By John Andrews, Content Director at Creative Collective — covering the North Shore’s creative economy and cultural programming Every March, something quietly remarkable happens in Salem. A small city on Boston’s North Shore — better known for witch trials and Halloween — transforms into one of New England’s most compelling documentary film festivals. There are no Hollywood blockbusters and no

The GRAYSCALE indie business summit Salem has been waiting for finally has a date. From March 31 through April 2, downtown Salem transforms into a three-day hub for creative entrepreneurs. Specifically, it’s built for indie business owners, artists, and makers who have always felt like outsiders at traditional business events. Amber Newberry and the Die With Your Boots On team

When the Chinese government pressured filmmakers to abandon an independent film festival in New York City, a Salem movie theater decided to act. Cinema Salem is now hosting a Chinese Indie Film Day Festival on December 21, featuring films and the filmmaker who faced government intimidation. The festival represents more than just a screening event—it’s a direct response to censorship

Salem State Professors Transform Academic Satire into Feature Film What happens when ambitious poets gather for a remote writing residency? According to Salem State University professors Kevin Carey and Peter Sampieri, it becomes a perfect setting for murder, mystery, and academic satire. MFA murder mystery film. Their new film, “MFA: The Terminal Degree,” follows four ambitious young poets who agree

The Salem Film Fest (SFF), renowned as Massachusetts’s largest documentary film festival, is excited to announce that tickets for its much-anticipated 2024 festival program are now available. Set to unfold from March 21-24, this event promises a riveting selection of documentary films across various venues in Salem, including the prestigious Peabody Essex Museum, Cinema Salem, and the National Park Service

In a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and spirit of the Ukrainian people, Cinema Salem is set to host a poignant event this February 24, 2024, marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This special occasion will feature the screening of “The Guide,” a powerful film that delves into a dark chapter of Ukrainian history during the

From The House of the Seven Gables What’s Haunted Happenings without a scary movie? For those looking for a special thrill that does not involve waiting in long lines, consider the award-winning animated adaptation of “The House of the Seven Gables” at Cinema Salem on Thursday, October 28. After the film, those in attendance are invited to a Q&A with

Images by Creative Collective The newly reopened Cinema Salem in Salem’s downtown district hosted a special screening of IN THE HEIGHTS, from the creator of HAMILTON and the director of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on Saturday, June 12th. The screening was accompanied by a themed performance from North Shore Latinx-led performance troupe Cojuelous Productions, who partnered with Creative Collective for the

Have you ever wanted to participate in the rescuing of a historic local cultural institution? Do you want to brag to all your friends about how your generosity and support helped to bring back a beloved venue and helped usher it into its thriving future here on the North Shore?  Well now you can! Recently, Salem’s very own Cinema Salem