"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.
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.
“Spit It Out”: The Ray Sisters Unravel Family Secrets in DNA Drama
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.
"Di Noi 4" Confronts Millennial Parenthood Dreams Amid Uncertainty
At Nòt Film Fest, "Di Noi 4" offers an intimate look at millennial couples grappling with the fragile dream of starting a family in precarious times.
"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.
"Jeff" Confronts Empathy, Trauma, and Ambiguity
Julia Hebner’s provocative short "Jeff", inspired by her real-life experience as a phone sex operator, explores unsettling moral boundaries with raw intimacy.
"Alucina (Fishgirl)" Explores Memory, Identity, and Magical Realism
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Javier Cutrona’s debut feature "Alucina (Fishgirl)" blurs the line between fantasy and reality in a poetic meditation on identity, loss, and memory. Rooted in personal inspiration, the film transforms creative constraints into an immersive, introspective experience.
Nick Dugan’s "Foxhole" Finds Solace and Shadows in Rural Reflection
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Nick Dugan’s Foxhole follows a meditative groundskeeper confronting the weight of his past in a quiet countryside inn.
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.
"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.
"Butterflyman" Brings Absurdist Humor and Heartfelt Isolation
At Nòt Film Fest, Jeroen Zeegers’ "Butterflyman" delivers an absurd yet tender portrait of introversion and suspicion through the eyes of a butterfly keeper.
“We’re Still Here” Paints an Intimate Portrait of Memory and Absence
At this year’s Nòt Film Fest, Matheus Malburg and Larissa Murai’s "We’re Still Here" turns real-life conversations into an intimate portrait of an ex-couple reunited at a party.
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.
"Harvest of Light" Shines a Lens on Turkey’s Hidden Farm Labor
At Italy’s Nòt Film Fest, Esin Özalp Öztürk’s "Harvest of Light" offers an intimate portrait of seasonal onion harvest workers in rural Turkey.
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.