Massachusetts Production Coalition

🎬MPC's annual PA Workshop returns Saturday, June 20 at Red Sky Studios! 🎬

Designed for students, recent graduates, career changers, and early-career crew members, this one-day program provides a practical introduction to working on professional film, television, and commercial productions.

Attendees will learn directly from experienced local crew through sessions on Set Etiquette, Production Safety, and Career Pathways, and receive a digital resource package of production materials and templates.

Space is limited.

Info & Registration:

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

Join MPC and SAG-AFTRA New England Local for a special live table read of the award-winning feature screenplay WHAT THEY LEFT US by Jodie Bentley and James Tabeek.

The evening features 14 performers bringing the screenplay to life, followed by a conversation and Q&A with the writers. Experience the story before it heads into production in MA this fall! 🎬

◆ Friday, June 5
◆ Mosesian Center for the Arts
◆ Drinks & Social: 6:00 PM
◆ Live Table Read & Q&A: 6:45 PM

Space is limited. Advance registration is highly recommended.

Info + Register
https://massprodcoalition.org/event-list/2026/table-read

🎬 Apple TV's Widow's Bay, filmed in Mass, is released today!

The series was based at New England Studios for 7 months and filmed for over 80 days in 13 cities and towns, including: Ayer, Berlin, Devens, Essex, Gloucester, Groton, Harvard, Maynard, Rockport, Shirley, Sudbury, Wayland, and Worcester.

Matthew Rhys, ‘Widow’s Bay’ stars on why Massachusetts was the perfect place to film Apple TV’s new series - The Boston Globe Creator Katie Dippold and the cast open up about the New England origins of their new show.

Tomorrow! 🎬✨

MPC is proud to co-present the 9th Annual Student Film Showcase at Independent Film Festival Boston — and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the next generation of filmmakers.

12 colleges. Countless hours of hard work. One big screen.

📍 Somerville Theater
📅 Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 PM
🎉 Reception to follow at Crystal Ballroom
🎟️ FREE & open to the public

Come watch standout short films from students at:
Boston University, Bridgewater State University, Emerson College, Endicott College, Fitchburg State University, Lesley University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Middlesex Community College, Suffolk University, Tufts University, UMass Lowell, and Wheaton College.

Where tomorrow's cinema begins. See you there 💛

Student Short Showcase - IFFBoston Student Short ShowcaseApril 25, 2026 - 1:00 PM @ Somerville Theatre - Screen 1Details BelowBuy TicketsApr 25 @ 1:00 PMFilms in This PackageBurnout (UMass Lowell)A young man spirals through ni****ne addiction in reverse, uncovering how one moment with a girl led him to his lowest point.Directed by:An...

Interested in where AI is today in commercial and advertising production?

Join us on April 14 at CIC - Cambridge Innovation Center for an AI Roundtable. 🎤

We’ll dig into how AI is actually being used across agency, production, brand, and VFX – who’s driving adoption, where it’s changing workflows, and what’s actually taking hold.

Panelists:
Mary Hanifin | Head of Production, DraftKings
Jake Williams | Lead Producer, DraftKings
Lisa Colucci | SVP Head of Business Affairs, Arnold Worldwide
Costa Boudouvas | Creative Director, Creative Technology Group, Partners + Napier
Vladimir Minuty | Director
Meg Bailey | EP & Head of Studio, ZERO VFX
Moderated by: Brian Drewes | Founder, ZERO VFX

Register early, this event will sell out.

AI Roundtable — Massachusetts Production Coalition Join us for an AI roundtable exploring how these tools are being used in production and shaping the future of commercial work.

🎬 The Drama opened in theaters this past weekend from A24.

Congrats to all the local crew and cast who helped bring the film to life here in Massachusetts!

From Boston locations to North Shore settings, the film showcases the range and versatility of shooting in the Commonwealth.

Check out this Condé Nast Traveler piece highlighting locations featured in the film.

Where Was The Drama Filmed? A Look at the Boston Locations for the Unconventional Rom-Com Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film The Drama offers a scenic tour of the Boston area’s first-rate haunts.

We’re saddened by the passing last week of Kayellen “KLN” Moran – a highly respected and deeply beloved commercial producer, and a true force in our community.

Known for her sharp instincts, generosity on set, and the way she brought people together, Kayellen built a career defined not just by great work, but by lasting relationships. She led with confidence and heart, and made everyone around her better. She will be greatly missed.

Kayellen "KLN" Moran Obituary (2026) - West Roxbury, MA - William J. Gormley Funeral Home View Kayellen "KLN" Moran's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.