Current trends in American indie filmmaking

Jay Craven takes a look at the current trend in American Indie Filmmaking with some of his own personal experience.

Iconic screen lover Rudolph Valentino stars in upcoming silent film

Silent romantic epic “Son of the Sheik” to be screened with live music on 100th anniversary of star’s tragic early death.

Jay Craven explores this year’s festival themes

MNFF co-founder and Artistic Director Jay Craven explores the themes of this year’s film fest, which will come to Middlebury Aug. 26-30.

This year’s film festival comes into view

MNFF co-founder and Artistic Director Jay Craven offers an overview of this year’s film fest, which will come to Middlebury Aug. 26-30.

Silent film ‘The Black Pirate’ (1926) at Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, July 18

Swashbuckling adventure flick stars Douglas Fairbanks, Hollywood’s original action hero, at Brandon screening on July 18.

Andy Mitchell takes a lead role in film festival

“I’ve spent my career helping, nurturing, mentoring young filmmakers. That’s a big part of my motivation for doing this.” — Andy Mitchell

Chaplin’s “The Kid” (1921) will screen in Brandon with live music on Saturday, June 13

Catch this pre-Father’s Day treat — a classic silent film comedy/drama about raising an orphan will be screened at Brandon Town Hall on Saturday.

Middlebury movie theater for sale

The on Main St. in Middlebury has been advertised for the past few weeks.

‘Secret Mall Apartment’ — A film about hiding in plain sight

Slip away to the “Secret Mall Apartment” on Wednesday, and spend an evening in the secret hideout of this film’s imagination.

New restoration of “Annie Laurie” to screen at Brandon Town Hall on May 2

Lillian Gish stars in title role as Scottish clans do battle in epic historical drama; accompanied by live music; film opens 2026 silent film series

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” profiles a trailblazing actor still in the game

Learn more about the Academy Award winning Deaf actor Marlee Matlin from Jay Craven’s review — then go see the film on April 15 at the Middlebury Marquis.

Great Art Wednesdays film features Turner and Constable

Step inside Tate Britain’s groundbreaking exhibition comparing Britain’s greatest rival painters.

New song reflects on ethics and emotions

A new song, inspired by a poem, and set to tremulous animations… “Haiku” will be released on Feb. 20.

Hirschfield International Film Series screens ‘Timestamp’

Free screening of “Timestamp” at Dana Auditorium on Feb. 19… with snacks. Open to all

Vermont backcountry skier finds ‘The Hidden Lines’

Adam’s goal is to not just ski the best lines on the East Coast, it’s to connect to them deeply. See “The Hidden Lines” at Dana Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5 p.m.

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