Category: Live action short

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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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Oscars

Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

Philippe Grenier’s Muscat is a powerful and emotionally charged short film that delves into themes of incommunicability, sexual awakening, and the harsh realities of societal taboos. Set against the backdrop of Morocco, where the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals remains a poignant issue, the film follows 16-year-old Samir, a fisherman struggling with his emerging attraction to men. His world is turned upside down when he meets Louis, a … Continue reading Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Review, Live action short

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

In the realm of short films that delve into the complexities of caregiving, grief, and memory, Paris 70 stands out as a poignant and intimate exploration of the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on both the person suffering from it and the loved ones who are left to navigate the slowly fading reality. Directed by Dani Feixas, whose own personal experience caring for his grandmother with Alzheimer’s served … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Live action short

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Wes Andre Goodrich’s MEAL TICKET is unforgettable

Directed by Wes Andre Goodrich, MEAL TICKET is a taut, high-stakes short film that explores the complex intersection of morality and ambition. Set against the backdrop of the fast-paced music industry, the film follows Saint (played by Siddiq Saunderson), a young music manager on the cusp of his client’s big debut tour. But just twelve minutes before showtime, Saint receives life-altering news that forces him to make … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Wes Andre Goodrich’s MEAL TICKET is unforgettable

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Oscars

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Threat of Automation in Kevin & Kelly Luu’s TECHNICIANS

In Technicians, directors Kevin and Kelly Luu explore the intersection of automation and the Vietnamese-American immigrant experience. The short film centers on David (J. Alphonse Nicholson), an automation technician tasked with installing self-service manicure stations at a nail salon. There, he meets Hoa, a Vietnamese-American nail tech whose job is at risk. The film’s understated yet powerful narrative delves into the very real struggles of immigrant … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Threat of Automation in Kevin & Kelly Luu’s TECHNICIANS

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