburn filmmaker winning big with LGBT-themed short film

'Kings & Queens'

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.

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.

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.

Maine 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.

Camden library to host ‘By the Waters of the Winds’ art show and film event

Greg Stump online film streaming fundraiser to benefit Denmark Arts Center

Maine 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.

Belgrade’s Ed Lorusso quietly establishes himself as Maine’s master of silent film restoration

The 71-year-old Lorusso, who restores the films at home, just finished his 17th Kickstarter campaign and is working on the 1925 film 'Zander the Great.'