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Director Biography – Brad Hansen, Ryan Moran (GET BACK)

Brad Hansen was born in Portland, OR. He is a director & editor who graduated from DePaul University with a BS in Digital Cinema. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA where he works as a freelance videographer, editor, and director. Ryan Moran is a graduate of DePaul University’s School of Cinematic Arts and Driehaus… Continue reading Director Biography – Brad Hansen, Ryan Moran (GET BACK)

Short Film: GET BACK, 3min., USA, Experimental

Unsatisfied with his life, Bryan must combat himself to achieve his goal of getting back into his forgotten passion of playing water polo. Film Type: Short Runtime: 3 minutes 24 seconds Completion Date: May 4, 2018 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Arri Aspect Ratio: 2.4:1… Continue reading Short Film: GET BACK, 3min., USA, Experimental

Director Biography – Jasper Savage (NOBODY’S HOME)

Jasper Savage (b.1989) is from Toronto, Canada. Her father is a Director of Photography and mother a novice photographer. She was taught the language of light and composition at a very young age; the camera being an extension of her family. Graduating from photography at Sheridan College in 2009, Jasper has since become an IATSE… Continue reading Director Biography – Jasper Savage (NOBODY’S HOME)

Short Film: NOBODY’S HOME, 4min, Canada, Music Video

a woman dances through a home much like a bird trapped in a cage while the viewer senses someone is watching, but does she now? and would she make these same moves if she did? Art d’Ecco’s song Nobody’s Home. Project Links Website News & Reviews “See & Be Seen in Art d’Ecco’s Magically Indulgent… Continue reading Short Film: NOBODY’S HOME, 4min, Canada, Music Video

Short Film: TOM, 8min., USA, Experimental/Horror

Experimental horror film studying a ‘Peeping Tom’ as he gathers footage and reviews his findings amidst a storm of psychedelic visuals. Project Links Website Facebook Film Type: Experimental, Short Genres: Horror, Expermential Runtime: 7 minutes 51 seconds Completion Date: June 9, 2018 Production Budget: 2,000 USD Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting… Continue reading Short Film: TOM, 8min., USA, Experimental/Horror

Director BIO: Mark Knight (SHINRIN-YOKU)

Mark Knight is a 25-year veteran of the architectural photography and video industry. His longstanding association with high-end hoteliers and collaboration with some of the best-known names in the architectural and interior design worlds has resulted in numerous awards, feature magazine articles and book covers. Mark’s photography career began after attending Brooks Institute in Santa… Continue reading Director BIO: Mark Knight (SHINRIN-YOKU)

Short Film: SHINRIN-YOKU, 6min., USA, Experimental

Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku (森林浴). The practice is proven by scientists to benefit physical as well as mental health as it helps to lower heart rate, blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production,… Continue reading Short Film: SHINRIN-YOKU, 6min., USA, Experimental

April 2019 Winning Films

Submit via FilmFreeway: MARTA – I NEED A LOVE STORY, 4min., Poland, Music Video/Romance width=”265″> MALKA, 4min., UK, Animation/Documentary ONE LAST TIME, 5min., Spain, Animation DON’T THINK OF A PINK ELEPHANT, 7min., UK, Animation SIRENS TANGO, 11min., USA, Dance I’M A FIREFIGHTER, 5min., UK, Dance BODY OF YOUR DREAMS, 10min., USA, Dance OPEN, 5min., USA,… Continue reading April 2019 Winning Films

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Animation & Dance Festival – April 11, 2019

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST ANIMATION FILM: ONE SMALL STEP BEST DANCE FILM: BODY OF YOUR DREAMS BEST CHARACTERS: I’M A FIREFIGHTER BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: IN THE HOUSE OF MANTEGNA BEST MUSIC: ONE LAST TIME Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: LOVE ON THE BALCONY, 4min., USA, Animation/Romance IN A HEARTBEAT, 4min., USA, Animation/LGBT ONE SMALL STEP, 8min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Animation & Dance Festival – April 11, 2019

THE MIND MADE BODY Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2018 DANCE Festival

THE MIND MADE BODY, 4min., USA, Dance Directed by Katherine Helen Fisher A visual & filmic exploration of Salvador Dali’s 1937 painting “The Burning Giraffe,” The Mind Made Body draws from Dali’s own curiosity with the “secret drawers” existing within all people and explores the physical manifestation of repressed thoughts, memories, & secrets. A Safety Third… Continue reading THE MIND MADE BODY Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from April 2018 DANCE Festival