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TRIBECA 23 – ***** Sean McCarron’s captivating animated short film CORVINE deserves to be on the next Oscar ballot

Sean McCarron’s animated short film CORVINE shares a story of a boy who loves nature, especially crows. As an eccentric boy he has trouble fitting in at school due to his obsession with crows.  This magical tale stays in your mind long after the credits have rolled. Corvine, is a likeable boy who has a cute obsession with crows, he talks with them and even … Continue reading TRIBECA 23 – ***** Sean McCarron’s captivating animated short film CORVINE deserves to be on the next Oscar ballot

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***** CANNES – The expertly directed KILLING BORIS JOHSON is a must see British short film at the Cannes Film Festival

Every now and again you see a film which stays in your mind and KILLING BORIS JOHNSON is one of them. Created by students at The National Film and TV School, this visceral film displays a raw and valid response to the inequality between the government and the people during Covid. Not only is the acting incredible, the directing is superb. Expect this film to … Continue reading ***** CANNES – The expertly directed KILLING BORIS JOHSON is a must see British short film at the Cannes Film Festival

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TRIBECA 23 – The TRIBECA selected animated short film AMERICAN SIKH chronicles the life of a ‘Sikh Captain America’ in the aftermath of 9/11

Ryan and Vishavjit have teamed up on this project to bring more Sikh representation and experiences into today’s media landscape and to challenge perceptions of what an American (and a superhero) can look like. This story highlights the need for more inclusive narratives this AAPI Heritage Month. Vishavjit Singh is publicly known for his Captain America persona — a Sikh man equipped with his turban … Continue reading TRIBECA 23 – The TRIBECA selected animated short film AMERICAN SIKH chronicles the life of a ‘Sikh Captain America’ in the aftermath of 9/11

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TRIBECA 23 – Sean McCarron’s animated short film CORVINE selected to screen at the OSCAR-qualifying TRIBECA Film Festival

Sean McCarron’s beautiful tale CORVINE shares a story of a boy who loves nature, especially crows. As an eccentric boy he has trouble fitting in at school due to his obsession with crows.  After screening at numerous prestigious international film festivals including the Academy-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival and Foyle Film Festival, CORVINE will receive its New … Continue reading TRIBECA 23 – Sean McCarron’s animated short film CORVINE selected to screen at the OSCAR-qualifying TRIBECA Film Festival

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CIFF 2023: Mike Doxford’s NON-NEGOTIABLE – A heart-warming short film about an only child having to share her parents with the arrival of a new baby 

A review by Sonia McCloud Writer and director Mike Doxford’s short film of parents worrying about telling their only child that they are going to have a baby sister or brother is well choreographed with the non-negotiable terms and conditions presented by their only child; the list pretty much ticks off every worry that parents have when faced with this lovely dilemma.  Writer and director … Continue reading CIFF 2023: Mike Doxford’s NON-NEGOTIABLE – A heart-warming short film about an only child having to share her parents with the arrival of a new baby 

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