This 38:22 minutes long film centres on Adrian (Samuel Gomez), a former addict whose own efforts to rehabilitate himself has doubled thanks to the will of his girlfriend, Nadia (Vanessa Rubio). If you thought director Adam Gonzalez would have it that easy for you, you’re mistaken! He flexes his directorial muscle to offer you a… Continue reading ‘LUCID’ Recounts The Life Of An Ex-Addict…
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‘A Strange Place’ Is A Haunting Portrayal of An Alcohol Addict…
Alcohol addiction has had several portrayals on screen. But, first time director Joshwa Walton, focuses on the pangs and cravings to reach the glass rather than the often-explored consequences of having one. By flipping the narrative, he brings to screen, a haunting, tense and intensely discomforting portrayal of an addict. Through this short film, Walton… Continue reading ‘A Strange Place’ Is A Haunting Portrayal of An Alcohol Addict…
Danni Explores The Love That You’re Unfamiliar With…
You hear the piano notes in the background and the click of the film projector that’s playing the sepia-toned images. Smiling people sharing the laughter; carefree moments captured for posterity; someone is clearly reliving their life. And then comes Danni onto the screen. Played by Jeana Reilly, Danni is the image of a woman stifled… Continue reading Danni Explores The Love That You’re Unfamiliar With…
‘Trophy Boy’ Is An Exposé For Those Addicted To Their Instagram Feed!
At 12:57 minutes, this short film by Emrhys Cooper is a pure revelation! It centres on James (also played by Emrhys Cooper), whose care-a-damn attitude is complemented with a luxuriously sponsored lifestyle that has left him with little to do besides frolic and booze. The film navigates its narrative by focusing on James and his… Continue reading ‘Trophy Boy’ Is An Exposé For Those Addicted To Their Instagram Feed!
‘141 A.D. – Mission in Dacia’ Is An Adventure Of The Ancient Folklore…
Director and writer Octavian Repede’s ‘141 A.D. – Mission in Dacia is a time capsule that takes you into Roman history. With sword yielding men in armoured attires, vast landscapes of virgin forests and a doomed fort, the premise is set for a solid, historical drama. Circa 141 A.D.; these were the times when Christianity… Continue reading ‘141 A.D. – Mission in Dacia’ Is An Adventure Of The Ancient Folklore…
Stella Velon’s The Critic Captures The Soul Of An Actress…
We hear the thunderous applause and the acceptance speech of the winner. The voice belongs to a self-deprecating & a witty woman. The words, however, seem rehearsed to the observant, but ring with a truth that’s thinly veiled. And then we see her. She is Stella Velon, the woman who plays the actress in ‘The… Continue reading Stella Velon’s The Critic Captures The Soul Of An Actress…
‘Son to Son’ Is About A Secret Waiting To Explode…
At 8:27 minutes, ‘Son to Son’ directed by Taron Lexton is an account of a late-night conversation between a father and son. Rae’s restaurant that sets the premise to their rendezvous bears witness to secrets, confessions and betrayals. The title alone should be a giveaway to the character development, but Lexton deftly manages to retain… Continue reading ‘Son to Son’ Is About A Secret Waiting To Explode…
‘Itsy’ Tells You How An Act Of Kindness Can Set A Soul Free…
Produced by Ariana Ventures and UK charity ‘Be Kind Movement’, ‘Itsy’ is a 12:00 minutes long film. Partly inspired by a true story (by Shavy Makh & Sameer Puri), the film is a fictional narration of two neighbours and an unsuspecting friend who forges their unique bond. Directed by Amy Mathieson & Premila Puri, the… Continue reading ‘Itsy’ Tells You How An Act Of Kindness Can Set A Soul Free…
‘Birthday Bash’ Brings Back The 80s’ Famed Slasher Horror Back To Screen!
The film opens to Jesse Thum’s music and it turns your calendar to about three decades ago. It’s the eighties and for another 15:54 minutes, director & writer Colin James ensures that you don’t forget it. The popular horror genre of the eighties with the stock characters, gory visuals and thumping music made for the… Continue reading ‘Birthday Bash’ Brings Back The 80s’ Famed Slasher Horror Back To Screen!
‘Bonsai’ Offers A Way Of Coping With Loss…
‘Bonsai’ is a 14:08 minutes long film, directed by Sebastian Ortiz Wilkins on loss, pain and healing. When Frida (Cassandra Naud) loses her mother Lu (Katia Plotnikoff), little does she know how to cope with the monumental loss. Her father, Finn, played by Paul Snider is equally lost, being grief-stricken himself. As the two struggle… Continue reading ‘Bonsai’ Offers A Way Of Coping With Loss…