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.

‘Dr. Wise on Influenza’: Public information films and the ‘flu epidemic of 1918 — At the Pictures

‘Whilst many persons are railing against the cinema as a disseminator of disease, there is, I am glad to find, one gentleman who is putting theatre to good account as an influenza combatant.’[1] Previously I reported on some of the debates that the influenza epidemic of 1918 precipitated within the cinema trade. In the […] via… Continue reading ‘Dr. Wise on Influenza’: Public information films and the ‘flu epidemic of 1918 — At the Pictures

‘Funeral’ Director Marie Vandelannoote on self-taught filmmaking, and refusing to be a ‘bootlicker’ — Indy Film Library

https://video.wordpress.com/embed/EVB6fF4o?hd=0 Marie Vandelannoote is not your conventional filmmaker; fiercely independent, she didn’t attend film school, she doesn’t have any industrial connections to draw on for work, and she steadfastly refuses to resort to the kind of ‘bootlicking’ expected of ‘outsiders’ to attract funding. The fabulously outspoken Writer-Director of Funeral and The Shroud spoke to Indy… Continue reading ‘Funeral’ Director Marie Vandelannoote on self-taught filmmaking, and refusing to be a ‘bootlicker’ — Indy Film Library

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: May 2020 ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles feedback film festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FANTASY FILM: MR. SUSHI BEST ACTION FILM: LUNCHTIME IS OVER BEST THRILLER FILM: SERIAL DATER BEST PERFORMANCES: WASTERS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE SECRET BOX BEST SOUND & MUSIC: TIDE OF GHOSTS Theme of night: Outside influences. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. […]… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: May 2020 ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles feedback film festival

HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: May 2020 ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles feedback film festival

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FANTASY FILM: MR. SUSHI BEST ACTION FILM: LUNCHTIME IS OVER BEST THRILLER FILM: SERIAL DATER BEST PERFORMANCES: WASTERS BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY: THE SECRET BOX BEST SOUND & MUSIC: TIDE OF GHOSTS Theme of night: Outside influences. NOTE: Festival took place during the COVID-19 virus lockdown so all screenings were held in private. […]… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: May 2020 ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER FEEDBACK Film Festival (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles feedback film festival

El Viaje Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

EL VIAJE, 15min., USA, Thriller/Drama Directed by Andrew Borene Paul must decide if he’s going to shelter a pre-teen illegal immigrant girl, Yolanda, or turn a blind eye and let his best friend sheriff Nash Roeper apprehend her. CLICK HERE – and see full info and more pics of the film! via El Viaje Short Film,… Continue reading El Viaje Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

The Secret Box Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

THE SECRET BOX, 10min., 10min., Austria, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Directed by G.S. Leitgeb As part of THE SECRET BOX Trilogy, THE RISE OF PAPERBOY comes to us as a stand-alone motion picture short, introducing us to a 7-year-old Paperboy and letting us witness his first encounter with ancient paranormal forces in 1885. An abandoned street-kid in the… Continue reading The Secret Box Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

Wasters Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

WASTERS, 15min, USA, Action Directed by Molotov Mitchell A masked bounty hunter and a beautiful femme fatale fight to escape the ruthless gang of psychopaths they’ve robbed in this non-stop, postapocalyptic action flick. Featuring U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Famer Molotov Mitchell and the award-winning stunt work of Triangle Krav Maga. CLICK HERE – and… Continue reading Wasters Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

Cemetery Tales Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival

CEMETERY TALES: A Tale of Two Sisters, 20min., USA, Thriller Directed by Chris Roe Set in 1949, a Hollywood star mourns the loss of her beloved sister on the one year anniversary of her death. When the truth of her murder is revealed, a surprise visitor returns. Time is running out. Will justice be served?… Continue reading Cemetery Tales Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK from May 2020 LA Action/Crime/Thriller Festival — Los Angeles feedback film festival