I can't believe the levels of awesome.
LWFF 2026
Quick Recap: That was INCREDIBLE!
The Livestream links is above! And also, I wrote a very long and beautiful blog. Perhaps you'd like to read it.
Last Minute Opportunity !
Hey Filmmakers! There's a local FL1X film screening event hosted by fellow filmmaker Ro Subramonian coming up in April (see below) that has a SUBMISSION DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND. I know it's last minute, but if you have a film that you want to share on the big screen, check out the details below and submit your film(s) before Sunday March 29th!
APRIL 2-4
MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
WORCESTER, MA
I love MIFF. This year, the showcase promises to be as amazing as ever, with films submitted from everywhere around the world. I'm proud of all the filmmaker friends who are screening their films! (Including a few with my face on them!)
Check out this amazing festival next weekend!
https://filmfreeway.com/theMassachusettsIndependentFilmFestival
APRIL 9-12
NEW BEDFORD FILM FESTIVAL
NEW BEDFORD, MA
I've been to this one before! It's truly amazing. Featuring films from New Bedford and well beyond, this festival has a polished touch and treats films and filmmakers with love and excitement. Definitely make time to go!
https://www.newbedfordfilmfestival.com
APRIL 17
FL1X FILM SHOWCASE
BRIGHTON, MA
Calling all DIY filmmakers!
FL1X, a local film collective, is hosting a screening on Friday, April 17th, in a Brighton basement venue, and we want your submissions!!
The theme is "Intimacy & Indifference" ❤️‍🩹
Documentary? Short film? Comedy sketch? Music video? Recording of a live performance? We want it all!
You can read more information and submit your projects via this form: https://forms.gle/XZAVbAaer41PkMcu8
Submissions are now open and close on Sunday, March 29th at 5PM!
Tickets and more information coming next week!
SAVE THE DATES
APRIL 15-19
RHODE ISLAND BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT, RI
A powerful celebration of Black storytelling, culture, and creativity. Save the dates!
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!
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! Submit films before Feb 15 and Save the date!
ACTUALIZATION
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LOGLINE: When Billie, a woman tormented by a lifelong phobia of vomiting, discovers she’s pregnant, she’s thrust into surreal confrontations with her mother, brother, and childhood teddy bear, where grotesque family rituals force her to face the horror she’s avoided all her life. Let's support her as best we can! https://stowestorylabs.org/fiscal-agency-campaigns/jaina-cipriano
***If you have any filmmaking fundraisers you know about, let us know!*** |
CASTING
Jodi Purdy Casting is seeking multiple roles
One set of casting for a PSA project!
Principal roles: $500
Background roles: $300
Filming in greater Boston, needed for 1 day between April 3-7
Principal:
Elderly man [75-85]
Pharmacist [Male, 25-26]
Background:
Doctor [Black, any gender]
Customer [Asian, any gender, 40s]
Worker [female, 30s]
Acting experience required for Principals, non-union, all ethnicities open except where specified
One set of casting for a senior citizen PSA!
Seeking male and female actors 70-80.
Pay: $500 for 1 day of filming [date TBD] in Boston area
Non-union, acting experience required. Open to all ethnicities. Actors will be portraying a married couple.
FOR EITHER NOTICE
Send email to [email protected] with:
Name and contact info
Location
Photos
Resume
Reel if available
CREW CALL
Yirssi Elizabeth is building an all women and GNC crew for an indie short filming in Cape Cod 4.25 to 4.27.
Seeking:
- Audio Mixer
- Gaffer
- Grip
All above paid.
Also seeking volunteer PAs who want to get some experience!
If you’re available/interested, please email your resume/experience to [email protected].
P.A. NEEDED
Production Assistant Needed – Paid
Plaid Jacket Media is looking for 1 additional PA for a film shoot.
Location: Melrose / Medford / Wakefield / Malden area
Date: Saturday, April 11
Rain Date: Sunday, April 12
Pay: $250 (full day)
Looking for someone creative, reliable, and friendly to help with general production tasks on set.
Email: [email protected]
Subject: PA – April Shoot
Plaid Jacket Media/ plaidjacketmedia.com
CASTING
Casting gig by Marcus A Stricklin for a short thriller film on the weekend of March 27-29.
