Fresh off of the excitement of the UK Premiere for short film Cynthia, actor turned director Jack Hickey talks to us about making his first film. With previous roles in Penny Dreadful, Game of Thrones and Mary Shelly Jack is no stranger to being in front of the lens. He enters as a director with his…
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Cynthia: A stunning short film about the importance of love
We all want it. Someone to hold, to love and to be with for the rest of our lives. Not everyone finds it as easy to come across as others, especially not when your love for a person isn’t mutual. Sadly, that’s what happened to Cynthia, her unanswered love results in a tragic event told…
Dunya’s Day: An Oscar worthy short film from director Raed Alsemari
Whether it’s your birthday party, wedding reception or graduation celebration, you want your special day to be unforgettable. You want the best food, the most exquisite drinks, a wonderful dress and your friends and family around. Or at least if you’re Dunya, the leading character in “Dunya’s Day”. This latest work from first-time writer/director Raed…
The Confirmation: A must-see, eye-opening, beautiful and well-performed movie
“Everyone has the right to be who they are”. That’s how “The Confirmation” ends. While this should indeed be the case, that’s sadly not for everyone and especially not when you’re a transgender person. The problems and prejudices that transgender people face are now being brought back to our attention thanks to first time director…
Director Carlota Pereda “I am the mother of a young girl and I don’t like the world she’s going to have to grow up in”
We caught up with Carlota Pereda the director of the Oscar-qualified film Piggy to talk more about her work, bullying and body shaming. Carlota Pereda’s body shaming film ‘Piggy’ achieves over fifty international film accolades including the high profile Goya Award Cerdita (Piggy) shares the story of a teen who is bullied for her weight, this topical…
Little Hands: A unique film that’s big on captivating performances and emotions
Finding a job is never easy but once you have it, a lot of pressure is taking off your shoulders, especially when it comes to financial stability. Sadly, it can be taken away much more easily than you’ve found it and that can have disastrous consequences. Not only for you but also for your co-workers,…
Harbor: Honest, beautiful and emotional short film
HARBOR by Paul Marques Duarte – Trailer 2019 from Blue Hour Films on Vimeo. We all have those moments during which we think we have the biggest problems in the world. Whether it’s during an extremely important meeting, during an immensely busy rush hour or just during an emotional period with the family. However, most…
Paul Marques Duarte’s live action short film Harbor touches on the European immigrant crisis
Director Paul Marques Duarte and Producer Thomas Guentch’s award winning film Harbor touches on the story of a kind hearted teacher who is forced to make the choice of hiding a migrant child or giving him over to the authorities. This topical film has won numerous accolades at international film festivals around the world including the audience award…
Debris: When a human life means almost nothing…
Looking for a job can be quite daunting, especially when the search doesn’t totally go as planned. You think that you have the right skills, competence, and attitude but still you can’t find anything. Imagine how hard it must be like for people who come from another country and who want to immigrate. Sadly, when…
A Million Eyes: When a picture says more than a 1000 words
A picture. Whether it’s one of your birthday, marriage, parents, childhood, friends or just from something totally different, it always tells a very personal story. It’s just like making a movie. Director Richard Raymond (“Souls of Totality”, “Desert Dancer”) decided to combine both photos and movie by making a film about photography. “A Million Eyes”…
