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It’s Spring, Watch a Weird Movie
By Jonathan Kieran At last, we are through winter and into the wonderful season of spring, or as it’s known in New England, “technically Spring,” at least until the warm winds of late April pry the last icy fingers of winter off of us. While we wait for the merciful finale of Winter: Extended Cut, we can take some solace

Salem Film Fest Announces Festival Lineup
Salem Film Fest (SFF) is pleased to announce the film lineup for the fifteenth edition of its documentary film festival, with most of the 47 features and shorts selected to screen for the first time in Massachusetts. The festival will take place in a hybrid format of in-person screenings in Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March

Salem Film Fest Announces Festival Lineup
Salem Film Fest (SFF) is pleased to announce the film lineup for the fifteenth edition of its documentary film festival, with most of the 47 features and shorts selected to screen for the first time in Massachusetts. The festival will take place in a hybrid format of in-person screenings in Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts Thursday, March 24 – Sunday, March

The Cabot Announces State of the Art Video On-Demand Platform
Like most performing arts venues, The Cabot in Beverly has struggled during the 2020-2021 pandemic but was determined to not only survive, but thrive. Exploring new and creative ways to bring all forms of artistic expression to its audiences included holding reduced capacity outdoor concerts at Hale Farm, and holding virtual fundraisers and creating new revenue streams were critical to

The Cabot Announces State of the Art Video On-Demand Platform
Like most performing arts venues, The Cabot in Beverly has struggled during the 2020-2021 pandemic but was determined to not only survive, but thrive. Exploring new and creative ways to bring all forms of artistic expression to its audiences included holding reduced capacity outdoor concerts at Hale Farm, and holding virtual fundraisers and creating new revenue streams were critical to

10 Films and TV Shows to Stream for Black History Month
Celebrating Black History and Black Excellence extends beyond the month of February. Here is our roundup of organizations and thought leaders to follow all year round. Want to celebrate and learn more about Black Excellence, Black History, and Black Joy? Here are some of the best films and tv series that will help you do just that. 10 Films and TV Shows

10 Films and TV Shows to Stream for Black History Month
Celebrating Black History and Black Excellence extends beyond the month of February. Here is our roundup of organizations and thought leaders to follow all year round. Want to celebrate and learn more about Black Excellence, Black History, and Black Joy? Here are some of the best films and tv series that will help you do just that. 10 Films and TV Shows

Non-Binary Creator Lyralen Kaye Wins NE Film Star Award for Assigned Female at Birth
Women in Film and Video New England and NEFilm.com announced the most recent winner of the NE Film Star Award at the WIFVNE Annual Conference in December. Michele Meek, founder of the award, will be supporting Lyralen Kaye throughout 2022 in developing their trans and non-binary web series as they apply to festivals and work on future seasons. “Since its

New immigrants document the lives of others new to the US
From The House of the Seven Gables See and hear the experiences of two immigrants new to Massachusetts on Wednesday, November 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Choreographer Jean Appolon, originally from Haiti, and Mani Biswas, who lived for 17 years in a refugee camp, tell their stories to other recent immigrants who documented their transitions to life in this

A Month of Spooky Films from Cinema Salem
For the month of October, Cinema Salem is hosting a devious assortment of spooky movies and classic films. Night of the Creeps THE GOOD NEWS IS YOUR DATES ARE HERE. THE BAD NEWS IS…THEY’RE DEAD. Runtime: 88 minutes Oct 1 10:00pm Venom: Let There Be Carnage Tom Hardy returns to the big screen as the lethal protector Venom, one of





