Tag: Ava Lalezarzadeh
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: SUNFLOWER – A story of survival, love, memory and perseverance
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: SUNFLOWER – A story of survival, love, memory and perseveranceSunflower (2023), directed by Mateusz Balcerek, is a breathtaking and deeply emotional short film that captures the resilience of a family caught in the horrors of war. Set in 1944, during the turmoil of WWII, the film follows young Danuta, who, amidst the chaos of conflict, finds solace and hope in a sunflower – a…
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2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: BUSCANDO ALMA – A rich exploration of family, self-discovery, and the longing for unconditional love
Read More: 2025 OSCAR CONTENDER: BUSCANDO ALMA – A rich exploration of family, self-discovery, and the longing for unconditional loveBuscando Alma is a stunning short that beautifully intertwines themes of identity, reconciliation, and the immigrant experience. Directed by Melissa Fisher, the film follows Cristina, a transgender Honduran-American woman, as she reunites with her estranged mother after nearly two decades. What could have been a simple reunion story is elevated by Fisher’s meticulous use of…
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OSCAR CONTENDER: THE HEART OF TEXAS – A Tender Exploration of Human Connection
Read More: OSCAR CONTENDER: THE HEART OF TEXAS – A Tender Exploration of Human ConnectionThe Heart of Texas is a striking short film that explores the clash between personal ambition and harsh realities. Directed by Gregory J.M. Kasunich, it follows an aspiring country singer, Janie May (Lauren Noll), and an undocumented immigrant (Carlos Moreno Cravioto), whose lives collide under the weight of their own dreams. Set against the raw…
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OSCAR CONTENDER: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A raw, immersive, and deeply moving short film
Read More: OSCAR CONTENDER: NIGIQTUQ (The South Wind) – A raw, immersive, and deeply moving short filmWatching NIGIQTUQ was like watching a moving picture book, where every frame was painstakingly crafted with care and precision. Set in the 1930s, the story follows an Inuk family as they adjust to life in the South. Lindsay McIntyre’s short film, based on her grandmother’s journey, is a striking example of what can be achieved…
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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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