Tag: autonomy and survival
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BAFTA CONTENDER: MY WEEK WITH MAISY – A touching and often humorous short film
Read More: BAFTA CONTENDER: MY WEEK WITH MAISY – A touching and often humorous short filmMika Simmons’ My Week with Maisy is a touching and often humorous short film that beautifully explores the delicate balance between life and death. Starring the incomparable Dame Joanna Lumley as the uptight retiree Mrs. Foster, the film follows her unlikely bond with a spirited young girl, Maisy (Ellie-Mae Siame), during Mrs. Foster’s chemotherapy treatment.…
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The 2025 Awards Season Begins with the British Independent Film Award Nominations
Read More: The 2025 Awards Season Begins with the British Independent Film Award NominationsNOVEMBER11/5: British Independent Film Award Nominations (BIFA)11/5: European Film Award Nominations (EFA)11/10: Critics Choice Documentary Award Winners (CCDA)11/17: Governors Awards (AMPAS)11/19: International Documentary Association Nominations (IDA)11/20: Hollywood Music In Media Award Winners (HMMA)11/25: Hollywood Creative Alliance Astra Award Nominations (HCA)11/26: British Independent Film Award Craft Award Winners (BIFA)11/26: Golden Globe Nomination Voting Begins (GG) DECEMBER12/2: Gotham…
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BAFTA CONTENDER: PYLON – A portrait of youthful recklessness and the tragic, irreversible consequences it can yield
Read More: BAFTA CONTENDER: PYLON – A portrait of youthful recklessness and the tragic, irreversible consequences it can yieldWith Pylon, Barnaby Blackburn crafts a tense, unforgettable portrait of youthful recklessness and the tragic, irreversible consequences it can yield. The short film centers on a group of boys in a remote setting, their impulsive energy pulling them toward a terrible mistake with far-reaching impact. The ominous presence of the pylon looms throughout, a haunting…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: UNSER KIND – A Heartfelt Exploration of Infertility and Surrogacy
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: UNSER KIND – A Heartfelt Exploration of Infertility and Surrogacyhttps://filmgerberei.ch/en/film/our-child UNSER KIND, directed by Samuel Flückiger, is a powerful short film that confronts the deeply personal and often taboo subject of infertility. This Oscar®-qualified work shines a light on the emotional turmoil faced by a Swiss couple who, in their quest to become parents, turn to surrogacy—a practice that remains illegal in Switzerland. The…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cinematographer’s Reflection on WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Cinematographer’s Reflection on WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN?As a writer and retired DP, I often find myself wrestling with the duality of capturing moments and telling stories. Will I See You Again? is a poignant exploration of love and loss that speaks to both the heart and the lens. Watching the story unfold, I was struck by how each frame encapsulated raw…
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2025 OSCAR FEATURE – Aldo Iuliano on Oscar contender DIVE “I wanted the audience to empathise with Roman and Julia, reliving their own youth and then feeling its absence”
Read More: 2025 OSCAR FEATURE – Aldo Iuliano on Oscar contender DIVE “I wanted the audience to empathise with Roman and Julia, reliving their own youth and then feeling its absence”Aldo Iuliano is an Italian director known for his award-winning short films, both in Italy and internationally. In 2016, he directed Penalty, which was shortlisted for the Nastri d’Argento, selected for four Oscar-qualifying festivals (Nashville, Odense, Athens, Gijón), and won the 2017 Globo d’Oro. His debut feature film, Space Monkeys, was released in theaters in…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversity
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: ANUJA – A powerful celebration of resilience and a moving testament to hope amidst adversityAs a writer and retired DP, I approach Adam J. Graves’ Anuja with an appreciation for the visual storytelling that beautifully unfolds in this poignant short film. Centered on the lives of nine-year-old Anuja and her sister Palak, the film offers an intimate glimpse into their existence within a garment factory’s unforgiving confines. The contrast…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER : FIRELINE stands out for its artistry and depth
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER : FIRELINE stands out for its artistry and depthAs a retired DP, I find myself drawn to films that excel in visual storytelling, and “Fireline” is a commendable example of this art form. This short film directed by Robin Takao D’Oench effectively immerses its audience in the harrowing experience of a wildfire, utilizing striking imagery and thoughtful cinematography that elevate its narrative. This…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – MOTHERLAND: A reminder of the resilience required to navigate cultural identity
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – MOTHERLAND: A reminder of the resilience required to navigate cultural identitySet against the fraught backdrop of the 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis, Jasmin Mozaffari’s Motherland is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. The film follows Babak (Behtash Fazlali), a young Iranian immigrant, as he embarks on a fateful trip to meet his fiancée Katie’s (Oriana Leman) parents in rural Iowa. What unfolds is a revealing…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Tense Dance Between Desire and Duty – DECK 5B
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER – Through the Lens: A Tense Dance Between Desire and Duty – DECK 5BAs a writer and retired DP, I find inspiration in the interplay of light, shadow, and emotion that can elevate a film’s narrative. Malin Ingrid Johansson’s short film DECK 5B beautifully embodies this synergy, capturing the profound struggle of a mother navigating the choppy waters between her desires and her responsibilities. The film centers on Mia (Alma…
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