Category: Film Review

Academy Awards, Animation Short, Awards Season, Film Review

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Power of Animation in WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

Colin Ludvic Racicot’s Oscar®-qualified animated short Where Rabbits Come From is a breathtaking visual journey that marries heartache with beauty, set against the backdrop of a cold, dystopian world. But what truly elevates this deeply emotional story about love, loss, and resilience is its extraordinary animation. Every frame of this film feels meticulously crafted, with the animation itself becoming a silent but powerful storyteller. The world Racicot … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Power of Animation in WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Uncategorized

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Animation of TOMORROW

Tomorrow, the Oscar®-qualifying animated short from director and animator Aryasb Feiz, is a masterclass in storytelling and animation. Set in the 1970s streets of Shiraz, Iran, this heartfelt film follows a young boy’s struggle for survival whilst caring for his ill father and the unexpected bond he forms with a stray dog. Through this powerful relationship, the film explores themes of resilience, friendship, and hope, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Animation of TOMORROW

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Nicolaj Kopernikus’s FROM ABOVE explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation

From Above (2023), directed and starring Nicolaj Kopernikus, is a profound short film that explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation. The film opens with Morten, played by Kopernikus, playing joyfully with his daughter in an apparently happy household, but cut a few years later, we find him dishevelled and living on the streets. What follows is a powerful and moving story of … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Nicolaj Kopernikus’s FROM ABOVE explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film, Uncategorized

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A Poignant Journey Through Time

Lindsay McIntyre’s NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) is a breathtaking and evocative short film that invites us into the personal and painful history partially based on her Inuk grandmother’s own journey. Through a blend of stunning visuals and a deeply emotional narrative, McIntyre explores the hardships faced by a young girl and her mother, as they adjust to life in the South while grappling with the … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A Poignant Journey Through Time

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Awards Season, BAFTA, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

Sister Wives, directed and starring Louisa Connolly-Burnham, is a short film that beautifully captures the complexities of love within a restrictive polygamous society. Set in 2003 Utah, the narrative centers on Kaidence (Connolly-Burnham) and her unexpected connection with Galilee (Mia McKenna-Bruce), a new bride brought into their shared marriage. As they navigate the confines of their existence, the two women develop a bond that challenges … Continue reading OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

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