Creative State
Vermont Production Collective ’ s Screenplay Incubator program elevates local filmmakers at the Made Here Film Festival
STORY BY BENJAMIN LERNER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY VERMONT PRODUCTION COLLECTIVE
In celebration of Vermont ’ s promising film scene , Vermont Production Collective ( VPC ) partnered with the Made Here Film Festival ( MHFF ) to host a special staged reading of new film scripts on April 13 , 2024 , at the Burlington Beer Company . This event , a highlight of VPC ’ s new Vermont Screenplay Incubator program , showcased the creative talents of local screenwriters , marking the culmination of months of dedication and hard work .
Through their collaboration with MHFF , VPC found a fitting platform for the exceptional screenplays created through its Incubator program . As the festival unfolded from April 10 to 14 , 2024 , the Made Here Film Festival ( MHFF ) provided an opportunity for filmmakers to share their stories with open-minded audiences .
Founded with the mission of highlighting films made exclusively by New England filmmakers and their neighbors in Québec , MHFF stands as New England ’ s sole competitive festival dedicated entirely to regional cinema . With the Burlington Beer Company serving as the host sponsor , the festival found a perfect home in Lumière
Hall , a location that is richly-steeped in cinematic history . As the original factory of the Lumière Brothers , pioneers of French cinema , it served as a phenomenal axiom for the convergence of historic artistry and contemporary creativity . It reflected MHFF ’ s foundational ethos , celebrating regional filmmaking while fostering the
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