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Lights, Camera, Community: The Eccentric Artists Revolution
On a beautiful winter afternoon in Las Vegas, I sat down with the creators of Eccentric Artists, a women-led hybrid art collective and...

Mercedez Davis
Mar 88 min read
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The Rise of Cody Dades: A Young Filmmaker Taking Over Las Vegas
Las Vegas is home to an abundance of talent, with a thriving underground creative scene that you have to be part of to truly understand....

Giovanna Chaparro
Feb 233 min read
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The Global Gaming League: Merging Esports with Las Vegas Entertainment and Celebrity Influence
Las Vegas, renowned for its vibrant entertainment scene, has embraced a new frontier: esports. At the heart of this evolution is the...

Willem van Bergen Henegouwen
Feb 232 min read
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The Space Owner Mark Shunock Announces The Space 2.0
Las Vegas is set to elevate its entertainment landscape with the introduction of The Space 2.0, a groundbreaking $50 million project...

Willem van Bergen Henegouwen
Feb 232 min read
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Nevada State Lawmakers Review Studio Bills: Here’s The Breakdown
Nevada is currently considering two legislative proposals aimed at expanding film tax incentives to attract major studios like Sony...

Willem van Bergen Henegouwen
Feb 232 min read
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The People’s Network
Filmmakers today have countless educational resources available to help advance their careers. Those engaged in the art of blending...

T.J. Chisley
Feb 225 min read
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The Dam Short Film Festival: A Celebration of Independent Cinema
Boulder City, Nevada was founded in 1931 to house workers building the Hoover Dam when President Calvin Coolidge signed the Boulder...

T.J. Chisley
Feb 173 min read
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“Vegas Traffic” the Movie where ART meets REALITY
BTSLV writer T.J. Chisley sits down with Lt. Governor of Nevada, Stavros Anthony and the cast and crew of Vegas Traffic to talk about the...

T.J. Chisley
Feb 117 min read
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The Vegas Creative Network: The Artistic Pulse of Las Vegas
The Vegas Creative Network Founder Gaia Speaks dives into creating TVCN and some of the projects that have came to life because of it....

Giovanna Chaparro
Jan 233 min read
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Exploring Iconic Movie Filming Locations in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is more than just the Entertainment Capital of the World; it’s a vibrant cinematic backdrop that has inspired filmmakers for...

Willem van Bergen Henegouwen
Jan 235 min read
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Notes From The Director: Puppeteer
Writer and Director Fran Padunan gives a brief summary of her film Puppeteer. "Puppeteer" is a thought-provoking short film written and...

Frances Rose Padunan
Jan 222 min read
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NV Film Tax Incentive Bill
I Heard It Through the Grapevine I first heard about the Film Tax Incentive Bill during Nevada's 2023 legislative session. At the time, I...

Mercedez Davis
Jan 226 min read
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CinemaCon 2025: Viva Las Vegas
Like about every industry in the United States, conventions have become not just a networking opportunity for businesses to sway...

T.J. Chisley
Jan 224 min read
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Film School or Self-Taught: the Filmmaking Learning Dilemma
Filmmaking is a very diverse form of creativity and for the most part, creativity has no limitations other than what the mind can...

T.J. Chisley
Jan 159 min read
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Warner Bros. Discovery and UNLV
Can Las Vegas be the next Hollywood? Not only is it possible, it's on the horizon. Warner Bros. Discovery and UNLV are betting big on...

Tashi Whitley
Jan 153 min read
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Racing Against Time, Creating Magic: How Las Vegas Filmmakers Are Building Their Hollywood Dreams
In a city known for its 24/7 entertainment, a different kind of show business has taken root. The 48 Hour Film Project, the world's...

Tashi Whitley
Jan 143 min read
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“The Last Showgirl” film opens nationwide on Jan. 10
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 3, 2025)—Las Vegas’ first and only indie film house, The Beverly Theater, hosted a VIP screening of “The Last Showgirl”...

BTSLV
Jan 111 min read
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