Author: under5minutefilmfestival

The quarterly festival that focuses on the greatest under 5 minute short films from around the world. Films get showcased at the FEEDBACK Film Festival and receive an audience moderation video on their short.

Short Film: IN THROUGH THE NIGHT, 4min., Drama/Experimental

By recalling a childhood story, a world of daydreams and longing unfold against a quiet backdrop of the quotidian. Project Links  Website  Facebook Film Type: Experimental, Short Genres: Surreal, Fantasy, Dream, Dance Runtime: 4 minutes 21 seconds Completion Date: May 20, 2015 Production Budget: 1,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United… Continue reading Short Film: IN THROUGH THE NIGHT, 4min., Drama/Experimental

Director BIO: Michelle Brand (NOT THE SAME RIVER. NOT THE SAME MAN)

Director Biography – Michelle Brand 2005 – 2013 Grammar School, Germany 2013 – 2014 Animation and Assistant Teacher at a Junior School, Germany 2013 – onwards Animator and Illustrator on various projects 2014 – 2017 Animation BA (Hons) University for the Creative Arts, Farnham 2017 – onwards Animation MA Royal College of Arts Director Statement –… Continue reading Director BIO: Michelle Brand (NOT THE SAME RIVER. NOT THE SAME MAN)

Short Film: NOT THE SAME RIVER. NOT THE SAME MAN, 4min., Animation/Experimental

A fisherman takes his boat out on the river. While he and his surroundings are in a constant flow, the viewer observes the passing of time, watching everything go through movement and change. In an ever-flowing cycle, things come to be, change, evolve, and pass on…. Project Links  Website Film Type: Animation, Experimental, Student Genres:… Continue reading Short Film: NOT THE SAME RIVER. NOT THE SAME MAN, 4min., Animation/Experimental

Director BIO: Aram Atkinson (FIREFLIES)

Director Biography – Aram Atkinson Having spent three years at the RNLI in the role of lead filmmaker, I have now gone freelance as a director for narrative drama, commercials, and branded content. ‘Best Director’ BRONZE: Brand Film Festival 2016 ‘Best Documentary’ BRONZE: Charity Film Awards 2016

Short Film: FIREFLIES, 3min., UK, Drama

Camping is a magical time for any child, but for this particular young girl and her father, it is an experience they’ll never forget. Fireflies is about the dedication and love of a father to his daughter, and the mysterious and magical things that can happen when you let your imagination run wild Film Type:… Continue reading Short Film: FIREFLIES, 3min., UK, Drama

Director BIO: Randy Kerr (BROTHERS)

Director Biography – Randy Kerr Seattle photographer and filmmaker Randy Kerr has captured landscape and travel imagery from over 30 countries. His work has been featured online in The New York Times, Discovery’s Travel Channel, CNN, Communication Arts, Expedia’s Mungo Park, and Altrec’s Route360. He received the iPIX Outstanding Achievement Award for Travel and was a… Continue reading Director BIO: Randy Kerr (BROTHERS)

Short Film: BROTHERS, 5min., USA, Drama/Family

Set in the Pacific Northwest, three brothers find refuge and redemption from a troubled home through their love of fly fishing for steelhead and the enduring relationships they forge on the river. Project Links  Website  Facebook News & Reviews “Review: Short and Sweet Film Festival” http://www.shortandsweetfilmfestival.com/2017/12/22/brothers/ “Interview with Director Randy Kerr” We Are Moving Stories… Continue reading Short Film: BROTHERS, 5min., USA, Drama/Family

Under 5 Minute Short – MIRRORS, by R. Harris Smith

Genre: Horror, Thriller Young Rachel is getting ready for bed, but as she sleeps, she worries her reflection might be watching her. Once her eyes are closed, her bedroom mirror reflection gets off the bed and presses itself against the mirror. Tapping to get out CAST LIST: Narrator: Hugh Ritchie Rachel: Georgia Grant Get to know the… Continue reading Under 5 Minute Short – MIRRORS, by R. Harris Smith