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HSFF 2022 FILM REVIEW – MOSHARI, a post-apocalyptic film about two sisters seeking to survive in a world overrun by blood-sucking nocturnal creatures

HollyShots Oscar-Qualifying Film Festival’s MOSHARI is a 22 minute long horror short that follows two bengali sisters struggling to survive amidst a post-apocalyptic world overrun with vampire-like creatures. Up and coming talented writer/director Nuhash Humayun ( who has recently been signed by CAA and Anonymous Content)  chose the film’s namesake moshari (or mosquito net) from his native Bengali language. A trailblazer in the industry, Humayun’s … Continue reading HSFF 2022 FILM REVIEW – MOSHARI, a post-apocalyptic film about two sisters seeking to survive in a world overrun by blood-sucking nocturnal creatures

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HSFF 2022 – HollyShorts’ 18th Edition Proves Animation is the Future with Shorts Featuring Colman Domingo, Brian Cox and more

Colman Domingo’s new project “New Moon” will play on August 12 at the Oscar®-Qualifying Festival New Moon, written by and starring Colman Domingo, follows an imaginative surrealist journey of a young boy and his mother chasing their inner city dreams. Adapted from his one-man play, “A Boy And His Soul,” this short also gives insight into Domingo’s upbringing, serving as a “love letter to West Philly … Continue reading HSFF 2022 – HollyShorts’ 18th Edition Proves Animation is the Future with Shorts Featuring Colman Domingo, Brian Cox and more

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HOLLYSHORTS 2022 – HollyShorts are celebrating their 18th year with an all-star line-up including James Franco, recent Emmy Nominee Colman Domingo, June Squibb and more

18th Annual Oscar-Qualifying® HollyShorts Film Festival Reveals its Diverse 2022 Line-up Some of the stars and filmmakers featured this year include Academy Award Nominee® James Franco, Golden Globe and Grammy Nominee Wiz Khalifa, Emmy Nominee Colman Domingo, Rosario Dawson, Nina Dobrev, Penn Badgley, Emmy Award-winner Brian Cox, Academy Award nominee June Squibb, SAG Winner Zachary Levi and more. Screening from August 11-20th, 2022 Los Angeles, CA (July 21st, 2022) — The Oscar® Qualifying HOLLYSHORTS FILM FESTIVAL returns … Continue reading HOLLYSHORTS 2022 – HollyShorts are celebrating their 18th year with an all-star line-up including James Franco, recent Emmy Nominee Colman Domingo, June Squibb and more

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INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Spencer Cook and Parker Smith’s ACT OF GOD “A raw Comedy exploring the friendship between a disabled man and his caregiver”

ACT OF GOD is a short film made by friends and co-directors Spencer Cook and Parker Smith. The pair met through friends and became roommates several years ago, their relationship eventually developed to where Parker became not only a caretaker but also a  creative partner. This film explores their friendship and important issues that people with disabilities must face on a daily basis, while remaining … Continue reading INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Spencer Cook and Parker Smith’s ACT OF GOD “A raw Comedy exploring the friendship between a disabled man and his caregiver”

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INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT “A Vulnerable Voice to the Voiceless”

THE OUT is a short film inspired by writer/director Harry Brandrick’s firsthand experience of his own fathers drug addiction and how it affected their livelihood. This poignant, personal drama recounts Liam’s (Allan Mustafa; BAFTA winning writer/actor) first day taking care of his young daughter since his release from a penitentiary.  This short shows Liam’s first 24 hours with his daughter, and his attempt to pick … Continue reading INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT “A Vulnerable Voice to the Voiceless”

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