Heartbreak in Gresham: NW Creations Closes Doors After Legal Battle with Landlord

GRESHAM, Ore. — The art collective known as NW Creations & Collectibles has closed its doors permanently, following a significant legal setback. This closure comes shortly after the business experienced one of its busiest sales days, only to face a $250,000 lawsuit from its former landlord, Kimco Realty. Owner Cyndi Gibson delivered the sobering news to her vendors during a meeting on June 28, just two days after the lawsuit was filed. The legal action accused the business and Gibson of violating a lease agreement, along with failing to pay back rent and future rent … Read more

Daniel Espinosa to Chair Star-Studded Jury at 2024 Nikon Short Film Award, Celebrating Europe’s Finest One-Minute Cinematic Creations

Stockholm, Sweden – The Nikon Short Film Award, first launched in 2022 to inspire European filmmakers towards creative excellence in brief cinematic narratives, has announced its panel for the 2024 edition. Led by the acclaimed Swedish director Daniel Espinosa, known for his work on the soon-to-premiere TV series “The Helicopter Heist,” the jury includes actresses Alva Bratt and Nina Zanjani. These three distinguished industry professionals will evaluate submissions that must not exceed 60 seconds in length. Espinosa expressed his eagerness about the upcoming evaluations, emphasizing the jury’s anticipation to see how filmmakers embrace the challenge … Read more