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Here Where the Sea Shines

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This quiet, reflective short film features a little pooch named Rosy, a true charmer who serves as the mascot of Marina Grande, a port area in Sorrento, Italy. A short documentary featuring a dog and the sea is a recipe for cinematic heaven, and when watching the film, one might notice a feeling of having arrived home and never wanting to leave again. 

Director Giuseppe A. Modica lived in the United States for a brief time before his parents returned to their native Italy. There is rich emotion in this film, including a sense of timeless belonging via family, tradition and the contrast of change. 

Rosy plays an important role in a town that is anchored in relationships with one another. Modica captures the spirit of Marina Grande through gazes, music, and a lead character who doesn't speak. The unspoken style of communication woven into the film speaks volumes about an old village and the undercurrents that make it special. 

Here Where the Sea Shines (Qui Dove Il Mare Luccica) will screen with English subtitles. The trailer we have at this time is in Italian without subtitles: Here Where the Sea Shines Trailer

I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN, IN THIS LIFE OR ANOTHER | Emotional Bautiful Orchestral by Sami Vuorensola

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Some souls are never truly gone. In these stunningly emotional orchestral pieces, Sami Vuorensola captures the timeless longing of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond that transcends life itself. This is more than compositions—it's a promise whispered through strings and silence. Genre: Emotional Orchestral | Cinematic Instrumental | Beautiful & Reflective Composer: Sami Vuorensola – known for crafting soundscapes that stir the soul and awaken memory. Let these 4 tracks be the soundtrack to: • Grief and healing • Emotional storytelling • Fantasy writing & worldbuilding • Moments of quiet reflection and remembrance Perfect for fans of: Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, Olafur Arnalds, Thomas Bergersen, Audiomachine, ... Featuring: 00:00 Sami Vuorensola - Brisk Winds 03:29 Sami Vuorensola - Until Next Time 07:18 Sami Vuorensola - Sparkling Dawn 10:44 Sami Vuorensola - Atmospheres Hashtags to reach the right audience: #EmotionalOrchestral #SamiVuorensola #BeautifulCinematicMusic #IWillSeeYouAgain #EmotionalInstrumental #CinematicOrchestra #MusicForTheSoul #OrchestralMusic2025 #EpicSadMusic Follow Sami Vuorensola ▸ Homepage: https://www.samivuorensola.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6XpQQxURpRcza51koibdGd ▸ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@samivuorensola ▸ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sami-vuorensola/1534962704 ▸ Bandcamp: https://samivuorensola.bandcamp.com/ ▂ Animation by Realtime Motion Studios ★ Buy Your Animation: https://realtimemotionstudios.sell.app/ Image by 晓風: ▸ Image: https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/93726050 ▸ Pixiv: https://www.pixiv.net/en/users/6799681 ▸ weibo:@Ikaruga晓風 ▂ © Copyright Info ✔ Be aware all music and pictures belongs to the original artists. ✔ This video was given a special license directly from the artists. ✖ I am in no position to give anyone permission to use this .➝ Please ask the artists and NOT me for permission !!!

