In his Oscar-qualified short film After Dark, Scottish/Norwegian director Iain Forbes once again proves why he is rapidly becoming one of the most compelling new voices in Scandinavian cinema. With an eye for tension, emotional nuance, and a striking sense of realism, Forbes crafts a story that lingers long after the credits fade, one that reminds…
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CAFUNÈ: A Tour de Force of Animation and Humanity
There are films that entertain, and then there are films that change you. CAFUNÈ is one of those rare cinematic experiences that does both, capturing the heart and soul of its audience in ways that are both emotionally profound and visually spectacular. Directed by Carlos F. de Vigo and Lorena Ares, CAFUNÈ is a masterclass in animation, one that…
Breaking the Silence: HOLY CURSE and the Sacred Rage
Snigdha Kapoor’s HOLY CURSE is a cinematic cry, furious, fragile, and luminous. It’s the kind of short film that grips you by the throat from its first frame and doesn’t let go until long after the credits fade. Here is a filmmaker unafraid to confront the invisible violence of conformity, and in doing so, she delivers a…
Inside, The Valley Sings’: One of the Most Innovative Documentary’s of the Year
In the modest runtime of his animated short Inside, The Valley Sings, director Nathan Fagan achieves something rare: a film that is both aesthetically refined and emotionally unflinching. It begins and largely remains on quiet terms, as we hear the voices of three people who spent extended periods in solitary confinement. There are no aesthetic shocks, no…
Oscar Hopeful OLIVE Brings Heart and Humanity to the Screen
Directed by Tom Koch | Starring Lesley Ann Warren | Produced by Astrid Lark & Andrew Carlberg OLIVE is a tender and haunting meditation on memory, love, and the quiet erosion of identity that accompanies Alzheimer’s. Anchored by a luminous and deeply human performance from Lesley Ann Warren, the film captures the devastating beauty of holding on,…
Oscar Powerhouses Kim Magnusson and Rebecca Pruzan Back SNIPPED, A Bold Short That Cuts to the Core
When Oscar-nominated producer Rebecca Pruzan (On My Mind) and Academy Award powerhouse Kim Magnusson (Helium, The Danish Poet) join forces, expectations rise, and SNIPPED delivers on every count. Directed and written by Alexander Saul, this bold, darkly comic short finds a piercing humanity in one of the most intimate rituals imaginable. A Jewish convert. A Muslim doctor. One holy snip, and a…
“MONEY TALK$” — A Bold, Gritty, and Electrifying Oscar Contender
Tony Mucci’s MONEY TALK$ is the kind of short film that doesn’t just demand your attention, it grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go until the final frame. Set against the gritty pulse of 1981 New York City, the most violent year in the city’s history, the film unfolds with the raw immediacy of a…
Grief, Ritual, and Revelation in THREE KEENINGS
It’s not often a short film comes along that feels both classically grounded and urgently modern, but Three Keenings, from Northern Irish filmmaker Oliver McGoldrick, manages to be exactly that. From its world premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival to its Oscar®-qualifying win at the Galway Film Fleadh, the film has quietly and…
An Enchanting Masterpiece: THE BOY WITH WHITE SKIN
Simon Panay‘s The Boy with White Skin is an Oscar-qualified short film and a standout favorite this awards season. Shortlisted for the Best Short Film Award at the César Awards—the French equivalent of the Academy Awards—this film captivates with its powerful narrative and evocative storytelling. In The Boy with White Skin, Panay crafts a narrative…
PLASTIC SURGERY – A Razor-Sharp Eco-Thriller That Cuts to the Core of Our Contaminated Reality
Director Guy Trevellyan unleashes a stunning, BAFTA-qualifying short film that melds high-concept suspense with chilling environmental realism. Bold, cerebral, and cinematically unsettling, this 20-minute thriller doesn’t just raise awareness of microplastics, it forces us to confront the terrifying truth that they’re already inside us. Set in a hospital teetering on the edge of panic, PLASTIC SURGERY follows…
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