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★★★★Starring: #JacobRenouf, #EvanEmanuel, #RachelScott, #JamieMarsh, #MattDavisDirected by: #JamieMarshShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesA short film following eccentric detective Ebeneezer Maisonette and his associate Percival Farley. A new case has fallen on their lap and its up to them to recover a stolen ruby and save the day. Unfortunately, they are not your typical detectives and some of their ways can be considered a little unusual to say the least. As the case progresses, things are n
★★★Starring: #WillowBarrett, #SydWalsh and #ChuckBonesDirected by: #BenArcher and #SalRedpathShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesDirected by Ben Archer and Sal Redpath, Through the Stew, follows Anton a young punk whose attitude is subdued, and who clearly has no strong desires in life. Anton moves aimlessly through the streets of New York city knowing that this is his last day alive in the chaos. With just a packet of cigarettes and an old radio, Anton attempts to settle some of his affairs b
★★★★Starring: #InmatesofStanfordHillHMP and #HardwickeCircusDirected by: #BenArcherShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesThis short documentary follows a small band from the north of England, on a mission to spread music and passion to prisoners across the UK. Director Ben Archer focuses on the bands message that all of us deserve to have access to the arts world. Music can enlighten and allow people the opportunity to express themselves in an artistic way, it can be difficult to share your inner
★★★★Starring: #JayJayJegathesan and #MiraeJangDirected by: #PeterRenzulloShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesIsabella is a short film directed by Peter Renzullo, the story is disturbing, intense and dark and stars Jay Jay Jegathesan who was made for this role and had previously been in another one of Renzullo’s films The Jewel Wasp. Watching his performance, he seemed like the perfect choice to make for this sinister film and certainly intensified the scene with his story of an emerald wasp and
★★★★★Starring: #AliKhan, #MaggieOllerenshaw, #AngusBarnett, #DebbieChazen and #JessicaBalmerDirected by: #JacobDudmanShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesFinger Food, a short film that is both funny, clever and extraterrestrial! Directed by Jacob Dudman this film shows the awkward encounters of meeting your girlfriends’ parents for the first time. However, it becomes even more of an awkward situation when you learn that her parents are aliens! This short was very comical and light-hearted, and a
★★★★Starring: #LexsyMckowen, #MariahMaison and #CourtneyLeighDirected by: #ChrisRNotarileShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesWarrior: Predator, a short film written and directed by Chris. R. Notarile. This sci-fi takes a unique spin on the stereotypical characters, by attempting to breakdown the formulaic monsters and creatures in many science fiction films we see today. Many of these films will include a male protagonist and a male creature, even occasionally a female lead but still a male opp
In 1974 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre rampaged into the public consciousness and has remained there revving loudly and babbling nonsensically ever since. Now for its 50th anniversary, Alexandre O. Phillipe (78/52, Lynch/Oz) asks five famous faces to share their musings on Tobe Hooper’s feverish nightmare.Getting straight to the point, Phillipe has organised a strong group of interviewees: comedian and actor Patton Oswalt, director Takashi Miike, critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, author Stephen Kin
★★★Directed by: #DarwinReinaStarring: #JenniferEagle, #JJDuffy, #TamiaDow, #GuadalupeHernandez, #IsaacReyesShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesA Hell of a Trip to Delicias directed by Darwin Reina, follows a couple on holiday in Granada. They are your typical tourists, not looking to really immerse themselves within the culture just to party and have a good time. Their naivety and complete lack of awareness to the history and colonial heritage, paints them in a very negative light and already s
★★★★Directed by: #HughLiuStarring: #InannaCusi and #DavidCJonesShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesThe Last Rendezvouz, written and directed by Hugh Liu, is a short film shot over a span of just 48 hours. It is a character based short that is all improvised and allows space for the actors to study and interpret the characters in their own way, as well as express their personal vision of how they believe the character should be represented. Last Rendezvous focuses on a father and daughter relati
★★★★Directed by: #DarwinReinaStarring: #HasseBrontén, #ToroCuenca, #DanaDilan, #DidrikMorganShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesNo Tell! An action packed, gritty crime drama that focuses on a mob boss looking for an escape out of the crime lifestyle but needs to move quickly before his luck runs out. To do this, he must pull off one last hit while still acting as the big boss and test the loyalties of his trustees. However, which one of them is willing to betray the other to come out as top dog
Grimmfest feature film line up
Grimmfest, Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Film is delighted to announce the full feature film line-up for 2024. The festival will be returning to the Odeon Great Northern in Manchester, 3rd-6th October, to showcase the very best in new genre cinema. Four fear-filled days that include an array of feature film premieres, including three World premieres, six International premieres, one European premiere, seven UK premieres, one English premiere, and four Northern UK premieres (Sh
Grimmfest unveils first wave of films for 2024
PRESS RELEASE: MANCHESTER UK’S FESTIVAL OF FANTASTIC FILM, UNVEILS FIRST TITLES FOR 2024.Grimmfest, Manchester's International Festival of Fantastic Film is delighted to announce the first tranche of titles for 2024.The festival will be returning to its regular venue, The Odeon Great Northern on October 3rd–6th, for four high-impact, fear-filled days of the very best in new genre cinema.The full line-up of features, shorts, guests, and associated events remain a closely guarded secret, as the te
Surprise Short Film Review
★★Directed by: #LuckyRathoreStarring: #AbhayRathore, #SomyaRathore, #RahulIndoriaShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesSurprise is a short horror film that follows a young painter who lives alone in a secluded house when a sinister wooden box appears on his doorstep. The painter begins to inspect the box and prise it open, only to unleash an evil force that lies within. The story takes a turn, as the painter struggles to determine reality and fantasy, as he becomes haunted by horrors of his past.
