Category: BAFTA

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BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Mika Simmons’s BAFTA qualifying ‘MY WEEK WITH MAISY’ is a delightful blend of humor and heart, anchored by strong performances and a thoughtful, life-affirming message

Mika Simmons’ My Week with Maisy is a heartwarming and witty exploration of life, death, and the unexpected friendships that emerge from life’s most difficult moments. Starring the legendary Dame Joanna Lumley as the stoic and reserved Mrs. Foster, the film masterfully balances humor and poignancy as it tells the story of a woman beginning chemotherapy who finds herself unexpectedly bonded with Maisy, a vivacious … Continue reading BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Mika Simmons’s BAFTA qualifying ‘MY WEEK WITH MAISY’ is a delightful blend of humor and heart, anchored by strong performances and a thoughtful, life-affirming message

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Awards Season, BAFTA, Documentary Short, Film Festivals, Film Review, Filmmaker Spotlight, Films, HollyShorts Film Festival, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT REVIEW: With SUNFLOWER Balcerek crafts a moving narrative about the strength of the human spirit during one of history’s most tragic periods

Mateusz Balcerek’s Sunflower is a poignant and powerful World War II drama that captures the resilience of the human spirit under unimaginable circumstances. Set in war-torn Poland, the film tells the heart-wrenching story of a young Jewish girl hiding in a barn while Nazi soldiers search the surrounding area. Inspired by real events experienced by Balcerek’s grandmother, Sunflower is a gripping depiction of survival, fear, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT REVIEW: With SUNFLOWER Balcerek crafts a moving narrative about the strength of the human spirit during one of history’s most tragic periods

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BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified PYLON is a masterclass in how to use storytelling to deliver a powerful, unforgettable message

Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified short film Pylon is a gripping exploration of the reckless nature of young masculinity and the devastating impact it can have. Set in a haunting, isolated landscape dominated by a towering pylon, the film opens with a group of boys testing the limits of their bravado, but quickly spirals into a tale of guilt, trauma, and the horrific consequences of their carelessness. … Continue reading BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified PYLON is a masterclass in how to use storytelling to deliver a powerful, unforgettable message

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BAFTA Spotlight: Interview with Bafta Nominated Crab Day directed by Ross Stringer

What drew you to start a career in animation? I never planned it really, but I’d started playing around with animation as a hobby in college, and then I tried my luck at a university course, and then I tried my luck at an MA, and then I was an animator. I think it had something to do with being exposed to independent short films … Continue reading BAFTA Spotlight: Interview with Bafta Nominated Crab Day directed by Ross Stringer

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Oscar and BAFTA Shortlisted The One Note Man directed by George Siougas and narrated by Ian McKellen starring Jason Watkins

Trailer: https://vimeo.com/user34233313/review/863374951/a6d4d71075 Writer and director George C Siougas has turned a ‘ground hog day,’ existence in the life of a scrupulously meticulous musician into a truly, madly, wonderful adventure of true love with a sprinkling of comedy.   Narration by Ian McKellen gives the film the flavour of an old-fashioned fairy tale, prompting the viewer to snuggle into their couch, curl up and watch the magic … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Oscar and BAFTA Shortlisted The One Note Man directed by George Siougas and narrated by Ian McKellen starring Jason Watkins

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