Documentary Director: Brantley Palmer Producer: Brantley Palmer, Sarah Cushing, Stephen Parkhurst, Oriana Schwindt Cast: Orion Binney, James Tremblay Sometimes the fight is more important than the win. A constant reminder in this documentary featuring the Fall Mountain Regional High School football team. Exploring both the wins and losses experienced, it mostly shows how passion drives…
Backstage Review: When Artistic Authority Becomes Control
Drama Director: Émile V. Schlesser Producer: Émile V. Schlesser, Fabien Colas Cast: Jonathan Joèl Albrecht, Sascha Ley, Tommy Schlesser, Jil Devresse Cinematographer: Thorsten Robert Harms How can a film called Backstage unravel the curtains behind abuse without an apology? Constant experience shows us that every man invested with power is apt to abuse it: he…
Spring: Embracing Change
Animation Director: Andy Goralczyk Studio: Blender Studio Year: 2019 Runtime: 8 min Genre: Animated fantasy Collections: Animation, Fantasy, Short Films Made with 3D animation, Blender, Open Movie This is a beautiful depiction of the change of seasons. A young shepherd girl and her dog confront ancient spirits in order to control the cycle of life….
Words To Paper
Drama Director, Producer, Starring: Matthew Paris Cinematographer: James Farns Exploring the creative paralysis often experienced by many writers, this short film follows one man’s search for inspiration. The plot acts as a vehicle for the central theme: the relationship between observation and creativity. Leo’s walk through the park shows that inspiration can be drawn from…
Vomit: The Absurdity of Existence
Comedy PRODUCED BY EJ Argenio, Roi Cydulkin PRODUCER: Miles Skinner EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jon Yusupov, Finn Macmillan, Cecile Winckler, Brendan McHugh, Zak Williams STARRING: Lindsey Normington, Michael Buscemi, Roi Cydulkin, Tim Dundin, Charlie Bodt, Charles Nisan, Jennifer Nisan, Eddie & Mooch This dark comedy embraces chaos while finding humanity within it. After finding himself in a…
Live and Die in East LA Review: A Thoughtful Exploration of Fate, Free Will, and Interconnected Lives
A deep exploration of whether our lives are shaped by our choices or by forces beyond our control. This crime drama presents three timelines with different outcomes. Directed by Attila Korosi, Live and Die in East LA combines crime, neorealism, fate, and free will. While its stylistic detour momentarily stalls the narrative, the film rewards…
The Hot Chocolate Hotel Review: A Whirlwind Romance by Dana Ashcroft
Perfect October story. A book that feels like it should be accompanied by a cup of warm liquid and a few hours to spare. In the midst of running away from her engagement, she finds herself in Honey Haven. The little town may be as sweet as the name. Lacey finds herself in The Hot…
Feel The Burn: Love, Loyalty, and Betrayal in Freddy Long’s Spy Thriller
Espionage thriller, indie film Director: Freddy Long Producer: Latoya-Patrice Suber Cast: Stephen Conner, LaToya-Patrice Suber, Shannyn Stallworth, Ciel Noir, Camie Fairbanks, Kerrene Campbell Cinematographer: Fabian Hooks Feel The Burn relies heavily on secrecy, divided opinions , and deception, making this romance, cloak and dagger combination an entertaining film. It transforms what is initially presented as…
Steel & Glory
Action, Documentary, History Director and Producer: Mathew Currie Cinematographer: Matthew Perren Steel and Glory is more than a documentary about armored combat. It is a story about resilience, ambition, and bearing the weight of representing one’s nation internationally Buhurt is a sport that recreates medieval-style fighting. Competitors duel with metal armor and blunt weapons. This…
Little High:
Director: Allan Bosire Writers: Allan Bosire and Saumu Kombo Cast: Fridah Mumbe, Bilha Muthui, Ikiara Mugambi, Dominic Musyoka Little High follows two heartbroken best friends. In their pursuit of weed, they accidentally knock out a dealer. As they drive to Ngong Hills, they run into a policeman, creating the possibility for things to escalate even…
