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What do we always do?

Nor’easters…

… is the name for our video festival, somewhat coordinated with our Northeast Regional Conference and Trade Show. The schedule runs roughly:

  • Early May – open for submissions on Film Freeway
  • Late May/early June – Early Bird deadline for submissions (discounted entry fees)
  • Late June – Regular deadline
  • July thru August – Judging (Judges get sneak peeks at submissions; you could be one!)
  • Early September – Finalists announced, but not in order
  • October/November – Awards Ceremony will reveal who wins First, Second, and Third Place with a free Reception of light victuals and heart-pounding video reel of winning clips!

Northeast Conference and Trade Show

Sometimes October, sometimes November, sometimes skipped if the National Conference happens in our Region. Where have we been?

  • 2025 in Northampton, Massachusetts
  • 2024 in Mystic, Connecticut
  • 2023 in Burlington, Vermont
  • 2022 in Providence, Rhode Island
  • 2020-21 The Pandemic Preemption
  • 2019 in Portland, Maine
  • 2018 in Schenectady, New York
  • 2017 in Falmouth, Massachusetts
  • 2016 Bowed out – August national ACM conference in Boston
  • 2015 in Hartford, Connecticut
  • 2014 in Nashua, New Hampshire
  • 2013 in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

ACM Northeast Special Awards

Annually the Northeast Region calls for nominations for recognition of producers, staff, and colleagues. The awards are presented at the Conference & Trade Show or the Nor’easter Awards Ceremony. The updated list of awardees is here.

Brian Wilson Mentor Award recognizes an individual who has served as an inspiration and mentor to others in PEG media. Named in memory of Brian Wilson, a trusted counselor and guide.

Chuck Sherwood Leadership Award recognizes an individual whose commitment, experience and/or accomplishments has made a significant contribution to the preservation and growth of PEG media in their community, state or beyond.

Rika Welsh Community Impact recognizes an individual or group—who have generated a project – that spoke directly to a clearer understanding of the cause being championed. The content whether modest or large, would reflect the passion of the goal. Because of the use of PEG resources, a greater empowerment of purpose and appreciation of the value of those resources is achieved.

Bright Horizons Award was established in 2025 to recognize the talents and hard work of our newer colleagues in community access media.

The Paul Berg Scholarship Fund

When conference time approaches, we often offer scholarships for people to attend. Read more about it here.