‘The Lonely Crowd’: A Modern Romantic Thriller
Modern dating has become fertile ground for storytelling, but few independent films use it as cleverly as The Lonely Crowd. Written and directed by David St. Clair, this genre-blending feature begins as a relationship drama before unexpectedly transforming into a tense crime thriller. Rather than relying solely on action or romance, the film succeeds by keeping its emotional core firmly rooted in two strangers who are forced to confront both danger and their own assumptions about one another.
Midwest Film Festival Opens 2026 Season With ‘Midwest Royale’
The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) has unveiled the full program for Midwest Royale, its landmark 21st annual festival, taking place July 22–26, 2026. Expanding to a five-day format for the first time, the festival will transform venues across Chicago—including a new partnership with the historic Ramova Theatre—into a showcase celebrating the bold voices shaping Midwestern cinema.
SilverVox Film & Music Festival Concludes Inaugural Run
The inaugural SilverVox Film + Music Festival burst onto the cultural scene from June 18–21, drawing nearly 4,000 attendees across 10 city-wide venues in historic downtown Frederick. Marking a triumphant four-day debut, the festival established itself as a major regional powerhouse by showcasing more than 150 films, hosting over 40 live music acts, and featuring 10+ high-profile industry panels led by entertainment executives and educators.
Angel City Slasher Starring Michael Diaz and Karen Escobar puts Independent Thriller Filmmaking in the Spotlight
Independent thrillers continue to deliver fresh, suspenseful stories driven by creativity and vision rather than scale. Angel City Slasher, the latest feature from filmmaker Michael Steven Diaz, is a new example of that spirit, blending psychological tension, crime, and mystery into an ambitious independent production.
‘The Lonely Crowd’ Brings Romance and Suspense to Prime Video
Independent filmmaker David St. Clair makes his feature directorial debut with The Lonely Crowd, a romance-thriller now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Released through Indie Rights, the film explores the complexities of modern dating by blending relationship drama with escalating suspense.
Rock Doc ‘Ferocious Drummers’ Preparing Festival Launch
Pollack Films announced today that the inspirational documentary film "Ferocious Drummers" has been completed.
Nearly two decades in the making, one drummer's journey reveals what fuels the sticks behind modern rock and rolls' most Ferocious Drummers.
Exploring ‘The Closet’ with Olivia Jean Hamilton
With The Closet, writer, director, producer, and editor Olivia Jean Hamilton delivers a witty and heartfelt comedy that challenges familiar coming-out narratives by exploring a conversation that is rarely portrayed on screen. Inspired by her own experiences, the five-minute short shines a light on the nuances of bisexual identity, the complexities of acceptance within queer spaces, and the power of humor to tackle deeply personal subjects.
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.