Portraits is a short film anthology told in vignettes of five women, each embodying a part of ourselves we're not proud of. All of them remarkable relatable. They explore the concept of 'curated selves', the versions we show to the world versus who we really are. You'd expect to connect to one secret, not them… Continue reading Short Film Sunday: Portraits
Tag: independent film
Online Premiere: Alone
In this new short from Indywood Studios, a man wakes up lost in a wasteland. He tries to call for help but the voice on the other end is offering anything but. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptTKFXSQ2qY 'Alone' seeks to raise awareness for the importance of caring for one's mental health. Writer/Director, Antony Lane hopes that leaving the film… Continue reading Online Premiere: Alone
Online Premiere: Shelter
Premiering today in honor of the 73rd anniversary of Germany's unconditional surrender bringing World War 2 to an end. 'Shelter' follows 3 British paratroopers (Jack O'Connell, Michael Smiley, and Ed Stoppard) in search of a hideout after the failed launch of operation Market Garden. They find shelter in a small isolated house, inhabited by two… Continue reading Online Premiere: Shelter
Review: The Guard
In this short from Sweven Films, security guard, and father-to-be, Denny is plagued by hallucinations of violence toward his wife and unborn son. The film opens with a visceral punch to the gut and that intensity never truly lets up. Are these visions the result of his fears or premonitions? Is his sleep deprivation cause or… Continue reading Review: The Guard
Trailer Tuesday: Tales of Halloween
In this horror-comedy anthology, ten segments intersect in a celebration of all things Halloween. Each story was created by a different filmmaker and all are piled high with cameos and references to classic films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2tA1e8UAZ4
Trailer Tuesday: The Houses October Built
A Halloween entry into the ever popular found footage genre. Five friends on a road trip to find the biggest scare are in for the shock of their lives when the scare finds them. When your whole world is a haunted house, how will you ever find the exit? https://youtu.be/TRExM0EXhew