Michelle studied Film Production, Theatre and Fine Art At Cal-State Long Beach with a B.A. in Narrative Film Production and a minor in Theatre. Her thesis film “A Serious Talk” was shown at the Newport Beach Film Festival in 2012. Michelle directed and collaborated with sister animator and designer Justine Prebich with an experimental stop… Continue reading Director Biography – Michelle Prebich (CEMETERY SONG)
Category: Short Films at Festival
Short Film: CEMETERY SONG, 4min., USA, Music Video/Animation
An animated reflection on mortality, “CEMETERY SONG” explores a day in the life of inhabitants of a cemetery as they explore the power of memories, existential dread and finally a peaceful acceptance. Project Links Instagram
Director Biography – David Kennedy (THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE)
David Kennedy is a Fresno-born and based videographer, director, editor, photographer, and motion graphics expert. He attended UCLA Film School and was co-founder of Fresno Magazine. Kennedy has worked for Dreamworks, Disney, Panavision/Technicolor, and others. His short film was a finalist at both Cannes and France’s Deauville Film Festival, both of which were shot in… Continue reading Director Biography – David Kennedy (THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE)
Short Film: THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE, 5min., Music Documentary
The Blessing and the Curse is the surprising and inspiring story of folk, Americana, and rockabilly musician Lance Canales, who rose from humble California Central Valley farmworker beginnings to prominence in the international music scene. Starting from his modest upbringing in the small campesino town of Orosi, California, we follow Canales on his journey from… Continue reading Short Film: THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE, 5min., Music Documentary
Director Biography – Mitch Bax (DANCE WITH A DEMON)
Mitch Bax is a sought after camera technician with intentions to carry his success into writing and directing. He’s directed and produced several MuchFACT sponsored music videos, an award winning short film, and the stylized Docu-Mini Series The Art of Expression. His latest story, Sidekick, was recently turned into a successful viral short film staring… Continue reading Director Biography – Mitch Bax (DANCE WITH A DEMON)
Short Film: DANCE WITH A DEMON, 13min., Canada, Dance
A Demon stalks its prey within the mind of a child, and the consequences of imagination start to seem like reality. Lost inside a fantasy world of dance, a lost Mother must fight for her survival, or become another victim of the demonic clutches of depression. Project Links Facebook Instagram
Short Film: MONK, 15min., Shanghai, Dance
A son is brought to a monastery by his parents and left there. He struggles to become a monk and on his journey inward finds protection and solace in three female immortals. This dance for camera is depicted through five sections: root, heart, will, mind and body. Project Title (Original Language): 尚.和 ：孝 忠 德… Continue reading Short Film: MONK, 15min., Shanghai, Dance
HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Experimental & Music & Dance Festival – October 24, 2019
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: SUCKR FOR LOVE BEST DANCE FILM: BRUTE BEST PERFORMANCES: LEADING ME STRAIGHT performers BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: ANIMAL BEST MUSIC: THE FIRE WITHIN Theme of night: Trapped and searching for something else. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: Eldur Á Himni – Fire in the Sky, 7min., Iceland, Experimental SUCKR FOR LOVE, 4min.,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: Experimental & Music & Dance Festival – October 24, 2019
14 Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 201
14, 3min., Japan, Dance/Music Directed by Hiroshi Kizu The fear of being hurt, You are alone The desire to be released from its shell Expressed an emotional changes through dance CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!
The She-Wolf Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019
THE SHE-WOLF, 10min., France, Dance Directed by Virginie Kahn Marion mysteriously appears in a clearing populated by marauding wolves. Attracted by the melody of a cello, a strange dream brings her to the heart of a wonderful forest. But as she tries to get closer to the cello, their bodies gradually cover themselves with a strange… Continue reading The She-Wolf Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from Experimental/Music/Dance Festival Oct. 2019
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