WHEN HIS LAST BREATH SAVED US | Emotional Epic Music Mix

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One final breath. One final act of sacrifice. This emotional epic music mix is a tribute to the fallen heroes—those who gave everything so others could live. Every note carries weight, every crescendo echoes a legacy. This is not just music... it’s a story of courage, pain, and hope. ? Dive into a cinematic journey of: • Emotional orchestral scores • Heroic and tragic themes • Haunting vocals and epic swells • Music that speaks when words can’t ➡️ Tracklist includes: Epic orchestral scores, cinematic themes, emotional piano, and heroic soundscapes from world-renowned composers and talented indie artists. ? Perfect for: • Storytelling & writing sessions • Roleplay, D&D, and fantasy adventures • Reflective moments • Creative focus & emotional release ? Playlist: 01. 00:00:00 Yohei Kuriko & MrEpicOSTs - Obelisk 02. 00:03:31 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - EveryThing Is A Miracle (Extended Version) 03. 00:12:00 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Leave the Past Behind 04. 00:16:07 Sami J. Laine & Michael Yang (Ft. Kreetta Sihvola) - Will to Ascend (Epic Music World) 05. 00:21:07 Sami J. Laine & Michael Yang (Ft. Kreetta Sihvola) - A Silent Memory (Epic Music World) 06. 00:24:48 Yohei Kuriko & MrEpicOSTs - Jade 07. 00:27:11 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Fire Walk With Me (Extended Version) 08. 00:34:56 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Eternal 09. 00:38:48 Mufaya - A Flaring Performance 10. 00:41:57 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Motivation Is Not Enough 11. 00:46:39 Sami J. Laine & Michael Yang - Nightfall (Epic Music World) 12. 00:51:01 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Rise from the Ashes 13. 00:55:16 Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - This Is Not the End 14. 01:00:45 Vox Infernos - When We Seem to Break (Epic Music World) 15. 01:05:06 Patrick Rundblad & Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - Weightless 16. 01:09:56 Patrick Rundblad & Fearless Motivation Instrumentals - In Another Life 17. 01:14:44 Peter Roe - Fallen Hero 18. 01:18:28 Peter Roe - Athena 19. 01:22:21 Dominik A. Hecker - Court of Stars 20. 01:26:02 Dominik A. Hecker - Opus 21. 01:29:35 Dan Thiessen - There Will Be Generations Because Of You (Epic Music World) 22. 01:34:01 Dan Thiessen - Tell Me How He Died (Epic Music World) 23. 01:39:08 Peter Roe - There Is Still Hope 24. 01:42:29 Peter Roe - Venus 25. 01:48:27 Sami Vuorensola - Revived 26. 01:52:25 Sami Vuorensola - Silent Shores 27. 01:56:24 Peter Roe - Cosmos 28. 02:02:59 Peter Roe - The World We Knew 29. 02:06:14 Sami Vuorensola - Silver Lining 30. 02:10:00 Sami Vuorensola - Era of Farewells 31. 02:13:54 Peter Roe - Drifting in the Void 32. 02:18:03 Peter Roe - To Final Frontier 33. 02:20:58 Black Coyote - Unspoken Farewell 34. 02:25:54 Black Coyote - Rising Echoes 35. 02:28:47 Matias Castro Cancino - The World We Left Behind 36. 02:32:21 Black Coyote - Ardour 37. 02:35:40 Alan Lennon - When Heroes Die (Epic Music World) ?This Mix features Music from: https://pastebin.com/2EqpYrdD ? Hashtags for discovery: #EpicMusicMix #EmotionalEpicMusic #LastBreath #CinematicMusic #HeroicSoundtrack #EmotionalOrchestra #Sacrifice #WhenHisLastBreathSavedUs #EpicMusic2025 ▂ ? Image & Animation by Realtime Motion Studios ★ Image: https://www.deviantart.com/realtimemotionstudio/art/1199532448 ★ Buy Your Animation: https://realtimemotionstudios.sell.app/ ▂ © Copyright Info ✔ Be aware the music belongs to the original artists. ✔ This video was given a special license directly from the artists. ✖ I am in no position to give anyone permission to use the music. .➝ Please ask the artists and NOT me for permission !!!

IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

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IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT)/ Conseil International Du Cinéma, de la Télévision et de la Communication Audiovisuelle (CICT), Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will have 10 films competing for it. This award celebrates films that embody the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly non-violence, tolerance, and social harmony, while promoting inter-cultural dialogue and peace. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run from the 20th to the 28th November, has officially unveiled the ten nominees for the prestigious award.

