Noga Kedem is a composer and vocalist whose artistry bridges the worlds of classical, metal, and film music with remarkable versatility. Trained as a classical singer and a longtime member of The Haifa Symphony Orchestra’s Opera Choir, she later forged her own path by founding the progressive metal band Venus In Fear, performing across Israel for five years. Currently collaborating with acclaimed composer Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator), she is scoring mult

Riya Agarwal is a filmmaker who understands the profound art of storytelling. With her screenplay " If You Show Me Yours I'll Show You...

October’s Top Shorts finalists have emerged from a remarkable pool of talent, each earning not only category nominations but also a coveted spot for Film of the Month. These 15 shorts showcase innovation, diversity, and storytelling at its finest. Let’s dive into what makes each film a must-watch. Liminal City – Directed by Eric Blue This experimental piece invites viewers into a dark, surreal cityscape, sparking emotions through mood rather than narrative. Shot on 16mm, Limi

As the summer heat peaks, so does the creativity in Top Shorts' July 2024 selections. This month's semi-finalists showcase an impressive...

Francesca, congratulations to you and your team on winning Best Comedy, Best Actor, and Best Duo! Before we talk about "The Perfect...

Marcelo, please tell us about your background, how did you become an actor and a producer, and what makes you passionate about...

Which films and/or filmmakers inspire you? Do you feel there are any particular films that have influenced your style and creative...

Before we chat about your latest film, Assassin League, we'd like to learn a bit more about your background. How did a professional...

Jason Gonzalez was born in Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in a Latino household, the idea of becoming an actor or director wasn’t considered a...

Brian, we're very excited to chat with you again in this follow-up interview! Seems like you have been pretty busy since we last checked...

Christopher Leong was born in raised in Redwood City, CA; located in The San Francisco Bay Area. Graduating from San Francisco State...

Russell Southam is a writer, producer, and director born in Sydney, Australia to English parents. Russell entered film by chance after...

Bo Pang is a talented, hard working sound designer. After earning her master's degree- MFA in Film Production from Dodge College (Chapman...

Hugo Diego Garcia is a 26-year-old French and Spaniard actor and director currently living in Los Angeles. After studying theater and movies he started acted on TV and in films. He directed two multiple award-winning music videos. Garcia's debut film, Tony, tells the story of a young third-generation Spaniard immigrant, in 80's France, who fights for a life that he desires despite an abusive and violent father controlling his every move while bonding with a group of reckless

Virginia Bach is a French writer and filmmaker, based is Paris. Virginia's 3rd film, Tell Him, won Best Director, Best Drama and Best Young Actor, at the 5th annual Top Shorts 2019. We invited Virginia to join us for an interview. Here's her story. Virginia, congratulations on winning Best Director of the Year at Top Shorts. Tell Him was one of our favorites here at Top Shorts. As Premier Judge Ronn Kilby described, It speaks softly as it carries a big emotional weight. Bef

Tsuneo Goda is a Japanese stop motion animator and filmmaker. Tsuneo's film, Mogu and Perol, is a story about two friends living on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere! Whenever Mogu is cooking, Perol just pops up and eats the yummy meal. One day Perol finds a very tasty looking Brrrr-berry that Mogu was about to pick. Perol doesn't wait for a second to taste the berry which brings about an unexpected quarrel between the two. Mogu and Perol won Best Ani

Stepan, congratulations on winning the Best Indie Film of the Year at Top Shorts. Our Kin was one of our favorites here at Top Shorts. As the panel member, Mor Cohen described: The beautiful indie will have you shaken to your core. Before we talk about it, please tell us a bit about yourself; Where are you currently based, and where are you originally from? I was born in Russia in the city of Omsk and last 7 years I live in Prague. As now I'm looking to my past I was interes

Richard Prendergast has a truly natural ability for beautiful story telling through film and video. His vision and passion, backed by his in depth technical ability and experience, make for exceptional thought provoking watching. He has written and directed Sylvia, pouring over every meticulous detail within all aspects of the script and filming. The results are an astoundingly beautiful film that has brought many people to tears. Sylvia won the 2nd place at the 5th annual T

David Leidy is an award winning filmmaker and experienced founder with a drive to share daring stories that challenge modern perceptions...

Oliver Bou Eid is a Los Angeles based film director, cinematographer & VFX artist, who specializes in movie intros and TV commercials....