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Festivals
Coverage and insights from the world’s leading film festivals, including HollyShorts, Nòt Film Fest, FilmQuest, and TIFF. Explore interviews, reviews, and behind-the-scenes stories that spotlight filmmakers and their work on the international stage.
Bolton Film Festival - Where The Shorts Are Mighty
283 films that span all genres (and mediums) across five days, with industry too? Why yes indeed.
A Cool Festival In The Hot Desert? Cordillera International Film Festival's Got You
5 Days and over 150 films to watch. There's something for everyone, and filmmakers definitely are the focus when it comes to core of this festival.
Talking to the Stars of the Finnish Weird Showcase About Their Weird Projects, Part II - An Amateur
After the Finnish Film Affair awards ceremony, I sat down with the filmmakers Olli Salmi and Samppa Batal to discuss their project "An Amateur", making meta-art in an absurd world, and what it means to pitch a project for the FFA's boldest showcase: Finnish Weird.
Nòt Film Fest: Day Five
Haylee and Grace's last day in Santarcangelo di Romagna and the final day of Nòt Film Fest... WARNING: EMOTIONAL.
Capturing Grief in Motion: Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" Bridges Memory and Loss
Bren Cukier’s "Last Resort" intertwines home videos and new footage to turn a family trip into a tender reflection on memory, grief, and the enduring bonds of family.
Jasmine De Silva’s “Beauty Sleep” Reimagines Perfection in Pastel Horror
Jasmine De Silva’s “Beauty Sleep” transforms a pastel-pink funeral parlour into a darkly comic, retro-futuristic fairytale that explores beauty and identity, marking her bold narrative debut and proof of concept for her upcoming feature.
Inside the Absurdist World of Abby Tozer’s "Muse"
Berkeley neuroscience grad Abby Tozer turns classical music angst into "Muse"—a surreal, noir short celebrating creativity, chaos, and indie spirit.
Breaking the Fantasy: Megan Barker’s Bold Leap from Actor to Filmmaker
Megan Elizabeth Barker’s debut short, "His Forbidden Sword", flips romance tropes to celebrate empowered women and bold independent filmmaking.
Dreamweaving Identity: Nicole Dizon’s “Ruya” Threads Heritage and Healing
Filmmaker Nicole Dizon’s "Ruya" bridges dream and reality, honoring Filipino heritage through surreal storytelling and creative resilience.
Confronting the Unseen: Kamaria Williams Turns Trauma into Psychological Horror
Kamaria Williams’s "Haunted" turns intergenerational trauma into psychological horror, exploring identity, grief, and the power of the unseen.
Fixing the Chaos: Jennifer Gouchoe Turns Leaks into Laughter
In "Fix the Faucet", Jennifer Gouchoe turns personal mess into art, blending dark comedy, self-discovery, and indie filmmaking grit.
Finding Empathy Through Fury: Daniela Kafshi’s Bold Vision in “Ladybug”
Daniela Kafshi’s "Ladybug" defies expectations, blending irony and empathy to confront America’s gun violence with raw emotion and hope.
Wylie Anderson’s “How to Cry on Command” Confronts Digital Girlhood
Wylie Anderson’s "How to Cry on Command" explores online identity, childhood, and the dark side of digital culture in a dystopian school setting.
Inside "Roach": Angelica Gayle Redefines Horror Through Control and Constraint
British filmmaker Angelica Gayle’s debut "Roach" transforms personal trauma and creative limits into a bold, visually rich horror short.
Beyond the "Proscenium": Georgia Evensen on Connection, Dance, and Wordless Storytelling
Georgia Evensen’s "Proscenium" captures the emotional language of movement, exploring female connection and creative expression through dance and film.