Tag: film festivals

Filmmaker David Shen Miller (PAINT IT, BLACK)

PAINT IT, BLACK, 30min., USADirected by David Shen MillerDuring a fishing trip, estranged brothers Vlad and Gogo are in the midst of a heated debate when a dead body suddenly falls out of the sky. The police investigate and, after a brief interrogation, the brothers resume fishing and fighting. Their ensuing squabbles cut to the… Continue reading Filmmaker David Shen Miller (PAINT IT, BLACK)

Producer Michael J. Gonzales (LOSING FAITH)

LOSING FAITH, 19min., USADirected by Allan WassermanGil, the detective who helped capture Richard Ramirez, now in his 70s, reflects on the events from the 80’s to his priest as he now questions his faith. “How could God let this happen?”. Michael J. Gonzales plays both Richard the Killer and Gil the detective. Get to know Michael… Continue reading Producer Michael J. Gonzales (LOSING FAITH)

Filmmaker Andrew Montiveo (MECHANICAL THEOLOGY)

MECHANICAL THEOLOGY, 4min., USADirected by Andrew MontiveoAn immigrant’s meditation on the joy, pain, and uncertainty that goes into resurrecting old motorcycles and searching for the American Dream. https://www.instagram.com/countofmontyveo/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I had two motivations. First, I knew the subject, Paschoal, very well and was… Continue reading Filmmaker Andrew Montiveo (MECHANICAL THEOLOGY)

Filmmaker Christie Pawluch (IN BETWEEN)

IN BETWEEN, 14min., CanadaDirected by Christie PawluchIn Between tells the story of Blake, who lives a happy heteronormative life with her long time partner, Eric. After some vivid unexpected dreams, she gets a visit from a love from her past life, Adeline, who shows up to her home from across the world. If your past… Continue reading Filmmaker Christie Pawluch (IN BETWEEN)

Filmmaker Grace Samson (CATS AND HUSBANDS)

CATS AND HUSBANDS, 7min., USADirected by Grace Samson, Barry SamsonWe enter the story where two close friends, Fern and Marcie get together at a local coffee shop to celebrate a birthday. Fern has been going through two years of cycles of In Vitro, desperately trying to get pregnant but with no success. Her husband, Nick’s… Continue reading Filmmaker Grace Samson (CATS AND HUSBANDS)

Filmmaker Igor Hnes (A MOMENT OF MOMENTS)

A MOMENT OF MOMENTS, 3min., UkraineDirected by Igor HnesEvery family has numerous special, personal, and interesting moments that happen every day in which we can see love, and this is one of those. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Budget: I shot my first short film with a… Continue reading Filmmaker Igor Hnes (A MOMENT OF MOMENTS)

Filmmaker Petri Puroaho (EnaMOREd)

EnaMOREd, 11min., FinlandDirected by Petri Puroaho”EnaMOREd” (2023) explores the relationship between reality and dreams. Film shows what is it like to live in parallel world at the same time while coping with the real life events. What we carry in our minds eye can be different than what society assumes from us and even tries… Continue reading Filmmaker Petri Puroaho (EnaMOREd)

Filmmaker Dayne Sagor (ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL)

ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL, 20min., AustraliaDirected by Dayne SagorIn the rough and tumble of 1980s Melbourne, the Passenger must navigate a conflict with seasoned underworld figure Heath Cox. What starts out as a simple objective alongside his mentor, the Driver, quickly spirals into a bizarre, hilarious and hair-raising series of events that lead the… Continue reading Filmmaker Dayne Sagor (ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL)

Filmmakers Skye Todaro, Evan Beek, LaKesha Sowell (EAT YOUR YOUNG)

EAT YOUR YOUNG, 4min., USADirected by LaKesha Sowell https://instagram.com/iam.lakesha Get to know the filmmakers Skye Todaro, Evan Beek, LaKesha Sowell What motivated you to make this film? Skye Todaro – I am usually the one that is in front of the camera and not a part of the creative process that happens behind the camera.… Continue reading Filmmakers Skye Todaro, Evan Beek, LaKesha Sowell (EAT YOUR YOUNG)

Filmmaker Martin Ponferrada (SHELTER)

SHELTER, 6min., AustraliaDirected by Martin PonferradaDuring the height of the COVID-19 lock-downs, performance artists from around the world were asked to express the emotion of isolation through dance. https://www.instagram.com/shelter_adancefilm/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? – It irks me when I leave ideas unattended. I always have to… Continue reading Filmmaker Martin Ponferrada (SHELTER)