Category: short films

THROUGH THE STORM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

THROUGH THE STORM, 14min., USA, Documentary Directed by Greg McKillop Unexpectedly caught in the path of category 5 hurricane Maria, a small team of humanitarians make the decision to ride out the storm. When the rain and winds subside, the team sets out on a mission to deliver sustainable clean water solutions to populations throughout the… Continue reading THROUGH THE STORM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

LEARNING TO SWIM Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

LEARNING TO SWIM, 10min., USA, Documentary Directed by Ruth Grimberg Ingrid and her son Ross welcome Syrian refugee Ahmed into their home in the quiet English countryside and find a way to resist the uncertainty and fear we all face. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

SECRET ON THE HILL Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

SECRET ON THE HILL, 16min., Brazil, Documentary Directed by Blaze Nowara Follows Monique Silva, a young Brazilian American woman seeking to reconcile her relationship with her dad. In a country where HIV is stigmatized, her father’s concealment of his condition led to decades of psychological trauma. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of… Continue reading SECRET ON THE HILL Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Sept. 2019 DOC Shorts Festival

Short Story: ENGLISH LESSONS, 16min., USA, Drama/Family

An American woman haunted by the past has to overcome her trauma to save her 8-year-old Chinese student from the student’s abusive father Film Type: Short, Student Runtime: 16 minutes 50 seconds Completion Date: May 10, 2018 Production Budget: 15,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting… Continue reading Short Story: ENGLISH LESSONS, 16min., USA, Drama/Family

Director Biography – Julie Lipson (THE RIVER)

Julie Lipson is a screenwriter who grew up in Nevada City and now lives in LA, who has never directed her own work until… THE RIVER. In 2017, Julie sold a television series called Excess to Universal Cable Productions and E! Network. She also recently sold a series to Super Deluxe, based on the New… Continue reading Director Biography – Julie Lipson (THE RIVER)

Short Film: THE RIVER, 10min, USA, Drama/Family

A young piano student with a difficult life makes a meaningful connection with the mother of one of her peers.\ News & Reviews “IFC MIDNIGHT BUYS US RIGHTS TO SURVIVAL THRILLER RUST CREEK” Variety https://variety.com/2018/film/news/ifc-midnight-rust- Film Type: Short Runtime: 10 minutes Completion Date: September 8, 2018 Production Budget: 3,500 USD Country of Origin: United States… Continue reading Short Film: THE RIVER, 10min, USA, Drama/Family

Short Film: BEHIND BANANA VACUUM, 11min., Canada, Documentary/Music

A behind-the-scenes look into this new-age punk band and its unexpected lead singer. Film Type: Documentary Genres: Comedy Runtime: 12 minutes 17 seconds Completion Date: February 20, 2019 Production Budget: 100 USD Country of Origin: Canada Country of Filming: Canada Film Language: English Shooting Format: Digital Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Film Color: Color

Short Film: SECRET ON THE HILL, 16min., Brazil, Documentary

People hear “Brazil” and think samba, fútbol, and Rio. But there’s another story happening across the country. Taking place in one of Rio’s roughest favelas, Secret on the Hill follows Monique Silva, a young Brazilian American woman seeking to reconcile her relationship with her dad. In a country where HIV is stigmatized, her father’s concealment… Continue reading Short Film: SECRET ON THE HILL, 16min., Brazil, Documentary

Short Film: THROUGH THE STORM, 14min., USA, Documentary

Unexpectedly caught in the path of category 5 hurricane Maria, a small team of humanitarians make the decision to ride out the storm. When the rain and winds subside, the team sets out on a mission to deliver sustainable clean water solutions to populations throughout the Caribbean. Film Type: Documentary, Short Runtime: 14 minutes 40… Continue reading Short Film: THROUGH THE STORM, 14min., USA, Documentary

Director Biography – Michael J. Grundmann (BREAKING FREE)

Mike Grundmann is an associate professor of journalism at James Madison University in Virginia. He has independently produced, shot and edited 10 documentaries, most of them national award winners broadcast by PBS affiliates. He was also a reporter and editor for a dozen newspapers in California, Nevada and Philadelphia, culminating at the Los Angeles Times.… Continue reading Director Biography – Michael J. Grundmann (BREAKING FREE)