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Against The Wind Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 DOC Festival
Directed by Hollis Bennett
In a year marked by tragedy, the farmers of Iowa face down one of the most destructive storms in US History. This is a story of loss but also perseverance and the indomitable human spirit. -
FAN FICTION Best Scene Reading: The Mandalorian Chapter 17 : "Legacy" , by Valeran Lothaniel
Four years after returning the child Grogu to the Jedi, the lone Mandalorian warrior Din Djarin faces his greatest challenge yet: protecting four foundlings from conflicting Galactic forces, and raising them in the way of the Mand'alor.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Kyana Teresa
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The Open Door Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 CRIME/MYSTERY Festival
THE OPEN DOOR, 11min., USA, Crime/Western
Directed by Yasir DuzcanA gentleman goes to the country for a rest cure for his nerves. On a visit to an acquaintance of his sister's, he learns from the hostess' young niece that there has been a terrible family tragedy. What follows is neither restful...
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COMEDY TV PILOT Reading: THE BELFAST CONNECTION, by John Donovan
A television series dramady where the present day protagonist have to explain events from their pasts which which implicate them in a criminal racketeering and murder investigation.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Allison Kampf
Young Barry/Conrad - Sean Ballantyne
Colleen - Kyana Teresa
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LGBTQ+ Festival BEST SCENE Script Reading: HOW TO CARE FOR CRICKETS, by Jessica Hilscher
Through a string of family events, an emotionally estranged woman comes face to face with her step-father's abuse. The confrontation threatens to unravel her facade and reveal the dark secrets she keeps in the guise of protecting the family she’s avoided for fifteen years.
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HORROR Festival BEST Scene Readng: THEY'RE WATCHING US, by D.G.
‘They’re Watching Us’ is a psychological thriller surrounding an actor couple who agree to partake in an interactive experience acting opportunity.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Steve Rizzo
Emma: Kyana Teresa
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Anomaly Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from WILDsound April 2021 Festival
ANOMALY, 26min., France, Thriller/Sci-Fi
Directed by Michael JeanpertAdam is crazy in love with Liv but the young woman just lost her husband and refuses to commit to a new relationship. Without explanation she sends him to the strange and mysterious Zieggler corporation where everybody seems t...
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CHICAGO Festival BEST Scene Reading: BELLY, by Anna Zabel
A 30-minute dramedy pilot by Anna Zabel.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Steve Rizzo
Leah: Kyana Teresa
Kai: Val Cole
Rowan: Andy Camp-----
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Spark: A Systemic Racism Story Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 DOC Festival
Directed by Alex Flagg
Spark: A Systemic Racism Story explores the root causes of systemic racism and proposes remedies in public safety, policing, criminal justice, and social norms. Made by white allies after the tragedy of George Floyd’s death, it encourages recognition of unconscious bias and... -
SHORT Screenplay Reading: Why Is Tonight, by Karen Goldfarb
Passover 1943, Sybil, in her thirties, tries to enjoy a meal wit her family but is interrupted as the war outside rages on and Nazi intrude.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Sean Ballantyne
Henryk/Mel: Shawn Devlin
Bekah/Ruthie: Hannah Ehman
Sybil: Julie Sheppard
Sam/Ben/Sidney/Nazi: Bill Poulin
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THRILLER Festival BEST SCENE Script Reading: OUT NEIGHBORHOOD, by Jarrod Raymond Distrola
Divorce-bound parents are desperate for answers after their young son is kidnapped by a mysterious figure known only as “Messenger“ while the kidnapper takes interest in his next victim -- a quick tempered, closeted twelve-year-old.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
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Grafton Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival
GRAFTON, 26min., USA, Thriller
Directed by Bryan SantiagoA psychological thriller about a woman who gets lost on the interstate and stumbles upon a small town where she reluctantly assumes the identity of someone else.
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What If Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 HORROR Film Festival
WHAT IF, 12min., USA, Horror
Directed by Tammy KlembithA woman experiences strange occurences that trigger events beyond her control, including the very nature of her own existence.
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Sunny Boy Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival
SUNNY BOY, 42min., Spain, Relationship/Romance
Directed by Sara MoraloSunny Boy is an intimate portrait of a gay Indian man in his late thirties. Born and raised in Malaysia, Kumar moved to the UK in 2003. He takes us through his journey from Kuala Lumpur (KL) to London, reflecting on his famil...
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FAN FICTION Best Scene Reading: A CREEP, by Gahee Lee
Summary: A strange young man, BILL, learns he has penile cancer and is faced with the difficult decision to remove his member altogether. The diagnosis sends BILL on a downward spiral of creepy sexual fantasies.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Allan Michael Brunet
Bill: Steve Rizzo
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Oro Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 DOC Festival
Directed by Francesca Malinverno
"To do things right,
first you need love,
then technique."
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After School Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 LGBTQ+ Film Festival
AFTER SCHOOL, 15min., USA, Drama/Friendship
Directed by Yuchen FangAndrew and Tony are two close friends in high school who have known each other almost their entire lives. However, Andrew finds that deep inside his heart he actually has a crush on Tony. He wants to come out to him before they ...
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Safe Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2021 DOC Festival
Directed by Leo Adef
A short documentary, that portrays five personalities from the Berlin ballroom community who share their stories and values while exploring the ideas of beauty, dance and gender. -
Winner SHORT Screenplay Reading: UBER DRIVER MASSACRE By Christopher Guzzo
A man steps into an Uber ride that will change both his and the driver's lives forever.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Julie Sheppard
Carl/Doug: Shawn Devlin
Man/Sonny: Bill Poulin
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COMEDY Festival Screenplay Reading: PLUM NASTY, by Derek McDaniel
A trailer park community rallies around a terminally ill boy to make his odd dream come true.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss
Bobby: Shawn Devlin
Randy: Bill Poulin
Alice: Hannah Ehman
Susan/Louise/Ethel: Julie Sheppard
Jimmy/White Chedda: Sean Ballantyne
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Sergi & Irina Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from the April 2021 ROMANCE Festival
SERGI & IRINA, 24min., Spain, Romance
Directed by Miquel Verd & Àlex Tejedor
Raixa, June 21rst 1939. Sergi, the heir of the mansion falls in love with Irina, the mansion overseer's niece, during the summer solstice party. Second World War previous circumstances force them to separate, but that ni... -
FAN FICTION Festival Best Scene Reading: STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE REDEMPTION OF SKYWALKER, by Brian O'Flaherty
Some stories are too important, some stories must be retold. The story of Anakin Skywalker will be molded between the pressure of separate forces vying for his soul, which will determine the fate of the galaxy.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Val Cole
Anakin: Steve Rizzo
Obi Wan/Owen: Geoff Mays
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LGBTQ+ Festival 1st Scene Reading: SCHOOL STORY, by Jit Fong Oon
Teen rebel Kai joins the school production of Romeo and Juliet in order to cozy up to his romantic target Ana, but he gets embroiled in her attempt to launch a clandestine gay-themed version of the play despite opposition from the conservative school authorities.
CAST LIST:
Narrator: Elizabeth ...
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SCI-FI/FANTASY Festival TV PILOT 1st Scene Reading: Nature > Nuture, by Daniel Roche
After the north and south magnetic poles flip overnight, people’s random inner animals run wild. In this new world, the power dynamic between men and women, rich and poor, parent and child go extinct. All that matters is where you fall on the food chain. Are you predator or prey?
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