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Director Biography – Jacques Heim (THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES)

Jacques Heim was born and raised in Paris, where his earliest artistic experience came from street performing. He attended Middlebury College (B.F.A. in Theater, Dance, and Film), the University of Surrey in England (Certificate for Analysis and Criticism of Dance), and the California Institute for the Arts (M.F.A. in Choreography). Not strictly a dancer or… Continue reading Director Biography – Jacques Heim (THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES)

Short Film: THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES, 36min., USA, Dance

THIS IS ME: Letters from the Front Lines captures the resilience, determination and hope of the human spirit, following the paths of military veterans and first responders as they share what it means to be true warriors on the front lines – and fight the invisible enemy that all humanity is currently battling. At a… Continue reading Short Film: THIS IS ME: LETTERS FROM THE FRONT LINES, 36min., USA, Dance

Director Biography – Brian Benson (EAT THE RAINBOW)

Brian Benson has been making ridiculous movies since he was 8 years old – only then he had youth as a defense. After studying film at UCLA and San Francisco State University, he directed several festival films and a few commercial videos including an ill-fated video about a loose-fitting condom. His alter ego, Cousin Wonderlette,… Continue reading Director Biography – Brian Benson (EAT THE RAINBOW)

Short Film: EAT THE RAINBOW, 20min,. USA, Musical

EAT THE RAINBOW is a musical fable about an odd yet kind man named Bayani who moves into a conservative suburban neighborhood and disrupts the otherwise comfortable homogeny. He doesn’t look or act like anyone else which causes fear and panic and eventually a demand for him to leave the neighborhood. Cousin Wonderlette befriends Bayani… Continue reading Short Film: EAT THE RAINBOW, 20min,. USA, Musical

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: January 2021 Festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: Best SHORT FILM: THE DYING LIGHT Best DANCE FILM: MY OWN WORST ENEMY Best MUSIC FILM: AUTONOME – MADA MADA Best EXPERIMENTAL FILM: TOMORROW THE BIRDS WILL SING Best SHORT DOC: ALIVE Best PRODUCTION DESIGN: IMPERIUM Best CINEMATOGRAPHY: RAILWAY MAP Best PERFORMANCES: THE MISUNDERSTANDING Theme of night: The last act reveal. NOTE:… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: January 2021 Festival

Director Biography – Will Branner , Blake Zelesnikar (MOMENT’S SILENCE)

Will Branner is a Film/Theatre Director based out of New York City. His most recent film SCHMIK screened at the Chinese Theatre as part of HOLLYSHORTS Festival in LA. Branner enjoys filmmaking in all genres and is currently working on a new comedy series called THE OLD GUARDS. As a former Broadway actor he enjoys… Continue reading Director Biography – Will Branner , Blake Zelesnikar (MOMENT’S SILENCE)