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Academy Awards, Awards Season

THE CATCHER: A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE THAT COULD GIVE AN OSCAR BEST PICTURE CONTENDER A RUN FOR ITS MONEY

With breathtaking cinematography, an extraordinarily original story and a deeply moving message, Luka Galle’s Oscar-qualified short deserves a place on the Academy Awards stage. Every so often, a short film comes along that makes you question why we place so much importance on running time when judging cinematic greatness. Luka Galle’s extraordinary Belgian short THE CATCHER is one of those rare films. With cinematography that rivals major … Continue reading THE CATCHER: A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE THAT COULD GIVE AN OSCAR BEST PICTURE CONTENDER A RUN FOR ITS MONEY

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Animation Short, Awards Season, Interview

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: AMOS SUSSIGAN’S PIGEONS FINDS HUMANITY IN THE AGE OF AI

Narrated by Andy Serkis and created by 45 artists over the course of a year, Amos Sussigan’s Oscar-qualified animated short turns the story of an obsolete carrier pigeon into a timely reflection on technology, creativity and the future of artists. When filmmaker and Academy member Amos Sussigan first began thinking about PIGEONS, the idea came from an unlikely conversation about wartime carrier pigeons. A friend had shared an … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: AMOS SUSSIGAN’S PIGEONS FINDS HUMANITY IN THE AGE OF AI

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Academy Awards, Filmmaker Interview, Filmmaker Spotlight, Live action short

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Cyrus Neshvad on the Journey From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright

From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker continues to explore freedom, identity and the human connections that can transcend borders Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Cyrus Neshvad returns to the Oscar conversation with I Will Be Alright, a deeply human drama about a 16-year-old Iranian refugee facing the possibility of deportation to the country she fled. The film has qualified for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards after winning Best of … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Cyrus Neshvad on the Journey From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright

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Film Review

HOLLYSHORTS FEATURE – Meeting Your Maker Is an Oscar-Worthy Masterpiece of Dark Comedy

Meeting Your Maker is one of those rare short films that catches you completely off guard. What begins as an outrageous premise, a beloved children’s television puppet contemplating suicide before his 300th episode, evolves into a surprisingly profound, emotionally resonant and genuinely unforgettable meditation on creativity, purpose and self worth. Writer director Gregory JM Kasunich has crafted something wonderfully original, a film that balances razor … Continue reading HOLLYSHORTS FEATURE – Meeting Your Maker Is an Oscar-Worthy Masterpiece of Dark Comedy

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Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Reunite for 99th Oscars

Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney Return as Producers for 2027 Ceremony Conan O’Brien will return to host the 99th Academy Awards, reuniting with executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for the 2027 Oscars telecast, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday. The ceremony will air live Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu from … Continue reading Conan O’Brien, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Reunite for 99th Oscars

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