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Cyril Aris’ Lebanese comedy short The President’s Visit takes home the Oscar-qualifying award at Nashville Film Festival

The President’s Visit takes a farcical look at impressing the powerful by any means necessary. Director Cyril Aris’ little film has been making quite a mark on the film world, having been selected for over 50 high profile film festivals around the world and talking home the Grand Jury Prize at Nashville Film Festival. The President’s Visit to the tiny seaside factory of the Sultan of Soap becomes … Continue reading Cyril Aris’ Lebanese comedy short The President’s Visit takes home the Oscar-qualifying award at Nashville Film Festival

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Charles Williams’ film All These Creatures selected for Toronto International Film Festival

Director Charles Williams’ Palme d’Or winning film All These Creatures shares the important story of a family dealing with mental illness and a son trying to understand it, This topical film won the Oscar-qualifying Cannes Film Festival, only the third Australian film in history to take the prize, as well as the Oscar-qualifying Melbourne International Film Festival and is continuing its successful festival run with North … Continue reading Charles Williams’ film All These Creatures selected for Toronto International Film Festival

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Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s heart wrenching film Mother wins nearly 95 high profile film awards and the top prize at the Goya Awards

Director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s Mother (Madre) shares the story of a young boy who gets separated from his mother.  This intense tale has won numerous outstanding awards at festivals around the world, including the Goya Award for Best Fiction Short Film. The live action short stars one of Spain’s most popular actresses Marta Nieto. While at home in her apartment with her own mother in Spain, a woman gets … Continue reading Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s heart wrenching film Mother wins nearly 95 high profile film awards and the top prize at the Goya Awards

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Erblin Nushi’s true story ‘Bini’ is a finalist at the Student Academy Awards

Erblin Nushi’s heart-wrenching story Bini shares the story of a young boy whose family is sent to a refugee camp during the 1999 Kosovar War, this film is based on the true story of the director, who lived this nightmare himself as a child. This gripping tale is one out of only eight finalists at the Student Academy Awards and Erblin is the only undergraduate amongst all … Continue reading Erblin Nushi’s true story ‘Bini’ is a finalist at the Student Academy Awards

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Film Festival Jimmy Olsson’s award winning film ‘2nd Class’ selected for Flickers Rhode Island

Director Jimmy Olsson’s topical film 2nd Class tackles the sadly relevant issue of racism. Having recently begun its festival run the film has already taken home three awards. Now, this topical film has been selected to play at the Oscar-qualifying Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival. Charlotte has got a new job as a second grade teacher. One night she is attacked by a nazi and is severely injured. … Continue reading Film Festival Jimmy Olsson’s award winning film ‘2nd Class’ selected for Flickers Rhode Island

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