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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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Film Review, Films, Live action short

TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

Directed by Tony Mucci Tony Mucci’s MONEY TALK$ is a striking directorial debut, showcasing the raw potential of an emerging talent with a vision that combines grit and grace. As a director, Mucci’s ability to immerse the audience in the turbulent energy of 1981 New York City is remarkable. Drawing on his experience in the world of music videos, where he’s worked with high-profile artists … Continue reading TRIBECA 2025 SELECTION – From Hand to Hand: The Silent Power of Currency in MONEY TALK$

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

From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

Jessica J. Rowlands’ RISE is not only a monumental moment in Zimbabwean cinema—being the first film from the country selected for a premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Festival—but also a deeply moving piece of storytelling that resonates far beyond its local setting. Rooted in the true story of Tobias Mupfuti, a boxing coach who turned personal pain into collective purpose, RISE is a short film that punches far above … Continue reading From Pain to Purpose: The Quiet Power of RISE

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CIFF, Comedy, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Period Drama, Short Film

Jonathon Hammond’s FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK – Sharp, Witty and Wondrously Wacky

In the whimsical, time-bending romantic comedy Fireflies in the Dusk, director and writer Jonathon Hammond delivers a delightfully quirky and thought-provoking narrative that crosses time and space. This enchanting short film, which premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival, showcases a romance that is as much about love as it is about challenging historical perceptions. The story follows Charlotte (Emily Goss), a late-Victorian maiden whose … Continue reading Jonathon Hammond’s FIREFLIES IN THE DUSK – Sharp, Witty and Wondrously Wacky

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