Being sexually harassed is something none of us should have to deal with, but sadly, it still happens too often. Both women and men experience this daily, and this terrible experience undoubtedly has an impact, mentally and physically. However, there’s still a massive stigma hanging over the victims of sexual harassments. They’re being looked at…
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The Present: The powerful truth told by a splendid short movie
Whether it’s buying a Christmas gift, a birthday present or a wedding anniversary gift, you always want to treat that special someone with the perfect present. Whatever that will be, you will probably find it. Not only because you can order almost everything online, but also because there’s probably a shop nearby you can buy…
Brotherhood Director Meryam Joobeur “The casting process started with the real life brothers and non-professional actors”
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…
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…
Exclusive interview with the award winning Director Richard Prendergast
We recently reviewed the live action short film Sylvia, which is currently Under Oscar Consideration. Here is a snippet of how much we love the film: After been awarded numerous accolades such as ‘Best Film’ at The American Pavilion at Cannes, ‘Best Actress’ at the New Renaissance Film Festival, the ‘Jury Award for Best of…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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