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Writers Fee Basanavicius, Marissa Chastain & Director Elizabeth Laidlaw

DETECTIVE TICKLES, 6min., USADirected by Elizabeth LaidlawDetective tickles is a film Noir sketch that is in episode 1. It is about a party clown who turns Private eye. The sketch pays homage to film noir tropes, and is filmed in the classic style of black and white. The sketch stands well on its own, but… Continue reading Writers Fee Basanavicius, Marissa Chastain & Director Elizabeth Laidlaw

Filmmaker Claire Yland Li (UNTIED KNOTS)

UNTIED KNOTS, 5min., Cambodia, RomanceDirected by Claire Yland LiA girl who constantly fantasizes about sexual intimacy and romantic encounter doesn’t know what to do when the opportunity actually comes. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?This story starts as a story about summer and youth; two girls who are… Continue reading Filmmaker Claire Yland Li (UNTIED KNOTS)

Filmmaker Jessica Mei Gershen (NINA)

NINA, 7min., USADirected by Jessica Mei GershenOver continuous text messages through time, the connection between two women in a long distance and long lasting love may or may not ever be again. http://jessicameigershen.com/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?There’s a lot of truth behind this story. So it… Continue reading Filmmaker Jessica Mei Gershen (NINA)

Filmmaker Prathiba Natesan Batley (DIRTY SECRETS)

DIRTY SECRETS, 4min., USADirected by Prathiba Natesan BatleyDIRTY SECRETS is autobiographical dance short film with an all women cast and crew, that traces a lifetime of sexual abuse and harassment across my lifespan in both the east and the west which is a surprisingly common story. This is an international collaboration across a cast and… Continue reading Filmmaker Prathiba Natesan Batley (DIRTY SECRETS)

Filmmaker Yuri Riklis (AVE GRADIVA)

AVE GRADIVA, 18min., IsraelDirected by Yuri RiklisWhen a lonely man, a fashion photographer, meets the sweetheart of his youth, from whom he separated under the pressure of his Oedipal mother, he is attacked by fragments of past memories and does everything he can to realize the love of his life, doubt in the dream –… Continue reading Filmmaker Yuri Riklis (AVE GRADIVA)

Filmmaker Angelica Olstad (AN AWAKENING)

AN AWAKENING, 5min., USADirected by Charles A M.“An Awakening” engages a full spectrum of senses to explore how generational trauma manifests itself in the body, on an effective level deeper than dialogue could ever express. Get to know writer/artist Angelica Olstad: 1. What motivated you to make this film?I really wanted to capture the pandemic… Continue reading Filmmaker Angelica Olstad (AN AWAKENING)

Filmmaker Stefan Gutternigh (THE COMMON GOOD)

THE COMMON GOOD, 17min., AustriaDirected by Stefan Gutternigh, Eva AmannIn 2035 the earth is ruled by a world government called “The Global Organisation for the Common Good”. The “GOCG” wants to make everybody happy by monitoring the desires of its citizens with social media, omnipresent cameras, surveillance drones and – for those who can afford… Continue reading Filmmaker Stefan Gutternigh (THE COMMON GOOD)

Filmmaker Serenella Sol, Callum McCormack (S A L O P I C A)

S A L O P I C A, 8min., CanadaDirected by Serenella Sol, Callum McCormackAmidst the vibrant colours and rhythmic beats of Venezuela, a young woman uncovers her passion for dance. But as she struggles to conform to society’s rigid beauty standards, she embarks on a disorienting and tumultuous journey of self-discovery, leaving her country,… Continue reading Filmmaker Serenella Sol, Callum McCormack (S A L O P I C A)

Filmmaker Mitch Ray (BAGS)

BAGS, 29min,. CanadaDirected by Mitch RayJamie Gascoigne’s daily routine is disrupted one morning by his roommate Korey in their living room, still up from the night before with his musician friend Brody. Despite his displeasure with this development, his passive aggressive nature prevents him from confronting the issue in any meaningful way. What starts as… Continue reading Filmmaker Mitch Ray (BAGS)

Filmmaker Darrick Landreneau (FROM MY EYES)

FROM MY EYES, 98min., USADirected by Darrick LandreneauWhen a freshman embarks on a journey to film everyday of college, he discovers that growing up might be harder than he ever imagined. https://instagram.com/frommyeyes/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Honestly it was a mixture of my love for film… Continue reading Filmmaker Darrick Landreneau (FROM MY EYES)