Bird Drone Short Film Review
★★★★★Directed by: #RadheyaJegathevaShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesBird Drone is a love story between an injured seagull and a human-operated drone with a short battery life. This short animation focuses on the theme of unrequited love and moving forward when relationships crumble, the idea of picking yourself back up and starting again. This can often be the best thing not only for your mental wellbeing but also fate, as you never know what is around the corner. The film also comments on t
Ain’t my Vibe Short Music Video Review
★★★Directed by: #VikiYoungStarring: #MichelleDowdShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesAin’t My Vibe is a music video starring Michelle Dowd as lead singer. The video begins with a ‘f**k you’ to all the men that have never loved her back, a strong message to start with and sets the audience up for the overall tone of the video and song. The meaning of the song speaks to a lot of single women and men and the difficulties of journeying through the dating world. With access to lots of dating apps li
Shear Disturbance Short Film Review
★★★Starring: #DevonGrevious, #NateReynolds, #TylerMcCrayDirected by: #NateReynoldsShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesShear Disturbance focuses on the theme of anxiety and how much it can affect day to day activities such as the simple act of getting a haircut. For protagonist Tyronne, this typical action becomes far more than that and is such a trigger that he becomes completely consumed by even the thought of it. This can be a very real experience for many people that suffer with anxiety, it
Watch What I Do Short Film Review
★★★★★Starring: #IsidoraFairhurst, #MiaMckennaBruge, #RitaBernardShaw, #DaniDyer, #MalachiPullarLatchmanDirected by: #TeddyNyghShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesWatch What I Do is an all-female cast and short drama. It focuses on 3 teenage girls in secondary school attempting to navigate their way through friendship, social status, and their love for basketball. Being a teenager today can be a difficult transition, emotions and arguments become heightened and at this point in life. Conflicts a
A Happy Ending Short Film Review
★★★★Starring: #GemmaWhiteley, #AdamMercuryBrown, #JoyceBranagh, #AshleyGregory, #EleanorJessicaRobertsDirected by: #LeeToomesShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesA Happy Ending is a spoof reality television show that pokes fun at some of the court room dramas we see today. The show focuses on a young married couple and displays their inner conflicts with one another. For wife Lizzie, she is prepared to divorce her husband for not ever being able to satisfy her in all areas…but specifically in th
Filmmaker Interview with Antonia Bogdanovich
Filmmaker Interview by William HemingwayHi Antonia, Thanks for sitting down with us to chat about your films and filmmaking. Where in the world do we find you today and how are you doing? I am in Santa Monica, California – about 6 blocks from the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles. I’m a surfer – so being near the ocean helps. You’ve just completed a Director’s Cut of your film Sleep No More. Can you give us a little background to the story of the film and say what it was that made you want to revisit
After Hours Short Movie Review
★★★Starring: #KieranReeves, #ZainUllah, #TeniOsho, #ArchieClark, #OliviaBurleyDirected by: #ShayaanShort Film Review by: Alexandra JamesAfter Hours is a short crime film that explores some extremely dark themes. The film begins in a flat, people have been drinking, but there is one girl in particular who seems to have taken drunkenness to another level and unfortunately for her, this leaves her in a very dangerous and vulnerable position. The audience at this stage can guess what happens next fo
Cinerama (Music Video) Short Film Review
★★★★★Directed by: #MaxFoxShort Film Review by: Alexandra James Cinerama is a short music video created by Matt Fulks also known as the Mad Fox. It is a short rap video, however, its also a great trivia game in terms of how many movie references you can spot in 3 minutes and 47 seconds. This video is crammed with fantastic edits of classic movies from Psycho, The Shining, North by Northwest to James Bond, Happy Gilmore, Pulp Fiction and so many more. However, this is not a video that does things
GFF24: The Cemetery of Cinema
The Cemetery of Cinema Dir: Thierno Souleymane Diallo Thierno Souleymane Diallo is embarking on a quest, an adventure to find a lost treasure which happens to be Mouramani, the first film made in French-speaking Africa. The trouble with the hunt for Mamadou Touré‘s 1953 film is that little is known about it. Diallo knows that it is 23 minutes long and he has two different synopses for it, alas he struggles to find anyone who has even seen the film, let alone uncover a surviving print. He journey
Mannequin Short Film Review
★★★ Starring: #MahsaAkbari and #NimaHaghighi Short Film Review by: Alexandra James Mannequin is a short film that has a rather curious and unusual storyline. The film begins with a wife watching late night TV and ordering something from one of the channels which appears to be a mannequin in a bow tie for her husband’s birthday. A very strange gift for a husband, however, she seems convinced that this will make the perfect present. The story then moves on to the couple preparing for her husband’s
Bare Foot Short Film Review
★★ Directed by: #DigantaDey Short Film Review by: Alexandra James Bare Foot is a short film that highlights the suffering of a common man. Director Diganta Dey and writer Ananya Adhikary have created a socio-political film that uncovers the issues that surround society since the independence of India. The film has no spoken dialogue, but instead shows an average worker’s home life, layered with their thoughts and feelings and the struggle with trying to move up in this world. This is a 2-minute