So clogged has Boston been with filmmakers that during the first week in September, crews shooting in the Back Bay kept crossing walkie-talkie signals. In a city where only five movies were filmed in the previous seven years, these are new and pleasant problems.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Worcester goes Hollywood, Feature film does location shots at local museum
If your timing was really good, you might also have caught the illustrious likes of Morgan Freeman or William H. Macy making their way from their dressing-room trailers in the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot to the Worcester Art Museum, where a Hollywood crew was at work on a one-day shoot for a new movie.
Boston cop patrols a star-studded beat
Rubbing elbows with the stars is nothing new for Sgt. Michael O’Connor, 54, a veteran of 21 years who is now the Boston Police Department’s motion picture liaison.
WBUR: Let’s go to the movies! – Nov 07
WBUR's David Boeri takes a look behind the scenes at THE LONELY MAIDEN, one of several movies shooting in Boston because of the new Film Tax Credit law. RADIO BOSTON, November 19, 2007
GAME PLAN is the number one movie in America!
MFO Variety ad saluting GAME PLAN as the number one movie in America.
Small businesses benefiting from movie-struck Hub
The increase in action is causing a surge in business for a range of companies and individuals related to filmmaking.
Film Union membership up in Mass., Incentives drive jump
Local 481 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts has seen a 37 percent surge in members since Massachusetts’ new film tax incentives took effect last year. More than 140 new enrollees have signed on, bringing its membership to a record 537.
FOX 25: Focus on film industry — August 2007
August 29, 2007 - Fox 25 News Anchor, Maria Stephanos, takes a closer look at the burgeoning film industry in Massachusetts.
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For years, Hollywood producers steered clear of the ‘celluloid pariah’ known as Massachusetts. But now they’re all over Boston, thanks to tax breaks and a warm welcome.
Massachusetts Lifts Cap on Film Tax Credits
MFO Variety ad touting new Massachusetts film tax credit law.
Editorial: Ready for our close-up
Two thumbs-up to state officials who now recognize that they can play more than a cameo role in drawing big-screen blockbusters to film in the Bay State.
YouTube: State House Press Conference on the Film Tax Credit – May 07
May 17, 2007 -- Brief remarks from MFO Executive Director, Nick Paleologos, at State House press conference announcing improvements in the Massachusetts film tax credit law.
YouTube: Speaker Sal DiMasi & Senator Cynthia Creem at State House Film Tax Credit Press Conference – May 07
(May 17, 2007) Brief remarks of House Speaker Sal DiMasi & Senator Cynthia Creem at State House press conference on the Massachusetts Film Tax Credit bill as filed by Governor Deval Patrick.
YouTube: Governor Deval Patrick’s State House Press Conference on the Film Tax Credit – May 07
(May 17, 2007) Brief remarks by Governor Deval Patrick on his proposal to lift the cap on the Massachusetts film tax credit.
Massachusetts shoots increasing, State increases incentives
The Massachusetts legislature is ready to move on several bills to correct what are perceived as glitches in its current tax incentives for film production.
YouTube: Coolidge Corner Theater Award Presentation — April 2007
April 11, 2007 -- MFO Executive Director, Nick Paleologos, presents 2007 Coolidge Corner Theater Award to Thelma Schoonmaker.
DEPARTED WINS BEST PICTURE ACADEMY AWARD!
MFO Variety ad honoring THE DEPARTED as the first Massachusetts movie to win the Academy Award for Best Picture of the Year.