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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Review

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

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

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Gregory JM Kasunich’s THE HEART OF TEXAS captures the essence of human connection amidst struggle

“The Heart of Texas,” directed by Gregory JM Kasunich, presents a compelling narrative that explores the intersecting lives of two individuals pursuing their distinct American dreams. The film follows an aspiring country singer, poised for a life-changing audition, whose journey takes an unexpected turn when she encounters an undocumented worker in need of medical help. This collision not only serves as a catalyst for their … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Gregory JM Kasunich’s THE HEART OF TEXAS captures the essence of human connection amidst struggle

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Awards Season, BAFTA, Film Review, Films, Live action short

BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified PYLON is a masterclass in how to use storytelling to deliver a powerful, unforgettable message

Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified short film Pylon is a gripping exploration of the reckless nature of young masculinity and the devastating impact it can have. Set in a haunting, isolated landscape dominated by a towering pylon, the film opens with a group of boys testing the limits of their bravado, but quickly spirals into a tale of guilt, trauma, and the horrific consequences of their carelessness. … Continue reading BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Barnaby Blackburn’s BAFTA-qualified PYLON is a masterclass in how to use storytelling to deliver a powerful, unforgettable message

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Filmmaker Interview, Filmmaker Spotlight, Films, Live action short, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Kelly Yu director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Endling’ of Indeed Rising Voices

A few years ago, I came across an incredible profile on the Atlantic by journalist Ed Yong about a man who had devoted his entire life to taking care of the last surviving tree snail in Oahu named George. It led me to learning about all the Endlings in our history (which is the term coined to the last survivor of a species whose death … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Kelly Yu director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Endling’ of Indeed Rising Voices

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Filmmaker Interview, Filmmaker Spotlight, Films, Live action short, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’

I first heard about Tomo Buzov from a newspaper article published on the 20th anniversary of the Štrpci massacre. Stories of one person’s resistance against terror are always inspiring, but this one was so special that I felt it deserved to be made into a film. Firstly, because hardly anyone has heard of Tomo Buzov, and I believe his heroic act deserves to be remembered. … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’

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