The Center for Independent Documentary (fiscal sponsorship, creative and technical support, and fundraising advice for independent filmmakers)

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)

Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) (a professional forum created to help increase the level of production in the state through advocacy and community building)

SMPTE, New England Chapter (SMPTE/NE) (a professional organizations hosting monthly meetings and several annual events)

Boston Creative Pro User Group (BOSCPUG) (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)

The Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) is the state agency responsible for major public building construction and real estate services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. DCAM manages hundreds of millions annually in capital construction projects and more than 500 active leases comprising 7 million square feet of privately-owned lease space housing state offices. DCAM is also responsible for assisting our client-agencies in maintaining state facilities using comprehensive and cost-effective maintenance and management strategies.

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) mission is to ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in Massachusetts. Through its four divisions – Agricultural Conservation & Technical Assistance, Agricultural Markets, Animal Health, and Crop and Pest Services – MDAR strives to support, regulate and enhance the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill agriculture’s role in energy conservation and production.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is steward of one of the largest state parks systems in the country. Its 450,000 acres is made up of forests, parks, greenways, historic sites and landscapes, seashores, lakes, ponds, reservoirs and watersheds, which at provide a perfect backdrop for professional photography, film and/or video.| FILMING Permits are required.

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue is to achieve maximum compliance with the tax, child support and municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth. In meeting its mission, the Department is dedicated to enforcing these laws in a fair, impartial and consistent manner by providing professional and courteous service to all its customers.

The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is the state agency dedicated to promoting Massachusetts as a friendly, family-oriented destination set in the midst of rich historical and cultural tradition. MOTT’s budget is derived from a portion of the state hotel room occupancy tax and is therefore responsible for encouraging overnight stays, as well as increasing tourism-related spending and payroll. MOTT serves as a leader in the tourism industry, bringing together the public and private sectors to promote Massachusetts as a leisure destination.

The Massachusetts Sports Marketing Office (MSMO) of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism at the Massachusetts Marketing Partnership is the state agency dedicated to promoting the Commonwealth as a premier sports destination.

The Department of Fire Services is the sole agency within state government responsible for overall coordination of fire service policy and operations.
NEW REGULATIONS, require that contact be made with each local fire department where prep, building or filming is to take place. A list of these contacts are provided here.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is a merger of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority (MTA), Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD), the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC), and the Tobin Bridge, currently owned and operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority (MPA). MassDOT includes four Divisions: Highway (roadways, bridges, and tunnels of the former Mass. Highway Department and Mass. Turnpike Authority), Transit (all transit initiatives and oversees the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority [MBTA]), Aeronautics (public use airports, private use landing areas, and seaplane bases), and Registry of Motor Vehicles (vehicle operator licensing and vehicle and aircraft registration).

Massport owns and operates an integrated world-class transportation network that promotes economic growth and opportunity, enhances the quality of life of New England residents and protects the freedom to travel safely, securely, efficiently and cost-effectively. It owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field and Worcester Regional Airport.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates bus, subway, short distance rail, and water ferry passenger services throughout the city of Boston and the Greater Boston region. | FILMING

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP), in partnership with local communities, is an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, that is responsible for criminal law enforcement and traffic vehicle regulation across the state.

Federal Aviation Administration FAA –Boston Flight standards District Office (FDSO) is the national aviation authority of the United States, with powers to regulate all aspects of American civil aviation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-Northeast Region encompasses 13 states from Maine to Virginia. The Service’s nearly 1,000 employees work in the regional headquarters, field offices, national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. Many of these 140 facilities are open to visitors and provide exciting opportunities for wildlife-dependent education, recreation and interpretation.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.| LIST OF PARKS