Month: July 2017

Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – BABY LOUIE, by Mark Richards

Genre: Comedy In the beginning, Louie’s had a lot going for him. But then he turned one and now, he’s going through an early life crisis. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julian Ford Louie: Steve Rizzo Daddy: Dan Cristofori Mommy: Penelope Corrin   Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Louie’s carefree bliss gives… Continue reading Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – BABY LOUIE, by Mark Richards

Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – THE PLAGIARIST, by James M Freeman

  Genre: Drama, Political A pompous professor is confronted with a scandal of his own making. CAST LIST: Narrator: Julian Ford Beecham: Dan Cristofori Hardy: Steve Rizzo Megan: Emily Weir Wright: Rachel Salsberg Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? Title of Screenplay: The Plagiarist. A university lecturer defends himself against a… Continue reading Winning Under 5min. Short Screenplay – THE PLAGIARIST, by James M Freeman

2017 Under 5min. Short Films at Festival (January to June – 30 films)

List of Under 5 Minute Short Films that were showcased at the festival for the first half of 2017. Click the links and watch the Audience FEEDBACK videos, plus learn more about the films. WALL, 5min, Taiwan, Animation WATCH Audience FEEDBACK SNOOT IN THE CITY, 1min, Australia, Animation WATCH Audience FEEDBACK DIRTY POOL, 1min, Canada,… Continue reading 2017 Under 5min. Short Films at Festival (January to June – 30 films)

HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2017 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

AUDIENCE FESTIVAL AWARDS Best Film: FAMILY SHADOWS Best Performances: I & MYSELF Best Cinematography: EYE OF INDIA Best Music: The music from BLURRY WATCH the Audience FEEDBACK Videos for each film:  MISSION: APO11O, 4min, France, History/Comedy WATCH Audience FEEDBACK MORE THAN LOVE, 3min, USA, Drama/Romance WATCH Audience FEEDBACK BLURRY, 5min, USA, Thriller/Mystery WATCH Audience FEEDBACK LAST CHANCE, 3min, Hungary,… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEOS: June 2017 Under 5 Minute Film Festival

Audience FEEDBACK: I & MYSELF, 5min, Japan, Drama/Fantasy

  I & MYSELF, 5min, Japan, Drama/Fantasy Directed by Hisanori Tsukuda Mizuho came to Tokyo to make her dream reality but things have not been going well for her. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Audience FEEDBACK: THE FINAL FAIRYTALE, 1min, UK, Family

THE FINAL FAIRYTALE, 1min, UK, Family Directed by Ken Williams A woman looks back at a fading memory of her father and of fairytales . CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Audience FEEDBACK: PROCLAMATION PUNCTUATION, 4min, USA, Dance/Fashion

  PROCLAMATION PUNCTUATION, 4min, USA, Dance/Fashion Directed by Sewra G. Kidane An enthralling fashion film centered on a fabulously fascinating woman reciting a short soliloquy paying homage to her love for using exclamation points in her missives. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Audience FEEDBACK: MOUNT ROYAL 2017-09, 2min, Canada, Experimental

MOUNT ROYAL 2017-09, 2min, Canada, Experimental Directed by Jeremy Eliosoff A short, non-narrative montage in which scenes from Montreal’s Parc Mont Royal are transformed via custom computer software into a dreamy cascade of colourful, abstract shapes, set to a melodic, sample-based soundtrack. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Audience FEEDBACK: THE SNOWMAN’S HAT, 2min, USA, Animation

THE SNOWMAN’S HAT, 2min, USA, Animation Directed by Jeff Draheim A stop motion snowman adventure. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!

Audience FEEDBACK: FAMILY SHADOWS, 4min, USA, Family/Drama

FAMILY SHADOWS, 4min, USA, Family/Drama Directed by Laura Malatos Every Friday night at 7 o’clock, Carter walks into the forest, and every single time, his father follows him. While wandering through the shadows, they discover what it means to be family. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film!