Audience members take their seats for the opening night or the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday.

Michael Perrault sells tickets on opening night for the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday. The festival opened with the premier of “Boyhood.”

Festival goers gather in the lobby of the Waterville Opera House for the opening night of the Maine International Film Festival on Frida.

Rick Harmon, head projectionist, finishes set-up for opening night of the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday.

Rick Harmon, right, and Jacob Hicky prepare the equipment before opening night for the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday.

Glenn Close will be honored with the Mid-Life Achievement Award this year by the Maine Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Sunday.

People take their seats for the opening night for the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday.

Marylin Canaban looks for a seat before the showing of “Boyhood” during opening night for the Maine International Film Festival at the Waterville Opera House on Friday