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Massachusetts Production Coalition

The Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit corporation representing the largest and most diverse network of film and media professionals and businesses throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our members include production and post production companies; educational and professional organizations; talent and craft unions; equipment, facility, and service providers; and creative professionals that are engaged in or related to the production of visual media. MPC was the foremost industry representative to work with the Governor and legislature toward passage of the state’s film tax incentive program, which has vastly improved the economic environment for film, television, and commercial production. This in turn has led to the creation of scores of new businesses and thousands of new jobs in the state. We continue to be the industry advocate to retain the film production incentive program in Massachusetts. Mission MPC is committed to ensuring that the business climate for film, television, and commercial production fosters continued growth that will carry the Massachusetts film and media industry into the future. Our mission is to develop and support economic initiatives that create, attract, and retain creative and technical jobs in the Commonwealth. MPC’s programs provide the industry with outstanding resources, professional development opportunities, and cultural perspective. .

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  • Content is moving in all directions, delivered from concept to production and distribution faster and across more platforms than ever before. Keeping up with audiences – where they watch and how they respond creates unique challenges for producers, media strategists and insight specialists to stay ahead in each project. In this discussion we’re breaking down the content. How to deliver great results to satisfy audiences, publishers, and the brands that support them – and what producers are experimenting with across streaming platforms, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, AR and others to keep up. The panel discusses what it takes to build a great creative and production plan, and deliver content that doesn’t leave you in Fear Of Missing Out! Image: Mass Production Coalitiion & Pexels.com
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Media’s role in the democratic process is more essential and influential than ever—from viral think pieces, to films as a key tool in moving policy initiatives, and live streamed town hall debates. How filmmakers, storytellers, and journalists engage to enlighten and inform is vital in a participatory media culture where communications are shared, commented, memed, and weaponized for good and bad intentions. Our accelerated media paradigm has irrevocably changed the political landscape and is influencing voters on divisive and complicated issues. Is it helping, or hurting, the cause of democracy and social good? Are the values of a democratic society being advanced, allowing new voices to emerge, and bringing us together–or are we sliding into a protracted age of divisive rhetoric and inaction driven by micro-targeted technology undermining the possibilities of citizen participation? Image: Mass Production Coalition & Pexels.com
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • No matter where you stand in the creative economy, change is the new normal. Chances are you’re challenged with new ways to think about your work, and how you work, on a regular basis. The volume of quality opportunities available, the way people choose to watch content, and shifts in production technology, mean we’re all working harder and faster than ever. Avid CEO Jeff Rosica offers a presentation and will lead a discussion about why rethinking and reinventing how we do what we do together is the best way to thrive in an ever-changing media and entertainment industry. Image: Mass Production Coalition & Pexels.com
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Chances are if you’ve been working in and around film production locally you’ve become familiar with Ryan Stowell and Scott Free Productions work. Ryan has been a producer, co-producer, and executive producer on many esteemed dramatic features such as "Manchester by the Sea", "American Woman", "Jungleland", and "Thoroughbreds". Ryan shares his experience as a producer, and his insights from the many films he’s been part of in Massachusetts and beyond.
    Partner:
    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Branded entertainment is on the rise, with companies as varied as Starbucks, Pepsi, Lego, Marriott, LVMH, Patagonia and Red Bull launching both short, episodic and feature narratives and documentaries. How can producers advise brands to deliver genuine value to the audience leading them to opt-in with their attention and the resulting equity? Our panelists believe investing in quality content that makes a connection with their audience without interruption is a good place to start. This panel covers the current state of branded content and show compelling case-studies of brand funded projects, distribution and marketing campaigns. Image: [pexels.com](https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-paper-with-people-diagram-print-900108/ "branded content")
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • In a media landscape with more choices than ever before, the consumer is clearly in control and they want what they want, when they want it. What does this mean for content providers – publishers, entertainment networks and even brands? How do they engage the modern consumer and still run a profitable business? What are they doing to tip the scales back in their favor? Hear from thought leaders from some of the foremost publishers in today’s entertainment world to hear how they’re generating compelling content that connects. Image: [pexels.com](https://www.pexels.com/photo/macbook-pro-908284/ "laptop")
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Acclaimed writer and executive producer Christopher Keyser was co-showrunner and executive producer of the Amazon original series ** The Last Tycoon** in 2017, and the showrunner for the last season of **Tyrant** on FX. He shares insight into the industry and explains what it means to be a "showrunner." Keyser was in Massachusetts as showrunner for a new 2019 series for Netflix: ["The Society"](https://www.netflix.com/title/80197989) is now available.
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • The era of high quality scripted series arrives in Massachusetts with [Castle Rock](https://www.hulu.com/castle-rock ""), a new Hulu Original dramatic series from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television. An original suspense thriller set in the Stephen King multiverse, Castle Rock explores the themes uniting the entire King canon, while brushing up against some of his most iconic and beloved stories set in the fictional Maine town. Producers Robin Sweet and Colin Walsh, co-executive producer / director Michael Uppendahl, and key personnel from the Castle Rock team discuss trends in prestige series production, and the impact of making an episodic program in Massachusetts.
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    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Gunpowder & Sky is an award-winning independent global studio, dedicated to creating, marketing and distributing video content unrestricted by form, genre or platform. Janet Brown, EVP of Distribution presents innovative approaches to film distribution and content through case studies and insights on Gunpowder & Sky 2017 releases; including Sundance hit The Little Hours starring Allison Brie, Dave Franco and Aubrey Plaza. Janet also touches on Gunpowder & Sky’s development, production, and marketing capabilities. And how the company collaborates with both emerging and established talent to make content that resonates and impacts pop culture conversation, empowering creators to take risks and experiment relentlessly in the pursuit of novel stories and formats. (Image: [Pexel](https://www.pexels.com/photo/board-cinema-cinematography-clapper-board-274937/ "Pexels"))
    Partner:
    Massachusetts Production Coalition
  • Gone are the days of traditional versus digital media. It’s all just media now. And it’s becoming 100% digital. In fact, Forrester Research would say we’re now in a “post-digital” era of media and marketing where any digital distinction has dissolved. Digital is now integrated into everything and it’s fundamentally changed how we make and engage content. This discussion will tackle how we think about media across platforms today, what drives impact, and how to reach audiences with content in the post-digital era of mashed-up media. (Image: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/apple-computer-cup-desk-597331/ "Pexels"))
    Partner:
    Massachusetts Production Coalition