Shaun James Grant’s short film ‘Hope’ focuses on a couple who grieve for their missing child
Shaun James Grant’s live-action short film Hope focuses on a couple trying to find peace in an impossible situation. A couple on an ominous journey pull into a diner in the early hours of the morning. What ensues is a series of events that slowly reveal the couple’s heartbreaking motivation. Writer/Director Shaun James Grant became a filmmaker after finding himself absorbing film after film in near self imposed … Continue reading Shaun James Grant’s short film ‘Hope’ focuses on a couple who grieve for their missing child
SXSW SOAK Director Feature – Hannah Bang “I like to collect images and hand draw plans in order to form ideas”
Our film journalist Yasmeen caught up with the Director of the fantastic live action short (SOAK) to talk about her film. 16 year old Yeonsoo Tak meets her mother who ran away, intent on convincing her to return home. However, as the night wears on, Yeonsoo realizes that her mother has hopes of her own, something that had never occurred to Yeonsoo. Stuck between her … Continue reading SXSW SOAK Director Feature – Hannah Bang “I like to collect images and hand draw plans in order to form ideas”
SXSW – Familial bonds are questioned in Hannah Bang’s SOAK
Familial bonds are questioned in Soak, a short film depicting a daughter’s tireless plea to convince her mother to return home. Yeonsoo is subjected to complicated family matters long before she first entered the world. While her mother is kind and genuinely cares, she abandoned her daughter for new beginnings at her Yeonsoo’s expense. However, as her sole caretaker, Yeonsoo feels that she owes her … Continue reading SXSW – Familial bonds are questioned in Hannah Bang’s SOAK
Exclusive Interview With Beppe Tufarulo, Director of Baradar
We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the Italian filmmaker Beppe Tufarulo, the director behind Baradar (Brother), a film focuses on the true story of Ali Ehsani, a story which focuses on the harsh separation of two migrant brothers. A film which is eligible to be considered for a 2021 Academy Award, we were able to speak with Beppe and ask him how … Continue reading Exclusive Interview With Beppe Tufarulo, Director of Baradar
Film Business Live Action Short Film Academy Awards Shortlist Predictions for 2021
The race has begun for a place on the Academy Awards 20201 Live Action Short Film shortlist. The race this year is very tight, but here are our top picks. The Oscar shortlist will be revealed on February 9th. In the past we have correctly predicted many of the films on the Shortlist and beyond. Alive – Directed by Jimmy Olsson Jimmy Olsson’s Alive is a … Continue reading Film Business Live Action Short Film Academy Awards Shortlist Predictions for 2021
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