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DOCUMENTARY Shorts Festival (encore presentation). Feb. 1st & 2nd showcase
SEE THE LINEUP OF FILMS:
Data – The New Oil, 15min., Canada
Directed by Spencer Maurice
A young filmmaker-turned-law student takes us on a dark tour, revealing a clandestine ecosystem hidden from public view – a digital underworld that threatens democracy and civil society by ‘hacking’ our brain... -
Winning Chicago Festival DOC: The Second City - A Documentary
The Second City - A Documentary, 34min., USA
Directed by Samson Ziegelman
My goal with this documentary is to share the magic of The Second City and the art of improvisation with actor and writer Bob Odenkirk and Second City Vice President Kelly Leonard. We discuss their Second City experiences, ... -
LGBTQ+ Shorts Festival - Jan. 29/30 event
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ARGIE BERMAN, 9min., USA
Directed by Fon Davis
A recovering alcoholic uses her coming out story in her stand-up act and her therapy sessions to explain her addiction and her relationship with her mother.http://www.entityeye.com/
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ENVIRONMENTAL Shorts Festival. Jan. 28/29 event
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THE LAST GUARDIAN, 3min., South Korea
Directed by Visionary Y
In a world devastated by environmental destruction and resource scarcity, water has become the rarest and most precious resource. A 7-year-old boy, Kai, and his humanoid guardian, Ethan, embark on a jour... -
Short Film Trailer: HELLBOUND FUGITIVE. Directed by Christopher Patrick Vallone
HELLBOUND FUGITIVE, 5min., USA
Directed by Christopher Patrick Vallone
In a desperate bid for freedom, a convict seeks refuge in a decaying fortress within the mountains. He inadvertently enters a nightmarish arena where ancient demons punish the wicked, and survival means fighting hell itself.
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Enviromental Feature Film: RISING TIDES. Jan. 27/28 event
RISING TIDES, 103min,. USA
Directed by Charlie Spickler
Rising Tides is the story of how climate change is affecting the fishing communities on the East Coast, the Coral in the Keys and the domino effect it has on the various regions. We are looking at the Science of Climate change and the politi... -
Best of THRILLER/SUSPENSE Festival: Jan. 26/27 event
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THE LAST PUFF, 4min., India
Directed by Lorick Jainhttps://www.instagram.com/lorick.jain/
Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/audience-feedback-the-last-puff
I,DOLL, 16min,. South Korea
Directed by Dasol Jeon
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CRIME/MYSTERY Best of Shorts Festival. Jan. 25/26 event
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BAD BLOOD, 19min., Argentina
Directed by Guillermo Ronco
Abandoned by the state and with his daughter's life at stake, police officer Rafael chooses to break his deepest convictions and commit a crime to resolve his situation. But when what was supposed to be a rob... -
HINTER-LAND film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival
HINTER-LAND, 13min,. Canada
Directed by Christopher Angus
A musical gardener ejects his hired hand, leading to things on his little planet going horribly astray.
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HELLBOUND FUGITIVE film, reactions Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival (interview)
HELLBOUND FUGITIVE, 5min., USA
Directed by Christopher Patrick Vallone
In a desperate bid for freedom, a convict seeks refuge in a decaying fortress within the mountains. He inadvertently enters a nightmarish arena where ancient demons punish the wicked, and survival means fighting hell itself....
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SEEK film, reactions Action/Crime/Mystery Festival (interview)
SEEK, 93min,. Japan
Directed by Shane Kosugi
Kyohei Aizawa, an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group in Japan called "???" or "SEEK", is grieving over the loss of his girlfriend from a tragic plane accident.
https://www.instagram.com/shanekosugi/Get to know the filmmaker:
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DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Fest
DRAWN TOGETHER TORN APART, 2min., USA
Directed by Kaden Cooper
In this whimsical tale, a young artist's fantasy becomes reality when he awakens to find the girl from his sketch has come to life. As he marvels at this miraculous creation, a sudden gust of wind snatches away the drawing, causing hi... -
BLOODHOUNDS film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival (interview)
BLOODHOUNDS, 9min,. France
Directed by Dimitri Besicovitch
Fernando and Elvira flee after the death of Inna, caused by a member of their group. Meanwhile, the others are looking for them. When they find them, Fernando provokes a sword fight. After his defeat, Elvira turns against him and joins th... -
OBSERVER film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival (interview)
OBSERVER, 8min., USA
Directed by Dylan Powers
When contact is lost with Samuel Harth, the Algan Space Corporation look into his memories to see what unfolded during a mission to Planet COR-73, unraveling a cosmic mystery in the process.
