Category: Film Festivals

Awards Season, Film Festivals, Films

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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Henry Liu’s heartfelt drama Release selected for LA Shorts International Film Festival

Award winning director Henry Liu’s latest film shares the story of a mother who is struggling to raise her child and is forced to consider giving him up. Just at the beginning of its festival run this wonderful film has already been selected for high profile film festivals including Palm Springs International ShortFest and LA Shorts International Film Festival. Release stars Taiwanese actress Josephine A. Blankstein (Yi … Continue reading Henry Liu’s heartfelt drama Release selected for LA Shorts International Film Festival

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Lunch Ladies Clarrisa Jacobson “Every screening was sold out with people lined up around the block”

Following our glowing review of Clarrisa Jacobson’s Lunch Ladies, we caught up with this gifted writer and producer to find out more. Congratulations on your fantastic film, how did you come up with the idea? Thank you! I had an incredible team that all worked together to create something we are all proud of and we are enjoying this amazing ride. I came up with … Continue reading Lunch Ladies Clarrisa Jacobson “Every screening was sold out with people lined up around the block”

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