Always Late TV

10/23/2025

Hey! Guess what? The Always Late TV Movie Awards film festival is celebrating our 4th season next year at Lewis & Clark Community College!

Join us for our own brand of action where we'll have screenings, Q&A's, live entertainment, red carpet experience, and our one-of-a-kind awards presentation.

Submissions are open now until 11:59pm on December 31, so get your films in now! Click the link below to submit:
https://filmfreeway.com/ALTVMovieAwardss-1

10/19/2025

The 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards was an incredible night. Hosted by Caterina Clayton and John Lehr, the show brought the house down at the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College on March 23, 2025.

We were proud to feature special guests Laura Hall, Rick Hall, and Steve Ewing, along with a packed lineup of Always Late TV talent. The stage lit up with appearances from Ashley Pryor, Ashley Kay, Shaun Scott, Derik Scott, Ben Vogt, Doug Imler, Sabrina Dawnn, Emmy Huggins, Steve Higgins, Jen Cline, Peter Hussey, Vida Weeks, Isa Muniz, Cole Wright, and Keith Brake. The festival was directed by Kevin Edwards and Isabella Torregrossa and our improv shows were created and directed by Caterina Clayton.

National anthem performed by Sophie Torregrossa.

Thank you to every filmmaker, performer, presenter, and guest who made this year unforgettable. The energy, community, and creativity in that room reminded us why we love independent film.

Get ready for another unforgettable night celebrating the best in independent cinema. This year’s ceremony took place March 23, 2025, at the Hatheway Cultura...

08/08/2025

BIG Happy Birthday to the most amazing dad on the planet, Roy Edwards! He's been a constant source of motivation, support, and laughs and I don't know where I would be without him. Many years ago, he told me, "Find what you love to do and do it every day." That's great advice that I have tried to do ever since.

He's also the mastermind behind the trophies at the Always Late TV Movie Awards! I'm always impressed with how he can look at the world around him and think, "I can make something out of this and that." He wouldn't call himself an artist, but he definitely is.

He's also the greatest dad a guy could ask for!

Love you dad!

- Kevin

08/07/2025

We want to wish Always Late TV star, Bella Torregrossa, a Happy Birthday today! She has been one of the driving forces behind-the-scenes of the Always Late TV Movie Awards serving as Assistant Festival Director. She's starred in two of our films, Bonnie Conway P.I. (available on Amazon Prime), and Rio Rules the World (coming in 2026).

Can we also bring up how she's got a double bachelor's degree AND is getting her Master's?

Bella can do it all! Happy Birthday!

05/21/2025

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025 at Lewis & Clark Community College!

We’re so proud to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. Your hard work, determination, and spirit have inspired everyone around you—especially us here at the Always Late TV Movie Awards.

We love this campus and the amazing community it holds. You are true Trailblazers, and we can't wait to see where your journey takes you next. Here's to the future—you’ve earned it! 💙🖤

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04/22/2025

We are deeply saddened to share that we’ve lost a beloved member of our creative community. Ian Jared Snyder, a gifted cinematographer and storyteller, passed away on April 16. His work was nominated for Best Sound Design in a Feature Film at this year’s Always Late TV Movie Awards—a testament to his incredible talent and the care he poured into his craft.

This is a big loss. Ian wasn’t just a filmmaker—he was a light behind the scenes, known for his quiet strength, generous heart, and the beauty he brought to every frame.

Our thoughts are with his twin brother Evan, his family, his friends, and his film family, who shared this message:

“Ian was more than a gifted filmmaker—he was a bright soul with a sharp eye, a generous heart, and a quiet strength that anchored our set. He brought beauty, care, and humor to our creative chaos. We are endlessly grateful for the love and talent he gave this story. This film is forever part of his legacy.”

A funeral service will be held Monday, April 28 at 11:00 a.m. CT at LifeSpring Church in Bellevue, Nebraska. A livestream will be available for those unable to attend: https://boxcast.tv/.../ian-jared-snyder-pxygvj7xtpsd4gpart8v

Rest in peace, Ian. Your light lives on. 🎬🖤

04/18/2025

🎬 Thank You, Filmmakers!

