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...Specialty theatres in the Boston area also have a broad base of support, a network that Hinkle attributes to the number of devoted students and film enthusiasts. And while fundraising for non-profits are a concern during the current economic situation, Hinkle remains optimistic, recognizing the importance of such a resource of film buffs, whose donations currently sustain the Brattle...
...Boston’s taste in film, which she says “tends to run outside of the mainstream,” has allowed many unique festivals to flourish in the area, including the Boston Jewish, Boston Latino, and the Boston Gay and Lesbian Festivals. And although loyalty seems to lie with the local film community, its members believe that a relationship with Hollywood can be mutually beneficial...
...more film production in general, the better for the community,” Hinkle says...
...most important hopes that those involved with film locally hold is the prospect that an influx of mainstream films will create enough new jobs to make it worthwhile for film crew to remain in the area, drawing attention to the special local filmmakers and allowing them to create movies in and about the state and city they love...
...Hopefully, because people don’t have to move to New York to make a living, the film community will get stronger,” Sherman says, “and then someone will emerge who will want to make Boston movies and keep making them here...