Awards at Awards Focus

Composer-Songwriter Alex Geringas on Scoring DC’s “Batwheels” & Writing “My Kind of Monster”

Grammy winner Alex Geringas is a multi-hyphenate composer, songwriter, mixer, and producer with multiple Emmy, Annie, and HMMA nominations. In addition to working in film and television, Geringas has penned si... Read More...

JP Rende & Kat Raio-Rende On Scoring, Songwriting, & Collaborating In Marriage

Earworm Studios is led by Emmy-winning married composers JP Rende and Kat Raio-Rende, who are operating at the top of their game. The duo have an infectious pop sound that is irreverent and yet filled with hea... Read More...

Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Delve Into Career Origins, Inspirations, & Writing For Story

Emmy nominated songwriters Doug Rockwell and Tova Litvin are a Los Angeles based songwriting and production team with a long list of notable credits that include Disney's "High School Musical: The Musical: The... Read More...

A Deep Into Dive Boom Box Post: Diversity and Distinction in Animation Sound Design

Boom Box Post is a high-end animation specific sound studio with a passion for sound design led by co-owners Kate Finan and Jeff Shiffman. Boom Box Post has a litany of credits that include DuckTales, Invader ... Read More...

Songwriter, Producer, & Writer Hannah Friedman Brings Muppet Magic Back With “Muppets Mayhem”

Hannah Friedman is versatile veteran when it comes to television, with writing and producing credits on "Obi-Wan," "Willow," "Wet Hot American Summer," "Roadies," "About A Boy," and "Super Fun Night" (Rebel Wi... Read More...

“Jury Duty” EP Nicholas Hatton On Its 4 Emmy Nominations & Capturing Gold With Ronald Gladden

From creators Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, Amazon Freevee’s “Jury Duty” is the surprise critical and commercial hit of this awards season. This scripted-meets-reality series is shaking up the Emmy comedy... Read More...

“VANDERPUMP RULES” 10TH SEASON EDITORS EARN EMMY NOMINATIONS ALONGSIDE THEIR SERIES NOMINATION FOR UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM

Following record breaking ratings for season ten, Lisa Vanderpump's reality series "Vanderpump Rules" received its first Emmy nomination for unstructured reality program. The first-time nominee goes up agains... Read More...

EMMY NOMINEE JAZZY COLLINS ON CASTING PEACOCK’S “THE TRAITORS” & LAUNCHING HER COMPANY “FORCED PERSPECTIVE”

An Emmy nominee for casting Peacock's deceptively engaging reality competition series, "The Traitors," Casting Director Jazzy Collins (CSA) has the rare distinction being the first African American two-time Em... Read More...

Editor Malinda Zehner Guerra Lands 4th Emmy Nomination for “A Black Lady Sketch Show” As The Series Defends Its Consecutive Editing Wins

Editor Malinda Zehner Guerra has earned her fourth Emmy nomination alongside Emmy winners Stephanie Filo (ACE) and Taylor Joy Mason (ACE) for their work on "A Black Lady Sketch Show. " "A Black Lady Sketch ... Read More...

“Welcome to Wrexham” Surges With An Underdog Story As Its Editors Discuss Their Emmy Nominated Work on Episode “Do or Die”

"Welcome to Wrexham" is enjoying the underdog surge as final Emmy voting commences. The FX series follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, two Hollywood comedy icons who teamed up to buy a 5th tier Red Dragon... Read More...

Oscar Nominated Makeup Artist Heike Merker and Actor Albrecht Schuch on "All Quiet On The Western Front"

Composer-Songwriter Alex Geringas on Scoring DC’s “Batwheels” & Writing “My Kind of Monster”

JP Rende & Kat Raio-Rende On Scoring, Songwriting, & Collaborating In Marriage

Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Delve Into Career Origins, Inspirations, & Writing For Story

Emmy Nominee Chris Mundy: Ozark’s "All In" and What to Expect in Season 4

Emmy Winner Julia Garner: Ruth is the Underdog

Emmy Nominated Ozark Editor Cindy Mollo on Season 3 & Inspired Choices

Alexa L. Fogel: Casting Future Emmy Winners & The Art of an Audition

Complete Winners List for the 13th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards

“Jury Duty” EP Nicholas Hatton On Its 4 Emmy Nominations & Capturing Gold With Ronald Gladden

EMMY NOMINEE JAZZY COLLINS ON CASTING PEACOCK’S “THE TRAITORS” & LAUNCHING HER COMPANY “FORCED PERSPECTIVE”

Composer Ariel Marx On Her First Emmy Nomination & Scoring Nat Geo’s “A Small Light”

Composers Anže Rozman and Kara Talve Score Life in the Mesozoic Era With “Prehistoric Planet” Season 2

Composer Tangelene Bolton Scores Big Wins With “Unseen”, “Warrior Nun,” & “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens” in 2023

Award Winning Cinematographer Wes Cardino on Shooting Netflix’s “Florida Man”

Film Review: Clerks III

TV Review: Harlem, Season 2

Film Review: Creed III

Film Review: All Quiet On The Western Front

Film Review: Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania

Film Review: Knock At The Cabin

Film Review: M3GAN

"Live for Liberty" Charity Concert Lights Up the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles

Raven-Symone and Unique Woman’s Coalition Honored at Better Brothers LA 9th Annual Truth Awards

UBU Project Founder David Simmons and Brother JK Simmons to Hold Concert for Suicide-Prevention Nonprofit at Desert Stages Theater January 28

Brothers David and JK Simmons Seek to Eliminate Youth Suicide, Addiction, and Bullying Through the Arts

JK Simmons and Brother David Simmons to Host Benefit Concert for The UBU Project

Composer-Songwriter Alex Geringas on Scoring DC’s “Batwheels” & Writing “My Kind of Monster”

JP Rende & Kat Raio-Rende On Scoring, Songwriting, & Collaborating In Marriage

Songwriters Doug Rockwell & Tova Litvin Delve Into Career Origins, Inspirations, & Writing For Story

A Deep Into Dive Boom Box Post: Diversity and Distinction in Animation Sound Design

Songwriter, Producer, & Writer Hannah Friedman Brings Muppet Magic Back With “Muppets Mayhem”

“Jury Duty” EP Nicholas Hatton On Its 4 Emmy Nominations & Capturing Gold With Ronald Gladden

“VANDERPUMP RULES” 10TH SEASON EDITORS EARN EMMY NOMINATIONS ALONGSIDE THEIR SERIES NOMINATION FOR UNSTRUCTURED REALITY PROGRAM

EMMY NOMINEE JAZZY COLLINS ON CASTING PEACOCK’S “THE TRAITORS” & LAUNCHING HER COMPANY “FORCED PERSPECTIVE”

Editor Malinda Zehner Guerra Lands 4th Emmy Nomination for “A Black Lady Sketch Show” As The Series Defends Its Consecutive Editing Wins

“Welcome to Wrexham” Surges With An Underdog Story As Its Editors Discuss Their Emmy Nominated Work on Episode “Do or Die”