Tag: Short Film Reviews

‘Where The Shadows Fall’, is an aptly titled thriller that aims to strip the veneer of civility to show the barbarous factions lurking in the margins of society. Created to incite fear and prey on mankind’s greatest threat: humans themselves, this film is a play out on vengeance, justice and karma. Co-written and directed by Aaron… Continue reading ‘Where The Shadows Fall’ Attempts At Unnerving You!

Remorse and regret; two of the most bitter, painful feelings to live with remain the theme of the film here. There are, of course, some who manage to find the necessary closure to make peace with themselves, but not all are that blessed. ‘Mother’s Day’ is a tale of Kylie, (Piper Nairn) who finds the… Continue reading ‘Mother’s Day’ Is About A Daughter’s Grief Over Her Mother’s Absence…

‘Faith’ or ‘Belief’: Can it be measured by rules? What makes you a devout: resisting temptations or giving in? Does succumbing to your flesh make you any less of a believer in God? All of these questions are addressed in a 13.45 minutes long film by writer and director Kyle Kleege. As the film starts… Continue reading ‘The Lamb’ Questions The True Meaning Of Faith & Devotion!

Directed and written by Dane Elcar, ‘The Pond’ is a psychological, horror film that is meant to take your breath away, literally! The film centres on a man who goes to a nature preserve to rejuvenate. Listening to his music, his ears plugged and oblivious to everything around him, he jogs, carefree, until he realizes… Continue reading ‘The Pond’ Is A Horrifying Portrayal Of A Man Being Trapped!

Winner of the ‘Best Shot’ at the ‘Burbank International Film Festival’ and ‘Catalina Film Festival’ amongst others, ‘The Visit’ in association with Sky Frame pictures, is written, directed and produced by Romina Schwedler. The very opening shot of the film bears with it an unmistakable psychological tenor to it. It is Tuesday, and as always,… Continue reading ‘The Visit’ Is A Profoundly Tragic Narrative Of A Mind Lost…

War stories, despite their imminent tragedy, carry a sonnet in them. Strange as it might seem, as a eulogy for the alive, war stories are perplexing to the human mind, because these ones don’t become any more bearable even on hindsight. We humans ironically have the appetite to hear tales from the battlefield and yet… Continue reading ‘A Soldier’s Judgement’ Is A Moving Recollection Of A Soldier From His Time At The Front…

Joe Mitchell’s ‘Motorcycle Boy’ is a witty and ludicrously short film (2:30 minutes) portraying the fright and stress everyone feels during their high-school days. And, through the giggles and witty one-liners, it approaches a satisfying end, albeit too soon. High school is a tricky time period. From seeking validation and alternating between different versions of… Continue reading ‘Motorcycle Boy’ Shows You What Makes A Real Hero!

‘Hotline’ is a 22:29 minutes long film on a shy and awkward Damon (Chase Brown) and an equally shy and awkward Madison (Natalia Freaner) whose chance encounter is meant to leave a smile on your face and hope in your heart! Their meet-cute is quite unlike the conventional. A chance wrong number leads to their… Continue reading ‘Hotline’ Is The Happy Discovery Of Two Awkward Souls, In One Another!

Under the directorial hat of Amanda Young, ‘Love, Gwen’ is a moving take on the life of a drug addict, Gwen (Allison Shum) and her equation with her sibling who is on the other side of the law. And, this remains the central theme of the film. And, although the title misleads you into believing Gwen as… Continue reading ‘Love, Gwen’ Signs Off As The Ultimate Ode To The Sibling Bond!