We talk to Brotherhood Director Meryam Joobeur about her award winning film, the casting process and what people would like to take away from the film. Brotherhood is under Oscar Consideration and is our favourite to take home the 2020 Academy Award! Hi Meryam, how are you doing? I’m doing great! Currently in Sayada, my hometown…
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Marriage Material: A cheerful and dark short movie about finding love
For some of us, it’s something we have to think about for a while, for others, it’s been a childhood dream: Getting married to the love of your life. Having the most amazing wedding dress, a gorgeous ceremony and friends and family who are by your side during this big day. For Leah, getting married…
ONE TO WATCH – After taking home a BIFA, could Director Dekel Berenson win an Academy Award?
Awards season is upon us and we have a close eye on the directors and films we think could go all the way in the live action short category. Dekel Berenson has only been in the business three years and is already making a name for himself in the industry. His film Anna just won…
FILM REVIEW – The Rise of a Star: Dances off your screen with amazing grace
RISE OF A STAR | Excerpt from FULLDAWA Films on Vimeo. Sometimes it’s hard for a woman to balance motherhood with having a job at the same time. More time at work sometimes means less time with the children and the other way around. It doesn’t come without any sacrifices and that something The Rise…
FILM REVIEW – ‘My Nephew Emmett’ teaches us something we can’t ignore, just like the movie itself.
My Nephew Emmett Trailer 2 from Kevin Wilson, Jr. on Vimeo. Family, one of the most important things in life. In good and bad times, they’re there for you. In My Nephew Emmett, Kevin Wilson Jr. reminds us of that again. His latest works have been screened all over the world and won different prestigious…
Sing Director Kristof Deák – We shot a 25-min film with kids in every scene in just 5 days!
We caught up with the talented director Kristof Deák to talk about his amazing short film Sing, that has been shortlisted for an Academy Award. Sing (Mindenki) | trailer from Kristof Deak on Vimeo. The heartfelt drama Sing is based on a true story; a young girl is forced to either stand up against a corrupt system…
BAFTA and Emmy Winners to Judge Brits in LA’s Highly Anticipated 5th Annual Toscars
On the 21st February the much-awaited award ceremony ‘The Toscars’ will be held at Hollywood’s premier venue The Supperclub. Non other than the Queen’s favorite British comedian and BAFTA winner Jim Tavare will host this fun filled event, which has been rumored to be the most fun attendees will have during the awards season! A…
Critics Praise Elfar Adalsteins Sailcloth
Sailcloth, the non-dialogue short film directed by Elfar Adalsteins and starring John Hurt, has been selected to progress to the next round of the Oscar Short Film voting and rightly so, as this beautiful film has been receiving rave reviews. Barbara Chai at the Wall Street Journal states “Though the film is short and void of…
