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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: TO QUIET MY MIND, 5min., USA, Experimental

This is a mixed media film examining a man coping with loss. Is there a difference in the value of imagined thoughts and perceived memory? Painting is the only salvation for the protagonist. He searches for meaning after the death of his wife, a war photojournalist. Art is therapy to quiet the mind. Project Links… Continue reading Short Film: TO QUIET MY MIND, 5min., USA, Experimental

Short Film: UNCANNY VALLEY, 4min., USA, Drama

  After the mysterious disappearance of his mother, Elliot struggles to find a new family dynamic, while dealing with his grandpa’s crazy antics and theories. Film Type: Short, Student, Web / New Media Runtime: 4 minutes 9 seconds Completion Date: March 20, 2017 Production Budget: 3,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming:… Continue reading Short Film: UNCANNY VALLEY, 4min., USA, Drama

Director BIO: Jonathan Remple (BREATHE)

Director Biography Formerly a producer for PBS’ Independent Lens, Jonathan produces documentary content with the international production house What Took You So Long? He has filmed in over 30 countries for organizations such as the United Nations, Google, VICE, Virgin Records, and PBS. Breathe is his first independent short film. http://www.jonathanremple.com Director Statement Both Rebecca… Continue reading Director BIO: Jonathan Remple (BREATHE)

Short Film: BREATHE, 4min., USA, Documentary

  Freediving tests the limits of human potential. For Rebecca Illing, this breathless “meditation with consequences takes her to unspeakable depths, where she finds absolute peace of mind at the bottom of the sea. Her story challenges us to question our own addictions, big and small, and inspires us to find our own path to self… Continue reading Short Film: BREATHE, 4min., USA, Documentary

Director BIO: Hilarion Banks (RYKER)

Director Biography Hilarion was born in Arlington, Texas on July 21st 1985. The brother of Akasha, Serapis, and Polaris Banks; he and his siblings started making backyard movies when Hilarion was only 9. His parents, two Theatrical producers well known in Texas, were happy to nurture their children’s’ passion for film. When Hilarion was only… Continue reading Director BIO: Hilarion Banks (RYKER)

Short Film: RYKER, 4min., USA, Action/Drama

  Kai Ryker (Jeff Pearson) suddenly wakes up in an abandoned junk yard covered in scraps and dried blood with no memory of what brought him there. Only with the discovery of a recent memory is Kai able to unveil any sense from the situation. Project Links  Website  Facebook Film Type: Short Genres: Drama, Action,… Continue reading Short Film: RYKER, 4min., USA, Action/Drama

Short Film: ONE MAGAZINE AT A TIME, 4min., USA, Documentary

Steven Riggs has always lived in poverty, and when he ended up in prison, he lost everything. Now Steven sells magazines for Streetwise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping impoverished people earn their own money. Project Links  Website Film Type: Documentary, Student Runtime: 4 minutes 18 seconds Completion Date: April 5, 2017 Production Budget: 0 USD… Continue reading Short Film: ONE MAGAZINE AT A TIME, 4min., USA, Documentary

Short Film: I NEED YOU, 5min., USA, Thriller/Romance

A short film viewed from two separate perspectives that focuses on true love versus excessive infatuation. Project Links  Website Film Type: Short, Student Genres: thriller, romance Runtime: 5 minutes Completion Date: June 26, 2017 Production Budget: 500 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: digital Aspect… Continue reading Short Film: I NEED YOU, 5min., USA, Thriller/Romance

Short Film: CHINESE TAKEOUT FOR ONE, 3min., Drama/Romance

  A mix-up with takeout orders leads to an unexpected outcome. Project Links  Facebook Film Type: Short Genres: Comedy, Drama Runtime: 3 minutes 39 seconds Completion Date: April 30, 2015 Production Budget: 2,000 USD Country of Origin: United States Country of Filming: United States Film Language: English Shooting Format: HDV, Black Magic Aspect Ratio: 16:9… Continue reading Short Film: CHINESE TAKEOUT FOR ONE, 3min., Drama/Romance

EUROPEAN Under 5min. Film Festival – Thursday January 25, 2018

The FEEDBACK Monthly Film Festival is back for 2018.. Our home is The Carlton Cinemas, located in the heart of downtown Toronto at 20 Carlton Street. The event runs from 7pm to 9:10pm. Continuing to showcase the best of short films from around the world, while maintaining our audience feedback format moderated by Kierston Drier. Showcasing a festival twice… Continue reading EUROPEAN Under 5min. Film Festival – Thursday January 25, 2018