Happy November!

NOVEMBER 7

"MOTHER GRIMM" R.I. PREMIERE
PROVIDENCE, RI

You've been asking! And finally, we're making it happen! Come see the award-winning film Mother Grimm (by Jason Lake) in the state where it was filmed! 

FREE EVENT!

431 Library Rd, Providence RI

NOVEMBER 5-8

FINDING BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL
ARLINGTON, MA

The 15 year old Arlington International Film Festival (AIFF) has officially rebranded as FINDING BRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL (FBFF), marking a strategic shift toward becoming a premier destination for ambitious, unconventional filmmakers.

Guided by the ethos “Make Boston Weirder”, FBFF champions artistic risk, handmade craft, and unorthodox storytelling with a focus on creating captivating, immersive audience experiences.

Now operating as a nonprofit, Finding Bright Film Festival is focused on helping artists “find their light” through film, community, and professional creative exchange. FBFF is open to national and international filmmakers, and we are committed to showcasing films that inspire audiences to be curious, empathetic, and creative.

Link: https://www.capitoltheatreusa.com/finding-bright-film-festival/

NOVEMBER 8

HAPPENSTANCE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
SALEM, MA

Entering into our nineth year of carnage! Showcasing independent horror. Awarding the best of the bloody! November 8th! Come spend Halloween weekend with us in historic Salem, Massachusetts at the beautiful Cinema Salem!

NOVEMBER 13

LOIS WEBER "SHE, WHO SCARED" EVENT
WEST NEWTON CINEMA, MA
6:00-9:30pm

Festivities include:
* An incredible Panel Discussion titled "Miss-Represented: The Importance of Gender Equality and Queer Representation in Horror" (moderator: author Annamaria Veneziano
panelists: Amelia Favata, Julia Tutko-Balena, Jason Lake, & Brody Bellamy)
* Horror Film Screening
(films: "Fortune Teller", "Mother Grimm", "Manic", "Peel", "The Chexorcist")
* Costume Contest
* Raffles (hundreds of dollars in prizes!)
* Tons of fun and networking

PRIZES graciously donated by Magenta Manor Productions, the Lois Weber Film Festival, Friendly Filmmaker, West Newton Cinema, and more!

All proceeds support the Lois Weber Nonprofit's Mission to highlight and celebrate equality in the film industry! 
The goal of the night is to raise $10,000!

EVERY TICKET IS 100% Tax Deductible 
An official tax reciept will be emailed to you after purchase!

Ticket Link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/she-who-scared

NOVEMBER 17

WIFVNE ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE
GBH, 1 Guest Street, BOSTON MA
11am-5:30pm, and optionally 5:30pm-9:30pm

Join us for a day of networking and workshops!
Extensive details and tickets here:
https://wifvne.org/event-6791899

CASTING

Confirmed that this is a paid gig just outside ATLANTA, GA. Also confirmed that they have self-tape options for actors that can't make the in-person audition.

Email [email protected] to apply.

CASTING

CASTING CALL: Nothing Good Happens After Midnight

Paid, non-union indie psychological horror short produced by Pucci Pictures Entertainment and Insomnia Cafe Productions.

Shoot: Two days in early 2027, Allentown, PA. Transportation provided from NYC to set. Actors outside NYC must arrange their own transportation to the set or NYC pickup location.

Roles:

Charlie (Lead) | Male, 17–18
Bright, popular, confident but watchful. Quick wit, alert eyes. Must convey tension through both silence and dialogue.

Kevin | Male, 17–18
Charlie's friend. Arrogant, a little unlikable. Fills silences.

Abraham | Male, 45–55
The father. Stern and disconnected, with a calm demeanor that shifts to concern.

Claire | Female, 45–55
The mother. Attentive, caring, and emotionally perceptive.

Jimmy | Child, 5–6
Non-speaking role. Guardian required on set.

Submission Requirements:

Email your headshot, resume, acting reel, and day rate to both:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Email subject: Role + Your Real Name

IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm12374712

SET DEC

ISO Set Designer

Hey! I’m looking for a set designer to build a small fortune teller room for a project I’m working on. I’m based in Southcoast MA and shooting in PVD in mid-November. I need something transportable to move to a set. If you have a website or samples please send to [email protected]. 

EDITOR

Boston-area editor needed ASAP:

This is for a series of short (2–5 minute) branded documentary pieces already shot this spring with traditional Christmas makers in Germany, Czechnya, and Poland.

Greg has a documentary filmmaking background and will provide a long assembly, story outline, and original footage. Looking for someone with strong storytelling instincts who works quickly in Premiere Pro.

Starting with one piece, with 8–12 more if it's a good fit.

Rate: $50–$75/hour depending on experience and scope, with some flexibility for the right fit.

Boston-area preferred so we can meet up when useful. Please email me with availability and a couple of relevant samples.

[email protected]

ASSISTANT CAMERA

Searching for an assistant videographer for an a cappella concert.

Concert is in Arlington, MA on Saturday, 11/21 from 12p-9p.

All equipment provided. Experience in live performance media and etiquette preferred.

Please email rates and portfolios/websites to [email protected]

CREW

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS ⭐️🎬

KGD Studios is seeking a Paid Line Producer / Unit Production Manager (UPM) for our upcoming feature film shooting in NYC/CT in Summer 2027!

You like Bottoms? Booksmart? Crush? This project is for you!

This is a combined role. The ideal candidate has a strong background in low-budget indie filmmaking, local NYC/CT vendor relations, and building efficient, positive sets.

Project: Logline
Format: SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Agreement
Production Dates: Summer 2027
Location: Connecticut / New York City
Distribution Target: SVOD/VOD Streaming Platforms

About the film:
Two best friends with opposite personalities accidentally land themselves in major trouble after a school mishap. Forced to pay off their debt by working in the neglected drama club, they find themselves in over their heads dealing with friendship challenges, unexpected romances, and self-discovery in this comedic coming-of-age feature film.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead budget optimization, create initial breakdowns, and maintain rigorous daily cost tracking.
• Recruit and hire below-the-line crew.
• Source and negotiate competitive rates for equipment, locations, and vendors.
• Manage day-to-day physical operations.
• Secure necessary municipal permits in NYC/CT.
• Oversee the master production schedule.
• Ensure strict adherence to the SAG-AFTRA Ultra-Low Budget Agreement parameters, payroll guidelines, and general legal/safety compliance.

Interested? Send all resumes to:
[email protected]

**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**