Useful Links | Massachusetts Film Office

Here are some useful links for filmmakers working in the Boston area.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A PRODUCTION ASSISTANT? (A helpful summary of what kind of work a PA does on a movie set.)

Imagine (print publication and online archive covering the film, video, and new media industry in New England)
New England Film (online publication providing New England independent film making news, articles, event and job listings, discussion boards, casting calls, crew calls, etc.)

Filmmakers Collaborative (an association of independent filmmakers providing fiscal sponsorship, and hosts film talks, professional development events, and the annual Making Media Now conference)
Documentary Educational Resources (fiscal sponsorship, consulting, and distribution of documentary films)
Color of Film Collaborative (works to support media makers of color and others who have an interest in creating and developing new and diverse images of people of color)
Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) (a professional forum created to help increase the level of production in the state through advocacy and community building, read this article for more about the organizations)
SMPTE, New England Chapter (SMPTE/NE) (a professional organizations hosting monthly meetings and several annual events)
Boston Avid User Group (BAVUG) (user group for Avid enthusiasts, filmmakers, and broadcast professionals)
Boston Final Cut Pro User Group (BOSFCPUG) (user group for Final Cut Pro enthusiasts, filmmakers, and broadcast professionals)
Women in Film and Video New England (dedicated to supporting the accomplishments of women working in the film, video and new media industries)
Connect The Docs (Founded in 2004, Connect the Docs is a group of independent documentary filmmakers that meets monthly for professional development and to share news, resources, information and to exchange ideas.)

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