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Documentary, Feature, Film Review, VOD

REVIEW: JessZilla – Triumphant Documentary of a Boxing Icon

JessZilla from director Emily Sheskin, is a triumphant and deeply affecting documentary that goes far beyond the ropes of the boxing ring, recounting a young girl’s extraordinary journey marked by blood, sweat and many tears. The focus is on 15-year-old Jesselyn “JessZilla” Silva from New Jersey, a fierce and charismatic fighter training to become a professional boxer while navigating the everyday joys and burdens of … Continue reading REVIEW: JessZilla – Triumphant Documentary of a Boxing Icon

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Live action short, Short Film, Tribeca Film Festival

REVIEW: Terror Keeps You Slender – A Noir-Laced Psychological Duel Pulsing with New York Tension

Making its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival in the NY Off Peak Shorts showcase, Terror Keeps You Slender is a lean, engrossing urban parable from actor-turned-director Daniel Serafini-Sauli that unfolds with the elegance of a chamber piece and the quiet menace of street noir. Clocking in at 22 minutes, it’s a rare short that feels fully realised, taut, precise, and emotionally resonant. Set on a … Continue reading REVIEW: Terror Keeps You Slender – A Noir-Laced Psychological Duel Pulsing with New York Tension

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CANNES – WeAudition Anchor a Blockbuster Week of Film, Innovation, and Community at Cannes 2025

As the lights shine bright on the Croisette, WeAudition, the world’s leading international community of on-demand self-tape readers, joins forces with Latigo Films, Red Sea Media, Flex, and Roxstar Entertainment for a dynamic series of events celebrating film, storytelling, and creative empowerment during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Thursday, May 15th – Spotlight on Latigo Films The week kicks off with an exclusive celebration hosted … Continue reading CANNES – WeAudition Anchor a Blockbuster Week of Film, Innovation, and Community at Cannes 2025

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Film Festivals, Filmmaker Spotlight, Films, Tribeca Film Festival

TRIBECA PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Scott Aharoni “Shorts are where I started, and honestly, they’ll always have a special place for me”

We caught up with talented producer Scott Aharoni to talk to him about WE ARE KINGS which premieres at Tribeca Film Festival. WE ARE KINGS shares a story of two first generation young immigrant teenagers, Lin (Kenny Ridwan) and best friend Walid (Mahi Alam), sneak into Lin’s mother’s Chinese restaurant to burn pirate DVDs they can sell at school. Lin is caught off guard when … Continue reading TRIBECA PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT – Scott Aharoni “Shorts are where I started, and honestly, they’ll always have a special place for me”

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TRIBECA DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Frank Sun “Humor often becomes a coping mechanism when we’re faced with discomfort”

We caught up with WE ARE KINGS director Frank Sun, to talk about this remarkable short ahead of its Tribeca screening. Writer/director Frank Sun brings a tale of after-school mischief that becomes a powerful snapshot of identity, family heritage, and the search for acceptance. Two first generation young immigrant teenagers, Lin (Kenny Ridwan) and best friend Walid (Mahi Alam), sneak into Lin’s mother’s Chinese restaurant … Continue reading TRIBECA DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Frank Sun “Humor often becomes a coping mechanism when we’re faced with discomfort”

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