Fantasia 2020: Astrid Thorvaldsen’s Who Goes There? Packs a Lot of Dread Into A Small Package
Who Goes There? was shortlisted for a Student BAFTA Award this year, and its precise execution is a good reason why.
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Andrew Peters’ Short Film ‘Knifemare’ Does A Lot With Little Time
If you grew up in the 80s and 90s burning through every scary movie in your local shop’s horror section, you’ll like Knifemare.
Fantasia 2019: Izzy Lee’s Short Film, ‘Re-Home,’ Tears Down the Wall
Filmmaker Izzy Lee continues to dazzle and provoke discussion with her politically-charged short film, ‘Re-Home,’ showing at this year’s Fantasia Fest.
‘Pendulum’ Swings from Debauchery to Deliverance in 20 Minutes
The short film, ‘Pendulum,’ shows us the search the search for salvation as the end of the world gets closer by the moment.
The Breakthroughs Film Festival Showcases New Storytelling Perspectives
The 7th annual Breakthroughs Film Festival is set to take place in Toronto at the Royal Cinema on June 15th and 16th, highlighting emerging female filmmakers from around the world.
“It’s In You.” Izzy Lee’s ‘My Monster’ (2018)
Izzy Lee’s latest short film My Monster is just one more example of the filmmaker’s mastery of diverse types of storytelling.
Kickstart This! ‘Gacha Gacha,’ From the Creators of ‘Cat Sick Blues’
There’s a short film called Gacha Gacha that deserves your attention and your money. Why should you care? I’ll tell you.
31 Days of Horror 2017: Creations of Chaos: Four Creepy Animated Shorts
On this special 31 Days of Horror edition of Creations of Chaos, it’s changeling foxes, voodoo dolls, mean girl regrets, and my least favorite thing ever, eyeball stuff. It’s Four … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror 2017: Creations of Chaos: Four Creepy Animated Shorts
31 Days of Horror 2016: Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek
It’s the horror film that will actually make you want to turn off the lights. On today’s installment of “31 Days of Horror,” it’s the short, Japanese animated film, Kakurenbo: Hide … Continue reading 31 Days of Horror 2016: Kakurenbo: Hide & Seek
TIFF 2015 Short Cut: Portal To Hell
This past summer, the world of professional wrestling lost one of its true icons – ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper. The Hot Rod. The Rowdy Scot. Piper was one of the best … Continue reading TIFF 2015 Short Cut: Portal To Hell
Step into Gina Lee Ronhovde’s Boudoir
Last summer, when I was at the Twin Peaks Festival outside of Seattle, Washington, I met a woman named Gina Lee Ronhovde. It was very brief, on a bonus tour … Continue reading Step into Gina Lee Ronhovde’s Boudoir
Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part II – Animation
The Oscars are coming up, airing Sunday, February 22nd for over 40 million people. Yesterday I looked at one of the hardest to follow Academy categories, the award for best live … Continue reading Who’s got short shorts? TIFF’s Oscar short-film showcase: Part II – Animation