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Maine Film Office Working to support Maine’s visual media industry, through location promotion and production support.

You’ve probably driven by him. But Stephen King fans may see Bangor’s Paul Bunyan a little differently. The giant lumber...
10/19/2026

You’ve probably driven by him. But Stephen King fans may see Bangor’s Paul Bunyan a little differently. The giant lumberjack appears in “IT” when the seemingly harmless statue comes to life and goes after Richie Tozier. Bangor’s real Paul Bunyan statue helped inspire the scene, and a version of the landmark makes an appearance in “IT Chapter Two.”

Visit the considerably friendlier original at 519 Main Street in Bangor.

10/16/2026

Fall is officially here, and our outdoor screening season is winding down! Join us tomorrow, 10/17 for one of our last outdoor screening of the season at the Lavoie Bike Park in Gorham.

This event is part of Go Outside Gorham – a daylong menu of fun family-friendly outdoor events:

- Spooky Bike Ride before the films at 4pm, which ends at Lavoie Bike Park
- Park your bike and join us for outdoor adventure films at 6:30pm
- Pizza and b**r garden onsite at the screening!

🌲 This an outdoor screening, in Maine, in October: please bring warm clothes and a blanket to ensure comfort!

For more information: https://maineoutdoorfilmfestival.com/2026-gorham/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2026_selects_tour

Looking for a location that says “Maine” before anyone says a word? From remote island lights to beacons overlooking wor...
10/16/2026

Looking for a location that says “Maine” before anyone says a word? From remote island lights to beacons overlooking working harbors, Maine’s lighthouses offer filmmakers some of the state’s most recognizable scenery. Explore the Maine Film Office’s lighthouse directory and start scouting your next production. ⚓ filminmaine.com/lighthouses

Spooky season itinerary: Stephen King fans visiting Bangor might experience a little déjà vu at the Thomas Hill Standpip...
10/14/2026

Spooky season itinerary: Stephen King fans visiting Bangor might experience a little déjà vu at the Thomas Hill Standpipe. 🎈 The 1897 Bangor landmark inspired the standpipe in the fictional town of Derry in “IT,” where Stan Uris has a frightening encounter. While the 2017 film was shot outside Maine, a version of the standpipe appears on screen, bringing a little piece of Bangor’s landscape into the world of Derry.

Find the real-life inspiration at 41 Thomas Hill Road in Bangor.

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to keep up with in Maine’s film industry. 🍁 Sign up for the Ma...
10/13/2026

The days may be getting shorter, but there’s still plenty to keep up with in Maine’s film industry. 🍁 Sign up for the Maine Film Office e-newsletter for the latest industry news, opportunities, events and resources from around the state. 🍁 filminmaine.com/e-newsletter

Stephen King fans know the fictional town of Derry, Maine. King has said that Bangor helped inspire Derry while he was d...
10/09/2026

Stephen King fans know the fictional town of Derry, Maine. King has said that Bangor helped inspire Derry while he was developing “IT,” including the idea of what might be lurking beneath a city in its tunnels and sewers. 🎈 Just one example of how Maine’s places and landscapes have helped inspire stories known around the world.

Forests. Beaches. Historic forts. Lakes. Rugged coastline. Maine’s parks and public lands offer a little bit of everythi...
10/07/2026

Forests. Beaches. Historic forts. Lakes. Rugged coastline. Maine’s parks and public lands offer a little bit of everything when it comes to scouting locations. The Maine Film Office has resources to help productions explore possibilities across the state and find the right backdrop for the story. filminmaine.com/parks-and-lands

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Bring your next production to Maine. The Film in Maine Reimbursement Grant offers up to $350,000 to support qualifying f...
10/05/2026

Bring your next production to Maine. The Film in Maine Reimbursement Grant offers up to $350,000 to support qualifying film and television projects, including reimbursement for Maine resident and non-resident labor and eligible production expenses incurred in the state. This is the second and final round of the pilot program. Applications are due January 31, 2027. 🎬 filminmaine.com/reimbursement-grant-pilot-program/

Spooky season trivia: Did you know the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” was filmed right here in Ma...
10/02/2026

Spooky season trivia: Did you know the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” was filmed right here in Maine?

The production used locations across the state, including Hancock, Bucksport, Bangor, Ellsworth and Acadia National Park. The house featured in the film can even be found in Hancock, while Mount Hope Cemetery in Bangor provided another memorable backdrop.

Maine has inspired many of King’s stories, but in this case, Maine got to play Maine on the big screen.

Spooky season has arrived in Maine, and with our state’s long history of inspiring the big screen, we know a thing or tw...
09/30/2026

Spooky season has arrived in Maine, and with our state’s long history of inspiring the big screen, we know a thing or two about setting the scene. Don’t let film industry news sneak up on you. 🎃 Sign up for the Maine Film Office e-newsletter to stay informed about industry opportunities, events, resources and more. filminmaine.com/e-newsletter

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