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PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Tiger Ji ” The feature version of Death & Ramen is already in development”

We caught up with the very talented director Tiger Ji about his outstanding short DEATH AND RAMEN, this dark comedy has been selected for the OSCAR-qualifying Palm Springs ShortFest. DEATH AND RAMEN is a dark buddy comedy between a ramen chef (Bobby Lee) and the Grim Reaper (Matt Jones). The depressed ramen chef is visited by a bureaucratic Death after botching his suicide. Insistent that … Continue reading PALM SPRINGS SHORTFEST DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT – Tiger Ji ” The feature version of Death & Ramen is already in development”

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Film Festivals, Film Review, Live action short

***** TRIBECA 2023 – THE SPERM BANK is a clever comedy that touches on a serious issue

The Sperm Bank was written and created by Rob Scerbo and Jeremy Culhane. This incredible short was actually based on the writer and star Rob Scerbo’s real life experiences as he was diagnosed with stage 4 testicular cancer.  Rob Scerbo’s brilliant comedic timing is displayed in this important film as he stars as a young man with cancer. Rob visits a sperm bank with two … Continue reading ***** TRIBECA 2023 – THE SPERM BANK is a clever comedy that touches on a serious issue

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***** CANNES – The expertly directed KILLING BORIS JOHSON is a must see British short film at the Cannes Film Festival

Every now and again you see a film which stays in your mind and KILLING BORIS JOHNSON is one of them. Created by students at The National Film and TV School, this visceral film displays a raw and valid response to the inequality between the government and the people during Covid. Not only is the acting incredible, the directing is superb. Expect this film to … Continue reading ***** CANNES – The expertly directed KILLING BORIS JOHSON is a must see British short film at the Cannes Film Festival

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Film Festivals, Films, Short Film, Tribeca Film Festival

TRIBECA 23 – The TRIBECA selected animated short film AMERICAN SIKH chronicles the life of a ‘Sikh Captain America’ in the aftermath of 9/11

Ryan and Vishavjit have teamed up on this project to bring more Sikh representation and experiences into today’s media landscape and to challenge perceptions of what an American (and a superhero) can look like. This story highlights the need for more inclusive narratives this AAPI Heritage Month. Vishavjit Singh is publicly known for his Captain America persona — a Sikh man equipped with his turban … Continue reading TRIBECA 23 – The TRIBECA selected animated short film AMERICAN SIKH chronicles the life of a ‘Sikh Captain America’ in the aftermath of 9/11

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TRIBECA 23 – Sean McCarron’s animated short film CORVINE selected to screen at the OSCAR-qualifying TRIBECA Film Festival

Sean McCarron’s beautiful tale CORVINE shares a story of a boy who loves nature, especially crows. As an eccentric boy he has trouble fitting in at school due to his obsession with crows.  After screening at numerous prestigious international film festivals including the Academy-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, Calgary International Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival and Foyle Film Festival, CORVINE will receive its New … Continue reading TRIBECA 23 – Sean McCarron’s animated short film CORVINE selected to screen at the OSCAR-qualifying TRIBECA Film Festival

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