NURSE: Empathy Heals, a new documentary from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) that horors the nursing profession, directed by award-winning filmmaker Chusy, is now available on Amazon, YouTube and Documentary+. The documentary follows nurses through some of the most challenging moments of their careers, from the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters to the everyday realities of patient care. Through their personal accounts of grief, resilience and compassion, the film

An Executive Q&A with Pamela PerryGoulardt on Award-Winning Storytelling and ‘Star-Crossed’ by Hassan javed October 20, 2026 Adapting historical figures and their stories for the screen involves balancing historical research with creative interpretation. For independent filmmakers and screenwriters, choosing an appropriate format can also help present familiar subjects from a different perspective. Stories inspired by the American frontier, for example, offer opportunities

LUCKY DAYE BREAKS FREE ON FEARLESS NEW ALBUM ALOUD! Photo: Breed Borders WATCH THE SENSUAL VIDEO FOR "MOUF SAY" FEATURING LEON THOMAS, PUSHA T, MUNI LONG, THE PARADOX & AKEEM ALI, WITH PRODUCTION FROM D’MILE AND MORE “Lucky Daye is a rare artist who helped redefine contemporary R&B…The next Lucky Daye era is on the horizon.” – Billboard “A marriage of contemporary and classic R&B.” – NPR Music “[Lucky Daye] focuses on instrumental exploration and playful genre-melding. It’s

Art by Ripley Ash@skullingway The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Announces Full 2026 Program East Coast Genre Fest to open with Nicky Murphy’s I LOVE PARIS, Honor The Adams Family With This Year’s Leviathan Award Art by Ripley Ash@skullingway Highlights also include the New York Premiere of Marion Le Corroller’s SPECIES as Centerpiece, Larry Fessenden’s TRAUMA, OR MONSTERS ALL, the Adams Family’s THE GLORIOUS DEAD, and Closing Night Film KICK ON Brooklyn, NY-- The Brooklyn Hor

In Cinemas from September 15 “An artist is not paid for his labour but for his vision.” James McNeill Whistler (09/07/2026) In an era of great change and great beauty, emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19th century art, the New England–born rule-breaking artist was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet, and a truly unique character. Leading UK art gallery Tate Britain is

PERSEVERANCE – THE NINE of WANDS As a screenwriter, one of the greatest challenges is simple, yet brutal: DON’T GIVE UP! Seneca once wrote, “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” That truth echoes through every age, every artist’s journey. The Nine of Wands is the card of Perseverance, the penultimate step before triumph. You’ve been relentless, determined, tempered by trial. You’ve learned to rise a

BALANCE IN MOTION ON WATER When we speak of being on solid ground, it’s easy to imagine only the earth beneath our feet. But true grounding is an inner state, emotional stability, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. It’s what allows us to navigate challenges without stress, to respond with intention rather than react impulsively. Water becomes “solid ground” the moment you add mindfulness. It becomes a surface you can trust — not because it is stable, b

Balance in Motion: The Living Wisdom of the Two of Pentacles As a screenwriter, I’ve always been fascinated by balance, not the static kind, but the kind that happens in motion. I realized recently that I use it constantly: as a theme, a character trait, a turning point, a source of conflict, and a source of grace. Balance is the quiet engine inside so many protagonists, especially the ones who must evolve while the world around them shifts. The Two of Pentacles embodies this

Photo: Cheryl Fox LISTEN HERE https://music.apple.com/us/album/fine-as-u/6792068991?i=6792069240 July 31, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, Maryland singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eli Derby shows what he does best on “Fine As U,” out now on Art@War / Warner Records. The new single blends passionate vocals, raw instrumentation, and confidently direct lyrics to create an undeniably smoldering, raw-R&B come-on - a declaration of devotion that’s impossible

Existence is the Ultimate Science Fiction - for Emmy and Tony Winner Kelsey Grammer Indie Sci-Fi Lars Shrike Walks the Night - Streaming on Digital HD July 24 Los Angeles, CA -Vortex has announced the official US digital release of the sci-fi mystery thriller Lars Shrike Walks the Night, distributed by Filmhub. Starring six-time Emmy Award–winning actor Kelsey Grammer ("Cheers", "Frasier") in the title role, Lars Shrike Walks the Night debuts on digital platforms July 24. Th

