In his film Rebel, Pier-Philippe Chevigny takes a lucid and poignant look at the extreme right-wing groups that emerged in Quebec in response to the migration crisis of 2017. We spoke to the director Pier-Philippe Chevigny about the film, it’s politics and his future projects. What inspired you to become so interested in political issues?…
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Rebel : In a time where our nations appear internally divided, Rebel helps create a bridge for understanding.
Inspired by real events, Rebel captures the anxiety and desperation thousands of illegal immigrants endured in 2017 while fleeing to Canada in fear of deportation issued by the Trump Administration. A slew of global crises’ has surged in recent years, leading to a rise in illegal immigrants hoping to secure sanctuary in other countries. Regrettably,…
3 Feet : A joy-inducing film capturing an adventurous day with Gonzalo, a ten-year-old boy attempting to keep his shoes clean despite his love for football challenging his intentions
3 Feet is a joy-inducing film capturing an adventurous day with Gonzalo, a ten-year-old boy attempting to keep his shoes clean despite his love for football challenging his intentions. An excellent combination of live-action and animation adds to the film’s whimsy and childlike amusement. Director Giselle Geney pulls audiences back in time to once again…
Da Yie: A dangerous road trip in search of affection
When being you, you’re living a very free and innocent life. Playing with friends, not having to think about the future and seeing the good in everyone. Sadly, sometimes that naivety is being preyed upon, especially the one from children who haven’t the most luxurious or loving family life. That’s something we as a society…
Interview with Inbar Horesh, Female Director of Birth Right
Inbar Horesh’s short film Birth Right is an important film that focuses on Jewish Identity. A film which won the Oscar-qualifying award at the 2020 Palm Springs ShortFest along with the 2020 Moulin d’Ande Award at Cinemed: Montpellier International Festival of Mediterranean Cinema, we spoke to Inbar on the importance of her film, her success,…
Joseph Ollman’s short film Bitter Sky – Review
Writer/ Director Joseph Ollman uncovers a splotch of hope in the darkest of situations in Bitter Sky. Bitter Sky is a short film that follows Nia, a troubled youth searching for an escape from her awful home life. Frequent physical confrontations with her school mates combined with abuse from her adopted father and a runaway…
Joseph Ollman’s Live-Action Short Bitter Sky showcases a turbulent relationship between father and daughter
Selected for Aesthetica Film Festival Starring Darci Shaw (Judy) and Richard Harrington (Hinterland) Joseph Ollman’s short film Bitter Sky shares a story of a young girl and the relationship she has with her controlling adopted father. This topical film has already screened at the 2020 Prague International Indie Festival where it was nominated for the…
Timo’s Winter: A young boy goes on an emotional rollercoaster
We’re heading towards the winter, and that’s always such a depressing moment. The days get shorter, the weather darker and apart from celebrating Christmas and New Year, there’s not much happening. Luckily, we have a family that gets us through those sombre times. Sadly, not everyone is that luckily, and certainly not the young Timo….
Andrew Montague’s short film My Other Suit Is Human – Review
My Other Suit Is Human follows the lives of a young couple coping with the death of their child. Written and directed by Award-winning Ireland native Andrew Paul Montague, and with former films, Offaly and Isle of Man earning him shortlisted nominations for the bursary awards and a pitch offer for the BFI at Aesthetica…
Charles Xiuzhi Dong’s AFTER CLASS is a symphonic masterpiece of film
After Class by Charles Xiuzhi Dong “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings” -Hodding Carter Charles Xiuzhi Dong’s short film After Class is a symphonic masterpiece of film. A virtuoso of film, he takes on an orchestral journey that hums with suspense and…
