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Locals, Tourists in Nepal Star in Eye-Opening Short Film ‘Ashmina’ sheds a light on a Country Threatened by Tourism

After taking home the Silver Dragon Oscar qualifying award at Krakow Film Festival, Dekel Berenson’s Ashmina will now screen at Palm Springs Film Festival. This topical film stars real people to tell the touching story of one girl’s life in one of the world’s poorest countries, Nepal.  Nestled between a beautiful lake and the Himalayas, Ashmina, 13, lives with her family at the outskirts of … Continue reading Locals, Tourists in Nepal Star in Eye-Opening Short Film ‘Ashmina’ sheds a light on a Country Threatened by Tourism

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Hongyu Li’s Hank tackles the subject of open relationships and is in contention at Palm Springs International ShortFest

Starring Jason Stuart (The Birth of a Nation), Jay Disney (You did what?) and William Nicol (Criminal Minds)   Writer/Director Hongyu Li’s LGBT film Hank follows a married man who, scared of losing his relationship, feels forced into agreeing to an open marriage. This important film has been selected by many high-profile film festivals and is now in contention at the Oscar-qualifying Palm Springs International ShortFest.  After reluctantly agreeing to an open relationship, middle-aged gay … Continue reading Hongyu Li’s Hank tackles the subject of open relationships and is in contention at Palm Springs International ShortFest

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Claire Edmondson’s ‘Exit’ starring Maria Bello tackles the raw subject of assisted suicide and will screen at Palm Springs International ShortFest

Award-winning Director Claire Edmondson’s female-led drama EXIT stars Maria Bello (NCIS/Goliath) and Natasha Bassett (Camp/Rake), this important film follows a woman with a terminal illness who has made a life-changing decision. Exit premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, went on to win the “Most Promising Director Award” at the Vancouver International Film Festival and will now screen at the prestigious Palm Springs International ShortFest. Exit captures a single … Continue reading Claire Edmondson’s ‘Exit’ starring Maria Bello tackles the raw subject of assisted suicide and will screen at Palm Springs International ShortFest

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Jay K. Raja’s period drama The Bumbry Encounter which shares the story of a mixed-race couple selected for Palm Springs International ShortFest

Writer/Director Jay K. Raja’s The Bumbry Encounter is set in 1961 and shares the story of a mixed-race couple who appear to have encountered a UFO. This topical film will receive its California premiere at Palm Springs International ShortFest. The film stars Lauren McFall (Superlosers), Skipper Elekwachi (Unusual Suspects) and Ross Turner (Th1rteen R3asons Why). Jackie and Terry Bumbry are a mixed-race couple who have a paranormal encounter … Continue reading Jay K. Raja’s period drama The Bumbry Encounter which shares the story of a mixed-race couple selected for Palm Springs International ShortFest

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David Scala’s LGBT Romantic Comedy ‘Engaged’ selected for Palms Springs and Frameline: San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Starring Daniel K. Isaac (Billions) and Ryan Jamaal Swain (Pose) Writer/Director David Scala’s Engaged shares a story of a man who wants to propose to his long-time boyfriend, until his insecurities catch up with him. This topical short film has screened at numerous high profile film festivals such as Outfest Fusion LGBTQ People of Color Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festival. Engaged is now set to screen at the Oscar-qualifying Palm … Continue reading David Scala’s LGBT Romantic Comedy ‘Engaged’ selected for Palms Springs and Frameline: San Francisco LGBTQ+ Film Festival

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