Author: under5minutefilmfestival

The familiar, and frequent occurrence of a hopeless romantic falling for a stranger, and letting their imagination run wild. Project Links  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram

Mark Cheng is a live-action and animation director residing in Los Angeles. He was formerly an executive at Nickelodeon Digital/Games. Director Statement After months of having my head shaved because Covid prevented me from going to a salon, I decided to grow it out and learn how to cut my own hair. The decision inspired… Continue reading Director BIO: Mark Cheng (WHERE IS MARK CHENG?)

A clue to an unsolved mystery lies in plain sight

Jiwon Lee is a student filmmaker born in Korea, raised in Malaysia and China, and currently based in Los Angeles, California. In addition to being a filmmaker and a published author, Jiwon is a rising junior at the University of Southern California majoring in Cinema and Media Studies with a minor in Screenwriting. Director Statement… Continue reading Director BIO: Jiwon Lee (THE DRIVE)

A couple goes on a drive in the country.

Lulu Chiang, a 17 years old high school filmmaker from Taiwan.

An 80-year-old man reminisces his good old days in a vinyl record shop full of his childhood memories. He sits on the same seat, picks his favorite album, and closes his eyes. As vinyl spins and melody goes on, it brings out all the chapters of his life throughout the 80 years. We see the… Continue reading Short Film: VINYL BEGINNING, 4min., USA, Drama

A film about fake it until you make it, inspired by the chaos of jazz. Shot over the course, via lockdown, of 8 months. Project Links  Website

A look at television new media’s coverage of the COVID 19 pandemic and the George Floyd killing during lockdown. Project Links  Website News & Reviews “William Morris’ New Video, ‘The Protest Project,’ Is Ripped From The Headlines”St Louis Public Radio/KWMUhttps://news.stlpublicradio.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/

Story about two unhatched chicks inside an egg. Upon receiving a letter from their mother, one wants to leave while the other wants to stay. Project Links  Instagram