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477. Jim Vendiola “Pretty Pickle”

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A happy Tuesday to you all!

How are we already a week away from the Holidays? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, all or none of the above, I hope you’re taking time for yourself. Especially if that rejuvenating alone time means listening to this week’s episode!

Jim Vendiola brought his short film “Pretty Pickle” to Film Invasion Los Angeles in 2023 and took home the award for Outstanding Screenplay – Horror.
In my opinion this brilliant film deserves way more recognition for its originality and arthouse aesthetic.
Not to say that the FILA jury got it wrong; the story of “Pretty Pickle” is wonderfully original while also feeling remarkably authentic.
Chicago-based Jim hopped onto Zoom to chat with me. We had done his festival Q&A the same way. I secretly prefer those Q&A’s where there no strict time limit and no pesky audience asking their own questions.

Learn more about Jim and their work at https://www.jimvendiola.com

as well as at @jimvendiola at https://letterboxd.com/
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V. – Freaky Friday

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2024 Official Selection: Immersive Short – AR/VR/MR/360

Dive into the most immersive music video through VR as V. takes you and her homegirls around L.A. for a lovely day in the city, and onto an unforgettable night.

Director(s): David Lazaro
Writer(s): David Lazaro
Producer(s): David Lazaro
Song written & performed by V.
Song produced by Anderson Knight
Key Cast: V., Imani Kelai, Anica Le, Kerry Fongthavisay

Country: USA

 

Source: SOFF

The Carrier

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2024 Official Selection: Immersive Short – AR/VR/MR/360

The harrowing tale of a family fleeing an unseen danger, as experienced through the eyes of a baby strapped into the back seat of the family car.

Director(s): Andrew Cochrane
Producer(s): Stacey Cochrane, Virginia Galloway, Adam Cohen
Writer(s): Andrew Hanson, Andrew Cochrane
Key Cast: Karolina Wydra, Nicholas Massouh, Stefanie Black, Anthony Hull

Country: United States

Source: SOFF

476. 4Qs with Dominique Draper

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What are the 4Qs? (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out.

Tuesday I had the privilege of talking with writer and director Dominique Draper, who premiered his film “Hell of a Child” at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in 2023. This authentic and moving film took home the Programmer’s Prize for Exceptional Filmmaking!
Dominique’s story is truly one you don’t want to miss. Nor do you want to miss out on his follow-up 4Qs!

Follow Dominique on Instagram at @draperboymedia
and visit gofund.me/c27fe558
to learn more about his USC Thesis Film – Bringing Afeni Shakur’s Legacy to Life.

 

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