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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)

Filmmaker Ty Hunt (ON DEAF EARS)

ON DEAF EARS, 13min., UKDirected by Ty HuntA mother’s worst fear comes true when her special needs daughter’s actions are misunderstood during a routine traffic stop. https://www.facebook.com/phyllgoodenthttps://www.instagram.com/phyllgoodent/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I have a daughter with special needs, and the scenario in the film has always been… Continue reading Filmmaker Ty Hunt (ON DEAF EARS)

Filmmaker Brent L. Peterson (STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS)

STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS, 20min., USADirected by Brent L PetersonA pair of do-gooders attempt to protect a young, force-sensitive girl from bounty hunters on their way to rendezvous with a mysterious contact with the power to protect her much better than they can. https://antigravityfilms.com/projects Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Filmmaker Brent L. Peterson (STAR WARS: RENDEZVOUS)

Filmmaker Thomas Caster (THE BLUE PIPE)

THE BLUE PIPE, 8min., USADirected by Thomas CaslerA grieving college student posthumously receives a package from his dead mother containing mementos of her younger years, allowing him to connect with her in a new but unexpected way. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I remember talking to my… Continue reading Filmmaker Thomas Caster (THE BLUE PIPE)

Filmmaker Aldo Márquez (UNION MATER)

UNION MATER, 10min,. MexicoDirected by Aldo MárquezAn afternoon where the experiences of three men and two women are interconnected. Through a lucid dream; the feeling for the death of an acquaintance; and to paint on tree plants. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I made this film 10… Continue reading Filmmaker Aldo Márquez (UNION MATER)

Filmmaker Alessia Ambrosini (DARKNESS AND LIGHT)

DARKNESS AND LIGHT, 3min., ItalyDirected by Alessia AmbrosiniNighttime. A middle-aged woman is walking fast. A young man follows her. The woman notices it, panics, and speeds up her pace. She is about to cross a street when a car speeds up. Her pursuer leaps, overtakes her, and plants himself in front of the vehicle, thus… Continue reading Filmmaker Alessia Ambrosini (DARKNESS AND LIGHT)

Filmmaker Tianyang Colin Zhang (ADAGIO)

ADAGIO, 14min,. USADirected by Tianyang Colin ZhangA hallucinated young woman suffers from depression and distance and develops an alternate reality. Get to know the filmmaker: