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Remembering Lois Williams
Last Sunday, the phone rang late in the evening and I received word that my dear friend, Lois Williams, had died. I share news of Lois’ passing because she was…
Film Festivals Step Up To Help Us Resume Our Conversation
Film festivals are coming back to life this summer – and not a moment too soon. No industry was more dramatically impacted than the businesses of producing and presenting films…
Welcome to In Focus
We’re adding a new blog feature to our Middlebury New Filmmakers website – where I’ll offer a regular sampling of thoughts related to the work we do, the films we…
PERSONAL STATEMENT AND MNFF: SEE IT FOR YOURSELF
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fantastic conversation with the cast and crew of the inspirational and timely documentary PERSONAL STATEMENT. You can find the full recording of…
Craven Conversation: Personal Statement
On Tuesday, July 7, MNFF welcomes back the principals of the outstanding Emmy-nominated documentary Personal Statement, the acclaimed Opening Night film at the 4th Annual Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. Join…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: MICHAEL MURPHY IN CRAVEN CONVERSATIONS
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fantastic conversation with the wildly talented and seasoned actor Michael Murphy. We recorded the conversation for those who couldn’t join us for…
CRAVEN CONVERSATIONS: MICHAEL MURPHY
The MNFF is pleased to welcome back one of our favorite Honorees, the distinguished film actor Michael Murphy, for the next edition of the Craven Conversations on Wednesday, June 24…
CRAVEN CONVERSATIONS: SARAH BEERS
The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival will continue its “Craven Conversations” on-line interview series with a 7pm session on Wednesday, June 10th, with Emmy-winning costume designer and longtime Middlebury resident, Sarah…
CRAVEN CONVERSATIONS: JESSE NESSER
MNFF is delighted to announce that Jesse Nesser, director of Walk With Me: The Trials of Damon J. Keith, our Opening Night film at #MNFF2, will be joining Artistic Director Jay…
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: CRAVEN CONVERSATIONS WITH JENIFER MCSHANE
For our very first Craven Conversations, we spoke with Jenifer McShane, the dynamic director of Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a terrific…
You’re invited to the Craven Conversations!
MNFF continues to bring our audiences fresh programming with the kickoff of The Craven Conversations. Join MNFF Artistic Director Jay Craven for a series of exciting conversations with talented MNFF…