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…
Tag: Live Action Short Film
Brotherhood: Torn between war, family, and belief
Having a loving, caring and compassionate family is the best thing you can hope for. Whether it’s your parents who are always there for you or your siblings with whom you have a great time, being loved is such a great feeling. Sadly, due to unforeseen and unfortunate events, this isn’t as easy as it…
A Million Eyes Director Richard Raymond “A Million Eyes is an American set story, but I’m a British filmmaker”
We caught up with director Richard Raymond to talk about his latest film A Million Eyes. A Million Eyes shares the story of a young photographer, grappling with his mother’s alcoholism, who sets out to capture his own truth. The film introduces 13-year-old Elijah M. Cooper in his debut film role. Having only wrapped production this summer the film is already receiving rave reviews and…
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…
Sylvia: An incredibly emotional and moving socially important film
If you’re going on a road trip, you’re always in for a great time. Music blasting out of the speakers, you, your friends and family having amazing moments and just becoming one with the world for once. Not everyone is that lucky. Just ask Mandy, the lead character in the debut film from writer/director Richard…
Interview with Director Jack Hickey: “It was inevitable that I’d try and make my own work”
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…
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…
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…
FILM – Night Dancing Director Barney Cokeliss “Night Dancing was shot in just one, very long day”
Director Barney Cokeliss beautiful and evocative film Night Dancing was selected to World Premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival and will have its UK premiere at the forthcoming 2018 the British Short Film Festival. The film stars Jason Thorpe (Fast and Furious 6), Louise Tanoto (Tom Dale Company), Jacob Ingram-Dodd (Punchdrunk) and Alister Cameron (Foyle’s War). Every night, Bob is transfixed by the vision of a woman dancing…
