October 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Waterville Creates Announces Staffing Changes WATERVILLE, Maine –Waterville Creates (WC) is excited to announce the arrival of several new staff members across the organization. Bryant Cyr was hired as production manager and Michael Churchill appointed technical director for the Waterville Opera House. Cyr previously…

  September 29, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] 26th annual Maine International Film Festival opens submissions, first festival in new Paul J. Schupf Arts Center WATERVILLE, Maine – The Maine Film Center has opened submissions for the 26th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). The Festival, scheduled for July 7-16, 2023, will…

  July 26, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Local Filmmakers Win Prizes at 25th Maine International Film Festival WATERVILLE, Maine – The Maine Film Center (MFC) announces the winners of the Tourmaline and Audience Favorite Prizes from the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF). Running from July 8-17, this year’s MIFF…

  July 20, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Waterville Opera House Announces 2023 Season WATERVILLE, Maine —The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is delighted to announce its 2023 theatrical season. Two amazing musicals and two entertaining plays will reignite the stage of the historic 120-year-old theatre in downtown Waterville. “We’re excited to bring…

  June 16, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Waterville Creates Announces $10,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to Support the “Common Threads” Project WATERVILLE, Maine – Waterville Creates has been recommended for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of…

  June 13, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] 25th Maine International Film Festival Releases Program and Schedule WATERVILLE, Maine – The Maine Film Center (MFC) announces the release of the program and schedule for the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), which will be held July 8-17 at Railroad Square Cinema…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] 25th Annual Maine International Film Festival to Honor Actor Debra Winger WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) will present its annual Mid-Life Achievement Award to actor Debra Winger at a special ceremony held at the Waterville Opera House on Friday, July 15, following a special 35mm screening…

  March 23, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Waterville Creates Announces “The Farm Tools Project” at Ticonic Gallery and Railroad Square Cinema Lobby WATERVILLE, Maine – Waterville Creates is excited to announce “The Farm Tools Project” exhibition at Ticonic Gallery and the Railroad Square Cinema Lobby, opening Monday, April 11, and on…

  March 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Maine K-12 Students Invited To Submit Short Films To 44th Maine Student Film + Video Festival The 44th annual Maine Student Film + Video Festival (MSFVF) is currently accepting submissions until June 15. All Maine students grades K-12 are eligible to enter for free.…

  March 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Passes on Sale for 25th Anniversary Maine International Film Festival, July 8-17 WATERVILLE, Maine—The Maine Film Center (MFC) announces the dates of the 25th annual Maine International Film Festival (MIFF), which will be held July 8-17, 2022, in Waterville, Maine, at Railroad Square Cinema…

  February 24, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Ellms, [email protected] Waterville Creates Announces Youth Art Month Exhibition and Launch of Youth Arts Access Fund WATERVILLE, Maine – Waterville Creates, a non-profit supporting and promoting high-quality, accessible arts and cultural programs in central Maine, is excited to host the 8th Youth Art Month (YAM) exhibition…