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SXSW

Bianca Poletti’s VIDEO BARN – Surrealist Horror Short is Both Harrowing and Thought-Provoking

Directed by Argentinian filmmaker Bianca Poletti, the surrealist short Video Barn captures in just over ten minutes a haunting and twisted form of nostalgia where past and present collide. Starring Grace Van Dien and Reina Hardesty as best friends Julie and Hannah, employees at a local video store within the small town of Kennedy, the film takes a sinister turn when Julie discovers a VHS … Continue reading Bianca Poletti’s VIDEO BARN – Surrealist Horror Short is Both Harrowing and Thought-Provoking

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Documentary, Events, Feature, Feature Film, Film Festivals, Films, Short Film

Festival spotlight: 3rd watchAUT Austrian Film Festival presents the best new films from Austria alongside an influential title from the past

The third edition of watchAUT Austrian Film Festival brings to London the best new films to emerge from Austria, alongside a shorts programme plus an influential and controversial Austrian film from the 1980s. Presented by the Austrian Cultural Forum London in cooperation with the Austrian Film Institute, and running 13 – 16 March at Ciné Lumière and the ICA Cinemas, the festival provides a glimpse … Continue reading Festival spotlight: 3rd watchAUT Austrian Film Festival presents the best new films from Austria alongside an influential title from the past

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, BAFTA, Oscars

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Spirit of Place is a stunning short film that immerses its audience in a world where nature and identity collide, and where the natural world holds the power to unearth the deepest truths about ourselves. In this lyrical meditation on self-discovery, Spirit of Place gracefully examines the intimate relationship between humans and the environments they inhabit, and what happens when that connection is disrupted or altered. … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

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

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

“Marion,” the striking new short film directed by Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine, arrives as a breath of fresh air within the realm of social-issue cinema, offering not only an exploration of gender dynamics but a poignant tribute to the spirit of resilience and passion. Executive produced by Cate Blanchett and Sienna Miller, and recently screened in competition at both the Venice and Toronto International … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: MARION – A Bold and Groundbreaking Narrative on Misogyny and Passion

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Filmmaker Interview, Films, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

TOMORROW is an Oscar®-qualifying animated short from director Aryasb Feiz, set in 1970s Shiraz, Iran. The film follows a young boy who forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog, discovering resilience and friendship amid life’s hardships. With over 15 festival nominations and a win at the Foyle Film Festival, TOMORROW is a poignant exploration of human connection in dark times. Feiz, known for his viral hit MR. INDIFFERENT, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

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