When the General Conference of UNESCO was held in New Delhi, in 1956, the project of establishing an International Institute of Cinema and Television, presented by Professor Mario Verdone, Head of the Italian Delegation was approved. The project was entrusted to Jean Benoit-Levy, filmmaker and honorary director of the United Nations Cinema, assisted by a group of twelve international experts. The Constitutional Charter of the ICFT was signed on the 23rd of October 1958, and the leading federations and associations working in the field of audiovisual media became the founding members of the ICFT.

Each film represents different regions, cultures, and genres, yet united by their commitment to Gandhian principles. A distinguished jury, which includes prominent figures from the world of cinema and communication, such as Isabelle Danel (Honorary President of FIPRESCI - International Federation of Film Critics), Serge Michel (Vice President of CICT-ICFT), Maria Cristina Iglesias (former head of UNESCO’s Cultural Sector Programme), Dr. Ahmed Bedjaoui (Artistic Director of the Algiers International Film Festival), and Xue Yan Hun (Platform for Creativity and Innovation, CICT-ICFT youth branch), will evaluate these films based on their ethical depth, artistic excellence, and capacity to engage and educate audiences, particularly youth.

A list and synopsis of the films that will be screened at IFFI Goa, for the delegates, media and the jury are:

 1. Crossing

Swedish director Levan Akin, renowned for And Then We Danced (2019), presents a poignant drama exploring Istanbul's trans=gender community. The film navigates themes of class, gender, and sexuality through the journey of Lia, a retired teacher, in search of her niece Tekla. With an emphasis on kinship and transformation, the film won the Teddy Jury Award at the Berlin International Film Festival 2024.

 

 2. For Ra Na

Iranian filmmaker Iman Yazdi's (Yazd is a town in Iran) debut film, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this year, follows the heart-breaking story of a couple struggling to secure a heart transplant for their daughter, raising profound questions of love, loss, and the ethics of medical choices.

 3. Lesson Learnt (Fekete Pont)

A powerful debut by Hungarian director Bálint Szimler, Lesson Learned critiques Hungary’s educational crisis through the eyes of a troubled child. Praised for its sharp social commentary, the film received accolades at the Locarno International Film Festival, 2024.

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IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

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IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT)/ Conseil International Du Cinéma, de la Télévision et de la Communication Audiovisuelle (CICT), Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will have 10 films competing for it. This award celebrates films that embody the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly non-violence, tolerance, and social harmony, while promoting inter-cultural dialogue and peace. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run from the 20th to the 28th November, has officially unveiled the ten nominees for the prestigious award.

When the General Conference of UNESCO was held in New Delhi, in 1956, the project of establishing an International Institute of Cinema and Television, presented by Professor Mario Verdone, Head of the Italian Delegation was approved. The project was entrusted to Jean Benoit-Levy, filmmaker and honorary director of the United Nations Cinema, assisted by a group of twelve international experts. The Constitutional Charter of the ICFT was signed on the 23rd of October 1958, and the leading federations and associations working in the field of audiovisual media became the founding members of the ICFT.

Each film represents different regions, cultures, and genres, yet united by their commitment to Gandhian principles. A distinguished jury, which includes prominent figures from the world of cinema and communication, such as Isabelle Danel (Honorary President of FIPRESCI - International Federation of Film Critics), Serge Michel (Vice President of CICT-ICFT), Maria Cristina Iglesias (former head of UNESCO’s Cultural Sector Programme), Dr. Ahmed Bedjaoui (Artistic Director of the Algiers International Film Festival), and Xue Yan Hun (Platform for Creativity and Innovation, CICT-ICFT youth branch), will evaluate these films based on their ethical depth, artistic excellence, and capacity to engage and educate audiences, particularly youth.

A list and synopsis of the films that will be screened at IFFI Goa, for the delegates, media and the jury are:

 1. Crossing

Swedish director Levan Akin, renowned for And Then We Danced (2019), presents a poignant drama exploring Istanbul's trans=gender community. The film navigates themes of class, gender, and sexuality through the journey of Lia, a retired teacher, in search of her niece Tekla. With an emphasis on kinship and transformation, the film won the Teddy Jury Award at the Berlin International Film Festival 2024.

