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The Short Film FAVOURITES: A Rash Decision has Consequences - Interview and Film Breakdown

Writer/director Nick Russell and writer/producer Nick Musgrove and their short film FAVOURITES (Australia).
It tells the story of two parents who are faced with an impossible decision when their family camping trip turns dire. This genre-busting comedic film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Festival in New York. This is the film’s third OSCAR-qualifying festival selection after Cleveland International Film Festival and Flickerfest in Sydney.
 Co-writer, director and producer Nick Russell is an award-winning actor who has starred on Australian and international screens for 26 years. Appearing in WENTWORTH, UTOPIA, and WINNERS & LOSERS, he also had the lead role in SIGNS, which won a Gold Lion Cannes award. Nick directed the beloved sketch comedy group THE PELOTON and their Hollywood television pilot DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY. 
 Co-writer Nick Musgrove wrote the International Emmy nominated WRONG KIND OF BLACK (ABC, Netflix) with Boori Monty Pryor. Nick has written for ABC’s SQUINTERS and all three seasons of Network Ten’s sitcom HOW TO STAY MARRIED. Nick is a Screen Australia ‘Enterprise People’ Award winner and dual Australian Writers Guild nominee. 
 Nick Russell and Nick Musgrove are the founders of Tandem Media - an Australian film and television production company, where they continue to write, direct and produce together. FAVOURITES is Tandem Media's first independent short film.
 Having only been on the festival circuit for a short time FAVOURITES has already been selected for 10 high profile film festivals including San Diego, Calgary, Riverside and Florence where it won ‘Best Comedy’. 
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Saudi Arabian Filmmaker Dur Jamjoom and Her Beautiful & Heartbreaking Short Film KUM-KUM

Writer/director Dur Jamjoom. She discovered her passion for filmmaking at the age of 11, she found solace in capturing moments with her family and the recognition she received from them and transformed her from the "quiet girl" into a rising filmmaker.
Her new short film KUM-KUM is based on a true story.
In 2012, she experienced the untimely and tragic passing of her best friend, which introduced her to a range of unfamiliar feelings and emotions she was unable to comprehend. This incredibly heartbreaking short film has been selected from over 8000 entries for the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival. 
She aims to create films that entertain, evoke emotions, and inspire change. With her storytelling prowess and cohesive style, she seeks to leave a lasting impact on viewers' hearts and minds.
Ladies and gentlemen, Dur Jamjoon’s short film KUM-KUM is a heartbreaking true story of her losing her best friend. For all of us who have lost those around us, in which we blame ourselves. You will relate to her film. Life isn’t fair and we’ll never understand why certain things happen, and for some, they live with constant reminder of a fateful day.
Her film brings beautiful cinematography, a wonderful cast and her storytelling flows with ease and grace. You’ll feel every emotion in this film and that’s what makes a great film as well as a great filmmaker. And Dur Jamjoom has a bright future ahead of her in the world of cinema.
#saudiarabia #shortfilm #kumkum #shortfilms #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #truestory #jeddah #cinema #cinematography #friendships #teenagers #filmschool #tribecafilmfestival #durjamjoom 

Irish Filmmaker Portia A. Buckley & Her Heartfelt and Beautiful Short Film CLODAGH

Writer/director Portia A. Buckley's work focuses on character-driven narratives centered around marginalized, strong-willed, female protagonists.
She has been sponsored by the BFI and Kodak. Her previous short BIRTHDAY GIRL won the ‘Kodak Best Shot on Film’ award at Holly Shorts with many more international accolades.
Her new short film, CLODAGH is a heartfelt film, produced by Michael Lindley of Afternoon Pictures and PG Productions. And executive produced by Academy Award winner Serena Armitage.
CLODAGH has been selected by the prestigious OSCAR qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, where it won the Spalding and Jackson Award: In Celebration of Joy.
The film will also play at Short Shorts Asia (Tokyo) and the Tribeca Film Festival (New York).
#clodagh #irish #portiaabuckley #shortfilm #shortfilms #film #tribecafilmfestival #cinema #cinematography #screenplay #screenwriter #inspiration #dance #danceschool #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #filmproduction #ireland 

Writers/Directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their Hilarious Short Jane Austen's Period Drama

