Category: Short Films

Director Biography – Gretl Claggett (STORMCHASER)

GRETL CLAGGETT is a writer and director committed to creating singular stories that reflect current dilemmas but are timeless — stories that entertain and catalyze conversations that can transform cultures. Gretl’s first film Happy Hour — narrated by Julianne Moore — is based on true events and a poem from her book, “Monsoon Solo: Voices… Continue reading Director Biography – Gretl Claggett (STORMCHASER)

Short Film: STORMCHASER, 27min., USA, Drama

All Bonnie Blue ever wanted was to chase tornadoes with her Dad. But dreams die with time. Now, she’s become a different kind of storm chaser — hawking storm-doors “door-to-door” for her charismatic boss, Flip Smyth: a cult-like father figure to Bonnie and his tribe of young sales bucks. In the guise of “tough love,”… Continue reading Short Film: STORMCHASER, 27min., USA, Drama

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: November 2019 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival (Toronto)

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: WORK IN PROGRESS BEST DOC PERFORMANCES: ENTRANCE NO EXIT BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: WORK IN PROGRESS BEST MUSIC: PATRIK Theme of night: Quirks of the Human Condition Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: WORK IN PROGRESS (Átalakítás folyamatban), 20min., Hungary, Comedy/Romance SWIFT, 5min., USA, Action/Comedy NURSE HELEN FAIRCHILD, 11min, USA, Documentary ENTRANCE NO… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: November 2019 Female FEEDBACK Film Festival (Toronto)

BAD FRUIT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

BAD FRUIT, 11min., Ireland, Documentary Directed by Teresa Lavina This is a film about the Tuam babies in Ireland. 796 babies were thrown in a septic tank, no proper burials, no prayers, no respect. The nuns have not yet apologised for their actions. This film is a testimony told by the survivors of Tuam mother and… Continue reading BAD FRUIT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

WORK IN PROGRESS Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

WORK IN PROGRESS (Átalakítás folyamatban), 20min., Hungary, Comedy/Romance Directed by Cristina Grosan Everyone here wants a new pair of boobs or a new butt. What is it you hate about yourself? CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

SWIFT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

SWIFT, 5min., USA, Action/Comedy Directed by Byeo Ri Kim, Hae Deun Woo and Ye Bin Ahn A teenage kid who wants to be a superhero finds out about her superpower one day, and encounters a crime scene. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

PATRIK Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

PATRIK, 10min., USA, Drama Directed by Evgeniya Radilova This is a story about an accomplished elderly actor who grew too old for our modern fast paced life and on his way to receiving his final and ultimate life time achievement recognition, he gets swallowed up by it mercilessly. It is a human story about trying to… Continue reading PATRIK Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

NURSE HELEN FAIRCHILD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

NURSE HELEN FAIRCHILD, 11min, USA, Documentary Directed by Eliciana Nascimento Bravery, compassion and the will to save lives motivated the young Nurse Helen Fairchild to leave home in Pennsylvania and embark on a journey to Europe, where she served as a surgical nurse during the World War I. This short documentary recounts her fascinating story and… Continue reading NURSE HELEN FAIRCHILD Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

ENTRANCE NO EXIT Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Nov. 2019 Female Film Festival

ENTRANCE NO EXIT, 8min., UK, Comedy/Drama Directed by Jo Southwell An OCD tennis player on a long haul flight to Australia. Mid flight she needs the loo. Simple. Right ? Wrong ! CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!