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DINOMAN, 60min,. Spain, DocumentaryDirected by Jeroen StultiensDINOMAN is an intriguing observation of the life and work of Aart Walen, a Dutch paleo artist and taxidermist who brings dinosaurs back to life. Part adventure story and part character study, the film observes Aart as he works on challenging projects for scientific institutions and museums. Get to… Continue reading Filmmaker Jeroen Stultiens (DINOMAN)

HINTER-LAND, 13min., CanadaDirected by Christopher AngusA musical gardener ejects his hired hand, leading to things on his little planet going horribly astray. http://www.attic-films.ca/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088937573673https://www.twitter.com/Attic_Films Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? It started with the initial understanding of a real plant which has an appearance very similar to a sunflower, but… Continue reading Filmmaker Christopher Angus (HINTER-LAND)

MY BABY, 18min,. FranceDirected by John DadaLaura is pregnant. With her husband Francisco, they move into a new house in the countryside. But the baby’s arrival will be more unsettling than they anticipated and the arrival of an intriguing neighbour will disturb their uneventful everyday. https://john-dada.com/directorhttps://www.instagram.com/johndada_weathermenhttps://www.facebook.com/johndadantw/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you… Continue reading Filmmaker John Dada (MY BABY)

THE TALE OF BILLY O’C, 100min,. IrelandDirected by Pete HarrisIn 1970s rural Ireland, the murderer of an IRA safe house operative, must be stopped before executing his master plan. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550225274205https://www.instagram.com/the_tale_of_billy_oc/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?When I first started coming to Ireland from Australia over eight years ago… Continue reading Filmmaker Pete Harris (THE TALE OF BILLY O’C)

10, AUTUMN STREET, 27min., RomaniaDirected by Theo Herghelegiu10, Autumn street is a short about ”extraordinary things happening to ordinary people”. The narrative evolves around a man in his 40s who comes home one night and finds an unknown woman in his apartament. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19361138/?ref_=ra_gb_ln Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Filmmaker Theo Herghelegiu (10, AUTUMN STREET)

TIDES, 8min,. USADirected by Andre SilvaFilmed at Masonboro Island, an undeveloped barrier island in southeastern North Carolina, “Tides” contemplates the liminal space between the modern technological world and that more ecological dimension we label as “nature” or “the environment.” https://www.andresilvaspace.com/https://www.instagram.com/andresilvaspace/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?One of my… Continue reading Filmmaker Andre Silva (TIDES)

PARTY LIKE 2009 BY MELOTIKA, 3min., CanadaDirected by Johny Mikhael, Melany Yelle-NikischerThe official music video for Canadian Electropop artist Melotika’s latest single “Party Like 2009.” Filmed and directed by iRadios Productions, Melotika reinvents Retro with her throwback music video paying homage to the year 2009, reminiscing the golden age of dance pop through thrifty indie… Continue reading Filmmaker Melany Yelle-Nikischer (PARTY LIKE 2009 BY MELOTIKA)

DOTGABI – FIRE, 3min,. USADirected by Kaia Kim, Jenna VopatThere’s a lame birthday party going on. DotGabi, a party lover, is sick of this boring event. With her magical powers, she turns it into the ultimate kick-ass party. Get to know the filmmakers: 1. What motivated you to make this film?We wanted to make an… Continue reading Filmmakers Kaia Kim & Jenna Vopat (DOTGAGI – FIRE)

TUNEKO, 4min,. FranceDirected by Marie Polo(English) TUNEKO (“tout n’est qu’eau” = “all is only water” in french) is an interdisciplinary art project bringing together video, performance, costume & set design, interactive & immersive experiences reconnecting humans to the main element they are composed of and coming from : water (in all its shapes). http://www.marie-polo.com/https://www.instagram.com/tuneko____/ Get… Continue reading Filmmaker Marie Polo (TUNEKO)