A music video about puppets that come to life on a shelf. One tries to escape while the others try to hold her back. About being trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship. Project Links Website Twitter Film Type: Music Video Runtime: 4 minutes Completion Date: September 13, 2017 Production Budget: 2,054 USD Country of Origin:… Continue reading Short Film: PUPPETS AND PUSHPINS, 4min., Canada, Dance/Music Video
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Short Film: ESKIMO, 6min., USA, Drama
On the verge of relapsing on heroin, after hearing his best friend died from an overdose, Devin Walters, a recovering addict struggles to find meaning in his life. He receives and unexpected visit that changes everything. Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 6 minutes 2 seconds Completion Date: May 5, 2017 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country… Continue reading Short Film: ESKIMO, 6min., USA, Drama
Director BIO: Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)
Director Biography – Anaiis Cisco Anaiis is a MFA student in the Cinema department at San Francisco State University where she writes and direct films focusing on the experiences of underrepresented racial, ethnic, and gendered “minorities” in the United States. She received her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Film Studies at the City University of New… Continue reading Director BIO: Anaiis Cisco (BREATHLESS)
Short Film: BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime
‘Breathless’ is the story of Larry, a middle aged Black man, whose trip to the bodega for coffee and cigarettes leads to his unwarranted death. Larry, a father “figure” and street “entrepreneur” in his Brooklyn community, stops by Major Deli to see the owner, and for his usual coffee and cigarettes. On his way out,… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHLESS, 7min., USA, Drama/Crime
Director BIO: Eshaana Sheth (THE BUTTER KNIFE)
Director Biography – Eshaana Sheth Eshaana Sheth is a first-generation, Indian-American writer, director, and actress, currently based in Los Angeles. Previously, she lived in New York City where she studied at Barnard College of Columbia University. Director Statement I enjoy identity storytelling about specific cultural moments in time through the lens of relationships.
Short Film: THE BUTTER KNIFE, 6min., USA, Comedy/Romance
A young British man and American woman navigate misunderstandings on a first date that takes a bizarre turn. Film Type: Short Runtime: 5 minutes 55 seconds Completion Date: December 29, 2017 Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: RED Film Color: Color
Female Film Festival: Thursday July 5th at 7pm – Toronto
The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice… Continue reading Female Film Festival: Thursday July 5th at 7pm – Toronto
Director BIO: Nelly Mursalimova (GRANDFATHERHOOD)
Director Biography – Nelly Mursalimova Born in Samara, Russia Nelly received her training in directing in St Petersburg where she currently pursues a career in film and theatre. Director Statement This film is a big step for myself and for everyone on the crew. We took a lot of risks and there’s a lot at… Continue reading Director BIO: Nelly Mursalimova (GRANDFATHERHOOD)
Short Film: GRANDFATHERHOOD, 27min., Russia, Drama/Family
Brother and sister learn their much-hated grandfather is facing death from cancer. Project Title (Original Language): Дедство Film Type: Short Genres: Drama, Family drama, Dark comedy Runtime: 26 minutes 55 seconds Completion Date: September 30, 2017 Production Budget: 15,000 USD Country of Origin: Russian Federation Country of Filming: Russian Federation Film Language: Russian Shooting Format:… Continue reading Short Film: GRANDFATHERHOOD, 27min., Russia, Drama/Family
Director BIO: Louise C. Galizia (SNUG AS A BUG)
Director Biography – Louise C Galizia Louise’s fascination with the visual arts came around at a very young age, and after starting her professional career working in the design industry, she soon moved on to studying Film and theatre. She then started working as an Assistant Director in the feature film industry in London, working with… Continue reading Director BIO: Louise C. Galizia (SNUG AS A BUG)
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