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By not respecting nature, an accident will be inevitable and that day, mother nature will only wildly observe.

Calum Macdiarmid is an artist and director who began working life at MTV as an illustrator before moving into film and commercials and film, he is represented but Curtis Brown in the UK and WME in the US

The incredible (true) story of a young dancer’s kidnap and subsequent escape from two criminals who wanted to learn how to dance.

Set in Italy, it follows a little girl, the eponymous Lea, whose crush on her guitar teacher has become the most significant part of her life and world—which is confined to the country house where she lives with her mother, her father uncaring and absent. It is viper season, and they love the river that Lea frequents. Lea’s mother copes with a strained marriage and the questions that it prompts from her daughter. And the one that threatens to finally tip over the precarious balance—Lea has a crush on her guitar teacher, who she discovers is involved with her mother. Lea’s relationship with her mother is not quite easy. Dealing with a crush which is obviously all-consuming for one so young, Lea is almost always moping. With her failing marriage, a secret affair, and a daughter she is raising alone, Lea’s mother too has a lot on her plate.

News & Reviews

• “Indieshorts Magazine Review”Indieshortshttps://www.indieshortsmag.com/reviews/2021/06/lea-growin

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LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, 87min., Documentary
Directed by Daniel Gartzke

A hidden epidemic affects nearly ten percent of the American population daily and for those it grasps, hope can seem like a distant dream.

In a message of hope, the film provides an opportunity of support to so many who may be struggling through difficult mental health conditions; and by means of storytelling will offer a platform for education, discussion, and healing of one of the most common diagnosis in our country. By combining the expertise of Neurologists, Psychologists, and other experts, with the experiences of Survivors and their families, Light in the Darkness will reintroduce PTS to the national conversation at a time when trauma and mental health are meant to take center stage.

THE PROTEST PROJECT, 4min., USA, Video
Directed by William Morris

A look at television new media’s coverage of the COVID 19 pandemic and the George Floyd killing during lockdown.

Showcase of the best SHORT FILMS in the world today.

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS:
Best Film: NO TRICKS
Best Performances: FRESHMAN YEAR
Best Direction: POLLY
Best Cinematography: STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
Best Sound & Music: TAKE THE VAX

Theme of night: Life

Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos:

NO TRICKS, 11min., USA, Drama

FRESHMAN YEAR, 6min., USA, Drama

POLLY, 17min., USA, Drama

TAKE THE VAX, 16min., USA, Drama

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE, 9min., USA, Drama

Director Doug Werby has a true talent for authentic performance and beautiful imagery is at the heart of each project. He started directing comedy commercials and returns to it from time to time. He can both direct and edit, which makes him a true silver bullet. His keen sense of timing and appreciation for the human condition (comedic and otherwise) shines.

His personal mission statement is to provide intensely creative and collaborative filmmaking, a desire that was sparked as an early child following in the footsteps of celluloid heroes. For this creativity, doug has received commercial awards and recognition from the Clio’s, D&AD, multiple Telly Awards including the 20th Anniversary Gold, Halo and Ad Club.

Director Statement

I love what I do which is telling stories through moving images. I have extensive experience working in film, television, web, social and commercials. Currently I direct commercial spots through Kaboom Productions San Francisco and LA offices. All non-commercial work I do through my own production company Ballistic Pictures Inc. or as a loan out video director. This includes full-up production and post-production editorial services, interactive media creation and loan out directing for TV series. My hope is to build on all my experiences while challenging myself creatively to produce new narrative works such as “No Tricks”. My personal mission statement is to provide intensely creative, collaborative filmmaking, and to create work that informs and inspires

A chance encounter between two men from different worlds brings change and some unexpected wisdom. Shot entirely in San Francisco CA.

Project Links

•  Website
•  Facebook

News & Reviews

• “Director Doug Werby deep dives into scripted drama”Mail Chimphttp://mailchi.mp/3ddf8db463a1/director-doug-werby-deep-dives-into-scripted-drama
• “No Tricks for Doug Werby”Kaboom News Letterhttps://t.e2ma.net/webview/fi0ll/191aa20614e5cf4e724f88a7ea3fbb00
• “No Tricks Award Winner”Another Hole in the Head Websitehttps://www.ahith.com/2018-award

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When entering her freshman year of high school, Mia is faced with the changing relationships that come with adolescence- struggling with navigating old friendships and family dynamics.