Location Scouting for the Boston 48!
Short and Sweet
Hi Friends! Today as I prep for the 48 this weekend, I’ll keep it short.
There are fresh gigs and new events to check out! With a huge thank you to all of you for being part of this amazing community.
Enjoy your weekend!
MAY 2
STRANGE MAYNARD FILM FESTIVAL
MAYNARD, MA
Filmmaker Erica Stockwell-Alpert is hosting 5 Hours of fun films! Come out and see some unique horror and comedy shorts made by the community!
Tickets and info:
https://filmfreeway.com/StrangeMaynardIndependentFilmFestival
MAY 6
GRRL HAUS CINEMA BEST OF SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
CAMBRIDGE, MA
GRRL HAUS CINEMA presents the Best of Shorts program for a special one-night event at The Brattle on May 6, 2026, featuring two programs at 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
GRRL HAUS CINEMA is an international screening program dedicated to showcasing independent films by women, trans, and non-binary filmmakers, with a focus on experimental, underground, and DIY cinema. GRRL HAUS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit screening series based in Massachusetts and Berlin, Germany.
The program brings together an international and local lineup spanning experimental animation, tender drama, playful absurdity, intimate suspense, surreal comedy, and documentaries reclaiming marginalized stories. The films explore themes including political censorship, global political violence, and the dangers of AI, while also centering queer joy, intimacy, self-acceptance, bodily autonomy, and collective care. At a time when community and solidarity are essential, these films offer space for reflection, resistance, and connection.
Tickets: brattlefilm.org
More info: grrlhauscinema.com | [email protected]
MAY 7
LINCOLN SUDBURY STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL
SUDBURY, MA
Filmmakers Karin Trachtenberg, Julia Trueblood, and Liz Bishop are hosting a premiere for their latest short screened alongside local student shorts!
Emerging Voices: An Evening of Short Films
Celebrate the next generation of filmmakers at this screening featuring 10 short films by high school students from across Central MA & MetroWest. The program also includes award-winning films Three A.M. and Pumpkin Pie, plus a sneak peek of Director Karin Trachtenberg's newest film, EXIT starring Julia Trueblood and Liz Bishop. The evening concludes with the Emerging Voices Awards presented by Hannah Chun Welsh of CoHo Studios, Shrewsbury.
6:00 PM
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Lecture Hall,
390 Lincoln Street, Sudbury, MA
Free (donations welcome) but Reservations required.
Tickets: https://EmergingVoicesMetrowest.eventbrite.com
MAY 11 & 13
BOSTON 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT SCREENINGS
SOMERVILLE, MA
After 72 teams spent one weekend making the crazy choice to make a film from start to finish, don't you want to see what they made?
Pick a screening and join the fun!
Or come to all 4!
2026 Boston 48 Hour Film Project World Premiere Screenings
Mon, May 11 & May 13, 2026 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM (Groups A, B, C, D)
The world premieres of the 2026 Boston 48 Hour Film Project movies and team leader Q&As.
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144, USA
JUNE 8
BOSTON 48 HOUR FILM BEST-OF SCREENINGS & AWARDS
SOMERVILLE, MA
The Boston 48 Award Nominee films screen again! And then awards! Save the date!
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SOUND MIXER
Seeking MA-based Sound Designer/Mixer
Molly Bynum is seeking a stellar sound mixer for an ultra-low budget SAG Feature Film shooting in Millis, MA and surrounding areas this fall.
Must have your own kit and be available Aug 17-19 and Sep 21-Oct 13. Rate is $210/day.
Finding someone based in the eastern MA/Boston greater area is a high priority as housing is unfortunately unavailable.
Please reach out for more details: [email protected]
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CREW CALL — "Bar Car" | Connecticut Feature Film (PAID & FULLY FUNDED)
We are in pre-production on a character-driven independent feature film and are seeking an experienced First Assistant Director (1st AD) to join our team.
This is an actor-first production. We rehearse collaboratively, we value performance, and we are building a tight, focused set environment. We’re looking for a 1st AD who can balance efficiency with respect for the creative process and help lead a smooth, professional shoot.
ROLE: FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (1st AD)
A strong on-set leader responsible for executing the director’s vision through scheduling, coordination, and crew management. You’ll be the backbone of production — keeping the shoot on time, organized, and running safely while maintaining a positive set culture.
PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Shooting July 2026 | Overnight shoots in Danbury, CT | Connecticut-based crew strongly preferred
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
• Prior experience as a 1st AD (indie feature experience preferred)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage overnight schedules and keep production on track
• Calm under pressure, solutions-oriented mindset
• Collaborative, professional attitude on set
COMPENSATION: Paid (rate commensurate with experience)
TO SUBMIT:
Email [email protected] with your resume and any relevant credits. Please include a brief note about your experience and availability.
We’re looking for the right person to help us run a tight, efficient set and bring this project to life.
CASTING
Paid Acting Opportunity | Cambridge, MA
Casting 3 actors for a series of short nurse training videos filming on Friday, May 29th in Cambridge, MA. All 3 actors are needed for the full day (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
This is a non-union, paid opportunity. Compensation will be shared upon inquiry. Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. Transportation costs will not be covered. Prior acting experience is preferred, as there will be no teleprompter on-set and you must have the ability to memorize lines.
ROLES - Ethnicity is open for all roles, age ranges are firm
ACTOR A — Woman, Ages 40–60
Appears in 2 of 3 videos. Will play a nurse (scrubs provided) and a central character in a workplace conflict scenario. Must be comfortable portraying emotional range — including frustration, composure, and resolution. Must bring a business casual outfit for filming.
ACTOR B — Woman, Ages 20–30
Appears in all 3 videos. Will play a nurse in two scenarios (scrubs provided) and a business casual office worker in a third. Must bring a business casual outfit for filming.
ACTOR C — Man, Ages 25–55
Appears in 2 of 3 videos. Will play a nurse (scrubs provided) and a business casual office worker. Must bring a business casual outfit for filming.
VIDEO OVERVIEW - Scripts will be provided in advance so actors can prepare
Video 1 (~5 min) — All 3 actors
A workplace conflict between two nurses, followed by a debrief with a colleague, and a resolution. Set in a breakroom/hallway setting. Medical scrubs will be provided to wear.
Video 2 (~5 min) — Actors A & B
A nurse delivers difficult news to a patient. Intimate, low-key setting. Requires emotional sensitivity and natural delivery. Medical scrubs will be provided to wear for nurse.
Video 3 (~5 min) — Actors B & C
Two coworkers navigate a workplace conflict — filmed three different ways with identical blocking. Business casual attire required to be provided by the actor.
TO SUBMIT
Please email [email protected] with:
• Your name
• Age
• Which role you're submitting for
• A recent photo and a reel(s) of acting you have done in the past
• A resume of past experience
Producer will be in touch with those who reach out – thank you!!
CASTING
CASTING FOR SHORT FILM (PAID)
SYNOPSIS: An unsuspecting EMT is taken hostage by an armed fugitive.
DURATION: 2 days of shooting max
WAGE: $100/day
ROLES:
- SEAN (20s-30s) a rookie EMT doubting his medical skills after a mistake
- LUIS (30s-40s) Hispanic male, a career criminal, on the run after getting into a gunfight with police
LOCATION: TBD (Southern MA)
DATES: TBD
This is not SAG. Beginner independent filmmaker looking to make something dope. If interested, please email filmmaker Zavius Aponte at [email protected] with headshots/recent photos.
HMUA
BUFFALO, NY:
HMUA person needed for nonunion short film "The Business," shooting for three days in Buffalo: Sat May 30th, Sun, May 31st, and Mon, June 1st. $200 per day plus a small kit fee. Film is a crime drama, most of the characters are men. Probably shooting noon - midnight. [email protected]
CREW CALL
Seeking Set Builder for Community TV Studio
Belmont Media Center is seeking an experienced set builder/ carpenter to construct a set of TV backdrops designed by longtime production & set designer David Weller - who is donating part of his fees to this community TV studio.
It is 2 flats, curtains and a standup news desk, designed by an experienced Film/TV designer that will go in our new community TV studio.
Though we are a small non-profit, we have a decent budget for sets as our studio is located in the beautiful new Belmont Public Library.
Interested? Please call the poster directly:
Belmont Media Center
857-928-6977
**As always, if you know of any paid local gigs, reply to this email and I’ll share with the rest of community!**
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