Actor will receive film, the footage for their reel, and any invites to local film festivals. This is a non union paid role.
- a tall, intimidating White Male 25-40.
- a Black teen (16-18).
Each actor is needed for 1 day only, but not on the same day based on the dynamics of the short film.
This is a paid ($300) speaking role in a short thriller that will be edited and submitted to film festivals. It films in Northwood, NH. Send Headshot/reel if available, or link to work to [email protected].
CASTING
Boston Casting is seeking improv actors!
Comedic & Improv actors ages 18-23 for a feature film
Pay: $1246/day
Shoots: April in Rhode Island
All genders
CONTACT: [email protected] with SUBJECT “SCIENCE PSA // YOUR NAME” and the following information:
- Name + Contact email/phone
- If you are 18+
- Headshot/resume
- Where you are based
CASTING
Boston Casting is seeking REAL PEOPLE for an upcoming Science PSA
WHO:
- Kids 3-15 years old
- Adults 30-80 years old
- Real Families
- Everyday Hardworking People (Scientists, Nurses, Teachers, etc.)
PAY: $300 Session / $350 USE per person.
APPLY: ASAP, with VIRTUAL CALLBACKS on March 25th
SHOOT: March 30th or April 1st
CONTACT: [email protected] with SUBJECT “SCIENCE PSA // YOUR NAME” and the following information:
- Name + Contact email/phone
- DOB / AGE
- Occupation (adults)
- Hobbies
- Where you are based
• Current Photos
SOUND
Looking for someone who can run sound for a mobile church on Sundays from 8:30am–1:00pm.
This would involve some setting up, running, and breaking down sound each week. If you know someone (or are someone!) with sound experience who’s reliable and available on Sundays, we’d love to connect.
Email: [email protected]
CASTING
Boston Casting seeking male actors who can play football players:
Union and non-Union
Shoots in April and May in Rhode Island
Ages 18-25
Email [email protected] with name and phone, email, headshot and resume, if you are 18+ and where you are based. Use subject: Young actor football//[your name]
CASTING
Project: The Final Letters
SAG short film - docudrama
Seeking SAG and non union talent
Filming in Boston, must work as a local.
$249/day
Filming April 19-25
Reed, male 20s black [willing to shave) films 3 days
Gerdh, male 20s white (willing to shave, blond hair and Danish accent) films 3 days
Nana, female 70s black, films 1 day
Little boy, male 8-10 years old, white, can speak Hebrew, films 1 day
Vincent, male 14-17 years old, black,, films 1 day
Email [email protected] with Subject "The Final Letters"
CASTING
CASTING CALL by Giro Studio – PAID | EDUCATIONAL VIDEO SHOOT | CAMBRIDGE, MA
Looking for 3 actors for a series of short educational training videos being filmed at a professional studio in Cambridge, MA. These videos are designed for clinician training and will involve scripted dialogue. There are 2 videos, scripted to be ~10-15 minutes each. Each actor would only be responsible for one of the 2 videos. One video needs 2 actors.
Acting experience is helpful but NOT required — we welcome amateur and non-union actors who are comfortable on camera and able to follow a script.
Project Details
- Shoot Dates: April 13th or 14th, 2026
- Time Commitment: Approximately ~4 hours (half day)
- Compensation: PAID, pay will be shared upon inquiry. Meals and travel expenses not included. Non-union.
Roles Needed
1. Mrs. Morris
- African American woman
- Appears age 70–75
- Portrays a participant with mild cognitive impairment
- Warm, thoughtful, expressive
2. Mr. Khan
- South Asian man
- Appears age 75–80
- Portrays a research participant
- Calm, reflective presence
3. Mrs. Malik (Caregiver / Daughter)
- South Asian woman
- Appears age 40–45
- Portrays daughter and legal authorized representative
- Supportive, engaged, communicative
How to Submit
Please email [email protected] with:
- Your name
- Which role(s) you are interested in
- A recent photo (phone photos are totally fine)
- A brief note about any on-camera or acting experience (optional)
**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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