 

 2. For Ra Na

Iranian filmmaker Iman Yazdi's (Yazd is a town in Iran) debut film, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this year, follows the heart-breaking story of a couple struggling to secure a heart transplant for their daughter, raising profound questions of love, loss, and the ethics of medical choices.

 3. Lesson Learnt (Fekete Pont)

A powerful debut by Hungarian director Bálint Szimler, Lesson Learned critiques Hungary’s educational crisis through the eyes of a troubled child. Praised for its sharp social commentary, the film received accolades at the Locarno International Film Festival, 2024.

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IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

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IFFI, 2024, 09: In an era of wars & super violent films, let’s talk about Mahatma Gandhi & peace

ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, a global award presented in partnership with (International Council for Film, Television and Audio-visual Communication (ICFT)/ Conseil International Du Cinéma, de la Télévision et de la Communication Audiovisuelle (CICT), Paris and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will have 10 films competing for it. This award celebrates films that embody the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, particularly non-violence, tolerance, and social harmony, while promoting inter-cultural dialogue and peace. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which will run from the 20th to the 28th November, has officially unveiled the ten nominees for the prestigious award.

When the General Conference of UNESCO was held in New Delhi, in 1956, the project of establishing an International Institute of Cinema and Television, presented by Professor Mario Verdone, Head of the Italian Delegation was approved. The project was entrusted to Jean Benoit-Levy, filmmaker and honorary director of the United Nations Cinema, assisted by a group of twelve international experts. The Constitutional Charter of the ICFT was signed on the 23rd of October 1958, and the leading federations and associations working in the field of audiovisual media became the founding members of the ICFT.

Each film represents different regions, cultures, and genres, yet united by their commitment to Gandhian principles. A distinguished jury, which includes prominent figures from the world of cinema and communication, such as Isabelle Danel (Honorary President of FIPRESCI - International Federation of Film Critics), Serge Michel (Vice President of CICT-ICFT), Maria Cristina Iglesias (former head of UNESCO’s Cultural Sector Programme), Dr. Ahmed Bedjaoui (Artistic Director of the Algiers International Film Festival), and Xue Yan Hun (Platform for Creativity and Innovation, CICT-ICFT youth branch), will evaluate these films based on their ethical depth, artistic excellence, and capacity to engage and educate audiences, particularly youth.

A list and synopsis of the films that will be screened at IFFI Goa, for the delegates, media and the jury are:

 1. Crossing

Swedish director Levan Akin, renowned for And Then We Danced (2019), presents a poignant drama exploring Istanbul's trans=gender community. The film navigates themes of class, gender, and sexuality through the journey of Lia, a retired teacher, in search of her niece Tekla. With an emphasis on kinship and transformation, the film won the Teddy Jury Award at the Berlin International Film Festival 2024.

 

 2. For Ra Na

Iranian filmmaker Iman Yazdi's (Yazd is a town in Iran) debut film, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival earlier this year, follows the heart-breaking story of a couple struggling to secure a heart transplant for their daughter, raising profound questions of love, loss, and the ethics of medical choices.

 3. Lesson Learnt (Fekete Pont)

A powerful debut by Hungarian director Bálint Szimler, Lesson Learned critiques Hungary’s educational crisis through the eyes of a troubled child. Praised for its sharp social commentary, the film received accolades at the Locarno International Film Festival, 2024.

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The 28th Ji.hlava IDFF has announced the award winners.

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The 28th Ji.hlava IDFF wrapped with awards. The Best Czech Documentary Film is The Impossibility directed by Tomáš Hlaváček and the Best World Documentary Award went to Ms. President by Marek Šulík. The Award for Best Debut this year went to the film Grey Zone by Daniela Meressa Rusnoková. The audience appreciated Dajori by Martin Páv and Nicolas Kourek. For his Contribution to World Cinema, the leading figure of Taiwan's New Wave, Tsai Ming-liang, was honored. Ji.hlava continues online until November 17.

