Melissa Montana is excited to welcome Dr. Lance Clark, dean of the School of the Arts at Huntington University, to Conversations today. Dr. Clark is here to share the recent win of Grand Prize for Best Feature Film at the 2026 Indiewood Film Festival last week in Hollywood. The feature film, starring John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones) and Paris Brosnan, was produced through Huntington University’s nationally recognized capstone film program. SENIORS represents a unique production model that blends seasoned Hollywood professionals with student filmmakers, giving over 40 Huntington University students hands-on
experience at the highest level of feature film production. SENIORS tells a powerful, heartwarming story about mentorship, purpose and redemption. “This is more than just a movie; it’s a celebration of story, mentorship and the next generation of filmmakers,” said Lance Clark, dean of the School of the Arts at Huntington University and director of SENIORS. “We set out to create a film that speaks across generations. At its core, SENIORS is about the power of unlikely relationships and how wisdom and purpose can be passed down in the most unexpected ways.”
For more information and to watch the trailer, visit: https://vimeo.com/1216256512
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