Massachusetts Production Coalition

09/22/2025

🎬 Fall MPC Meeting tonight! Sept 22 at The Huntington's Calderwood Pavilion in Boston.

Tonight's program features some very special homegrown talent. Not to be missed!

✨ Anawan Studios — on creating a collaborative hub where client work fuels original stories.

✨ Jake Miskin in conversation with Tim Molloy (MovieMaker Magazine) on the making of his debut feature film Shattered Ice.

RSVP & Info:

Join the Mass film and media community at The Huntington Theatre in Boston for our Fall Meeting on September 22!

08/19/2025

🎬 Looking for a fun way to gain new skills this fall? Check out Harbor Media's fall schedule of HMU classes!

From video production to podcasting to screenwriting, there are plenty of great opportunities to learn, create, and grow — including the TV Writers’ Room Experience, a hands-on crash course in sitcom writing.

Learn more: https://www.harbormedia.org/learn.html

07/09/2025

☀️MPC Summer Social – July 14th ☀️

No agenda. No presentations. Just a warm summer night with friends at Notch Brewing's beer garden in The Charles River Speedway.

Gather with fellow filmmakers, crew, editors, producers, and creatives — all are welcome. Let’s catch up, make new connections, and enjoy the season together!

RSVP + link in the bio:

Join us on July 14th at Notch Brewing beer garden in Brighton for a fun film and media industry Summer Social.

06/26/2025

We are heartbroken by the sudden loss of Eric D’Amario of Wanderlust Content, Inc. — a longtime member and sponsor of MPC, and a true friend to many in our community. Eric brought heart, creativity, and generosity to every project and gathering, and his presence will be deeply missed.

A fundraiser has been created to support his beloved children:
https://tinyurl.com/32mtr4xu

Read Eric’s obituary here:
https://tinyurl.com/nepk4j6x

Eric D’Amario of Holliston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Allyson Filosi D’Amario, daughter Charlotte, and son Henry. Eric was born in 1977 a

05/09/2025

🎭 Things I Wish I Had Known: Lessons on Building and Sustaining an Acting Career 🎭

Join us Tuesday, May 13, hosted by The Huntington Theatre Company, for an evening of real-world advice from a casting director, agent, and experienced talent.

We’ll dive into auditions, representation, building long-term relationships, and how to navigate today’s industry landscape.

🍸 Cocktails: 6:00–7:00 PM
🎤 Panel: 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St, Boston
🎟 Register! massprodcoalition.org/event-list/2025/acting-career-insights

Presented with SAG-AFTRA New England Local.

Lessons on building and sustaining an acting career. Join casting, talent, and union professionals for real-world advice on navigating an acting career—from auditions and agents to long-term sustainability.

05/06/2025

🎬 Starting out in the industry?

Join us this Saturday, May 10th for MPC’s PA Workshop at Red Sky Studios in Allston.

Learn the essentials of working on set for films and commercials – and what it takes to be a great PA.

Breakout sessions cover:
✔️ Set Etiquette
✔️ Safety on Set
✔️ Building Your Career

🔗https://massprodcoalition.org/event-list/2025/pa-workshop

Starting out in the industry? Join us for an immersive Production Assistant (PA) training program at Red Sky Studios.

04/25/2025

🎬 Student Film Showcase at IFFBoston! 🎬

We’re excited to co-present the 8th Annual Student Film Showcase this Saturday at Independent Film Festival Boston!

📅 Saturday, April 26 | 1:00 PM
📍 Somerville Theatre – Theatre 1 (Main Stage)

Free and open to the public — no tickets required!

Join us to celebrate bold new voices from 13 colleges and universities across Massachusetts. A Q&A with the student filmmakers will follow the screening, afterparty at Crystal Ballroom.

Special thanks to our prize sponsors: Avid, Adobe, Boris FX, MODULUS STUDIOS, Rule Boston Camera, and Talamas!

Learn more: http://iffboston.org/studentshorts

04/16/2025

🎬 Filmmaking by the Numbers: Budgeting for Independent Films
📅 Saturday, April 19 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Lesley University College of Art & Design, Cambridge

This workshop offers filmmakers and storytellers a practical foundation for budgeting scripted and documentary independent films. Topics include cost estimation, scheduling, crew planning, legal compliance, budgeting tools and software, talent agreements, and tax incentives.

Space is limited — register early!

🎟️ Sign up and get the tools to budget your next project with confidence.

A one-day workshop covering the fundamentals of budgeting for independent scripted and documentary films. Learn practical tools and strategies to budget your next production!

03/21/2025

Congratulations to Don Packer – founding MPC Board Member and co-founder of EngineRoomEdit and Conductor Productions – on receiving the Film Industry Achievement Award!

The award was presented by Governor Maura Healey at this week’s Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism.

Don, thank you for your incredible contributions to the Massachusetts production community and for all you’ve done to support MPC over the years. Well deserved! 👏🎬

More about the conference and industry awards: https://tinyurl.com/mse42wtc

03/19/2025

🎬 MPC Winter Meeting! 🎬

Thursday, March 20th: Join us at Mosesian Center for the Arts for evening of community and industry connections.

From Concept to Air: Biberty Baby
Hear from the creative and production teams behind Liberty Mutual’s latest campaign "Biberty Baby" that assembled a local team using the depth of talent and resources available in Massachusetts. Panel includes: Giants, Sweet Rickey, and Brickyard.

See you there!

Join the Mass film and media community on March 20th for a special Winter Meeting at Mosesian Center for the Arts!

03/06/2025

🎥 Last Call! Camera Bootcamp This Saturday

Dive into the camera department on Film & TV sets with an immersive hands-on workshop. Gain expert insights, take part in practical sessions, and get a full breakdown of the roles and equipment used on set.

Thank you to our event partners: ICG: International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE Local 600), Rule Boston Camera, Talamas, and Red Sky Studios for supporting this educational opportunity!

Space is limited! We anticipate the event will sell out. Make sure to register early if planning to attend.

A special program teaching and demonstrating the various camera crafts and roles on film and television productions.

12/02/2024

🎄MPC Holiday Meeting & Party!🎄

📅 Date: Thursday, December 5th
📍 Location: Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

🎥 Behind-the-Scenes Panel – Go inside Netflix’s hit limited series "The Perfect Couple" with local crew members who brought the Cape Cod based story to life.

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation and holiday cheer. Register early!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 5th in the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre for an evening of connection, conversation, and holiday cheer!