Month: June 2026
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Location Managers Guild International Unveils Nominees
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) has announced the nominations for the annual LMGI Awards, set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, CA. The LMGI Awards spotlight and honor the outstanding creative visual contributions of location professionals in film, television, commercials, and film commissions from around the globe.
Behind ‘On Guard’ with Will Calkins
With his debut short On Guard, filmmaker Will Calkins transforms the world of competitive saber fencing into an intimate psychological drama about ambition, obsession, and the search for self-worth.
Michael Ridley & Corrinne Mica on ‘Nate and Moriah in Venice’
Some love stories bring people together. Nate and Moriah in Venice explores what happens when two people who once meant everything to each other struggle to find their way back.
Written and directed by Austin Balke, the intimate relationship drama follows Nate and Moriah as they spend a day wandering the streets, bridges, and cafés of Venice, Italy.
Westland Montana Impact Festival Announces Groundbreaking 2026 Edition
Presented by Project Winterland, the three-day Montana gathering features 27 films, 15 panels, 40 speakers, live music, four venues, and an opening-night Indigenous Forum—alongside committing to produce an ambitious, battery-powered live event in partnership with New Use Energy (NUE).
Ted Hayden on Making ‘Violet Vendetta’
Violet Vendetta is the kind of film that reminds audiences why they fell in love with movies in the first place. Blending high-energy action, sharp comedy, and a heartfelt appreciation for the filmmaking process, Ted Hayden's festival favorite follows two aspiring filmmakers whose dream project spirals into a real-life action adventure.
Haibei Wang on the Art of Musical Storytelling
Haibei Wang has built a distinctive career by bridging cultures, genres, and storytelling traditions. Originally from China and now based in New York, the composer has worked across film, musical theatre, animation, documentaries, and video games, developing a voice that combines cinematic orchestration with contemporary textures and Eastern influences.