Short Film Reviews
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
¡BESO DE LENGUA!
Meeting the love of your life can cause you to do some crazy things. A bloodied Moises (Dante Ureta) appears to hold onto that sentiment
AUNT CINDY AND THE ALCHEMIST
What better conjures up the summer spirit than a trip through the scenic Italian landscape? There aren’t many contenders in this category, especially when Devin
Feature Film Reviews
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
THE PITCH
Few things can be as potent spectacles as sports-related dramas, especially these days. Some surface sooner than others. Vernon Peters (Reynolds Whalen) stepped up to
SURFER: TEEN CONFRONTS FEAR
Douglas Burke’s Surfer: Teen Confronts Fear is a moving story of resilience and courage set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful
Interviews
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
ANTHONY ROBERT GRASSO
Anthony Robert Grasso is an actor, director, and teacher hailing from Brooklyn, New York. With studies completed at well-regarded institutions such as Larry Moss Studio
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