Chef D’oeuvre Film D’art, 3min,. USADirected by Chris ArmientiWhen a man who’s watched too many French New Wave films has to cook for his blind date, he musters all the abilities and knowledge he’s gained from his favorite genre to knock his date off her feet. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you… Continue reading Filmmaker Chris Armienti (Chef D’oeuvre Film D’art)
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Filmmakers Melissa Skirboll & Penny Jackson (OVERDUE)
OVERDUE, 15min., USADirected by Melissa SkirbollA romantic dramedy.Maureen and Jason are each having a very bad night. Their chance encounter gives both a glimmer of hope as they discover a shared past and a connection that brings light to the darkness in their lives. http://melissaskirboll.com/https://www.facebook.com/OverdueShortFilmhttps://twitter.com/MSkirbollhttps://www.instagram.com/melissadirectherfilm/ Get to know director Melissa Skirboll & screenwriter Penny Jackson… Continue reading Filmmakers Melissa Skirboll & Penny Jackson (OVERDUE)
Filmmakers J Brooke & Beatrice Alda (ROOMMATES)
ROOMMATES, 9min., USADirected by J Brooke, Beatrice AldaAfter completing lengthy prison terms (for murder and arson, respectively), two women forge a strong bond within a nursing home catering to the formerly incarcerated. Creating a positive present tense in the wake of complicated pasts, these survivors cling to simplicity, routine, and each other. Get to know… Continue reading Filmmakers J Brooke & Beatrice Alda (ROOMMATES)
Filmmaker Xenia Ba (STOP BEFORE THE SYSTEM FAILS)
STOP BEFORE THE SYSTEM FAILS, 4min., RussiaDirected by Pavel GreenkevichThe video contains a message about the devastating consequences of neglecting rest. The main character, while dancing, shows different aspects of work life and the constant need to impress. As the video progresses, her dancing becomes more intense, chaotic, which symbolizes the enormous amount of tasks… Continue reading Filmmaker Xenia Ba (STOP BEFORE THE SYSTEM FAILS)
Filmmaker Denis Rustamov (ERASERHEAD)
ERASERHEAD, 2min., Czech RepublicDirected by Denis Rustamovhttps://instagram.com/denysrustamov Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? Despite the declarative priority of ideas over technologies, because the latter are ultimately considered a product of the same ideas, it is the touching of new technologies, the search for new forms and sounds in… Continue reading Filmmaker Denis Rustamov (ERASERHEAD)
Filmmaker Emmett William Whitaker (UBER)
UBER, 4min., USADirected by Emmett William WhitakerAn Uber driver gets lost in the industrial haze of his job, where he picks people up, drops people off, and does it all over again…like a machine. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? College!! In lieu of submitting a film application,… Continue reading Filmmaker Emmett William Whitaker (UBER)
Filmmaker Xuepei Hou (THE ADULTS ARE TALKING)
THE ADULTS ARE TALKING, 9min., USADirected by Xuepei HouAlex is a young graduate who is struggling to balance her life. She pretends to have it all together and breaks down all of a sudden when her mom tells her the secret she has been hiding for a year. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What… Continue reading Filmmaker Xuepei Hou (THE ADULTS ARE TALKING)
Filmmaker Birgitta Liljedahl (POTATO)
POTATO, 14min., SwedenDirected by Birgitta LiljedahlWhen Mother 1 (46) struggles with a tired body, a failed bun-baking project and hopeless over-aged children, Lisa (22) and Dennis (64), conflicts soon escalate beyond what’s accepted by The State of Sweden. The doorbell rings. And The Inspector enters, providing the States quality solution: a shining, new Mother 2… Continue reading Filmmaker Birgitta Liljedahl (POTATO)
Filmmaker Allan Shen (REHEARSAL)
REHEARSAL, 17min,. ChinaDirected by Allan ShenIf we will be facing a devastating human species crises in the future , can we do it better than 2020 ? Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? During covid period in China we had been locked down and obliged with highly restricted… Continue reading Filmmaker Allan Shen (REHEARSAL)
Filmmaker Matt Szymanowski (EARLY ADOPTER)
EARLY ADOPTER, 15min., USADirected by Matt SzymanowskiAfter a tech junkie’s addictive research into a new technology that probes the deepest realms of consciousness nearly kills her, her partner decides to do something drastic to prove just how fragile their relationship and life really is. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12937582/https://www.instagram.com/mattszy Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to… Continue reading Filmmaker Matt Szymanowski (EARLY ADOPTER)
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