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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

What inspired the creation of Endling?  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 … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Kelly Yu director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Endling’ of Indeed Rising Voices

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

What was the inspiration for the film? 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 … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Nebojsa Slijepcevic director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent’

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Samuel Flückiger director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Unser Kind’

The fact that surrogacy is illegal in Switzerland adds a layer of complexity to the story. How did you approach this sensitive and taboo subject in your writing and direction? Since UNSER KIND does deal with such a sensitive and taboo subject, it was incredibly important to me to strive for as much emotional, social and medical authenticity as possible. While this can be achieved … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Samuel Flückiger director of the Oscar-qualifying ‘Unser Kind’

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