Whether you are a burnt out mom or not, Stay At Home, Mom resonates with a soul taxed and frazzled by the duties of life. Zappulla delivers a poignant, quiet, and even exhilarating film here. We feel the pressure, the urgent, inexplicable need for escape. Zappulla takes care to establish a sense of suffocating claustrophobia. Life bombards our heroine to the point that it seems she cannot breathe. Tense, subtle, and humorous, Stay At Home, Mom packs a lot of emotion into the

Cause Célèbre  is an extremely well-crafted film that demonstrates an impressive level of artistry and precision. From the very first frame, the cinematography is stunning - every shot feels like it belongs in a feature film. The production value is consistently high, with meticulous attention to set design, sound, and lighting, creating a polished and immersive visual world. What truly elevates the film is the cast. Led by Piper Lyric Verbrick in a standout performance as Li

Worst Date, Best Date is a very funny, smart, and refreshingly original comedy that takes the blind-date premise and spins it on its head. Written by Cameron Thrower and Heather Turman, the screenplay is witty, silly, and raucous, filled with biting humor and sly observations about the chaos of first dates. What begins as a seemingly disastrous evening between Amy and Charlie - two reluctant singles pushed into a date by their grandmothers - evolves into a quirky, heartfelt r

Where has Sam (Nick Latimer) been hiding? After Nick's performance is Everything that Rises, I expect we will be seeing more of him on the big screen. A powerhouse of emotion behind quiet, contemplative eyes- Latimer masterfully crafts his performance. The whole wide world is happening around him and we see every nuance, every thought, every regret, decision, worry, heartbreak, fear, hope- all through his eyes, his presence. Written and directed by Jon Curtis and Dillon Norto

The whole composition of ‘The Possible Life’ is just beautifully done. The montage of flashbacks combined with the scoring, the camera work, editing and the absolute terrific performances of Lauren Call and Michael Vlamis is storytelling as its finest and makes this movie a must watch. Bringing back the same scene throughout the story including different endings really captures the essence of how fragile life can become based on a single moment. It invites us as the audience

No Vacancy is an atmospheric, tension-filled thriller that grips the audience from its opening moments and refuses to let go. At its core is Leigh Larson, an investigative journalist portrayed by Colleen Trusler with nuance and intensity. Drawn to a remote motel by an unrelenting extortionist, Leigh is forced to confront the specter of her past sins - a premise that sets the stage for a haunting exploration of fear, guilt, and survival. The jurors praised the film for being “

We're thrilled to unveil the triumphant selections of the 11th edition of Top Shorts, celebrating outstanding achievements in both filmmaking and screenwriting. After careful deliberation and fierce competition, we proudly present the remarkable projects that have made it to the top. Best of Fest No Vacancy - Jay Sherer, Lukas Colombo Best Narrative Film The Possible Life - Burke Doeren Best Indie Film Voyeuress - Jan Fabris Best Drama Passage - Hank Devos Best Comedy

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