Category: short films

Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

After careers in the Navy and as a painting contractor, Tom got a degree in Cinema and Television Arts. From there he was able to continue a lifetime passion for writing, and discovered a liking for directing, too. He was able to take two senior year projects (a short documentary and a feature film) and… Continue reading Director Biography – Thomas F. O’Brien (PHOTOS IN THE RAIN)

Short Film: PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary

James Belsanti was a prominent photographer from the 60’s – 80’s in Chicago. In 2000 he moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia, and after his death a box of his photographs would be left at the curb for trash pickup. This is the story of the revival of the art of an American photographer whose work… Continue reading Short Film: PHOTOS IN THE RAIN, 10min, USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Ido Bartana, Nadim Badiee (PAINFUL SILENCE)

Nadim comes from Iran and Ido comes from Israel. We met in California in 2017 and started collaborating and creating content together. We worked together on a 6 episode series about social problems that Nadim produced, and we are currently working on 3 other short films.

Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

The survivors of the Cambodian genocide who made their way to Oakland are still struggling to fit in. This movie tells the story of the generation who was born in the USA and has to bridge the cultures and break the cycle of crime in the community. Film Type: Documentary, Short, Student Runtime: 7 minutes… Continue reading Short Film: PAINFUL SILENCE, 8min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Stéphane trained at the Conservatory of French Cinema ten years ago before joining the world of music videos, working with artists such as M83, Digitalism and Kavinsky. He then approached commercial agencies who took him around the world to explore the various tracks and locations of his second passion: motorsports, encapsulated in various projects for… Continue reading Director Biography – Stephane Benini (NOBRE ARTE)

Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary

Nobre Arte Bring you in a Boxing Club in Rio de Janeiro, a very rare place, famous boxing trainer who decide to stay in his favelas and we follow Onofrio Lima, MMA fighter who decide to learn mma and muaythai to survive. News & Reviews “Incredible Documentary about a Boxing Club in Rio” Fubiz review… Continue reading Short Film: NOBRE ARTE, 9min., Brazil, Documentary

Short Film: WE, 9min, Mexico, Animation/Documentary

Animated short documentary film that shows the unique strength of “us” that comes from surviving two earthquakes that happened the same day… 32 years apart. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “#19s Cortometraje Nosotros” Ruido en la red https://www.facebook.com/100000003024753/posts/2100525469957533/ “#UnDiaComoHoy” Cine O´culto https://www.facebook.com/100000003024753/posts/2106

HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: LEARNING TO SWIM BEST DOC PERFORMER: EMMA from EMMA BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: SECRET ON THE HILL BEST MUSIC: BEHIND BANANA VACUUM Theme of night: Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. NOTE: All 7 films presented last night received multiple votes for BEST FILM of the night. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2019 DOCUMENTARY Short Film Festival

EMMA Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

EMMA, 11min., USA, Documentary Directed by Saskia Hennecke & Grace Tourville Multi-talented transgender student navigates life at the historically Catholic and conservative University of Notre Dame. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

BREAKING FREE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

BREAKING FREE, 12min., USA, Documentary Directed by Michael J. Grundmann At a Virginia stable where equine therapy is practiced, veterans with PTSD process their trauma through largely nonverbal and tranquil means. Horses can read people, and the rapport that develops often allows vets to make amazing progress. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics… Continue reading BREAKING FREE Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival