Author: experimentalfilmfestival

Festival occurs 3 times a month! Showcased the best of experimental short films and music videos from around the world.

Short Film: FUERZA, 4min., Australia, Dance

Dancer Cameron McCormack takes us on a journey of strength and space in this short ballet film. Project Links  Website Film Type: Short Genres: Dance, Ballet, Short Runtime: 4 minutes Production Budget: 1,000 AUD Country of Origin: Australia Country of Filming: Australia Film Language: English Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Film Color: Color

Director BIO: Stephanie Peters (SOLARIS)

Director Biography – Stephanie Peters Stephanie Peters is a Video Artist, Digital Designer and Animator, and Film Maker. She graduated in 2010 from RMIT university with a BA of Fine Arts, majoring in Media Arts. She has continued to practice most notably as a video artist exhibiting interactive multi media works including Melbourne Festival, Gertrude Street… Continue reading Director BIO: Stephanie Peters (SOLARIS)

Short Film: SOLARIS, 5min., Australia, Music Video

Directed and edited by filmmaker and band member Stephanie Peters, the clips journey into the twisted and depraved mind of a psychopath is inspired by none other than the Crawford Family murders whose deaths rocked Australia’s Great Ocean Road community in the 1970’s and to date whose killer has never been found. “ The music… Continue reading Short Film: SOLARIS, 5min., Australia, Music Video

Short Film: WAITING, 5min., Canada, Experimental/Comedy

Waiting for the inevitable is all that’s left for many of the folks at this retirement home, but one of these feisty grandmas has found her passion in the weekly Bingo game! Never winning has become a frustrating problem though, especially with the popular grandma always taking home the winnings! But enough is enough! When… Continue reading Short Film: WAITING, 5min., Canada, Experimental/Comedy

Director BIO: Adam Cushman (THE POET)

Director Biography – Adam Cushman Writer, director and producer Adam Cushman (Right, with Producer David J. Phillips on left) has directed three short films including the award-winning THE WHIPPING CLUB. His first feature film RESTRAINT stars Dana Ashbrook (Twin Peaks) and Caitlyn Folley (The FP). His second feature film THE MAESTRO stars Xander Berkeley, Jon Polito,… Continue reading Director BIO: Adam Cushman (THE POET)

Short Film: THE POET, 6min., USA, Experimental

After the Second World War, an inspired poet takes the stage. Project Links  Facebook Film Type: Experimental, Short, Other Genres: Drama, Poetry, Music Runtime: 6 minutes 32 seconds Completion Date: May 1, 2017 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: Arri Alexa Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Film Color:… Continue reading Short Film: THE POET, 6min., USA, Experimental

Director BIO: Nick Zoulek (SILHOUETTE OF A STORM – BENT TREET)

Director Biography – Nick Zoulek Nick Zoulek’s (b. 1988) influence on the fields of modern music and avant-garde performance has added color, sound, energy, and light to the delightfully enigmatic world of contemporary  saxophone: The Wall Street Journal writes, “…Mr. Zoulek’s performance, on saxophones in every range, is stunningly virtuosic, whatever the genre… None of that would matter… Continue reading Director BIO: Nick Zoulek (SILHOUETTE OF A STORM – BENT TREET)

Short Film: SILHOUETTE OF A STORM – BENT TREET, USA, 4min., Dance

Saxophonist and multimedia artist Nick Zoulek fuses all of his creative endeavors, serving as performer (bass saxophone), composer, producer, director, cine- matographer, and engineer, in order to fulfill his artistic vision. Silhouette of a Storm-Bent Tree begins broken and torn, seek- ing redemption. The piece derives its title from the quote, “why is it that… Continue reading Short Film: SILHOUETTE OF A STORM – BENT TREET, USA, 4min., Dance

Short Film: DUEL CITIZEN, 9min., USA, Experimental

An Iranian immigrant confronts his American self. Project Title (Original Language): تضاد هويتى Film Type: Experimental, Short, Student Runtime: 8 minutes 44 seconds Completion Date: September 1, 2017 Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Shooting Format: RED Aspect Ratio: 1.85 Film Color: Color