See the Full Lineup of Films:

GIVE US A SMILE, 13min., USA
Directed by Alessia Fionda
A humorous retelling of the sitting of the Mona Lisa featuring the master himself, Leonardo da Vinci and his not so talented pupil, Alessio.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20850030/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
https://instagram.com/alessiafionda

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/give-us-a-smile-review

LISTEN to podcast interview with Alessia:
https://www.wildsoundpodcast.com/the-film-podcast-by-wildsound/2023/11/26/ep-1025-actorfilmmaker-alessia-fionda-give-us-a-smile

IF THEY CAN'T BE LOVED, 22min., Singapore
Directed by Hattie Lee
Elaine, an abused housewife looking for redemption and Regina, guilty over the death of her lover, find each other and attempt to heal from their trauma.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/if-they-can-t-be-loved-review

AMEND, 19min., USA
Directed by Jianna Maarten Saada
Rachael lives an isolated existence, haunted by an unspeakable past. But when a young boy upends her tightly controlled world, she’s forced to face her own demons.

https://www.amendshortfilm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/amendfilm
https://twitter.com/amend_film
https://instagram.com/amend_film

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/amend-review

SKEDADDLE, 20min., Ireland
Directed by Valeria Patarushina
A young woman named Anastasia finds herself fleeing the chaos of Ukraine and finding refuge in the Irish home of Miguel, a dedicated and methodical type who lectures in the nearby business school.

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/skedaddle-review

READ Blog interview with director:
https://matthewtoffolo.com/2023/10/18/filmmaker-valeria-patarushina-skedaddle/

THE NIGHTINGALE, 37min., UK
Directed by Robbi Stevens
Set in London and inspired by real-life events, The Nightingale follows Grace, a second-year university student, on her reckless and dangerous path through the different stages of PTSD. With unflinching honesty, the film explores the lasting impact of sexual assault and the courage it takes to overcome it.

https://raawlondon.org/the-nightingale
https://instagram.com/thenightingalefilm_

Watch the Audience Feedback Video:
https://www.wildsound.ca/videos/the-nightingale-review