Meredith Thomas

Jurors Announced For NYC WEB FEST 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

The NYC Web Fest has announced that submissions are now open for its 11th annual edition. From November 8th to the 10th, 2024, creators, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world will gather in the heart of New York City to celebrate the best in web series, short films, and pilot episodes.

Photos: We Make Movies Collaborates with The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 14, 2024

A team from We Make Movies has collaborated with the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge for the third year in a row. For the challenge, filmmakers have just five days to write and produce a short film (one to five minutes) based on the year’s genre, buddy comedy which was announced at the Sundance Film Festival in January.  The films are required to promote disability inclusion. 

Photos: Go Inside the Opening of The Hollywood Museum's Black History Month Exhibit THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2024

This week, Donelle Dadigan (Founder/President of The Hollywood Museum) joined many personalities, as they honor Black History Month with a new exhibit  “THIS JOINT IS JUMPIN” a celebration of Black Entertainers from Film, TV, Theater and Song. Check out photos from the event here!

NIGHT OF THE MISSING Starring Meredith Thomas Premieres On ScreamBox TV and Amazon
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023

'Night of the Missing' horror anthology, starring Meredith Thomas, premieres on ScreamBox TV and Amazon. Get ready for a chilling Christmas Eve with this star-studded cast.

Photos: Go Inside The Hollywood Museum's Mother's Day Tribute to MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

The Hollywood Museum played host to a spectacular photo exhibit, for Mother's Day to pay homage to the matriarchs of the MOTION PICTURE MOTHERS organization and the most celebrated working moms in entertainment with loving and amusing images with their families. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: We Make Movies Team Participates in 10th Anniversary of The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 8, 2023

For the second year in a row a We Make Movies Team has joined The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. This year is especially exciting as it is the 10th anniversary of the film challenge. Over 500 authentic films have been created over the past decade as part of an amazing community of disabled artists and leaders. Check out photos here!

Photos: The Hollywood Museum Presents An Acting Animals Tribute Exhibit
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2023

On the evening of April 6th, in advance of “NATIONAL PET DAY,” (April 11th), Founder/President of the Hollywood Museum, Donelle Dadigan, hosted a tribute exhibit to Acting Animals. See photos from the event.

Photos: THE MAN IN A GREEN SUIT Premieres in Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 18, 2023

FYC Independents and the Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge hosted 'The Man in a Green Suit' Premiere on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Los Angeles. Check out photos here!

Photos: Stars Of THE WRONG BLIND DATE Turn Out For An Earth Day Charity Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2022

The Van Nuys/ Reseda Elks Lodge in Los Angeles presented a charity screening of the movie ' The Wrong Blind Date' on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. Stars of the movie Meredith Thomas, Matthew Pohlkamp, Clark Moore, Rainer Dawn, Lesli Kay and Michael Gaglio joined the festivities for a great cause. 

Photos: We Make Movie Makes 1st Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Film In Less Than 5 Days
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2022

We Make Movies champions filmmakers by connecting them to a supportive community of like-minded artistic professionals Their goal is to empower our fellow filmmakers, provide a custom experience tailored to the needs of each project and artist, and ultimately bridge the gap between the filmmaker and the business of film. 

Photos: Stars Of THE WRONG VALENTINE Come Out For A Pre-Valentine Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2022

FYC Independents and the Van Nuys/ Reseda Elks Lodge in Los Angeles presented a screening of the soon-to-be Valentine cult classic 'The Wrong Valentine' on February 11, 2021. Stars of the movie Evan Adams and Meredith Thomas were in attendance.

Photos: THE WRONG BLIND DATE Premiers Friday, January 14th on Lifetime Movie Network
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2022

THE WRONG BLIND DATE premieres on Lifetime Movie Network (LMN) Friday, January 14 at 8pm ET/PT as part of its annual Deadly Resolutions line-up.

Photos: The FYC Independents and Van Nuys/Reseda Lodge Celebrate Emmy Winner and Television Academy Governor-Elect Kim Estes
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021

FYC Independents which was born out of a need to give underrepresented talent more visibility in Emmy ® campaigns partnered once again with the Van Nuys/ Reseda Elk Lodge to raise money for charity. 

Streaming Production of Wendy' MacLeod's SLOW FOOD Announced from International City Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2021

A vacationing couple heads to a Greek restaurant in Palm Springs for their anniversary dinner — but will the marriage survive the service? International City Theatre announces a virtual presentation of Slow Food, a tender, uproarious comedy by Wendy MacLeod, directed by Marya Mazor.

BWW Interview: Stu James of SLOW FOOD at International City Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Apr 19, 2021

Stu James answers questions about his virtual theatre appearance in SLOW FOOD, a tender, uproarious comedy by Wendy MacLeod and directed by Marya Mazor for International City Theatre. In this uproarious comedy, a vacationing couple heads to a Greek restaurant in Palm Springs for their anniversary dinner, only to be confronted with the worst service imaginable by a waiter who knows no limits to his meddling.

ICT Streams Virtual Presentation Of Tender, Uproarious SLOW FOOD By Wendy MacLeod
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021

A vacationing couple heads to a Greek restaurant in Palm Springs for their anniversary dinner — but will the marriage survive the service? International City Theatre announces a virtual presentation of Slow Food, a tender, uproarious comedy by Wendy MacLeod, directed by Marya Mazor.

The Ladies of KNOTS LANDING Reunite for 40th Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2020

This past weekend, The Hollywood Museum held its first Lobby tribute of 2020, reuniting three remarkable leading ladies, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee and Donna Mills, for the 40th anniversary of 'Knots Landing,' unveiling costumes worn by the three Knots' stars on the series, on loan from Warner Brothers and personal collections.

Actor Tom Jenkins Discusses Director Jeannette Godoy's Web Series - 'Disconnected'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2019

Many know Tom Jenkins for his work as both a commercial and theatrical actor. He has been in commercials to include Allstate, Toyota and Hallmark, to name a few.

FYC Independents Provide Platform For Talent During Awards Season Voting
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2019

Born out of the need to give undiscovered actors a platform to showcase their work during the competitive Emmy awards season, actress/producer Meredith Thomas is once again hosting the FYC Independents Screenings, formerly FYC US Independents on Friday, May 31 at the Van Nuys/Reseda Elks Lodge in Van Nuys, California. The event benefits the Elks' local charity initiatives.

The Hollywood Museum™ Unveils 20th Century Superhero Legends Exhibit
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 19, 2018

'The opening of the Superheroes exhibit at the Hollywood Museum was fantastic! Seeing the Superheros in person was just icing on the cake,' remarked Y&R star Kate Linder