MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival starts today (Aug. 22) and runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. The festival features first- and second-time filmmakers. We show their work and host them on stage and at events where they mingle with audience members, celebrate each other’s craft and hear from industry pros who discuss distribution strategies and more. More than 50 filmmakers will join us this year. Three well-known actors will participate in a special Saturday morning coffee conversation at t … (read more)