Tag: film

Interview with the JOI Fashion Film team

JOI, 3min., USADirected by Caleb Viti, Alan YamminJOI is a showcase of unique collections portrayed by three diverse fashion designers. It combines film and fashion industry together and reveals artistic expressions of each designer. Emphasizing various mediums such as politics, escape from reality and animal extinction. It is organized around musical composition, visual and editorial… Continue reading Interview with the JOI Fashion Film team

Filmmaker Allen Cheng (WHAT A DAY)

WHAT A DAY, 5min., ThailandDirected by Allen ChengOur world is busy, lonely, and exhausting. It is so common for us to go through a rough day, come home and lay on our bed with tears and sweats, then simply complain to ourselves, “ugh, what a day”. https://www.instagram.com/allenuknowwhatimsaying/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Filmmaker Allen Cheng (WHAT A DAY)

Filmmaker Laticia Fan (RE:BIRTH)

RE:BIRTH, 8min., TaiwanDirected by Laticia FanA lost soul traumatized by her past and trapped in the confines of her own imagination. Unable to move forward with life until she was led to begin her journey of recovery and discovery by a sound healer, ultimately conquering her darkest memories, fears, and desires, and transcending the perpetual… Continue reading Filmmaker Laticia Fan (RE:BIRTH)

Filmmaker Melissa Hubert (BEATINGS ARE IN THE BODY)

BEATINGS ARE IN THE BODY, 16min., CanadaDirected by Melissa HubertBeatings Are in the Body is an artful exploration of how memories, pain, and a spectrum of emotions are stored in and continue to be carried by our physical bodies. Borrowing the project’s name from a work by Canadian poet Meaghan McAneeley, Beatings Are in the… Continue reading Filmmaker Melissa Hubert (BEATINGS ARE IN THE BODY)

Filmmaker Juan Pablo Bornio (4.0. THE LAST QUESTION)

4.0 THE LAST QUESTION, 5min,. UruguayDirected by Juan Pablo BornioOne of the last survivors of an AI robot apocalypse finds herself a prisoner in one of the last places where robots have arrived. She must find a way to break the robot’s system to release her, asking her one last question. But she must be… Continue reading Filmmaker Juan Pablo Bornio (4.0. THE LAST QUESTION)

Filmmaker Jessica Bachman (TASTE ME)

TASTE ME, 3min., USADirected by Jessica BachmanA date night takes a dark turn when two demented lovers discover they are more similar than they had previously thought. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? I wanted to make a story about love and meeting your match, even if you’re… Continue reading Filmmaker Jessica Bachman (TASTE ME)

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)

Screenwriter Alexandra Watson (LOWLIFE)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: Summary: AMELIA, a lawyer, returns home to visit her estranged father LIAM, whose health is rapidly declining. As she returns to their Texas land, she learns that the town has been ruined by fracking companies, which is starting to cause earthquakes, along with draining resources and money from the locals. A… Continue reading Screenwriter Alexandra Watson (LOWLIFE)