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Oh the Pumpkumanity!

October isn't just about Halloween. It's also about pumpkin spice! Now, I’ll admit to enjoying pumpkin spice year round (though never in latte form), and I don’t completely hate the plethora of options this time of year.  I do, however, acknowledge that some people take their obsession of this spice blend a bit too far.… Continue reading Oh the Pumpkumanity!

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18 Years of Ariescope Halloween Shorts

One thing I look forward to every October is the annual Ariescope Halloween Short. This year's will be their 18th. Each year, they follow the same rules: one night, no budget, no stress. The finished products are proof that the quality of a film isn't all about money (though it doesn't hurt to have a few talented friends). While… Continue reading 18 Years of Ariescope Halloween Shorts

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Love is Love: 7 LGBTQ Shorts for Pride 2016

Today marks the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Marriage Equality. To commemorate this important step in the journey toward equality for all, we bring you seven films (one for every color of the rainbow) about LGBTQ life. The Blue Dress Directed by: Lewis Martin Starring: Loles León & Javier Lerma. When… Continue reading Love is Love: 7 LGBTQ Shorts for Pride 2016

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I’m Going to Give You to the Count of…3 Shorts to Share with Mom

Today is Mother's Day in the US! Here are 3 short films to put a smile on the face of any mother figure in your life. All For Mom Directed by: Ken Horstmann When Mom throws her back out, her daughters team up to get things done. https://vimeo.com/46621530 Call Your Mom Film By: Jiayi Wang, Kevin… Continue reading I’m Going to Give You to the Count of…3 Shorts to Share with Mom

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Kiss Me, I’m Indie! 4 Shorts For St Patrick’s Day

Today, we offer up a four leaved clover's worth of shorts from The Emerald Isle. The perfect accompaniment to that pint of Guinness and plate of Colcannon, just the right length for a leprechaun, you're bound to find some gold by the end of this rainbow. Uisce Beatha (Gaelic for Whiskey or Water of Life) Directed,… Continue reading Kiss Me, I’m Indie! 4 Shorts For St Patrick’s Day