Ruby Lovell Earns Triple NAEJ Recognition — Elevating Indie Filmmaking Through “Right on LA!”

Independent Shorts Awards proudly congratulates Ruby Lovell, who has been honored with three finalist nominations at the 18th National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards (NAEJ 2025). Ruby is recognized for Broadcast Journalist of the Year, Anchor/Host (TV/Film) for her program Right on LA!, and News Feature (Broadcast / TV/Film) celebrating entertainment and culture.

This remarkable trio of nominations highlights Lovell’s growing impact across the entertainment journalism landscape. Through Right on LA!, she invites viewers into the vibrant artistic pulse of Los Angeles, blending the glamour of Hollywood with the authenticity of bold, emerging voices in cinema.

Over the years, Ruby and her show have become dedicated supporters of short-film storytelling and the filmmakers who bring it to life. Right on LA! has covered the Annual Awards showcases of Independent Shorts Awards and our associate festival Indie Short Fest with red-carpet interviews, award-winner features, and compelling stories that spotlight creative journeys. Her work helps independent films reach wider audiences, a mission that aligns closely with ours.

Ruby’s NAEJ nominations reaffirm the essential role of arts journalism in championing independent filmmaking and elevating new talent. We are proud to celebrate this milestone with her and look forward to continuing our shared purpose: uplifting innovative storytellers, empowering filmmakers worldwide, and strengthening Los Angeles as a home for creative excellence.

Click the image to watch the 23-minute Right on LA! feature on the 2024 Independent Shorts Awards Annual Awards, hosted by Ruby Lovell on NTD TV.