Writer/director duo Julia Aks and Steve Pinder and their hilarious short film JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA.
The film is set in 18th century England and following its successful world premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the whimsical live-action short was selected for the prestigious OSCAR-qualifying Cleveland International Film Festival, where it was named one of the top ten films to watch. Personally, I would name this as the Top film to watch, period. Yes, pun intended!
Set in 1813 England, in the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia Talbot gets her period. Her suitor, Mr. Dickley, mistakes the blood for an injury, and it soon becomes clear that his expensive education has missed a spot.
The stunning cinematography was created by Emmy-nominated Luca Del Puppo and rivals any multi-million dollar Jane Austen film such as Pride & Prejudice.
Co-writer/directors Julia Aks and Steve Pinder’s wonderful partnership began in 2016 when Steve was directing a SOUND OF MUSIC parody whilst studying at USC and discovered Julia’s impeccable Julie Andrews impersonation. In 2019, the two came together once again to co-direct a Julie Andrews parody of Ariana Grande’s 7 RINGS. The parody went viral, and the pair began a string of collaborations for Julia’s YouTube channel.
#janeausten #juliaaks #stevepinder #soundofmusic #comedy #acting #actor #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #period #menstruation #womenshealth #prideandprejudice

British Writer/Director Elizabeth Peace discusses her Short Film 'The Golden Boy' - The Interview & Film Breakdown

Writer and director Elizabeth Peace. She was born and raised in a Nigerian home in East and South-east London, the motivated filmmaker continuously seeks out ways in which to improve, learn and develop from others.
She is also an actress. She is energetic and always prepared to go the extra mile. She has performed at a number of venues, including The Greenwich Theatre, Omnibus Theatre and The Cadogen Hall in London.
Elizabeth Peace is currently working as a freelance creative with projects in theatre & film whilst being a part- time caregiver. Her short film, The Golden Boy is her debut as a film director and ready to take on the multiple film festivals. This is one film everyone needs to keep an eye on.
The Golden Boy about an autistic little boy who is non-verbal. His mother, sister and teacher are worried about him, but a light shines throughout this incredible film. A heart warming film everyone will enjoy. 
#shortfilm #shortfims #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #film #cinema #filmfestival 

HOW DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND PROMOTION TODAY? Special Guest CEO/Brand Management Expert Melissa Core

CEO and co-founder of Dead Horse Branding, Melissa Core. She heads an award-winning PR and Marketing firm in Nashville, Tennessee.
As legendary music producer Tony Brown would call her, "The Velvet Glove", a strong punch delivered softly.
Melissa Core Caballo is anything but ordinary. Her passion is branding, but she has an extremely broad knowledge of every niche of the industry. She is a female entrepreneur who doesn’t take "no" for an answer.
As a CEO and former model for large brands herself such as Harley Davidson, Victoria's Secret, Toyota, to name a few, her unique skill set ensures client success, strong sales delivery, and unforgettable branding.
Melissa's passion for entrepreneurship mixed with her branding expertise led her to launch Dead Horse Branding in 2013. In under 5 years, she took a startup company making $0 to a multi-million dollar company.
Through Dead Horse Branding, Melissa is responsible for managing all of the brand’s requirements, from the initial strategic plan, through to all of the project's needs and implemented services.
In 2020, Dead Horse Branding made the TOP 10 best Marketing and Publicity firms in Nashville, TN, adding another addition to their strong coat of armor.
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Filmmaker Richard Raymond & his Once-In-A-Lifetime 'Souls of Totality' Filmed during a Solar Eclipse

Richard Raymond is a British filmmaker who developed a love for film from a young age and began making his own short films at the age of 15.
In 2015, he made his feature film debut with Desert Dancer, starring Freida Pinto, a biographical drama about the Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and received critical acclaim.
Richard Raymond's follow-up film, Souls of Totality, was released in 2018 and It was the first film in history to be shot during a real solar eclipse. The film won awards at 12 International Film Festivals and solidified Richard as a rising talent in the film industry.
In 2020, he directed A Million Eyes, which was released to widespread praise for its thought-provoking and visually stunning portrayal of a young gifted photographer. The short film starred Joe Morton and Katie Lowes and won awards at 10 International Film Festivals, including being long-listed for the Oscar. #film #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdirector #cinema #cinematography #screenwriting #solareclipse #eclipse #soulsoftotality #shortfilm #moviebreakdown

