Maine International Film Festival Archives

Three decades later, Winslow father’s bedtime story comes to life on screen at MIFF

by Meg Robbins July 11, 2019July 15, 2019

“Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm,” written and directed by Brian Zemrak, will have its world premiere at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and will show again at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Opera House.

Maine International Film Festival to kick off Friday in Waterville

by Amy Calder July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

The 22nd annual festival, which takes place July 12-21 at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, will include films, workshops, receptions and parties for film enthusiasts to interact with writers, directors, producers and actors.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville’s Maine International Film Festival announces opening night film, achievement award winner

by Amy Calder June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

The 22nd annual festival that runs July 12-21 will open with “Blow the Man Down,” a movie made in Maine with a mix of “dark humor, suspense, saltiness,” according to organizers.

Arts & Entertainment, Arts & Entertainment, Film, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival

J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Good Manners’

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

The film is the story “Rosemary’s Baby” should have been, J.P. Devine writes.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival

Backers of conversion therapy ban address audience after film in Waterville

by Emily Higginbotham July 18, 2018July 19, 2018

‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post,’ featured at the Maine International Film Festival, is the story of a girl sent to a conversion therapy camp, which tries to alter a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival

Ellsworth musician to unveil new composition for silent film at MIFF

by Colin Ellis July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Mark Tipton and his ensemble will perform the composition during the screening of the 1927 film ‘7th Heaven.’

Arts & Entertainment, Film, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Local & State, Maine International Film Festival

Duo creates enchanting digital dimension at MIFFONEDGE in Waterville

by Emily Higginbotham July 16, 2018July 16, 2018

Brazil-based new media artistic pair VJ Suave uses virtual reality software to create three-dimensional Floresta Encantada at Maine International Film Festival.