Maciej Kawalski’s Atlas takes a look at mental health, identity, and perception. This wonderful comedy took home the top prizes at Bermuda International Film Festival and Huesca International Film Festival. The film stars Tomasz Kot (triple Oscar-nominated Cold War) and was written/directed by Kawalski. A remote psychiatric hospital receives a fascinating patient — he doesn’t…
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Exclusive Interview with Daniel Bogran – “I’ve wanted to direct movies since I was about 14 years old.”
A film which received a wonderful reception during it’s screening at LA Shorts International Film Festival, Daniel Bogran’s short film Low tells a creative story which we believe a lot of people would be able to relate to. We had a chance to catch up with the talented director and question him about the inspiration…
Following a win at the Oscar-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival, Nicolas Greinacher’s Muslim LGBT drama Ayaneh receives theatrical relea
After premiering on opening night and winning an award in Rhode Island before playing at Hollyshorts, Nicolas Greinacher’s topical film Ayaneh will be released in Los Angeles this week. This important film shares the story of a Muslim girl (Afsaneh Dehrouyeh) who, after embarking on a romance with a Swiss girl, rebels against the constraints of her family and…
The German King: As authentic as you can get
The 8th of August, 1914. Cameroon. King Rudolf (Adetokumboh M’Cormack) is receiving very troubling news about the Belgian King Leopold killing ten million of his fellow people from Cameroon. Sad, troubled and excruciating times are ahead for him and his Kingdom but at least he can count on the support of his German “brother” and…
Adetokumboh M’Cormack’s award-winning true story ‘The German King’ selected for Oscar-qualifying film festival BronzeLens
Starring Adetokumboh M’Cormack (Captain America: Winter Soldier), Raphael Corkhill (The Goldfinch), Constance Ejuma (Black Panther) and Scottie Thompson (NCIS). Adetokumboh M’Cormack’s insightful short The German King tells the true story of the German raised African King Rudolf Douala Manga Bell. This film earned Adetokumboh the Best Actor award at the Oscar Qualifying Rhode Island International Film festival and…
Exclusive Interview With Guaxuma Director Nara Normande – “I would have never imagined that a personal story would go so far”
Nara Normande beautiful short animation Guaxuma tells a very personal story about a beautiful friendship, which was cut short due to a horrifying accident. An animation which has won 4 Oscar-qualifying awards in 4 Oscar Qualifying film Festivals, we had the chance to speak with Nara Normande about her intimate film: why she wanted to…
Low: Mysterious and intriguing film
Low Teaser from Daniel Bogran on Vimeo. Most of the time, we just live a life full of routines and during which every day is the same. It seems like an ordinary life. However, there are also moments during which we believe in faith and that everything happens for a reason. Nothing is by chance….
CODA: Expressive in every way possible
Finding out who you are is never easy. Creating your own identity can come with a lot of nerves, doubts but also hopefully with love and happiness. We can only imagine how hard this must be for young people like Alex (Kerrynton Jones) who are a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Her story is being…
40 Minutes Over Maui: Humor, love and wittiness rule
“What would you do if you only had one day to live?”. A question we’ve all been asked at some point. Would it be having a very relaxing day, eating all of your favourite things or just partying with friends and family? However, what would you choose if that day just became only 40 minutes?…
Angus McDonald’s Manus Wins The Best Documentary Award At St Kilda Film Festival
Refugees and asylum seekers have been held captive under inhumane conditions on Manus Island in PNG for almost 6 years. The system is designed to be so brutal that asylum seekers are forced into despair and agree to go back home to whatever they have fled. Through his documentary Manus, Angus McDonald uses the first-hand…
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