Bay Ridge Breakdown: Brian Lederman’s “Crowded Out” Drives Anxiety to Absurd Heights
In 'Crowded Out', Brooklyn filmmaker Brian Lederman turns the everyday torment of finding a parking spot into a surreal, nerve-fraying odyssey.
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Joe Gietl’s "Tasteless" Blends AI, Emotion, and Genre at FilmQuest
Joe Gietl’s “Tasteless” blurs sci-fi and emotion, exploring what it means to feel human in an age of artificial intelligence.
“Banjo”: Cameron Poletti Turns Pain into Dark Comedy
At FilmQuest 2025, Cameron Poletti transforms a painfully personal memory into “Banjo,” a sharp, genre-bending short that blends twisted humor with the uneasy thrill of classic cabin-in-the-woods horror.
AI for Filmmakers: Practical Tools & Creative Control
AI for filmmakers: practical uses, ethical risks, and how creators can harness AI tools without losing creative control.
Beyond the Classroom: Crafting a Career in Film
First Entertainment Credit Union invites filmmakers and film lovers to "Beyond the Classroom: Crafting a Career in Film", a half-day event designed to help creators turn their passion for storytelling into sustainable careers.
Navigating the Long Day: Markus Johansson’s "Test" Hits the Road
At Nòt Film, Markus Johansson’s "Test" turns the everyday tension of a driving exam into gripping one-take cinema, showcasing how simplicity and inventive craft can deliver powerful storytelling.
"All Roads Lead to Here" Explores Love, Loss, and Human Connection
At Nòt Film Fest 2025, Alexandra Punch’s "All Roads Lead to Here" captures the fragile intimacy of one pivotal night between two people navigating heartbreak and connection.
Between Memory and Metaphor: Marco La Ferrara’s "La Blatta e la Formica"
At Nòt Film Fest, Marco La Ferrara’s "La Blatta e la Formica" (The Cockroach and the Ant) delivers a poetic, nonlinear meditation on Alzheimer’s and the fragile love between a mother and her son.
"Madonna Mia" Reframes Faith and Desire in a Queer Coming-of-Age Tale
At Nòt Film Fest, Valentina Garrett’s "Madonna Mia" transforms Catholic guilt into a playful, heartfelt queer coming-of-age story about love and acceptance.
"T.I.N.A." Challenges the Myth of Work
At Nòt Film Fest, Marco Mazzone’s "T.I.N.A." blends irony and melancholy to question the centrality of work in young people’s lives.
"El Vaquero" Explores Identity and Freedom
Australian-born filmmaker Emma Rozanski, now based in Colombia, presents her contemplative arthouse drama-western "El Vaquero", following Bernicia’s transformative encounter with a stray horse.
Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" Turns Family Tension into Cinema
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Morgan Gruer’s "Fire At Will" transforms a personal family conflict into a sharply humorous, emotionally charged story about sibling rivalry and the place of artists in family hierarchies.
Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" Exposes Brazil’s Hidden Struggle for Women’s Rights
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Vitória Vasconcellos’ "Hide-and-Seek" immerses viewers in a raw, first-person 16mm portrait of sisterhood and survival under Brazil’s restrictive abortion laws.
Jason Adam Maselle’s “Punter” Races into HollyShorts Spotlight
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Jason Adam Maselle’s "Punter" captures a father-son bond set against Johannesburg’s horse-racing scene, with the Academy Award-qualifying short now headed for a feature adaptation.
"The Funkee Sketch Show": Karla Espino’s Latina-Centered Comedy Shines at HollyShorts
At this year’s HollyShorts, Karla Espino’s "The Funkee Sketch Show" delivers sharp, Latina-centered comedy, weaving personal stories into sketches on love, family pressure, and the chaos of singlehood in your 30s.
HollyShorts to Feature Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy"
Lee Knight’s "A Friend of Dorothy", a HollyShorts selection, celebrates unexpected friendship and community through heartfelt underdog storytelling.