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CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

Florence Bouvy’s Where We Stay (2024) is an intimate portrait of unspoken love that is finally brought into the open through tragic circumstances. The story centers on Carry and Daniel, two close friends who have spent their lifetimes skirting around their true feelings for each other, but now as Carry lies on his deathbed, time is running out for them to finally confront what has … Continue reading CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

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CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Through its heartfelt storytelling and nuanced performances, Lauren Melinda’s BEFORE YOU stands as a significant cinematic piece

BEFORE YOU, a short film written, directed, and produced by Lauren Melinda, delves into the profound emotional journey of a woman confronting the aftermath of terminating a pregnancy due to medical reasons. Based on true events, the narrative offers an intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and the complexities surrounding such a life-altering decision. ​ The film features compelling performances by Tala Ashe and Adam Rodriguez, who authentically … Continue reading CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Through its heartfelt storytelling and nuanced performances, Lauren Melinda’s BEFORE YOU stands as a significant cinematic piece

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CIFF – Luis Gerard’s expert directing makes the chilling tale THE WAKE a must-see

Watch the trailer here In recent years the deaf community have been getting some serious recognition in Hollywood and rightly so, any disability is not easy to live with. “The Wake” directed, written, and produced by Luis Gerard is a phenomenal story. We follow the story of a 15-year-old boy whose family run a funeral business. The boy views his father’s line of work as … Continue reading CIFF – Luis Gerard’s expert directing makes the chilling tale THE WAKE a must-see

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CIFF – Eitan Pitigliani’s SISSY is like medicine for the soul

Losing someone close to you is one of the greatest pains a person can endure. The award-winning short film “Sissy” follows the story of Luca, who lost his mother and has been struggling to come to terms with her passing. What sets this film aside from all others is the fact that this is based on the director Eitan Pitigliani’s story of losing his mother, … Continue reading CIFF – Eitan Pitigliani’s SISSY is like medicine for the soul

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CIFF – Colton Mastro’s DELIVERY is a well-crafted film that won’t leave your mind long after the credits roll

Whether you are a thriller lover or not you need to watch “Delivery” which is co-directed by Colton Mastro and Eric Jackowitz. The story follows whom we think is a harmless delivery boy Charlie who although looks sweet and innocent is actually dark, sinister and a little creepy. Behind those hazel eyes lies a deep dark secret. Watch the trailer here Colton and Eric have … Continue reading CIFF – Colton Mastro’s DELIVERY is a well-crafted film that won’t leave your mind long after the credits roll

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