Western MA Film Groups

Got a script, film pitch, or film video that you would like feedback on? Slots available to present works-in-progress at Western Mass Filmmakers critique group this Wed., starting at 6:30pm, at Iconica Social Club in Northampton. We are also incubating a new part of our group to collaborate on making a film. If interested in discussing, please join us at Packard's in Northampton, 9pm this Wednesday to discuss ideas on how to bring together our talents, ideas, and extensive list of available equipment. Please email [email protected] to RSVP to either or both events.

Castle Rock, filmed in western Massachusetts, debuts on Hulu The Stephen King-based psychological-horror series was filmed in the Franklin County town of Orange from late 2017 to early 2018.

Rio Contrada, a new member, is holding a special event this Sunday. It includes a promo video for his film (which will be shot locally), as well as live music and poetry. The event is free to attend but donations for the film project are welcome. Here's the facebook event page and some details below. You can learn more about the film from article in today's Daily Hampshire Gazette.

Date: Sunday, May 6th
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Cafe Evolution, 22 Chestnut St, Florence, MA 01062
Parking: Public lot across the street from Cafe Evolution, in front of the medical building.

Enjoy a night of live music and poetry in support of the independent short film "Time to Go" -- based on the true story of a dementia patient's never-ending wanderlust and his family's struggle to keep him safe.

Did you like the drum track in Black Panther? Come hear Senegalese percussionist Massamba Diop play with local legend Tony V***a. We'll also have guitar maestro Joe Belmont, dream pop band Chronophobia 5000, local poets Ernie Brill, Jon Ruseski, Connolly Ryan, James Thomson, and more!

The event is BYOB and admission is free. Voluntary contributions can be made by cash or check. All proceeds go toward the production costs of the film.

Event page: www.facebook.com/events/228483704572026

To learn more about the project, visit: facebook.com/timetogomovie

Time to Go A short film about a dementia patient's lifelong drive for adventure and his family's struggle to ke

Western Massachusetts getting ready for debut on the big screen The movie Super Troopers 2 opens in theaters, all across the country Friday night, and some parts of the Quabbin Reservoir serve as the backdrop for this action movie.

Screenwriting for Film and Video / Summer@Hampshire This is a four-week immersion in the screenwriting process. The program will analyze different scripting techniques in traditional, experimental, and non-fiction…

Critique Group tomorrow!

Critique Group & Party 1/3, 6:30 PM: Please contribute $5 (per person in your group) for this meeting. If this is a hardship, just let me know. Members have been generous so far. In general my costs include meetup.com organ

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