Film and Pen

2026

5 articles

Queen Latifah, charismatic host of the 2026 American Music Awards, stands center stage under bright lights, exuding confidence and energy.
Behind the Scenes

Queen Latifah Hosts 2026 American Music Awards

Queen Latifah, who last hosted the Grammys in 2005, is set to return to the awards stage, leading the 52nd American Music Awards live on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026.

Victor Ren·May 25, 2026
Diverse filmmakers celebrating on a rooftop at dusk, discussing a film reel with a projector beam, symbolizing creative energy and anticipation for the festival.
Film & TV

New Jersey International Film Festival for Directors in 2026

From May 29 to June 7, 2026, the 31st Annual New Jersey International Film Festival will offer aspiring directors the chance to screen their work both virtually to a global audience and in-person at R

Julian Mercer·May 14, 2026
Family in a futuristic living room choosing between ad-supported and ad-free streaming service tiers on a large screen.
Media Industry

Streaming Services Adapt Hybrid Models for 2026, Combat Fatigue

More than 70% of all new streaming subscriptions in the U.

Leo Hartmann·May 12, 2026
A filmmaker working late in a post-production suite, surrounded by glowing monitors displaying editing software and visual effects.
Production

Top 7 Best Indie Film Post-Production Software Tools for 2026

To run After Effects smoothly in 2026, a realistic baseline of 16GB of RAM is required, a significant hardware consideration for indie filmmakers, according to pluginplay .

Victor Ren·May 11, 2026
Independent filmmakers collaborating, reviewing 6K video footage on a laptop in a creative studio, showcasing accessible advanced technology.
Behind the Scenes

Top 10 Filmmaking Technologies for Independent Directors in 2026

For under $1,000, independent directors can now record 6K open gate video, a resolution once reserved for high-budget productions.

Victor Ren·May 10, 2026