Interview with Mario Morin: “I wanted to show that our common humanity overrides our differences”

Mario Morin is a highly skilled director, whose film Sacred Hair (Cheveux Sacrés) has become eligible to be considered for a 2019 Oscar. Sacred Hair is truly exceptional, an important film that we all need to see which sends out a worthy message. We had the chance to have a chat with him, discussing why he wanted to tell this type of story, why it … Continue reading Interview with Mario Morin: “I wanted to show that our common humanity overrides our differences”

2019 Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

This year the heat has really been turned up for the live action short films that are being considered for the 2019 Academy Awards. Many strong international films are being placed firmly in the mix. Here are the films we predict will make the Oscar shortlist, which is being announced this year on December the 17th. All These Creatures All These Creatures – Trailer from Charles … Continue reading 2019 Live Action Short Film Oscar Predictions

Sacred Hair: An Important Topical Story

Growing up, we are taught that you shouldn’t judge someone or have a certain perception of someone even before you have had the chance to meet and communicate with them. This beautiful award-winning film by the talented director Mario Morin shows light of that and shows that in fact, sometimes we have more in common with people that we don’t know. You are introduced to … Continue reading Sacred Hair: An Important Topical Story

Mario Morin’s award-winning Sacred Hair shares a topical story crossing cultures and generations

Director Mario Morin’s Sacred Hair shares the story of a young boy’s innocent curiosity lifting him beyond the insidious confines of prejudice and showing how the essence of two diametrically opposed individuals are the same. This wonderful film took home the Best Live Action Oscar-qualifying award at the Cleveland International Film Festival, as well as many more high profile film awards around the world and has been … Continue reading Mario Morin’s award-winning Sacred Hair shares a topical story crossing cultures and generations