"Such A Pretty Girl": Deborah Puette’s Gripping New Drama Premieres
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.
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Audrey Lane’s "SEÁNA" Confronts Grief and Friendship with Raw Honesty
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.
"Lo Sguardo": Gloria Zingales Confronts the Male Gaze
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.
"Nado" Explores Resilience and Recognition Through the Life of Sculptor Nado Canuti
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.
"Violent Butterflies": Adolfo Dávila’s Fierce Portrait of Youth Rebellion
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.
Grief Gets Messy and Funny in "My Dead Mom" at HollyShorts
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.
"Exodus" Redefines Freedom After Incarceration at HollyShorts
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.
Eric Boadella Serves Up "Magical Meat" at HollyShorts 2025
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.
Gabriel Grosclaude Unleashes "Lux Carne" at HollyShorts
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.
Santi Pujol Amat on "Rage" and its Premiere at HollyShorts Film Festival
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" Takes Flight at HollyShorts Film Festival
Alexander Kühn’s "If I Could Fly" premieres at HollyShorts, authentically portraying the unseen trauma of war through the eyes of Ukrainian children.
"Hasaan Hates Portland" Turns Personal Truths Into Sharp Satire
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.
Grief Through a Child’s Eyes in "Love, from Ellie"
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.
How Loss Shaped "Light Bunny," Valerian Zamel’s Latest at HollyShorts
Valerian Zamel’s "Light Bunny" premieres at HollyShorts, a psychological short that transforms personal grief into a quietly powerful exploration of loss, anchored by Karole Foreman’s moving performance.
Isaac Kasende Explores Power and Class in "Belinda"
Premiering at HollyShorts, Isaac Kasende’s "Belinda" blends magic and realism to explore greed, inequality, and class through the eyes of hotel workers who discover a mysterious cash-spewing machine.
Guy Trevellyan's "Plastic Surgery" Premieres at HollyShorts Film Festival
Guy Trevellyan’s debut short "Plastic Surgery" premieres at HollyShorts, using Anna Popplewell’s performance to deliver a visually striking warning about the human impact of plastic pollution.