Tag: Jessica J. Rowlands
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MAGID / ZAFAR, Reframing South Asian Masculinity on Screen
Read More: MAGID / ZAFAR, Reframing South Asian Masculinity on ScreenWinner at the British Independent Film Awards and nominated for a BAFTA, MAGID / ZAFAR confirms director Luís Hindman as one of the most exciting emerging voices in British cinema. With further recognition at the BFI London Film Festival and the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, the film’s festival trajectory reflects not just industry endorsement, but a work of genuine cultural urgency. Written by Hindman…
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Two Standout Animated Shorts Go Head-to-Head for the 2026 Oscars®
Read More: Two Standout Animated Shorts Go Head-to-Head for the 2026 Oscars®As the Academy Award® race for Best Animated Short Film heats up, two films have emerged as clear frontrunners, each exemplifying a distinct creative approach to short form animation. John Kelly’s Retirement Plan and Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s The Girl Who Cried Pearls are now officially Oscar® nominated, putting them head to head in one of the year’s…
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Kathryn Ferguson’s BAFTA Longlisted NOSTALGIE – A Haunting Reckoning with Musical Legacy
Read More: Kathryn Ferguson’s BAFTA Longlisted NOSTALGIE – A Haunting Reckoning with Musical LegacyNostalgie is a short film that understands the seductive pull of the past, and the danger of confusing nostalgia with truth. Directed with quiet authority by Kathryn Ferguson, this BAFTA-longlisted work is both an elegy for faded pop stardom and a sharp interrogation of how culture mutates once it leaves its creator’s hands. Aidan Gillen delivers…
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British Short Films Generating Oscar Buzz
Read More: British Short Films Generating Oscar BuzzAs the awards season heats up, British short films are once again emerging as serious contenders on the international stage, with several BAFTA-qualified and a BAFTA winning title drawing attention for their powerful storytelling and cinematic ambition. Among them is A Friend of Dorothy, the writing and directorial debut from actor-turned-filmmaker Knight. The short tells a tender,…
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New Feature Video Interview Spotlights the Oscar-Contending Key of Genius
Read More: New Feature Video Interview Spotlights the Oscar-Contending Key of GeniusA brand new feature video conversation has been released, spotlighting a powerful and insightful discussion with the creative team behind the Oscar contending short film Key of Genius. Moderated by executive producer Sandro Monetti, the conversation brings together director Daniel Persitz, stars Gavin Stenhouse, Lauren Samuels, and Cannon Wood, along with real life inspirations Derek Paravicini and Professor Adam Ockelford. This moderated discussion offers an engaging…
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The New Wave: Female Directors Reshaping Cinema for the Next Generation
Read More: The New Wave: Female Directors Reshaping Cinema for the Next GenerationAcross the global film landscape, a new wave of female directors is breaking boundaries and redefining the narrative voice of independent cinema. Armed with vision, courage, and emotional clarity, these filmmakers are telling stories that resonate far beyond the screen. Their films are fierce, intimate, culturally expansive, and unafraid of difficult truths. The titles below,…
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The Power of the Short: British Contenders Leading a New Era of Film
Read More: The Power of the Short: British Contenders Leading a New Era of FilmAs the BAFTA qualifying season reaches full momentum, a remarkable slate of short films has risen to the top, each one pushing boundaries in craft, storytelling, and cultural urgency. This year’s collection is a testament to the creative power and diversity of contemporary British cinema. These films span genre, geography, and emotional tone, yet they…
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EARLY OSCAR PREDICTIONS
Read More: EARLY OSCAR PREDICTIONSThis years race s packed with strong contenders left and right, here are some of a few of our picks for this years OSCAR® race. Don’t be late Myra – Afia Nathaniel Cast: Innaya Umer, Nida Ahsan Synopsis: Set in the city of Lahore, young Myra has to beat the clock walking home after missing…
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DON’T BE LATE, MYRA Tells a Profound Tale Abuse
Read More: DON’T BE LATE, MYRA Tells a Profound Tale AbuseAfia Nathaniel’s taut and riveting short film Don’t Be Late, Myra immerses us in the heart-pounding journey of a 10-year-old girl named Myra (Innayah Umer), who finds herself stranded on the streets of Lahore after missing her school van. What begins as a seemingly simple mistake soon transforms into a nerve-wracking odyssey as Myra, isolated…
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CAFUNÈ: An Animated Film of Unmatched Artistic and Emotional Depth
Read More: CAFUNÈ: An Animated Film of Unmatched Artistic and Emotional DepthIn a year filled with extraordinary animated films, CAFUNÈ rises above the rest as an undeniable work of art. Co-directed by Carlos F. de Vigo and Lorena Ares, this powerful short film takes viewers on an emotional journey that is at once deeply personal and universally relatable. The story of Alma, a young refugee girl who must…
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MAGID / ZAFAR, Reframing South Asian Masculinity on Screen
Winner at the British Independent Film Awards and nominated for a BAFTA, MAGID /…
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Two Standout Animated Shorts Go Head-to-Head for the 2026 Oscars®
As the Academy Award® race for Best Animated Short Film…
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Kathryn Ferguson’s BAFTA Longlisted NOSTALGIE – A Haunting Reckoning with Musical Legacy
Nostalgie is a short film that understands the seductive pull of…