CineMAINEia

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Mark J. Parker

In this episode of CineMAINEia Maine Attractions, Derek chats with actor, director, acting coach, and host of the podcast "Release Date Rewind", Mark J. Parker. We talk about Mark's work as a casting director, where to start your horror watching journey, and a few films celebrating milestone anniversaries this year. Also hear about Mark's latest film "The Stranger in the Snow", premiering in Maine on August 22nd at the Vacationland Film Festival.
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Listen to Release Date Rewind on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
Check out the Sparrow streaming service at https://www.watchsparrow.com/
Contact CineMAINEia at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram.

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Xavier Gamache

On this episode of CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, Derek and writer/director Xavier Gamache discuss drawing inspiration from Taxi Driver, working with family, and Xavier's new film, "Feel Good Hotline."
Follow Xavier on Instagram @xandernander
Watch Feel Good Hotline on Fawsome here: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10666523/feel-good-hotline
Contact the show at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and visit https://dirigofilmsociety.com
 
 

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Cody Alexander Curtis

In this episode of CineMAINEia, Maine Attractions Derek sits down with talented actor, director, and storyteller Cody Alexander Curtis. We dive deep into Cody's early passion for the performing arts, his journey of becoming a professional actor, and the influential mentors who guided him along the way.
Discover Cody's insights on the art of storytelling and the importance of kindness and vulnerability in both life and performance. From recounting favorite films like 'The Princess Bride' and 'Prisoners' to sharing his thoughts on the future of filmmaking, Cody provides an inspiring perspective on the role of storytellers in healing the world.
CineMAINEia season 2 returns with Lost on a Mountain in Maine. Follow the show @cinemaineia on Instagram and @dirigofilmsociety on Facebook. Email us at mainefilmpod@gmail.com.
https://www.codyalexandercurtis.com/

Halfway to Season 2 - Catchup with Derek, Nick, and Mike

This week on CineMAINEia, we're halfway to the start of season two, which begins on September 7th. Catch up with Mike, Nick, and Derek on what they've been doing and watching over the summer.  While you wait for season two of CineMAINEia, be sure to check out CineMAINEia Maine Attractions dropping every other week in the feed.  Follow the podcast @cinemaineia on Instagram and contact us at mainefilmpod@gmail.com.

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Lucas McNelly

This week on CineMAINEia - Maine Attractions, Derek talks with writer/director Lucas McNelly. A Waldoboro native, Lucas has written and directed three feature-length films, 2 of which are filmed in Maine. His latest film, Maine Noir, is the first to be filmed in Waldoboro.  The boys talk about all three films, the mechanics of streaming on a free platform, and Lucas' "year without rent". Follow the podcast @cinemaineia on Instagram and Dirigo Film Society on Facebook.
 
Watch Blanc de Blanc and Up Country free on Tubi
Lucas' Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lmcnelly
Support post-production of Maine Noir here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=TV97RMDTPTNV6
 

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Ryan Smith & Corwin Stauff

On this week's episode of CineMAINEia Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Maine filmmakers Ryan Smith and Corwin Stauff, recent graduates from the New England School of Communications.  They discuss how NESCOM prepared them for careers in filmmaking, working with Maine actor Max Ater, and their newest project, "Millennium's Eve". Contact Ryan and Corwin at millenniumsevemovie@gmail.com and visit the indigogo page for the film here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/millennium-s-eve-maine-made-independent-film#/
 
CineMAINEia returns for season 2 in September! Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com.

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Malt Shlitzman and Corey Lehman

This week on CineMAINEia—Maine Attractions, Derek talks with Massachusetts filmmakers Malt Schlitzman and Corey Lehman about their upcoming horror feature, filming in Belgrade Lakes, Maine. The boys discuss tight shooting windows, where inspiration comes from, and the existence of vampire psychologists. CineMAINEia prime returns in September. Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com. View the trailer and find out more about "Let Me Buy Your Death" here: https://sgltd.art/2024/09/20/let-me-buy-your-death-trailer/

Forrest Gump (1994)

This week, it's the season one finale of CineMAINEia. Derek, Mike, and Nick discuss the 1994 "journey of a lifetime" Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field. The boys catch up on Andor, wonder where Forrest was sending all his mail from Vietnam, and in honor of Mother's Day, we have some special guests for this week's game.  Watch out for CineMAINEia: Maine Attractions, releasing every other week while we prepare for season two. Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com. @cinemainia on Instagram.

CineMAINEia Maine Attractions - Kyle Walton Director of the Colonial Theatre in Belfast

This week on CineMAINEia we are delighted to present our first CineMAINEia - Maine Attractions, a new series where we interview local Mainers from Maine's film and TV industry. Maine Attractions will be a regular release in between seasons.  This week, Derek talks with Kyle Walton, the Director of the Colonial Theatre in Belfast, Maine.
Visit the Colonial's website https://colonialtheatre.com/
Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com. Follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram and @dirigofilmsociety on Facebook.

Keeping Mum (2005)

This week Derek, Nick, and Mike discuss Keeping Mum co-written by Portland, Maine resident Richard Russo (Empire Falls), starring Rowan Atkinson, Dame Maggie Smith, and Patrick Swayze.  The boys pay tribute to Val Kilmer (1959 - 2025), talk Mr. Bean, and wonder, "What's the lesson here?". Contact the podcast at mainefilmpod@gmail.com and follow us @cinemaineia on Instagram and dirigofilmsociety on Facebook.  Visit https://dirigofilmsociey.com.