One of the best ways to become a TAROT READER is to use your imagination to BECOME THE CARD you are studying. You spend a moment, a day, whatever feels comfortable, being that card. This is what I learned from spending time with THE HIGH PRIESTESS. Meditate on the Archetype until its qualities merge within. She is the axis mundi, the living bridge between Earth and Stars, the still point where all worlds meet. She has existed since the dawn of time: Hathor, Athena, Isis, Yem

One of the best ways to become a TAROT READER is to use your imagination to BECOME THE CARD you are studying. You spend a moment, a day, whatever feels comfortable, being that card. This is what I learned from years of spending time with THE MAGICIAN. Come closer. You stand at the threshold, the place where your old story loosens its grip and your new one begins to breathe. Listen. I am The Magician, and I do not create your destiny for you. I reveal the tools you already ca

Biography B. ALEXANDRA SZERLIP is a multi-award-winning writer (two-time National Endowment for the Arts fellow, two-time Yaddo fellow, MacDowell fellow, Villa Lena fellow (Tuscany), American Library Association awardee, Excellence in Journalism award from Society of Professional Journalists). She has contributed to The Paris Review Daily and The Believer, among other publications, and has worked in professional theater, as a book editor, painter, sculptor and graphic designe

VOICES OF FIRE Photo Credit: Gohan Keller June 8, 2026 (Virginia Beach, VA) – Today, Voices of Fire unveil the official music video for “THE ONE” featuring Pharrell Williams, the first music video from their acclaimed studio album, OPHANIM. Inspired by a modern-day revival, the music video embodies a deep sense of humanity and celebrates connection, unity, and the euphoric power of music at the heart of OPHANIM. Watch HERE via Warner Records. “THE ONE” transforms an ordinary

Strange Journey - The Story of Rocky Horror Inspiring Documentary from the Son of Creator Richard O'Brien Featuring Interviews with Original Stars Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick & Superfans Trixie Mattel, Jack Black & More Available on Digital HD June 2 from Magenta Light Studios "Anyone who lives, breathes, and bleeds Rocky Horror will find comfort in Strange Journey" -- Indiewire "Essential viewing for any Rocky Horror fan" -- Next Best Picture Los Angeles, CA -M

HAVEN The second book in a thrilling dystopian series by Lizzie Fry After reviewing SKYJACK on my blog, I was eager to dive into the next installment, and HAVEN delivers the same pulse-pounding urgency, emotional depth, and cinematic worldbuilding that make this series perfect for adaptation. SKYJACK A High-Concept Thriller by Lizzie Fry Available on Amazon.com A Perfect Example of Modern IP REVIEW – NO SPOILERS Set in a deserted hotel turned fortress in the English countrysi

Many Screenwriters balk at the idea of getting their hands in the clay, but if you don't you will miss an exciting part of your Screenwriting journey, understanding that Screenwriting is a BUSINESS. The more you know about the business of screenwriting, the greater your chances of not only being successful but also being responsible. This is my Budget for a SHORT 30-minute Film. This is the Budget for my 30-minute Short Script 'Secrets of the Forbidden City'. A par

Watch Trailer Dark Atlantic Brings STRAWSTALKER to Nightmare Reality. A New House Brings More than a Couple Bargained For. Over the Top Found Footage Now Streaming Los Angeles, CA--Dark Atlantic is proud to announce the North American digital release of Strawstalker, the latest horror feature from writer/director George Henry Horton (Dark Obsession, Project Dorothy). This campy new addition to the found footage canon follows a fame hungry couple who move into an ideal LA home

(Los Angeles, CA) – alt-R&B auteur Casper Sage welcomes listeners into his lushly drawn, one-of-one world with PATINA, out now via Warner Records. The seven-song EP feels invitingly intimate and handmade, capturing the rare gifts of the Oklahoma-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and player. The project arrives alongside a striking visualizer for the song “Arthur” featuring DERBY. Watch HERE and stream PATINA HERE. Sage wrote PATINA during, and after the diss

YOU NEED A PICH DECK THAT FOLLOWS THE FOLLOWING TEMPLATE ABOUT THE AUTHOR BARB DOYON Barb Doyon is the founder of Extreme Screenwriting, a Los Angeles-based coverage and development service, where she has guided writers in sharpening their concepts, structure, and market positioning for more than two decades. She has adapted over 50 novels for film and television production (as a ghostwriter), script-doctored industry projects, and authored multiple craft books, available on