Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

Launched in September 2023, One Fluid Night (OFN) is a unique film event that combines a selection of short films screening in competition, along with the talents of singers, dancers and cabaret performers, altogether championing the many facets of life, love, resilience and identity via the lens of international LGBTQIA+ cinema. After one year as a successful bi-monthly night at Genesis Cinema in east London, it’s time … Continue reading Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

Unser Kind, directed by Samuel Flückiger, offers a harrowing and deeply poignant exploration of a subject seldom addressed on screen—infertility and the challenges faced by couples pursuing surrogacy in countries where the practice is permitted. Flückiger’s latest short film follows a Swiss couple, driven by the dream of parenthood, as they navigate an emotional and legal labyrinth in the pursuit of surrogacy abroad. Through stunning … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview With Krit Komkrichwarakoo, Director of AUGANIC

We had the pleasure of interviewing director Krit Komkrichwarakool on his short film AUGANIC, a captivating story about a queer couple whose bond is tested by an unexpected, otherworldly event. Krit shares insights into his creative process and the inspiration behind this beautifully unconventional film. Given your experience in LGBTQ+ cinema, how do your experiences influence the storytelling techniques used in Auganic? How did you approach … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview With Krit Komkrichwarakoo, Director of AUGANIC

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jamie O’Rourke’s Haunting Short CALF Uncovers Rural Silence and Resilience in the Face of Domestic Trauma

In Calf, Jamie O’Rourke crafts an intense and unsettling portrait of rural Irish life, shadowed by trauma and isolation. Following a sinister incident on a farm, young Cait must confront a horrific choice, mirroring the tragic weight of domestic abuse in an environment where secrets are kept and suffering is silenced. Through restrained storytelling, the film brings a striking depth to themes of grief and shock, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jamie O’Rourke’s Haunting Short CALF Uncovers Rural Silence and Resilience in the Face of Domestic Trauma

OSCARS SHORT FILM REVIEW – Aldo Iuliano’s DIVE is a poignant reminder of the resilience of youth and love in the face of adversity

Aldo Iuliano’s Dive is a hauntingly poetic short film that deftly explores the fragility of youth amid the specter of war. Following the tender relationship between Roman and Julia, the film captures a fleeting day of joy at a remote beach, contrasting the innocence of adolescent love with the harsh realities of a violent world encroaching on their lives. Premiering at the 80th Venice Film … Continue reading OSCARS SHORT FILM REVIEW – Aldo Iuliano’s DIVE is a poignant reminder of the resilience of youth and love in the face of adversity