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Writer John Julius Schwabach Explains the Script Process of the Oscar Nominated Short THE AFTER

John Julius Schwabach is a London-based screenwriter. He graduated from Warwick university with an English literature degree and studied history, English and Art at Winchester College.
His first short film is THE AFTER, made for Netflix, premiered at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival to rave reviews.
The short film went on to win the festival’s Best Live Action award, and is now Oscar Nominated.
THE AFTER is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.
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Writer/Director Richard Bakewell discusses the Making of his film ROSWELL DELIRIUM

Writer-director Richard Bakewell, a veteran cinematographer and television camera operator who has worked with major media figures like Gordon Ramsay, Oprah Winfrey, Mark Wahlberg and on noted television docu-series Cops, Last Chance U, and Cheer.
His new feature film ROSWELL DELIRIUM is a response to both his own journey back from PTSD and the global response to the 2020 pandemic. 
Set in the 1980s, ROSWELL DELIRIUM connects aliens, the Cold War, and historical tragedy in an intimate and moving coming-of-age drama as it turns back the clock and revisits the 1980s from the perspective of a young woman who believes she has contacted aliens who can help cure the after effects of a nuclear disaster.  
ROSWELL DELIRIUM brings the elements of aliens, UFOs, Area 51, nuclear war together for a suspense drama that the audience will live along with the characters.
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Short Film HIGH SCORE by Filmmakers Ethan Itzkow and Serena Ryen Tackles Online Radicalization

Filmmakers Serena Ryen and Ethan Itzkow, who have proven their ability to create visually stunning films that showcase their meticulous attention to detail and their passion for storytelling. Their first collaboration "CASHED," available now on Prime Video, won a slew of awards during its multi-year festival run. 
The duo has also been individually recognized with Ethan winning Best Actor at the Chelsea Film Festival for his work in High Score and he can be seen in TV shows like the hit Netflix series “YOU”, starring Penn Badgley.
Meanwhile, Serena has toured the world in multiple stage productions. She has performed on some of the most illustrious stages in the country, like Carnegie Hall and the Tony Award Winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. 
Their current short film High Score follows a rapidly growing white supremacist who is drawn deeper into the abyss of online radicalization. The story addresses the real-life consequences of misinformation and hate speech proliferating unchecked on the internet.
High Score won Best Short Film and Best Actor after its world premiere at the Chelsea Film Festival, The film also won Best Thriller Short (Culver City Film Fest), another Best Actor Award for Ethan (Queens World Film Fest), and was nominated for Best Short Film at Orlando Film Fest.
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BAFTA Nominated Filmmaker Yasmin Afifi Talks about Her Short JELLYFISH & LOBSTER: Absolute Perfection

Yasmin Afifi's short film JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a timeless tale of finding life in the face of death, joy in the face of despair and magic in the most unlikely of places.
JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is a 2023 graduation film from the National Film and Television School, it is officially selected as one of the 5 nominees for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2024 BAFTA awards.
Before landing this huge accolade the film was recognized at the British Short Film Awards, where it won three awards, Jury Award, Best British Director and the Best Editing, it also took home the Audience Award at Encounters and Best Short Film at SOUL Fest.
Ladies and gentlemen, Yasmin Afifi’s BAFTA nominated short JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER is fun, heartwarming, and full of life while facing the inevitable of life ending. It is absolutely deserving of its nomination and could very well be the upcoming winner at the BAFTAs.
When you have a chance to see this incredible film, do so, because we need stories like this one in our lives. There is mortality and immortality and JELLYFISH AND LOBSTER balances both to absolute perfection.
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Oscar Nominated World Renowned Photographer Misan Harriman and his Short Film THE AFTER

Our guest today is photographer, entrepreneur and social activist Misan Harriman. One of the most widely-shared photographers of this age.
He is also the first black photographer in the 104 year history of British Vogue to shoot the cover of its September issue.
His strong reportage style and unique eye for narrative has captured the attention of editors and celebrities around the world. From documenting historic moments in history to photographing high profile celebrities, including Meghan Markle & Prince Harry, Angelia Jolie, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani and Rhianna to name a few. Misan is a photographer of extraordinary range.
Now, Misan Harriman is an Oscar nominated film director with his live action short film, THE AFTER at this year’s 96th Academy Awards.
The After is a gut-wrenching story about a man who grieves and who can’t seem to get over a tragic event that happened in his life.
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Oscar Nominated Short KNIGHT OF FORTUNE with Lasse Noer, Christian Norlyk and Kim Magnusson Discuss their Film

