Author: Indie Shorts Mag Team

‘Papercutter’, written and directed by Aaron Colborn follows an MMA fighter who seeks help from a support group for his uncontrollable rage. While what seems to have been a tried and tested storyline, the film fails to impress for its lack in precision in various aspects of filmmaking, but works for the sincere attempt made… Continue reading ‘Papercutter’ Attempts To Address Unresolved Anger Issues

Maryna Kovalevska’s ’15 minutes’ is a heart-pounding crime thriller that balances thrill and suspense with smart dexterity. The film focuses on the offshoots of desperation, helplessness and fear, and the paths they can lead you down. The plot sets into motion with an accident, one that was carefully designed. Christopher Hazel’s Tom drives his car… Continue reading ’15 Minutes’: Maryna Kovalevska Serves The Twist You Did Not Expect

Struggling startup lawyers are battling tooth and nail to survive the economic strain. And, that’s when they fall victim to a felony at gunpoint. Sounds like a perfect crime drama to you? Apparently not for director John Martin Jr.! This absurd yet true story makes for a perfect comedy in John Martin Jr.’s ‘Cops Or Robbers’.… Continue reading ‘Cops or Robbers’ Offers One Helluva Hysterical Ride

‘Coda’ paints a mother-daughter relationship clanging with vast, impenetrable silence. Writer-director Masato Sean Goda takes us into his cinematic world where we get a glimpse of Olivia (played by Christiana VanAmburg), a quiet, almost morose teen at loggerheads with her concerned mother (Louise Denyer).  The film cuts between Olivia then, and Olivia now. Olivia then… Continue reading ‘Coda’ Makes Your Heart Ache With A Profound, Everyday Story

Matthias Salzburger’s I am Mia (13:31) showcases the most sensitive case of a transgender boxer mother Mia (Julene Robinson) coming out in public. Her struggle to cope with odd stares and obvious rejections are nothing compared to the evident aggression of her daughter Anita (Kaya Bayley-Hay) Mia tries her best to cushion the blow on… Continue reading ‘I am Mia’ Is Yet Another Take On The Beautiful Mother-Daughter Relationship!

What if Jesus Christ was to make a reappearance one of these days? ‘American Parousia’ is a comedy miniseries that follows an aspiring actor, Miguel, played by Esteban de la Isla in his all-consuming quest to become a successful actor, even though he has been told, more than once, that he is no good. The… Continue reading ‘American Parousia’: A Tad Bit Biblical & A Whole Lot Comical

‘Frames: A Visual Essay’ is a study of the complexities of relationships portrayed through a silent film. Frank Donnangelo’s film is an ambitious one that although beautiful, falls just short of the mark. It aims to accurately represent the pain of betrayal and the love its characters still have for each other, but without sufficient… Continue reading ‘Frames: A Visual Essay’ Is A Touching Film But Unfair To Its Characters