Short Film Reviews
NIGHTCAP
Finding a new workplace during a relocation can be a challenging task. Writer and director Cody MacDonald aims to evoke this emotion in his six-minute
WAKE
Seclusion exacts a horrible toll in writer/director Rebecca Rose’s short film Wake. A family faces unimaginable heartbreak in the muddy landscape of the British countryside
DISTANT MEMORIES
Alzheimer’s and dementia are commonly explored themes in modern filmmaking, often finding the families and loved ones of those affected struggling to navigate the disease.
OFF/GUARD
The truth seems to be eluding the police on Belfast’s streets. A shocking incident involving DC Conor Brennan (Joseph Sharkey) and DS Gerry Sully (Sohaib
Feature Film Reviews
STRAIGHT THROUGH CREW
There’s no better time to reflect on one’s life choices than the holidays. Even better to do so in the company of loved ones and,
A LITTLE FAMILY DRAMA
The ones you hold closest always have your back, even if it’s a bumpy ride along the way. Cooler heads don’t immediately prevail in A
GREATLAND
At first glance, Greatland seems like a futuristic celebration of gender and sexual diversity. Joyfully and comedically irreverent, kaleidoscopic and full of pride, the viewer
AMENDS OF THE FATHER
Time and time again, works of fiction reference the sins of the father. A patriarchal figure’s past transgressions lead to difficulties for those in their
Interviews
CHRIS ESPER
Chris Esper is a Foxboro, MA-based filmmaker with several shorts and a lot of experience under his belt. A graduate from the New England Institute
DIANE MELLEN
Diane Mellen, a Santa Barbara-based filmmaker, developed a passion for showcasing unique voices in film under the guidance of fellow creatives Bea and Sid Milwe
EMANUEL RAMIREZ
An actor, writer, and producer hailing from the William Esper Studio, Emanuel Ramirez is in the process of building a diverse repertoire of projects. He
PARKER CROFT
A filmmaker with a vast range of experience working on films, music videos, and promotional content for major companies like the NBA, Parker Croft is
Oscar Qualifying Reviews
THE AFTER
Misan Harriman and David Oyelowo’s The After is no easy watch. It tears a life down without remorse, only to reconstruct it with grace and
RED, WHITE AND BLUE
In a country that prides itself on freedom, how can we stand by as women are forced to cross entire states for medical care? When
INVINCIBLE
Written and directed by Vincent René-Lortie, Invincible is a thirty-minute short film based around Marc-Antoine Bernier (Leokim Beaumier-Lepine), a childhood friend of René-Lortie’s. The events
THE WAKE
A shadow races into a thicket, swearing as it pedals frenetically. The winter daylight is fading into night and bare tree arms layer one another,
Dcoumentary Reviews
BETTER TOGETHER: FURMAN’S CHAMPIONSHIP QUEST
Furman is a college, and they play basketball. Division One if you can believe it. The university is located in Greenville, South Carolina and goes
UNMASKING MONSTERS BELOW
Few animals in human history have gotten a worse rap sheet than sharks. People immediately think of Jaws, terrifying beach attacks, and bloodthirsty monsters lurking
ELLIPSIS IN WRITING
Do you think you have what it takes to be a filmmaker? Step right up and be prepared for all of the challenges that come
OUR SHOW MUST GO ON
The lives of everyone at A. G. Wright Middle School changed dramatically when COVID swept the world. The drama class, under the guidance of beloved