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.

July 2018 Novel & Short Story Winners

Originally posted on WILDsound Writing Festival:
  Novel Reading: S.A.M. by C.A. Jarest Novel Reading: WOES OF HUMANITY by Bhekuzulu Khumalo Novel Reading: THE SANGUINARIAN ID by L.M. Labat Novel Reading: LEAVING PANAMAS PARADISE by Julie Bawden-Davis Novel Reading: WHAT IF I GO by Polly White Short Story Reading: THE WYCLIFFE SIX by James Stack…

Under 5 Minute Short Screenplay: IT LIVES WITHIN by Matty Farrugia

Genre: Thriller, Drama A middle aged woman finds herself in trouble when the power goes out and she starts hearing strange noises. CAST LIST: Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Sara: Pearl Ho Weatherman: Peter Nelson ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Under 5 Minute Short Screenplay: 1801 BUCK by Jalen Thompson

Genre: Thriller, Drama A dramatic piece about the sexual exploitation an enslaved African family endures leading up to the murder of their slaveholder. CAST LIST: Adell: Katelyn Vanier Amiyah: Pearl Ho Narrator: Elizabeth Rose Morriss Cassell: Twain Ward Ibo: John Leung ****** Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Director: Kierston Drier Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editor: Kimberly Villarruel Camera Op: Mary Cox

Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – August 25 2018

Filmmaker Michelle Brand (NOT THE SAME RIVER. NOT THE SAME MAN) I was very nervous and excited of course. When you go to festivals, it is nice knowing that there is an audience watching your film, but in actual fact it is rare to hear direct feedback. So to hear that somewhere out there are people… Continue reading Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – August 25 2018

Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – August 22 2018

Filmmaker Aram Atkinson (FIREFLIES) It was humbling to see such strong responses! I’ve been fortunate to see Fireflies screened twice and see an audience reaction in person, but this was the first time I’ve been able to hear such academic deconstruction of Fireflies and it’s amazing to hear a consensus I hadn’t even considered. This film… Continue reading Under 5min. Festival Testimonial – August 22 2018

Under 5 Minute Festival Testimonial – August 21 2018

Jean-Baptiste Levêque This festival meets a basic need of filmmakers: to know what viewers think of their films! Submit your Film via Film Freeway: THE CORD, 5min., USA, Drama Directed by Catherine L. Allard Adam and his friends enter the house. The mood is going to turn cold. He is about to do something that will… Continue reading Under 5 Minute Festival Testimonial – August 21 2018