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Filmmaker Matthew Ellis (PRIVILEGE)

PRIVILEGE, 13min., USADirected by Matthew EllisAn amateur white male actor is finally given a shot at making it in Hollywood by an established Casting Director but in order to get the role he has to fulfill a deal made by his ancestors thousands of years ago. https://www.instagram.com/matthewellisofficial/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Filmmaker Matthew Ellis (PRIVILEGE)

Filmmaker Adam De Silva (ABOVE THE NOISE)

ABOVE THE NOISE, 6min., UKDirected by Adam De SilvaAbove The Noise is a documentary short that explores how athlete Maja Kuczynska uses her sport to escape the chaos of the modern world. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? To put it simply, I wanted to make a film… Continue reading Filmmaker Adam De Silva (ABOVE THE NOISE)

Producer/Writer Pascale Abou Jamra (YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSUEM)

YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM, 8min., QatarDirected by Dimitri YuriAnne, an international photographer, is on a work assignment to capture the essence of visiting the National Museum of Qatar for a prestigious online media platform. Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, yet intrigued by the opportunity to document the museum’s treasures, Anne begins… Continue reading Producer/Writer Pascale Abou Jamra (YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSUEM)

Filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann (QUESTIONING THE WINDOW)

QUESTIONING THE WINDOW, 19min., AustriaDirected by Vulpecula CollectiveIn an intensive conversation in her old apartment in Vienna, the world-experienced artist Beta tries to take away young Gamma’s fears, among other things in connection with her native Burgenland-Croatian language – just as her mentor Alpha had once managed to do with her. But unlike Alpha, Beta… Continue reading Filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann (QUESTIONING THE WINDOW)

Poet Tita Anntares (SPECIMAN: SHAME)

Watch the Poetry Reading: 1) What is the theme of your poem?Shame – acknowledging the impact of being shamed 2) What motivated you to write this poem?A simple moment when I asked a question in a Q&A after a talk about what motivated her to do something she had discussed, the speaker said in a… Continue reading Poet Tita Anntares (SPECIMAN: SHAME)

Poetry Reading: A PATCH, by Michael O’Brien (interview)

Watch the Poetry Reading: Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: 1) What is the theme of your poem? The theme is the quest for existential belonging. 2) What motivated you to write this poem? I have been writing poetry my whole life. 3) How long have you been writing poetry? I am… Continue reading Poetry Reading: A PATCH, by Michael O’Brien (interview)

Writer John Porter (SUMMER ON THE FARM)

Watch the Short Story Reading: Synopsis: A young man must decide whether to spend an evening with a beautiful young woman or to whitewash a barn with his retarded brother on the hottest day of the summer. Performed by Val Cole Get to know the writer: What is your short story about? A young man… Continue reading Writer John Porter (SUMMER ON THE FARM)

Writer Bob Conder (OREGON COAST)

Watch the Short Story Reading: Get to know the writer: 1. What is your short story about?During a yearly event with my friends, I almost drowned and found peace in the understanding I would eventually die. 2. What genres would you say this story is in?Coming of Age, 3. How would you describe this story… Continue reading Writer Bob Conder (OREGON COAST)

Filmmaker Sangita Iyer (MITTI)

MITTI (Discovering Ikigai), 30min., CanadaDirected by Sangita IyerMitti (Discovering Ikigai) is a story of young woman of colour in Canada who chose organic farming as her career choice. Through her story the film highlights the Japanese concept of Ikigai to inspire others, especially youth, to find their passion and purpose in life. The film also… Continue reading Filmmaker Sangita Iyer (MITTI)

Filmmaker Kevin Hart (FIELD DAY)

FIELD DAY, 22min., USADirected by Kevin HartTom is a lonely widower who awakens one day… Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Several things motivated me. First, while driving across the country and loving the fields and pastures on either side of me. I was constantly wishing I could stop… Continue reading Filmmaker Kevin Hart (FIELD DAY)