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OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken on Crafting Anngeerdardardor (The Thief), the First East Greenlandic Short to Reach Berlin and the Oscars

Origins & Inspiration Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken did not travel to Tasiilaq with a script in hand, he returned to the East Greenlandic town where he grew up with only one intention, to make a film that felt genuinely Greenlandic. He began by spending time with local youth, running workshops, doing writing exercises, and simply being present in their everyday lives. A year earlier he … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Director Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken on Crafting Anngeerdardardor (The Thief), the First East Greenlandic Short to Reach Berlin and the Oscars

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OSCAR CONTENDING PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Astrid Lark on Vision, Vulnerability, and the Power of Storytelling

When producer Astrid Lark talks about OLIVE, the Oscar-qualified short film directed by Tom Koch, her voice carries both tenderness and conviction. “It’s an intimate story, but it hits something universal,” she says. “It moves you in ways you don’t quite expect.” Starring Academy Award–nominated Lesley Ann Warren, the film traces love, identity, and the fragile architecture of memory through the shifting perspective of Alzheimer’s. For … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Astrid Lark on Vision, Vulnerability, and the Power of Storytelling

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Awards Spotlight: The Four Oscar-Qualified Shorts Redefining Awards Season Storytelling

by Laura Smith As the race for Best Live Action Short Film intensifies, a powerful cohort of Oscar-qualified contenders is making waves with bold visions, urgent themes, and new cinematic voices commanding attention. From psychological thrillers to socially resonant dramas, these films demonstrate that short-form storytelling can strike just as deep as any feature, sometimes deeper. Here are Four standouts shaping the awards conversation this season: There … Continue reading Awards Spotlight: The Four Oscar-Qualified Shorts Redefining Awards Season Storytelling

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Academy Awards, Director Spotlight, Filmmaker Interview

Carlos Fernández de Vigo and Lorena Ares on the Triumph of Oscar® Contending CAFUNE

Their acclaimed film CAFUNE is hitting the next level of filmiatic achievement; qualifying for the 97th Academy Awards, now they have sat down with us to discuss their film and its socially important themes. Carlos and Lorena, CAFUNÈ has been hailed as a breakthrough in animated storytelling. What specific challenges did you face in transitioning from your previous works to a deeply emotional short like CAFUNÈ? How did your … Continue reading Carlos Fernández de Vigo and Lorena Ares on the Triumph of Oscar® Contending CAFUNE

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OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT -Eirik Tveiten on Vulnerability, Humor, and the Human Body in His Bold New Short Camping in Paradise

Following his Academy Award nomination for Night Ride, Norwegian filmmaker Eirik Tveiten returns with Camping in Paradise, a character driven short film set in the unlikely environment of a nudist campsite. The film, already recognized with Jury and Audience Awards at festivals across the United States, continues Tveiten’s fascination with stories where humor and discomfort reveal something essential about human vulnerability. Although the premise suggests lighthearted comedy, Camping … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT -Eirik Tveiten on Vulnerability, Humor, and the Human Body in His Bold New Short Camping in Paradise

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