3X Oscar Winning Filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris talks about his new book of short stories MISFITS

3X Oscar winning documentary filmmaker, Mark Jonathan Harris, who has a long resume that also includes an Emmy nomination, nearly half a century as a professor of film, an award-winning author of 10 books, a crime-reporting background that includes a stint as the Associated Press.
But for all that he’s accomplished, he is most proud to use his story-telling gift in his new book, Misfits, to share moving and inspiring stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit. Which is our topic of discussion today.
Ladies and gentlemen, Mark Jonathan Harris’ new book Misfits is a brilliant collection of short stories.
 
It consists of a kaleidoscope of characters adrift in a precarious world, Misfits grapples with the challenges of contemporary life, including climate change, inequality, uncertainty, and pain.
The fraught encounters of his characters all have unexpected and startling consequences. Despite their differences in age, background, and circumstance, the characters in Misfits share a common sense of dislocation and alienation. They struggle to find a sense of belonging and connection, but ultimately discover unexpected sources of resilience and hope.
Misfits is available now on Amazon, so order your copy today.
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Screen Actor Michael Emery talks Acting and New Film Projects

Screen Actor Michael Emery has over 70 professional acting credits.
For nearly twenty years, Michael has worked steadily in film and television projects, including appearances on Monk, Shameless, Body of Proof opposite Dana Delany, and Blue Bloods portraying a thief who terrorizes a Latino family. He has also appeared in several popular soap operas such as Guiding Light, Days of Our Lives, One Life to Live, and As the World Turns as "Andy".
He showed his acting range in the award-winning film Randy's Canvas in the role of Henry, the older brother of Randy, a young autistic artist.
Michael co-starred with acting great William Sadler in the feature film The Historian, followed by a guest-star role on the hit television series Shameless where he played the role of 'Bruce', the boyfriend of Harry Hamlin's character "Ned". Next, he was cast a recurring role on Season 3 of the Amazon series, Sneaky Pete, which is a great series if you haven’t seen it yet.
Most recently, Michael played the role of Jason Johnson in the Lionsgate horror film Room 9 written and directed by Thomas Walton. He next appeared as "Travis" in a leading role with actor Kevin Spacey in the psychological thriller film Peter Five Eight. Michael worked as a top of show Guest Star on the hit ABC Primetime series, Station 19 where played the role of Greg.
Michael guest starred on the CBS top-rated series, The Equalizer as the villain, Xavier Mannis. Michael was also the lead character in the Nate Dushku thriller, Birder as Kristian Brooks. Birder was written by Ami Lourie. And there’s more!
#actor #actorlife #actingclass #actingcoach #film #featurefilm #KevinSpacey #movies #cinema #acting #televisionshow #televisionseries #sneakypete #station19 #theequalizer #moviestar #celebritynews 

Tony Award Winning Actress/Playwright Tonya Pinkins Talks TV, Film, Tyler Perry and so much more!

Tonya Pinkins is a Tony Award winning actress/singer who has starred in nine Broadway shows
including the original CAROLINE OR CHANGE. She has won or been nominated for nearly every award there is in the American theater. She is a Fulbright Specialist.
In addition to being an actress and author, Tonya is a playwright, director and educator.
Tonya wrote the essay WHY I AM FED UP WITH PERFORMATIVE ACTIVISM FROM BLACK AND WHITE THEATER MAKERS has been made required reading at universities including Yale School of Drama.
She starred in 245 episodes of the soap opera ALL MY CHILDREN. Also starred in 24 with Kiefer Sutherland, Gotham, Scandal, Fear the Walking Dead, and Madam Secretary.
She played Alma Carthan, Emmett Till’s grandmother in ABC/HULU’s WOMEN OF THE MOVEMENT.
Tonya plays Mrs. Marie Willis on the hit show from BET, SISTAS which you can catch right now on BET.
Her Award Winning Film RED PILL from 2021 has already been translated into Spanish, Catalonian, Russian and Greek.
#film #playwright #BETplus #tylerperry #sistas #broadway #cinema #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #author #televisionshow #televisionseries #movies #actor #acting #auditions