Exclusive Interview with Jordan Anstatt: Director of Max is Bleeding

We had the absolute pleasure to speak to Jordan Anstatt, the talented director of the short film Max is Bleeding which shares a tragic story of domestic violence. A topic which is very crucial, we spoke to Jordan about his film; asking why it is was very important for him to tell this story, the location of the film, the cast and what messages he … Continue reading Exclusive Interview with Jordan Anstatt: Director of Max is Bleeding

Jordan Anstatt’s short film Max is Bleeding shares a tragic story of domestic violence

Jordan Anstatt’s live action short film Max is Bleeding shares the story of a woman desperately trying to escape her abusive partner. This topical film will be screening at the Oscar qualifying Palm Springs International ShortFest this month. Courtney and her boyfriend bring their dog, Max, to the vet to treat a strange wound. Courtney passes off a note to the receptionist claiming her boyfriend is holding … Continue reading Jordan Anstatt’s short film Max is Bleeding shares a tragic story of domestic violence

THE DOLL Wins Top Prize at 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Elahe Esmaili’s short film The Doll focuses on a family and a community whose perspectives differ regarding a 14 year old’s marriage. This documentary short received its World Premiere at Oscar-qualifying Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2021 where it won the Best International Short Documentary Award, an Oscar-qualifying Award. After consulting with his relatives, a 35-year-old father consents to the marriage of his 14-year-old … Continue reading THE DOLL Wins Top Prize at 2021 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

Lieke Bezemer’s Live Action Short ECHO wins Best Shorts Competition Award at 2021 Best Shorts

Lieke Bezemer’s short film ECHO touches on the directors own personal trauma which arose from her experience with Sexual Abuse. This film received an Honourable Mention for Best Mention Short at the 2021 Independent Shorts Awards, won the Best Cinematography Award at the 2021 Chicago Indie Film Awards and won the Best Shorts Competition Award at 2021 Best Shorts, winning three Awards of Merit Special Mention for … Continue reading Lieke Bezemer’s Live Action Short ECHO wins Best Shorts Competition Award at 2021 Best Shorts

Exclusive Interview With Beppe Tufarulo, Director of Baradar

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the Italian filmmaker Beppe Tufarulo, the director behind Baradar (Brother), a film focuses on the true story of Ali Ehsani, a story which focuses on the harsh separation of two migrant brothers. A film which is eligible to be considered for a 2021 Academy Award, we were able to speak with Beppe and ask him how … Continue reading Exclusive Interview With Beppe Tufarulo, Director of Baradar