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WHAT A MATCH, 5min., SwedenDirected by Björn Granberg AhlmarkIn the tv show, What a Match, the old man and woman, seek to find an answer to their longing and hope for deep love! The blind date takes place in front of an enthusiastic live audience in this new successful show! Get to know the filmmaker:… Continue reading Filmmaker Björn Granberg Ahlmark (WHAT A MATCH)

THE MAGIC VIOLET RABBIT, 13min., JapanDirected by Kotoko NakamuraTo escape from his dull life, a man wishes to become a wizard.He wants to be a “real” wizard, not a “fake” one. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? This film’s theme ‘Magic’ was given when I participate in an… Continue reading Filmmaker Kotoko Nakamura (THE MAGIC VIOLET RABBIT)

ARTLIFE/LIFEART: UNCERTAINTY, 2min., USA, ExperimentalDirected by Lorenzo WilkinsThis short film is a personal experimental idea that expresses the reality of the unknown no matter what the circumstances one may encounter. http://lnz33.com/videos Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I had this idea floating around in my head based on… Continue reading Filmmaker Lorennzo Wilkins (ARTLIFE/LIFEART: UNCERTAINTY)

TWO OF US, 18min., Taiwan, DramaDirected by Eddie ChenHan, who left Tainan for a decade, returned to join high school reunion. After few drinks, they were bounded as usual. Han kissed his best friend Yuan, who were married to his wife. However by cherishing the friendship between, Yuan kissed Han back, but they both knew… Continue reading Filmmaker Eddie Chen (TWO OF US)

GOODBYE FREYA, 11min., UKDirected by Bensalem MitchellRob organises a surprise leaving party for his best friend Freya but it may be the last opportunity to confess his true feelings. https://www.instagram.com/bensalem007 Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film?I wanted to make something during the brief interlude of initial lockdowns we had… Continue reading Filmmaker Bensalem Mitchell (GOODBYE FREYA)

REVERSE, 12min., France, ThrillerDirected by Christophe LenoirWith the help of her alters, an ex-spy with dissociative identity disorder hatches a plan to get revenge on the one-eyed, the man who tried to kill her. http://www.reverse-lefilm.com/https://www.instagram.com/lenoir.christophe/https://www.facebook.com/leblacknoir Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The idea, the concept. And after the… Continue reading Filmmaker Christophe Lenoir (REVERSE)

MONARCH SOMBRERO, 1min., Canada, AnimationDirected by Lisa MurrayA hand made, stop-motion, paper cut-out animation about saving the monarch butterflies. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Wonderful nature platform…my concern for the preservation of butterflies 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for… Continue reading Filmmaker Lisa Murray (MONARCH SOMBRERO)

SHIFT BREAK, 3min., USA, DramaDirected by Jake GutwilligDuring a frustrating and overwhelming day at work, Haley decides to take a break outside Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I really wanted to work with Hannah, who is a great performer and friend, and find a way to tell… Continue reading Filmmaker Jake Gutwillig (SHIFT BREAK)

RUMI’S RUMBA, 19min., USADirected by George KostopoulosProfessor Johnson, a college poetry professor, lectures his students on a poem by Rumi. When class finishes, one of the students, Olivia, approaches the professor with a question about the poem. This leads into a romantic fantasy musical sequence. Conflict arises soon after when Dean Cox and his secretary,… Continue reading Filmmaker George Kostopoulos (RUMI’S RUMBA)

KILL SHOT, 3min., USA, ThrillerDirected by Joe PetitoA man finds his grandfather’s old camera with a bizarre message. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The Russo Brothers’ company AGBO started a film contest called No Sleep Til Film Fest. They were going to release a prompt and you… Continue reading Filmmaker Joe Petito (KILL SHOT)