Returning January 24, the third annual Sanctuary Selections Film Competition features films from across the Great Lakes Region, live Q&As, a cash bar, and more!

Maren Winter and Levi Goebel represent an emerging generation of entrepreneurs building long-term creative careers in Northeast Michigan through reshaping a design-first apparel brand and a community-focused bike shop.

Led by Traverse City filmmakers Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson, the evening will offer an inspiring and practical look at how independent creators can bring ambitious ideas to life, even on limited budgets.

Photographer Emily Skiba and surfboard shaper Josh Weisfeld blend their unique passions, reflecting the growing mix of skills and perspectives shaping Alpena’s creative landscape.

Returning for the first time since 2023, two new editorial profiles reveal how four local creatives are redefining work, craft, and community in Northeast Michigan.