Indie Film

Published
February 6, 2023

Indie Film: Documentary spotlights work, legacy of sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson

Nelson's work, particularly his monuments of Black historial leaders in Washington, D.C., is especially relevant in a nation that remains polarized when it comes to race. The film will be shown at the University of Southern Maine on Feb. 9 during Black History Month.
Published
January 29, 2023

Indie Film: With ‘Chapman Speaks,’ Husson film students imagine an authoritarian cautionary tale

The team behind a politically savvy movie-in-progress is holding auditions at the Bangor university on Saturday.
Published
January 23, 2023

Indie Film: When horror without the blood and gore is a whole lot scarier

Spielberg and Scorsese agree: 'The Haunting,' screening at Space next week, is among the best examples of this sub-genre.
Published
January 16, 2023

Indie Film: In its 100th year, Rockland’s Strand Theatre hosts a yearlong celebration of film

The 100 Years of Movies series will feature deep cuts as well as film-fan favorites as it explores different themes every month.
Published
January 9, 2023

Indie Film: Filmmaker’s debut feature a faux documentary, but not far from the truth

Benji Otte stars in his movie about a struggling artist.
Published
January 2, 2023

Indie Film: They wrote a silly script and let AI handle the animation

Watch the first episode of comedic sci-fi web series 'Your Universe is Weird.'
Published
December 26, 2022

Indie Film: My mom was no cinephile, but I cherish our movies-related memories

The movies that struck a chord with Dennis Perkins' mother, Kathy, who died this year.
Published
December 19, 2022

Indie Film: ‘No One Told Me’ captures the hidden realities of new motherhood

In her observational documentary, Maine filmmaker Zulilah Merry trains her camera on a couple through the birth of their baby and their postpartum experience. The intimate result screens next month in Bucksport and Brunswick.
Published
December 12, 2022

Indie Film: Portland filmmaker makes Maine version of Hallmark Christmas movie

'A Downeast Christmas' will be showing on Channel 5 on Christmas Eve.
Published
December 5, 2022

Indie Film: Could the shift to streaming create more space for arthouse theaters?

The obscure movie screenings happening at places like Space – showing 'Robinson's Garden' next week – are harder to replicate from your couch.