Filmed on location in New Milford
Special Showing:
"The Fanatic Heart:
The Story So Far Of Black 47"
directed by Victor Zimet & Stephanie Silber
written by Stephanie Silber
Saturday, September 14
from 6 - 9pm
The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm
44 Upland Road New Milford, CT 06776
Passion, poetry, and politics fuel the doc about Black 47, the fabled House Band of New York City. Themes of the film deal with creation, immigration, and staying true to ideals.
Black 47, an American Celtic rock band from New York City, was formed in 1989 by Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne, and derives its name from a traditional term for the summer of 1847, the worst year of the Great Famine in Ireland.
The film is just under 1½ hours and will be followed by a
Q&A with band member Joe Burcaw
Wine and light refreshments will be served.
Tickets $20.00
plus $3.18 transaction fee
New Milford Film Commission announces the 2024
High School Film Shorts Competition
Start filming today! Submissions accepted at any time.
Deadline for submission is 11/1/24.
Cash prizes will be awarded at a ceremony in January 2025.
Submit up to 2 films per person - group projects encouraged.
For information and contest rules, download the pdf at right.
In Theaters Now:
"Founder's Day" (2024)
directed by Erik Bloomquist
A small town is shaken by a series of ominous killings in the days leading up to a heated mayoral election. "Founder's Day" was filmed in various locations downtown, Town Hall, Lover's Leap, Pettibone Community Center, and several private residences in New Milford
Coming Soon:
Rentable Sets
The New Milford Film Commission is currently working with the Town of New Milford to create a central location with a number of rentable sets for filmmakers. Plans include fully furnished sets for: classrooms, medical locations such as hospital/er/doctor offices, and police department interiors. Watch for more information and photos of available sets!
Behind the Scenes:
"My Soul To Take" (2010)
directed by Wes Craven
Filmed partially in New Milford, and entirely in our area of Connecticut, check out some rarely seen behind-the-scenes footage, courtesy of junebugreview.com
Behind the Scenes:
"Candlewood" (2024)
Filmed entirely in in New Milford in October 2022, this indie-horror film took advantage of the town's outdoor beauty as well as several interior locations.
Shooting locations included:
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Lynn Demming park (beach and lake scenes)
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Lover's Leap State Park (forest and river scenes)
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The Elliot Pratt Center (forest scenes)
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Northville Market (grocery store scene)
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Several Private Residences