Month: July 2023

THE PAGETURNER, 10min., IrelandDirected by Siubhan Ni GhriofaA page turner for some of the worlds leading classical soloists Tom has a secret that may end his beloved career. https://www.twitter.com/siuysiu Get to know the filmmaker: 1.What motivated you to make this film?Music! (specifically film music) 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did… Continue reading Filmmaker Siubhan Ni Ghriofa (THE PAGETURNER)

COLLECTIONS, 10min., CanadaDirected by Felipe UrreaAdelaide, is overwhelmed by the chaos in her own home and turns to her friend Theo for help, but as they dig deeper into the clutter, they uncover secrets and emotional baggage that Adelaide has been struggling to deal with. https://facebook.com/collectionsmoviehttps://instagram.com/collectionsmovie Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to… Continue reading Filmmaker Felipe Urrea (COLLECTIONS)

THE WAY SAM SEES IT, 7min., AustraliaDirectd by Dan SanguinetiWhen Sam, a talented photographer with Down Syndrome, sees a rainbow outside his window, he endeavors to capture his unique perspective of light and color to create his own masterpiece. https://www.facebook.com/dan.sanguinetihttps://twitter.com/DanSanguinetihttps://www.instagram.com/dansanguineti/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Sam was my… Continue reading Filmmaker Dan Sanguineti (THE WAY SAM SEES IT)

18 EVE, 2min., USADirected by Jonterri GadsonA mother motivates her son to werk. https://www.instagram.com/jonterrig/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? My relationship with my son and a desire to see life beyond acceptance for an LGBTQIA+ family. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did… Continue reading Filmmaker Jonterri Gadson (18 EVE)

DAVID, 10min,. CanadaDirected by Matthew ForbesBased on a true story, “David” follows the life of an openly gay HIV/AIDS activist at the peak of that nightmare pandemic, dividing his time between fighting for justice in an openly homophobic society and helping a total stranger as the virus takes his life away. Tight, compact and full… Continue reading Filmmaker Matthew Forbes (DAVID)

THE LAST DROP, 41min., USADirected by Adam JoelA young woman links minds with her boyfriend using a device that lets couples relive shared memories— but when she spots overlooked signs of abuse, she must escape before he can manipulate her memories in his favor. https://www.thelastdropfilm.com/ 1. What motivated you to make this film?I never learned… Continue reading Filmmaker Adam Joel (THE LAST DROP)

CLARITY, 6min., GermanyDirected by Marcus Patrick Witte, Nupelda CiftciClarity is a short film that combines the art of dance with the exploration of personal growth and the complexity of relationships. In a one-take performance, we follow the journey of a young woman as she delves into her past to find the ability to make crucial… Continue reading Filmmaker Marcus Patrick Witte (CLARITY)

LA FUGA DEI CERVELLI, 5min., FranceDirected by Mathieu Mondoulet, Thibaut EifermanWe all walk according to who we are socially. The body is a receptacle for everything we have experienced. Our identities are boxes filled with ideas imposed upon us according to the norms of the world we live in. Since childhood, we are trained in… Continue reading Filmmaker Mathieu Mondoulet (LA FUGA DEI CERVELLI)

BEST DAY, 2min., USADirected by Woody YocumAn early morning bicycle ride becomes a magical celebration of Today. https://www.instagram.com/woodyyocum/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I have been enjoying mixing traditional stop frame animation with other forms lately and the music video form is long enough to do some… Continue reading Filmmaker Woody Yocum (BEST DAY)

THE LINES IN BETWEEN, 11min,. USADirected by Georgia UsborneStruggling with writer’s block, a woman moves through surreal worlds to discover the ebbs and flows of creativity. https://www.paulrabinowitz.com/the-lines-in-between Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?After completing my 2022 Dance Film ‘Magnolia Moon’, which focused heavily on the emotional arch of… Continue reading Filmmaker Georgia Usborne (THE LINES IN BETWEEN)