It’s been a bit since we’ve gotten a chance to check out some new films, but now it’s time to do just that. With a small break taken after the incredible HollyShorts Film Festival, now seems like a good opportunity to enjoy another selection of terrific films from some innovative and talented filmmakers. Let’s notContinue reading “October 2023 HollyShorts Monthly Screening!”
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BitPix Presents: Nisei
A good war story is always a difficult one to tell, as the carnage of war can be incredibly hard to watch. This film is no different, but also tells a story that is very personal. Especially for writer/director Darren Haruo Rae. Based on stories from his grandfather, Nisei tells the story of two Japanese-AmericanContinue reading “BitPix Presents: Nisei”
HollyShorts 2023 Award Winners Announced!
The 19th annual HollyShorts Film Festival has concluded, and with over 400 films over ten days, it was quite a task to see which of these amazing films would earn the festival’s most prestigious honors. But thanks to our incredibly talented jury, we are pleased to announce that the following films have done just that,Continue reading “HollyShorts 2023 Award Winners Announced!”
HollyShorts 2023 – Closing Night and 5 Questions With “Gold and Mud” Director Conor Dooley!
As sad as it is to say, we’re finally on the closing day of the 19th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival. With over 400 films at this year’s gathering, it’s been an incredibly journey that started just over a week ago. And while our coverage is coming to an end, it would be a misstep notContinue reading “HollyShorts 2023 – Closing Night and 5 Questions With “Gold and Mud” Director Conor Dooley!”
5 Questions With “For Years to Come,” Director, James Nelson!
An irreverent romantic dramedy about a gay man who falls in love with his dead mother’s hospice nurse, while struggling to reconcile with his elderly father…who’s secretly a porn director. What inspired you to start making films? I can’t remember ever really wanting to do anything else. I grew up in Hollywood and I’ve alwaysContinue reading “5 Questions With “For Years to Come,” Director, James Nelson!”
5 Questions With “Julia” Director, Emma Duvall!
A story about two orphans being pitted against each other, resulting in a test of their friendship, Julia by Director Emma Duvall is a truly beautiful watch. The film is inspired by the true story of Emma Duvall’s mother in South Korea. To learn more about Julia, check out Emma’s responses to our questions toContinue reading “5 Questions With “Julia” Director, Emma Duvall!”
5 Questions With “Diaspora” Director, Tyler Mckenzie Evans!
Diaspora, by Director Tyler Mckenzie Evans, is a horror/thriller that raises conversation a bout gentrification and the housing crisis. The film follows a couple in a Black suburb, confused, as their neighbors are suddenly replaced by white families. When they are able to figure out what is truly happening, it might just be too late.Continue reading “5 Questions With “Diaspora” Director, Tyler Mckenzie Evans!”
5 Questions With “Labor + Justice” Director, Sarah Joy Byington!
In a dystopian United States, a woman who does not give birth to a healthy living baby is immediately sentenced to execution. What inspired you to start making films? I originally began as an actor. It’s actually quite funny how I was inspired to even do that. When I was 11 years old I rememberContinue reading “5 Questions With “Labor + Justice” Director, Sarah Joy Byington!”
5 Questions With “The Knight of Fortune” Director, Lasse Lyskjær!
The loss of a loved one, the grief, the risk of yellow skin, and a coffin, that is too much for Karl to face. Then it’s much easier to fix a broken lamp. Karl meets Torben – a destined brother. An absurd, humorous, and melodic meeting between two old men captured by grief. Knight OfContinue reading “5 Questions With “The Knight of Fortune” Director, Lasse Lyskjær!”
HollyShorts 2023 – Day 9 Highlights and 5 Questions With “It’s Not The Critic Who Counts” Star Bill Bradley!
We’re nearing the end of the festival, with only two days of incredible films left to check out. With several categories on the docket for today, including Animation, Documentaries, Rom-Coms, films that focus on social justice and the environment, and the wide world of fantasy, there should be something for everyone today. Not only that,Continue reading “HollyShorts 2023 – Day 9 Highlights and 5 Questions With “It’s Not The Critic Who Counts” Star Bill Bradley!”
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