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Accolades for our community at Made Here

Gin Ferrara
Community Engagement Director
A collage of stills from Media Factory member films “We Could Be Nemeses,” “Panes Taking,” and “Coywolf.”

Image: A collage of stills from Coyowolf, Panes Taking, and We Could Be Nemeses.

 

We are thrilled to share that several Media Factory members' films were selected for inclusion in the 2025 Made Here Film Festival! The filmmakers all used Media Factory facilities and/or gear, and we are honored to be able to support their visions! Congratulations to:

  • Samuel LaPointe - We Could Be Nemeses
  • Gaelen Kilburn - Coywolf
  • John Schlag - Panes Taking
  • Charlie Laud - Coronation Day

The Made Here Film Festival also featured work by several filmmakers who have worked with the Media Factory on other projects over the years, including Erika Senft Miller, Lukas Huffman, Ronan Furuta, and Duane Peterson III. 

It’s powerful to see how interconnected our creative community is—each film a reminder of the collaboration, mentorship, and shared passion that drives Vermont’s independent film scene. 

The Media Factory was also selected as the recipient of the 2025 Douglas-Lanahan Award in recognition of outstanding contributions to the community through film. This beautiful, hand-crafted award—created by Bobbie Lanahan — is a meaningful acknowledgment of the work we do to support and amplify local voices through media.

All of us at the Media Factory thank VTIFF and Vermont Public for this recognition!

a snowglobe award