Vincent Lambe’s award-winning film Detainment is based on a true story that shocked the British nation in the early 90’s

Winner of the Oscar-qualifying prize at Odense International Film Festival Writer-Director Vincent Lambe’s important film is based on the true story of James Bulger, a two-year-old boy who was abducted in the UK in the early 90’s and found brutally murdered two days later. But the most shocking aspect of the case was that the main suspects were just children themselves – two ten-year-old boys. Based on their interview transcripts, … Continue reading Vincent Lambe’s award-winning film Detainment is based on a true story that shocked the British nation in the early 90’s

Mario Morin’s award-winning Sacred Hair shares a topical story crossing cultures and generations

Director Mario Morin’s Sacred Hair shares the story of a young boy’s innocent curiosity lifting him beyond the insidious confines of prejudice and showing how the essence of two diametrically opposed individuals are the same. This wonderful film took home the Best Live Action Oscar-qualifying award at the Cleveland International Film Festival, as well as many more high profile film awards around the world and has been … Continue reading Mario Morin’s award-winning Sacred Hair shares a topical story crossing cultures and generations

Harry Lighton’s BAFTA-nominated Wren Boys wins Oscar-qualifying award at Show Me Shorts in New Zealand

Starring Diarmuid Noyes (Borgia) and Lalor Roddy (Game of Thrones) Writer-director Harry Lighton’s BAFTA and BIFA-nominated Wren Boys explores the remoulding of traditions in modern Ireland. This surprising live-action short has screened in competition at festivals including Sundance, BFI London Film Festival, SXSW, Rhode Island Film Festival, Galway Film Festival and more. Wren Boys qualified to be considered for an Oscar when it won the Best Short Film award at Galway Film Fleadh. Being an Irish … Continue reading Harry Lighton’s BAFTA-nominated Wren Boys wins Oscar-qualifying award at Show Me Shorts in New Zealand

Jeremy Comte’s award-winning film Fauve will have a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere on October 3rd

Winner of 6 Oscar-Qualifying film Awards Photo credit: Achromatic Media/ Midi La Nuit Director Jeremy Comte’s heartfelt live-action short portrays an innocent power game between two boys that escalates beyond their control. Produced by Evren Boisjoli (Achromatic Media) and Maria Gracia Turgeon (Midi La Nuit) and distributed by H264 Distribution, Fauve won six Oscar-qualifying film awards (Palm Springs Shortfest, Encounters Film Festival, Melbourne International Film … Continue reading Jeremy Comte’s award-winning film Fauve will have a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere on October 3rd

Marianne Farley’s heartfelt live-action short Marguerite sweeps the boards at international film festivals

Winner of the Oscar Qualifying Best Live Action Short Award at Rhode Island International Film Festival Marianne Farley’s heartfelt film Marguerite shares a long forgotten love story and stars Béatrice Picard (Les Jeunes Loups), alongside Sandrine Bisson (1991). This wonderful film has won twenty prestigious film awards, been selected for seventy film festivals and can soon be seen at San Diego Film Festival and Miami Short Film Festival. … Continue reading Marianne Farley’s heartfelt live-action short Marguerite sweeps the boards at international film festivals