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Filmmaker Jim Vacca (SPIN: NO MATTER WHAT)

SPIN: NO MATTER WHAT, 3min., USADirected by Jim VaccaIn ‘SPiN: No Matter What’ a woman’s seemingly quiet night home alone becomes a gripping thriller, wherein the classic power pop song’s lyrics undergo a haunting metamorphosis, culminating into a suspenseful reality as the next morning unveils a chilling revelation. http://spinrocks.com/http://facebook.com/spinrockshttp://instagram.com/spinrocks Get to know the filmmaker: 1.… Continue reading Filmmaker Jim Vacca (SPIN: NO MATTER WHAT)

Filmmaker Felipe Marinheiro (WHAT IS THE FOURTH DIMENSION?)

WHAT IS THE FOURTH DIMENSION?, 9min., USADirected by Felipe MarinheiroA paranormal investigator examines an eccentric woman’s sanity, unriddling the apparition she claims to contact while confronting his haunted past. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Well, it all started when I watched a video of a woman who… Continue reading Filmmaker Felipe Marinheiro (WHAT IS THE FOURTH DIMENSION?)

Filmmaker Matthew Ellis (PRIVILEGE)

PRIVILEGE, 13min., USADirected by Matthew EllisAn amateur white male actor is finally given a shot at making it in Hollywood by an established Casting Director but in order to get the role he has to fulfill a deal made by his ancestors thousands of years ago. https://www.instagram.com/matthewellisofficial/ Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated… Continue reading Filmmaker Matthew Ellis (PRIVILEGE)

Filmmaker Adam De Silva (ABOVE THE NOISE)

ABOVE THE NOISE, 6min., UKDirected by Adam De SilvaAbove The Noise is a documentary short that explores how athlete Maja Kuczynska uses her sport to escape the chaos of the modern world. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? To put it simply, I wanted to make a film… Continue reading Filmmaker Adam De Silva (ABOVE THE NOISE)

Producer/Writer Pascale Abou Jamra (YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSUEM)

YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM, 8min., QatarDirected by Dimitri YuriAnne, an international photographer, is on a work assignment to capture the essence of visiting the National Museum of Qatar for a prestigious online media platform. Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of work, yet intrigued by the opportunity to document the museum’s treasures, Anne begins… Continue reading Producer/Writer Pascale Abou Jamra (YOU ARE AT THE NATIONAL MUSUEM)

Filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann (QUESTIONING THE WINDOW)

QUESTIONING THE WINDOW, 19min., AustriaDirected by Vulpecula CollectiveIn an intensive conversation in her old apartment in Vienna, the world-experienced artist Beta tries to take away young Gamma’s fears, among other things in connection with her native Burgenland-Croatian language – just as her mentor Alpha had once managed to do with her. But unlike Alpha, Beta… Continue reading Filmmakers Valentina Himmelbauer, Myriam Angela, Tess Hermann (QUESTIONING THE WINDOW)

Filmmaker Sangita Iyer (MITTI)

MITTI (Discovering Ikigai), 30min., CanadaDirected by Sangita IyerMitti (Discovering Ikigai) is a story of young woman of colour in Canada who chose organic farming as her career choice. Through her story the film highlights the Japanese concept of Ikigai to inspire others, especially youth, to find their passion and purpose in life. The film also… Continue reading Filmmaker Sangita Iyer (MITTI)

Filmmaker Kevin Hart (FIELD DAY)

FIELD DAY, 22min., USADirected by Kevin HartTom is a lonely widower who awakens one day… Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film?Several things motivated me. First, while driving across the country and loving the fields and pastures on either side of me. I was constantly wishing I could stop… Continue reading Filmmaker Kevin Hart (FIELD DAY)

Filmmaker Naomi Silver-Vézina (SPACEBOY (A FILM IN SEVEN SONGS))

SPACEBOY (A FILM IN SEVEN SONGS), 27min., CanadaDirected by Naomi Silver-VézinaNaomi Silver-Vézina weaves the Montreal artist’s L’INDICE seventh album through a short film. At the top of a church tower, a man wakes up weakened and disoriented. He must find the strength to cross this strange place in order to find an exit. SPACEBOY explores… Continue reading Filmmaker Naomi Silver-Vézina (SPACEBOY (A FILM IN SEVEN SONGS))

Filmmaker Maui Barzuna (WOULDA COULDA SHOULDA)

WOULDA COULDA SHOULDA, 9min., Costa RicaDirected by Maui BarzunaDirected and choreographed by Costa Rican-based artist Maui Barzuna, the short dance film Woulda Coulda Shoulda explores the search for self-esteem by trying to live up to an idealized image of yourself to compensate feelings of insecurity, self-doubt & anxiety. This cycle often produce a sense of… Continue reading Filmmaker Maui Barzuna (WOULDA COULDA SHOULDA)