Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Patrick T, Gehlen is an animator and artist living in Los Angeles, with his lovely wife, Kimberly and their fabulous, furry kids. While Requiem for a Crab is his directorial debut, he has worked on such shows as Dr. Strange, The Mandalorian and Game of Thrones. In 2019 he won an Emmy for his role… Continue reading Director Biography – Patrick Tiberius Gehlen (ASTRONAUT SPACEMAN)

In this musical journey, a brave group of astronauts and a determined little girl try valiantly to bring a spark of life back to our dying planet.

Dan wrote his college submission essay about how he spent his entire childhood making Hi-8 analog-edited movies– in a scheme to be rejected. That way his parents would let him go to film school. It failed on both fronts. He is in permanent beta, with a particular set of skills surpassed only by Liam Neeson.… Continue reading Director Biography – Dan Ramm (ALABASTER)

Adopted from the published poetry of Will Reyes, this project was created to maximize mental health awareness and decimate the associated stigmas on an international level. The script is an adaptation of poems from “Lost In Life’s Ocean” by Will Reyes, woven into a four intersecting storylines. It is 8 minutes and 20 seconds–because we… Continue reading Short Film: ALABASTER, 9min, USA, Poem/Animation

Jason O. Silva was born on May 5, 1980 in Richmond, Kentucky, USA.

A dance music video set to band Disturbed’s incredible song, A Reason to Fight. Through the evocative medium of dance, we are expanding the song’s message of holding on to inner strength and never giving up. We created this piece to fight depression, addiction, and hopelessness with the healing power of art. Especially important in… Continue reading Short Film: A REASON TO FIGHT, 5min., USA, Dance

For those who live alone during the pandemic, touch and embrace are, for now, absent. In light of this, we are exploring the concept of virtual embrace and its relationship with the physical. “Embracing”, moving, and merging with each other’s video images, we delve into the relationship of intimacy and distance while exploring the ephemeral,… Continue reading Short Film: EMBRACE IN THE TIME OF COVID-19, 3min., USA, Dance

A new film from Director and Photographer Rick Guest and double BAFTA winning Designer and Creative Director Kate Dawkins, featuring former Studio Wayne McGregor dancer James Pett and the music of Mura Masa. Exploring the conflicting emotions of desire and fear, the subconscious need to be heard and the quest for self expression, this film… Continue reading Short Film: INVISIBLE THREADS Part 1, 4min., UK, Experimental

Anna Maués is a Brazilian director, screenwriter, and producer who graduated from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro majoring in Radio, Television, and Film in 2011.She is responsible for web series, short films, and music videos such as “The Ad Campaign”, “Insomnia”, “Sweet ends Bitter”, and the award-winning super short “Shadow”.She has also worked as… Continue reading Director Biography – Anna Maues (SHADOW)

A dancer finds herself lost in memories of a life that she no longer lives. Project Links  Website  Facebook  Instagram