IJR News — today's news from every sideFilm Festivals Bring Local, Global Stories to ScreenEntertainment — 6dFilm festivals across Sonora, Boulder, Tucson, Victoria and Santa Fe are showcasing regional and international cinema, with programs spanning documentaries, independent films, true stories and local productions. Highlights include Sonora’s inaugural festival focused on local storytelling, Tucson’s Arizona-connected lineup, Victoria’s Latin American and Spanish film week, Boulder’s true-story selections, and Santa Fe’s international slate of more than 65 features and 100 shorts.
Citizen's Prey Wins 2026 International Impact Book AwardLifestyle — Jul 24, 2026Sarah Standifird has earned an Outstanding Literary Achievement from the International Impact Book Awards for Citizen’s Prey: Loss, Grief, and Litigation, a true-story examination of personal loss, the pursuit of justice, and its impact on families. She will join fellow authors at the International Impact Book Awards Gala on January 30, 2027, as the recognition highlights how storytelling can spark discussion, accountability, and reform.