 

Tomorrow evening, Ji.hlava Online kicks off. It will run until November 17 and will offer over 150 films from this year's live festival program. All films will be available for viewing only within the Czech Republic.

 

Opus Bonum: Ms. President

Opus Bonum, a section showcasing contemporary world documentary production, included 13 film titles.

 

Out of them, the three-member jury selected Ms. President by Slovak director Marek Šulík as the winner of the competition section. “A fascinating and absorbing character study of Zuzana Čaputová's five years as Slovak President addressing the ethical and political shifts in Slovak society during this time. Ms. President presents a personalized and intimate portrait with a particular focus on gender and familial dynamics along with her political undoing by opposition populist leader, Prime Minister Robert Fico. The film gives the viewer a profound sense of the challenges facing women in politics today,” says the statement of the jury composed of Australian philosopher Robert Sinnerbrink, acclaimed Chinese director Xiaoshuai Wang, and Czech filmmaker and composer Eliška Cílková. The creators of the winning film will receive a financial prize of 10,000 USD.

 

As part of Opus Bonum section, the jury this year also awarded a prize to the best film from the Central and Eastern European region. The award went to Czech film Happiness to All by Filip Remunda. “A powerful and unsettling observational character study of a disaffected, marginalised individual, which explores the social context in which Putin's nationalist populism has taken root. Happiness to All is a challenging and insightful work that sheds light on the disturbing side of contemporary Central European politics,” said the jury in its statement. The creators of the winning film from Central and Eastern Europe will receive a financial award of 5,000 USD.

 

The Best Editing Award was given to Goodbye directed by Toia Bonino. “The Goodbye unfolds a complex and revealing examination of family history focusing on Toia Bonino’s discovery of her grandfather's links to fascism as an aide to Benito Mussolini. The film shifts to an intuitive and reflective exploration of gender relations and the intertwining of familial, cultural, and political history. Many layers of editing and complex narration are edited masterfully together here in ways that remain open and thought-provoking,” appreciated the jury.

 

The Award for the Best Cinematography went to In Praise of Shadows by Canadian filmmaker Catherine Martin. “A mesmerising visual meditation on s

LFF Award winners revealed

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The competition sections of the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express are a celebration of the most exciting, innovative new films and cinematic storytelling; creative, beautiful and often provocative, the films showcase an incredible range of talent from across the world.

 

This year's winning films chosen by four juries - led by jury presidents Alexandre O. Philippe (Official Competition), Dionne Edwards (First Feature Competition), June Givanni, (Documentary Competition) and Chloe Abrahams (Short Film Competition) - explore a fascinating breadth of themes and stories, including an animation stop-motion triumph, a masterful depiction of an immigrant woman’s alienation, an exquisite and powerful documentary on the personal growth and resilience of an Orthodox nun and an urgent and reflective documentary on the experience of growing up deaf in Gaza.

  Find out more

 

 
 
And the winners are...
 
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Official Competition (Best Film Award)
 
 

Memoir of a Snail

Directed by Adam Elliot

 

The Official Competition jury said: “Our jury was incredibly moved by Adam Elliot’s Memoir of a Snail, which is a singular achievement in filmmaking. Emotionally resonant and constantly surprising, Memoir tackles pertinent issues such as bullyi

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 6 LGBTQ+ Filmmakers With Shorts at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Kate Jean Hollowell’s “Say Hi After You Die” took home the Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

By Lucy Spicer

One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can learn about them as people. This year, we decided to get to the bottom of those artistic wells with our ongoing series: Give Me the Backstory!

