By Michael Howard May 17, 2026 A National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy nomination would be easy to treat like any other entertainment-industry milestone, but we all know […]
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MICHAEL HOWARD (Cultural Correspondent) is a writer, filmmaker, and the founder of the San Diego Indie Film Network streaming channel. Michael believes the power of storytelling is the insight into lives and encounters we might not otherwise experience, fostering empathy and understanding across diverse communities. Through his work with the streaming channel, as well as organizing Movie Night Escondido and the San Diego Streaming Film Festival, Michael champions independent voices and community-driven storytelling, striving to spotlight diverse perspectives and bring people together through the universal language of story.
THE BUZZ: The Power of the First Move: Lessons from an Emerging Filmmaking Duo
By Michael Howard April 26, 2026 Before there is a script, before budgets, late nights, location scouting, casting – before any of it, every indie film is just an idea. […]
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THE BUZZ: Unrolling Paradise: The Fabric of Memories and Tradition Woven into a Persian Garden of Tapestry and Sculpture
By Michael Howard March 15, 2026 For artist Maryam Bayat, memory is not just something recalled – it is something woven, painted, and sculpted into physical form. In her latest […]
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THE BUZZ: Film Community Calls on County Supervisors to Reopen Film Commission
By Michael Howard March 15, 2026 San Diego has long been a region with cinematic film potential – scenic coastlines, historic neighborhoods, and a deep pool of creative talent. Yet […]
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THE BUZZ: New Film Investment Initiative Launches to Boost San Diego Production
By Michael Howard February 7, 2026 Bragabilia Energy, an arts and entertainment focused beverage brand, is launching a new independent film investment initiative designed to address what founder Steph Groce […]
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THE BUZZ: Jodi Cilley: Building A Table For Future Filmmakers Rather Than Scraping The Crumbs That Fall Off Of It.
By Michael Howard January 27, 2026 For more than a decade, San Diego’s independent film scene has grown very slowly after Stu Segal’s studio essentially shut down. That growth did […]
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THE BUZZ: Death, Humor, and Moose Voices: Dead Moose Debuts in Oceanside
By Michael Howard January 26, 2026 When Tyler Tafolla talks about Dead Moose – the new dark comedy musical currently playing at Oceanside’s Sunshine Brooks Theater – he does so […]
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THE BUZZ: 2025 TOP 10 EVENTS IMPACTING SAN DIEGO’S INDIE FILM COMMUNITY
By Michael Howard December 9, 2025 Year-end round-ups are a fun way to reflect on what’s been happening in our community, look ahead on for what’s to come, and get […]
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THE BUZZ: The Spark Ignites: How One Studio Is Uniting San Diego’s Creative Film Community
By Michael Howard December 5, 2025 Spark Studio Soundstage, located in the heart of Kearny Mesa, is quickly becoming the focal point of San Diego’s expanding filmmaking efforts to attract […]
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