Showcase of the best FILMS in the world today.
Audience Award Winners:
Best Short Film: BRAISING
Best Direction: CHRISTMAS AT DOUG’S
Best Micro-Short: SELF-CARE IN SECONDS
Best Documentary: QUITTING DRUGS
Best Student: LEARNING TO FLY
Best Story: FINALE
See info for each film:
SELF-CARE IN SECONDS, 15 seconds
Directed by Curtis Johnson
The film tells the story of a character’s surprise visit from their future self, bringing a message of hope and redemption.
https://createsourcemedia.com/
https://www.instagram.com/createsourcemedia/
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QUITTING DRUGS, 20min., USA
Directed by Ali Imran Ch, Fatima Mughal
Bumb Shah is a Pakistani rapper whose traumatic life experiences heavily influence his music. Like many artists, he began using drugs early in his career, hoping that they would fuel his creativity. Before long, he fell into a rabbit hole of addiction-centered depravity, something that was reflected in his music.
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LEARNING TO FLY, 3min,. USA
Directed by Samuel Alexander Slowik
Learning to fly is a stop motion film by Sam Slowik featuring the adventure of Lego man and his rig friend, as they set out to learn how to fly.
https://www.youtube.com/@samalanderstudio
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BRAISING, 19min., USA
Directed by Bryan Ribeiro
Conroy –a crestfallen, fast food cook who dreams of becoming a chef– finds community with a peculiar “charity” organization, all while he strives to deepen his connection with his widower father.
https://www.instagram.com/braisingfilm
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FINALE, 10min,. USA
Directed by Ryan Park
“Finale” tells the story of Antonio, an aspiring actor from Mexico facing the immense challenges of breaking into the industry. On the day of a crucial audition, Antonio receives a devastating call from his sister in Mexico, informing him that their mother has been in a severe accident. Torn between his familial duty and his dreams, Antonio realizes he cannot do anything from afar and decides to proceed with the audition. This pivotal moment forces him to confront an opportunity that could either transform his life or add to his struggles.
https://www.instagram.com/finale.cinema/?hl=en
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CHRISTMAS AT DOUG’S, 12min., Canada
Directed by Dean Harder
Doug hosts a Christmas party every year. These parties are usually lacklustre at best with regifting being the norm. Mike and Chelsea have reservations about attending again but follow their Holiday good deed to give Doug some Christmas spirit in his life. Once they arrive it’s clear that this will not be a normal Christmas party. It’s Christmas overload. All the guests receive amazing gifts which leads to a new set of tension and curiosity. Where did Doug get the means to pull off such an amazing Christmas Party?
http://schmickity.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554613553745
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