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.

Director BIO: Garmamie Sideau

Director Biography Garmamie Sideau is an independent filmmaker, public affairs consultant and combat sports commentator/researcher. This Canadian artist is involved in various visual storytelling projects and he also works as a web communications and marketing advisor for clients in the public, private and not for profit sector. For the last 5 years Garmamie has been… Continue reading Director BIO: Garmamie Sideau

Short Film: STUPID SMARTPHONE THERAPY, 4min., Germany,

The social impacts of various technological innovations are redefining the role of human relationships and communication in a growing globally connected and diverse digital world. Meet Serena, a biracial German teenager on a dream vacation to Canada with Henok, her smartphone addicted workaholic father. Serena’s dream vacation is quickly tuned into a puzzling and challenging… Continue reading Short Film: STUPID SMARTPHONE THERAPY, 4min., Germany,

Director BIO: Kostas Petsas (CITY OF MY HEART)

Director Biography A visual storyteller, co-founder of Arte Cinematica in Greece. He has a long term experience in producing storytelling wedding films, mastering the art of anamorphic lenses and creating corporate videos. “Ciudad de mi corazón” is the first attempt to do a personal narrative, conceived, written and filmed all in one week in Madrid.… Continue reading Director BIO: Kostas Petsas (CITY OF MY HEART)

Short Film: CITY OF MY HEART, 4min., Greece, Documentary

A personal glimpse into Madrid, an experimental urban cityscape, an ode to life through a dance. Project Title (Original Language): Ciudad de mi corazón Film Type: Documentary, Experimental, Short, Other Genres: Personal Narrative, Street Cinema, Independent, Poetry, Experimental short documentary, Short Film Runtime: 4 minutes 11 seconds Completion Date: January 8, 2017 Production Budget: 0… Continue reading Short Film: CITY OF MY HEART, 4min., Greece, Documentary

Director BIO: Jelle Bleyenbergh (THE FLOW)

Director Biography With completed studies in both Film and Journalism, director Jelle Bleyenbergh has always held a great interest in moving pictures. He currently works as an editor/cameraman in a production company. He’s also not afraid to take up the pen for screenwriting and to accept the challenging role of a film director. Director Statement… Continue reading Director BIO: Jelle Bleyenbergh (THE FLOW)

Short Film: THE FLOW, 3min., Belgium, Adventure

When the car of a young man breaks down, his feet take him on a journey that might surpass his destination. ‘The Flow’ is a 3-minute atmospheric film without dialogue. It was shot along the breathtaking south coast of Iceland by a group of filmmakers on holiday. Project Links  Facebook Film Type: Short, Other Genres:… Continue reading Short Film: THE FLOW, 3min., Belgium, Adventure

Director BIO: Gonzalo Cotelo (MAMMA)

Director Biography Trained as director and editor in Spain, Gonzalo has experience shooting for both commercial and independent projects. Further he worked on a number of short movies and music videos, allowing him to build a vast portfolio. Gonzalo is currently based in Kuwait City, developing his career in advertising as director of photography and… Continue reading Director BIO: Gonzalo Cotelo (MAMMA)

Short Film: MAMMA, 5min., Italy, Crime/Thriller

A young woman finds herself trapped in the middle of a gang turf war when she witnesses a cold blooded murder. News & Reviews Film Type: Experimental, Short Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama Runtime: 5 minutes 38 seconds Completion Date: August 26, 2016 Country of Origin: Austria Country of Filming: Italy Film Language: Italian, Russian Shooting… Continue reading Short Film: MAMMA, 5min., Italy, Crime/Thriller

Best Scene STAGE PLAY Reading of VENGEANCE OF THE SHREW, by Bree Katz

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyfyD8_5wnY Genre: History, Comedy Tired of sixteenth-century gender relations, Kate from The Taming of the Shrew recruits Lady Macbeth, the Wife of Bath, Frankenstein’s Monster, and other canonical characters to drive literature into the 21st century. CAST LIST: Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Kate: Carina Cojeen Petruchio: Peter Nelson Shylock: Kris Hagen…

Best Scene STAGE PLAY Reading of LOOKING FOR REDFEATHER, by Linda Collison

Originally posted on WILDsound Festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ak77u0b-WQ Genre: Coming of Stage, Drama Three troubled runaways meet up by chance on the road — but it ain’t Jack Kerouac’s road trip! CAST LIST: Narrator: Val Cole Ramie: Nick Wicht Chas: Mike Ruderman Get to know the writer: What is your play about?  Looking for Redfeather is about coming of…