About Us.

LHB Productions is a media, technology, and IP company dedicated to independent short cinema. We develop, finance, produce, distribute, and exhibit distinctive storytelling while building new infrastructure for audience discovery and filmmaker support. Founded in 2025 by Lowell H. Bagley, LHB works with filmmakers from development through release and beyond, connecting exceptional short films with audiences through both digital and theatrical exhibition.

What We Do

Development & Production

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We develop, finance, and produce distinctive independent films, working alongside filmmakers to bring ambitious ideas from early development through completion.

Distribution

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We identify exceptional short films with a clear creative point of view and build thoughtful distribution strategies designed to extend their lives beyond the festival circuit and connect them with new audiences.

Exhibition

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We create opportunities for short cinema to be experienced in the physical world through theatrical screenings, curated programs, and institutional partnerships that bring filmmakers and audiences together.

Technology & Audience Discovery

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We build new infrastructure for discovering and engaging with short-form storytelling, using technology and thoughtful curation to help audiences find work they might otherwise never encounter.

Meet the Team.

Lowell H. Bagley

Founder & CEO
Lowell H. Bagley is a multi-hyphenate executive producer based in New York. Through LHB Productions, he collaborates with emerging and established filmmakers to bring visually distinct, emotionally layered stories to life—bridging creative ambition with thoughtful production and long-term visibility across the independent film landscape.
Erin Markham

Production Manager
Erin Markham is a technical production specialist whose background in scenic fabrication, lighting, and multidisciplinary shop environments shapes her precise and collaborative approach at LHB. With experience spanning fast-paced builds and live event workflows, she oversees technical planning, scheduling, and on-set coordination to keep each project running smoothly. Erin’s mix of practical fluency, clear communication, and adaptability supports filmmakers at every stage—helping LHB bring organized, thoughtful, and craft-driven productions to life.
Ethan Weidman

Head of Creative Development
Ethan Weidman is a creative development professional whose background in education shapes his collaborative and analytical approach to storytelling. Drawing on years of experience as a teacher, he brings a deep understanding of character, motivation, and structure to his work in development—focusing on story refinement, script evaluation, and helping writers craft emotionally resonant, purposeful narratives.

Advisory Board:

LHB Productions’ Advisory Board is composed of distinguished voices in independent film and entertainment, including Page Hurwitz, Tatiana von Fürstenberg, and Francesca Gregorini. With decades of combined experience producing, directing, and developing acclaimed projects across film and television, the board advises LHB on creative strategy, industry partnerships, and the company’s vision for redefining how exceptional short-form cinema is discovered and experienced.

LHB Productions is a media, technology, and IP company dedicated to independent short cinema. We operate across development, financing, production, distribution, and exhibition, with a focus on connecting distinctive films and filmmakers with audiences.
We focus on distinctive, festival-caliber short films with a strong creative point of view. We look for work that can benefit from thoughtful distribution, curated exhibition, and long-term audience development beyond the traditional festival circuit.
Depending on the project, LHB may work with filmmakers across development, financing, production, distribution, exhibition, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with filmmakers and create meaningful pathways for their work to reach audiences.
LHB works across digital and theatrical exhibition, including curated programs and institutional partnerships. We seek opportunities for films to reach audiences both online and in physical spaces, extending their lives beyond their initial festival runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We regularly review films and media projects for potential partnerships, licensing opportunities, and exhibition. Filmmakers may contact us through our submission form or via email with information about their project.
We are drawn to distinctive, formally ambitious, and emotionally resonant short films with a clear artistic point of view. We welcome a wide range of genres, styles, and perspectives, but prioritize work that feels singular, purposeful, and difficult to replicate.