Tag: Palm Springs International ShortFest

Film Festivals, Films

Jordan Anstatt’s short film Max is Bleeding shares a tragic story of domestic violence

Jordan Anstatt’s live action short film Max is Bleeding shares the story of a woman desperately trying to escape her abusive partner. This topical film will be screening at the Oscar qualifying Palm Springs International ShortFest this month. Courtney and her boyfriend bring their dog, Max, to the vet to treat a strange wound. Courtney passes off a note to the receptionist claiming her boyfriend is holding … Continue reading Jordan Anstatt’s short film Max is Bleeding shares a tragic story of domestic violence

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Film Festivals

Our Top Picks for Palm Springs International ShortFest 2020

Palm Springs International ShortFest never fails to select outstanding short films and due to Covid 19 this year the festival is screening online. These are what we feel are the standout shorts for 2020. KYLE LAURSEN’S JOSIAH We are blown away by the performance of Luke Forbes in Kyle Laursen’s Josiah, the film addresses stereotyping in Hollywood and it couldn’t be more timely. We hope … Continue reading Our Top Picks for Palm Springs International ShortFest 2020

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Awards Season, Film Festivals, Films

Kristian Håskjold’s live-action short A Worthy Man focuses on the sensitive topics of Mental Health and Loneliness

Kristian Haskjold’s A Worthy Man shares the story of a family man who feels invisible. This powerful short has screened at prestigious film festivals such as Odense International Film Festival and Palm Springs International ShortFest. The film stars Marina Bouras (The Idiots) and Troels Lyby (Shake It). A growing depression hurls Erik into a tailspin, which in the end culminates in a desperate cry for help. Kristian … Continue reading Kristian Håskjold’s live-action short A Worthy Man focuses on the sensitive topics of Mental Health and Loneliness

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Films

Exclusive interview with Hongyu Li “Hank represents everyone who losses their voice in a relationship”

Hank Trailer from Neo Li on Vimeo. Hongyu Li’s fantastic film Hank stars Jason Stuart and tackles the subject of open relationships. This important film was recently nominated by Palm Springs Oscar Qualifying Film Festival. We got the opportunity to speak to this talented director about his work. After reluctantly agreeing to an open relationship, middle-aged gay man Hank starts a wild journey with a mysterious … Continue reading Exclusive interview with Hongyu Li “Hank represents everyone who losses their voice in a relationship”

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Film Review, Films

Award-Winning Animation Dani shares an intimate family conversation about a life changing illness

Filmmaker Elizabeth Hogenson’s revealing animation Dani shares a personal tale about her former roommate’s phone call with her mother, in which she reveals a life threatening illness. This topical film won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Animated Short at Mammoth Lakes Film Festival 2019 and has screened at the American Documentary Film Festival and Film Fund 2019. Dani is now set to screen at the Oscar Qualifying … Continue reading Award-Winning Animation Dani shares an intimate family conversation about a life changing illness

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