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THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR film, reactions Action/Crime/Mystery Festival
THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, 19min., USA
Directed by Rubén Morales, Nelly Flores
The mystery of the three missing girls without leads is still the hit news in the neighborhood where Lisa, Bernardo, and Damian live. Damian gets suspicious of his neighbors but can't figure out if they are connected to the... -
SHADOWS OF THE PAST film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Thriller Festival (interview)
SHADOWS OF THE PAST, 13min., Australia
Directed by Locky Boaretto
A prequel to JUMPING AT SHADOWS.
Also, the origin story for the character "Agent Nixon".
http://www.youtube.com/@lochnesslegends
https://www.instagram.com/lochnesslegendsproductions/Get to know the filmmaker:
1. What motivate...
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CALIBURN film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival (interview)
CALIBURN, 16min., USA
Directed by Bryce Ury
The legendary King Arthur goes to the Lady of the Lake for guidance, recounting both his noble deeds and tragic mistakes.Get to know the filmmaker:
1. What motivated you to make this film?
I've always been fascinated by medieval fantasy and the pow...
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SCORPION film, reactions Action/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Thriller Festival (interview)
SCORPION. 10min., USA
Directed by Krstover Luaay
When former gang member Peter's decision to leave his criminal past behind leads to the ruthless murder of his family by vengeful ex-comrades, he is thrust into a perilous quest for retribution. Fuelled by grief and anger, Peter transforms into the... -
CRIME/MYSTERY Feature Film: OMRO. - Jan. 24/25 event
OMRO, 98min., USA
Directed by Jamie Bailey
Three apparent bank robbers lay siege to a small town and take hostages. Special Agent Cole Johnson goes undercover as a hostage himself to try and save his high school sweetheart only to find out that the men are after something more valuable then money... -
VISITATION RIGHTS film, reactions DOCUMENTARY Festival
VISITATION RIGHTS, 81min., South Korea
Directed by JuA LEE
‘50% of all marriages end in divorce.’
It’s so true in Korea. Divorce rates are increasing in Korea and around the world. Parents in divorced families with minor children are divided into custodial parent and non-custodial parent. The cus... -
THE BOSTON BULLDOGS film, reactions DOCUMENTARY Festival (interview)
THE BOSTON BULLDOGS, 96min., USA
Directed by Bryan Cote
“The Boston Bulldogs” is a 90-minute documentary film interviewing 5 people from a running club for addiction recovery, interconnected by one woman’s story from finishing the Boston Marathon after her first full year of sobriety to her relap... -
Beyond the Surface: The Whale Shark Chronicles film, reactions DOC Festival
Beyond the Surface: The Whale Shark Chronicles, 15min., Thailand
Directed by Dr. Alongkot Chukaew
"Beyond the Surface: The Whale Shark Chronicles," the new journey continues from the first documentary, "Giants of the Deep: The Whale Shark Story." By narrowing her focus to this species, Claire dis... -
UNDOCUMENTED film, reactions DOCUMENTARY Festival (interview)
UNDOCUMENTED, 72min., USA
Directed by Patricia Shih
No matter where you stand on the hot button topic of immigration, this true story -- of one man’s journey from the world’s most dangerous city to where he is today at the top of his profession -- will not fail to touch your heart on the most hum... -
MEXILLONARIA film, reactions DOCUMENTARY Festival
MEXILLONARIA, 15min., Spain
Directed by Pablo Chouza
The mussel in Galicia has its own character. Consumed from the Iron era to the present day, marking a turning point with the arrival of the first boats in the Ría de Arousa around 1945. At this time, it goes from a rustic and primary collection...