David Madden has been working in entertainment since 1978. He’s overseen the development of Oscar®-winning films and Emmy®-winning television series. He’s led some of the most important companies in the entertainment industry, serving as President of Programming, Entertainment Networks at AMC Networks; President of Fox Television Studios; and President of... Read more
If you open Encyclopedia Britannica – which we all love to do in our spare time – you can read, “Indianapolis is one of the most populous cities in the world not located on navigable water.” It’s an intriguing geographical fact, right? But it doesn’t tell us what locals love... Read more
Maui is known around the world for its natural beauty, a myriad of landscapes, and a vibrant culture. It’s not known as a hotbed for filmmaking – at least not yet. That’s where Hisako Film Lab comes in. Hisako Film Lab is a non-profit organization providing hands-on filmmaking experience to... Read more
As we look over the schedule of new movie releases, one thing is certain: It’s time to get ready for a Pedro Pascal summer! Pascal, sometimes known as “the internet’s daddy,” may have finished his run as Joel Miller in The Last of Us. But he will star as Reed... Read more
Many Hollywood stars will compete at the Tony Awards® after earning their first Tony® nominations this year. First-time nominees include Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Emmy® winner Sarah Snook (Succession), and Oscar® winner George Clooney (Syriana). Meanwhile, Broadway legend Audra McDonald earned a record-breaking 11 Tony® nominations. She claimed the record... Read more
For the first time, the iconic Sydney Opera House will serve as one of the screening venues for the annual Sydney Film Festival (SFF). The 72nd edition will take place from June 4-15, 2025. At last year’s festival, the biggest winners were Paola Cortellesi’s There’s Still Tomorrow for the Sydney... Read more
For the 78th time, visionary filmmakers and discerning viewers will gather for the Festival de Cannes, one of the world’s great film festivals. The 2025 festival will take place on the seaside boulevard La Croisette from May 13-24 – and it’s going to be a big one! Tom Cruise is... Read more
On the western bank of the Mississippi River, St. Louis has been a destination for creatives at least since the 1904 World’s Fair, held there on the 100-year anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The same year, St. Louis hosted the Summer Olympics. St. Louis was founded in 1764 as a... Read more
Retired City of Philadelphia architect Marilyn Kagan, age 94, recently published her memoirs in Notes, the journal of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association. We were eager to read the article, because Marilyn is a dear friend. We see her photograph every day on the fridge in CreativeFuture’s office kitchen!... Read more
Measured by population, Sperryville, VA, is a tiny town of around 350 people. Measured by creativity per capita, Sperryville is a terrific place that pretty much anyone would be thrilled to visit. Francis Thornton, Jr., founded the Piedmont town in 1820, after inheriting land that an ancestor had acquired from... Read more