Short Film Reviews

HEART TO SEE
Our lives are constantly being marked by milestones where each passing year ushers in a new era of possibilities or detractors – for us to

CLOSING DAY
A wife (Grace Darlington) and husband (Elijah Rodriguez) are in search for a house to call their own, guided by a realtor (Giselle Samson) through

CONNECT
Grief and healing often unfold in beautifully unexpected ways. Following the sudden loss of his dad, Frankie finds himself in a near-fatal accident that leaves

TOMORROW’S BANDITS
Planning your first-ever big-time crime gig is never an easy task, as novice crooks Chris (Dominick Cost) and Juan (Darius Lassiter) will tell you. Especially
Feature Film Reviews

PAW MAMA
Sometimes, letting go of the past can be a difficult challenge. Writer and director David N. Reyes brings us a heartfelt tale of self-reflection in

STAYCATION
You certainly remember the pandemic, but your memory is probably selective. It started in a lab, the government is over reaching, or those not wearing

THE FOREST
What better way to survive an apocalypse than by beginning again? It can be lonely in the aftermath of a major fallout, something an unassuming

THE TALE OF KSO-WI 2
Student projects are always an interesting case because they always clue you into whether or not those behind them are passionate about what they are
Interviews

HOTCHKIS & REILLY
Tara Hotchkis’ filmmaking experience dates back to her teenage years, with a mentorship under Emmy Award-winning director/producer Walter C. Miller. She has worked on numerous

HSI CHENG
Born in Taiwan and currently calling New York City home, Hsi Cheng is a director, writer, and producer. Her work covers a wide-range of topics,

SISSY O’HARA
An actress with decades-worth of experience, Sissy O’Hara has put together a resume that extends to mainstream television as well as the indie scene. From

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
Oscar Qualifying Reviews

THE MASTERPIECE
Value is in the eye of the beholder, or so they say. In The Masterpiece (La Gran Obra), it appears in the strangest of ways.

GABRIELA
Big or small, the goals we have in life exact some sort of toll on us. They are there to test whether we truly want

I’M NOT A ROBOT
What could possibly be more infuriatingly repetitive than solving a Captcha before a login? If you’ve spent any decent amount of time browsing the internet,

LOVESICK
Elias (Clint Ruben) spends his days in an open psych ward in Denmark. His well-being dangles above a dangerous gorge, his thoughts ravaged by harmful
Documentary Reviews

THE LAST PLACES
Our world is truly a wonderful place, filled with hidden gems and societies that you may not have ever heard of. Shedding light on such

HOBBY HUSTLE
The digital age has completely altered how our world functions. Our work, lifestyle, and even the way we relish childhood’s thrills have all undergone significant

ART
The American dream is a pursuit for many, but the reality of its grandeur can often be a sobering experience. True to their mission of

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