Celebrating wilderness and adventure, the festival was staged for a packed audience in the New York’s Explorers Club from January 29 – 31, selecting 21 award winning productions and finalists originating in 27 countries from more than 200 submissions. As the Polar Film Festival held in the same venue last November, the films chosen were characterized by outstanding cinematography and had a clear tendency towards action oriented advocacy documentaries. Introductions to the film...

Principal photography on Ron de Cana Productions' 14th short film wrapped last week in Los Angeles. The new piece is called "Found Objects". It was shot with the generous support of Canon USA, Inc. on their C300 with a rig designed by cinematographer Shane Hurlbut ("Act of Valor"). "Found Objects" is written/produced/directed by Dawn Westlake. Cinematography is by Brandon Bondehagen. Location sound is provided by Amanda Beggs and Saif Parkar. "Fou...

Special recognition will be given to films, scripts and written articles with outdoor themes, in any category, whether it creates awareness about an environmental plight or gives us a glimpse into the beauty or harshness, or what-have-you, of the natural world. First deadline is coming up so get you entries in the mail by this Friday! Twin Rivers Media Festival is presented by Courtyard Gallery in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. Official Selections and past favorites wi...