Poignant and controversial, these three films come from indie filmmakers who bring a clarity of vision and a personal touch to their work that is all too rare at the cinema today. ARMY OF GOD (4:35) A terror attack unfolds in New York City. THIS IS HOW (11:30) A woman tries to allow herself intimacy …
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These three remarkable short films all approach taking inner conflicts and bringing them out where they can be seen, each in their own unique way. STUCK (5:00) A black student struggles with being labeled by others as he attempts to escape a rut. THE KING IN THE RING (10:41) This drama follows an underground boxing …
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Brilliantly written, directed and produced, these two short films both came from creative duos who prove that two talents can combine to create something remarkable. DISFLUENCY (11:27) Disfluency follows Jane through her daily life, from her passive usage of the phrase “I’m sorry,” to her rape and the emotional aftermath. TRANSMISSION (15:04) Welcome To Britannia. …
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These two incredible short films launch the first episode of the Discover Indie Film TV Series. For a behind the scenes look at each film, you can listen to interviews with the filmmakers. TRUNK SPACE (13:37) Two girls pick up a mysterious hitchhiker in the desert. AN ENTANGLEMENT (14:56) A woman’s world comes crashing down …
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Filmmaker Benjamin Caro’s short film Cathedrals took the Sherman Oaks Film Festival by storm in 2018. The Filmmakers Jury gave it three awards, including Outstanding Short Film, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Acting – Individual. The film hasn’t been released online yet, so I cannot urge you to watch it before listening to the interview. But …
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