Category: Short Films at Festival

Short Film: LOVELY, 3min., USA, Experimental

Beauty surrounds a young woman getting cosmetic injections. Director Statement Videos of cosmetic procedures are common online marketing tools and frequently posted on social media. What none of the videos provide is any emotional context for the people (mostly women) getting the treatments. Whether these women are empowered or controlled with regard to their image… Continue reading Short Film: LOVELY, 3min., USA, Experimental

Director Biography – Eduardo De la cerda (MARIANNE)

Cinematographer, editor and director, Eduardo has been filmming since 2000 documentaries, commercial, music videos, and motion pictures as land and underwater cinematographer. Director Statement I firmly believe in the beauty of the planet, including those places that may seem dark keep something beautiful. As a filmmaker, I am committed to bringing those images and sharing… Continue reading Director Biography – Eduardo De la cerda (MARIANNE)

Director Biography – Jonathan Nelson (TEARS)

A cinematographer who began his career under the tutelage of Albert Maysles, Jonathan brings his singular and extensive experience in the documentary format into all facets of the visual storytelling landscape. Lensing a wide array of content, Jonathan most recently wrapped principal photography for a new documentary featuring Martin Scorsese about the history of Italian… Continue reading Director Biography – Jonathan Nelson (TEARS)

Short Film: BAD FEELING, 4min., French Polynesia, Dance

A couple of young Polynesian dancers share a dance in Paris, maybe for the last time … Film Type: Experimental, Music Video, Short Genres: Romance, Drama, Dance Runtime: 3 minutes 51 seconds Completion Date: May 13, 2019 Production Budget: 4,500 EUR Country of Origin: French Polynesia Country of Filming: French Polynesia Shooting Format: Digital Aspect… Continue reading Short Film: BAD FEELING, 4min., French Polynesia, Dance

Short Film: THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES, 17min., Canada, Dance

Through Scrape The Twilight, Alan Lake continues the symbolist epic begun with The film Ravages. In a variation of solos thought for his long-time collaborators, he advances not on his intimate territories, but on those of the interpreters. The piece shows a series of portraits revealing the moving layers of their interior landscapes, and this,… Continue reading Short Film: THE EMBRACE OF THE VALKRIES, 17min., Canada, Dance

Director Biography – Cameron Kostopoulos (A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY)

Cameron Kostopoulos is a current student at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, set to graduate in 2021. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his interest in experimental filmmaking and visual storytelling. Throughout his education, he has worked primarily as a director and cinematographer, and has worked across a range of… Continue reading Director Biography – Cameron Kostopoulos (A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY)

Short Film: A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY, 6min., USA, Dance

A recovering alcoholic must make a moral inventory in order to reconnect with her estranged son. Told through contemporary dance, ‘A Mother’s Soliloquy’ creates a visual-music poem that explores the cyclical nature of addiction. Best played loud. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “Premiere: Hear Prateek Rajagopal’s Eerie New Score for ‘A Mother’s Soliloquy’” Rolling… Continue reading Short Film: A MOTHER’S SOLILOQUY, 6min., USA, Dance