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Film Festivals, Film Review, Short Film

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

Florence Bouvy’s Where We Stay (2024) is an intimate portrait of unspoken love that is finally brought into the open through tragic circumstances. The story centers on Carry and Daniel, two close friends who have spent their lifetimes skirting around their true feelings for each other, but now as Carry lies on his deathbed, time is running out for them to finally confront what has … Continue reading CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Florence Bouvy’s WHERE WE STAY takes a poetic look on love and loss

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CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Through its heartfelt storytelling and nuanced performances, Lauren Melinda’s BEFORE YOU stands as a significant cinematic piece

BEFORE YOU, a short film written, directed, and produced by Lauren Melinda, delves into the profound emotional journey of a woman confronting the aftermath of terminating a pregnancy due to medical reasons. Based on true events, the narrative offers an intimate exploration of grief, resilience, and the complexities surrounding such a life-altering decision. ​ The film features compelling performances by Tala Ashe and Adam Rodriguez, who authentically … Continue reading CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Through its heartfelt storytelling and nuanced performances, Lauren Melinda’s BEFORE YOU stands as a significant cinematic piece

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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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Academy Awards, Awards Season, Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short, Oscars

Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

Philippe Grenier’s Muscat is a powerful and emotionally charged short film that delves into themes of incommunicability, sexual awakening, and the harsh realities of societal taboos. Set against the backdrop of Morocco, where the persecution of LGBTQ+ individuals remains a poignant issue, the film follows 16-year-old Samir, a fisherman struggling with his emerging attraction to men. His world is turned upside down when he meets Louis, a … Continue reading Philippe Grenier’s MUSCAT – a painful story of self discovery

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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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