HollyShorts 2023 Day 5 Highlights and 5 Questions With “Deloping” Director Jon Olav Stokke!

It’s now the halfway point of the 19th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival! We’ve been through four days, dozens of films, and some great conversations, but we’re nowhere near done yet. Today’s slate continues the tradition of showing off some of the best projects that this industry has to offer, as day five delivers on categoriesContinue reading “HollyShorts 2023 Day 5 Highlights and 5 Questions With “Deloping” Director Jon Olav Stokke!”

5 Questions With “The Sperm Bank” Director Margaux Susi

The Sperm Bank is a short comedic film about a newly diagnosed cancer patient who, after some introspection and outer-encouragement, finds the strength to masturbate. After being diagnosed with stage 4, testicular cancer, Rob is unable to begin chemo until he has stored his sperm for the future. He finds himself at a fertility clinic,Continue reading “5 Questions With “The Sperm Bank” Director Margaux Susi”

5 Questions with “Closing Dynasty” Director, Lloyd Lee Choi!

As a 7 year-old spends an entire day around New York, hustling to make money, Closing Dynasty is filled with comedy and sweetness, touching the hearts of the audience. The film deserves all it’s praise, with stunning visuals and an amazing story. To learn more about Closing Dynasty and it’s filming process, we are excitedContinue reading “5 Questions with “Closing Dynasty” Director, Lloyd Lee Choi!”

HollyShorts 2023 – Day 3 Highlights and 5 Questions With “Judy-Ism” Creators Emily Nash and Emily Lerer!

We move deeper into the stellar line-up from this year’s 19th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, and day 3 has shaped up to be something special. With another impressive set of films to check out, ranging from Indie films, a focus on female directors, comedies and more, there is so much to see. And if anyoneContinue reading “HollyShorts 2023 – Day 3 Highlights and 5 Questions With “Judy-Ism” Creators Emily Nash and Emily Lerer!”

5 Questions With “Us and In Between” Director Katia Shannon

Us and In Between is a charming drama about two past lovers who rekindle their love in one of the strangest of places. When main character Agnes finds herself locked in a home for elderly care, she learns that someone she once loved has also found himself stuck in the same elderly nursing facility. AfterContinue reading “5 Questions With “Us and In Between” Director Katia Shannon”

5 Questions with “Cuspid” Director, Rose Beth Johnson-Brown!

As the current climate crisis is an increasing cause of concern, there seems to be no better time to look at an environmental justice film. Set in Los Angeles in the year 2042, Cuspid gives perspective of life during a heavy environmental collapse through a young girl’s eyes. Showcasing themes of motherhood and childhood innocence,Continue reading “5 Questions with “Cuspid” Director, Rose Beth Johnson-Brown!”

5 Questions With “Dicks That I Like” Director Johanna Gustin!

“Dicks I Like” is a short film that revolves around the artistic process of a female artist who sculpts and explores the subject of male genitalia. The protagonist and a male friend used to work together, and she used to model before pursuing her studies at university. Later, she asks him to pose for herContinue reading “5 Questions With “Dicks That I Like” Director Johanna Gustin!”

5 Questions With “Free” Director Aashish Gadhvi!

Filmed in Catania, Sicily on 35mm, “Free” by Aashish Gadhvi is a delightful watch, telling the story of a young refugee girl and her unexpectedly inspiring choice. With stunning visuals on film, comments on the migrant crises and animal cruelty, and a story to live on in the audience’s hearts, “Free” has received much deservedContinue reading “5 Questions With “Free” Director Aashish Gadhvi!”

5 Questions With “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest” Director Emily Kunstler

How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 “Compromise” is a short historical docu-film with animated elements, about the compromise made during the 1876 election and the racial consequences that followed. Narrated by Tom Hanks, this film tells of the growth and progress of the United States, but even as our economical,Continue reading “5 Questions With “How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest” Director Emily Kunstler”

HollyShorts 2023 – Opening Night Highlights and 5 Questions With “In Too Deep” Director Chris Overton!

We’ve finally made it! Opening Night of the 19th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival has arrived, and with it comes over 400 films in the span of ten days, from some of the most talented people in the film industry. To kick things off, here are some highlights from the Opening Night festivities from the firstContinue reading “HollyShorts 2023 – Opening Night Highlights and 5 Questions With “In Too Deep” Director Chris Overton!”