At Nòt Film Fest, Juan Pablo Daranas Molina’s "Seeds for All!" satirizes identity politics with sharp humor, following a Latina executive’s unraveling day, all crafted on 16mm by a resourceful five-person crew.
Italian filmmaker Francesco Barozzi’s "Hardcore", selected for Nòt Film Fest, blends raw storytelling with biting social commentary on debt, exploitation, and survival, all realized through fiercely independent filmmaking.
At Nòt Film Fest, the Ray Sisters’ "Spit It Out" blends humor and heartfelt drama as a father’s DNA test uncovers family secrets spanning generations.
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Deborah Puette’s "Such A Pretty Girl" offers a tender, personal exploration of family expectations and unconditional love.
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" uses vérité, archival footage, and personal dialogue to deliver a compassionate, unfiltered portrait of grief, friendship, and the enduring impact of a life cut short.
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Gloria Zingales’s "Lo Sguardo" immerses viewers in a psychologically charged giallo, exploring the weight of the male gaze through layered visual storytelling and a tense, solitary journey home.
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Daniele Farina’s debut feature "Nado" honors the extraordinary life of sculptor Nado Canuti, tracing his path from wartime resistance fighter to world-renowned artist.
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Adolfo Dávila’s "Violent Butterflies" collides punk music, graffiti, and political protest into an unflinching portrait of a generation confronting injustice.
At this year’s HollyShorts Film Festival, Lauren Corber’s My Dead Mom blends sharp wit and tender honesty in a candid look at long-term grief.
At this year’s HollyShorts, Nimco Sheikhaden’s "Exodus" explores life after prison, challenging binary guilt narratives and serving as a bridge for healing between separated families.
At this year’s HollyShorts, Eric Boadella’s "Magical Meat" blends horror and absurdity in a tale of stealing Danny Trejo’s bravery, brought to life with Yasu Tanida’s striking visuals and a custom Panavision lens.
Inspired by personal experiences and family debates about meat consumption, Gabriel Grosclaude’s "Lux Carne" imagines a world where eating meat means killing the animal yourself.
Premiering at HollyShorts, "Rage" is a 35mm-shot debut whose non-professional cast and collaborative process deliver a raw, poignant portrait of adolescent estrangement.
Alexander Kühn’s "If I Could Fly" premieres at HollyShorts, authentically portraying the unseen trauma of war through the eyes of Ukrainian children.
Premiering at HollyShorts, Mischa Webley’s "Hasaan Hates Portland" uses sharp, dark humor to deliver a personal, boundary-pushing look at racial dynamics in a hyper-progressive city.
Screening at HollyShorts, Chantelle James’ “Love, from Ellie” offers a tender, rarely seen look at a 9-year-old’s journey through love and loss after her military father’s death.
