At NAB 2025, Haeleigh Royall spoke with XLCS Designs founder Will Montaghan about how his CNC-machined camera cages empower filmmakers with limited resources. With user-driven features and rugged, lightweight design, XLCS is redefining durable, accessible gear for indie creators.
Discover how Grace Garrett navigated the challenges of a 72-hour film challenge and the importance of collaboration in creating impactful films.
"Dreaming of a Better Place" follows the Gostlin family as they navigate grief and healing, finding comfort in the rugged beauty of British Columbia’s mountains.
At SDCC 2024, Deborah M. Pratt—co-creator of Quantum Leap and creator of Warrior One—shared her bold vision for sci-fi storytelling. From championing diversity to exploring AI’s role in the future, she proves that imagination and representation can reshape the world.
At SDCC 2024, queer filmmaker Ashley Gianni shared her journey from first-time attendee to panelist, spotlighting her drag-inspired feature *No Rules*. Blending camp, courage, and creativity, Ashley champions inclusive storytelling and the power of being unapologetically authentic.
Arkast is reimagining the podcasting map. Led by Ti King, this festival champions creators from America's heartland, offering resources, visibility, and connection to podcasters often overlooked by the coastal industry hubs.
At Podcast Movement 2024, Charles Shaw shared powerful tips on public speaking and networking, emphasizing passion, preparation, and authenticity. His advice? Speak on what you love, build real connections, and stay curious. That’s how lasting opportunities are made.
We shot King Kang-Mi in 12 hours at a tiki bar turned frozen shipwreck. What started as a wild idea about a fallen Yeti king became a mythic short film—complete with original sea shanties, VFX, and a world built from pure imagination.
Award-winning filmmaker Adrian Burks opens up about the creative techniques behind his films After Laughter and Steady and Balance—and why long takes and poetic transitions are essential tools in his cinematic language.
"Five" is a kinetic short inspired by Christopher Nolan’s "Tenet", filmed in a single night with ingenuity and grit, proving big ideas can thrive on small budgets.
"Movie Effects Gone Wrong" delivers laughs and thrills as an action hero battles chaos on a studio backlot, chasing a stolen hard drive with world-bending powers.
Cheer in a Chair brings holiday warmth and humor as a widower discovers love and joy again, wrapped in a witty homage to Hallmark Christmas classics.