Back with us today after their live action short film Knight of Fortune was nominated for an Academy Award.
Writer/director Lasse Noer and producer Christian Norlyk are now an Oscar nominated director and producer. They co-founded the production company Zsa-la-bear Production in order to have more control in the making of their films.
Also with us today is 7-time Oscar nominated and 2-time Oscar winner in the live action short category, Kim Magnusson, also producer of Knight of Fortune.
The Oscar nominated short Knight of Fortune is about the loss of a loved one, the grief, and a coffin, that is too much for the main character Karl to face. Karl then meets a gentleman, Torben. This humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief shows the importance of being there for someone else.
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Oscar Nominated Producer Miles David Romney: Live Action Short NINETY-FIVE SENSES

As CEO, set streaming revenue records working with Warners, Magnolia, and hundreds of indie filmmakers; built the then-largest network of influencer media promoters; built consumer streaming experiences that powered ESPN, DirecTV, EA, Blizzard. Raised over $100M from Goldman Sachs, Greycroft, TVC, Kickstart, others. A Managing Partner of six-time Tony-winning Broadway Producer 42nd.club (Moulin Rouge!, Hadestown, Beetlejuice). Built Radiate Media to a 50x revenue increase, operating over 1,500 TV, radio, and newspaper properties, then sold to GTN.
He is founder of MAST media accelerator, whose first animated film Ninety-five Senses is critically-acclaimed, and is Oscar-nominated for 2024. This animated short film marks Jared and Jerusha Hess' first foray into animation. How’s that for the creators of Napoleon Dynamite?
Ladies and gentlemen, the beauty of this film Ninety-Five Senses cannot be overlooked, Academy members this deserves your vote. As for my viewers and listeners, don’t ignore the power of your five senses. Look up and see passed your smartphone. Walk in the forest or a garden and smell nature. Give a gentle touch to someone who needs some encouragement and there is a culinary world out there waiting on you to explore. #oscars #academyawards #animation #filmproducer #mastprogram #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #screenwriting #Utah #napoleondynamite #boneoncinema #wardwbond #film #movies

Oscar Nominated Film Director Nazrin Choudhury: Short Film RED, WHITE AND BLUE Follow Up Interview

Let’s welcome back Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Nazrin Choudhury. Her live action short film, the very powerful thought-provoking RED, WHITE AND BLUE, is a film that destroys one of the most hostile topics in America today.
Nazrin’s film takes advantage of the uncomfortable silence surrounding the narrative's subject matter, only to pull back the curtain, revealing the true stakes of the narrative and expands the narrative of the larger circumstances that have shaped the story beyond the screen.
It's a bold, it’s devastating, it’s haunting. Your emotions will linger long after you have watch her film. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #filmdirector #cinematography #screenwriter #film #movies #foryourconsideration #narrative #cinema #bondoncinema

Oscar Nominated Director Vincent Rene-Lortie and His Short Film INVINCIBLE Follow Up Interview

Back with us today is Oscar-nominated film director and screenwriter, Vincent René-Lortie. He is a Canadian film director and screenwriter known for his work bringing purposeful and deeply personal storytelling.
His live action short film INVINCIBLE was just nominated for an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards 2024. His award winning film won the Special Jury Prize at the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival and has since garnered several international accolades.
INVINCIBLE is inspired by a true story, and recounts the last 48 hours in the life a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #filmmaker #filmmaking #cinematography #filmdirector #screenwriter #Montreal #quebec #frenchcanadian #film #movies #mentalhealth

Director Daniel Deville Discusses His Magnificent short film By Any Other Name

Daniel Deville is a writer/director who from an early age, armed with nothing more than an old camcorder gifted by a generous neighbor, Daniel, fearlessly ventured into the world of filmmaking.
At the age of 25, he passionately penned heartfelt letters to esteemed film schools, seeking an opportunity to refine his craft.
Fate smiled upon him as he was granted a coveted place at the prestigious Northern Film School in Leeds, where he immersed himself in the captivating world of Film & Moving Image for the next four transformative years.
Daniel is here today to talk about his magnificent short film By Any Other Name. And I call it magnificent, because it is in every sense of the word.
By Any Other Name, is about a young girl who finds herself ensnared in the dark underbelly of London's sex trade. The passage of seven long years only intensifies the urgency of her sister's mission to find her, when an unexpected phone call ignites a desperate quest.
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