Month: December 2025
15 posts
From Camcorder to Director’s Chair: Garrett Patten’s Journey Back to Film
Anyone with a creative vision and a visual medium can create a film. However, one must have the right amount of passion, grit, and understanding to become a versatile filmmaker. For Garret Patten, his Sony camcorder and outdated Adobe editing board sparked his initial love for filmmaking as a child.
Nominations Announced for the 2026 Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual MUAHS Guild Awards, presented by L'Oréal Groupe and Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. Winners will be honored at the Valentine's Day awards gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The announcement was made by Julie Socash, President of MUAHS, IATSE Local 706.
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Anchors a Strong December Weekend for Regal
The release of Avatar: Fire and Ash spearheaded another big weekend for Regal, as moviegoers turned out in large numbers for both new releases and continued favorites across the United States.
‘The Red Shoe’ Premiers on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Before the war, there were about 3,000-4,000 Jews living in Bolochov, Poland, after only forty-eight survived. Jampel Productions is proud to present the story, based on true events, of one teen’s journey as told by her granddaughter, Arielle Beth Klein in the new short film, The Red Shoe. Directed by K. Lorrel Manning, the film will premiere online on January 28th, 2026 in order to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day on the Crafty Short Films Youtube Channel.
A Play That Breathes on Screen
There’s something quietly radical about The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church. In an era where indie cinema often tries to outpace itself with form, scale, or provocation, this debut feature does something far more difficult: it slows down, listens to its characters, and trusts performance, rhythm, and humanity to do the work.
Dylan O’Brien to Receive Game Changer Award at 2026 Astra Film Awards
“I am incredibly proud of this year’s lineup, which I believe is one of our strongest to date,”…
Néstor López on ‘Seeds From Kivu’
Winner of the 2025 Goya Award for Best Documentary Short Film, Seeds From Kivu is not simply a documentary—it is an act of witness. Directed by Néstor López and Carlos Valle, the film takes viewers deep into eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where women who have survived extreme sexual violence seek healing at Panzi Hospital under the care of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege.
Dolph Lundgren Takes Over Sunset Boulevard with Hard Cut Vodka
Sunset Boulevard came alive with an exclusive Hollywood event produced by Fabrice Sopoglian to celebrate the official party of Hard Cut Vodka, the premium spirit co-founded by action movie icon Dolph Lundgren and Emma Krokdal.
Sound Spotlight: Wooin Jeon’s Rise Through Sound
Sound is often the invisible force that shapes how a story is felt rather than seen — and few emerging sound artists understand that better than Wooin Jeon. Based in Los Angeles, the freelance sound mixer and sound editor has quietly built a strong presence on the festival circuit, contributing emotionally precise and restrained soundscapes to shorts, documentaries, features, and commercials alike. As her work continues to screen at major festivals and expand in scope, Wooin’s rise reflects a deep belief in sound as storytelling — subtle, powerful, and essential.
RealD and CJ 4DPLEX Partner to Integrate RealD 3D into SCREENX
RealD, the world's leading 3D cinema technology company, and CJ 4DPLEX, the innovators behind the panoramic theatrical format SCREENX announced today a strategic partnership. Together, the companies will integrate RealD 3D presentation into SCREENX auditoriums, delivering a next-level premium theatrical experience that surrounds audiences in expanded visuals and crystal-clear depth.