MIFF Movie Review: Cinematographer of ‘The Sheltering Sky’ keeps film interesting

The film features actor Debra Winger, who is this year's Mid-Life Achievement Award winner at the Waterville festival.

Photos: 25th Maine International Film Festival

Maine International Film Festival, known widely as MIFF, opened Friday night with a concert and continues through July 17. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Michael G. Seamans

As famed Waterville festival prepares to open, it shines a light on one of its founders

Alan Sanborn is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award as part of the 25th Maine International Film Festival, a 10-day affair that's become a staple of cinephiles in the state.

Roman Polanski’s classic ‘Chinatown’ to be shown July 16 during Maine International Film Festival in Waterville

'“Chinatown,” a movie about many things, greed, political corruption, love, incest, yes, incest, murder and water. Everything but Chinatown' wites JP Devine.

Finding Our Voices short documentaries featured in MIFF showings

Maine International Film Festival in Waterville to honor actor Debra Winger

Winger, known for acclaimed performances in films such as "A Dangerous Woman" and "Terms of Endearment," will be honored with the Mid-Life Achievement Award July 15 at the 25th annual festival.

‘The Catch’ a spin on a 2009 crime off the Maine coast

Matthew Ya-Hsuing Balzer said that inspiration for his film, which is showing during the Maine International Film Festival, comes from a 2009 shooting on Matinicus Isle.

MIFF Review: ‘The Catch’ features gifted artists who help create a gorgeous visions of our coast

The stars Bill Sage, Katia Winter, Kyle Gallner, James McMenamin, Emy Coligado and Jere Burns all helped Matthew Ya-Hsiung Balzer’s dream come to the screen, says J.P. Devine.

Film explores Skowhegan’s mascot debate, including tension, national context

‘Fighting Indians’ is scheduled to premiere this weekend at the Waterville-based Maine International Film Festival.

Waterville Opera House abuzz as audience welcomes 10-day Maine International Film Festival

The 22nd annual festival, which celebrated its opening night Friday, will run through July 21 and showcase close to 100 local and international films.