News & Events
MPC Meeting: January 17th at Boston University
Kick off the new year with the Massachusetts film and video production community at the Boston University Photonics Center for A LOOK BACK, A LOOK AHEAD for the year in film production.
The DocYard Winter Season
The DocYard returns January 23d with a great new series. Check out the Kickstarter campaign to bring filmmakers to Boston for the screenings, and take part in some great rewards, including season passes!
Wallace Henry Coberg (April 30, 1948 – November 18, 2011)
Wallace (Wally) Henry Coberg passed away suddenly Friday, November 18th at his home in Bolton Hill, Baltimore, the result of apparent heart failure. At the time of his death Wally was by his own proclamation the happiest he had ever been in his life. He had found new love and new purpose and will be remembered by all who loved him for a contagiously unbridled passion for life and his work.
GERDA’S LIEUTENANT: A Benefit Reading
Join us Monday, October 24th in NYC for a reading of the play-in-progress GERDA’S LIEUTENANT, a remarkable true story of love, loss and survival based on the lives and letters of Kurt and Gerda Weissmann Klein.
MPC Meeting: September 14th at Google
Join the Massachusetts film and video production community at the Google offices in Cambridge for a special night of exclusive presentations and networking.
Points North
Documentary Film Forum
The Points North Pitch is now accepting submissions for the conference program.
Kopkind 2011 Grassroots Film Screenings
Join us for the Kopkind Grassroots Screenings on August 5th and 6th- featuring COEXIST and LEFT ON MAIN with filmmakers Adam Mazo and Susan Rivo in attendance.
New Media Rights: Advice to Filmmakers
For documentary film and media makers, it’s critical to understand your legal rights and responsibilities when creating and publishing work. Here are three helpful guides on navigating rights and usage.
Kopkind Retreat 2011 Filmmakers Announced
We are delighted to announce the filmmakers attending this year’s Kopkind/CID Filmmakers Retreat & Seminars in Guilford, VT. 2011 brings us a wonderful group of filmmakers with a diverse range of documentary film works and backgrounds.
MPC Meeting: June 23, 2011
Join the Massachusetts Production Coalition for a June meeting at National Boston Studios. On the bill for the night is a special Silent Auction, Audio Alchemy presentation, and the MPC Member Showcase.
KOPKIND / CID Filmmakers Retreat & Seminars
We are pleased to announce a call to independent documentary filmmakers who would like to participate in a week long seminar and retreat in southern Vermont, July 31st – August 7th. Deadline to apply is June 8th.
Pride of the Ocean Seminars
The organizers for this year’s seminars are creating some very exciting panels to take place during Pride of the Ocean- May 29th to June 5rd, 2011 from New York City to Bermuda on the Norwegian Gem.
MPC Meeting: March 24th, 2011
Join the Massachusetts Production Coalition for the September Meeting at The Liberty Hotel. Representatives from the State House will give updates from a recent trade mission to LA, also a special announcement from Meri Jenkins and the MA Cultural Council.
Pride of the Ocean Registration Ends Soon
New filmmakers added to the line-up. Learn more about the filmmakers on board and view some of the amazing movies that will be shown, with plenty of time to enjoy the many luxurious amenities aboard the Norwegian Gem.
2011 Marks CID 30th Anniversary
CID Is Made Possible by Filmmakers and Documentary Fans Like YOU! In 2011 the Center for Independent Documentary will celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Pride of the Ocean Filmmakers Announced
Fourteen filmmakers have been selected for the 2nd Pride of the The Ocean Film Festival aboard the Bermuda cruise May 29th – June 5th, 2011 on the Norwegian Gem, departing from New York City.
An Evening with Julia Bacha. December 6, 2010
DOC U Comes to Boston. Conversation and clips with a key member of the creative teams behind the award-winning films Encounter Point, Control Room and her latest, Budrus. Presented with IDA.
MPC Member Meeting: November 30, 2010
At the studios of WGBH; includes a screening of member’s work, an Open Forum for member’s production needs and the making of “The Fighter”.
FAMILY AFFAIR, Interview With Chico Colvard
Catching up with director, Chico Colvard, on filmmaking, festivals and more..
