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Film Festivals, Film Review

FILM REVIEW – Debris – A raw and powerful glimpse into the US migrant crisis

If you own a TV, smartphone or have any access to global news then there’s no doubt you’re aware of the current US Mexico border crisis. This is where director Julio O. Ramos positions his story in the film Debris, with trafficked migrant workers in America allocated to the construction of family homes. Site boss Armando is responsible for his workers and when one of … Continue reading FILM REVIEW – Debris – A raw and powerful glimpse into the US migrant crisis

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Awards Season, Films

Meryam Joobeur award-winning film Brotherhood is having a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere

Meryam Joobeur’s live action short film Brotherhood tells a poignant story of a rural Tunisian father caught in between loyalty to his family and his rigid moral principles. Produced by Midi La Nuit & Cinetéléfilms and distributed by Travelling Distribution, Brotherhood won seven Oscar-qualifying awards (Raindance, In the Palace, Aspen, Melbourne, Short Shorts Japan, Heartland and San Francisco International Film Festival) and is now under consideration for a 2020 Academy Award. After … Continue reading Meryam Joobeur award-winning film Brotherhood is having a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere

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Awards Season, Films

2019 Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

This year the heat has really been turned up for the live action short films that are being considered for the 2019 Academy Awards. Many strong international films are being placed firmly in the mix. Here are the films we predict will make the Oscar shortlist, which is being announced this year on December the 17th. All These Creatures All These Creatures – Trailer from Charles … Continue reading 2019 Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

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Awards Season, Films

The Oscar hopeful with an important message “Ian”

MundoLoco CGI’s animated short “Ian” shares the important message of inclusion When you watch this beautiful film, you may need to grab a tissue.  We follow a little disabled boy “Ian” who encounters bullies, the film was created to share the message of inclusion. Watch this wonderful film with a beautiful message right here and make sure everyone else does too! We predict this little … Continue reading The Oscar hopeful with an important message “Ian”

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Celebrities, Films

Catherine Lyn Scott wins ‘Publicist of the Year’ and London Flair PR ‘Branding Company of the Year’ at the International Achievers Awards

Now in its 6th year, the International Achievers Awards was created by Dr Chanise Thompson to recognise outstanding individuals in business and the entertainment industry. Catherine Lyn Scott is the founder of London Flair PR, an entertainment publicity firm with offices in Los Angeles and London. This year Scott helped Rachel Shenton and Chris Overton the creators of ‘The Silent Child’ a film featuring a profoundly deaf actress win an Academy Award. … Continue reading Catherine Lyn Scott wins ‘Publicist of the Year’ and London Flair PR ‘Branding Company of the Year’ at the International Achievers Awards

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Awards Season, Films

Kevin Wilson Jr’s ‘My Nephew Emmet’ tipped to receive a well deserved Oscar nomination for Live Action Short Film

This must see film tells a story that is based on true events and the story of Emmett Til must be told! This amazing film has to be nominated for an Oscar, it tells this horrific historical story in a way that stays with you forever. Stella acting, perfect cinematography and excellent direction make ‘My Nephew Emmett’ one magical film. Kevin Wilson’s haunting film My Nephew Emmett shares the horrific … Continue reading Kevin Wilson Jr’s ‘My Nephew Emmet’ tipped to receive a well deserved Oscar nomination for Live Action Short Film

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Our favourite to win a 2018 Oscar for Live Action Short Film – Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton’s ‘The Silent Child’

If you read our predictions then you will know that we are backing this important and poignant film to win this year. Rachel Shenton’s heartfelt tale of a deaf child who is struggling to communicate was brought to life by Director Chris Overton. Writer and Actress Shenton (Switched at Birth) stars in the film, alongside, newcomer Maisie Sly and Rachel Fielding (Secret Diary of a … Continue reading Our favourite to win a 2018 Oscar for Live Action Short Film – Chris Overton and Rachel Shenton’s ‘The Silent Child’

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