DADDY ISSUES, 10min, USADirected by Erin MarszWhen Danny goes to dinner with his mother, Barbara, he is confronted by her haunted insistence his deceased father is still with her, forcing him to confront his fears about the ghosts existence or else deal with his mother’s presumed insanity. http://www.erinmarsz.com/https://instagram.com/DaddyIssues_ShortFilm Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Filmmaker Erin Marsz (DADDY ISSUES)
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Filmmaker Marie Queenan (REUNITED)
REUNITED, 12min,. CanadaDirected by Marie QueenanTwo exes reconnect over an evening. One wants to get back together, but the other has a secret that could separate them forever. https://www.instagram.com/reunitedshort/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?—- I made this film months after a break up, and I was thinking… Continue reading Filmmaker Marie Queenan (REUNITED)
Filmmaker James T. George & Stephonika W. Kaye (CLEMENCY)
CLEMENCY, 10min., USADirected by James T. GeorgeA soldier fights for his life after surviving a battle in the enemy occupied Elven woods. https://instagram.com/stephonikawkaye Get to know the filmmakers James T. George & Stephonika W. Kaye: 1. What motivated you to make this film? JAMES: I’ve always been a big fan of fantasy or period pieces,… Continue reading Filmmaker James T. George & Stephonika W. Kaye (CLEMENCY)
Filmmaker Gabriel Panazio (MUDDY WATERS)
MUDDY WATERS, 7min., BrazilDirected by Gabriel Panazio, Kleber LeãoWhen the fish in Guanabara Bay began to disappear, local fishermen found themselves facing an uncertain future. The solution was unusual: fishing for trash. Follow the story of Zezinho, a dedicated fisherman and resident of Z10, the first fishing colony in Brazil, who becomes a symbol of… Continue reading Filmmaker Gabriel Panazio (MUDDY WATERS)
Filmmaker Floris Tils (HACK THE PLANET)
HACK THE PLANET, 31min., NetherlandsDirected by Floris TilsTechnology is becoming a bigger and bigger part of the protection of nature. In “Hack the Planet” we follow two tech-wizards from the Netherlands who developed a smart camera system that could be groundbreaking in preventing human-elephant conflicts and catching poachers. They believe that their technology could save… Continue reading Filmmaker Floris Tils (HACK THE PLANET)
Filmmaker François Manceaux (ENCONTRO)
ENCONTRO, 116min., FranceDirected by François ManceauxSeven years after the death of his wife, Alain, a belgium director, longs to meet the actress of his unfinished film, with whom he shared a passion in Lisbon. Once in place, discovers that she had disappeared. A unknown woman offers him help for the investigation. It beggins for him… Continue reading Filmmaker François Manceaux (ENCONTRO)
Filmmaker Raphael Buisson (SURRENDER)
SURRENDER, 12min., USADirected by Raphael BuissonTwo brothers find themselves entangled in a violent confrontation at a beach house in Malibu. One of the brothers loses his life, while the other, awaiting the arrival of the police, reflects on the events that led to this tragedy. https://raphaelbuissonenlas-cinema.squarespace.com/home-raphaelbuisson-cinema/shortfilms-workhttps://www.instagram.com/raphael9619/ Get to know the filmmaker: The motivation behind creating… Continue reading Filmmaker Raphael Buisson (SURRENDER)
Filmmaker Jessica Q. Moore (ONCE AND AGAIN)
ONCE AND AGAIN, 5min., USADirected by Jessica Q MooreTasha, a woman in her mid 40’s, trudges through the end ofher day until she sees an old flame on the train platform. Thelovers reminisce and rekindle feelings towards each other onlyto realize that circumstance continues to keep them apart. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Filmmaker Jessica Q. Moore (ONCE AND AGAIN)
Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)
THE MARIAS (AS MARIAS), 17min., BrazilDirected by Dannon LacerdaWithin a conservative society, triplets share heartfelt narratives of their lives in a small Brazilian town nestled along the border with Paraguay. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? During the pandemic I decided to return to the region where I… Continue reading Filmmaker Dannon Lacerda (THE MARIAS)
Filmmaker John Dixon (WITH/IN)
WITH/IN, 8min., USADirected by John DixonThe inner world flows and changes like an oceanic expanse compressed into a series of moments that fracture even as they form. One woman finds herself unfolding into fleeting interactions that careen beyond her imagination; a thousand images of self and other caught in drops and waves and reflected light.… Continue reading Filmmaker John Dixon (WITH/IN)
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