Nesia, 15min., CanadaDirected by Mikel GuillenAn avant-garde film about trauma and how a little girl connects through dance with her surviving Hungarian grandmother who was a Auschwitz survivor. http://mikelguillen.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikelguillenfilm/https://www.instagram.com/mikelgb/?hl=en Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I am very interested in how trauma travels through generations and cultures and… Continue reading Filmmaker Mikel Guillen (NESIA)
Musician Michaela Betts (THE ROSE music video)
THE ROSE, 4min., UK, Animation/Music VideoDirected by Hilary CampilanBaroque-pop, cinematic folk tale about lost childhood, with ethereal vocals, weeping cello & distorted bass. Starring dancer / choreographer Chrissy Brooke, Directed by Hilary Campilan. http://www.michaelabetts.co.uk/https://fb.me/michaelabettsmusichttps://mobile.twitter.com/miksweetyhttps://www.instagram.com/mikbetts Get to know musician Michaela Betts: 1. What motivated you to make this film?The Rose is a deeply personal biographical song… Continue reading Musician Michaela Betts (THE ROSE music video)
Filmmaker Steven Wright Clarkson (BREATHE THE LIGHT)
BREATHE THE LIGHT, 6min., USADirected by Steven Wright ClarksonExperimental and Psychedelic music video from the mind of Steven Clarkson. Blends Eastern and Western mysticism. Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film?Music to me is a reaction to the things seen and not seen. I had yet to use a wonderful… Continue reading Filmmaker Steven Wright Clarkson (BREATHE THE LIGHT)
Filmmaker Christine Veras (WINTRY MIX)
WINTRY MIX, 7min., USADirected by Christine Veras https://labs.utdallas.edu/experimental/wintry-mix/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I run an experimental animation lab at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). At an event, I connected with the jazz musician and professor at University of North Texas (UNT) Davy Mooney, and… Continue reading Filmmaker Christine Veras (WINTRY MIX)
Filmmaker Duane Michals (WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?)
WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?, 3min., USADirected by Duane MichalsMemories of an old friend are filled with questions and longing. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?My fading memory. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film?One day.… Continue reading Filmmaker Duane Michals (WHAT BECAME OF DAVID BURKETT?)
Filmmaker Leigh-Ann Esty (A PLACE FOR US)
A PLACE FOR US, 6min,. USADirected by Leigh-Ann Esty, Ellie Gravitte6 female cast members from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” play with a gender flip of the iconic prologue. https://www.instagram.com/leighesty Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? The motivation behind this film came from the incredible experience of working… Continue reading Filmmaker Leigh-Ann Esty (A PLACE FOR US)
Filmmaker Weiheng Kong (DALTON’S CHOICE)
DALTON’S CHOICE, 5min., ChinaDirected by Weiheng KongDalton got a mission to explore a planet to see if there is any valuable thing. https://www.karlsanizone.com/6 Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? The inspiration behind creating this film was rooted in my lifelong passion for science fiction. As someone who has always… Continue reading Filmmaker Weiheng Kong (DALTON’S CHOICE)
Actor/Producer Hannah Carman (THE FIVE STAGES)
THE FIVE STAGES, 12min., USADirected by Jessica OrcsikEva Allen is a recently single, devastated young woman. She enters a black box theatre being filled with well-dressed and put together people, laughing and drinking. A variety act performance is about to begin. http://www.diversitypictures.org/https://www.instagram.com/thefivestages_ Get to know producer/actor Hannah Carman: 1. What motivated you to make this… Continue reading Actor/Producer Hannah Carman (THE FIVE STAGES)
Filmmaker Wai In Lam (LOG BRIDGE)
LOG BRIDGE, 12min., Hong Kong, DramaDirected by Wai In LamTwo female high school students went to play in the mountains after school, but their apparently close relationship was actually rife with power struggles, and after the illusion of their friendship was shattered, their conflicts eventually surfaced. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you… Continue reading Filmmaker Wai In Lam (LOG BRIDGE)
Filmmake Jennifer Li (SOLD)
SOLD, 14min., Canada, DramaDirected by Jennifer LiA devoted friend must battle to escape, after seemingly sold to traffickers by her best friend. https://2023.theshow.ecuad.ca/project/sold/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?This film was created as my 4th year capstone project for my graduation at Emily Carr university of art +… Continue reading Filmmake Jennifer Li (SOLD)
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