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Filmmaker Spotlight, Sundance

SUNDANCE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Spencer and Dylan Wardwell directors of SWEET TALKIN’ GUY

In this interview, director Spencer Wardwell and director/star Dylan Wardwell discuss their Sundance-selected short film Sweet Talkin’ Guy. How does it feel to be selected for Sundance? S: Without hyperbole, it’s a dream come true. Of course, when anybody makes a short or feature — their hope is to get into Sundance. Getting the call, then being able to immediately call up my sister (interrupting … Continue reading SUNDANCE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Spencer and Dylan Wardwell directors of SWEET TALKIN’ GUY

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, BAFTA, Oscars

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Spirit of Place is a stunning short film that immerses its audience in a world where nature and identity collide, and where the natural world holds the power to unearth the deepest truths about ourselves. In this lyrical meditation on self-discovery, Spirit of Place gracefully examines the intimate relationship between humans and the environments they inhabit, and what happens when that connection is disrupted or altered. … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Filmmaker Spotlight

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Colin Racicot director of WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

In this interview, director Colin Ludvic Racicot discusses his heartfelt animated short Where Rabbits Come From, a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience. Where Rabbits Come From is a deeply emotional story told without dialogue. What was your thought process behind making this a silent film, and how did you approach communicating such strong emotions through visual storytelling alone? The decision to make the film … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Colin Racicot director of WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Review, Live action short

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

In the realm of short films that delve into the complexities of caregiving, grief, and memory, Paris 70 stands out as a poignant and intimate exploration of the toll Alzheimer’s disease takes on both the person suffering from it and the loved ones who are left to navigate the slowly fading reality. Directed by Dani Feixas, whose own personal experience caring for his grandmother with Alzheimer’s served … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Dani Feixas’ PARIS 70 Explores Love, Loss, and Alzheimer’s Through a Son’s Eyes

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

“Marion,” the striking new short film directed by Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, arrives as a breath of fresh air within the realm of social-issue cinema, offering not only an exploration of gender dynamics but a poignant tribute to the spirit of resilience and passion. Executive produced by Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, and recently screened in competition at both the Venice and Toronto International … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

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