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Photos offer sneak peek at ‘Coffee,’ the latest Rob Banish film

Local filmmaker Rob Banish shot his film ‘Coffee’ on June 28-29 in Portland. Photographer Faith Robbins, from Bethel, documented the production using black-and-white photography in a film noir style, echoing the tone of the movie itself. Banish expects to complete editing by the end of the year and plans to submit the film to festivals around the world throughout 2026.

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Posted July 23

Rose Lincoln Staff Writer

Local filmmaker Rob Banish, left, works on his film “Coffee” after dark with actors and crew June 28-29 in Portland. (Courtesy of Faith Robbins)

Local filmmaker Rob Banish gives direction to lead actor Marc-Antoine Louis during filming of his movie “Coffee” June 28-29 in Portland. (Courtesy of Faith Robbins)

Director Rob Banish films a scene for his move “Coffee” at Portland’s Porthole on Custom House Wharf over June 28-29. (Courtesy of Faith Robbins)

Actor Marc-Antoine Louis films a scene for the movie “Coffee” in Portland over June 28-29. (Courtesy of Faith Robbins)

After great success with his first movie, “Two Fridges,” Bethel’s Rob Banish works on a new film, “Coffee,” a noir thriller over June 28-29. The movie is currently being edited and will be submitted to film festivals around the world throughout 2026. (Courtesy of Faith Robbins)

Rose Lincoln

Rose Lincoln began as a staff writer and photographer at the Bethel Citizen in October 2022. She and her husband, Mick, and three children have been part time residents in Bethel for 30 years and are happy... More by Rose Lincoln

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