Submitted by Elizabeth Reinhart
(October 8, 2026) — The Essex Film Festival returns November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 at Centerbrook Architects for its second year, featuring Guest Filmmaker Scott Macaulay. In addition to in-depth conversations with Macaulay, the festival includes four must-see films, an opening reception and a producing master class. The full line-up of films includes: What Happened Was…, Raising Victor Vargas, The Assistant, and Gummo. For more information, tickets and a complete lineup of films and events, visit www.essexfilmfest.com.
Macaulay is an independent film producer, writer, and the co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Filmmaker magazine, one of the leading publications covering independent cinema. As a producer, he has helped bring numerous acclaimed independent features to the screen. Macaulay also has served as a juror, moderator, and speaker at film festivals around the world.
The producing master class, led by Macaulay on November 7th, will be a one-hour workshop for filmmakers, writers and anyone curious about the art, craft and business of producing independent film.
Admission is free. Optional donations are greatly appreciated and directly support the Essex Library Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
