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Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Short Film

INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Spencer Cook and Parker Smith’s ACT OF GOD “A raw Comedy exploring the friendship between a disabled man and his caregiver”

ACT OF GOD is a short film made by friends and co-directors Spencer Cook and Parker Smith. The pair met through friends and became roommates several years ago, their relationship eventually developed to where Parker became not only a caretaker but also a  creative partner. This film explores their friendship and important issues that people with disabilities must face on a daily basis, while remaining … Continue reading INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Spencer Cook and Parker Smith’s ACT OF GOD “A raw Comedy exploring the friendship between a disabled man and his caregiver”

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INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT “A Vulnerable Voice to the Voiceless”

THE OUT is a short film inspired by writer/director Harry Brandrick’s firsthand experience of his own fathers drug addiction and how it affected their livelihood. This poignant, personal drama recounts Liam’s (Allan Mustafa; BAFTA winning writer/actor) first day taking care of his young daughter since his release from a penitentiary.  This short shows Liam’s first 24 hours with his daughter, and his attempt to pick … Continue reading INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL -Harry Brandrick’s THE OUT “A Vulnerable Voice to the Voiceless”

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INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Alana Hutton-Shaw’s FINDING DAD “Finding Dad, Finding Yourself…”

Finding Dad is Alana Hutton Shaw’s directorial debut that showcases the writer/director’s talent with this pivotal short film inspired by real events in the directors life. This cleverly written, sentimental account documents a young woman’s journey of self discovery and her search for the true meaning of family. This cleverly written, sentimental account documents a young woman’s journey of self discovery and her search for the … Continue reading INDY SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Alana Hutton-Shaw’s FINDING DAD “Finding Dad, Finding Yourself…”

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Director Josh Leong “Inside these detention centre’s, putting up a mask of bravery and masculinity is common among the children. There’s a reluctance to show fear, weakness, or anything that would label you a ‘chicken'”

Director Josh Leong‘s CHICKEN was inspired by true stories of real children Josh first met while volunteering in an NYC juvenile detention centre in the summer of 2021. This topical film will screen in competition at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. Firstly congratulations on getting into Tribeca Film Festival, what a phenomenal achievement.  Thank you! It’s an incredible honour and I’m grateful for our wonderful … Continue reading Director Josh Leong “Inside these detention centre’s, putting up a mask of bravery and masculinity is common among the children. There’s a reluctance to show fear, weakness, or anything that would label you a ‘chicken’”

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Director Alison Roberto “GIRLS NIGHT IN is a satirical horror short based on the Bechdel test. The test is a way of evaluating whether or not a film or other work of fiction portrays women in a way that is sexist or characterised by gender stereotyping.”

Girls Night In directed by Alison Roberto and produced by Landon LaRue is a satirical horror short based on the Bechdel test. The film is a comedic take on pushing that concept to the extreme and creating a ridiculous take on how women are normally portrayed in TV and film. This cleverly elevated short will screen at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. I would like to … Continue reading Director Alison Roberto “GIRLS NIGHT IN is a satirical horror short based on the Bechdel test. The test is a way of evaluating whether or not a film or other work of fiction portrays women in a way that is sexist or characterised by gender stereotyping.”

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