Tag: Live action short film

Awards Season, Film Review, Live action short

OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES – The Mourning Of: A Quiet Triumph of Grief and Grace

By Jane Fitzgerald The award-winning short film The Mourning Of has officially qualified for the 2026 Academy Awards®, marking a milestone in its remarkable journey through international film festivals. Written and directed by Mexican-American filmmaker Merced Elizondo, The Mourning Of tells the story of Maribel, a young woman mourning the tragic loss of her mother in an unusual way, by secretly attending the funerals of … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES – The Mourning Of: A Quiet Triumph of Grief and Grace

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Academy Awards, Film Review, Oscars

OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES – MONEY TALK$ — A Gritty, Original Short with Oscar-Worthy Potential

By Jane Fitzgerald In MONEY TALK$, director Tony Mucci delivers a gripping and uniquely structured short film that grips you from the first frame and doesn’t let go. Set in the gritty, chaotic heart of 1981 New York City, the most violent year in the city’s history, the film tells its story not through a single protagonist, but through the journey of a $100 bill. This … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING SERIES – MONEY TALK$ — A Gritty, Original Short with Oscar-Worthy Potential

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Awards Season, Live action short, Short Film

OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Iain Forbes on AFTER DARK “How far would I go to help a stranger?”

Scottish-Norwegian filmmaker Iain Forbes has quickly emerged as one of Scandinavia’s most compelling new voices, blending taut storytelling with a sharp eye for human complexity. His latest short, After Dark, pushes these instincts to the forefront, unfolding as a tense nocturnal encounter that asks: how far can empathy stretch when shadowed by fear and doubt? Oscar-qualified after its Best International Short Film win at the Foyle Film Festival, After Dark has … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Iain Forbes on AFTER DARK “How far would I go to help a stranger?”

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Awards Season, Live action short, Short Film

OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – The Mourning Of’s Merced Elizondo “I underestimated the power of grief”

Fresh off its Oscar® qualification, The Mourning Of has emerged as one of the most powerful short films of the season, a deeply intimate exploration of grief, healing, and the unspoken rituals that bind families across generations. Written and directed by Mexican-American filmmaker Merced Elizondo, the award-winning film has captivated audiences worldwide with its quiet emotional resonance and cultural specificity, while breaking ground as a rare Latino-led, independently … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDING DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – The Mourning Of’s Merced Elizondo “I underestimated the power of grief”

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Awards Season, BAFTA, Film Review, Films, Live action short, Short Film, TIFF

OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba and Mo Abudu Redefine African Storytelling at TIFF

By Jane Fitzgerald When Idris Elba steps behind the camera, audiences expect artistry that resonates as deeply as his performances. With Dust to Dreams, his latest directorial venture in collaboration with Nigerian superproducer Mo Abudu, Elba delivers a tender, musical meditation on love, legacy, and reconciliation, set against the vibrant backdrop of Lagos. Selected for the Toronto International Film Festival’s Short Cuts program, the film underscores … Continue reading OSCAR CONTENDER SERIES – Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba and Mo Abudu Redefine African Storytelling at TIFF

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