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Film Festivals

Amy Bench’s “A Line Birds Cannot See” receives Special Jury Recognition at SXSW

We hear stories about young immigrant children after they reach the border, but rarely about their journey to reach US soil.  In A Line Birds Cannot See Amy Bench delves into the story of a DACA child’s terrifying journey into America. This topical film premiered at South by South West (SXSW).  Separated from her mother by smugglers at the border, a determined 12-year old sets out across the desert with only … Continue reading Amy Bench’s “A Line Birds Cannot See” receives Special Jury Recognition at SXSW

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Justin O’Neal Miller’s Award Winning short film ‘Peggy’ in competition at Cinequest Film Festival

Justin O’Neal Miller’s Peggy tells a tale about a housewife who appears to have it all until the cracks begin to show. Since starting its festival run, Peggy has won numerous awards including Best in Show at Rome International Film Festival, the Jury and Audience Awards for Best Short at Spokane International Film Festival, and the Audience Award for Best Short at Calgary International Film Festival. Peggy stars Sarah Blackman (The Derby Stallion) … Continue reading Justin O’Neal Miller’s Award Winning short film ‘Peggy’ in competition at Cinequest Film Festival

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Interview With Director Marianne Farley: Marguerite is tragic and beautiful but so human

Marguerite is an important film that we ALL need to see, especially in today’s society.  We had the opportunity to talk to the highly skilled director Marianne Farley whose film is eligible to be considered for an Oscar about what inspired her to become a director, the challenges she faced whilst filming Marguerite and why it is important for society to watch Marguerite. Hello, I … Continue reading Interview With Director Marianne Farley: Marguerite is tragic and beautiful but so human

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The Overcoat: Perfect Adapation of Nikolai Gogol’s short story

The award-winning film The Overcoat which was directed by Patrick Myles and produced by Kate Turner is based on the adaption of the short story written by the well-known Ukraine-born Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. The Overcoat tells a story about a man called Christopher Clobber who is a proofreader in a certain government department where he is hardly noticed by anyone. He is a man who … Continue reading The Overcoat: Perfect Adapation of Nikolai Gogol’s short story

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Souls of Totality: Breathtaking story about two souls coming together

Filmed during an actual solar eclipse and winner of a numerous amount of awards such as Most Popular Film at Rhode Island International Film Festival and Best Grand Jury Prize at Hollyshorts film festival, Souls of Totality is honestly a breath of fresh air. This film has every chance in the world to walk away with an Academy Award. Director Richard Raymond takes us on … Continue reading Souls of Totality: Breathtaking story about two souls coming together

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