As summer heats up and the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour officially begins its circuit, we’re digging back into all the short films that had us laughing, crying, gasping, and contemplating at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. To commemorate Pride Month, we’ve assembled nuggets of wisdom from six of the LGBTQ+ filmmakers who brought their shorts to the 2024 Fest, including three award winners

Through their unique and insightful short films, these six filmmakers explore a tense meeting between a wealthy couple and some scrap dealers, unexpected fallout from a gift of new sneakers, a haunting through a queer lens, a portrait of a gender nonconforming creative, a reincarnation involving a portable toilet, and a horror story about the monsters in our minds.

Read on to learn more about six of the LGBTQ+ filmmakers who brought their stories to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program. 

What was the biggest inspiration behind this film?

Àlex Lora Cercós (The Masterpiece): “‘Homo homini lupus.’ The seed for this concept was Hobbes’ idea that ‘men are wolves to other men,’ referring to the dark aspect of human nature where individuals may act in ways that are detrimental to others. The realities of class struggle, immigration, and racism served as triggers. Additionally, the game of chess, both conceptually and visually, played a significant role for me as the director. I envisioned the story as a strategic battle between white and black pieces on an uneven board with different privileges.”

Gerardo Coello Escalante (Viaje de Negocios): “When I met my now girlfriend, we shared stories of growing up, as you do when you get to know someone. On our second date, I told her anecdotes about being a child in Mexico City at a very close-knit private school, naïve to the bigger forces around me and vying to be closer to America in whatever way possible. She told me there was a movie somewhere in those stories, and in January of last year we started developing what has now become this short film.”

Director Àlex Lora Cercós was awarded the Short Film Grand Jury Prize for his short “The Masterpiece” at the 2024 Festival. (Photo by Andrew Walker/Shutterstock for Sunda

Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know 8 LGBTQ+ Filmmakers With Shorts at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

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Kate Jean Hollowell’s “Say Hi After You Die” took home the Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

By Lucy Spicer

One of the most exciting things about the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of independent filmmaking. While we can learn a lot about the filmmakers from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival through the art that these storytellers share with us, there’s always more we can learn about them as people. This year, we decided to get to the bottom of those artistic wells with our ongoing series: Give Me the Backstory!

As summer heats up and the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour officially begins its circuit, we’re digging back into all the short films that had us laughing, crying, gasping, and contemplating at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. To commemorate Pride Month, we’ve assembled nuggets of wisdom from eight of the LGBTQ+ filmmakers who brought their shorts to the 2024 Fest, including four award winners

Through their unique and insightful short films, these eight filmmakers explore a tense meeting between a wealthy couple and some scrap dealers, unexpected fallout from a gift of new sneakers, a haunting through a queer lens, a confrontation between some bugs at a diner, a portrait of a gender nonconforming creative, a reincarnation involving a portable toilet, a horror story about the monsters in our minds, and an animated tale of sacrifice and immigration.

Read on to learn more about eight of the LGBTQ+ filmmakers who brought their stories to the 2024 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Program. 

What was the biggest inspiration behind this film?

Àlex Lora Cercós (The Masterpiece): “‘Homo homini lupus.’ The seed for this concept was Hobbes’ idea that ‘men are wolves to other men,’ referring to the dark aspect of human nature where individuals may act in ways that are detrimental to others. The realities of class struggle, immigration, and racism served as triggers. Additionally, the game of chess, both conceptually and visually, played a significant role for me as the director. I envisioned the story as a strategic battle between white and black pieces on an uneven board with different privileges.”

Gerardo Coello Escalante (Viaje de Negocios): “When I met my now girlfriend, we shared stories of growing up, as you do when you get to know someone. On our second date, I told her anecdotes about being a child in Mexico City at a very close-knit private school, naïve to the bigger forces around me and vying to be closer to America in whatever way possible. She told me there was a movie somewhere in those stories, and in January of last year we started developing what has now become this short film.”

Director Àlex Lora Cercós was awarded the Short Film Grand Jury Prize for his short
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