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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Film Festivals, Film Review, Films, Uncategorized

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Animation of TOMORROW

Tomorrow, the Oscar®-qualifying animated short from director and animator Aryasb Feiz, is a masterclass in storytelling and animation. Set in the 1970s streets of Shiraz, Iran, this heartfelt film follows a young boy’s struggle for survival whilst caring for his ill father and the unexpected bond he forms with a stray dog. Through this powerful relationship, the film explores themes of resilience, friendship, and hope, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Animation of TOMORROW

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Awards Season, Documentary, Documentary Short, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jacob Krupnick’s THEN COMES THE BODY shows the transformative power of dance

Directed by Jacob Krupnick, Then Comes the Body is an uplifting and beautifully shot documentary that tells the inspiring story of Leap of Dance Academy, the first classical ballet school in Nigeria, and its founder Daniel Owoseni Ajala. What begins as a humble endeavor in Ajala’s front yard in Lagos has blossomed into a globally recognized institution, providing underprivileged children with access to world-class dance … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Jacob Krupnick’s THEN COMES THE BODY shows the transformative power of dance

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Nicolaj Kopernikus’s FROM ABOVE explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation

From Above (2023), directed and starring Nicolaj Kopernikus, is a profound short film that explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation. The film opens with Morten, played by Kopernikus, playing joyfully with his daughter in an apparently happy household, but cut a few years later, we find him dishevelled and living on the streets. What follows is a powerful and moving story of … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Nicolaj Kopernikus’s FROM ABOVE explores one man’s journey through loss, resilience and reconciliation

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Oscars, Short Film, Uncategorized

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A Poignant Journey Through Time

Lindsay McIntyre’s NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) is a breathtaking and evocative short film that invites us into the personal and painful history partially based on her Inuk grandmother’s own journey. Through a blend of stunning visuals and a deeply emotional narrative, McIntyre explores the hardships faced by a young girl and her mother, as they adjust to life in the South while grappling with the … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A Poignant Journey Through Time

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Animation Short, Documentary, Documentary Short, Feature Film, Film Festivals, Films, Short Film

Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

Launched in September 2023, One Fluid Night (OFN) is a unique film event that combines a selection of short films screening in competition, along with the talents of singers, dancers and cabaret performers, altogether championing the many facets of life, love, resilience and identity via the lens of international LGBTQIA+ cinema. After one year as a successful bi-monthly night at Genesis Cinema in east London, it’s time … Continue reading Festival spotlight: OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – celebrating queer cinema in the heart of London’s Soho

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