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Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

Launched in September 2023, One Fluid Night (OFN) is a unique film event that combines a selection of short films screening in competition, along with the talents of singers, dancers and cabaret performers, altogether championing the many facets of life, love, resilience and identity via the lens of international LGBTQIA+ cinema. After one year as a successful bi-monthly night at Genesis Cinema in east London, it’s time … Continue reading Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

Unser Kind, directed by Samuel Flückiger, offers a harrowing and deeply poignant exploration of a subject seldom addressed on screen—infertility and the challenges faced by couples pursuing surrogacy in countries where the practice is permitted. Flückiger’s latest short film follows a Swiss couple, driven by the dream of parenthood, as they navigate an emotional and legal labyrinth in the pursuit of surrogacy abroad. Through stunning … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview With Krit Komkrichwarakoo, Director of AUGANIC

We had the pleasure of interviewing director Krit Komkrichwarakool on his short film AUGANIC, a captivating story about a queer couple whose bond is tested by an unexpected, otherworldly event. Krit shares insights into his creative process and the inspiration behind this beautifully unconventional film. Given your experience in LGBTQ+ cinema, how do your experiences influence the storytelling techniques used in Auganic? How did you approach … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview With Krit Komkrichwarakoo, Director of AUGANIC

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jamie O’Rourke’s Haunting Short CALF Uncovers Rural Silence and Resilience in the Face of Domestic Trauma

In Calf, Jamie O’Rourke crafts an intense and unsettling portrait of rural Irish life, shadowed by trauma and isolation. Following a sinister incident on a farm, young Cait must confront a horrific choice, mirroring the tragic weight of domestic abuse in an environment where secrets are kept and suffering is silenced. Through restrained storytelling, the film brings a striking depth to themes of grief and shock, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jamie O’Rourke’s Haunting Short CALF Uncovers Rural Silence and Resilience in the Face of Domestic Trauma

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Kelly Pike’s PICTURE DAY is capturing the nuances of military life and the unique struggles faced by children in that environment. 

  Picture Day is a sensitive and timely exploration of identity, rebellion, and the complexities of growing up as an Asian-American military kid. Directed by Kelly Pike, this poignant short film centers on a young tomboy navigating the challenges of fitting in at a new school while living on Army bases. When a small act of defiance leads to a family crisis, the protagonist is … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Kelly Pike’s PICTURE DAY is capturing the nuances of military life and the unique struggles faced by children in that environment. 

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