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Filmmaker Collin Black (SLEEPING WITH CLOUDS)

SLEEPING WITH CLOUDS, 12min,. USADirected by Collin BlackAfter a one-night stand, two strangers wake up to find their bed floating miles high in the sky. In order to find a way back down to earth, they must set aside their differences and work together to find a solution. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Filmmaker Collin Black (SLEEPING WITH CLOUDS)

Filmmaker Sarah Uwadiae (TO BELONG)

TO BELONG, 18min., CanadaDirected by Sarah UwadiaeA Somali-Canadian mother and daughter share their experiences as first and second-generation immigrants in Canada on their journey to belong. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?My experiences as a Nigerian immigrant in Canada, and my curiosity about the experiences of other immigrants… Continue reading Filmmaker Sarah Uwadiae (TO BELONG)

Filmmaker Adam J. Vaughn (THE LAST ZOMBIE)

THE LAST ZOMBIE, 16min., USADirected by Adam J. VaughnAt the conclusion of a zombie apocalypse, a lone zombie wanders the planet, isolated and threatened by every human in sight. When Nova, the last zombie, comes across a little girl who knows no fear, the two form an unlikely – and tragically short lived – friendship.… Continue reading Filmmaker Adam J. Vaughn (THE LAST ZOMBIE)

Filmmaker Sasha Nikitin (THE HONEY MOVIE)

THE HONEY MOVIE, 82min., Spain, DocumentaryDirected by Sasha NikitinA man’s journey to show the true value of honey and its purpose for humanity. The film follows the hero for 30 days, thru 6 different countries, eating only honey for the entire duration of filming. It explores how different cultures relate to this product, how they… Continue reading Filmmaker Sasha Nikitin (THE HONEY MOVIE)

Filmmaker Molly Vernon (MEN IN CARS)

MEN IN CARS, 8min., USADirected by Molly VernonA teenage girl in Texas finds the object of her desire and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it as she becomes the subject of a bloody Bayou City True Crime podcast. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?… Continue reading Filmmaker Molly Vernon (MEN IN CARS)

Filmmaker Kyle Lindfors (BUMPY THE CLOWN)

BUMPY THE CLOWN, 14min., USADirected by Kyle LindforsDeath in the circus brings a failed, spiraling artist ever so closer to his grave. Fueled by nicotine, corn dogs, and motherly support, Bumpy provides a unique perspective of what it means to be an American. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Filmmaker Kyle Lindfors (BUMPY THE CLOWN)

Filmmaker Lucas Fiederling (A HARD ROW TO HOE)

A HARD ROW TO HOE, 30min., Germany, DocumentaryDirected by Lucas FiederlingDege Legg, aka Brother Dege is ‘Louisianas best kept secret’. The writer, musician and working man has been living the dream of freedom, traveling the southlands for decades. His music has made it on international television and his hit ‚Too old to die young‘ was… Continue reading Filmmaker Lucas Fiederling (A HARD ROW TO HOE)

Filmmaker Darren Lee Murphy (BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE)

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE, 19min., UK, Romance DramaDirected by Darren Lee MurphyKarl wakes from yet another dream about his ex, Brad. When making Brad’s favourite blueberry smoothie he is confronted by the past when Brad appears and challenges Karl over the failure for Karl to move on. Memories, both good and bad, bombard Karl’s mind taunting him… Continue reading Filmmaker Darren Lee Murphy (BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE)

Filmmaker Nathaniel Henry (GOING DOWN)

GOING DOWN, 1min., USA, ActionDirected by Nathaniel HenryTwo guys can’t keep their cool on elevator, and it starts going down. Get to know the filmmaker: 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?Probably about 3 weeks. We got the idea, the next week we… Continue reading Filmmaker Nathaniel Henry (GOING DOWN)

Filmmaker Che Yeh (ELEPHANT GYM – DEITIES’ PARTY)

ELEPHANT GYM – DEITIES’ PARTY, 3min., Taiwan, Music VideoDirected by Che YehThis passage describes a music performance with the themeof summoning deities. It combines Taiwanese traditional musicalinstruments and modern music sounds and presents a sceneof prayer through the interaction of sound and deity statues.During the performance, the boundary between reality andillusion is blurred, and the… Continue reading Filmmaker Che Yeh (ELEPHANT GYM – DEITIES’ PARTY)