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Film Review, Films, Live action short

TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

Directed by Tony Mucci Tony Mucci’s MONEY TALK$ is a striking directorial debut, showcasing the raw potential of an emerging talent with a vision that combines grit and grace. As a director, Mucci’s ability to immerse the audience in the turbulent energy of 1981 New York City is remarkable. Drawing on his experience in the world of music videos, where he’s worked with high-profile artists … Continue reading TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Live action short, Short Film, Tribeca Film Festival

From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

Jessica J. Rowlands’ RISE is not only a monumental moment in Zimbabwean cinema—being the first film from the country selected for a premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Festival—but also a deeply moving piece of storytelling that resonates far beyond its local setting. Rooted in the true story of Tobias Mupfuti, a boxing coach who turned personal pain into collective purpose, RISE is a short film that punches far above … Continue reading From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

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CIFF, Comedy, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Period Drama, Short Film

Jonathon Hammond’s FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK – Sharp, Witty and Wondrously Wacky

In the whimsical, time-bending romantic comedy Fireflies in the Dusk, director and writer Jonathon Hammond delivers a delightfully quirky and thought-provoking narrative that crosses time and space. This enchanting short film, which premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival, showcases a romance that is as much about love as it is about challenging historical perceptions. The story follows Charlotte (Emily Goss), a late-Victorian maiden whose … Continue reading Jonathon Hammond’s FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK – Sharp, Witty and Wondrously Wacky

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Short Film

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

Florence Bouvy’s Where We Stay (2024) is an intimate portrait of unspoken love that is finally brought into the open through tragic circumstances. The story centers on Carry and Daniel, two close friends who have spent their lifetimes skirting around their true feelings for each other, but now as Carry lies on his deathbed, time is running out for them to finally confront what has … Continue reading CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

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Animation Short, Film Review, Short Film, SXSW

John Kelly’s RETIREMENT PLAN – A Delicate Animated Short Blending Humour and Heartfelt Depth

Co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall, Retirement Plan offers a quiet and bittersweet reflection on the transition to retirement. Narrated with gentle restraint by Domhnall Gleeson, the film serves as an ode to the complex relationship we have with time. Whilst time is the keeper of our most precious memories, it is also the force that steals our ambitions and wears down our bodies. … Continue reading John Kelly’s RETIREMENT PLAN – A Delicate Animated Short Blending Humour and Heartfelt Depth

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