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!”
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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 “A Day in February” Director, Klaas Diersmann!
A Day in February, by Director Klaas Diersmann, focuses on a Ukranian mother working in Poland, while waiting anxiously for a calling confirming her family’s status on crossing the border during war. As the film covers the pains of family separation and refugees during the Russian-Ukraine War, it is surely a must-see. We are soContinue reading “5 Questions With “A Day in February” Director, Klaas Diersmann!”
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!”
5 Questions With “Layaway” Director, Kaitlyn T. Busbee!
Layaway by Director Kaitlyn T. Busbee tells the story of two kids living on their own in Iowa. The film explores family dynamics, responsibilities, and the longing for “home,” all with a beautiful and authentic feel. We are thrilled to share our “5 Questions With” series, featuring Kaitlyn Busbee, sharing more about Layaway. To lookContinue reading “5 Questions With “Layaway” Director, Kaitlyn T. Busbee!”
5 Questions With “AirHostess-737” Director, Thanasis Neofotistos!
As Vanina, a flight attendant on Boeing-737, complains about her discomfort with braces. She blames her mother for not taking care of her as a child, leading her to get braces at the age of 39. Along with the burden of braces, Vanina carries something on the plane, which only her colleagues know about. WeContinue reading “5 Questions With “AirHostess-737” Director, Thanasis Neofotistos!”
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