We’re so grateful to everyone who submitted to the 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards—we received 202 submissions from 33 countries! 🌍

Last month’s festival was an absolute blast, and it was an honor to celebrate your work with screenings, laughs, and one unforgettable awards show. Whether we connected in person, through email, or over the phone—we’ve loved getting to know you and your films.

🎥 Submissions for our 2026 season are now OPEN!

We’re proud to keep our submission fees the same and continue building a festival that respects, supports, and treats filmmakers fairly. There are a lot of options out there—and we’re truly honored when you choose us.

Thank you for keeping independent film alive. We see you, we celebrate you, and we can’t wait to see what you make next.

04/18/2025

🏆🏆🏆 Winner: Best Feature Film

The highest honor for feature filmmakers at the 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards goes to Jon Silver for his sharp, hilarious, and wildly creative film, The Premiere—now officially named Best Feature Film of the year!

Silver becomes just the third filmmaker in festival history to win this top prize, solidifying his place among the greats of the Always Late TV legacy.

The Premiere follows filmmaker Jacob Sanders on the biggest night of his life—his movie premiere. But what should be a celebration quickly turns into chaos: the popcorn machine breaks, the movie file won't play, the audience complains, his family fights, and strange hallucinations begin to blur the line between imagination and reality. As pressure builds, so does the madness.

A brilliant satire on artistic anxiety, ego, and expectation—The Premiere is a must-see for anyone who's ever chased a dream.

04/18/2025

🏆🏆 🏆 Winner: Best Short Film

A massive congratulations to Nuk Suwanchote for winning Best Short Film at the 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards for his moving and imaginative film, An Old Friend—and yes, he celebrated with a backflip on stage! 🌀🙌

This award is the highest honor for a short film director at our festival, and Nuk now becomes just the third filmmaker in our history to receive it.

Starring Jason Faunt and legendary actor Tom Skerritt, An Old Friend follows an imaginary friend who discovers his “child” is now a 90-year-old man nearing the end of his life. What unfolds is a beautiful meditation on purpose, memory, and the impact we leave behind.

An Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Nuk’s work has earned accolades around the world, including at Cannes, and An Old Friend cements his place as one of the most heartfelt and visionary directors working in independent film today.

04/18/2025

🏆 Winner: Best Cinematography in a Feature Film

Shoutout to Qasim Barnes for winning Best Cinematography in a Feature Film for his stunning visual work on The SZN at the 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards!

Every frame of The SZN carries purpose, style, and story—thanks to Qasim’s sharp eye and dynamic camera work. His cinematography brings depth to the unfolding drama of Roman Perry, an emerging entertainment mogul whose world unravels when his brother’s criminal life begins to surface, threatening everything he’s built.

A visually powerful film elevated by a master of the lens.

04/18/2025

🏆 Winner: Best Cinematography in a Short Film

Congratulations to Anh Vo for winning Best Cinematography in a Short Film for his stunning visual work on Caitlin Presberg’s haunting and atmospheric film, Come Out, Wherever You Are, at the 2025 Always Late TV Movie Awards.

Vo’s cinematography beautifully captures the isolation and emotional unraveling of Vernon Parrish, a retired mayor seeking peace in the quiet of Livingston, Montana—only to be overtaken by forces far beyond his control. From serene landscapes to mounting tension, every frame of this short film is filled with intention, mood, and quiet power.

A visually masterful achievement that deepens the film’s emotional impact.

04/17/2025

🏆 Winner: Best Sound Design in a Feature Film

Congratulations to husband-and-wife creative duo Wyatt W**d and Gayle Gallagher for winning Best Sound Design in a Feature Film for their chilling and atmospheric film, Dark at the Top of the Stairs—their very first entry at the Always Late TV Movie Awards!

This haunting feature follows a man grappling with the death of his twin brother as he returns to a family home filled with memories, regret… and a ghost. With intricate sound layers and haunting audio cues, Wyatt and Gayle crafted a soundscape that pulls you deep into the psychological and supernatural unraveling of the main character.

The feature is cleverly preceded by the 13-minute short From Hell Beyond, an “Outer Limits”-inspired segment presented in 4:3 that transitions beautifully into the main story—enhancing the narrative while adding a memorable stylistic twist.

🔊 A masterclass in sound design from two filmmakers who know how to build dread from the silence up.

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