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

OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

Sister Wives, directed and starring Louisa Connolly-Burnham, is a short film that beautifully captures the complexities of love within a restrictive polygamous society. Set in 2003 Utah, the narrative centers on Kaidence (Connolly-Burnham) and her unexpected connection with Galilee (Mia McKenna-Bruce), a new bride brought into their shared marriage. As they navigate the confines of their existence, the two women develop a bond that challenges … Continue reading OSCAR & BAFTA SPOTLIGHT: Louisa Connolly-Burnham’s SISTER WIVES is a touching exploration of love in confinement

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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Review, Films, Live action short, Oscars, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

Unser Kind, directed by Samuel Flückiger, offers a harrowing and deeply poignant exploration of a subject seldom addressed on screen—infertility and the challenges faced by couples pursuing surrogacy in countries where the practice is permitted. Flückiger’s latest short film follows a Swiss couple, driven by the dream of parenthood, as they navigate an emotional and legal labyrinth in the pursuit of surrogacy abroad. Through stunning … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Samuel Flückiger’s UNSER KIND Exposes the Heartbreak and Taboos of Infertility and Surrogacy

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