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Oscar Nominated: Tears That Turn to Treasure The Dark Fairytale Beauty of The Girl Who Cried Pearls

The Girl Who Cried Pearls is a darkly lyrical animated short that unfolds like a cautionary fairy tale passed down through generations, its beauty inseparable from its cruelty. Directed by Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, the film tells a haunting story of grief and devotion, centred on a young girl whose overwhelming sorrow manifests in an extraordinary and unsettling way. Each tear she sheds becomes … Continue reading Oscar Nominated: Tears That Turn to Treasure The Dark Fairytale Beauty of The Girl Who Cried Pearls

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Three British Films with an Eye on Oscar Glory

British cinema has long punched above its weight at the Academy Awards, particularly in the short film categories where originality, emotional clarity and confident filmmaking shine. This year, A Friend of Dorothy, The Pearl Comb, and Rock, Paper, Scissors stand out as strong contenders, each supported by distinctive casts and accomplished creative teams. A Friend of Dorothy Written and directed by Lee Knight, A Friend of Dorothy weaves laughter, friendship, sadness … Continue reading Three British Films with an Eye on Oscar Glory

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FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

The Live Action Short Film category has long been one of the Academy Awards’ most quietly adventurous races. Free from box office pressures and studio mandates, these films often tackle bold themes with emotional immediacy, relying on performance, concept, and craft rather than scale. This year’s shortlist points to a particularly strong and varied field, and five titles stand out as the most likely nominees: A … Continue reading FILM BUSINESS MAGAZINE – Predicting the Live Action Short Film Nominees

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OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Pier-Philippe Chevigny on Violence, Redemption, and the Ethics of Labour in MERCENAIRE

Pier-Philippe Chevigny on slaughterhouses, ex-convicts, capitalism, and the humanity trapped in between Mercenaire has been quietly but steadily shaking the festival circuit, a film that leaves audiences hushed, unsettled, and morally implicated. With its suffocating realism, its claustrophobic 1:1 framing, and a hauntingly restrained performance by Marc-André Grondin, the film has positioned itself not only as a standout during Awards season, but also as one … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Pier-Philippe Chevigny on Violence, Redemption, and the Ethics of Labour in MERCENAIRE

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Awards Spotlight: The Animated Shorts Igniting This Year’s Awards Season

By Colin Harding This awards season is shaping up to be an especially rich moment for animated short filmmaking. Five standout contenders have emerged as festival darlings and awards favorites, each staking a claim with distinctive vision, emotional punch, and technical bravado. Together they map a thrilling range of animated storytelling, from surreal body comedy to hand drawn Arctic elegy, and from contemporary burnout to … Continue reading Awards Spotlight: The Animated Shorts Igniting This Year’s Awards Season

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