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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Review, Live action short

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

In the realm of short films that delve into the complexities of caregiving, grief, and memory, Paris 70 stands out as a poignant and intimate exploration of the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on both the person suffering from it and the loved ones who are left to navigate the slowly fading reality. Directed by Dani Feixas, whose own personal experience caring for his grandmother with Alzheimer’s served … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

“Marion,” the striking new short film directed by Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, arrives as a breath of fresh air within the realm of social-issue cinema, offering not only an exploration of gender dynamics but a poignant tribute to the spirit of resilience and passion. Executive produced by Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, and recently screened in competition at both the Venice and Toronto International … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Filmmaker Interview, Films, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

TOMORROW is an Oscar®-qualifying animated short from director Aryasb Feiz, set in 1970s Shiraz, Iran. The film follows a young boy who forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog, discovering resilience and friendship amid life’s hardships. With over 15 festival nominations and a win at the Foyle Film Festival, TOMORROW is a poignant exploration of human connection in dark times. Feiz, known for his viral hit MR. INDIFFERENT, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani Directors of IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS

The short animated film In the Shadow of the Cypress written and directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani has received many international awards so far, including four Oscar-qualifying Best Animation prizes from Tribeca, Animayo, LA Shorts, and Spark Animation. What inspired the story of In the Shadow of the Cypress? Was there a particular experience or moment that led you to explore the theme of PTSD in such a personal and intimate way? In fact, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani Directors of IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Salomon Ligthelm’s MOEDER is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy

MOEDER, the latest short film from South African director Salomon Ligthelm, is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, the film takes a unique, ground-level approach to one of the most harrowing events of recent history: the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Eastern Ukraine in 2014. The narrative centers … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Salomon Ligthelm’s MOEDER is a quietly devastating meditation on grief, loss, and the lingering aftermath of tragedy

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