Month: December 2023

Filmmaker Sasha Marie Speer (SON RISE, SON SHINE)

SON RISE, SON SHINE, 10min., USADirected by Sasha Marie SpeerA black man struggles to find his place in the world after not meeting society’s expectations. Son Rise, Son Shine is a short film about the journey of Gerald, a black, gay man, as he interacts with himself and the world from ages 6 to 40.… Continue reading Filmmaker Sasha Marie Speer (SON RISE, SON SHINE)

Filmmaker David Sackerman (BIG EXIT)

BIG EXIT, 11min,. USADirected by David SackermanJosh is a lonely, awkward individual who is ignored by his coworkers and disrespected by his boss, but when he gets some bad news, he comes up with a scheme to get the last laugh. https://www.facebook.com/bigexitshortfilm2021https://twitter.com/big_exit_filmhttps://www.instagram.com/big_exit_shortfilm_2021/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?… Continue reading Filmmaker David Sackerman (BIG EXIT)

Filmmaker Raphael Buisson (SURRENDER)

SURRENDER, 12min., USADirected by Raphael BuissonTwo brothers find themselves entangled in a violent confrontation at a beach house in Malibu. One of the brothers loses his life, while the other, awaiting the arrival of the police, reflects on the events that led to this tragedy. https://raphaelbuissonenlas-cinema.squarespace.com/home-raphaelbuisson-cinema/shortfilms-workhttps://www.instagram.com/raphael9619/ Get to know the filmmaker: The motivation behind creating… Continue reading Filmmaker Raphael Buisson (SURRENDER)

Filmmaker Jessica Q. Moore (ONCE AND AGAIN)

ONCE AND AGAIN, 5min., USADirected by Jessica Q MooreTasha, a woman in her mid 40’s, trudges through the end ofher day until she sees an old flame on the train platform. Thelovers reminisce and rekindle feelings towards each other onlyto realize that circumstance continues to keep them apart. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Filmmaker Jessica Q. Moore (ONCE AND AGAIN)

Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)

THE MARIAS (AS MARIAS), 17min., BrazilDirected by Dannon LacerdaWithin a conservative society, triplets share heartfelt narratives of their lives in a small Brazilian town nestled along the border with Paraguay. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? During the pandemic I decided to return to the region where I… Continue reading Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)